Day: March 9, 2017

We TV Spins Off Two Franchise Hits Marriage Boot Camp and Growing Up …

NEW YORK, MARCH 8, 2017 – WE tv today announced the expansion of two of the network’s most successful franchises – “Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars” and “Growing Up Hip Hop” – through new spinoff series, “Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars Family Edition” and “Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta.” These core WE tv franchise shows have helped make WE tv the #1 cable network for African-American women and adults on Thursday nights as well as a top 10 cable entertainment network on Fridays.

Kristin Chenoweth To Co-Star In CBS Pilot ‘Perfect Citizen’

Kristin Chenoweth is set to co-star opposite Noah Wyle in Perfect Citizen , CBS ‘ legal drama pilot from The Good Wife executive producer Craig Turk. Written/executive produced by Turk and directed/exec produced by Paris Barclay, Perfect Citizen centers on Deck , the former general counsel for the NSA who, after his involvement as a whistleblower in an international scandal, embarks on a new career at a storied law firm in Boston.

Paul Sparks Cast In ‘Greatest Showman On Earth’; Logan…

Park Sparks has joined the cast of director Michael Gracey’s musical biopic The Greatest Showman on Earth , alongside star Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Michelle Williams, Rebecca Ferguson and Zendaya. The film, produced by Chernin Entertainment and Laurence, follows famous American showman P.T. Barnum as he creates the three-ring Ringling Bros.

Taran Killam-Fronted Comedy Mating Not Moving Forward at Showtime

The cabler has opted not to move forward with the Jason Katims-produced project, which found the Saturday Night Live alum playing a young divorce who found himself completely unprepared for the brave new, frank and fluid world of dating and hooking up. The cast also included Jim Belushi as Killam’s onscreen dad and business partner.

49ers add 7 free agents on 1st day of league year

A year after spending most of free agency on the sideline, the San Francisco 49ers had a busy start to the new league year as coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch begin a massive rebuilding process. The 49ers agreed to contracts with seven free agents on Thursday: quarterback Brian Hoyer , receiver Pierre Garcon , linebacker Malcolm Smith , Pro Bowl fullback Kyle Juszczyk , kicker Robbie Gould , receiver Marquise Goodwin and blocking tight end Logan Paulsen .

Justin Timberlake Says Frank Ocean Should Have Won Album of the Year at the GRAMMYs

The “Can’t Stop the Feeling” singer took to Twitter on Thursday to shout out “Slide,” Calvin Harris’ collaboration with Frank Ocean and Migos, which he followed up with a little shade regarding this year’s Best Album winner , Adele’s 25. “That Calvin Harris/Frank Ocean/Migos tho…….. Y’ Y’ Y’ ,” the 36-year-old singer tweeted. “While I’m at it… Frank Ocean had the REAL Album Of The Year with BLONDE.

Review: Reactive Armor for VF-0 Phoenix

When it comes to Valkyries and their numerous accessories, a full armor pack is part of the DNA that permeates the Variable Fighter lineage. As such, the third episode of Macross Zero featured the eponymous VF-0 wearing a predecessor to the VF-1’s fan-favorite equipment.

Rosalyn D’Mello: Motherhood must be a choice

Whether you decide to be a mother or not, your choice does not make you any less of a woman, and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise It felt like a punch in the gut to hear the writer Hannah, from the HBO series, Girls, was interviewing say with the air of eclectic authority that childlessness is the natural state of the female author. “Write that down,” she tells Hannah, who is herself struggling with inhabiting the identity of a female writer in an American literary scene still dominated by white privileged men.

Hopeful for ‘Downton Abbey’ reunion: Michelle Dockery

London, March 10 – Actress Michelle Dockery is hoping for the cast of the TV show Downtown Abbey to reunite. The 35-year-old played Lady Mary Crawley in the hit period drama from 2010 until the show’s ending in 2015 and is hopeful the cast will reunite for another series or film adaptation, reports eonline.com.

