Lily Tomlin is looking back at her first encounter with BFF Jane Fonda. ET's Denny Directo spoke to Tomlin at the premiere of the pair's new film,, where Tomlin shared how she met her longtime pal.«It was absolutely like a glamor trip.
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Selling Kabul (★★★★☆) at Signature Theatre might have been able to hear the actors’ hearts racing.The Afghanistan-set drama by Sylvia Khoury, a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in 2022, draws us fully inside the humble, endangered lives of Taroon (Mazin Azar), a translator desperately awaiting a visa to flee Kabul, and his sister Afiya (Awesta Zarif). Afiya, along with husband Jawid (Yousof Sultani), risks freedom and safety by hiding Taroon from the Taliban, and from the couple’s nosy neighbor, Leyla (Neagheen Homaifar).Ghaheri’s production draws us close inside the characters’ dire reality, and Afiya and Jawid’s cozy apartment, rendered in textured, naturalistic detail by Tony Cisek.Images on the living room television of former Afghan president Hamid Karzai — with Obama, with Putin — usher in the atmosphere of 2013 and America’s longest war, reinforced by the heap of Army fatigues piled in a corner.
Well-timed sound design by Matt Otto extends the fraught atmosphere to the streets unseen beyond the apartment walls.Who knows what enemies lie in wait for Taroon out there, but we can take his word — and Azar’s convincing performance — as all the proof we need that he’s wise to lay as low as possible. He’s been doing so for months, sometimes even hiding in Afiya’s coat closet.
Yet, he also has the most compelling reason for wanting to break from hiding, and perhaps into a trap: Taroon’s wife just gave birth, two weeks early, to their son inside a hospital somewhere across the city.But, as Afiya insists, nowhere in the city is safe for someone like Taroon, listed by the Taliban as a collaborator with the U.S. forces.
Lily Tomlin is looking back at her first encounter with BFF Jane Fonda. ET's Denny Directo spoke to Tomlin at the premiere of the pair's new film,, where Tomlin shared how she met her longtime pal.«It was absolutely like a glamor trip.
Ed Meza @edmezavar Spanish SVOD platform Movistar+ wowed viewers at the Málaga Film Festival on Tuesday with the first episode of “La Unidad Kabul,” the third season of its special police unit thriller. The latest instalment is set in Afghanistan, where Spanish agents are on a new mission to meet an infiltrator with information about a possible attack in Europe. The elite unit is in the war-torn country as the U.S. ends its 20-year occupation, leaving Kabul to be taken by the Taliban. As Spanish authorities begin the evacuation of civilians and collaborators, the agents get caught up in clashes between the Taliban, Mujahideen and Islamic State-Khorasan Province (ISIS-K) forces.
Jane Fonda has dismissed outrage over her quip that pro-life supporters should be murdered and said it was clear her comments were made 'in jest' 'to make a point. ' The Grace and Frankie actress, 85, appeared on The View with her co-star Lily Tomlin during a debate about the contentious Roe vs Wade overturn, which took away women's rights to an abortion in several states. When asked by The View co-host Joy Behar what she suggested for people who disagree with the right to an abortion, Fonda joked 'murder.
Vanity Fair Oscar party, which you'll be able to watch below.) As for the nominees and winners, it sure seems that it's going to be Everything Everywhere All at Once's night, but there's also been enough surprises from the BAFTAs and the SAG Awards to know that no one is a lock. One thing we do know is that whether Jamie Lee Curtis, or Ke Huy Quan wins, we're going to get deeply inspiring, emotional speeches that will be all over our Instagram feeds the next day.If the Oscars aren't your thing, then not to worry: There are more than enough premieres this week to look forward to, starting with the return of Ted Lasso, which may or may not be its final season.
David Muir and Kelly Ripa both have celebrated careers having worked in the television industry for decades. But when it comes to their net worths, the 20/20 host and Live with Kelly and Ryan star are vastly different. While according to CelebrityNetWorth.com, David has amassed an impressive $20 million net worth, Kelly's is $100 million more than his. WATCH: Kelly Ripa and David Muir's friendship - everything we know Add to that, her husband, Mark Conseulos', $40 million and they are sitting on a very pretty nest egg. Not that David appears to be struggling by any means. The hardworking news anchor and journalist is passionate about his work on World News Tonight, and 20/20.TRENDING NOW: Lara Spencer's husband's eye-watering net worth is 30x hersRELATED: GMA hosts' net worths revealed - Michael Strahan, Lara Spencer, Robin Roberts and more While his salary hasn't been publicly declared by ABC, he is reported to be receiving a salary of between $5-$7million per year. David and Kelly have a close friendship Kelly's show is also on ABC, but she's made her fortune from more than morning TV show and from hosting the Generation Gap. The star has also made her money through partnerships with various companies over the years, including Pantene and TD Bank, and in 2007, she set up a production company with Mark, Milojo, which is named after their three children – Michael, Lola, and Joaquin. MORE: David Muir's very handsome photo sends fans into a tailspinKelly started out her career in the 1990s on the soap All My Children, where she met her husband of over 25 years.
