‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Connects Belly and Conrad’s Romance to Famous ‘Pride and Prejudice’ Scene

Jason Aldean backlash: Country singer, wife Brittany fight back amid controversies. ‘This Is Us’ star Mandy Moore says she's received 'very tiny' residual checks for the show. Kevin Costner's estranged wife isn't ready to cough up cash as she vacations in Hawaii.

Diet Mountain Dew“?Lana Del Rey was spotted working at an Alabama Waffle House, baffling the singer’s fans.The “Video Games” crooner, whose legal name is Elizabeth Grant, wore the chain’s signature blue uniform complete with a bright yellow name tag as she took orders and poured patrons’ coffee.While it’s unclear why the Grammy-nominated hitmaker, 38, was clocking in at the diner, she took breaks for photo ops with fans in the restaurant.“Lana Del Rey working at Waffle House,” tweeted one customer on Thursday along with footage of the pop star on the clock, racking up 2 million views and thousands of likes and retweets.Fans online speculated that her presence could be for a music video, while others applauded her for being “so real.”“Lana Del Rey randomly working as a waitress for the waffle house is iconic,” one person tweeted.“Lana del rey working at waffle house is a level of iconic many others will never reach,” echoed another.The Post has reached out to Lana Del Rey’s representatives for comment.Her summertime shift follows her first full concert in four years in May and the release of her ninth studio album in March, “Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd.”The “Young and Beautiful” singer is also slated to appear at a number of festivals later this year.Most recently, she faced cruel comments regarding her physical appearance, as one troll called her weight fluctuations “worse than 9/11” in a since-deleted tweet.At the time, loyal fans jumped to the star’s defense, reprimanding the hater for the crude remark.“Lana Del Rey does not owe us thinness,” wrote one person. “Just because someone was a certain size at a certain age doesn’t mean they have to maintain that size forever.”They added, “Bodies

Joe Biden would look like in a Barbie World? You’re in luck: An enterprising film editor is cashing in on the rabid “Barbie” movie craze by giving the US president and other A-listers Mattel-inspired makeovers with the aid of artificial intelligence. “I absolutely loved making these photos — I was laughing the whole way through,” freelancer Duncan Thomsen, 53, said of his star-studded AI “Barbiefication” campaign.

Jimmy Eat World are embarking on their 29-city ‘The Amplified Echoes Tour’ with special guests Manchester Orchestra from July through the end of September.That includes gigs at New York City’s Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage on Wednesday, Aug. 23 and Buffalo’s Buffalo Outer Harbor on Friday, Aug.

his death at 96 on Friday.“Tony Bennett was one of the most important interpreters of American popular song during the mid to late 20th century,” Joel, 74, told The Post in a statement.“He championed songwriters who might otherwise have remained unknown to many millions of music fans.”Joel noted that Bennett was a vaunted vocalist whose talent transcended generations and genres.“He was a unique talent that made the transition from the era of jazz into the age of pop,” he said.“I will always be grateful for his outstanding contribution to the art of contemporary music.”Joel collaborated with Bennett on the “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” singer’s 2001 LP “Playin’ With My Friends: Bennett Sings the Blues,” which won a Grammy for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album.“He was a joy to work with,” said Joel.

death Friday at 96. Mayor Eric Adams, 62, was one of the first politicians to honor the legendary singer, taking to Twitter to write: “A working-class kid from Queens, Tony Bennett, sang our song to the world.

linen sheets to your bed and investing in a mattress that regulates your body temperature. From temperature-controlled pillows to cooling technologies and moisture-wicking fabrics, there are breathable finds from Casper, Brooklinen, Cozy Earth, Buffy and more for a good night's sleep this summer.Whether you're a hot sleeper or live in a warm climate, you can sleep comfortably and coolly by switching to breathable sheets, pillows, mattresses and comforters.

Megan Fox. In a new viral TikTok video, the 37-year-old actress is seen at the Orange County Fair in Costa Mesa, California, with her man, Machine Gun Kelly. It looks like Fox got caught in between MGK's security guard and a man who tried to attack the «Bloody Valentine» singer.

