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‘Heartstopper’ Creator Alice Oseman on Bringing Charlie’s Mental Health Story to Screen

When Alice Oseman first began crafting the Heartstopper universe roughly a decade ago, she never could have imagined what it would become.


Nick and Charlie — portrayed by Kit Connor and Joe Locke, respectively, in the Netflix adaptation — were originally introduced as supporting characters in Oseman’s 2014 debut novel, Solitaire, which centers on Charlie’s older sister. But Oseman knew from the get-go that Nick and Charlie were destined to be more than just side characters, that their love w...

Saturday Night Was a Dream Come True For Costume Designer (and 'Late-Night Nerd') Danny Glicker - LateNighter

Danny Glicker thought he was done with the ’70s. The Oscar-nominated costume designer was wrapping up work on HBO’s The Sympathizer—which takes place near the end of the Vietnam War—when he got a call from Jason Reitman that would transport him right back to 1975. 


Glicker and the Saturday Night director/co-writer/producer share a long history, having previously worked together on Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Thank You for Smoking, Labor Day, and The Front Runner. “I love working with Jason,” Gli...

KJ Apa and Maia Reficco Talk Wes and Camila’s ‘Fire’ Chemistry in ‘One Fast Move’

From race tracks to romance, there’s nothing slow-paced about One Fast Move. The action film — which is directed by Kelly Blatz and premieres globally on Prime Video August 8 — stars KJ Apa as Wes, a recently discharged soldier who tracks down his estranged father (Eric Dane) to help him pursue his dream of becoming a professional motorcycle racer. Along the way, he finds a mentor in motorcycle shop owner Abel (Edward James Olmos) and strikes up a sizzling connection with a small-town waitress,...

Even the Pretty Little Liars: Summer School Cast Couldn’t Crack the Killer’s Identity

Zaria, Bailee Madison, Malia Pyles, and Maia Reficco in Pretty Little Liars (Photo: Karolina Wojtasik/Max)

[Note: This article contains major spoilers for the Pretty Little Liars: Summer School finale, "Chapter Eight: Final Exam.”]

Pencils down, everyone! After eight bloody episodes, Max’s Pretty Little Liars: Summer School wrapped up its sophomore season on Thursday with a killer finale. The teen drama slasher picks up directly after the events of Original Sin and follows Imogen (Bailee Madis

All American’s Cody Christian on Asher’s Growth and ’Hell of a Journey’

Cody Christian is a teen drama veteran, having spent six seasons playing Asher Adams, a bad boy football player turned coach, on The CW’s All American. The series, which centers on star football player Spencer James (Daniel Ezra), was recently renewed for a seventh season. Not only is All American the last standing teen drama on The CW (the spin-off All American: Homecoming will end after Season 3), it’s one of the only scripted shows left on the network, period.

However, Christian was well-kno

Sydney Sweeney on Bringing ‘Immaculate’ to Life

Euphoria may not be back until at least 2025, but Sydney Sweeney is busier than ever. To celebrate the premiere of Immaculate, which hits theaters March 22, The Nerds of Color sat down with Sweeney and chatted about her latest movie, love of horror flicks, and career highlights from The White Lotus to Euphoria.

The actress recently had a massive box office success with her romantic comedy Anyone But You, which she starred in alongside Glen Powell. She first gained recognition for her roles in s

Wild Cards’ Vanessa Morgan on Returning to The CW and Why Choni Will Always Be ’So Close’ to Her Heart

Vanessa Morgan isn’t saying goodbye to The CW any time soon. After spending over six years portraying Southside Serpent Toni Topaz on the network’s quirky Archie Comics-inspired teen drama Riverdale, the actress has found a home on a new CW series: Wild Cards.

The Canadian-American series, which is co-produced with CBS and currently airs weekly, is part crime-solving procedural, part comedy, and part will-they/won’t-they? romance. Morgan stars as Max Mitchell, a clever and charismatic con artis

Kristen Bell On "Woman In The House" And The Legacy Of "Veronica Mars"

Last week, Kristen Bell hopped on a Zoom call with BuzzFeed to chat about her latest project, the Netflix miniseries The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window, as well as reminisce about her days of starring in the iconic teen drama mystery series Veronica Mars. As a huuuuge Kristen fan, I absolutely loved getting to chat with her about all things mystery and hear her favorite behind-the-scenes memories! Here's everything we learned (mild spoilers for The Woman in the

'Cruel Summer' Showrunner on Twisted Season 2 Finale and the Alternate Endings That Almost Happened

Cruel Summer showrunner Elle Triedman is ready to unpack that shocking season 2 finale.

