It’s over. Bachelor Nation’s Brandon Jones and Serene Russell have split after less than one year together.
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Emily Tannenbaum Fans of FX’s popular Cold War drama “The Americans” will undoubtedly check out “The Diplomat” in the hopes that Keri Russell’s next political thriller can fill the heart-pumping void the hit series left behind in 2018. They shouldn’t — at least, not for that reason. Though “The Americans” and “The Diplomat” share a star, as well as a similar focus on marital power struggles, the new series from “Homeland” executive producer Debora Cahn is less gritty spy thriller and more soapy workplace drama. Throughout the show’s eight, hour-long episodes, I found myself thinking of “The Diplomat” as a Shondaland-inspired take on “The West Wing,” which makes sense considering Cahn cut her teeth as a writer on both “Grey’s Anatomy” and Aaron Sorkin’s NBC series.
While serving as lead actor and an executive producer on the project, Russell delivers yet another stellar performance as Kate Wyler, a brusque career diplomat preparing for her turn as the U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan when her mission is derailed by the bombing of a British aircraft carrier off the coast of Iran. Suddenly, Kate is forcibly thrust into the largely ceremonial role of ambassador to the United Kingdom. Bristling over the position’s supposed lack of substance —it has an overabundance of fashion shoots — Kate finds herself torn between playing by the typical rules of diplomacy and inserting herself into the CIA’s terrorist investigation. Up against bumbling world leaders and an unfamiliar political landscape, Kate’s biggest hurdle also happens to be one of her most valuable assets: Her charismatic rogue of a husband, Hal Wyler (Rufus Sewell). After being benched from his own ambassadorships for repeatedly running his mouth, Hal finds himself
It’s over. Bachelor Nation’s Brandon Jones and Serene Russell have split after less than one year together.
Princess RoyalIn a sea of regal robes and women in white, Anne stood out for many fashion fans, who loved her dark and dramatic military ensemble. She wore her Blues and Royals uniform with the dark green Thistle Mantle, which features a hand-embroidered gold badge and garter blue velvet hood. Viewers were also impressed that the 72-year-old former equestrian rode on horseback in the procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey.
A police raid on a huge warehouse has led to the seizure of £1.2 million worth of fake goods.
, just ask Serena Williams. The greatest athlete of all time showed up to the red carpet with a special surprise announcement: . "There’s three of us here,” Williams said with a smile during Vogue's Gala livestream, standing next to her husband Alexis Ohanian. Just a few weeks before Mother's Day, the 2023 Met Gala red carpet was a bevy of mother-and-child celebrity duos making the high profile fundraiser event a family affair; Williams wasn't the only star to announce her pregnancy on the red carpet.
expressed some hateful views prior to his death (including the derision of the #MeToo movement). But during Tuesday’s episode of “The View,” the hosts argued that the annual gala honored Lagerfeld’s work, not the man himself.The subject led the day’s Hot Topics discussion, after moderator Whoopi Goldberg explained that “The View” will be continuing on amid the writers strike that officially got underway on Tuesday.
Netflix has renewed political drama The Diplomat for a second season.Created by Debora Cahn (The West Wing, Homeland), the series follows Kate Wyler (Keri Russell) as she becomes the new US Ambassador for the UK and juggles international crises with her turbulent marriage.After the show debuted on April 20, Netflix confirmed on Monday (May 1) the series will return for a second season.Speaking about the renewal, Russell said: “I am thrilled to be headed back for another round of this smart screwball show. Dare I say it’s fun? Thank you Netflix for giving us another shot.”The Diplomat has been renewed for Season 2.
Netflix has renewed the Keri Russell starrer The Diplomat for a second season.
The Diplomat” for Season 2.Little is known about what Season 2 will entail, but Netflix has released some self-reported figures about the first season. Within its first weekend, “The Diplomat” secured 57.48 million hours viewed.
has been renewed for season 2. The political drama starring Keri Russell has quickly captured the attention of audiences. With 57.48 million hours viewed in just the first weekend, the series quickly topped Netflix's weekly global top 10 English-language series list. Created by Debora Cahn, is described by Netflix as «a high-stakes, contemporary political drama about the transcendence and torture of long-term relationships, between countries and people.» Season 1 follows a newly appointed U.S.
climbed further atop the list after earning the No. 6 spot last week.
Matthew Rhys has added his name to the long list of British actors who, despite their best endeavours, would not be Bond.
Netflix’s The Diplomat is being praised across social media after it hit the streaming platform on Thursday (April 20).Starring Keri Russell as Kate Wyler, the new US Ambassador to the United Kingdom, the political drama sees her facing a diplomatic crisis while trying to divorce fellow career diplomat and political star Hal Wyler (Rufus Sewell). David Gyasi, Ali Ahn, Rory Kinnear, and Ato Essandoh also star.Created by Debora Cahn (who wrote and produced on The West Wing), The Diplomat is a “high-stakes, contemporary political drama about the transcendence and torture of long-term relationships, between countries and people,” according to the official synopsis.“War is brewing on one continent and boiling over on another. Kate will have to diffuse international crises, forge strategic alliances in London, and adjust to her new place in the spotlight.”For Kate Wyler, her personal life is her political future.
Netflix has dropped a brand-new political drama that fans are comparing to hit shows like The West Wing and House of Cards. The Diplomat dropped on the platform on Thursday (April 20) and is described by Netflix as a “high-stakes, contemporary political drama about the transcendence and torture of long-term relationships, between countries and people”.
Keri Russell steps out in a low cut, daring dress for the premiere of her new Netflix series, The Diplomat, in New York City on Tuesday (April 18).
The Diplomat.Created by Debora Cahn (The West Wing, Homeland), the series follows Kate Wyler (Russell) as she adjusts to her new role, between tackling international crises and dealing with her turbulent marriage to a high-profile political figure.A synopsis reads: “Kate Wyler is the new US Ambassador to the United Kingdom. She was supposed to go to Afghanistan.
It's been a case of women behaving badly on Coronation Street as secrets and lies have been causing drama. After Sarah Barlow jumped into bed with drug dealer Damon Hay, Beth Sutherland and Faye Windass have been up to no good this week.
Keri Russell revealed why she “had to say yes” to her new show “The Diplomat” in a new interview with ET Canada’s Brittnee Blair.
The Phantom of the Opera, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical that closed its Broadway run on Sunday after 35 years, went out on a very high note: Box office receipts for the show’s final week hit a best-ever $3,739,934.
The Good Bad Mother.The Good Bad Mother will follow the journey of cold-hearted attorney Choi Kang-ho (The Glory‘s Lee Do-hyun), who returns to his hometown after a tragic accident. There, he reconnects with his mother Jin Young-soon (played by Ra Mi-ran) and the pair set out to heal their frayed relationship.The new trailer opens by introducing Kang-ho, his two childhood friends, Mi-joo (Ahn Eun-jin) and Sam-sik (Yoo In-soo), and the love triangle between the three.
Thousands of people have used it over decades - but the story behind Altrincham's metal bridge is less well-known. Spanning a busy section of the A56, it stands not only a safe means of passage for pedestrians, particularly schoolchildren, but also as a touching monument.