Philippa Kaur

More stories

  • 138 Shares169 Views

    Jennifer Aniston Came Close to Quitting Hollywood Before 'The Morning Show'

    WENN/Instar

    During an interview with Jason Bateman, Will Arnett and Sean Hayes on their Smartless podcast, the former ‘Friends’ star blames an unprepared project for driving her close into retirement.
    Sep 29, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Jennifer Aniston seriously considered walking away from Hollywood before landing TV hit “The Morning Show” after a horrible experience on an “unprepared project”.
    The “Friends” star made her return as a small screen regular on the Apple TV+ drama series last year, and she admits her Emmy-nominated role as a breakfast show newswoman saved her from quitting showbusiness altogether.
    Aniston shared the surprising news during an interview with her actor pals Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes on their “Smartless” podcast, confessing, “The last two years, that (quitting) has crossed my mind, which it never did before…”.
    “(It happened) before ‘The Morning Show’,” she explained. “It was after a job I had completed and it was like, ‘Woah…, that sucked the life out of me, and I don’t know if this is what interests me (anymore)’, and I had this fantasy of just (walking away)…”.

      See also…

    Aniston didn’t name the film which almost drove her into retirement, but claimed the script wasn’t ready for the shoot, and shared, “It was an unprepared project… We’ve all been a part of them, and we always say, ‘Never again, never again…!’.”
    Her comments prompted “Ozark” star Bateman to encourage the actress to take on more work behind the camera, insisting she would be a great director.
    “This is why I always push you into directing because you are so professional and you are so responsible, and you are so aware of how the sausage is made and can provide great leadership for that large group of people…,” he said.
    “I’m just a big fan of your abilities. I hope you jump into that (directing) chair more.”
    “I would love to jump into that chair more, I enjoy it thoroughly,” Aniston responded, adding she would love to take up interior design as an alternative career if she ever does decide to call it quits.
    To date, she has only served as a director on three projects – two short films, and a segment of the 2018 TV movie “Five”, an anthology exploring the impact of breast cancer on people’s lives.

    You can share this post!

    Next article
    Henry Golding Stands Up for Racist Language Used in ‘The Gentlemen’

    Related Posts More

  • 113 Shares199 Views

    'DWTS' Recap: One Contestant Is Eliminated on Disney Night

    ABC

    The new outing of the long-running ABC show is a Disney night which sees the contestants performing routines inspired by movies from the Mouse House company.
    Sep 29, 2020
    AceShowbiz – “Dancing with the Stars” season 29 returned with a new episode on Monday, September 28. The new outing was a Disney night which saw the contestants performing routines inspired by movies from the Mouse House.
    The first performer that night were Skai Jackson and Alan Bersten who danced a Jive to “Almost There” from “The Princess and the Frog”. Judge Bruno Tonioli noted that Skai was a little tight and lack elasticity, while Carrie Ann Inaba could see that she was nervous throughout the routine. She was given 18 points out of 30.
    [embedded content]
    Following it up were Monica Aldama and Valentin Chmerkovskiy. The pair performed a Viennese Waltz to “Part of Your World” from “The Little Mermaid”. Bruno praised Monica for her “confidence and connection.” Derek Hough agreed, saying that it was beautiful though she needed to pay attention to her feet. She got 21 points.
    [embedded content]
    Justina Machado and Sasha Farber then danced a Charleston to “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” from “Mary Poppins”. Carrie Ann “loved” their synced performance, while Bruno called her “sweetly delicious” and “addictive.” The judges gave her 19 points.
    [embedded content]
    Dancing a Quickstep to “Prince Ali” from “Aladdin” were AJ McLean and Cheryl Burke. Bruno loved it while Derek said that AJ was “improving and refining.” As for Carrie Ann, she said his elbow dropped just a little bit during the spin. The performance earned them 21 points.
    [embedded content]
    Later, Anne Heche and Keo Motsepe danced a Quickstep to “Zero to Hero” from “Hercules”. Carrie Ann said that things looked great in the beginning until Anne started to lose control. Derek, meanwhile, suggested Anne should try not to rely on Keo so much on the dance floor. They got 15 out of 30.
    [embedded content]
    Jeannie Mai and Brandon Armstrong opted for a Viennese Waltz to “Married Life” from “Up”. Carrie Ann praised their chemistry as a pair. Jeannie also sang her praises, saying that the dance was “beautiful” that she had a “fantastic” frame. Bruno then said that Jeannie “captured the essence of the film, pure storytelling.”
    [embedded content]
    Dancing a Foxtrot to “It’s Alright” from “Soul” were Nelly and Daniella Karagach. Derek said the routine was “really good” and Bruno even called it a “proper Foxtrot.” Carrie Ann, meanwhile, thought Nelly’s a very natural dancer. He got 18 points.
    [embedded content]

