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The mostly one-sided feud between Eminem and Mariah Carey, which centered on their alleged romantic relationship in the 2000s, has a bizarre new chapter. A former producer for Carey has claimed Eminem once pitched her on the role of his mother in 8 Mile — despite her only being four years his senior.

Damion “Damizza” Young, who collaborated with Carey on “I Still Believe” and “Crybaby,” told the story during a recent episode of the Tfu Podcast. According to Young, he had been advising Carey against doing the movie Glitter when he received a call from Eminem’s team about setting up a meeting between the two artists.

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“They said, ‘He’s got this movie called 8 Mile and he wants her to be in the movie,” Young recalled. Though he was hesitant to get “in the middle,” he passed along the opportunity to Carey, who was initially uninterested.

Eminem once pitched Mariah Carey for the role of his troubled mother in 8 Mile, according to longtime music executive Damion “Damizza” Young.

Damizza revealed the unexpected casting idea during a podcast appearance last week.

Speaking on the Tfu Podcast, Damizza claimed the Detroit rapper reached out to him directly with a vision for Carey to portray Jimmy “B-Rabbit” Smith’s mother in the 2002 semi-autobiographical Hip-Hop drama.

At the time, Mariah Carey was only four years older than Eminem, but he reportedly believed she was the right fit for the emotionally complex role.

“So I go to Mariah, and I’m like, ‘Look, Eminem wants to meet you,’ and she’s like, ‘No,'” Damizza recalled, describing his first attempt to connect the two artists.

According to Damizza, the conversation happened while he was advising Carey against accepting a part in the critically panned film Glitter.

Once he clarified that Eminem...

When "How I Met Your Mother" premiered in 2005, the CBS series earned some positive murmurs amongst sitom fans. Though the story of young adults dating and falling in love in New York City is not new territory for television, the unique thing about this show was framing it as a father recounting the story of how he and his friends eventually met the mother of his children.

But by the time the second season rolled around, the series starring Josh Radnor, Jason Segel, Cobie Smulders, Alyson Hannigan, and Neil Patrick Harris had entered the zeitgeist and captured the attention of many viewers. Phrases made popular by Harris' Barney Stinson like "Challenge accepted!" and "Legen... wait for it... Dary!" entered the modern lexicon and were repeated by people across many demographics. And the conversation about Craig Thomas and Carter Bays' creation would continue for the duration of the show's run, even...

[Editor’s note: this list was originally published in 2023. It has since been updated to include new entries, including “Hurry Up Tomorrow.”]

When HBO’s “The Idol” premiered to a resounding “ugh, really?” from the general public in 2023, there was a specific label people were quick to apply to the series: vanity project. Who the show was a vanity project for depended on which creator was being complained about at the time. But haters of the instantly despised pop star erotic thriller were practically universal in their assessment that the show was an ego stroke for star The Weeknd and/or series director Sam Levinson: both of whom took their lashings over the course of the show’s five-episode run.

The pair clearly had sky high hopes for the series, to the point that it received a rare TV premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2023 before its broadcast debut in June. That was criticized by many as a deeply egotistical push, but its inclusion at the...

Hollywood is popular for its red carpet award shows like the Oscars, Golden Globes, and Emmys, which come along with teary-eyed acceptance speeches celebrating cinematic masterpieces. Directors, actors, and everyone who works together to make a cinema great are acknowledged at these events.

However, to keep things in check and keep them humble, the Golden Raspberry Awards are given. This accolade celebrates cinematic missteps, films that missed the mark, and actors who delivered performances far from acting. The Raspberry Awards are the Thanos snap of Hollywood to keep things in balance.

Sandra Bullock accepts the Worst Actress Award | Credits: The Razzies!

The Razzie Awards are not just for the B-listers or the low-budget movies; lately, this award ceremony has also given its awards to top celebrities and legends, proving nobody is safe in Hollywood.

Let’s look into the list of A-listers that nobody thought would be dragged through the hall of infamy.

Essex College is back in session with new shenanigans and chaos for the four roommates Kimberly Finkle (Pauline Chalamet), Bela Malhotra (Amrit Kaur), Leighton Murray (Reneé Rapp) and Whitney Chase (Alyah Chanelle Scott).

Sophomore year presents an endless array of parties and other events to attend at Essex, which means plenty of opportunities for needle drops in Season 3 of the series created by Mindy Kaling and Justin Noble.

The first episode starts off strong with a Chappell Roan song followed closely by a Cher anthem in a fun night out for the girls.

Find the full Sex Lives of College Girls Season 3 soundtrack below:

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“BET” by Mette “For Keeps” by Preston Pablo “So Much” by Louis La Roche “Un Deux Trois, Ça Va?” by Teddi Gold “Don’t Stop (Gimme Some)” by Hotline “Talk to Me (feat. Bambie” by Fabich & Jafunk “Super Graphic Ultra Modern...

