TV News Flash
Watch Country Crooner Kelley Swindall’s Newly Released Video
She’s been described as “a little bit Lucinda, perhaps a bit of Patsy, and a dash of Dolly,” but country music’s Kelley Swindall is also an original, giving new country songs a classic twist. Her new album title track (below) will blow you away. Find out about the classic songs that inspired her (some of your favorites too, for sure) and learn more about her here.
Carole Baskin Gets the Tiger King’s Animal Park
Hey all you cool cats and kittens! Carole Baskin, who was continuously vilified in by Joe Exotic in the Netflix super hit Tiger King, has been awarded ownership of of Exotic’s zoo as payment in a trademark lawsuit. A Federal judge in Oklahoma ruled that Exotic’s effort to evade creditors by transferring ownership of the property to his mother was fraudulent. Meanwhile, Exotic pleads “Please keep my story alive and please keep asking our dear President to make this right and pardon me,” via Twitter.
The Good Fight to Be Less Cushy
First it was announced that Delroy Lindo is leaving The Good Fight, and now Cush Jumbo is out the door. Those are some major Manolos to fill! Neither one of them got to end their story arcs this season, as it was cut short by several episodes due to Covid-19. Rumor has it they’ll both be back for at least a piece of the upcoming Season 5, so that they can get a proper send-off. We’ll definitely miss them!
The Amount of Ca$h Contestants on THE BACHELOR Make Will Blow You Away!
I’d always thought how much Bachelor contestants make depends on the number of episodes they manage to hang in there. But AT&T’s All Home Connections reveals that I’ve been so wrong! The real bucks come from social media influencer earnings. And I was overwhelmed by the vast amounts! For example, Hannah Brown now has 2.6 million followers, and gets a whopping $5,260–$8,767… per post! Holy crap! Find out who makes the most and who makes the least from the past two seasons here.
Wonder Woman Meets Hedy Lamarr
Hedy Lamarr was a bit of a Wonder Woman herself — not only did the Austrian born actress appear in more than 30 films, but she also co-invented an early version of frequency-hopping spread spectrum! So it makes sense that Wonder Woman Gal Gadot would play her in a new limited TV series, which had been in development at Showtime but has now landed at Apple TV. No word yet on when it might be ready, but I’ll be sure to keep you posted on its progress.
For Your Guilty Pleasure — A New Season of Selling Sunset
If you like gorgeous, Hollywood (hills) real estate, and gorgeous, Hollywood realtors, check out the recently premiered second season of Selling Sunset on Netflix. Jason Oppenhiem and his glamorous crew are back for even bigger and more luxurious wheelings and dealings. I love to spot the homes I’ve been in and written about, and you will love to see the fascinating ways people chose to spend, or not spend, their money.
Dying For a Haircut? Watch CBS Next Friday
If you, like me and a gazillion others, are in dire need of a haircut, tune into CBS Friday, May 28, for Haircut Night in America. Hosted by adorable couple Jerry O’Connell and Rebecca Romijn, the special will feature prominent stylists guiding locked down celebrities as the stars cut their own hair, giving tips and tricks to viewers as well.
‘A Little Late’ Host Lilly Singh is Just in Time With New Home Purchase
Late night talk show host and YouTuber extraordinaire Lilly Singh bought a gorgeous new home in Studio City just in time to start shooting there during the lock down. See all the gorgeous details here. And get a peek at her new house in the Season 2 announcement below.
Smash on Broadway
Remember that fun musical TV series called Smash, about the making of a Broadway musical called Bombshell? Well, it’s going from the small screen to the big stage — Broadway, to be exact. Steven Spielberg, who produced the TV show, will also produce the Broadway production. Find out more at HollywoodReporter.com.
