2+ hour, 13+ min ago (379+ words) For one night in TV Land, the British once again ruled the world. The 2025 International Emmy Awards were handed out Monday night in New York City, with U.K. shows leading the way, tallying seven statuettes, including such top prizes as drama series, comedy series, TV movie/miniseries, and actress. Direct from the Upside Down, here's your 'Stranger Things' catch-up guide ahead of Season 5's premiere 'Train Dreams': 'How do you pick up the pieces of your life and try to move on?' Best Drama went to the Disney+ series Rivals, an 1980s-set comedy-tinged drama based on the Rutshire Chronicles book series by Jilly Cooper. Comedy was given to the BBC detective dramedy Ludwig. Lost Boys and Fairies, a three-part BBC drama about a gay couple's quest to become parents, won for TV movie/miniseries. Beyond Britain's dominance, several countries claimed awards,…...

23+ hour, 55+ min ago (326+ words) Bethany Weaver, who portrayed Dorothy Gale in Wicked: For Good, wrote on Instagram that she "will be forever grateful" for portraying the character in the new movie Weaver's role as Dorothy in the two-part Wicked adaptation marked her big screen debut "This has been a life changing experience, it's changed me in so many ways and most importantly, for good," she wrote in a caption The woman who portrayed Dorothy Gale in Wicked: For Good is reflecting on her experience in the land of Oz. Weaver's role in For Good marked her screen acting debut, though she is mostly seen in the background of key moments in Wicked that overlap with the plot of The Wizard of Oz. The actress described director Chu, 46, as "the best filmmaker of all time" for casting her in the movie and thanked him "for…...

17+ hour, 46+ min ago (575+ words) You may not have realized that the radio announcer on Gilligan's Island was voiced by a Star Trek actor who was also known for his roles on Westerns ... The Castaways of "Gilligan's Island" might have been marooned for years, but they weren't entirely cut off from civilization. Aside from the inexplicable number of visits they received from guests, there was their trusty Packard Bell model 8RT2 AM radio, which provided the stranded crew of the S.S. Minnow with a way to keep up with developments off the island. Throughout the show's three seasons, the characters would get news and weather updates from the radio and would even listen to various shows to keep themselves occupied. While most fans of the series will be just as familiar with the radio as they are with he cast, what they might not realize is that…...

18+ hour, 18+ min ago (265+ words) Here's everything we know about Fake Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, including a Parade exclusive sneak peek. Check it out! When reserved professor Maya (Kiki Layne) tells a little white lie about being in a relationship with an unconscious stranger, she never expects to get swept up in the stranger's family's holiday plans. Things are made even more complicated by her undeniable chemistry with her "boyfriend's" doctor, Daniel (Etienne Maurice), who just so happens to be her ex. The Ohio native had her breakout role in If Beale Street Could Talk. She has since starred in the Netflix film,The Old Guard,oppositeCharlize Theron,Coming to America 2,oppositeEddie Murphy, andDon't Worry, Darling,oppositeHarry StylesandGemma Chan. Her other credits include Chicago Med, The Old Guard 2, and Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers. Maurice's mother is none other than Abbott Elementary's Sheryl Lee…...

9+ hour, 2+ min ago (324+ words) Susan Powter, the fitness icon who rose to fame in the 1990s with her catchphrase "Stop the Insanity!," does not tolerate disrespect. The 67-year-old recalled in an interview with Entertainment Weekly published on Monday, November 24, that she was once shamed for breastfeeding in public. At the time, the personal trainer was married to Nic Villarreal, with whom she shares sons Damien and Kiel, and had not yet skyrocketed to stardom. "It was 1983, I'd just birthed a 10-pound baby," Powter, who was living in Dallas, Texas, began. According to EW, Powter was breastfeeding her son (likely Damien, who was reportedly born in 1983) and decided to feed him at the restaurant her husband worked at while she was waiting for his shift to end. "I was on the patio, covering with a cotton diaper," she explained. "I was being very respectful. A man…...

12+ hour, 41+ min ago (391+ words) Apparently even death is no respite from earthly puzzles like the love triangle. Sure it's messy and confusing for those involved but it's also one of the great storytelling setups for a screwball comedy. And this particular film, imaginative and shrewdly whimsical with an utterly charming cast, delivers on the promise. Lucky us. The story comes from screenwriter Patrick Cunnane who developed it further with director David Freyne. The film wears its many influences on its colorful, kitschy sleeves with Albert Brooks" "Defending Your Life" looming large. Larry"s holdover week is nearly up when Joan arrives at the Junction where her AC, Ryan (Early), says he"s been waiting for her for 67 years. (Sorry to the filmmakers for innocently choosing a number with six and seven in it and whatever shenanigans might ensue in the movie theater.) If you…...