Episode 2344 of The Entertainment Report With Ray Melo News stories include 'Gladiator 2': Paul Mescal fights opponents in final trailer; 'Gladiator II' star Paul Mescal to guest host 'SNL' on Dec. 7; 'The Piano Lesson': John David Washington, Danielle Deadwyler argue over heirloom's fate; Lindsay Lohan calls 'Freaky Friday' sequel 'a labor of love…

In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:• The 2024 elections have come and gone and while my presidential candidate didn’t win, there were several big wins for LGBTQ candidates• 12 students from Salisbury University in Maryland have been charged with hate crimes after using Grindr to lure a gay man into a violent assault• Sexually transmitted infection rate…

Episode 2343 of The Entertainment Report With Ray Melo News stories include Conan O'Brien to host 97th Oscars; Zack Snyder to direct LAPD action film for Netflix; Taylor Sheridan based 'Landman' lead on Billy Bob Thornton; Shawn Mendes returns with 'Shawn' album, 'The Mountain' video; Mary J. Blige releases her 'Gratitude' album Friday; Jin of BTS …

Episode 2342 of The Entertainment Report With Ray Melo News stories include Spielberg's 'Sugarland Express' returning to theaters; 'Transformers One' to start streaming Friday on Paramount+; Pamela Anderson faces next chapter in 'The Last Showgirl'; 'Back in Action' trailer: Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz play former spies; 'Bookie' Season 2 gets trailer…

Episode 2341 of The Entertainment Report With Ray Melo News stories include 'Secret Level': Amazon teases star-studded series inspired by video games; 'Queer Eye' Season 9 trailer: Jeremiah Brent joins Fab Five in Las Vegas; docuseries follows the making of Israel-Palestinian pop group as1one; Chris Wallace is leaving CNN. He says he wants to see w…

Episode 2240 of The Entertainment Report With Ray Melo News stories include Coppola's 'Megalopolis' available for rent Tuesday; Bridget Jones' movie to premiere on Peacock Feb. 13; 'Poker Face' Season 2 adds Awkwafina, Method Man; Ben Stiller teaches kids sex ed in 'Nutcrackers'; 'Harlem' to return for Season 3 on Jan. 23; Blake Shelton, Taylor She…

Episode 2339 of The Entertainment Report With Ray Melo News stories include Dwayne Johnson sings female empowerment song in 'Moana 2; 'Final Reckoning' teaser, Tom Cruise dangles from small plane; HBO, Max teases new seasons of 'White Lotus,' 'Hacks,' 'Gilded Age,' 'AJLT'; Andra Day joins 'Percy Jackson' S2 cast as Athena; Kevin Costner's 'Yellowst…

Episode 2338 of The Entertainment Report With Ray Melo News stories include Beyonce tops Grammy nominees, becoming most-nominated artist in history; Pride Rock begins in new 'Mufasa: The Lion King' trailer; 'Home Alone' icon Macaulay Culkin joins 'Fallout' Season 2 cast; CBS orders full seasons of 'NCIS: Origins,' 'Poppa's House'; India’s ban on Sa…

Episode 2337 of The Entertainment Report With Ray Melo News stories include Jack Black threatens to take boy's soul in 'Dear Santa'; Hoyeon, Theo James to star in 'The Hole'; Bill Maher comedy special 'Is Anyone Else Seeing This?' coming in January; Lenny Kravitz performs 'Paralyzed' on 'Late Show'; Argentine police arrest 3 in connection to pop st…

Episode 2336 of The Entertainment Report With Ray Melo News stories include presidential election: Donald Trump wins second term, defeating Kamala Harris; 'Dear Santa' teaser: Satan Jack Black is summoned instead of Santa; Netflix releases first-look photos for 'Stranger Things' final season; 'Entourage's Adrian Grenier, wife Jordan expecting secon…

Episode 2335 of The Entertainment Report With Ray Melo News stories include The Weeknd, Jenna Ortega to star in 'Hurry Up Tomorrow'; NBC's holiday schedule: parades, classics and new specials; Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick, their kids to star in horror movie; Luke Hemsworth joins 'Deadloch' Season 2; 'Outer Banks' to end with Season 5; New 'Walking De…

Episode 2334 of The Entertainment Report With Ray Melo News stories include music legend and entertainment titan Quincy Jones has died at the age of 91;'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' leaving CBS for NBC; FCC commissioner blasts Kamala Harris' appearance on 'SNL'; Chloe Grace Moretz publicly comes out as a gay woman; actor James Van Der Beek annou…

