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New York Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Malcolm-Jamal Warner's ex Regina King breaks her silence on his tragic death
Regina King is mourning a past love. The Oscar winner, 54, shared a tribute to her ex Malcolm-Jamal Warner the day after it was confirmed that the 'Cosby Show' alum accidentally drowned on vacation in Costa Rica. 'Some people leave a lasting imprint, not just for who they were but for the energy they carried,' King wrote on her Instagram Stories Monday alongside a picture of Warner driving a motorcycle. 10 Regina King, Malcolm-Jamal Warner at the afterparty for the 'This Christmas' premiere in 2007. Getty Images 'I'm sending prayers filled with love and understanding to your family and loved ones,' the actress continued. 'Rest easy Malcolm-Jamal Warner.' King shared a second picture of Warner standing up on the motorcycle with his hand in the air. 'Ride in power,' she wrote. 10 Regina King posts a tribute to her ex Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Regina King/Instagram 10 Regina King and Malcolm-Jamal Warner dated for two years. Regina King/Instagram The 'Watchmen' actress dated Warner from 2011 to 2013. They met in the 1980s when Warner was on 'The Cosby Show' and King was starring in a different NBC sitcom, '227.' 'Malcolm and I have a lot in common,' King told Essence in January 2011. 'We've both been child actors and were also blessed to be raised by incredible mothers who instilled good values in us. Things are maturing nicely.' Later that year, Warner told BET: 'We like to protect what we have because it's very special and very precious… But I will say that it's a relationship that makes all the sense in the world.' 10 Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Regina King at the 'This Christmas' premiere afterparty. FilmMagic, Inc After two years of dating, Warner reportedly blindsided Warner by dumping her. At the time, Us Weekly reported that Warner forced King and her son Ian Alexander Jr., who she shared with ex-husband Ian Alexander Sr., to move out of their house. (King's son died by suicide in Jan. 2022 at the age of 26.) In a March 2013 tweet, King denied that there was drama between herself and Warner. 10 Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Regina King, Shanice and Flex Alexander at Niecy Nash and Jay Tucker's one-year wedding anniversary celebration in 2012. FilmMagic 'Hey everybody PLEASE don't believe everything you read. Me & MalcolmJamalWar are good. Life happens. Forward motion. Godspeed,' she said at the time. Two years later, King insinuated that she had a bad breakup with Warner in an interview with Us Weekly. 10 Regina King and Malcom Jamal Warner at a party for 'Chopped' in New York City in 2009. Patrick McMullan via Getty Images 'Someone broke up with me on Valentine's. Yeah. I'm serious,' she claimed. 'Then he actually sent me flowers that said, 'I still love you,' and I threw the flowers in the trash, and he was upset that I threw them in the trash, and I was like, 'F–k you.'' King didn't name the person, but she said that people would 'know' who he is. 10 Regina King at Paris Fashion Week in January 2025. Getty Images Before dating King, Warner was in a relationship with actress Michelle Thomas, who played his girlfriend on 'The Cosby Show.' He was reportedly by Thomas' bedside when she died in 1998 of a desmoplastic tumor at 30. Warner also dated actress Karen Malina White from 2000 to 2007. At the time of his death, Warner was married and had a daughter. He kept his wife and their child out of the spotlight. 10 Malcolm-Jamal Warner in 'The Cosby Show.' Courtesy Everett Collection 'If something happened and we weren't together romantically, she would still be the person that I would want to raise a child with,' Warner said about his wife on a podcast in May. The Emmy nominee was in Costa Rica with his family when he died on Sunday. 