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When Jane Fonda was developing the rollicking 1980 workplace farce 9 to 5, inspired by a real-life women’s rights organization of that name, at some point the project shape-shifted from the serious drama that was originally planned to a comedy, enlisting the brilliant Colin Higgins to direct and work on the screenplay with Patricia Resnick. Having cast Lily Tomlin as her acerbic ally in the secretarial pool, Fonda and producer Bruce Gilbert wanted to broaden the film’s appeal, landing on the idea of a third lead who might push beyond urban liberals to reach mainstream, conservative and Southern audiences. From that…
Queen recognizes Queen. Following news of Dolly Parton‘s departure from this Earthly realm, Beyoncé updated her website to release a full homepage tribute to the country music pioneer. On Tuesday, along with a black and white photo of the Imagination Library legend herself, the following statement was released on beyonce.com: DOLLY, YOU WERE THE BAROMETER. THE NORTH STAR. BOLD AND BRILLIANT. TALENTED AND TENACIOUS. YOU TAUGHT SO MANY LESSONS ON HOW TO BE UNIQUELY ONESELF. I AM GRATEFUL FOR YOUR ART, YOUR HEART, YOUR GENEROSITY, YOUR HUMOR, YOUR ENTREPRENEURSHIP. I’M HONORED THAT I HAD THE PRIVILEGE TO WORK WITH YOU.…
It seems the ton will be seeing less of one key member of the Bridgerton ensemble come season 5. Nicola Coughlan, who has played Penelope Featherington since the first season of the show, has confirmed that she’ll be taking a bit of a step back in the show’s upcoming season and will have a reduced role for season 5. “I feel very lucky. It’s the best of both worlds, because I’m currently filming on Only Murders, but I still get to pop back to Bridgerton now and then and see everybody, and it’s just like coming home,” Coughlan told E! News…
Heading into the second America’s Got Talent live show of Season 21, judges Howie Mandel, Mel B, Sofia Vergara, and Simon Cowell were looking for one act from the field of 11 performers to honor with the next Live Golden Buzzer. At the first quarterfinals on Aug. 18, Howie gave the prize to the magician group Hundred Fingers. For the 10 acts not selected by a judge during tonight’s Quarterfinals 2, their fate will be left in the hands of America’s vote, with results being announced on Wednesday where only three more will advance. Taking the stage in Week 2 are the following:…
The 1992 Olympic gold medalist actually first found success as a pairs skater, teaming with Rudy Galindo to win U.S. juniors in 1986 and world juniors in 1988. But going solo was the move, as her triumph in Albertville would confirm. Afterward, Yamaguchi—who became the first Asian American woman ever to win at the Winter Olympics—toured as a pro for years and founded the Always Dream Foundation, which provides funding for after-school programs and other educational essentials for underprivileged children. She’s made numerous TV and movie cameos, authored a best-selling children’s book, released a fitness video, created an active-wear line and, last…
We have more details on the cause of death for Dolly Parton. The beloved country music legend died following a “brief battle with cancer,” her reps confirmed to People. The type of cancer was not disclosed. The country music icon, songwriter, philanthropist and star of 9 to 5 and Steel Magnolias, died Tuesday at the age of 80. “Our beloved Dolly Parton spent her life and career bringing joy, laughter, hope and integrity into everything she touched. Her unmatched generosity reached the lives of countless people whom she would never meet, yet she was always there to offer a helping hand,”…
A new season of Apple TV‘s Emmy-winning comedy Ted Lasso means new cast members, and four episodes into Season 4, we’re still meeting fresh faces. Season 4’s first three episodes saw Ted (Jason Sudeikis) make his triumphant return to Richmond, where he finally met the women’s team, including Coach Alice Chilton (Tanya Reynolds), Gemma (Abbie Hern), Lizzie (Faye Marsay), and Boots (Jude Mack). Heck, he even met Dani Rojas’ (Cristo Fernández) sister Maria Rojas (Paloma Cinco)! Though the AFC Women’s Team is officially full, in Episode 4, “Riches of Embarrassment,” Rebecca (Hannah Waddingham) and Keeley (Juno Temple) take a field trip to meet another key player in…
It’s no big mystery why Disney would all but bury The Dog Stars, with a late-summer release pushed back from the spring, minimum advance fanfare, sparse press with the stars, no U.S. red carpet premiere and a misleading trailer, which looks like a million other post-apocalyptic thrillers that have ceded ground to more exciting TV, like The Last of Us and — at least in its early seasons — The Walking Dead. The movie is minor-key to a fault, and some no doubt will call it underpowered, yet it’s arguably Ridley Scott’s best since The Martian 11 years ago. Now 88, the prolific director has not…
California Prosecutor Andrew Haden Died By Suicide Published August 25, 2026 6:06 PM PDT Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew Haden died by suicide inside the San Diego federal building where he worked … TMZ has learned. The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office tells TMZ … Haden hanged himself inside an office at the Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building in downtown San Diego. Haden’s body was discovered last Wednesday after San Diego police received a report he was possibly missing. Officers responded to the federal building and found him dead inside an office. As we reported, police said from the outset…
Outer Banks. (L to R) Madison Bailey as Kiara, Madelyn Cline as Sarah Cameron, Chase Stokes as John B, Jonathan Daviss as Pope, Carlacia Grant as Cleo in episode 510 of Outer Banks. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2026 Netflix pulled out all the stops for its fifth and final season of Outer Banks. Like many of its other flagship titles this year, it got the podcast companion treatment, in-person events, and a massive press push, but how did the top 10 data and first-week viewership data suggest it performed? Let’s find out! Reviews from critics continued to hold up…