Mariah Carey is often regarded as one of the greatest singers of all time and her star status reached pinnacles in the ‘90s. Carey became the first singer ever to have her first five singles top the Billboard Top 100 charts and has been celebrated as one of the most successful artists of all time.

Carey’s off-screen personality has also made headlines, with her diva persona being one of the most talked-about things in her career. She reportedly had a feud in the late ‘90s with star Cameron Diaz who had allegedly called Carey’s music torture. However, all seems to have been good between the starlets now.

Cameron Diaz Called Mariah Carey’s Music Torture Cameron Diaz in Charlie’s Angels | Credits: Sony Pictures

Cameron Diaz was one of the most popular actresses in the ‘90s and early 2000s. After beginning her career as a model, Diaz made her Hollywood debut in The Mask,...

DJ Clark Kent, a hip-hop superproducer who worked with the likes of Jay-Z, Mariah Carey and The Notorious B.I.G., has died at 58, his family announced on social media.

Per the statement, Kent (née Rodolfo Franklin) had been battling colon cancer for the past three years and died surrounded by his loved ones Thursday evening.

“It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of the beloved Rodolfo A. Franklin, known to the world as DJ Clark Kent,” the Instagram post read. “Clark passed away Thursday evening surrounded by his devoted wife Kesha, daughter Kabriah and son Antonio. Clark quietly and valiantly fought a three year battle with Colon Cancer, while continuing to share his gifts with the world. The family is grateful for everyone’s love, support and prayers during this time and ask for privacy as they process this immense loss.”

Kent began his career in...

Mariah Carey is one of the most successful recording artists in history, but you wouldn’t know it from her Grammy track record. She won two awards in 1991. Then she won three more in 2006 … End of list. Five Grammys isn’t a bad total in and of itself. Some legendary artists have none. But the fact that she has so little to show for her historic run through the 1990s is pretty shocking given her stature at the time. “They scammed me,” Carey said (half-jokingly?) on the “Las Culturistas” podcast with Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers. “They toy with me.”

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In 1991, Carey became just the fifth artist ever to receive nominations across the board for Record of the Year (“Vision of Love”), Song of the Year (“Vision of Love”), Album of the Year (“Mariah Carey”), and Best New Artist. Of those,...

Jennifer Lopez has been in the music and film industry for nearly 40 years and is still one of the most popular pop stars and divas out there. But while her career’s been praised, her personal life hasn’t exactly been smooth sailing for a while now. And it looks like one artist, in particular, is enjoying all the drama.

Jennifer Lopez in The Mother (Credits: Netflix)

It’s no secret that Mariah Carey has had a long-standing feud with Lopez, but it seems like things have escalated to a whole new level. Carey is even taking advantage of the setbacks and struggles Lopez is dealing with right now. And to top it off, she’s not hiding it — she’s practically gloating about it.

Mariah Carey Has Been Enjoying The Recent Events In Jennifer Lopez’s Life Jennifer Lopez in Atlas (Credits: Netflix)

Rivalry in the pop world has been a hot topic,...

Are you ready to hear the rags-to-riches—ok, maybe not riches, but certainly fame—the story of the most famous homeless movie star in Hollywood? Meet Craig Castaldo, better known as Radioman, the bearded vagabond of New York City who’s more of a fixture in Tinseltown than the Hollywood sign itself.

Craig Castaldo, the Radioman | Credit: YouTube

Well, ever wondered how a homeless man can win the respect and friendship of top-tier celebrities like Samuel L. Jackson, and Johnny Depp? Well, they say the only difference between stumbling blocks and stepping stones is how you use them, and Radioman has turned his obstacles into hallmarks of fame.

Armed with his trusty radio strung around his neck—a quirk that earned him his moniker—Radioman has been a background actor in NYC since 1989, starring in more films than you’d believe. Even a documentary on him, Radioman, takes a wise...

The official YouTube channel for voice actor and singer Marina Horiuchi (Reimi Itsushiro in Healer Girl ) has started streaming a full music video for her third single song "Glitter." The dramatic tune is now featured as the ending theme for the summer 2024 TV anime Dahlia in Bloom: Crafting a Fresh Start with Magical Tools . Marina Horiuchi "Glitter" Music Video Dahlia in Bloom: Crafting a Fresh Start with Magical Tools Creditless Ending Movie Related : Nako Misaki Shares Dahlia in Bloom: Crafting a Fresh Start with Magical Tools Anime Opening Song Music Video Horiuchi has also performed as member of the four-member voice actor/singer unit Healer Girls since March 2021. Meanwhile, she made her solo singer debut with her first album "Nano Story" in March 2021, then released her first single "Mizukagami no Sekai" ( TV anime The Devil is a Part-Timer! Season 2 ending theme) in July 2022. Her third CD single...