Episode 2333 of The Entertainment Report With Ray Melo News stories include Chris Rock to write, direct, star in 'Misty Green; ''Days of Our Lives' renewed for 61st season; Christmas programming officially begins Saturday at TBS, TNT; Joe Leaphorn 'crossed that line' in 'Dark Winds' Season 3; 'Scarpetta': Tira Sircar, Anna Diop join cast of Prime V…

In this week’s headlines:• LGBTQ voters could play an outsize role in the who wins the 2024 presidential election• Ireland passes hate crimes law amid spike in anti-LGBTQ violence• England’s only openly gay pro footballer Jake Daniels speaks out about preconceptions about queer sports stars• I highly recommend the new film drama “I Don’t Know Who Y…

Episode 2332 of The Entertainment Report With Ray Melo News stories include 'Despicable Me 4' streaming on Peacock Thursday; 'Making of Gladiator II' special to air Nov. 18 on CBS; Lily James scales mountains in first 'Cliffhanger' reboot pic costarring Pierce Brosnan; 'Squid Game' contestants demand 'one more game' in Season 2 teaser; 'It: Welcome…

Episode 2331 of The Entertainment Report With Ray Melo News stories include Marvel Entertainment announces 'Deadpool & Woverine,' 'Ironheart' Disney+ dates; 'Unstoppable,' Jharrel Jerome portrays wrestler born with one leg; 'Paddington in Peru' searches for gold, Aunt Lucy; Armie Hammer to attempt comeback with 'Frontier Crucible,' podcast; Emily t…

Episode 2330 of The Entertainment Report With Ray Melo News stories include 'Jumanji 3' set for 2026 theatrical release; Universal Orlando previews 'Monsters Unchained' attraction; Timothee Chalamet channels Bob Dylan in behind-the-scenes video; 'Young Frankenstein,' 'Close Encounters' star Teri Garr dies at 79; Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine arrested for …

Episode 2329 of The Entertainment Report With Ray Melo News stories include 20th Century Fox shares first look at Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen; Holidays don't go as planned in 'That Christmas'; Ted Danson finds new purpose, friends in 'A Man on the Inside'; Emmy winner-Colman Domingo to star in conspiracy thriller 'The Madness'; Jon Stew…

Episode 2328 of The Entertainment Report With Ray Melo News stories include 'Our Little Secret' trailer: Lindsay Lohan wants to impress Kristin Chenoweth; 'Good Omens' to wrap with 90-minute movie; Jeremiah Brent officially joins the cast in 'Queer Eye' Season 9; 'Drag Race Down Under': G Flip, Sasha Colby to serve as guest judges; anime 'Tomb Raid…

Episode 2327 of The Entertainment Report With Ray Melo News stories include Greta Lee portrays 'mercurial theater actress' in 'Late Fame; 'Timothée Chalamet: Bob Dylan 'most inspiring' to him as artist; 'The Merry Gentlemen' dance revue tries to save beloved 'hole in the wall'; Michael Fassbender fights enemy agents, ex-girlfriend in 'The Agency'; …

Episode 2326 of The Entertainment Report With Ray Melo News stories include Tom Holland confirms 'Spider-Man 4': 'It's happening; 'Netflix to stream 'Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action' documentary; 'Severance': Adam Scott returns to Lumon in Season 2 teaser; Stephanie Hsu, Zosia Mamet star in 'Laid,' a 'twisted romantic comedy'; Lacey Chabert …

Episode 2325 of The Entertainment Report With Ray Melo News stories include 'Twisters' to stream on Peacock beginning Nov. 15; 'Babysitter's Dead' remake available to own on VOD Nov. 19; 'Disclaimer,' 'It's What's Inside' top streaming charts; Tom Hardy, Juno Temple attend 'Venom: The Last Dance' premiere; Tom Holland to star in Christopher Nolan's…

Today I’m chatting Andy Bell, frontman for the legendary electropop duo Erasure, whose hits include “A Little Respect,” “Chains of Love,” “Ship of Fools,” and so many more. In the 2000s, he released his acclaimed solo albums 'Electric Blue' and 'Non-Stop.'He is currently working on new solo material with Grammy Award winner Dave Audé, and will be r…

Episode 2324 of The Entertainment Report With Ray Melo News stories include Julia Garner witnesses Christopher Abbott's transformation in 'Wolf Man' trailer; Lindsay Lohan teases upcoming Netflix holiday films; 'Goosebumps: The Vanishing': David Schwimmer's arm overtaken by parasite; Michael Emerson to join wife Carrie Preston on 'Elsbeth'; Jennife…

