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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are branching out and expanding their roles at Netflix.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have two new nonfiction projects with the streamer — one a cooking show and the other a series about polo.Both programs fall under the deal they signed with Netflix under their Archewell Productions company.The first series will feature Markle and “celebrate the joys of cooking, gardening, entertaining and friendship,” according to Deadline. It will be produced by an arm of Sony Pictures Television, which is also behind “The D’Amelio Show” (Hulu) and “Leah Remini: Scientology & the Aftermath” (A&E).The showrunner will be Leah Hariton (“Selena & Chef“) and the series will be directed by Michael Steed (“Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown”).

Michael J. Fox says being a Hollywood star in his prime required some grit.Fox spoke candidly when asked if fame in the 1980s was “harder” to achieve than modern fame, admitting to People magazine, “You had to be talented. That helped.”“We used to bust our a–, our acting muscles, and watch other actors and sit around with other actors and talk about acting and talk about it,” he shared.“And now you’ve got people who just go like, ‘Who’s your sweater? What’s your sweater you’re wearing? And what’s that dance step?’ And you’re the most famous person in the world.”Fox starred on the sitcom “Family Ties” for much of the ’80s, becoming a household name for his portrayal of Alex P.

the musical “The Outsiders,” which opened Thursday night at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, would include a song called “Stay Gold,” I laughed.Wouldn’t you? The words “Stay gold, Ponyboy,” from author S.E.

Abby married husband Josh Bowling in 2021.The duo, 34, were seen getting lunch at Centro Highland, a Mexican restaurant in Minnesota, on April 6.They rocked ripped jeans, sneakers and a green top as they were seen exiting the eatery.The two stopped to take pictures with fans and a shining diamond ring could be seen on Abby’s hand.The TLC reality stars were then seen getting into an SUV that was driven by a friend.Despite getting married years ago, Abby and Bowling’s nuptials went viral just last month. Bowling is a nurse and United States Army veteran.Documents obtained by TMZ revealed that Abby did not list her sister as a witness for the marriage.Abby’s older sister, Morgan Hensel, and a person named Cosmo Naut were noted in the witness memo instead.Highlights from the special day were shared on the twins’ TikTok in 2023.

deplorable state of apps or that no one knows how to pick someone up in person anymore.Enter Stanger, 62, the audacious love liaison who helmed the long-running aughts series “The Millionaire Matchmaker.” Now she’s teamed up with Nick Viall, 43, of “The Bachelor” fame, for “Patti Stanger: The Matchmaker,” which premieres Thursday at 8 p.m. Eastern on the CW. They help lovelorn singles — wealthy or not — navigate changing dating dynamics to become the most eligible versions of themselves to find that special someone.

Ben Platt is going all out to bring his new album “Honeymind” to fans.In March, the “Dear Evan Hansen” star announced an 18-concert, three-week residency at New York City’s Palace Theatre from May 28 through June 15 where he’ll debut the forthcoming record.Now, the 30-year-old Tony winner has unveiled tour dates sending him to theaters, auditoriums and performing arts centers all over North America as part of his 24-concert ‘Honeymind Tour’ with special guest Brandy Clark starting June 23 in Boston.“I can’t wait to sing my a– off for you in these gorgeous venues,” Platt shared on Instagram.Fans that can’t wait to catch the actor, singer and songwriter live can grab tickets for all concerts as soon as today.Although inventory for the newly announced tour dates isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Thursday, April 18, fans who want to ensure they have tickets ahead of time can purchase on sites like Vivid Seats before tickets are officially on sale.Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.A complete calendar including all residency/tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.Ahead of “Honeymind’s” May 31 release, Platt has released a pair of singles.The poppy anthem “Cherry On Top” and sensitive, dreamy “Andrew” can be found here.On the road, Platt will be joined by country icon Brandy Clark.If you’re not familiar with her sound, you can check out her hits like “Who You Thought I Was” and “Stripes” as well as deep cuts from her storied catalog here.A slew of pop icons will be out and about all year