Dahlia in Bloom: Crafting a Fresh Start with Magical Tools premieres today, bringing its isekai magic to the summer anime season. To celebrate, the show's official YouTube channel has launched creditless opening and ending theme videos. Check out the opening, set to Nako Misaki's "Chiisana Tsubomi": Related: Dahlia in Bloom: Crafting a Fresh Start with Magical Tools Anime Premieres July 6 And the ending, set to Marina Horiuchi's "Glitter": Related: Dahlia in Bloom: Crafting a Fresh Start with Magical Tools Anime Reveals July 2024 Plans, New Trailer and More The original Dahlia in Bloom: Crafting a Fresh Start with Magical Tools light novels are written by Hisaya Amagishi, illustrated by Kei and published in Japan by Media Factory under their Mf Bunko imprint. An English language version is also available from J-Novel Club. Yosuke Kubo directs the TV anime at animation studios Typhoon Graphics x Imagica infos. The...

American Idol season 20 Top 5 finalist Nicolina has been busy since competing on the show in 2022. Nicolina has released the singles "Way Out," "Pretty," and "Situations." Nicolina has been performing live, including at The Sunset Concerts in Toronto.

American Idol season 20 finalist Nicolina Bozzo, who's known as Nicolina, was a fan favorite during the singing competition, and she's done a lot of exciting things since she appeared on the show in 2022. Nicolina, a then-18-year-old university student from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, earned three votes of yes from the judges--Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan--after her stunning audition in which she sang "She Used to Be Mine" by Sara Bareilles. With her expert balance of gorgeous falsetto and powerful belting, Nicolina made it all the way to the Top 5 of American Idol season 20.

During American Idol season 20, Nicolina made history on the show. She was the first contestant from...

[Editor’s note: This list was originally published in June 2023 and has since been updated.]

If “Barbie” tells us anything, it’s that a movie doesn’t have to be gay to be, well, gay. So what makes a movie gay if it isn’t explicitly? Cast a few top-shelf gay icons in there — your Bette Middlers, your Joan Crawfords, your Faye Dunaways playing Joan Crawford — and especially have them reparteeing bitchy lines tearing each other to pieces, and have an aesthetic that’s outre and unironically camp, and you’ve got the winning-formula starter-pack for something deliciously fabulous and queer, even if not by intentional design.

Some films have gotten swept up into the queer canon by virtue of their unintentional awfulness or arguable quality while others actually push forward the cinematic medium to create something that stands the tests of time and the weathers of queer folks and their mercurial tastes. Robert Zemeckis’ Oscar-winning “Death Becomes Her” boasts the double whammy of Meryl Streep...

The official website and accounts for the Dahlia in Bloom: Crafting a Fresh Start with Magical Tools anime series announced today that the series will premiere in Japan starting July 6 at 21:00 Jst . A new trailer and a second key visual were also released, along with the addition of Ken Narita to the cast as Carlo Rosetti. Ending theme song "Glitter" by Marina Horiuchi is previewed in the trailer below. Key Visual 2 Related: Dahlia in Bloom: Crafting a Fresh Start with Magical Tools Anime Reveals July 2024 Plans, New Trailer and More The Dahlia in Bloom staff and cast includes: Director: Yosuke Kubo Series Composition: Yuichiro Higashide Character Design: Satomi Kurita Sound Director: Yukio Nagasaki Music: Kow Otani Animation Production: Typhoon Graphics, Imagica Dahlia voiced by Saori Onishi Volfred voiced by Atsushi Tamaru Irma Nuvolari voiced by Riho Iida (Rin Hoshizora in Love Live! School Idol Project ) Marcella Nuvolari voiced by...

Actress Padma Lakshmi ("Star Trek: Enterprise") has teamed up with clothier Bare Necessities, for the brand’s first-ever collaboration, in a new collection of lingerie, loungewear and swimwear:

Lakshmi was host, executive producer and one of the judges on the Emmy award winning TV series "Top Chef".

Her first film roles were in the Italian features “The Son of Sandokan" and "Caraibi".

She had a comical supporting part as the lip-synching disco singer 'Sylk' in "Glitter" (2001).

In 2002, Lakshmi made a guest appearance as alien princess 'Kaitaama' in "Precious Cargo," the 37th episode of the science fiction TV series "Star Trek: Enterprise".

She portrayed 'Madhuvanthi' in the TV movie "Sharpe's Challenge" (2006). Also in 2006, she appeared in ABC's "The Ten Commandments" as 'Princess Bithia'.

She starred in the 'Bollywood' film "Boom" (2003). She played the role of 'Geeta' in "The Mistress of Spices" (2005). Lakshmi also made a guest appearance on...

