Meghan Markle, the cooking show host? A body language expert says the Duchess of Sussex certainly gave off host vibes — Nigella Lawson’s name was mentioned — when she spent an evening cooking as part of a charity initiative. Ahead, how Meghan bounced between cooking show host “chic” and “trainee.” Plus, what made her look more “hands-on.”
Meghan made other women look like the ‘experts’ cooking on Feb. 10
Known for loving to cook, it’s no surprise Meghan combined two of her passions — food and giving back — on Feb. 10, 2024.
Per a press release, she spent the evening in the kitchen with 15 women as part of The Welcome Project from The Archewell Foundation. Meghan and the women “gathered to cook traditional Afghan food including Ashak and Mantuu.”
Body language expert Judi James examined an image from the night — see it in the press release —showing Meghan preparing food alongside women from the Southern California Welcome Project.
Meghan made other women look like the ‘experts’ cooking on Feb. 10
Known for loving to cook, it’s no surprise Meghan combined two of her passions — food and giving back — on Feb. 10, 2024.
Per a press release, she spent the evening in the kitchen with 15 women as part of The Welcome Project from The Archewell Foundation. Meghan and the women “gathered to cook traditional Afghan food including Ashak and Mantuu.”
Body language expert Judi James examined an image from the night — see it in the press release —showing Meghan preparing food alongside women from the Southern California Welcome Project.
- 3/4/2024
- by Mandi Kerr
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
George Clooney, Michael McKean, Richard Roeper Remember Tom Wilkinson, Who “Made Every Actor Better”
George Clooney, Michael McKean and Richard Roeper are among the stars remembering acclaimed British actor Tom Wilkinson, who died “suddenly” on Saturday at the age of 75.
Wilkinson, known for his BAFTA-winning role in The Full Monty and Oscar-nominated turns in Michael Clayton and In the Bedroom, died at home, according to a statement from the actor’s family, who were with him when he died as was his wife.
For his role in Tony Gilroy’s Michael Clayton, the 2007 drama that starred George Clooney and Tilda Swinton, who won the best supporting actress Oscar for her performance, Wilkinson received a best supporting actor nod.
“Tom made every project better, made every actor better,” Clooney said of Wilkinson in a statement. “He was the epitome of elegance, and he will be dearly missed by all of us.”
McKean posted to X (formerly known as Twitter) that Wilkinson was a “great actor,...
Wilkinson, known for his BAFTA-winning role in The Full Monty and Oscar-nominated turns in Michael Clayton and In the Bedroom, died at home, according to a statement from the actor’s family, who were with him when he died as was his wife.
For his role in Tony Gilroy’s Michael Clayton, the 2007 drama that starred George Clooney and Tilda Swinton, who won the best supporting actress Oscar for her performance, Wilkinson received a best supporting actor nod.
“Tom made every project better, made every actor better,” Clooney said of Wilkinson in a statement. “He was the epitome of elegance, and he will be dearly missed by all of us.”
McKean posted to X (formerly known as Twitter) that Wilkinson was a “great actor,...
- 12/30/2023
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Everyone had their favorite Tom Wilkinson film, ranging from Michael Clayton to The Full Monty and countless others.
But as fans, friends, family and the entertainment industry woke up to the news that the actor has passed away, they struggled to come up with superlatives for his skillful portrayals through more than 130 film and television roles.
George Clooney issued a statement on his friend, with whom he starred in Michael Clayton. “Tom made every project better. Made every actor better. He was the epitome of elegance and he will be dearly missed by all of us.”
Other reactions below. We will update as more come in.
Time to show the excellent Guy Jenkin Crossing the Floor (1996) again. Tom Wilkinson was so wonderful in it. Over to you @BBCTwo
— Nigella Lawson (@Nigella_Lawson) December 30, 2023
From The Full Monty to The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and so many more, Tom Wilkinson has...
But as fans, friends, family and the entertainment industry woke up to the news that the actor has passed away, they struggled to come up with superlatives for his skillful portrayals through more than 130 film and television roles.
George Clooney issued a statement on his friend, with whom he starred in Michael Clayton. “Tom made every project better. Made every actor better. He was the epitome of elegance and he will be dearly missed by all of us.”
Other reactions below. We will update as more come in.
Time to show the excellent Guy Jenkin Crossing the Floor (1996) again. Tom Wilkinson was so wonderful in it. Over to you @BBCTwo
— Nigella Lawson (@Nigella_Lawson) December 30, 2023
From The Full Monty to The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and so many more, Tom Wilkinson has...
- 12/30/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Celebrity chef Nigella Lawson, who three years ago mispronounced “microwave” as “mee-krow-wah-vay” on an episode of her cooking show, has addressed the infamous yet viral incident. The British chef, 63, was explaining the steps on how to make brown butter colcannon when the interesting pronunciation slipped from her mouth.
“I still need a bit of milk, full fat, that I’ve warmed in the mee-krow-wah-vay,” she said in the clip, which quickly caused an uproar on social media.
“I wasn’t quite aware I’d said it because that’s what I call it at home,” Lawson said in an episode of BBC Breakfast, which aired on Christmas, reports people.com.
At the time, people were debating if Lawson really pronounces “microwave” that way, so the chef clarified that she does but “not because I think that’s how it’s actually pronounced.”
Now, Lawson said the whole ordeal has changed...
“I still need a bit of milk, full fat, that I’ve warmed in the mee-krow-wah-vay,” she said in the clip, which quickly caused an uproar on social media.
“I wasn’t quite aware I’d said it because that’s what I call it at home,” Lawson said in an episode of BBC Breakfast, which aired on Christmas, reports people.com.
At the time, people were debating if Lawson really pronounces “microwave” that way, so the chef clarified that she does but “not because I think that’s how it’s actually pronounced.”
Now, Lawson said the whole ordeal has changed...
- 12/27/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Annie Starke doesn’t want to talk about last Christmas. The host of the freshly minted Magnolia Network show, “The Mountain Kitchen,” admits her family dinner was a disaster.
“I probably had too many drinks in the morning,” Starke tells me, laughing. “I don’t know what happened, but I messed up. I burned the absolute hell out of the ham and it was terrible. I screamed so loud that even my deaf aunt heard me. She can’t hear the giant freight train that goes by her house but she heard me scream. But we were like, ‘Let’s just wolf this down and move on with it.’”
“The Mountain Kitchen” is shot in Bozeman, Montana, on Starke’s mom Glenn Close’s ranch.
“When I was a little kid, I was always fascinated by cooking and food culture. I was a weird kid,” says Starke, an actor who...
“I probably had too many drinks in the morning,” Starke tells me, laughing. “I don’t know what happened, but I messed up. I burned the absolute hell out of the ham and it was terrible. I screamed so loud that even my deaf aunt heard me. She can’t hear the giant freight train that goes by her house but she heard me scream. But we were like, ‘Let’s just wolf this down and move on with it.’”
“The Mountain Kitchen” is shot in Bozeman, Montana, on Starke’s mom Glenn Close’s ranch.
“When I was a little kid, I was always fascinated by cooking and food culture. I was a weird kid,” says Starke, an actor who...
