Lisa Kudrow Discusses The Lack Of Diversity On ‘Friends’: ‘It Was, At The Time, Progressive’

Shortly before Walt Disney World closed tonight, guests began posting photos and video of what seemed to be a new water attraction: a lazy river running down Hollywood Boulevard at the resort’s Hollywood Studios park.

Clayton Davis The Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon was a happy occasion full of hugs between stars, but also a sense of trepidation as the first Academy luncheon since the COVID-19 pandemic started in March 2020. With a live, in-person event held at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, with remarks from Oscars producer Will Packer and Academy president David Rubin, over 200 guests gathered to celebrate the achievements of this year’s nominees for the 94th Oscars, set to take place on March 27.Rubin’s opening remarks acknowledged the war in Ukraine and the Academy’s global support for a peaceful resolution.Some key takeaways from the event1. The Academy wants the show to be fun.Packer emceed the top of the event, praising the year’s crop of nominees.

Queens supporting queens! Nicki Minaj showed up to defend Britney Spears after she called herself “not the best dancer,” reminding the pop star her status in the culture.

Hosted by Dolly Parton alongside by co-hosts Jimmie Allen and Gabby Barrett, the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards was a the two-hour concert event of the year live streamed globally on Prime Video tonight from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

2022 Academy of Country Music Awards saw the likes of Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton picking up coveted trophies, and performances from Dolly Parton, Kelsea Ballerini and Kelly Clarkson.MORE: Kelly Clarkson stuns in bodycon dress during Dolly Parton tribute at ACM AwardsThe ceremony took place on Monday 7 March at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium, and viewers enjoyed "wall-to-wall" music during the two-hour show, which streamed coast to coast instead of tape-delayed on Amazon Prime in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.WATCH: Dolly Parton kicks off 2022 ACM AwardsCountry music legend Dolly Parton helmed the ceremony and was joined by co-hosts Gabby Barrett and Jimmie Allen but HELLO! was behind the scenes and below are several fun moments from your favorite stars...MORE: Carrie Underwood wows in leg-lengthening micro shorts at ACM AwardsCountry stars including Tenille Townes spoke to HELLO! and many of them shared that Dolly Parton was their dream collaborator."I really do feel so inspired that Dolly Parton is in the house, anything around her would be a dream come true," Tenille told us, when asked who she would love to perform with, dead or alive.

Morgan Wallen won big at the Academy of Country Music Awards Monday night. The 28-year-old singer took home the Album of the Year Award for, one year after his major controversy.Wallen, who was nominated for four ACM awards Monday, was banned from the academy's 2021 show after he was caught on camera using a racial slur.

Carrie Underwood has paid tribute to the "wonderful" Miranda Lambert as the singer finally wins Entertainer of the Year at the 2022 ACM Awards.SEE: All the show-stopping looks from the 2022 ACM AwardsMiranda had been nominated several times over an almost two-decade career, but this was her first win; she was unable to be at the ceremony in person as she was performing in London. Backstage with the press, however, Carrie praised Miranda and shared how the win was "long overdue".WATCH: Carrie Underwood 'couldn't be more proud of sister' Miranda Lambert "It is always wonderful because there are so many incredibly talented women in this genre, and Miranda is long overdue for winning this award so I couldn't be more proud of her as a sister in this genre of music and in this industry," Carrie said."There were a lot incredible females on stage tonight and I look forward to more of that happening."READ: Why the ACM Awards has left some music fans venting their frustrationMORE: Inside ACM Awards nominees' jaw-dropping homes: Carrie Underwood, Jimmie Allen, Miranda Lambert + moreMiranda was named the 2022 Entertainer of the Year award - a first for the singer and the Academy's highest honor.Miranda was in London and unable to be at the stadium and in her acceptance speech for Entertainer of the Year, she said: "I cannot believe I am not there to celebrate, it is the first time I have missed this in 17 years and so my heart is broken." Carrie shared her praise after winning Single of the Year"I have been waiting for this a long time and I never thought it would happen," she added."Thank you to the country music family for embracing me and supporting me, and also, this one goes out to the singer-songwriter girls out there putting

A Melbourne Magistrate’s court on Tuesday dismissed the case against a senior Victorian police officer, who was charged with sharing photos and details of former AFL coach Danielle Laidley’s arrest. Trigger Warning: This story has details of transphobic conduct and transphobic slurs, which might be distressing to some readers. For 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For Australia-wide LGBTQI peer support call QLife on 1800 184 527 or webchat.Detective Leading Senior Constable Murray Gentner (43) was one of the three police officers charged, after photos of Laidley’s arrest in May 2020, including mugshots, were widely shared on social media and by media organisations. The officers were charged with unauthorised access of police information, unauthorised disclosure of police information without reasonable excuse and misconduct in public office.

