Julie Chen Moonves Says She Wasn't the First Choice to Be 'Big Brother' Host But Reveals Who Was (Exclusive)

Despite Shakira’s alleged romance with Jimmy Butler, she’s now been romantically linked to Drake.

Rita Ora is opening up about her home life.

Actor Michael Rapaport revealed he was in attendance at Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston‘s July 29, 2000 wedding, and he just disclosed a few details.

A five-year-old girl was rushed to hospital after being attacked by a dog outside a shop in what her family have described as a 'horrific nightmare'.

Catbird Music Festival will bring some of the biggest names in music to Bethel, NY’s Bethel Woods Center For The Arts for two days of great music, good times and groovy vibes.Just a few of those stars set to pop into the two-day extravaganza include indie-folk heroes The Lumineers, country music icon Tyler Childers, jam band legend Trey Anastasio with his band, rock group The War On Drugs and the cinematic-sounding Band of Horses.They’ll be joined by Dispatch, Trampled By Turtles, Margo Price, James Bay and Charley Crockett.Personally, we’re most excited to see rising star Allison Russell live.And if you need last-minute tickets to all these stars in one place this weekend, we’re here to give you an assist.At the time of publication, our team found last-minute, two-day general admission passes going for as low as $174 before fees on Vivid Seats.Single-day passes start at $109 before fees.Want to be a part of the action but don’t know where to start?Keep reading.We’ve got all the information you need to know and more about the 2023 Catbird Music Festival below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all the best prices for single and multi-day passes to the 2023 Catbird Music Festival can be found here:(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

The Wire, Homeland, and Wolf Hall actor Damian Lewis is set to come to Manchester as part of a musical tour.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music The wide reach of Clarence Avant, who was widely known as “the Godfather of Black Entertainment” and died Sunday at the age of 92, was evident from the range of people paying tribute to him on social media after his death was announced Monday morning. His influence spanned music, entertainment, sports, politics and beyond. Within just a couple of hours, former President Bill Clinton, the Rev.

Nia Archives organised a day rave with a line-up of female and non-binary DJs, promoting inclusivity in the rave scene. The award-winning DJ and producer spoke to NME about the event alongside some of the acts on the bill.The Bad Gyalz rave took place in East London on August 6 and featured a set from Nia Archives, as well as her mentor and UK dance legend DJ Flight, Pxssy Palace (Nadine Door and Mya Mehmi), Sim0ne, Izzy Bossy and Saint Lude.“I’ve always wanted to do a Bad Gyalz rave,” Nia told NME after taking over a shipping dock with some of London’s immense DJ talent.

David Byrne and Fat Boy Slim’s historical musical Here Lies Love is currently running on Broadway in New York and, last month, NME attended an exclusive preview of the show.Based on the duo’s album of the same name – which was released in 2010 and featured a host of guest vocalists, including Florence + The Machine’s Florence Welch, Santigold, and Tori Amos – Here Lies Love tells the sensational and true story of Imelda Marcos.Marcos was the wife of dictator Ferdinand Marcos and the country’s “first lady” from 1965 to 1986. An all-Filipino cast, quickly shifting immersive stage design (stagehands in pink jumpsuits directed the crowd as the catwalk took on different configurations during the show) and state-of-the-art sound technology help bring the biography to life.The Broadway Theatre, where the musical has been running in previews since June 17 before opening on July 20, has been transformed into a retro club, with the orchestra converted into a standing-room-only nightclub (all 900 of the seats that are typically housed there have been removed) under a towering mirror ball and fuschia neon lights in homage to Studio 54.

Dahmer – Monster: A Jeffrey Dahmer Story, has explained how she edited certain scenes so audiences wouldn’t feel sympathy towards him.Created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, the Netflix series follows the life and crimes of the American serial killer, played by Evan Peters.Speaking to Variety, Filo detailed how a scene in episode four, where Dahmer returns home from the army to have Christmas dinner with his parents, was altered to reduce the chance of it gaining a sympathetic reaction from viewers.“That used to play as one full scene, but it felt too heavy on their family dynamic,” Filo said.In the final version, the scene was intercut with other events to provide further context for his crimes. She added: “That intercutting and seeing the weird things he’s been up to helped give context to the horrific things that were happening instead of having a guy just hanging out with his parents.”In a scene from episode eight where victim impact statements are read, Filo said she felt a responsibility to ensure she was being respectful to those involved.

Baldur’s Gate 3 player discovered a uniquely effective tactic against some of the stronger enemies in the game – squishing them with an Owlbear.Spotted by Games Radar, there has been an recent reversal in the strategy that some Baldur’s Gate 3 players have adopted, which was to drop enemies off ledges.

The Real Housewives of Atlantastar Kenya Moore is opening up about her divorce drama with her estranged husband, Marc Daly, and where they stand today. ET has an exclusive first look at an upcoming appearance of Kenya on Carlos King's Reality with The King podcast, where the former Miss USA shares what’s still holding up her divorce and claims Marc is «trying to undo» her rights as a mother to their 4-year-old daughter, Brooklyn.