- 12/20/2023
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
Taylor Swift is a whiz in the kitchen. Cooking is one of the ways she relaxes when she’s not working. Her favorites are dishes from around the globe, including a Jamie Oliver Mexican chicken classic recipe. What’s Taylor Swift’s favorite Mexican dish to cook at home? Here are the details of the recipe she fangirls over.
Jamie Oliver’s chicken fajitas with mole sauce is Taylor Swift’s favorite recipe
Known for her stellar culinary skills, Taylor Swift finds cooking an escape from her uber-busy life. In an essay for Food Network Magazine, Swift talked about her love for cooking and paid homage to her favorite TV chefs.
“I was in my teens, and my life revolved around touring. On my rare days off at home, I barely ever cooked because it had always felt like a chore,” she once said of time in the kitchen.
Since then,...
Jamie Oliver’s chicken fajitas with mole sauce is Taylor Swift’s favorite recipe
Known for her stellar culinary skills, Taylor Swift finds cooking an escape from her uber-busy life. In an essay for Food Network Magazine, Swift talked about her love for cooking and paid homage to her favorite TV chefs.
“I was in my teens, and my life revolved around touring. On my rare days off at home, I barely ever cooked because it had always felt like a chore,” she once said of time in the kitchen.
Since then,...
- 12/11/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The News Agents, the UK’s leading daily podcast, has surpassed 24 million downloads since launching seven months ago.
Hosted by Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel and Lewis Goodall, The News Agents has consistently topped the podcast charts, while on social its clips and bespoke explainer videos reach over 25 million users every month across TikTok, Twitter and Instagram.
The podcast has quickly established itself as the go to source for listeners to make sense of the biggest stories of the day, featuring interviews with key players in news and current affairs including leader of the Labour Party Sir Keir Starmer, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, and Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt, who revealed that The News Agents episode on rising childcare costs provided him with ‘ammunition’ to expand free childcare hours in the spring budget. The News Agents has also attracted some of the most beloved names in entertainment including Happy Valley actor James Norton,...
Hosted by Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel and Lewis Goodall, The News Agents has consistently topped the podcast charts, while on social its clips and bespoke explainer videos reach over 25 million users every month across TikTok, Twitter and Instagram.
The podcast has quickly established itself as the go to source for listeners to make sense of the biggest stories of the day, featuring interviews with key players in news and current affairs including leader of the Labour Party Sir Keir Starmer, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, and Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt, who revealed that The News Agents episode on rising childcare costs provided him with ‘ammunition’ to expand free childcare hours in the spring budget. The News Agents has also attracted some of the most beloved names in entertainment including Happy Valley actor James Norton,...
- 3/28/2023
- Podnews.net
Prince Harry has made some bombshell revelations in his recent interviews and 2023 autobiography, Spare. The most recent to come under scrutiny is his admission to having experimented with illicit drugs, such as cocaine and magic mushrooms, which has raised questions about whether he declared his past substance use when applying for residency, and why it has not impacted his ability to obtain a U.S. visa.
The Heritage Foundation’s Oversight Project has submitted a request for Prince Harry’s visa documents under the Freedom of Information Act. Experts believe that if the Heritage Foundation’s investigation finds the Duke of Sussex to have lied on his application, he could have his visa revoked and could face deportation.
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Experts say that an admission of drug use is usually grounds for inadmissibility.
If, however, the investigation finds that he has mentioned his history with illicit drugs, then...
The Heritage Foundation’s Oversight Project has submitted a request for Prince Harry’s visa documents under the Freedom of Information Act. Experts believe that if the Heritage Foundation’s investigation finds the Duke of Sussex to have lied on his application, he could have his visa revoked and could face deportation.
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Experts say that an admission of drug use is usually grounds for inadmissibility.
If, however, the investigation finds that he has mentioned his history with illicit drugs, then...
- 3/28/2023
- by Nicky Kashani
- Uinterview
Danny Dyer has spoken out about facing classist bias throughout his time as a public figure.
The actor, who left his role on EastEnders at the end of 2022, referred to people mocking his choice to name his daughter, former Love Island star Dani Dyer, after him.
In the interview with The Times, the example of Nigella Lawson’s name being derived from her father, baron and former Tory politician Nigel Lawson, was raised as a similar choice that has not drawn as much critique.
When asked whether the difference in how people perceive this tribute is an example of class bias, Dyer agreed, replying: “I think there is classism.
“As soon as I open my mouth I’m judged as thick and poor and not articulate. I noticed that early doors, but it hasn’t really bothered me.”
Dyer grew up on a council estate in east London’s Custom House neighbourhood.
The actor, who left his role on EastEnders at the end of 2022, referred to people mocking his choice to name his daughter, former Love Island star Dani Dyer, after him.
In the interview with The Times, the example of Nigella Lawson’s name being derived from her father, baron and former Tory politician Nigel Lawson, was raised as a similar choice that has not drawn as much critique.
When asked whether the difference in how people perceive this tribute is an example of class bias, Dyer agreed, replying: “I think there is classism.
“As soon as I open my mouth I’m judged as thick and poor and not articulate. I noticed that early doors, but it hasn’t really bothered me.”
Dyer grew up on a council estate in east London’s Custom House neighbourhood.
- 2/22/2023
- by Nicole Vassell
- The Independent - TV
Idris Elba! Kim Kardashian! Ariana Grande! Greta Thunberg! Rihanna! Adele! The cast list of ITV’s new comedy is impeccable. It would be right up there with Glengarry Glen Ross or Pulp Fiction if it weren’t for one snag: those famous faces appear only via deep fake technology, which super-imposes their beloved features onto the profiles of actors (who are doing middling vocal impressions of them). This is the world of Deep Fake Neighbour Wars, a show that mixes comedy and technology with as much success as Dave Chapelle welcoming Elon Musk as his warm-up act.
It’s essentially a mockumentary version of naff reality TV, like Nasty Neighbours and Fear Thy Neighbor. Petty domestic disputes that escalate into violence. The twist here is that the participants have the faces (and names) of well-known celebrities. They don’t, however, have the careers of those celebrities, and they only possess...
It’s essentially a mockumentary version of naff reality TV, like Nasty Neighbours and Fear Thy Neighbor. Petty domestic disputes that escalate into violence. The twist here is that the participants have the faces (and names) of well-known celebrities. They don’t, however, have the careers of those celebrities, and they only possess...
- 1/26/2023
- by Nick Hilton
- The Independent - TV
Idris Elba! Kim Kardashian! Ariana Grande! Greta Thunberg! Rihanna! Adele! The cast list of ITV’s new comedy is impeccable. It would be right up there with Glengarry Glen Ross or Pulp Fiction if it weren’t for one snag: those famous faces appear only via deep fake technology, which super-imposes their beloved features onto the profiles of actors (who are doing middling vocal impressions of them). This is the world of Deep Fake Neighbour Wars, a show that mixes comedy and technology with as much success as Dave Chapelle welcoming Elon Musk as his warm-up act.