Kodak Black, 24, is taking his shot with Kim Kardashian, 41, a week after she was declared legally single by a judge. The rapper gave a shout-out to the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star, who is currently dating Pete Davidson, by posting an Instagram side by side photo of her getting wrapped up in her yellow and black Balenciaga tape dress, which she wore at Paris Fashion Week this past weekend, and him wrapped in similar-looking yellow and black caution tape. He also wore all black clothes under the tape just like Kim did.

The Bachelor's Clayton Echard. I jokingly ask whether he's received one of ABC's press mailers that included a huge Bachelor body pillow, and his answer is quite telling. “I have one, but not with me,” he says.

The Bachelor and The Bachelorette franchises haven’t had the best success rates with having couples stay together after the finale, but there are still 9 out of 43 couples that are still together as of 2022!

Abhishek “Shake” Chatterjee is calling out Nick Lachey, the co-host of Netflix’s Love Is Blind, for comments that he made during the show’s reunion special.

A notorious Scottish football hooligan has travelled to Ukraine to join its armed forces and fight against the Russian invasion.

A mum has told how a padded jacket saved her son’s life after two thugs jumped him in a shocking unprovoked attack.

The parents of a 10-year-old boy say they’re living in fear because doctors are treating their son’s suicide attempts as a “phase”.

A Scots nurse has been left unable to walk more than 10 steps without a zimmer frame after being diagnosed with three rare diseases within three months.

A future Labour Government will prioritise the permanent scrapping of Donald Trump’s punitive tariffs on the “crown jewel” Scotch whisky industry.

Almost 26 years ago, we were welcomed to Central Perk and made six best friends who kept us entertained for 10 glorious years. Even now, from time to time, we go back to Friends when we want a good laughter dosage.

Friends fans were over the moon when it was announced that the iconic sitcom’s stars, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Matthew Perry, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer, will come together for a reunion special. While the filming of the reunion was suspended earlier this year, due to the ongoing health crisis, Lisa is still thinking about her character Phoebe Buffay and knows exactly how she would spend quarantine.

“Friends” actress Lisa Kudrow spoke to a reporter about her experience burying her mother during a time when physical contact was kept to a minimum.

Lisa Kudrow had “no idea” that there was a real-life Space Force while she was filming a Netflix comedy about the military agency.

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Lisa Kudrow had “no idea” there was a real-life Space Force while she was filming a Netflix comedy about the U.S. military agency.

Lisa Kudrow apparently didn't know there was a real-life Space Force when she was filming the series of the same name for Netflix. The "Friends" alum is part of the starry cast for the streaming giant's upcoming workplace sitcom inspired by Donald Trump's initiation of the US Space Force.

Monica Geller lives on in Courteney Cox! In the exclusive sneak peek from Celebrity Escape Room, NBC's new special kicking off Red Nose Day 2020, Cox and her teammates Lisa Kudrow, Adam Scott and Ben Stiller are, well, trying to escape the room, and Cox begins shouting at Kudrow, who's on the wrong color, like her iconic Friends character.

Lisa Kudrow is revealing what it's like to mourn a loved one during a pandemic. The Friends star's mother died in February just as the new COVID-19 virus began to spread and, though the coronavirus had yet to be declared a worldwide pandemic, the actress tells The Hollywood Reporter that she still felt a duty to prevent the spread of the illness.

Mourning amid the coronavirus pandemic. Lisa Kudrow revealed what it was really like to lose a loved one during the current health crisis — including hug-less funerals.

Lisa Kudrow is opening up about the precautions she took at her mothers’ funeral, which happened at the end of February, just as the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing was rising.

Lisa Kudrow is opening up about her mother’s funeral.

"It should be looked at as a time capsule"

One criticism that has dogged “Friends” over the years has been the lack of diversity in a sitcom focused on six white characters.

Chilling with her lobster! Lisa Kudrow revealed that she believes her former Friends character, Phoebe Buffay, would likely be tapping into her creative side while quarantining with her husband, Mike Hannigan.

Lisa Kudrow is imagining what Phoebe Buffay would be up to today. In an interview with The Sunday Times, the 56-year-old actress looks back on her time on “Friends” and guesses how her character, Phoebe Buffay, and her onscreen husband, Mike Hannigan (Paul Rudd), would be spending their days in quarantine amid the coronavirus pandemic.