Prequels ‘House Of the Dragon’ & ‘Better Call Saul’ Face Off For Outstanding Drama Series, Looking To Repeat Predecessors’ Emmy Success

Whitney Friedlander The Improv turns 60 this year and, despite the spontaneity that the name might suggest, there’s a methodical plan to grow the comedy organization.  In 1963, founder Budd Friedman opened the first location in New York City’s Hell’s Kitchen, envisioning the defunct Vietnamese restaurant with a brick wall as a gathering place for Broadway talent. Comedians soon gravitated to the spot as a place to try out new material and talent scouts followed. While the original location shuttered in the 1990s, the brand itself is stronger than ever, boasting 25 clubs in 20 cities, including the Hollywood Improv on Melrose Avenue.  

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Bill Geddie, a legendary TV-news producer who was behind many of Barbara Walters’ most notable efforts, including the long-running ABC daytime show “The View,” has died of coronary-related factors, his family told Variety. He was 68 years old. “He was a big deal in TV, but at home he was an even ‘bigger than life’ husband and dad,” said Geddie’s family in a statement.  “He had a genuine love for television and entertainment. He would try everything and did it well — screenwriting, recording podcasts, playing guitar, writing songs, and loved a wide range of music from country to jazz.  His favorite band was The Beatles, and he never thought he would have the opportunity to meet one of his personal heroes Paul McCartney in person, but his dream came true. The question wasn’t who did he meet, but rather who didn’t he meet?”

BreAnna Bell White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will be honored with Outfest’s Inaugural Achievement Award for Press and Media, the nonprofit announced on Friday. The award presentation will take place on closing night of the 41st Outfest Los Angeles Summer Festival, which is presented by Genesis Motor America and Warner Bros. Discovery. The Achievement Award is a high honor within the organization and acknowledges the LGBTQ+ community’s presence in the media. “Outfest is thrilled to recognize the continued contributions of Karine Jean-Pierre for her barrier breaking and historic achievement in Press and Media,” Outfest board co-president Nii-Quartelai Quartey said in a statement. “Throughout her career, the Black and LGBTQ+ community has been reminded of what is possible. Our fellow Americans have been reminded of our humanity and inherent dignity. Our Outfest Press Fellows have been inspired.”

Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello have their sights set on the future after calling it quits — but their next chapters might not look the same.

There’s no such thing as overpacking, according to Sai De Silva. 

Bethenny Frankel already got Spencer Pratt’s attention regarding her desire to get justice — and residuals checks — for reality TV stars.

The summer movie season wouldn’t be what it is today without Steven Spielberg‘s “Jaws,” which arguably created the blockbuster in Hollywood. The same can’t be said of the 1975 film’s three sequels, each one worst than the last; and the less said about “Jaws: The Revenge,” the better.

Buckle up for an extended sneak peek at the return of Captain Marvel.

Adam Sandler and Timothée Chalamet are down for a little basketball.

Tony Bennett died on Friday at age 96, and the entertainment world is in mourning.

SKIMS has just everyone and their mother in a chokehold when it comes to shapewear and loungewear. The sleek silhouettes, the shade range and the material are what make it the talk of the town, but one thing that not everyone is so stoked with is the price tag. SKIMS pieces can cost a pretty penny, and I don’t know about you, but I can’t justify spending a huge chunk of my paycheque on stretchy thongs and bodysuits.

“The View” hosts are the latest to speak out about Jason Aldean’s controversial song “Try That in a Small Town”.

Megan Fox took some collateral damage when a random guy began throwing punches at Machine Gun Kelly while the couple were attending the Orange County Fair in California.

Tony Bennett, passed away at the remarkable age of 96. According to Bennet’s publicist Sylvia Weiner, the singer died in his hometown of New York City two weeks before his birthday. Although additional details about the causes of death have not been disclosed, it is known that the singer had been battling Alzheimer’s since 2016.

