Entertainment – Country Legends 88.5

Chuck Norris, action star and martial artist, dies at 86

Friday, March 20 by ABC News

Chuck Norris, the actor and martial artist known for a string of hit action movies and the series Walker, Texas Ranger, has died, according to his family. He was 86."It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved... Read More.

In brief: First look at Martin Scorsese’s ‘What Happens at Night’ and more

Friday, March 20 by ABC News

The first look at Martin Scorsese's upcoming film has arrived. Apple Original Films has released the first photo from the movie set of What Happens at Night, announcing that production has started on the project. It features Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence in costume... Read More.

‘When Calls the Heart’ prequel ‘Hope Valley: 1874’ is an ‘a little bit of an escape,’ says star

Friday, March 20 by ABC News

Hope Valley: 1874, the prequel series to When Calls the Heart, premieres Saturday on Hallmark+, and star Jill Hennessy thinks it provides "a little bit of an escape."Hope Valley: 1874 follows Rebecca Clarke and her daughter, who settle in a... Read More.

Kirsten Dunst joins cast of ‘A Minecraft Movie’ sequel

Thursday, March 19 by ABC News

Chicken jockey, as they say.Kirsten Dunst has joined the cast of the currently untitled sequel to A Minecraft Movie, ABC Audio has confirmed.Dunst will play Alex, one of the primary avatars in the Minecraft video game, in the upcoming sequel. She joins a cast... Read More.

ABC shelves Taylor Frankie Paul’s ‘Bachelorette’ season amid domestic violence allegations

Thursday, March 19 by ABC News

Taylor Frankie Paul's season of The Bachelorette has been pulled three days ahead of its premiere following allegations of domestic violence against her.In a statement shared with ABC News on Thursday, a Disney Entertainment Television spokesperson said, "In light of the newly released video... Read More.

Kristen Stewart to play Sally Ride in limited series ‘The Challenger’

Thursday, March 19 by ABC News

Kristen Stewart is taking on the role of Sally Ride.The actress will make her TV debut by portraying the famous astronaut in Prime Video's upcoming limited series The Challenger, ABC Audio has confirmed.The Challenger is created by Golden Globe winner Maggie Cohn. She also... Read More.

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ shatters records to become most-watched movie trailer

Thursday, March 19 by ABC News

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is now the most-watched movie trailer of all time.The trailer for the upcoming Sony Pictures film was released on Wednesday. It obtained a historic 718.6 million views in its first 24 hours, according to WaveMetrix.The Spider-Man:... Read More.

‘Sonic the Hedgehog 4’ announces full cast a year before film’s release

Thursday, March 19 by ABC News

The full cast of Sonic the Hedgehog 4 has been revealed.Ben Schwartz, who has voiced Sonic in all three of the Paramount Pictures franchise's previous films, made the official casting announcement in an Instagram post on Thursday celebrating exactly one... Read More.

Jaafar Jackson on portraying Michael Jackson in upcoming biopic: ‘I wanted to prove to myself…I can do this’

Thursday, March 19 by ABC News

Jaafar Jackson opens up about his experience portraying the King of Pop in the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic."I knew how challenging this would be to take on playing Michael Jackson, and it was not easy. Definitely wasn't," he says in Read More.

In brief: ‘Lord of the Flies’ Netflix series adaptation gets release date and more

Thursday, March 19 by ABC News

Netflix's limited series adaptation of Lord of the Flies now has a release date. All four episodes of the series from Adolescence co-creator Jack Thorne will arrive to the streamer on May 4. According to the show's logline, "Innocence descends into savagery when a... Read More.

Still got hockey fever? ’Shoresy’ sets the tone

Thursday, March 19 by ABC News

If you finished your umpteenth rewatch of Heated Rivalry and are still craving more hockey drama, try giving Shoresy a shot.The Canadian series, which streams on Hulu in the U.S., follows the Sudbury Blueberry Bulldogs, a hockey team that plays in the senior NOSHO... Read More.

Netflix announces new rom-com show from ‘Emily in Paris,’ ‘Sex and the City’ creator

Wednesday, March 18 by ABC News

First he had Carrie Bradshaw, then Emily Cooper and now Darren Star is introducing audiences to a brand-new TV heroine.Netflix has announced the Sex and the City and Emily in Paris creator's latest project: a rom-com TV series based in the Napa Valley. Called... Read More.