Several couples and romantic storylines have graced the screens, but only a few have managed to completely enamor the audience. In this regard, Ross and Rachel from the sitcom Friends have set the golden standard. But on the other hand, Penny and Leonard from The Big Bang Theory have their own ingredients for a standout romance.
Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco in a still from The Big Bang Theory || CBS
While the show progressed with the duo creating the same magic as Ross and Rachel, the later episodes completely turned their plotlines upside down, which led to viewers criticizing the show’s writers on Reddit.
Leonard and Penny Could Have Rivaled the Romance of Ross and Rachel
Both sitcoms had a lot of common elements. From a star-studded ensemble to several romantic subplots. But in the cinematic universe of television after Ross and Rachel, it seemed as if no on-screen...
Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco in a still from The Big Bang Theory || CBS
While the show progressed with the duo creating the same magic as Ross and Rachel, the later episodes completely turned their plotlines upside down, which led to viewers criticizing the show’s writers on Reddit.
Leonard and Penny Could Have Rivaled the Romance of Ross and Rachel
Both sitcoms had a lot of common elements. From a star-studded ensemble to several romantic subplots. But in the cinematic universe of television after Ross and Rachel, it seemed as if no on-screen...
- 7/21/2024
- by Sakshi Singh
- FandomWire
Wondery, Amazon’s leading podcast and entertainment company, announced an exclusive distribution and ad-sales deal for the massively popular podcast, Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard. As part of the deal, Wondery and Armchair Expert will co-develop and produce two new podcasts for fans, and one livestream per year. Wondery will also have a first-look option for any additional new podcasts created by Dax Shepard.
Starting September 1, the deal includes rights to the Armchair Expert full back catalog of podcast content, distribution rights to RSS feed, launch video episodes for the first time, as well as rights to create translated versions of the podcast for Wondery’s global audience. In addition, new episodes of Armchair Expert will be available one week early and ad-free on Wondery+ exclusively for subscribers, prior to going wide. Wondery will also have exclusive rights to develop, manufacture and sell all Armchair Expert merchandise.
“I could not...
Starting September 1, the deal includes rights to the Armchair Expert full back catalog of podcast content, distribution rights to RSS feed, launch video episodes for the first time, as well as rights to create translated versions of the podcast for Wondery’s global audience. In addition, new episodes of Armchair Expert will be available one week early and ad-free on Wondery+ exclusively for subscribers, prior to going wide. Wondery will also have exclusive rights to develop, manufacture and sell all Armchair Expert merchandise.
“I could not...
- 7/12/2024
- Podnews.net
Amazon’s podcast company Wondery has inked an exclusive distribution and ad-sales deal for the popular podcast, Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard. The agreement calls for Wondery and Armchair Expert to co-develop and produce two new podcasts for fans, and one livestream per year, and includes a first-look option for any additional new podcasts created by host Dax Shepard.
Shepard had been housed at Spotify since 2021.
Financial terms weren’t announced but the WSJ said the deal was worth about $80 million.
Launching Sept. 1, the deal includes rights to the Armchair Expert full back catalog of podcast content, distribution rights to RSS feed, launch video episodes for the first time, as well as rights to create translated versions of the podcast for Wondery’s global audience.
New episodes of Armchair Expert will be available one week early and ad-free on Wondery+ exclusively for subscribers prior to going wide. \
Wondery will also have exclusive rights to develop,...
Shepard had been housed at Spotify since 2021.
Financial terms weren’t announced but the WSJ said the deal was worth about $80 million.
Launching Sept. 1, the deal includes rights to the Armchair Expert full back catalog of podcast content, distribution rights to RSS feed, launch video episodes for the first time, as well as rights to create translated versions of the podcast for Wondery’s global audience.
New episodes of Armchair Expert will be available one week early and ad-free on Wondery+ exclusively for subscribers prior to going wide. \
Wondery will also have exclusive rights to develop,...
- 7/11/2024
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Maybe the podcast wars aren’t over after all.
In a major deal, Amazon’s Wondery has signed a distribution and ad sales deal with Dax Shepard’s Armchair Expert podcast.
The deal, valued at an estimated $80 million, also includes plans to develop two new podcasts, a first look deal for future podcast ideas, plans to host livestreams, and rights to develop and sell Armchair Expert merchandise. The company will also launch video episodes of the podcast.
“I could not be more excited about making Wondery our home,” said Shepard in a statement. “Jen Sargent and her team have created a brand that imbues quality, daring and creativity. The Wondery logo actually means something. They are the HBO of the podcast space. We are extremely excited to join forces and bring fresh new content to listeners around the world.”
Armchair Expert, which Shepard co-hosts with Monica Padman, had been exclusive...
In a major deal, Amazon’s Wondery has signed a distribution and ad sales deal with Dax Shepard’s Armchair Expert podcast.
The deal, valued at an estimated $80 million, also includes plans to develop two new podcasts, a first look deal for future podcast ideas, plans to host livestreams, and rights to develop and sell Armchair Expert merchandise. The company will also launch video episodes of the podcast.
“I could not be more excited about making Wondery our home,” said Shepard in a statement. “Jen Sargent and her team have created a brand that imbues quality, daring and creativity. The Wondery logo actually means something. They are the HBO of the podcast space. We are extremely excited to join forces and bring fresh new content to listeners around the world.”
Armchair Expert, which Shepard co-hosts with Monica Padman, had been exclusive...
- 7/11/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Amazon Prime fans who love series like Bosch or Reacher will want to check out the new crime thriller series Cross. Aldis Hodge portrays the lead character Alex Cross.
This new series is based on the James Patterson series of novels. Here is everything fans need to know now.
Cross Amazon Prime – YouTube What Is Amazon Prime’s Cross About?
What is the new Amazon Prime series Cross about? According to People, the main character Detective Alex Cross is “a detective and forensic psychologist, uniquely capable of digging into the psyches of killers and their victims, in order to identify – and ultimately capture – the murderers.”
Cross Is Based On James Patterson’s Novels Of The Same Name
The new Amazon Prime series Cross is based on James Patterson’s novels. The first was released in 1993. Since then, there have been 31 novels and two novellas. Patterson even wrote three books with...
This new series is based on the James Patterson series of novels. Here is everything fans need to know now.
Cross Amazon Prime – YouTube What Is Amazon Prime’s Cross About?
What is the new Amazon Prime series Cross about? According to People, the main character Detective Alex Cross is “a detective and forensic psychologist, uniquely capable of digging into the psyches of killers and their victims, in order to identify – and ultimately capture – the murderers.”
Cross Is Based On James Patterson’s Novels Of The Same Name
The new Amazon Prime series Cross is based on James Patterson’s novels. The first was released in 1993. Since then, there have been 31 novels and two novellas. Patterson even wrote three books with...
- 7/9/2024
- by Georgia Makitalo
- TV Shows Ace
Actor Eric Dane, known for his role as Dr. Mark Sloan (McSteamy) on ABC’s hit medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy,” has recently opened up about the circumstances surrounding his departure from the show after six seasons. In a candid interview on Dax Shepard’s “Armchair Expert” podcast, Dane revealed that his exit was not entirely his decision.
“I didn’t leave so much as I think I was let go,” Dane admitted. The actor, who joined the show at the end of season two and became a series regular in season three, portrayed the charismatic plastic surgeon until his character’s death in the beginning of season nine.
Dane acknowledged that he was struggling with addiction issues during his time on the show, but clarified that this wasn’t the primary reason for his departure. “They didn’t let me go because of that, although it definitely didn’t help,...
“I didn’t leave so much as I think I was let go,” Dane admitted. The actor, who joined the show at the end of season two and became a series regular in season three, portrayed the charismatic plastic surgeon until his character’s death in the beginning of season nine.
Dane acknowledged that he was struggling with addiction issues during his time on the show, but clarified that this wasn’t the primary reason for his departure. “They didn’t let me go because of that, although it definitely didn’t help,...
- 6/29/2024
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
After Your Honor dominated the Netflix charts, the hype is at a fever-pitch as fans ask for a Season 3.
Bryan Cranston's Showtime series raked in huge viewing numbers before its Season 2 conclusion in March 2023, adding to his impressive success after Breaking Bad and Malcolm in the Middle.
