J. Kim Murphy Kenan Thompson has opened up about his time as a child star at Nickelodeon and the new perspective he has gained on it following the release of “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV,” a new documentary series that features allegations of abuse against crew members at the network. Thompson’s comments came Wednesday during an interview on the daytime talk show “Tamron Hall,” touching on his new production banner AFA, his record-breaking tenure on “Saturday Night Live” and his new memoir “When I Was Your Age.” Thompson got started as a child performer, though, serving as an original cast member of the teenage-cast sketch show “All That” and starring alongside his peer Kel Mitchell in the sitcom “Kenan & Kel” and the feature film “Good Burger,” all of which were produced by Nickelodeon.
Shirley MacLaine says ‘the glamours gone out’ of Hollywood: ‘100 percent different’
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Shirley MacLaine is back on the silver screen as she marks a milestone career anniversary this year.The 89-year-old actress is starring opposite Peter Dinklage in the dark comedy “American Dreamer,” which premiered in theaters on Friday ahead of the 96th Academy Awards. Forty years ago, MacLaine won her first best actress Oscar for her performance in 1983’s “Terms of Endearment” after receiving four previous nominations.MacLaine, who made her acting debut in 1955, recently told Extra’s Billy Bush that she still loves her profession as much as when she first started in the entertainment industry.
However, MacLaine shared that Hollywood has significantly changed over the years with the advent of streaming platforms.“The glamour’s gone out of it, I’m afraid. I think it’s entirely different,” MacLaine said.
“It’s 100% different.”Bush noted that movie stars’ privacy was more protected by studios in the Golden Age of Hollywood and asked if MacLaine was bothered by the prevalence of “prying eyes” today.“It’s all right,” she said, “I’m kind of open anyway and I don’t have much to hide.”“I sometimes have a lot of explaining to do,” MacLaine quipped.In “American Dreamer,” Dinklage, 54, plays Dr. Phil Loder, a low-paid and frustrated college professor whose dream of becoming a homeowner remains out of reach.
Pete Townshend says The Who have one “final” thing left to do before they “crawl off to die”
Pete Townshed has said The Who have one “final” thing left to do before they “crawl off to die” in a new interview.Speaking with the New York Times, Townshend was asked about new music from the band, with the publication pointing out that the band had only done two new albums since 1983 and that Townshend’s last solo album arrived in 1993.Asked if he wanted to create new music, he replied in the affirmative, and said The Who want to do a final world tour.Townshend said: “I do and I think I will,” on being asked about creating new music. He continued: “It feels to me like there’s a final tour where we play every territory in the world and then crawl off to die. I don’t get much of a buzz from performing with The Who.
Colin Farrell Says ‘The Penguin’ Is ‘Incredibly Violent’ and ‘Really Heavy…Which Is Not to Say I Didn’t Have Fun’ on Set of ‘The Batman’ Spinoff
Zack Sharf Digital News Director Before Matt Reeves’ “The Batman” opened in theaters in March 2022, there was a lot of discussion online surrounding the movie’s rating. Many comic book fans were hoping to get the first Dark Knight movie with an R rating, but the film earned a PG-13 nonetheless. The universe of “The Batman” is expanding with the upcoming Max series “The Penguin,” starring Colin Farrell as Gotham City gangster Oswald Cobblepot.
BBC Beyond Paradise fans all say the same thing minutes into new series
BBC Beyond Paradise fans all said the same thing just minutes into the new series of the Humphrey Goodman detective drama. DI Goodman and his team came back with a big mystery to solve when they found a real murder on a steam train. Humphrey and DS Esther Williams were on an old steam train because Margo asked them to act in her play.
Bridgerton season 3 sneak peek sparks frenzy as fans all say the same thing
Netflix has teased series three of Bridgerton in a new video.The streaming service has shared a sneak peek of the new season ahead of its release later this year. The teaser - shared to Youtube - has sparked a frenzy among Bridgerton fans, who are eagerly waiting for the next instalment of the hit show.The first part - containing four episodes - will be released 16 May, with the second part following on 13 June. Netflix captioned the teaser: As one can see, life after marriage has not dimmed the flames that burn between these two in the slightest." Excited fans were quick to demand a full trailer of the new series.
’Mindhunter’ Meets ‘Silence of the Lambs’ in South African Procedural ‘Catch Me a Killer’
Rafa Sales Ross Guest Contributor “Catch Me a Killer” comprises many firsts: It is a series about South Africa’s first-ever criminal profiler, the first-ever woman to occupy such a position and, now, the first-ever series entirely shot in South Africa to be in International Panorama competition at Series Mania, Europe’s biggest TV festival. Abacus Media Rights(AMR), an Amcomri Entertainment company, handles world sales. Based on the eponymous book by psychologist Micki Pistorius, “Catch Me a Killer” sees “Game of Thrones” breakout Charlotte Hope in the lead role as the psychology professor turned serial killer profiler.
