tv

Subterms

    More stories

    • 175 Shares199 Views

      in Television

      Blair Underwood Refused to Star on 'Sex and the City' Due to Black Stereotype

      by

      HBO

      The ‘Quantico’ star was originally offered to make an appearance in season three of the hit TV drama as a top record executive whose sister took issue with interracial relationship.
      Mar 29, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Actor Blair Underwood originally passed up the chance to appear on hit TV drama series “Sex and the City” because he refused to be the token black character.
      The “Quantico” star played Dr. Robert Leeds, a love interest for Cynthia Nixon’s lawyer Miranda Hobbes, in season six back in 2003, but he reveals he was initially approached to make a one-off appearance in season three, opposite Kim Cattrell, who portrayed sex-mad PR guru Samantha Jones.
      However, Underwood rejected the role of a top record executive whose sister takes issue with interracial relationships, because the storyline of the “No Ifs, Ands or Butts” episode was too stereotypical for his liking.
      Discussing his time on “Sex and the City” on Netflix’s “Strong Black Lead” podcast, he explained, “I said no first, two years prior, because there was an episode… Kim Cattrell’s character wanted to be with a black man and it was all about the curiosity.”
      “‘What’s it like to be with a black man? Are the rumours true?’ And I said, ‘Thank you, but no thank you. I appreciate it and I’m honoured.’ And I mean that, I don’t take that lightly when people offer you a job. But I said, ‘I’m not interested in being the black curiosity, but thank you.'”
      Producers later reached out with another proposal for the part of Dr. Leeds, and this time, Underwood’s wife, Desiree DaCosta, urged him to take on the gig, which featured a five-episode story arc.
      “Two years later, they came back and had an offer to come join the show,” Underwood shared. “And I said, ‘Is it going to be about his race or is he going to be a human being?’ They said, ‘Naw (sic), he’s a doctor that’s in her building who she meets in the elevator and they hit it off.’ That was important.”
      “I only did five episodes and they only mentioned it (interracial relationship) once because it’s obvious,” he added. “You don’t have to talk about the black guys. It’s obvious what you are.”

      You can share this post!

      Next article
      Watch: Chris Brown Gets Into Heated Argument With Fan Trying to Sneak Into His Home

      Related Posts More

    • 200 Shares99 Views

      in Television

      Ariana Grande Looks Back at 'Most Special Years' of Her Life on 10th Anniversary of 'Victorious'

      by

      Nickelodeon

      Sharing a series of throwback photos from her time on the Nickelodeon show, the ‘7 Rings’ hitmaker says she ‘couldn’t have spent her teenage years with a better, more funny, talented group of human beings.’
      Mar 28, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Ariana Grande celebrated the 10th anniversary of her teen sitcom “Victorious” by remembering the experience as some of the “most special years” of her life.
      The pop superstar began her career on Broadway, but rose to fame after playing Cat Valentine on the Nickelodeon show, which ran for four seasons from 2010.
      “Victorious”, created by Dan Schneider, was set in a Hollywood performing arts school and centred on an aspiring singer, portrayed by Victoria Justice, with co-stars including Daniella Monet, Leon Thomas III, and Matt Bennett.
      On Thursday night, March 26, Ariana took to Instagram to share a series of throwback photos from her time on the show, after reading a similar post by Monet and becoming emotional.
      “ten years of ‘victorious’,” she began. “daniella’s post got me all in my feels now so i’m sorry for the mushiness but…. jus want to say how grateful i will always be for being on this show and for those years of my life. i couldn’t have spent my teenage years with a better, more funny, talented group of human beings. i really loved playing cat valentine (sic)…”
      Ariana, who also appeared in a short-lived Sam & Cat spin-off, went on to reminisce about “getting in trouble” with her friends on set and “trying not to laugh” during more dramatic scenes, and confessed she even missed “waking up with dye stained pillows”, thanks to the red hair treatment she had to undergo for her character.
      “thank u @danwarp (Schneider) and to my cast mates for some of the most special years of my life and for bringing all of us into each other’s lives (sic),” she concluded. “happy anniversary!”

      Ariana’s sweet show tribute prompted old pal Justice to comment, “Such a special time. Memories I will always cherish. Love u guys (sic)”, while Monet added, “Love you, and this, and all that we shared. Such special years”.

      You can share this post!

      Next article
      Pregnant Jodie Turner-Smith Calls Out Paparazzi and Blogs Over Fake Story

      Related Posts More

    • 138 Shares159 Views

      in Television

      Jared Leto Channels Joe Exotic When Hosting 'Tiger King' Viewing Party

      by

      Instagram

      Virtually watching the Netflix documentary series with fans, the Suicide Squad actor dons a reflective gold shirt with purple floral print accent and holds a stuffed toy lion.
      Mar 28, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Jared Leto paid homage to the Tiger King himself, Joe Exotic, as he hosted a virtual viewing party of the Netflix documentary series online.
      The actor, 48, channelled the zoo owner and felon in a reflective gold shirt with purple floral print accent, a wide-brimmed straw hat, and red track pants, as he took to his Twitter account (https://twitter.com/JaredLeto) on Thursday, March 26, night to watch the show with fans.
      Jared, who also held a stuffed toy lion, had advertised the session with fans on Instagram earlier in the day, and took to the platform to document his thoughts as he watched the seven-part documentary.
      “Wow. Mind blown again – end of episode one. Masterful direction and great job to all involved with the production!!!” he gushed.
      While the “Suicide Squad” star is clearly a fan of the show, the actor/singer also clarified his stance on keeping exotic cats as pets.
      “For the record no one should keep these animals in cages like this. Not ok. We need to protect exotic/endangered animals and their wild habitats,” he tweeted, while also tagging the World Wildlife Foundation (WWF).

