♪ tonight, what we're most excited for in 2019. >> i can't even speak. >> our count down to award season with all the actor front runners. >> plus new tv you've been dying to see.

meryl streep on "big little lies." and john legend on the voice. then oh, >> baby, baby, baby. >> carrie underwood, harry and meghan. >> pop the hips out. just waddle. >> the babies we can't wait to meet. >> and everything you need to know about the new lion king, including the music with beyonce and donald glover. >> don't worry, like i was in fourth grade when this came out. >> this is "entertainment tonight." >> happy new year, everyone, and thank you for joining us. we're going to take a special look at the year ahead. there's a lot to be excited for in 2019. >> yes there is. and we're going to hit the ground running. it is award season. >> we expect lady gaga to be the queen of the award show red carpet. the season kicks off with the golden globe awards and "a star

is born" with five nominations. >> making this film was a very, very humbling experience, i'm filed with gratitude. >> gaga is a double nominee for acting and writing "shallow." while bradley cooper is also double-dipping with nominations for acting and directing. >> she did what it takes to make this what it is. and that i owe her forever. >> the globes are always hollywood's biggest party on january 6th. we'll see oscar winners like julia, emma and nicole. and awards are handed out for tv shows, "the assassination of gianni versace" leads all programs. >> she was shocked at her nod and her show. >> i'm so, so in the depth of my bones proud of "the good place". it's never been recognized like this, and it was not something

on our radar. >> and it was a happy day for this guy. >> you know, it's indescribable, except my dogs. >> "e.t." was with proud doggie daddy. >> it's a magical moment in time. ♪ >> next up, we'll see gaga and bradley at the screen actor's guild awards and their names could be called when the oscar nominations are announced january 22nd. the awards themselves are presented on february 24th on abc. ♪ >> want even more gaga? she'll be at the grammys where she earned five nominations, but the most nominations went to

kept dri kendrick lamar. and cardi b has five. >> it's always fun to see who will win. but what's better than going home with a statue? >> not much. >> well, going home with a baby. >> yeah, bringing home a brand-new little one. no doubt about that. and we are expecting a lot of excitement this year with a royal and a little bit of a hollywood baby boom. >> very good. >> meghan's baby bump is now on full display as the 37-year-old duchess's signature move, not f kate did the same thing and so have many mommies to be. harry and meghan are expected to rewrite the royal rule book. the heir will not be spoiled. the children are expected to one day have jobs. they will have chores at home and be brought up with respect.

amy schumer's had a tough pregnancy and shared it all on instagram. she captioned "am i glowing". this one "does this baby make me look fat". she spoeposted this saying "i w be hiding under this tarp until i give birth." carrie underwood tweeted this confession as she prepares for baby boy number two. #my clothes don't fit. mike replied, how dare you stretch my clothes. >> when they say every pregnancy different, it really is. it feels like this one is harder on my body for somet it's been . i'm squeezing my sever inself i whatever i can squeeze myself into. >> and we can all thank jessica simpson for keeping pregnancy real. >> cravings this time? i crave anything and everything. with a girl i want pop-tarts and

cinnamon rolls and cinnamon gummi bears and sour cherries. >> bring it on, mama. >> bring it on. >> they are beautiful, and they are glowing. >> that's what i always say. >> it's going to be an exciting year for bachelor ari and his fiance, they are expecting, and they will also say "i do". their wedding is january 12th in hawaii. destination, honey. >> wow. >> i mean. >> it's a good month for bachelor nation because we get to watch cole underwood find his happy ever after, allegedly. >> it's a veryesng twist. bachelor reality. >> i feel like i'm all in. i want to find a wife. >> 30 women, one virgin bachelor. what's going to happen with

fantasy suite, colton? >> i'm waiting to be madly in love with somebody. if that happens by the time it comes around, so be it. >> the former football players journey to find love begins january 7th. and it isn't without bumps in the road. >> [ bleep ] colton! >> why does colton storm off? >> i wish i could say it was me, but i was the one who was talking to him. there were things that led me to talk to him that forced the jump. >> and that's not all. fans should be prepared for the man here. >> you know, everybody says acry a lot. i feel like i've only cried twice so far, but you know that comfortable with that. >> another show known for the drama of a different kind, game of thrones. and winter is here for the eighth and fiemt time.

the last six episodes of the series cost $15 million each and took ten months to shoot, to prevent spoilers from leaking, cast members were given digital scripts that disappear after they film screens. >> it like makes me sad. >> amelia clark says she cried on set and so did her co-star, kit kit harrington, twice. and fans can expect the same fate. >> i think everybody is going to be inconsolable. >> and finally, 2019 will bring us the highly-anticipated second seen of "big little lies." newcomer meryl streep signed on without even seeing a script. >> she's just amazing. and to watch her do her craft, you just go ah, can you believe it. >> meryl plays nicole's mother-in-law who's digging for answers after the death of her son. we know the cast had a blast

offscreen. >> fantastic. >> lots of fabulous drunken meals together. >> and on-screen too. watch this scene where reese witherspoon chucked an ice-cream cone at meryl's head. >> it's a top five moment in my career for sure. >> i hope it was in the script, know what i mean? >> coming up, i don't care about giving advice. they pay me to win. >> fighting words as john legend joins the voice, but who is john most excited to take down? >> that would be a dream come true. >> plus, it's been five years since "frozen". but we just can't ♪ let it go ♪ let it go >> i've heard quite a few of the songs. >> inside the very brady