It’s essentially a mockumentary version of naff reality TV, like Nasty Neighbours and Fear Thy Neighbor. Petty domestic disputes that escalate into violence. The twist here is that the participants have the faces (and names) of well-known celebrities. They don’t, however, have the careers of those celebrities, and they only possess...
It’s essentially a mockumentary version of naff reality TV, like Nasty Neighbours and Fear Thy Neighbor. Petty domestic disputes that escalate into violence. The twist here is that the participants have the faces (and names) of well-known celebrities. They don’t, however, have the careers of those celebrities, and they only possess...
- 1/26/2023
- by Nick Hilton
- The Independent - TV
Exclusive: Munya Chawawa, the British-Zimbabwean comedian, is hoping to translate his wildly viral online sketches into his own television show.
The 30-year-old is working on a pilot for Channel 4, the British public broadcaster, that will build on his increasing number of TV appearances in recent years.
The pilot, which will not be broadcast, is titled The Late Night Munyaverse and will feature a mix of studio and filmed comedy sketches. It is produced by Rumpus Media, which makes The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan for BBC2.
Chawawa’s topical sketches have racked up 32M views on TikTok alone and often feature the comedian sending up politicians through parodies of popular songs.
For example, when Matt Hancock, the former UK health secretary, was exposed for having an affair, Chawawa wrote a skit around Shaggy’s It Wasn’t Me.
Other regular targets include Bear Grylls; Nigella Lawson, the British food presenter; and Salt Bae,...
The 30-year-old is working on a pilot for Channel 4, the British public broadcaster, that will build on his increasing number of TV appearances in recent years.
The pilot, which will not be broadcast, is titled The Late Night Munyaverse and will feature a mix of studio and filmed comedy sketches. It is produced by Rumpus Media, which makes The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan for BBC2.
Chawawa’s topical sketches have racked up 32M views on TikTok alone and often feature the comedian sending up politicians through parodies of popular songs.
For example, when Matt Hancock, the former UK health secretary, was exposed for having an affair, Chawawa wrote a skit around Shaggy’s It Wasn’t Me.
Other regular targets include Bear Grylls; Nigella Lawson, the British food presenter; and Salt Bae,...
- 1/5/2023
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Chris Pratt received a nasty bee sting on his eye after thinking he could “control bees”.
The actor, 43, claimed he was lured into a false sense of security after watching a beekeeper handle the insects on TikTok.
In an Instagram video, Pratt showed fans his swollen eyelid and said: “So I’ve been following this bee lady on Instagram, she’s so cool and brave.
“She goes in front of these hives of bees and says, ‘They’re very calm today. I’m going to remove the bee, I’m going to use my bare hands to sift through the bees and look for the queen.’”
The Guardians of the Galaxy star went on to explain that he stumbled across a beehive and thought the bees looked “calm”. Feeling inspired by the videos he had been watching, Pratt approached it.
“And I just stared at these bees and then one...
The actor, 43, claimed he was lured into a false sense of security after watching a beekeeper handle the insects on TikTok.
In an Instagram video, Pratt showed fans his swollen eyelid and said: “So I’ve been following this bee lady on Instagram, she’s so cool and brave.
“She goes in front of these hives of bees and says, ‘They’re very calm today. I’m going to remove the bee, I’m going to use my bare hands to sift through the bees and look for the queen.’”
The Guardians of the Galaxy star went on to explain that he stumbled across a beehive and thought the bees looked “calm”. Feeling inspired by the videos he had been watching, Pratt approached it.
“And I just stared at these bees and then one...
- 12/23/2022
- by Ella Kipling
- The Independent - Film
Nigella Lawson has a warning for us, which she revealed on The News Agents podcast. The celebrity cook and food writer says that we should abstain from ‘obscene overindulgence’ this Christmas to avoid becoming ‘a bloated wreck’. Speaking to hosts Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel, Nigella suggested what we should get rid of this Christmas: “I don’t know why people do starters on Christmas for Christmas lunch,” she replied.
- 12/22/2022
- by PodcastingToday
- Podcastingtoday
Cookery by the Book, the show that created the cookbook-podcast niche in the podcast food category, launched in 2015 by Suzy Chase (The Pod Process Audio Lab by Suzy Chase), will air its final episode at the end of December 2022.
A food lover who devoured cookbooks like novels, Chase brought cookbooks to life for seven years as she interviewed cookbook authors to learn their insider tips and shared the best ones with her audience of home cooks from her dining room table in New York City’s West Village. Chase treated cookbooks as archeological artifacts: in each episode Chase used food as a lens to examine people and cultures.
“This show has been an absolute dream to make and surpassed all my expectations with over 2.5 million downloads. Not too shabby for a niche podcast. The power of Cookery by the Book Podcast was I was able to be the conduit for...
A food lover who devoured cookbooks like novels, Chase brought cookbooks to life for seven years as she interviewed cookbook authors to learn their insider tips and shared the best ones with her audience of home cooks from her dining room table in New York City’s West Village. Chase treated cookbooks as archeological artifacts: in each episode Chase used food as a lens to examine people and cultures.
“This show has been an absolute dream to make and surpassed all my expectations with over 2.5 million downloads. Not too shabby for a niche podcast. The power of Cookery by the Book Podcast was I was able to be the conduit for...
- 12/5/2022
- Podnews.net
Thanksgiving will soon be upon us. While some appear to be mentally skipping most of November to head straight into the holiday season, others might want to get in the mood ahead of this year’s celebrations.
Shows such as Gossip Girl, Modern Family, and Frasier have all dedicated episodes to Thanksgiving over the years.
Here’s a selection below, to be enjoyed between now and 25 November.
Gossip Girl – “Blair Waldorf Must Pie!”, season one episode nine
Few shows did Thanksgiving episodes as well as Gossip Girl. And because this is Gossip Girl, a show that ended a fair few seasons too late, the first Thanksgiving episode was also the best. In this inaugural instalment, families fight, friends quarrel, and – of course – secrets are revealed. We wouldn’t have it any other way.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air – “Talking Turkey”, season one episode 12
Vivian realises that the children in her...
Shows such as Gossip Girl, Modern Family, and Frasier have all dedicated episodes to Thanksgiving over the years.
Here’s a selection below, to be enjoyed between now and 25 November.
Gossip Girl – “Blair Waldorf Must Pie!”, season one episode nine
Few shows did Thanksgiving episodes as well as Gossip Girl. And because this is Gossip Girl, a show that ended a fair few seasons too late, the first Thanksgiving episode was also the best. In this inaugural instalment, families fight, friends quarrel, and – of course – secrets are revealed. We wouldn’t have it any other way.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air – “Talking Turkey”, season one episode 12
Vivian realises that the children in her...
- 11/21/2022
- by Clémence Michallon
- The Independent - TV
Nigella Lawson doesn’t think cooking shows have to be mean. The celebrity chef, who has joined the Australian cooking game show “My Kitchen Rules” as a judge, insisted there’s “never a need to be mean” about other people’s cooking skills. “I don’t like that at all. I think it’s counterproductive,” she told Australian Women’s Weekly,...