      Jared Leto clarified his stance on keeping exotic cats as pets.
      Released earlier this month on Netflix, “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness” follows the exploits of Joe, who ran a popular illegal zoo.
      And while fans have taken to social media to rave over the show, Cardi B found the length of the series too much to handle in one sitting.
      “What ya think bout TigerKing?” she tweeted. “I’m on the second episode and I’m a little lost cause I started f**king.”

      Cardi B weighed in on the series.
      Following the success of the show, it was revealed “Saturday Night Live” regular Kate McKinnon is spearheading a new series, in which she’ll portray Joe’s bitter rival and Big Cat Rescue CEO Carole Baskin, while Dax Shepard has expressed interest in playing Joe.

      You can share this post!

      Next article
      Ryan Tedder Shares What Has Kept Him Sane After Two Friends Contracted Coronavirus

      Related Posts More

    • 138 Shares199 Views

      in Television

      'Messiah' Actor Left Heartbroken by Series Cancellation After Just One Season

      by

      Netflix

      Created by Michael Petroni, the Netflix controversial drama about a man claiming to be the Second Coming of Christ debuted to mixed reviews on New Year’s Day.
      Mar 28, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Netflix bosses have cancelled controversial drama “Messiah” after just one season.
      The show, about a man who claims to be the Second Coming of Christ, debuted on New Year’s Day, January 01 to mixed reviews and now series co-star Wil Traval has revealed the programme is dead via Instagram.
      “It’s a very sad day today,” he wrote. “I have just received news from Netflix that there will be no season 2 of #messiah I wanted to say to all the fans thank you for your support and love. I wish things were different.”

      Created by Michael Petroni and produced by “The Bible”‘s Mark Burnett and Roma Downey, the drama also featured Tomer Sisley and Michelle Monaghan, who portrayed a tough CIA officer investigating Mehdi Dehbi’s character in a bid to expose him as a con artist.
      Two days before “Messiah” was set to debut on Netflix, officials at the Royal Film Commission of Jordan requested the drama wasn’t shown there. Ironically, “Messiah” was partially shot in the Kingdom.

      You can share this post!

      Next article
      Diplo Praises Queer Artists for Changing the Way Music Exists

      Related Posts More

    • 113 Shares179 Views

      in Television

      'Killing Eve' to Launch Season 3 Two Weeks Earlier

      by

      BBC/Aimee Spinks

      AMC president Sarah Barnett teases that the new season ‘digs deep psychologically, and with actors like Sandra Oh, Jodie Comer and Fiona Shaw the results are nothing short of astonishing.’
      Mar 28, 2020
      AceShowbiz – The coronavirus lockdown has given “Killing Eve” fans something to smile about – the drama’s third season premiere has been moved up two weeks.
      TV bosses at the BBC and AMC Networks have decided to air the latest eight episodes in the series, created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge and starring Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer, from April 12.
      “We know how adored this series is and we know how keen people are for great content right now,” Sarah Barnett, the president of AMC Networks Entertainment Group and AMC Studios says. “This season of Killing Eve digs deep psychologically, and with actors like Sandra Oh, Jodie Comer and Fiona Shaw the results are nothing short of astonishing. We literally couldn’t wait for fans to see it.”

      “Killing Eve” has already been renewed for a fourth season.

      You can share this post!

      Next article
      Drew Baldridge Spills How Coronavirus Altered His Proposal Plan to Fiancee

      Related Posts More

    • 150 Shares199 Views

      in Television

      Joshua Jackson Pokes Fun at His Tighty-Whities Scene in 'Little Fires Everywhere'