The star referred to Season 2 of Your Honor as the show's final season with Dax Shepard on his Armchair Expert podcast in June 2023, but fans are not listening to that proclamation.
Read full article on The Direct.
Bryan Cranston's Showtime series raked in huge viewing numbers before its Season 2 conclusion in March 2023, adding to his impressive success after Breaking Bad and Malcolm in the Middle.
The star referred to Season 2 of Your Honor as the show's final season with Dax Shepard on his Armchair Expert podcast in June 2023, but fans are not listening to that proclamation.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 6/21/2024
- by Richard Nebens
- The Direct
The iconic 1999 comedy “American Pie” marked its 25th anniversary, and Jason Biggs shared an amusing and somewhat nerve-wracking moment related to its infamous pie scene. The film, which propelled Biggs to fame, featured his character Jim Levenstein in a rather unforgettable encounter with an apple pie. Biggs’ Initial Hesitation In a conversation with Dax Shepard on the podcast ‘Armchair Expert,’ Biggs admitted his initial apprehension about filming the pie scene. He recalled,I genuinely had a concern. I love this movie. I think this movie is great. I think it’s hilarious, but on paper, out of context, with no compassion,...
- 6/17/2024
- by Steve Delickson
- TVovermind.com
Kevin Costner said during an interview on Dax Shepard’s ‘Armchair Expert’ podcast (via Entertainment Weekly) that he refused a request to shorten his eulogy for Whitney Houston just so television networks like CNN could air commercials during the live broadcast of Houston’s funeral. Costner and Houston became lifelong friends after starring together in the 1992 romance blockbuster “The Bodyguard.” Costner was one of eight people who spoke at Houston’s funeral in 2012.
“I had been working on this speech…and I tried to compile everything I wanted to do and finally crafted this speech,” Costner said. “Somebody said, ‘CNN’s here, they wouldn’t mind if your remarks were kept shorter because they’re going to have commercials.’ And I said, ‘They can get over that. They can play the commercial while I’m talking, I don’t care.'”
Costner’s eulogy was 17 minutes long, but he was...
“I had been working on this speech…and I tried to compile everything I wanted to do and finally crafted this speech,” Costner said. “Somebody said, ‘CNN’s here, they wouldn’t mind if your remarks were kept shorter because they’re going to have commercials.’ And I said, ‘They can get over that. They can play the commercial while I’m talking, I don’t care.'”
Costner’s eulogy was 17 minutes long, but he was...
- 6/4/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Christina Applegate is getting candid about her struggles with depression caused by her multiple sclerosis diagnosis.
On the latest episode of her podcast MeSsy, which was recorded back in January but was released on Tuesday, Applegate told co-host Jamie-Lynn Sigler that, at the moment, she was “in a depression.”
“A real, fuck-it-all depression — like, a real depression, where it’s kind of scaring me too a little bit because it feels really fatalistic, it feels really ‘end of,'” she continued. “I don’t mean that, but I’m trapped in this darkness right now that I haven’t felt in probably 20-something years.
“I don’t enjoy living,” Applegate added. “I don’t enjoy it. I don’t enjoy things anymore.”
She then told Sigler that she called her therapist, “which was a big thing for me to do,” and made an appointment for the next week.
Applegate told...
On the latest episode of her podcast MeSsy, which was recorded back in January but was released on Tuesday, Applegate told co-host Jamie-Lynn Sigler that, at the moment, she was “in a depression.”
“A real, fuck-it-all depression — like, a real depression, where it’s kind of scaring me too a little bit because it feels really fatalistic, it feels really ‘end of,'” she continued. “I don’t mean that, but I’m trapped in this darkness right now that I haven’t felt in probably 20-something years.
“I don’t enjoy living,” Applegate added. “I don’t enjoy it. I don’t enjoy things anymore.”
She then told Sigler that she called her therapist, “which was a big thing for me to do,” and made an appointment for the next week.
Applegate told...
- 6/4/2024
- by Tatiana Tenreyro
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Kristen Bell led the star-studded opening night of the 25th-anniversary revival of Reefer Madness: The Musical, clad in a navy-blue slip dress that accentuated her enviable physique.
Originally appearing in the cast of the 2005 musical comedy based on the 1936 exploitation film of the same name, Bell now serves as one of the musical revival’s producers alongside Alan Cumming and Christian Campbell.
Kristen Bell attends the 25th-anniversary revival of Reefer Madness: The Musical, in which she serves as a producer (Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images)
The cast includes J. Elaine Marcos, Nicole Parker, Anthony Norman, and Darcy Rose Byrnes. It will have an eight-week run at The Whitley through July 21.
Kristen Bell Embraces Understated Elegance in Marina Moscone
I love how Bell opted for quiet elegance, which is ideal for the musical event, wearing a simple, straightforward slip dress by Marina Moscone. Founded in 2016 by siblings Francesca and Marina Moscone,...
Originally appearing in the cast of the 2005 musical comedy based on the 1936 exploitation film of the same name, Bell now serves as one of the musical revival’s producers alongside Alan Cumming and Christian Campbell.
Kristen Bell attends the 25th-anniversary revival of Reefer Madness: The Musical, in which she serves as a producer (Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images)
The cast includes J. Elaine Marcos, Nicole Parker, Anthony Norman, and Darcy Rose Byrnes. It will have an eight-week run at The Whitley through July 21.
Kristen Bell Embraces Understated Elegance in Marina Moscone
I love how Bell opted for quiet elegance, which is ideal for the musical event, wearing a simple, straightforward slip dress by Marina Moscone. Founded in 2016 by siblings Francesca and Marina Moscone,...
- 6/3/2024
- by Anne De Guia
- Your Next Shoes
Kristen Bell may have dozens of acting credits under her belt but that doesn’t mean she was initially fond of the idea of her children following in her footsteps.
The Veronica Mars alum recently spoke to People magazine at the opening night of Reefer Madness: The Musical at The Whitley in Los Angeles about her daughters — Lincoln, 11, and Delta, 8, with whom she shares with husband Dax Shepard — potentially working in the entertainment industry one day.
“You know it’s interesting, when I first thought about it, I thought, ‘Oh, I don’t want them to be actors. There’s too much rejection,'” Bell explained.
However, it was Shepard who encouraged her to keep an open mind. “Then my husband said, ‘Wait, do you like your life? Do you have fun? Are you overpaid? Do you get to be creative every day?’ I said, ‘Yeah.’ He said, ‘Why would...
The Veronica Mars alum recently spoke to People magazine at the opening night of Reefer Madness: The Musical at The Whitley in Los Angeles about her daughters — Lincoln, 11, and Delta, 8, with whom she shares with husband Dax Shepard — potentially working in the entertainment industry one day.
“You know it’s interesting, when I first thought about it, I thought, ‘Oh, I don’t want them to be actors. There’s too much rejection,'” Bell explained.
However, it was Shepard who encouraged her to keep an open mind. “Then my husband said, ‘Wait, do you like your life? Do you have fun? Are you overpaid? Do you get to be creative every day?’ I said, ‘Yeah.’ He said, ‘Why would...
- 6/1/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Camila Cabello had to give Lana Del Rey’s music a break before they performed together at Coachella this year. In a new interview for Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard, the “I Luv It” singer shared that she had to stop herself from listening to Del Rey’s songs in order to not freak out before their performance.
“I just did Coachella with Lana… I had to not listen to her music for 4 days because I can’t be a fan,” Cabello said on the podcast. “Being a fan is tricky.
“I just did Coachella with Lana… I had to not listen to her music for 4 days because I can’t be a fan,” Cabello said on the podcast. “Being a fan is tricky.
- 5/20/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Measuring just 5ft 1 (154.9 cm), Kristen Bell is much shorter than the average American woman.
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Kristen Bell is 3 inches (approximately 7.6 cm) shorter than Bebe Rexha and 5 inches (about 12.7 cm) shorter than Kirby Howell-Baptiste.
Kristen Bell is the shortest at 5ft 1 (154.9 cm), followed by Bebe Rexha at 5ft 4 (162.6 cm), and Kirby Howell-Baptiste is the tallest at 5ft 6 (167.6 cm) (Credit: Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock)
Kristen Bell’s Height at Red Carpet Events
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Kristen Bell is 3 inches (approximately 7.6 cm) shorter than Bebe Rexha and 5 inches (about 12.7 cm) shorter than Kirby Howell-Baptiste.
