‘Wakanda Forever’: The ‘Black Panther’ Sequel Offers Superhero Grief Counseling & Another Dose Of Geopolitical Intrigue [The Playlist Podcast]

Making moves. Amy Robach was spotted out and about in New York City for the first time since she and T.J. Holmes were temporarily pulled from GMA3 amid their relationship drama.

Whoopi Goldberg is defending Blazing Saddles from criticism that it’s a racist movie.

DJ Khaled bared his belly in a new set of online promotional photos for Rihanna's Savage X Fenty brand.The 47-year-old music producer looked luxe as he skipped a shirt in a gold Satin Foulard Jacquard Robe and matching boxers.An Instagram caption for the post read, 'The Best. The Boss.

Todd and Julie Chrisley have decided to speak out after their adopted daughter's biological mother shared she wants to regain custody of her, following their tax evasion conviction.The couple, 53 and 49, who adopted Chloe, 10, in 2016, released a statement to People, saying they 'are saddened by the unfortunate and misleading narrative currently being portrayed in the media regarding Chloe.'The statement added that Chloe's mother Angela Johnson's public statements are 'simply not legally correct or even valid.' Speaking out: Todd and Julie Chrisley have decided to speak out after their adopted daughter's biological mother shared she wants to regain custody of her'I handled the formal adoption of Chloe by Todd and Julie Chrisley. Angela Johnson's parental rights were terminated when she voluntarily surrendered her parental rights to Todd and Julie Chrisley on March 24, 2017,' Jessica Doyle, the family attorney who handled Chloe's adoption process, stated.

Seth Rogen and Chelsea Handler didn't hold back as they playfully roasted Kim Kardashian for skipping out on The Hollywood Reporter's Women in Entertainment Breakfast on Wednesday.Rogen, 40, launched into a funny tirade about Kim having nothing 'more important to do' than attend the star-studded event, while Handler, 47, took a jab at Kim's Marilyn Monroe dress controversy.A source told TMZ that the 'wrong event date was given to Kim's team several weeks ago' which caused a scheduling conflict. Roasted: Seth Rogen and Chelsea Handler didn't hold back as they playfully roasted Kim Kardashian for skipping out on The Hollywood Reporter's Women in Entertainment Breakfast on Wednesday; Kim seen in November'The error was realized only on Monday and unfortunately, her schedule could not be moved around at the last minute due to a prior work commitment,' the insider continued.

Maya Hawke said that her fashion sense is 'inspired' by her famous mom Uma Thurman.In a new interview with Elle, the 24-year-old Stranger Things star explained that she has always been 'influenced' by her mother's culture and sense of style. The new face of Calvin Klein is the oldest child of the Kill Bill star, 52, and her former husband Ethan Hawke, 52.  Like mother, like daughter: Maya Hawke, 24, said that her fashion sense is 'inspired' by her famous mom Uma Thurman, 52 'Big style influence': The rising star gets her hair inspiration from late Nirvana singer Kurt Cobain  'All of the most stylish people I know have a uniform,' Maya told Elle, 'and mine is blue jeans, t-shirts and jackets.'  'It's that thing of wanting to dress more like the designer themselves than the clothes they've designed,' she explained. 'In terms of inspiration, I definitely inherited tons from my mom.'The Do Revenge star continued to rave about her glamorous mother, speaking about Thurman's worldly aesthetic. 'I am totally inspired by her,' said Maya.

Madonna, 64, was scarcely recognizable in the latest racy offerings she uploaded to her Instagram page on Wednesday.She decked herself out in bondage gear including a busty sheer lace top and flounced around her bed, biting down seductively on a riding crop.The pop diva, whose background includes intense dance training, showed off her impressive dexterity in spite of her advanced age. Wow: Madonna, 64, was scarcely recognizable in the latest racy offerings she uploaded to her Instagram page on WednesdayStretching herself across the bed and swinging one leg way up, she quoted the classic prayer: 'Now I lay me down to sleep.

Courteney Cox showed off her comedic touch when she offered up a demonstration on 'how real New Yorkers eat pizza.'In a YouTube parody of sorts, the Friends alum shot a video as she sat at a table in a cozy and quaint pizzeria alongside several customers in a small dining room.With a slightly sarcastic tone to her voice, she jokingly gives step-by-step instructions of the unusual ways New Yorkers eat pizza, but in the end it turned out to be a gag, considering most of her instructions were made up for laughs. Mock demo: Courteney Cox, 58, jokes about how 'real New Yorkers eat pizza' in a new Instagram video that she posted on her page on Wednesday'A lot of people that are not from New York come into the city and can't wait to have New York style pizza.

