Miley Cyrus became one of the Disney Channel’s breakout stars playing Hannah Montana. However, it turns out that she faced some stiff competition for the role.
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Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards and Features Editor Comedian Hannah Berner, who was named one of Variety’s “10 Comics to Watch” for 2023, is set to record her first comedy special for Netflix. The hour-long special will be taped in Philadelphia, Pa., at the Fillmore on Sat., March 23. Tickets are now on sale exclusively at www.HannahBerner.com “This is probably the coolest thing that has ever happened to me,” Berner tells Variety.
“I’m in love with the hour that I’ve been touring for a while now, and I’m honored that Netflix wants to showcase my silly bits. I’m excited for my standup to reach a larger audience and to celebrate the community of bad ass women and scared boyfriends, mothers and zaddies that got me to this point.” Asked why she chose the Fillmore, the Brooklyn-raised Berner noted the East Coast has a special place in her heart. Though it’s been two years she was last at the location, she notes, “I remember the Fillmore being beautiful and the laughter was amazing.
The crowds are passionate, smart, loud, and know how to have a good time.” Berner rose to prominence in the comedy world with her viral “Han on the Street” segments and with her podcasts “Berning in Hell” and “Giggly Squad,” which showcase her quick wit and pop culture knowledge. At last year’s Just for Laughs Montreal Comedy Festival, she appeared on the “Comics to Watch” panel and spoke frankly about leaving behind a promising career as a junior tennis player after experience anxiety on the court. “I was so nervous on game days.
But I was winning. So everyone just kept saying, ‘This is what you should do,’” she told the audience. “And it took balls to say, ‘This doesn’t make me happy.’ Just because you’re really good at something doesn’t mean it’s
.Miley Cyrus became one of the Disney Channel’s breakout stars playing Hannah Montana. However, it turns out that she faced some stiff competition for the role.
In 2011, Billy Ray Cyrus infamously blamed Hannah Montana for wrecking his marriage, telling GQ it “destroyed my family.” Well, his former better half is here to tell y’all, that ain’t the case!
Tish Cyrus opened up about the Cyrus family’s experience when Miley and Billy Ray were starring in Hannah Montana.
The first look at the upcoming movie Turtles All the Way Down has been revealed!
Vanessa Feltz appeared to show her relief as she spent time alone for the first time in more than 300 days since her heartbreaking split from her former fiance Ben Ofoedu.
Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Comedian Bert Kreischer is sticking with Netflix, signing with the streamer to film two more stand-up comedy specials. This reps the fourth and fifth specials for Kreischer at Netflix, following “Razzle Dazzle” (2023), “Hey Big Boy” (2020), and “Secret Time” (2018). The first of the two specials will be filmed by Kreischer at the Mahaffey Theater in St.
EXCLUSIVE: Stand-up comic Deon Cole is set to return to Netflix with a third hour-long comedy special, to premiere later this year. While a title and logline haven’t been shared, he’ll tape his new hour at the LA Theater on May 2nd, as part of Netflix Is A Joke Fest 2024.
Alex Ritman U.K.-based film production and distribution company Sovereign is expanding across the Atlantic with the launch of a distribution arm in the U.S. With a plan to release two to three titles a year theatrically and across VOD platforms, the first film slated for release from the new entity is Laurent Nègre’s World War II thriller “A Forgotten Man,” which Sovereign also produced. Set in 1945 after the surrender of Nazi Germany, the story follows the Swiss ambassador (played by Michael Neuenschwander) after he leaves Berlin, but finds himself haunted by his past.
The inaugural Hong Kong International Film Festival Industry – CAA China Genre Initiative (HCG) has set its first projects which will be showcased during the 28th Hong Kong International Film & TV Market alongside the 22nd Hong Kong Asia Film Financing Forum running from March 11-13.