Episode 2323 of The Entertainment Report With Ray Melo News stories include Argentine authorities probe what happened before Liam Payne’s fatal fall from his hotel balcony; 'The Electric State,' Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt go on retro-futuristic adventure; new Looney Tunes movie opening in theaters in February; 'Dune: Prophecy' trailer: Travis …

In this week’s LGBTQ news:• A conservative group’s boycott of LGBTQ-friendly businesses in Ohio backfires, causing a surprise uptick in sales for the local stores• Over 800 military service members discharged under Don’t Ask Don’t Tell will now receive honorable discharges• A soccer team comprised entirely of transgender men has made its debut in S…

Episode 2322 of The Entertainment Report With Ray Melo News stories include former One Direction singer Liam Payne dies at the age of 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires; Jason Bateman blackmails Taron Egerton in 'Carry-On' teaser; Laurie Metcalf, Tom Hollander join Ed Gein 'Monster' season; medical mystery drama 'Watson' to premi…

Episode 2321 of The Entertainment Report With Ray Melo News stories include Netflix releases first look at Lindsay Lohan holiday film 'Our Little Secret', Owl gets stuck in Rockefeller Christmas tree in 'An Almost Christmas Story'; 'The Wild Robot' will land on digital platforms Tuesday; Samuel L. Jackson celebrates 'Pulp Fiction' at 30; James Gunn…

Episode 2320 of The Entertainment Report With Ray Melo News stories include 'Freakier Friday': Lindsay Lohan, Jamie Lee Curtis sequel to premiere Aug. 8; Teyana Taylor, Sasha Calle join Ben Affleck, Matt Damon thriller 'RIP'; Anna Kendrick, 'Pitch Perfect' co-stars attend 'Woman of the Hour' premiere; Justin Timberlake, Jimmy Fallon collaborate for…

Episode 2319 of The Entertainment Report With Ray Melo News stories include Critics Choice Awards moves to E!, Peacock; Seventeen sings in rain in 'Love, Money, Fame' music video teaser; Alicia Silverstone to star in six-part series 'Irish Blood'; Starz and Britbox team up on new streaming option; Netflix's 'Bank Under Siege' miniseries was inspire…

Episode 2318 of The Entertainment Report With Ray Melo News stories include Chad Michael Murray joins all-male revue in 'The Merry Gentlemen; 'Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried set to star in 'The Housemaid'; Prime Video orders Season 4 of 'Reacher'; Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre to star in HBO's 'Lanterns; 'Eddie Redmayne, Lashana Lynch play 'cat-and-…

Episode 2317 of The Entertainment Report With Ray Melo News stories includeTimothee Chalamet sings as Bob Dylan in 'A Complete Unknown' trailer; Turner Classic Movies Film Festival sets 2025 dates, theme; 'Heretic' trailer teases Hugh Grant's house of horrors; 'Moana 2' special look sets sail on journey to 'ancient island'; Seth Meyers pokes fun at…

Episode 2316 of The Entertainment Report With Ray Melo News stories include Colleen Hoover's book, 'Reminders of Him,' to get movie treatment; 'SNL' imagines Harris' reaction to Vance-Walz debate; 'Virgin River' Season 6 gets photos, Dec. premiere date; Freddie Flintoff to host 'Bullseye' game show Christmas special for ITV; Amazon Freevee scraps '…

Episode 2315 of The Entertainment Report With Ray Melo News stories include 'Billions' alum Damian Lewis sinks teeth into dual 'Radleys' roles; 'Crazy Rich Asians' writer Adele Lim to direct 'Princess Diaries 3; 'no Season 3 for 'That '90s Show' on Netflix'Abbott Elementary'-'Always Sunny' crossover episode in the works; showrunner Kurt Sutter exit…

Episode 2314 of The Entertainment Report With Ray Melo News stories include Featurette shows 'Smile 2' 'way more off the rails' than original; Vampires find 'dark purpose' in 'What We Do in the Shadows' Season 6; 'The Confidante' trailer: French thriller on Max is inspired by true events; Nickelodeon announces its 'Kids Pick the President' poll; Do…

Episode 2313 of The Entertainment Report With Ray Melo News stories includeBetter Man,' Robbie Williams is portrayed by CG monkey; 'Companion' teaser introduces sci-fi horror from 'Barbarian' team; Jack Whitehall to star in holiday comedy special; Aidy Bryant to host Independent Spirit Awards; 'Sugar' renewed, Colin Farrell to reprise detective in …