- 7/15/2022
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Roberta Whiteman, a longtime editor for Variety who specialized in international coverage, died June 17 at a hospice facility near Vero Beach, Fla., where she lived. She was 62.
Known as Bobbie, the British native was a skilled copy editor and news editor who was an unfailingly sunny presence in Variety‘s newsroom for nearly 13 years. Whiteman demonstrated her courage, strength and resilience after being diagnosed in 2007 with a rare form of cancer that affected her spinal cord and brain.
Despite undergoing difficult treatments, Whiteman was rarely absent from the newsroom for long. She was renowned for her skill at sorting through the high volume of news filed round the clock by Variety‘s unmatched roster of international correspondents.
Whiteman knew every correspondent and stringer in every territory, and she also shouldered the unenviable task of helping to ensure that their freelance payments were sent out on time. She was an encyclopedia...
Known as Bobbie, the British native was a skilled copy editor and news editor who was an unfailingly sunny presence in Variety‘s newsroom for nearly 13 years. Whiteman demonstrated her courage, strength and resilience after being diagnosed in 2007 with a rare form of cancer that affected her spinal cord and brain.
Despite undergoing difficult treatments, Whiteman was rarely absent from the newsroom for long. She was renowned for her skill at sorting through the high volume of news filed round the clock by Variety‘s unmatched roster of international correspondents.
Whiteman knew every correspondent and stringer in every territory, and she also shouldered the unenviable task of helping to ensure that their freelance payments were sent out on time. She was an encyclopedia...
- 6/17/2022
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
United Talent Agency has acquired the legacy UK literary and talent agency Curtis Brown Group, UTA announced Monday.
Curtis Brown Group, which was founded in 1899, will continue to operate under its current name and management, including CEO Jonny Geller (pictured above at center). But the deal expands UTA’s international footprint and this structure will allow both Curtis Brown Group and UTA to continue their longstanding relationships with other agency partners in the UK and U.S.
Curtis Brown has more than 240 employees and is expected to continue to grow as a result of this deal. No staffing reductions are anticipated due to this transaction. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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The alliance provides Curtis Brown Group with resources to continue to build out its business, and the benefit of UTA’s expertise across a wide range of capabilities in such areas as brands,...
Curtis Brown Group, which was founded in 1899, will continue to operate under its current name and management, including CEO Jonny Geller (pictured above at center). But the deal expands UTA’s international footprint and this structure will allow both Curtis Brown Group and UTA to continue their longstanding relationships with other agency partners in the UK and U.S.
Curtis Brown has more than 240 employees and is expected to continue to grow as a result of this deal. No staffing reductions are anticipated due to this transaction. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Also Read:
UTA Acquires Analytics Firm MediaHound
The alliance provides Curtis Brown Group with resources to continue to build out its business, and the benefit of UTA’s expertise across a wide range of capabilities in such areas as brands,...
- 6/13/2022
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
United Talent Agency (UTA) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire U.K. literary and talent agency Curtis Brown Group.
Under the terms of the deal, London-based Curtis Brown Group, founded in 1899, will continue to operate under its current name and management, including CEO Jonny Geller. The structure will allow both parries to continue their longstanding relationships with other agency partners in the U.K. and U.S.
“The union is driven by a shared desire to ensure greater opportunities for clients across an increasingly global entertainment and culture landscape, in which traditional buyers and distributors such as studios and streaming services are expanding far beyond their home markets. The alliance provides Curtis Brown Group with resources to continue to build out its business, and the benefit of UTA’s expertise across a wide range of capabilities in such areas as brands, podcasts, digital talent, endorsements, media rights, data analytics and more,...
Under the terms of the deal, London-based Curtis Brown Group, founded in 1899, will continue to operate under its current name and management, including CEO Jonny Geller. The structure will allow both parries to continue their longstanding relationships with other agency partners in the U.K. and U.S.
“The union is driven by a shared desire to ensure greater opportunities for clients across an increasingly global entertainment and culture landscape, in which traditional buyers and distributors such as studios and streaming services are expanding far beyond their home markets. The alliance provides Curtis Brown Group with resources to continue to build out its business, and the benefit of UTA’s expertise across a wide range of capabilities in such areas as brands, podcasts, digital talent, endorsements, media rights, data analytics and more,...
- 6/13/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
UTA has acquired the Curtis Brown Group, the UK literary and talent agency that reps authors including Margaret Atwood, the literary estates of Ian Fleming and others as well as a roster of film and TV clients.
The deal follows the 2020 combination of Curtis Brown and former rival Markham Froggatt and Irwin. Previously, the firm had grown through the acquisitions of Tavistock Wood in 2018, Ed Victor in 2017 and C&w in 2013.
The companies have had a history of working together on projects involving Damian Lewis, Lily James, Alicia Vikander and Bel Powley, as well as rising star Ncuti Gatwa, just named by the BBC as the next Dr. Who. They also share representation of screenwriters including David Farr, Georgia Pritchett, and Tony Roche. Curtis Brown shares with other agencies the representation of clients including Robert Pattinson.
The deal follows the 2020 combination of Curtis Brown and former rival Markham Froggatt and Irwin. Previously, the firm had grown through the acquisitions of Tavistock Wood in 2018, Ed Victor in 2017 and C&w in 2013.
The companies have had a history of working together on projects involving Damian Lewis, Lily James, Alicia Vikander and Bel Powley, as well as rising star Ncuti Gatwa, just named by the BBC as the next Dr. Who. They also share representation of screenwriters including David Farr, Georgia Pritchett, and Tony Roche. Curtis Brown shares with other agencies the representation of clients including Robert Pattinson.
- 6/13/2022
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
We have finally made it to the finale episode of season three of Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK, where one of the top three queens will join icons such as The Vivienne (winner of season one) and Lawerence Chaney (winner of season two) by becoming the next UK drag superstar! Last weeks episode saw the return of all of the eliminated queens, who all sat in the audience of the roast challenge. We saw both Ella and Kitty both perform amazing sets that were full of funny and entertaining jokes, with Ella snatching the win and claiming her fourth win of this season. In all honesty, if I was in Ru Paul shoes I would have probably picked Kitty, as I thought her runway was of a much higher quality but it was clearly a very close competition. On the other end of the spectrum we had Krystal in...
- 11/26/2021
- by Rhys Payne
- Nerdly
The holiday season is always fraught with tension, so let off some steam with these sitcoms that show the lighter side of Turkey Day disasters on Hulu. Modern Family Guided by an app featuring the seductive voice of chef Nigella Lawson (her turkey-prep instructions include “rub the breasts”), Phil (Ty Burrell) takes over meal prep from doubtful wife Claire (Julie Bowen), secretly keeping a backup bird in the garage. But when the power blows and they need electricity, they head to the home of her dad (Ed O’Neill) and stepmom Gloria (Sofia Vergara), who are making their own meal even though they lied and said they were in Mexico to avoid the family. Cheers (Credit: NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images) Cheers Sometimes you want to go where everybody…throws peas at you. Carla (Rhea Perlman) hosts a potluck dinner for everyone at the bar who doesn’t have plan and...