Fire Rips Through Apartment Building In Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn

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People in the news – compiled March 9

… settlement filed by attorneys for a former intern in a New York state court on March 3, the twins’ Dualstar Entertainment Group would pay out up to $140,000 to a group of interns who say they didn’t receive compensation when working for Dualstar. …

Look Back on ‘Buffy’: Actor James Marsters on Spike’s Worst Moment

Tomorrow is the 20th anniversary of Joss Whedon’s seminal series Buffy the Vampire Slayer , and doesn’t that just make you feel ancient? As someone who started going by her middle name in high school because it was the name of Juliet Landau’s character on the show, Buffy played a huge part in my formative years and is probably one of a handful of reasons I get to write about television for a living. In honor of this huge milestone , I reached out to actor James Marsters, who played Spike, the bleach-blond, British vampire whose complicated relationship with the Slayer helped pave the way for one of the most hard-to-watch episodes of TV history .

Trump’s ‘Me, Me’ Media

We’ve all gotten so used to our news cycles rising and falling with the circadian rhythms of Donald Trump’s Twitter feed that it’s easy to forget that our president is terrible at Twitter. Objectively, Trump’s feed looks less like that of a social-media savant and more like that of the grandpa he is.

Michael J. Fox ‘surprised,’ ‘humbled’ by Governor General’s Performing Arts Award

Michael J. Fox was both surprised and humbled to be named a recipient of the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards, and he has already celebrated the honour with another newly minted laureate: Martin Short. “A couple of months ago, we were both at a Broadway play, and we had dinner afterwards with Eugene Levy, and was really excited about it,” Fox said in an interview with The Canadian Press on Thursday, recalling the outing with Short and “Schitt’s Creek” star Levy, who received the award in 2008.

Get ready for a brand new Anne of Green Gables on television

Prince Edward Island is such an intricate part of who Anne is. It’s almost impossible to have a production of Anne of Green Gables without really featuring Prince Edward Island CBC will air this version – it’s simply titled “Anne” – of the story over eight episodes featuring 14-year-old Amybeth McNulty in the title role.

Katy Perry and America Ferrera to be honored by Human Rights Campaign

Singer Katy Perry, left, and actress America Ferrera will be honors by the Human Rights Commission at its 2017 Los Angeles Gala Dinner on March 18. Singer Katy Perry, left, and actress America Ferrera will be honors by the Human Rights Commission at its 2017 Los Angeles Gala Dinner on March 18. Katy Perry and America Ferrera will be honored at the Human Rights Campaign’s 2017 Los Angeles Gala Dinner on March 18. The two are being recognized for their work toward LGBTQ equality. Perry will receive the HRC’s national equality award, while Ferrera will be given their ally for equality award.

‘Game of Thrones’ reveals season 7 premiere date

Winter is coming this summer, as the season 7 premiere date for HBO’s massive hit has finally been revealed. The announcement was made in an elaborate reveal on a live video on the show’s Facebook page watched by over 150,000 fans, as a block of ice was melted by a flaming torch.

Jennifer Lopez Flustered Over Drake Proposal Question

A TV chat became awkward for Jennifer Lopez on Wednesday when she was asked if rapper Drake had proposed to her. The Love Don’t Cost a Thing singer has been coy about the status of her relationship with the rapper after appearing alongside him in a very revealing social media snapshot amid reports the two stars were an item.

‘The Mashable Show’ has a stacked lineup from SXSW for Twitter Live

For those who can’t make it down to Austin to experience those SXSW vibes firsthand, have no fear – Mashable and Twitter are teaming up to bring the best of SXSW 2017 to a screen near you. “The Mashable Show” – an exclusive 90-minute live stream of all things Interactive, Film and Music down at South By – will be broadcast on Twitter March 10, 11 and 12 from 1 p.m. EST, and we’re kicking things off on Friday with a bang.

Herea s when you can watch the next series of Game of Thrones

We finally know when blockbuster fantasy series Game of Thrones season seven will be released, after a Facebook Live event from US network HBO revealed the one piece of information we have been waiting months to hear. As it turns out, we’ll be able to return to our adventures in Westeros on Sunday 16th July; viewers in the UK will see the new series at exactly the same time on Sky Atlantic in a special Game of Thrones simulcast .

a Curb Your Enthusiasma theme composer responds to internet memes

Luciano Michelini, the composer behind the famous Curb Your Enthusiasm theme, has responded to the internet memes that combine the TV show’s credits music with awkward moments from pop culture. Larry David’s cult comedy often closes its episodes with the character engaged in an awkward situation as the theme music begins to play.

