Taylor Swift shared words of wisdom with New York University's class of 2022 on Wednesday as she received an honorary doctorate.MORE: Joe Alwyn opens up about relationship with Taylor Swift in very rare interviewThe singer was given an honorary doctorate of fine arts and gave the commencement speech to thousands who sat in Yankee Stadium for the special ceremony. "Hi I am Taylor," she began, joking: "Last time I was in a stadium this size I was dancing in heels and wearing a gliterally leotard but this outfit is much more comfortable."WATCH: Taylor Swift shares her fall favorites"I feel so proud to share this day with my fellow honorees who humble me with the ways they improve our world with their work," Taylor continued, adding: "As for me I am 90% sure the main reason I am here is because I have a song called 22."And let me say I am elated to be here as we celebrate and graduate NYU's class of 2022.MORE: Inside Taylor Swift's incredible $81m property portfolio: from New York to NashvilleMORE: Chris Stapleton opens up on his recent Taylor Swift collaboration"Not a single one of us here has done it alone, we are each a patchwork quilt of those who loved us, believed in our futures, showed us empathy and kindness, or told us the truth even when it wasn't easy to hear."The 32-year-old thanked her parents for the "sacrifices they made" for her, and spoke about her life in the public eyes.
‘This Is Us’ Star Jon Huertas Reacts to Miguel’s Fate, Hints at Rebecca’s ‘Swift Decline’ in Final Episodes
04.05.2022 - 05:05 / usmagazine.com
His ultimate fate. This Is Us finally revealed Miguel’s history in the Tuesday, May 3, episode, and actor Jon Huertas exclusively told Us Weekly that “one of the most beautiful” scenes he’s ever filmed made the final cut. Plus, he teased what his ending means for Rebecca’s story.
“[It was] a long time coming, obviously, but yeah, I feel really proud of it,” Huertas, 52, told Us, adding that some of his own experiences inspired Miguel’s big episode.
“Dan [Fogelman, showrunner] asked me at the very beginning when they were breaking the script, breaking the story and figuring it out, he said, ‘Hey, can you come into the writer’s room and talk to everyone?’ I did and I definitely talked about a lot of the stuff that I dealt with growing up, and we tried to infuse as much of that into Miguel as we could,” Huertas recalled.
The personal episode showed Miguel immigrating with his family from Puerto Rico to the United States and using the name Mike Rivers on a resume to score a job.
The New York native added, “I know that I’ve had a hand in kind of creating who Miguel is over the years. We started out [and] the character was named Mike. He was just kind of a general best friend to Jack. And so, when … we switched [the name] to Miguel, we infused a lot of who I was — ethnically, personality-wise — into the character. So it’s nice to be able to continue that all the way to this episode.”
In addition to showing his childhood, Tuesday’s This Is Us also followed Miguel’s romance with Rebecca (Mandy Moore), starting with how they reconnected over Facebook and ending with his death. The pair lost touch for several years after Jack (Milo Ventimiglia) died and Miguel moved across the country to be closer to his children.
“As a fan of Miguel
RHOC star Jen Armstrong splits from husband after eight years and three children
Real Housewives Of Orange County star Dr Jen Armstrong has filed for legal separation from her husband, Ryne Holiday.The pair were married for eight years and share three children together, 10 year old twins Vince and Vera and a nine-year-old son, Robert.TMZ reports that the 42 year old filed legal documents in Southern California on May 13 and listed "irreconcilable differences" as a reason for their break-up. Plastic surgeon Jen, who joined the cast of the popular Bravo reality show last season, is seeking legal and physical custody of the kids with Ryne, who she wed in November 2013, receiving visitation rights.
‘The Simpsons’, ‘Family Guy’ and ‘Bob’s Burgers’ all renewed for more episodes
The Simpsons, Family Guy, and Bob’s Burgers are all set to return for seasons 34, 20, and 13 respectively, as part of the latest announcement of new Fox network programming.The US TV network is yet to announce the fall schedule and premiere dates for all its returning and new series, movies, and documentaries – which also includes returns for The Great North (season 3), 9-1-1: Lone Star (season 4), and Call Me Kat (season 3) – but confirmed which shows will be back on screens for more episodes.Al Jean, longtime showrunner of The Simpsons, told ComicBook.com last month (April 21) that the animated mainstay could go on “forever”.“Maybe I’ll leave this veil of mortal woes before the series ends,” said Jean. “I mean, at this point, it’s been 33 years.