Roe v. Wade reversal.The Oscar winner made the comment when the hosts asked her what could she possibly do other than march and protest to stop the recent spread of laws curbing abortion in many states.
Jane Fonda attracted conservative ire and outrage after making a joke while on The View.
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Home and Away star Johnny Ruffo has shared an update with fans this week, revealing that he is undergoing further treatment after being diagnosed with terminal brain cancer.The 34 year old actor, best known for his role as Chris Harrington in the Australian soap, began another round of chemotherapy this week, after having chemo for a few years. In his latest social media post, Johnny took to Instagram to share the latest on his journey as he revealed he was back in hospital. Johnny, who has undergone rounds of chemotherapy over the last few years, appeared to be preparing to have another round of the treatment in the photo.
Steve Howey is leaving the door open for a reboot!The star told ET's Nischelle Turner that he'd be open to revisiting his character, Van Montgomery, in a new series if Reba McEntire was down to do it.«Yeah, I mean, I don't even know because when I played Van on that show, I was in my early 20s,» Howey said. «And to see where Van is now and where the family is, I mean I would do anything. Reba says, 'Jump,' and I'll say, 'How high?'»The actor's relationship with McEntire has remained strong ever since the sitcom ended in 2007 after six seasons.
EXCLUSIVE: Ohio-based indie studio Good Deed Entertainment is teaming up with genre filmmaking team Dana Kippel and Ryan Jack Connell on their upcoming psychological thriller The Pink House.
CNN's Chris Wallace on Friday, February 24 that when she was younger, she didn't always know how to be the type of parent she wanted to be. Fonda, who has three children, 55-year-old Mary Williams, 54-year-old Vanessa Vadim, and a 49-year-old son Troy Garity, told the host, “I was not the kind of mother that I wished that I had been to my children. I have great, great children—talented, smart.
Jane Fonda doesn’t have many regrets in her life, but she opened up about one parenting regret during a recent interview.
Love Island star Anna-May Robey has opened up about her time in the ITV2 villa, revealing she found the experience "overwhelming" and she even had a "little bit of a breakdown" in the early days. The payroll administrator from Swansea, 20, joined the winter series of the show earlier this year, where new host Maya Jama made her debut.
Kelly Ripa has been good friends with David Muir for years and the pair's friendship is incredibly solid. In fact, the Live with Kelly and Ryan star even made sure that the ABC journalist got a special mention in her debut book, Live Wire.MOST READ: Inside Kelly Ripa's public feud with former Live co-host Michael StrahanAn extract from the book - which was released on 27 September - featured a list of acknowledgments to Kelly's close friends and loved ones, including the 20/20 journalist. It read: "To David Muir, you are the backbone and moral compass I need sometimes." VIDEO: A look at Kelly Ripa and David Muir's incredible friendshipDavid has been hugely supportive about Kelly's book and even took it out with him when he went for dinner ahead of its release. MOST READ: Amy Robach and T.J.
Reba McEntire has had a very good week! The singer had not one, but two reasons to celebrate and delighted her fans with both personal and professional news. On Wednesday, the country music star was named as a Mega Mentor on the singing show The Voice when it returns for season 23. Reba will advise Blake Shelton and his fellow coaches, Kelly Clarkson (who is her former daughter-in-law), Chance the Rapper, Niall Horan and their team members ahead of the Knockout Rounds.WATCH: Reba McEntire reveals how she met boyfriend Rex LinnShe starred on the show back in 2011 and was even asked to be a permanent judge, but turned down the opportunity as she didn't want to be tied down to a longtime project. Away from the spotlight, Reba also had reason to celebrate at home as her son, Shelby Blackstock, had a birthday. SEE: Reba McEntire's former $5m Nashville home is now a five-star resort – see insideREAD: Reba McEntire admits she was in a 'tailspin' after heartbreaking death of her momThe professional race car driver turned 33 on February 23, and his famous mom took to Instagram to wish him a happy birthday. A post shared by Reba (@reba)Reba paid tribute to her son Shelby and called him her 'best accomplishment'Alongside several images of Shelby as a child and today, she wrote: "Happy birthday Shelby! Best accomplishment I’ve ever done in my life! Love you so much."Fans loved the look into her private life and commented: "HBD Shel’billy! You’re a keeper…& mom’s right: You’re a pretty cool dude," and, "Happy Birthday Shelby. Great kid.
