Chris Rock Wants Melissa McCarthy for Romantic Comedy
*Chris Rock is said to be writing a script for a romantic comedy he hopes will star him and “Bridesmaids” Oscar nominee Melissa McCarthy. “I’m trying to romance her,” Rock tells the Los Angeles Times...
View ArticleT.I. Trying to Steal Some Laughs in ‘Identity Thief’
Rapper T.I. arrives at Warner Bros. Pictures’ ‘Gangster Squad’ premiere at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre on January 7, 2013 in Hollywood *You don’t see him much in the trailers, but T.I. has a plum role in...
View ArticleThe Film Strip: ‘The Heat’ is on, Statham Explains Title and ‘I’m So Excited’...
Sandra Bullock as Agent Ashburn and Melissa McCarthy as Boston cop Shannon Mullins in The Heat *Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy brought “The Heat” to New York City this week when they were here at...
View ArticleSandra Bullock on Chemistry with Melissa McCarthy: ‘It’s a Gift’
Sandra Bullock (L) and Melissa McCarthy attend ‘The Heat’ New York Premiere at Ziegfeld Theatre on June 23, 2013 in New York City *Although Sandra Bullock won’t be joining the Will Smith/Jay-Z-produced...
View Article50 Cent Joins Melissa McCarthy, Nia Long in ‘Spy’
*Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has joined the cast of “Spy,” director Paul Feig’s comedy starring Melissa McCarthy. The actress plays a CIA analyst who goes into the field for the first time. The cast also...
View ArticleMelissa McCarthy and Susan Sarandon Star in New Line Cinema’s Comedy ‘Tammy’...
*Tammy (Melissa McCarthy) is having a bad day. She’s totaled her clunker car, gotten fired from her thankless job at a greasy burger joint, and instead of finding comfort at home, finds her husband...
View ArticleMelissa McCarthy’s New Gut Buster ‘Tammy’ Opens July 2 (Watch Trailer)
*Oscar® nominee Melissa McCarthy (“Bridesmaids”) and Academy Award® winner Susan Sarandon (“Dead Man Walking”) star in New Line Cinema’s comedy “Tammy,” marking Ben Falcone’s directorial debut. Tammy...
View ArticleSusan Sarandon on Another Memorable Road Trip in ‘Tammy’
*Moviegoers of a certain age may see Susan Sarandon in the upcoming film “Tammy” and have immediate flashbacks to another film some 23 years ago, in which she also spent a majority of her screen time...
View ArticleLeslie Jones On Tap for All-Female ‘Ghostbusters’ Reboot
*The future for Leslie Jones is looking very ghost-like. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Saturday Night Live star is in final negotiations to sign on for the all-female version of the classic...
View Article‘Spy’ Stars Share Sobriquets (Watch)
*EURweb sat down with Melissa McCarthy and Jason Statham to talk about their new comedic film ‘Spy,’ in theaters June 5th. EUR: In real life, what would your SPY name be? Melissa McCarthy: Mine would...
View Article‘Spy’ Tops Weekend Box Office That Shows No Signs Of Improvement
*Melissa McCarthy’s “Spy” may own this weekend’s box office with being the top film, but things aren’t so rosy overall as moviegoers aren’t turning out as much they did in years past. Although film...
View ArticleKanye West Booked for ‘Saturday Night Live’ Feb. 13
*Kanye West is headed back to “Saturday Night Live” for the seventh time. The rapper will promote the Feb. 11 release of his seventh solo album “Waves” with a performance on the long running NBC...
View ArticleLeslie Jones ‘Knows NY’ in 1st Trailer for ‘Ghostbusters’ Reboot (Watch)
*The first trailer for Sony’s new all-female “Ghostbusters” film surfaced online today. Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon, Kristen Wiig and Leslie Jones have taken over the franchise, with “SNL’s” Jones...
View ArticleLeslie Jones’ ‘Ghostbusters’ Role Originally for Melissa McCarthy
*“Ghostbusters” director Paul Feig spoke about the controversy surrounding Leslie Jones’ character Patty Tolan in his reboot, saying the role was originally intended for Melissa McCarthy. Jones’ role...
View ArticleMichelle Obama Encourages HS Students to Embrace Help in College
*A bit of help is nothing to ignore, according to First Lady Michelle Obama. The Princeton University graduate was on hand for her third annual College Signing Day at the Harlem Armory in Harlem on...
View ArticleMaya Rudolph Back With ‘Bridesmaids’ Co-Star Melissa McCarthy for ‘Life of...
*Maya Rudolph is reteaming with her “Bridesmaids” co-star Melissa McCarthy for New Line’s college-set comedy, “Life of the Party,” according to The Hollywood Reporter. The plot is described as being...
View ArticleMelissa McCarthy’s Skit as Sean Spicer on ‘SNL’ is An Absolute Classic Hoot!...
*Don’t worry if you missed it last night, cause we got it for you here. We’re talking about Melissa McCarthy taking on Donald Trump’s White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer during her surprise...
View ArticleMelissa McCarthy Breaks Down her ‘SNL’ Impersonation of Sean Spicer (Watch)
*During a visit to “Ellen” with her husband Ben Falcone, Melissa McCarthy explained how her now-iconic impersonation of White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer came about. “‘SNL’ called and Kent...
View ArticleNew SNL Promo: Melissa McCarthy Dances to ‘I Feel Pretty’ as Sean Spicer (Watch)
*To promote her hosting gig on “Saturday Night Live” this weekend, Melissa McCarthy suited up as her aggressive alter-ego Sean Spicer to perform a delightful rendition of “I Feel Pretty.” In the clip,...
View ArticleMaya Rudolph and Melissa McCarthy Team for Dark Comedy ‘The Happytime Murders’
*“Bridesmaids” co-stars Maya Rudolph and Melissa McCarthy will reunite for the dark comedy, “The Happytime Murders,” reports Variety. The project from STXfilms, Henson Alternative and On the Day...
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