Michael J. Fox ‘surprised,’ ‘humbled’ by Governor …

Michael J. Fox was both surprised and humbled to be named a recipient of the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards, and he has already celebrated the honour with another newly minted laureate: Martin Short. “A couple of months ago, we were both at a Broadway play, and we had dinner afterwards with Eugene Levy, and was really excited about it,” Fox said in an interview with The Canadian Press on Thursday, recalling the outing with Short and “Schitt’s Creek” star Levy, who received the award in 2008.

Jennifer Lopez flustered over Drake proposal question

A TV chat became awkward for Jennifer Lopez on Wednesday when she was asked if rapper Drake had proposed to her. The Love Don’t Cost a Thing singer has been coy about the status of her relationship with the rapper after appearing alongside him in a very revealing social media snapshot amid reports the two stars were an item.

HBO freezes out fans to reveal Game of Thrones air date

Game of Thrones fans, clear your schedules: HBO has announced the release date for the hit television show’s highly anticipated seventh season. All things fire and ice will be back as of July 16. The release date for Game of Thrones’ penultimate season was originally delayed due to the need to film in the depths of European winter.

Marine veteran set to appear on survivalist reality television show

White spent eight weeks in the jungles of Fiji facing the wild with survivalists, and competed for a grand prize of $500,000. In a press release, the creators of the show say, “Kicking & Screaming is a new competition series that teams 10 expert survivalists with pampered partners to face the toughest challenges of their lives.”

Full Thor: Ragnarok Plot Revealed

A brief description was previously revealed by Marvel Studios, but EW now has a proper breakdown of the full Thor: Ragnarok plot, which picks up from the end of Avengers: Age of Ultron . In the film, Thor will arrive in Asgard after hearing about trouble in his home world, and when he arrives he finds Loki’s style of ruling has led to some lapses in the rules and leads to the freeing of prisoner Hela.

Former Flash Cast Members Return in New Photos

The CW has released the first batch of photos for the next episodes of The Flash and DC’s Legends of Tomorrow which you can find in the gallery below! Titled “Into the Speed Force” and airing on March 14, The Flash Episode 3.16 sees the return of some former Flash cast members and is officially described as follows: “Desperate to stop Savitar and save his friends, Barry turns to the speed force for answers. H.R. gives Jesse some advice.”

Dan Rather to write about patriotism in new book, ‘What Unites Us’

The former CBS anchor, who has gained a new following with his Facebook essays on Donald Trump, is working on ‘What Unites Us,’ a book of essays about patriotism due Nov. 7. Dan Rather to write about patriotism in new book, ‘What Unites Us’ The former CBS anchor, who has gained a new following with his Facebook essays on Donald Trump, is working on ‘What Unites Us,’ a book of essays about patriotism due Nov. 7. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2m6KJNA “As we all know, we live in turbulent and disorienting times,” Dan Rather said in a Facebook statement announcing his book. “And yet conversing with all of you has renewed my optimism in this nation and its people.”

Style icons Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen share how they’ve stayed ‘sheltered’

Style icons Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen share how they’ve stayed ‘sheltered’ The two talk child stardom, social media and their new careers in Net-a-Porter interview. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2mpohSG Elizabeth and James designers Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are used to skirting the spotlight but, with the launch of their label’s Spring/Summer 2017 line, they’re trying on their press hats .

Nicole Kidman blames awkward Oscars clap on her Harry Winston jewelry

Nicole Kidman blames awkward Oscars clap on her Harry Winston jewelry ‘I was terrified of damaging it,’ the ‘Big Little Lies’ actress admitted about her ring. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2m6DEMY From a swing in Moulin Rouge! Nicole Kidman sang, “diamonds are a girl’s best friend,” but the precious jewels turned the Big Little Lies actress into the star of a bumbling GIF at this year’s Academy Awards when it appeared she didn’t know how to applaud.