Kristen Bell is the shortest at 5ft 1 (154.9 cm), followed by Bebe Rexha at 5ft 4 (162.6 cm), and Kirby Howell-Baptiste is the tallest at 5ft 6 (167.6 cm) (Credit: Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock)
Kristen Bell’s Height at Red Carpet Events
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- 5/16/2024
- by Jan Stromsodd
- Your Next Shoes
The Parenthood family is reuniting — and growing!
In an Instagram post shared Sunday, Mae Whitman announced her pregnancy with the “help” of her former TV mom, Lauren Graham, and TV brother, Miles Heizer.
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“Not to make a Parenthood episode out of it or anything but!!! Mother’s Day looking a little different this year!
In an Instagram post shared Sunday, Mae Whitman announced her pregnancy with the “help” of her former TV mom, Lauren Graham, and TV brother, Miles Heizer.
More from TVLineLauren Graham to Lead Tubi’s First Original Live-Action Series <em>The Z-Suite</em>TV’s Best Criers: Jensen Ackles, Alyson Hannigan, Mae Whitman and More Stars Who Can Turn On the WaterworksSnoop Dogg and Michael Bublé Join The Voice Season 26 - Plus, Find Out Which Coaches Are Returning
“Not to make a Parenthood episode out of it or anything but!!! Mother’s Day looking a little different this year!
- 5/12/2024
- by Claire Franken
- TVLine.com
Sophia Bush, an American actress, stands at an average height for an American woman, measuring 5ft 4in (162.6 cm).
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Sophia Bush, standing at 5ft 4in, dazzles in a custom Harbison Studio ensemble at the Fashion Trust U.S. Awards, April 9, 2024 (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)
Actress’s Perspective on Body Standards
In a 2008 interview with Health Magazine, the Supercross actress discussed the unrealistic body standards in the entertainment industry, noting that despite being a size 2, she’s considered curvy.
It’s weird: In our business, I’m a size 2 and considered curvy…ou can look...
Sophia Bush Overview Actress’s Perspective on Body Standards Height Comparison with Other Actresses Advocating for Body Positivity and Empowerment Personal Life and Relationships Career Highlights and Net Worth Sophia Bush: Facts, Rumors, and Everything in Between Sophia Bush’s Quotes About Life, Love, and Success Elegance and Glamour: Sophia Bush’s Show-Stopping Appearance at Maxim Event
Sophia Bush, standing at 5ft 4in, dazzles in a custom Harbison Studio ensemble at the Fashion Trust U.S. Awards, April 9, 2024 (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)
Actress’s Perspective on Body Standards
In a 2008 interview with Health Magazine, the Supercross actress discussed the unrealistic body standards in the entertainment industry, noting that despite being a size 2, she’s considered curvy.
It’s weird: In our business, I’m a size 2 and considered curvy…ou can look...
- 5/5/2024
- by Jan Stromsodd
- Your Next Shoes
While many know Jason Momoa as Aquaman from Dceu, his journey to Hollywood stardom kickstarted with his breakout role on HBO’s Game of Thrones, in which he played the Dothraki warlord Khal Drogo. While his role came to an end with the first season, his character garnered instant attention among viewers and fans alike.
Jason Momoa as Khal Drogo in Game of Thrones
Momoa’s Drogo had several intimate scenes with Emilia Clarke’s Daenerys Targaryen since the series was infamous for its graphic, violent, and gore content. However, the actor was not happy with what he did with Clarke, which he addressed in an old interview.
Jason Momoa Talks About His Character in Game of Thrones
The success of the popular Game of Thrones series spawned a franchise, featuring a vast array of characters, high-quality production, impressive performances, and intriguing storylines among other elements.
Suggestedi think you’re...
Jason Momoa as Khal Drogo in Game of Thrones
Momoa’s Drogo had several intimate scenes with Emilia Clarke’s Daenerys Targaryen since the series was infamous for its graphic, violent, and gore content. However, the actor was not happy with what he did with Clarke, which he addressed in an old interview.
Jason Momoa Talks About His Character in Game of Thrones
The success of the popular Game of Thrones series spawned a franchise, featuring a vast array of characters, high-quality production, impressive performances, and intriguing storylines among other elements.
Suggestedi think you’re...
- 4/16/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
John Cena offered the tiniest glimmer of insight into the long-running feud between Vin Diesel and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson that shook the Fast and Furious franchise.
During an interview on the Armchair Expert podcast, host Dax Shepard asked Cena about joining the long-running franchise on its ninth installment and navigating its well-established pecking order. That was basically a way of getting to the real matter at hand — Diesel v. Johnson — with Shepard asking about the rumors that the two made for a “rough pairing.”
Cena, without hesitation, delivered a...
During an interview on the Armchair Expert podcast, host Dax Shepard asked Cena about joining the long-running franchise on its ninth installment and navigating its well-established pecking order. That was basically a way of getting to the real matter at hand — Diesel v. Johnson — with Shepard asking about the rumors that the two made for a “rough pairing.”
Cena, without hesitation, delivered a...
- 4/10/2024
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
John Cena is giving his thoughts on the long-standing feud between Fast & Furious co-stars, Dwayne Johnson and Vin Diesel.
The WWE star made an appearance on Dax Shepard’s Armchair Expert podcast, where he talked about the behind-the-scenes drama.
“There’s certainly rumors about that. I can’t deny that. You have two very alpha, driven people,” Cena responded. “You get two. There can only be one.”
Cena joined the film franchise in 2021’s F9: The Fast Saga as Jakob Toretto, Dom’s (Diesel) estranged brother.
“Man, you gotta remember I got dropped into a locker room where [we have] generational vets,” Cena said. “‘What’d your dad do?’ ‘Wrestle.’ ‘What’d your granddad do?’ ‘Wrestle.’ I’ve been in that environment; know the room and just kind of adapt to what’s going on.”
Cena continued, “I’m being invited into someone’s home, into someone’s family. And...
The WWE star made an appearance on Dax Shepard’s Armchair Expert podcast, where he talked about the behind-the-scenes drama.
“There’s certainly rumors about that. I can’t deny that. You have two very alpha, driven people,” Cena responded. “You get two. There can only be one.”
Cena joined the film franchise in 2021’s F9: The Fast Saga as Jakob Toretto, Dom’s (Diesel) estranged brother.
“Man, you gotta remember I got dropped into a locker room where [we have] generational vets,” Cena said. “‘What’d your dad do?’ ‘Wrestle.’ ‘What’d your granddad do?’ ‘Wrestle.’ I’ve been in that environment; know the room and just kind of adapt to what’s going on.”
Cena continued, “I’m being invited into someone’s home, into someone’s family. And...
- 4/10/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Dwayne Johnson and Vin Diesel’s longstanding “Fast & Furious” feud came to an official end last year when Johnson shocked fans by popping up as the beloved Luke Hobbs in a “Fast X” mid-credits scene. Diesel had extended an invitation to Johnson in November 2021 to join “Fast X,” but Johnson said the following month that “I would not be returning to the franchise.” That turned out to be a bluff.
The duo’s “Fast & Furious” co-star John Cena recently appeared on the “Armchair Expert” podcast (via People) and was asked by host Dax Shepard about the rumors concerning Johnson and Diesel’s on-set tussle. The host said “that was a rough pairing.”
“There’s certainly rumors about that. I can’t deny that,” Cena said. “You have two very alpha, driven people. You get two, there can only be one.”
Cena joined the “Fast” family in 2021’s “F9: The Fast Saga...
The duo’s “Fast & Furious” co-star John Cena recently appeared on the “Armchair Expert” podcast (via People) and was asked by host Dax Shepard about the rumors concerning Johnson and Diesel’s on-set tussle. The host said “that was a rough pairing.”
“There’s certainly rumors about that. I can’t deny that,” Cena said. “You have two very alpha, driven people. You get two, there can only be one.”
Cena joined the “Fast” family in 2021’s “F9: The Fast Saga...
- 4/9/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Christopher Nolan wasn’t initially sold on the idea of directing The Dark Knight.
The 2008 sequel to Batman Begins starred Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne aka Batman and Heath Ledger as the Joker. The Dark Knight is Christopher‘s highest-grossing film to date, having generated over $1 billion worldwide.
