Category: Soap Opera

Tantoo Cardinal reflects on prolific career ahead of Canadian Screen Awards

With more than 100 film and TV projects to her credit, Tantoo Cardinal has established herself as one of Canada’s most prolific actors, balancing a 40-year career with work as an ardent activist for indigenous peoples and culture. Cardinal will be celebrated with a special honour at the Canadian Screen Awards on Sunday, the latest in a steady stream of accolades that have been showered upon the Alberta-born actress.

Tantoo Cardinal reflects on prolific career ahead of Canadian Screen Awards

With more than 100 film and TV projects to her credit, Tantoo Cardinal has established herself as one of Canada’s most prolific actors, balancing a 40-year career with work as an ardent activist for indigenous peoples and culture. Cardinal will be celebrated with a special honour at the Canadian Screen Awards on Sunday, the latest in a steady stream of accolades that have been showered upon the Alberta-born actress.

Danniella Westbrook is victim of brutal mugging in Spain

‘I’m shook up!’ Danniella Westbrook has her Prada bag and 600 euros stolen as she is victim of brutal mugging in Marbella The former EastEnders star, 43, was the victim of a brutal theft in which a mugger swiped her Prada handbag from her arm as she walked down the street. Speaking to The Sun Online , she said: ‘F***ing hell, I’m shook up.

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.

Priyanka Chopra laughed a lot on Baywatch set

The 34-year-old Bollywood-turned-Hollywood babe portrays baddie Victoria Leeds in the movie inspired by the TV series of the same name. Priyanka stars in the action-comedy along with Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson as Mitch Buchannon, Zac Efron as Matt Brody, Alexandra Daddario as Summer Quinn and Kelly Rohrbach as C.J. Parker and she admits every day shooting on the beach was full of laughs.

Rachel Bilson reunites with Hart of Dixie costars

Rachel Bilson enjoyed an impromptu reunion with her Hart of Dixie costars Jaime King and Wilson Bethel at an ACLU benefit in Los Angeles on Saturday. It’s been two years since the talented trio played Dr. Zoe Hart, Lemon Breeland, and Wade Kinsella over four seasons on The CW series.

The Arrangement: Is E! Drama’s Hollywood Romance a Keeper?

E! on Sunday debuted its new series The Arrangement , which chronicles a Hollywood contract marriage – but will you be signing up for the dark, unconventional romantic drama? Before you chime in with your thoughts, let’s recap the pilot: Megan Morrison is an actress/waitress who has done bit parts on TV shows like Seattle Med and Blood Works – but the unknown thesp has that indescribable “thing.” She nails her audition for a major blockbuster starring Hollywood hunk Kyle West despite suffering from a my-boyfriend-has-been-cheating-on-me hangover.

The Walking Dead Season 7 Episode 12 Recap: ‘Say Yes’

There were three major developments on Sunday night’s episode of The Walking Dead , “Say Yes,” involving the overall “Grimes v Negan” arc of the season. First and foremost, by the end of the night Rick’s crew was in far better shape to take on the Saviors than they were last week, having found a lovely arsenal of 63 military grade weapons in a hopeless place.

The Most Memorable Guest Stars (So Far) On ‘Last Man on Earth’

Brinton is played by none other than Kristen Wiig, the latest in a growing list of guest stars on Will Forte’s Fox comedy Last Man on Earth , joining season three on Sunday’s midseason return. Wiig’s Pamela Brinton starts the episode at a glitzy fundraiser, denying the seriousness of the worldwide outbreak addressed in the show .

Before the Party at Salisbury Playhouse

Casting has been announced for Salisbury Playhouse ‘s new production of Rodney Ackland’s Before the Part y which runs in the Main House from Thursday 4th to Saturday 27th May. The cast is led by Philip Bretherton , best known for television appearances including As Time Goes By alongside Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer, and Roberta Kerr , familiar from her roles in Coronation Street and Emmerdale . They are joined by Sherry Baines , Eleanor Bennett , Katherine Manners , Bathsheba Piepe and Matthew Romain .

