Stephen King’s ‘The Stand’ Is A Sprawling Post-Apocalyptic Epic About A Global Pandemic With Human Resonance [Review]

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Madonna just got some new ink for the fourth time.The Queen of Pop got her first tattoo in December 2020, when she got all six of her children’s initials written on the inside of her wrist. Since then, she’s grown fond of the process, going back multiple times to get her second and third tattoo.On Monday, March 14, the singer revealed her latest tattoo, posting a photo of the ink on her Instagram Story.

Tom Brady revealed that he’s not done just yet and will be returning to the Tampa Bay Bucaneers for another year. Of course, fans everywhere were ecstatic about the news, but nobody was more excited than the football star’s ex-girlfriend, Bridget Moynahan.Following the 44-year-old’s announcement on Sunday, March 13, the actress took to Instagram to share the news, revealing just how happy she is to see the legend going back to what he loves the most: football. “Thank God, I had no idea what I was going to do with my Sundays,” she wrote along with a screenshot of the news.

1883 are still not over the devastating finale that aired mere weeks ago, and star Tim McGraw delighted them when he took to social media with a new revelation about his time on the show.MORE: Why Faith Hill has a different surname to husband Tim McGrawThe country singer and actor shared a compilation clip on his Instagram titled Tim and Faith on the Trail that encapsulated his journey on the show alongside his wife Faith Hill.WATCH: Tim McGraw reveals how he proposed to Faith HillFaith starred in the hit Paramount Plus show alongside her husband as on-screen married couple James and Margaret Dutton.Tim paid a loving tribute to his wife, admitting that working with her was the best part of the show, writing: "Making this show was an incredible experience, but what made it even more special was getting to work with my wife. @faithhill #1883TV."MORE: Tim McGraw shares never-before-seen family photos with heartfelt messageThe short clip included several moments of the two spending moments together in the middle of takes, cuddling up to each other during their downtime while maintaining that chemistry while in character.A post shared by Tim McGraw (@thetimmcgraw)Tim lovingly remembered the time he spent with his wife on 1883Fans of the show and the two immediately took to the comments section to share their love and compliment them on their work, with one writing: "To watch you two work together was amazing!"Another said: "She was phenomenal in this role as were you.

Coronation Street star Ellie Leach celebrated her 21st birthday in style with co-stars past and present over the weekend. The actress, whose birthday is on 15 March, posed for a collection of fun snaps from her party with the likes of Lucy Fallon, who played Bethany Platt from 2015 to 2020, and Colson Smith, who plays Craig Tinker. Ellie, who has played Faye Windass on the cobbles since 2011, looked incredible in an iridescent holographic strapless gown with a dramatic train on the side.The soap star teamed the item of clothing with silver barely-there strapless heels and sparkly jewellery for her birthday celebrations.

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Critics Choice Awards, when she made a comment about Serena and Venus Williams during an acceptance speech.Campion took home the awards for Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay for her work on at the ceremony. It was while accepting the former award that Campion said, «Serena and Venus, you are such marvels.

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CODA on deaf culture at the BAFTAs 2022.Kotsur, who made history by becoming the first deaf actor to win Best Supporting Actor at the BAFTAs for his role as Frank Rossi, spoke to NME on the red carpet about how the Apple TV film has opened up the world to the deaf perspective.“I feel like CODA has had a tremendous impact on the world and hearing people are beginning to see a new perspective, to really have an authentic birds-eye-view into deaf culture, ASL and what a child of a deaf adult means and that experience,” Kotsur said.“And really remind people all over to cherish their families because a lot of people have passed away and lost their lives during the pandemic – that’s been a tremendous impact – and so our film can now remind people you can have a feel good message, you can feel inspired. That’s what’s truly important about the message of our film.”Asked about his favourite moment from the reaction to CODA, Kotsur added: “I sat in the audience watching our film right where we have 30 seconds of silence and the hearing audience is not used to it, and that’s exactly what my life has been like, a life of silence.“So for just 30 seconds of silence it was so wonderful for me to finally let the hearing world in as a fly-on-the-wall to the deaf experience.

Critics Choice Awards.After winning the award for Best Director for The Power Of The Dog at the ceremony on Sunday (March 13), Campion compared her achievements to the Williams sisters during her acceptance speech. The tennis superstars were in the room to support the film King Richard, where Will Smith plays their father Richard Williams.“Venus and Serena, you’re such marvels,” said Campion during her speech. “However, you don’t play against the guys, like I have to.”The comment, while warmly received in the room, was subsequently criticised by many on social media for comparing her struggles to those of two Black women.In a statement released following the backlash (via Variety), Campion said: “I made a thoughtless comment equating what I do in the film world with all that Serena Williams and Venus Williams have achieved.

Princess Charlene has returned to Monaco and just in time to celebrate Prince Albert’s 64th birthday.

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NBC‘s hit drama New Amsterdam, starring Ryan Eggold, is going to be ending after season 5.

Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin step out together for the 2022 Lo Maximo Awards and Fundraising Gala held at the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE over the weekend in Los Angeles.

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Kim Kardashian has entered the chat! On Monday, the alum replied to ex-husband Kanye “Ye” West’s latest Instagram post.The 44-year-old rapper posted a photo of what he said was their 8-year-old daughter, North’s, backpack, which has a pin of him, Kim and an alien. “This was on my daughter's backpack when I was 'allowed' to see her last week,” he wrote. “This is why I go so hard for my family I am wired to protect my family at all cost As the priest of my home Don’t worry Northy God is still alive.” Kim, 41, took to the comments to ask her ex to change his tune.

coronavirus pandemic, it's easy to look at the new TV adaptation of Stephen King's and see how the show might mine its own central story of an apocalyptic virus for deeply unsettling chills.

King’s novel first published in 1978, “The Stand” follows a large cast of characters whose lives intersect after a deadly strain of flu wipes out most of the world’s population — leaving the survivors to fight and establish new social systems. It was previously adapted for a 1994 ABC miniseries starring Gary Sinise as Stu.“I love that it isn’t just about survival,” Marsden, 47, tells The Post.