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appointment keepers,nttic. farmer's market goers, cholesterol lowerers cell phone silencers. the new lease on lifers, and the positive thinkers. here's to you all that see every day as an opportunity to thrive your way. ♪ the amazing thing is when somebody truly talented walks in we get, i mean -- >> we go whoa. >> "american idol" is set to return march 3rd on abc. all right, the whole gang is back, bryan, katie, ryan and

luke. >> and at the voice they are welcoming a new coach who is legendary. >> people don't realize how competitive i am. i'm ready to win. >> john came to play. so kelly, who just won two consecutive seasons better watch her back. >> back to back season winner. >> kelly along with adam and black are returning for season 16. john will fill the spot vacated by jennifer hudson and shouldn't expect to get any help from blake who's throwing down fightin' words. >> i'm not here to advise john. they pay me to win. >> as for john's strategy to win? it's simple. >> focus on yourself and don't worry about everybody else. as long as you do the best you can, it will work out. ♪ >> this won't be the 40-year-old's first time appearing on the voice. he appeared on 2016 and was an

adviser on team adam the following year. ♪ >> yeah. >> so what will it take to get john to turn his chair? >> well, wife chrissy has one idea. check out her hilarious spoof of the show. >> john, i make more money than you now! [cheers and applause] >> you're on the voice. >> and then there's something else the ten-time grammy winner is looking forward to. >> best thing about becoming a coach. >> blocking adam would be the best thing. that would be a dream come true. >> john really is a ligegend. last year he gone an emmy, grammy, oscar and tony. he's the 15th person to ever achieve that. >> sometimes people forget how hard that is and what a special talent he really is. still ahead. ♪ >> the new "lion king" movie is

setting records. could it top the original blockbuster? >> plus, parents get ready. "frozen 2" is coming. the big names you could see in the sequel. and a sneak peek inside the brady house getting restored to tv glory. >> i had a conversation with greg years ago in that closet. >> closed captioning provided by

♪ it's such a beautiful movie. i can't wait for people to see it. i was terrified doing the genie, you know, after robin williams you know, but i found a lane that, you know, it's my own thing. so i think people are going to love it. >> you know, i think he's right. that was the first time will smith spoke about his role of

the genie. >> there's also, i'm so excited about this, a live action "lion king". here is everything we know. ♪ >> it was this first glimpse of simba in disney's lion king action remake that got over 224 million views globally in 24 hours, making it disney's most-watched trailer. the queen will be played by the reigning queen. donald glover who plays simba told what it was like recording the classic with her. ♪ can you feel the love tonight ♪ >> you're like, so here are the lyrics, it's like, i know the lyrics. don't worry. i was in fourth grade when this

came out. >> the film will mirror the original 1994 story. ♪ but seth rogen will bring his own spin to kumba. >> it's amazing for many reasons, one because i am a big fan of the lion king, two, because it's like the most expensive movie i'll ever have anything to do with probably i. >> "lion king " hits theaters in july and toy story four. >> toond! >> there's a new character, you can't believe how clever they got. thing, beautiful, wonderful, and emotional. and i literally get choked up. i can't tell you how simple it is but how wonderfully emotional it gets. >> this is going to be a good, good toy story. >> yay. >> good for us, but trouble for woody and company when porky

shows up. >> ah! >> and it's been five years since "frozen", but we still can't. ♪ let it go ♪ let it go >> we have no chill when it comes to excitement for the sequel in november. >> i don't feel the pressure. it's nice to go in the studio with no makeup and play. >> all the og cast will return and expect new faces, we hear rachel good and sterling k. brown are joining. >> it will be an opportunity to do something that my kids defini can watch. >> the plot is on lockdown, but one of the directors says they will have a little more fun this ti as for the music? songs. >> yeah. >> they are still in my head. "let it go", i'm not going to say something will overcome "let it go", that may be the song of the century, but there will be some songs. ♪ the cold never bothered me

anyway ♪ ♪ >> please let there be some contenders, kevin. every time we talk about this then "let it go" is stuck in my brain for a month. >> we need a new one. it's time to move on. >> whatever happens, "frozen 2" is going to be massive, kind of like the reunion we've been waiting for. the brady bunch clan. >> hgtv broke ground outside their former tv home. of course only the exterior was used for the tv show. but all hands were on deck. >> kids get to work. now remember, this is not a game. >> it's better than therapy. >> this is therapy. >> this is going to be the most epic renovation ever! >> i told them i'm great with a hammer. i'm great cutting drywall.

i can focus the pluix the plumb. >> they've been at it for nine weeks now. on day one we got to see the brady bunch's first look at their colossal remodel. >> when i first stepped inside, i was shocked. it's not what you expect. >> hi, honey, i'm home. >> of course the brady interiors were shot on a hollywood sound stage. this house was only used for exterior shots. >> i have only been here one time previous to today. >> have you swung a hammer yet? >> no. that's coming today, though. >> this planter which actually has flowers in it is an old hot tub. who knew. the flowers we are going to put there were on wheels. could you roll it away. >> helping with a very brady renovation, are hgtv hosts such as the property brothers. >> so the next step is this will become a closet. it's the first thing you see when you walk into the brady

house. it has to be perfect. >> i had a conversation with greg years ago in that closet. >> the attempt, to recreate the brady interior, exactly. >> inside the bathroom, it was a faux pas to show a toilet. >> hey! >> that famous staircase? it actually led to nowhere. >> when we would go upstairs on the show, we would all huddle, because like you couldn't go very far. we had to try to hide from the camera, so we'd like load up there. so many memories. it's really kind of strange being here without bob and florence and annie, but they're with us. >> florence would have been rolling up her sleeves, right there with me with the hammer, and ann would have been right

there cooking lunch. >> here's the big question, you know this is going to be a hit. what can the kids renovate next? >> my house. >> the butcher shop. >> oh. all right. coming up, everything you know about corden's super bowl shop. >> next on kron-4 news at

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