Christopher‘s brother Jonathan Nolan recently revealed that the Oscar-winning filmmaker didn’t want to direct another comic-book movie after Batman Begins.
Keep reading to find out more…
“Chris was on the fence about making another one,” Jonathan told Dax Shepard in the Armchair Expert podcast. “He didn’t want to become a superhero movie director.”
On Batman Begins, Jonathan recalled, “To me, it was like we built this amazing sports car, and I’m like, ‘Let’s take it for a drive. Don’t you want to make another one?’”
The Westworld co-creator then explained how he convinced his brother to direct The Dark Knight.
The 2008 sequel to Batman Begins starred Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne aka Batman and Heath Ledger as the Joker. The Dark Knight is Christopher‘s highest-grossing film to date, having generated over $1 billion worldwide.
Christopher‘s brother Jonathan Nolan recently revealed that the Oscar-winning filmmaker didn’t want to direct another comic-book movie after Batman Begins.
Keep reading to find out more…
“Chris was on the fence about making another one,” Jonathan told Dax Shepard in the Armchair Expert podcast. “He didn’t want to become a superhero movie director.”
On Batman Begins, Jonathan recalled, “To me, it was like we built this amazing sports car, and I’m like, ‘Let’s take it for a drive. Don’t you want to make another one?’”
The Westworld co-creator then explained how he convinced his brother to direct The Dark Knight.
- 4/9/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Christopher Nolan has one of the best superhero trilogies under his belt with Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, and The Dark Knight Rises, but he once considered calling it quits after the first movie.
Jonathan Nolan recently sat down with Dax Shepard on the Armchair Expert podcast and explained that he had to push for his brother to return for The Dark Knight. “Chris was on the fence about making another one,” Jonathan said. “He didn’t want to become a superhero movie director.” While Jonathan said Chris was “very proud” of Batman Begins, he was also ready to move on to another project and needed some convincing to come back for more.
“We spent an hour telling the origin story, and that’s great, but it’s like, ‘what can we do with this?’” Jonathan recalled telling Chris. “Can we take the same characters and shift ever so slightly into a different genre?...
Jonathan Nolan recently sat down with Dax Shepard on the Armchair Expert podcast and explained that he had to push for his brother to return for The Dark Knight. “Chris was on the fence about making another one,” Jonathan said. “He didn’t want to become a superhero movie director.” While Jonathan said Chris was “very proud” of Batman Begins, he was also ready to move on to another project and needed some convincing to come back for more.
“We spent an hour telling the origin story, and that’s great, but it’s like, ‘what can we do with this?’” Jonathan recalled telling Chris. “Can we take the same characters and shift ever so slightly into a different genre?...
- 4/8/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Jonathan Nolan said during a recent interview on the “Armchair Expert” podcast with Dax Shepard that it took some convincing to get his brother, Christopher Nolan, to agree to direct “The Dark Knight.” The filmmaker had already hit a superhero movie slam dunk with “Batman Begins” and was hesitant to make another comic book movie because he didn’t want his career getting pigeonholed.
“I worked on ‘Batman Begins’ in this slightly arm’s length capacity, but it was the one comic book my brother ever given me as a kid, ‘Batman: Year One,’ for my 14th birthday, and 10 years later I was on the set working with him,” Jonathan said, remembering thinking “this is nuts.”
“Chris was on the fence about making another one,” Jonathan continued, noting that Chris went straight from “Batman Begins” into helming the magician thriller “The Prestige.” “He didn’t want to become a superhero movie director.
“I worked on ‘Batman Begins’ in this slightly arm’s length capacity, but it was the one comic book my brother ever given me as a kid, ‘Batman: Year One,’ for my 14th birthday, and 10 years later I was on the set working with him,” Jonathan said, remembering thinking “this is nuts.”
“Chris was on the fence about making another one,” Jonathan continued, noting that Chris went straight from “Batman Begins” into helming the magician thriller “The Prestige.” “He didn’t want to become a superhero movie director.
- 4/8/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
WME has hired Millie Webber as a digital agent, with a focus on creators and podcasting.
Webber has built a career specializing in representing digital talent and commercializing the podcasting industry. She has managed and closed deals for talent including Gemma Styles, Tom Felton, and James Buckley "In Sickness and In Health", as well as launching the F1 podcast “Pitstop.”
Webber will join WME from independent content production company Spirit Studios where she served as Head of Digital. She previously worked at talent agency Gleam Futures for six years where she was Talent Director and Podcast Lead. A member of the Global Academy Industry Board, Webber has consulted for talent agencies, providing strategic growth advice and training for entry- and senior-level agents.
Her start date will be April 8 and will be based in the agency’s London office.
WME’s digital department has had a presence in London for over...
Webber has built a career specializing in representing digital talent and commercializing the podcasting industry. She has managed and closed deals for talent including Gemma Styles, Tom Felton, and James Buckley "In Sickness and In Health", as well as launching the F1 podcast “Pitstop.”
Webber will join WME from independent content production company Spirit Studios where she served as Head of Digital. She previously worked at talent agency Gleam Futures for six years where she was Talent Director and Podcast Lead. A member of the Global Academy Industry Board, Webber has consulted for talent agencies, providing strategic growth advice and training for entry- and senior-level agents.
Her start date will be April 8 and will be based in the agency’s London office.
WME’s digital department has had a presence in London for over...
- 4/5/2024
- Podnews.net
Exclusive: The WME division that reps the likes of Gary Lineker’s Goalhanger and Alice Levine has signed up a digital agent.
Millie Webber has joined WME’s London team and will rep clients across the digital space, with a focus on creators and podcasting.
Webber joins from Channel 4-backed Bamous producer Spirit Studios where she was Head of Digital, closing deals for talent including Harry Potter star Tom Felton, Harry Styles’ sister Gemma Styles and Inbetweeners’ James Buckley’s In Sickness and in Health podcast. She previously worked at talent agency Gleam Futures for six years where she was Talent Director and Podcast Lead. A member of the Global Academy Industry Board, Webber has also consulted for talent agencies in the past.
Starting next week, Webber will be based in WME’s London office.
The WME digital department in the English capital, which most recently brought in former TikTok exec Lola Oyewole,...
Millie Webber has joined WME’s London team and will rep clients across the digital space, with a focus on creators and podcasting.
Webber joins from Channel 4-backed Bamous producer Spirit Studios where she was Head of Digital, closing deals for talent including Harry Potter star Tom Felton, Harry Styles’ sister Gemma Styles and Inbetweeners’ James Buckley’s In Sickness and in Health podcast. She previously worked at talent agency Gleam Futures for six years where she was Talent Director and Podcast Lead. A member of the Global Academy Industry Board, Webber has also consulted for talent agencies in the past.
Starting next week, Webber will be based in WME’s London office.
The WME digital department in the English capital, which most recently brought in former TikTok exec Lola Oyewole,...
- 4/4/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Christina Applegate is opening up about learning hard lessons when she had breast cancer in 2008.
The Dead to Me actress stopped by Dax Shephard’s Armchair Expert podcast where she discussed not being vulnerable and honest about what she was feeling after her diagnosis and double mastectomy.
“I learned that lesson the hard way because, in 2008, when I had breast cancer at 36 years old, I went out, and I was the good girl talking about, ‘Oh, I love my new boobs that are all scarred and fucked up.’ What was I thinking?” she said.
She explained that her first interview after learning she had cancer was with Robin Roberts, and she lied the whole time about how she was feeling. Once it was over, she got up and “literally fell into the wall.”
“Everything I was saying was a freaking lie,” Applegate continued. “It was me trying to convince myself of something,...
The Dead to Me actress stopped by Dax Shephard’s Armchair Expert podcast where she discussed not being vulnerable and honest about what she was feeling after her diagnosis and double mastectomy.
“I learned that lesson the hard way because, in 2008, when I had breast cancer at 36 years old, I went out, and I was the good girl talking about, ‘Oh, I love my new boobs that are all scarred and fucked up.’ What was I thinking?” she said.
She explained that her first interview after learning she had cancer was with Robin Roberts, and she lied the whole time about how she was feeling. Once it was over, she got up and “literally fell into the wall.”
“Everything I was saying was a freaking lie,” Applegate continued. “It was me trying to convince myself of something,...