Kate Hudson and Camila Cabello to Gigi Hadid have been spotted wearing a belt bag recently. No matter your personal style or budget, there's a perfect one for your errands, hike, trip to the gym, or even a fancy party. One of the most popular styles at the moment is the viral lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag.

creator Jeff Franklin is going down memory lane on Dave Coulier's new series, . Franklin appeared on the first episode of the PodCo series, where he and Coulier reminisced about the pilot episode of the popular family comedy, which starred the late Bob Saget, John Stamos, Coulier, Candace Cameron Bure, Jodie Sweetin, Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen.During the episode, which Coulier dedicated to Saget, Franklin revealed Sweetin was the first actor cast on He shared that after they held the first cast table read, Stamos was ready to get off the show because he was concerned Sweetin and the younger actors would take the spotlight.«I remembered our first table read,» Coulier said.«Where there's a room full of studio and network executives.

college dorm or apartment. With hybrid and remote classes still on the mend, one thing has become abundantly clear: work areas in your living spaces are essential.

Nick Cannon and Abby De La Rosa. In fact, Cannon brought De La Rosa to happy tears as he surprised her with an epic gesture. The duo, who share three of Cannon's 12 kids, currently serve as on-air co-hosts for Cannon's radio show,.

Russell Wilson is putting the kids first. The NFL pro appeared to spend some quality time with his stepson, Future Zahir, on the gridiron, gushing over his role as a dad after the boy's biological father, rapper Future, appeared to diss him in a new song. «Best part of the day #DadLife,» he captioned the photo, which captures Wilson and the 9-year-old from behind as they walk across a football field.

Veteran news producer Bill Geddie, who is best known for co-creating The View with Barbara Walters, has died. He was 68.

The drama over Raquel Leviss and James Kennedy’s puppy continues!

Josephine Chaplin, the daughter of Charlie Chaplin and Oona O’Neill, who was an accomplished actress in her own right, has died at 74, according to a report in Le Figaro, which cites her children Charly, Julien and Arthur. She died on July 13 in Paris.

Christine Tran Ferguson needs all the love and support she can get right now.

EXCLUSIVE: Melissa L. Williams, star of Tyler Perry’s Ruthless, has signed with CGEM Talent for management in all areas.

Eva Mendes can’t wait for “Barbie.” Unlike the rest of us, she has a special connection to the film, being married to one of its lead stars, Ryan Gosling. In an Instagram post, she revealed her plans over the weekend, which include supporting the film in various screenings, even though most showing are sold out.

Fans are going to have to a wait a few more months before Zendaya‘s next movie hits theaters.

Carlos Alcaraz is ready for his next match.

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz are enjoying a trip to Saint-Tropez, France.

Emily Longeretta SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from Season 2 of “The Summer I Turned Pretty.” The teen drama isn’t a new genre — it’s been around for decades. But on television, the offerings have been lacking in recent years, with shows feeling pressure to add something more — usually in the from of a supernatural creature — than just relationship-based storytelling. Many shows appear to be afraid to do just that, despite the fact that it’s what The WB (RIP) and The CW (RIP x2) were built on. The word “ship” started circulating more on social media during “The Vampire Diaries,” which thrived when it leaned into Stelena, Delena, Klaroline, etc., rather than the bloodsucking. Years later, the remake of “Roswell” succeeded most when Malex’s growing love was examined, rather than the aliens in town.

EXCLUSIVE: Amazon Studios has made changes to the US/Global content operations, with three executives in Laura Lancaster’s group, Kara Smith, Jon Wax and Andy Bourne, taking on new responsibilities. The announcement was just made internally in a memo by Amazon Studios’ Head of Television Vernon Sanders, Head of International Originals James Farrell, and Lancaster, Head of SVOD TV Development & Series, Co-Productions.

impatiently wait for new weekly episodes of “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” Jenny Han has another show and a set of movies available to stream. “XO, Kitty” and the “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” films contain similar themes of teenage love and coming of age.

on Netflix. There’s so much that needs to be answered after last season’s . Will Helen decide to pursue a , her ex Ryan, or no one at all? And who hates Dana Sue? Also, why did Miss Frances leave her all that money? Can Cal and Maddie work through what happened at Sullivan’s? See, I told you. The good news is that you’ll get all those answers relatively soon into the season—all episodes drop at once—but new mysteries and conundrums present themselves.

