Sebastian Stan is seemingly looking back at his past relationship with Leighton Meester in a new interview.
If you didn’t know, the two actors met while working together on The CW series Gossip Girl and they dated from 2008 to 2010. While Leighton was a series regular on the show, Sebastian appeared on 11 episodes between 2007 and 2010.
Sebastian reflected on his time on Gossip Girl in an interview with Variety and mentioned that he was experiencing his first love at the time.
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“It was the first time I was in serious love with somebody,” Sebastian said. “Walking around the city, seeing these same buildings and streets — life seemed simpler.”
Sebastian hasn’t talked about Leighton that often in the past, but he did speak about her in a 2009 interview.
“She’s the most interesting, sophisticated, talented and an extremely funny person that I know. She’s really hilarious,...
If you didn’t know, the two actors met while working together on The CW series Gossip Girl and they dated from 2008 to 2010. While Leighton was a series regular on the show, Sebastian appeared on 11 episodes between 2007 and 2010.
Sebastian reflected on his time on Gossip Girl in an interview with Variety and mentioned that he was experiencing his first love at the time.
Keep reading to find out more…
“It was the first time I was in serious love with somebody,” Sebastian said. “Walking around the city, seeing these same buildings and streets — life seemed simpler.”
Sebastian hasn’t talked about Leighton that often in the past, but he did speak about her in a 2009 interview.
“She’s the most interesting, sophisticated, talented and an extremely funny person that I know. She’s really hilarious,...
- 9/19/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Sebastian Stan opened up in an interview with Variety.
The 42-year-old actor reflected on portraying Donald Trump in his forthcoming movie, The Apprentice, which has sparked debate and been threatened with lawsuits by Donald‘s team.
How do you prepare to portray such a prolific and controversial figure? Sebastian broke down his method, which involved a lot of research and putting on a significant amount of weight in a short period of time.
On the topic of the movie, its star briefly touched on a contentious scene that captured Donald allegedly sexually assaulting his then-wife Ivana Trump.
After portraying Captain America’s closest ally the Winter Soldier (aka Bucky Barnes) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe for years, he also revealed his thoughts about reprising the role again in 2025′s Thunderbolts.
Sebastian even responded to complaints about the MCU and other superhero movies and briefly alluded to his relationship with Gossip Girl costar Leighton Meester.
The 42-year-old actor reflected on portraying Donald Trump in his forthcoming movie, The Apprentice, which has sparked debate and been threatened with lawsuits by Donald‘s team.
How do you prepare to portray such a prolific and controversial figure? Sebastian broke down his method, which involved a lot of research and putting on a significant amount of weight in a short period of time.
On the topic of the movie, its star briefly touched on a contentious scene that captured Donald allegedly sexually assaulting his then-wife Ivana Trump.
After portraying Captain America’s closest ally the Winter Soldier (aka Bucky Barnes) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe for years, he also revealed his thoughts about reprising the role again in 2025′s Thunderbolts.
Sebastian even responded to complaints about the MCU and other superhero movies and briefly alluded to his relationship with Gossip Girl costar Leighton Meester.
- 9/19/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
CBS has announced the first cast members for Beyond the Gates, with Tamara Tunie, Daphnee Duplaix, and Karla Mosley starring as prominent members of the Dupree family. The series from the CBS Studios / NAACP Venture is the first Black one-hour daytime drama to air on television.
Formerly known as “The Gates,” Beyond the Gates begins production later this fall in Atlanta and will premiere on CBS in early 2025.
Tamara Tunie stars as Anita Dupree, matriarch of the family. A famous singer back in the day, Anita worked hard for her success, and raised two daughters with her now-retired senator husband. But underneath her glamorous and refined exterior is a fierceness she gained from her humble beginnings in Chicago.
Tamara Tunie is a seasoned daytime star appearing on As the World Turns for many years. Also, she originated the role of medical examiner Dr. Melinda Warner with a now landmark 23 seasons...
Formerly known as “The Gates,” Beyond the Gates begins production later this fall in Atlanta and will premiere on CBS in early 2025.
Tamara Tunie stars as Anita Dupree, matriarch of the family. A famous singer back in the day, Anita worked hard for her success, and raised two daughters with her now-retired senator husband. But underneath her glamorous and refined exterior is a fierceness she gained from her humble beginnings in Chicago.
Tamara Tunie is a seasoned daytime star appearing on As the World Turns for many years. Also, she originated the role of medical examiner Dr. Melinda Warner with a now landmark 23 seasons...
- 9/19/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
CBS’ new daytime drama series “Beyond The Gates” has cast soap alums Karla Mosley and Daphnee Duplaix as “Dani Dupree” and “Dr. Nicole Dupree Richardson,” respectively, daughters of the Dupree family matriarch, “Anita,” played by “As The World Turns” alum Tamara Tunie (ex-Jessica Griffin).
A former model turned “momager” who gave up her career for love, Dani (Mosley) is the Dupree family’s wild child, who’s also free-spirited, headstrong and uninhibited. Dropping out of school to pursue a high-flying modeling career, she has always marched to the beat of her own drum. Meanwhile, Nicole (Duplaix) exudes warmth, empathy and compassion. Although her seemingly perfect life includes being married to a surgeon husband, not everything is as it appears on the outside… inside.
Tamara Tunie
Emilio Madrid
As for Dani and Nicole’s mother, Antia (Tunie) is the family’s matriarch who at one time was a famous singer.
A former model turned “momager” who gave up her career for love, Dani (Mosley) is the Dupree family’s wild child, who’s also free-spirited, headstrong and uninhibited. Dropping out of school to pursue a high-flying modeling career, she has always marched to the beat of her own drum. Meanwhile, Nicole (Duplaix) exudes warmth, empathy and compassion. Although her seemingly perfect life includes being married to a surgeon husband, not everything is as it appears on the outside… inside.
Tamara Tunie
Emilio Madrid
As for Dani and Nicole’s mother, Antia (Tunie) is the family’s matriarch who at one time was a famous singer.
- 9/19/2024
- by Errol Lewis
- Soap Opera Network
The floodgates have finally opened! Since CBS announced the creation of a new daytime drama featuring the Duprees, a wealthy Black family living their best life in a luxury gated community, fans have been waiting for the casting news. That time is now, and here’s what we know about Beyond The Gates.
Title and Time
Until now, the project that CBS Studios is producing in conjunction with the NAACP has been known as The Gates. However, with this casting windfall comes news that the title has changed. From here on out, the first soap created in 25 years will be known as Beyond The Gates.
What’s even better news is that Beyond The Gates (Btg) will be the first Black one-hour daytime drama to air on television. In fact, Generations, NBC’s groundbreaking African-American soap that aired in the early ’90s, was a 30-minute show.
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Title and Time
Until now, the project that CBS Studios is producing in conjunction with the NAACP has been known as The Gates. However, with this casting windfall comes news that the title has changed. From here on out, the first soap created in 25 years will be known as Beyond The Gates.
What’s even better news is that Beyond The Gates (Btg) will be the first Black one-hour daytime drama to air on television. In fact, Generations, NBC’s groundbreaking African-American soap that aired in the early ’90s, was a 30-minute show.
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- 9/19/2024
- by Tina Charles
- Soap Hub
CBS has set the first three cast members for the upcoming daytime soap opera “Beyond the Gates.”
Tamara Tunie, Daphnee Duplaix, and Karla Mosley are all joining the series, which was originally picked up at the broadcast network in April under the title “The Gates.” As previously reported, the show was developed under CBS Studios’ content partnership with the NAACP. The show will begin production this fall in Atlanta and will premiere on CBS in early 2025.
The official description for “Beyond the Gates” states:
“‘Beyond the Gates’ is set in a leafy Maryland suburb just outside of Washington D.C., and in one the most affluent African American counties in the United States. Here you’ll find a posh gated community with winding tree-lined streets and luxurious mansions to call home. At the center of this community are the Duprees, a powerful and prestigious multi-generational family that is the very definition of Black royalty.
Tamara Tunie, Daphnee Duplaix, and Karla Mosley are all joining the series, which was originally picked up at the broadcast network in April under the title “The Gates.” As previously reported, the show was developed under CBS Studios’ content partnership with the NAACP. The show will begin production this fall in Atlanta and will premiere on CBS in early 2025.
The official description for “Beyond the Gates” states:
“‘Beyond the Gates’ is set in a leafy Maryland suburb just outside of Washington D.C., and in one the most affluent African American counties in the United States. Here you’ll find a posh gated community with winding tree-lined streets and luxurious mansions to call home. At the center of this community are the Duprees, a powerful and prestigious multi-generational family that is the very definition of Black royalty.
- 9/19/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
The stars are stepping out for Tribeca and Chanel‘s big event!