- 3/27/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Judging by the brief clips of Jake Gyllenhaal filming the 1989 Patrick Swayze’s Road House remake also titled Road House circulating on the internet, fans were convinced from the get-go, that the actor took this job pretty seriously. Not only did his dedication bring forth a compelling performance, but it also resulted in some serious injuries, which led to a staph infection. However, Gyllenhaal’s situation wasn’t unique, as it turns out Tom Hanks suffered the same fate years ago! Here’s what actually happened.
Jake Gyllenhaal in Road House in 2024 Jake Gyllenhaal had to Battle Bacterial Infection While Filming Road House for Realistic Fight Scenes
Jake Gyllenhaal’s shocking yet remarkable physical transformation for Prime Video’s Road House showed he meant business. Clips of him immersing himself in the real UFC 285 to film some of the parts for his movie, was evidence enough to show that he...
Jake Gyllenhaal in Road House in 2024 Jake Gyllenhaal had to Battle Bacterial Infection While Filming Road House for Realistic Fight Scenes
Jake Gyllenhaal’s shocking yet remarkable physical transformation for Prime Video’s Road House showed he meant business. Clips of him immersing himself in the real UFC 285 to film some of the parts for his movie, was evidence enough to show that he...
- 3/19/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Realm, the world’s fastest growing independent podcast network with over 10M monthly downloads, today announced a partnership with Story Pirates, a renowned media company that brings together top comedians, musicians, designers, and best-selling authors to amplify the stories of kids on the world stage.
With this deal, Realm is now the exclusive advertising sales representative for Story Pirates, one of the top kids and family podcasts in the world. The partnership kicked off with a collaboration between Story Pirates and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment to promote the February 27th home entertainment release of Illumination’s animated comedy Migration. As part of this collaboration, Story Pirates produced custom content featuring an adaptation of a Migration-themed story written by a young fan, released February 26. This initiative, designed to celebrate the spirit of creativity and storytelling, builds on the track record of the Story Pirates team in presenting valued brands to their dedicated audience.
With this deal, Realm is now the exclusive advertising sales representative for Story Pirates, one of the top kids and family podcasts in the world. The partnership kicked off with a collaboration between Story Pirates and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment to promote the February 27th home entertainment release of Illumination’s animated comedy Migration. As part of this collaboration, Story Pirates produced custom content featuring an adaptation of a Migration-themed story written by a young fan, released February 26. This initiative, designed to celebrate the spirit of creativity and storytelling, builds on the track record of the Story Pirates team in presenting valued brands to their dedicated audience.
- 3/13/2024
- Podnews.net
Doug Liman got a standing ovation at the SXSW premiere of his remake of “Road House” — an event that he originally promised he’d boycott.
Festivalgoers chanted his name — “Doug! Doug! Doug!” — at the end of a post-screening Q&a after star Jake Gyllenhaal called out to the director, who was seated among the crowd.
Gyllenhaal first made Liman’s attendance known while introducing the film, saying, “I want to thank our incredible director. He’s in the audience tonight. He’s been a friend for over 15 years, I’ve wanted to work with him for that time, we’re so lucky. He’s so brilliant and this movie is too.”
Of course, Gyllenhaal also made a point to thank the company that Liman’s boycott was meant to target. Before mentioning Liman or his castmates, the actor said, “We have our Amazon folks here, who have been so fantastic,” mentioning...
Festivalgoers chanted his name — “Doug! Doug! Doug!” — at the end of a post-screening Q&a after star Jake Gyllenhaal called out to the director, who was seated among the crowd.
Gyllenhaal first made Liman’s attendance known while introducing the film, saying, “I want to thank our incredible director. He’s in the audience tonight. He’s been a friend for over 15 years, I’ve wanted to work with him for that time, we’re so lucky. He’s so brilliant and this movie is too.”
Of course, Gyllenhaal also made a point to thank the company that Liman’s boycott was meant to target. Before mentioning Liman or his castmates, the actor said, “We have our Amazon folks here, who have been so fantastic,” mentioning...
- 3/9/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
After the rolling laughs, hoots, hollers, whistling and clapping at tonight’s world premiere of Road House at SXSW on Friday, Amazon MGM Studios may want to think again before putting this Jake Gyllenhaal-Conor McGregor rock ’em sock ’em beefcakes pugilist movie on Prime Video. It doesn’t take an elbow to the head to wake up to the fact that Road House clearly needs to make a destination to cinemas.
The jam-packed Paramount Theatre here in Austin, TX devoured this Doug Liman-directed movie like a dozen beef ribs from Terry Black’s Barbeque. By no means was this last-minute, unexpected trip for Liman a waste of time for the filmmaker.
While the streamer has turned a corner and committed to theatrical, and is largely judicious in making the proper call as to what goes on the service or on the big screen, this non-stop action-in-paradise movie,...
The jam-packed Paramount Theatre here in Austin, TX devoured this Doug Liman-directed movie like a dozen beef ribs from Terry Black’s Barbeque. By no means was this last-minute, unexpected trip for Liman a waste of time for the filmmaker.
While the streamer has turned a corner and committed to theatrical, and is largely judicious in making the proper call as to what goes on the service or on the big screen, this non-stop action-in-paradise movie,...
- 3/9/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Bradley Cooper opened up about his feelings in a new interview.
The 49-year-old Maestro actor and director sat down for an interview with Dax Shepard on the Armchair Expert podcast.
During it, he revealed that there is someone who has seen him cry quite a bit in the past year. Bradley also explained what sort of crier he is and how he handles emotional moments.
Keep reading to find out more…
Bradley explained that one person in particular has seen him at his most emotional.
“That person’s seen me cry — I’m not exaggerating — probably 150 times in the last year,” Bradley reflected, via People.
Although he’s cried quite a bit, Bradley said that he feels “calmer” now than before. After working on himself in therapy and exploring meditation, he said that he cries “so differently.”
He said that he used to be “the ugliest crier,” adding, “I was never the one tear guy.
The 49-year-old Maestro actor and director sat down for an interview with Dax Shepard on the Armchair Expert podcast.
During it, he revealed that there is someone who has seen him cry quite a bit in the past year. Bradley also explained what sort of crier he is and how he handles emotional moments.
Keep reading to find out more…
Bradley explained that one person in particular has seen him at his most emotional.
“That person’s seen me cry — I’m not exaggerating — probably 150 times in the last year,” Bradley reflected, via People.
Although he’s cried quite a bit, Bradley said that he feels “calmer” now than before. After working on himself in therapy and exploring meditation, he said that he cries “so differently.”
He said that he used to be “the ugliest crier,” adding, “I was never the one tear guy.
- 2/29/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
It’s the end of the road for Warner Bros. Discovery’s MotorTrend+ automotive streaming service.
The media company announced that MotorTrend+ will be shut down after content from the service is fully migrated to Discovery+ and Max at the end of March. The majority of current MotorTrend+ subscribers will be automatically switched over to Discovery+’s ad-free plan by the end of March, retaining their same subscription price. The company said eligible MotorTrend+ subscribers will receive email instructions on how to access Discovery+. MotorTrend+ subs who signed up through certain third-party partners will not be moved over.
MotorTrend+ subscriptions had cost $5.99 per month or $54.99 per year. The ad-free version of Discovery+ is $8.99/month in the U.S.
Beginning Friday, Feb. 23, 1,000 hours of MotorTrend’s programming is being added to Discovery+ (in the U.S. and Canada) and Max (in the U.S.). Thousands of hours of additional MotorTrend content...
The media company announced that MotorTrend+ will be shut down after content from the service is fully migrated to Discovery+ and Max at the end of March. The majority of current MotorTrend+ subscribers will be automatically switched over to Discovery+’s ad-free plan by the end of March, retaining their same subscription price. The company said eligible MotorTrend+ subscribers will receive email instructions on how to access Discovery+. MotorTrend+ subs who signed up through certain third-party partners will not be moved over.
MotorTrend+ subscriptions had cost $5.99 per month or $54.99 per year. The ad-free version of Discovery+ is $8.99/month in the U.S.
Beginning Friday, Feb. 23, 1,000 hours of MotorTrend’s programming is being added to Discovery+ (in the U.S. and Canada) and Max (in the U.S.). Thousands of hours of additional MotorTrend content...
