"The Love Boat" holds a fascinating place in pop culture history. While most of the shows with reruns playing in heavy rotation today were in some way groundbreaking upon their initial release, "The Love Boat" is a novelty the likes of which modern TV rarely – if ever – tries to emulate. An anthology-like rom-com set aboard a cruise ship, "The Love Boat" featured a revolving door of guest stars and little connective tissue to speak of aside from the cast playing the crew aboard the ship.
The deeply '70s series earned high ratings for much of its run, yet was considered pretty silly even at the time of its release. John J. O'Connor called it a "dreadful porridge of a conception" in The New York Times, while the Orlando Sentinel's Noel Holston said it needed "sharper writing, better casting, more original situations, an end to the indefatigable laugh track or,...
The deeply '70s series earned high ratings for much of its run, yet was considered pretty silly even at the time of its release. John J. O'Connor called it a "dreadful porridge of a conception" in The New York Times, while the Orlando Sentinel's Noel Holston said it needed "sharper writing, better casting, more original situations, an end to the indefatigable laugh track or,...
- 4/14/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos recently walked out to a lively audience and sat down to an even livelier host chat on Live with Kelly and Mark.
It has been a long week of live shows, and the team is getting ready for their Las Vegas shows next week, yet Mark was more animated than usual for an early morning.
Live with Kelly and Mark is moving to Vegas for a series of shows that include fantastic musical guests like Reo Speedwagon, as reported by Monsters and Critics.
Kelly and Mark are undoubtedly busy filming extra segments to fill out the rest of the week, which shows in their demeanor.
There is also the rumor that Kelly and Mark will renew their vows at their wedding chapel, Chapel of the Bells, since Kelly keeps mentioning going back there.
All of this activity may have Mark’s anxiety kicked into overdrive.
It has been a long week of live shows, and the team is getting ready for their Las Vegas shows next week, yet Mark was more animated than usual for an early morning.
Live with Kelly and Mark is moving to Vegas for a series of shows that include fantastic musical guests like Reo Speedwagon, as reported by Monsters and Critics.
Kelly and Mark are undoubtedly busy filming extra segments to fill out the rest of the week, which shows in their demeanor.
There is also the rumor that Kelly and Mark will renew their vows at their wedding chapel, Chapel of the Bells, since Kelly keeps mentioning going back there.
All of this activity may have Mark’s anxiety kicked into overdrive.
- 2/21/2024
- by Pamela Roy
- Monsters and Critics
King Charles and his son, Prince Harry, once had a typical father-son relationship. However, things changed as Harry grew older and started to defy the regular traditions and expectations of the royal family. Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, left the royal family back in 2020, and ever since, things between him and his father have been nothing short of rocky.
However, Charles and Harry have reportedly made some progress on their relationship. And now, Charles is supposedly more determined than ever to bring Harry back into the royal family’s good graces.
ce William and Prince Harry with King Charles laughing at something they’re showing him on an iPhone | Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images King Charles is working to bring Prince Harry back into the royal family
Harry and Meghan stepped back from their royal roles in 2020, and when the couple sat down for an interview with Oprah Winfrey...
However, Charles and Harry have reportedly made some progress on their relationship. And now, Charles is supposedly more determined than ever to bring Harry back into the royal family’s good graces.
ce William and Prince Harry with King Charles laughing at something they’re showing him on an iPhone | Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images King Charles is working to bring Prince Harry back into the royal family
Harry and Meghan stepped back from their royal roles in 2020, and when the couple sat down for an interview with Oprah Winfrey...
- 1/10/2024
- by Julia Mullaney
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Actress Helen Flanagan detailed her plans for Christmas, without children Matilda, Delilah and Charlie. The heartbroken former ‘Coronation Street’ actress will spend the festivities at home in Bolton as the kids enjoy the holidays with their dad, her ex-fiancé Scott Sinclair, reports ‘Mirror.co.uk’.
Helen, 33 and Scott, 34, went their separate ways in July 2022 after 13 years together.
The couple’s kids are heading on holiday with Scott in Bath over the Christmas break and Helen has opened up about missing them on the big day, revealing her grand plans for a big winter holiday of her own to treat Matilda, Delilah and Charlie for the New Year.
“My children really miss their daddy and they’re very close to their nanna, so they’re going to spend Christmas with them,” she told Closer.
“I won’t have them for about four days. It will actually be the first Christmas that...
Helen, 33 and Scott, 34, went their separate ways in July 2022 after 13 years together.
The couple’s kids are heading on holiday with Scott in Bath over the Christmas break and Helen has opened up about missing them on the big day, revealing her grand plans for a big winter holiday of her own to treat Matilda, Delilah and Charlie for the New Year.
“My children really miss their daddy and they’re very close to their nanna, so they’re going to spend Christmas with them,” she told Closer.
“I won’t have them for about four days. It will actually be the first Christmas that...
- 12/20/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mina Starsiak Hawk has another feud to add to her list, as the HGTV star has opened up about her falling out with former Good Bones co-star Cory Miller. Hawk touched on the topic on the latest episode of her Mina Af podcast after several fan questions asked why she and Miller had unfollowed each other on social media. The reality star made it clear to her listeners that she and Miller “are not on speaking terms.” “So, there’s been enough questions about Cory that I’m going to try to address this in a respectful way again, understanding that I have a platform that he maybe doesn’t have,” she said (per Closer). “Cory and I are not on speaking terms. I am positive that there are things he feels like I did to him, and I have known him since he was 11, and I’ve always had a soft spot for him.
- 12/15/2023
- TV Insider
This summer’s TV forecast calls for lots of teenage angst, courtesy of The Summer I Turned Pretty‘s Season 2 teaser trailer.
