‘Frasier’ TV Review: Revival Finds Kelsey Grammer’s Snobby Shrink Back Like He Never Left

1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ has outsold the original in sales for debut release weeks, making it her best first week for an album ever.The new album has topped the Billboard 200 with 1.653million equivalent album units, according to Billboard, which puts it in the lead ahead of her previous personal best, last year’s ‘Midnights‘ at 1.578million.The original ‘1989’ sold 1.297million units in its first week in 2014, meaning this is the first ‘Taylor’s Version‘ re-recording to surpass the original in its opening week in sales alone.As per the publication, the achievement marks the largest week for any album by units earned since Adele‘s ‘25‘, which debuted at 3.482million album units.Sales of ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ were also boosted by its availability in 15 collectible physical formats, including vinyl, CDs and cassette tapes.The news comes after it was reported that ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ earned the biggest opening week on the UK Albums chart this year.This makes ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ her eleventh album to hit Number One in the UK charts. Previous chart-topping albums include ‘Red’ (2012), ‘1989‘ (2014), ‘reputation‘ (2017), ‘Lover‘ (2019), ‘folklore‘ (2020), ‘evermore‘ (2020), ‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version)‘ (2021), ‘Red (Taylor’s Version)‘ (2021), ‘Midnights‘ (2022) and Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) (2023).The re-recording of ‘1989’ also broke two Spotify records, with Taylor Swift becoming the most-streamed artist on a single day in the platform’s history.In a five-star review of ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’, NME wrote: “As we’re witnessing the biggest year of Swift’s career so far, the artist’s ability to reinvent herself while honouring her core blueprint is only becoming more impressive.

BtoB and Hongseok of PENTAGON have left long-time agency CUBE Entertainment.CUBE Entertainment announced today (November 6) that all six members of K-pop boyband BtoB would not be renewing their contracts, with the agency saying that it was “mutually decided”, as translated by Koreaboo.The news comes just days after it was reported that the contracts of five BtoB members had ended, with CUBE Entertainment saying that it and the K-pop idols were “working through this situation with an open mindset, looking at various options”.According to a new report today by Sports Chosun, BtoB had decided to leave CUBE Entertainment as early as last week over the trademark of the group’s name. Meanwhile, the K-pop agency told Dispatch that it is “positively discussing trademark rights with the BTOB members”.“We cannot provide details about the trademark rights discussions,” CUBE Entertainment added.

Russell Brand has been accused of sexually assaulting an extra on the set of his 2010 film, Arthur.According to a civil lawsuit in the US, Brand is alleged to have exposed himself to a woman before following her into a bathroom and sexually assaulting her. Brand has yet to respond to the lawsuit.The latest case has been filed under the Adult Survivor’s Act – a legislation in New York that allows alleged victims of sexual offences for which the statute of limitations has passed to file civil suits for a one-year period between 24 November 2022 and 24 November 2023 (via BBC).Brand has been accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse in other cases following aa joint investigation by The Times, The Sunday Times and Channel 4’s Dispatches.

Providing more options for special education needs in Greater Manchester is the big story of last week's planning applications.

Greater Manchester’s Town of Culture is preparing to mark the start of the festive season this November with a one-day Christmas celebration set to take place across the town centre.

New Look customers are rushing to buy a pair of £26 winter boots which fashion fans claim 'don't rub or give blisters from the first wear'. The budget high-street boots have been hailed for looking more expensive than they are, while many say they will go with virtually any dress or pair of trousers in the colder winter months.

A vision for a transformed Bury town centre by redeveloping the Mill Gate Shopping Centre and the surrounding 15 acres to include less retail and more housing has been put forward. Bury Council has published an update to its strategy for the town centre shopping complex after it acquired the centre and wider estate alongside joint venture partner Bruntwood in April 2022.

Less than a week after Roy Keane called on Erik ten Hag to strip him of the captaincy, Bruno Fernandes stepped up when Manchester United needed their captain most on Saturday.

Across Greater Manchester, parks and gardens are ablaze with rich autumn colours right now. It’s one of the things which makes this time of year so special as nature gives one last hurrah before winter kicks in.