- 11/23/2021
- TV Insider
“RuPaul’s Drag Race UK” continued this week with another installment of the hit spin-off from across the pond. In last week’s fifth episode, RuPaul Charles asked the queens to name the queen that is most deserving of going home, where Scarlett Harlett learned that most of her friends think her head is no longer in the game. Minutes later, Scarlett took on Charity Kase in the lip sync for the second straight week, this time sending her home.
On Thursday’s sixth episode, we see the fallout of the singling out of Scarlett play out in two classic challenges: Reading Is Fundamental and Snatch Game. Read below for our recap of episode 6 to find out in “Snatch Game”:
Following Charity’s elimination, River Medway got right to the point as the girls sat down to decompress. River asked straight away whether or not anyone thought Charity won the lip sync.
On Thursday’s sixth episode, we see the fallout of the singling out of Scarlett play out in two classic challenges: Reading Is Fundamental and Snatch Game. Read below for our recap of episode 6 to find out in “Snatch Game”:
Following Charity’s elimination, River Medway got right to the point as the girls sat down to decompress. River asked straight away whether or not anyone thought Charity won the lip sync.
- 10/28/2021
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
It will be Lady Whistledown vs Baby Yoda at the BAFTA TV Awards in June as Bridgerton and The Mandalorian do battle for the Virgin Media Must See Moment prize.
The two shows are among six nominees for the audience-voted award, which was last year won by Gavin & Stacey for its scene involving Nessa (Ruth Jones) proposing to Smithy (James Corden) in the final moments of the 2019 Christmas special.
The full nominees are below, but be warned: They contain spoilers, so you may want to look away if you’re planning to get stuck into Bridgerton, The Mandalorian, and others in the near future. The full BAFTA TV Awards nominations will be revealed tomorrow ahead of the June 6 ceremony.
Bridgerton: Penelope Featherington is revealed as Lady Whistledown (Netflix)
Britain’s Got Talent: Diversity perform a routine inspired by the events of 2020 (ITV)
EastEnders: Gray kills Chantelle (BBC)
Gogglebox...
The two shows are among six nominees for the audience-voted award, which was last year won by Gavin & Stacey for its scene involving Nessa (Ruth Jones) proposing to Smithy (James Corden) in the final moments of the 2019 Christmas special.
The full nominees are below, but be warned: They contain spoilers, so you may want to look away if you’re planning to get stuck into Bridgerton, The Mandalorian, and others in the near future. The full BAFTA TV Awards nominations will be revealed tomorrow ahead of the June 6 ceremony.
Bridgerton: Penelope Featherington is revealed as Lady Whistledown (Netflix)
Britain’s Got Talent: Diversity perform a routine inspired by the events of 2020 (ITV)
EastEnders: Gray kills Chantelle (BBC)
Gogglebox...
- 4/27/2021
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
The world has loved Nigella Lawson for a very long time. She’s lovely. She’s a whiz in the kitchen. She’s a goddess in an apron, and we’ve all learned so much from her over the years. Even those of us who cannot cook can sometimes take a recipe she’s so carefully crafted and turn it into something halfway decent – and trust me when I say that’s a big deal. But, it seems that the carefully put together, elegant woman we see on television isn’t always as put together and with it as she seems. She recently came out and
Why Nigella Lawson’s Drug Use Admission is a Big Deal...
Why Nigella Lawson’s Drug Use Admission is a Big Deal...
- 12/13/2020
- by Tiffany Raiford
- TVovermind.com
This is a brief warning that you may involuntarily change the way you talk about heating up food. Proceed at your own risk. Nigella Lawson's pronunciation of the word "microwave" is causing a stir on social media after a user posted a clip on Tuesday, Dec. 8 that shows her mentioning the appliance on her BBC Two cooking program Nigella's Cook, Eat, Repeat. "Eternally grateful to Nigella Lawson for letting us know we've all been mispronouncing microwave for the last 50 (or so) years," the Twitter user wrote about the footage. In the video clip, the 60-year-old British celebrity chef tells the camera, "But I still need a bit of milk, full-fat, that...
- 12/9/2020
- E! Online
She is one of the most famous celebrity chefs in the world, and she has a very large, loyal fanbase. Nigella Lawson is someone we all adore, and there are so many reasons why. She’s not just good in the kitchen. She’s also wise, she’s got a great personality, and she shares some of the best life hacks and tips online that we’ve ever witnessed. She’s an all-around lovely person from what we know of her, but how much do we really know about her? It’s time for us to find out what we know, how much we know, and
10 Things You Didn’t Know about Nigella Lawson...
10 Things You Didn’t Know about Nigella Lawson...
- 8/26/2020
- by Tiffany Raiford
- TVovermind.com
Gary Rhodes, a celebrity chef who hosted TV shows including “MasterChef,” “MasterChef USA,” “Hell’s Kitchen” and “Rhodes Around Britain,” has died. He was 59.
Rhodes’ family said in a statement to the Associated Press that he died Tuesday with his wife Jennie by his side. He was in Dubai, where he ran two restaurants — Rhodes W1 and Rhodes Twenty10 — at the time of his death, the BBC reported. No cause of death has been released.
Rhodes, who was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2006, was renowned for changing the reputation of stodgy British food around the world.
Also Read: Godfrey Gao, 'Mortal Instruments: City of Bones' Star, Dies at 35 on Reality TV Set
“We are deeply shocked and saddened by this devastating news. Our thoughts and condolences are with Gary’s family at this incredibly sad time,” a spokesperson for ITV, the U.K. network...
Rhodes’ family said in a statement to the Associated Press that he died Tuesday with his wife Jennie by his side. He was in Dubai, where he ran two restaurants — Rhodes W1 and Rhodes Twenty10 — at the time of his death, the BBC reported. No cause of death has been released.
Rhodes, who was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2006, was renowned for changing the reputation of stodgy British food around the world.
Also Read: Godfrey Gao, 'Mortal Instruments: City of Bones' Star, Dies at 35 on Reality TV Set
“We are deeply shocked and saddened by this devastating news. Our thoughts and condolences are with Gary’s family at this incredibly sad time,” a spokesperson for ITV, the U.K. network...
- 11/27/2019
- by Debbie Emery
- The Wrap
The inaugural season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race UK” is under way with 7 queens still vying for the kingdom’s newest crown. The queens still in the running are Baga Chipz, Blu Hydrangea, Crystal, Cheryl Hole, Divina de Campo, Sum Ting Wong, and The Vivienne. In last week’s third episode (“Posh on a Penny”) RuPaul Charles selected Divina as the challenge winner, putting her a cut above Crystal, in the top for the first time, and Vivienne, among the week’s best for the third straight challenge. After falling into the bottom again and lip synching for her life for the second time, Vinegar Strokes was sent home.
“RuPaul’s Drag Race UK” airs every Thursday on the BBC Three section of BBC iPlayer in the UK. The series is also made available day-and-date in the Us and other territories via Wow Presents Plus at 3 pm Et and on Logo at 8 pm Et/Pt.
