HGTV is moving head with its competition series Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge, a project that was originally set to star Stephen “tWitch” Boss and his wife Allison Holker before the dancer/deejay died in December.
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A Doll’s House.Jamie Lloyd directs a figurative and literal bare-bones version that has been pruned with careful thought by Amy Herzog. Herzog herself is making great strides in the American theater, having been a Pulitzer prize finalist and earning numerous other accolades.With A Doll’s House, she was tasked with a huge undertaking: trim excess from a classic play.
Certainly, there are reasons why great works endure. If we’re willing, they leave us with life lessons and offer a mirror for the human condition.
But they are also incredibly chatty. Sensibilities have shifted drastically within the last five years, so one can only imagine how verbose a play from 1879 could be.With all due respect to drama’s “father of realism,” it took a woman to convey all that needed to be said in a fraction of the time.
Usually, the three-act play clocks in well over two hours. Herzog has whittled it down to just under two intermission-less hours.Oscar winner Jessica Chastain, last seen on Broadway in a 2012 revival of The Heiress, stars as Nora Helmer, a mother of three and wife to Torvald (Arian Moayed, Succession), a bank manager who dotes on Nora and refers to her as his “little bird” (a clever irony that birds mature and fly away).Within the first few minutes, Torvald is mildly scorning Nora for having spent too much money on Christmas gifts.
Chastain’s restrained but yearnful delivery makes it painfully obvious that Nora wants out of the marriage.Between the affluent and now dying Dr. Rank (Michael Patrick Thornton), who has confessed his unrequited love to Nora, a widowed friend, Kristine (Jesmille Darbouze), who is seeking a job to help support her family, and Nils Krogstad (Okieriete Onaodowan), an unscrupulous employee at
.HGTV is moving head with its competition series Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge, a project that was originally set to star Stephen “tWitch” Boss and his wife Allison Holker before the dancer/deejay died in December.
The fear is real. Paige DeSorbo broke into tears while talking about her future with Craig Conover after the two didn’t see eye to eye on an engagement date.
The Dalai Lama has issued an apology after a viral video showed him asking a young boy to "suck my tongue".
J Dilla, born James Yancey, died on February 10, 2006, three days after his 32nd birthday. While he was a successful rapper, songwriter and producer, J Dilla’s net worth was affected by his illness.
is proving itself to have a pretty solid track record when it comes to matchmaking, as newcomer Samantha Feher joins the ranks of housemates who fell in love while filming the show.«Kory is my boyfriend, and that is crazy to say!» Sam confesses to ET over video chat. «I, like, almost haven't told anyone yet.»Kory is Kory Keefer, college buddy of star Craig Conover, who is also part of a romance with Paige DeSorbo. Now-married couple Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula's relationship began on camera, too, as did soon-to-be married pair Lindsay Hubbard and Carl Radke's love story.While all those couples were able to share the news of their relationships on their own terms and in their own time, Samantha and Kory's big reveal had to be kept under wraps thanks to contracts and the possibility of spoiling storylines that were still playing out on TV.
Sam Feher has some choice words for Madonna amid the rumours of the pop icon’s budding relationship with boxer Josh Popper.
Adding fuel to the fire! Amanda Batula weighed in on Lindsay Hubbard and Danielle Olivera’s friendship drama — and got real about their unhealthy dynamic.
Lindsay Hubbard doesn't understand her castmates' concerns that she's «changed.» «I've ,» she declares to ET, «and good, I change. I am in mid-30s.
Reba McEntire's Hollywood Bowl performance on Saturday, with co-stars Steve Howey, Melissa Peterman, JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Christopher Rich and longtime director Will Mackenzie sharing a night out in support of their longtime pal. Peterman shared a series of photos and videos from their sweet gettogether, complete with a giant cardboard cutout of the singer's face and big smiles all around from the group. Howey, Peterman and Garcia Swisher even posed arm-in-arm with the «Fancy» singer for a backstage photo, but Howey told ET that McEntire shut down his idea for an on-stage reunion. «She shot me down,» he said on the red carpet of Sunday'sCMT Music Awards in Nashville, Tennessee.
