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Peter Debruge Chief Film Critic It’s one thing to direct an episode of the sitcom on which you appeared for six seasons. “Schitt’s Creek” star Daniel Levy aced that exercise back in 2020, earning an Emmy for co-helming the series finale. But it’s an entirely different challenge to write and direct a smart, sensitive original feature in which you also play the lead character — a feat Levy deftly achieves with New Year’s tearjerker “Good Grief,” giving those unsatisfied with the rest of Netflix’s fluffy Christmas fare something substantial to kick off 2024.

Thania Garcia In retaliation of the January filing that claimed Latin pop singer Gloria Trevi “groomed” and exploited underage girls in the early 1990s for the benefit of her ex-producer and manager Sergio Andrade, Trevi on Thursday filed a cross-complaint against Andrade. Trevi has long upheld her assertion that she was also a victim of Andrade’s and has accused the disgraced Mexican producer of sexual assault, sexual battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress, among other charges.

told the New York Times, adding that he told his agent: “I can’t take it anymore, I think this is going to kill me.”Following that experience, Domingo said he told his husband, screenwriter Raúl Domingo, that he was considering quitting. But, soon after that, he broke out on “Fear the Walking Dead,” and then in movies such as “If Beale Street Could Talk” and “Zola.” Domingo has had further successes recently — he’s starring in the new musical movie “The Color Purple” with Taraji P.

late Queen Elizabeth’s first cousin Prince Michael of Kent — shed some light on the 75-year-old sovereign’s habits.The “Two and a Half Men” star, 43, called Charles a “very dear friend” in a new interview with Tatler.“I spend a bit of time with him,” she shared. She explained that the former Prince of Wales often stays up late writing letters after the work day of carrying out royal engagements is done.The “Sanditon” actress continued: “You see how he works all day long, has a quick supper and then disappears until about 4 a.m.

Soap Opera Digest reported that Paggi would appear on the Dec. 27 episode, so it’s unclear how long Storms will be away from the ABC daytime warhorse, according to multiple reports.An insider told The Post that Storms will be out “just for a couple of days.”This is not the first time that Storms has been replaced on “GH.”Maxie was temporarily recast in 2011, with Jen Lilley playing the part until Storms returned to “GH” the following year, according to Deadline.The actress also took several leaves-of-absences from “GH” in 2016, 2017 and 2018, each of varying amounts of time, from several days to several months.On those occasions, Storms was replaced by USA Network’s “Queen of the South” star Molly Burnett.Storms also missed time on “GH” in 2021 after undergoing brain surgery; Maxie was not recast and her absence was explained by her leaving Port Charles with her baby to go to Texas, according to Entertainment Weekly.Storms has starred on “General Hospital” since 2005.She also played Isabella “Belle” Black on “Days of Our Lives” from 1999 to 2004.In April 2022, Storms revealed she had bipolar disorder to “GH” co-star Maurice Benard on his video podcast, State of Mind.“I experience anxiety frequently.

an annual Jan. 1 column for “Public Domain Day.” “It wasn’t just Disney that was pushing for term extension. It was a whole group of copyright holders whose works were set to go into the public domain soon, who benefited greatly from the 20 years of extra protection,” she said.

Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, The Eagles, The Beach Boys and Billy Joel to tireless road veterans Grand Funk Railroad, Marshall Tucker Band, .38 Special, Southside Johnny and Three Dog Night, it’s likely one of your favorite artists from way back when may be coming to a venue near you soon.It should also be noted that some of these tours are more urgent than others — a few of these iconic stars from yesteryear are conducting their final run of farewell shows before hanging up their mics and electric guitars for good.So, to make sure you’re in the loop, our team found the 52 (!) most notable classic rockers on the road in 2024 who’ve been at it from the Watergate era all the way to the days of the World Wide Web.Alls you have to do to find 2024’s best in live rock and roll is scroll.Runs April 28 through July 17.Runs March 19 through Nov. 22.Featuring Sting on select dates.Runs Jan. 11 through Aug. 9.Featuring Steely Dan.Runs Jan. 5 through March 16.Featuring The Black CrowesTour dates are TBD.Runs Jan. 12 through Oct. 26.Runs July 10 through Sept. 7.Featuring Steve Miller Band, Heart and Cheap Trick on select dates.Runs Feb. 9 through Sept. 8.Featuring Black Stone Cherry and The Outlaws.Runs March 8 through Sept. 22.Featuring John Waite.Runs Jan. 19 through Nov. 9.Runs Jan. 26 through March 2.Runs April 18-21.Featuring Men At Work’s Colin Hay, Edgar Winter, Toto’s Steve Lukather and more.Runs May 22 through June 1.Runs Jan. 24 through May 23.Runs Feb. 21 through March 9.Runs Jan. 18 through Aug. 24.Runs Feb. 10 through July 28.Runs Jan. 27 through June 14.Jan. 13.Runs Feb. 10 through March 9.Runs Feb. 8 through Aug. 10.Runs March 3 through April 14.Featuring Charlie Sexton.Runs Jan. 11 through Sept. 15.Runs Feb. 16