“RuPaul’s Drag Race UK” airs every Thursday on the BBC Three section of BBC iPlayer in the UK. The series is also made available day-and-date in the Us and other territories via Wow Presents Plus at 3 pm Et and on Logo at 8 pm Et/Pt.
- 10/24/2019
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
Hey, "MasterChef" fans. Tonight, September 11, 2019, another elimination show did indeed air, and one unlucky chef was sent packing. The usual three judges: Gordon Ramsay, Aarón Sanchez, and Joe Bastianich were joined by guest judge Nigella Lawson. She's a renowned food critic, and she was certainly highly critical in this episode. Sarah mentioned that was amazed to see her. Next, the contestants were told they had to make an exquisite venison dish that was straight from deer on the London grounds. They had only 60 minutes to do it, and the start clock began before they even entered the Victorian kitchen! Dorian expressed that she was confident and nervous. She told Gordon and Nigella she was making a coco butter rack of venison dish. Noah told Gordon and Nigella he was making a pepper corn crusted venison dish. Nigella said, something about it having good flavors. At this point, Joe was seen...
- 9/12/2019
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
Young foodies, you can become the next Nigella Lawson with some help from today’s roundup! The new digital series Kid Critic is seeking a charismatic young foodie to lead the show. Plus, a print campaign is casting diverse models, a musical needs a young woman who can play bass for its lead role, and Marella Cruise Ships needs male singers and dancers. Kid CRITICTurn your love for food into a job as the lead on Kid Critic, a new digital series. A real, outgoing, opinionated kid, ages 8–13, is currently wanted for the series, where they will be speaking on camera, will engage with adult chefs in a professional environment, and will give their honest opinions about food. London locals are preferred. The gig will shoot 5–7 days in late December in London. Pay is £300 per day. Apply here! DISCOVERJoin Discover, a photo shoot for a print campaign that shows customers...
- 11/9/2018
- backstage.com
Lucy Lawless, star of Cjz’s ‘My Life Is Murder’.
The newly-rebranded Network 10 on Wednesday night unveiled 13 new Australian shows for 2019 including romantic comedy Five Bedrooms, thriller The Secrets She Keeps and four entertainment series spun-off from shows which screened during Pilot Week.
Created by Michael Lucas and Christine Bartlett and produced by Hoodlum Entertainment, Five Bedrooms will follow five very different people who meet on the singles’ table at a wedding and decide to buy a house together.
Lingo Pictures’ The Secrets She Keeps is a psychological thriller based on the novel by Australian author Michael Robotham, a dark tale of two women from different walks of life who have one thing in common – explosive secrets that could destroy their lives.
Jonathan Gavin and Sarah Walker will script the six-part series. The protagonists are Meg, who has a handsome husband, two gorgeous children and a third bundle of joy on the way,...
The newly-rebranded Network 10 on Wednesday night unveiled 13 new Australian shows for 2019 including romantic comedy Five Bedrooms, thriller The Secrets She Keeps and four entertainment series spun-off from shows which screened during Pilot Week.
Created by Michael Lucas and Christine Bartlett and produced by Hoodlum Entertainment, Five Bedrooms will follow five very different people who meet on the singles’ table at a wedding and decide to buy a house together.
Lingo Pictures’ The Secrets She Keeps is a psychological thriller based on the novel by Australian author Michael Robotham, a dark tale of two women from different walks of life who have one thing in common – explosive secrets that could destroy their lives.
Jonathan Gavin and Sarah Walker will script the six-part series. The protagonists are Meg, who has a handsome husband, two gorgeous children and a third bundle of joy on the way,...
- 10/31/2018
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Anthony Bourdain, who died on Friday at the age of 61, is being remembered by fellow chefs and celebrity admirers.
CNN mourns the loss of Anthony Bourdain. If you or someone you know needs help, please call the National Suicide Prevention hotline at 1-800-273-8255. pic.twitter.com/bpFEOuN8Un
— Parts Unknown (@PartsUnknownCNN) June 8, 2018
The two-time Emmy winner, who was in France filming an episode of his long-running CNN docuseries Parts Unknown, was found unresponsive in his hotel room by friend and chef Eric Ripert. Bourdain died of an apparent suicide.
Below are just a few of the many tributes...
CNN mourns the loss of Anthony Bourdain. If you or someone you know needs help, please call the National Suicide Prevention hotline at 1-800-273-8255. pic.twitter.com/bpFEOuN8Un
— Parts Unknown (@PartsUnknownCNN) June 8, 2018
The two-time Emmy winner, who was in France filming an episode of his long-running CNN docuseries Parts Unknown, was found unresponsive in his hotel room by friend and chef Eric Ripert. Bourdain died of an apparent suicide.
Below are just a few of the many tributes...
- 6/8/2018
- TVLine.com
A lavishly rehabbed residence in London’s almost ludicrously posh Belgravia area, once owned by Dame Julie Andrews, has come for sale at a tetch under $33 million. According to press accounts out of the U.K., the Oscar-, Emmy-, Golden Globe- and Grammy-winner occupied the property in the exclusive Chester Square nabe in the 1970s during the early years of her marriage to late husband and director Blake Edwards. The glamorously refurbished townhouse-style residence has also been occupied at various times by Mick Jagger, Nigella Lawson and Margaret Thatcher. The house is being sold by Saigol Ddc, an investment concern and property developer focused on ultra-high-end properties in Central London.
Serviced by a mirror-lined seven-person elevator, the six-story townhouse-style mansion measures in at a sliver over 7,000 square feet with five en suite bedrooms on the uppermost floors plus a staff suite in the basement. A total of seven full and...
Serviced by a mirror-lined seven-person elevator, the six-story townhouse-style mansion measures in at a sliver over 7,000 square feet with five en suite bedrooms on the uppermost floors plus a staff suite in the basement. A total of seven full and...
- 5/8/2018
- by Mark David
- Variety Film + TV
Genius Kitchen, the just-launched digital food brand from Scripps Networks Interactive, has unveiled its first slate of shows to accompany its debut flagship series, Gk Now, which is hosted by digital stars Akilah Hughes and Mike Lockyer.
More than 10 new shows arrive today on Genius Kitchen, which targets millennials and also houses content from Scripps’ legacy brands, including the Travel Channel (such as Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations) and the Food Network. New shows will be headlined by the likes of YouTube star Harley Morenstein (of Epic Meal Time fame), Australian chef Dan Churchill, meat-obsessed comedian Courtney Rada, and renowned British culinary expert Nigella Lawson.
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More than 10 new shows arrive today on Genius Kitchen, which targets millennials and also houses content from Scripps’ legacy brands, including the Travel Channel (such as Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations) and the Food Network. New shows will be headlined by the likes of YouTube star Harley Morenstein (of Epic Meal Time fame), Australian chef Dan Churchill, meat-obsessed comedian Courtney Rada, and renowned British culinary expert Nigella Lawson.
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- 10/2/2017
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
In the November issue of Good Housekeeping UK, British baker and cookbook writer Nigella Lawson dished about her secret to staying fit at 57 — and it doesn’t have anything to do with food trends that look good on Instagram.
Addressing the ever-relevant topic of people posting pictures of their food on social media, Lawson said she doesn’t have a problem with it.