Leslie Mann and daughter Maude Apatow posed for photos as they arrived at Through Her Lens: The Tribeca Chanel Women’s Filmmaker Program Annual Luncheon held on Tuesday (Sept. 17) at the Locanda Verde in New York City.
Other stars in attendance included Olivia Wilde, Beanie Feldstein, Rosanna Arquette, Chloe Fineman, Gayle King, AnnaSophia Robb, singer Maggie Rogers, Gossip Girl actress Whitney Peak, Dickinson actress Ella Hunt, Bodies Bodies Bodies actress Chase Sui Wonders, influencer Francesca Scorsese, White Men Can’t Jump actress Rosie Perez, Assassination Nation actress Odessa Young, ballerina Misty Copeland, House of the Dragon actress Gayle Rankin, Bottoms actress Havana Rose Liu, and The Vampire Diaries actress Phoebe Tonkin.
The event is held annually to support and celebrate women in film.
“I’m thrilled by what I’m seeing with female filmmakers right now—programs like this...
Leslie Mann and daughter Maude Apatow posed for photos as they arrived at Through Her Lens: The Tribeca Chanel Women’s Filmmaker Program Annual Luncheon held on Tuesday (Sept. 17) at the Locanda Verde in New York City.
Other stars in attendance included Olivia Wilde, Beanie Feldstein, Rosanna Arquette, Chloe Fineman, Gayle King, AnnaSophia Robb, singer Maggie Rogers, Gossip Girl actress Whitney Peak, Dickinson actress Ella Hunt, Bodies Bodies Bodies actress Chase Sui Wonders, influencer Francesca Scorsese, White Men Can’t Jump actress Rosie Perez, Assassination Nation actress Odessa Young, ballerina Misty Copeland, House of the Dragon actress Gayle Rankin, Bottoms actress Havana Rose Liu, and The Vampire Diaries actress Phoebe Tonkin.
The event is held annually to support and celebrate women in film.
“I’m thrilled by what I’m seeing with female filmmakers right now—programs like this...
- 9/18/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Oscar nominee Anna Kendrick (Up in the Air) delves into the true story of The Dating Game killer with her directorial debut Woman of the Hour. The teaser shows Kendrick playing a woman who gets a weird feeling from her date. And, it turns out, her instincts are spot-on.
“The stranger-than-fiction story of an aspiring actress in 1970s Los Angeles and a serial killer in the midst of a years-long murder spree, whose lives intersect when they’re cast on an episode of The Dating Game,” reads Netflix’s synopsis. It Follows‘ Daniel Zovatto stars as serial killer Rodney Alcala. Alcala was convicted of murdering five women, but it’s possible his death count is actually in the hundreds. He died in 2021 while awaiting execution.
The cast also includes Tony Hale (Veep), Nicolette Robinson (One Night in Miami…), Autumn Best (4400), Kathryn Gallagher (Gossip Girl), and Kelley Jakle (Pitch Perfect). Ian McDonald...
“The stranger-than-fiction story of an aspiring actress in 1970s Los Angeles and a serial killer in the midst of a years-long murder spree, whose lives intersect when they’re cast on an episode of The Dating Game,” reads Netflix’s synopsis. It Follows‘ Daniel Zovatto stars as serial killer Rodney Alcala. Alcala was convicted of murdering five women, but it’s possible his death count is actually in the hundreds. He died in 2021 while awaiting execution.
The cast also includes Tony Hale (Veep), Nicolette Robinson (One Night in Miami…), Autumn Best (4400), Kathryn Gallagher (Gossip Girl), and Kelley Jakle (Pitch Perfect). Ian McDonald...
- 9/17/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Designer, editor and author Hal Rubenstein is looking to bring his best-selling book about the influence of television on fashion … to television.
Rubenstein, a founding editor of InStyle magazine, is developing a docuseries based on his best-selling 2023 book Dressing the Part: Television’s Most Stylish Shows along with unscripted producer Magilla Entertainment (Discovery’s Moonshiners, HGTV’s Beachfront Bargain Hunt). The producers are taking the show to potential buyers this week.
As with the book, the potential series will feature Rubenstein talking with costume designers, producers and stars about the ways television has both reflected and influenced fashion trends. Among the shows featured in the book are Friends, Emily in Paris, Miami Vice, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Empire, Gossip Girl, Dynasty and RuPaul’s Drag Race, among many others.
“I’ve chronicled style in magazines, at fashion’s capitals and on the red carpet, but no source has ever matched television’s ever-increasing influence,...
Rubenstein, a founding editor of InStyle magazine, is developing a docuseries based on his best-selling 2023 book Dressing the Part: Television’s Most Stylish Shows along with unscripted producer Magilla Entertainment (Discovery’s Moonshiners, HGTV’s Beachfront Bargain Hunt). The producers are taking the show to potential buyers this week.
As with the book, the potential series will feature Rubenstein talking with costume designers, producers and stars about the ways television has both reflected and influenced fashion trends. Among the shows featured in the book are Friends, Emily in Paris, Miami Vice, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Empire, Gossip Girl, Dynasty and RuPaul’s Drag Race, among many others.
“I’ve chronicled style in magazines, at fashion’s capitals and on the red carpet, but no source has ever matched television’s ever-increasing influence,...
- 9/17/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In the world of reboots, remakes, revivals, sequels, prequels, and the like, are endgames really endgames anymore?
Think about it.
Every television season nowadays, old shows are revamped and reworked to entice both an old audience and a newer one to indulge in a new set of stories set in a familiar world.
(Courtesy of ABC)
From Saved by the Bell to Gossip Girls to Raven’s Home to And Just Like That… to Night Court to That 90’s show and to Frasier — the list of shows that are changing “endgame” couples goes on and on.
Beloved sitcoms and dramas are returning to the screens with a plethora of new stories to tell, and for the most part, it’s exciting. A continuation of something you once loved so dearly can never be a bad thing, right?
The recent news that One Tree Hill could be returning and an A Different World...
Think about it.
Every television season nowadays, old shows are revamped and reworked to entice both an old audience and a newer one to indulge in a new set of stories set in a familiar world.
(Courtesy of ABC)
From Saved by the Bell to Gossip Girls to Raven’s Home to And Just Like That… to Night Court to That 90’s show and to Frasier — the list of shows that are changing “endgame” couples goes on and on.
Beloved sitcoms and dramas are returning to the screens with a plethora of new stories to tell, and for the most part, it’s exciting. A continuation of something you once loved so dearly can never be a bad thing, right?
The recent news that One Tree Hill could be returning and an A Different World...
- 9/17/2024
- by Whitney Evans
- TVfanatic
Exclusive: LA’s Micheaux Film Festival will officially run at The Culver Theater in Culver City from October 21 to October 27 with a selection of short and feature projects with talent such as Viola Davis and Morris Chestnut. Scroll down to see the featured lineup.
The festival, launched by Courtney L. Branch and Noel Braham to honor the legendary Oscar Micheaux, celebrates its sixth anniversary this year. The festival’s theme will be Champions, a celebration of “the resilience and determination of filmmakers who overcome countless obstacles to bring their visions to life.”
This year’s lineup includes more than 250 short films, feature films, and new media series with additional projects screening virtually. Titles include The Ebony Canal, a 46-minute feature on Black infant mortality rates narrated by Viola Davis. Also screening is The Origin, a project produced by Morris Chestnut, and Tea, a short project from filmmaker Blake Winston Rice featuring Michael Gandolfini.
The festival, launched by Courtney L. Branch and Noel Braham to honor the legendary Oscar Micheaux, celebrates its sixth anniversary this year. The festival’s theme will be Champions, a celebration of “the resilience and determination of filmmakers who overcome countless obstacles to bring their visions to life.”
This year’s lineup includes more than 250 short films, feature films, and new media series with additional projects screening virtually. Titles include The Ebony Canal, a 46-minute feature on Black infant mortality rates narrated by Viola Davis. Also screening is The Origin, a project produced by Morris Chestnut, and Tea, a short project from filmmaker Blake Winston Rice featuring Michael Gandolfini.
- 9/17/2024
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
The beloved Hollywood star Blake Lively has been in conversation amid the release and all the drama surrounding her latest film It Ends With Us. Based on Colleen Hoover’s book of the same, the romantic drama has been a huge hit, grossing over $325 million worldwide.
It Ends With Us | Credit: Columbia Pictures
However, the film has also been in conversation due to the alleged feud between its lead stars. As its success leads to discussions of a sequel, new reports are suggesting that the Gossip Girl star’s husband, Ryan Reynolds, is allegedly pulling some strings to ensure that the actress stays in the sequel, without being bothered by Baldoni.
Blake Lively Reportedly Gets Ryan Reynolds’ Unwavering Support For It Ends With Us Sequel
Blake Lively made a triumphant return to the silver screen with the adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s It Ends With Us, in which she took...