Season 1 of the Prime Video YA series centered around the love triangle between 16-year-old Belly (played by Lola Tung) and the Fisher brothers, broody Conrad (Christopher Briney) and easygoing Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno), with whom Belly spends every summer at their mother Susannah’s home in Cousins Beach. Although it seemed that Belly had chosen to be with Jeremiah, she ended the finale by kissing Conrad. But a dark cloud loomed over the moment, and it will follow Belly into the new season.
Season 1 of the Prime Video YA series centered around the love triangle between 16-year-old Belly (played by Lola Tung) and the Fisher brothers, broody Conrad (Christopher Briney) and easygoing Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno), with whom Belly spends every summer at their mother Susannah’s home in Cousins Beach. Although it seemed that Belly had chosen to be with Jeremiah, she ended the finale by kissing Conrad. But a dark cloud loomed over the moment, and it will follow Belly into the new season.
- 6/8/2023
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz Beckham have one year of marriage in the books! On April 9, the couple - who tied the knot a year ago in Palm Beach, Fl - marked the special milestone by returning to Florida to celebrate with their families, including Brooklyn's parents, Victoria and David Beckham, and Nicola's grandmother, Naunni, who served as her maid of honor.
Nicola commemorated her and Brooklyn's anniversary on Instagram, sharing photos from the family-filled celebration. "I can't believe it's been a year since I walked down the aisle. I love you so much baby. I love being your wife. I couldn't imagine my life without you...
Nicola commemorated her and Brooklyn's anniversary on Instagram, sharing photos from the family-filled celebration. "I can't believe it's been a year since I walked down the aisle. I love you so much baby. I love being your wife. I couldn't imagine my life without you...
- 4/10/2023
- by Monica Sisavat
- Popsugar.com
Exclusive: Australian-British writer Pip Williams’ novel The Dictionary of Lost Words is to be adapted as a TV series.
South Australian firms Highview Productions, known for BBC, Stan and HBO series The Tourist, and Closer Productions have acquired the screen rights to the New York Times bestseller, which has sold 300,000 copies in Australia alone and has been translated into 28 languages.
The companies struck the deal with Anonymous Content, which made the agreement on behalf of Linda Kaplan at Kaplan/DeFiore Rights for Affirm Press.
Having been published in 2020 during lockdown, The Dictionary of Lost Words was also the first Aussie work to feature on Reese’s Book Club, the female-focused book list led by Reese Witherspoon.
Inspired by actual events, The Dictionary of Lost Words is set in the early 20th century and follows Esme, a motherless but curious girl who spends her time in the ‘Scriptorium’, a garden shed...
South Australian firms Highview Productions, known for BBC, Stan and HBO series The Tourist, and Closer Productions have acquired the screen rights to the New York Times bestseller, which has sold 300,000 copies in Australia alone and has been translated into 28 languages.
The companies struck the deal with Anonymous Content, which made the agreement on behalf of Linda Kaplan at Kaplan/DeFiore Rights for Affirm Press.
Having been published in 2020 during lockdown, The Dictionary of Lost Words was also the first Aussie work to feature on Reese’s Book Club, the female-focused book list led by Reese Witherspoon.
Inspired by actual events, The Dictionary of Lost Words is set in the early 20th century and follows Esme, a motherless but curious girl who spends her time in the ‘Scriptorium’, a garden shed...
- 11/9/2022
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
The full trailer for Syfy’s Resident Alien is equal parts Northern Exposure, Law & Order and The Good Doctor, with a hint of Doom Patrol‘s Mr. Nobody thrown in for good measure.
Premiering Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 at 10/9c — and based on the Dark Horse comic — Resident Alien stars Alan Tudyk (Firefly, the aforementioned Doom Patrol) as “Harry,” an extraterrestrial that crash lands on Earth and passes himself off as a small-town (human) doctor. Arriving with a secret mission to kill all humans, Harry starts off living a simple life — though things get a bit rocky when he’s roped into...
Premiering Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 at 10/9c — and based on the Dark Horse comic — Resident Alien stars Alan Tudyk (Firefly, the aforementioned Doom Patrol) as “Harry,” an extraterrestrial that crash lands on Earth and passes himself off as a small-town (human) doctor. Arriving with a secret mission to kill all humans, Harry starts off living a simple life — though things get a bit rocky when he’s roped into...
- 12/14/2020
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Asher Keddie and Richard Roxburgh in ‘The Hunting.’
Closer Productions’ The Hunting, a four-part drama which examines how teenagers navigate the complexities of relationships, identity and sexuality via technology, will premiere on Sbs at 8.30 pm on Thursday August 1.
Created by Closer’s Sophie Hyde and Matthew Cormack and starring Asher Keddie and Richard Roxburgh, the plot follows two high school teachers who discover students are sharing explicit photos of their underage friends and peers online.
The revelation has devastating consequences for the students and their families, tackling themes of misogyny, privacy, sexuality and sexualisation, online exploitation, masculinity and gender.
The ensemble cast includes Sam Reid, Jessica De Gouw, Luca Sardelis, Yazeed Daher, Pamela Rabe, Leah Vandenberg, Rodney Afif, Sachin Joab, Elena Carapetis, Anni Lindner and newcomers Kavitha Anandasivam and Alex Cusack.
Cormack penned the scripts with Niki Aken, and Hyde shared directing duties with Ana Kokkinos. Hyde produces with Rebecca Summerton and Lisa Scott.
Closer Productions’ The Hunting, a four-part drama which examines how teenagers navigate the complexities of relationships, identity and sexuality via technology, will premiere on Sbs at 8.30 pm on Thursday August 1.
Created by Closer’s Sophie Hyde and Matthew Cormack and starring Asher Keddie and Richard Roxburgh, the plot follows two high school teachers who discover students are sharing explicit photos of their underage friends and peers online.
The revelation has devastating consequences for the students and their families, tackling themes of misogyny, privacy, sexuality and sexualisation, online exploitation, masculinity and gender.
