No criminal charges for Artem Chigvintsev after domestic violence arrest, DA says

No criminal charges for Artem Chigvintsev after domestic violence arrest, DA says

Mega/GC Images/Getty ImagesArtem Chigvintsev will not be criminally charged following his arrest for felony domestic violence on Aug. 29, the Napa County District Attorney’s Office announced in a press release Tuesday.According to the District Attorney’s Office, the decision not to charge the Dancing with the Stars pro “was made after a thorough review of the criminal investigation and…Read More…

In brief: ‘The Boys’ recruits Daveed Diggs, Joan Rivers honored and more

In brief: ‘The Boys’ recruits Daveed Diggs, Joan Rivers honored and more

MGM+ has greenlit a new drama series titled Robin Hood, a modern take on the classic adventure tale. The reimagining, described by the streaming service as “a smart, sweeping, romantic adventure that brings historical authenticity, psychological depth, and a heightened focus on the relationship between Rob and Marian to the beloved story,” takes place after…Read More…

Patrick Schwarzenegger on playing Tim Tebow in Ryan Murphy’s ‘American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez’

Patrick Schwarzenegger on playing Tim Tebow in Ryan Murphy’s ‘American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez’

(LR): Josh Rivera as Aaron Hernandez, Schwarzenegger as Tebow – FX/Michael ParmeleeThe third installment of FX’s American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez is now streaming on Hulu. Based on the podcast Gladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc., the series “explores the disparate strands of his identity, his family, his career, his suicide and their legacy in sports and American culture.”The…Read More…

Disney+ announces 2 new Pixar streaming shows

Disney+ announces 2 new Pixar streaming shows

Disney/PixarDisney has announced two new limited Pixar Productions shows that will stream exclusively on Disney+: Dream Productions and Win or Lose.Dream Productions takes place between the events of Inside Out and its new hit sequel — and once again between the ears of their main character, Riley. This time it’s time “to explore the innerworkings of the…Read More…

Bryan Cranston to receive Lifetime Achievement Award from Santa Fe International Film Festival

Bryan Cranston to receive Lifetime Achievement Award from Santa Fe International Film Festival

ABCThe upcoming Santa Fe International Film Festival has announced it will be honoring Bryan Cranston with its Lifetime Achievement Award. Not coincidentally, his drama Breaking Bad was set in Santa Fe, New Mexico — a fact mentioned by SFiFF Executive Director Liesette Bailey in the announcement.”Bryan Cranston’s work has inspired generations of actors and captivated audiences…Read More…

Peacock, horror master Blumhouse inviting fans to stay in the haunted hotel that inspired ‘The Shining’

Peacock, horror master Blumhouse inviting fans to stay in the haunted hotel that inspired ‘The Shining’

Peacock/BlumhouseBlumhouse, the studio behind the horror hits like The Purge franchise, M3GAN and the Insidious movies, has partnered with Peacock for Overnightmare — a real-life horrifying, interactive weekend experience. The companies are opening the doors to the Stanley Hotel in Colorado, the haunted spot that inspired Stephen King’s Overlook Hotel in his classic The Shining and the 1980 Stanley Kubrick fright…Read More…

‘Vampire Diaries’ star Ian Somerhalder on why he stepped away from acting

‘Vampire Diaries’ star Ian Somerhalder on why he stepped away from acting

Amy Sussman/Getty Images FILEIan Somerhalder is opening up about his reasons for stepping away from acting.After starring in high-profile shows like Lost and The Vampire Diaries — shows that celebrate their 20th and 15th anniversaries this year, respectively — the actor opened up in a new interview with People about why he left show business to focus on his passion…Read More…

Selena Gomez is back as Alex Russo in ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ trailer

Selena Gomez is back as Alex Russo in ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ trailer

DisneyEverything is not what it seems — unless it’s the official trailer for Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.The trailer for the Wizards of Waverly Place spin-off series debuted Tuesday, and it reunites Selena Gomez with her onscreen brother, David Henrie.Henrie takes center stage, reprising his role as Justin Russo alongside Janice LeAnn Brown’s Billie. The series…Read More…