Jamie Lee Curtis on How the New Halloween Relates to the #MeToo Era
The new Halloween picks up 40 years after the John Carpenter original, and in some ways, things haven’t changed: Michael Meyers is still terrorizing teenagers on Halloween night, and he’s still creeping around in that mask.
But one thing isn’t the same is Laurie Strode. In David Gordon Green’s new film, Jamie Lee Curtis’ original scream queen has become a mother and a grandmother — and when Michael breaks out of prison and returns to Haddonfield, she’s waiting for him. It’s a story about chills and thrills and an insane mass murderer, sure, but it’s also a story about a woman taking back control of her own life.
“Ultimately as we are learning in so many areas, women are trying to take back the narrative in their own lives from men who have abused them, in myriad ways,” Curtis said Saturday and PEOPLE and EW’s TIFF studio. “And this is just one example of it.”
Four decades later, Laurie has a daughter Karen (Judy Greer) and a granddaughter Allyson (Andi Matichak), and although neither was alive the first time Michael went on a killing spree, the repercussions of that night still affect them.
“I don’t know if 40 years ago I would have ever thought that Laurie Strode would have a daughter, let alone a granddaughter,” Curtis said. “I just don’t think I ever took it that far. Trauma is a generational disease because it affects everybody in the family. So that’s what I think is so exciting about [this film]. They’ve explored that through the relationships between mother, daughter, granddaughter.”
Halloween will hit theaters Oct. 19. Watch the full interview with Curtis above.
This article was originally published on EW.
#RHoA: Kenya Moore says she won’t Know the Gender of Her Baby Until After She Gives Birth!
Kenya Moore is in the final stretch of her pregnancy, and she’s sharing new details about her bundle of joy.
The first-time mom, who is welcoming a baby this fall with husband Marc Daly, told E! News Tuesday that her due date is in November around Thanksgiving.
“Everything is good and healthy,” the former “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star said. “This is the home stretch, and I’m being as healthy as I possibly can and being as positive as I can.”
Moore, who recently shared a photo of her stunned-looking husband feeling their unborn child kick, added that the couple doesn’t yet know the gender of their baby. This is despite fans continuing to share their input as to whether it’s a boy or a girl. But the 1993 Miss USA winner and her hubby do have a name in mind either way.
“My cousin actually said it at a family function once. Marc and I both looked at each other and we were both like, ‘Oh my God! That’s an amazing name,'” she said. “It means so much to us. It has great significance to us.”
Moore has been candid about her journey to motherhood both during her time on RHOA and after. On the show last season, she was seen at the doctor getting a pregnancy test and later trekked to Barbados to visit a fertility clinic off-camera.
And since confirming she’s with child on the season finale of RHOA in April, Moore has shared several details about her pregnancy. They include some of her first ultrasounds, bodily changes and planning a baby shower with Daly.
While the ex-reality star won’t be sharing her journey to motherhood in front of Bravo cameras, she has sparked speculation that she’s shooting a pregnancy special for E!
“I do have a project up my sleeves,” she told the entertainment channel’s website. “They’ll get an inside glance into as many moments as I can, and whatever I chose to share with the public, they definitely see a lot that I experienced from baby shower to birth to planning stages.”
Good Luck!
#Empire: Season 5 Episode 2 Spoilers: Death of Major Character Inevitable
“Empire” season 5 kicked off with many of the questions from the fourth’s installment answered. With the storyline presented, viewers will not have to wait further to know who was killed off, and it was both a relief and a sad affair for the viewers because the departed was a major character.
It was revealed that the dead person in the coffin that was previously shown in the teaser of “Empire” season 5 pilot episode, titled “Steals from the Thief,” was Eddie Barker (Forest Whitaker). After being named the head of Empire Entertainment and eventually becoming the new antagonist, Barker unexpectedly died.
Forest Whitaker’s departure was definitely quick and surprising so showrunner Brett Mahoney explained why this happened. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, he shared that part of the reason was the actor’s availability to work on the set.
