Mariska Hargitay & Christopher Meloni Reunite with Kelli Giddish For 'SVU' Season Finale Filming

Ryan Seacrest has been the host of  since its inception in 2002 — for a total of 21 seasons, and counting! — but there a time when he was actually considered to be a judge alongside Simon Cowell.During an appearance on her eponymous talk show, Kelly Clarkson brought up a fun fact about Seacrest and the singing competition show, telling the 48-year-old TV host that she found out he was originally almost going to be a judge. Seacrest confirmed the nugget and then explained how he became the host.«Yeah, originally when the producers — Nigel [Lythgoe] and Ken [Warwick] — were setting up the show, they had heard me on the radio here in Los Angeles and they thought that I might fit the panel to be up there with whoever else was already on. I guess Simon [Cowell] was already on board and I don’t know who else at that point,» Seacrest explained.

Friends supporting friends. Meg Ryan made a rare public appearance at a star-studded special screening for Michael J. Fox‘s Apple TV+ documentary.

Black Bear International already has one buzzy film at the Cannes market this year with “Shell,” a thriller starring Elisabeth Moss, Kate Hudson, and Kaia Gerber. Now they also have likely the biggest-budget project for sale on the Croisette this year with a new Guy Ritchie actioner that has Henry Cavill, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Eiza González attached to star.

EXCLUSIVE: Amid simmering unease over the impact of the writers’ strike, the upcoming Cannes market is getting a shot in the arm with the arrival of Guy Ritchie’s next project, a big-budget untitled action movie which will star Henry Cavill (Man Of Steel), Oscar nominee Jake Gyllenhaal (Spider-Man: Far From Home) and Eiza González (Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw).

Sammi «Sweetheart» Giancola has officially made her return to the franchise by making a surprise appearance at the end of the season 6 finale of . After Paul «Pauly D» DelVecchio, Nicole «Snooki» Polizzi, Michael «The Situation» Sorrentino, Jenni «JWoww» Farley, Vinny Guadagnino, Angelina Pivarnick and Deena Nicole Cortese wrapped up another dramatic trip, the final episode flashes forward to a «few months later,» showing them all gearing up for another vacation. Not only is Ronnie Ortiz-Magro seen returning to the franchise after taking a step back the past few seasons, but Giancola reunites with her former co-stars when she unexpectedly shows up at the house where they're all staying. «Holy sh*t,» Sorrentino says when the front door opens and he sees who comes through it.«Hey, guys, sorry I'm late,» Giancola says to a clearly shocked group. «What the f**k,» DelVecchio shouts as everyone erupts in laughter, before he's later seen talking to the camera. «Is this real? Are you a hologram? Is this A.I.?» But the happy reunion doesn't last long, with the clip showing Giancola already having to defend herself. «Why are you being messy and coming for me?» she asks at one moment, before she is later seen screaming at the dining table.

NBC has just revealed the details of Taylor Kinney and Jesse Spencer‘s future on Chicago Fire.

Despite fan speculation, Chicago Fire star Taylor Kinney is not going to appear in the season 11 finale. As Deadline previously reported exclusively, the fan favorite who plays Kelly Severide, has been on a leave of absence since January, dealing with a personal matter. Chicago Fire alum Jesse Spencer, who starred as Matt Casey alongside Kinney for 10 seasons, returned earlier this season and will guest star again in the season finale.

The Morning Show has been confirmed for a fourth season on Apple TV+.It comes ahead of the third series which is set to air later this year. The acclaimed TV drama starring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon last aired in 2021.The next season is set to return with new showrunner Charlotte Stoudt along with new stars including Jon Hamm, Stephen Fry, Tig Notaro and Nicole Beharie.Aniston announced season 3 had wrapped filming in February via an Instagram post which, promised that there was “so much more to come.”A post shared by Jennifer Aniston (@jenniferaniston)Stoudt will be taking over from Kerry Ehrin, who developed The Morning Show and served as showrunner on the first two seasons.

all of the 31 films and eight television shows that comprise the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Shockingly, it’s true [wink].LuPone admitted to Entertainment Weekly on Saturday that she wasn’t familiar with the MCU before signing onto “Agatha,” in which Kathryn Hahn will reprise her villainous “WandaVision” role. “And I’m still not familiar with it,” LuPone told EW. “I had to watch ‘WandaVision’ twice to figure it out.”LuPone said despite her confusion, it’s been a thrill to play Lilia Calderu, another witch alongside Hahn’s Agatha Harkness. “I’m having a blast,” she told EW.

