George Miller’s Mad Max: Fury Road spent so much time in development that its previous star, Mel Gibson, seemingly got too old for the action role. Gibson was replaced by Tom Hardy in the 2015 film, which went on to become one of the greatest action films of all time. Fans always wondered whether the Og Max Rockatansky would meet with the new one in any of the future installments. Miller confirmed that it wouldn’t happen and had a perfectly valid reason for it.
Mel Gibson in George Miller’s original Mad Max movie
Mad Max: Fury Road was released in 2015 and the critically acclaimed film is yet to receive a sequel after nearly a decade. Miller has moved on to focus on the prequel film, Furiosa, where Anya Taylor-Joy will play the younger version of Charlize Theron’s Imperator Furiosa from the 2015 film.
George Miller Confirms Mel Gibson...
Mel Gibson in George Miller’s original Mad Max movie
Mad Max: Fury Road was released in 2015 and the critically acclaimed film is yet to receive a sequel after nearly a decade. Miller has moved on to focus on the prequel film, Furiosa, where Anya Taylor-Joy will play the younger version of Charlize Theron’s Imperator Furiosa from the 2015 film.
George Miller Confirms Mel Gibson...
- 4/25/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
If Millie Bobby Brown is one of the hottest stars in Hollywood today, the credit for her meteoric rise will undoubtedly go to her breakout gig in Stranger Things. The blockbuster supernatural series on Netflix laid the foundation for Brown through her character Eleven who touched a chord with young adults all around the world.
Millie Bobby Brown in Enola Holmes
The Enola Holmes actor is currently filming the 5th and final season of the show which is set to bring all the plot lines and character arcs a full circle. In a recent appearance, Brown teased her fans by admitting that she was aware of Eleven’s predicament at the end of the show. The star though, refused to fall for the bait thrown by the host and remained extremely tight-lipped about the ending.
Millie Bobby Brown Is Playing Her Cards Close To Her Chest
With the final season...
Millie Bobby Brown in Enola Holmes
The Enola Holmes actor is currently filming the 5th and final season of the show which is set to bring all the plot lines and character arcs a full circle. In a recent appearance, Brown teased her fans by admitting that she was aware of Eleven’s predicament at the end of the show. The star though, refused to fall for the bait thrown by the host and remained extremely tight-lipped about the ending.
Millie Bobby Brown Is Playing Her Cards Close To Her Chest
With the final season...
- 3/17/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Sunday saw the 96th Annual Oscars ceremony broadcast live across the world, and for UK audiences it saw the show broadcast on ITV. There is lots to be said about this year’s Oscars, from winners and losers, to poor broadcasting panels – it is safe to say the award season gave us everything we’re used to.
For the UK the show has found a new home. Previously playing exclusively on Sky, this year it was broadcast by ITV. When the news of this broke it was a welcome change to many viewers across the UK, as for years the exclusivity of Sky has left the award show inaccessible for many film fans. Now, the new home for the awards show has some things it needs to get right, ultimately to provide insight and entertainment, throughout the breaks in between the Oscars broadcast. Unfortunately, many viewers were left unsatisfied and...
For the UK the show has found a new home. Previously playing exclusively on Sky, this year it was broadcast by ITV. When the news of this broke it was a welcome change to many viewers across the UK, as for years the exclusivity of Sky has left the award show inaccessible for many film fans. Now, the new home for the awards show has some things it needs to get right, ultimately to provide insight and entertainment, throughout the breaks in between the Oscars broadcast. Unfortunately, many viewers were left unsatisfied and...
- 3/13/2024
- by Alex Ginnelly
- Nerdly
The US Oscars broadcast might have gone down a treat, but ITV’s coverage in the UK has made the internet a bit cross. What could happen differently next year?
The 96th Academy Awards seems to have gone down rather well. Nobody hit anyone. Every envelope seemed to have the right name in it. The cameras were generally pointing in the right direction. High fives all round, I say.
Unfortunately for ITV – who nabbed the UK broadcast rights off Sky, who’ve held them since 2004 – when the actual ceremony seems to be going down well, it throws the shortfalls of UK coverage into the spotlight.
Jonathan Ross took on hosting duties alongside a panel including The Hobbit star Richard Armitage, radio and documentary presenter Yinka Bokinni, actress Fay Ripley and comedian/critic Ben Bailey Smith. It was, with the best will in the world, a bizarre mix; all four seemed...
The 96th Academy Awards seems to have gone down rather well. Nobody hit anyone. Every envelope seemed to have the right name in it. The cameras were generally pointing in the right direction. High fives all round, I say.
Unfortunately for ITV – who nabbed the UK broadcast rights off Sky, who’ve held them since 2004 – when the actual ceremony seems to be going down well, it throws the shortfalls of UK coverage into the spotlight.
Jonathan Ross took on hosting duties alongside a panel including The Hobbit star Richard Armitage, radio and documentary presenter Yinka Bokinni, actress Fay Ripley and comedian/critic Ben Bailey Smith. It was, with the best will in the world, a bizarre mix; all four seemed...
- 3/11/2024
- by James Harvey
- Film Stories
Viewers peaked at 1.1m but there has already been a backlash against the first night of ITV’s Academy Awards coverage, hosted by Jonathan Ross
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There was a mixed reception to the first night of Academy Awards coverage on ITV, which secured the UK broadcast rights after two decades of the Oscars being aired pay-per-view on Sky.
Viewers peaked at 1.1m and averaged at 630,000 for the overnight broadcast, which began at 10:15pm and ran until 2:30am, but there was considerable backlash to the tone and format.
Oscars 2024: full list of winnersFull report: Oppenheimer wins best picture
There was a mixed reception to the first night of Academy Awards coverage on ITV, which secured the UK broadcast rights after two decades of the Oscars being aired pay-per-view on Sky.
Viewers peaked at 1.1m and averaged at 630,000 for the overnight broadcast, which began at 10:15pm and ran until 2:30am, but there was considerable backlash to the tone and format.
- 3/11/2024
- by Catherine Shoard
- The Guardian - Film News
A peak audience of 1.9m viewers tuned into UK broadcaster ITV’s coverage of the Academy Awards last night.
According to figures published by Screen’s sister title Broadcast, the ceremony’s 1.9m peak audience came at 10.30pm – equating to a 21% share of UK viewers.
In total, the Oscars were watched by an average of 637,000 viewers across ITV’s four hour coverage of the awards for a 14.9% share.
For ITV, these figures will likely be regarded as a success. Broadcast reported that ITV’s Oscars coverage had nearly double the average number of viewers that the broadcaster traditionally gets across the same time period.
According to figures published by Screen’s sister title Broadcast, the ceremony’s 1.9m peak audience came at 10.30pm – equating to a 21% share of UK viewers.
In total, the Oscars were watched by an average of 637,000 viewers across ITV’s four hour coverage of the awards for a 14.9% share.
For ITV, these figures will likely be regarded as a success. Broadcast reported that ITV’s Oscars coverage had nearly double the average number of viewers that the broadcaster traditionally gets across the same time period.
- 3/11/2024
- ScreenDaily
ITV took a gamble when they snatched the U.K. broadcast rights to the Oscars away from Sky after two decades and it looks like the gamble paid off.
The three-hour plus show averaged 551,000 viewers on Sunday evening. At its peak, around 10.16pm, 1.1 million were watching.
Last year’s show on Sky averaged 95,000 viewers while a highlights cut the following evening garnered 141,000.
ITV1 are set to air highlights of the show on Monday evening while the full simulcast is still available to watch on streaming platform Itvx.
In Italy live Oscars telecast scored a roughly 15% audience share on state broadcaster Rai’s flagship Rai-1 station with a peak of 1.9 million viewers, according to national ratings compiler Auditel. This year marked the return of the live Oscars telecast on Rai after airing exclusively on Comcast-owned Sky Italia for many years.
The Oscars has always been a tricky proposition in Europe,...
The three-hour plus show averaged 551,000 viewers on Sunday evening. At its peak, around 10.16pm, 1.1 million were watching.
Last year’s show on Sky averaged 95,000 viewers while a highlights cut the following evening garnered 141,000.
ITV1 are set to air highlights of the show on Monday evening while the full simulcast is still available to watch on streaming platform Itvx.
In Italy live Oscars telecast scored a roughly 15% audience share on state broadcaster Rai’s flagship Rai-1 station with a peak of 1.9 million viewers, according to national ratings compiler Auditel. This year marked the return of the live Oscars telecast on Rai after airing exclusively on Comcast-owned Sky Italia for many years.