A bunch of new info just came through for the Dahlia in Bloom: Crafting a Fresh Start with Magical Tools anime, based on the light novel series written by Hisaya Amagishi and illustrated by Kei. The anime adaptation is now set to premiere in July 2024, and a new trailer is here along with a new key visual, info on the theme song performers and more cast and staff. First up, the new trailer, which unveils the opening theme "Chiisana Tsubomi" by Nako Misaki. The ending theme song will be "Glitter" by Marina Horiuchi. Dahlia in Bloom: Crafting a Fresh Start with Magical Tools key visual Related: Dahlia in Bloom: Crafting a Fresh Start with Magical Tools Anime Debuts in 2024 In addition to the previously announced cast for Dahlia (Saori Onishi) and Volfred (Atsushi Tamaru), six more cast members have been announced along with their respective comments. These include: Irma Nuvolari...

The boys of Wallows promised arena rock on their new album Model — and they are sticking to their word. On Monday, the alt-rock band announced tour dates in the United States and Europe for their upcoming Model World Tour, which includes stops at NYC’s Madison Square Garden and LA’s Kia Forum.

“I can confidently say this is the first time that I’m really anticipating a tour announcement,” Dylan Minnette told Variety as they announced their tour dates, which include stops in Las Vegas, Boston, and San Diego.

Top Chef's Padma Lakshmi had a forgettable role in Star Trek: Enterprise, labeled one of the worst episodes ever. Lakshmi's career skyrocketed post-Star Trek with Top Chef, books, and Hulu show exploring immigrant culture through food. Padma Lakshmi's activism and achievements as a writer and presenter far overshadow her appearance in the poorly received Star Trek episode.

Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi had a forgotten role in an episode of Star Trek: Enterprise that was later deemed one of the worst hours of Star Trek ever. Padma Lakshmi is best known as a producer, television presenter, food expert, author, and former model, but she's also had several acting roles. Lakshmi starred as Sylk in the notorious Mariah Carey movie Glitter and also played Madhuvanthi in Sean Bean's historical epic Sharpe. In 2002, Padma Lakshmi joined the cast of Star Trek: Enterprise in the season 2 episode "Precious Cargo...

Some musical movies, like Cats and The Pirate Movie, were panned by critics but still have redeemable qualities that make them enjoyable to watch. Grease 2 and Spice World received mixed reviews but gained a fan following over the years due to their catchy songs, comedic aspects, and nostalgic charm. Glitter and From Justin to Kelly were criticized for their poor acting and clichéd stories, but their soundtracks found success and garnered support from viewers.

There have been many musical movies that have been released throughout the years, though not all of them have been positively received by critics. Though the concept of telling a story through catchy and emotional songs is a large part of their appeal, some musical movies fail to strike the right chord. But just because some musical movies weren't critically successful, doesn't mean that they cannot still be enjoyable to watch.

Musical movies such as West Side Story,...

All that glitters certainly isn’t gold, as “Glitter” cinematographer Geoffrey Simpson knows all too well. During a recent interview, Simpson told IndieWire that the newfound cult fandom around Mariah Carey’s 2001 film debut is staggering, as “Glitter” is “one of the 10 worst movies.” The “Center Stage” and “Under the Tuscan Sun” director of photography looked back on the feature that was released September 21, 2001 — after its soundtrack came out on 9/11.

In the film, Carey stars as a young singer who overcomes an abusive childhood to reach stardom alongside a toxic boyfriend. “Glitter” was directed by Vondie Curtis-Hall and cleared $5.3 million at the global box office against a $22 million budget. Carey developed the story behind “Glitter” with “What’s Love Got to Do with It” screenwriter Kate Lanier and playwright Cheryl L. West. Padma Lakshmi, Eric Benét, Max Bessley, Terence Howard, and Da Brat also starred.

In November 2018, a Carey fan-led hashtag...

Mariah Carey is famous for topping the charts. In fact, she holds the record for the most number-one hits by a solo artist on the Billboard Hot 100 (19), and she became the first artist ever to hit number-one in four different decades. But of course no one can send every song they’ve recorded to the top of the charts. A number of Carey’s greatest hits didn’t reach the summit, but they belong in any discussion of her storied career. Scroll down for our countdown of her best non-chart-toppers.

Early in her career it was hard to find Carey singles anywhere but number-one. The first four from her very first album reached that position. The 1990s continued at that same pace: a whopping 14 of her chart leaders were released in that decade. The 2000s were less auspicious for her: she had career and tabloid trouble when her movie “Glitter” and its accompanying soundtrack underperformed.

“This award celebrates my family and my co-writers and my team. My friends and my fiercest fans and my harshest detractors and everyone who entered my life or left it.”

Taylor Swift took the stage Tuesday night at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium to receive the Songwriter-Artist of the Decade award from the Nashville Songwriters Association International at the Nsai’s annual ceremony. In her illuminating speech, the superstar naturally focused on the songwriting part of her creative process, revealing the three imaginary genres she thinks about when writing lyrics: Quill Lyrics,...

