Michael Blackmon
Michael Blackmon is an entertainment reporter for BuzzFeed News and is based in New York.
Contact this reporter at michael.blackmon@buzzfeed.com
Cybill Shepherd Said Her CBS Sitcom Was Canceled After She Rejected Les Moonves' Sexual Advances
“I wasn’t gonna fall at all for Les.”
Michael Blackmon
• 2 days ago
Gender-Fluid Star Nico Tortorella Said Awards Shows Should Nominate Actors In A Single Category
“Instead of splitting it Best Actor/Best Actress, just [say] 'Best Actor.'”
Michael Blackmon
• 3 days ago
Nick Cannon Said Kevin Hart’s Oscars Controversy Reminds Him Of “McCarthyism”
“Everyone’s just scared to move, scared to speak, and I’m not.”
Michael Blackmon
• 4 days ago
Kevin Hart Is Deleting Old Anti-Gay Tweets After Being Announced As Oscars Host
In a since-deleted tweet, Hart joked that he would break a dollhouse over his son’s head if he were caught playing with the toy.
Michael Blackmon
• 9 days ago
Jessica Simpson Called Natalie Portman Out On Twitter For What Appears To Be A Huge Misunderstanding
“As public figures, we both know our image is not totally in our control at all times, and that the industry we work in often tries to define us and box us in.”
Michael Blackmon
• 10 days ago
Lena Dunham Apologized To Aurora Perrineau For Dismissing Her Sexual Assault Allegation Against A “Girls” Writer
“Sometimes healing starts with the words: I’m sorry.”
Michael Blackmon
• 10 days ago
Cardi B No-Showed To A Court Appearance And The Judge Is Giving Her Another Chance
The rapper is facing charges of assault and reckless endangerment for an incident at a New York City strip club in August. If Cardi fails to show up to her next court date, the judge will issue a bench warrant for her arrest.
Michael Blackmon
• 12 days ago
Here’s How Celebs Fight Back When They’re Accused Of Misconduct
When a prominent person is accused of misconduct, they often hire a team of high-priced publicists and lawyers to act as their first line of defense — and business is booming.
Michael Blackmon
• 12 days ago
The Actor Who Plays Queenie In "Fantastic Beasts" Defended Her Character's Bizarre Turn To The Dark Side
"I don’t believe she’s turning evil. It’s more like she’s trying to find somebody who is giving her an option."
Michael Blackmon
• 24 days ago
Nicki Minaj Allegedly Flew All The Way To China For A Concert That Turned Out To Be A Scam
In a video seemingly addressing the issue, Minaj said she'd return to China "with a better partner."
Michael Blackmon
• 24 days ago
The “Game Of Thrones” Prequel Coming To HBO Probably Won’t Include Any Targaryens Or Dragons
“There’s no King’s Landing. There’s no Iron Throne. There are no Targaryens,” author George R.R. Martin has said.
Michael Blackmon
• 24 days ago
Mariah Carey Almost Burned The Wedding Dress From Her First Marriage In The “We Belong Together” Music Video
“I thought it would’ve been dramatic.”
Michael Blackmon
• 25 days ago
Meryl Streep Was So Eager To Work With Nicole Kidman On "Big Little Lies" That She Joined The Show Without Seeing A Script
"And we were like, ‘What?’ The two of us were just shocked."
Michael Blackmon
• 25 days ago
You Can Now Watch A Bunch Of Ad-Supported Films For Free On YouTube, Including "Legally Blonde" And "Rocky"
Hundreds of classic films were quietly made available on the site for free back in October.
Michael Blackmon
• 26 days ago
People Are Upset With Bill Maher After He Dismissed Stan Lee's Legacy
The political commentator faced backlash after dismissing the late comic book legend's work.
Michael Blackmon
• 26 days ago
Cardi B, Chance The Rapper, And T.I. Are Teaming Up To Launch Netflix's First Music Competition Show
The show is set to arrive in fall 2019.
Michael Blackmon
• One month ago
The "Game Of Thrones" Final Season Will Air In April, HBO Says
The end is coming.
Michael Blackmon
• One month ago
The Trailer For The Live-Action “Detective Pikachu” Movie Is Here And It’s Giving ’90s Kids Everything They Want
“Why YES! I AM completely sold on the Detective Pikachu movie!”
Michael Blackmon
• One month ago