The Oscars has always been a tricky proposition in Europe,...
- 3/11/2024
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Should any Americans be concerned following the Academy Awards ceremony, no, they haven’t missed Mother’s Day.
Mother’s Day in the U.S. is still May 12, a good two months away. In the U.K., however, it was the night of the Oscars, March 10 — and given the number of Brits that took to the stage to give acceptance speeches and thank their mothers, it’s understandable if many viewers stateside got confused (and a little panicked).
Regardless, for a period of time on Sunday night, it looked like the Oscars were going to be a solely U.K. affair.
Back-to-back craft wins for “Poor Things” saw a steady procession of Brits take to the stage at the Dolby Theater, including Holly Waddington (best costume design), Nadia Stacey, Mark Couler and Josh Weston (best makeup and hairstyling) and James Price and Shona Heath.
Then there was one of the night’s biggest below-the-line shocks,...
Mother’s Day in the U.S. is still May 12, a good two months away. In the U.K., however, it was the night of the Oscars, March 10 — and given the number of Brits that took to the stage to give acceptance speeches and thank their mothers, it’s understandable if many viewers stateside got confused (and a little panicked).
Regardless, for a period of time on Sunday night, it looked like the Oscars were going to be a solely U.K. affair.
Back-to-back craft wins for “Poor Things” saw a steady procession of Brits take to the stage at the Dolby Theater, including Holly Waddington (best costume design), Nadia Stacey, Mark Couler and Josh Weston (best makeup and hairstyling) and James Price and Shona Heath.
Then there was one of the night’s biggest below-the-line shocks,...
- 3/11/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
Oscars coverage in the UK was free-to-air last night for the first time in two decades but ITV’s coverage was slammed on social media for insensitivity and a lack of critical expertise.
The L.A. ceremony was watched by a peak of almost 1M UK viewers and a 630,000 average from its 10.15 p.m. GMT start time until the early hours of the morning but audiences took to X to make their complaints heard.
Deadline revealed ITV had scooped Oscars rights from Sky last year and the coverage was helmed by British broadcaster Jonathan Ross, who was joined by a panel made up of The Hobbit actor Richard Armitage, radio and documentary presenter Yinka Bokinni, actress Fay Ripley and comedian/critic Ben Bailey Smith.
Related: Oscars 2024: The Biggest Moments, Snubs And Surprises
The verdict from multiple critics and movie fans who took to X was that the panel plus...
The L.A. ceremony was watched by a peak of almost 1M UK viewers and a 630,000 average from its 10.15 p.m. GMT start time until the early hours of the morning but audiences took to X to make their complaints heard.
Deadline revealed ITV had scooped Oscars rights from Sky last year and the coverage was helmed by British broadcaster Jonathan Ross, who was joined by a panel made up of The Hobbit actor Richard Armitage, radio and documentary presenter Yinka Bokinni, actress Fay Ripley and comedian/critic Ben Bailey Smith.
Related: Oscars 2024: The Biggest Moments, Snubs And Surprises
The verdict from multiple critics and movie fans who took to X was that the panel plus...
- 3/11/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
If you are excited to find out who wins the Oscars 2024, want to see what host Jimmy Kimmel brings to this year’s ceremony and experience all the glitz and glamour they bring out in L.A. this Sunday, March 10, you can watch the 96th Academy Awards on TV or online in many countries around the world. Unless, you have one of the rare tickets to attend in person, of course.
As is tradition, ABC will be broadcasting the ceremony in the U.S., along with showing it on abc.com and the ABC app and streaming services that carry ABC, including DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, Verizon and Sling. The big show kicks off at the new time of 4 p.m. Pt/7 p.m. Et.
Plus, keep in mind that Oscar day is the first day of the U.S. switching to Daylight Saving Time this year, meaning clocks in the U.
As is tradition, ABC will be broadcasting the ceremony in the U.S., along with showing it on abc.com and the ABC app and streaming services that carry ABC, including DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, Verizon and Sling. The big show kicks off at the new time of 4 p.m. Pt/7 p.m. Et.
Plus, keep in mind that Oscar day is the first day of the U.S. switching to Daylight Saving Time this year, meaning clocks in the U.
- 3/7/2024
- by Georg Szalai, Scott Roxborough, Patrick Brzeski and Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Actor Ewan McGregor rose to prominence with his performance in the 1996 comedy-drama film Trainspotting. However, McGregor is best known for essaying the role of Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars prequel trilogy. McGregor later reprised the role for the Disney+ miniseries Obi-Wan Kenobi in 2022.
Hayden Christensen and Ewan McGregor in Star Wars prequel trilogy
Despite the fanfare surrounding his work in the space opera franchise, McGregor admitted to having an embarrassing experience while working on the prequel trilogy. During a talk show appearance, McGregor revealed how he was embarrassed while filming a scene as his friends watched on from the sidelines. McGregor also described the scene as his worst Star Wars moment and here is why.
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Ewan McGregor Reveals Inviting Friends...
Hayden Christensen and Ewan McGregor in Star Wars prequel trilogy
Despite the fanfare surrounding his work in the space opera franchise, McGregor admitted to having an embarrassing experience while working on the prequel trilogy. During a talk show appearance, McGregor revealed how he was embarrassed while filming a scene as his friends watched on from the sidelines. McGregor also described the scene as his worst Star Wars moment and here is why.
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Ewan McGregor Reveals Inviting Friends...
- 3/5/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Hugh Jackman aka Wolverine. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
In 2000, Hugh Jackman first played Logan/ Wolverine in the film X-Men, leaving a great impression on comics fans. No one can imagine anyone else playing the character with such perfection, except for Hugh. After the first movie, Hugh went on to play the clawed superhero in nine movies, with Logan being the last one. Well, the actor will soon reprise the character in the 2024 Marvel movie.
Every actor who plays such prominent characters often has some interesting anecdotes to share. Hugh Jackman also had a stressful incident during the shooting of the first film in 2000. The Wolverine actor accidentally stabbed a stunt woman on the sets. Years ago, the actor revealed the same on Friday Night With Jonathan Ross. Jackman also shared the unexpected reaction of the stunt woman, who was doing scenes for Rebecca Romijn’s Mystique.
Hugh Jackman shared, “In the very first film,...
In 2000, Hugh Jackman first played Logan/ Wolverine in the film X-Men, leaving a great impression on comics fans. No one can imagine anyone else playing the character with such perfection, except for Hugh. After the first movie, Hugh went on to play the clawed superhero in nine movies, with Logan being the last one. Well, the actor will soon reprise the character in the 2024 Marvel movie.
Every actor who plays such prominent characters often has some interesting anecdotes to share. Hugh Jackman also had a stressful incident during the shooting of the first film in 2000. The Wolverine actor accidentally stabbed a stunt woman on the sets. Years ago, the actor revealed the same on Friday Night With Jonathan Ross. Jackman also shared the unexpected reaction of the stunt woman, who was doing scenes for Rebecca Romijn’s Mystique.
Hugh Jackman shared, “In the very first film,...
- 3/3/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
The actor and Baftas host answers your questions about facial hair, Doctor Who, Scrooge McDuck – and growing up as the son of a minister
How do you face the challenge of being this year’s Bafta host? practicalpanic
I don’t currently feel particularly challenged because everything’s written down for me and I don’t have to worry about winning – or not winning – an award. If it was the first night of a play, I’d be curled up in a corner in the foetal position. But the fact that it’s not my day job certainly feels liberating. Who knows why they asked me; I must have been pretty far down the list. Expectations are pretty much zero. I don’t have anything to prove. Will I be phoning [previous Bafa hosts] Jonathan Ross and Stephen Fry for advice? I might do. But I’m travelling in blissful ignorance at the moment.
How do you face the challenge of being this year’s Bafta host? practicalpanic
I don’t currently feel particularly challenged because everything’s written down for me and I don’t have to worry about winning – or not winning – an award. If it was the first night of a play, I’d be curled up in a corner in the foetal position. But the fact that it’s not my day job certainly feels liberating. Who knows why they asked me; I must have been pretty far down the list. Expectations are pretty much zero. I don’t have anything to prove. Will I be phoning [previous Bafa hosts] Jonathan Ross and Stephen Fry for advice? I might do. But I’m travelling in blissful ignorance at the moment.