Inside the Spirit Awards 2017: 13 Things You Didn’t See on…

“Moonlight” was the big winner Saturday at the Film Independent Spirit Awards, with Nick Kroll and John Mulaney hosting the most casual awards shows on the calendar in a beachfront tent in Santa Monica. Although the show was telecast on IFC, those watching missed some action that only those attending the ceremony were privy to.

Filmmaker looks to Weymouth and west Dorset for new Jane Austen-inspired movie

FILM PROJECT: Director Norman Gregory and producer Carolyn Weldon at Sandbanks, Poole where parts of their film A Reason to Leave was shot A BIG-BUDGET film featuring a twist on Jane Austen’s novels will be shot in parts of Dorset including Weymouth and Lyme Regis. Encounter is director Norman Gregory’s second film and is set to go into pre-production in the next couple of months.

Photo Flash: Showtime Celebrates Twin Peaks Day with New Key Art

In honor of TWIN PEAKS Day, Showtime has released dual posters for the new limited series, which will debut with a two-part premiere on Sunday, May 21 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on air, on demand and over the internet. One poster depicts Laura Palmer , whose mysterious death sparked the TWIN PEAKS saga, while the other showcases series star Kyle MacLachlan as Special Agent Dale Cooper.

Steve is left holding Leanne’s baby in Coronation Street

SPOILER ALERT: Steve is left holding Leanne’s baby in Coronation Street… but will this be the moment Michelle finds out he’s the father? It’s a recipe for disaster in Nick’s Bistro on Friday night when Steve McDonald [Simon Gregson ] is left holding the baby… Could this be the moment when the truth comes out about the real identity of baby Oliver’s dad, when Steve McDonald finds himself staring down into the face of his secret child? Friday’s action packed episodes of Coronation Street see Steve and Michelle [Kym Marsh] unwittingly caught up in a last minute party Gail throws at the bistro to welcome what she believes to be her new grandson Oliver into the world.

Aussies Naomi Watts and Isla Fisher join their A-list pals

First daughter speaks out in plea for religious understanding and says ‘we must protect our places of worship’ after eleven Jewish centers get bomb threats in a day and FBI opens hate crime probe Milo Yiannopoulos LOSES his $250k book deal amid outrage at pedophilia comments as Breitbart workers threaten to quit if he isn’t sacked ‘Fat-shaming’ newspaper columnist is sacked after 30 years for penning a piece about sitting next to an overweight passenger on a plane Chaos in the sky over Mar-a-Lago: 12 aircraft violate flight restrictions around Trump’s Winter White House within 36 hours with five planes being intercepted by F-15 fighter jets Son was driving home from partying at 4am when he hit his father’s bread delivery truck head-on and killed them both Pictured: Veteran LA cop who was shot dead by heavily-tattooed gangster who had been released early from jail and went on murderous … (more)

When Legislature curbs free speech for a worthya goals

Back before the internet made it so easy to find a celebrity’s age, a 29-year-old actress landed the role of a 17-year-old girl – and helped propel “Beverly Hills 90210” into a hit TV show in the 1990s. That was the story actress Gabrielle Carteris told state lawmakers last year as she lobbied for a bill to strip actors’ ages from commercial websites used in casting.

Eric Braeden says his dad was a Nazi in new book

Debonair actor Eric Braeden, who has played self-made business magnate Victor Newman on “The Young and the Restless” since 1980, has just released a memoir entitled “I’ll Be Damned.” Braeden, born Hans Gudegast in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, says he had no idea about the Holocaust until he came to the United States in 1959 and saw a documentary in Los Angeles.

