September 12, 2019
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'The Stand' adds Whoopi Goldberg, more to cast
CBS All Access announced Wednesday that Whoopi Goldberg and more have joined the cast of their miniseries adaptation of Stephen King's The Stand. The Stand begins filming this fall for a 2020 premiere, according to All Access's announcements to the Television Critics Association in August.
In Stephen King's novel, an epidemic wipes out most of humanity. The survivors gather together and end up having to take a stand against the evil forces of Randall Flagg, who has gathered society's outcasts on his side.
Goldberg will play Mother Abigail, the 108-year-old leader of the survivors who has visions that aid them. Goldberg won an Oscar for her role in Ghost and has appeared in other dramas such as The Color Purple, comedies like Sister Act and Made in America, and cohosts The View.
Jovan Adepo will play Larry Underwood, a musician and addict dealing with his personal demons during the plague. He last starred in the Emmy-nominated Central Park Five series When They See Us. He will also be in Season 2 of Jack Ryan.
Owen Teague will play Harold Lauter, a survivor who turns on Mother Abigail's camp and aids the forces of Randall Flagg. He also starred in It, based on the Stephen King novel, as bully crony Patrick Hockstetter.
Brad William Henke plays Tom Cullen, a developmentally disabled man whom Nick Andros (previously cast Henry Zaga). Henke played Desi Piscatella on Orange Is the New Black and also appeared on Justified, Sneaky Pete and The Bridge, and films like Split, Bright and Pacific Rim.
Daniel Sunjata plays Cobb, a military agent supervising Stu Redman (previously cast James Marsden) on a hunt for a cure. Sunjata starred in Rescue Me and appeared on Animal Kingdom, Happy! and Manifest and in films The Dark Knight Rises, The Devil Wears Prada and more.
CBS previously announced Amber Heard and Odessa Young as Nadine Cross and Frannie Goldsmith, respectively. King himself is also writing a new epilogue to show what happens to the characters after his book concludes. Josh Boone and Ben Cavell write and executive produce the nine-part series, which Boone directs. King's book is over 1000 pages and was previously filmed as a broadcast TV miniseries in 1994.
'Downton Abbey' actor Allen Leech, Jessica Blair Herman expecting first child
Downton Abbey and Bohemian Rhapsody star Allen Leech has announced his wife, American Crime Story actress Jessica Blair Herman, is pregnant with their first child.
"It is amazing and Jess is doing a phenomenal job," Leech told Entertainment Tonight.
UsMagazine.com said Herman showed off her baby bump in a gold gown at the Downton Abbey film's premiere in London this week.
Leech and Herman announced their engagement in February 2018 and married Jan. 5, 2019.
The Downton Abbey movie -- a follow-up to the iconic British TV series -- is set to open in theaters on Sept. 20. Leech plays Tom Branson in the franchise.
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"I'm not dating right now, but I tell all my friends, 'Set me up.' They're like, 'We don't know anybody good enough,' and I keep saying, 'Lower your standards!'"
--Sheryl Crow, on being open to a new relationship and the possibility of marriage, to PEOPLE
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Which animated feature will include new music by Christina Aguilera?
Cameron Mathison shares cancer diagnosis
Cameron Mathison shared on his Instagram that he had an MRI showing a tumor consistent with Renal Cell Carcinoma. Mathison announced the diagnosis on the air on Home & Family yesterday.
"The good news is that it hasn't spread to any other organs," Mathison's post reads. "They say my healthy lifestyle and diet has no doubt helped keep it from growing and spreading to other areas, as doctors think it's been growing in me for minimum 10 years."
Mathison said he is scheduled for surgery Thursday. "I was hoping to receive positive thoughts, prayers, or whatever you feel comfortable with, on 9/12 (my surgery is at 1pm PST)," Mathison wrote.