- 2/15/2024
- by As told to Rich Pelley
- The Guardian - Film News
Jonathan Ross To Host ITV UK Oscars Coverage
Jonathan Ross is to host the UK coverage of the Oscars as the world’s biggest movie awards ceremony shifts to ITV for the first time. ITV has unveiled its coverage for the 96th Academy Awards, with Ross hosting an Oscars party on March 10 from 10.30 p.m. GMT (2.30 p.m. Pt) and an official stream of the Oscars red carpet set for Itvx along with behind-the-scenes content. The following day, the full ceremony will be streamed on Itvx and there will be a highlights package on ITV 1 in the evening. ITV will also showcase the nominations in a few days time and, from February 26, launch a Fast channel on Itvx with Oscar-nominated movies. ITV is attempting to give the ceremony a shot in the arm in the UK after picking up the rights from Sky following a two-decade run that had...
Jonathan Ross is to host the UK coverage of the Oscars as the world’s biggest movie awards ceremony shifts to ITV for the first time. ITV has unveiled its coverage for the 96th Academy Awards, with Ross hosting an Oscars party on March 10 from 10.30 p.m. GMT (2.30 p.m. Pt) and an official stream of the Oscars red carpet set for Itvx along with behind-the-scenes content. The following day, the full ceremony will be streamed on Itvx and there will be a highlights package on ITV 1 in the evening. ITV will also showcase the nominations in a few days time and, from February 26, launch a Fast channel on Itvx with Oscar-nominated movies. ITV is attempting to give the ceremony a shot in the arm in the UK after picking up the rights from Sky following a two-decade run that had...
- 1/18/2024
- by Max Goldbart and Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Get your questions in (quickly) for the host of this year’s Baftas, the star of stage and screen who’s played everyone from Dennis Nilsen to Scrooge McDuck
The high point of the British film industry’s year, the Bafta film awards, returns on Sunday 18 February. The longlist has already been announced, with Killers of the Flower Moon, Barbie and Oppenheimer leading the count, and the contenders for the rising star award have also been revealed.
Hosting the event is a plum job, with Jonathan Ross and Stephen Fry having had the longest stints, dominating most of the 00s and 10s. But everyone from Terry Wogan (minus his Blankety Blank microphone on a stick) to (raises an eyebrow) Roger Moore to (somehow) Noel Edmonds have put on their very best DJs and had their eyes tested to double check they can read the teleprompter.
The high point of the British film industry’s year, the Bafta film awards, returns on Sunday 18 February. The longlist has already been announced, with Killers of the Flower Moon, Barbie and Oppenheimer leading the count, and the contenders for the rising star award have also been revealed.
Hosting the event is a plum job, with Jonathan Ross and Stephen Fry having had the longest stints, dominating most of the 00s and 10s. But everyone from Terry Wogan (minus his Blankety Blank microphone on a stick) to (raises an eyebrow) Roger Moore to (somehow) Noel Edmonds have put on their very best DJs and had their eyes tested to double check they can read the teleprompter.
- 1/12/2024
- by Rich Pelley
- The Guardian - Film News
Prepare for an enchanting evening of mystery and music as “The Masked Singer” returns with Season 5 Episode 1, airing at 7:00 Pm on Saturday, December 30, 2023, exclusively on ITV. In this highly anticipated season premiere, six brand-new masked singers take the stage in a fierce battle of talent and secrecy.
The captivating matchups include Maypole vs Cricket, Bigfoot vs Dippy Egg, and Weather vs Rat, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the guessing game. Viewers can expect tougher clues, phenomenal performances, and jaw-dropping reveals as they embark on the quest to uncover the true identities behind the masks.
As the excitement builds, the first celebrity’s identity will be unveiled at the end of the show, leaving audiences in awe and anticipation for the episodes to come. Don’t miss the enchanting spectacle at 7:00 Pm on ITV, as “The Masked Singer” kicks off its fifth season with a bang, inviting...
The captivating matchups include Maypole vs Cricket, Bigfoot vs Dippy Egg, and Weather vs Rat, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the guessing game. Viewers can expect tougher clues, phenomenal performances, and jaw-dropping reveals as they embark on the quest to uncover the true identities behind the masks.
As the excitement builds, the first celebrity’s identity will be unveiled at the end of the show, leaving audiences in awe and anticipation for the episodes to come. Don’t miss the enchanting spectacle at 7:00 Pm on ITV, as “The Masked Singer” kicks off its fifth season with a bang, inviting...
- 12/24/2023
- by Posts UK
- TV Everyday
Join the fun and festivities as “The Masked Singer” takes a delightful turn on ITV2 with a special episode airing on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at 9:45 Am. Hosted by the charming Joel Dommett, this unique celebrity guessing game features a stellar panel of panellists, including Jonathan Ross, Rita Ora, Davina McCall, and Mo Gilligan. Adding to the excitement, the episode welcomes special guest panellist Leona Lewis.
In this special edition, four colossal celebrities don elaborate disguises, competing undercover to keep their true identities shrouded in mystery. The guessing game is afoot, and viewers are in for a treat as the panel uses wit, intuition, and musical clues to unveil the famous faces behind the masks.
Tune in to ITV2 at 9:45 Am for a morning of laughter, surprises, and musical enchantment. “The Masked Singer” promises to be a lighthearted and entertaining way to kickstart your post-Christmas day, adding a touch of...
In this special edition, four colossal celebrities don elaborate disguises, competing undercover to keep their true identities shrouded in mystery. The guessing game is afoot, and viewers are in for a treat as the panel uses wit, intuition, and musical clues to unveil the famous faces behind the masks.
Tune in to ITV2 at 9:45 Am for a morning of laughter, surprises, and musical enchantment. “The Masked Singer” promises to be a lighthearted and entertaining way to kickstart your post-Christmas day, adding a touch of...
- 12/20/2023
- by Posts UK
- TV Everyday
Prepare for an evening of laughter and nostalgia as ITV presents “Barry Humphries: The Last Laugh” at 10:00 Pm on Monday, December 25, 2023. This intimate and upbeat documentary offers a candid glimpse into the life and legacy of the legendary comic trailblazer responsible for the iconic Dame Edna Everage.
With a treasure trove of timeless footage, the show takes viewers on a journey through Barry Humphries’ remarkable career. Friends and admirers, including Nick Cave, Jason Donovan, Jonathan Ross, Sharon Osbourne, and Alison Hammond, gather to pay tribute to the man who proved to be as complex as he was funny. This heartwarming tribute offers an honest and affectionate look at the man behind the characters that became cultural phenomena.
Tune in for an evening of celebration, as “Barry Humphries: The Last Laugh” promises to be a delightful retrospective, capturing the essence of a comedic genius whose influence has left an indelible...
With a treasure trove of timeless footage, the show takes viewers on a journey through Barry Humphries’ remarkable career. Friends and admirers, including Nick Cave, Jason Donovan, Jonathan Ross, Sharon Osbourne, and Alison Hammond, gather to pay tribute to the man who proved to be as complex as he was funny. This heartwarming tribute offers an honest and affectionate look at the man behind the characters that became cultural phenomena.
Tune in for an evening of celebration, as “Barry Humphries: The Last Laugh” promises to be a delightful retrospective, capturing the essence of a comedic genius whose influence has left an indelible...
- 12/19/2023
- by Posts UK
- TV Everyday
Lily Allen is calling out Russell Brand for a rape joke made at her expense between himself, Jimmy Carr, Noel Fielding and Jonathan Ross.
The 38-year-old “Smile” singer recalled the moment on The Big Fat Quiz of the Year in 2007.
At the start of the show, Jonathan moved Lily, “the only sexually attractive young lady” on the panel, away from panelists Russell and Noel Fielding to the “sexless zone,” saying it was to protect her.
Keep reading to find out more…
“And then Lily may go home with her dress still on,” Jonathan said, to which The Great British Bake Off co-host responded: “How dare you – we’re not rapists.”
Jimmy then asked why he was wearing a cape “if [he] wasn’t a rapist,” with Noel explaining that his cape was actually a Jack the Ripper cape.
“He wasn’t a rapist, he was a…” Noel replied, before Russell added: “Serial murderer.
The 38-year-old “Smile” singer recalled the moment on The Big Fat Quiz of the Year in 2007.
At the start of the show, Jonathan moved Lily, “the only sexually attractive young lady” on the panel, away from panelists Russell and Noel Fielding to the “sexless zone,” saying it was to protect her.
