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In February 2007, I had a meeting with the multi-talented Marshall Brickman, a writer, director, and musician, at his apartment on the Upper West Side overlooking Central Park for an interview regarding my book “And Here’s the Kicker”. Following our conversation, he collaborated on the script for the 2010 Broadway play “The Addams Family”, featuring Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth. This musical, which received nominations for two Tony Awards and seven Drama Desk Awards (winning in the category of Best Set Design), ran for over 700 performances on Broadway and is still touring today. Sadly, Brickman passed away on November 29 at the age of 85 in Manhattan. Here’s an abridged version of our interview.

Despite no longer being bound by contractual agreements with her ex, Ariana Madix seems to still be entwined in the expansive Lisa Vanderpump entertainment world. At the Hollywood Reporter’s Women in Entertainment gala, Ariana playfully hinted at continuing collaboration with the Vanderpump Rules production team when she told Extra that her sandwich shop, Something About Her, is always ready for its close-up. “Katie Maloney and I own Something About Her,” she shared, “and if they decide to film and need an argument over a sandwich, they’re more than welcome to do so at our sandwich shop.” However, one might question the practicality of this arrangement, given the popularity of SAH and its relatively compact space. Nonetheless, it’s a kind gesture, and for any cast members seeking a heated discussion while enjoying a meal, we suggest The Drew as an alternative.

It’s high time for another installment of “RuPaul’s Drag Race”! Indeed, you might have noticed that RuPaul has been a regular on your screens, even more so this year with the inclusion of “Global All-Stars”. However, the main show took a break since Nymphia Wind claimed the title. The upcoming Season 17 lineup was unveiled in a water-themed promotional shoot that’s got us exclaiming, “Water? I barely know her!” (Michelle Visage still cracking up with that joke). This group has it all: A contestant who hand-delivered her audition tape to RuPaul, a potential fish killer, and a surprising absence of high society beachgoers. Get the lowdown on them below.

Well, he’s not an infidel with this one. Bob Dylan has heaped a load of praise on his upcoming biopic, A Complete Unknown, shattering the hopes of the 0.1 percent of Spotify superfans who were hoping their master would never acknowledge the project. As has become his new hobby, Dylan casually tweeted his approval on December 4. “There’s a movie about me opening soon called A Complete Unknown (what a title!). Timothee Chalamet is starring in the lead role,” he wrote. “Timmy’s a brilliant actor so I’m sure he’s going to be completely believable as me. Or a younger me. Or some other me.” While Dylan’s phrasing implies he hasn’t watched the film, he confirmed in his own Goodreads way that he has read the source material it’s based on. “The film’s taken from Elijah Wald’s Dylan Goes Electric — a book that came out in 2015. It’s a fantastic retelling of events from the early ’60s that led up to the fiasco at Newport,” he added. “After you’ve seen the movie read the book.” But does he have anything to say about Club Chalamet?

Originally shared during the Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2024, we’re re-sharing this review today in anticipation of the movie’s release in Canadian theaters.

From a cursory glance at the AI-generated synopsis of Yellowstone season five, it’s evident that there have been some tensions off-screen involving the show’s key figures. A more detailed account, penned by humans, might delve into the following points: Kevin Costner and Taylor Sheridan experienced a fallout in their professional relationship due to disagreements about Costner’s need for time away to work on his western series, Horizon: An American Saga. Specifically, there was contention over Costner having control over the scripts and Sheridan expressing frustration that Costner prioritized his own project over Yellowstone. In response, Costner suggested that the scripts were subpar, productions were running behind schedule (resulting in wasted filming days for him), and he felt that Sheridan was not flexible with his scheduling demands.

Following the premiere of “Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery,” a group of 100 viewers were queried if they recognized James Bond. Two individuals raised their hands. Concerned by this, the studio, New Line, suggested that creator and star Mike Myers make significant revisions and reshoots to save the film. However, Myers refused, stating “Don’t release the film.” Instead, he declared, “That’s the film.” Ultimately, Austin Powers was released in 1997 as intended by Myers, initiating a series of films that have amassed over $700 million globally.

As a longtime enthusiast of Saturday Night Live since the late ’70s, it was during this era that I first crossed paths with Mike Myers. His breakthrough roles as Wayne Campbell in “Wayne’s World” and Dieter on “Sprockets” truly captivated me. Wayne, a genial Everyman from Aurora, Illinois, seemed to embody friends from Mike’s past, exuding an infectious love for music and staging shows in his basement.

For the first time in the film Babygirl, high-powered tech CEO Romy, portrayed by Nicole Kidman, encounters Samuel, the intern who will become her lover. As Romy walks to work, an unruly dog owned by someone else dashes towards her. Quick on his feet, Samuel calls the dog back and gently pats it, saying “Good girl.” This simple act leaves Romy astonished, as if she’d been struck by lightning. Unlike what you might expect from a character overwhelmed with desire, Kidman’s Romy freezes in place, her mouth agape and eyes wide open, resembling someone who has just learned they have only a month left to live. Despite her polished pearl-gray attire that signifies her success as an executive with a flawless personal life, the look on her face in this moment is almost comical due to its unexpectedness. This unconventional choice for an erotic introduction emphasizes not the sensuality of the encounter, but rather how taken aback Romy is at discovering herself vulnerable to the sight of Samuel petting a dog.

Well, well, well! How the turn tables …