The first trailer for Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “In the Heights” has debuted. The film tells the story of a mostly Hispanic neighborhood in New York City and centers around bodega owner Usnavi, played by Anthony Ramos.
Orlando Jones says he was let go from the Starz series American Gods and will not reprise his role of Mr. Nancy in the upcoming third season. The 51-year-old Jones is claiming the new showrunner, Charles Eglee, thinks his “angry” character sends the “wrong message for black America.” The cable channel, production company Fremantle and Eglee have not responded the actor’s remarks, made in text posts and in a video message on Twitter.
Young ballet star and actor Jack Burns has died at age 14. Burns was found dead at his home in Greenock, Inverclyde in Scotland. The cause of death has not been disclosed, but police said that they are not treating it as suspicious.
Grammy-nominated singer Lizzo is Time’s Entertainer of the Year of 2019. Time unveiled its cover featuring Lizzo, 31, on Twitter. The image was taken by photographer Paola Kudacki.
The nominees for the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards were announced Wednesday.
