Rosie O’Donnell Addresses 'Toxic' Daytime Talk Shows and How She Avoided It (Exclusive)

family for over a decade, and is opening up about his career and the organization that has allowed him to be what and who he has always wanted to be.«I just always knew that I wanted to not just work in entertainment, but I wanted to work in entertainment news,» Directo tells ET. «I found a job and a career that aligns with both my passions and my personality.»Directo's personality (and outfits) shine as he has built a career talking to some of the most famous names in entertainment while covering some of the biggest events in the business.Last year, after almost 13 years at ET, Directo was promoted to full-time correspondent.

has signed off! Netflix's coming-of-age drama said goodbye after seeing Devi Vishwakumar off in its fourth and final season, but an intriguing tease at the very end of the last episode hinted that, , this could just be the end The series bid farewell with a sequence of quick flash-forwards in the final episode revealing where everyone ended up: Devi and Ben happily enjoying college life after getting into Princeton and Columbia, respectively; Paxton re-enrolled at ASU to study to become a teacher; Eleanor putting on her acting/directing hat with Trent's help; Fabiola acing robotics at Howard; Nalini finding love with Andres; Nirmala enjoying married life with Len (guest star Jeff Garlin); and Kamala taking that Baltimore job and reuniting with Mr. K(!).  While all the storylines seemed to be tied up neatly, narrator John McEnroe had to stir the pot one more time with his last voiceover to close out after dropping hints at Devi's new dreams (i.e.

After four seasons of back and forth,  answered one of its biggest questions: Who does Devi end up with — Ben or Paxton?The Netflix series ended with Devi Vishwakumar (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan) getting into her dream college, Princeton, with a new boyfriend in tow. But was it Ben Gross (Jaren Lewison), her academic sparring partner at Sherman Oaks High, or Paxton Hall-Yoshida (Darren Barnet), the swim hunk with abs of steel? Though Devi had a brief fling in the final season with bad boy Ethan (guest star Michael Cimino), Devi ended up with Ben, as the couple was seen enjoying college life together in the series' closing moments.«I am Team Ben,» Ramakrishnan told ET's Denny Directo, supporting Devi's ultimate romantic choice. Early on in the show's run, co-creator/showrunner Lang Fisher acknowledged the writers' main goal with establishing the Devi-Ben-Paxton love triangle was to make it «50/50.» «My dream was that we could sell those relationships so well that people would be confused with who they were rooting for, because I don't know who she should end up with at the end.

Niecy Nash only plays a therapist on TV, but that hasn't stopped fans from sliding into her DMs asking for advice. That being said, the Emmy-award winning actress didn't hesitate to dish one piece of advice — to her younger self.Speaking to ET's Denny Directo at the Los Angeles premiere of , the 53-year-old actress said she would tell the high school version of herself that being thick's where it's at, but she'll need to be patient."'Girl, you don't have to be skinny. It's going to be alright,'" says Nash speaking to her younger self.

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan was on top of the world Thursday as she celebrated the fourth and final season of Netflix's .The 21-year-old actress prepares to say goodbye to Devi Vishwakumar in the new season of Mindy Kaling's coming-of-age comedy, which finds the titular heroine entering her senior year of high school. But before she and her friends say sayonara to Sherman Oaks High, they have a few loose ends to tie up, including the aftermath of Devi and Ben's «one free boink.»While season 4 is mere days away from premiering on Netflix, Ramakrishnan and her castmates wrapped filming nearly a year ago in August 2022.

big shoes to fill both in the final season of And Just Like That and the Netflix teen comedy Never Have I Ever. ET's Denny Directo spoke with the 46-year-old actor at the season 4 premiere of  about his upcoming love interest roles on the two hit shows, and he gave some teases for the highly-anticipated return of the reboot.In the season 1 finale of, viewers saw Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) find her first romance after the death of her husband, Mr.

Channing Tatum is turning to his miniature muse for inspiration. The actor and children's book author is opening up about how his daughter helped him with his latest installment in his book series.Recently, Tatum spoke with ET's Rachel Smith and reflected on his new book,, which is the third book in his best-selling series, and explained how this book is really «different than the first two.»«The first two kind of connected on some level,» he explained.

Trisha Paytas has created a fun and eclectic home for herself, her husband and their daughter — and now the YouTube star is welcoming ET inside for a grand tour.Paytas recently invited ET's Denny Directo for an exclusive look around her expectedly unique digs and showed how she set the tone for visitors right off the bat with what she calls her «bling tiger» — a stunning, sparkling, jewel-encrusted life-size tiger sculpture that stands proudly in her entryway.According to Paytas, the bold statement piece is more than just a fun bit of décor — it's also a way to celebrate her 8-month-old daughter, Malibu Barbie, whom she shares with husband Moses Hacmon.«Our daughter is the year of the tiger in Chinese zodiac,» Paytas shared. «So whatever our next baby will be, if it's a bunny or dragon, we're gonna get it bedazzled.»Paytas revealed that she and her husband «are trying» for a second baby, and they are hoping it will happen sometime soon.The Bling Tiger also has a special significance for Paytas, as she explained, «One of the first movies we watched together was Life of Pi, so the tiger has such symbolism.

Trisha Paytas is head over heels in love with her baby girl! In fact, she's enjoying motherhood so much, she's already hoping to expand her family.The 35-year-old YouTube star recently welcomed ET's Denny Directo into her home for a fun tour, and showed off all her bedazzled collections, her gorgeous meditation room and her bright pink Barbie-inspired nursey — aptly decorated for her 8-month-old daughter, Malibu Barbie."[Life] has changed so much, for the better, I feel like," shared Paytas, while reflecting on how she's enjoyed motherhood since she and husband Moses Hacmon welcomed their little girl back in September. «There's still the funness, and I still can cosplay and do crazy things, but it's just better now, 'cause I have a little partner and it's just so fun.»«Nothing else matters once you have a kid,» Paytas said with a smile.