‘Tired’ Danny Dyer is calmed by EastEnders colleagues

‘Just go, go now!’ ‘Tired and flustered’ Danny Dyer is calmed by EastEnders colleagues as he tries to leave NTAs in newly released video… as show bosses deny he’s spiralling out of control’ ‘Exhausted’ star, who plays Queen Vic pub landlord Mick Carter, is thought to have fallen off the wagon on his attempts to quit drinking in 2017 Danny Dyer appears ‘tired and flustered’ in a newly released video released by The Sun, taken at the National Television Awards in January. The footage comes as EastEnders have denied that the 39-year-old is ‘spiralling out of control, is exhausted and needs to control his temper.’

Happy Birthday, EJB.

Our friend Ellen Bry , an actress and prime time television mainstay for decades, also known as this blog’s in-house photographer, usually works in television. A few years ago she played Ester Hobbes, a Chicago socialite who suddenly loses everything, in The Lost & Found Family , a Sony Pictures release.

Photo Flash: Theatreworks Silicon Valley present CALLIGRAPHY

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley continues its 2016/2017 season with the Regional Premiere of Velina Hasu Houston’s international comic drama, Calligraphy . Two continents, two cultures, two estranged sisters, and two cousins determined to bridge the gap between them, are all boldly calligraphed in this free-wheeling work set in Los Angeles and Tokyo, past and present.

Julian Assange praises smart and attractive Pamela Anderson

The exiled WikiLeaks founder has been rumoured to be dating the former ‘Baywatch’ actress after she was seen visiting her a number of times at the Ecuadorian embassy – where he has been living under political asylum since 2012 after he was accused of rape during a 2010 visit to Sweden and amid fears he will be extradited to the US over claims made on his website – and though he refused to confirm the speculation, he admitted the blonde beauty has a number of desirable attributes.

‘The Bold And The Beautiful’ Spoilers: Quinn And Ridge Hook Up, Eric Finds Out?

The Bold and the Beautiful spoilers tease that things will get tense between Ridge and Quinn during the week of February 13. Quinn tries to fight her attraction for Ridge but finds herself drawn to him. The Bold and the Beautiful spoilers state that Quinn’s feelings for Eric has not changed, and she loves the life she has with Eric, but she can’t shake her feelings for Ridge.

Peter Krause and Lauren Graham, ‘Parenthood’

They played brother and sister Adam and Sarah Braverman on the NBC drama, but Krause and Graham have been dating since 2010. In her book “Talking as Fast as I Can,” Graham writes that she was wary of a “showmance” but couldn’t resist Krause’s sense of humor.

When Priyanka Chopra sizzled in a plunging black dress on The Late…

Priyanka Chopra aka Piggy Chops is on a roll! 2017 is definitely her year considering she’s whisking away all the awards and twirling away to glory with her ultra-glam style game on the red carpet. She is also slated to dazzle the silver screens with her Hollywood debut Baywatch sharing screen space with Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and Zac Effron .

Christie Hayes mocks Amber Sherlock’s Jacketgate meltdown

‘THE SECURITY OF OUR NATION IS AT STAKE!’ Furious Donald Trump tweets that he’ll appeal San Francisco court’s ruling as judges unanimously REFUSE to reinstate his travel ban Ohio State University student, 21, is shot dead and left near a public park just a day after she failed to return home from work and her car was reported missing Trump reaffirms ‘one China’ policy in call with President Xi in apparent move to soothe tensions over post-election phone call with Taiwan leader Hillary Clinton was ‘replaced on Vogue cover by Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner after election loss’ as fashion bible reveals it will cover Melania Trump moving forward CNN’s Chris Cuomo apologizes for saying being called ‘fake news’ as a journalist is the equivalent to someone using the ‘n-word’ as a racial slur Shocking moment 18-year-old serial offender is shot dead a fraction of a second after pointing his gun at … (more)