Late Boeing Whistleblower's Family Friend Says He Warned Her About His Death Being Made To Look Like Suicide
A close family friend of the man who died — reportedly by suicide — in the midst of giving depositions about alleged quality control and manufacturing problems at Boeing is speaking out. As you may recall, we reported last week on the
Donald Trump’s Lawyers Say They Have Been Unable To Secure Bond For $464 Million Fraud Judgment
Attorneys for Donald Trump said that they have been unable to secure a bond as they appeal his $464 million civil fraud judgment.
Other Royals Joking About Princess Catherine's Photoshop Controversy!!
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Teyonah Parris Says ‘The Marvels’ Should Be Given “A Fair Shot” On DVD & Streaming
“The Marvels” may have been Marvel Studios biggest flop—grossing only $207 million worldwide, the lowest of any Marvel film ever— but now that it’s available on Disney+ and DVD, its co-star Teyonah Parris is urging fans who never saw it in theaters to give it a chance and make up their own minds. Released during the actor’s strike on November 10, which only ended just as the film was opening up, Parris, who plays Captain Monica Rambeau and the rest of the cast— Brie Larson as Carol Danvers / Captain Marvel, and Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan / Ms.
Grey's Anatomy's Meg Marinis Joined the Show Right Out of College in 2006. Now She's Showrunner.
Grey's Anatomy writer—and new showrunner—Meg Marinis is sitting in her office at Prospect Studios in Los Angeles during a brief break from shooting the seventh episode of season 20, which . As the new head boss for the longest-running medical primetime drama, Marinis doesn't have much free time these days, thanks to the nonstop deadlines, as well as business and creative decisions that constantly need her input.
Keith Morrison, Matthew Perry’s Stepfather, Opens Up About Actor’s Death
Matthew Perry‘s stepfather, Keith Morrison, is opening up about the actor’s death almost five months after the Friends actor died from the acute effects of ketamine.
The Latest Kate Middleton Photo Is Not a Fake, Says the Photographer
her family released to celebrate Mother’s Day in the UK, internet sleuths decided to take a critical look at the latest picture of her, . In the picture, the princess faces away from the camera.A widely circulated TikTok theory is that Middleton’s profile was actually lifted from an earlier picture, and that the brick wall(s) behind the car are also a giveaway that something about the image is amiss.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.But the photographer and the photo agency who distributed the car pic are standing behind their work.
Music Industry Moves: The 100 Percenters and Spotify to Offer $2,500 Grants for Songwriters and Producers; UMPG Signs Cat Stevens
Thania Garcia Together with Spotify, the 100 Percenters, who have long rallied for more equitable treatment for songwriters in the industry, will offer career grants of $2,500 each to ten professional songwriters and producers. The partnership is supported by Spotify’s Creator Equity Fund as the latest part of its ongoing commitment to fostering equity in the audio space. Applications for these grants will be open starting March 15 and will close April 15.
Why Ryan Gosling & Eva Mendes Don't Want Their Kids Growing Up Near Hollywood
Ryan Gosling was the belle of the ball at Sunday night’s Oscars ceremony, with his showstopping performance of I’m Just Ken from Barbie. Speaking of which, he was also the star of the highest grossing film of 2023. So why is he so keen to keep his kids away from Hollywood??
Ryan Gosling fans all say the same thing after incredible Oscars performance with surprise cameo
Fans of the Oscars had their minds blown when actor Ryan Gosling took to the stage for a surprise performance of I'm Just Ken, alongside legendary guitarist Slash. The live broadcast, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and aired straight from Hollywood's Dolby Theatre, saw fans buzzing with excitement as Ryan, who played Ken in the Barbie movie, delivered the hit song.
Saturday Kitchen fans all say the same thing about Ruth Jones' 'annoying' habit
Fans of Saturday Kitchen were left disgruntled at this weekend's instalment of the show, which featured Gavin and Stacey star Ruth Jones as a guest star. While many were happy to see the actress, 57, who is famed for playing Nessa in the sitcom, some took to social media X, formerly Twitter, to share their frustration at her 'annoying habit'. As she spoke with presenter Matt Tebbutt and got involved in the show, viewers felt she was 'speaking over' the chef too much during the programme.
Theo James Says the Duke of Beaufort’s Family Was ‘Not Impressed’ by Guy Ritchie’s ‘Gentleman’ Filming on His Estate: ‘They Thought It Was Going to Be “Bridgerton”‘
Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events Guy Ritchie’s limited Netflix series adaptation of his movie of the same name shot at the Duke of Beaufort’s Badminton Estate in Gloucestershire, England. “The family was there looking very disapprovingly at us running around in chicken suits and saying ‘cunt’ a lot,” star Theo James told Variety at a special screening of the show at the Tudum Theatre in Hollywood. “They were not impressed.
Lea Seydoux says being a female actor in Hollywood is “harsh”: “You lose your freedom”
Dune: Part Two and No Time To Die star, who was born and raised in Paris, made the comments in a recent interview with Harper’s Bazaar UK about the differences working on each side of the Atlantic.“The industry in America, I find it harsh on women,” she said. “It’s hard for women to age. I don’t want to be afraid not to be desirable or to lose my contract.