EXCLUSIVE: Academy Award winner Cuba Gooding Jr. (Jerry Maguire) has joined the cast of director Josh Webber’s holiday pic Athena Saves Christmas, with Christina Cooper coming aboard as producer.
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Sharing their favorites — in and out of the kitchen! Celebrity chef Judy Joo chatted with restaurateur Melba Wilson about food, famous customers and pairing late-night snacks with her favorite TV shows.
Since opening its doors in 2005, iconic Harlem eatery Melba’s has been a staple in the community — something founder Melba Wilson takes great pride in. “Harlem is to me what the soil is to the earth. It’s where I’m rooted; it’s what nourishes me and allows me to grow,” said the entrepreneur, who strives to make a difference in people’s lives both at home and in the workplace. “My daily intention is to [model] values that help sustain and guide my life: accountability — owning things without making excuses; humility — how your actions can affect others; and gratitude — showing appreciation for others.”
Wilson sat down with Joo to dish on her famed Southern restaurant, her biggest inspirations and her dream dinner guests.
Judy Joo: What does “soul food” mean to you?
Melba Wilson: It’s an energy that permeates more than the soul — it’s a rhythmic dance that never misses a beat.
JJ: February is Black History Month. Who has made the biggest impact in your life?
MW: My grandmother Amelia Pressley Davis, who taught me how to cook simple and use food as a conduit to bring people together for any and all occasions. Another would be my second mom, Ophelia DeVore, who taught me to dream and the power of positive thinking.
JJ: Many famous faces have dined at Melba’s, including Zendaya and Meghan Markle. Who are your dream dinner guests?
MW: The Obamas.
JJ: What’s your go-to late-night snack?
MW: I love a nice bowl of ice cream, rice cakes and some darn good chocolate.
JJ: Those all pair perfectly with a great TV show. So what are you
EXCLUSIVE: Academy Award winner Cuba Gooding Jr. (Jerry Maguire) has joined the cast of director Josh Webber’s holiday pic Athena Saves Christmas, with Christina Cooper coming aboard as producer.
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Dan Walker has hit back at Piers Morgan’s claim that he is "milking" the horrific bike crash he experienced last week. Presenter Dan, 45, was struck by a car during his commute to work last week and blacked out after the terrifying accident.
Royal children Archie Harrison and Lilibet Diana are unlikely to receive royal titles following King Charles' decision to evict the Sussexes from their UK base of Frogmore Cottage, according to an expert.The King is said to have made the decision to evict Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from their former home following the publication of Harry's memoir Spare, in which he accused his step-mother Queen Consort Camilla of leaking stories to the press. A spokesperson for the couple confirmed the news to press in a statement which read: "We can confirm The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been requested to vacate their residence at Frogmore Cottage." Now royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams has discussed the impact this may have on the couple's two children, telling Express.co.uk that Archie and Lilibet are "highly unlikely" to receive royal titles.
Prince William and Kate Middleton “seem more relaxed with each other than ever” as the dust settles from Harry’s bombshell book, a royal expert has said. Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond, speaking exclusively to OK!, said it appears the Prince and Princess of Wales feel “the worst is over” following the damaging claims that came out in the Duke of Sussex’s memoir Spare and the Sussexes’ controversial Netflix documentary. Harry’s book, published in January, brought a new round of attacks on the Royal Family - with criticism directed towards William and Kate - as well as King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla.
Once a senior member of the British royal family herself, Sarah Ferguson has been subjected to scandal, criticism and judgment. For this reason, the Duchess of York, affectionately known as Fergie, believes judging her former nephew Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle amid their rift with the royal family would not be appropriate.
Sarah Ferguson has some THOUGHTS on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle!
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A sign of the times? King Charles III has reportedly cut some new ties with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, evicting them from their Frogmore Cottage property.
Prince Harry just answered some burning questions in an unreleased segment from one of his late show promo appearances last month!
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle proved to be problematic at the start of their early romance.While answering «The Colbert Questionnaire» during an appearance on Tuesday's, Harry revealed that some of the language discrepancies between British and American terms, «got me and my wife into a lot of trouble in the beginning of our relationship.»The 38-year-old Duke of Sussex and his 41-year-old American wife met in 2016 and tied the knot in 2018. In his tell-all memoir,, Harry touched more on the «trouble» that the cultural differences caused the couple.«Meg said something I took the wrong way.
Bill Murray and star Jeannie Berlin set foot on the red carpet of the 2023 SAG Awards holding hands.Murray and Berlin appeared quite close when they arrived together for Sunday's soiree at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. The star wore a black tuxedo with a colorful bow tie, while Berlin sported an all-black suit and shades.Berlin, who portrayed Hadassah Fabelman in the Steven Spielberg film, was there for the film's nomination in the Best Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture category.
It seems Prince Harry has more to get off his chest!
EXCLUSIVE: Luke Arnold, Bella Heathcote and Jay Ryan are set to lead Scrublands, a TV adaptation of Chris Hammer’s novel for Australian streamer Stan.
There could be a slight career shift on the horizon for Riley Keough.
A spokesperson for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle has spoken out after an episode of the American animated sitcom South Park appeared to mock the pair as part of its most recent series. During one episode of the series, which was titled The Worldwide Privacy Tour, what seemed to be cartoon versions of Prince Harry, 38, and Meghan, 41, were branded “stupid” and “dumb”.
Princess Eugenie was spotted at an art show in LA after rumours she's reuniting with her cousin Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle. Eugenie, 32, who just announced she's pregnant with her second child, was seen looking down at her phone as she attended the Frieze LA VIP preview held at Santa Monica Airport on 16 February.The princess wore a black turtleneck with beige belted coat on top as she balanced a pair of sunglasses on her head. She also wore some gold necklaces layered over her top as well as a black handbag slung over her shoulder.
EXCLUSIVE: In a competitive situation, Hae Wons’ bestselling Korean novel Sad Tropic will be adapted for TV in the U.S. by Seoul Street and Astro-Nomical Entertainment as an hour-long series.
The symbolic show of support for Cape Town Pride has been dubbed “disgraceful” by a religious group (Photo: Cape Town Pride/Facebook)
More than 37 years after the release of the original Back To The Future film, stars Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson and Tom Wilson reunited over the weekend at Fan Expo Portland.