The Big Change The Tonight Show May Make Because Of Stephen Colbert’s Ratings

Two years ago, the world of late night talk shows was in a completely different place, with David Letterman on the way to retiring from The Late Show , and Jimmy Fallon being just a year into his tenure as The Tonight Show ‘s viral-friendly new-ish host. Fallon’s popularity had been largely consistent since he took over, but his current Late Show competitor Stephen Colbert has made impressive strides to close the ratings gap, and it appears Tonight Show producers are going to make some more changes to stay relevant.

Album reviews: The Shins, Old 97s and Colin Hay

From the playful stylings of The Shins to the still kickin’ Old 97s to a frequently introspective Colin Hay, here are reviews for the new albums by these three venerable acts: James Mercer takes the helm on “Heartworms,” producing The Shins’ fifth album and shaping the band’s style and identity as much as ever. Mercer creates a diverse set of tunes which remain playful even when he explores relationships where nothing appears to be simple or straightforward.

Hammond under pressure for U-turn on self-employed National Insurance hike

Philip Hammond is facing growing pressure to back down on a A 2 billion National Insurance hike for the self-employed, as former work and pensions secretary Iain Duncan Smith added his voice to calls for a rethink of the move. In a round of post-Budget broadcast interviews, the Chancellor insisted that the decision – along with a cut in tax-free dividend allowances which will also hit the self-employed – was “fair and appropriate”.

Claressa Shields’ powerhouse team sets clear title target in Christina Hammer

If you could overlook the various braggadocious personalities populating the room, including Claressa Shields’ declaration to Szilvia Szabados that “I’m not gonna let you beat me in front of my family,” there was something basic and essential, completely gender non-specific, and as subtle as a jab to the schnozz, going on Wednesday at MGM Grand. Of the many things a boxer needs to reach the apex of a game that chews up most of them well below the mountaintop, two absolute mandates are a home base that embraces the fighter as a marketable commodity, and a television network that does the same.

Horoscopes for Thursday, March 9, 2017

… and are more open to having a good time. This evening you should kick back and enjoy something that is pure entertainment. Cut yourself some slack. The changing Moon enters your fourth house of home and family, turning your emotions inward. You can …

BWW Review: Wisdom of a Fool, Lost Theatre

If you’re over 50, you will recall a time when Norman Wisdom was ubiquitous on Britain’s television channels. His movies seemed to play every other Saturday morning, his cabaret act broadcast at least one evening per month and he was a chat show regular to boot.

Can Amazon Echo help solve a murder? Police will soon find out.

A 2015 Arkansas murder case that had raised privacy questions surrounding “always-on” electronic home devices took a step forward last week after Amazon agreed to release recordings from the murder defendant’s Amazon Echo as possible evidence. The Seattle-based e-commerce company had refused to comply with police warrants requesting the data in December and sought to quash a search warrant in February, court records showed.

New GoT Poster Reveals Meeting of Ice and Fire and Nothing Else

The show is headed to SXSW in Austin, Texas this week, and posters have been spotted on buses and general street side paraphernalia. The fire and ice on the new poster could be a hint at Daenerys’ fiery dragons meeting Jon Snow on the cold lands of Winterfell or the much-anticipated war that will finally take place between men and the White Walker army.

Lady Gaga Kisses Her New Man After a Party in LA

Lady Gaga is having one hell of a year so far. After absolutely crushing her Super Bowl Halftime Show performance , the “Million Reasons” singer has announced her world tour , performed with Metallica at the Grammys, and partied with John Travolta .

First Big Brother summer 2017 housemate is REVEALED

The first Big Brother housemate from this summer’s upcoming season has been revealed – and promises to make the new series seriously saucy. Kim Kardashian lookalike Janey Christina Farrell will be entering the house in the summer, alongside her twin sister, who had to be ‘bribed’ to go to the audition.

Sir Elton John goes record shopping in Vancouver

David Jones, owner of Vinyl Records poses for a photo with Elton John in his Vancouver store in this handout photo on Thursday, March 9, 2017. David Jones of Vinyl Records says he was impressed by Elton John’s comfort navigating around a record shop when the renowned composer stopped by Thursday afternoon.