- 2/23/2024
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
When Scarlett Johansson Ranted About Her S*x Symbol Status (Picture Credit: IMDb)
Scarlett Johansson is a stunning actress and a bombshell when it comes to looks, but she is also a great actress. Sometimes, people fail to look past the pretty face, which annoys actors. The Black Widow star once expressed her displeasure on being labeled as a s*x symbol. She ranted about people’s unreal expectations from actresses to always look pretty. Scroll below for more.
ScarJo has been consistently vocal about being pigeonholed into the hypersexualized thing. She became famous for her MCU role as Natasha Romanoff, making her one of the highest-paid actresses. She was also in the news for her relationship with Ryan Reynolds. The couple was married for a brief period. Johansson is not blessed with great looks, but she also has this hoarse voice, which makes her more appealing. She made her...
Scarlett Johansson is a stunning actress and a bombshell when it comes to looks, but she is also a great actress. Sometimes, people fail to look past the pretty face, which annoys actors. The Black Widow star once expressed her displeasure on being labeled as a s*x symbol. She ranted about people’s unreal expectations from actresses to always look pretty. Scroll below for more.
ScarJo has been consistently vocal about being pigeonholed into the hypersexualized thing. She became famous for her MCU role as Natasha Romanoff, making her one of the highest-paid actresses. She was also in the news for her relationship with Ryan Reynolds. The couple was married for a brief period. Johansson is not blessed with great looks, but she also has this hoarse voice, which makes her more appealing. She made her...
- 2/18/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Pam Grier, the pioneering action hero who starred in such Blaxploitation classics as Roger Corman’s The Big Doll House, The Big Bird Cage and Friday Foster, is set to receive a career achievement award at the upcoming Toronto Black Film Festival.
Grier, who went on to star for Quentin Tarantino as the title character in Jackie Brown in 1994, will be feted at the Tbff’s upcoming 12th edition on Feb. 15 in Toronto. In the 1970s, she starred in films such as Coffy and Foxy Brown, portraying a female vigilante looking for revenge in a world of vice and crime.
Her notable roles paved a path for Black actresses over the decades to follow her lead and boost representation on screen as Grier became known as a pioneering female action hero. “The award recognizes Grier’s enduring contributions, not only as a captivating actor but also as a trailblazer who...
Grier, who went on to star for Quentin Tarantino as the title character in Jackie Brown in 1994, will be feted at the Tbff’s upcoming 12th edition on Feb. 15 in Toronto. In the 1970s, she starred in films such as Coffy and Foxy Brown, portraying a female vigilante looking for revenge in a world of vice and crime.
Her notable roles paved a path for Black actresses over the decades to follow her lead and boost representation on screen as Grier became known as a pioneering female action hero. “The award recognizes Grier’s enduring contributions, not only as a captivating actor but also as a trailblazer who...
- 1/17/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Dax Shepard is getting in a workout on his birthday!
The Parenthood actor was spotted going for a hike in Griffith Park on Tuesday afternoon (January 2) in Los Angeles.
Dax celebrated his 49th birthday that day and his wife Kristen Bell took to Instagram to share a sweet tribute for him.
Keep reading to find out more…
“To the man who this year started using his flashlight to read the menu, who eats 175 g of protein a day, who loves his friends ferociously, who never balks when I ask him to participate in a dress-up party, who taught our daughters how to change a tire, who once had the hiccups for 72 hours, who still loves a savage tan, who snuggles with the dogs even though he doesn’t like them, who fixes all the bikes, and who always riles the kids up before bedtime: I will never be able to...
The Parenthood actor was spotted going for a hike in Griffith Park on Tuesday afternoon (January 2) in Los Angeles.
Dax celebrated his 49th birthday that day and his wife Kristen Bell took to Instagram to share a sweet tribute for him.
Keep reading to find out more…
“To the man who this year started using his flashlight to read the menu, who eats 175 g of protein a day, who loves his friends ferociously, who never balks when I ask him to participate in a dress-up party, who taught our daughters how to change a tire, who once had the hiccups for 72 hours, who still loves a savage tan, who snuggles with the dogs even though he doesn’t like them, who fixes all the bikes, and who always riles the kids up before bedtime: I will never be able to...
- 1/3/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Dane Cook has an exciting update!
The 51-year-old comedian revealed that there is a potential path forward for smash hit 2006 film Employee of the Month, co-starring Dane, Jessica Simpson and Dax Shepard, to be turned into a TV show.
“We got our notes back from Lionsgate, there is a possible path forward for Employee of the Month as a new streaming series,” he began.
Keep reading to find out more…
“Nothing is guaranteed Yet but I will keep you all filled in as we move forward. Eotm has become such a beloved film. I can’t believe how much response I get from around the world. People quote it every day to me,” he continued.
“I loved playing Zack and hope to bring him back! I had no idea that behind The Expendables, Employee of the Month is the most successful film (post box office) for Lionsgate. I can’t...
The 51-year-old comedian revealed that there is a potential path forward for smash hit 2006 film Employee of the Month, co-starring Dane, Jessica Simpson and Dax Shepard, to be turned into a TV show.
“We got our notes back from Lionsgate, there is a possible path forward for Employee of the Month as a new streaming series,” he began.
Keep reading to find out more…
“Nothing is guaranteed Yet but I will keep you all filled in as we move forward. Eotm has become such a beloved film. I can’t believe how much response I get from around the world. People quote it every day to me,” he continued.
“I loved playing Zack and hope to bring him back! I had no idea that behind The Expendables, Employee of the Month is the most successful film (post box office) for Lionsgate. I can’t...
- 12/26/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
How many millions of records have you sold? If you're Jessica Simpson, that number is well over 20 million. If you're not Jessica Simpson — and you're not, like, Elton John or one of those guys from Aerosmith — that number is probably a heck of a lot less. At the turn of the century, thanks to hit singles like "I Wanna Love You Forever" and her reality TV series "Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica," Jessica Simpson was one of the most famous human beings in the entire world. And she's still really darned famous.
And like most singers who break into the popular zeitgeist, Simpson has also tried her hand at acting. She's probably best known on the big screen for playing the role of Daisy Duke in the 2005 "Dukes of Hazzard" movie, or at least for her cover of "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'" from the soundtrack. She also did a...
And like most singers who break into the popular zeitgeist, Simpson has also tried her hand at acting. She's probably best known on the big screen for playing the role of Daisy Duke in the 2005 "Dukes of Hazzard" movie, or at least for her cover of "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'" from the soundtrack. She also did a...
- 12/16/2023
- by William Bibbiani
- Slash Film
Taylor Swift is celebrating her newfound status as Spotify’s Global Top Artist with a surprise of her own: The massively popular singer-songwriter has just officially released the previously hard-to-find fan favorite song “You’re Losing Me.”
The song, now widely available on streaming services, is the latest of Swift’s “from the vault” releases – tracks that didn’t make her official studio albums. “You’re Losing Me,” which Swift co-wrote with producer Jack Antonoff, was initially released last May only on the “Late Night Edition” CD of Swift’s 2022 album Midnights and in a digital version exclusively at her web store.
This morning, Swift posted on X/Twitter, “Um ok this is unreal?? I just wanted to say to anyone who listened to my music this year, anywhere in the world, thank you. Getting named Spotify’s Global Top Artist in 2023 is truly the best birthday/holiday gift you could’ve given me.
The song, now widely available on streaming services, is the latest of Swift’s “from the vault” releases – tracks that didn’t make her official studio albums. “You’re Losing Me,” which Swift co-wrote with producer Jack Antonoff, was initially released last May only on the “Late Night Edition” CD of Swift’s 2022 album Midnights and in a digital version exclusively at her web store.
This morning, Swift posted on X/Twitter, “Um ok this is unreal?? I just wanted to say to anyone who listened to my music this year, anywhere in the world, thank you. Getting named Spotify’s Global Top Artist in 2023 is truly the best birthday/holiday gift you could’ve given me.
- 11/29/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
The Joe Rogan Experience was the top podcast of the year globally in 2023, marking its fourth consecutive year in that position, according to Spotify Wrapped data released Wednesday.
