Out gay ‘Bridgerton‘ star Jonathan Bailey is no stranger to attention. Bailey starting his career as a child star, but it was his role as the brooding, hunky Viscount Anthony Bridgerton in the Netflix series Bridgerton that won him international heartthrob status. Jonathan Bailey in ‘Bridgerton’.In an interview with Los Angeles Times, Bailey shared some pretty intimate details about the second season of Bridgerton and the shooting of a particular scene that has since launched a thousand memes. The said scene had the Viscount, steamy and sweaty, in a bathtub pining and brooding over the “object of all my desires” Kate Sharma played by Simone Ashley. While his fans of all genders have swooned over the dreamy-eyed Viscount in a bathtub, Bailey said filming the scene left him “traumatised” and “confused”. Bailey told the Los Angeles Times that “there was actually a camera in the water between my legs looking back at me”Jonathan Bailey in ‘Bridgerton’.The shooting took place around the time that COVID-19 restrictions were being relaxed and you could meet people outside.
Russ Brings Out Big Sean, BIA, YG, More at Triumphant Hollywood Bowl Show
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Shirley Ju The rapper Russ headlined Los Angeles’ iconic Hollywood Bowl on Thursday night, performing to the biggest crowd of his career so far. It’s a long way from his days at the Echoplex in L.A.’s east side, a venue which held a few hundred, and even more impressive that he filled the 17,000-seat bowl as an independent artist.Knowing that it was a celebratory gig for the 29-year-old, surprise guests were in store and included Ty Dolla $ign, who popped out for “3AM”; and BLXST, who performed “Chosen,” which also features Ty$ and is, per Russ, his mom’s favorite song.
She, too, was a guest in the audience and made for a beautiful mother-son moment ahead of Mother’s Day.But the pivotal moment came when another Los Angeles superstar YG graced the stage, performing his smash hit “Big Bank.” Soon after, Big Sean would join in to deliver his standout verse on the hit song. Sean’s “Bounce Back” came next, its sentiment clearly resonating with Russ.“Yo listen, this dude Big Sean really doesn’t get the proper props he deserves for being the top lyricist that he is,” Russ declared.
“People really got to understand when it comes to his pen, the cleverness, the bars, the wordplay. … Big Sean is one of the best to ever do it.
‘Hard Knocks In Season’ Huddles With Kyler Murray & Arizona Cardinals For HBO Max
The second season of HBO Max’s unscripted spinoff series Hard Knocks in Season will feature the Arizona Cardinals and their exciting young quarterback Kyler Murray. The streamer is teaming with NFL Films for the docuseries, which will launch in November.
Jessica Biel admits she feels pressure to 'be perfect' all the time'
Jessica Biel has shared rare details about her personal life, admitting that she has often felt like she has to "put a smile on everything".MORE: Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel are selling their Hollywood Hills homeThe actress, who is starring in the hit new Hulu series Candy, spoke as she drew parallels between her own life and that of Candy Montgomery, the women in the mid 1980s was accused of murdering her neighbor in cold blood.WATCH: Jessica Biel stars in Hulu's CandySuggesting that there are "so many things that [Candy is] experiencing" that women in particular have experienced, Jessica continued: "This feeling that you have to be perfect all the time, and you have to look a certain way, and you have to be the best mom and the coolest mom and the best wife and have the perfect party house."The actress then shared that in her own family she has seen the women portray a version of life where "everything is fabulous all the time," and "where you just put a smile on everything"."I do that in my life, and I’m working really hard to not do that. I’m working really hard to be really authentic," she shared speaking to Variety.Jessica is mom to two boys and lives with husband Justin.
Chris Rock Could Host Oscars 2023 After ‘Very Unfortunate’ Will Smith Slap, ABC Exec Teases
Planning ahead? The 2022 Oscars are barely in the rearview, but ABC exec Craig Erwich already has his eye on potential hosts for the 2023 show — with Chris Rock among them.
Justin Timberlake is in ‘Candy’ with Jessica Biel
Viewers tuning in to Thursday’s episode of "Candy," starring Jessica Biel, may recognize a familiar face: Biel’s husband Justin Timberlake. The musician and actor portrays a deputy who investigates the murder the show is centered on. Biel, a co-executive producer on the project, says Timberlake first approached her producing partner, Michelle Purple, about wanting to be involved.
Dave Chappelle’s Hollywood Bowl set won’t air on Netflix
Netflix has confirmed Dave Chappelle’s Hollywood Bowl set will not air on the streaming platform.The notorious show, in which the comedian was attacked on stage at this year’s Netflix Is A Joke festival, was not filmed for a special.The streaming giant clarified to The Hollywood Reporter that the omission was not due to the assault, rather that Chappelle had his own cameras and Netflix had no plans to air the footage.Netflix sifted through sets performed by 336 comedians at the festival across 288 shows and 35 venues over the last two weeks in Los Angeles.Forthcoming specials to be released on the streaming platform include Bill Burr Presents: Friends Who Kill, Pete Davidson Presents: The Best Friends and Amy Schumer’s Parental Advisory.Following the Dave Chappelle incident at the Netflix Is A Joke festival, the comedian regained his composure and joked that “it was a trans man” who attacked him in reference to the backlash last year over his stand-up special The Closer, where he described himself as “team TERF” as he spoke on the controversy surrounding J.K. Rowling.
