Author: Michael Bartiromo

‘Suits’ spinoff series ‘Suits: LA’ in the works: What can fans expect?

(NEXSTAR) – “Suits” could be getting yet another spinoff. NBCUniversal has ordered a pilot for “Suits: L.A.,” a “Suits” spinoff which will follow a new cast of characters at a firm on the West Coast. It’s not yet known whether any of the characters from the original series will make Read More

Dana Carvey returns to podcast after son’s death: ‘I’m kind of on the pain train’

Dana Carvey returned to co-host the latest episode of his “Fly on the Wall” podcast with David Spade more than two months after taking a hiatus in the wake of his son Dex’s passing. “If you’re listening to our podcast right now, you probably know about my family’s loss,” Carvey Read More

Fans, friends remember ‘Seinfeld’ actor Peter Crombie: ‘Unlike any sitcom guest star’

(NEXSTAR) – Fans of Peter Crombie, well known for his recurring role on “Seinfeld,” are paying tribute to the actor after his ex-wife announced his passing last week. Crombie, 71, had worked in the television and film industry for decades, appearing in TV series such as “Perfect Strangers,” “Star Trek: Read More

Tom Smothers, one half of Smothers Brothers comedy duo, dead at 86

(NEXSTAR) – Comedian, musician and television personality Tom Smothers, who starred in “The Smothers Brothers Show” and “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour” alongside his brother Dick Smothers, died on Tuesday at the age of 86. Dick Smothers, 85, announced his brother’s passing in a news release issued by the National Read More

A classic scene from ‘Elf’ was almost scrapped at the request of Macy’s, according to the director

(NEXSTAR) – Santa doesn’t smell like “beef and cheese” as far as Macy’s is concerned. The 2003 Christmas film “Elf” produced a number of now-classic scenes, including Buddy’s first taste of the “World’s Best” coffee and his attempt to hug a feral raccoon. But arguably the most memorable scene — Read More

‘Simpsons’ producers respond to reports that suggested Homer would stop strangling Bart

(NEXSTAR) – The producers of “The Simpsons” have issued a response to reports that Homer might never again strangle Bart for laughs. “Homer Simpson was unavailable for comment as he was busy strangling Bart,” reads the statement, shared with Nexstar via a consultant for the series. Matt Groening, the show’s Read More

Evan Ellingson, who appeared on ‘CSI: Miami’ and ’24,’ dies at 35

Evan Ellingson, a former actor who most recently appeared alongside David Caruso on “CSI: Miami,” has died at the age of 35, according to authorities in California’s San Bernardino County. Ellingson was found dead at a home in Fontana on Sunday, the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office confirmed to Deadline. Read More