John Travolta’s son adopts puppy from Betty White Oscars Tribute
A meeting backstage at the 94th Annual Academy Awards on Sunday led to John Travolta’s son taking home the dog that was used as part of a tribute to Betty White during the show’s “In Memoriam” segment. >> Read more trending newsIn an Instagram post, Travolta announced his son’s new pet with a photo of him, his son, and the puppy, named Mac N Cheese. So, the greatest gift you could give Betty White is to open your heart and your home and adopt a rescue dog just like Mac N Cheese from Paw Works,” People reported. On its Facebook page, the group posted the same picture of the Travoltas with the puppy, saying, “On a night of winners and losers, we think Mac N Cheese is the biggest winner of all! We know (Betty White) was shining down last night.”On a night of winners and losers, we think Mac N Cheese is the biggest winner of all!
wftv.comHalloween: 5 scary movies that will send chills down your spine
“Halloween” (1978)The first movie in the “Halloween” franchise introduces us to serial killer Michael Myers, played by Nick Castle. She is confronted by Myers, who had escaped from a psychiatric hospital 15 years after killing his sister on Halloween night. There have been 12 “Halloween” films, and a 13th is in the works for a release, possibly as soon as 2022. “A Nightmare on Elm Street” (1984)The ultimate slasher film, “A Nightmare on Elm Street” follows Freddy Krueger as he stalks teenagers in their dreams. >> ’A Nightmare on Elm Street’ house for sale, offers due by HalloweenThe film also features the acting debut of Johnny Depp.
wftv.comNew this week: Coldplay, 'Succession' and 'Halloween Kills'
The Stream This combination of photos shows promotional art for "Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It," a documentary premiering on Netflix on Oct. 12, left, "Succession," a series premiering its third season on Oct. 17, and "Halloween Kills," a film streaming Oct. 15 on Peacock. (Roadside Attractions/HBO Max/Universal Pictures via AP) (Uncredited)Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. If you're looking for some fresh scares this October, "Halloween Kills" will be available in theaters and streaming on Peacock free for premium subscribers starting Oct. 15. — AP Film Writer Lindsey BahrMUSIC— Coldplay look to the heavens with their 12-track collection, "Music of the Spheres" dropping Friday. Jones says she was inspired by listening to James Brown's "Funky Christmas" and Elvis' "Christmas Album" during lockdown for a sense of comfort.
wftv.comJamie Lee Curtis reveals youngest child is transgender
Jamie Lee Curtis' daughter Jamie Lee Curtis revealed that her 25-year-old child has come out as transgender. ( NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)Actress Jamie Lee Curtis spoke for the first time about her youngest child, who has come out as transgender. Curtis’ oldest child, 34-year-old Annie, is married and works as a dance instructor, the magazine reported. “She and her fiancé will get married next year at a wedding that I will officiate,” Curtis told the magazine. Curtis and Guest join a list of stars who have been openly supportive of their transgender and nonbinary children.
wftv.com"Halloween" comes to Venice as Curtis gets lifetime award
Italy-Venice Film Festival FILE - Jamie Lee Curtis attends the National Board of Review Awards gala in New York on Jan. 8, 2020. Curtis will be awarded the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the 78th Venice International Film Festival. Curtis will pick up the Golden Lion Lifetime Achievement on Sept. 8, when the latest installment, “Halloween Kills,” is screened on Venice’s Lido out of competition. Curtis will pick up the Golden Lion Lifetime Achievement on Sept. 8, when the latest installment, “Halloween Kills,” is screened on Venice’s Lido out of competition. Curtis’ film career was launched in 1978 with the now-classic “Halloween” directed by John Carpenter.
wftv.comNew this week: Alicia Keys, 'Filthy Rich' and the Emmys
This cover image released by RCA Records shows "Alicia" the latest release by Alicia Keys. The album, out Friday, features several guest stars, including Jill Scott, Miguel, Khalid, Snoh Aalegra, Sampha, Diamond Platnumz and Ed Sheeran, who co-wrote the single Underdog. (RCA Records via AP)
New this week: Alicia Keys, 'Filthy Rich' and the Emmys
This cover image released by RCA Records shows "Alicia" the latest release by Alicia Keys. The album, out Friday, features several guest stars, including Jill Scott, Miguel, Khalid, Snoh Aalegra, Sampha, Diamond Platnumz and Ed Sheeran, who co-wrote the single Underdog. (RCA Records via AP)Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. It lands on HBO and HBO Max on Saturday at 8 p.m.— AP Film Writer Jake CoyleMUSIC— Piano-playing pop star Alicia Keys is putting out her seventh album on Friday. — Kim Cattrall is at the center of Fox’s “Filthy Rich,” a prime-time soap opera loaded with money and betrayal that debuts 9 p.m. EDT Monday, Sept. 21.
Fred Willard, the comedic improv-style actor, has died at 86
(Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES Fred Willard, the comedic actor whose improv style kept him relevant for more than 50 years in films like This Is Spinal Tap, Best In Show and Anchorman, has died. Willards death comes nearly two years after his wife Mary Willard died at the age of 71. After his wife died, Willard questioned whether he would work again. We were so lucky to know Fred Willard and will miss his many visits." Fred Willard was the funniest person that Ive ever worked with," Steve Carell said on Twitter.
A 'The Princess Bride' remake? Inconceivable!
After Sony Pictures Entertainment chief executive Tony Vinciquerra mentioned the idea of a "The Princess Bride" reboot to Variety in a profile on the film's executive producer, Norman Lear, people on Twitter were quick to respond. (CNN) - "The Princess Bride" is fine just the way it is, thank you very much. "Very famous people whose names I won't use, but they want to redo 'The Princess Bride.'" Jamie Lee Curtis, who is married to "The Princess Bride" actor Christopher Guest, had her own opinion. Well, I married the six fingered man, obviously why we have stayed together for 35 years and there is only ONE The Princess Bride and it's William Goldman and @robreiner's," she wrote.