fairy-tale marriage to the then-Prince Charles turned sour as the years went on, with the late royal often trying to confide in her mother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth II, for help.Diana — who died in a car crash in 1997 — married (now King) Charles, 75, in a lavish ceremony in 1981 and they divorced in 1996.“My Mother and I” author Ingrid Seward recently claimed that the Princess of Wales would lament about her failing marriage to the queen; however, the monarch allegedly didn’t do much to help.“Diana used to go to her private room in between appointments that the queen had, which were every 20 minutes, and burst into tears,” Seward told Fox News recently. “[She would say], ‘Everybody hates me, mama, and I hate my husband.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard has filed for a temporary restraining order against her estranged husband, Ryan Anderson.According to court documents obtained by People, Blanchard, 32, filed for the protective order at the 17th Judicial District Court in the Parish of Lafourche, Louisiana.The move comes after she filed for divorce Monday. The Post has reached out to Blanchard for comment.Sources close to the former couple told TMZ that Anderson, 37, got “super-argumentative” with Blanchard following her release from Missouri’s Chillicothe Correctional Center on Dec. 28.

legendary musician recalled that he initially wanted to play guitar for the band instead of bass. However, his hopes were dashed after an incident at a show early in his career.McCartney explained that he was good at playing the guitar while “at home,” and bandmate John Lennon’s aunt, Mimi Smith, used to tell him that he was “much better than John.”“Mind you, when I first met John, he played banjo chords,” McCartney remembered.

Aziz Ansari revealed that his “Good Fortune” co-star Keanu Reeves was hobbling on crutches in January because he tripped on a rug in his trailer.Ansari, 41, elaborated on Reeves’ fractured kneecap injury at CinemaCon 2024 in Las Vegas on Wednesday.“About, I don’t know, 15 days into shooting with me, I was like, ‘Hey, just go chill in your dressing room for 15 minutes.’ And he tripped on a rug,” said Ansari, who co-wrote and co-directed the movie with Reeves.“He’s like, ‘Aah, my knee.”Ansari said that Reeves, 59, didn’t let his injury get in the way of filming, however.“He still filmed everything except some scenes where we needed him to do salsa dancing, which we need to pick up.“He was like, ‘I’ll do it!’ We’re like, ‘Keanu, calm down. We’ll do the salsa dancing once your knee’s healed.'”Ansari said that Reeves did not “go to the hospital or anything” after injuring his kneecap.“He’s done those ‘Wick’ movies, all the ‘Matrix ‘ stuff.

System Of A Down will headline the first nighttime concert at San Francisco’s Polo Field at Golden Gate Park along with Deftones, The Mars Volta, Viagra Boys and VOWWS.“Join us for a historic night in San Francisco,” SoaD shared on Instagram.As of now, the SF show is the “Toxicity” group’s only gig on their 2024 calendar other than a spot at Las Vegas’ Sick New World Festival.For those that have never seen the band live, metalhead Keith Lynch described their shows as “crazy as their ‘Chop Suey’ music video.”If that sounds like the concert for you, tickets can be picked up as soon as today.Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Friday, April 12, fans who want to ensure they have tickets ahead of time can purchase on sites like Vivid Seats before tickets are officially on sale.Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.The August concert appears to have both general admission and VIP tickets.You can find both ticket types here.On Saturday, April 27, System Of A Down will perform at the star-studded Sick New World Festival at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds.Major acts set to join them include Slipknot, A Perfect Circle, Sleep Token, Lamb of God and…Danny Elfman.We couldn’t believe it, either.If you want to go, you can grab tickets right here, right now.This June, The Mars Volta have five shows lined up at venues all over the Midwest.To find out whether they’re headed to a city near you, click here to find the prog metal band’s complete schedule.Can’t make it out to SF or Sin City this year?Here are just

who died Wednesday at 76, had a varied career in Hollywood as an actor and a pitchman before his trial for double murder in the 1994 deaths of ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman.The former Buffalo Bills star with marquee good looks, nicknamed “The Juice,” was at the epicenter of pop culture for his movie, TV and commercial roles throughout the ’70s, ’80s and early ’90s. It seemed, during those days, that you couldn’t turn on your TV without seeing one of Simpson’s Hertz commercials where — as a spokesman for the rental car company — he ran and careened through airports, nor ignore his big-screen work, most notably in the “Naked Gun” movies starring Leslie Nielsen.Simpson was a big enough star, in fact, that he was pitched to the “Terminator” director James Cameron to star in the 1984 action movie — a suggestion that Cameron said later, in an interview with Chris Wallace, he immediately dismissed.