Katie Holmes shimmies in her fringed Marchesa frock in NY

‘THE SECURITY OF OUR NATION IS AT STAKE!’ Furious Donald Trump tweets that he’ll appeal San Francisco court’s ruling as judges unanimously REFUSE to reinstate his travel ban Ohio State University student, 21, is shot dead and left near a public park just a day after she failed to return home from work and her car was reported missing Trump reaffirms ‘one China’ policy in call with President Xi in apparent move to soothe tensions over post-election phone call with Taiwan leader Hillary Clinton was ‘replaced on Vogue cover by Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner after election loss’ as fashion bible reveals it will cover Melania Trump moving forward CNN’s Chris Cuomo apologizes for saying being called ‘fake news’ as a journalist is the equivalent to someone using the ‘n-word’ as a racial slur Shocking moment 18-year-old serial offender is shot dead a fraction of a second after pointing his gun at … (more)

Get a first look at Emmerdale’s farewell to Joanie

These first-look images show the shock and grief becoming too much for Zak Dingle who is paying his respects during the funeral service for his estranged wife. But heartbroken Kerry Wyatt has no sympathy for Zak as she tearfully rants at him for letting down Joanie both in life and death.

Ardal O’Hanlon frequently amends scripts to remove ‘Irishisms’

Actor Ardal O’Hanlon said he is very aware of how Irish people are represented on British TV and that he frequently amends his scripts to remove the “Irishisms”. The former Father Ted star, who is replacing Death In Paradise’s Kris Marshall in the BBC1 series, said that people in Ireland have been “outraged” by the way they are portrayed on-screen, using the 1997 Dublin-based episodes of EastEnders as an example.

Ardal O’Hanlon frequently amends scripts to remove ‘Irishisms’

Actor Ardal O’Hanlon said he is very aware of how Irish people are represented on British TV and that he frequently amends his scripts to remove the “Irishisms”. The former Father Ted star, who is replacing Death In Paradise’s Kris Marshall in the BBC1 series, said that people in Ireland have been “outraged” by the way they are portrayed on-screen, using the 1997 Dublin-based episodes of EastEnders as an example.

Ardal O’Hanlon digs in when scripts are ‘a bit Oirish’

O’Hanlon – “From day one working in TV, I have been very conscious of the way the Irish are represented” Ardal O’Hanlon has said he removes the “Irishisms” from every show he works on because he is “very conscious of the way the Irish are represented”. The Monaghan actor, who is taking over from Kris Marshall as the star of the BBC’s Caribbean detective series Death in Paradise , told British magazine Radio Times that he has battled against Irish screen stereotypes “from day one working in TV”.

Ardal O’Hanlon digs in when scripts are ‘a bit Oirish’

O’Hanlon – “From day one working in TV, I have been very conscious of the way the Irish are represented” Ardal O’Hanlon has said he removes the “Irishisms” from every show he works on because he is “very conscious of the way the Irish are represented”. The Monaghan actor, who is taking over from Kris Marshall as the star of the BBC’s Caribbean detective series Death in Paradise , told British magazine Radio Times that he has battled against Irish screen stereotypes “from day one working in TV”.

5 reasons to rave about Riverdale

… here are five reasons why you should watch The CW’s Riverdale. If it wasn’t my job to know the New Zealand entertainment industry, I would have never guessed the series lead KJ Apa was in fact a Kiwi. In classic teen-drama style, the first we see of …

General Hospital Casts Hillary B. Smith – as OLTL’s Nora Buchanan

General Hospital boss Frank Valentini dropped a fun bombshell on Tuesday night, revealing in a video posted to twitter that two-time Daytime Emmy winner Hillary B. Smith will be appearing on ABC’s sole surviving sudser – and as her One Life to Live character, legal eagle Nora Buchanan. The video is capped by a fun little wink from Rebecca Budig, who currently plays GH ‘s Hayden but who “back in the day” used to work down the street from Smith, when she was All My Children ‘s Greenlee.