J Dilla documentary is set to be released via the streaming platforms Hulu and TV network FX.The prolific producer is credited for changing the sound of hip-hop, proving influential to many – including the likes of Kanye West – with unique lo-fi style of beat-making and drum programming.A new documentary, called The Legacy of J Dilla, will be a part of The New York Times Presents series, produced with FX, and is described as “an intimate portrait” of Dilla’s life and legacy.‘The Legacy of J Dilla’ original documentary is coming to FX / Hulu on April 7th, courtesy of the New York Times. (via @checktherhyme1_) pic.twitter.com/LA508SBcTU— Andrew Barber (@fakeshoredrive) March 28, 2023It has been 15 years since the tragic passing of Dilla, and his family have now given The New York Times Presents full access to his life and story.
Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard is Bravo’s new reality series, a spinoff of Summer House, that is set to premiere Sunday, May 7 at 9 p.m. ET.
is getting another spinoff, and this time it takes place at the illustrious vacation destination Martha's Vineyard in Cape Cod, Massachusetts.In the official trailer for the upcoming series, viewers are introduced to 12 friends — old and new — who will be spending the summer under one roof, drinking, partying, crying and laughing.The houseguests who will be bringing the fun and drama during the first season of the spinoff are Jasmine Ellis Cooper, Silas Cooper, Amir Lancaster, Jordan Emanuel, Preston Mitchum, Bria Fleming, Alex Tyree, Shanice Henderson, Jason Lyke, Summer Marie Thomas, Nicholas «Nick» Arrington and Mariah Torres.And let's not forget Milo — the adorable Dachshund — who is living rent free.In the three-minute clip, the group is ready to celebrate «Black excellence» work through new romances, newlywed life, budding relationships and heated disagreements. However, it's not all drama as they also raise glasses, strip down for the pool and partake in extravagant dinners. «I want to dance, I want to twerk, I want to drop it like it's hot. I want to twerk, I want to have a drink, order a shot -- rinse, repeat,» one houseguest declares.Martha's Vineyard has a known history for being one of the first beach destinations where African Americans could vacation and purchase property.According to one guest, «This is what the ancestors wanted.»According to Bravo's release, «follows a group of 12 friends as they enjoy their island getaway.
Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab was heard mispronouncing Paul O’Grady’s name in the House of Commons as he paid tribute to the late TV presenter who has died at the age of 67.
injected itself into culture-war battles over curriculum content, student privacy policies, special accommodations for LGBTQ students, and what books or materials are accessible in school libraries.The House approved the bill, sponsored by U.S. Rep.
Kelly Ripa and her husband Mark Consuelos recently opened up about their marriage, including a surprising deal breaker, on Kelly's new podcast, Let's Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa. The couple, who have been together for nearly 30 years, candidly discussed their sex life and how they navigated long periods of separation during Mark’s time filming Riverdale in 2020.Mark revealed that the one "potential deal-breaker" in their marriage would be if Kelly "cut [him] off sexually," unless it was due to a medical condition.WATCH: Mark Consuelos makes his debut as Live! hostThe couple also touched on the topic of menopause and how it affected their intimacy. Mark admitted he "didn't give [Kelly] a break" during that time, emphasizing that there had "never been months [without sex] unless I was in another country".Interestingly, Mark confessed that he had only recently learned the distinction between sex and intimacy. He blamed his extensive traveling, explaining that he wanted to "get intimacy in and the sex in" during the limited time he had at home, causing the two to become "one and the same".
Moving on in style! Nearly two months after Lisa Rinna announced her The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills departure, she’s sharing an exclusive update with Us Weekly.
Gabby Prescod is learning a lot about herself by watching herself on TV.«Several things,» the newcomer makes clear, speaking with ET over video chat. «One, I absolutely hate the sound of my own voice.
Strictly Come Dancing’s Dianne Buswell has opened up about her rumoured split from Joe Sugg for the first time since putting their home up for sale. Professional dancer Dianne and thatcher-turned-YouTuber Joe met on Strictly back in 2018 when they came second behind another love story, Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton.
Lisa Rinna’s eldest daughter, Delilah Belle Hamlin, is opening up about a recent health scare she experienced while shooting her debut single.
Naman Ramachandran Netflix has renewed International Emmy-winning hit Indian series “Delhi Crime” for a third season. The streamer’s India operation has also renewed “Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives,” “Kota Factory,” “Mismatched” and “She” for third seasons. Netflix India has also commissioned a documentary on the life of hip hop artist and rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh who will deep-dive into the reasons behind his sudden disappearance at the peak of his career. The documentary will be directed by Mozez Singh (Disney+ Hotstar series “Human”) and produced by Guneet Monga and Achin Jain‘s Sikhya Entertainment, 2023 Oscar winners for “The Elephant Whisperers.”