“If Forest Whitaker says he’s going to be available, I definitely would have made it work,” he said. “But when it appeared that he wouldn’t be as free as we would need in terms of being someone who could be our villain for this season and be there for several episodes and when we needed him, this idea of allowing the character to die in the premiere kind of freed me up creatively to think differently about what we could do.”
Meanwhile, “Empire" season 5 episode 2, titled “Pay for Their Presumptions,” will continue at the time following Eddie’s funeral. Cookie and Lucious will strive harder after losing the Empire to Eddie. The upcoming episode will show the viewers whether or not the duo can get back the power they once had in the music industry.
Part of the “Empire” season 5 episode 2 synopsis reads: “Cookie and Lucious learn the difficulties of launching an artist without Empire Entertainment’s resources, and their future with new artist Treasure is jeopardized.”
“Empire” season 5 airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. on Fox
#NewMusic from Nivea ‘Circles’
Nivea is back she has released her brand new single, “Circles,” along with an official music video for your viewing pleasure.
WATCH & LISTEN HERE
Nivea’s video for the Avevo-produced single, shows the singer going through an endless cycle of love and war with her man.
#HipHopNews: Lil Wayne’s ‘Tha Carter V’ Headed For No. 1 Debut
Lil Wayne is returning to the charts HUGE!
The rap titan’s long-awaited album Tha Carter V is expected to debut at No. 1 on next week’s Billboard 200. According to HITS Daily Double, the album is on track to move 475-525,000 equivalent album units in its first week, of which 165-180,000 are traditional sales.
The combined 23 tracks on C5 earned 49.5 million streams in the first 24 hours on U.S. Spotify, marking the second largest debut in the history of the streaming platform behind Drake’s Scorpion (80.5 million). Tha Carter V has since surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify, according to Chart Data. Wayne also occupies 23 out of 25 of the top songs on Apple Music in the U.S.
While the numbers are impressive given Wayne’s seven-year gap in the Carter series, they are still a far cry from 2011’s Tha Carter IV, which sold 964,000 copies in its first week (prior to the streaming era).
After much anticipation, Tha Carter V arrived Friday featuring appearances from Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj, Travis Scott, Snoop Dogg, and the late XXXTentacion.
Elsewhere on next week’s charts, look out for Logic, whose album YSIV is projected to do 90-110,000 copies (45-55k traditional) in its first week. Meanwhile, Kanye West is expected to release his album Yandhi sometime this weekend.
#BoxOfficeNews: 'Night School' wins the #1 spot at The Box Office!
Universal topped the weekend box office for the second weekend in a row, this time with the comedy Night School starring Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish.
Universal's PG-13 comedy Night School from producer Will Packer topped the weekend chart with an estimated $28 million. While short of BoxOfficeMojo's pre-weekend forecast, this is a solid start for the $29 million production, which received an "A-" CinemaScore from opening day audiences, a grade contrary to the mixed reviews from critics. Additionally, the film played to an audience that was split 50-50 male-to-female and of the overall audience, 59% was aged 25 or older.
How the film plays from here, however, will be interesting. Looking at past releases starring Hart, the opening is ahead of 2014's About Last Night ($25.6m opening) and just behind Think Like a Man Too ($29.2m opening). About Last Night, however, could only manage a 1.9x multiplier and Think Like a Man Too just 2.23x, which would suggest a run anywhere from $53-62 million if Night School follows suit.
Internationally, Night School brought in an estimated $5.5 million from 19 markets including a $2 million debut in the UK and a $1.2 million opening in Australia. The film will open in Spain in mid-October followed by openings in Italy (Nov 8), Mexico (Nov 9), Germany (Nov 15), Russia (Nov 29), France (Dec 5) and Brazil (Dec 20).
Kendall Jenner and Ben Simmons Are DONE!
After a summer of break-ups and make-ups, claims of stalking, and ex-girlfriend drama, Kendall Jenner and NBA superstar, Ben Simmons, have called it quits.