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Feb. 5-11

Feb. 5: Actor Stuart Damon is 80. Singer-songwriter Barrett Strong is 76. Actor David Selby is 76. Singer Al Kooper is 73. Actress Charlotte Rampling is 71. Actress Barbara Hershey is 69. Actor-director-comedian Christopher Guest is 69. Actor Tom Wilkinson is 69. Actor-comedian Tim Meadows is 56. Actress Jennifer Jason Leigh is 55. Actress Laura Linney is 53. Bassist Duff McKagan of Velvet Revolver is 53. Actor Chris Parnell is 50. Singer Chris Barron of the Spin Doctors is 49. Singer Bobby Brown is 48. Actor Michael Sheen is 48. Actor David Chisum is 47. Country singer Sara Evans is 46. Country singer Tyler Farr is 33. Keyboardist Mark Shusterman of Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats is 32. Actor Darren Criss is 30. Keyboardist Kyle Simmons of Bastille is 29. Actor Jeremy Sumpter is 28. Drummer Graham Sierota of Echosmith is 18. Feb. 6: Actor Rip Torn is 86. Actress Mamie Van Doren … (more)

Is our Nat the pop diva celeb

Is our Nat the pop diva about to go into the jungle on I’m A Celerbrity Get Me Out of Here? Is our Nat the pop diva about to go into the jungle on I’m A Celerbrity Get Me Out of Here? Dad and daughter: Michael Bassignthwaighte and his celebrity daughter Natalie Bassingthwaighte who grew up in Mount Warrigal. Picture: Greg Ellis.

EastEnders star Lacey Turner scoops Fourth Nta prize

EastEnders star Lacey Turner scoops her FOURTH National Television Award as she takes home the top acting prize… following controversial bus crash scene The 28-year-old actress was rewarded with the top soap acting prize for her touching portrayal of Stacey Fowler on the BBC One programme. Viewers voted for the brunette beauty in their droves after a year of intense storylines, which have seen the character battling with bipolar disorder following the birth of her son Arthur.

All The Way West Productions, Inc. Presents PERIPHERY

All The Way West Productions, Inc. proudly presents its Black History Production of PERIPHERY by Ed Simpson and Directed by celebrity director/actress Lorey Hayes opening on Saturday, January 21, 2017 and running weekends throughFebruary 26, 2017, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 3:00 p.m. at The Hudson Backstage Theatre located at 6539 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90038. The docudrama Periphery is based on the February 1960 Sit-ins at the Woolworth’s lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, by four young college freshmen, which galvanized the civil rights movement in the United States.

Allo Allo star Gorden Kaye dies in his care home aged 75

BREAKING NEWS: Allo ‘Allo star Gorden Kaye – who played lovable cafe owner Rene in classic BBC sitcom – dies in care home aged 75 Actor Gorden Kaye, who became a household name for his role in the BBC sitcom ‘Allo ‘Allo!, has died at the age of 75. The BAFTA-nominated English comic actor also appeared in Last of the Summer Wine, Are You Being Served?, Emmerdale and Coronation Street. Kaye had rarely been seen onscreen following the end of the long-running show, which he returned to in 1990 after he was seriously injured in a car accident.

January 23 celebrity birthdays

She’s the daughter of 1950’s sex symbol Jane Mansfield and bodybuilder Mickey Hargitay who began her acting career in the mid-1980’s. She’s best known for her role as Detective Olivia Benson on TV’s Law and Order: SVU.

Dee Bliss is back! Neighbours star Madeleine West makes a dramatic…

Neighbours fans are in for a shock this week! Ramsay Street will see the return of Dione ‘Dee’ Bliss , the “dead” wife of Toadfish ‘Toadie’ Rebecchi on Monday’s episode. The character, played by Madeleine West , is making a surprise comeback as Toadie’s long lost love – almost 13 years after he accidentally drove her off a cliff on their wedding day.

The sounds of 1987This was a big year for big albumsWhispering Jack…

Penned by Brill Building legends Gerry Goffin and Carole King, The Loco-motion topped the US charts in 1962 for Little Eva and again 12 years later for, aptly, Grand Funk Railroad. While it wasn’t a brand new dance, the train-themed hit fast-tracked the pop career of Kylie Minogue, after she performed the song at an AFL charity event with her Neighbours cast mates.