The ensemble cast includes Sam Reid, Jessica De Gouw, Luca Sardelis, Yazeed Daher, Pamela Rabe, Leah Vandenberg, Rodney Afif, Sachin Joab, Elena Carapetis, Anni Lindner and newcomers Kavitha Anandasivam and Alex Cusack.
Cormack penned the scripts with Niki Aken, and Hyde shared directing duties with Ana Kokkinos. Hyde produces with Rebecca Summerton and Lisa Scott.
- 7/3/2019
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
In the past, The Talk star Julie Chen has admitted to going under the knife: but have you ever seen the TV star pre-plastic surgery? During a past episode of her talk show, Julie admitted to a procedure she got done more than two decades ago to make her eyes look bigger after being told she looked like a "bored" Asian American during a TV reporting gig. "[My parents and I] had a long conversation about if it would be denying my heritage," she said on air. "You know, my mom calls one auntie, my father calls an uncle... it spread to my entire family. It divided the family. Members of my family wanted to disown me if I got it done." Julie before she got her eye surgery. (Photo Credit: The Talk/Julie Chen/CBS) "No one's more proud of being Chinese than I am," Julie added of her decision. "And I have...
- 7/12/2018
- by Samantha Faragalli
- Closer Weekly
The sacrifices Chip Gaines and Joanna Gaines make for their kids are endless. “I’m not going to lie. I absolutely hate golf,” Chip recently quipped, dubbing the leisurely activity “my nemesis sport — the anti-baseball” during a round of golf with sons Drake, 13, and Duke, 9. “But you know what I don’t hate? Time well spent with these beautiful boys,” the doting dad gushed. The Fixer Upper star, 43, and his wife, 40, are ultimately driven by one thing and one thing only: their family. “Being good parents is Chip and Joanna’s first priority,” an insider exclusively assured Closer Weekly of Hgtv’s dynamic duo, who recently came under fire when a USA Today opinion piece questioned the amount of time their busy workloads allowed them with Drake and Duke and their daughters, Ella, 11, and Emmie Kay, 8. “Chip hit the roof. He spent hours ranting to Joanna about it,” the insider said of the outrageous allegation,...
- 6/6/2018
- by Closer Staff
- Closer Weekly
That's not fair! When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle married on May 19, Queen Elizabeth granted them the new titles Duke and Duchess of Sussex. However, if the royal couple has daughters one day, there's a chance they won't be able to inherit the royal titles. That's because the titles can only be inherited by a male heir. If they don't have a son, and only welcome daughters, their titles will end up just dying out. Interesting, right? (Photo Credit: Getty Images) But don't worry, the 2013 Succession to the Crown Act has changed things up before, meaning regardless of gender, birth order determines who is next in line for the throne (this happened when Kate Middleton was pregnant with Prince George). That said, after Prince Charles and Prince William, the order would be Prince George, 4, Princess Charlotte, 3, and then Prince Louis, 1 month. If this was not the case, then Princess Charlotte...
- 6/4/2018
- by Samantha Faragalli
- Closer Weekly
Shortly before Fixer Upper's 2013 premiere, Clint Harp tells Closer Weekly that he bonded with Chip Gaines over ham sandwiches. "We sat on my shop floor eating them, wondering what the heck we were doing," Clint says. He'd boldly just given up a six-figure salary to pursue his dream of creating furniture when Chip and Joanna Gaines asked him to make some appearances on their TV pilot. "We had no idea what was ahead of us," Clint confides to Closer. The Gaines' show, of course, became Hgtv's top-rated program and the dynamic duo have built a media and branding empire thanks to its popularity over the past five years. Now, Clint, 40, is hoping it’s his and wife Kelly’s turn with Wood Work, which premiered in May on the Diy Network. A post shared by Clint Harp (@clintharpofficial) on Oct 10, 2017 at 11:52am Pdt "Kelly and I are excited about the possibilities,...
- 5/31/2018
- by Closer Staff
- Closer Weekly
TV star Eileen Davidson likes to keep things interesting. In the 36 years since she made her debut as Ashley Abbott on The Young and the Restless, she's jumped to other top soaps, written three novels, and been a 2014 through 2017 regular on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. In an exclusive new interview with Closer Weekly, she opens up about her most important role: mom. Eileen is married to actor-writer Vincent Van Patten, 60. They have a son, Jesse, and she's stepmom to Vincent's sons, Duke, 25, and Vince Jr., 22. "I really worked at having his kids get to know me," Eileen tells Closer. "We made the house fun, and I'm not against bribery!" she jokes, but adds, "a main lesson for everybody is: Just be who you are and take chances. With kids that is the thing I am always saying." A post shared by Eileen Davidson (@eileendavidsonofficial) on Jan 25, 2018 at 10:...
- 5/31/2018
- by Closer Staff
- Closer Weekly
In addition to celebrating her cancer-free health, Good Morning America's Amy Robach, 45, is reveling in her promotion to co-host of 20/20. While she says she'll still appear two or three times a week on Gma (which recently announced it will add a third hour in the fall), she's already seen her new office, which once belonged to legendary newswoman Barbara Walters! "I have to tell you, I started to cry," Amy exclusively tells Closer Weekly. "That is a dream, that is the pinnacle of my career and so I am beyond honored to have this job." Amy and Barbara. (Photo Credit: Getty Images) "I want to live up to the standards that Barbara created when she began 20/20," she tells Closer. So has Barbara offered her any advice? "You don't have to ask for advice," Amy says with a laugh. "She tells you! She is just all about keeping it real,...