J. Kim Murphy Adam McKay is partnering with Netflix again for his follow-up to “Don’t Look Up.” The streamer has acquired the director’s next feature comedy, titled “Average Height, Average Build,” which will star Robert Pattinson as a serial killer that looks to leverage American politicians to make murder easier. Amy Adams will star alongside Pattinson. She reunites with McKay after earning an Oscar nomination in best supporting actress for her turn as Lynne Cheney in their 2018 comedy “Vice.” The ensemble also includes Robert Downey Jr., Forest Whitaker and Danielle Deadwyler. Along with writing and directing, McKay will produce under his Hyperobject Industries banner with Kevin Messick. The film does not yet have an official release date.

Mariska Hargitay shared her thoughts on the enduring success of "Law & Order." Ahead of being honored at the 33rd Annual Colleagues Spring Luncheon, the 59-year-old actress explained why she believes the police and legal procedural franchise has dominated the network TV landscape for over three decades.  In an interview with Fox News Digital, the "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" star credited franchise creator/producer Dick Wolf's "great writing." "Dick Wolf is truly a visionary," she said Tuesday. "And I think that's a very singular thing to be a true visionary who understands our culture in a very deep way, but also understands it's sort of ironic that a crime show would be actually calming in a way to our nervous system, knowing that somebody is out there taking care of it." She continued, "That our voices are heard and there are people that are on it.

, Denzel Washington and Dakota Fanning are reuniting onscreen.Fanning stars alongside Washington as he reprises his role as the justice-driven Robert McCall for , the final entry in the film adaptation of the '80s television series of the same name.  films star Washington as a retired U.S. Marine and former DIA officer, whose desire to dole out justice in his own way and help those being oppressed often pulls him back into dangerous missions.

Denzel Washington is back for one more round as the justice-driven Robert McCall in “The Equalizer 3”. On Tuesday, Sony Pictures released the first trailer for the upcoming film, which marks the final entry of the Antoine Fuqua-directed franchise.

Denzel Washington is back for one more round as the justice-driven Robert McCall in. On Tuesday, Sony Pictures released the first trailer for the upcoming film, which marks the final entry of the Antoine Fuqua-directed franchise.Rebooted from the '80s television series of the same name, films star Washington as a retired U.S.

Sabrina Carpenter is currently on the road for the second leg of her sold-out Emails I Can’t Send tour and she had a special guest during the L.A. stop!

Instagram Wednesday, alongside a black-and-white snap of her late mom.The throwback photo showed the sex symbol smiling next to a cake at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas in 1956. Mansfield was born on April 19, 1933, and died tragically at the age of 34 in 1967 in a car crash.The “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” star was actually in the backseat of the vehicle with her two brothers, Miklós and Zoltán, when the roof of the car was ripped off.While the “Too Hot to Handle” icon sadly passed, the three children survived.

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Mariska Hargitay is honoring her late mother Jayne Mansfield on social media. On what would have been Mansfield’s 90th birthday Wednesday, Hargitay posted a throwback photo of her glamorous Hollywood mom. "Happy birthday Mama.

Charlie Sheen is reuniting with Chuck Lorre.The star has joined Lorre's upcoming new Max series, How to Be a Bookie, according to multiplereports. Sheen will recur in the series, which is led by comedian Sebastian Maniscalco.Warner Bros.

It’s a family affair!  Reese Witherspoon stepped out to show her support for her 19-year-old son Deacon Phillippe at his new album release party.  The "Legally Blonde" star was all smiles and a proud parent to her child that she shares with her first ex-husband Ryan Phillippe. Ryan and Deacon both took to their Instagram Saturday to share sweet photos of the special occasion. "Awesome night w family & friends celebrating the release of, "A New Earth" by @deaconphillippe !!" the "One Life to Live" alum posted on his social media with a carousel of photos from the event.  The first family snap was of Deacon and Ryan posing for the camera, as his father wore a red cardigan with a white t-shirt underneath.