let fans follow along throughout her , but the occasion wouldn't be complete without an Instagram tribute from her loving husband, Ryan Reynolds. a whole 11 days before Lively's official birthday on August 25.
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There are only two nominees in this year’s Outstanding Variety Sketch Series: NBC’s Saturday Night Live and HBO’s A Black Lady Sketch Show. But creator/star Robin Thede would prefer to focus on how her comedy was nominated for the third year straight, not how they’re competing against only one other nominee.
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“Everyone’s talking about two nominees, but if anything, they should be congratulating us that we made it to the one other slot,” said Thede, who was joined at Deadline’s Contenders TV: The Nominees event with her co-executive producer and writer Tracey Ashley and co-EP/director Bridget Stokes. “We know that SNL is going to get in every year, and [it’s great] for us to rise to that slot year after year … because this is the second year that it’s only been two nominees. Our first year there were only three nominees. It’s not like we’ve been slacking off in what we’ve been creating. We understand that it’s weird for people to see that few nominees. We’ll see what the Emmys do in the future with that category. But we feel like it’s a testament to the work that we do on the show and we’re only really in competition with ourselves. So we’re trying to outdo each of our last seasons and bring more funny every season.”
The show finds success in staying away from the headlines and just going for straight-up tomfoolery.
“We can’t do topical because we write our sketches nine months before they air,” Thede said. “We strive to be as current as possible, but it’s all pretty much just what makes us laugh, what feels culturally relevant, what feels epic, what feels relatable. That’s why we’re not in competition with live shows. We get to have more time to create narratives and
let fans follow along throughout her , but the occasion wouldn't be complete without an Instagram tribute from her loving husband, Ryan Reynolds. a whole 11 days before Lively's official birthday on August 25.
It’s summer — and Blake Lively is having a blast. The actress took to Instagram ahead of her 35th birthday with a picturesque snap of herself poolside.
Blake Lively is having a blast. The actress took to Instagram ahead of her 35th birthday with a picturesque snap of herself poolside.The star smiled in a white bikini against a backdrop of palm trees and sunshine. «Summer lovin’ …had me a blast,» she captioned the post, a reference to 's «Summer Nights.»Lively's comment section was filled with compliments, including from celebrity jeweler Lorraine Schwartz, who wrote back, «With a body like that I’d have a blast all year round.»«Ok smoke show,» her sister, Robyn Lively, commented. As for her husband, Ryan Reynolds, the star weighed in with a punchline — as he's known to do.
Cardi B’s household listens to Lady Gaga. She shared a video of her daughter, Kulture, singing along to “Bad Romance” and excitedly repeating the song once it was over.Cardi B praises Bad Bunny for taking risks in fashion: ‘He took that chance’Cardi B gets first face tattoo in red ink: Is this a new trend?The video was shared on her Instagram story, with Cardi writing “She really is my daughter. If you know you know,” alluding to her own appreciation for Lady Gaga, which longtime fans know about.
Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorEach August typically brings with it news of changes in the cast at “Saturday Night Live.” This month carries instead brings a development related to one of the more prominent people behind the scenes of the NBC show.Lindsay Shookus, one of the top producers at “SNL” who has played a strong role in booking guests and dealing with talent issues, is leaving the program. In a post on Instagram Friday, Shookus revealed her intent to depart.“After 20 seasons at ‘Saturday Night Live’ (and 415 live shows – i counted!), I have decided to trade in the wild late night life and move on from the show,” she said in her post.
The Queen’ s granddaughter Lady Louise Windsor has surprised royal fans as she is said to have taken up a part-time job ahead of her A-level results on Thursday August 18. The 18 year old is believed to have worked at a local garden centre for just £6.83 an hour, with shoppers praising the young royal for being “polite and attentive” in her new role.
On September 2, Atlanta Black Pride is hosting a fashion show showcasing local Black queer designers along with local LGBTQ Greek organizations. The show, which is chaired by new board member and friend of Georgia Voice Tiana Clay, promises to be a diverse and incredible event.
A.D. Amorosi “A Black Lady Sketch Show,” created by Robin Thede with fellow actors Gabrielle Dennis, Ashley Nicole Black and Skye Townsend is certainly an improvisational, production-heavy, comic masterpiece.
EXCLUSIVE: Applause Entertainment is readying a sketch comedy show billed as ‘Saturday Night Live meets The Kumars at No. 42,’ as the company turns five. Also on the slate is a travelog tracing the journey made by legendary prince Lord Ram and a documentary on the climate crisis in India, Deadline can reveal. An access doc on Hindi movie megastar Salman Khan is also nearing completion.
