Billy Dee Williams is set to once again don Lando Calrissian’s cape. Williams joined the franchise for its second installment, 1980’sThe Empire Strikes Back.His character, a buddy of Han Solo’s, last appeared inReturn of the Jediin 1983 beforeDonald Gloverplayed a younger version of the galaxy’s slickest smuggler in the spin-offSolo: A Star Wars Story,released earlier this year. Everett John Milne/Silverhub/REX/Shutterstock As revealed in PEOPLE’s special issueStar Wars: The Secrets of Solo,Glover met with the actor who originated the roleshortly after signing onto the film....

Photo: Tibrina Hobson/FilmMagic Billy Drago, who was known for playing both charming and villainous roles, has died. He was 73. TheUntouchablesactor died on Monday, June 24, in Los Angeles, a representative for Drago confirmed to PEOPLE on Wednesday. Some of his most prominent roles includeCharmed,The Hills Have Eyes,Mysterious Skin,Walker Texas RangerandThe X-Files. The Kansas native was born with the name William Eugene Burrows, and began his career as an Associated Press journalist and radio host before taking up acting, according to theHollywood Reporter....

American Crime Story: Impeachmenthas found its Matt Drudge. American Horror StoryalumnusBilly Eichnerhas been cast as the famed journalist and Drudge Report founder in the third installment ofthe FX anthology series, which will unravel theBill Clinton–Monica Lewinskyaffair— the late ’90s scandal that captivated the nation and led to the president’s impeachment. Deadlinebroke the news on Wednesday. The cast also includesBeanie Feldsteinas Lewinsky,Clive Owenas Clinton,Annaleigh Ashfordas Paula Jones, andSarah Paulsonas Linda Tripp, a former U....

Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock Billy Eichneris happy to be back at the “strange intersection of Hollywood and politics” that theWhite House Correspondents' Dinnerinspires in Washington, D.C., where journalists, celebrities, and politicians mix during a weekend of parties, laughs and formal wear. “It’s all bizarre and absurd,” Eichner says of the typically annual event, which took a two-year hiatus during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic but returns to the Washington Hilton Saturday....

TheAmerican Horror Storyactor, 40, shared his views on the tweets in a statement he shared on Sunday, writing, “People have been tweeting me for my thoughts on Nick Cannon’s tweets. I obviously can’t speak for the entire LGBTQ community. But here’s my personal opinion for those who care, which is probably not that many people.#SundayFunday.” “I obviously do not and cannot speak for the entire LGBT community (obviously). But here’s my personal opinion: Just don’t use the word....

The stars ofThe Lion Kinghad to “Be Prepared” when it came time to brush shoulders withMeghan MarkleandPrince Harry. Billy Eichner, who voices Timon in the revamp of the beloved 1994 Disney film, appeared onJimmy Kimmel Live!on Thursday and shared that the “intense” protocol formeeting the royal coupleat the London premiere had the entire cast intimidated. Not evenBeyoncé, the film’s Nala, was immune! “We were all kind of nervous, even Beyoncé,” the comedian explained....

Good news:Beyoncéis “definitely” in Disney’s upcoming live-actionThe Lion King— and she’s so good she made costarBilly Eichnercry.Eichnerappeared on Crooked Media’sKeep Itpodcast, where host Ira Madison III jokingly expressed concerns about Beyoncé’s role in the movie since she hadn’t yet been seen in the trailers. The movie is set to hit theaters July 19.“She’s definitely in the movie because I’ve seen a rough cut. And I’ve heard her sing ‘Can You Feel the Love Tonight?...

Billy Eichner.Photo: Michael Tran/FilmMagic Billy Eichnermet former First LadyMichelle Obamain 2016 — and he’s still not quite over it. Eichner, 42, is a pioneer in street interviews thanks to his hit series,Billy on the Street, on which he asks celebrities and civilians crazy, funny and slightly obscure questions while they roam the streets of New York City. For Eichner, who began the series 10 years ago, one of the memorable segments came when he had the opportunity to interview former First LadyMichelle Obamawhile her husband was in office....

Photo:Patrick Demarchelier/Hbo/Darren Star Prods/Kobal/Shutterstock, Patrick Demarchelier/Hbo/Darren Star Prods/Kobal/Shutterstock, For the 25th anniversary ofSex and the City’s premiere,PEOPLEspoke with female and LGBTQ+ actors, directors and writers about how the show affected them, impacted the industry and continues to influence pop culture. These are their firsthand accounts. Billy Eichner, 44, comedian andBrosstar and writer My earliestSex and the Citymemory is that I was home from college, flicking channels and I remember watching an episode or two....

Beyoncémay have played it cool when she metPrince HarryandMeghan Markle, butBilly Eichnersure wasn’t. The 40-year-old comedian — who voices Timon in Disney’s upcoming live-action adaptation of theThe Lion King, alongside Beyoncé’s Nala — was at the film’s European premiere in London’s West End where he met the Duke and Dutchess of Sussex. Just before the royal couple made their way to Eichner, he was caught on camera preparing to say hello....

Photo: Jim Lo Scalzo/UPI/Shutterstock; Paul Morigi/Getty Billy Eichnerrecently found himself as material in another comedian’s standup. The Emmy Award nominee, 43, thanked PresidentJoe Bidenfor giving him and his showBilly on the Streetan “unexpected” shoutout during his speech at Saturday’sWhite House Correspondents' Dinner. “Last night President Biden gave me this very unexpected shout out during the White House Correspondents dinner, which is a very, very crazy thing to happen,” hewroteon Twitter, sharing a video of the moment....

Billy Eichner.Photo: Michael Tran/FilmMagic Billy Eichneris making movie history! The actor and comedian, 42, is set to star in, co-write and executive produce the forthcoming Universal Pictures filmBros, according toThe Hollywood Reporter. The film, which is scheduled to hit theaters next summer on Aug. 12, will center around “two gay men with commitment issues who attempt a relationship,“Varietyreported. The actor who will star opposite Eichner as his love interest has not yet been announced....

Billy Eichner.Photo: Michael Tran/FilmMagic Billy Eichneris making history with his latest film. The upcoming rom-com is described as “a smart, swoony and heartfelt comedy about two gay men (Eichner, Luke Macfarlane) maybe, possibly, probably, stumbling toward love. Maybe. They’re both very busy,” per a press release. Eichner said in a statement that he “could not be more proud or excited about the historic nature of the all openly LGBTQ+ cast ofBros,” perTHR....