      See also…

    Carole Baskin and Pasha Pashkov danced a Samba to “Circle of Life” from “The Lion King”. It wasn’t the best Samba for Bruno, and Carrie Ann said it was lacking most of the other necessary elements. She was given 12 points for the routine.
    [embedded content]
    Next up were Kaitlyn Bristowe and Artem Chigvintsev who danced a Rumba to “How Far I’ll Go” from “Moana”. Carrie Ann dubbed it the best dance of the night. As for Bruno, he said it reminded him of the shape of water. Kaitlyn earned 23 points.
    [embedded content]
    Following it up were Vernon Davis and Peta Murgatroyd who danced a Quickstep to “Be Our Guest” from “Beauty and the Beast”. While he had to work on some things, the judges praised him for his “confidence” and “light and easy action.” The judges gave him 22 points.
    [embedded content]
    Dancing an Argentine Tango to “Angelica” from “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” were Nev Schulman and Jenna Johnson. The judges loved his routine with Derek thinking that they perfectly “nailed” it. The performance got him 24 points.
    [embedded content]
    Johnny Weir and Britt Stewart chose to dance a Rumba to “Reflection” from “Mulan”. It was so beautiful that Carrie Ann shed tears. Derek said that his arms looked “beautiful,” while Bruno loved his “exquisite” shapes. He got 24 points.
    [embedded content]
    As for Jesse Metcalfe and Sharna Burgess, they danced a Jive to “King of New York” from “Newsies”. Bruno said he “played the role brilliantly,” noting that his footwork was “light” and “nimble.” The judges gave him 20 points.
    [embedded content]
    Chrishell Stause and Gleb Savchenko rounded out the night with a performance of Waltz to “A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes” from “Cinderella”. Derek called it “stunning.” Carrie Ann, meanwhile, said that the pair looked “stunning, like magic together” though she needed to work on her “ugly line.” She got 22 points.
    [embedded content]
    It was then time to reveal the results. Anne Heche and Carole Baskin were named as the bottom two. Derek voted to save Anne and Bruno also picked Anne. With that, Carole Baskin was eliminated.

    You can share this post!

    Next article
    Jamie Foxx Holds Hands With Blonde Girl Amid Katie Holmes’ New Romance

    Related Posts More

  • 150 Shares169 Views

    Billie Eilish Treats Fans to Fresh Teaser of Her Upcoming Feature Documentary

    WENN/Phil Lewis

    Directed by ‘The September Issue’ filmmaker R.J. Cutler, ‘Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry’ chronicles the ‘Bad Guy’ hitmaker’s meteoric rise to fame and the huge success of her debut album.
    Sep 29, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Pop sensation Billie Eilish has been given the documentary treatment for a new feature-length film set to hit theatres in February (21).
    “Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry” was directed by “The September Issue” filmmaker R.J. Cutler and chronicles the 18-year-old’s meteoric rise to fame and the huge success of her Grammy-winning debut album, “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?”.
    The singer shared a 30-second teaser for the project, which will also be streamed online, on social media on Monday (September 28), and captioned it, “The documentary film about Billie Eilish, titled ‘Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry’ and directed by RJ Cutler, will be released in theaters and on Apple TV+ in February 2021.”
    [embedded content]

      See also…

    Meanwhile, Cutler announced the news to his Twitter followers too, and added, “So thrilled! Yay @billieeilish and @AppleTV!”