- 5/31/2018
- by Closer Staff
- Closer Weekly
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry "Are Already Trying for a Baby" After Their Royal Wedding (Exclusive)
Just three days after her fairy-tale wedding to Prince Harry, Meghan Markle made her first official appearance as the Duchess of Sussex at a garden party celebrating Prince Charles' 70th birthday. Looking elegant in a pink and taupe silk-crepe dress, she fit seamlessly into the royal festivities. "Meghan describes the wedding as 'the best day of [her] life,'" a royal insider tells Closer, "but she's glad that the stress of it is over and she is happily settling into her new life with Harry." That life likely will include children, and soon. The couple has made no secret about their plans to get pregnant. "Hopefully we'll start a family in the near future," Harry, 33, said after their engagement. And Meghan, 36, reportedly told her former agent, Gina Nelthorpe-Cowne, "I would absolutely love to have children, and I can't wait to be a mother." (Photo Credit: Getty Images) In fact, the insider confirms,...
- 5/30/2018
- by Closer Staff
- Closer Weekly
On NCIS, no case ever stumps naval investigator Leroy "Jethro" Gibbs, but in real life, Mark Harmon, 66, has long been befuddled by one mystery: fame. "My parents kept things real — I had no idea they were famous," says the son of sportscaster Tom Harmon and actress Elyse Knox. "In fact, it didn’t hit me until one day when I was riding in the car with my father in Ann Arbor, Mi — I was maybe eight and could barely see above the dashboard — and we stopped at a crosswalk. Suddenly, we were surrounded by people who recognized my dad and were really thrilled to see him. I remember looking at this man I thought I knew so well and thinking, Who are you?" Millions of people ask the same question about Mark to this day. He’s the star of TV’s No. 1 drama yet he maintains an intense sense of privacy.
- 5/30/2018
- by Closer Staff
- Closer Weekly
If Jeff Daniels could give his younger self advice, here's what he'd say: "Hang on — it may not happen until you're in your 50s!" he exclusively told Closer Weekly at the recent Montclair Film Festival in NJ. While Jeff has been on a roll of late with award-worthy turns in projects like Hulu's new Sept. 11–themed miniseries, The Looming Tower, the truth is he’s done consistently fine work since his breakout role in Terms of Endearment 35 years ago. This is an even more impressive achievement considering Jeff, 63, put the bright lights of Hollywood behind him in 1986 and moved home to his native Chelsea, Mi with his wife and high school sweetheart, Kathleen. There, they raised three now-grown kids: Ben, Lucas, and Nellie. "It slows you down," Jeff told Closer of life on the Lower Peninsula. "It always reminds you when you go back into a movie or a...
- 5/28/2018
- by Closer Staff
- Closer Weekly
Hollywood actress Annette Bening was 30 when her first film, the John Candy comedy, The Great Outdoors, was released in 1988. Thirty years later, she's still making movies — she currently stars in The Seagull, based on Anton Chekhov's play — but she's now been married to Warren Beatty for more than 25 years and raised four kids. And she's still taking on new challenges in her life. "For so long, you feel like you're teaching your children about the world, and now they're teaching me," Annette tells NPR. Among the lessons she's learned as she celebrates her 60th birthday on May 29: compassion, understanding, and patience. She says to NPR, "There's a whole new universe opened up to me" by her oldest son, Stephen, 26, who was born a female and is now transgender. Youngest son, Ben, 23, encouraged her to take a role in the female-superhero movie Captain Marvel. "She's thrilled this is keeping her relevant,...
- 5/26/2018
- by Closer Staff
- Closer Weekly
Actress and former model Candice Bergen strode proudly onto the stage of NYC's Carnegie Hall, flanked by her Murphy Brown co-stars, at CBS' recent fall lineup announcement. "It's so great to have the gang back together," she said. "And to hear Americans cheering for a bunch of journalists." It's the kind of timely wisecrack Murphy often made on the hit 1988 to 1998 sitcom and will continue to make on the show's upcoming reboot. And like her character, Candice always tells it like it is. While recently addressing her youthful good looks, she told People that, "People who don't have it think beauty is a blessing, but actually it sets you apart." And when it comes to her later-in-life weight gain, she wrote in her memoir, A Fine Romance, "I am fat. I live to eat." Murphy Brown...together again. Coming to your neighborhood TV in the fall. Just in time.
- 5/26/2018
- by Closer Staff
- Closer Weekly
TV star Maury Povich and newswoman Connie Chung open up to Closer Weekly, revealing the secret to their lasting marriage. Maury tells Closer he is a man of few words when it comes to disagreements at home and making his marriage last. "Whatever arguments you have during the day? Once your head hits the pillow, it's over," Maury, 79, says of his secret to his 33 years of marriage. (Photo Credit: Getty Images) His wife admits she's exactly the opposite. "I hold grudges, and the next morning I really want to fight," Connie, 71, shares to Closer, joking, "I wish I were married to the guy who is on TV: [His guests] can cry, and scream, and he's so empathetic, but when he gets home, he doesn't want to hear anything!" For more on Maury Povich and Connie Chung, pick up the latest issue of Closer Weekly, on newsstands now — and be sure to sign...
- 5/24/2018
- by Closer Staff
- Closer Weekly
Paul Shaffer and David Letterman's TV partnership has lasted longer than most celebrity marriages: 36 years and still going strong. Paul speaks highly of his relationship with Dave. "We went on TV every night without rehearsal and just talked, and it was incredible," Paul tells Closer. "We never really had a disagreement." Ok, maybe once: "I said to him, 'Hey, that was rough what you said last night,' and he said, 'Yeah, but you could answer back.'" Paul recalls. "All's fair." Paul and Dave on the Late Show. (Photo Credit: Getty Images) Paul now does the music for Dave's Netflix talk show, My Next Guest Needs No Introduction. For more on Paul Shaffer and David Letterman, pick up the latest issue of Closer Weekly, on newsstands now — and be sure to sign up for our newsletter for more exclusive news! More from Closer Weekly David Letterman Misses the...
