Matt Bomer Will Lead Showtime's New Limited Series 'Fellow Travelers'

Mamma Mia! fans! Though has shared her about in the past, the star just explained what needs to happen for a third film in the popular franchise to move forward. In case you live a sad, ABBA-free existence, Mamma Mia! (2008) follows Sophie (Seyfried) as she plans the wedding of her dreams to Sky (Dominic Cooper). The only thing Sophie is missing is a father to walk her down the aisle.

John Proctor Is the Villain (★★★★☆) grabs hold early, building through pungent twists towards a fierce, freeing climax.Riffing on a feminist reading of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, Belflower’s high school-set crucible, like Miller’s play, operates adroitly as both think-piece and thrilling drama. As Miller used the Salem witch trials to obliquely portray the witch hunt of the McCarthy-led Red Scare, Belflower remixes The Crucible‘s plot to produce an incisive allegorical take on another age of paranoia, fear, and accusations: the #MeToo era.The play is set in the bygone days of 2018, and it’s through that cultural lens that the kids in Mr.

Signs of Life, the product of months of self-reflection and assembled in the relative stillness and isolation of 2020.It bears signs of a pandemic and a world in tumult, but even more so into Vance’s own concurrent personal struggle.“Sapling,” the first single, opens the album with a cathartic swell of emotion and captures the spirit of renewal that Vance brought into writing and recording the album, as well as offering a window into Vance’s mental state at the time as he attempted to turn around a problematic relationship with drugs and alcohol.Much more than a vehicle for its radio-friendly, folk-rock singles, the real gems can be found scattered in between on Signs of Life, some of them unfolding more slowly and rewarding a more attentive listen.Ultimately, the magic holding Signs of Life together is Vance’s songwriting, which demands attention and keeps things interesting when they might otherwise end up plodding.On a casual listen, the nuance and finesse that Vance brings to tracks like the album closer “Percolate” could easily be missed.On tour, the new songs will no doubt travel well with his knack for live performance and the energy and stage presence he’ll bring to them, showing Vance back on his game.Tuesday, May 10, at The Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35.Call 703-549-7500 or visit www.birchmere.com.

Tonight’s BAFTA TV Awards is being hosted by actor and director Richard Ayoade. The 44-year-old has many talents and this isn’t the first time he will be hosting the famous awards show, having first hosted it in 2020.

Michelle Keegan was a vision in pink as she walked the red carpet at the BAFTA TV Awards 2022 with her husband Mark Wright. The former Coronation Street star wowed in a princess-like gown with pleated detailing and thigh-high split.

“That was totally by accident and not by design,” he laughs. “I didn’t know what I was doing when I started, and I could never quite do it right. And so I would overdraw because the more you try to get it even, and it’s not quite even, the more you draw.

Selena Gomez is making her Saturday Night Live debut. The actress and singer, currently working on the second season of the successful series “Only Murders in The Building,” will be making her mark on May 14th, where she’ll be joined by musical guest Post Malone.Selena Gomez and Jennifer Stone bring back the ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ in recent TikTokSelena Gomez will continue advocating for well-being during Mental Health Awareness MonthA post shared by Selena Gomez (@selenagomez)Gomez will host the season’s penultimate episode. She shared the announcement on her Instagram, mentioning how excited she was to obtain such a significant achievement.

A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a 30-year-old man in Edinburgh.

Succession star Matthew Macfadyen has won Best Supporting Actor at the BAFTA TV Awards.

Opening the glamorous BAFTA TV Awards at London’s Royal Festival Hall today, BAFTA chair Krishnendu Majumdar called on the industry’s change makers to ensure more top-level diversity.

BBC comedy Motherland has won its first BAFTA for its final series in the Best Scripted Comedy category as the award was presented by new Doctor Who Ncuti Gatwa.

Minder and New Tricks, has died, his family have confirmed.The star died at home this afternoon (May 8) with his wife Pam by his side, they said in a statement per the BBC. He was 74 years old.“We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved Dennis passed away very peacefully at his home in Spain,” the statement read.

An iconic reunion! While the former members of the Spice Girls have gone their separate ways since their band’s indefinite hiatus, Mel B and Victoria Beckham had a special reunion.

Emmerdale star Paige Sandhu looked worlds away from her character Meena Jutla at the 2022 BAFTA TV Awards on Sunday 8 May at London's Royal Festival Hall. The actress, 25, was joined by co-stars Kevin Mathurin, who plays vicar Charles Anderson, and Fiona Wade, who plays Priya Sharma.

Gogglebox star Lee Riley has revealed that his on-screen partner Jenny Newby is having an operation. Appearing on the BAFTA red carpet, Lee explained that his best friend and neighbour "isn't very well" and had to go to hospital. "She is not very well," he told Daily Star.

You know the story of Tupac Shakur, the now-legendary hip hop icon: uber-prolific, courting fame, controversy, and a rock n’ roll lifestyle of superstardom, Shakur’s hip hop reign was all too brief and he was gunned down by rivals when his career was still ascending. What’s lesser-known to many is the story of Tupac’s mother, Afeni Shakur, an American political activist and former member of the Black Panther Party, their love, their sometimes strained relationship, but also the way her political defiance influenced the music of her son.