The executive producer chatted with PEOPLE about this season’s twisted conclusion, “ride or die” teenage friendships and the surprising alternate endings that almost came to fruition.

“I hope they [the viewers] have a really good time,” Triedman says of the season. “It's been fun for me to watch people looking for clues and coming up with theories along the way … I love a good murder mystery. I think it's a

Joey King Was 'So Honored' to Be in Another Taylor Swift Video After Her 'Formative' Appearance in 'Mean' (Exclusive)

At just 24 years old, Joey King is already taking the world by a storm with her Emmy-nominated performances and growing catalogue of film and television roles. But one of the absolute biggest pinch-me moments in her career so far? Starring in not just one, but two of Taylor Swift's music videos.

In a new interview for her partnership with Hill's Pet Nutrition for NBCUniversal Local’s Clear the Shelters 2023 campaign, the Kissing Booth star exclusively tells PEOPLE how she was "so honored" when

Emily Deschanel and Carla Gallo 'Excited' to 'Reminisce' as They Launch 'Bones' Rewatch Podcast (Exclusive)

UPDATE (on July 19, 2023): Due to the SAG/AFTRA strike, the launch of Boneheads with Emily Deschanel and Carla Gallo (A Bones Rewatch Podcast) has been postponed.

"In light of the current SAG-AFTRA strike, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the release of our podcast, BONEHEADS," Deschanel and Gallo said in a statement. "We’re waiting for additional guidance from the guild and will keep everyone updated with the new launch date as soon as we have it. We stand in solidarity with our

Dylan Minnette Revealed Why He And Brandon Flynn Argued For That Shocking Death On "13 Reasons Why," And 26 More Behind-The-Scenes Secrets We Learned

Last week, Dylan Minnette squeezed us into his busy schedule to talk about his new role in Scream, his favorite memories from 13 Reasons Why, and his band, Wallows. As a longtime Dylan fan, I absolutely loved getting to gush with him over our shared love for horror movies and hear about what he's been up to lately. Here's everything we talked about (spoilers ahead for the final season of 13 Reasons Why!): 1. What’s the first thing you do every morning? Regrettably, I feel like the first thing th

‘Lisa Frankenstein’ Cast and Creatives Discuss Their Killer Film at Los Angeles Premiere

Ahead of its February 9 theatrical release, highly anticipated horror comedy Lisa Frankenstein held its premiere Monday in Los Angeles.

Penned by Diablo Cody (Jennifer’s Body, Juno) and directed by Zelda Williams, the film is a “coming of rage story” about misunderstood teenage girl Lisa Swallows (Kathryn Newton) who resurrects a handsome corpse (Cole Sprouse). Together, the two embark on a “murderous journey to find love, happiness… and a few missing body parts along the way.”

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‘Lisa Frankenstein’ Star Liza Soberano on Filipino Representation

Lisa Frankenstein may be Liza Soberano’s first Hollywood production, but she’s certainly no stranger to show business. At just 26 years old, she’s already one of the most accomplished actresses in the Philippines.

Her credits include starring roles in major Filipino blockbusters like Just The Way You Are, Everyday I Love You, My Ex and Whys, and Alone/Together, as well as TV shows such as Forevermore, Dolce Amore, Bagani, Make It With You, and Trese.

Born in California, Soberano relocated to M

‘Fingernails’ Actress Amanda Arcuri Talks Graduating From ‘Degrassi’ to Indie Films

Amanda Arcuri was in high school when a single voicemail from a casting director changed the entire trajectory of her life. The Toronto native first dove into the world of acting in 2014 when she landed the role of fan-favorite Lola Pacini on the acclaimed Canadian teen drama Degrassi: The Next Generation. What started with a casual “sure, why not?” after-school audition would eventually snowball into a full-blown career.

“[Degrassi] gave me a place to go,” the Argentinian-Italian actress, now

‘Ginny & Georgia’ Creator Sarah Lampert and Sara Waisglass on Max’s Season 2 Journey

Nearly a month after its sophomore season release, Netflix’s Ginny & Georgia continues to dominate the Top 10 charts. The comedy-drama series revolves around the eccentric Georgia (Brianne Howey) and her teenage daughter, Ginny (Antonia Gentry), as they aim to start a new life in the idyllic small town of Wellsbury, Massachusetts. However, Georgia’s got more than a few skeletons in her closet. Like a cross between Gilmore Girls, Big Little Lies, and something else entirely, the series packs in r

Mandy Moore Reflects on Her 'Forever Family' Bond with 'This Is Us' Costars: 'Maybe It'll Come to Fruition Again'

This Is Us may have aired its final episode over a year ago, but Mandy Moore's adoration for her costars will never end.

