Kevin McHale is opening up about his former Glee co-star Lea Michele and her new role in Funny Girl.
08.09.2022 - 20:33 / variety.com
Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large David E. Kelley has heard it for most of his career — that he has a knack for writing compelling female leads. Case in point: “Ally McBeal,” written at a time when there weren’t many strong leading women on television. “I usually duck for cover,” Kelley says about the mention of this part of his TV legacy. “More times than not I feign ignorance and just go, ‘Look, I just try to write characters as interestingly, and with as much dimension as possible.’ I’ve not ever felt that I’ve got an inside track on female characters or the feminine mystique in any way. I just try to write characters. I’m always a bit confused [when people say], ‘you write your females just as strong as the men.’ And I’m like, why wouldn’t I?”
Kelley is modest when asked about the impact of his work on both television and the greater society. But he has been a part of this nation’s pop culture DNA since the early 1990s — when, as a young Boston-based lawyer, he was tapped by mega-producer Steven Bochco to try his hand at writing for “L.A. Law.” It was a mentorship that soon led to the two of them co-creating “Doogie Howser, M.D.” And then after that, Kelley broke out to create or co-create a steady stream of iconic series: “Picket Fences,” “Chicago Hope,” “The Practice,” “Ally McBeal,” “Boston Legal,” “Boston Public,” “Big Little Lies,” “Nine Perfect Strangers,” “Big Sky” and “Anatomy of a Scandal,” for starters. If there’s one thing those Kelley shows have in common besides those strong women, it’s their richly drawn characters who explore the best and worst of humanity. No one leaves a David E. Kelley show without thinking about their own morality, their own empathy or their own ethics. And that’s why
Kevin McHale is opening up about his former Glee co-star Lea Michele and her new role in Funny Girl.
Urban dictionary defines as “antics and behavior displayed by certain underclass individuals in the Black culture, the end result being the embarrassment of the rest of the upstanding Black community.”Perry, the creator and performer behind the tough, elderly woman in roughly a dozen films since 2005, acknowledged that he has faced widespread criticism for his most popular creation. ”Emasculating Black men, I’ve heard it all.
Reba McEntire boards the latest season of ABC's crime thriller, , and she isn't someone to be messed with as an eerie new mystery unravels. McEntire plays Sunny Barnes, a charismatic outfitter who is caught in the middle of disaster when a local backcountry trip goes awry.
It seems that everyone wants to work with Jensen Ackles on Big Sky: Deadly Trails.
Martina McBride became a household name as a country singing sensation nearly three decades ago, and she recently received a host of new fans while starring on the new FOX drama "Monarch." "I’m so excited," McBride exclusively told Fox News Digital. "I mean, I read the script, and I was like, ‘This is juicy, it’s big, it’s exciting.’ I was really thrilled to be asked to be a part of it." McBride was shocked to even be included in the roster when it came to casting country all-stars to appear on the epic series, which stars Trace Adkins, Anna Friel, Beth Ditto and Academy Award-winner Susan Sarandon.
David O. Russell is a filmmaker with an amazing track record of award-winning films.
Kate Winslet was taken to the hospital after she suffered an accident while filming LEE in Croatia. The Oscar-winning actor fell while on the set of the movie and a rep for the star is offering an update on her health condition.
Irina Shayk wowed off the catwalk too as she cut a stylish figure while out on a low-key stroll with daughter Lea De Seine, five, and fellow model Helena Christensen on Tuesday. The Russian model, 36, turned heads in a chic black tank top and matching black midi skirt as she walked alongside her girl and Danish native Helena, 53, who put on a leggy display. Irina teamed her outfit with black loafers and socks, dark sunglasses and a black cross body bag, while she clutched onto an additional Gucci bag with ladybird print.
EJ Panaligan editor ABC announced a slew of news regarding their fall programming at the Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour on September 14, headlined by guest star announcements for the second season of recently-anointed Emmy-winner “Abbott Elementary.” Read below for a summary of ABC’s announcements from the TCA press conferences. Debuting on Wednesday, September 21, the second season of Quinta Brunson’s hit show will feature recurring guest roles from actor Leslie Odom Jr., Lauren Weedman and Keyla Monterroso Mejia. Odom Jr. will play Draemond, the owner of a batch of charter schools in the area who visits Abbott. Weedman will play Kristin Marie, a hard-shelled teacher from a neighboring school that strikingly resembles one of Abbott’s own teachers. Monterroso Mejia plays a teacher’s aide whose lax personality contributes to classroom chaos at Abbott.
Tommy Lee is back onscreen, and this time as a strip club DJ. ET's Kevin Frazier spoke to the rockstar actor and his bandmate, Nikki Sixx, about their new horror film, , and hitting the road again with Mötley Crüe.«I'll spend some time in some strip clubs and behind the turntables,» Lee said of why the role was a perfect fit for him. «I don't know.
Reba McEntire has joined the cast of Big Sky: Deadly Trails and is opening up about playing a darker character than what audiences would expect from her. The country star also teased if viewers would be able to see a musical performance as her character Sunny Barnes in the ABC drama.
Omar Metwally will be back as Mark Lindor for season three of Big Sky, but his role is going to be smaller than before.
The Queen was so furious over claims she was delighted when Scotland voted against independence that she said PM David Cameron should get “six of the best”.
Emily Longeretta Grab your cowboy boots. Fox is making a major push for the upcoming premiere of “Monarch,” Variety can exclusively share. On Thursday, Sept. 8, the “Monarch” retail pop-up shop will open in New York City on 27 Mercer Street. It will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Sunday, Sept. 11, the premiere date. The fully customized space will include items from many of the show’s partners including Allen’s Boots, Fret Zealot Music, Nyrelle Jewelry and Union Western Apparel. There will be a photo opportunity for fans to sit in the “Queens of Country” throne and attendees can take home a customized bandana or snapback hat.
making her debut in the musical “Funny Girl” Tuesday, and she’s already wearing her Fanny Brice best.“This is such a dream come true for me,” Michele told Entertainment Weekly on Monday, revealing first-look photos of herself in costume.“And I cannot wait to take the stage on Tuesday as Fanny Brice on Broadway.”Michele, 36, first announced in July 2022 that she was taking over the role after Beanie Feldstein shocked fans by announcing her departure from the show — after receiving lukewarm reviews from critics and missing several performances. The production is a revival of the 1964 show which starred Barbra Streisand and tells the real-life story of Brice, who rose to stardom as a member of Florenz Ziegfeld’s “Follies.”The “Glee” alum has long coveted the role of Fanny ever since her days on the hit musical TV show.
EXCLUSIVE: Lea Michele will be making her public debut as Fanny Brice in Broadway’s Funny Girl tonight, but don’t expect reviews tomorrow. A production spokesperson tells Deadline exclusively that while critics will be invited to review – or, rather, re-review – the musical with its new star, the invites won’t be arriving for a few weeks.
Squid Game.On September 4, Lee Yoo-mi took home the Outstanding Guest Actress award at the 74th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards for her role as Ji-yeong in 2021’s hit Netflix series Squid Game. This makes the 28-year-old the first Korean actor to win the award.“I’m so grateful.
Called out. Big Brother contestant Kyle Capener was confronted for his comments about race on the CBS reality series.
Big Brother contestant Kyle Capener has been making headlines recently after fans voiced their issues with his comments on race throughout the latest season of the show.