Keep reading to find out more…
“And then Lily may go home with her dress still on,” Jonathan said, to which The Great British Bake Off co-host responded: “How dare you – we’re not rapists.”
Jimmy then asked why he was wearing a cape “if [he] wasn’t a rapist,” with Noel explaining that his cape was actually a Jack the Ripper cape.
“He wasn’t a rapist, he was a…” Noel replied, before Russell added: “Serial murderer.
- 11/14/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Ashton Kutcher was once in a highly publicized relationship and marriage with Demi Moore before their 2013 divorce. While the two were together, Kutcher starred alongside controversial actor Katherine Heigl in Killers. And the pair engaged in a love scene Kutcher felt might as well have been cheating.
Ashton Kutcher and Katherine Heigl co-starred in ‘Killers’ Ashton Kutcher and Katherine Heigl | Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
Kutcher and Heigl first collaborated on the 2010 feature Killers. The rom-com was about a wife who discovers that Kutcher’s character is a secret agent on his 30th birthday. Seeing as they portrayed a couple in the feature, Heigl and Kutcher both had to perform a love scene. At the time, this might not have been an issue for Heigl. Especially since the Knocked Up star immediately fell for Kutcher’s charm and looks. At times, Heigl wasn’t sure she was even acting out her attraction towards her co-star.
Ashton Kutcher and Katherine Heigl co-starred in ‘Killers’ Ashton Kutcher and Katherine Heigl | Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
Kutcher and Heigl first collaborated on the 2010 feature Killers. The rom-com was about a wife who discovers that Kutcher’s character is a secret agent on his 30th birthday. Seeing as they portrayed a couple in the feature, Heigl and Kutcher both had to perform a love scene. At the time, this might not have been an issue for Heigl. Especially since the Knocked Up star immediately fell for Kutcher’s charm and looks. At times, Heigl wasn’t sure she was even acting out her attraction towards her co-star.
- 11/1/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Emily Blunt has apologized for an insensitive comment she made in a 12-year-old interview.
Blunt has recently received a lot of online criticism in response to her calling a waitress “enormous.”
She has since responded to her comments during the talk show appearance.
“I just need to address this head-on as my jaw was on the floor watching this clip from 12 years ago. I’m appalled that I would say something so insensitive, hurtful, and unrelated to whatever story I was trying to tell on a talk show,” Blunt said.
“I’ve always considered myself someone who wouldn’t dream of upsetting anyone so whatever possessed me to say anything like this in that moment is unrecognizable to me or anything I stand for,” she added. “And yet it happened, and I said it and I’m so sorry for any hurt caused. I was absolutely old enough to know better.
Blunt has recently received a lot of online criticism in response to her calling a waitress “enormous.”
She has since responded to her comments during the talk show appearance.
“I just need to address this head-on as my jaw was on the floor watching this clip from 12 years ago. I’m appalled that I would say something so insensitive, hurtful, and unrelated to whatever story I was trying to tell on a talk show,” Blunt said.
“I’ve always considered myself someone who wouldn’t dream of upsetting anyone so whatever possessed me to say anything like this in that moment is unrecognizable to me or anything I stand for,” she added. “And yet it happened, and I said it and I’m so sorry for any hurt caused. I was absolutely old enough to know better.
- 10/23/2023
- by Zach Ament
- Uinterview
Oppenheimer star says she is ‘appalled’ by her remarks in 2012 interview with Jonathan Ross
Emily Blunt has apologised for referring to a restaurant worker as “enormous” on a chatshow that aired 11 years ago.
In a resurfaced clip from an episode of The Jonathan Ross Show first broadcast on ITV in September 2012, the star of the summer blockbuster Oppenheimer said a waitress who served her at a Chili’s restaurant in Louisiana was “enormous”.
Emily Blunt has apologised for referring to a restaurant worker as “enormous” on a chatshow that aired 11 years ago.
In a resurfaced clip from an episode of The Jonathan Ross Show first broadcast on ITV in September 2012, the star of the summer blockbuster Oppenheimer said a waitress who served her at a Chili’s restaurant in Louisiana was “enormous”.
- 10/21/2023
- by Rachel Hall
- The Guardian - Film News
Britney Spears has written about her controversial conservatorship in her upcoming memoir, including the fact that she tried to speak about it on a TV chat show in 2016 – but her comments never made it to air.
In her forthcoming book, The Woman in Me, Spears writes: “I even mentioned the Conservatorship on a talk show in 2016, but somehow that part of the interview didn’t make it to the air. Huh. How interesting.”
Now the UK’s Sun newspaper reports that the show in question was the British presenter Jonathan Ross’s chat show, where Spears appeared in 2016 to discuss her ninth album Glory.
The newspaper reports that members of the live audience heard Spears tell the host about her album:
“I have this conservatorship for years and I felt like a lot of decisions were made for me, so I wanted this to be my baby and I’ve been really strategic about it.
In her forthcoming book, The Woman in Me, Spears writes: “I even mentioned the Conservatorship on a talk show in 2016, but somehow that part of the interview didn’t make it to the air. Huh. How interesting.”
Now the UK’s Sun newspaper reports that the show in question was the British presenter Jonathan Ross’s chat show, where Spears appeared in 2016 to discuss her ninth album Glory.
The newspaper reports that members of the live audience heard Spears tell the host about her album:
“I have this conservatorship for years and I felt like a lot of decisions were made for me, so I wanted this to be my baby and I’ve been really strategic about it.
- 10/21/2023
- by Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
Actress Emily Blunt has apologised in the wake of a resurfaced 2012 talk show appearance showing her using insensitive language. Fans of Blunt, 40, recently discovered a YouTube clip from the ‘Oppenheimer’ star’s appearance on the U.K.’s ‘Jonathan Ross Show’ in September 2012, in which she referred to a restaurant server as “enormous” while recalling her time making the film ‘Looper’ in the United States, reports People.
“I just need to address this head on as my jaw was on the floor watching this clip from 12-years ago,” Blunt said in a statement given to ‘People’. “I’m appalled that I would say something so insensitive, hurtful, and unrelated to whatever story I was trying to tell on a talk show.”
“I’ve always considered myself someone who wouldn’t dream of upsetting anyone so whatever possessed me to say anything like this in that moment is unrecognisable to me or anything I stand for,...
“I just need to address this head on as my jaw was on the floor watching this clip from 12-years ago,” Blunt said in a statement given to ‘People’. “I’m appalled that I would say something so insensitive, hurtful, and unrelated to whatever story I was trying to tell on a talk show.”
“I’ve always considered myself someone who wouldn’t dream of upsetting anyone so whatever possessed me to say anything like this in that moment is unrecognisable to me or anything I stand for,...
- 10/21/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actress Emily Blunt has apologised in the wake of a resurfaced 2012 talk show appearance showing her using insensitive language. Fans of Blunt, 40, recently discovered a YouTube clip from the ‘Oppenheimer’ star’s appearance on the U.K.’s ‘Jonathan Ross Show’ in September 2012, in which she referred to a restaurant server as “enormous” while recalling her time making the film ‘Looper’ in the United States, reports People.
“I just need to address this head on as my jaw was on the floor watching this clip from 12-years ago,” Blunt said in a statement given to ‘People’. “I’m appalled that I would say something so insensitive, hurtful, and unrelated to whatever story I was trying to tell on a talk show.”
“I’ve always considered myself someone who wouldn’t dream of upsetting anyone so whatever possessed me to say anything like this in that moment is unrecognisable to me or anything I stand for,...
“I just need to address this head on as my jaw was on the floor watching this clip from 12-years ago,” Blunt said in a statement given to ‘People’. “I’m appalled that I would say something so insensitive, hurtful, and unrelated to whatever story I was trying to tell on a talk show.”
“I’ve always considered myself someone who wouldn’t dream of upsetting anyone so whatever possessed me to say anything like this in that moment is unrecognisable to me or anything I stand for,...
- 10/21/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Emily Blunt is addressing a recently resurfaced video from a 2012 talk show appearance where she can be heard using “insensitive” and “hurtful” language.
In the recently discovered YouTube clip from the U.K.’s Jonathan Ross Show, the Oppenheimer actress recalls going out to eat at a restaurant during her time filming Looper in the U.S. and then refers to a restaurant server as “enormous.”
Now, Blunt is apologizing in a statement shared with People magazine. “I just need to address this head on as my jaw was on the floor watching this clip from 12-years ago,” she wrote. “I’m appalled that I would say something so insensitive, hurtful, and unrelated to whatever story I was trying to tell on a talk show.”