It Ends With Us | Credit: Columbia Pictures
However, the film has also been in conversation due to the alleged feud between its lead stars. As its success leads to discussions of a sequel, new reports are suggesting that the Gossip Girl star’s husband, Ryan Reynolds, is allegedly pulling some strings to ensure that the actress stays in the sequel, without being bothered by Baldoni.
Blake Lively Reportedly Gets Ryan Reynolds’ Unwavering Support For It Ends With Us Sequel
Blake Lively made a triumphant return to the silver screen with the adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s It Ends With Us, in which she took...
- 9/16/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Opinions are like fingerprints; everyone’s got their own unique set. When it comes to Iris West-Allen (Candice Patton) from The Flash, the range of opinions is vast. As a key part of Barry Allen’s life, Iris is a character who divides viewers—loved by some, loathed by others.
Grant Gustin in The Flash | Credit: The CW
Sure, Iris’ journey from a journalist to running Team Flash seems like a ride worthy of a superhero in itself. Yet, fans on Reddit aren’t exactly impressed with the character. What’s the beef, you ask? For starters, Patton’s portrayal of Iris often ends up in the crosshairs of both admiration and scrutiny. And her romance with Grant Gustin’s Barry Allen has been a particular bone of contention.
The Flash: Iris West-Allen and Grant Gustin’s Romance Upset Some Fans
If you’ve been following the chatter on Reddit,...
Grant Gustin in The Flash | Credit: The CW
Sure, Iris’ journey from a journalist to running Team Flash seems like a ride worthy of a superhero in itself. Yet, fans on Reddit aren’t exactly impressed with the character. What’s the beef, you ask? For starters, Patton’s portrayal of Iris often ends up in the crosshairs of both admiration and scrutiny. And her romance with Grant Gustin’s Barry Allen has been a particular bone of contention.
The Flash: Iris West-Allen and Grant Gustin’s Romance Upset Some Fans
If you’ve been following the chatter on Reddit,...
- 9/16/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Blake Lively got her big break starring in the popular CW series Gossip Girl. But after the show came to an end, she wasn’t sure if she wanted to continue a career in the film industry.
Blake Lively wanted to take a long break from acting after doing ‘Gossip Girl’ Blake Lively | Neil Rasmus/Patrick McMullan / Getty Images
Lively wasn’t exactly new to acting by the time she joined the cast of Gossip Girl. She had a few roles in projects like Accepted and Simon Says. She also came from a family of actors, who exposed her to the arts at a young age. Lively’s father was an actor who appeared in shows like The Dukes of Hazard and Malibu Shores. Her mother worked as an actor as well.
It seemed Lively would follow in her family’s footsteps even further after receiving the role of Serena...
Blake Lively wanted to take a long break from acting after doing ‘Gossip Girl’ Blake Lively | Neil Rasmus/Patrick McMullan / Getty Images
Lively wasn’t exactly new to acting by the time she joined the cast of Gossip Girl. She had a few roles in projects like Accepted and Simon Says. She also came from a family of actors, who exposed her to the arts at a young age. Lively’s father was an actor who appeared in shows like The Dukes of Hazard and Malibu Shores. Her mother worked as an actor as well.
It seemed Lively would follow in her family’s footsteps even further after receiving the role of Serena...
- 9/14/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Spoiler Alert: This story contains plot details for Season 4, Part 2 of “Emily in Paris.”
Good-bye, Emily in Paris. Hello, Emily in…Rome?
Fans of the frothy comedy “Emily in Paris” may have been shocked by the ending of Season 4, Part 2, which dropped on Netflix this week. In the season finale, Emily (Lily Collins) is assigned by her boss Sylvie Grateau (Philippine LeRoy-Beaulieu) to start a new office in Rome, where a sexy new client –– not to mention a sexy new man, Marcello Muratori (Eugenio Franceschini) –– eagerly await her presence.
On one hand, it’s a step up for Emily: She’s being promoted to manage her very own office in one of the most romantic cities in the world. On the other hand, she’s leaving behind her friends, primary love interest Gabriel (Lucas Bravo) and, in some sense, her viewers. By deploying that plot twist, “Emily in Paris” is indicating that the show,...
Good-bye, Emily in Paris. Hello, Emily in…Rome?
Fans of the frothy comedy “Emily in Paris” may have been shocked by the ending of Season 4, Part 2, which dropped on Netflix this week. In the season finale, Emily (Lily Collins) is assigned by her boss Sylvie Grateau (Philippine LeRoy-Beaulieu) to start a new office in Rome, where a sexy new client –– not to mention a sexy new man, Marcello Muratori (Eugenio Franceschini) –– eagerly await her presence.
On one hand, it’s a step up for Emily: She’s being promoted to manage her very own office in one of the most romantic cities in the world. On the other hand, she’s leaving behind her friends, primary love interest Gabriel (Lucas Bravo) and, in some sense, her viewers. By deploying that plot twist, “Emily in Paris” is indicating that the show,...
- 9/13/2024
- by Rachel Seo and Pat Saperstein
- Variety Film + TV
French pandemic drama “The Plague,” based on Albert Camus’ novel “La Peste,” has sold to multiple European territories, Variety has learned.
The show has sold to AMC Networks International Southern Europe where it will launch on SundanceTV in Spain and AMC in Portugal while Proximus has acquired the show for Belgium. It premiered in France on France 2 in March, immediately toping the ratings. It has also been selected at the French Drama Festival in Korea, where it will premiere on Sept. 9.
Helmed by “Call My Agent” director Antoine Garceau, the four-part series stars Frédéric Pierrot (“In Treatment”), Hugo Becker (“Gossip Girl”), Sofia Essaïdi (“Women at War”), Judith Chemla (“Of Money and Blood”) and Johan Heldenbergh (“Alabama Monroe”).
It follows a disparate group of people who find themselves grappling personally and professionally with a new virus threatening the planet. Among them is Dr Rieux (Pierrot), a rebel hero who risks his...
The show has sold to AMC Networks International Southern Europe where it will launch on SundanceTV in Spain and AMC in Portugal while Proximus has acquired the show for Belgium. It premiered in France on France 2 in March, immediately toping the ratings. It has also been selected at the French Drama Festival in Korea, where it will premiere on Sept. 9.
Helmed by “Call My Agent” director Antoine Garceau, the four-part series stars Frédéric Pierrot (“In Treatment”), Hugo Becker (“Gossip Girl”), Sofia Essaïdi (“Women at War”), Judith Chemla (“Of Money and Blood”) and Johan Heldenbergh (“Alabama Monroe”).
It follows a disparate group of people who find themselves grappling personally and professionally with a new virus threatening the planet. Among them is Dr Rieux (Pierrot), a rebel hero who risks his...
- 9/12/2024
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Somebody grab my nerve pills because Tell Me Lies is going to be the death of me and my blood pressure!
As someone who doesn’t frequent many drama-centered shows, I have to say that this series is addictive.
Like the characters on Tell Me Lies, I am in a toxic relationship with this show. But don’t worry — it treats me well when we’re alone.
(Disney/Josh Stringer)
Give me fantasy or sci-fi any day, and I’m a happy camper. That this show fully enthralls a space-and-magic geek like myself is a testament to the brilliant writing and acting.
Once Tell Me Lies sets its sights on you, there’s no escaping the drama-fueled pettiness and blood-boiling stand-offs.
Shows Like Tell Me Lies Are Saving A Fortune On Wardrobe With Nudity The Mantle Of Matlock: From Past To Present, A Look Into The Andy Griffith And Kathy...
As someone who doesn’t frequent many drama-centered shows, I have to say that this series is addictive.
Like the characters on Tell Me Lies, I am in a toxic relationship with this show. But don’t worry — it treats me well when we’re alone.
(Disney/Josh Stringer)
Give me fantasy or sci-fi any day, and I’m a happy camper. That this show fully enthralls a space-and-magic geek like myself is a testament to the brilliant writing and acting.
Once Tell Me Lies sets its sights on you, there’s no escaping the drama-fueled pettiness and blood-boiling stand-offs.
Shows Like Tell Me Lies Are Saving A Fortune On Wardrobe With Nudity The Mantle Of Matlock: From Past To Present, A Look Into The Andy Griffith And Kathy...
- 9/11/2024
- by Joshua Pleming
- TVfanatic
Taylor Momsen doesn’t step out in public that often, but when she does, she makes it a moment.
The 31-year-old former Gossip Girl actress wore a daring outfit while attending the KidSuper Funny Business Comedy & Fashion Show during New York Fashion Week on Monday (September 9) in New York City.
Taylor went topless under her jacket and kept covered with duct tape used as pasties.
For those who don’t know, Taylor got her start as a child actress in the 2000 movie How the Grinch Stole Christmas, in which she played Cindy Lou Who. She later starred as Jenny Humphrey on The CW’s series Gossip Girl and has since focused on her rock band The Pretty Reckless.
