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Ariana Grande consistently seems to enjoy herself on the set of 30 Rock, effortlessly shifting between quirky characters and delivering strong vocal performances when needed. Her opening monologue this week was a charming a cappella rendition of Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” playfully addressing the awkwardness of buying gifts for distant relatives. She showcased her singing talent again during the Random Duet Christmas Spectacular, convincingly impersonating Katy Perry and performing a festive version of “Firework” alongside James Austin Johnson as Bob Dylan. The segment demonstrated her ability to do a variety of impressions in rapid succession.

The farewell to Yang was a heartwarming tribute filled with humor. Ariana Grande playfully acknowledged his years of making eggnog, joking that some batches were better than others – a funny way to show affection. Cher then delivered a hilarious and touching line, telling Yang he was “just the right amount of gay” – a compliment few could top! Yang himself expressed his deep appreciation for everyone on the team, saying he loved each person and all they’d done for him. It was a truly emotional send-off that left many in tears.

Limited series offer creators the chance to tell richer, more detailed stories than a typical movie allows. Because they’re designed to conclude after one season, they also provide viewers with a satisfying ending. Beyond popular franchise entries, there are many hidden gems – compelling stories with strong acting – that deserve more attention.

The constant tragedies in the anime stem directly from the main characters’ troubled family lives. The families of Shizuka, Marina, and Naoki are deeply flawed and often harmful, leading to a cycle where these characters both experience and inflict pain on others.

We last heard that Meyers had written a romantic comedy, loosely based on her own life, called Paris Paramount. She initially tried to get Netflix to fund it, but they wouldn’t agree to her budget request. Netflix had initially approved a $130 million budget, but Meyers’ agency asked for $150 million, and Netflix declined. The project has been stalled since 2023. While Meyers didn’t confirm if her upcoming film shoot was for Paris Paramount, she had been seeking funding from other studios since leaving Netflix.

Che then had him imply he was going to leave Johansson for Jenna Ortega. Happy Holidays!

The new Spartacus prequel series launched on Starz on December 5th and quickly became popular with viewers on their streaming service. For the last week, it’s consistently been one of the top two shows. But, according to FlxiPatrol, Spartacus: House of Ashur is also performing extremely well on Prime Video.

Fans are still buzzing about the news revealed at the end of August during the Stardew Valley concert tour. The biggest excitement centers around a brand new farm type coming in update 1.7! The update was announced by ConcernedApe in a quick reply on X (formerly Twitter), which explains the recent surge in excitement about this discovery.

Marvel movie sets often have a lot in common – large casts and crews, and plenty of blue and green screens. However, when Simu Liu discussed working on Doomsday in an interview with Empire State Building (shared on TikTok), he didn’t mention those typical details. Instead, he highlighted a unique change made specifically for his character.

The initial trailer for Disclosure Day hints that aliens are already living on Earth, having secretly been among us for years. This film will be Steven Spielberg’s tenth science fiction project, building on a career that includes stories about welcoming aliens, hostile invasions, prehistoric clones, and futuristic AI. Despite the diverse themes, all of his sci-fi films share a distinctively Spielbergian touch.