Her statement continued, “I’ve always considered myself someone who wouldn’t dream of upsetting anyone so whatever possessed me to say anything like this...
In the recently discovered YouTube clip from the U.K.’s Jonathan Ross Show, the Oppenheimer actress recalls going out to eat at a restaurant during her time filming Looper in the U.S. and then refers to a restaurant server as “enormous.”
Now, Blunt is apologizing in a statement shared with People magazine. “I just need to address this head on as my jaw was on the floor watching this clip from 12-years ago,” she wrote. “I’m appalled that I would say something so insensitive, hurtful, and unrelated to whatever story I was trying to tell on a talk show.”
Her statement continued, “I’ve always considered myself someone who wouldn’t dream of upsetting anyone so whatever possessed me to say anything like this...
- 10/21/2023
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The BBC is finally investigating Russell Brand’s behavior from 15 years ago after a woman resurfaced her allegation that he exposed himself to her and laughed about it on the air. BBC reports that the woman, identified anonymously as Olivia, said she told BBC staff about the incident several times over the years and that, in the BBC’s words, “they would laugh it off.”
The alleged incident, which comes on the heels of several women accusing Brand of rape and sexual assault, occurred on June 16, 2008, at the network’s...
The alleged incident, which comes on the heels of several women accusing Brand of rape and sexual assault, occurred on June 16, 2008, at the network’s...
- 9/21/2023
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
Exclusive: Russell Brand’s last major television job in the UK ended with him being dropped after he was repeatedly accused of being a “sexual predator” during the recording of the show.
Brand was booked as a judge on Comedy Central’s Roast Battle in 2018, but only lasted a single season on the series after he himself was roasted on-camera over allegations he had sexually assaulted women. He strongly denies criminal wrongdoing.
Three sources close to the Fulwell 73 production said Roast Battle judge Katherine Ryan turned the heat on Brand a number of times during filming. Her allegations did not make the final edit.
The confrontations reveal how speculation about Brand was circulating in the comedy and TV worlds, but he continued to be employed on primetime series. The show appears to be something of a turning point, however, given Brand virtually vanished from UK television screens after 2018, except for...
Brand was booked as a judge on Comedy Central’s Roast Battle in 2018, but only lasted a single season on the series after he himself was roasted on-camera over allegations he had sexually assaulted women. He strongly denies criminal wrongdoing.
Three sources close to the Fulwell 73 production said Roast Battle judge Katherine Ryan turned the heat on Brand a number of times during filming. Her allegations did not make the final edit.
The confrontations reveal how speculation about Brand was circulating in the comedy and TV worlds, but he continued to be employed on primetime series. The show appears to be something of a turning point, however, given Brand virtually vanished from UK television screens after 2018, except for...
- 9/18/2023
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Two of the UK’s top comedy stars, Richard Ayoade and Jonathan Ross, have received backlash on social media after reviewing The It Crowd writer Graham Linehan’s memoir.
Irish scribe Linehan has gone from the writer of much-loved Channel 4 comedies The It Crowd, Father Ted and Black Books to an outspoken anti-transgender activist in recent years, leading many in the UK and Ireland to boycott him.
His book, Tough Crowd, has gone on pre-sale on Amazon this week. Its reviews section displays favorable quotes from talk show host and writer Ross and actor-director Ayoade, who starred in The It Crowd between 2006 and 2013. Other advocates include author John Boyne, anti-trans journalist Helen Joyce, comic Simon Evans and British TV director Lissa Evans.
Ross was quoted saying the book is “one of the most compelling and unflinchingly honest memoirs I’ve read in many years. It’s also the funniest,...
Irish scribe Linehan has gone from the writer of much-loved Channel 4 comedies The It Crowd, Father Ted and Black Books to an outspoken anti-transgender activist in recent years, leading many in the UK and Ireland to boycott him.
His book, Tough Crowd, has gone on pre-sale on Amazon this week. Its reviews section displays favorable quotes from talk show host and writer Ross and actor-director Ayoade, who starred in The It Crowd between 2006 and 2013. Other advocates include author John Boyne, anti-trans journalist Helen Joyce, comic Simon Evans and British TV director Lissa Evans.
Ross was quoted saying the book is “one of the most compelling and unflinchingly honest memoirs I’ve read in many years. It’s also the funniest,...
- 9/14/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s a case of one score to rule them all, as Howard Shore’s stirring epic soundtrack for The Lord of the Rings trilogy was voted the U.K.’s favorite movie music.
Shore’s score for the Rings film, which has won three Academy Awards, three Golden Globes and four Grammys, came out ahead of some of the greatest and most recognizable soundtracks of all time, including John Williams’ music for Schindler’s List and Star Wars, which came second and third respectively.
The list of the top 100 film scores was compiled by popular U.K. radio station Classic FM, as part of their annual Movie Music Hall of Fame. More than 10,000 people voted for this year’s edition and the winner was revealed on Sunday by Jonathan Ross, the former presenter of the BBC’s Film program.
“Many thanks to all the Classic FM listeners,” Shore told...
Shore’s score for the Rings film, which has won three Academy Awards, three Golden Globes and four Grammys, came out ahead of some of the greatest and most recognizable soundtracks of all time, including John Williams’ music for Schindler’s List and Star Wars, which came second and third respectively.
The list of the top 100 film scores was compiled by popular U.K. radio station Classic FM, as part of their annual Movie Music Hall of Fame. More than 10,000 people voted for this year’s edition and the winner was revealed on Sunday by Jonathan Ross, the former presenter of the BBC’s Film program.
“Many thanks to all the Classic FM listeners,” Shore told...
- 8/29/2023
- by Abid Rahman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Get to shout out "Rhlstp!!" like a proper cool kid as the multi-award-winning and perennially popular live podcast interview series in which comedian Richard Herring chats with some of the biggest names in comedy and entertainment tours this autumn. Usually recorded in London’s glittering West End, Rhlstp is going on the road. The UK & Ire 2023 / 2024 tour will start in September and includes dates in Birmingham, Liverpool, Leeds, Salford, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Brighton, Bristol, Cardiff and Dublin, along with multiple dates at the show’s spiritual home in London’s Leicester Square Theatre.
Tickets go on general sale at 10am on Friday 30th June with an exclusive fan pre-sale on Thursday 29th June for Rhlstp badgers and plussers. To become a badger/plusser or to view all dates visit, visit richardherring.com
Richard Herring enjoys continual success as both a writer and performer and is widely known an innovator in the world of podcasts,...
Tickets go on general sale at 10am on Friday 30th June with an exclusive fan pre-sale on Thursday 29th June for Rhlstp badgers and plussers. To become a badger/plusser or to view all dates visit, visit richardherring.com
Richard Herring enjoys continual success as both a writer and performer and is widely known an innovator in the world of podcasts,...
- 6/29/2023
- Podnews.net
I’m going to ask you a series of questions. Just relax and answer them as simply as you can. It’s your birthday, someone gives you a calfskin wallet. You’ve got a little boy, he shows you his butterfly collection, plus the killing jar.
For years, Ridley Scott and Harrison Ford had very different ideas about how Deckard, the character Ford played in Scott’s 1982 movie Blade Runner, would respond to those questions/statements. After all, they come from the Voight-Kampff Test, an examination of empathy used to distinguish between human beings and replicants, the artificially created organic beings that Blade Runners like Deckard hunt down and “retire.” Scott had long maintained that Deckard himself was a replicant, resulting in a delicious irony at the center of the film. However, Ford followed the version of Deckard in the source material, the 1968 Philip K. Dick novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?...
For years, Ridley Scott and Harrison Ford had very different ideas about how Deckard, the character Ford played in Scott’s 1982 movie Blade Runner, would respond to those questions/statements. After all, they come from the Voight-Kampff Test, an examination of empathy used to distinguish between human beings and replicants, the artificially created organic beings that Blade Runners like Deckard hunt down and “retire.” Scott had long maintained that Deckard himself was a replicant, resulting in a delicious irony at the center of the film. However, Ford followed the version of Deckard in the source material, the 1968 Philip K. Dick novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?...
- 6/1/2023
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Halle Berry became the first Black female actor to win an Oscar for Best Actress thanks to her starring role in Monster’s Ball. But before Berry, the movie was hip hop icon Queen Latifah’s movie to take.
