Tracee Ellis Ross on how Black women advocating for themselves is ‘resistance’

Ethan Shanfeld A Billy Joel biopic titled “Piano Man” is in the works at Michael Jai White’s Jaigantic Studios, with Adam Ripp attached to write and direct.The biopic will follow Joel’s early years — from being discovered by his first manager Irwin Mazur at age 16, to playing in a Long Island cover band in the 1960s, to his breakout performance in 1972 that captured the attention of Clive Davis.However, Billy Joel’s rep says that Joel is not involved with this film project, and that no rights in music, name/likeness or life story will be granted.Instead, Jaigantic has acquired the life rights to Mazur, who managed Joel from 1965 to 1972, the year before his commercial breakthrough. Joel’s hit album and song “Piano Man” were released in 1973.

J. Kim Murphy Peacock released the first teaser for “Angelyne,” the streamer’s upcoming limited series about Los Angeles ’80s billboard icon Angelyne, on Wednesday.“Do you really want to know my story? The story of my life?” Emmy Rossum’s Angelyne says in the teaser. “The truth is I’m something that you have to experience.”The footage shows Rossum’s character walking toward a pink Corvette and throwing on some matching shades before driving off.

Zoe Hewitt Earning recognition for hard work feels good and earning it from your peers in your chosen career path is even more special. This year’s nominees for the Costume Designers Guild Awards, which takes place on March 9 at The Broad Stage in Santa Monica, are reaping acknowledgement directly from fellow designers who understand better than anyone what goes into the process.Salvador Perez, president of the CDG, is busy planning the 24th annual awards, hosted by Andrew Rannells and Casey Wilson, with multiple contingencies in place, from forging ahead with a live event to streaming the evening online.“Since [audiences] aren’t doing anything, they’re actually paying more attention [to our work],” says Perez.

Russian military forces invaded the country under orders given by Russian President Vladimir Putin. In the early days, the world watched as the people of Ukraine lived with sirens and explosions, as the neighboring country's forces dissipated buildings around them.  In the weeks since the initial attack, almost two million people have packed up their lives, children, pets and anything they can to flee the now war-torn country.

Amazon and Meta Platforms are ramping up efforts in support of Ukraine, with Amazon’s measures including pulling the plug on Prime Video and shipments in Russia.

Manchester United face a huge test of their top four credentials this weekend as they look to bounce back from their embarrassing derby day defeat.

EXCLUSIVE: Yeardley Smith’s Paperclip Ltd is looking to turn Tom Wood’s forensic science bestseller Ruxton: The First Modern Murder into an unscripted podcast and a limited scripted series.

The Oscar-winning indie studio behind such movies as Moonlight and If Beale Street Could Talk, has secured a $225 million equity investment to fund its strategic growth plan.

two years after the first trailer was released. «You really want to know my story? The story of my life?» Angelyne, played by Emmy Rossum in a bright blond wig and cleavage-baring pink dress, asks in the clip. «The truth is -- I’m something that you have to experience.»In a press release, the long-awaited show was described as a limited series about «fame, identity, survival, billboards, Corvettes, lingerie, men, women, women teasing men, men obsessed with women, West Hollywood, crystals, UFOs, and most importantly of all, the self-proclaimed Rorschach test in pink, glow-in-the-dark queen of the universe, Angelyne.» ' Alex Karpovsky, ' Lukas Gage, This Is Us' Michael Angarano and 's Charlie Rowe are some of the other stars rounding out the series' cast. “As a society broadening our understanding of identity, this story plays with large questions," Rossum, who also serves as an executive producer, said in a statement. «Are we defined by the historical facts of our life? Or can we define ourselves? To self-actualize, to embrace whoever we are on the inside and live whatever truth feels most accurate. When everyone’s experience of reality and truth is personal, can there ever be one true story? I've spent the better part of 4 years thinking, living, and breathing this project.

’s all-new episode of season 2, “Castle Sweet Castle,” ET has an exclusive sneak peek of the animated musical’s latest original song, “Maybe Potentially Great.” The number, written by Kate Anderson and Elyssa Samsel, the duo behind and many of ’s faves, sees the Tillerman family reminiscing about the past. In the episode, Owen (Leslie Odom Jr.) and Paige (Kathryn Hahn) set out to make the castle where they live everything they dreamed it could be. And when they start creating a list of all the things they want to improve, they flashback to when they first moved in and Molly (Emmy Raver-Lampman) and Cole (Tituss Burgess) were just toddlers. “Castle Sweet Castle” is the fourth episode of the second half of season 2, which sees the Tillerman family continuing to navigate living in New York City’s iconic park while Bitsy (Stanley Tucci), with Helen (Daveed Diggs) by her side, inches closer to taking control of the land and turning it into a real estate development.

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Hulu series , star Sebastian Stan truly transformed into legendary rocker Tommy Lee. However, Stan says the most challenging part becoming the Mötley Crüe drummer had nothing to do with getting the look right.The 39-year-old star walked the red carpet at the premiere screening of the finale at The Greek Theater in Los Angeles on Tuesday, and he spoke with ET's Lauren Zima about the acclaimed series and portraying the real-life music legend.When asked what the hardest part of becoming Lee really was, Stan admitted it was «the drums.»«Because I don't play the drums.

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The cast for Sony’s Marvel film Kraven the Hunter is coming together and it looks like Girls and Catch-22 star Christopher Abbott is in talks to star!

 Tracee Ellis Ross  wants to make sure her message as a “Black beauty entrepreneur and advocate” is widely spread. Her experiences growing motivated her to make a difference in the beauty industry.

Chadwick Bosemandied after a battle with cancer on Friday at the age of 43. The star was diagnosed with colon cancer four years ago and died at his home in the Los Angeles area with his wife and family by his side, per a statement on his Instagram.The news left former co-stars, friends and fans in shock, many not knowing the actor was battling cancer. Following news of his death, Sterling K.

Tracee Ellis Ross is reflecting on her experiences

The incomparable Tracee Ellis Ross, 47, graces the cover of ElleMagazine's inaugural State of Black Beauty issue and was interviewed about the art of Black hair by actress Kerry Washington, 43.Just a few days after their Zoom chat, both stars went on to hos back-to-back nights of last week's virtual Democratic National Convention.Tracee opened up to the Scandal star about her own journey with natural hair which led to the creation of her company, Pattern Beauty, a hair care line specifically designed for curls.

Actress Tracee Ellis Ross recently opened up about being a Black Hollywood icon in a moving interview with Kerry Washington for ELLE magazine.The Black-ish star said,"It takes a lot of courage to advocate for yourself. As a woman, and as a Black woman, advocating for yourself is actually a form of resistance." Tracee Ellis Ross understands the difficulties of advocating for oneself as a marginalized person in a predominantly white, male industry.

Tracee Ellis Ross is determined to change the perception on TV that only women do chores around the house.The star, who appears as Rainbow Johnson in hit ABC show Black-ish, which tackles issues affecting the Black community, told the Los Angeles Times’ Can’t Stop Watching podcast viewers won’t see her character doing “lady chores” all the time.“What I did speak up about from the beginning was, ‘Why am I carrying laundry?’ ‘Why am I the person in the kitchen cooking right now, when this has nothing to do with the scene?’” the 47-year-old shared.“Even sometimes when it does have something to do with the scene.

Tracee Ellis Ross was emcee on the second night of the Democratic National Convention, and she was applauded by her Hollywood pals as well as fans. "@TraceeEllisRoss  is a gem- intelligent and heartfelt," Padma Lakshmi tweeted along with a GIF of the "black-ish" star.