“As long as people are cooking it at home, I don’t mind what they are doing with it on social media,” she continued. “I will sometimes do a brown stew because I can’t resist it and say,...
Addressing the ever-relevant topic of people posting pictures of their food on social media, Lawson said she doesn’t have a problem with it.
“As long as people are cooking it at home, I don’t mind what they are doing with it on social media,” she continued. “I will sometimes do a brown stew because I can’t resist it and say,...
- 9/30/2017
- by Maria Pasquini
- PEOPLE.com
From left: Rosa Monckton, Domenica Lawson and Nigella Lawson at Team Domenica café on October 25, 2016. ©David Levine/Team Domenica
Celebrity chef Nigella Lawson brought star power to a special café this week — with the help of her niece, Domenica Lawson.
Like her peers in the newly opened café, Domenica — who is the late Princess Diana’s goddaughter — has a learning disability. (She was born with Down syndrome.) She and 20 others are the first to take part in Team Domenica, the innovative social enterprise charity founded by Domenica’s mom and Diana’s friend, Rosa Monckton. The charity
aims to prepare...
Celebrity chef Nigella Lawson brought star power to a special café this week — with the help of her niece, Domenica Lawson.
Like her peers in the newly opened café, Domenica — who is the late Princess Diana’s goddaughter — has a learning disability. (She was born with Down syndrome.) She and 20 others are the first to take part in Team Domenica, the innovative social enterprise charity founded by Domenica’s mom and Diana’s friend, Rosa Monckton. The charity
aims to prepare...
- 10/14/2016
- by michelletauber2013
- PEOPLE.com
When Rosa Monckton welcomed daughter Domenica —
who was born with Down syndrome — in 1995, it was her close friend Princess Diana who provided the ultimate support.
“She said, ‘You just have to believe in her,’ ” Monckton tells People in this week’s issue of Diana, who was Domenica’s godmother.
“She said, ‘Believe in her, love her and I’ll be there every step of the way,’ ” recalls the British jewelry executive, 62, who met Diana through a mutual friend. “She already had that vision of what Domenica could become, which I simply couldn’t see.”
Now thriving at 21, Domenica is fulfilling...
who was born with Down syndrome — in 1995, it was her close friend Princess Diana who provided the ultimate support.
“She said, ‘You just have to believe in her,’ ” Monckton tells People in this week’s issue of Diana, who was Domenica’s godmother.
“She said, ‘Believe in her, love her and I’ll be there every step of the way,’ ” recalls the British jewelry executive, 62, who met Diana through a mutual friend. “She already had that vision of what Domenica could become, which I simply couldn’t see.”
Now thriving at 21, Domenica is fulfilling...
- 10/12/2016
- by dianapearltimeinc
- PEOPLE.com
Who says it's faux pas to eat in bed? Not Nigella Lawson! During an "Ideas at the House" conversation with Annabel Crabb at the Sydney Opera House, , the 56-year-old celebrity chef proudly copped to eating in bed—a lot. She snacks in the sheets so often, in fact, that her nightstand is stocked with culinary necessities. "I do keep, by the side of my bed, because my bedroom is not on the same floor as the kitchen, so by the side of my bed, I have learnt to keep a little collection of condiments," she said, immediately getting a laugh from the audience. "It's not meant to be funny," she snapped back quickly, sounding a little defensive. "It's very...
- 1/21/2016
- E! Online
Want to hear Nigella Lawson's thoughts on clean eating? Well, you're going to, and it's definitely interesting. The British chef is no stranger to speaking out against the health craze—yes, against—previously telling the BBC that she thinks "the notion of 'clean eating' is an implication that any other form of eating is dirty or shameful." And now, she's back at it and slamming the continuous trendy diet term that is currently making the rounds. While speaking at the JW3 Speaker Series in London earlier this week, Lawson exclaimed, "People are using certain diets as a way to hide an eating disorder or a great sense of unhappiness and unease with their own...
- 12/9/2015
- E! Online
A Playmaker Media drama starring Jessica Marais and a reality series which reunites people with long-lost family members are among six new Australian shows for Network Ten in 2016.
The line-up includes Australian Survivor, All Star Family Feud, the spin-off I.m A Celebrity. Get Me Out Of Here! Now, and the previously announced telemovie Brock.
Ten said more new local series will be announced next year as it strives to build the momentum which saw the broadcaster record its highest commercial prime time shares since 2011 as audiences increased by 15 per cent this year.
In Playmaker Media's The Wrong Girl, Love Child star Marais will play Lily, a modern woman caught between two guys — one too good to be true and the other so wrong he might be Mr. Right.. Lily and her flatmate Simone are supposed to be taking a sabbatical from men but Lily falls in love with Jack,...
The line-up includes Australian Survivor, All Star Family Feud, the spin-off I.m A Celebrity. Get Me Out Of Here! Now, and the previously announced telemovie Brock.
Ten said more new local series will be announced next year as it strives to build the momentum which saw the broadcaster record its highest commercial prime time shares since 2011 as audiences increased by 15 per cent this year.
In Playmaker Media's The Wrong Girl, Love Child star Marais will play Lily, a modern woman caught between two guys — one too good to be true and the other so wrong he might be Mr. Right.. Lily and her flatmate Simone are supposed to be taking a sabbatical from men but Lily falls in love with Jack,...
- 11/19/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
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Our viewing notes and geeky spots for Doctor Who series 9: The Zygon Inversion...
We’re now eight episodes into this series of Doctor Who, and after tonight you can’t complain that they’re not giving Peter Capaldi enough to do. In an episode unlike any we’ve had before, there didn’t seem to be much room for references, allusions and other such things; the ones we did spot are listed below. Did we get them all, or were we too caught up in Mr Capaldi’s eyebrows to notice some? Let us know in the comments!
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This isn’t the first time aliens have posed as policemen; in 1971’s Terror Of The Autons, a memorable sequence saw the third Doctor pull off a policeman’s face to reveal a blank plastic dummy underneath. The sequence drew a number of complaints -...
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Our viewing notes and geeky spots for Doctor Who series 9: The Zygon Inversion...
We’re now eight episodes into this series of Doctor Who, and after tonight you can’t complain that they’re not giving Peter Capaldi enough to do. In an episode unlike any we’ve had before, there didn’t seem to be much room for references, allusions and other such things; the ones we did spot are listed below. Did we get them all, or were we too caught up in Mr Capaldi’s eyebrows to notice some? Let us know in the comments!
Five References Rapid
This isn’t the first time aliens have posed as policemen; in 1971’s Terror Of The Autons, a memorable sequence saw the third Doctor pull off a policeman’s face to reveal a blank plastic dummy underneath. The sequence drew a number of complaints -...
- 11/6/2015
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Nigella Lawson thinks 'The Great British Bake Off' is ''too complicated'' for her. The TV chef has insisted she wouldn't get past the audition stage for the BBC One show as she only bakes in a ''homespun kind of way''. She said: ''I wouldn't get on 'Bake Off', it's too complicated. I like baking in a homespun kind of way - if I make cookies, I don't expect them all to look the same. ''I'm not being modest. I'm a home cook. But food is a very emotional subject, and people respond deeply.'' And the 55-year-old television personality has no plans to follow the...
