Kate Erbland
Scarier Than Fiction: Which Recent “Based on a True Story” Horror Movies Are Actually True Stories?
Tacking on a “based on a true story” tag has always helped bolster the scare factor of horror films, but its usage has become increasingly more frequent (and less fact-based) in recent years – though that doesn’t mean we’re suddenly in the golden age of reality-based horror films. Just because a film boasts about its real world roots doesn’t mean it’s always true. What’s really scary is how often it’s not.
Andy Serkis Improvises a Conversation Between Gollum and Caesar the Ape on Conan
On last night's 'Conan,' host Conan O'Brien and Andy Serkis talked quite a bit about some of his best roles, which Serkis then gleefully imitated for the entire crowd. Ever wonder what it would sound like if Gollum and Caesar the ape had a chat? Wonder no more.
‘Harry Potter’ Trivia Is Not These Parents’ Strong Suit
'The Tonight Show' is down in Orlando for the week, and although the 'Harry Potter' theme park they overtook is packed with families, it's really for the kids, because it doesn't seem as if any of the parents in attendance have ever even picked up a book. Need proof? Jimmy Fallon sent out a writer to quiz some park-goers (no kids!) about some basic 'Potter' trivia, and the results were kind of dismal.
Jimmy Kimmel Cornered Michael Jordan and Made Him Play This Game
Jimmy Kimmel has apparently always wanted to get basketball great Michael Jordan to appear on his late-night show as a guest. It's never happened (sad face to Jimmy), but he won't be deterred. When he had the chance to snag some time with Jordan during a recent golf tournament, he went for it and made the NBA superstar palm random objects, all for the amusement of his studio audience.
‘Dumb and Dumber 2′ Stars Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels Nap, Talk Sequel on ‘Tonight Show’
'Dumb and Dumber 2' (officially titled 'Dumb and Dumber To') might not be hitting theaters until November (you've already waited 20 years to see it, you can hold out a few more months), but stars Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels are already hard at work on the promo trail.
Lena Dunham’s Interpretive Dance to Sia’s “Chandelier” Is Wondrous Nonsense
It's not often that a fully planned and perfectly executed performance feels so very nonsensical, but that's exactly what happened when Sia came to 'Late Night with Seth Meyers' with a very special guest, Lena Dunham.
Jennifer Lopez Cuts Loose in Jimmy Fallon’s “Tight Pants” Showdown
Imagine a mythical land -- a small town, really -- where there's only room for just one inhabitant to sport some tight, tight pants. How would people challenge each other for tight-pants supremacy? Last night on 'The Tonight Show,' just such a showdown hit the screen, when host Jimmy Fallon deluded himself into thinking his tight pants could somehow prove to be better, badder and tighter than Jennifer Lopez's tight pants.
Channing Tatum Reveals the X-Rated Bet He Made With Jonah Hill
Jonah Hill might want to work on his betting skills because he doesn't appear to understand the mechanics of it. The '22 Jump Street' star hit 'Conan' last night, alongside the other half of the burgeoning franchise's all-star comedic duo, Channing Tatum, to share some very weird (and very x-rated) tidbits about a bet the pair made quite awhile ago.
Jimmy Fallon Unveils His Made-for-TV Movies With Mike Myers
Quick! Name your favorite Mike Myers movie! Did you say 'Wayne's World' (one or two or the whole series)? Or even 'Austin Powers' (one or two or three or the whole series)? Then you've been missing out big time, because it turns out that Myers has a whole slew of films you might not have heard of -- all co-starring 'Tonight Show' host Jimmy Fallon.
Can Two Spelling Bee Champs Best Jimmy Kimmel?
Every year, Jimmy Kimmel invites the Scripps Spelling Bee champion on to his show for a star-studded face-off (by "star-studded," we mean that some Kimmel regulars run the sketch, this year featured Cousin Sal and Guillermo) to see if the late-night host can take down the newly crowned kids. This year provided a bit of a bigger challenge than normal, considering that the Scripps was won by two winners.