“Abbott Elementary” will finally reveal Janine’s mother on the ABC comedy’s April 12 episode, and even though it’s April Fool’s Day, we’re not (Cookie) Lyon: It’s “Empire” star Taraji P. Henson, who will play Vanetta on the hit comedy series. The casting of Henson was revealed Saturday at the Paley Center for Media’s annual PaleyFest…
Sharon Acker, ‘Point Blank’ and ‘Happy Birthday to Me’ Actor, Dies at 87
Sharon Acker, a Canadian film, television and theater actor best known for her roles in “Point Blank,” “The New Perry Mason” and “Happy Birthday to Me,” has died. She was 87. Acker’s death was confirmed by her cousin, David Glover, in a tribute to his family member on Facebook: “My wife Judy and I were…
Ari Aster, Joaquin Phoenix Unveil the Sometimes Scary, Frequently Funny, Deeply Weird Three-Hour ‘Beau Is Afraid’ at Surprise Screening
Emma Stone was blunt. “Are you okay, man?” she asked Ari Aster after a surprise screening of his latest film, “Beau Is Afraid” at Brooklyn’s Alamo Drafthouse on a rainy Saturday afternoon. Audiences around the country may be asking variations of the same question after they emerge from the occasionally creepy, often hilarious and deeply…
‘She’s one of one, period’: WNBA stars, LSU players chime in on Iowa’s Clark
Caitlin Clark is the talk of Dallas and beyond. Here’s what everyone is saying about the Iowa star.
Flaherty gives up 7 walks but no hits in Cards’ win
Jack Flaherty survived a career-high seven walks and a hit batter, managing to still throw five no-hit innings as the Cardinals beat the Blue Jays 4-1 on Saturday.
Mariners place LHP Ray on IL after first start
The Mariners placed starting pitcher Robbie Ray on the 15-day injured list with a left flexor strain after he took the loss in his first start of the season Friday against the Guardians.
Why Iowa is the favorite to win the women’s NCAA title
Will Kim Mulkey, Angel Reese and Alexis Morris win LSU’s first title? Can Caitlin Clark & Co. win Iowa’s first championship? We predict Sunday’s winner.
Rendon ‘can’t comment’ on altercation with fan
Anthony Rendon said he couldn’t comment on the video that showed him confronting and taking a swipe at an Athletics fan on Opening Day.
With eye on NBA, Mark leaves Houston for portal
Saying that he is “excited for the next steps of my journey” after the Cougars’ elimination from the NCAA tournament, Houston guard Tramon Mark announced Saturday he plans to enter the transfer portal, while also declaring for the NBA draft.
Butler’s buzzer-beater sends SDSU to title game
Lamont Butler hit jump shot at the buzzer, sending San Diego State to its first national championship game with a 72-71 win over Florida Atlantic in the Final Four on Saturday night.