Carl Weathers, ‘Rocky’ and ‘Predator’ actor, dies at 76

Carl Weathers, ‘Rocky’ and ‘Predator’ actor, dies at 76

Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for DisneyCarl Weathers, the actor known for playing boxer Apollo Creed in the Rocky films, has died, his manager said Friday. He was 76. “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers,” his manager, Matt Luber, said in a statement, adding that the actor died peacefully in his sleep. “Carl was an exceptional…Read More…

“The time has come”: Sam Waterston exits ‘Law & Order’

“The time has come”: Sam Waterston exits ‘Law & Order’

NBC/Will HartLongtime Law & Order veteran Sam Waterston is leaving the show after 400 episodes playing District Attorney Jack McCoy, a role he’s filled since 1994. On the show’s Instagram, the 83-year-old actor bade farewell to the NBC show’s fans in a posted statement to the “wonderful … backbone of Law & Order’s absolutely amazing…Read More…

Ryan Reynolds taps Anthony Hopkins for Super Bowl coffee commercial

Ryan Reynolds taps Anthony Hopkins for Super Bowl coffee commercial

Maximum EffortActor-and-ad man Ryan Reynolds has managed to secure a two-time Oscar winner for a Super Bowl spot. The recently released commercial for STōK Cold Brew coffee shows Anthony Hopkins getting serious as he prepares for a role. “To act is to deceive,” the legendary performer begins in voiceover. “And to deceive, one must forget…Read More…

Sources say former WWE head Vince McMahon is under federal investigation

Sources say former WWE head Vince McMahon is under federal investigation

McMahon in 2007 – Bryan Bedder/Getty ImagesFormer WWE executive and personality Vince McMahon is under a federal investigation as he grapples with sex trafficking allegations by an ex-employee, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News. The investigation stems from sexual misconduct accusations a number of women made against McMahon. McMahon received a grand jury…Read More…

Maddie Ziegler on the important representation in her new film ‘Fitting In’

Maddie Ziegler on the important representation in her new film ‘Fitting In’

Blue Fox EntertainmentMaddie Ziegler is a teenager unexpectedly diagnosed with MRKH syndrome in Molly McGlynn’s coming-of-age film Fitting In. Ziegler told ABC Audio she was honored to play Lindy, a character who brings representation about the lesser-known reproductive condition to the screen. “It’s surreal. I feel so lucky to be a part of it,” Ziegler said. “I think…Read More…

Season 2 of Marvel’s ‘Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur’ premieres Friday

Season 2 of Marvel’s ‘Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur’ premieres Friday

Disney ChannelMarvel’s Emmy-winning animated series Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur premieres Friday at 8 p.m. ET on Disney Channel and Disney XD, and the next day on Disney+. Diamond White stars as the young lead, Lunella Lafeyette, the supergenius who becomes the superheroine Moon Girl after she befriends a red T-Rex. White explains to ABC…Read More…