Browse through the gallery for more photos of Taylor Momsen at the event…...
The 31-year-old former Gossip Girl actress wore a daring outfit while attending the KidSuper Funny Business Comedy & Fashion Show during New York Fashion Week on Monday (September 9) in New York City.
Taylor went topless under her jacket and kept covered with duct tape used as pasties.
For those who don’t know, Taylor got her start as a child actress in the 2000 movie How the Grinch Stole Christmas, in which she played Cindy Lou Who. She later starred as Jenny Humphrey on The CW’s series Gossip Girl and has since focused on her rock band The Pretty Reckless.
Browse through the gallery for more photos of Taylor Momsen at the event…...
- 9/10/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Taylor Swift is borrowing from Blake Lively. The “Fortnight” songstress stepped out at the U.S. Open alongside her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, wearing a diamond and ruby sparkler of Lively’s. Ahead, details on the heart-shaped ring Swift wore and its connection to Lively (and Swift’s music). Plus, another piece of jewelry the Grammy winner seemingly borrowed from the actor just a few days earlier.
Taylor wore Blake’s ruby heart ring at the U.S. Open
When Swift went to the U.S. Open men’s final on Sept. 8, 2024, she accessorized with a Retrouvai Rubellite and Diamond Ring. According to Sarah Chapelle, author of Taylor Swift Style: Fashion Through The Eras, out Oct. 8, 2024, it belongs to Lively (via Instagram).
Previously seen on Swift in her “I Bet You Think About Me” music video, which Lively directed, the ring is “a bespoke commission as part of the brand’s Heirloom collection.
Taylor wore Blake’s ruby heart ring at the U.S. Open
When Swift went to the U.S. Open men’s final on Sept. 8, 2024, she accessorized with a Retrouvai Rubellite and Diamond Ring. According to Sarah Chapelle, author of Taylor Swift Style: Fashion Through The Eras, out Oct. 8, 2024, it belongs to Lively (via Instagram).
Previously seen on Swift in her “I Bet You Think About Me” music video, which Lively directed, the ring is “a bespoke commission as part of the brand’s Heirloom collection.
- 9/9/2024
- by Mandi Kerr
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Penn Badgley showcases his drastic new haircut at the US Open and he’s practically a new person. The star of the Netflix hit series You, chose the US Open Celebrity Blue Carpet to showcase his new look.
Penn Badgley’s New Do
Penn Badgley otherwise known to most as Joe Goldberg has gotten rid of his well-known locks to unveil a new do. The Women’s Final between Sabalenka and Pegula on Day 13 of the 2024 US Open was about more than just tennis on Saturday as the famous actor seemed to steal the spotlight.
Badgley’s appearance stole the show with his brand new buzzcut and trimmed beard. This was a completely new switch as compared to his previous hairstyles which usually went for a fuller look.
Proof of how new the look is can be shown through Badgley’s TikTok account. The Netflix star posted a video on...
Penn Badgley’s New Do
Penn Badgley otherwise known to most as Joe Goldberg has gotten rid of his well-known locks to unveil a new do. The Women’s Final between Sabalenka and Pegula on Day 13 of the 2024 US Open was about more than just tennis on Saturday as the famous actor seemed to steal the spotlight.
Badgley’s appearance stole the show with his brand new buzzcut and trimmed beard. This was a completely new switch as compared to his previous hairstyles which usually went for a fuller look.
Proof of how new the look is can be shown through Badgley’s TikTok account. The Netflix star posted a video on...
- 9/9/2024
- by Sammie Neibloom
- TV Shows Ace
International Insider: Splashy Week At The Lido; TV Oscar Consideration; Anonymous Content Deep Dive
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Splashy Last Week On The Lido
Uncharacteristically buzzy: The Venice Film Festival ends tomorrow after an uncharacteristically buzzy second week. The festival is usually front-loaded, with the splashiest titles playing early. This year, however, Alberto Barbera, who dished to Andreas, said the lengthy runtimes of some competition titles meant the spoils had to spread across both weeks. Enter Brady Corbet’s 215-minute post-wwii epic The Brutalist, starring Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, Guy Pearce, Joe Alwyn, Stacy Martin, Raffey Cassidy, Emma Laird, Isaach De Bankolé and Alessandro Nivola. The pic was well received, landing a 13-minute ovation from the Sala Grande audience. Pedro Almodóvar launched his English-language debut The Room Next Door with his leading ladies Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore.
Splashy Last Week On The Lido
Uncharacteristically buzzy: The Venice Film Festival ends tomorrow after an uncharacteristically buzzy second week. The festival is usually front-loaded, with the splashiest titles playing early. This year, however, Alberto Barbera, who dished to Andreas, said the lengthy runtimes of some competition titles meant the spoils had to spread across both weeks. Enter Brady Corbet’s 215-minute post-wwii epic The Brutalist, starring Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, Guy Pearce, Joe Alwyn, Stacy Martin, Raffey Cassidy, Emma Laird, Isaach De Bankolé and Alessandro Nivola. The pic was well received, landing a 13-minute ovation from the Sala Grande audience. Pedro Almodóvar launched his English-language debut The Room Next Door with his leading ladies Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore.
- 9/6/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
“Tell Me Lies” is back and soapier than ever, with Grace Van Patten’s Lucy and Jackson White’s Stephen returning to college in a new toxic dynamic as exes.
Season 2 picks up after Lucy and Stephen’s dramatic breakup at the start of summer, with the exes not having spoken to each other by the time they return to campus. Despite Lucy’s determination not to get dragged into any drama in her sophomore year, Stephen makes it extremely difficult as he rubs his relationship with Diana (Alicia Crowder) in Lucy’s face and makes it impossible for her to forget about his many missteps last year.
Season 2 also welcomes aboard “Gossip Girl” star Thomas Doherty and “Lucifer” star Tom Ellis as romantic interests.
Keep on reading to see when new episodes of “Tell Me Lies” Season 2 premiere.
When does “Tell Me Lies” Season 2 premiere?
The new season premieres Wednesday,...
Season 2 picks up after Lucy and Stephen’s dramatic breakup at the start of summer, with the exes not having spoken to each other by the time they return to campus. Despite Lucy’s determination not to get dragged into any drama in her sophomore year, Stephen makes it extremely difficult as he rubs his relationship with Diana (Alicia Crowder) in Lucy’s face and makes it impossible for her to forget about his many missteps last year.
Season 2 also welcomes aboard “Gossip Girl” star Thomas Doherty and “Lucifer” star Tom Ellis as romantic interests.
Keep on reading to see when new episodes of “Tell Me Lies” Season 2 premiere.
When does “Tell Me Lies” Season 2 premiere?
The new season premieres Wednesday,...
- 9/5/2024
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
Gossip Girl is still the ultimate gossip goldmine, and it’s hotter than ever right now! With all the drama from It Ends With Us and the chronically online crew digging into every rabbit hole related to Blake Lively, fans are buzzing like never before. And guess what? This deep dive has led some people to a debate among die-hard fans about how the show totally missed the chance to unleash Blake Lively’s full potential.
Blake Lively in It Ends With Us Credits: Wayfarer Studios
Turns out, fans are still seriously bothered by how the show and its writers treated Serena van der Woodsen. By the end of the series, she was practically unrecognizable! Fans are still fuming about how the actress got the short end of the stick. The outrage is real!
Blake Lively Got Snubbed at Gossip Girl? Why Fans Are Still Riled Up?
Despite Gossip Girl...
Blake Lively in It Ends With Us Credits: Wayfarer Studios
Turns out, fans are still seriously bothered by how the show and its writers treated Serena van der Woodsen. By the end of the series, she was practically unrecognizable! Fans are still fuming about how the actress got the short end of the stick. The outrage is real!
Blake Lively Got Snubbed at Gossip Girl? Why Fans Are Still Riled Up?
Despite Gossip Girl...
- 9/5/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
One Tree Hill is one of the most beloved coming-of-age teen romance drama series. Created by Mark Schwahn, The CW series revolves around two half-brothers Lucas and Nathan as they start off as rivals in their school’s basketball team but soon begin caring for each other. We follow them as they struggle with all the issues that teen years bring with them including friendships, love, and family drama. One Tree Hill stars Chad Michael Murray, James Lafferty, Hilarie Burton, Bethany Joy Lenz, Paul Johansson, Sophia Bush, Barry Corbin, Craig Sheffer, Moria Kelly, Barbara Alyn Woods, and Lee Norris. So, if you loved the teen drama, romance, and compelling characters in One Tree Hill here are some similar shows you should check out next.
The O.C. Credit – Fox
The O.C. is a teen comedy-drama series created by Josh Schwartz. The Fox series follows the story of teenager Ryan Atwood as...
The O.C. Credit – Fox
The O.C. is a teen comedy-drama series created by Josh Schwartz. The Fox series follows the story of teenager Ryan Atwood as...