the Grammy award-winning artist filed for a conservatorship of her troubled child, claiming he would spend all of his money on drugs.In a 2014 interview with ET, Allman said he felt “shunned” by his famous mother and his stepbrother Chaz Bono.“When you go to boarding school at 7 years old, it’s kind of hard to feel like you’re not being shunned,” he explained. “But I’m at an age where I’m making peace with it because you just have to. But I still … it doesn’t mean it’s right.

Princess Anne’s astonishing numbers. The 73-year-old royal was considered the hardest working member of the Firm.

in his ongoing battle with cancer.“I am moved beyond belief by your generosity and well wishes. I know it sounds cliché, but it’s true,” Campbell, 61, posted Christmas Day on his GoFundMe page next to a photo of him wearing a Santa cap. “Thank you all! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I love you all, Merry Christmas and Happy Everything! – KennyC.”The “Home Alone” and “Armageddon” actor was diagnosed Oct.

“Entertainment Tonight.”“That word is a dirty word to me,” she joked about the jaw-dropping phrase “retirement.”“I’d love going back to Broadway. I loved doing ‘Annie Get Your Gun,’ and I’ve been offered other [stage productions] but it just hasn’t been the right thing,” she continued. The “Devious Maids” actress also gave the outlet her tips for staying healthy and fit at her age.

WISN 12 in Milwaukee, where Rivers earned the distinction of being the city’s first Black film critic on television in 1979, announced his death on Wednesday.The announcement applauded the Marquette University graduate for contributing “segments for the nationally syndicated PM Magazine, which he said helped Milwaukee go beyond stereotypes.”His sister, Betsy Rivers, later confirmed his death on Facebook.“Bobby passed away last night and is no longer in any pain,” she wrote on Wednesday.A cause of death has not been announced.The Post has reached out to Rivers’ reps for comment.Heralded as “Milwaukee’s Black, queer media pioneer” by Wisconsin LGBTQ news outlet Our Lives Wisconsin, Rivers worked as a VJ on VH1 in 1985 alongside Rosie O’Donnell. In 1988, he went on to host his own celebrity talk show on the cable music channel, “Watch Bobby Rivers.” He later hosted the late-night dating show “Bedroom Buddies.”In the early 2000s, Rivers hosted Food Network’s short-lived series “Top 5.”But fame was not without its drawbacks, and Rivers often received racist and homophobic attacks.“Nobody really knew this, but I did receive a lot of hate mail,” Rivers said in a July 2023 interview with Our Lives Wisconsin.

Eminem‘s handlers are arguing that he’s the real Slim Shady, and all others should not be allowed to trademark the “Shady” phrase, which is closely identified with the rapper thanks to his song The Real Slim Shady.

Considering his hilarious multiple Emmy winning work on Schitt’s Creek, this markedly different feature filmmaking debut as writer/director/producer and star from Daniel Levy is a revelation – and a welcome one. The appropriately titled Good Grief explores exactly what that name implies as Levy uses his own experience as an impetus to paint a larger picture of love, loss and grief in all its complexity. But at its heart this impressive, if sometimes tonally dicey story, is also about the complications – and importance – of friendship in a scenario that revolves around a trio of BFF’s who take a life-changing trip to Paris and get more than they each bargained for.