- 5/24/2018
- by Closer Staff
- Closer Weekly
Fans were shocked when Tim Allen's popular sitcom Last Man Standing was canceled by ABC last year, but now it's joining Roseanne and Will & Grace on the growing list of TV reboots, as it's been picked up by Fox for the fall. Now, in an exclusive new interview with Closer Weekly, Tim shares his thoughts on the return of the series. "I'm excited because we have so much left in our tank," Tim tells Closer. "There were a lot of stories we hadn’t gotten to." (Photo Credit: Getty Images) Among the topics Tim, 64, wants to tackle is guns, as his character "owns a sporting-goods store that has firearms, so we're going to have to deal with that somehow." Hot-button issues haven't hurt Roseanne's ratings, so Tim might be right on target. For more on Tim Allen, pick up the latest issue of Closer Weekly, on newsstands now...
- 5/24/2018
- by Closer Staff
- Closer Weekly
Two-time Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover girl Paulina Porizkova, who recently announced her split from her husband Ric Ocasek, speaks to Closer Weekly about starting over at 53 years old. "It’s so scary and weird," she tells Closer. "I don’t know what to make out of it yet." After nearly 30 years of marriage and two sons, she's not looking to wed again. "I feel like I’ve had my soulmate," she confides to Closer. Paulina and Ric. (Photo Credit: Getty Images) Plus, she doesn’t have much time to date. "I'm finishing up a memoir, giving a Ted Talk next week, and doing a TV pilot," Paulina says. "And I really want to learn Italian. I want to seize the day and have some fun!" For more on Paulina Porizkova, pick up the latest issue of Closer Weekly, on newsstands now — and be sure to sign up for our newsletter for more exclusive news!
- 5/24/2018
- by Closer Staff
- Closer Weekly
It's been five years since Giuliana Rancic welcomed her son, Edward, into the world, but the TV star is still gushing about the day he was born. "It felt like my heart was going to explode with happiness and love," she confesses to Closer Weekly. "I held him tightly and thought to myself, savor this moment. Never forget this incredible moment. God is good." Coming almost a year after she was diagnosed with breast cancer, it made Giuliana — who is now healthy and a spokesperson for Genentech's Not One Type cancer awareness campaign — realize "that even when you have a dark day, the sun will rise the next day." And Giuliana's family completely supports her in all of her endeavors. A post shared by Giuliana Rancic (@giulianarancic) on Mar 2, 2018 at 7:45pm Pst When speaking to Closer Weekly recently, Giuliana's husband, Bill Rancic, opened up about how much he treasures his wife and son.
- 5/21/2018
- by Closer Staff
- Closer Weekly
When Drew Scott and Jonathan Scott headed to San Francisco for the new season of Hgtv's Brother vs. Brother, both were in it to win it. "Jonathan got a camouflage outfit with moss on it, and he hid on a hill to spy on me," Drew tells Closer of the competition show, which has each twin captaining a team on a home renovation. Drew had a few tricks up his sleeve, too, dressing up like a policeman and distracting Jonathan's squad with a flurry of fake tickets. "We all flew out to move our vehicles," Jonathan says with a laugh. "He had a fake mustache and everything! We were, like, 'How does he have time to be doing this?'" (Photo Credit: Getty Images) The brothers, 40, are masters at multitasking, though, proven by Drew's ability to film this show while also banging out all the details of his destination wedding with Linda Phan,...
- 5/21/2018
- by Closer Staff
- Closer Weekly
Now that Meghan Markle is marrying Prince Harry on May 19, fans are ready to learn all about the actress now more than ever before. With that comes decoding those rumors she's gotten plastic surgery, specifically a nose job. Closer Weekly exclusively chatted with plastic surgeons — who have not worked with Meghan — about any work the Suits star may have gotten done to her face. Dr. Vartan Mardirossian thinks Meghan has gotten a very subtle nose job. "The tip of her nose is more refined now and is more rotated, which meant that it is 'turned more up.' The dorsum of the nose which is the straight area above the tip is nicely refined," he told Closer. "These changes are subtle and very natural and are likely the work of a talented rhinoplasty surgeon. The nostrils and the surrounding soft tissue (the alar area) have not changed." Meghan in 2005 (left...
- 5/18/2018
- by Samantha Faragalli
- In Touch Weekly
In the new issue of Closer Weekly, Connie Britton opens up about why she couldn't turn down being a part of Showtime's Smilf. With roles on shows ranging from Friday Night Lights to Nashville, Connie has always been busy, but now she’s been juggling parts on two current series, Fox’s drama 9-1-1 and Smilf, with her job as a single mom to son Eyob, 7. Connie says she identifies with creator-star Frankie Shaw's take on single motherhood. "Frankie's commentary about some of the ways you feel confined as a single mom is just dead-on," Connie, 51, exclusively tells Closer. "I pull from my own experience." Connie and Frankie. (Photo Credit: Getty Images) But Connie's most treasured role is at home. "He's awesome," she gushes of Eyob. "He’s turning into a really great human." For more on Connie Britton, pick up the latest issue of Closer Weekly,...
- 5/17/2018
- by Closer Staff
- Closer Weekly
Directing the profound 1993 Holocaust drama Schindler’s List was an emotionally exhausting experience for Steven Spielberg, but he had a secret weapon to help keep his spirits up. "Robin Williams would call me once a week," Steven revealed at the Tribeca Film Festival's recent 25th anniversary screening of the film. "He would do 15 minutes of stand-up on the phone and I would laugh hysterically because I had to release so much." Robin — who starred in the director's 1991 hit Hook — always left him on the hook. "On the loudest, best laugh I'd give him, he'd drop the phone, and that would be it — he never said goodbye, he just hung up!" Steven remembered. Robin and Steven watch production footage on the set of Hook. (Photo Credit: Getty Images) In another recent interview, Robin's friend Sharon Osbourne and her daughter Kelly Osbourne recalled how the late actor helped Sharon beat colon cancer in the early 2000s.