David Birney, an actor who found early success on Broadway before landing the co-starring role on a 1972 sitcom, Bridget Loves Bernie, that would be one of the most controversial TV shows of its era, died of Alzheimer’s disease Friday, April 29, at his home in Santa Monica, Calif. He was 83.

His death was reported to The New York Times by his life partner, Michele Roberge.

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Born in Washington D.C. and raised in Cleveland, Birney had studied theater at the University of California, Los Angeles, when in 1965 he began acting in regional theaters across the country, including the Barter Theater in Abingdon, Virginia, and the Hartford Stage Company in Connecticut.

In 1967, he performed in a New York Shakespeare Festival production of A Comedy of Errors, and in 1969 he made his Broadway debut as Cleante in Molière’s The Miser. In all, he appeared...

Morgan Neville’s company Tremolo Productions is officially in production of an untitled Andy Kaufman documentary alongside Josh and Benny Safdie’s Elara Pictures. The Emmy-nominated Alex Braverman will direct the feature-length film.

“No matter how many times I watch Andy Kaufman’s work, I feel like I’m seeing a magic trick for the very first time,” Braverman said. “I’m excited for our project to honor that. This is the film I’ve wanted to make my entire life.”

The Safdie brothers will executive produce the project alongside Rick Rubin and Braverman’s father Chuck Braverman, who produced Kaufman’s 1980 special “Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall.” Wavelength founder and CEO Jennifer Westphal also will executive produce.

Wavelength and Tremolo had previously worked together on the 2018 Mr. Roger’s documentary “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” directed by Neville. This documentary also marks the second time Neville and Rubin have worked together on a project,...

Nine films and nine series among streamer’s latest Polish commissions.

Netflix has unveiled a slate of 18 titles that it has greenlit in Poland, spanning nine films and nine series.

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News of the commissions comes just weeks after the streamer announced it is opening an office in the country’s capital of Warsaw later this year, which will function as a central hub for Netflix’s Central and Eastern Europe (Cee) productions.

Netflix has previously enjoyed success with Polish erotic thriller 365 Days, which was a top 10 hit for the streamer in over 90 countries.

No surprises here: HBO's phenomenon "Euphoria" has been renewed for a third season. The intense and stylish teen series is currently midway through its eight-episode second season.

The renewal comes in the wake of an extremely successful sophomore season. Despite over two years of downtime between its first and second seasons, "Euphoria" broke HBO Max records with its second season premiere, and has only continued to gain momentum since. The series, which is led by Zendaya, has all but taken over social media on Sunday nights in a way few HBO shows have since "Game of Thrones" ended. HBO reports...

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The sports film, in general, is fairly formulaic irrespective of gender. It’s one of the more reliable genres, able to entertain even if the beats are standard operating procedure. When it comes to sports films featuring women, there are slight distinctions, namely in what the sport is and what role men play within it. For Halle Berry, making her directorial debut with the Mma film “Bruised,” she wanted to make the movie female-heavy, both in front of and behind the camera, and it creates pockets of distinction in which it stands out from the sports features that have come before it.

Jackie Justice (Berry) was once a top Mma fighter for the UFC. But when she jumped out of a cage during a match, the disgrace ruined her career. Four years later, Jackie is moving from job to job with little to show for it outside of an abusive boyfriend/manager,...

If it's been your fantasy to learn what really went on behind the scenes of the movie Glitter, we're about to come along and be your hero.  Mariah Carey's infamous film, centering on a down-on-her-luck singer in the 1980s who discovers her big break in the music industry isn't all it's cracked up to be, is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Sept. 21, 2001 theatrical release. If you know anything about Glitter, you probably know it didn't quite hit the high notes its team had hoped to achieve.  The star, who would go on to impress critics with her acting chops in 2009's Precious, helped develop Glitter as her first lead acting role. "It's really not...

Douglas S. Cramer, a former studio executive and producer on some of television’s biggest hits over the past half century, including “Wonder Woman,” “Dynasty” and “Love Boat,” has died. He was 89.

Cramer’s death was announced in The Hollywood Reporter by former THR columnist Sue Cameron. He died of heart and kidney failure in Martha’s Vineyard on Monday.

Over his career, Cramer also worked for Procter & Gamble, ABC, 20th Century Fox and Screen Gems. He was a former head of Paramount Television in the late 1960s, and spent 14 years with Aaron Spelling’s production company. He won two Emmy awards during his career.

Cramer joined Spelling’s company in the late 1970s, after Spelling split from his producing partner Leonard Goldberg. As part of his role as executive vice president, Cramer “was not to give any interviews or do any press; that was all Aaron, his company,...

“I got the results of the test back – I definitely have breast cancer.”

