In today’s TV news roundup, Netflix released the “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” interactive comedy special trailer, and the cast of “Melrose Place” is set to reunite on “Stars In The House” April 28. 31 more words
Month: April 2020
Amoeba Music Says Current Hollywood Location Won’t Reopen: Focusing on Fall Move ‘Is Our Best Chance for Survival’ — Variety
Amid a fund drive aimed at weathering rough months of closure ahead, Amoeba Music has made a tough call. The beloved store’s current location in Hollywood will not re-open to the public, regardless of when California decides to give non-essential retail the go-ahead again. 13 more words
‘Listen to Your Heart’ Recap: New Format Brings Kesha, Jason Mraz and a Former ‘Bachelorette’ into the Mix — Variety
SPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not yet watched the third episode of “The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart.” After spending two weeks fostering relationships in the “Bachelor” mansion, the “Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart” contestants were given a rude awakening. 14 more words
I Can’t Bring Myself to Stand in Line for Food Again — Repeating Islands
An Op-Ed piece by Mirta Ojito for The New York Times. Memories of empty shelves in Cuba come full circle. First, it was the hand sanitizer. Then, Clorox wipes, alcohol, thermometers and Tylenol vanished from the shelves. Soon after, the toilet paper was gone, and then the rolls of paper towels and the napkins, and […]
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‘Saturday Night Live’: Brad Pitt as Anthony Fauci Addresses Trump’s Coronavirus Misinformation in ‘At Home’ Edition — Variety
“Saturday Night Live” brought back its infamous political cold open sketch in its second-ever “At Home” edition, and Brad Pitt was along for the ride. Pitt portrayed Dr. 31 more words
Miley Cyrus Slays Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ on ‘SNL’ (Watch) — Variety
Miley Cyrus was the surprise musical guest for the April 25 “At Home” edition of “Saturday Night Live.” The singer performed a cover of Pink Floyd’s classic “Wish You Were Here” while seated fireside and accompanied by Andrew Watt, a noted guitarist, songwriter and all-around hitmaker, who recently recovered from coronavirus and spoke of the…
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‘Saturday Night Live’s’ Second ‘At Home’ Edition Includes Paul Rudd, Adam Sandler, Miley Cyrus (Watch) — Variety
The second-ever “Saturday Night Live: At Home” edition was a star-studded affair. Brad Pitt was the first special guest in the April 26 virtual episode of the NBC late-night sketch comedy show. 25 more words
Former ‘Hardball’ Host Chris Matthews Admits to ‘Inappropriate’ Behavior — Variety
In his first interview since abruptly retiring from “Hardball,” Chris Matthews owned up to the allegations of inappropriate behavior against him. In late February, journalist Laura Bassett revealed that Matthews made unprofessional comments to her while she was getting her makeup done to appear on his show. 12 more words
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Mickey Rourke Fantasy Horror Movie ‘Warhunt’ Wraps After Shooting During Covid-19 Crisis (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety
World War II fantasy horror movie “Warhunt,” starring Mickey Rourke, has wrapped after it continued shooting during the Covid-19 crisis. The crew on the project, which shot in Riga, capital of Latvia, were allowed to continue working by abiding by government guidelines. 15 more words
Harold Reid, Statler Brothers Bass Singer and Country Music Hall of Fame Member, Dies at 80 — Variety
Harold Reid, the bass singer in the long-running country vocal quartet the Statler Brothers, died Friday night at age 80. A post on the group’s website said that Reid “had bravely endured a long battle with kidney failure.” The group had retired in 2002 after being together in various configurations since 1955. They were inducted…
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