- 9/5/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Thomas Doherty is opening up about joining the second season of Tell Me Lies!
The 29-year-old former Gossip Girl star joined the cast of the show as a new love interest for Grace Van Patten’s Lucy, playing a guy named Leo.
According to Deadline, Leo is “a junior at Baird who returns to campus after studying abroad for a year and finds himself immediately drawn to Lucy (Van Patten). He seems as kind as he is charming, but Lucy isn’t sure whether she can fully trust him. Leo will eventually become entangled in the web created by Lucy and Stephen’s (Jackson White) toxic relationship.”
In a new interview, Thomas admitted he had some reservations, knowing that Grace and Jackson are dating in real life.
Keep reading to find out more…
“Obviously Jackson and Grace are dating in real life, so I was like, ‘Oh,’ but no, [he] was...
The 29-year-old former Gossip Girl star joined the cast of the show as a new love interest for Grace Van Patten’s Lucy, playing a guy named Leo.
According to Deadline, Leo is “a junior at Baird who returns to campus after studying abroad for a year and finds himself immediately drawn to Lucy (Van Patten). He seems as kind as he is charming, but Lucy isn’t sure whether she can fully trust him. Leo will eventually become entangled in the web created by Lucy and Stephen’s (Jackson White) toxic relationship.”
In a new interview, Thomas admitted he had some reservations, knowing that Grace and Jackson are dating in real life.
Keep reading to find out more…
“Obviously Jackson and Grace are dating in real life, so I was like, ‘Oh,’ but no, [he] was...
- 9/5/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
“Tell Me Lies” Season 2 has finally arrived, welcoming back fan favorites as well as new additions to the cast.
Grace Van Patten and Jackson White return as Lucy and Stephen, respectively, who reunite at college as exes following their dramatic breakup at the beginning of summer. The exes have to deal with not only the fallout of their split, but also the ripple effects that Season 1’s dramatics had on their friend group.
Season 2 will also welcome in several new faces to the fold, including “Gossip Girl” star Thomas Doherty and “Lucifer” star Tom Ellis.
Josh Stringer/Hulu
Grace Van Patten as Lucy Albright
Grace Van Patten returns as Lucy Albright, now a sophomore in college who recently went through a dramatic breakup with Stephen after dating her for most of her freshman year. She is close friends with Bree and Pippa, who also became entangled with Stephen’s friend group of upperclassmen.
Grace Van Patten and Jackson White return as Lucy and Stephen, respectively, who reunite at college as exes following their dramatic breakup at the beginning of summer. The exes have to deal with not only the fallout of their split, but also the ripple effects that Season 1’s dramatics had on their friend group.
Season 2 will also welcome in several new faces to the fold, including “Gossip Girl” star Thomas Doherty and “Lucifer” star Tom Ellis.
Josh Stringer/Hulu
Grace Van Patten as Lucy Albright
Grace Van Patten returns as Lucy Albright, now a sophomore in college who recently went through a dramatic breakup with Stephen after dating her for most of her freshman year. She is close friends with Bree and Pippa, who also became entangled with Stephen’s friend group of upperclassmen.
- 9/4/2024
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
When Tell Me Lies debuted in the fall of 2022, no one was sure how it would do. The Hulu series, about a toxic relationship between two students at a fictional college, was the first project to come out of Emma Roberts’ adaptation-focused first-look deal at the streamer and featured a cast of relatively unknown — at the time — actors. But then, very quickly, star Grace Van Patten began to notice something strange; when she walked around Los Angeles with Jackson White (who plays the other half of the aforementioned toxic relationship), girls were rolling down their car windows or stopping them on the sidewalk to scream at her to get away from White, as if the world of the show were real.
“It felt like we were on a reality show,” Van Patten says. “It was cool that people were so invested in these characters — but also a little scary because...
“It felt like we were on a reality show,” Van Patten says. “It was cool that people were so invested in these characters — but also a little scary because...
- 9/4/2024
- by Seija Rankin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: CBS is looking to expand its firefighter drama footprint beyond the California-based Fire Country with the New York-set Ten House. The firehouse project, now in development, comes from Two Shakes Entertainment, Damon Wayans Jr.’s production company with Kameron Tarlow, and CBS Studios where the company has been based since its 2018 launch, recently renewing its first-look deal through May 2026.
Written by Pilar Golden, creator/executive producer of the upcoming Amazon Freevee series Beyond Black Beauty, Ten House takes place at the iconic Fdny Ten House. It follows two rookies as they grapple with their legacies as children of 9/11 first responders while navigating burgeoning feelings toward one another, the firehouse’s well-trained yet formidable veterans, and the demands of emergency response in the ever-changing yet always challenging city of New York.
Golden executive produces alongside Two Shakes’ Wayans Jr. and Tarlow.
This marks Golden’s second broadcast sale this development season,...
Written by Pilar Golden, creator/executive producer of the upcoming Amazon Freevee series Beyond Black Beauty, Ten House takes place at the iconic Fdny Ten House. It follows two rookies as they grapple with their legacies as children of 9/11 first responders while navigating burgeoning feelings toward one another, the firehouse’s well-trained yet formidable veterans, and the demands of emergency response in the ever-changing yet always challenging city of New York.
Golden executive produces alongside Two Shakes’ Wayans Jr. and Tarlow.
This marks Golden’s second broadcast sale this development season,...
- 9/4/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Throughout its run, the Arrowverse amounted to a total of 699 episodes, which aired across 37 seasons of television, ranging from good to bad and sometimes ugly in terms of quality. Similar was the case with the superhero suits, as while we had some gems with Deathstroke and Flash’s outfits, there were also a healthy number of suits, which didn’t translate well onscreen.
The Flash | Credit: CW
Heatwave’s costume is one such example from The Flash, as, unlike his partner, the character wasn’t done justice in the costume department.
Fans Point Out Their Issues With Heatwave’s Outfit From The Flash Captain Cold and Heatwave | Credit: CW
While the reception to the onscreen duo of Captain Cold and Dominic Purcell’s Heatwave was quite high, one thing that irked fans was the outfit of the latter. Although one can’t expect the suits to be on par with...
The Flash | Credit: CW
Heatwave’s costume is one such example from The Flash, as, unlike his partner, the character wasn’t done justice in the costume department.
Fans Point Out Their Issues With Heatwave’s Outfit From The Flash Captain Cold and Heatwave | Credit: CW
While the reception to the onscreen duo of Captain Cold and Dominic Purcell’s Heatwave was quite high, one thing that irked fans was the outfit of the latter. Although one can’t expect the suits to be on par with...
- 9/4/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Ben Affleck certainly has a type. And he has been known to jump back into the dating pool quickly after his serious relationships end. The two-time Oscar winner began dating Jennifer Garner shortly after he and Jennifer Lopez broke off their engagement in 2002. He dated Saturday Night Live producer Lindsay Shookus before finalizing his divorce from Garner. And he started courting Lopez again right after his breakup from Ana de Armas in 2021.
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck in 2003; Affleck and Lindsay Shookus in 2018; Affleck and Ana de Armas in 2020 | Sylvain Gaboury/FilmMagic; Gotham/Gc Images; Mega/Gc Images Ben Affleck’s rumored relationship with Kathleen ‘Kick’ Kennedy as he divorces Jennifer Lopez
Now, Affleck faces more relationship rumors as he and Lopez’s divorce filing makes its way through the legal system of Los Angeles Superior Court. He and the Atlas actor rekindled their flame in 2021 and tied the knot...
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck in 2003; Affleck and Lindsay Shookus in 2018; Affleck and Ana de Armas in 2020 | Sylvain Gaboury/FilmMagic; Gotham/Gc Images; Mega/Gc Images Ben Affleck’s rumored relationship with Kathleen ‘Kick’ Kennedy as he divorces Jennifer Lopez
Now, Affleck faces more relationship rumors as he and Lopez’s divorce filing makes its way through the legal system of Los Angeles Superior Court. He and the Atlas actor rekindled their flame in 2021 and tied the knot...
- 9/3/2024
- by Ali Hicks
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Flash was a spin-off of the 2012 show, Arrow and a part of the same fictional universe, called the Arrowverse. The show premiered on 7 October 2014 and ran for nine seasons until 24 May 2023. It received a positive response from the audience and even won the People’s Choice Award for Favorite New TV Drama in 2014.
Most fans don’t know that it was originally supposed to be a backdoor pilot, but Grant Gustin’s positive reception by the audience sealed the deal. The actor appeared twice on Arrow and his portrayal of Barry Allen won the audience over. Another aspect that got him the role was Gustin’s chemistry with actress Emily Bett Rickards aka, Felicity. The creators wanted to explore the pair and their possible romance inspired an entire show.
The onscreen romance that launched a spin-off
Arrow received much love from DC fans and critics alike, remembered mostly for...