Truffles: Secrets of a fragrant delicacy

Digging for gold is one way to extract wealth from the Earth; digging up a rare and far more delicious treasure is another. Seth Doane takes us to an auction at a castle near the town of Alba in Italy: The bidding for this exotic food went up by the hundreds, and then by the thousands.

Jane Bowron: TV Review – Our Girl seemlessly shifts from EastEnder to Coro St regular

What was actor EastEnders soap star Lacey Turner thinking of, choosing to stay with the soap rather than continue with her role as Molly Dawes in the first season of Our Girl ? Season two returns on Monday night to TVNZ1 at 8.35pm, with Michelle Keegan the focus as the new British woman-at-war. Fortunately, Keegan’s performance in her role as experienced medic Lance Corporal Georgie Lane is so arresting she makes you forget all about Molly.

Melissa McCarthy and family bring home leftovers after lunch in Los Angeles

She was joined by her jolly mother Sandra and father Michael as they enjoyed a slap-up feast in the trendy Toluca Lake area. Waste not want not: Melissa McCarthy and her father took home the leftovers after lunch in Los Angeles on Sunday In recent years Mike And Molly actress has carved herself a unique position as Hollywood’s favourite fat funnywoman, overshadowing such rivals as Rebel Wilson and Rosie O’Donnell.

Melissa McCarthy and family bring home leftovers after lunch in Los Angeles

She was joined by her jolly mother Sandra and father Michael as they enjoyed a slap-up feast in the trendy Toluca Lake area. Waste not want not: Melissa McCarthy and her father took home the leftovers after lunch in Los Angeles on Sunday In recent years Mike And Molly actress has carved herself a unique position as Hollywood’s favourite fat funnywoman, overshadowing such rivals as Rebel Wilson and Rosie O’Donnell.

‘Melrose Place’ actress won’t do more time for fatal crash

This Feb. 14, 2013 file photo shows Amy Locane Bovenizer entering the courtroom to be sentenced in Somerville, N.J. Locane-Bovenizer, convicted in a fatal drunken driving accident in 2010, won’t have to go back to prison, a judge ruled Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, at a resentencing spurred by an appeals court’s concerns that her original sentence may have been too lenient. The judge said Locane-Bovenizer’s conduct since her release shows she isn’t a threat to society.

Brandi Glanville takes the plunge in lingerie inspired LBD as goes…

She’s got some front! Brandi Glanville takes the plunge in lingerie inspired LBD as goes full bombshell at Fox party And Brandi Glanville certainly made sure to be the center of attention on Wednesday night at the FOX Winter TCA 2017 All-Star Party in Pasadena, California. Gorgeous! Brandi Glanville certainly made sure to be the center of attention on Wednesday night at the FOX Winter TCA 2017 All-Star Party in Pasadena, California Turning her full 5ft10in into bombshell mode, the reality star let her blonde locks cascade in sexy waves over her shoulders.

David Lynch on Bringing Twin Peaks Back

While there was clearly a lot of excitement for the Twin Peaks panel at the TCA press today, it was with the understanding that almost no information would actually be revealed at it. The secrecy around Twin Peaks’ new episodes is massive and not only was Showtime not debuting any footage , the panel was only scheduled to include cast members — no writers or producers — who were no doubt unable to say anything about the plot.

A Former Walking Dead Star Joined Bates Motel Season 5 For A Key Psycho Role

When Bates Motel came to its conclusion in Season 4, fans were left with their jaws hanging open, as the drama finally took a huge plunge into the waters that will connect this origin story to Psycho . Season 5 appears as if it will be a reimagining of how things played out in Robert Bloch’s novel and Alfred Hitchcock’s famed adaptation, and the show will soon introduce its take on the film’s “hero” Sam Loomis, and recent Walking Dead star Austin Nichols has been tapped to take on the iconic role.