The actress, who recently partnered with Purina Cat Chow for their 60th anniversary, exclusively spoke to PEOPLE about her bond with the cast, noting that they still have a strong connection to this day — so much so that they even consider each other "family."

“The cast is absolutely in touch,” explains the actress, who starred as Rebecca Pearson on the NBC drama for six sea

27 Things We Learned Over Zoom With "Pretty Little Liars" And "Dollface" Star Shay Mitchell

Last week, Shay Mitchell squeezed us into her schedule to talk about Pretty Little Liars, Dollface, motherhood, her partnership with Hydralyte, and so much more! As a huge Shay fan, I couldn't think of a better way to spend a morning than chatting with her about our shared favorite Filipino dishes and gushing over #Emison. Here's everything we talked about (spoilers ahead for PLL, The Perfectionists, and Dollface!):

1. What are you currently binge-watching?

I’m almost done with Ozark, so there

Spencer MacPherson talks playing the angsty bad boy on School Spirits, your new goth teen show obsession

If Spencer MacPherson could use one word to describe his School Spirits character Xavier Baxter, it would be “misunderstood.” Paramount+’s new teen supernatural series centers on Maddie (Peyton List), a teen girl who’s stuck in a twisted high school purgatory and tasked with the daunting challenge of solving her own murder. But the more she investigates her mysterious death, the more secrets and lies she uncovers. If you’re in the mood for a mystery with heart, ghosts, and a smidge of dark humor

21 Behind-The-Scenes "Degrassi" Secrets We Learned Just In Time For The Show's 20th Anniversary

"I remember being in the editing room, and it was just chilling [to watch]. I had watched Jimmy's character fall and get up and go down again. So I said to my editor, 'I've just got to take a break,'" Linda said. "I went into the hallway and there was a figure sauntering — the closer I got, I realized it was Aubrey. He had his headphones on and he was just, you know, grooving. And I said, 'Aubrey, can I please give you a big hug? I've been watching you die so many times.'"

2. Sandra Oh appeare

The Cast of ‘How I Met Your Father’ Discusses Season 2 Storylines, Ships, and Guest Stars

Hulu’s How I Met Your Father is back for Season 2. A spin-off of the beloved sitcom How I Met Your Mother, the series adopts a familiar formula and transports us into the year 2050 as an older version of our protagonist, Sophie (Kim Cattral), tells her (unseen) son the story of how she met his father, beginning in 2022. Hilary Duff stars as Sophie, a budding photographer searching for true love in New York City. Francia Raisa plays Valentina, Sophie’s best friend and roommate. Chris Lowell plays

Nico Tortorella Says He’s Totally Down for a ‘Younger’ Revival: ‘I Think There's More to the Story’ (Exclusive)

Nico Tortorella wouldn’t turn down the chance to revisit Younger.

The actor, 34, who played tattoo artist Josh on the series and “welcomes all pronouns,” spoke exclusively to PEOPLE about the possibility of a reboot or spinoff.

“I think that there most likely will be another version of that story at some point,” he says. “Whether it's in the next five years, 10 years, who knows? I just can't imagine there won't be a film at some point.”

The series, which concluded in 2021, left things open-en

'The Bear' Star Abby Elliott Raves About Spiritual 'Brother' Jeremy Allen White: 'I Adore Him' (Exclusive)

There’s lots of “sibling” love between The Bear stars Abby Elliott and Jeremy Allen White on and off the screen.

On the hit FX series, Elliott, 36, plays Natalie “Sugar” Berzatto, the doting older sister of chef Carmy, portrayed by White, 32. The siblings’ relationship is both strengthened and tested when their brother Michael dies by suicide and leaves his struggling restaurant, The Beef, in Carmy’s care.

Although Sugar and Carmy may have a bit of a complicated relationship, there’s nothing b

Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner Wants to Find Love Again at 72 Because 'It's Really Lonely to Be by Yourself' (Exclusive)

The Golden Bachelor's leading man Gerry Turner is ready to put himself out there.

Speaking to PEOPLE during a set visit for the show's first group date, the 72-year-old widower opens up about why he wants to find love again.

"After all those years of being married and being with someone and feeling like part of the team, it's really lonely to be by yourself," Gerry shares. "There's reminders constantly every single day that you don't have anyone."

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