Jennifer Lawrence got to show off her comedic side in her latest film,, and the laughs kept going off camera as well! ET exclusively debuts the film's gag reel, which shows Lawrence — and, occasionally, co-stars Andrew Barth Feldman, Laura Benanti and Matthew Broderick — flubbing lines and cracking up on set.The film stars the Oscar winner as Maddie, a reckless 20-something who answers a Craigslist ad placed by a pair of concerned parents. They want Maddie to «date» their son, Percy (Feldman), a socially inept 19-year-old who has so far expressed no interest in girls, parties or other teenage exploits, leading to some hilariously awkward moments.Check out the full bloopers in the video above!When ET spoke with Lawrence at the premiere in New York City back in June, she revealed another fun fact from set: that she got Feldman to defer his studies at Harvard University to take on the role in the raunchy rom-com.«I mean, when Andrew left his audition, the door closed and we all looked at each other and we were like, 'That's our — that's Percy,' and then they were like there's one complication, he's supposed to go to Harvard, and we were like, 'Is that a joke?'» Lawrence explained.«He was fully the character, so I called him and said, 'Andrew, I have really bad news, you're not gonna be able to finish your semester at Harvard,'» she continued.

— has died. He was 95. Jones died Friday at his home in Sharon, Connecticut.

EXCLUSIVE: Paul Verhoeven’s 1992 thriller Basic Instinct is the inspiration for a new comic book series by Sumerian Comics.

Amazon on Monday morning unveiled a series of first-look stills for Totally Killer, its horror-comedy starring Kiernan Shipka (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina), which debuts on Prime Video October 6th.

Black American culture as one of the most influential businessmen in entertainment. The Greensboro, North Carolina, native became a pillar in entertainment after moving to Los Angeles in the late 1960s.

back-to-school shopping, nailing the first day of school outfit is absolutely crucial. After picking the perfect tee, dress, shorts or jumper, you have to complete the look with a fresh pair of kicks.

back-to-school shopping, don't forget the team captain. We've put together a list of the best gifts you can give your teacher to start the new semester with a «thank you.» There are plenty of ways you can celebrate the teacher who's gone above and beyond to deliver a lesson plan that wows and maintains your child's interest throughout the entire school year.

Savannah, Chase, Grayson, Chloe and Faye «Nanny Faye» Chrisely's lives as they rebuild whileTodd and Julie Chrisley serve out their combined 19-year prison sentences. An appearance by Todd's oldest children, Lindsie and Kyle Chrisley, has yet to be confirmed.

Meri Brown is looking forward to the next chapter in her life. The newly single star took to Instagram on Sunday to post a smiling selfie in shades, a black top and sweater. «This year has been a season of change for me,» she began her post.

September is on the fast approach, and you know what that means — it’s almost time to go back to school. While you may not be excited about the essays and exams on the horizon, shopping for classes can actually be fun. Yes, you’ll need highlighters and pens, but Amazon Canada is a treasure trove for gadgets that’ll make taking notes, prepping for class, and staying organized a cinch, too.

Usher and Beyoncé go way back.

The woman behind THAT viral American Airlines incident is speaking out — and offering a public apology while teasing more moves ahead.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Michael Imperioli was recently asked by The Guardian to name the most brutal scene he’s ever had to film in his acting career, and his answer was any time his character on “The Sopranos,” Christopher Moltisanti, abused his fiancée, Adriana La Cerva (Drea de Matteo). “The most brutal, difficult stuff for me is when Christopher had to be physically abusive with Adriana, for obvious reasons,” Imperioli said. “On a technical level, you’re trying to be really careful so you don’t hurt the person.

Luke Bryan canceled another show over the weekend as he deals with health issues. Bryan, 47, announced the Brandon, Mississippi, show cancelation Sunday morning, hours before he was supposed to take the stage for the "Country on Tour" concert. "Under doctor advisement after taking 6 days off to heal I attempted to sing at both shows Thursday and Saturday and it was a struggle," Bryan explained in a statement shared to social media.

Dwayne Johnson is speaking out about the devastating wildfires in Maui, Hawaii.

Addison Rae is preparing to step back into the music world!

Austin Butler made a special stop during a recent trip to Malibu.

The One Chicago franchise has some of the best TV shows on the air right now: Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, and Chicago PD.

Wayne Lineker is known for having a host of celebrity pals, who often stop by his world-famous O Beach Ibiza club. But one friendship that some might not expect is with former EastEnders star, Danniella Westbrook. Wayne, 61, and Danniella, 49, were spotted cosying up for a snap at the club, with Danniella looking beach-ready in a black bikini and monochrome kaftan, whilst she wore a cream fedora hat over her short blonde locks.

Nowadays, major film festivals aren’t just showcases of the best in cinema. Many of them offer strong selections of TV series, as the small screen features some of the very best filmmakers and A-list stars from around the world.

Julie Chen Moonves starts our interview with a prayer. “Heavenly Father, thank you for this beautiful day, and thank you for providing peace and patience,” she begins, after asking if I’d like to contribute or simply listen. I choose the latter and admit that this is a first in the decade I’ve been a journalist.

has seen some truly wild moments, shocking twists and simply inspired, unexpected gameplay. Now, stalwart host Julie Chen Moonves is breaking down some of the show's most memorable and surprising moments.Julie recently spoke with ET, ahead of the forthcoming and shared a few of her favorite shocking moments — starting with Dan Gheesling throwing himself a symbolic funeral.«Season 14, Dan staging his own funeral.

Ahead of Big Brother‘s return to CBS with season 25, Julie Chen Moonves is opening up to ET about who the network originally wanted as host and how much longer she sees herself working on the reality TV competition.

Julie Chen Moonves has revealed that Meredith Vieira was actually offered the Big Brother hosting gig before her.