I have a health situation that I want to share with you all There are many reasons I love social media, staying connected with you all, sharing fun experiences... well this time I'm asking for your help. About a month ago, I had an MRI for some gut issues I've been having, and during that MRI they found a tumor on my right kidney. It's consistent with Renal Cell Carcinoma ... or kidney cancer. The good news is that it hasn't spread to any other organs They say my healthy lifestyle and diet has no doubt helped keep it from growing and spreading to other areas, as doctors think it's been growing in me for minimum 10 years. I am extremely lucky that we found it early. Thank you to my longtime friend and urologist @jon_giddens who has helped me tremendously through this process. Vanessa, Lucas and Leila have been absolutely amazing with their love and support... as have my mom, dad, brother, and everyone at Home and Family, Hallmark, and ET? My surgery is scheduled on September 12th, I was hoping to receive positive thoughts, prayers, or whatever you feel comfortable with, on 9/12 (my surgery is at 1pm PST) I announced this on @homeandfamilytv yesterday, and wanted to make sure I posted about it here as well. Feeling very grateful and optimistic!! ? #thankyou yes
The Instagram post came under a photo of Mathison with his family, who are among the many relatives and coworkers he credits with supporting him through this diagnosis.
"Vanessa, Lucas and Leila have been absolutely amazing with their love and support ... as have my mom, dad, brother, and everyone at Home and Family, Hallmark, and ET," Mathison said.
Mathison co-hosts Hallmark's morning show and Entertainment Tonight. He has also starred in many Hallmark original movies after a tenure on the soap opera All My Children. He did not indicate whether he would take a break from any of shows after surgery.
Green Day, Fall Out Boy, Weezer announce 2020 tour
Rock bands Green Day, Fall Out Boy and Weezer will embark on a new tour in 2020.
The trio of acts shared plans for the Hella Mega stadium tour on social media Tuesday.
"The #HellaMegaTour presented by @HarleyDavidson with @GreenDay, @FallOutBoy, @Weezer + @interruptweets is coming to a stadium near you," Green Day tweeted.
"next year we're going out on the #HellaMegaTour presented by @HarleyDavidson with @GreenDay, @FallOutBoy, @Weezer + @Interruptweets!" Fall Out Boy added.
"Get comfortable, we're really just getting started," Weezer wrote. "Next summer we're heading out on the colossal adventure that is the #HellaMegaTour."
Green Day, Fall Out Boy and Weezer will perform together Tuesday at the Whisky a Go-Go in Los Angeles. Tickets for the Hella Mega tour go on sale to the general public Sept. 20 at 10 a.m.
Here's the full list of dates for the Hella Mega tour:
June 13 - Paris La Defense Arena in Paris, France
June 14 - Stadspark in Groningen, Netherlands
June 17 - Antwerps Sportpaleis in Antwerp, Belgium
June 21 - Erst-Happel Stadion - Vienna, Austria
June 24 - Bellahouston Park in Glasgow, Scotland
June 26 - London Stadium in London, England
June 27 - John Smith's Stadium in Huddersfield, England
June 29 - RDS Stadium in Dublin, Ireland
July 17 - T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Wash.
July 21 - Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif.
July 24 - Petco Park in San Diego, Calif.
July 25 - Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif.
July 28 - Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colo.
July 31 - Globe Life Field in Dallas, Texas
Aug. 1 - Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
Aug. 5 - Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Beach, Fla.
Aug. 6 - TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla.
Aug. 8 - SunTrust Park in Atlanta, Ga.
Aug. 11 - Target Field in Minneapolis, Minn.
Aug. 13 - Wrigley Field in Chicago, Ill.
Aug. 15 - PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Aug. 16 - Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, Pa.
Aug. 19 - Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich.
Aug. 21 - Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.
Aug. 22 - Citi Field in New York, N.Y.
Aug. 24 - Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada
Aug. 27 - Fenway Park in Boston, Mass.
Aug. 29 - Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pa.
??? Guess Who ???
Which animated feature will include new music by Christina Aguilera?
The soundtrack to the animated movie The Addams Family will feature original songs by Christina Aguilera, Migos, Karol G, Rock Mafia and Snoop Dogg, MGM announced, "Just in time for Halloween guys..... #TheAddamsFamily #Soundtrack," Aguilera tweeted.
The film's voice cast includes Oscar Isaac, Charlize Theron, Chloë Grace Moretz, Finn Wolfhard, Nick Kroll, Bette Midler, Allison Janney, Elsie Fisher and Snoop Dogg.
Directed by Conrad Vernon, the latest adventures of the close-knit, offbeat family is set for theatrical release on Oct. 11.
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