Eminem’s music is “as hard hitting as any metal song,” says Rock Hall boss
Eminem’s music to metal songs after the rapper was included on the list of inductees for 2022.Eminem is one of eight artists set to be inducted into the institution later this year, alongside Dolly Parton, Duran Duran, Lionel Richie, Eurythmics, Carly Simon, Judas Priest and Pat Benatar.During a recent interview with Audacy, CEO Greg Harris commented on the rapper’s inclusion in the class of 2022 and hip-hop’s place in the Rock Hall. “For a lot of years people asked about hip-hop,” he said.
John Mulaney Brings Son Malcolm, 5 Months, to Hollywood Bowl ‘Netflix Is a Joke’ Gig: See Photos
Dressed to impress! During John Mulaney’s Netflix Is a Joke comedy special, a very important guest donned his fanciest outfit to show his support.
GLAAD Media Awards Honors ‘Pose,’ Lil Nas X, More
The 33rd annual GLAAD Media Awards took place in New York City tonight celebrating LGBTQ+ excellence in Hollywood. Honorees include FX’s Pose and Lil Nas X. The event is a continuation of the Los Angeles celebration that took place on April 2.
Dave Chappelle shares new details of his Hollywood Bowl attack, Chris Rock joins him onstage
Just two days later, Dave Chappelle was ready to address being attacked at The Hollywood Bowl. The comedian, 48, reportedly performed at a "secret" show at The Comedy Store Thursday night, with stars like Kim Kardashian and Sean "Diddy" Combs in attendance. Chappelle was a last-minute addition, and fans paid $160 for a ticket to see the show led by an unnamed comedian.
Dave Chappelle Reveals He Spoke to His Alleged Attacker After Hollywood Bowl Incident
Dave Chappelle has opened up about his alleged Hollywood Bowl attacker during a performance Thursday night at the famed Comedy Store in West Hollywood, California.An eyewitness tells ET that the 48-year-old comedian performed for a star-studded crowd that included Kim Kardashian, Diddy, Jeff Ross and Chris Rock. According to the eyewitness, Chappelle told the audience he convinced the police to let him talk to the alleged attacker, identified by police as Isaiah Lee.The eyewitness said Chappelle spoke to Lee Tuesday night shortly after the alleged attack but just before he was hauled away by police.
Chris Rock to Dave Chappelle: ‘I got smacked by the softest N-word that ever rapped’
tackled during by a knife wielding assailant during a set at the Hollywood Bowl on Tuesday — and Rock, who made headlines for being face slapped by WIll Smith at this year’s Oscars,’ both performed a “secret” comedy show Thursday night in Los Angeles, according to The Hollywood Reporter.The tight-lipped, star-studded show that took place inside a small venue inside the Comedy Store club featured a star studded audience consisting of Kim Kardashian, rappers Sean “Diddy” Combs (50 Cent) and Yasiin Bey (Mos Def), in addition to comedian Jeff Ross.Fans paid $160 to see an American Spirit cigarette smoking Chappelle, who was billed as a last minute, unnamed comedian. After raucous ovation, he was joined onstage by Rock about 10 minutes into his set as the duo made light of their viscous circumstances.
Hollywood Bowl to Boost Security After Dave Chappelle Attack
tackled by an audience member during his set during the “Netflix is a Joke” festival.
Inside Kate Mara and Jamie Bell’s Private Romance, ‘Hectic’ Lives as Parents and Possible Plans for Another Baby
Ready for more kids? Kate Mara and husband Jamie Bell are open to the idea of expanding their family, a source exclusively reveals in the new issue of Us Weekly.
Dave Chappelle Hollywood Bowl attack: Comedian Tehran Von Ghasri claims ‘security dismissed’ his ‘concern'
Comedian Tehran Von Ghasri was one of the many ticket holders who were in attendance when Dave Chappelle was attacked Tuesday evening – and now he's sharing what he saw as a festival-goer. According to Von Ghasri, he claims that security "dismissed" his "concern." "At the Dave Chappelle show, I was merely a fan," Von Ghasri, who is a staple at Los Angeles' Laugh Factory, shared with Fox News Digital.
Dave Chappelle attacked at Hollywood Bowl: Who is the alleged suspect, Isaiah Lee?
The Los Angeles Police Department arrested a suspect and charged him with assault with a deadly weapon after Dave Chappelle was attacked onstage Tuesday night. The alleged suspect, identified by LAPD as Isaiah Lee, was carrying a replica gun with a knife blade inside when he attacked Chappelle during the Hollywood Bowl, police say.The comedian was in the middle of his standup routine for "Netflix Is a Joke." So, who is the 23-year-old suspect? The LAPD declined to comment to Fox News Digital when asked about Lee's criminal history.
Chris Rock Called Dave Chappelle’s Attacker ‘Will Smith’ After He Was Tackled on Stage
Déjà vu. As if the slap wasn’t enough, Chris Rock witnessed Dave Chappelle being tackled at the Netflix Is A Joke festival in Los Angeles on May 2, 2022. The Everybody Hates Chris creator quipped back with a response that recounted his own experiences at the Oscars.
LALIFF 2022 Festival Lineup Revealed: HBO Max’s ‘Father Of The Bride’, Disney’s ‘Mija’, More
The Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival announced its 2022 lineup including Disney’s documentary Mija and the Warner Bros. Pictures/HBO Max film Father of the Bride bookending the celebration. LALIFF will run from June 1 to 5 at the TCL Chinese Theater and TCL Chinese 6 in Hollywood.
Chris Rock Joked He Thought Dave Chappelle’s Attacker at Hollywood Bowl Was Will Smith
Comparing experiences? After Dave Chappelle was attacked on stage during a stand-up set at the Hollywood Bowl, fellow comedian Chris Rock tried to lighten the mood with some personal humor.