It's for real this time!
Though both Jeremy Renner and Chris Pine were rumored for the role of Brick, the honor of saying cruel things to Scarlett Johansson on a Broadway stage will go to … Benjamin Walker, he of Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson and Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (sort-of) fame. It's for real this time! Also cast: Ciarin Hinds as Big Daddy and Debra Monk as Big Mama. Previews begin in December.
On B'Day, her sophomore solo album.
Rihanna Teases ‘American Oxygen’ for March MadnessIt’s her upcoming single off her new album.
Theater Review: Fish in the Dark Is a New Domain for Larry DavidMustering enthusiasm.
Harrison Ford Injured After Plane He Was Piloting CrashesAccording to his son, he is "battered, but ok."
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Is TerrificFunny and dark and strange and special.
The Daily Show’s Samantha Bee Will Get Her Own Show on TBSShe'll also executive produce along with Jason Jones.
How House of Cards Subverts the Typical Trauma NarrativeDoug's journey does not end on an affirmative note, and that's what makes his story stand apart.
Dig Needs to Keep Digging"The prophecy has begun."
Eminem, Dr. Dre, 50 Cent, and More Share the Story of Shady RecordsDoc(umentary)tor Dre.
Kelly Clarkson on Television, Broadway, and (Maybe) Returning to American Idol"I’m a big Bernadette Peters fan."
Adapted from the Gillian Flynn book.
Broad City Recap: Man on a Mission“If I don’t do something, he could turn into another useless, rich, old white man.”
Meet Trey’s Porn-Star Alter Ego in This Mostly SFW Broad City Clip"Are you ready to explore the infinite abyss?"
MoMA’s Björk DisasterI wanted to be surprised and proven wrong about the Björk show. Alas, I haven't been.
Ellie Kemper on Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Tina Fey’s Magic Touch, and Her ‘No Pants’ Pledge for Season Two"What if a [salad] leaf is too big? Do you cut it?"
Empire Recap: This Means WarIs it wrong to root for the bad guy?
Let’s Take a Closer Look at Empire’s BoardroomSpecifically, those screens from last night's episode.
See the Rest of Abbi’s Celeb-Inspired Food Art From Last Night’s Broad CitySpringsteen's tomato, Ron Howard's shrimp cocktail, and so many more.
Dan Stevens Will Be the Beast in Disney’s Beauty and the BeastOpposite Emma Watson.
Nashville Recap: Slap-HappyThis, my friends, was the slap of the year.
Including Vertigo, Les Bonnes Femmes, and more.
House of Cards Season 3, Episode 8 Recap: Dark and StormyIn which Frank admits there’s something in this world he can’t control!
Seth Meyers Loves His Teen-Slang Segment, So You Will, TooGiggle game on fleek.
Bruce Willis to Hit Broadway Stage in Stephen King’s MiseryBecause Michael Cera wasn't available, probably.
Bob Barker Dumps Bedpan on Adam Sandler in Autism Fund-raiser ShortIn the vein of their famous Happy Gilmore tussle.
Relive Some of the Magic From ‘Conan in Cuba’Lots of dogs and dancing.
This Wu-Tang Album Is Beginning to Bug PeopleEven Method Man, patron saint of patience, is kinda over it.
The Americans Recap: After-School SpecialThe Jennings have very important talks with teenagers.
Broad City’s Paul W. Downs on His Character’s Big Reveal, Voicing Abbi’s Stuffed Animal, and Writing the Pegging Episode"He just seems like the kind of guy that might have this kind of skeleton in his closet."
CSI: Cyber Is As Dumb As It SeemsWas it the "cyber" that tipped you off?
An expanded field is good for the Oscars and good for viewers, and here's why.
The Pretenders’ Chrissie Hynde Is Publishing an Album-Style Memoir"I hope it makes you want to dance, have fun, dig out some old records and maybe even root through your closet and dust off your guitar."
What Empire Gets Right About the Music Business“My company is probably equally as fun," says Epic Records CEO LA Reid, "and probably just as colorful.”
Cumberbitches, Watch Out: Ian McKellen’s the New (But Much Older) Sherlock in Mr. HolmesJust look at him give sage advice about bees!
Who Was That at the End of the New Avengers Trailer, and Why Should You Be So Excited?Nice to see you, Vision.
Amy Pascal Can’t Move Into Her New Office Because It Smells Like Seth Rogen’s Weed [Updated]Seth Rogen, forever ruining Amy Pascal's life.
Justified Recap: Why Drink to the Future?For long stretches, this episode feels like a very cinematic adaptation of a stage play.
Do I Really Need to Watch Empire? Your Pressing TV Questions, AnsweredPlus: Can I give up on House of Cards? (Yes!)
The New Avengers: Age of Ultron Trailer Finally Shows Paul Bettany’s VisionWait for the very end.
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Recap: Trippin’ in AmsterdamThese women never bother to stop and ask if there is something wrong with them. Maybe they should.
Because why not?
Conan O’Brien on Going to Cuba and the State of Late-Night TV"It used to be that big Letterman-Leno feud for about five years, and people acted like it was Ali and Foreman."
The Future of Orchestral Music in Two PiecesA pair of new pieces suggest a way forward in the orchestral world.
Foxcatcher Finally Gets Recognized: Channing Tatum Nominated for Best Shirtless Performance by MTVAnd Kate Upton for hers.
Photo Proof That Prince Has Never Been UncoolEven in high school.
There May Never Be Another Movie Star As Big As Will SmithHere's three reasons why.
Mo’Nique Says She Was Supposed to Play Empire’s Cookie First"Mr. Daniels offered me the part of Cookie."
Felicity Huffman on American Crime and Playing an Unlikable Character"The older I get, my characters become less and less likable."
Read an Annotated Excerpt From Adam Rapp’s Novel Know Your BeholderAdam Rapp’s new novel is out now.
Vince Vaughn Got Photoshopped Into Cheesy Stock Photos Because This Is How You Promote a Movie in 2015For this weekend's Unfinished Business release.