New this week: Alicia Keys, 'Filthy Rich' and the Emmys
This cover image released by RCA Records shows "Alicia" the latest release by Alicia Keys. The album, out Friday, features several guest stars, including Jill Scott, Miguel, Khalid, Snoh Aalegra, Sampha, Diamond Platnumz and Ed Sheeran, who co-wrote the single Underdog. (RCA Records via AP)
New this week: Alicia Keys, 'Filthy Rich' and the Emmys
This cover image released by RCA Records shows "Alicia" the latest release by Alicia Keys. The album, out Friday, features several guest stars, including Jill Scott, Miguel, Khalid, Snoh Aalegra, Sampha, Diamond Platnumz and Ed Sheeran, who co-wrote the single Underdog. (RCA Records via AP)Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. It lands on HBO and HBO Max on Saturday at 8 p.m.— AP Film Writer Jake CoyleMUSIC— Piano-playing pop star Alicia Keys is putting out her seventh album on Friday. — Kim Cattrall is at the center of Fox’s “Filthy Rich,” a prime-time soap opera loaded with money and betrayal that debuts 9 p.m. EDT Monday, Sept. 21.
Judy Greer Talks Action-Packed 'Halloween' Sequel and 'Into the Dark: Good Boy' (Exclusive)
The 44-year-old actress is following up her role as Jamie Lee Curtis daughter in 2018s Halloween with the latest installment of Hulus ongoing Into the Dark horror series, Good Boy, and the anticipated sequel Halloween Kills. But for Greer, who happens to be a dog lover herself, those kinds of movies were hard for her to watch. Not surprisingly, both projects -- Good Boy and Halloween Kills -- are from the Blumhouse TV and film universe. But its the female-led ones -- Halloween starring Curtis, The Hunt starring Betty Gilpin and Hilary Swank, Invisible Man starring Elisabeth Moss and Ma starring Octavia Spencer -- that caught Greers attention and why she likes working with the production company so much. RELATED CONTENT:Jamie Lee Curtis Shares Wonderfully Spooky 'Halloween Kills' Behind-the-Scenes TeaserKyle Richards Opens Up About Making Her Return to the 'Halloween' Franchise (Exclusive)
Fred Willard, the comedic improv-style actor, has died at 86
(Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES Fred Willard, the comedic actor whose improv style kept him relevant for more than 50 years in films like This Is Spinal Tap, Best In Show and Anchorman, has died. Willards death comes nearly two years after his wife Mary Willard died at the age of 71. After his wife died, Willard questioned whether he would work again. We were so lucky to know Fred Willard and will miss his many visits." Fred Willard was the funniest person that Ive ever worked with," Steve Carell said on Twitter.
Fred Willard Dead at 86: Jamie Lee Curtis, Steve Carell and More Pay Tribute
Fred Willard will be missed by his family, friends and fans. Steve Carell (@SteveCarell) May 16, 2020Eric Stonestreet, who acted alongside Willard on Modern Family, tweeted: "It was a privilege to have the great Fred Willard know my name. It was a privilege to have the great Fred Willard know my name. @Fred_Willard pic.twitter.com/fILkkIxviZ Phil Rosenthal (@PhilRosenthal) May 16, 2020Devastated to learn that the great Fred Willard has died. If there was one actor Ive been dying to work with my whole life, its Fred Willard.
Fred Willard, the comedic improv-style actor, has died at 86
LOS ANGELES (AP) Fred Willard, the comedic actor whose improv style kept him relevant for more than 50 years in films like This Is Spinal Tap, Best In Show and Anchorman, has died. Willards daughter, Hope Mulbarger, said in a statement Saturday that her father died peacefully Friday night. Willards death comes nearly two years after his wife Mary Willard died at the age of 71. After his wife died, Willard questioned whether he would work again. We were so lucky to know Fred Willard and will miss his many visits."
A 'The Princess Bride' remake? Inconceivable!
After Sony Pictures Entertainment chief executive Tony Vinciquerra mentioned the idea of a "The Princess Bride" reboot to Variety in a profile on the film's executive producer, Norman Lear, people on Twitter were quick to respond. (CNN) - "The Princess Bride" is fine just the way it is, thank you very much. "Very famous people whose names I won't use, but they want to redo 'The Princess Bride.'" Jamie Lee Curtis, who is married to "The Princess Bride" actor Christopher Guest, had her own opinion. Well, I married the six fingered man, obviously why we have stayed together for 35 years and there is only ONE The Princess Bride and it's William Goldman and @robreiner's," she wrote.
Get a Double Dose of '80s Double Features with Two Free Movie Nights This Week
In, small, nerdy Clifford (Chris Makepeace) must find a way to survive the menace of the school's halls: slick-haired bully Moody (Matt Dillon). The pop-up horror flick movie series is back on Friday with two high school slashers to sate your appetite for schoolyard mayhem.For anybody who loves to see the popular kids face their comeuppance,gives viewers aof a different sort. After "dork" Marty is horrifically injured by the latest in a series of nasty pranks, it seems like his life is over. Several years after a childhood tragedy, four teens find themselves in dire straits, as they're stalked by a mysterious killer haunting their school's grounds. Per the title, everything comes to a head on prom night, turning the biggest night of senior year into a fight for their lives.
sacurrent.comJamie Lee Curtis Returning for 2 More 'Halloween' Sequels
Jamie Lee Curtis isn't giving up her scream queen title just yet! The actress took to Instagram on Friday to reveal she'll be returning for two more Halloween sequels. Last year, as the franchise turned 40, Curtis reprised her role as Laurie Strode in a direct sequel to the first installment also called Halloween. Debuting largely to positive reviews, the new Halloween earned nearly $160 million at the North American box office, perhaps changing Curtis' tune. RELATED CONTENT:The Top 40 Scream Queens of the Past 40 YearsThe Halloween Franchise Ranked From the Worst to Best SlashJamie Lee Curtis Reflects on the Legacy of Halloween 40 Years Later (Exclusive)