Sasha Urban editor“Holiday Twist,” an upcoming feature from ETM Pictures, announced on Thursday that a group of cast members added to the film, with production up and running in Los Angeles.Sean Astin (“Lord of the Rings”), Neal McDonough (“Yellowstone”), Haley Reinhart (“F is for Family”), Emily Tosta (“Mayans M.C.”) and Brian Thomas Smith (“Big Bang Theory”) will join the film, which is led by Kelly Stables (“Superstore”), and features James Maslow and Hugh Sheridan.Per ETM: “The story centers on Stables’ character, a Grinchy workaholic CEO whose whole world comes crashing down, before, with help from a Supermarket Santa and a little holiday magic, she realizes the key to letting go of her painful past is to become the twinkling light that both her town and her family needs.” Astin was most recently seen in the historical drama “Changing the Hearts of Men,” alongside Kelsey Grammar. McDonough played a recurring role on the second season of “Yellowstone,” the hit western series on Paramount Network, and also appeared on “Justified.” Reinhart is best known for placing third on Season 10 of “American Idol,” while Tosta has appeared on all four seasons of “Mayans M.C.” and Smith has been recently seen in a recurring role on “United States of Al.”The film is written by Stephanie Garvin (“The Trial of the Chicago 7”) of ETM Pictures, who also directs the film.
'P-Valley' Creator Katori Hall Says Cardi B Is 'Always Welcome' at The Pynk (Exclusive)
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Cardi B among the series’ many famous vocal supporters -- is finally back with season 2. And creator Katori Hall tells ET the new episodes are “deeper and darker” as the show continues to tell the overlapping stories of people in and outside of the Chucalissa, Mississippi-based strip club, The Pynk.From the moment the series returns, fans will see how everybody in Chucalissa has learned to fight “tooth and talon” to survive during these unprecedented times, even as death and danger lurk around every corner.
Not only that, but many of the characters, including Uncle Clifford (Nicco Annan), Autumn (Elarica Johnson) and Mercedes (Brandee Evans), find themselves haunted by the murder of Montavius (Cranston Johnston) as well as the pandemic, which has upended all of their lives.“Some things went down,” Hall says, explaining that after what happened at the end of last season, The Pynk is now “a haunted place.” “We really wanted to embrace horror and the tropes of horror in order to really articulate how people were haunted on an individual level, but also this is a community that is haunted,” Hall continues. “In Mississippi, even now, they’re haunted by the original sin of slavery and we’re delving into the injustice system that’s still present not only in Mississippi, but quite frankly around the world.” As a result, season 2 very much feels like a gothic -- and at times supernatural -- story while also grounded in the realities of the fallout over the pandemic and the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement.
“What’s interesting about African American culture is that spirit is so prevalent and we address it and our ancestors are always with us,” Hall says. “And so, if you feel like there’s a kind of voodoo magical element
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Rupert Murdoch and Jerry Hall Are Divorcing After 6 Years of Marriage (Report)
New York Times first reported the news, citing “two people with knowledge of the decision who would only speak anonymously.”Bryce Thom, a spokesman for Murdoch, would not comment to TheWrap, and representatives for Ms. Hall did not immediately comment.This fourth divorce for Murdoch is not believed to change his ownership and stake-holding in parent companies of Fox News and the Wall Street Journal.
Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber are closer than ever after their health scares
Justin Bieber and his wife, Hailey Bieber, support each other after facing health scares. As HOLA! USA previously reported the 25-year-old model and businesswoman underwent a procedure after having a ministroke when a blood clot was allocated on her brain.
Charithra Chandran On 'Bridgerton' Costume Secrets, The Power Of Dior And Imposter Syndrome
Bridgerton star Charithra Chandran says on the sacrifices the cast of her hit show make to create the most successful Netflix series of all time. ‘Sometimes that’s like 12 hours in the corset and dress.
Lynda Carter shares throwback picture of her character 'Mama' Morton in 'Chicago'
Lynda Carter is flying down memory lane. The "Wonder Woman" star took to Twitter Wednesday to share an image from her time as Matron "Mama" Morton in the musical "Chicago" in 2005 in London. "When you’re good to mama, mama’s good to you," Carter wrote, referencing a line from "When You’re Good to Mama." Crater made her West End debut in "Chicago" in 2005.The eight-week engagement was her theater stage debut.The production also starred Sally Ann Triplett as Roxie Hart, Terence Maynard as Billy Flynn and Rachel Stanley as Velma Kelly. Carter has a long, successful career in the film and pageant industry. She was crowned Miss World USA in 1972.
Keir Gilchrist & Lucy Hale To Topline Daniel André’s Debut Feature ‘Mort In Sherman Oaks’; Francesca Eastwood, Jim Gaffigan, Jay Pharoah & More Also Set
EXCLUSIVE: Keir Gilchrist (Atypical) and Lucy Hale (The Hating Game) will topline Daniel André’s debut feature, Mort in Sherman Oaks—an offbeat romance that will also star Francesca Eastwood (Old), Jim Gaffigan (Linoleum), Jay Pharoah (SNL), Rhys Coiro (Paradise City) and more.