The Hollywood hotshots got together in May, just days after the NBA star broke it off with his R&B boo, Tinashe.
However, after rumors surfaced of a budding relationship between the two, Jenner was spotted smooching on Gigi and Bella Hadid’s brother, Anwar. Weeks later, Simmons and Jenner moved in together, in a $25,000 per-month rental in L.A.
Throughout their four-month relationship, the two also dealt with the drama of Simmons’ ex, who he, at one point, even accused of stalking him. But, despite all the drama, according to Us Weekly, the two apparently just grew apart due to conflicting schedules.
“Kendall is so busy and has so much going on and doesn’t want to wait around for anyone,” a source said in August, as the couple’s relationship began to “fizzle” out. “She’s definitely not set on him and she’s playing the field and having fun. She’s young, traveling the world and successful.”
“Kendall just loves being with her friends. That’s her main priority right now,” the source told Us Weekly. “She has a small group and doesn’t stray. She knows who to trust and who not to. She’s young! All she wants to do is go out and party with her friends with no drama.”
Lauryn Hill Slapped with Lawsuit from American Express For Owing Nearly $400K in Credit Card Debt
Lauryn Hill owes American Express close to $400,000 after raking up that much in credit card debt.
The credit card company has sued the former Fugees frontwoman, according to a filing obtained by Bossip Friday, Sept. 28. In the documents, Hill is accused of skipping out on paying a six-figure credit card bill, which tallies up to $371,892.39.
The lawsuit from American Express National Bank states the “Killing Me Softly” singer managed to owe the debt based on “the price of goods sold and/or services rendered,” but failed to pay it. Along with Hill being listed as a defendant in the filing made in New Jersey Superior Court earlier in September Hill’s company, “MLH Touring,” is also named.
American Express said in court documents it tried to collect what Hill owes them but claims the performer “often refused” and the bill has gone on unpaid.
The gossip site said it wasn’t clear at the time of its report what Hill has specifically dropped so much dough on.
This is the latest bout of legal trouble for Hill.
In July, she sued her cousin who she accused of failing to pay back a $65,000 loan.
Gerald Hill is being taken to court for breach of contract as the performer claims Gerald never planned to pay her back after a year. She said he agreed to pay 10 percent interest if the loan wasn’t paid back in three months.
As for her AmEx suit, she has not responded. But on Saturday, Sept. 29, she did post a Facebook message to fans apologizing for having to cancel a concert in Houston after doctors urged her to rest her strained voice.
Kanye West Clarifies “Abolish The 13th Amendment” Tweet; Celebs And Media React
Kanye West continues to be Kanye West. After making a pro-Trump speech during Saturday Night Live, the MAGA cap-wearing rapper sent a “message of love” suggesting that we “abolish the 13th amendment.” If he was looking for more attention, he certainly got it.
In his initial tweet, West said that his hat “represents good and America becoming whole again.” He added, “We will no longer outsource to other countries. We build factories here in America and create jobs. We will provide jobs for all who are free from prisons as we abolish the 13th amendment. Message sent with love.”
About an hour later, he realized what he just tweeted and started to walk back on his comments.
“The 13th Amendment is slavery in disguise meaning it never ended We are the solution that heals,” he clarified.
He continued saying that we need to “amend the 13th amendment. “We apply everyone’s opinions to our platform,” he added.
It didn’t take too long for people to respond, obviously.
Captain America himself, Chris Evans tweeted: “There’s nothing more maddening than debating someone who doesn’t know history, doesn’t read books, and frames their myopia as virtue. The level of unapologetic conjecture I’ve encountered lately isn’t just frustrating, it’s retrogressive, unprecedented and absolutely terrifying.”
Atypical star Michael Rappaport called West out as well. “When you say ‘We’ you’re talking about Kendal & them right?
Cause you’re not speaking for anyone else up in here.”
Soledad O’Brien didn’t hold back and slammed West: “The 13th amendment abolished slavery. Re-upping this from the last time: @ye is truly an idiot. Message sent with distaste for idiocy.”