10 Malcolm-Jamal Warner attends Variety's TV FYC Fest in 2023. Variety via Getty Images Costa Rican National Police told The Post that Warner was pulled from the water by people in the area and taken to shore, where they desperately attempted to save his life. His body was taken to the morgue at San Joaquin de Flores for an autopsy, with his cause of death listed as asphyxiation by 'submersion,' police shared. 10 Bill Cosby and Malcolm-Jamal Warner in 'The Cosby Show.' ©NBC/Courtesy Everett Collection Warner has been remembered by many Hollywood stars including his 'Malcolm & Eddie' co-star Eddie Griffin and his 'Reed Between the Lines' co-star Tracee Ellis Ross. Bill Cosby, who played Warner's dad in the hit sitcom, also reacted to Warner's death by comparing it to the passing of his son Ennis Cosby, who was murdered in 1997.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Netflix fans have days to watch 'best show ever written' before it leaves platform
It has a huge fan following Netflix fans have just days to watch the 'best show ever written' before it leaves the platform. Sci-fi thriller Lost, is considered one of the biggest television series ever made. For some time now, fans have been able to rediscover the title or binge it for the first time thanks to its inclusion in the major streamer's library. However, as long time subscribers will be all too aware of, Netflix's offering is always changing. While this usually means exciting new additions, it also means titles no longer being made available. This is often due to agreements expiring between production companies and studios. In the most recent case, all seasons of Lost are set to be removed from Netflix on August 14. This is the case for every region around the globe with the exception for the US. It is reported that users stateside will be able to stream episodes until 2026. So if fans want to be binge all six seasons of Lost on Netflix, they have a limited time to do it. UK users do have alternative options however, as at the time of writing the show is currently available to watch for free on ITVX. However, of course streaming on the broadcaster's platform means that viewers will be forced to watch alongside advertisement breaks. That's not all though as Lost's run of 121 episodes is also available on Disney+. Users will need a premium subscription for that option though. It could be a viable option for those who want to experience what many consider as one of the best shows ever made. While it is full of mystery, twists and turns, the show's synopsis states it follows "the survivors of a plane crash who find themselves stranded on a mysterious island. They are forced to work together for their survival when they realise that they are not alone on the island." Overall the show boasts an 86% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and Empire magazine listed it as the 13th best show of all time out of 100. It was co-created by Star Wars director J. J. Abrams, filmmaker Damon Lindelof who went on to make The Leftovers and Watchmen plus screenwriter Jeffrey Lieber. Fans are still just as vocal with their praise of the show. One sharing their thoughts online simply posted: "One of the best shows of all time. Very rewatchable" Another added: "One of the most mysterious, magical shows ever presented. nearly every episode came up with new, often mind blowing, twist that left me totally transfixed and begging for more. I hated seeing it end." Someone else commented: "Lost is an absolutely amazing series right from the beginning to end. It is like a perfect blend of of sci-fi and supernatural thriller. There's not even a single episode which is not thrilling or engaging. It was really atmospheric to watch this especially at nights. A true thriller, a real mystery masterpiece." Meanwhile, one person said: "I love it!! I've seen a lot of TV shows but this one is different. I think is one of the best shows ever written."