Blake Shelton's final season on — so it's only fitting that the Mega Mentor is a country music legend!NBC announced on Wednesday that Reba McEntire will serve as the Mega Mentor for the upcoming season 23, advising Shelton and his fellow coaches — Kelly Clarkson and newcomers Chance the Rapper and Niall Horan — and their team members ahead of the Knockout Rounds.It's a full-circle moment for McEntire, who served as Shelton's Battle Round Advisor during the singing competition's very first season back in 2011.Of course, Shelton isn't the only coach McEntire has a connection with — she's also very close with Clarkson, her former daughter-in-law and frequent duet partner.Season 23 will also see some changes to the competition, with the addition of a «Playoff Pass» in the Battle Rounds, which allows both artists to advance — and the winner to skip the Knockout Round and head straight to the Playoffs. Each coach will still have a steal in both the Battle and Knockout Rounds, and the return of the Playoff Round will see the top 20 artists going head-to-head to determine who will make it to the live shows.Season 23 premieres on March 6, with the Battle Rounds commencing on March 27, the Playoffs on May 1 and the live shows on May 15.McEntire previously revealed that she'd turned down an offer to become a coach on, explaining that she didn't want to be tied down to a long-term project when she has so much on her plate already.
Jane Fonda is getting real about her life, parenting, and what she sees as her shortcomings as a mother to her three adult children.Recently, Fonda spoke with CNN's Chris Wallace and explained how she wishes she'd done things differently when it comes to being a mom to her children — Vanessa Vadim, Mary Luana Williams and Troy Garity.Fonda, 85, explained how, after battling cancer, she's not afraid of dying, but rather «getting to the end of life with a lot of regrets, when there's no time to do anything about it.»«I was not the kind of mother that I wish that I had been to my children,» Fonda said, explaining that was one of the few regrets she has now. «I have great, great children. Talented.
Ryan Seacrest has some adjusting to do as he prepares for his departure from Live! With Kelly & Ryan after six years on the show, but luckily he has a great support system to be there for him through all of the changes.Not only does he have the full support of his soon-to-be former co-host Kelly Ripa – and his replacement Mark Consuelos – but through it all, he has had his girlfriend Aubrey Paige Petcosky right by his side.The 25 and 48-year-old have been dating for nearly two years, and they made their official red carpet debut at the premiere of Jennifer Lopez' documentary, Halftime, at the TriBeCa Film Festival in June of 2022.WATCH: Ryan Seacrest confirms exit from Live! With Kelly and RyanMORE: Inside Michael Strahan’s public fall out with former co-star Kelly RipaThey met in 2021, and their union was the highlight of Aubrey's year, she revealed in a celebratory New Year's post ahead of 2022, when she wrote: "Safe to say the best part of 2021 was meeting the most incredible man," alongside a loved up photo of the two together.The 25-year-old is a model, and per her Instagram, she is currently signed with Genetics Model Management, plus her bio details that some of her passions include screenwriting, travel, fashion and fitness.MORE: GMA's Amy Robach's former stepson shares glimpse inside incredible homeAccording to her LinkedIn page, she grew up in upstate New York, before moving to Texas.
“Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace?” “I have great, great children — talented, smart — and I just didn’t know how to do it.”Fonda, who has three children: daughter Vanessa Vadim, 54, with ex-husband Roger Vadim, son Troy O’Donovan Garity, 49, and adopted daughter Mary Luana Williams, 55, both of whom she shared with her late ex-husband Tom Hayden.Fonda says she finally saw what good parenting is supposed to look like thanks to her organization, the Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention.“I know what it’s supposed to be now, I didn’t know then,” she said. “So I’m trying to show up now.” Elsewhere in the interview, Fonda, who revealed her cancer diagnosis in September, said she’s not afraid of death — a sentiment she has expressed in the past.“What I’m really scared of is getting to the end of life with a lot of regrets when there’s no time to do anything about it.