    Director R.J. Cutler expressed excitement over ‘Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry’.
    He is no stranger to high-profile documentary subjects – his first film, the Oscar-nominated “The War Room”, took viewers behind the scenes of Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign, while his other releases include 2009’s “The September Issue”, with Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour, and 2020’s “Untitled John Belushi Biopic”, about tragic comedian John Belushi.
    Back in December 2019, Deadline reported that Apple nabbed the Billie Eilish documentary for an eight-figure deal. In January of this year, it was announced the “Bad Guy” hitmaker would perform the title track of James Bond upcoming movie “No Time to Die”. The single of the same title was released on February 13.

    You can share this post!

    Next article
    Mohamed Hadid on Being Gigi and Bella’s Father: It’s Dangerous for Me More

  • 138 Shares199 Views

    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Shut Down Reality TV Show Rumors

    WENN

    The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have denied the internet chatters suggesting they are working on a reality TV show what will give fans ‘a glimpse into their lives.’
    Sep 29, 2020
    AceShowbiz – A spokesperson for Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex has denied reports the pair are working on a reality TV show for Netflix.
    The couple recently signed a deal to produce content for the streaming giant, and on Sunday (27Sep20) it was reported they would be opening up their lives to the cameras in a series as part of the package.
    However, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have now released a statement via a spokesperson, denying any plans to turn their lives into reality TV.
    “The Duke and Duchess are not taking part in any reality shows,” they confirmed to HELLO! magazine.

      See also…

    Meanwhile, a Netflix spokesman told the Press Association, “The couple already has several projects in development, including an innovative nature docuseries and an animated series that celebrates inspiring women but we are not disclosing any of the programming slate at this time.”
    A source previously told U.K. tabloid The Sun the couple was planning a reality show as part of their deal with Netflix to give fans “a glimpse into their lives.”
    The Duke and Duchess opted to partner with Netflix, revealing the company’s “unprecedented reach” will help them “share impactful content that unlocks action.”
    “Our focus will be on creating content that informs but also gives hope,” the couple said in a statement. “As new parents, making inspirational family programming is also important to us.”
    Netflix currently boasts 193 million subscribers worldwide.

    You can share this post!

    Next article
    ‘Cake Boss’ Star Buddy Valastro Hospitalized With Gruesome Injury After Freak Accident

    Related Posts More

  • 175 Shares199 Views

    Chadwick Boseman Donated Some of His Salary to Pay Sienna Miller for '21 Bridges'

    STX Entertainment

    The late ‘Black Panther’ actor apparently gave up a portion of his salary in an effort to recruit the ‘American Sniper’ actress when studio bosses turned down her pay demand.
    Sep 29, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Chadwick Boseman donated a portion of his “21 Bridges” salary to Sienna Miller after film bosses refused her wage hike request.
    The late “Black Panther” star, who served as a producer on the thriller, campaigned to recruit the Brit as his co-star and then took a pay cut to make sure she was properly compensated.
    “He produced 21 Bridges, and had been really active in trying to get me to do it,” the “American Sniper” actress tells Empire. “He was a fan of my work, which was thrilling, because it was reciprocated from me to him, tenfold.”
    “So he approached me to do it, he offered me this film, and it was at a time when I really didn’t want to work anymore. I’d been working non-stop and I was exhausted, but then I wanted to work with him.”