Bradley Cooper looked as if he was on top of the world on Wednesday while walking home with his daughter Lea De Seine in New York City.The 47-year-old actor and director grinned ear-to-ear while wearing a playful 'LOVE' beanie as he held an umbrella up over his five-year-old daughter's head amid a mild shower.The sweet outing comes as rumors have been flying that the American Sniper star is in the process of reconciling with Lea's mother, his former partner Irina Shayk, 36.Bradley was dressed casually for the rainy outing with a black zipped-up windbreak, which he layered over a hoodie.  Sweet: Bradley Cooper, 47, carried an umbrella over his daughter Lea De Seine's head on Wednesday as they walked homeHe also wore gray pants, and he threw caution to the wind by adding a pair of gray suede trainers while trudging through puddles.The director of the latest remake of A Star Is Born wore sunglasses and a black beanie to cap of the casual look, though he added some color thanks to vibrant letter around the brim spelling out 'LOVE.' Lea had on a fun outfit with a red hoodie and matching pants, plus adorable tiger boots and an olive coat.Bradley had to take a gander at his phone while they walked home with some of Lea's friends, but he kept the umbrella hovering over her head.  Casual: Bradley wore a black windbreaker and gray pants with a black 'LOVE' beanie, while Lea, five, rocked a cute red track suit and adorable tiger boots Missing from the stroll was Lea's mother — and Bradley's ex — Irina Shayk.The trio was seen together earlier in the week on Monday, when they each held hands with Lea.But Bradley and Irina have also been seen getting physical with each other. Following rumors that Irina was hoping for a reconciliation

Teddi Mellencamp shared a hopeful update in her melanoma journey, revealing her surgeries were a success.The 41-year-old daughter of singer John Mellencamp took to Instagram on Wednesday sharing photos of her back where 11 melanomas and three lymph nodes were removed.She also revealed there were no mutations to worry about while also urging her female followers to regularly get mammograms. Success: Teddi Mellencamp shared a hopeful update in her melanoma journey, revealing her surgeries were a successShe shared a photo of her back and right shoulder with fresh purple scars after the successful surgeries.The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star also shared an image, which she revealed on her Instagram story was taken, 'the first day I went in for a check-up.' She revealed in the lengthy caption, 'Finally here with another melanoma update, and it’s one I’m happy to share.

Jamie Lee Curtis mingled with her pal and fellow 1980s star Jennifer Grey at a celebrity-strewn event in Los Angeles on Wednesday.The dynamic duo posed up a storm at The Hollywood Reporter's 2022 Power 100 Women In Entertainment gala presented by Lifetime at the Fairmont Century Plaza.For her latest outing Jamie Lee, 64, cut a sprightly figure as she wrapped one arm affectionately around Jennifer, 62, and flashed a peace sign with the other. Peace: Jamie Lee Curtis mingled with her pal and fellow 1980s star Jennifer Grey at a celebrity-strewn event in Los Angeles on WednesdayJamie Lee wore a t-shirt with an image of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Kurdish woman whom the Iranian morality police are accused of beating to death in September after she was arrested for wearing her hijab incorrectly.

More than 1,100 employees of The New York Times are poised to walk out for a one-day strike starting just after midnight on Thursday, after their union and the Times management failed to reach an agreement.

Peacock has revealed the cast and premiere date for their new reality competition series The Traitors. The show hosted by Alan Cumming will drop all 10 episodes on January 12, 2023. Click on the photo gallery above to meet all of the contestants which include stars of The Real Housewives and Big Brother.

LOVE Island star Gemma Owen is set for her own reality show - after splitting from Luca Bish. The 19-year-old - who is Michael Owen's daughter - revealed last night that she is negotiating for her own TV series.

Following up the enormous success of a box office-shattering, Academy Award-winning film with a sequel carries its own pressures and challenges, but for the team behind Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, they also had to navigate production and life after the loss of their beloved lead, their king, T’Challa, the Black Panther himself Chadwick Boseman. Director Ryan Coogler discussed moving forward in the wake of Boseman’s tragic passing in 2020. 

Finding inspiration. In Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Lupita Nyong’o plays the grieving lover of T’Challa, the character played by the late Chadwick Boseman, but in reality, the actress turned to Boseman’s widow, Simone Ledward Boseman, for inspiration.

Angela Bassett looked regal in a cover shoot for Variety that was published Wednesday, as the actress continues to promote her upcoming Marvel film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.The 64-year-old struck a powerful pose in an all-white ensemble alongside director Ryan Coogler and co-star Letitia Wright.  The interview came as Bassett has been garnering Oscar buzz for her portrayal of Queen Ramonda in the film.During her chat, the star said she has been going through 'cycles of grief' ever since her Black Panther co-star Chadwick Boseman died in 2020.  The queen: Angela Bassett looked regal in a cover shoot for Variety that was published Wednesday, as the actress continues to promote her upcoming Marvel film Black Panther: Wakanda ForeverThe 9-1-1 star donned a stylish white blouse with a deep neckline. She added a pair of trim white slacks to the outfit. Bassett's curly hair puffed out on the sides and stopped just short of touching her shoulders.  During the Variety interview, the trio discussed the biggest change to the second film – Boseman's death. The late-star's cancer diagnosis wasn't known to people outside of a small group of family members, so his death came as a shock to his colleagues.

While it’s unclear whether or not Ryan Coogler is going to return to direct another “Black Panther” film after the release of ‘Wakanda Forever,’ it has long been known the filmmaker is working alongside Marvel Studios to develop spinoffs for Disney+. Originally, it was revealed that the spinoff would be focused on the Dora Milaje, led by Danai Gurira’s Okoye.

Despite the presence of New Line’s Black Adam and Universal’s franchise title Halloween Ends at the October box office, the drought we’ve been weathering since the second frame of August with U.S./Canada weekend ticket sales averaging $58M has been stinging to say the least.