Deadline Strike Talk hits a dubious 12th week milestone today, with the business shut down and actors picketing alongside the writers. Host Billy Ray has put together another strong group of guests who put the plight of working actors in relatable and understandable terms. Joining are four actors, three of whom are on the SAG-AFTRA negotiating committee. Sarah Ramos’ credits include The Bear, Winning Time, and Parenthood; Shaan Sharma’s credits include The Chosen and Mr. Mercedes; Charles Bodin’s credits include Good Trouble, Halt and Catch Fire, and The Last Tycoon; and Andrew Leeds’s credits include Barry, The Patient, and Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist.

EXCLUSIVE: In light of the current strikes, A24 is pausing the release of Julio Torres’ Problemista which was set to launch limited on Aug. 4. The new release date will be determined down the road. The studio is doing this to support filmmaker Torres, furthermore these awards-type indie movies need their stars, Tilda Swinton here, available to do press and raise such fare’s profile.

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has been set to receive Outfest’s inaugural Achievement Award for Press and Media, the L.A.-based nonprofit’s highest honor, celebrating representation of the LGBTQ+ community in the media. She’ll claim the prize during the Closing Night of the 41st Outfest Los Angeles Summer Festival this Sunday, July 23rd.

EXCLUSIVE: Ryan Reynolds and his company, Maximum Effort, have joined Nacelle’s Biker Mice from Mars animated series, a new iteration of the cult classic series. Nacelle plans to co-produce with Maximum Effort and Fubo. 

Jack Whitehall and Roxy Horner were spotted on a shopping spree ahead of the arrival of their first child. Comedian Jack, 35, and model Roxy, 32, announced that they were expecting a baby together back in May this year with an adorable post that showed the couple posing with their baby scan.The pair are now counting down the days until they become first-time parents and were seen enjoying a day out together in London’s West End.

Ange Postecoglou is the manager of an English Premier League club now - but part of the reason for his hasty Celtic exit is the top table's refusal to accept him before.

A Paisley man has today been found guilty of raping three women at various locations throughout Renfrewshire.

Kevin Costner’s estranged wife Christine Baumgartner does not want to fork over money to cover the actor's legal fees. Costner filed documents, obtained by Fox News Digital, requesting Baumgartner cover the $100,000 in legal fees that he incurred while trying to get her out of the family home. However, Baumgartner hit back in her response saying the motion filed by the "Yellowstone" star was "entirely unnecessary" as she had agreed to move out by Aug.

Christopher Nolan and Cillian Murphy joined forces on the highly anticipated war film "Oppenheimer," and Murphy admitted he felt "pressure" collaborating with the famed British-American director. Although the two have worked together in Hollywood for more than 20 years, Murphy, 47, said he "for sure" felt an overwhelming responsibility to perform his best in Nolan’s latest film. "Pressure is good because it pushes you...

Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi is speaking out against body shamers.

queer community, particularly gay men who frequented piano bars, like Townhouse and Five Oaks.  As HBO's gripping true-crime docuseries,, continues to recount what happened to these men, ET has an exclusive sneak peek of episode three, which focuses on the murder of Michael Sakara, who was last seen on July 30, 1993 at the Five Oaks bar in Greenwich Village. In the chilling clip, bartender Lisa Hall recounts a run-in with the man responsible for taking the life of her friend. «Michael and I were left at the bar.

Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga‘s special friendship spanned many years.

meal delivery apps, wishing you could replicate that sweet treat you’re longing for at home, it might be time to invest in a gadget or kit that makes delicious frozen desserts in time for summer. You can buy pint after pint of ice cream from your local grocery store, but there's something about homemade frozen treats that makes them taste better. It's probably the fact that you can customize homemade ice cream with your favorite flavors.

Raquel Leviss’ mother, Laura Leviss, addressed speculation about why she rehomed the Vanderpump Rules star’s beloved pooch, Graham.