Legends of Tomorrow star Brandon Routh chimed in as well. “Advice of the day: stop following Kanye West. He’s a constant contradiction. The the fact that he has 28 million followers…Might do well to clear your headspace of his incoherence.”
#IDIOT!
#RHoP: ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ Star Ashley Darby Supports Husband Michael After Sexual Assault Claim
Ashley Darby posted a message in support of her husband, Michael Darby, after news broke that he was arrested for sexual assault.
The post came two days after TMZ reported that Michael, who is 29 years older than his wife, was charged with felony assault and misdemeanor improper sexual contact for allegedly groping and grabbing the butt of a cameraman on the show.
Orville Palmer claims that the September 1 incident happened while they were filming for the show at a house in Maryland, after which Michael gave him a “flirtatious look.”
He said he put down his camera and told Michael to stop before telling his supervisor what had happened. He filed charges three days later.
NBC Miami reports Opens a New Window. that the cameraman filed for a restraining order against Michael and claimed in court documents that another incident happened in August, when the restaurateur kicked him in the butt while he was filming. His request for a restraining order was denied.
If convicted, Michael could face up to 11 years in prison and thousands of dollars in fines.
The show’s production company and Bravo suspended Michael after the sexual assault charges were filed, saying in a statement to TMZ Opens a New Window. , that the network has “comprehensive policies and guidelines relating to the safety of cast and crew. We take all allegations seriously and then proceed accordingly with our producing partners.”
Bravo has suspended Michael Darby, husband of Ashley Darby from the network's "Real Housewives of Potomac" series.
The news comes after Darby, 59, was charged with groping a cameraman while the show was filming in Potomac, Maryland, on Sept. 1.
In a statement to USA TODAY Saturday, Bravo said the network takes all allegations seriously.
“Bravo has comprehensive policies and guidelines relating to the safety of cast and crew which production companies are required to follow, in addition to their own protocols they have in place,” the statement read. "Bravo and Truly Original, the production company for 'The Real Housewives of Potomac,' have suspended filming with Michael Darby.”
Cardi B Takes Pic With Nicki's Ex-Meek Mill (Again)!
When it comes to power players in Hip Hop right now, Cardi B is certainly on the list. So, it comes as no surprise the "I Like It" rapper was front and center at Billboard's inaugural R&B Hip Hop Power Players event held at Legacy Records in NYC.
The event was put on to celebrate and toast 100 talented and accomplished executives, artists and tastemakers who made this year's list.
Bardi ran into her nemesis Nicki Minaj's ex-boyfriend Meek Mill and snapped a picture with him, rapper Marlo, and Quality Control's Pierre "Pee" Thomas. After the picture started making its rounds on social media, people have been teasing that a Cardi B/Meek Mill collaboration is in the works. Hey, it's not too far-fetched that these two would hop on a track together. And we all know why.
Meek was the man of the hour as he was honored with the Impact Award, presented by political commentator Van Jones.
"A lot of people stood up for me and a lot of people broke their necks for me," the MMG rapper said. "I thought it was only right to use some of my platform and my power to actually reach back and help the people that stood up for me." Mill went on by saying, "I would like to thank Atlantic Records, Roc Nation, my family, everybody, Billboard for getting recognized. You know where we come from we don't even get recognized for the shit we do most of the time so it's almost surprising and overwhelming when we get in these type of situations." He concluded saying, "I'm going to continue doing what I'm doing and making change and impact. And still spitting that hot shit like I do."
"I have personally witnessed him stand in front of the Governor of his own state and that governor say 'yes, yes, yes' to his demand for justice," Van said as he presented Meek with the award. "You are about to witness the rise of a new kind of hip-hop superhero who is moving the culture from saying my pain is about me to my pain is about us. Saying my breakthrough for myself on the charts is going to be a breakthrough for the community in the courts, and who is not just going to make hits but make laws."
Good for you! As for Cardi Hmmmmmmmm……….