Wrapped, which analyzes listening data in 2023 about the most-streamed artists and podcasts on the platform, also saw Alex Cooper’s Call Her Daddy (which, like Joe Rogan’s, is exclusive to Spotify) retain its second place spot on the global list, while Dr. Andrew Huberman’s science podcast, Huberman Lab, jumped to third. Emma Chamberlain’s podcast, Anything Goes, which became exclusive to Spotify in 2023 and placed third last year, came in fourth. On Purpose with Jay Shetty, which recently inked an ad sales deal with iHeartMedia, rounded out the global list in fifth place.
The U.S. podcast list also saw Ashley Flowers’ true crime series Crime Junkie, This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von and The New York Times’ podcast The...
Wrapped, which analyzes listening data in 2023 about the most-streamed artists and podcasts on the platform, also saw Alex Cooper’s Call Her Daddy (which, like Joe Rogan’s, is exclusive to Spotify) retain its second place spot on the global list, while Dr. Andrew Huberman’s science podcast, Huberman Lab, jumped to third. Emma Chamberlain’s podcast, Anything Goes, which became exclusive to Spotify in 2023 and placed third last year, came in fourth. On Purpose with Jay Shetty, which recently inked an ad sales deal with iHeartMedia, rounded out the global list in fifth place.
The U.S. podcast list also saw Ashley Flowers’ true crime series Crime Junkie, This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von and The New York Times’ podcast The...
- 11/29/2023
- by Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Eva Longoria is looking back on the rumors and speculation of a feud between the stars of Desperate Housewives.
The 48-year-old actress made an appearance on the Armchair Expert podcast with Dax Shepard and opened up about what it was like facing sexism in the industry which led to rumors of her and her co-stars feuding.
Keep reading to find out more…
“I remember, even back then it was a narrative about women, because there were all these shows about men on the air, and nobody was like ‘They’re fighting!’” Eva said.
“They all had such a better handle on fame, on that narrative, y’know, I’m like ‘you guys, they’re saying we’re fighting!’” she recalled about co-stars Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, and Marcia Cross. “And they’re like ‘yeah, well that’s just a narrative they do on women because we’re over 40 in a television show,...
The 48-year-old actress made an appearance on the Armchair Expert podcast with Dax Shepard and opened up about what it was like facing sexism in the industry which led to rumors of her and her co-stars feuding.
Keep reading to find out more…
“I remember, even back then it was a narrative about women, because there were all these shows about men on the air, and nobody was like ‘They’re fighting!’” Eva said.
“They all had such a better handle on fame, on that narrative, y’know, I’m like ‘you guys, they’re saying we’re fighting!’” she recalled about co-stars Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, and Marcia Cross. “And they’re like ‘yeah, well that’s just a narrative they do on women because we’re over 40 in a television show,...
- 11/29/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
The inaugural Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix shuts down the Las Vegas Strip from Nov. 16-18, turning one of the world’s most famous streets into a nighttime race track. The track officially goes “hot” from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. each night. In the city that makes a multiday holiday out of every celebration, it is no surprise that the weekend event expands into 10 days of premieres, openings, dinners, experiences and concerts.
Related: The Best Vegas Residencies to Catch Through 2024, From U2 and Adele and More
From Nov. 13-22, The F1 Las Vegas Hub will be open to all fans from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at The Venetian Resort, offering exclusive merchandise including team gear and collaborations (Malbon Golf, Undefeated and eight more brands). American Express card holders get access to a members-only lounge area, limited-edition products, charging stations and other perks.
Below, The Hollywood Reporter rounds up the best parties,...
Related: The Best Vegas Residencies to Catch Through 2024, From U2 and Adele and More
From Nov. 13-22, The F1 Las Vegas Hub will be open to all fans from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at The Venetian Resort, offering exclusive merchandise including team gear and collaborations (Malbon Golf, Undefeated and eight more brands). American Express card holders get access to a members-only lounge area, limited-edition products, charging stations and other perks.
Below, The Hollywood Reporter rounds up the best parties,...
- 11/16/2023
- by Melinda Sheckells and Danielle Directo-Meston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Image Source: Jerod Harris/Getty Images
Nicolas Cage is a character, and he's played some of our favorite characters to date. He's also been playing the role of dad for over 30 years. Nicolas has two sons, the first of whom was born in 1990, and now he's even taken on a bigger gig: grandpa to his four grandchildren. Nicolas's sons have grown up on Hollywood film sets and with famous friends, but they still lead fairly low-key lives, all things told. Nicolas himself doesn't have an Instagram to share pictures of his kids, but we do catch glimpses of the boys on red carpets and at events.
In 2022, Nicolas's family grew even more with the birth of his first daughter with wife Riko Shibata, whom he married in February 2021. Of parenting a girl after raising boys, Nicolas told Et in January, "It's a new adventure." In general, the "Renfield" star is...
Nicolas Cage is a character, and he's played some of our favorite characters to date. He's also been playing the role of dad for over 30 years. Nicolas has two sons, the first of whom was born in 1990, and now he's even taken on a bigger gig: grandpa to his four grandchildren. Nicolas's sons have grown up on Hollywood film sets and with famous friends, but they still lead fairly low-key lives, all things told. Nicolas himself doesn't have an Instagram to share pictures of his kids, but we do catch glimpses of the boys on red carpets and at events.
In 2022, Nicolas's family grew even more with the birth of his first daughter with wife Riko Shibata, whom he married in February 2021. Of parenting a girl after raising boys, Nicolas told Et in January, "It's a new adventure." In general, the "Renfield" star is...
- 11/7/2023
- by Hedy Phillips
- Popsugar.com
Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard are enjoying a day out together.
The 43-year-old Frozen actress and the 48-year-old Parenthood actor shared a laugh while walking arm-in-arm around New York City on Friday afternoon (November 3).
Photos: Check out the latest pics of Kristen Bell
For their outing, Kristen bundled up in a tan coat, black turtleneck, jeans, and a green beanie while Dax sported a black zip-up hoodie.
During a recent episode of his Armchair Expert podcast, Dax spoke very candidly about how he’s going to feel when their two daughters start having sex.
Kristen also defended letting their daughters drink non-alcoholic beer.
Did you know Kristen voices a character in a very popular video game?...
The 43-year-old Frozen actress and the 48-year-old Parenthood actor shared a laugh while walking arm-in-arm around New York City on Friday afternoon (November 3).
Photos: Check out the latest pics of Kristen Bell
For their outing, Kristen bundled up in a tan coat, black turtleneck, jeans, and a green beanie while Dax sported a black zip-up hoodie.
During a recent episode of his Armchair Expert podcast, Dax spoke very candidly about how he’s going to feel when their two daughters start having sex.
Kristen also defended letting their daughters drink non-alcoholic beer.
Did you know Kristen voices a character in a very popular video game?...
- 11/4/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
The Groundlings comedy troupe helped raise $215k for the Motion Picture & Television Fund benefitting below-the-line workers impacted by the strikes with a one-of-a-kind event called One Night Only.
On Thursday, current and past members of The Groundlings, including Kristen Wiig, Kristen Bell, Ana Gaystayer and Will Forte, performed an improvised version of the Broadway musical A Chorus Line and they only had 24 hours to prepare.
In the audience of the sold-out event were Pedro Pascal, Patty Jenkins, Ted Danson, Mary Steenburgen, Ron Pearlman, Chris Pine, Dan Bucatinski, Dax Shepard, Camryn Manheim, Sara Gilbert and Abigail Spencer, among many others.
Kristen Wiig and Kristen Bell backstage
“The Groundlings is where it started for me as a performer and writer. I owe so much to the people there, the teachers and the stage itself. To be a part of this group, helping to do something that is going to provide some...
On Thursday, current and past members of The Groundlings, including Kristen Wiig, Kristen Bell, Ana Gaystayer and Will Forte, performed an improvised version of the Broadway musical A Chorus Line and they only had 24 hours to prepare.
In the audience of the sold-out event were Pedro Pascal, Patty Jenkins, Ted Danson, Mary Steenburgen, Ron Pearlman, Chris Pine, Dan Bucatinski, Dax Shepard, Camryn Manheim, Sara Gilbert and Abigail Spencer, among many others.
Kristen Wiig and Kristen Bell backstage
“The Groundlings is where it started for me as a performer and writer. I owe so much to the people there, the teachers and the stage itself. To be a part of this group, helping to do something that is going to provide some...