      See also…

    But her initial salary demand was turned down by movie bosses, prompting Chadwick to step in.
    “I think it’s a testament to who he was,” she adds. “This was a pretty big budget film, and I know that everybody understands about the pay disparity in Hollywood, but I asked for a number that the studio wouldn’t get to. And because I was hesitant to go back to work and my daughter was starting school and it was an inconvenient time, I said, ‘I’ll do it if I’m compensated in the right way’. And Chadwick ended up donating some of his salary to get me to the number that I had asked for. He said that that was what I deserved to be paid.”
    “It was about the most astounding thing that I’ve experienced,” she continues. “That kind of thing just doesn’t happen. He said, ‘You’re getting paid what you deserve, and what you’re worth.’
    “It’s just unfathomable to imagine another man in that town (Hollywood) behaving that graciously or respectfully. In the aftermath of this I’ve told other male actor friends of mine that story and they all go very very quiet and go home and probably have to sit and think about things for a while. But there was no showiness. It was, ‘Of course I’ll get you to that number, because that’s what you should be paid.’ ”

    You can share this post!

    Next article
    Mandy Moore Reveals Struggles With the ‘Worst Food Aversions’ After Pregnancy Announcement

    Related Posts More

  • 138 Shares149 Views

    'RHOP': Monique Samuels Threatens to 'Kill' Candiace Dillard Following Violent Brawl

    Bravo

    During their physical altercation, Monique appears to grab Candiace’s wig and drag her across the table while the other ladies later yell in shock, asking Monique to stop.
    Sep 28, 2020
    AceShowbiz – More details of Monique Samuels and Candiace Dillard were revealed in the Sunday, September 27 episode of “The Real Housewives of Potomac”. The episode saw the two cast members’ argument at a wine tasting to celebrate co-star Gizelle Bryant’s literary award taking a violent turn.
    “You gone drag me?” Candiace asked Monique, who later responded, “Do you want me to?” It didn’t take long before she appeared to grab Candiace’s wig and drag her across the table. The other ladies later yelled in shock, asking Monique to stop.
    “Let her go! Monique, let her go!” Karen Huger could be heard screaming. Instead of stopping, Monique was seen holding on to Candiace by her hair and hitting her repeatedly. Candiace seemingly tried to fight Monique as a wine glass was later seen flying before the liquid splashed in Monique’s face.
    The altercation only stopped after the producers arrived and stopped them. “Get the hood-rat-a** b***h out of here!” Candiace yelled. Monique, however, insisted that Candiace “asked for it.” She explained, “You keep talking. You literally want someone to hit you, so that’s what happened.”
    Monique then found out that her lip was bleeding, prompting her to accuse Candiace of hitting her “in the face with a glass.” She thretened, “I’m going to beat her a**. She’s been asking for it since last year.”

      See also…

    While producers took Candiace home with a car, Monique went back inside the winery to get her purse. She later warned the other Housewives, including Karen, Dr. Wendy Osefo, Gizelle, Robyn Dixon and Ashley Darby, asking them to not “bring Candiace around me” because “I’ll kill her.”
    Both Candiace and Monique then called their respective husbands to tell them about the scary fight. “I’ll talk s**t all day, but I’m not putting my hands on people. There’s enough s**t about black women fighting and scrapping. I don’t want to look like a f***ing ghetto a** hood-rat,” Candiace told Chris Bassett while in car.
    As for Monique, she told husband Chris Samuels, “Hey baby, I just got into a fight with Candiace. The last thing I remember is me flipping her hair and next thing I know, a glass flew and I grabbed her weave and was just bashing her head with my fist. I honestly blacked out after that.” In response to that, her husband said, “That’s embarrassing.”
    The next day, he doubled down on the sentiment. “I’m disappointed. You shouldn’t be fighting, like, that’s ridiculous,” he told Monique. “I like Candiace and Chris and I hate that you and Candiace are in this situation where y’all are actually physically hitting each other. It’s not a good image.”
    Monique, however, replied, “I don’t care about image. Forget image. She literally talks crazy to everybody. Her mom should have popped her a long time ago. I want nothing to do with her. I probably don’t need to ever be in the same room with her. This has literally been a long time coming.”
    The aftermath of the altercation whil play out in the next episode of “The Real Housewives of Potomac” which airs on Sundays at 9 P.M. ET on Bravo.