Antonio Banderas is sharing some of his favorite things this holiday season. In a new video sent from his home in New York City, Banderas shared a video of himself sending his love and his well wishes for the holidays and the upcoming New Year. He also took the opening to send a shout out to his favorite Christmas song.Watch Dakota Johnson and Sydney Sweeney show off their spider powers in ‘Madame Web’ trailerObama Stories: Antonio Banderas remembers when he forgot his keys just before meeting the president at his homeA post shared by Antonio Banderas (@antoniobanderas)The video shows Banderas dressed in a cream colored sweater and jeans, as he stands in front of his Christmas tree and speaks to the camera directly.

Mark Cuban is selling a majority stake of the Dallas Mavericks. The NBA approved the sale earlier this week, which will result in casino mogul Miriam Adelson and her family, purchasing a large stake of the basketball team’s stakes. Meet Elon Musk’s brother, Kimbal MuskElon Musk warns Taylor Swift of ‘popularity decline’: Fans respond“I am excited to spend time cheering on the team and getting to meet members of its passionate fan base,” said Adelson.

New Year’s Eve is right around the corner. To celebrate the occasion, celebrities are attending some of the biggest end of the year parties, located in cities like Miami, Las Vegas, and more. Scroll down to have a look at some of the biggest celebrity parties this year and how to score tickets: Why do people kiss on New Year’s Eve?New Year’s Eve traditions: 10 things Latinos do to bring good fortuneA post shared by Christina Aguilera (@xtina)Christina Aguilera will have various performances at the Voltaire in Las Vegas, including a December 31st performance.

New Year’s Eve events, but none are as famous as Times Square’s iconic ball drop. The event attracts millions of tourists to New York City, and features performances from all manner of artists. It’s also televised, allowing people to view the ball drop from the comfort of their homes.

Jenna Bush Hager has a weakness for Queso. In an appearance on “The Today Show,” Hager revealed that her eldest daughter uses her favorite food against her, taunting her with it on a Facetime call. Katie Holmes enjoys New York City’s chilly temperatures in a cozy lookMandy Moore discusses the possibility of having a third child"I recently had an occasion where my eldest child, who will remain nameless because she doesn’t like me to talk about her — she gaslit me via FaceTime," said Bush Hager to her co-host Hoda Kobt.

Glen Powell gave Sydney Sweeney credit for leaning into the dating rumors while they promoted their rom-com, "Anyone But You." Powell and Sweeney's flirty friendship was forged while filming "Anyone But You" and instantly had fans questioning if the relationship would turn romantic. In the film, which hit theaters Dec. 22, the pair actually don't like each other but pretend to be a couple.

Fans of the ‘90s boy band NSYNC may be in for a sweet and nostalgic surprise. During an appearance on the online game show "Rent Free" with Bilt Rewards founder and CEO Ankur Jain, former band member Lance Bass revealed the group may have big plans in the works. When Jain asked Bass about working with NSYNC for the recent "Trolls" movie, he said the project, the group's first time getting together to create new music in over 20 years, was "amazing." "It was nice to get back in the studio with those guys," Bass added.

Gary Oldman isn’t a big fan of his portrayal of magician Sirius Black in the Harry Potter franchise.

Dancing on Ice fans were gifted a very special treat this week when it was officially confirmed that Holly Willoughby would be returning to present the show, this time alongside Stephen Mulhern. Up until the official announcement, doubts had been raised about whether or not Holly would be returning to the show following her departure from This Morning earlier this year.

Gemma Collins gave her mum a unique hair makeover with the help of her close pals Jedward. The Irish music twins, who have been friends with Gemma since their time on Celebrity Big Brother, were filmed giving Joan a blonde hair dye job at home.The reality TV star, 42, took to her Instagram stories on Thursday, 28 December, to document the at-home hair salon. In the video, one of the twins could be heard telling Gemma: "Being a hairdresser is about making people feel comfortable and you're in good hands".

Fresh from her stint in the I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! jungle, food critic Grace Dent was reduced to tears during a special episode of Masterchef as she was tasked with cooking for judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace.The 50 year old, who is more often seen critiquing dishes than serving them up, found herself overwhelmed with emotion as she plated up a meal for judges John and Gregg during a special festive edition of the cooking show. The IAC camp-mate, who was forced to withdraw from the show early on medical grounds showed off her impressive culinary skills in the MasterChef: Battle Of The Critics special.