- 5/14/2018
- by Closer Staff
- Closer Weekly
He's officially a married man! Property Brothers star Drew Scott tied the knot with his fiancée, Linda Phan, during a lovely destination wedding in Italy on Saturday, May 12. The couple said "I do" in front of 300 guests during an outdoor ceremony. "We are still floating on clouds… today couldn’t have been more magical," the couple told People. "Surrounded by so many loved ones in such a beautiful place was unreal. We are very, very lucky. Friends, family, amazing food, blue skies and being even more in love than ever before — what more could we ask for?" Just weeks before his wedding day, the 40-year-old dished on all his wedding secrets during an exclusive interview with Closer Weekly! Scroll down for more details about Drew and Linda's wedding day. No gifts allowed "We're doing our wedding in Italy and we don't want any gifts," Drew told Closer at We Day in Inglewood,...
- 5/13/2018
- by Closer Staff
- Closer Weekly
Playing Tonya Harding's mother in I, Tonya won a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for Allison Janney, and she gratefully turned out to support the former figure skater when she recently made her debut on Dancing With the Stars' all-athletes season. "I thought she danced so beautifully," Allison, accompanied by co-star Mckenna Grace (who played the young Tonya), exclusively told Closer Weekly. "I know she's always a little worried about not having the grace and the choreography, but I thought that she did. She was beautiful and graceful and so emotional, and I'm so happy for her," Allison added. Tonya, 47, told Closer that she was thrilled to have Allison and Mckenna there for "my new beginning." She added, "It's a fresh start." Such a fun evening @dancingabc watching @therealTonyaHarding & @sashafarber1's beautiful and elegant performance! Looking forward to seeing more from you two!
- 5/12/2018
- by Closer Staff
- Closer Weekly
Now that Meghan Markle is marrying Prince Harry on May 19, fans are ready to learn all about the actress now more than ever before. With that comes decoding those rumors she's gotten plastic surgery, specifically a nose job. Closer Weekly chatted with plastic surgeons exclusively about any work the Suits star may have gotten done to her face. Dr. Vartan Mardirossian — who never treated the star — thinks Meghan has gotten a very subtle nose job. "The tip of her nose is more refined now and is more rotated, which meant that it is 'turned more up.' The dorsum of the nose which is the straight area above the tip is nicely refined," he told Closer. "These changes are subtle and very natural and are likely the work of a talented rhinoplasty surgeon. The nostrils and the surrounding soft tissue (the alar area) have not changed." Meghan in 2005 (left) and...
- 5/12/2018
- by Samantha Faragalli
- Life and Style
Everyone's back on deck! The cast of The Love Boat had a reunion on Friday, May 10, to receive their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in partnership with Princess Cruises — and it was so good to see them all back together 40 years since the show first aired. The hit series ran from 1977 until 1986, and in our opinion, it very much deserves this prestigious acknowledgment. For the special get-together in La — which aired on Today — some of the show's most memorable faces including Gavin McLeod, Ted Lange, Bernie Kopell, Cynthia Lauren Tewes, Jill Whelan, and Fred Grandy dressed the part in their black and navy blue pantsuits. The best part? Gavin even sported his signature Capt. Merril Stubing captain's hat! (Photo Credit: Getty Images) In a previous interview with Closer Weekly, Gavin gushed about his times on The Love Boat. "It was the perfect fit for me," he shared. "The...
- 5/11/2018
- by Samantha Faragalli
- Closer Weekly
Now that Meghan Markle is marrying Prince Harry on May 19, fans are ready to learn all about the actress now more than ever before. With that comes decoding those rumors she's gotten plastic surgery, specifically a nose job. Closer Weekly exclusively chatted with plastic surgeons — who have not worked with Meghan — about any work the Suits star may have gotten done to her face. Dr. Vartan Mardirossian thinks Meghan has gotten a very subtle nose job. "The tip of her nose is more refined now and is more rotated, which meant that it is 'turned more up.' The dorsum of the nose which is the straight area above the tip is nicely refined," he told Closer. "These changes are subtle and very natural and are likely the work of a talented rhinoplasty surgeon. The nostrils and the surrounding soft tissue (the alar area) have not changed." Meghan in 2005 (left...
- 5/10/2018
- by Samantha Faragalli
- Closer Weekly
Hamilton mastermind Lin-Manuel Miranda has won three Tonys — but he tells Closer Weekly it was an even greater honor for him to work alongside Dick Van Dyke, one of his childhood heroes, in Disney's musical film Mary Poppins Returns. Lin-Manuel plays an apprentice of Dick's chimney sweep from the original film, and the 92-year-old icon takes on a new role as a banker. Dick and the original Mary Poppins cast. (Photo Credit: Getty Images) "I mainly talked to Dick about [his Tony-winning 1960 turn in] Bye Bye Birdie, because I played Conrad Birdie in 6th grade, so we talked a lot of song and dance," Lin-Manuel, 38, tells Closer. "Dick has more energy than I will ever have in my life, and it's incredible," gushes Lin-Manuel. "It's humiliating, and it's awesome!" For more on Lin-Manuel Miranda, pick up the latest issue of Closer Weekly, on newsstands now — and be sure to sign up for our newsletter for more exclusive news!
- 5/10/2018
- by Closer Staff
- Closer Weekly
Actress Renée Zellweger isn't afraid of a challenge. So when she signed up to play Hollywood star Judy Garland in a film about the icon, she dove into the research. "There's so much material out there," Renée, 49, says of the movies, concerts, and interviews she studied. She thought about calling Judy's daughter Liza Minnelli for advice, but mostly she studied the star herself. "She's so comfortable," Renée says of watching the 1963-1964 The Judy Garland Show. "She's being herself. She was so funny and cool." Judy is set in 1968 as the legend arrived in London to perform a series of concerts. "It's 30 years since she shot to global stardom in The Wizard of Oz," says producers, "and yet Judy is fragile... She is exhausted. Will she have the strength to go on?" (Photo Credit: Getty Images) Judy, who worked from the time she was two, died of an accidental overdose...