Halle Berry ended up starring in ‘Monster’s Ball’ after Queen Latifah was offered the part Queen Latifah | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Monster’s Ball turned out to be one of Berry’s many career highlights. But it wasn’t a film that she pursued until reading the movie’s script. Although Berry was a rising star at the time, she wasn’t who the film’s director Marc Foster originally envisioned for the role.
“I first received the script from my manager who had gotten the script from Marc Forster’s agent. She passed it onto my manager already knowing that Marc really wasn’t interested in me. But she thought I would be right for the role,...
Halle Berry ended up starring in ‘Monster’s Ball’ after Queen Latifah was offered the part Queen Latifah | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Monster’s Ball turned out to be one of Berry’s many career highlights. But it wasn’t a film that she pursued until reading the movie’s script. Although Berry was a rising star at the time, she wasn’t who the film’s director Marc Foster originally envisioned for the role.
“I first received the script from my manager who had gotten the script from Marc Forster’s agent. She passed it onto my manager already knowing that Marc really wasn’t interested in me. But she thought I would be right for the role,...
- 5/11/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Paul O’Grady has been remembered as a “force for good” by his famous friends including Carol Vorderman, Julian Clary and Michael Cashman.
Celebrities paid tribute to the drag queen turned TV and radio star during For The Love of Paul O’Grady on ITV on Sunday (9 April) evening, following his death last month at the age of 67.
O’Grady, who started out as a social worker while performing on the London nightclub circuit as the acerbic, platinum wig-wearing Lily Savage, died “unexpectedly but peacefully” on 28 March, his partner Andre Portasio said in a statement.
Remembering O’Grady for his activism, Vorderman, 62, said: “He was not only brilliant as an entertainer, he was a force for good.”
Former Labour Party leader Ed Miliband added: “He wasn’t just a fighter for the underdog, somebody who was willing to use his platform to speak up for people who didn’t have a platform,...
Celebrities paid tribute to the drag queen turned TV and radio star during For The Love of Paul O’Grady on ITV on Sunday (9 April) evening, following his death last month at the age of 67.
O’Grady, who started out as a social worker while performing on the London nightclub circuit as the acerbic, platinum wig-wearing Lily Savage, died “unexpectedly but peacefully” on 28 March, his partner Andre Portasio said in a statement.
Remembering O’Grady for his activism, Vorderman, 62, said: “He was not only brilliant as an entertainer, he was a force for good.”
Former Labour Party leader Ed Miliband added: “He wasn’t just a fighter for the underdog, somebody who was willing to use his platform to speak up for people who didn’t have a platform,...
- 4/10/2023
- by Connie Evans
- The Independent - TV
Russell Crowe has announced the death of his dog, Louis, after he was hit by a truck.
The actor, who will soon star in the horror film The Pope’s Exorcist, shared news of his pet’s demise on social media.
Crowe posted a picture of Louis’ face, along with a caption about the dog.
“This is Louis the Papillion,” his message begins. “Sixteen months old. Tiny, cheeky, brave. He won my heart.”
The Gladiator star went on to note that the dog died on a significant day for him – the second anniversary of his father’s death.
“Unfortunately today, on the second anniversary of my father’s passing, Louis was hit by a truck.
“We tried to get him to the vet, but he died in my arms while I was telling him how much we loved him.”
This is Louis the Papillion.
16 months old.
Tiny, cheeky, brave. He won my heart.
The actor, who will soon star in the horror film The Pope’s Exorcist, shared news of his pet’s demise on social media.
Crowe posted a picture of Louis’ face, along with a caption about the dog.
“This is Louis the Papillion,” his message begins. “Sixteen months old. Tiny, cheeky, brave. He won my heart.”
The Gladiator star went on to note that the dog died on a significant day for him – the second anniversary of his father’s death.
“Unfortunately today, on the second anniversary of my father’s passing, Louis was hit by a truck.
“We tried to get him to the vet, but he died in my arms while I was telling him how much we loved him.”
This is Louis the Papillion.
16 months old.
Tiny, cheeky, brave. He won my heart.
- 3/31/2023
- by Nicole Vassell
- The Independent - Film
Argonon CEO James Burstall was prompted to write his new crisis management book “The Flexible Method: Prepare to Prosper in the Next Global Crisis” by the Covid-19 pandemic, when the TV industry – like much of the world – came to a grinding halt almost exactly three years ago. Shows including “The Masked Singer U.K.,” which is produced by Argonon subsidiary Bandicoot and usually filmed in front of a live audience, found themselves jeopardy.
But the seeds for the book were sown a decade or so earlier, during the 2008 “credit crunch.” Then, Burstall was the CEO of Leopard Films, which he had founded in 2001 following stints at Oxford University and Stanford and a transitory career in journalism working for Vanity Fair and London’s Evening Standard newspaper. Leopard was chugging along nicely, pumping out hits such as BBC daytime staple “Cash in the Attic,” when disaster struck for the first time. Fuelled by the sub-prime mortgage crisis,...
But the seeds for the book were sown a decade or so earlier, during the 2008 “credit crunch.” Then, Burstall was the CEO of Leopard Films, which he had founded in 2001 following stints at Oxford University and Stanford and a transitory career in journalism working for Vanity Fair and London’s Evening Standard newspaper. Leopard was chugging along nicely, pumping out hits such as BBC daytime staple “Cash in the Attic,” when disaster struck for the first time. Fuelled by the sub-prime mortgage crisis,...
- 3/29/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
For nearly fifty years, the saga of Rocky Balboa has been one of the most enduring works of American fiction. The powerhouse first movie told the story of a boxing underdog who gets, and makes the most of, the chance of a lifetime, which dramatically paralleled the rags-to-riches story of the film's own writer and star, Sylvester Stallone, a no-name actor who built a blockbuster career out of "Rocky." It was practically legendary from the start, though its massive success was a double-edged sword.
Over the course of four sequels and a spin-off trilogy, Rocky Balboa proceeded to inspire generation after generation with satisfying stories about defying the odds, reclaiming your dignity, and that one time Rocky bought a robot. But there's one film in the series that most people, including Stallone, don't think was a success.
Actually, that's putting it far too mildly. Stallone has gone on record as...
Over the course of four sequels and a spin-off trilogy, Rocky Balboa proceeded to inspire generation after generation with satisfying stories about defying the odds, reclaiming your dignity, and that one time Rocky bought a robot. But there's one film in the series that most people, including Stallone, don't think was a success.
Actually, that's putting it far too mildly. Stallone has gone on record as...
- 3/3/2023
- by William Bibbiani
- Slash Film
Sex/Life has returned for its second season – and there’s one moment that’s sure to get viewers talking as much as that season one shower scene.
The drama, which was first released on Netflix in 2021, followed Billie (Sarah Shahi), a restless married woman who begins reminiscing about her former lover Brad (Adam Demos).
The show became known for its explicit sex scenes and nudity, with one particularly talked-about scene occurring when Brad is changing at the gym and the camera shows his penis.
Season two arrived on the platform on Thursday (2 March), with one scene in episode six raising eyebrows for similar reasons.
In the scene, Billie’s husband Devon (Mike Vogel) is in the gym changing room with his colleague Devon (Jonathan Sadowski), who is talking about his recent penis reconstruction surgery.
Devon, who is a swinger, needed the operation as he was receiving oral sex when he...
The drama, which was first released on Netflix in 2021, followed Billie (Sarah Shahi), a restless married woman who begins reminiscing about her former lover Brad (Adam Demos).
The show became known for its explicit sex scenes and nudity, with one particularly talked-about scene occurring when Brad is changing at the gym and the camera shows his penis.
Season two arrived on the platform on Thursday (2 March), with one scene in episode six raising eyebrows for similar reasons.
In the scene, Billie’s husband Devon (Mike Vogel) is in the gym changing room with his colleague Devon (Jonathan Sadowski), who is talking about his recent penis reconstruction surgery.
Devon, who is a swinger, needed the operation as he was receiving oral sex when he...
- 3/3/2023
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
The BBC has confirmed that The Reckoning, a high-profile drama about the life and crimes of Jimmy Savile, will air later this year despite reports of delays.
The series stars Steve Coogan as the Top of the Pops presenter and infamous paedophile, whose prolific, decades-long history of child sexual abuse came to light in 2012, roughly a year after his death.
Due to its sensitive subject matter, the series, which is being produced by ITV Studios for the BBC, has provoked some controversy since its initial announcement.
The Reckoning was first announced by the BBC back in 2020, with filming taking place the following year.
It had originally been expected to air late last year, but the BBC is still yet to confirm a transmission date.