      by

      WENN

      Asked to weigh in on the unexpected attention he received for his role in the new series, the former ‘Dawson’s Creek’ star admits on ‘Live with Kelly and Ryan’ that he ‘enjoys getting objectified’.
      Mar 27, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Joshua Jackson is thrilled his “tighty-whities” are a hit on new streaming series “Little Fires Everywhere”.
      “The Affair” star’s latest show, also starring Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington, debuted on Hulu on March 18, and Joshua is winning some unexpected extra praise for his role.
      “I actually, oh boy, I didn’t realise quite what a hit they (underwear) were going to be,” he laughed on “Live with Kelly and Ryan”, appearing remotely from his home where he’s on both coronavirus lockdown and babywatch with his heavily pregnant wife, British actress/model Jodie Turner-Smith.
      “Who knew, that all these years what was missing from my career was parading around in my tighty-whities!”
      The “Dawson’s Creek” actor, 41, didn’t think twice about his onset undies while he was filming, but now he remembers something odd that took place while the cast was shooting the first episode.
      “I had forgotten this until… the show aired and the tighty-whities became quite a thing,” he smiled. “There are two scenes (where I’m) in them on that first episode and they (producers) actually made me change out of the tighty-whities for the second one.
      “I remember them nebulously being like, ‘Well, you know, maybe it’s just a little bit much’. And I didn’t quite realise what they were saying until I watched it and I was, ‘OK, oh yeah, that’s a lot. There’s not a lot left to the imagination there.’ ”
      [embedded content]
      But Jackson is having a good laugh about it all, while he’s waiting for the health crisis to blow over and his first child to arrive.
      “It’s OK, I’m in my 40s now. I enjoy getting objectified!” he added.

      You can share this post!

      Next article
      Victoria Beckham Misses Son Brooklyn as He’s Stranded in the U.S. Due to Coronavirus Lockdown

      Related Posts More

    • 175 Shares99 Views

      in Television

      Rob Kardashian Calls Sisters Kim and Kourtney 'Bad Girls Club' for Fighting on 'KUWTK'

      by

      WENN

      Kourt also addresses the fight on her social media account as the 40-year-old Poosh founder writes on her Twitter account as if she is commenting on a boxing match.
      Mar 27, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Season 18 of “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” opened with Kim Kardashian and Kourtney Kardashian having a girl fight. Following the broadcast of the Thursday, March 26 episode, everyone on the Internet, including their brother Rob Kardashian, was talking about that particular scene.
      Writing on his Twitter account, Rob said, “My sisters forgot we were filming #KUWTK and thought it was bad girls club.” He also added two laughing and crying emojis.
      Kim also reposted Rob’s tweet and left more cry-laughing emojis. She then teased her online devotees that the current season would be “a really fun, and emotional and dramatic season.”
      Kourt also addressed the fight on her social media account. The 40-year-old Poosh founder tweeted as if she was commenting on a boxing match, “Kourtney ‘the nail digger’ Kardashian weighing in at 108 pounds… Kim ‘the kicker’ Kardashian West weighs in at 128 pounds….”

      In another post, she called the fight “trash” after a fan noted that the “fight was very cringe worthy.”
      Kourtney and Kim took their tension to a physical altercation after the former overheard Kim talking to Kendall Jenner about Kylie Jenner skipping fashion week in Paris, implying that she and Khloe Kardashian would never do that.

      “Change the narrative in your mind. I work my f***ng a** off,” Kourt told Kim. “But also even if I didn’t want to work my a** off and I wanted to be a stay-at-home mom, that’s f***ing fine.”
      The two then tried to throw punch at each other with Kourtney digging her nails into Kim’s arms. “Don’t ever come to me like that. I swear to God I’ll punch you in your face,” Kim said, to which Kourt responded, “So do it.”

      You can share this post!

      Next article
      Gov. Andrew Cuomo Thanks Rihanna for Providing New York With Medical Supplies

      Related Posts More

    • 125 Shares189 Views

      in Television

      T.I. to Portray Aretha Franklin's One-Time Lover in 'Genius: Aretha'

      by

      Instagram

      The ‘Whatever You Like’ hitmaker joins the cast ensemble that consists of Cynthia Erivo, Antonique Smith, Tina Fears and Ethan Henry for the upcoming series from National Geographic network.
      Mar 27, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Rapper/actor T.I. has been added to the cast of an upcoming Aretha Franklin TV project as her one-time lover, fashion designer Ken Cunningham.
      Cynthia Erivo will star as the music icon in “Genius: Aretha”, an authorised limited series which will chronicle the life and legacy of the late Queen of Soul, and although production was halted earlier this month due to the global coronavirus chaos, show officials have unveiled a number of new cast additions.
      T.I. will play socially-conscious New York entrepreneur Cunningham, who approaches Aretha to invest in his fashion business, and ends up embarking on a relationship with the singer.
      He eventually became the singer’s road manager, and fathered her youngest son, Kecalf Cunningham, who was born in April, 1970.
      Meanwhile, Notorious’ Antonique Smith and acting newcomers Tina Fears and Ethan Henry have also been added to the line-up, with Henry set to portray civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr.
      The news was released to coincide with what would have been Aretha’s 78th birthday on Wednesday, March 25.
      Producers at America’s National Geographic network marked the occasion by releasing a new image of Erivo as the Respect legend.
      “Genius: Aretha”, which also stars Courtney B. Vance as the musician’s father, reverend and civil rights activist C.L. Franklin, had been due to premiere this spring, but will now launch at a later date.

      The TV series isn’t the only screen project about Aretha in the works – Jennifer Hudson is also playing Franklin in a new movie biopic, titled “Respect”, which is expected to debut this Christmas instead of its previously-announced October opening, according to Deadline.

      You can share this post!

      Next article
      Amber Rose Baffles Fans as Her Controversial Forehead Tattoo Is Gone

      Related Posts More