Idina Menzel Reveals What Bruised Her 'Ego' Most While Playing Lea Michele's Mom On Glee!

With Star Wars: Ahsoka’s first two episodes airing Tuesday night, fans are left with some important questions about the characters in this show. Fans who are new to the Star Wars franchise may be confused about who some of these characters being name-dropped are. To be more specific, who exactly is Ezra Bridger? What do you need to know before watching Ahsoka? Hollywood News Daily has you covered.

Where does Jon Gosselin stand with Kate Gosselin and his kids today? He’s finally giving some specific answers to fans’ burning questions — and let’s just say, things with the family may be even icier than we thought!

Just months after walking away from his new bride Charity Dingle to pursue a romance with Chloe Harris, doting dad Mackenzie Boyd succumbed to temptation once again on Wednesday evening’s visit to Emmerdale, as he and his ex embarked on a steamy reunion at her home.Things all kicked off earlier this week, as Chloe and Mack struggled to find a venue for their infant son Reuben’s upcoming christening. Knowing that the event was a huge milestone for the youngster after he nearly died earlier this year, Charity swallowed her bride and offered Chloe and Mack the Woolpack to host their event.

EastEnders star Jessie Wallace, who plays the role of the iconic Kat Slater on the long-running BBC soap, has shared a rare snap with her fiance, Justin Gallwey, as the pair embarked on a romantic outing together.The actress shared the adorable picture on her Instagram which showed the pair grinning from ear to ear as they posed for the camera. Jessie, 51, simply captioned the snap with a row of love heart emojis.

We really feel for Jason Tartick… and for Kaitlyn Bristowe.

Expend4bles has a new trailer and character posters highlighting the star-studded film that counts Megan Fox among its additions to the franchise!

Vanessa Bryant as she remembered her late husband, basketball icon Kobe Bryant, on what would have been his 45th birthday. Vanessa, 41, took to Instagram to honor the memory of her beloved husband, sharing a touching post accompanied by a collection of old photos that capture the essence of their years together.In her heartfelt post, Vanessa expressed her enduring love for Kobe with a simple yet profound message: “Happy birthday, baby.

Alice Cooper has shared his thoughts on gender-affirming healthcare for young people, describing being transgender as “a fad”.The 75-year-old shock rock star was speaking in a recent interview with Stereogumwhen he said that he believed things had “gone now to the point of absurdity”.Cooper was asked about his thoughts on comments made by his “theatrical” rock peers about gender identity – including KISS’ Paul Stanley, who called children’s gender reassignment surgery “a sad and dangerous fad”, and Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider, who backed Stanley’s comment. Stanley later walked back his statement, while Snider denied transphobia accusations.The musician said that he was “understanding that there are cases of transgender”, but that “I’m afraid that it’s also a fad, and I’m afraid there’s a lot of people claiming to be this just because they want to be that”.He went on: “I find it wrong when you’ve got a six-year-old kid who has no idea.

Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee has announced a new Channel 4 comedy show.The new eight-part series, How To Get To Heaven From Belfast will follow childhood friends Saoirse, Robyn and Dara in their 30s, who become embroiled in a mystery after attending the wake of a former classmate.A synopsis adds: “When the women each receive an email informing them of the death of Greta, an old classmate they were once very close with, there’s clearly some unspoken, unfinished business. The friends decide to attend Greta’s wake and discover all may not be quite as it seems.

James Bond franchise needs to be “renewed” in order for it to live on.The star played tech wizard Q in the last three 007 movies including the most recent film No Time To Die.Speaking in a new interview with the Radio Times, he was asked how they can bring back 007 after Bond was killed and Daniel Craig exited the franchise.“I was only contracted to do three films, and they’re done. How many films have they made – 25 or something? I think they have to keep renewing it if they want to keep going!” he said.Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Snowfall‘s Damson Idris, Bridgerton star Regé-Jean Page, Happy Valley star James Norton and Henry Cavil are among the bookies favourites to replace Craig.But previously Whishaw cited Luke Evans and Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey as “ideal” candidates for the part and said that he would like a gay actor to play the next 007.“Of course, I would like to see that,” he told Attitude in 2021.

