EXCLUSIVE: Australian filmmaker John Hillcoat is set to helm Running Wild, an adaptation J.G. Ballard’s novella off a screenplay by David Leland.
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Wilson Chapman editorJohn Aylward, the actor best known for his recurring roles in popular NBC dramas “ER” and “The West Wing,” died Monday in Seattle from natural causes, his agent Mitchell K. Stubbs confirmed to Variety.
He was 75.Born and raised in Seattle, Aylward graduated from the University of Washington’s school of drama in 1970. He got his start as a theater actor, founding Seattle’s Empty Space Theatre in 1973.
He served as a regular in Seattle Repertory Theatre for 15 years.After getting his start in television with small roles on television films — including “The Secret Life of John Chapman,” “Stamp of a Killer,” “Third Degree Burn,” “Child in the Night” and “With a Vengeance” — Aylward began working more frequently on television in the ’90s, starting with a recurring role on “Northern Exposure.” Other television shows he had notable recurring and guest spots on over the course of his career included “Grace Under Fire,” “3rd Rock from the Sun,” “Family Law,” “Ally McBeal,” “Dharma & Greg,” “The X-Files,” “Everwood,” “The Practice,” “Nip Tuck,” “Law & Order,” “Boston Legal,” “Alias,” “Mad Men,” “Fringe,” “Shameless” and “Yellowstone.” Aylward was cast of “ER” in 1996, during its third season, after co-producer Carol Flynt saw him perform in “Psychopathia Sexualis” at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles. Aylward played Dr.
Donald Anspaugh, a leading board member of the central hospital, and the chief of staff and chief of surgery for much of the show’s run. Aylward appeared in over 70 episodes over the course of the show’s tenure, making his final appearance in 2008 during the show’s 15th and final season.During the run of “ER,” Aylward also had a notable role the seventh and final season of “The West Wing,”
.EXCLUSIVE: Australian filmmaker John Hillcoat is set to helm Running Wild, an adaptation J.G. Ballard’s novella off a screenplay by David Leland.
Florence + The Machine has covered John Lennon‘s ‘Jealous Guy’ in the studio – check out the performance below.Florence Welch and co. performed the cover while appearing on SiriusXM, performing a number of tracks from new album ‘Dance Fever’ as well as the version of Lennon’s famous track, first released on 1971 album ‘Imagine’.‘Dance Fever’ was released last month and beat Kendrick Lamar‘s Mr Morale & The Big Steppers’ to top spot in the UK charts, marking the band’s fourth UK Number One album following 2009 debut ‘Lungs’, follow up ‘Ceremonials’ and 2015’s ‘How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful’.Check out Florence + The Machine’s acoustic cover of John Lennon’s ‘Jealous Guy’ for SiriusXM below.In a four-star review, NME said that ‘Dance Fever’ boasts “gorgeously expressive songs”, adding: “This 14-track collection reflects a new sense of resolve, packing an invigorated spirit into powerful, sneakily thrilling pop.”Florence + The Machine will showcase the album on a UK and Ireland headline tour in November.
John Aylward, best known for his roles in the medical drama "ER" and "The West Wing" has died at 75. Aylward died at his Seattle home on Monday due to natural causes, his long-time friend and agent, Mitchell Stubbs, shared with Fox News Digital.
Actor John Aylward, best known for his portrayals of Dr. Donald Anspaugh on ER, and former DNC chairman Barry Goodwin on The West Wing, died this week at his home in Seattle. Aylward’s death overnight Monday was confirmed by his wife Mary Fields to his longtime agent, Mitchell K. Stubbs. He had been in declining health, according to Fields. Aylward was 75.
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Carmel Dagan Staff WriterFred Ward, who starred in films including “Henry and June,” “Tremors,” “The Right Stuff” and “The Player,” died May 8, his publicist confirmed to Variety. He was 79.There was a certain retro quality to the actor’s persona that made Ward seem more akin to Humphrey Bogart or John Garfield (although not quite with those actors’ level of charisma) than to his contemporaries, and it did not seem at all affected.
Jenna Bush Hager started working on the Today Show as a correspondent in 2009, and only joined her co-host Hoda Kotb on 3rd Hour with Hoda and Jenna ten years later in 2019, the star revealed how her work for NBC was destined long before that.ALSO: HELLO! launches Jubilee T-shirt collection to celebrate Queen Elizabeth in styleDuring an exciting celebration at New York City's Paley Center commemorating the whopping 70 years that Today has been broadcasting, all of its current beloved hosts, including Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker, and Carson Daly, got together.They all opened up about their love for their job and most memorable moments, and Jenna's answer is truly unforgettable.WATCH: Jenna shares surprising beach throwbackMORE: Jenna Bush Hager praised for glowing poolside selfieWhen asked what the first memory she has of Today is, she confessed that it was long before her position on the show was even on the horizon, before she was even out of elementary school!The star recalled: "The first memory… is being six-years-old in my grandparents house and listening to Willard Scott do the birthdays, and now I'm part of this incredible family and institution.
Thania Garcia Procter and Gamble (P&G) and iHeartMedia are inviting fans to celebrate visibility and inclusivity for all at the third annual “Can’t Cancel Pride: Proud and Together” fundraiser for the LGBTQ+ community on June 14.The event will feature performances and appearances by Elton John, Katy Perry, Sam Smith, Lizzo, Anitta, Dove Cameron, Betty Who, Kim Petras and more from the iHeartRadio Theater Los Angeles and remote locations across the country.This year, the event will be hosted by singer, dancer and social media sensation JoJo Siwa, who received a special honor at last year’s event for being a young trailblazer in the community.“Proud and Together” will be showcasing the activism and issues that continue to impact the LGBTQ+ community in 2022 and intersectional messages of spirit and strength. This year, Elton John will be honored with the first-ever Impact Award for his humanitarian work through the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
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