Most fans don’t know that it was originally supposed to be a backdoor pilot, but Grant Gustin’s positive reception by the audience sealed the deal. The actor appeared twice on Arrow and his portrayal of Barry Allen won the audience over. Another aspect that got him the role was Gustin’s chemistry with actress Emily Bett Rickards aka, Felicity. The creators wanted to explore the pair and their possible romance inspired an entire show.
The onscreen romance that launched a spin-off
Arrow received much love from DC fans and critics alike, remembered mostly for...
- 9/3/2024
- by Shruti Pathak
- FandomWire
Blake Lively used to be one of the most followed and loved celebrities up until a few months ago. As soon as the press for her recent flick, It Ends With Us, started, fans apparently became aware of the actress’ ‘real’ personality after she started promoting a film based on the sensitive theme of domestic violence by asking the audience to wear your florals and grab a friend to see a film that needs a trigger warning!
Blake Lively in a still from It Ends With Us | Credit: Sony Pictures Releasing
While more drama slowly unfolded with each passing day, Lively isn’t getting a breather anytime soon. Recently her old comment from her Gossip Girl days resurfaced on the internet, adding more fuel to the fire already burning blazing hot.
Blake Lively’s Gossip Girl Drama Catches up with It Ends With Us Controversy Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni...
Blake Lively in a still from It Ends With Us | Credit: Sony Pictures Releasing
While more drama slowly unfolded with each passing day, Lively isn’t getting a breather anytime soon. Recently her old comment from her Gossip Girl days resurfaced on the internet, adding more fuel to the fire already burning blazing hot.
Blake Lively’s Gossip Girl Drama Catches up with It Ends With Us Controversy Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni...
- 9/3/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
For a brief time in its history, the CW was the crown jewel of cable TV. While not the creme de la creme of television shows, the network was able to retain a large online fandom, regardless of what ratings were behind the shows that they put up. With popular shows like Vampire Diaries, Supernatural, and The Arrowverse, CW dominated prime-time shows catering to a teen audience, never missing the mark.
Padalecki and Ackles as Sam and Dean Winchester, respectively || Credit: CW
Until it did. What was once a celebrated part of the television fandom, fell from grace pretty fast. Multiple factors were responsible for this, from shifting perceptions of the viewers to a focus on stories and plots that were just too repetitive.
Fans are right in pointing out that the fall of the network must be studied, given that it is an interesting case shifting perceptions among audiences,...
Padalecki and Ackles as Sam and Dean Winchester, respectively || Credit: CW
Until it did. What was once a celebrated part of the television fandom, fell from grace pretty fast. Multiple factors were responsible for this, from shifting perceptions of the viewers to a focus on stories and plots that were just too repetitive.
Fans are right in pointing out that the fall of the network must be studied, given that it is an interesting case shifting perceptions among audiences,...
- 9/3/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
It Ends With Us director and star Justin Baldoni is continuing to speak out in support of domestic violence survivors.
Baldoni took to Instagram to share a lengthy love letter he wrote to survivors, praising them for everything they do to thrive, even in the darkest situations.
“You embody resilience and courage, qualities that shine bright even on the darkest days,” he began. “In the tapestry of your life, each thread tells a story of endurance, strength and hope. Every step forward you take, no matter how small, is a declaration of your unyielding spirit and an inspiration to others.”
He continued, stating that while survivors may not always see the impact they have on the people around them, their journey encourages and motivates people, lighting the path for everyone who is still “searching for the light.”
“While I can never fully understand your pain and all you have endured,...
Baldoni took to Instagram to share a lengthy love letter he wrote to survivors, praising them for everything they do to thrive, even in the darkest situations.
“You embody resilience and courage, qualities that shine bright even on the darkest days,” he began. “In the tapestry of your life, each thread tells a story of endurance, strength and hope. Every step forward you take, no matter how small, is a declaration of your unyielding spirit and an inspiration to others.”
He continued, stating that while survivors may not always see the impact they have on the people around them, their journey encourages and motivates people, lighting the path for everyone who is still “searching for the light.”
“While I can never fully understand your pain and all you have endured,...
- 9/1/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Blake Lively, seen on set of the film It Ends With Us, has made headlines for her feud with costar Justin Baldoni. Mega
It should have been a huge win.
In its opening weekend, It Ends With Us — the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's bestselling 2016 novel that debuted in theaters on August 9 — earned a jaw-dropping $50million domestically and $80million worldwide against a $25million budget, exceeding all expectations.
News of such an epic success for the project, its movie studio, Sony, and the film's star and producers, Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, who also directed, should have dominated headlines.
But instead of basking in the great press, the movie's main players and their camps have been doing damage control.
Whispers of a feud between the costars have been growing for weeks. First, the two raised eyebrows by failing to promote the movie about an abusive relationship together, attending different screenings and events.
It should have been a huge win.
In its opening weekend, It Ends With Us — the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's bestselling 2016 novel that debuted in theaters on August 9 — earned a jaw-dropping $50million domestically and $80million worldwide against a $25million budget, exceeding all expectations.
News of such an epic success for the project, its movie studio, Sony, and the film's star and producers, Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, who also directed, should have dominated headlines.
But instead of basking in the great press, the movie's main players and their camps have been doing damage control.
Whispers of a feud between the costars have been growing for weeks. First, the two raised eyebrows by failing to promote the movie about an abusive relationship together, attending different screenings and events.
- 9/1/2024
- by Alexandra Breeden
- Radar Online
Blake Lively received harsh criticism for how she promoted It Ends With Us. During interviews, the actor swerved around the film’s difficult subject matter. And she had alleged on-screen tension with co-star Justin Baldoni. Recently, she spent time with Taylor Swift in Rhode Island as she might be worried about the state of her Hollywood career.
Taylor Swift spent time with Blake Lively and other celebrities after finishing the European leg of ‘The Eras Tour’
Taylor Swift just finished her lengthy European leg of “The Eras Tour” and reportedly took time to celebrate in Rhode Island. In late August 2024, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, Jason Kelce and Kylie Kelce, Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes, and Bradley Cooper (without girlfriend Gigi Hadid) joined Swift to party at her $17 million northeastern property.
Travis Kelce joined the party as well, of course. Kelce and Swift had to spend a lot of time...
Taylor Swift spent time with Blake Lively and other celebrities after finishing the European leg of ‘The Eras Tour’
Taylor Swift just finished her lengthy European leg of “The Eras Tour” and reportedly took time to celebrate in Rhode Island. In late August 2024, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, Jason Kelce and Kylie Kelce, Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes, and Bradley Cooper (without girlfriend Gigi Hadid) joined Swift to party at her $17 million northeastern property.
Travis Kelce joined the party as well, of course. Kelce and Swift had to spend a lot of time...
- 9/1/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Having starred as Bridget in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and in CW’s Gossip Girl, by the late 2000s, Blake Lively had already cemented herself as a notable name in showbiz. However, Ben Affleck was pretty oblivious to Lively’s filmography when she auditioned for The Town.
Blake Lively in Gossip Girl | Credit: The CW
Considering the entire film hinged on the character of Krista Coughlin, getting it right was the most challenging part of the casting process. With no idea about Lively’s prior work, Affleck initially felt that she was just another attractive blonde girl, but Lively did make him eat his own words.
Ben Affleck Wanted the Credit for Putting Blake Lively on the Map A still from The Town | Credit: Warner Bros.
While Ben Affleck was going from actress to actress to find the right fit for Krista, one reading from Blake Lively assured...
Blake Lively in Gossip Girl | Credit: The CW
Considering the entire film hinged on the character of Krista Coughlin, getting it right was the most challenging part of the casting process. With no idea about Lively’s prior work, Affleck initially felt that she was just another attractive blonde girl, but Lively did make him eat his own words.
Ben Affleck Wanted the Credit for Putting Blake Lively on the Map A still from The Town | Credit: Warner Bros.
While Ben Affleck was going from actress to actress to find the right fit for Krista, one reading from Blake Lively assured...
- 9/1/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
As fans of the Gossip Girl alum will be aware, Blake Lively’s latest film, It Ends With Us, has earned massive success at the box office. However, despite the staggering results, the success failed to steer away people’s attention from the drama and controversy surrounding Lively and her film’s co-star/director Justin Baldoni.
Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively in It Ends With Us | image: Sony Pictures
In a plot far more complicated than It Ends With Us, Blake Lively’s PR strategy dragged her into Hollywood drama which now appears to be gradually tarnishing her reputation. Amid such tumultuous times, Lively thus turned to her famous bestie, Taylor Swift, for a bit of image rehab. But while the actress is busy name-dropping Swift like her new haircare line-up, the singer is said to be more interested in dodging the drama than joining the party.
Blake Lively Leans...
Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively in It Ends With Us | image: Sony Pictures
In a plot far more complicated than It Ends With Us, Blake Lively’s PR strategy dragged her into Hollywood drama which now appears to be gradually tarnishing her reputation. Amid such tumultuous times, Lively thus turned to her famous bestie, Taylor Swift, for a bit of image rehab. But while the actress is busy name-dropping Swift like her new haircare line-up, the singer is said to be more interested in dodging the drama than joining the party.
Blake Lively Leans...
- 9/1/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Ben Affleck was very impressed by Blake Lively’s audition for The Town. But what Affleck didn’t know at the time was that she was already pretty famous in her own right.
Ben Affleck’s first impression of Blake Lively Ben Affleck | Bryce Vickmark/Getty Images
Affleck didn’t know what to expect from Lively for The Town. But while casting her role, there weren’t any other actors giving him the performance he was looking for.
“The whole movie kind of hinges in a lot of ways on her performance, and I knew it was going to be the hardest part to cast,” Affleck said in a 2010 interview with Esquire.
Lively had already been an accomplished actor by the time she screened for The Town. She starred in comedies like The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and was the lead in Gossip Girl. But Affleck had little to...
Ben Affleck’s first impression of Blake Lively Ben Affleck | Bryce Vickmark/Getty Images
Affleck didn’t know what to expect from Lively for The Town. But while casting her role, there weren’t any other actors giving him the performance he was looking for.
“The whole movie kind of hinges in a lot of ways on her performance, and I knew it was going to be the hardest part to cast,” Affleck said in a 2010 interview with Esquire.
Lively had already been an accomplished actor by the time she screened for The Town. She starred in comedies like The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and was the lead in Gossip Girl. But Affleck had little to...
- 8/31/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Similar to how people went on vacation with revenge as Covid simmered down, so did they return to cinemas this summer.
Even though this season’s domestic box office take of $3.6 billion, per Comscore, is roughly a half-billion lighter than last summer’s $4.09 billion, chalk that up largely to a Marvel movie missing from the traditional early May summer kickoff slot due to the hangover from the Hollywood strikes (Deadpool & Wolverine didn’t arrive until late July). Last summer, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 delivered $359 million stateside upon its May 5 launch — enough said.
The town freaked out because we were going through a dry period, fearing that moviegoing was hearing the death gong. But theatrical showed a nonstop resilience once Sony’s Bad Boys: Ride or Die lit the spark in early June with a $56.5M debut, commencing a flood of event films.
Is it us, or is streaming...
Even though this season’s domestic box office take of $3.6 billion, per Comscore, is roughly a half-billion lighter than last summer’s $4.09 billion, chalk that up largely to a Marvel movie missing from the traditional early May summer kickoff slot due to the hangover from the Hollywood strikes (Deadpool & Wolverine didn’t arrive until late July). Last summer, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 delivered $359 million stateside upon its May 5 launch — enough said.
The town freaked out because we were going through a dry period, fearing that moviegoing was hearing the death gong. But theatrical showed a nonstop resilience once Sony’s Bad Boys: Ride or Die lit the spark in early June with a $56.5M debut, commencing a flood of event films.
Is it us, or is streaming...
- 8/30/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: FilmNation is launching sales on a buzzy package for the TIFF market: dark heist comedy 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank.
Taken star and Oscar nominee Liam Neeson is in talks to lead the project alongside a collection of fast-ascending actors including Never Rarely Sometimes Always breakout Talia Ryder, Noah Jupe (A Quiet Place), Whitney Peak (Gossip Girl), Jack Dylan Grazer (It) and newcomer Deacon Phillippe, son of Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe.
Neeson will play ex-bank robber Danny, whose teenage granddaughter Paige (Ryder) means the world to him. So when she overhears that his former gang is pulling him back in for one more score to pay a debt, she comes up with the only logical solution: She enlists her three ride-or-die best friends to rob the bank the day before so he doesn’t have to.
Set to be directed by Frankie Shaw (Smilf), and based on the...
Taken star and Oscar nominee Liam Neeson is in talks to lead the project alongside a collection of fast-ascending actors including Never Rarely Sometimes Always breakout Talia Ryder, Noah Jupe (A Quiet Place), Whitney Peak (Gossip Girl), Jack Dylan Grazer (It) and newcomer Deacon Phillippe, son of Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe.
Neeson will play ex-bank robber Danny, whose teenage granddaughter Paige (Ryder) means the world to him. So when she overhears that his former gang is pulling him back in for one more score to pay a debt, she comes up with the only logical solution: She enlists her three ride-or-die best friends to rob the bank the day before so he doesn’t have to.
Set to be directed by Frankie Shaw (Smilf), and based on the...
- 8/30/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Searchlight Pictures on Friday unveiled a new poster for its Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown, starring Timothée Chalamet as the iconic singer-songwriter, which you can view below.
Slated for release on Christmas Day, A Complete Unknown is set in New York in the early 1960s. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives in the West Village with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music. As he forms his most intimate relationships during his rise to fame, he grows restless with the folk movement and, refusing to be defined, makes a controversial choice that culturally reverberates worldwide.
Directed by James Mangold (Ford v Ferrari), the film’s starry ensemble also includes Edward Norton (Asteroid City), Elle Fanning (The Great), Monica Barbaro (Top Gun: Maverick), Boyd Holbrook (The Bikeriders), Norbert Leo Butz (Justified: City Primeval...
Slated for release on Christmas Day, A Complete Unknown is set in New York in the early 1960s. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives in the West Village with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music. As he forms his most intimate relationships during his rise to fame, he grows restless with the folk movement and, refusing to be defined, makes a controversial choice that culturally reverberates worldwide.
Directed by James Mangold (Ford v Ferrari), the film’s starry ensemble also includes Edward Norton (Asteroid City), Elle Fanning (The Great), Monica Barbaro (Top Gun: Maverick), Boyd Holbrook (The Bikeriders), Norbert Leo Butz (Justified: City Primeval...
- 8/30/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Fall marks the start of the traditional TV season. And while streaming has made television a year-round spectacle, an avalanche of new and returning series make this autumn feel more special than recent years.
Hollywood’s content contraction, along with the post-pandemic and strike landscape results in less shows overall. But upcoming streaming, cable and broadcast offerings come with such promise that we had to double our traditional preview to fit a fraction of the noteworthy titles set to premiere in the coming months. Ryan Murphy is set to take over the conversation with four new shows across three networks — including FX’s “American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez” and “Grotesquerie,” Netflix’s “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” and ABC’s “Doctor Odyssey” — while returning favorites like “Abbott Elementary,” “The Diplomat” and “The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon” will keep fans entertained as the air starts to cool. Then there...
Hollywood’s content contraction, along with the post-pandemic and strike landscape results in less shows overall. But upcoming streaming, cable and broadcast offerings come with such promise that we had to double our traditional preview to fit a fraction of the noteworthy titles set to premiere in the coming months. Ryan Murphy is set to take over the conversation with four new shows across three networks — including FX’s “American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez” and “Grotesquerie,” Netflix’s “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” and ABC’s “Doctor Odyssey” — while returning favorites like “Abbott Elementary,” “The Diplomat” and “The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon” will keep fans entertained as the air starts to cool. Then there...
- 8/30/2024
- by Jose Alejandro Bastidas, Kayla Cobb, Loree Seitz, Tess Patton, Drew Taylor, Andi Ortiz, Jacob Bryant, Haleigh Foutch, Sharon Knolle, Raquel 'Rocky' Harris, Lucas Manfredi, Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
Leonardo DiCaprio had many actors vying to play one of his love interests in the 2013 feature The Great Gatsby. One of those actors was reportedly Gossip Girl star Blake Lively. Although she may not have walked away with the role, Lively did end up walking away with the film’s star.
Carey Mulligan beat Blake Lively to star in ‘The Great Gatsby’ Leonardo DiCaprio | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Lively found herself competing with some of Hollywood’s best actors to star in the contemporary film adaptation of the classic Great Gatsby. The roster of actors Lively had to contend with reportedly included Mulligan, Keira Knightley, and Michelle Williams. Deadline once reported that Lively had lunch with DiCaprio and the film’s director Baz Luhrmann to presumably discuss her hypothetical role as Daisy Buchanan. However, Mulligan proved herself as the right choice for the part after performing her scene-stealing kiss with DiCaprio during her audition.
Carey Mulligan beat Blake Lively to star in ‘The Great Gatsby’ Leonardo DiCaprio | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Lively found herself competing with some of Hollywood’s best actors to star in the contemporary film adaptation of the classic Great Gatsby. The roster of actors Lively had to contend with reportedly included Mulligan, Keira Knightley, and Michelle Williams. Deadline once reported that Lively had lunch with DiCaprio and the film’s director Baz Luhrmann to presumably discuss her hypothetical role as Daisy Buchanan. However, Mulligan proved herself as the right choice for the part after performing her scene-stealing kiss with DiCaprio during her audition.