A hammer-wielding law student who "threw away" his future as he raided a disabled man's house saw his criminal actions brought to a sharp end. Shamas Malik carried out a deliberately targeted burglary at the man's home, a court was told.

Just over a year after welcoming their first child, a baby girl named Bodhi, Chloe Madeley and James Haskell made the decision to part ways - announcing the news following a string of hints and incidents. And now, sources have told OK! that fitness guru Chloe has 'had enough' of the drama and has shut the door on rekindling anything with her husband of five years.

Real Housewives Of Cheshire star Nermina Pieters-Mekic was diagnosed with aggressive early stage breast cancer and said her "heart broke" over her worry for her daughter. After being told the news in the summer, the 33-year-old model said she feared she wouldn't see daughter Alaya-Rose, two, grow up.

No one is safe from a few hilarious and embarrassing moments throughout their career - including Peter Andre. During an appearance on Sky’s Extraordinary Life Stories, the dad-of-four opened up on one funny moment he'll never forget while performing on stage.

As footballer Erik Pieters supports his wife Nermina Pieters-Mekic as she battles aggressive breast cancer, he says it's essential for partners to "educate themselves".The West Bromwich Albion player, who has also played for the Dutch national team, has been by his wife's side since she was given her diagnosis just 10 days after her 33rd birthday this summer.The news was especially heart-breaking as the couple had also just learnt Nermina was in the very early stages of pregnancy, and would be unable to continue with it. Speaking exclusively to OK!during a special photoshoot with Nermina and the couple's daughter Alaya-Rose, two, the 35-year-old sportsman shared his advice for other men in similar situations.

Former Real Housewives Of Cheshire star Nermina Pieters-Mekic says being diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer shortly after discovering she was pregnant left her in an unbearable position. Speaking exclusively to OK!, the 33-year-old explained that she received her devastating diagnosis just a few weeks after taking a positive pregnancy test.The television star, who is married to West Bromwich Albion footballer Erik, 35, and mum to two-year-old Alaya, was told by doctors earlier this summer that the lump she'd found in her left breast was indeed cancerous. “I was pregnant when I found out I had cancer, it broke my heart we couldn’t keep the baby – nobody should ever find themselves in that unthinkable position,” she said.

It’s Monday, and one star sign will feel like a dream has come true today, while another will accept that mistakes have been made. There are 12 zodiac signs - Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces - and the horoscopes for each can give you the lowdown on what your future holds, be it in work, your love life, your friends and family or more. These daily forecasts have been compiled by astrologer Russell Grant, who has been reading star signs for over 50 years.

Real Housewives Of Cheshire star Nermina Pieters-Mekic has pledged to do "everything and anything" to beat breast cancer so she can watch her two-year-old daughter grow up.The 33-year-old model and equestrian was diagnosed with early stage aggressive breast cancer this summer and has now opened up in in an exclusive chat with OK! about her motivations for beating the disease. "I have to do everything and anything I possibly can to give myself the best chance to beat this because I have a little girl here and she needs me," she said.

A stuntman from the Avengers films tragically died in a car accident in Georgia, along with three of his children, one of whom was a newborn baby. The other two children in the car, a 10 year old boy and a 13 year old girl also sadly died, while one child, a three year old, is in hospital with severe injuries but is expected to recover.The fatal car crash happened on an exit ramp on Interstate 20 in Dekalb County, Georgia. Stunt man Taraja Ramsess, famous for his roles in Avengers movies, was driving a pickup truck with all of his children on Halloween night when it collided with a tractor-trailer.

The Big Brother house was thrown into chaos on Sunday night when a surprise nominations twist left the contestants in tears.The drama unfolded during the latest episode, which saw the housemates wake up to find out it was Jenkin's birthday and they would be participating in the Big Brother Hunger Games. Noky joked as they got into their costumes: "We're going to look like we're in a space film!" The housemates were split into two teams - District A with Chanelle, Henry, Matty, Noky and Tom, and District B with Jenkin, Jordan, Olivia, Trish and Yinrun.They then took part in a series of challenges that tested their skills and endurance. But there was a twist - one housemate was nominated for eviction while another won immunity from the next eviction.

Truanting from school can be short-lived mischief. It can also damage a child's education irreparably. But in the case of two young boys playing hooky in Manchester city centre - it left them scarred for life.