during one of his last outings before his death.Simpson died Wednesday at the age of 76 following a battle with cancer. On Thursday, the ex-Buffalo Bills player’s family shared a statement regarding the news.“On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer,” they began. “He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren.

view. On Thursday, news broke that OJ Simpson died at age 76 after a battle with prostate cancer. He’s remembered for his past in the NFL and his stint in Hollywood – but, he’s most famous for his 1994 televised police chase in his white Bronco, and his 1995 murder trial.

debuted a much smaller frame during his birthday at the 62nd Monte-Carlo Television Festival in June 2023.Goodman, who served as the president of the fiction jury at the festival, wore an elegant black tuxedo with a textured, white button-up shirt at the time. Posing with several members of the jury, Goodman was spotted laughing and making comedic gestures.

wallflower finally blooms this spring when Season 3 of “Bridgerton” premieres on Netflix.The long-awaited return of the hit romantic period drama will come in two parts — with the first debuting on May 16 and the rest of the season’s episodes concluding on June 13.A teaser trailer for the third installment dropped on Thursday, with main characters Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) and Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) taking center stage. The previous season debuted on the streamer in 2022 and viewers have been anxiously waiting for the next piece of the story.“We have been apart for far too long,” Julie Andrews as the infamous gossip writer Lady Whistledown narrates in the teaser.

Valerie Bertinelli isn’t a foodie anymore.The 63-year-old “Hot in Cleveland” alum expressed her annoyance over Food Network’s recent slew of content, saying that the channel is no longer about cooking.She shared her thoughts on Threads Tuesday, blasting the network months after they fired her from hosting the series “Kids Baking Championship.”“I fell in love with Food Network two decades ago because of all the amazing ITK (in the kitchen) shows. 30-minute meals, Ina [Garten], Giada [De Laurentiis] … the list goes on,” Bertinelli penned. The “Touched By an Angel” star added: “I learned so much.

Shucked”), will begin previews at the Booth Theatre on 45th Street in late August and then open in mid-September. Produced by Chris Harper (“Company”), “The Roommate” has signed a lease in Shubert Alley for 16 weeks.While it will certainly be a thrill to see the 79-year-old star of “Rosemary’s Baby” back on the boards for the first time in a decade (her last go-round was in “Love Letters”), what’s really piqued my interest is Patti’s Card.In July 2022, LuPone, 74, very publicly left Actors’ Equity, the professional actors union that a performer typically is a member of to work on Broadway and at many other top-tier theaters around the country. “Quite a week on Broadway, seeing my name being bandied about.

ScoopNashville.com, a site chronicling Music City arrests, including Wallen’s — told The Post. “That has just been his thing.“He’s like a college guy.

wrote on X.Thank you for so many unforgettable performances with @Lionesses, @RachelDaly3.

official website Sussex.com, which showed him mingling with the “Mindy Project” actress and other attendees.“The trio dove into the psychological toll of leading through uncertainty, sharing personal anecdotes, evidence-based practices, and forward-thinking policies aimed at helping leaders thrive amidst the pressures of today’s world and modern corporate life,” a statement on his website read.The event centered on “courageous leadership,” and provided a helpful guide “for C-suite leaders, business executives, and HR professionals and advocates.”Kaling also spoke at the panel, discussing how best to lead with “levity and creativity” in all aspects of life, especially motherhood.The actress, a mom to daughter Katherine, 6, and son Spencer, 3, said she’s reconsidering the “gentle parenting” approach.According to Hello! magazine, Kaling was asked a series of rapid quick-fire questions by Dr. Grant, who asked her if she had been rethinking anything lately.“Gentle parenting, I am rethinking,” she responded.