Rachel Seo This article contains spoilers for “The Summer I Turned Pretty” Season 2. All interviews with actors were conducted before the SAG-AFTRA strike. It’s not summer without “The Summer I Turned Pretty.” Prime Video’s hit teen drama has returned for Season 2. The first three episodes, which dropped on July 13, re-introduced its rabid fanbase to the world of 16-year-old Belly Conklin (Lola Tung), who spends summers with her family and friends at an idyllic house in Cousins Beach. Caught in a love triangle between two brothers, Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno) and Conrad Fisher (Chris Briney), Belly navigates romance and friendship — and, in Season 2, grief, for the first time.

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may be beloved as much for its teen love triangle plot as for the songs that go with it. The fan-favorite Amazon Prime Video show released the first three episodes of its highly anticipated second season on Friday, complete with a concert-worthy soundtrack. Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler The Creator and Caroline Polachek all make returns to the song list for season 2.  author Jenny Han recently revealed on TikTok that the second season will feature nine of Swift's songs — in the first episode of season 2, the lineup begins with Swiftie-favorite «Last Kiss (Taylor's Version)» from Swift's recently released .Last year's installment included five tracks from Swift, including «Cruel Summer» and «The Way I Loved You (Taylor's Version).» The show's season 1 teaser debuted «This Love (Taylor's Version)» from Swift's still forthcoming rerecording of.

The Summer I Turned Pretty is a universal coming-of-age story — and one that depicts what happens when a girl finds herself caught between two brothers.  

What to watch: 7 movies and shows to stream this week - June 23What to watch: 7 movies and shows to stream this week - June 30What to watch: 7 movies and shows to stream this week - July 7Based on Jenny Han’s series of YA novels, “The Summer I Turned Pretty” follows Belly, a teen who travels once a year to her family friends’ beach house, reuniting with her best friends and prompting love triangles and teen shenanigans. Despite the cookie-cutter premise, Han’s work is earnest and real, with protagonists that are carefully crafted.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. After earning a wide fanbase upon its first season, “The Summer I Turned Pretty” is finally back. The second season of the coming-of-age romance story, based off Jenny Han’s 2009 book of the same name, arrives on Prime Video on Friday, July 16.

took things up a notch with the main love triangle in season 2.The season's second episode, «Love Scene,» brought the story back via flashbacks to an impromptu date night between Belly (Lola Tung) and Conrad (Christopher Briney) the previous Christmas. In the present day, Belly and Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno) raced back to Cousins Beach to find Conrad, who had unexpectedly disappeared after engaging in a tense phone call. The parallels between then and now weren't lost on Belly, who had a bit of déjà vu (as soundtracked by Olivia Rodrigo's song of the same name) while sitting in the jeep next to Jeremiah as they looked for Conrad.

may be beloved as much for its teen love triangle plot as for the soundtrack that goes with it. The fan-favorite Prime Video show quickly won viewers' hearts last year with its season 1 playlist, boasting multiple hits from Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo and more from Phoebe Bridgers, Cardi B, BLACKPINK, Bleachers, Carly Rae Jepsen and Jack Harlow. Based on a trilogy of novels by Jenny Han, follows a search for romance between Isabel «Belly» Conklin (Lola Tung) and brothers Conrad (Christopher Briney) and Jeremiah Fisher (Gavin Casalegno) during their family trips to the idyllic beach town Cousins Beach. Sean Kaufman stars as Steven, Belly's brother, and Jackie Chung plays the children's mother.

The Summer I Turned Pretty's of —titled “Love Scene”—features quite possibly the most romantic moment ever on TV between two star-crossed lovers: and . Set to a sweeping score of a full orchestra, the two—via flashback to the previous winter when Conrad's mom, Susannah, was still alive, and so much sadness and drama didn't exist—make love in front of the fireplace at the Fisher summer house on Cousins Beach. It's sensual, it's romantic, and it's the kind of scene that you want to rewatch over and over again. (Btw, when Belly whispers to a sleeping Conrad that “… there's only you.

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