On a grey and rainy November afternoon in Rochdale town centre, a group of college students push each other down the high street in an abandoned shopping trolley. Nobody tries to stop them, or even looks twice.

Residents in an apartment block were left in fear after a man 'did nothing' when a blaze engulfed his flat. The fire began accidentally at Jason Madegwa's home in Hulme after he discarded a lighter in the property.

A young couple say they save around £9,000 a year by not having children, and choose to spend their money on four annual holidays instead.

Frasier revival have revealed their original idea for the show’s return, which involved David Hyde Pierce as Niles.Kelsey Grammer is the only core cast member who reprises his role in the Paramount+ sequel series, which follows Frasier as he teaches at a university in Boston – the setting where the character was originally introduced in 1980s sitcom Cheers.Showrunners Chris Harris and Joe Cristalli originally approached Pierce “a couple of times” about returning to play Frasier’s brother Niles before he declined, which changed their approach to the revival.“He was in a tough position,” Cristalli told Vulture. “Everybody wants to see him as Niles, but he doesn’t want to step back into those shoes.

The "Frasier" reboot has arrived. The 10-episode reboot follows Frasier Crane as he moves back to Boston and takes a job as a professor to reconnect with his son, who is hesitant to let him back into his life. In a video released by Paramount+, Kelsey Grammer called stepping back into Frasier's shoes an "incredible journey" while speaking with the studio audience prior to taping.

Paramount+ revival of the series dropped its first two episodes on Oct. 12. And while Kelsey Grammer’s Dr.

pretentious quips and drinking sherry wine in Boston. The Paramount+ revival of “Frasier” premiered Thursday — with one original character noticeably absent.The late John Mahoney — who portrayed Frasier’s retired police office father Martin Crane in the 1993 series — wasn’t sitting in his iconic yellow stripped chair anymore.The famed actor, known for “Say Anything,” “Hot in Cleveland,” and his stage work, died in 2018 at the age of 77.However, his legacy stayed strong, and the revival paid tribute to him in the pilot episode that dropped on Oct.

Frasier has received the reboot treatment in a sequel series on Paramount+.Created by Chris Harris and Joe Cristalli, the revival series picks up as Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer) moves back to Boston – the setting where the character was originally introduced in Cheers before he received his own spin-off, Frasier, set in Seattle.While some veteran cast members return like Bebe Neuwirth and Peri Gilpin, the series largely features a new ensemble, including Nicholas Lyndhurst as university professor Alan, Jack Cutmore-Scott as Frasier’s son Freddy, Anders Keith as Frasier’s nephew David, Jess Salgueiro as Freddy’s roommate Eve and Toks Olagundoye as Olivia.The first two episodes landed on Paramount+ on October 12 in the US and October 13 in the UK. The remaining eight episodes will be released weekly from these dates, with the finale scheduled for December 7, 2023.You can check out the release schedule below.Paramount has yet to announce whether the show will return for a second season.

Frasier has received the reboot treatment in a sequel series on Paramount+.Created by Chris Harris and Joe Cristalli, the revival series picks up as Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer) moves back to Boston – the setting where the character was originally introduced in Cheers before he received his own spin-off, Frasier, set in Seattle.While some veteran cast members return like Bebe Neuwirth and Peri Gilpin, the series largely features a new ensemble, including Nicholas Lyndhurst as university professor Alan, Jack Cutmore-Scott as Frasier’s son Freddy, Anders Keith as Frasier’s nephew David, Jess Salgueiro as Freddy’s roommate Eve and Toks Olagundoye as Olivia.David Hyde Pierce, who played Frasier’s younger brother Niles in the original show, turned down the opportunity to appear in the revival.Speaking to People about his absence, Grammer said: “David basically decided he wasn’t really interested in repeating the performance of Niles.”His absence from the cast, however, took the show into a new direction, according to Grammer. “In a very funny way, it just took us to a new place, which was what we originally wanted to do anyway, which was a Frasier third act,” he added.