Mitski has released two new songs, ‘Star’ and ‘Heaven’, and announced a run of intimate UK and European shows.The two new tracks are taken from her upcoming album ‘The Land Is Inhospitable And So Are We’, which will come out on September 15 via Dead Oceans. Last month, the artist released the album’s lead single, ‘Bug Like An Angel’.Per a press release, ‘Star’ and ‘Heaven’ were originally conceived years ago, and were repeatedly altered before the release of their final iterations.Check out the lyric videos for the two tracks below:Mitski has also announced that she will be giving the songs from ‘The Land Is Inhospitable And So Are We’ the acoustic treatment at a series of intimate shows across the UK and Europe in October.The pre-sale for the tour begins on September 7 before general sale commences the following day.

The new Barbie movie's popularity has now soared past last year's biggest film. Box office takings in the UK and Ireland have surged past the total for Top Gun: Maverick, new figures have revealed. The fantasy comedy, which stars Margot Robbie as the world-famous Mattel fashion doll, has grossed a mammoth £84.8 million in its first five weeks of release.

Gemma Chan is joining the video game franchise Diablo IV!

The Last of Us is a big hit for HBO.

A young dad whose life spiralled following a break-up died after becoming 'addicted' to drugs bought on Manchester's 'Counterfeit Street'. Junior Collins, 27, was found unresponsive in his Salford flat by his older brother Scott the morning after being 'absolutely off his head' on tablets he bought the same day.

Police have issued a stark warning after packages with 'harmful and deadly' contents have been intercepted en route to Manchester.

There is no doubt that Taylor Swift is dominating the music industry…and she’s also majorly impacting the economy.

Brits could be gearing up for a long summer after forecasters say we could be getting a 'hotter than average' September.

“The Gilded Age” seems like a show that had a ton of hype going into the first season but seemed to fade a little once it debuted. Reviews have been solid, and there’s an incredible cast.

Just recently, we shared the news that Lynne Ramsay, who hasn’t released feature film since 2017’s “You Were Never Really Here,” has wrapped up production on a new film, “Polaris,” with star Joaquin Phoenix. That’s enough to get excited, as we rarely get new Ramsay films.

You can read between the lines of a film’s marketing campaign in the trailer. How does the studio view the film? The trailer tells you everything.

Tyson Fury and his wife Paris have treated fans to a closer glimpse inside family life in their latest Netflix series and the chaotic side of raising six children which has provided a host of parenting lessons. The Netflix series At Home With The Furys follows the life of world boxing champion Tyson, 35 his wife Paris, 33 and their six children - Venezuela, 13, Prince John James, ten, Prince Tyson Fury II, six, Valencia Amber, five, Prince Adonis Amaziah, four and Athena, two.

Pregnant Roxy Horner has revealed that she is in “excruciating pain” and now needs crutches as she nears the end of her pregnancy with comedian Jack Whitehall.The 32 year old model, who is expecting her first child, shared a snap to her Instagram on Wednesday, where she was seen using a crutch, as she showed off her blossoming baby bump. Still managing to look as stunning as ever, Roxy donned a red polka dot summer dress and styled her blonde locks in a sweet bun.

Former Love Island star Davide Sanclimenti has all but confirmed that he's back together with Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, as he posted a video of them together on the beach in Turkey.The pair, who met on and won Love Island in summer 2022, split in June, but it appears they have patched things up. Eagle-eyed fans noticed they've both been holidaying in Turkey, and Davide confirmed they were together with a video posted to his Instagram stories.The 28 year old could be seen sauntering along a beach wearing a blue shirt, left unbuttoned, as words on the post read: "I've found someone I think I know..." He almost teased his fans, as an unknown person's arm came into the shot, before it went on rewind to show just Davide.

Despite appearing on Love Island twice, Adam Collard hasn't given up on romance and has most recently joined the latest series of Celebs Go Dating in the hope of finding the one. Adam, 27 made his first appearance on Love Island back in 2018 where he found himself sharing a connection with a number of islanders including Kendall Rae-Knight and Zara McDermott. He's remained in the spotlight ever since and has been linked to the likes of TOWIE star Demi Sims and co-star Paige Thorne.

