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Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston got down and dirty Thursday night — on Zoom. During the star-studded charity “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” table read, Pitt played Brad Hamilton, the role originated by a young Judge Reinhold in the 1982 cult teen comedy, and Aniston took on the part of Linda, the girl a drooling …

Jennifer Aniston has sustained a lot of friendly fire in the 25 years since she became America’s ageless Breck Girl next door — but this now-veteran actress is nobody’s victim. Sure, the beloved former “Friends” star was typecast after a decade (1994-2004) as spoiled rich chick Rachel Green on NBC’s “must-see TV” sitcom, followed by …

Let’s get this show on the road. The winners of the 2020 Creative Arts Emmys have been announced, kicking off the annual best-in-TV awards. The Creative Arts honorees, announced by Nicole Byer, went out to some of the less traditional shows on the air, such as reality TV and nonfiction series. The Television Academy’s other …

Yoda is back, baby! A two-minute trailer for the upcoming Season 2 of “The Mandalorian” on Disney+ features X-wing fighters, Stormtroopers and a butt-kicking Mando (Pedro Pascal) and his precious partner, Baby Yoda. “Wherever I go, he goes,” says the protective bounty hunter of his galaxy-hopping charge. As he questions his orders to deliver the …

It’s a real life rags-to-riches story. Tyler Perry, who was once homeless, is officially a billionaire, according to Forbes. The 50-year-old media mogul has earned $1.4 billion in pre-tax income since 2005, the money outlet reports. They estimate his net worth is $1 billion, “with a clear path to future membership in The Forbes 400.” …

Issa Rae’s “Insecure” is up for eight Emmys — but she’s giving COVID-19 some credit for the achievement. “I think the pandemic, being quarantined during a period when our humanity was questioned, in a more front-facing way, definitely helped” convince Emmy voters, Rae told the Hollywood Reporter. “We came on during a time when people …

This year’s long list of Emmy nominees has its share of surprises — mostly regarding on-screen talent. What you likely haven’t heard about are the nods for behind-the-camera talent — including Ben Semanoff, who garnered his first Emmy nomination for directing “Su Casa Es Mi Casa,” the game-changing Season 3 episode of “Ozark” in which …

COVID-19 may have killed the red carpet for now, but Zendaya won’t let the pandemic put a damper on her style. During her remote appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Wednesday, the first-time Emmy nominee — who’s up for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her work on “Euphoria” — told guest host …

Tyler Perry and The Perry Foundation have been selected as recipient of the Television Academy’s 2020 Governors Award. The entertainment mogul will be presented with an Emmy statuette during the 72nd Emmy Awards telecast on ABC on Sept. 20. Perry is being recognized for his achievements in television and his commitment to offering opportunities to …

The Emmys will look extremely different this year. Not only will the television awards show be held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but celebrities will also be permitted to skip the usual gowns and suits for the digital red carpet. In a letter to acting nominees, the show’s producers and host Jimmy Kimmel revealed …