Frasier has received the reboot treatment in a sequel series on Paramount+.Created by Chris Harris and Joe Cristalli, the revival series picks up as Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer) moves back to Boston – the setting where the character was originally introduced in Cheers before he received his own spin-off, Frasier, set in Seattle.While some veteran cast members make guest appearances, the revival series largely features a new ensemble, including Nicholas Lyndhurst as university professor Alan, Jack Cutmore-Scott as Frasier’s son Freddy, Anders Keith as Frasier’s nephew David, Jess Salgueiro as Freddy’s roommate Eve and Toks Olagundoye as Olivia.For the reboot, Grammer sings a re-recorded version of the show’s classic theme song ‘Tossed Salads And Scrambled Eggs’ – check it out above.While the recording has changed, the lyrics have stayed the same: “Hey baby, I hear the blues are calling/ Tossed salads and scrambled eggs/ And maybe I seem a bit confused/ Yeah maybe, but I got you pegged/ But I don’t know what to do with those tossed salads and scrambled eggs”.The theme song originally acted as a reference to Frasier’s job as a radio psychiatrist, with lines like “the blues are calling” referring to callers on his show.The meaning behind the song was revealed on former Frasier writer Ken Levine’s blog, where he interviewed the song’s composer, Bruce Miller.

Frasier starring Kelsey Grammer and Nicholas Lyndhurst has received mixed reviews from critics.Led by showrunners Chris Harris and Joe Cristalli, the series sees Frasier Crane (Grammer) return to Boston – where the character was first introduced in 1980s sitcom Cheers before his own spin-off, Frasier, which was set in Seattle.Aside from the return of Grammer, the show largely features a new ensemble cast, including Lyndhurst as university professor Alan, Jack Cutmore-Scott as Frasier’s son Freddy, Anders Keith as Frasier’s nephew David, Jess Salgueiro as Eve and Toks Olagundoya as Olivia.Critics, who have viewed the first five episodes, have been left divided on the show’s new direction however. In a four-star review on the Guardian, Frasier is described as a “joy to watch” once you get past the early episodes.“Unlike the wretched reboot of Sex And The City, Frasier’s team has managed to update the comedy’s situation, incorporate Frasier’s greater age and its different challenges and diversify its casting without apparent strain,” the review reads.

Aramide Tinubu The film and television industries have resigned themselves to becoming recycling factories. Reboots and revivals have become the norm among the brand-new content that premieres each year. Still, fans rightfully sneered when Paramount+ announced the revival of “Frasier,” a reboot of the Emmy-winning show, which ran on NBC for 11 seasons from 1993-2004.

Frasier – watch the video below.The comedy series is due to return to screens this month after nearly two decades off air, with Grammer back as therapist Frasier Crane.The actor addressed the show’s comeback during an audience event in which he expressed his gratitude to loyal fans.“I’m delighted you’re here. I can’t tell you how grateful I am that you’re here and how grateful we are that we have a chance to do this for you again,” Grammer told the audience.“I am very excited about what we’re doing, this new group of people that you can fall in love with and get to know.

Kelsey Grammer’s return to the iconic role of Frasier Crane has been nothing short of a heartfelt journey.

Frasier writer Joe Keenan has addressed an apparent plot hole that has long irked many fans.The comedy series is due to return to screens this month after nearly two decades off air, with Kelsey Grammer back as therapist Frasier Crane.One point that many viewers have questioned over the years is how the character became so wealthy on a local radio presenter’s salary, notably given his lavish apartment, and taste for expensive sherry and designer suits.“The question has come up,” Keenan told Metro, before explaining: “We think Frasier made a lot of money in private practice in Boston, and he has investments. What we imagined to be the salary of a local radio personality was perhaps a little bit inflated.”He further noted of Frasier’s brother Niles’s lifestyle: “On the other hand, when you looked at Niles and his house with Maris, this baronial mansion that Niles lived in, Frasier’s apartment didn’t seem all that…“In addition to it, we’ve lived on that set, and it wasn’t that big when you actually stepped onto [it].

Paramount+ has released two key art images for the upcoming sequel to the Emmy-winning comedy series Frasier, which debuts Oct. 12. Both posters feature the title character front and center. In fact, the sequel’s star and executive producer Kelsey Grammer, who is reprising his signature character as Frasier Crane, is the only cast member from the sequel pictured.