One of Vanderpump Rules executive producers is setting the record straight on some of the rumors surrounding Scandoval!

Rosie O'Donnell is living the single life in Malibu. The beloved actress and TV personality is opening up about how living with her 10-year-old daughter, Dakota, has been keeping her busy and fulfilled on a daily basis.ET's Denny Directo recently spoke with O’Donnell — while promoting her new Paramount+ documentary,  and she opened up about her life in Malibu, and how she's gotten used to being single in recent years.«I'm kind of OK with it, because I'm not alone,» O'Donnell, 61, shared.

Prior to her 2003 marriage to long-term partner Erwin Bach, Tina Turner, whose death was announced earlier today, was married to fellow musician Ike Turner, with whom she had regularly performed and released music. Following their divorce in 1978 Tina, who was born Anna Mae Bullock, was left penniless and it wasn't until 1981 that she opened up about the abuse she had faced at the hands of her former husband.

Rosie O’Donnell once said, her job is “mostly to entertain and be funny” – but now, she’s focusing on kindness, too.In a new interview, the 61-year-old reflected on her time in the daytime talk show industry, giving some insight into what really happened behind the scenes.“We had a really wonderful working environment,” O’Donnell claimed of her own production, the “Rosie O’Donnell Show,” which ran from 1996 to 2002, while speaking to Entertainment Tonight. She continued, “But, you know, we were the first of that kind of show… [and] because we were the first one, and we had done it, and we had gotten so much acclaim in such a short time, you know everybody was happy.”The comedian also revealed that she cared about her staff who worked on her talk show, giving them off in the summers and even making sure that there was a nursery on staff for their children.While speaking to the outlet, she touched on the fact that sometimes, when there is animosity in the workplace, it’s what goes on off the set that can be an “influence” or even “exacerbate” the situation.“I also think it depends on what else you have going on in your life,” O’Donnell admitted.

Paul Simon's health has taken a drastic change in the last few years — but he's still pushing through. During an interview with, the 81-year-old musician revealed that he recently suffered from unexpected hearing loss that has changed how he approaches his music career.While recording his latest album,, Simon noticed the hearing in his left ear was deteriorating. «Quite suddenly I lost most of the hearing in my left ear, and nobody has an explanation for it,» he says in.

Jelly Roll is gushing over Garth Brooks! ET's Denny Directo spoke with the 38-year-old singer on Sunday, and he opened up about his first time meeting the country legend at the ACM Awards.During the viral moment, Jelly Roll met Brooks backstage and excitedly picked him up and lifted him into the air by way of introduction.«I got to see Garth Brooks at the ACM Awards and I was so excited I picked him up,» Jelly Roll told ET. «I didn't mean to and I didn't know it until the clip went viral.»After that meeting, the two men saw each other again in Las Vegas, where Jelly Roll stepped out to attend Brooks' residency, which he called the «best show ever.»«I'm watching it, I leave, I go backstage. I get to see him again, he holds his hands out, but he goes, 'But don't hurt me this time, big fella,'» Jelly Roll recalled of Brooks, before praising the singer.«He is the sweetest guy,» Jelly Roll said.

alums Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken on Sunday night. The season 2 winner and runner-up, respectively, returned to the stage 20 years later for the season 21 finale, performing a duet to «The Impossible Dream,» with the help of season 21 winner and runner-up Iam Tongi and Megan Danielle.«It was really good, man. You know, I just definitely enjoyed myself,» Studdard told ET's Denny Directo after the performance.

Rozonda «Chilli» Thomas has her son, Tron's, approval when it comes to her new man, Matthew Lawrence.The 52-year-old TLC artist was on on Sunday's finale with her bandmate, Tionne «T-Boz» Watkins, to perform a medley of the group's hits alongside contestant Lucy Love.ET's Denny Directo spoke with Chilli and T-Boz after the performance, and they touched on Tron's approval of Chilli's boyfriend."[It means] everything because Tron is my whole world," Chilli told ET of her 25-year-old son, whom she shares with ex Dallas Austin. «That's my heartbeat, so yeah.

Luke Bryan wasn't expecting to turn on the water works during Sunday's big season 21 finale! While fellow judge Katy Perry found herself getting expectedly emotional during the star-studded finale — as she's a judge who is known to wear her heart on her sleeve — Bryan surprised some fans when he shed a few tears as well during the showdown between the season's Top 3 -- Megan Danielle, Iam Tongi, and Colin Stough.Speaking with ET's Denny Directo after the show, Bryan joked, «I never anticipated crying on national TV that much.»«But I think we're just mimicking what people are feeling at home,» he added.Ultimately, 18-year-old Tongi was crowned the champion, and Bryan shared some words of wisdom for the up-and-coming performer.«I think the main thing is, you have to make sure it's all on your terms, and when somebody is trying to push you down a creative path you may be unsure of, just trust your gut on stuff,» Bryan shared. «Also, understand that you're gonna make some mistakes.

Rozonda «Chilli» Thomas has gotten her son Tron's approval when it comes to her new man, Matthew Lawrence.The 52-year-old TLC artist appeared on Sunday's finale with her bandmate T Boz to perform a medley of the group's hits alongside contestant Lucy Love.ET's Denny Directo spoke with Chilli and T Boz, whose real name is Tionne Tenese Watkins, after the performance where they touched on Tron's approval of Chilli's boyfriend."[It means] everything because Tron is my whole world," Chilli told ET of her 25-year-old son, whom she shares with ex Dallas Austin. «That's my heartbeat, so yeah.

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