In a statement, a BBC spokesperson said: “We are currently in post-production for transmission later this year. An exact date will be announced in due course.
The series stars Steve Coogan as the Top of the Pops presenter and infamous paedophile, whose prolific, decades-long history of child sexual abuse came to light in 2012, roughly a year after his death.
Due to its sensitive subject matter, the series, which is being produced by ITV Studios for the BBC, has provoked some controversy since its initial announcement.
The Reckoning was first announced by the BBC back in 2020, with filming taking place the following year.
It had originally been expected to air late last year, but the BBC is still yet to confirm a transmission date.
In a statement, a BBC spokesperson said: “We are currently in post-production for transmission later this year. An exact date will be announced in due course.
- 3/1/2023
- by Louis Chilton
- The Independent - TV
Fans of Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi could be seen helping him take over a performance of “Someone You Loved” when he was experiencing twitching onstage from Tourette’s Syndrome.
He was performing at a Frankfurt, Germany concert, and as he as turning away from his microphone amid the tics, loyal audience members filled in the gaps with their heartwarmingly special rendition of the emotionally charged chorus.
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The video, which has garnered 49.7 million views, 8.3 million likes and 27900 comments as of Feb. 26, was posted under the user handle katharina.shry and captioned: “we support you!!!”
Capaldi first spoke out on the condition in September of 2022, relieved that it was Tourette’s and not a degenerative disease.
Tourette’s impacts the nervous system, spurring sudden, often uncontrollable movements or vocal noises called tics. While treatment and medication can help, there is currently no perfect cure,...
He was performing at a Frankfurt, Germany concert, and as he as turning away from his microphone amid the tics, loyal audience members filled in the gaps with their heartwarmingly special rendition of the emotionally charged chorus.
In Memoriam 2022: 100 Great Celebrities Who Died In 2022
The video, which has garnered 49.7 million views, 8.3 million likes and 27900 comments as of Feb. 26, was posted under the user handle katharina.shry and captioned: “we support you!!!”
Capaldi first spoke out on the condition in September of 2022, relieved that it was Tourette’s and not a degenerative disease.
Tourette’s impacts the nervous system, spurring sudden, often uncontrollable movements or vocal noises called tics. While treatment and medication can help, there is currently no perfect cure,...
- 2/28/2023
- by Brian Zhang
- Uinterview
The BBC has confirmed that The Reckoning, a high-profile drama about the life and crimes of Jimmy Savile, will air later this year despite reports of delays.
The series stars Steve Coogan as the Top of the Pops presenter and infamous paedophile, whose prolific, decades-long history of child sexual abuse came to light in 2012, roughly a year after his death.
Due to its sensitive subject matter, the series, which is being produced by ITV Studios for the BBC, has provoked some controversy since its initial announcement.
The Reckoning was first announced by the BBC back in 2020, with filming taking place the following year.
It had originally been expected to air late last year, but the BBC is still yet to confirm a transmission date.
In a statement, a BBC spokesperson said: “We are currently in post-production for transmission later this year. An exact date will be announced in due course.
The series stars Steve Coogan as the Top of the Pops presenter and infamous paedophile, whose prolific, decades-long history of child sexual abuse came to light in 2012, roughly a year after his death.
Due to its sensitive subject matter, the series, which is being produced by ITV Studios for the BBC, has provoked some controversy since its initial announcement.
The Reckoning was first announced by the BBC back in 2020, with filming taking place the following year.
It had originally been expected to air late last year, but the BBC is still yet to confirm a transmission date.
In a statement, a BBC spokesperson said: “We are currently in post-production for transmission later this year. An exact date will be announced in due course.
- 2/28/2023
- by Louis Chilton
- The Independent - TV
Busted’s Charlie Simpson has been crowned the winner of The Masked Singer.
The singer, 37, who rose to fame with the pop punk band which produced hits including Year 3000 and Crashed The Wedding, performed in disguise as Rhino throughout the ITV series.
Simpson performed three times across Saturday’s finale show and beat Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson, who was disguised as Phoenix, and All Saints star Natalie Appleton, who was hiding behind the Fawn mask.
The Busted star admitted he did not expect to win the show and just tried to “remember the lyrics and have fun”.
Asked how he found the experience, he said: “I was terrified the entire time because the thing I was scared most of was remembering lyrics. I often forget lyrics to my own songs.”
He added that his last song of the show, Try by P!nk, was the only time he did...
The singer, 37, who rose to fame with the pop punk band which produced hits including Year 3000 and Crashed The Wedding, performed in disguise as Rhino throughout the ITV series.
Simpson performed three times across Saturday’s finale show and beat Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson, who was disguised as Phoenix, and All Saints star Natalie Appleton, who was hiding behind the Fawn mask.
The Busted star admitted he did not expect to win the show and just tried to “remember the lyrics and have fun”.
Asked how he found the experience, he said: “I was terrified the entire time because the thing I was scared most of was remembering lyrics. I often forget lyrics to my own songs.”
He added that his last song of the show, Try by P!nk, was the only time he did...
- 2/19/2023
- by Naomi Clarke
- The Independent - TV
Busted’s Charlie Simpson has been crowned the winner of The Masked Singer.
The singer, 37, who rose to fame with the pop-punk band which produced hits including “Year 3000” and “Crashed The Wedding”, performed in disguise as Rhino throughout the ITV series.
Simpson performed three times across Saturday’s finale show (18 February) and beat Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson, who was disguised as Phoenix, and All Saints star Natalie Appleton, who was hiding behind the Fawn mask.
The Busted star admitted he did not expect to win the show and just tried to “remember the lyrics and have fun”.
Asked how he found the experience, he said: “I was terrified the entire time because the thing I was scared most of was remembering lyrics. I often forget lyrics to my own songs.”
He added that his last song of the show, “Try” by P!nk, was the only time he did...
The singer, 37, who rose to fame with the pop-punk band which produced hits including “Year 3000” and “Crashed The Wedding”, performed in disguise as Rhino throughout the ITV series.
Simpson performed three times across Saturday’s finale show (18 February) and beat Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson, who was disguised as Phoenix, and All Saints star Natalie Appleton, who was hiding behind the Fawn mask.
The Busted star admitted he did not expect to win the show and just tried to “remember the lyrics and have fun”.
Asked how he found the experience, he said: “I was terrified the entire time because the thing I was scared most of was remembering lyrics. I often forget lyrics to my own songs.”
He added that his last song of the show, “Try” by P!nk, was the only time he did...
- 2/19/2023
- by Naomi Clarke
- The Independent - TV
Exclusive: The Masked Singer might just be getting the Coronation Street treatment.
ITV is understood to be preparing more Masked Singer mashups with its stalwart shows as The Masked Dancer’s budget is redirected, Deadline understands.
The Masked Dancer will definitely not air in 2023 and could be axed full stop, while ITV instead looks at making more Masked Singer mashups in the vein of last year’s The Masked Singer: I’m a Celebrity special, with several expected to be dotted throughout the year.
Sources from the UK entertainment sector said ITV will continue utilizing its tentpole brands for the mashups and one speculated long-running soap Coronation Street could be next.
Along with I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and Britain’s Got Talent, The Masked Singer has become one of ITV’s biggest entertainment juggernauts, with the final airing tomorrow. It regularly attracts more than 5M viewers.
ITV is understood to be preparing more Masked Singer mashups with its stalwart shows as The Masked Dancer’s budget is redirected, Deadline understands.
The Masked Dancer will definitely not air in 2023 and could be axed full stop, while ITV instead looks at making more Masked Singer mashups in the vein of last year’s The Masked Singer: I’m a Celebrity special, with several expected to be dotted throughout the year.
Sources from the UK entertainment sector said ITV will continue utilizing its tentpole brands for the mashups and one speculated long-running soap Coronation Street could be next.
Along with I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and Britain’s Got Talent, The Masked Singer has become one of ITV’s biggest entertainment juggernauts, with the final airing tomorrow. It regularly attracts more than 5M viewers.
- 2/17/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
John Cleese is rebooting his classic BBC sitcom Fawlty Towers, it was announced this week.
The British actor and writer, who starred in the original series as hotel owner Basil Fawlty, is collaborating on the new show with Spinal Tap filmmaker Rob Reiner.
He will write and star in the revival, which is currently in development, along with his daughter, Camilla Cleese.
The Fawlty Towers reboot will reportedly explore “how Cleese’s over-the-top, cynical and misanthropic Basil Fawlty navigates the modern world”.