‘Twin Peaks’ Thespians On Returning To Work With David…

After David Lynch revealed zero spoilers to the TCA press corps today, some members of the upcoming Twin Peaks Showtime series took the stage as they were grilled about any speck of news. “I’m playing my very own character,” said Laura Dern dodging a question as to whether she would play Diane, Agent Dale Cooper’s secretary who he would always leaves messages for.

Twin Peaks!! Showtime Announces At Last Its Premiere Date And Episode Count

The third season of “Peaks” will launch May 21 and run 18 episodes, it was announced by TCA’s Monday Showtime event in Pasadena. The “18 episodes” figure was originally disclosed by original/returning cast members Sherilyn Fenn and Sheryl Lee at Seattle’s Crypticon way back on May 24, 2015 though Showtime would not confirm it until the Monday TCA event.

David Lynch, Kyle MacLachlan Very Lightly Tease Twin Peaks Revival

Twin Peaks co-creator David Lynch made a surprise cameo at the Television Critics Association winter press tour Monday to promote the series’ forthcoming Showtime revival Asked if the events of the prequel film Fire Walk With Me will factor into the 18-episode return, Lynch confirmed that “the story of Laura Palmer’s last seven days are very important for this.” Lynch also weighed in on what felled the original ABC series after just two seasons.

Alexis Bledel Hasn’t Heard Anything About The Future Of Gilmore Girls

The revival of Gilmore Girls has come and gone, and now that the snow has settled for the winter in Stars Hollow, it looks like A Year in the Life may be the beginning and end of the beloved show’s next chapter – for now, anyway. As a part of the Television Critics Association’s press tour on January 7, Alexis Bledel – who was there to promote The Handmaid’s Tale on the day of the drop of its insanely creepy trailer – revealed that conversations regarding the future of the reboot haven’t given a solid indication as to whether or not it has one, frankly.

‘Days of our Lives’ may be numbered, report says

From left, actor Bill Hayes, actress Susan Seaforth Hayes, production manager Greg Meng, actress Deidre Hall, actor Bryan Datillo and actress Nadia Bjorlin at a ‘Days Of Our Lives’ book signing in 2015 celebrating 50 years of the NBC soap opera. Megyn Kelly’s recent move to the network has raised questions about the fate of the series.

Today in History: Jan. 5, 2017

On Jan. 5, 1957, President Dwight D. Eisenhower proposed assistance to countries to help them resist Communist aggression in what became known as the Eisenhower Doctrine. In 1905, the National Association of Audubon Societies for the Protection of Wild Birds and Animals was incorporated in New York State.

Today in History for Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017

In 1905, the National Association of Audubon Societies for the Protection of Wild Birds and Animals was incorporated in New York State. In 1925, Democrat Nellie Tayloe Ross of Wyoming took office as America’s first female governor, succeeding her late husband, William, following a special election.

‘Degrassi”s new season tackles abortion, refugees, ‘scary right-wing thinking’

The esteemed Canadian teen-TV franchise “Degrassi” is tackling the subject of abortion again, given that it’s “a very important time to be telling this story,” says series co-creator Linda Schuyler. In the upcoming third season of “Degrassi: Next Class,” Amanda Arcuri’s 16-year-old character Lola Pacini decides to have an abortion and viewers get a unique perspective – from inside the procedure room with her.

The best-selling British debut album of 2016 revealed a ” and it might surprise you

The best-selling British debut album of 2016 has been revealed, with the shock result of Bradley Walsh outselling the likes of Blossoms, Zayn Malik and Jack Garratt. The former footballer turned comedian, singer, actor, TV presenter and star of ‘The Chase’ and ‘Coronation Street’ released the only debut album to reach gold status and sell more than 100,000 copies in 2016.

Netflix Canada: What’s good in January?

Case in point: Riverdale , a modern, dark TV show centred around friends Archie, Veronica, Betty and Jughead, made famous by the Archie comic books. But these aren’t your saccharine, sweet teens wiling away the hours at the malt shop.

