robin williams

18 alternative songs that were actually nominated for Oscars

There are three types when it comes to songs in feature films: The first is the song that you just know isn’t only going to be nominated for an Academy Award but in all likelihood will win it; the second is the song that’s snubbed by the Academy in a year jam-packed with standard Oscar […]

Pete Davidson channels Eminem again to explain NFTs on 'SNL'—watch

Over the weekend, Pete Davidson brought back his Eminem impersonation for another spoof on Saturday Night Live. This time around, the comedian reimagined Eminem’s “Without Me” video to help explain what NFTs are. For the SNL sketch, Davidson was joined by Chris Redd, who portrayed Dr. Dre, and musical guest Jack Harlow who gave a […]

Love And Death are doing everything they can’t do in Korn and Breaking Benjamin

It’s been nearly eight years since Love And Death’s last album, Between Here And Lost, but the project’s return couldn’t have come at a better time. With scheduling difficulties being cleared due to the pandemic, Korn guitarist Brian “Head” Welch, longtime collaborator and Breaking Benjamin guitarist Jasen Rauch, J.R. Bareis and Isaiah Perez have finally […]

15 times comedians joked about musicians in stand up

Comedians and musicians are more similar than you may think. They both strive to make their audience think, feel and see things in new ways, love saying “fuck” a lot and travel in busses across the country, consuming a questionable amount of gas station food and Starbucks coffee. Below we’ve found some of our favorite […]

‘Jumanji: The Next Level’ drops first trailer introducing new characters

The sequel to Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle just dropped its first trailer featuring Kevin Hart, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Karen Gillan and Jack Black.  Jumanji 3, real title Jumanji: The Next Level, is a followup to the 2017 smash hit.  Read more: blink-182 iconic ‘Enema’ tour setlist revealed after weekend kickoff In the film, […]

‘Aladdin’ star Will Smith debuts rap version of ‘Friend Like Me’

The live-action Aladdin remake is headed our way soon, and Will Smith is playing the iconic character of the genie. On The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Smith talked about the role and eventually revealed he raps a classic song from the film. He even gave viewers a sneak peek at what it sounds like. […]

Will Smith shares Robin Williams Genie tribute that will make you cry

Despite some mass confusion following Genie’s first reveal in the live-action Aladdin, Disney fans are slowly growing fond of Will Smith‘s adaptation of our big, blue, friend. Now, Smith has taken to Instagram to share a tribute to the original Genie, played by the late Robin Williams. You may want to grab the tissues for this one. […]

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson says he could have hosted the Oscars

The upcoming 91st Academy Awards will air without a host for the first time in 30 years this month. But that’s not stopping the would-be frontrunner for the hosting gig from revealing his absence is due to scheduling issues, it would seem. Indeed, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson confirmed via Twitter Wednesday that he was the […]

Robin Williams was almost in 'Harry Potter' series

It's hard to imagine a role that isn't perfect for the late Robin Williams but casting director Janet Hirshenson revealed that the actor was turned down for a role in the Harry Potter series. In an interview with the Huffington Post, Hirshenson explained that the comedian called director Chris Columbus in hopes of playing the […]

'Jumanji' remake confirmed with 'Gone In 60 Seconds' writer

We already knew a remake of Jumanji is due out for Christmas 2016, and Hollywood Reporter is reporting that the film has found a writer. Scott Rosenberg (Con Air, Gone in 60 Seconds) will write the script for the upcoming remake of the 1995 fantasy film. Read more: Watch never-before-seen Robin Williams outtakes from Aladdin According to […]

Watch never-before-seen Robin Williams outtakes from 'Aladdin'

Genie from Disney's Aladdin is one of the studio's most memorable characters, largely due to Robin Williams' incredible voice work. Disney is set to release the film on Blu-Ray for the first time next week, October 13, including never-before-seen outtakes of Williams perfecting the genie character.  Read more: Disney developing Genies, a live-action prequel to […]

Henry Rollins apologizes for remarks on Robin Williams

Henry Rollins has posted a preliminary apology for his recent blog post on Robin Williams for LA Weekly where he wrote “I simply cannot understand how any parent could kill themselves,” among other controversy-causing remarks in a post titled Fuck Suicide. LA Weekly will publish Rollins' follow-up piece this Monday, August 25, but Rollins himself has released the […]

"I simply cannot understand how any parent could kill themselves." —Henry Rollins on Robin Williams

Never one to mince words, Henry Rollins has turned his pen on Robin Williams' suicide in the latest entry of his weekly blog series, inviting gobs of controvery in the process. Read an excerpt of Rollins' thoughts below: “On more than one of my USO tours, Robin Williams had been on the same stage a few […]

Paramore dedicate “Last Hope” to Robin Williams

At a recent stop on Paramore’s Monumentour with Fall Out Boy, nice person Hayley Williams, who’s no longer sick, gave a touching speech and dedicated the song “Last Hope” to beloved actor Robin Williams, who tragically took is own life earlier this week. You can watch Hayley’s speech and Paramore’s performance in full below. Let […]

Frances Bean Cobain offers support to Robin Williams’ daughter

After the tragic suicide of beloved actor and comedian Robin Williams, many mourned his loss on social media, but some have publicly offered support to the Williams family. Frances Bean Cobain—the daughter of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain, who took his own life in 1994—offered her support to Robin Williams’ daughter Zelda (her friend) on Twitter […]

Robin Williams cause of death confirmed suicide by police

Warning: The details of this police report may be triggering to some. If you or someone you know is struggling with Depression or considering suicide, please remember that there are options and people who will listen to and help you. U.S. residents can reach the National Suicide Prevention lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.  The International Association for […]

Actor Robin Williams found dead of apparent suicide

Beloved comedian and Oscar-winning actor Robin Williams, known especially for his work in films like Mrs. Doubtfire, Good Will Hunting, Hook, Jumanji and countless other classics, was found dead at 63 of what police are investigating as an apparent suicide this morning. According to the Marin County Sheriff’s Office, Williams was found unconscious and not […]