Singer-Songwriter Angela Predhomme Gaining Exposure, Recognition

Ann Arbor, MI, February 23, 2017 – The laid back music of Michigan artist-writer Angela Predhomme seems to be a magnet for television, film and advertising. This season on Lifetime TV’s hit show “Dance Moms,” her soulful ballad “Let It Fall” was recently featured in the young dance star Daviana Fletcher’s performance called “Shades of Blue.”

Trevor Noah: When I see Trump, I see a stand-up comedian

President Donald Trump is a lot like a stand-up comedian, Trevor Noah said Wednesday — he “connects with audiences in the same way.” Speaking at “The Messy Truth,” a town hall series hosted by CNN commentator Van Jones, “The Daily Show” host analyzed how Trump interacts with a crowd.

Hidden beneath paint, a famed artist’s wall decorations

This Aug. 20, 2016 file photo shows Cedar Grove, the home of artist Thomas Cole, considered the founder of the famous genre of American landscape painting known as the Hudson River School, in Catskill, N.Y. Not only did Cole paint the lush mountain landscapes that inspired the Hudson River School art movement of the 19th century, he also painted on the walls of his home. Pretty decorative patterns on the walls in the parlor of his Catskill home had been buried beneath layers of paint for more than a century before they were discovered a few years ago.

Fox News Settles $2.5 Million Sexual Assault Lawsuit

Fox News has settled a $2.5 million lawsuit filed by a former contributor who said she was sexually assaulted by an executive at the network, The New York Times reported Wednesday night. According to legal documents, Tamara N. Holder said that Francisco Cortes tried to force her to perform oral sex on him in February 2015 when the two were alone in his office, however she was too afraid to report the incident to police for fear of losing her job.

What to Watch: TV chat with Hank Stuever

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Nibbles: Cajun Craft

On the menu: Cajun and southern food, including fried catfish and shrimp, jambalaya, gumbo, etoufee, poboy sandwiches, fried chicken, short ribs and salads. Good to know: Former Krispy Chicken location is expanding menu into Cajun fare, but retaining customer favorites of short ribs and fried chicken.

More Nibbles: Recent Waco eatery profiles

Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. Weekday lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m., dinner 5-10 p.m.; weekend brunch, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. On the menu: Dining room offers theater menu of sandwiches, salads, burgers, hot dogs, tacos, nachos and popcorn plus weekday specials including jumbo shrimp, meatloaf, chicken fried steak, hamburger steak and Mesa chicken.

Arts: Public radio yields musical discovery

When I find myself driving around some other town in a rental car, my standard practice is to listen to the local public radio station, which is often run by a local university. I usually find it to be a dependable source of news , a good barometer of the local art scene and a way to hear some music I might not otherwise hear.

10 Other Beauty and the Beast Adaptations

Over the years, the ‘tale as old as time’ has been seen in some very interesting and surprising incarnations. While we eagerly anticipate the release of Walt Disney Pictures ‘ live-action Beauty and the Beast , we’re looking back at some of the most notable adaptations of the original french fairy tale by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve.

Kedi

“In Istanbul, the cat is more than just a cat.” So begins the leisurely documentary Kedi , an affectionate tribute to the tens of thousands of felines that freely roam the streets and sidewalks of Turkey’s capital, a four-legged omnipresence that tempers the chaos of everyday life in one of the largest metropolises in the world.

Co-starring with Tiffany Nichole Greene, above, at Long Wharf’s…

Co-starring with Tiffany Nichole Greene, above, at Long Wharf’s “Smart People” will be Ka-Ling Cheung , Sullivan Jones , and Peter O’Connor, . less Co-starring with Tiffany Nichole Greene, above, at Long Wharf’s “Smart People” will be Ka-Ling Cheung , Sullivan Jones , and Peter … more Co-starring with Tiffany Nichole Greene at Long Wharf’s “Smart People” will be Ka-Ling Cheung, above, , Sullivan Jones , and Peter O’Connor, .