Episode 2312 of The Entertainment Report With Ray Melo News stories include 'Peaky Blinders' movie is now in production; Bill Skarsgard stalks Lily-Rose Depp in 'Nosferatu' trailer; 'John Wick' to return to theaters Nov. 3, 6 for 10-year anniversary; 'Inside Out 2' has No. 1 premiere on Disney+ in 2024; 'Babygirl' trailer: Nicole Kidman stars in er…

Episode 2311 of The Entertainment Report With Ray Melo News stories include Julia Roberts to receive Honorary Cesar at 2025 awards show; 'Penguin,' 'Civil War' top TV, film streaming charts; Dana Carvey plays rambling Joe Biden on 'SNL'; Hilary Swank joins 'Yellowjackets' for Season 3; no Season 4 for 'Chucky' on Syfy/USA; 'This is Us' star Milo Ve…

Today, I’m chatting with Emmy Award winner Kevin Spirtas about the debut of season 3 of his 6-time Emmy Award-winning digital series, After Forever.The show stars Kevin as Brian and Mitchell Anderson (Doogie Howser, Party of Five) as Jason, a "50-ish" gay couple living in New York City who appear to have it all -- until Jason's untimely death from …

Episode 2310 of The Entertainment Report With Ray Melo News stories include two-time Dame Maggie Smith, scene-stealing actor famed for Harry Potter and ‘Downton Abbey,’ dies at 89; 'Ballerina' trailer: Ana de Armas takes center stage in 'John Wick' spinoff; new 'Yellowstone' episode to air on CBS, as well as Paramount; teaser: Salma Hayek produces …

Episode 2309 of The Entertainment Report With Ray Melo News stories include Hoda Kotb to leave 'Today,' says NBC is her 'longest professional love affair'; father-daughter duo Michael Keaton, Mila Kunis reconnect in 'Goodrich'; Bruce Campbell, Julie Bowen scold satanic teen rockers in 'Hysteria!'; 'Power Book II: Ghost' final season breaks viewersh…

Episode 2308 of The Entertainment Report With Ray Melo News stories include Mena Suvari, Christina Milian horror films to premiere at Screamfest; Jesse Eisenberg, Kieran Culkin tour Poland in 'A Real Pain'; Anna Sorokin eliminated from ‘Dancing With the Stars’ in first round of cuts; 'White Collar' creator announces reboot title; Apple TV+ to strea…

Episode 2307 of The Entertainment Report With Ray Melo News stories include'Emilia Pérez': Netflix releases posters of Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez; Kate Winslet, Kerry Washington among WIF honorees; Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi to star in new 'Wuthering Heights'; Michael B. Jordan stars as troubled twin brothers in 'Sinners'; Disney+ sets release date…

Episode 2306 of The Entertainment Report With Ray Melo News stories include 'Thunderbolts' assemble in teaser for Marvel film; 'Red One' trailer: Chris Evans, Dwayne Johnson team up to save Christmas; Paul Mescal seeks vengeance in Ridley Scott's 'Gladiator 2'; the 2025 Tony Awards set June 8 ceremony date at Radio City Music Hall; Kate, the Prince…

Episode 2305 of The Entertainment Report With Ray Melo News stories include Don't Move,' a woman given paralytic drug fights for her life; Netflix teases 'Arcane' Season 2, new 'Cyberpunk' series; 'Wednesday' teaser hints at 'bigger and more twisted' Season 2; Gi-hun prepares for another deadly 'Squid Game' in Season 2 trailer; Joe Manganiello, Ler…

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Episode 2303 of The Entertainment Report With Ray Melo News stories include Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs will stay in jail after bail is denied for a second time; former President Donald Trump to appear on Wednesday's 'Gutfeld!'; 'Drag Race Thailand' introduces Season 3 cast; Ariana DeBose, Bobby Cannavale to play Lucy, Marino in 'Scarpetta' series; Jean Sma…

Episode 2302 of The Entertainment Report With Ray Melo News stories includeLucas Bravo is 'gentleman bandit' on the run in 'Freedom'; Demi Moore brings daughters to 'The Substance' premiere; 'Woman of the Hour' teaser: Anna Kendrick directs, stars in serial killer drama;'Dog Man' brings Dav Pilkey book to life as animated film; No Season 2 for 'Tim…