Valerie Bertinelli Gets Cut From Food Network’s ‘Kids Baking Championship’: “It Really Hurts I Won’t Be Able To Go Back”

Valerie Bertinelliis opening up about being cut fromFood NetworksKids Baking Championshipafter 12 seasons of hosting and judging the show. I know its not supposed to. Logically, I know its business [and] budget cuts, right? Valerie Bertinelli in ‘Kids Baking Championship’Discovery+ And without sounding like a drama queen, the show saved my life. It helped me, it was like a flotation equipment. Oh my God, these people work so hard to give you an amazing show, she said....

January 21, 2024 · 1 min · 115 words · Abigail Thompson

‘Anyone But You’ Tops $100M Global; ‘Mean Girls’ Fetch In UK Debut; Queen Rocks For Imax; ‘Aquaman 2’ Nears $400M WW – International Box Office

While were not in blockbuster holdover territory, we should celebrate the wins when they come. Lets also cheer that ParamountsMean Girlsclicked with UK audiences in its launch and opened at No. In its sophomore session it added another$14.2Mfrom 56 overseas markets. From left: ‘Anyone but You,’ ‘Mean Girls,’ ‘Queen Rock Montreal’ and ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’Sony, Paramount, Imax, Warner Bros The international cume is now$44.2Mwith the global hive at$75.3M....

January 21, 2024 · 2 min · 298 words · Sheri Bond

‘Exhibiting Forgiveness’ Review: Art, Emotion And The Journey Of Self-Healing – Sundance Film Festival

Tarrell didnt ask for any of this. How is Terrell supposed to find closure when dealing with people who cant even be honest? Black men are taught to be unfeeling, unemotional, work through the pain. André Holland and Andra Day in ‘Exhibiting Forgiveness’Courtesy of Sundance Institute This artistic choice beautifully complements the performances of its talented cast. Holland, Ellis-Taylor, and Day are recognized as some of the finest actors in the industry today....

January 21, 2024 · 1 min · 182 words · Jared Park

‘Love Lies Bleeding’ Review: The Gays Are Doing The Burying In Rose Glass’ Psychological Thriller – Sundance Film Festival

Love Lies Bleedingis an intense, queer, unconventional love story between two unstable people. The film explores the destructive nature of relationships, marked by strong performances and a visually arresting narrative. Lou (Stewart) meets Jackie (OBrian) at the gym her father owns and is instantly smitten. Kristen Stewart and Katy O’Brian in ‘Love Lies Bleeding’Sundance Institute Jackie is charming, looks great, and isnt afraid to confront a man that gets in her space....

January 21, 2024 · 1 min · 130 words · Joshua Pruitt

‘Mean Girls’ Has Edge During First Weak Weekend Of 2024 – Sunday Box Office Update

SUNDAY AM WRITETHRU:Theres not much going on at the weekend box office. Yes, point fingers at the dual strikes impact on the theatrical schedule. But its also January, which typically counts a couple of the years lowest-grossing weekends. From left: Avantika, Renee Rapp, Bebe Wood, Angourie Rice in ‘Mean Girls’Paramount Per Box Office Mojo, the first two weekends of January grossed $85.7M and $97M, respectively. SonysMissingwas the lone wide studio release teeing off with $9....

January 21, 2024 · 2 min · 226 words · Deborah Jones

‘Origin’ Finds Its Roots With Strong Opening For Ava DuVernay Film – Specialty Box Office

The distributor is thrilled with the number. Its heartwarming to see this film connecting with audiences, she added. Its shortqualifying run in December took in $117k on just two screens. Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor and Jon Bernthal in Origin’Atsushi Nishijima/Neon The audience shows a nice split between men and women, Black, White and Asian viewers. Its bringing in the over-30 demo, activists and cinephiles. On to Searchlight PicturesPoor Thingsin week seven (seven!)...