‘Seinfeld’ pays tribute to Philip Baker Hall following his death at the age of 90
Seinfeld the TV series has paid tribute to Philip Baker Hall following his death at the age of 90.The actor, who played library detective Lt. Joe Bookman on the hit American sitcom, passed away on Sunday night (June 12) with complications from emphysema, as confirmed by his daughter Anna Ruth Hall (via The Washington Post).“The great Philip Baker Hall will forever be remembered by Seinfeld fans as the hard-nosed library detective, Mr Bookman,” the show’s official Twitter account posted.“Hall had a long and impressive career as one of Hollywood’s top character actors. His talent will be cherished.”The great Philip Baker Hall will forever be remembered by Seinfeld fans as the hard-nosed library detective, Mr.
Deftones on new material: “There’s always a little something brewing”
Deftones’ Frank Delgado and Abe Cunningham spoke to NME backstage at Download Festival about the future of the band, the next generation of metal and 25 years of second album ‘Around The Fur’.This weekend saw the Sacramento metal veterans play Donington Park for the fifth time – a number matched by glam-rock icons and headliners KISS. Unlike KISS though, Deftones have no plans to retire any time soon. Or, as drummer Cunningham puts it: “Fuck no! We just sat at home for three years.
Jessica Chastain looks super glam in a plunging satin pink Gucci gown for the 75th annual Tony Awards
Jessica Chastain is at the top of her acting game if last night's Tony Awards are anything to go by, and yet, proving she's a woman of many talents, she also killed it on the red carpet. The 75th annual Tony Awards, held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, gathered some of the most esteemed names in American theatre, including Lea Michele, Vanessa Hudgens and Jennifer Hudson.
Composers Dustin O’Halloran & Herdís Stefánsdóttir Take “Modern Approach” To Victorian-Era Tale With ‘The Essex Serpent’ Score – Hear An Exclusive Track
EXCLUSIVE: Deadline has an exclusive track from Dustin O’Halloran and Herdís Stefánsdóttir’s score for The Essex Serpent, which is set for digital release today via Lakeshore Records.
Alicia Keys Says Queen Elizabeth II Requested ‘Every Song’ After ‘Empire State of Mind’ Backlash
What the monarch wants! Alicia Keys responded to backlash about her set list for Party at the Palace — and revealed that Queen Elizabeth II chose all the songs herself.
Phoenix announce 2022 tour dates
Phoenix have announced details of an upcoming tour. The Alpha Zulu Tour, which shares a name with the new song the band released last week, will hit North America in September before making its way to Europe in November.
Marilyn Monroe’s Latino Roots Explored in Upcoming BTF and Loz Dos Studios Drama (EXCLUSIVE)
Anna Marie de la Fuente Miami-based BTF Media and Loz Dos Studios, a Latinx production studio, are jumping on the Marilyn Monroe bandwagon, with a still untitled biopic in the works that promises an untold look at the iconic movie star’s Latina heritage and one of her final trips to Mexico. Details of the script are drawn from released FBI documents, obtained through the Freedom of Information Act.The upcoming project will be another addition to the pantheon of film and TV projects that have proliferated through the years since Monroe’s untimely death in 1962, with the latest being Netflix docu “The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes” and the upcoming NC-17-rated drama “Blonde,” starring Ana de Armas, that is slated for release this year on the giant streamer.
Phoenix share ‘Alpha Zulu’ music video and announce new tour dates
Phoenix have released the music video for their new single ‘Alpha Zulu‘ alongside news of North American and European tour dates.The Pascal Teixeira-directed video, the concept of which came from the band and also saw contributions from Emma Besson and Louis Bes, was shared today (June 7). Watch below.It comes as the French band announce a new tour with some dates supported by Porches.
Taylour Paige & Haley Bennett Join Jonathan Majors In ‘Magazine Dreams’
EXCLUSIVE: We hear that Zola Independent Spirit Award winner Taylour Paige and Cyrano actress Haley Bennett are boarding Magazine Dreams opposite Jonathan Majors.
Pinkshift release new fast-paced pop-punk track ‘Nothing (In My Head)’
Pinkshift have shared a new single called ‘Nothing (In My Head)’. Watch the video for the track below.The Baltimore pop-punk band has also signed to Hopeless Records, and will be embarking on a tour across the US and UK.
'American Ninja Warrior' Season 14 First Look Includes a Proposal and Teen Competitors (Exclusive)
is coming back, and it's shaping up to be more exciting than ever before!In this exclusive first look at season 14, sideline reporter Zuri Hall joins hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila to break down what fans can expect from the brand new season.First and foremost, there are some new wacky and wonderful obstacles that the competitors will be facing, including the Despica-balls — moving spheres made to look like the minions from the franchise that contestants will have to run over.Additionally, there's a carnival-themed set of obstacles that will challenge players to maneuver a ball into a slot while hanging above the ground. Like so many of the challenges, the new additions are mind-bending and thrilling.However, for Iseman, the most interesting thing about the show — more so than the obstacles or challenges themselves — are the contestants and their journeys.«For me, without a doubt, it's about the stories,» Iseman shared.