Blake Lively is kicking off her birthday in the happiest place on earth with family by her side! On Sunday, the 34-year-old actress shared pictures from her early celebrations with her big sister, Robyn Lively.“Find me a happier place on earth to start my birthday celebrations early.
Lady A tour would be postponed while he works on his sobriety, the 40-year-old singer shared a message with his fans. “I want to thank everyone who has shown me so much support and encouragement so far on my journey of sobriety,” the “Need You Now” singer wrote. He continued, “Y’alls kind words have meant the world to me and really lifted me up over the past few weeks.
posted on Twitter.“I would like to dedicate this song to every woman in America, to every woman who now has to worry about her body if she gets pregnant,” the 36-year-old pop star said to a cheering crowd. “I pray that this country will speak up and we will stick together and that we will not stop until it’s right.”Throughout the song, she would take a break from singing to slam the Supreme Court and their June decision to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade case.
Brad Pitt has a “shit list” of actors he’d never work with, according to his Bullet Train co-star Aaron Taylor-Johnson.In a recent interview with Variety, Taylor-Johnson spoke about his experience of working with Pitt, describing him as a “humble and gracious human being”.“He just wants to bring light and joy into the world and be around people who are there to have a good time,” Taylor-Johnson explained.“You work with many actors and after a while, you start making notes, ‘I am definitely not working with this person ever again.’ Brad has this list too: the good list and the shit list.”One actor who clearly resides on Pitt’s “good list” is Sandra Bullock, who also features in the recently released action-thriller Bullet Train.Pitt had previously told The Daily Mail: “Sandy is an old friend. She’s a diehard person I could call for favours over the years and I have done many times, and she’s always there.“Her timing was great, she was a great person to have in my ear in a situation like that, which is actually kind of intimate.”Bullet Train marks the pair’s second collaboration this year, with Pitt previously appearing in Bullock’s action-adventure movie The Lost City, which also starred Channing Tatum and Daniel Radcliffe.In June, Pitt suggested that he was on the “last leg” of his acting career, with his eye now turning to roles behind the camera.“I consider myself on my last leg,” He told GQ.
Lady Gaga took a moment out from her set to vouch her continued support for abortion rights and gay marriage.It comes in the wake of the US Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, the 1973 court case that made abortion legal on a federal level.
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Lady A has postponed their tour, sharing the emotional news that band member Charles Kelley was beginning a "journey to sobriety".MORE: Inside country music singers' jaw-dropping homes: Carrie Underwood, Jimmie Allen, Miranda Lambert + moreHillary Scott, Dave Haywood and Charles said in a statement on social media that the decision to push their Request Line Tour to 2023 was "hard but important" as they are a "family".WATCH: Miranda Lambert shares surprising news about CMA performance"We have decided to postpone our Request Line Tour until next year. Being on the road with our fans is our greatest joy, so it was a hard but important decision to make," it began."We are a band, but more importantly…we’re family.
Lady Gaga is officially joining the DC Universe! The iconic singer and actress has confirmed her participation in the upcoming sequel ‘Joker: Folie à deux’ following rumors of her involvement since news about the project were first released.Now the Hollywood star, who is currently on her worldwide tour ‘Chromatica Ball,’ has shared the first teaser for the movie, acting alongside Joaquin Phoenix, and revealing she will be playing the fan-favorite role of Harley Quinn, previously played by Margot Robbie in ‘Suicide Squad’ and ‘Birds of Prey.’Joker: Folie à Deux10.04.24 pic.twitter.com/obp7T9lBFLFans of the performer are thrilled to have confirmation about her new adventure, as the movie has been described as a musical, having the opportunity to showcase her talent and incredible voice. Filming for the production is set to start in December and released Oct 4, 2024.The new teaser shows the silhouette of Phoenix and Gaga on a red background, dancing to Tony Bennett’s song ‘Cheek to Cheek,’ a song that was previously covered by the singer.
Lady Gaga fans are preparing for Mother Monster to meet the Clown Prince of Crime! Gaga confirmed on Thursday that she'll be starring in the upcoming sequel to, starring Joaquin Phoenix.Titled the sequel will be a musical and feature Gaga as the Harley Quinn to Phoenix's Joker, aka Arthur Fleck, ET can confirm. With rumors that the film will feature the Joker's time in Arkham Asylum, it's possible will pull inspiration from the DC Comics storyline in which Harley is Arthur's psychiatrist at the asylum who later becomes his partner in crime and twisted romance.