Matt LeBlanc Named ‘Top Gear’s First Non-British Co-Host

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Matt LeBlanc named Top Gear‘s first non-British co-host

LeBlanc, who’s been spending a lot of time in Britain the past few years filming Showtime’s Episodes, will co-host the iconic BBC series with British presenter Chris Evans. “As a car nut and a massive fan of Top Gear, I’m honored and excited to be a part of this iconic show’s new chapter,” says LeBlanc, who becomes the first non-British co-host in the show’s 39-year history. “What a thrill!” PLUS: Last month, LeBlanc hosted Top Gear: The Races on BBC America, and why LeBlanc is the perfect choice to co-host.


Ron Goldman’s sister is upset The People v. O.J. Simpson didn’t portray her brother as a hero

“What I think is unfortunately going to get lost in this is that my brother was doing a good deed,” says Kim Goldman. “[He] walked in on what we believe was a horrific crime and he didn’t run.” She adds: “They don’t show that in this. And that really sucks. My brother could’ve run and saved his own life. And he stayed to help his friend [Nicole] … I want people to remember my brother was a hero.”


Making a Murderer may have inspired a bomb threat against Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Office

A male caller on Wednesday phoned in a bomb threat with an apparent reference about “getting justice for Steven,” an apparent reference to Steven Avery.


Check out Audi’s David Bowie Starman Super Bowl ad

This might be the ad everybody will be talking about Sunday, and not just because of Bowie.


Here’s the first footage of 5 of 6 Friends reunited

A promo for the James Burrows NBC tribute also shows the casts of Cheers, Taxi and The Big Bang Theory.


Jodie Sweetin is the latest Full House alum to join Dancing with the Stars

According to Us Weekly, she’ll follow in her Fuller House sister Candace Cameron Bure’s footsteps, joining Season 22.


Watch Samantha Bee tackle the GOP’s Iowa presidential debate on her new Full Frontal show

Here’s your first look at Bee’s TBS show, debuting Monday.


Heroes creator Tim Kring’s USA pilot The Wilding won’t go forward

The supernatural drama was to star My Boys alum Jordana Spiro.


Sports Illustrated’s 2016 swimsuit cover model will be unveiled in a live TNT special

Nick Cannon and Rebecca Romijn will host the special that will feature a special performance by Ne-Yo.