December 16, 2018

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Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot congratulated Jason Momoa on Instagram for his work on Aquaman following the film's premiere in Los Angeles. That's nice. I'm digging the support.

"I remember filming BvS and Jason had just gotten casted as Aquaman. He came in for a makeup test in Michigan and we were sitting in a room, just talking about what the future would bring, how crazy that little ol us were casted as these iconic characters." Gadot said on Thursday alongside a poster for Aquaman and a photo featuring Momoa and his co-stars Nicole Kidman and Amber Heard.

"Little did we know years later what our characters would become...I'm so so happy and proud of you Jason!" she continued before mentioning Kidman, Heard and the film's director James Wan.

"My water sister Amber. And Nicole mother of all Seven Seas. And James, so happy for you man!! Can't wait to watch it! From one DCEU family to another. Congrats."

Aquaman is the latest entry in the DC Extended Universe. The film is set to arrive in theaters on Dec. 21.

Momoa first made a cameo appearance as the king of Atlantis in 2016's Batman v Superman Dawn of Justice which prominently featured Gadot as Wonder Woman. The pair then teamed up together in 2017's Justice League.

Gadot will be seen once again as the super heroine in Wonder Woman 1984, set to arrive in theaters on June 5, 2020.

I have no desire to see Aquaman, but I wish it well and hope that it helps to resurrect the DC movie universe.

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Steve

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Cardi B to join James Corden for Carpool Karaoke on Monday

The Late Late Show host James Corden has announced on Twitter that Cardi B will be his next guest on Carpool Karaoke.

"We got you an early present @iamcardib #CardipoolKaraoke drops Monday!" Corden said on Thursday alongside a teaser trailer of the rapper's appearance.

The clip featured Cardi B and Corden rapping together a number of her songs including her hit single "Bodak Yellow."

Corden also attempts to give Cardi B driving lessons. "I hit something," Cardi B says after knocking over a number of mini flag poles. "You think?" Corden responds.

Cardi B's apperance comes after Corden featured rap trio Migos on Carpool Karaoke. The segment included Migos picking out new clothes for Corden as they attempted to give the late night host a new style.

Michael Weatherly apologizes over Eliza Dushku harassment claims

Michael Weatherly regrets his behavior with former co-star Eliza Dushku, whose claims the actor sexually harassed her on the set of Bull in 2017 came to light this week.

Weatherly, 50, spoke out in a statement to The New York Times in an article Thursday exposing how CBS paid Dushku a $9.5 million settlement following her allegations against Weatherly.

"During the course of taping our show, I made some jokes mocking some lines in the script. When Eliza told me she wasn't comfortable with my language and attempt at humor, I was mortified to have offended her and immediately apologized," Weatherly said.

"After reflecting on this further, I better understand that what I said was both not funny and not appropriate and I am sorry and regret the pain this caused Eliza," he former NCIS star added.

Dushku had a three-episode arc last year on Bull, which stars Weatherly in the title role. She seemed poised to become a series regular but was written off the show after confronting Weatherly about his behavior.

An investigation into CBS showed Dushku accused Weatherly of commenting about her appearance and making a rape joke and a remark about a threesome during her time on Bull. She entered mediation with CBS and was awarded a confidential settlement of $9.5 million.

CBS confirmed it paid the sum to Dushku in the secret settlement.

"The allegations in Ms. Dushku's claims are an example that, while we remain committed to a culture defined by a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace, our work is far from done," the network said in a statement, according to CBS News.

The CBS Corporation board hired the law firms Covington & Burling and Debevoise & Plimpton in August to investigate multiple accusations of sexual misconduct against former CEO Leslie Moonves. The firms were also told to examine "cultural issues at all levels" of the network.

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Jennifer Grey lands role on 'Grey's Anatomy'

Dirty Dancing and Red Oaks actress Jennifer Grey confirmed on Twitter she is to appear on the medical drama Grey's Anatomy.

"Thrilled to play with this legendary tribe. Looking forward to some Grey-on-Grey's action," Grey tweeted Thursday.

TVLine.com reported the Dancing with the Stars Season 11 champ will be featured in a multi-episode, midseason story arc.

No details about her character were immediately available.

Set in Seattle, Grey's Anatomy stars Ellen Pompeo, Justin Chambers, Chandra Wilson, James Pickens, Jr., Kevin McKidd and Jesse Williams. The show is now in its 15th season on ABC.

Lucasfilm confirms cast for 'Star Wars: Mandalorian' series

Pedro Pascal and Nick Nolte will lead the cast of the live-action Star Wars series The Mandalorian, Lucasfilm confirmed Wednesday.

The official Star Wars website said the cast for the show -- which is already in production -- will also include Gina Carano, Giancarlo Esposito, Emily Swallow, Carl Weathers, Omid Abtahi and Werner Herzog.

Pascal's and Nolte's casting in the sci-fi drama was rumored for weeks, but not confirmed until now.

"We're having a great time working with this incredibly talented group and excited for everyone to see what we're up to," writer and executive producer Jon Favreau said in a statement.

The Mandalorian will take place between the films, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi and Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The program's title refers to those from the planet of Mandalore, the home world of bounty hunters Jango Fett and his son Boba Fett.

The series will be available on the Disney+, the new streaming service set to debut next year.


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Which actress has reunited with J.J. Abrams on new Apple series?

Jennifer Garner and J.J. Abrams are reuniting on a new limited series from Apple.

Entertainment Weekly reported the 46-year-old actress and 52-year-old producer, who previously worked together on the show Alias, will team up on an adaptation of My Glory Was I Had Such Friends.

My Glory Was I Had Such Friends is based on the Amy Silverstein memoir of the same name, which revolves around the group of women who supported the author as she waited for her second heart transplant.

Karen Croner will pen the script and executive produce with Abrams, Silverstein and Ben Stephenson. Garner confirmed her involvement with the project in a post Thursday on Instagram Stories.

"@amysilversteinauthor is letting @jjabramsofficial and me tell her beautiful story," the 46-year-old actress said.

"If your girlfriends have carried you life's bumps, read this book!" she said of Silverstein's memoir.

Garner starred as Sydney Bristow on Alias, which had a five-season run on ABC from 2001 to 2006. She told The Hollywood Reporter in October an Alias reboot is "happening," but said she hasn't been approached about the project.