Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan has left the Ton to SURve up the fun at a special Vanderpump Rules-themed costume party amid fallout from Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss’ affair scandal.
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Jinkx Monsoon. Cementing their place in the “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Hall of Fame by winning “All Stars 7,” Monsoon strutted their stuff on Broadway, making herstory as the first drag performer in “Chicago” on the Great White Way. Now, the “internationally tolerated” star has an upcoming tour, and they just landed a part in “Doctor Who.” Monsoon spoke with Variety over Zoom from London, where they were preparing to film a role in the beloved sci-fi series alongside new Doctor Ncuti Gatwa. Even from across the pond, Monsoon makes it clear that fighting against the wave of anti-trans and anti-drag bills being passed in the U.S. is a top priority.
“I’m feeling very frustrated that our community is being scapegoated,” Monsoon says, calling out the so-called allies who have remained silent. “Why wouldn’t you want to be on the right side of the history?” Monsoon celebrates Pride month with Variety as she opens up about what’s next — and how she’s just getting started. No one ever tells you how annoying it is when your dreams come true. Because oftentimes, when your dreams come true, that’s when the real work begins. If you’re someone like me, my dream coming true was one of the hardest work endeavors I’ve ever done. It was a marathon as an artist, with eight shows a week for 10 weeks. 78 shows and one day off a week. I never called out sick from any of my shows. My dream came true, and it opened the gateway to one of the most rewarding acting experiences of my life. My biggest message is to chase your dreams. Don’t give up on your dreams. Follow your dreams with patience and tenacity. My dream role of all dream roles is Mrs. Lovett in “Sweeney Todd.” I’ve also always wanted to play the witch in “Into the Woods. Maybe in five
Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan has left the Ton to SURve up the fun at a special Vanderpump Rules-themed costume party amid fallout from Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss’ affair scandal.
turn in ABC’s “Abbott Elementary” in the show’s second season where she plays Vanetta, the unreliable, outrageous mother of steadfast and loyal protagonist Janine (Quinta Brunson).“I’m grateful for the career I’ve had, as opposed to starting as a comedic actress and proving myself as dramatic. But now this is easy, because this is just what I do.”But how does an Academy Award-nominated actress come to her role on an Emmy-winning workplace sitcom?“I was already a huge fan of the show, like everybody else in the world, but I was on ‘That’s My Jam,’ and I was competing against Quinta and told her, ‘Girl, if ever you want me on the show, I’m there.’ Next thing I know, she’s calling,” Henson said.Of course, the prospect of a stint on “Abbott Elementary” was made even more appealing by the character being offered to her.“The character breakdown just made sense.
A memorial to hundreds of East Ayrshire residents who died during the Covid-19 pandemic and tribute to those who were on the frontline is to be proposed by council leader Douglas Reid.
Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor “Saturday Night Live” production designers Leo Akira Yoshimura and Keith Raywood work at breakneck speed under extraordinarily tight schedules to ensure sets for the timely satire are camera-ready each week — with changes being added right up to the very last minute. Raywood, who began as a production designer on the show in 1985, will often start crafting sets late on Wednesday nights. “This show is writer-driven. It all starts with the script,” he says. “One show can haveless complexity to it and fewer special effects are involved, but we never know until it’s handed to us on Wednesday night.” Other sets will be used for two to three scenes. When Yoshimura introduces people to the show, whether it’s cast or friends visiting, they always comment on the stage size — Studio 8H is just over 6,000 square feet, including space for audience seating — or remark on how swiftly the crew shifts scenery.
This Morning viewers were rushing to respond after they heard a word that they wouldn't usually hear on the morning show. The ITV daytime programme was back on air on Friday (June 23) for the final time this week with Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary back at the helm.
Anthony Anderson and his mother, Doris Bowman, are opening up about their family, their upcoming series and what dream she had to «sacrifice» for his success. ET featured the star and his mother for an episode of where the duo interviewed each other and discussed their new series, . «Mom, you sacrificed your dream of becoming an actress to raise me, was it all worth it?» Anderson asked. «Yes, baby, it was worth it!» Bowman responded, noting, «I got a house out of it, I got a check every now and then.»While Mama Doris may have chosen motherhood over life in the spotlight, that's all changing as she is co-starring in a travel reality series with her famous son -- which premieres Thursday on E!.Anderson and his mother embarked on a six-week European vacation, traveling to England, France and Italy, bringing viewers along for the landmarks, cuisine and, of course, the non-stop laughs. Recounting their travel series, Doris asked her 11-time Emmy-nominated son, what was the rose and what was the thorn of the experience?«Hmm, the rose on our trip, was when the trip was over and could see you go on your way home and I go home, 'cause I'm gonna need six months to recover from this six-week trip with you,» Anderson joked. «The thorn, hmm, you just being stuck in your ways and not willing to experience new things,» he said. In the series, the duo travels to Italy to experience fine art, with Mama Doris noting, «All of those damn museums, they smelt like old wet newspapers, wasn't nowhere for me to sit.» They had a dental incident in Rome, with Anderson recalling, «Oh, I pulled your tooth out while we were in Rome, can we talk about that?»«That was a rose,» Anderson said.