Cleese claimed that an initial meeting about the series had yielded “one of the best creative sessions I can remember”.
So what happened to the main four castmembers of Fawlty Towers?
John Cleese
After Fawlty Towers finished, Cleese, who played bedraggled hotelier Basil Fawlty, went on to enjoy a successful film career.
Highlights include 1981’s Time Bandits, directed by fellow Monty Python star Terry Gilliam, and the screwball...
The British actor and writer, who starred in the original series as hotel owner Basil Fawlty, is collaborating on the new show with Spinal Tap filmmaker Rob Reiner.
He will write and star in the revival, which is currently in development, along with his daughter, Camilla Cleese.
The Fawlty Towers reboot will reportedly explore “how Cleese’s over-the-top, cynical and misanthropic Basil Fawlty navigates the modern world”.
Cleese claimed that an initial meeting about the series had yielded “one of the best creative sessions I can remember”.
So what happened to the main four castmembers of Fawlty Towers?
John Cleese
After Fawlty Towers finished, Cleese, who played bedraggled hotelier Basil Fawlty, went on to enjoy a successful film career.
Highlights include 1981’s Time Bandits, directed by fellow Monty Python star Terry Gilliam, and the screwball...
- 2/8/2023
- by Louis Chilton and Roisin O'Connor
- The Independent - TV
The Masked Singer is back on our screens, turning the nation into at-home detectives as they try to figure out who this year’s celebrity contestants are.
The singing competition series, in which celebrities compete anonymously behind giant anthropomorphic costumes, returned on New Year’s Day, with the first group of contestants all performing.
Among the group was Phoenix, who was shown in their Vt standing within a grand castle and explaining in a posh accent that “I am rather hot, aren’t I?”
“Fire” by Kasabian then played as Phoenix said that they had risen from the ashes and been “born anew” and “reincarnated”.
They also said that they were good with “mysteries” and “following a trail”, while Phoenix was shown inspecting foot prints with a magnifying glass.
Phoenix’s first performance was a jazz version of “Get Lucky” by Daft Punk. While performing, they sang with an American accent.
The singing competition series, in which celebrities compete anonymously behind giant anthropomorphic costumes, returned on New Year’s Day, with the first group of contestants all performing.
Among the group was Phoenix, who was shown in their Vt standing within a grand castle and explaining in a posh accent that “I am rather hot, aren’t I?”
“Fire” by Kasabian then played as Phoenix said that they had risen from the ashes and been “born anew” and “reincarnated”.
They also said that they were good with “mysteries” and “following a trail”, while Phoenix was shown inspecting foot prints with a magnifying glass.
Phoenix’s first performance was a jazz version of “Get Lucky” by Daft Punk. While performing, they sang with an American accent.
- 2/4/2023
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
The new Amy Winehouse biopic will focus on her “extraordinary genius, creativity and honesty that infused everything she did”. Or so we were told. But then we saw the pictures.
Marisa Abela was pictured outside London jazz bar Ronnie Scott’s, with the singer’s signature beehive in disarray; black eyeliner smeared around her eyes; a distraught expression on her face. “F***ing revolting,” said one comment in response. Some took issue with Abela’s lack of resemblance to Winehouse. Others took issue with the fact this film, Back to Black, directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, is being made at all.
Given the vulture-like efficiency with which her life was picked over, it’s near-impossible to think of a sincere reason to make a movie about Winehouse – at least not one that isn’t motivated by greed. This July will mark 12 years since her death from accidental alcohol poisoning. Despite her...
Marisa Abela was pictured outside London jazz bar Ronnie Scott’s, with the singer’s signature beehive in disarray; black eyeliner smeared around her eyes; a distraught expression on her face. “F***ing revolting,” said one comment in response. Some took issue with Abela’s lack of resemblance to Winehouse. Others took issue with the fact this film, Back to Black, directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, is being made at all.
Given the vulture-like efficiency with which her life was picked over, it’s near-impossible to think of a sincere reason to make a movie about Winehouse – at least not one that isn’t motivated by greed. This July will mark 12 years since her death from accidental alcohol poisoning. Despite her...
- 1/28/2023
- by Roisin O'Connor
- The Independent - Music
Rapper and business mogul Diddy has created quite the large family over the years. He’s currently the father of several children, though he once made a personal vow not to have anymore kids. At least until he was wedded.
What Diddy once felt he should’ve done for his kids more Diddy | Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
Diddy has always recognized the responsibilities and importance of fatherhood. The veteran record producer has raised six children he shares with several mothers, and he still describes raising them as an unbelievable experience.
“It’s really surreal to have six kids, three boys and three girls,” he said in an interview with Revolt. “You made them, and they act like you, look like you, but they really, really need you. Like, you can’t just have them and they’re gonna be alright. This is your most taxing job, especially on the mothers. But...
What Diddy once felt he should’ve done for his kids more Diddy | Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
Diddy has always recognized the responsibilities and importance of fatherhood. The veteran record producer has raised six children he shares with several mothers, and he still describes raising them as an unbelievable experience.
“It’s really surreal to have six kids, three boys and three girls,” he said in an interview with Revolt. “You made them, and they act like you, look like you, but they really, really need you. Like, you can’t just have them and they’re gonna be alright. This is your most taxing job, especially on the mothers. But...
- 1/25/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Masked Singer has returned for another colourful, chaotic season.
The hit reality competition series is back on screens for its fourth season on ITV.
Joel Dommett hosts the popular series, which sees stars disguise themselves in wacky costumes and perform a song on stage. Viewers at home and a panel of judges are tasked with guessing their identities using the provided clues.
Mo Gilligan, Rita Ora, Jonathan Ross, and Davina McCall return as judges, who determine who proceeds to the next stages of the competition – and who is sent home.
After the first episode, footballer Chris Kamara became the first contestant to be eliminated when he was revealed to be Ghost.
Among the other elusive personalities competing this year are Phoenix, Knitting, Jellyfish, Rubbish, Jacket Potato – and Rhino.
Who is Rhino?
Only six of the 12 characters performed on Sunday’s episode (1 January): Knitting, Jellyfish, Otter, Ghost, Cat and Mouse,...
The hit reality competition series is back on screens for its fourth season on ITV.
Joel Dommett hosts the popular series, which sees stars disguise themselves in wacky costumes and perform a song on stage. Viewers at home and a panel of judges are tasked with guessing their identities using the provided clues.
Mo Gilligan, Rita Ora, Jonathan Ross, and Davina McCall return as judges, who determine who proceeds to the next stages of the competition – and who is sent home.
After the first episode, footballer Chris Kamara became the first contestant to be eliminated when he was revealed to be Ghost.
Among the other elusive personalities competing this year are Phoenix, Knitting, Jellyfish, Rubbish, Jacket Potato – and Rhino.
Who is Rhino?
Only six of the 12 characters performed on Sunday’s episode (1 January): Knitting, Jellyfish, Otter, Ghost, Cat and Mouse,...
- 1/21/2023
- by Annabel Nugent
- The Independent - TV
The Masked Singer is back on our screens, turning the nation into at-home detectives as they try to figure out who this year’s celebrity contestants are.
The singing competition series, in which celebrities compete anonymously behind giant anthropomorphic costumes, returned on New Year’s Day, with the first group of contestants all performing.
Among the group was Phoenix, who was shown in their Vt standing within a grand castle and explaining in a posh accent that “I am rather hot, aren’t I?”
“Fire” by Kasabian then played as Phoenix said that they had risen from the ashes and been “born anew” and “reincarnated”.
They also said that they were good with “mysteries” and “following a trail”, while Phoenix was shown inspecting foot prints with a magnifying glass.
Phoenix’s first performance was a jazz version of “Get Lucky” by Daft Punk. While performing, they sang with an American accent.
The singing competition series, in which celebrities compete anonymously behind giant anthropomorphic costumes, returned on New Year’s Day, with the first group of contestants all performing.
Among the group was Phoenix, who was shown in their Vt standing within a grand castle and explaining in a posh accent that “I am rather hot, aren’t I?”
“Fire” by Kasabian then played as Phoenix said that they had risen from the ashes and been “born anew” and “reincarnated”.
They also said that they were good with “mysteries” and “following a trail”, while Phoenix was shown inspecting foot prints with a magnifying glass.
Phoenix’s first performance was a jazz version of “Get Lucky” by Daft Punk. While performing, they sang with an American accent.
- 1/21/2023
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
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