January 21, 2024 · 1 min · 112 words · Robert Green

‘RHOSLC’ Star Lisa Barlow Calls Monica Garcia “Good TV” & Reveals If She Would Film With Her Again

Barlow gave insight into what happened when Garcia was asked to leave the dinner table following the tense moment. All of the videos that were going up about Jen on Reality Von Tease were downloaded from security cameras. That was so crazy to me. Lisa Barlow in the Deadline Studio at SundanceMichael Buckner for Deadline I just couldnt trust her. I dont want her in my home. I dont want her in my space....

January 21, 2024 · 1 min · 138 words · Tracie Sullivan

California’s U.S. Senate Candidates Seek Support From Hollywood – And Set Up Potential Battle Over Democratic Loyalties

Lee is farther behind, though shes drawn backing from LaTanya Jackson and Eve Ensler. 2 spot between Porter and Garvey. Schiff and Porter only recently launched ads, concentrating on the Bay Area. From left: Reps. Adam Schiff, Katie Porter and Barbara Lee and Steve Garvey They alsoreturned when SAG-AFTRA went on strikein July. Their support for the actors and writers was a contrast to other Democrats including Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who generally remained neutral....

January 20, 2024 · 2 min · 296 words · Anthony Calhoun

Da’Vine Joy Randolph Reveals A Dim Sum Moment Gone Bad For Graham Norton

It all started with dim sum, said DaVine Joy Randolph. It ended with knives pulled, screaming, and a near-death feeling. Suddenly, strange noises erupted, and people started scrambling into the restaurant. Because, like, why is everyone rushing in? But I was like, Uhh, thats not on trend anymore. We havent done that in a long time. Im like, Thats weird, she said. Then people start screaming, so then my brains like, Somethings going on....

January 20, 2024 · 2 min · 218 words · Rachel Hawkins

Denmark’s Former Queen Margrethe To Get ‘The Crown’ Drama Treatment

Its been a dramatic month for Denmarks royal family, with Queen Margrethe announcing her abdication in favour of her elder son, the new King Frederik. The former monarch stood down from the Danish throne after 52 years, making the announcement in a surprise address to the nation live on television. NowThe Guardianreports that the long-reigning sovereign is to have her life story brought to screen, in a TV showAf Guds nade(By the grace of God)....

January 20, 2024 · 2 min · 398 words · Crystal Black

Gavin Newsom Tells Bill Maher That He Tried To Resolve Hollywood Strikes, Says He Took On Ron DeSantis Because Democrats Weren’t “Doing Enough”

Can we just get it done today? He added that sometimes you are more public, sometimes it is behind the scenes. And I dont want to live in that. Gavin NewsomPhoto by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Rolling back voting rights, LGBTQ rights, womens rights. Not just access to abortion but contraception. I was CRT one year, and then it is ESG, and then its DEI. He also talked of the Republican partys cancel culture....

January 20, 2024 · 2 min · 298 words · Meagan Tran

Jacob Elordi On ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Filming: “I Hope It’s Soon, Or They’re Going To Have To Benjamin Button Me”

Jacob Elordiis hoping the third season ofEuphoriastarts filming soon and recently joked about why. Im going to have a bad back walking down the hallway, you know? HBOconfirmed that the Sam Levinson high school drama is not coming back until 2025. Jacob Elordi in ‘Euphoria’Eddy Chen / HBO The second season last aired between January and February 2022. Im assuming that well have to go forward. Otherwise, its going to seem like a weird bit, Elordi added....

January 20, 2024 · 1 min · 118 words · Kevin Spears

‘Between The Temples’ Review: Nathan Silver Drama Finds Harmony In Healing – Sundance Film Festival

Instead of staying, he promptly shacked up with Mom and Stepmom in hopes of finding some peace. Too bad Bens not overly keen on appeasing their expectations anytime soon. That is until he meets Carla OConnor. Jason Schwartzman and Carol Kane in ‘Between the Temples’Sundance Institute Nevertheless, Carla remains fixed on studying with Ben, vocal issues be damned. It is this eventual mutual hope that allows Ben and Carla to heal....

January 20, 2024 · 1 min · 145 words · Andrea Orozco