    You can share this post!

    Next article
    Amanda Seyfried Introduces Baby Boy After Quietly Giving Birth to Second Child

    Related Posts More

  • 150 Shares179 Views

    Meghan Markle and Prince Harry to Star on a Netflix Reality Series

    WENN/John Rainford

    The Duchess of Sussex allegedly wants to show the ‘real her’ through the reality show, though it’s unknown whether the show will offer a glimpse of their home in Montecito.
    Sep 28, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly given a reality show of their own on Netflix. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who signed a deal with the streaming giant earlier this month, are said to be developing a fly-on-the-wall Netflix reality series.
    According to reports, cameras are set to follow them for three months. A source also shared to The Sun that the couple are hoping to “give people a glimpse into their lives and see all the charity work they do.”
    “It will be tasteful. They want to give people a glimpse into their lives,” explained the insider. “They may have had all these lofty ideas about producing epics highlighting environmental causes and the poverty gap, but Netflix obviously want their pound of flesh.”

      See also…

    Another also claimed that Meghan wants to show the “real her” through the reality show. It is, however, unknown whether the show will offer a glimpse of their alleged £11.5 million, nine-bedroom home in Montecito.
    Earlier this month, Meghan and Harry signed a multi-year deal with bosses at Netflix to produce content for the streaming service. Netflix executives will pay the pair an unspecified amount to develop documentaries, docu-series, feature films, scripted shows and children’s programming exclusively for the platform.
    “Our focus will be on creating content that informs but also gives hope,” the couple said in a statement, adding, “As new parents, making inspirational family programming is also important to us.” The Duke and Duchess opted to partner with Netflix, revealing the company’s “unprecedented reach” will help them “share impactful content that unlocks action.”
    Netflix currently boasts 193 million subscribers worldwide. The new deal comes months after former “Suits” star Meghan narrated nature documentary “Elephant” for Netflix rival Disney+.

    You can share this post!

    Next article
    Inside Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott’s Secret Dinner Dates

    Related Posts More

  • 125 Shares169 Views

    Little Mix Endure 'Emotional Rollercoaster' When Working on 'The Search'

    BBC One

    The talent show follows Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jesy Nelson, Jade Thirlwall and Perrie Edwards as they put together and mentor new bands for the opportunity to support them on their 2021 tour.
    Sep 28, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Little Mix “cried the whole time” while working on their new TV talent show “Little Mix: The Search” because they were so “involved” with the contestants.
    The show, which debuted in the U.K. on Saturday, September 26, features Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jesy Nelson, Jade Thirlwall and Perrie Edwards putting together and mentoring new bands, who will compete for the opportunity to support the “Black Magic” stars on tour next year.
    Speaking to Britain’s Daily Mirror newspaper, Perrie opened up on the process of creating the show, sharing: “There have been a lot of tears and we’ve had sleepless nights thinking about the bands. We’re that involved.”
    “I just cry to my mum the whole time,” she continued. “She goes, ‘I know it must be very emotional but you’ve got to stay strong. You’re experienced in this now.’ And I’m like, ‘But it’s really hard’. It’s been an emotional rollercoaster”.

      See also…

    The band won “The X Factor U.K.” in 2011, but Jade claimed splitting from boss Simon Cowell ‘s record label Syco in 2018 left them “f**ked over”.
    Comparing their own programme with “The X Factor”, Leigh-Anne insisted: “There’s no gimmick acts, it’s just about vocals.”
    In addition to watching the programme on TV, fans can also go behind the scenes by listening to a new podcast, in which social media influencers Megan Jayne Crabbe and Stephanie Yeboah spill secrets from the set of “Little Mix: The Search”.
    The podcast launched on BBC Sounds on Sunday.

    You can share this post!

    Next article
    Lewis Capaldi Turns to Dating App Raya Post-Split From Student Girlfriend

    Related Posts More