The St. Louis movie event of the summer! Tommy Wiseau in The Room plays at The Skyview Drive-in in Belleville (5700 N Belt W, Belleville, Il 62226), at 11pm Thursday June 24th. A Facebook invite can be found Here. Tickets will only be sold at box office on June 24th. The Skyview’s site can be found Here

There are different types of ‘Bad Movies’. It’s become sport to poke fun at bloated star vehicles such as Ishtar, Glitter, or Gigli but those films are usually miserable experiences to actually sit through. There are films that are intentionally bad such as those from Troma studios but Troma knows its audience and anyone seeing a Troma film knows what they are getting into. Tommy Wiseau’s The Room belongs with the group of movies that are so bad that...

Cotton Candy literally tumbled onto the inaugural season of “The Masked Dancer,” suffering a dangerous fall while practicing an aerial stunt for her debut performance. The fearless sugary confection proved to be resilient when she rebounded with a flawless routine that earned rave reviews from panelists Paula Abdul, Brian Austin Green, Ken Jeong and Ashley Tisdale. After sticking another performance in the Group B playoffs, Cotton Candy secured her spot in the Super Six and remains in hot pursuit of the Fox reality TV dancing competition’s Diamond Mask trophy.

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Cotton Candy delivered her first performance in Episode 2, wowing the panel with an acrobatic routine to “Glitter in the Air” by Pink. Her graceful, precise movements combined with her confidence and stage presence convinced Paula that this colorful performer was a trained dancer. In Episode 3 Cotton Candy showed a more fun side,...

In today’s TV news roundup, Netflix unveiled the trailer for “Firefly Lane,” starring Katherine Heigl and Sarah Chalke, and Court TV announced it will air an hour-long special on George Floyd.

Dates

Netflix’s new young adult series “Ginny & Georgia” will premiere Feb. 24, starring Antonia Gentry and Brianne Howey in the respective titular roles. Ginny is an angsty and awkward 15-year-old who often feels like she doesn’t measure up to her 30-year-old mother Georgia. Growing up on the move, Georgia desperately wants to settle down in picturesque New England and lead a normal life, but her past threatens to catch up with her and ruin her plans. The 10-episode series is helmed by an all-woman creative team with creator Sarah Lampert, showrunner Debra J. Fisher and director Anya Adams. See some first-look images below.

Lifetime will premiere four new movies based on the best-selling Landry book series by V.

Audrey Lamy and François Cluzet topline the new film by the director of Invisibles; the Odyssée Pictures production will be sold by Charades. On 5 January, Louis-Julien Petit kicked off the shoot for The Kitchen Brigade, his fifth feature, following titles such as Invisibles (1.34 million admissions in 2019 and some particularly impressive international sales), Carole Matthieu (2016) and Discount (2015). The cast includes Audrey Lamy, François Cluzet, Chantal Neuwirth (nominated for the 2004 Molière Award for Best Actress and giving some great performances on the big screen in...

The feature debut by Béatrice de Staël and Léo Wolfenstein, a Tabo Tabo Films production, is currently shooting. Since 12 October, Béatrice de Staël and Léo Wolfenstein have been in South-West France shooting their feature debut, Vacances (lit. “Holidays”). The cast includes Géraldine Nakache, Béatrice De Staël herselfFriend[/link]) and Andranic Manet.Written by de Staël and Philippe Barassat, the story revolves around Marie, who is spending her holidays alone with her children for the first time, without her husband. One evening, feeling lost, Marie allows herself to fall for the charms of a young man with a magnetic charisma. Produced by Véronique Zerdoun for Tabo Tabo Films, Vacances...

Mariah Carey alleges that her estranged sister drugged her and tried to sell her to a pimp when she was 12-years old. The explosive allegation is in Carey's new autobiography, which hits the shelves on September 29th. Alison Carey, was reportedly 19 or 20-years old when the incident took place. The pop star talks about Alison and her brother, Morgan Carey, in her book and says that they are all no-longer on speaking terms. You can read what Carey had to say about Alison and Morgan in her book, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, below.

"Through all the years, both my sister and my brother have put me on the chopping block, sold lies to any gossip or rag or trashy website that would buy or listen. They have attacked me for decades. But when I was twelve years old, my sister drugged me with Valium, offered me a pinky nail full of cocaine,...

Lifetime Fanatics and V.C. Andrews's fans are in for a treat.

While they haven't released an official airdate for Ruby, the first film in the V.C. Andrews' Landry Family series, it has been revealed that the films are currently in production.

The good news is that we can anticipate the films airing in 2021.

As per usual, for the franchise, the Landry Family series is jam-packed with a star-studded cast of talented and familiar faces.

Twins Raechelle Banno from Pandora and Karina Banno from The Letdown will play Ruby and her mysterious twin.