New York Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Malin Akerman on steamy Brittany Snow 'Hunting Wives' scenes: video
Move over, 'Big Little Lies,' there's a new soapy drama about rich housewives, sex, and murder. Malin Akerman stars in the Netflix show 'The Hunting Wives' (now streaming), which is based on the 2021 novel and follows Sophie (Brittany Snow), who moves with her husband (Evan Jonigkeit) from Massachusetts to Texas. While feeling like a fish out of water, she ends up in a complicated relationship with Margo Banks (Akerman), the wife of her husband's boss, Jed (Dermot Mulroney), who is considering running for the Governor of Texas. Margo is the leader of the local clique of socialites and moms. Advertisement 'I love roles like this. Women who are just big and free and wild,' Akerman, 47, exclusively told The Post. 9 Malin Akerman and Dermot Mulroney in 'The Hunting Wives.' Netflix 9 Malin Akerman and Brittany Snow in 'The Hunting Wives.' Netflix Advertisement 9 Malin Akerman in her video interview with the New York Post. Page Six The '27 Dresses' star added, 'This show is saucy and fun, and I love veering away from who I am in real life, which is a people pleaser, and stepping into something that's a bit more queen bee, leader of the pack. It was amazing.' Margo and Jed have an open relationship, allowing Margo to have flings with inappropriately younger guys such as high school aged Brad (George Ferrier) and also women like her friend Callie (Jaime Ray Newman). Plus, she sets her sights on Sophie. As Sophie becomes tied into Margot's group of hard-partying friends – fellow moms and housewives who also like to shoot guns – there's also a dash of murder. Advertisement 9 Jaime Ray Newman, Malin Akerman, Brittany Snow, and Katie Lowes in 'The Hunting Wives.' thehuntingwives/Instagram Regarding the steamy scenes in the show, Akerman said, 'I've done it in the past and I just think that when it moves the plot forward, I'm all for it. I'm not for gratuitous scenes, and I think that this is necessary to Margo's character.' The 'Watchmen' actress noted that the cast had a 'wonderful intimacy coordinator' to collaborate with. 'So before you even get to set, we're rehearsing the scenes. We're talking about what we're comfortable with, what we are not comfortable with so that when we get to set, we're ready to go and we know there are no surprises,' she explained. 'It's very technical. But when it's on your TV screens, hopefully it feels very sexy and exciting.' Advertisement 9 Joyce Glenn, Katie Lowes, Malin Akerman, Brittany Snow, Jamie Ray Newman, and Alexandria DiBerry in 'The Hunting Wives.' For the moments when things heat up between Margo and Sophie, Akerman said the atmosphere behind the scenes was 'playful.' 'Brittany and I get along so well. She's such a lovely human. We would be sitting there kind of giggling like school girls, like, 'Oh my God, this is so crazy. What a job we have!'' 'I'm so glad it was with her, and we felt so comfortable with each other,' the 'Couples Retreat' star added. 'We'd become really good friends – and how lucky that we did end up getting along. Because sometimes you have to do scenes with people you're not as bonded with. So, of course there's some hesitation, but we always felt really well taken care of.' 9 Malin Akerman at An Unforgettable Evening at The Beverly Hilton on April 28, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. WireImage 9 Brittany Snow and Malin Akerman in 'The Hunting Wives.' Netflix She added: 'And it was such a respectful set. We knew what we were doing with this intimacy coordinator who had our backs along with everyone else in the crew.' Akerman explained that Margo and Sophie's relationship is 'complicated.' Advertisement 'They need each other in different ways. And I think that they both have an idea of what they think they want in the beginning, but what it ends up becoming is something very different,' she told The Post. 9 Malin Akerman at the Anine Bing Cocktail Party held at Chateau Marmont in LA on May 13, 2025. WWD via Getty Images 9 Katie Lowes, Brittany Snow and Malin Akerman in 'The Hunting Wives.' Netflix '[Margo likes that Sophie is] smart and she's interesting and very different from the women that she's hanging out with. It's like a shiny toy for her that she wants to play with,' she said. 'She doesn't really know what she's getting herself into, but is always willing to go there and feels confident enough to dive into this relationship. So it starts in one place and then it ends up some place different that any of these women would have guessed.' Advertisement Akerman is also known for her roles in 'Rock of Ages,' 'Watchmen' and 2008's '27 Dresses,' co-starring James Marsden and Katherine Heigl. 'We've had dreams about [a sequel],' she said of the romantic comedy. 'We've all dreamt big, but I still haven't any rumors about that. I would love that. '28 Dresses' would be lovely.'