- 10/27/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Disney sent Mary Poppins fans into meltdown earlier this week by announcing a sequel set 20 years after the original.
But it shouldn't really be that surprising considering original author and Poppins creator Pl Travers's novel spawned seven follow-up books. Based on them, what supercalifragilistic storylines might Mary Poppins 2 shock fans of the magical nanny with?
1. Mary Poppins in space
Travers's novel Mary Poppins and the House Next Door was published in 1988 and saw the flying childminder pull the Banks kids Jane, Michael and their adoptive brother Luti (hailing from the South Seas) away from an evil rival by way of a trip to the moon. Yes, the moon.
Intriguingly, Mary's uncle turns out to be the Man in the Moon, hinting at cosmic origins that make her sound more like a Guardians of the Galaxy member than a no-nonsense governess.
2. Mary Poppins on a planet of cats
The moon wasn't...
But it shouldn't really be that surprising considering original author and Poppins creator Pl Travers's novel spawned seven follow-up books. Based on them, what supercalifragilistic storylines might Mary Poppins 2 shock fans of the magical nanny with?
1. Mary Poppins in space
Travers's novel Mary Poppins and the House Next Door was published in 1988 and saw the flying childminder pull the Banks kids Jane, Michael and their adoptive brother Luti (hailing from the South Seas) away from an evil rival by way of a trip to the moon. Yes, the moon.
Intriguingly, Mary's uncle turns out to be the Man in the Moon, hinting at cosmic origins that make her sound more like a Guardians of the Galaxy member than a no-nonsense governess.
2. Mary Poppins on a planet of cats
The moon wasn't...
- 9/16/2015
- Digital Spy
Gordon Ramsay will be screaming at reality show contestants on Fox for at least another two years. The celebrity chef who is the face and executive producer of “MasterChef” and “Hell’s Kitchen” has announced on Thursday that he has signed a new two-year contract with the network. “Will be a busy couple years,” Ramsay tweeted. “Just signed 2 year deal with Fox to do at least 80 more hours of television!” Also read: Celebrity Chef Nigella Lawson Admits to Cocaine Use in UK Court The renewal of their partnership comes after “MasterChef” aired its 100th episode on July 1. Later that month,...
- 8/6/2015
- by Greg Gilman
- The Wrap
Nigella Lawson is representing the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest, but not in the way you're thinking.
The 55-year-old will deliver the voting results live from London on Saturday (May 23).
She confirmed her role in no fewer than three languages, responding to a fan in English, French and German.
Asked if the rumours were true, she wrote: "Yes, it's true. Oui, c'est vrai. Ja, das ist wahr."
Electro Velvet are heading to Austria to represent the UK. It was recently announced that they will wear specially-designed Led costumes for their performance of 'Still in Love with You'.
Australia - represented by Guy Sebastian - will perform for the first time ever to mark the competition's 60th anniversary.
The 2015 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final will be held on Saturday in Vienna. The show will be broadcast in the UK on BBC One and BBC Radio 2 from 8pm.
Watch the video...
The 55-year-old will deliver the voting results live from London on Saturday (May 23).
She confirmed her role in no fewer than three languages, responding to a fan in English, French and German.
Asked if the rumours were true, she wrote: "Yes, it's true. Oui, c'est vrai. Ja, das ist wahr."
Electro Velvet are heading to Austria to represent the UK. It was recently announced that they will wear specially-designed Led costumes for their performance of 'Still in Love with You'.
Australia - represented by Guy Sebastian - will perform for the first time ever to mark the competition's 60th anniversary.
The 2015 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final will be held on Saturday in Vienna. The show will be broadcast in the UK on BBC One and BBC Radio 2 from 8pm.
Watch the video...
- 5/18/2015
- Digital Spy
Network: ABC
Episodes: 23 (hour)
Seasons: Three
TV show dates: January 22, 2013 -- January 22, 2015.
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Anthony Bourdain, Nigella Lawson, Ludo Lefebvre, Marcus Samuelsson, and Brian Malarkey.
TV show description:
This cooking competition pits 16 chefs -- from professional to amateur -- against one another as they try to impress four of the world’s most notable chefs. The catch is all the dishes will be judged in a blind taste test. Presentation means nothing and the taste of a single spoonful can catapult a contender to the top or send him packing.
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Episodes: 23 (hour)
Seasons: Three
TV show dates: January 22, 2013 -- January 22, 2015.
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Anthony Bourdain, Nigella Lawson, Ludo Lefebvre, Marcus Samuelsson, and Brian Malarkey.
TV show description:
This cooking competition pits 16 chefs -- from professional to amateur -- against one another as they try to impress four of the world’s most notable chefs. The catch is all the dishes will be judged in a blind taste test. Presentation means nothing and the taste of a single spoonful can catapult a contender to the top or send him packing.
(more…)...
- 5/8/2015
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Nigella Lawson is set to host her first British TV show since her court case with her former assistants. The 55-year-old chef - who last appeared on UK screens with 'Nigellissima' in 2012 - will present 'Simply Nigella' on BBC Two, a series focusing on 'a new pared-down approach to cooking and eating', rather than her usual decadent take on dishes. Nigella said: ''It's about food that makes our life easier, that makes us feel better, more alive and less stressed.'' The cook appeared as a judge on 'The Taste' on Channel 4 in 2014, but this new show will mark Nigella's first...
- 4/22/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Him & Her creator Stefan Golaszewski has devised a new comedy series for BBC Two.
Mum will star Lesley Manville as a mother in her late 50s, rebuilding her life after the death of her husband.
The creative team behind BBC Three's Him & Her - Golaszewski, director Richard Laxton, producer Lyndsay Robinson and exec producer Kenton Allen - will reunite on the project.
BBC Two has also confirmed a full series of Two Doors Down, based on the one-off that aired in 2013 about a Scottish family, their friends and neighbours.
The third and final comedy announced by the broadcaster is Stag - a darkly comic three-parter from Jim Field Smith, producer/director of The Wrong Mans.
Peep Show actor Jim Howick will lead the cast as a meek schoolteacher who struggles to survive the stag weekend from hell.
BBC Two has also announced that it will begin airing new episodes of...
Mum will star Lesley Manville as a mother in her late 50s, rebuilding her life after the death of her husband.
The creative team behind BBC Three's Him & Her - Golaszewski, director Richard Laxton, producer Lyndsay Robinson and exec producer Kenton Allen - will reunite on the project.
BBC Two has also confirmed a full series of Two Doors Down, based on the one-off that aired in 2013 about a Scottish family, their friends and neighbours.
The third and final comedy announced by the broadcaster is Stag - a darkly comic three-parter from Jim Field Smith, producer/director of The Wrong Mans.
Peep Show actor Jim Howick will lead the cast as a meek schoolteacher who struggles to survive the stag weekend from hell.
BBC Two has also announced that it will begin airing new episodes of...
- 4/21/2015
- Digital Spy
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