- 10/30/2023
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Actor-singer Jack Black stripped up shirtless to sing Taylor Swift‘s song ‘Anti-Hero’ at a SAG-AFTRA fundraiser on October 25. Black, who had been expected to perform a stand-up set, ripped his shirt off and walked through the crowd to people’s surprise and amusement, and queried for any song requests.
In fan-captured footage uploaded to X formerly Twitter, the Tenacious D singer was seen on stage, having just performed a stand-up comedy set at the ‘Give Back-ular Spectacular!’ event held at the Orpheum Theater, which supports members of SAG-AFTRA affected by the current strike. Other performers present included Janelle James, Halle Berry, Lily Tomlin and Dax Shepard.
Black stripped off his shirt at the gig and tossed it on the ground. Relegated to his boxers, the ‘Kung Fu Panda’ actor paced around on the stage surveying the crowd as they began clapping and cheering.
Holding his microphone to the crowd,...
In fan-captured footage uploaded to X formerly Twitter, the Tenacious D singer was seen on stage, having just performed a stand-up comedy set at the ‘Give Back-ular Spectacular!’ event held at the Orpheum Theater, which supports members of SAG-AFTRA affected by the current strike. Other performers present included Janelle James, Halle Berry, Lily Tomlin and Dax Shepard.
Black stripped off his shirt at the gig and tossed it on the ground. Relegated to his boxers, the ‘Kung Fu Panda’ actor paced around on the stage surveying the crowd as they began clapping and cheering.
Holding his microphone to the crowd,...
- 10/27/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Actor-singer Jack Black stripped up shirtless to sing Taylor Swift‘s song ‘Anti-Hero’ at a SAG-AFTRA fundraiser on October 25. Black, who had been expected to perform a stand-up set, ripped his shirt off and walked through the crowd to people’s surprise and amusement, and queried for any song requests.
In fan-captured footage uploaded to X formerly Twitter, the Tenacious D singer was seen on stage, having just performed a stand-up comedy set at the ‘Give Back-ular Spectacular!’ event held at the Orpheum Theater, which supports members of SAG-AFTRA affected by the current strike. Other performers present included Janelle James, Halle Berry, Lily Tomlin and Dax Shepard.
Black stripped off his shirt at the gig and tossed it on the ground. Relegated to his boxers, the ‘Kung Fu Panda’ actor paced around on the stage surveying the crowd as they began clapping and cheering.
Holding his microphone to the crowd,...
In fan-captured footage uploaded to X formerly Twitter, the Tenacious D singer was seen on stage, having just performed a stand-up comedy set at the ‘Give Back-ular Spectacular!’ event held at the Orpheum Theater, which supports members of SAG-AFTRA affected by the current strike. Other performers present included Janelle James, Halle Berry, Lily Tomlin and Dax Shepard.
Black stripped off his shirt at the gig and tossed it on the ground. Relegated to his boxers, the ‘Kung Fu Panda’ actor paced around on the stage surveying the crowd as they began clapping and cheering.
Holding his microphone to the crowd,...
- 10/27/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Many fundraisers generally require their attendees to dress up for the Give Back-ular Spectacular!, but Jack Black decided to dress down – way down.
For his segment, the comedian stripped down to his underwear and sang Taylor Swift‘s “Anti-Hero” after an audience member requested him to sing it.
“Everyone knows that f—ing song,” he told the laughing crowd before he began singing.
The Give Back-ular Spectacular! was held on Wednesday night to help raise funds for TV and film crews affected by the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike.
The Union Solidarity Coalition emphasized on their website that “crew members have gone without a paycheck for more than six months.”
“Many are facing serious financial distress: losing homes, losing health insurance and struggling to feed their families,” it stated. “The Give Back-ular Spectacular! will raise emergency relief funds for both union and non-union crew members in need due to the work stoppage.
For his segment, the comedian stripped down to his underwear and sang Taylor Swift‘s “Anti-Hero” after an audience member requested him to sing it.
“Everyone knows that f—ing song,” he told the laughing crowd before he began singing.
The Give Back-ular Spectacular! was held on Wednesday night to help raise funds for TV and film crews affected by the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike.
The Union Solidarity Coalition emphasized on their website that “crew members have gone without a paycheck for more than six months.”
“Many are facing serious financial distress: losing homes, losing health insurance and struggling to feed their families,” it stated. “The Give Back-ular Spectacular! will raise emergency relief funds for both union and non-union crew members in need due to the work stoppage.
- 10/27/2023
- by Rose Anne Cox-Peralta
- Uinterview
As if paying penance for starring in all five “After” films to date — a series that’s been criticized for glamorizing toxic, controlling relationships à la “Twilight” and “50 Shades” before it — Josephine Langford now dallies on the decidedly wholesome side of romantic complication in “The Other Zoey.” This innocuous comedy, hinging on a gimmicky plot contrivance, doesn’t transcend formula even when it’s winking at the clichés it caves to. Still, it’s a pleasant enough diversion for those who want familiar genre beats sounded by the usual attractive actors in the customary attractive settings. That audience seems unlikely to stampede Brainstorm Media’s limited theatrical release on Friday, as this is exactly the sort of comfort-food fare one expects to stream at home — an option arriving November 10th.
Dividing campus life rigidly between eggheads and airheads, Matthew Tabak’s screenplay places heroine Zoey (Langford) in the first camp:...
Dividing campus life rigidly between eggheads and airheads, Matthew Tabak’s screenplay places heroine Zoey (Langford) in the first camp:...
- 10/18/2023
- by Dennis Harvey
- Variety Film + TV
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“Jimmy Kimmel Live!” ranked as the most-watched late night show in the demo for its second week back on the air, TheWrap can reveal exclusively.
The ABC show delivered the highest ratings score in the key 18-49 broadcast demo among last week’s late-night shows, averaging a 0.20 rating during the week of Monday, Oct. 9, according to Nielsen live-plus-same-day figures.
Kimmel’s 0.20 rating exceeded that of NBC’s “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” by 11% as it scored a 0.18 rating, as well as CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” by 18%, which averaged a 0.17 rating in the demo.
Monday night’s episode, which benefited from the NFL lead-in from ABC’s “Monday Night Football,” locked down a 0.33 rating in the demo, marking the highest-rated late night telecast so far this season.
“Jimmy Kimmel Live!” ranked as the most-watched late night show in the demo for its second week back on the air, TheWrap can reveal exclusively.
The ABC show delivered the highest ratings score in the key 18-49 broadcast demo among last week’s late-night shows, averaging a 0.20 rating during the week of Monday, Oct. 9, according to Nielsen live-plus-same-day figures.
Kimmel’s 0.20 rating exceeded that of NBC’s “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” by 11% as it scored a 0.18 rating, as well as CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” by 18%, which averaged a 0.17 rating in the demo.
Monday night’s episode, which benefited from the NFL lead-in from ABC’s “Monday Night Football,” locked down a 0.33 rating in the demo, marking the highest-rated late night telecast so far this season.
- 10/18/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
Jada Pinkett Smith, apparently, is nowhere near done opening up about the intimate details of her and Will Smith’s relationship, as she said the two have discussed collaborating on a book.
As Pinkett Smith’s memoir “Worthy” hit shelves on Tuesday, the actress shared on SiriusXM’s “Sway in the Morning” with Sway Calloway that there’s a possibility that she would work on a second installment to the book — and it would be cowritten by her actor-husband.
“I know it seems like it’s a lot of life because it is a lot of life in the book, but it’s very streamlined,” Pinkett Smith said. “There’s layers and layers and layers and layers. There’s no way I could have put it all in one book. There’s no way, you know, so there’s definitely other books to come.”
She continued: “I mean, even Will...
As Pinkett Smith’s memoir “Worthy” hit shelves on Tuesday, the actress shared on SiriusXM’s “Sway in the Morning” with Sway Calloway that there’s a possibility that she would work on a second installment to the book — and it would be cowritten by her actor-husband.
“I know it seems like it’s a lot of life because it is a lot of life in the book, but it’s very streamlined,” Pinkett Smith said. “There’s layers and layers and layers and layers. There’s no way I could have put it all in one book. There’s no way, you know, so there’s definitely other books to come.”
She continued: “I mean, even Will...
- 10/18/2023
- by Raquel 'Rocky' Harris
- The Wrap
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