Emily Longeretta This story contains spoilers from the first two episodes of “The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On” Season 2, now streaming on Netflix. “The Ultimatum” is back with a new batch of uncertain couples. The first eight episodes, which dropped on Netflix on Aug. 23, introduced the five new pairs to meet each other and co-hosts Nick and Vanessa Lachey.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer The 2023 writers strike has focused attention on recent developments like artificial intelligence and the transition to streaming. But for film writers, the key issue in the strike has been a constant battle for more than a generation: How do you get paid for a script once it’s finished? Screenwriters have long been asked to do free revisions before turning in a “first draft” to the studio, which triggers payment. Typically they agree, even though the Writers Guild of America contract sets out minimum rates for revisions and polishes.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Patti Stanger has signed with Independent Artist Group (IAG) for representation, Variety has learned exclusively. She continues to be managed by Rob Lee of Mainstay Entertainment and is also repped by Darin Frank of Sloane Offer.

“Funny Girl” starring Lea Michele — in the lead role made famous on the stage and screen by Barbara Streisand — is closing on Sunday, Sept. 3 after opening with Beanie Feldstein and Jane Lynch back in March 2022.That means there are only 13 more shows left at New York City’s August Wilson Theatre before Michele and her castmates Ramin Karimloo (CBS’ “Blue Bloods”), Jared Grimes (NBC’s “Manifest”) and Tovah Feldshuh (CW’s “Crazy Ex Girlfriend”) officially call it quits on the Broadway production of the show.But we’re not here to rain on your parade.Rather, we’re here to report good news.Tickets are available for all remaining dates — and some are quite affordable considering this is such a buzzed-about musical.In fact, we found some seats going for as low as $105 before fees* on Vivid Seats at the time of publication.So, if you want to see the show that the NY Post’s critic Johnny Oleksinski claimed “bring(s) our favorite songs to thrilling life and give(s) us a few laughs,” here’s everything you need to know and more.All prices are subject to fluctuation.Want to find the show that makes the most sense for your schedule?Look below and you’ll find all remaining dates, start times and the best prices for all remaining “Funny Girl” shows at the August Wilson Theatre.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

Lea Michele is celebrating her son Ever‘s birthday!

Lea Michele is celebrating her son Ever's birthday months after a «scary health issue» sent him to the hospital.The star took to Instagram to share a family photo of her, Ever, and her husband, Zandy Reich. The sweet portrait saw the family dressed in white and tan, with the 36-year-old actress dressed in a white, flowing summer dress, Ever in a white shirt and cream shorts, and Reich in white tee and tan slacks.Michele and Reich smile back at the camera while each hold Ever's hand, as he stood in the middle of his proud parents, his back to the camera.The photo slideshow also included some solo shots with mom and the toddler, including a black-and-white pic of Michele cradling the little one, and one in color of the mother of one holding her baby boy as she smiled for the camera.«Happy 3rd Birthday to our beautiful son! Ever we love you so much!,» Michele, who plays Fanny Brice in the Broadway production captioned the post.A post shared by Lea Michele (@leamichele)Michele shared more pics of Ever's third birthday party on her Instagram Stories, including his -themed birthday cake and cookies.«Happy 3rd Birthday Ever,» she wrote over a shot of the treat display, which saw Ever's name spelled out on dog bone shaped cookies.The birthday party comes after a scary few months for the little one, who was hospitalized on multiple occasions this year.

Lea Michele is getting in some quality time with her best friend Jonathan Groff.

Idina Menzel can't seem to let it go. The 52-year-old Broadway veteran and star reflected on her role as Shelby Corcoran on the hit series during a recent interview.

Idina Menzel is looking back on her time starring as Lea Michele’s on-screen mom in “Glee”.

Idina Menzel made her Glee debut in the hit show’s first season playing Lea Michele‘s mom. Now, she revealed how the role really made her feel.

“Let It Go.”Idina Menzel is speaking out about playing Lea Michele’s mother on the hit Fox series “Glee,” saying it “wasn’t great for the ego.”The Broadway diva, now 52, was just 38 when she was cast as Shelby Corcoran —the mother of Michele’s character, Rachel Berry. Menzel is just 15 years older than Michele and had only just given birth to her own baby when she made her “Glee” debut in 2010, so playing the mother of a teenage character was jarring.