Stacey Solomon looked incredible as she stepped out in a white lacy outfit for the BAFTA Television Awards on Sunday afternoon. The Loose Women panellist beamed alongside her fiance Joe Swash who looked dapper in a black tuxedo suit and bow tie.

Incoming Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has refused to get too downbeat after Ajax missed out on the chance to take a giant stride towards securing their latest Eredivisie title.

A mum said she felt "intimidated" by a bailiff's demand for £400 after a dispute over a parking ticket. Jemma Martin was given the penalty after parking over a white line during a family day out at the seaside.

Céline Dion is celebrating Mother’s Day with her three sons, and shared a photo with her 5 million Instagram followers.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterDoctor Strange and his questionably effective book of spells has summoned a blockbuster $185 million at North American movie theaters over the weekend, reaffirming the box office dominance of Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe after a shakier, pandemic-battered year for the franchise.The timeline-bending “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” represents a return to form for Disney’s MCU after COVID-era releases “Black Widow” ($80 million debut, plus $60 million on Disney Plus), “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” ($75 million debut), and “Eternals” ($71 million debut). Due to the pandemic and other extenuating circumstances, those installments failed to live up to their franchise predecessors in terms of ticket sales.

Still rocky. Prince Harry recently made a surprise trip to see Queen Elizabeth II, but that doesn’t mean the tension between him and the royal family is over.

The Doctor is in! As Jodie Whittaker prepares to exit the time-traveling arena of Doctor Who, a new time lord in Ncuti Gatwa is waiting in the wings.

HELLO! magazine, Aljaz Skorjanec and Janette Manrara reveal they would like to present a television show together.In the interview – their first since Aljaz announced in March that he's following in his wife's footsteps and leaving Strictly Come Dancing – the married professional dancers reveal they have set their sights on becoming the new Eammon Holmes and Ruth Langsford."We love watching Eammon and Ruth, so to do something like that would be amazing," Janette, who quit Strictly last year to present its spin-off show It Takes Two, tells the magazine.WATCH: Janette Manrara reveals bittersweet decision to swap dancing for presenting"Being a couple on Strictly gave us an edge and I feel like it can be exactly the same when it comes to, potentially, one day being on a different kind of TV programme together," adds Aljaz, who is also retraining as an actor and has a film role in the pipeline. He has been having acting lessons and auditioning for roles, as well as having discussions with TV and radio networks.READ: Dianne Buswell gives update on her Strictly future after Aljaz Skorjanec's shock exitGALLERY: The Strictly pros who quit the show and why Aljaz announced he had quit Strictly in March"I've had an incredible nine years on Strictly and have felt so lucky to be there, but it felt like the right time to take a risk and open myself up to new challenges," he explains."I want to try other things like film, TV and radio while I'm still young enough and my body is 100 per cent capable.

Amy Schumer isn't having the most ideal Mother's Day, and she's being as candid as it gets about her feelings.MORE: Amy Schumer shares never-before-seen emotional video from son's 'scary' birth in honor of his birthdayThe star took to Instagram to reveal that she was unfortunately diagnosed with COVID-19 just ahead of the holiday, and that she was having to spend her special day alone, isolated from her husband and son.True to her comedic nature, she still tried to make light of the situation, and joked about her newfound raspy voice as a result of being sick.WATCH: Amy opens up about her health issuesMORE: Amy Schumer pens bittersweet farewell to crucial part of her careerShe candidly started off the selfie video she updated fans with by admitting: "I'm lonely."Acknowledging it certainly was not how she expected to spend Mother's Day, she still knew she was doing the right thing, expressing to fans: "Anyway, I'm just lonely and bored, away from my family which is great because they won't get it I hope."However, she quickly turned things around by revealing a hilarious realization about her voice, saying that: "COVID is giving me this incredible Elizabeth Holmes voice, this is what I sound like now that I have COVID," referring to the disgraced Theranos founder with an infamous deep voice.A post shared by @amyschumerAmy's candid health updateGiven her isolation status, she went on to ask fans for television recommendations, joking about having been the star of The Dropout, where Amanda Seyfried portrays the Silicon Valley con.MORE: Amy Schumer makes career decision in wake of 'traumatizing' Will Smith Oscars upsetMORE: Amy Schumer releases statement about Will Smith and Chris Rock: 'So disturbing'She even gave an honest

Matt Bomer is set to star in the upcoming Showtime limited series “Fellow Travelers,” Showtime announced Wednesday.The series is based on the novel of the same name by Thomas Mallon and tells the love story story of two men who meet in the shadow of McCarthy-era Washington. Bomer, who is also an executive producer on the show, will play Hawkins Fuller, who has a lucrative career in politics while keeping behind the scenes.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterShowtime has formally greenlit the limited series “Fellow Travelers” starring Matt Bomer.Showtime has given the series an eight episode order. Variety exclusively reported the show was in the works at the premium cabler in September 2021.Based on the novel of the same name by Thomas Mallon, the series is described as an epic love story and political thriller, chronicling the volatile romance of two very different men who meet in the shadow of McCarthy-era Washington. Bomer will play handsome, charismatic Hawkins Fuller, who maintains a financially rewarding, behind-the scenes career in politics.

Fellow Travelers, a series based on the Thomas Mallon novel starring and exec produced by Matt Bomer, has landed a greenlight at Showtime.