The film will also star Naomi Judd, Crystal Fox, Gil Bellows, and Deborah Cox.

They will round off the cast that also includes Lauralee Bell, Sam Duke, Ty Wood, Serge Houde, Liza Huget, Mason Temple, Ducan Ollerenshaw, Paula Goroday, Marc-Anthony Messiah, Veena Sood, Bob Frazer, Eric Vincent, and Caroline Yonge.

The Landry Family four-part series is...

In today’s TV news roundup, Apple TV Plus has released a trailer for “Tehran,” and Bravo has announced that “The Real Housewives of Orange County” will return Oct. 7.

Casting

Lifetime announced that Naomi Judd, Crystal Fox, Gil Bellows and Deborah Cox have joined the cast of “Ruby,” the first installment in a movie series centered around V.C. Andrews‘ Landry Family books. They join already announced cast members Raechelle and Karina Banno, and Lauralee Bell. The movie series follows Ruby Landry, who finds herself caught in a web of dark secrets after discovering the whereabouts of her birth family. The V.C. Andrews Landry Family book series includes “Ruby,” “Pearl in the Mist,” “All That Glitters” and “Hidden Jewel,” all of which are set to be adapted by Lifetime and will debut in 2021.

Dates

Netflix announced that “Grand Army,” a new young adult drama from playwright Katie Cappiello, will premiere Oct.

Having tackled V.C. Andrews’ Casteel family last summer, Lifetime will next spend some time with the Landrys, as seen in the first trailer for Ruby.

Naomi Judd (The Killing Game), Crystal Fox (The Haves and the Have Nots), Gil Bellows (Ally McBeal) and Deborah Cox (Broadway’s Aida) star in the first installment of the cabler’s next series of V.C. Andrews adaptations, alongside twins Raechelle Banno (Pandora) and Karina Banno (Home and Away) and Lauralee Bell (The Young and the Restless). The movie series follows Ruby Landry, who after being raised in the Louisiana bayou by her...

Duane L. Tatro, who composed for nearly two dozen TV series, including such long-running hits as “Dynasty,” “The Love Boat” and “Barnaby Jones,” died Sunday at his home in Bell Canyon, Calif. He was 93.

Tatro’s music accompanied the action on “The FBI,” “Mannix,” “Mission: Impossible,” “Hawaii Five-0,” “Cade’s County,” “Cannon,” “Most Wanted,” “Vega$” and “Matt Houston,” as well as the comedy of “M*A*S*H” and the romantic melodrama of “Glitter,” “The Colbys” and “Hotel.” His first series was the sci-fi thriller “The Invaders” in 1967, and he worked steadily in TV for the next two decades.

He got to compose the series theme for just one show: Quinn Martin’s period detective drama “The Manhunter,” which lasted a single season in 1974-75.

Tatro was born in Van Nuys on May 18, 1927. The son of an inventor, he played saxophone with Stan Kenton’s big band while he was just 16 years old.

Actress Padma Lakshmi ("Star Trek: Enterprise") poses for the September 2020 issue of "Women's Health" magazine, photographed by Tyler Joe:

Lakshmi is the current host, executive producer and one of the judges on the Emmy award winning TV series "Top Chef". 

Her first film roles were in the Italian pirate movies "The Son of Sandokan" and "Caraibi".

She had a comical supporting part as the lip-synching disco singer 'Sylk' in "Glitter" (2001).

In 2002, Lakshmi made a guest appearance as alien princess 'Kaitaama' in "Precious Cargo," the 37th episode of the science fiction TV series "Star Trek: Enterprise". She portrayed 'Madhuvanthi' in the TV movie "Sharpe's Challenge" (2006). Also in 2006, she appeared in ABC's "The Ten Commandments" as 'Princess Bithia'.

She starred in the 'Bollywood' film "Boom" (2003). She played the role of 'Geeta' in "The Mistress of Spices" (2005). Lakshmi also made a guest appearance on the NBC series "30 Rock" (2009) and appeared on "Whose Line Is It Anyway?...

Some artists surround themselves with managers and consultants, and strategize for months on how to get their album to the top of the charts. Mariah Carey hit Number One while she was sleeping.

On Monday, Carey’s eleventh studio album, E=MC2, shot to the top of the iTunes album chart, after a fan-generated hashtag calling for #JusticeforEMC2 began trending on Twitter overnight. The album, released in 2008, slowly re-entered the iTunes 200, ascending the list and peaking at the top spot by the time Carey woke up Monday morning.

The achievement...

A review of this week’s Brooklyn Nine-Nine, “Admiral Peralta,” coming up just as soon as I watch the show about the karate lizards…

Jake Peralta’s daddy issues are perhaps his most defining character trait (it’s that or his love of Die Hard). But Brooklyn has usually been more comically successful when exploring that issue indirectly, whether it’s through Captain Holt becoming Jake’s surrogate father or Jake’s concerns about having kids. Episodes featuring Bradley Whitford as Roger Peralta himself have tended to be a mixed bag.