Doctors in Greater Manchester are warning hay fever sufferers to step up their caution this weekend.
K.J. Yossman “Doctor Who” has just added another star to its roster: 14-year-old Lenny Rush. Rush is set to join the fourteenth season of the re-booted series as a mysterious figure called Morris. He’ll star alongside Ncuti Gatwa, who will take the mantle from David Tennant as the new Timelord, and Millie Gibson as Ruby Sunday. Indira Varma also stars as a new character known only as the Duchess while Jonathan Groff joins in “a mysterious and exciting guest role,” according to the BBC. In May, Rush won a BAFTA award for best male performance in a comedy for his role in “Am I Being Unreasonable” alongside Daisy May Cooper.
Chris Hemsworth is one of the most bankable Hollywood stars. As he premieres his new Netflix movie, “Extraction 2,” Hemsworth has been on a press tour with stops all over the world, where he discussed his work and his career. Elsa Pataky and Chris Hemsworth are helping Australia regain their Tasmanian DevilsChris Hemsworth’s kids didn’t like his new Thor movieChris Hemsworth talks about ‘beautiful’ relationship with Elsa PatakyA post shared by Chris Hemsworth (@chrishemsworth)In an interview with the Spanish newspaper “El Pais,” Hemsworth discussed his childhood, the types of movies he grew up watching, and his goals when he first started acting.
Doctor Who has yet another new recruit.
Russell T. Davies addressed the U.S. writers strike for the first time at the London Screenwriters Everywhere protest this afternoon.
With the weather heating up in Scotland and across the UK, households will be spending more time in their gardens enjoying the sun.
Colman Domingo stars in the trailer for AMC’s upcoming travel series ”You Are Here.” As host of the show, Domingo shares personal and national stories as he takes viewers through four American cities: Savannah, Philadelphia, New York and Chicago. The first two episodes premiere on June 19 at 7 p.m. Domingo is an award-winning actor, writer and director. He has directed episodes of “Fear of the Walking Dead” and starred in the 2021 “Candyman.” “You Are Here” is produced by Domingo’s Edith Production and ZeroPointZero, and it was created in partnership with Johnnie Walker. Watch the trailer below.
Prince Andrew has been staying inside his grand 30-room mansion in the heart of Windsor for almost 20 years but recent reports have suggested that the King is eager for his younger brother to vacate the Royal lodge.
Vanderpump Rules co-star Scheana Shay revealed the “million dollar question” about the “Scandoval” that rocked reality TV fans earlier this year.
Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has made an announcement a "dream come true".
Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has concerned fans he's set to ditch the UK despite signing up to another series of the hit BBC One dance show as he teased 'dream come true' news.
Emily Longeretta Jane Krakowski had one musical number in Season 1 of Apple TV+’s “Schmigadoon!” and she performed it from behind the wheel of a cramped convertible. It wasn’t much of a stage, but the Emmy nominee and musical theater veteran used every inch of the leather interior to sell her wistful yet seductive song, eventually wedging her high heel into the steering wheel to steady herself for the climatic high note. The performance is proof that no number is too small for Krakowski. But series creator and Emmy-winning songwriter Cinco Paul wanted to give her more to do in Season 2, which puts the series’ central couple Melissa (Cecily Strong) and Josh (Keegan-Michael Key) on the seedy streets of Schmicago, inspired by 1960s and ’70s musicals like ”Chicago” and “Cabaret.”
Bonnie Langford will reprise her role as Melanie Bush in the forthcoming season of “Doctor Who,” starring alongside Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor, the BBC announced Wednesday. Langford joined the “Doctor Who” universe in 1986 when she played the companion to the Sixth and Seventh Doctors as portrayed by Colin Baker and Sylvester McCoy. She then went on to appear in a cameo role in Jodie Whittaker’s final episode as the Thirteenth Doctor. “I am absolutely thrilled to be bringing Melanie Bush back. To be part of the exceptional cast, crew and production team led by the force of nature that is Russell T Davies is a career highlight,” said Langford. “I’m so privileged and proud to have been a member of the Doctor Who family since the classic era and to be included in the new generation is phenomenal.”
Doctor Who star Bonnie Langford is returning to the show for its upcoming 14th series, over three decades after she originally boarded the TARDIS. The actress, 58, is reprising her role as Melanie Bush for the new series alongside incoming Doctor Ncuti Gatwa, with her return set to hit screens in 2024. Bonnie made her debut on Who back in 1986 as Melanie alongside the Sixth Doctor Colin Baker, and went onto be the companion for the Seventh Doctor, Sylvester McCoy.