Netflix Canada: What’s good in January?

Case in point: Riverdale , a modern, dark TV show centred around friends Archie, Veronica, Betty and Jughead, made famous by the Archie comic books. But these aren’t your saccharine, sweet teens wiling away the hours at the malt shop.

Year-In-Review 9 mins ago 2:26 p.m.10 happy-cry moments from pop culture in 2016

In a year that will go down in the history books for the deaths of celebrities, political unrest and upheaval and what seemed like an endless onslaught of tragedies, there were some moments that brought us genuine joy. From a passionate acceptance speech to inspiring moments on movies and TV to a young girl’s smile, we rounded up 10 moments from this year that made us cry, but in a good way.

General Hospital actress Barbara Tarbuck dies of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease at 74

Inside the luxury U.S. compounds where Russian spies have lived freely for DECADES: Obama’s ‘cold war’ directive shuts two bases – but why were they permitted on American soil in the first place? The President kicks out 35 Russian ‘spies’ and accuses Putin of ordering hacking of Clinton’s secrets in run-up to the election – as the Kremlin promises revenge and mocks ‘lame duck’ leader Kennedy grandson and Taylor Swift’s famous ex is arrested in Aspen bar brawl after ‘punching a man in the head FIVE TIMES and then tussling with a COP who tried to restrain him’ Are you REALLY in love? Expert shares the ten definitive signs that show you are Man, 19, is arrested for drive-by shooting of boy, 9, while he sat in an SUV packed with children Love all: Serena Williams is engaged to Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian after he pops the question on surprise Rome getaway Are aliens hidden in ancient … (more)

It’s a 10 for Len as Strictly tops Christmas Day ratings in his final show

The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special was the most popular programme on TV on Christmas Day, with an average audience of 7.2 million and a peak of 7.6 million tuning in to watch head judge Len Goodman’s final appearance on the panel. Strictly’s festive effort – which saw radio DJ Melvin Odoom crowned the winner, a success following his early exit from the recent series – helped BBC1 to become the most-watched channel of the day.

EastEnders fans shocked after a recast Michelle Fowler returns to the Square

Michelle Fowler was last seen in Walford more than 20 years ago when she left for a new life in the US with daughter Vicki after discovering she was pregnant with Grant Mitchell’s baby. Originally played by Susan Tully, viewers saw Michelle, now portrayed by award-winning actress Jenna Russell, arrive in the Square in the back of a black taxi, before an emotional reunion with long-time best friend Sharon Mitchell .

Emmerdale’s John Middleton reveals the fate of dementia sufferer Ashley Thomas

Russian ambassador to Turkey is shot dead in art exhibit in Ankara by elite police officer screaming: ‘Allahu Akbar… We die in Aleppo, you die here’ – as US goes on lockdown amid ‘security incident’ Country star Jean Shepard’s granddaughter, 18, and her ‘boyfriend’ are found dead at the home of the singer’s 79-year-old widower IMF chief Christine Lagarde is found GUILTY of criminal negligence: Woman who replaced DSK at global financial watchdog faces ruin over $415m payment to tycoon EXCLUSIVE: Kanye West paid $250,000 to a family member who threatened to release a SEX TAPE of the rapper with a ‘fair-skinned black woman’ discovered on his laptop America’s biggest spoiled brat? Video shows foul-mouthed teenage girl screaming at her grandfather in a mall because they are late for an Apple store appointment Photos of Michael Schumacher lying in bed at his Swiss home are touted for … (more)

Armed and Gorgeous jewellery shop claims top spot in Nailsworth…

Emma Samms MBE with Armed and Gorgeous staff Sorrell Allen and Vicki Ruther outside the winning shop in Fountain Street ACTRESS Emma Samms MBE was the special guest of honour as the winner of Nailsworth’s annual Christmas window display was announced on Friday. This year’s coveted prize was claimed by Armed and Gorgeous on Fountain Street, who won the trophy for the second year running.