Lifetime saw V.C. Andrews’s Casteel Family movie series ranking as cable’s #2 new drama series among W25-54* for 2019. Now, the network will expand its footprint within the writer’s universe by greenlighting a five movie series based on the Ruby Landry novels.

The first of the five new original movies, V.C. Andrews’ Ruby, will star Australian twins Raechelle Banno as “Ruby” and Karina Banno as “Giselle.”

Watched over by her loving Grandmère Catherine, Ruby Landry is filled with hope as love blooms with her high school sweetheart Paul Tate. But lingering thoughts of her mysterious father and her mother’s death often creep into Ruby’s mind. As dark family secrets begin to reveal themselves when Paul’s parents forbid him from seeing Ruby, Ruby is further devastated when her beloved Grandmère passes away.

Forced to flee to New Orleans from the Bayou, Ruby searches for her estranged father,...

Lorena Bobbitt’s story is getting the biopic treatment.

Lifetime has greenlit “I Was Lorena Bobbitt,” a feature about the woman who became a household name and made tabloid headlines when she cut off her husband’s penis with a knife in 1993 after years of abuse.

Bobbitt was the subject of a Jordan Peele-produced Amazon docuseries which came out less than a year ago, and this new retelling has Bobbitt herself on board as an executive producer. Casting on the project is underway and production will begin later this month. The film, announced by A+E Networks president of programming Rob Sharenow at Lifetime’s Television Critics’ Association winter tour press day, will follow Bobbitt’s “journey from a wide-eyed, immigrant bride to a battered wife into an unlikely media sensation.”

“I Was Lorena Bobbitt” hails from Cineflix International and executive producers Andy Streitfeld, Jeff Vanderwal and Charles Tremayne. Barbara Nance...

Joker is smashing all sorts of box office records on its way to awards season, but the film’s rise to prominence hasn’t come without its fair share of controversies. The most recent scandal involves the use of a song that was performed by a convicted pedophile. People feared that the creep known as Gary Glitter would be profiting off of the movie’s use of his popular track but thankfully, we now know that the criminal won’t be making a dime.

A representative from Snapper Music recently released a statement saying the following:

“Gary Glitter does not get paid. We’ve had no contact with him.”

Universal Media Publishing, who holds the United States’ rights to the song in question, also echoed the sentiment by saying:

“Gary Glitter’s publishing interest in the copyright of his songs is owned by Umpg and other parties, therefore Umpg does...

David Crow Oct 8, 2019

Joker continues to break October records, but a new report suggests some of that money may go to convicted child abuser Gary Glitter.

Todd Phillips’ Joker is enjoying the biggest opening rollout in October movie history. Opening at what is now officially $96 million—above the $93.5 million Warner Bros. estimated on Sunday—the picture surpassed last year’s Venom for the opening weekend record and would appear to prove that hard R-rated content and adult character studies can still do massive business… at least so long as they are attached to familiar intellectual property like the Clown Prince of Crime.

While we tend to think Joker earns its stripes, thanks in large part to actor Joaquin Phoenix’s haunting work, there has been controversy swirling around the film ever since its first trailer dropped. And it’s only grown more pronounced after it took home the Golden Lion from the Venice Film Festival.

“Joker” has been hit with a new round of backlash following its record-breaking $96 million debut at the October box office. As reported by CNBC, the film’s use of Gary Glitter’s 1972 anthem “Rock and Roll Part 2” is courting controversy because Glitter is a convicted pedophile. Glitter began a 16-year prison sentence in 2015 for attempted rape, indecent assault, and having sex with a girl under the age of 13 years old. Glitter’s crimes were committed in the 1970s and 1980s. The rock singer was previously jailed in 1999 for possessing images of child abuse.

CNBC journalist Sam Meredith reports, “Glitter, whose real name is Paul Gadd, is reportedly expected to receive a lump sum for allowing the recording to be used in ‘Joker.’ He is also thought to be in line for music royalties depending on the success of movie theater ticket sales, DVD sales and film soundtrack sales.’

Glitter’s...

Mariah Carey is one of the most successful recording artists in recent history with more chart-topping singles than any other solo artist in Billboard history. You’d think she’d have a truck full of Grammys too, but the recording academy has actually been fairly stingy to her over the years. She has only won 5 awards out of 34 nominations, and only one of those was in the general field. Can she finally win Album of the Year in 2020 for “Caution“?

Carey’s general field victory came in 1991 when she claimed Best New Artist. That year she also won Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for “Vision of Love,” but she lost her other three general field bids: Record and Song of the Year for “Vision” and Album of the Year for her self-titled debut.

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It was a long wait before Carey won again.