‘Star Trek’ Franchise Gets Its First Female Composer as Nami Melumad Visits ‘Strange New Worlds’
Jon Burlingame editor“Star Trek” has always been known for its progressive casting on screen. But over seven live-action series and 13 movies dating back more than half a century, the science-fiction franchise has never had a woman composer – until now.Nami Melumad, who has been scoring the animated “Star Trek: Prodigy,” has stepped up a notch and is scoring weekly episodes of “Strange New Worlds,” the new Paramount Plus series that chronicles the voyages of the pre-Captain Kirk Enterprise.“It’s been a very busy few months,” says the Israeli-born composer, who has been writing an average of 45 minutes of music per episode of “Strange New Worlds” and is now on her 14th episode of “Prodigy” for Nickelodeon.
'Chicago Fire' Star Taylor Kinney Wore Jacket Lined With Something Jaw-Dropping to NBC Upfronts 2022!
S. Epatha Merkerson‘s jaw dropped when she saw just what Taylor Kinney had his jacket lined with while attending the 2022 NBCUniversal Upfront held at Mandarin Oriental Hotel on Monday (May 16) in New York City.
Francis Coppola Sets ‘Megalopolis’ Cast: Adam Driver, Forest Whitaker, Nathalie Emmanuel, Jon Voight & Filmmaker’s ‘Apocalypse Now’ Teen Discovery Laurence Fishburne
More than 20 years in the making, Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis has set its star cast. Adam Driver, Forest Whitaker, Nathalie Emmanuel (Game of Thrones and Fast X), Jon Voight and Laurence Fishburne have been set for the main roles. Fishburne began his career with Coppola at the tender age of 14 in Apocalypse Now. Legend has it he was of legal age when the film got released.
Jill Duggar Accuses Her Father Jim Bob Of Being ‘Verbally Abusive’ In Damning Unsealed Court Documents
It is no secret that Jill Duggar has had a troubled relationship with her parents over the years, but it turns out there was a lot more to the story about what caused the rift.
Ray Romano To Play College Hoops Coach Jim Valvano
EXCLUSIVE: Ray Romano will star and produce a new film about the extraordinary life of American basketball coach and broadcaster, Jim Valvano.
Karine Jean-Pierre To Replace Jen Psaki As White House Press Secretary
Karine Jean-Pierre is replacing Jen Psaki as White House press secretary, President Biden announced Thursday. Psaki will be leaving the White House on May 13, and her impending departure was expected. Longtime top Democratic adviser Anita Dunn is also returning to the White House as a senior adviser, focusing on the president's policy and communications goals. «Karine not only brings the experience, talent and integrity needed for this difficult job, but she will continue to lead the way in communicating about the work of the Biden-Harris Administration on behalf of the American people,» Mr.
Karine Jean-Pierre Named New White House Press Secretary, Replacing Jen Psaki
Karine Jean-Pierre, a former political analyst for NBC News and MSNBC, will step to the podium as White House Press Secretary when Jen Psaki exits next week. She had been the principal deputy press secretary and deputy assistant to President Joe Biden.
Felicity Jones & ‘Bridgerton’ Star Jonathan Bailey To Lead Comedy ‘Maria’ — Cannes Market
EXCLUSIVE: Oscar nominee Felicity Jones (The Theory of Everything) will star with Bridgerton actor Jonathan Bailey in comedy Maria, we can reveal.
This Is Us’ Jon Huertas Teases ‘Bittersweet’ Final Day of Filming: ‘Happy We Were Able to End the Story’
Saying goodbye. After playing beloved husband and grandfather Miguel Rivas on all six seasons of This Is Us, Jon Huertas has completed his last-ever scenes as a member of the Pearson family.
‘Birds of Prey’ Actor Ella Jay Basco on Reinventing Herself as a Teen Pop Star With New Single ‘Bubble Tea’
Wilson Chapman editorAsian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month arrives on Sunday, and Ella Jay Basco is celebrating with “Bubble Tea,” the latest single from her upcoming album.Best known for her role as Cassandra Cain in the 2020 superhero film “Birds of Prey,” Basco got her start as a child actor in show’s like “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Veep.” But after “Birds of Prey,” she began exploring music, releasing an EP “Middle School” when she was just 13. Half-Korean and half-Filipino, Basco often draws upon her heritage and culture when constructing her songs.
Kim Kardashian Reacts to Claims She Photoshopped Out Her Belly Button
Kim Kardashian is clapping back after several outlets reported the reality TV star photoshopped her belly button out of one of her recent Instagram posts. In the pic, shared to her account Sunday, Kardashian is posing poolside in a pair of baggy black sweatpants and a beige-colored scoop neck sports bra with matching underwear.She took to her Instagram Story Tuesday to share screenshots of a few headlines, which suggested that Kardashian fans pointed out the photoshop fail.«Come on guys...Seriously! This is so dumb.