, the new true-crime, «ripped from the headlines» movie starring Michael Fishman and Summer Howell. Ahead of its August debut, ET has the exclusive trailer for the project, which chronicles the harrowing story of a young girl who was kidnapped by a trusted teacher that led to a nationwide manhunt. Only 15 years old at the time, Thomas was first abducted by her mentor-turned-abuser Tad Cummins in 2017, before the two spent 39 days on the run as they traveled 1900 miles from her hometown of Culleoka, Tennessee, to a remote cabin in Northern California. After the two made headlines across the country, the two were found, with Cummins arrested and eventually pleading guilty to charges related to transporting a minor across state lines with intent to engage in criminal sexual activities and obstruction of justice.Her perpetrator was sentenced to 20 years in prison in 2019, with Thomas telling the court at the time «the effects have been devastating and permanent, and they are not over.»  Now, years later, Lifetime is re-teaming with activist and executive producer Elizabeth Smart for an authorized retelling of Thomas' story.

cast knows each other pretty well, but no one could guess America Ferrera's guilty pleasure!Ferrera, Margot Robbie, Issa Rae, Kate McKinnon and director Greta Gerwig recently sat down with to play a fun game in which they quizzed each other on themselves, revealing fun personal facts the others might not have known. For example, Robbie's favorite reality show is (U.K.

Lana Del Rey was seen waitressing at a Waffle House in Alabama, AL.com reports, giving fans of delicious breakfast foods and generation-defining singer-songwriters a meal to remember. Del Rey was happy to take pictures with fans during her shift, AL.com reports.

Paul McCartney, Dolly Parton, Ricky Gervais, and others have shared their 75th birthday wishes for Yusuf/Cat Stevens. Check them out exclusively on NME below.The legendary musician first found fame with his debut album ‘Matthew And Son’ when he was just 18 in 1967, before releasing the likes of ‘First Cut Is The Deepest’, ‘Father And Son’, ‘Morning Has Broken’, ‘Peace Train’ and ‘Wild World’.

Netflix viewers are describing The Deepest Breath as the “most moving” documentary ever released on the streaming platform.The film, which became available on the service yesterday (July 20), offers and inside look at the swimmers who compete against each other by diving to the depths of the ocean after taking a single breath of air.A synopsis reads: “A free diver trains to break a world record with the help of an expert safety diver. This film follows the paths they took to meet at the pinnacle of the free diving world, documenting the rewards and risks of chasing a dream through ocean depths.The film, which is directed by Laura McGann, sees various divers risk death to plunge the equivalent of a 70 story skyscraper while holding their breath.

The boyfriend of the Alabama woman who claims to have been kidnapped from the side of a highway outside Birmingham has now deleted all traces of her presence off his social media pages.

TMZ reported.A bikini-clad Baumgartner, 49, was spotted at a luxury resort on the Big Island of Hawaii with Josh Conner, a friend of Costner’s, who reportedly lives close to him in California.Conner, a wealthy financier and friend of the couple, is recently divorced, the outlet reported. However sources close to the couple have told the outlet the relationship is not romantic, reporting Baumgartner and Conner, “have been good friends for years.”The mother of three was all smiles while relaxing at the beach withher children Thursday, when former handbag designer was spotted snapping some selfies with her 13-year-old daughter, Grace, who wore a similar white bikini.Baumgartner filed for divorce from the 68-year-old “Yellowstone” actor in May citing “irreconcilable differences” after an 18-year marriage.

Billy Joel — who has just a handful of concerts left at New York City’s Madison Square Garden before calling it quits — has a show at MSG on Monday, July 24.And now that fans have been made aware that Joel is nearing the end of his run at the Garden, demand has risen.At the time of publication, the lowest prices available are $180 before fees on Vivid Seats.However, if you wait until the very last minute, you may find that prices drop.Based on our findings with Taylor Swift stragglers, day-of tickets are typically much cheaper than they were even the day before the concert.Therefore, we recommend refreshing this link up until showtime if you’re looking for a deal.Who knows?You just might end up saving a lot and end up looking like a “Big Shot.”Looking for more information about Joel’s upcoming concert?Keep reading, “Uptown Girls” and “Piano Men.”We’ve got all the details you need and more below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all the best upper, lower and floor-level seats for the July 24 Billy Joel concert at Madison Square Garden can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.