#FASHIONFILES: Red Carpet Showdown Lady Gaga vs. Lady Gaga
Foks, there was simply no way this one wasn’t happening. We knew Gaga was going to pull out all the red carpet stops for the A Star is Born poledance, which meant the likelihood of her wearing the Number One and Number Two most eye-popping looks of the week were going to be pretty high. Your challenge in picking which look belongs in which slot comes down to whether you’re in a silver mood or a golden one; whether you’re feeling glamorous our like a queen.
Look below and take your pick!
There you have it, dolls! Two queens bickering about two different ways of queening! Which queen will snatch the crown from the other?
#MusicNews: To Pay Tribute To Aretha Franklin at American Music Awards
Music legend Gladys Knight, along with soul veterans Ledisi and CeCe Winans, were tapped to tribute the late Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin at the American Music Awards next month (Oct 2018). The October 9th tribute at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles will focus on Franklin’s gospel roots and her 1972 album Amazing Grace.
“When I heard some of the initial ideas for the tribute, I knew without a doubt that this tribute will go down as one of the best in American music,” a statement from Sabrina Owens, Franklin’s niece and the executor of her estate, reads.
Franklin was one of Gladys’ good friends; she previously paid tribute to Aretha on the eve of her funeral in Detroit, Michigan, singing “You’ll Never Walk Alone” during a gig in a local park, which is to be named after Franklin.
Last month she recalled the close relationship she shared with her fellow soul legend.
“We were both little girls, and I say little girls even though, you know, we have, like, three or four years between us, but we had that same road to go and over the years I saw her grow and hopefully she saw me grow,” Knight told Entertainment Tonight. “We were both blessed enough to be working all the time, so if we were anywhere near where we were going to be playing, she would just show up. I would show up (to see her).”
Meanwhile, record executive Clive Davis, who signed Franklin to Arista Records in 1980, is reportedly planning a tribute show titled Clive Davis Presents: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin on Nov. 14 at Madison Square Garden in New York.
#POLITICS: Willie Nelson Unveils New Election Anthem: ‘Vote ’Em Out’ At Massive Austin Rally
Country music legend Willie Nelson unveiled his new election-themed song “Vote ’Em Out” on Saturday at a massive rally for Democratic Senate hopeful Beto O’Rourke in Austin, Texas.
Nelson performed his musical call to action at Austin’s Auditorium Shores after singing several of his hits, including “On The Road Again” with O’Rourke, who seeks to unseat Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) in the November midterm elections.
Nelson, who announced his endorsement of O’Rourke earlier this month, belted out the lyrics to “Vote ’Em Out,” which stresses the importance of Americans’ right to vote.
“The biggest gun we’ve got is called the ballot box/ If you don’t like who’s in there, vote ’em out,” the song says.
The rally was attended by roughly 55,000 people, Auditorium Shores told the Austin American-Statesman.
It wasn’t the first time O’Rourke has performed with Nelson. He joined the music legend on stage a couple months ago at the singer’s annual Fourth of July Picnic in Austin.
Cruz, an unwavering conservative who failed in his bid for the 2016 GOP presidential nomination, had been heavily favored to win a second Senate term at the start of this year’s campaign. But O’Rourke, a House member from El Paso, has generated widespread enthusiasm for his candidacy and pulled close to Cruz in several polls.
Nelson has taken heat from some of his conservative fans over his support for O’Rourke. His link on his Facebook page to a news article announcing his plans to headline O’Rourke’s rally on Saturday prompted some angry responses.
One fan griped on Nelson’s page that “If thats true [then] I’m done after 45 years with the Red Headed Stranger.”
“By Willie, that smoke has finally got you!” the fan added. apparently referring to Nelson’s longtime use of marijuana.
Nelson has shrugged off the naysayers.
“I don’t care,” Nelson said earlier this month on ABC’s “The View. “You know, they’re entitled to their opinions and I’m entitled to mine. ... Everybody has a right to an opinion.”
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