He's back! Returning 'White Lotus' character makes surprise appearance in Season 3
You're not seeing things. Nefarious Greg Hunt is back on "The White Lotus" for Season 3. The lurking villain from Season 1 (Hawaii) and Season 2 (Italy), Greg (Jon Gries), makes a gasp-inducing appearance in Sunday's Season 3 premiere of "White Lotus" (now streaming on Max). The previously unannounced reveal on the critically acclaimed series makes Gries, 67, the only actor to appear in all three seasons.
‘Saturday Night Live’ 50th anniversary special watched by nearly 15 million people
The “Saturday Night Live” 50th anniversary celebration is NBC’s most-watched prime-time entertainment telecast in five years, reaching nearly 15 million viewers. Sunday night’s 3½ hour extravaganza packed with comedy sketches, superstar musical performances and unexpected cameos, delivered the biggest audience for the network for a night-time entertainment show since the 2020 Golden Globes. Only the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has been a bigger viewership draw in recent years, NBC said Monday
Winners of the 2025 British Academy Film Awards, the BAFTAs
Winners of the 2025 British Academy Film Awards, announced Sunday: Film — “Conclave” British Film — “Conclave” Director — Brady Corbet, “The Brutalist” Actor — Adrien Brody, “The Brutalist” Actress — Mikey Madison, “Anora” Supporting Actor — Kieran Culkin, “A Real Pain” Supporting Actress — Zoe Saldaña, “Emilia Pérez” Rising Star (voted for by the public) — David Jonsson Outstanding British Debut — “Kneecap” director Rich Peppiatt Original Screenplay — Jesse Eisenberg, “A Real Pain” Adapted Screenplay — Peter Straughan, “Conclave” Film Not in the English Language — “Emilia Pérez” Musical Score — Daniel Blumberg, “The Brutalist” Cinematography — Lol Crawley, “The Brutalist” Editing — “Conclave” Production Design — “Wicked” Costume Design — “Wicked” Sound — “Dune: Part Two” Casting — “Anora” Visual Effects — “Dune: Part Two” Makeup and Hair — “The Substance”
‘Saturday Night Live’ celebrates 50 years with comedy, music and show’s many, many famous friends
Paul Simon and Sabrina Carpenter duetted on Simon’s “Homeward Bound” to open the show, five-decade “Saturday Night Live” luminary Steve Martin delivered the monologue, and Paul McCartney gave an epic closing to a 50th anniversary special celebrating the sketch institution that was overflowing with famous former cast members, superstar hosts and legendary guests. The 83-year-old Simon has been essential to “SNL” since its earliest episodes in 1975, and told the 25-year-old pop sensation of the moment Carpenter that he first performed “Homeward Bound” on “SNL” in 1976. “I was not born then,” Carpenter said, getting a laugh. “And neither were my parents,” she added, getting a bigger laugh. McCartney closed with the rarely performed song cycle from the Beatles’ “Abbey Road,” “Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight/The End,” with its wistful ending, “the love you take, is equal to the love you make.”
Lots of characters returned for SNLs 50th anniversary We wish these beloved classics were among them
The “SNL50: The Anniversary Special” was a walk down memory lane for viewers of the long-running NBC sketch show. Classic characters, like Mike Myers as Linda Richman, were mixed in with newer hit sketches like Marcello Hernández’s suave Domingo, who introduced us to his “hot brothers,” for a rousing good time. While it would have been impossible to cover all the bases (we miss you Chris Kattan/Mr. Peepers!), there are some inarguably classic sketches and characters that would have been great to see represented during the celebration. A nostalgic list of some of them follows:
Meryl Streep makes first ever SNL appearance during 50th anniversary special
Ladies and gentlemen, Meryl Streep has finally made her “Saturday Night Live” debut. Streep has never hosted nor appeared on “SNL” before Sunday, when she made her first-ever appearance during the long-running sketch show’s starry 50th anniversary special. The three-time Oscar-winner joined a recurring “Close Encounter” sketch, featuring “SNL” alum Kate McKinnon, whose character describes her NSFW alien abduction.
The 10 biggest Oscar snubs ever: Who never made it to the winners list?
All this time later, it still hurts. The list of snubbed A-list actors, directors and hallmark movies is long when it comes to the Oscars. Legends such as Judy Garland (a two-time nominee), Marilyn Monroe (zero nominations) and Richard Burton (a whopping seven nods!) often go their whole lives without taking a gold statue home. And puzzling films can triumph in the best picture race over others that have remained culturally relevant for more than half a century. We're looking at you, "It's a Wonderful Life," which lost in 1947 to "The Best Years of Our Lives." (Which film do you remember?)
Walt Disney holds the record for the most Oscars won. How many did the late producer win?
In just three weeks the largest celebration of filmmaking achievements will be held, the Oscars. Since the award ceremony's establishment in 1929, one filmmaker has stood above the rest, taking home the the most golden statuettes. The late Walt Disney holds the record for the most Oscar wins at 22, with four additional honorary awards.
Can Demi Moore and 'The Substance' finally get the Oscars to respect horror?
When Demi Moore won best actress at the Critics Choice Awards for "The Substance," she thanked voters for recognizing a horror film, saying that movies in the genre are normally "overlooked and not seen for the profundity that they can hold." She's absolutely right. During a conversation with entertainment journalists at an event in January, I predicted Moore would win the best actress Oscar, to which one fellow reporter incredulously replied, "Have you seen 'The Substance'?" It was a fair reaction given that gnarly body-horror movies aren't generally the Academy's cup of tea.
BAFTA Awards 2025: 'Conclave' takes home best film, 'Anora' star Mikey Madison wins best actress
LONDON — Papal selection thriller "Conclave" and period drama "The Brutalist" were the big winners at the BAFTA Film Awards on Sunday, winning four prizes each. "Conclave," which had led nominations with 12 nods, won the night's most coveted award, best film, as well as outstanding British film, best adapted screenplay and best editing.