- 5/9/2018
- by Closer Staff
- Closer Weekly
Can you believe the Golden Girls finale aired 26 years ago today? We can't! In honor of our favorite show's anniversary, we're reminiscing about our favorite Golden Girls secrets and sweet behind-the-scenes cast moments. During a recent interview, Betty White dished that she and her late co-stars — Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty, and Bea Arthur — not only swapped gossip while on-set but also ended up helping each other through both tears and tragedies during the series' seven seasons. "We adored each other," Betty, now 96, once said. "It was such a special experience. Between scenes, instead of going to our dressing rooms, we'd sit there and yak about very intimate things." Tragedy first struck in the show's first season when both Bea and Betty's mothers passed away. It was a mutual loss that bonded the two for years to come. "My father had died a number of years before I did Maude, so [my mom] was living independently,...
- 5/9/2018
- by Steph Osmanski
- Closer Weekly
Back in March, it was announced that Jessica Capshaw and Sarah Drew — who play Dr. Arizona Robbins and Dr. April Kepner, respectively, on Grey's Anatomy — would both be sadly leaving the hit medical drama after the current Season 14. And now, during an exclusive new interview with Closer Weekly, Grey's executive producer and star Debbie Allen opened up about Jessica and Sarah's upcoming exits. "You can never replace people. That's just not what happens. I love both of them... They've given up a lot to live up to, and love, and remember. This was a creative choice that was made, so that's what we're doing. It's not something that's unusual. It's unusual for a show to go this long," Debbie shared while promoting her new Dove Real Beauty Productions Film, An Hour With Her. (Photo Credit: Getty Images) Debbie also praised Sarah for landing a new post-Grey's role on the upcoming Cagney & Lacey reboot.
- 5/7/2018
- by Amber Belus
- Closer Weekly
Wedding bells may be ringing for John Mellencamp and Meg Ryan, but the singer's daughter Teddi Mellencamp, doesn't want to hear them! An insider recently told In Touch Weekly — in the magazine's newest issue, on newsstands now — that the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, 36, is not a fan of her dad's famous 56-year-old girlfriend. "Meg is aloof and has only met Teddi a few times," the source revealed. "It seems like Meg isn't interested in getting to know John's kids, particularly Teddi." John and his daughter Teddi. (Photo Credit: Getty Images) That hasn't sat well with the reality star, who's been outspoken about how much her parents' divorce — John, 66, split from Teddi's mom, Victoria Granucci in 1989 — hurt her. "Now there's talk about John marrying Meg. Teddi is definitely not thrilled," the insider said. Unlike John's children — he's also a dad to daughters Michelle Mellencamp, 47, and Justice Mellencamp, 33, and sons Hud Mellencamp,...
- 5/7/2018
- by Closer Staff
- Closer Weekly
The long-planned film about Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz hasn't begun shooting, but the iconic star's daughter, Lucie Arnaz, is opening up about it for the first time. Her fellow executive producers, including screenwriter Aaron Sorkin — who previously worked on The West Wing — "presented it in such a wonderful, positive, optimistic way," she revealed. "They said, 'Look, this is a complicated story. There were lots of problems. But we believe this was one of the [greatest] love stories ever." Lucy, Desi, and their two children. (Photo Credit: Getty Images) Lucie, 66, was also reassured after meeting with two-time Oscar winner Cate Blanchett, who will play her mother. "She said, 'It must have been holy hell to try to keep a marriage together and a family and have the kind of success she had.' I said, 'Thank you very much,' and 'We're done.' That's all I needed to hear." During...
- 5/6/2018
- by Closer Staff
- Closer Weekly
After starring in four movies last year and her turn in the upcoming Ant-Man and the Wasp, it's fair to say that Michelle Pfeiffer is back on the screen in a big way. "I'm enjoying acting now more than I ever have," admits the star, who turned 60 on April 29. "I really need to feel like I'm creating something and that my life has meaning." For an actress who's known for her beauty, you might think reaching that milestone birthday would cause some worry, but Michelle "is totally at peace with the number," a friend of hers tells Closer. "What she talks about often is the wisdom, the confidence, the lack of anxiety that comes with being more sure of who you are. She loves that." Michelle in Scarface. (Photo Credit: R/R) She doesn't love "the wrinkles or the physical problems that come with age," her friend admits, but she...
- 5/5/2018
- by Closer Staff
- Closer Weekly
Could Joanna Gaines be any more relatable?! The Fixer Upper star — who is expecting baby No. 5! — is dishing on her current pregnancy cravings as she nears her third trimester. "Fruity Pebbles with milk, or I’ll make Fruity Pebble crispy rice cereal treats, any kind of cereal with too much sugar," she just revealed. "I even [once] went to four different fast-food places to get four of my favorite things. Fries from one place, chicken tenders from another, soft drink from another place because I love their ice and custard from another. I have no regrets. It was a good night," Joanna, 40, revealed during a new interview with People. This is 40. And I like it... #pregnantandforty #anddoughnuts A post shared by Joanna Stevens Gaines (@joannagaines) on Apr 19, 2018 at 9:13am Pdt Funnily enough, this isn't the first time Joanna has opened up about her pregnancy cravings. "Woke up this morning at 2:30 a.