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
From Watchmen to The Penguin: 6 comic book adaptations that got Emmy nods
Once dismissed as pulp entertainment, comic book adaptations are now garnering Emmy nominations and earning accolades once reserved for historical dramas or high-minded thrillers. This year, HBO's The Penguin has racked up 24 Emmy nominations, joining the ranks of Watchmen and WandaVision. The staggering Emmy nominations for The Penguin cement its place among the most acclaimed comic book adaptations in television history. This HBO Max crime drama, spinning out of Matt Reeves' The Batman, continues a growing tradition of graphic novels and superhero comics being transformed into television. From Alan Moore's deconstructive masterpieces to Marvel's multiversal adventures, comic books have increasingly become a fertile ground for Emmy-winning content. The Penguin stands as the latest example, joining an elite group of adaptations that have successfully transitioned from the four-color pages of comics to the golden statuettes of the Television Academy. The Penguin elevates a classic Batman villain into a complex lead. Unlike most superhero projects that prioritise spectacle, this series leans into the gangster noir roots of Oswald Cobblepot's character, delivering a performance-driven story that clearly resonated with the audience. From searing political allegories to stylistic fever dreams, these adaptations have redefined what superhero storytelling can be. Here are six comic-based shows that have dominated the Emmys. Damon Lindelof's genre-defining sequel to Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' graphic novel reimagined the superhero myth through a razor-sharp lens on race, trauma, and American identity. The series focuses on events surrounding racist violence in present-day Tulsa, Oklahoma. A white supremacist group called the Seventh Kavalry has taken up arms against the Tulsa Police Department because of perceived racial injustices, causing the police to conceal their identities with masks to prevent the Seventh Kavalry from targeting them in their homes following the 'White Night'. Regina King's powerhouse performance as Angela Abar, aka Sister Night, led a cast that walked the tightrope between surrealism and social realism. With 26 nominations and 11 wins, including Outstanding Limited Series, Watchmen made an impact on the jury and audience. Marvel Studios' first foray into prestige streaming television, WandaVision reinvented superhero storytelling as a metafictional journey through grief. Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany received acting nods for their roles as the tragically intertwined Wanda Maximoff and Vision, while the show earned widespread acclaim for its inventive format, shifting from '50s sitcom pastiche to full-blown MCU drama. Its 23 nominations reflect both technical brilliance (costumes, VFX, title design) and emotional resonance. WandaVision proved Marvel could deliver both spectacle, and subtext. The Penguin (HBO, 2025) A post shared by Warner Bros. TV (@warnerbrostv) The latest breakout from DC Studios, The Penguin is less comic book, more crime opera. Spun from Matt Reeves' The Batman universe, the series follows Colin Farrell's grotesque-yet-charismatic mobster Oz Cobb as he claws his way through Gotham's underworld. The performance is transformative, thanks to Mike Marino's Emmy-nominated prosthetic design. But The Penguin goes deeper, with richly textured writing and noir-laced direction earning nominations across acting, production design, score, and stunt coordination. The Boys (Prime Video, 2021–Present) A post shared by THE BOYS (@theboystv) Eric Kripke's The Boys offers a brutal, satirical takedown of superhero culture, and the society that worships it. With a growing number of Emmy nominations over its seasons (including Outstanding Drama nods), the series fuses high-octane gore with biting political allegory. Antony Starr's Homelander stands as one of TV's most chilling villains, a warped Superman reflecting populist menace. Its visual effects, writing, and acting have pushed The Boys into serious awards conversation. Though lighter, Legion deserves mention for pushing the form. Noah Hawley's trippy adaptation of the Marvel character David Haller became a cult-favorite mind-bender. With its kaleidoscopic visuals, nonlinear storytelling, and abstract cinematography, Legion received nominations for cinematography and visual effects, cementing its place as one of the boldest artistic experiments in superhero TV. Marvel's grittiest street-level hero earned critical praise and several Creative Arts Emmy nominations for its action choreography, sound editing, and visual effects. Charlie Cox's haunted Matt Murdock and Vincent D'Onofrio's kingpin Wilson Fisk gave the series its emotional and narrative heft. While never a top-tier Emmy darling, Daredevil helped pave the way for serious-minded comic adaptations on streaming platforms.
5 days ago
- Entertainment
Malin Akerman talks 'The Hunting Wives'
Actress Maling Akerman, star in "Watchmen" and "27 Dresses," sits down with GMA hosts to talk about new Netflix show "The Hunting Wives."