Jaden Thompson Ramy Youssef will return to HBO with the new comedy special “Ramy Youssef: More Feelings,” debuting on the network in March before it streams on Max. Youssef is set to tape the special on Feb. 2 and Feb.
Love Island OG star Hannah Elizabeth had us all talking from the moment she strutted into the All Stars villa. But it wasn’t so much for the 33 year old’s blindingly bright yellow neon bikini that had fans doing a double-take. Or that larger-than-life personality.
Joe Otterson TV Reporter Erin Foster‘s untitled upcoming Netflix comedy series has added 10 new actors to its cast, Variety has learned exclusively. Justine Lupe and Timothy Simons will appear in series regular roles opposite previously announced stars Kristen Bell and Adam Brody.
EXCLUSIVE: FOX Entertaiment and its in-house studio division MarVista Entertainment are launching Tideline Entertainment, a new production label that will focus on creating impactful and meaningful content with unique perspectives from differentiated storytellers, voices and creators worldwide.
Netflix has shared the first trailer for Vince Staples‘ upcoming scripted comedy series, The Vince Staples Show.Scheduled for release on February 15, The Vince Staples Show will run for five episodes, and has been billed as a “limited series” per Netflix, meaning that a second season is highly unlikely.The scripted series, which was co-written by Vince Staples himself, will also feature a cameo from Rick Ross, who is featured in the trailer. The trailer shows Staples getting caught up in crime, while lying to his partner that nothing of note is going in on his daily life.Watch the trailer for The Vince Staples Show below.Netflix’s official synopsis of The Vince Staples Show reads: “Who’s Vince Staples? Well, that’s a tricky question. He’s kind of famous, but he’s not.
K.J. Yossman Tavistock Wood co-founder Charles Collier has departed the agency he set up with former partner Angharad Wood to launch a new outfit, Chalcot Square Management.
Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham had a bit of a moment at the Emmys when a red carpet host got her name wrong. Stars including Hannah, Selena Gomez, pregnant Suki Waterhouse and Joan Collins all stunned in their finest gowns at the awards in LA on Monday night, 15 January. Despite being on a comedy show, Hannah wasn't too pleased when E! presenter Laverne Cox called her 'Hannah Waddington.' She quickly corrected the Orange Is The New Black actress, saying it was "ham" as in "Waddingham" – not "ton".
S Club 7 star Hannah Spearritt has opened up about the death of her bandmate and ex boyfriend Paul Cattermole, tearfully admitting on Dancing on Ice that she took his loss "hard".The singer and actress, 42, is best known as a member of pop group S Club 7 for five years - during which time she struck up a romance with her fellow bandmate Paul Cattermole. The pair split up in 2006 and Hannah has since moved on with partner Adam Thomas, who she shares two daughters with - a four year old and a two year old. Hannah made her skating debut on Dancing on Ice tonight and spoke about the death of Paul - who passed away in April last year at the age of 46.
S Club 7 singer Hannah Spearritt has opened up about her secret health problems ahead of competing in Dancing on Ice this weekend. While stopping by ITV chat show Loose Women, panellist Nadia Sawalha highlighted the fact that Hannah, 42, dropped out of the pop band's big reunion tour last year in the wake of Paul Cattermole's tragic death. "I think S Club 7 unfortunately will never ever be the same again.
Former S Club 7 star Hannah Spearritt had a blunt response when she was asked about ex-bandmate Rachel Stevens amid reports of an ongoing 'feud' among the pair ahead of Hannah taking part on the upcoming series of Dancing On Ice.
Michaela Zee More than 15 years after his death, stand-up comedian George Carlin has been brought back to life in an artificial intelligence-generated special called “George Carlin: I’m Glad I’m Dead.” The hour-long special, which dropped on Tuesday, comes from Dudesy, a comedy AI that hosts a podcast and YouTube show with “Mad TV” alum Will Sasso and podcaster Chad Kutlgen. “I just want to let you know very clearly that what you’re about to hear is not George Carlin.