- 5/4/2018
- by Samantha Faragalli
- Closer Weekly
Is it or isn't it?! Just days after Ellen Pompeo teased that Grey's Anatomy could be ending soon after 14 seasons, her ABC co-star Debbie Allen shared a much different opinion while exclusively chatting with Closer Weekly about her new Dove Real Beauty Productions Film, An Hour With Her. "I don't see that right now. The train is so strong and the audience is so committed. It's so global. Grey's Anatomy has a huge audience that is brand new. We've had a whole new audience the last couple of years of 13 or 14-year-olds that started from Season 1 and are now our biggest fans," she shared with us. Debbie also praised the show's "storytelling," and promised we're in for a "remarkable" end to the show's current 14th season. (Photo Credit: Getty Images) Ellen, who plays Dr. Meredith Grey on the long-running series, told Us Weekly on Tuesday, May 1 that after 13 years and 14 seasons on-air,...
- 5/3/2018
- by Amber Belus
- Closer Weekly
Paul Anka opens up to Closer Weekly in an exclusive interview where he recalls fondly the time he spent with the infamous "Rat Pack." As a teen Paul burst onto the scene with hits "Diana," "Puppy Love," "Put Your Head on My Shoulder," and at 76, he's still the only artist to have a Billboard Top 100 song through seven consecutive decades. He's sung with the Rat Pack, penned Frank Sinatra's classic "My Way," and still tours. "I tell people: I don't have a job. I have a passion," Paul tells Closer. Frank Sinatra. (Photo Credit: Getty Images) Paul opens up about what it was like to be one of the youngest ever to play with the Rat Pack: "Me, Bobby Darin, and a couple of others started in pop music, and we wanted to test ourselves: How are we going to evolve? The Beatles hadn't hit yet, so the Rat...
- 5/3/2018
- by Closer Staff
- Closer Weekly
On doctor’s orders, country legend Kenny Rogers, 79, has to walk away early from his final tour, according to a statement released last month. Now, his bandmates are speaking out to Closer Weekly about his series of health challenges. "They recommended he stay home to get his energy back," Kenny’s band member Chuck Jacobs tells Closer, adding that Kenny was disappointed but trying to keep his spirits up. (Photo Credit: Getty Images) Adds former band member Warren Hartman, "He was recovering a little slower from a surgical procedure than anticipated. He’s steadily progressing but, due to his age, recovery is [not as fast]. And the tour is demanding." Though there’s been no confirmation of what surgery Kenny’s had, he battled skin cancer in 2014 and he’s undergone prior knee replacements and rotator-cuff procedures. (Photo Credit: Getty Images) Luckily, Kenny also has a great support team at home — a wife of 20 years,...
- 5/3/2018
- by Closer Staff
- Closer Weekly
The cast of America’s Favorite Sitcom, Roseanne, opens up to Closer Weekly about winning the hearts of millions all over again. When the Roseanne cast walked back on the familiar living room set to reboot the sitcom 20 years after its original run ended, "it seemed like no time had passed at all," co-star Laurie Metcalf tells Closer. "Being in the same room with everybody again was the best part." Fans felt the same way when the reboot debuted in March and instantly shot to the top of the ratings. "No one was surprised because there was a real feeling of enthusiasm and excitement about how well the writers had tapped into the best parts of the old series," costume designer Erin Quigley, one of many original crew members who have returned, tells Closer. "It deals with universal issues." It was Sara Gilbert, aka Darlene, who spearheaded the sitcom’s revival.
- 5/3/2018
- by Closer Staff
- Closer Weekly
Double the joy! Just a few days after Robert Herjavec and his former DWTS partner turned wife, Kym Johnson, revealed the names of their twins, Kym took to social media to share an adorable photo of the newborns. On her Instagram story, Kym posted a cute snap of little Hudson and Haven sleeping in their car seats. The brother and sister were each wearing white onesies, Hudson's with blue polka dots and Haven's with pink polka dots. She captioned the photo "Twinning" with two baby emojis next to it. (Photo Credit: Instagram) Just last week, Kym and Robert announced the names of their bundles of joys. "Welcome to the world, Hudson Robert Herjavec and Haven Mae Herjavec — it’s great out here! May you always know love, peace, and grace in your lives. May your dreams have no bounds and your spirit be strong," Robert captioned a black and white photo of the twins.
- 4/30/2018
- by Anna Quintana
- Closer Weekly
For Priscilla Presley, finding a place to live near her iconic ex-husband after their 1973 divorce was of paramount importance. When not at Graceland in Memphis, Tn, "Elvis [Presley] stayed in the Holmby Hills, [CA] home I found for us," Priscilla, 72, exclusively tells Closer. "We were very, very close, and I wanted to make sure his house was near to our daughter, Lisa Marie [Presley]." The Beverly Hills villa Priscilla found was perfect. "And it’s a bit secluded with the gates, so you can’t see in. It was a sanctuary for me," she tells us. Check out the video above for a virtual tour of Priscilla's gorgeous house! Over the past 45 years, the Italian-style villa has remained an ideal refuge for Priscilla as she evolved from single mom to movie star to executive producer of the HBO doc Elvis Presley: The Searcher and The Wonder of You Elvis concert series. To...
- 4/25/2018
- by Closer Staff
- Closer Weekly
For Barbara Bush, family always came first. "She didn’t come off as a first lady but as a loving, caring mother," friend Brad Meltzer exclusively tells Closer. "She told me to read to my children at night — it wasn’t about the book, but holding the kids on your lap and loving them. She was a truly incredible mother and grandmother." When Barbara died at age 92 on April 17, she left a unique legacy: She was the better half of the longest presidential marriage in history, having been wed to George H.W. Bush for 73 years, and she was also the mother of President George W. Bush. Thanks to Barbara’s steely spine, wry one-liners and plainspoken style, Americans cherished her as much as her family did. "I always knew Barbara was the most beloved woman in the world, and in fact I used to tease her that I had a complex about that fact.
- 4/25/2018
- by Closer Staff
- Closer Weekly
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