- 8/30/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Gilmore Girls is the perfect comfort show. Take a spin online and you’ll find fans who have been watching Gilmore Girls over and over for years. Others binge-watch the series every fall for its vibes. It doesn’t get much better than Amy Sherman-Palladino’s hit series starring Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel.
Now, I would never ask someone to stop watching their favorite show, break tradition, or anything like that. But, if you are interested in finding another good TV show, we do have some solid picks for you!
We shared eight good TV shows to watch if you like Gilmore Girls, starting with New Girl!
New Girl New Girl: Zooey Deschanel in the "Where the Road Goes" episode of New Girl airing Tuesday, May 1 (9:30-10:00 Pm Et/Pt) on Fox. ©2018 Fox Broadcasting Co. Cr: Isabella Vosmikova/Fox
Despite sharing the word “girl” in their titles,...
Now, I would never ask someone to stop watching their favorite show, break tradition, or anything like that. But, if you are interested in finding another good TV show, we do have some solid picks for you!
We shared eight good TV shows to watch if you like Gilmore Girls, starting with New Girl!
New Girl New Girl: Zooey Deschanel in the "Where the Road Goes" episode of New Girl airing Tuesday, May 1 (9:30-10:00 Pm Et/Pt) on Fox. ©2018 Fox Broadcasting Co. Cr: Isabella Vosmikova/Fox
Despite sharing the word “girl” in their titles,...
- 8/30/2024
- by Bryce Olin
- ShowSnob
Titanic star Leonardo DiCaprio is known not just for his impeccable acting but also for a hilarious dating scandal. After a string of relationships with partners younger than him, fans have speculated a weird dating theory about the actor. Allegedly, DiCaprio prefers dating women under 25 years of age and promptly breaks up with them as soon as they cross this line.
Recently, news has been circulating on social media that the Inception star is currently seeing 19-year-old model Eden Polani. But this age gap is so ridiculous that the claim has to be fake. Fans online have since been trolling the original post for this absurd rumor. While others are mockingly referencing the actor’s (allegedly) poor dating choices.
19 and counting: Leonardo DiCaprio’s alleged partner Leonardo DiCaprio in Shutter Island | Credits: Paramount Pictures & DreamWorks Pictures
According to a post going viral on X, Leonardo DiCaprio‘s rumored girlfriend is just 19 years old.
Recently, news has been circulating on social media that the Inception star is currently seeing 19-year-old model Eden Polani. But this age gap is so ridiculous that the claim has to be fake. Fans online have since been trolling the original post for this absurd rumor. While others are mockingly referencing the actor’s (allegedly) poor dating choices.
19 and counting: Leonardo DiCaprio’s alleged partner Leonardo DiCaprio in Shutter Island | Credits: Paramount Pictures & DreamWorks Pictures
According to a post going viral on X, Leonardo DiCaprio‘s rumored girlfriend is just 19 years old.
- 8/29/2024
- by Shruti Pathak
- FandomWire
Blake Lively’s brother-in-law Bart Johnson is defending the It Ends With Us star amid rumors of behind-the-scenes drama.
The High School Musical alum, married to Lively’s sister Robyn Lively, shut down a fan’s claim about the Gossip Girl alum.
Johnson celebrated Lively’s birthday this week with a post in her honor. A fan replied to the Instagram post saying it was a “shame” that Lively was “set on promoting happiness in a domestic violence setting without any regard for any victims.”
Related: Blake Lively On The “Iconic Rooftop Scene” From ‘It Ends With Us’ That Ryan Reynolds Wrote Which Screenwriter Christy Hall Wasn’t Aware Of
“I’m really sorry you feel that way. I’m sure you have a huge heart and want the best. I can promise you the truth has not come out yet,” Johnson replied. “Blake worked harder on this film than...
The High School Musical alum, married to Lively’s sister Robyn Lively, shut down a fan’s claim about the Gossip Girl alum.
Johnson celebrated Lively’s birthday this week with a post in her honor. A fan replied to the Instagram post saying it was a “shame” that Lively was “set on promoting happiness in a domestic violence setting without any regard for any victims.”
Related: Blake Lively On The “Iconic Rooftop Scene” From ‘It Ends With Us’ That Ryan Reynolds Wrote Which Screenwriter Christy Hall Wasn’t Aware Of
“I’m really sorry you feel that way. I’m sure you have a huge heart and want the best. I can promise you the truth has not come out yet,” Johnson replied. “Blake worked harder on this film than...
- 8/29/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Kristen Bell and Adam Brody's long-awaited Netflix romantic comedy series finally has a title... and a release date... and a first-look photo! On May 15, Netflix revealed the funny and talented pair star in the comedy series Nobody Wants This and all 10 episodes will be released on Thursday, Sept. 26.
Netflix isn't the first to bring the former 2000s teen drama stars together. Bell and Brody both appeared in 2011's Scream 4, though they didn't share scenes. Brody also appeared in three episodes of Bell's Showtime series House of Lies in 2013. However, their biggest connection might be Gossip Girl. The Veronica Mars star provided the narration for The CW's teen drama, while Brody ended up marrying series star Leighton Meester. What a small world!
Nobody Wants This was first announced in March 2023 with Bell attached to the comedy from creator Erin Foster and executive producer Steven Levithan, who's best known for Modern Family.
Netflix isn't the first to bring the former 2000s teen drama stars together. Bell and Brody both appeared in 2011's Scream 4, though they didn't share scenes. Brody also appeared in three episodes of Bell's Showtime series House of Lies in 2013. However, their biggest connection might be Gossip Girl. The Veronica Mars star provided the narration for The CW's teen drama, while Brody ended up marrying series star Leighton Meester. What a small world!
Nobody Wants This was first announced in March 2023 with Bell attached to the comedy from creator Erin Foster and executive producer Steven Levithan, who's best known for Modern Family.
- 8/29/2024
- by Reed Gaudens
- Netflix Life
Blake Lively is currently raging as the epitome of controversy even though her exclusive film It Ends with Us should have been launching her to high tides of success and fame. Unfortunately, because of her wrong marketing of her film and a joking approach to answering deeply serious questions about domestic violence, she soon became the receiver of tremendous backlash.
Blake Lively in It Ends With Us. | Credits: Sony Pictures.
While the backlash for her latest actions was one thing, what has further been adding fuel to the fire are previous clips of her pulling off similarly vexed stunts and making comments without thinking twice about it. Like the inevitably cringy comment she made on The Shawshank Redemption – the very film considered one of Morgan Freeman’s best emotional drama works to date.
Blake Lively’s Previous Comments Are Adding Fuel to Her Controversy
As of late, Lively has been...
Blake Lively in It Ends With Us. | Credits: Sony Pictures.
While the backlash for her latest actions was one thing, what has further been adding fuel to the fire are previous clips of her pulling off similarly vexed stunts and making comments without thinking twice about it. Like the inevitably cringy comment she made on The Shawshank Redemption – the very film considered one of Morgan Freeman’s best emotional drama works to date.
Blake Lively’s Previous Comments Are Adding Fuel to Her Controversy
As of late, Lively has been...
- 8/28/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Jessica Szohr just tied the knot, and she wore some beautiful gowns to celebrate!
The 39-year-old Gossip Girl actress married Bradley Richardson in a ceremony at Pine Canyon surrounded by loved ones on August 11 in Flagstaff, Ariz.
The beautiful ceremony found the couple surrounded by nature and their friends and family, including Gossip Girl co-star Chace Crawford and her Maid of Honor, Nina Dobrev.
Keep reading to find out more…
For the special day, Jessica wore three Galia Lahav gowns.
Her main gown was the brand’s Tokyo gown, complete with a custom veil, designed by Head Designer Sharon Sever, which added an incredibly personal touch with a quote from her late grandfather, and was embellished in crystals.
The quote: “Take time to smell the roses.”
Nina also wore the brand’s Elise dress in custom sage green.
Later, Jessica changed into a custom mini dress by Galia Lahav to...
The 39-year-old Gossip Girl actress married Bradley Richardson in a ceremony at Pine Canyon surrounded by loved ones on August 11 in Flagstaff, Ariz.
The beautiful ceremony found the couple surrounded by nature and their friends and family, including Gossip Girl co-star Chace Crawford and her Maid of Honor, Nina Dobrev.
Keep reading to find out more…
For the special day, Jessica wore three Galia Lahav gowns.
Her main gown was the brand’s Tokyo gown, complete with a custom veil, designed by Head Designer Sharon Sever, which added an incredibly personal touch with a quote from her late grandfather, and was embellished in crystals.
The quote: “Take time to smell the roses.”
Nina also wore the brand’s Elise dress in custom sage green.
Later, Jessica changed into a custom mini dress by Galia Lahav to...
- 8/28/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
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