Netflix Space Force — Best Trailer Ever! Can’t Wait for the Series
Do I smell Emmys, Critics Choice Awards and hours of fabulous entertainment? Space Force is about decorated pilot Mark R. Naird (Steve Carell) who is tapped to lead the newly formed sixth branch of the US Armed Forces: Space Force. Skeptical but dedicated, Mark uproots his family and moves to a remote base in Colorado where he and a colorful team of scientists and “Spacemen” are tasked with getting American boots on the moon (again) in a hurry. From co-creators Carell and Greg Daniels (The Office), Space Force also stars John Malkovich, Diana Silvers, Ben Schwartz, Lisa Kudrow, Jimmy O. Yang and Noah Emmerich, among others you’ll know and love. Premiering on Netflix May 29.
Brady Bunch House Renovation — The Latest, Greatest Scoop
Forget about finding out who takes the Iron Throne. What avid TV watchers really want to know is what’s going on at the Brady Bunch house renovation? Ever since HGTV bought the original house used in the exterior shots of the iconic ’70s TV series and then vowed to restore it both inside and out…
Critics Choice Real TV Awards — Who’s Your Jam?
Here’s the official rundown of the nominations for the first annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards. We are working SO hard to make them a smashing success! The Broadcast Television Journalists Association (BTJA) and NPACT, the trade organization serving the producers of nonfiction entertainment content, recently unveiled the nominees for the inaugural Critics Choice Real…
ANIMAL CRIBS Host Antonio Ballatore Helps Make Pets Feel At Home In…Anywhere!
The fascinating Animal Planet show Animal Cribs gives us the scoop on how to make our own homes more animal friendly. It all started with an invite to a goat yoga party in Griffith Park. There I met the fabulous folks from Party Goats LA, and was given a sneak peek at what would be…
10 GAME OF THRONES Worthy Castles You Can Live in Right Now
To help you revel even more in the final season, here’s a collection of residential, Game of Thrones worthy castles listed here in the U.S. Since it’s the eighth—and final—season, let’s make the most of it, shall we? Let’s think a little about our own ideal land holdings as we get the answers to questions…
Check Out the Other Brady Bunch House, and Maybe Even Live There Yourself
The Other Brady Bunch House: Who knew there’s yet another home in Studio City that was used as a Brady exterior? It’s now available for rent. The “Brady Bunch” house currently being restored to its former groovy glory for an HGTV series isn’t the only home with a tie to the iconic ’70s sitcom. There’s another…
Fosse/Verdon Review – It’s Showtime on FX!
Fosse/Verdon review — Life was not always a cabaret for Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon, but their tango makes for great television. In an eight-episode miniseries spanning five decades, Fosse/Verdon explores the romantic and creative partnership between Bob Fosse (Sam Rockwell) and Gwen Verdon (Michelle Williams). He is a visionary filmmaker and one of the…
THE ACT REVIEW — Hulu’s Latest is a Top-Notch True-Crime Thriller
The Act Review — Hulu’s latest offering is based on the ice cold killing of the world’s most famous Munchausen-by-proxy moms. The Act is a Hulu Original miniseries, the first in a “seasonal anthology series that tells startling, stranger-than-fiction true crime stories.” This season tells the tale behind the ice-cold killing of the world’s most…
One of the Best Parts of Awards Season — The DPA Pre-Oscars Style Lounge
Check out the fabulous goodies from the DPA Pre-Oscars Style Lounge and gifting suite. If you’ve followed me for any length of time, you know that around the time of the Oscars and other major awards ceremonies, journalists, nominees and other fun celebrities are invited to get to know new products, fabulous vacation destinations and…
PATRICK Review — Sit! Stay! Watch!
Patrick review — Bad weather keeping you from going out for walkies? Stay in and watch this adorable dog movie with some pet you love. It’s raining or snowing, the sky is gray, and it’s simply too cold and wet to go out. You’re not up for investing the energy in a “significant” movie like…
VELVET BUZZSAW Review — A Darkly Comedic Fright Flick Based on the Adage: “Art is Dangerous”
In her Velvet Buzzsaw review, critic Staci Layne Wilson says it’s one of the better horror movies she’s seen lately. And it’s oh-so stylish! Velvet Buzzsaw stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, John Malkovich, and Toni Collette as ambitious art aficionados clawing their way to the pinnacle of their profession. This is an empty, air-inflated world…