Strictly Come Dancing's John Whaite had to unexpectedly step down from his current pantomime gig due to feeling unwell on the day of the highly-anticipated performance. Famed for his quickstep on the Strictly dance floor, John is currently part of the Cinderella cast performing in Bradford, but sadly he had to sit out his Thursday 28 December performance because of ill health, forcing an understudy to step into his shoes as Dandini. John took the time to share a dazzling snap of his co-star, professional actor William Elijah Lewis, over on Instagram Stories following the unfortunate news he wouldn't be able to perform.

Strictly Come Dancing's Graziano Di Prima has shared a sweet snap with his wife Giada Linda, after being apart for three months due to work commitments.The 29 year old dancer revealed he had flown back to Italy to reunite with his wife, 32, and they enjoyed a spa day together. In the photo, Graziano is seen giving Giada a kiss while they both wear white robes. He captioned the Instagram post: 'Special Day just for us.' The couple spent Christmas at their family home and looked very happy as they danced together in a video shared by Graziano.

Former child actress Jade Alleyne has revealed she gave birth seven months ago.The CBBC-turned-Netflix star, 22, took to Instagram this week to confirm that she had welcomed a "beautiful baby boy" with her musician partner musician Ce Yung. Jade, who shot to fame as a child after starring in the 4 O' Clock Club back in 2015, announced in March that she was expecting her first child. Finally sharing the news of his arrival, Jade posted two black and white photos.The first showed the family of three sitting on a piano stool as they turned away from the camera, the second saw her baby's hand placed on the piano.

Sam Thompson has gushed over his "special day" with his two year old nephew as he admits to "really becoming a part" of his life. The former Made in Chelsea star and King of the Jungle, 31, took to Instagram to share a heartwarming post after spending time with his nephew, the son of his sister Louise Thompson. Sharing a video from the family day out, Sam gushed in the caption: "Making memories that I’ll never forget.

Chris Harrison is reflecting on his tumultuous exit from The Bachelor franchise with a bit of gratitude.

After years of being ostracized by the royal family, Sarah Ferguson appears to be back in the fold once again!

Making the “top five” list of “horniest countries” are the United Kingdom, followed by Canada, Australia, Ireland, and Mexico.The platform’s “Rookie of the Year,” based on growth compared to 2022, was London, which experienced a 475% surge in users over the past year.The “most discreet city,” measured by the highest number of discreet sessions, where users employ the platform’s “discreet mode,” was Vancouver, Canada. The “chattiest city,” where users sent the most messages, was Philadelphia, while users in Chicago were the least loquacious.Users in Seattle, Washington, sent the most photos of themselves, earning the distinction of “most photogenic city.” At the same time, Washington, D.C., lived up to its decades-old reputation of being closeted, with users sharing the fewest photos of themselves.According to the data, the Sniffies platform typically sees the most action on Mondays.

Queen Latifah, Dionne Warwick and the Bee Gees’ Barry Gibb have been awarded at the 2023 Kennedy Center Honors. Check out the footage below.The annual honours are given to figures in the performing arts for their lifetime contribution to American culture, and were held earlier this month in Washington, D.C.With President Biden in attendance, the show was hosted by Gloria Estefan, and featured tribute performances from artists including Gladys Knight, Missy Elliott and Michael Bublé.Rapsody played a version of Latifah’s ‘Just Another Day’, while Monie Love and MC Lyte duetted on ‘Ladies First’.

Two families affected by the tornado that hit parts of Tameside have launched crowdfunding appeals as residents count the cost of the freak storm.

Manchester Unitedcould soon welcome back one of their star assets as Lisandro Martinez inches closer towards a return from a foot injury. His absence has been highlighted as one of the key reasons behind United's shortcomings in 2023-24 so far.

A major cast member will be absent when Night Court returns with Season 2 on January 2. Kapil Talwalkar, who played court clerk Neil in Season 1, has exited as the comedy series has decided to take the show in a new creative direction, Deadline has confirmed.