Chuck Lorre Reflects on Comedy, Working Through COVID and Finally Being Able to Watch ‘Two and a Half Men’ Again

Pat Saperstein Deputy EditorA Los Angeles benefit for Democratic Party efforts, co-hosted by Jeffrey Katzenberg, raised nearly $2.5 million Friday with President Joe Biden in attendance.“The money raised today will help get people to the polls on election day in November,” said Katzenberg. “Just the idea of Kevin McCarthy and Mitch McConnell in charge should be enough to get people out to vote.”Biden has been in Los Angeles this week for the Summit of the Americas, which concludes Friday.The event is being held at the home of Ellen Bronfman Hauptman and Andrew Hauptman.

Sandra Oh. In 's latest «Actors on Actors» issue, the 50-year-old actress discusses the downside of fame with star Jung Ho-yeon.«When came my life changed very much. And it’s tricky to imagine, because this is almost 20 years ago, so the context is very different, but the stress is the same, or the confusion is the same,» said Oh, who played Dr.

Knowing her priorities! Paris Hilton is claiming she missed an amazing opportunity to DJ a very important event in order to attend BFF Britney Spears and Sam Asghari’s wedding — and she was happy to do it!

Tony-award winning actress Joaquina Kalukango ever saw was Once On This Island. It was a transformative experience. “I just remember being so amazed at all of these people that looked like me,” Kalukango tells ESSENCE. “That story specifically hit me in a way-I had never seen a play or a musical at that time in my life so it was just the first of everything.

The American Black Film Festival is returning to South Beach with one of its most star-studded lineups to date. The five-day festival kicks off on Wednesday, June 15, and promises to be packed with screenings, panels, and events celebrating Black film, TV, and the Black creatives behind writing and producing them.

Sharing her insight. In early 2020, Rebel Wilson started a lifestyle change that helped her reach her goal weight — which she has used to try to inspire others.

President Joe Biden will headline two fundraisers in Los Angeles on Friday, starting with an event in Brentwood that is expected to raise almost $2.5 million for the Democratic National Committee.

Rebel Wilson's friends have shared details of her new romance, revealing that it is "very serious" and they have been together almost six months.MORE: Rebel Wilson opens up about horrifying #MeToo experience with actorThe Australian actress introduced her fans to new girlfriend Ramona Agruma, the founder of a sustainable clothing brand, on 9 June during Pride month. "I thought I was searching for a Disney Prince… but maybe what I really needed all this time was a Disney Princess #loveislove," she captioned the picture.WATCH: Rebel Wilson and girlfriend Ramona show off their dresses before Vanity Fair partyNow, her close friends have broken their silence, and revealed that they're "super happy" together."It's a very serious relationship and they're super happy together," the "insider told People. "It's been very cool for Rebel's friends to see her secure with someone."MORE: Rebel Wilson is considering surrogacy and 'going for motherhood by myself'MORE: Prince Harry is all smiles as he hangs out with Rebel WilsonThe two met in January 2022 and attended the Super Bowl together, as well as Oscars parties and dinners.

Justin Bieber has revealed he has Ramsay Hunt syndrome, causing paralysis to his face as a result of a virus. The singer, 28, had recently cancelled some dates on his Justice World Tour and took to Instagram to share the reason with fans. He explained: ‘Hey everyone Justin here, I wanted to update you guys on what’s been going on. ‘Obviously as you can probably see with my face, I have this syndrome called Ramsay Hunt syndrome and it is from this virus that attacks the nerves in my ear and my facial nerves and has caused my face to have paralysis.’Justin added that it was ‘pretty serious’ and told fans: ‘Obviously my body is telling me I’ve got to slow down.’In the video Justin showed that he was unable to smile, blink or flare the nostril on one side of his face as a result of the nerve issue. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 videoHe added: ‘So for those who are frustrated by my cancellations of the next shows, I’m just physically obviously not capable of doing them.

shopping. Sharing a series of photos and videos of herself in hospital, Emily told her followers: ‘So a few weeks ago I discovered I was pregnant. Although it was a shock it was something I was also quite excited about.‘However on Tuesday I collapsed whilst being at the shops.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a teenage boy died following a stabbing in north Manchester.

Britney Spears and Sam Asghari tied the knot in a lavish affair on 9 June. Bride Britney, 40, looked stunning as she donned a white Versace gown for the nuptials before changing into three further outfits during the after party. She also dazzled in a series of diamonds and jewels to ensure that all eyes were on her during her big day.

Britney Spears could not stop crying as she finally got her happily ever after this week!

We’d be shocked if you haven’t heard the name Lauren Boebert by now. The Congresswoman has made a name for herself taking the most extreme and offensive stances on just about every political topic. She’s been a huge Donald Trump supporter and was in contact with multiple organizers of the January 6 rally-turned-insurrection. Most recently she scoffed at the idea of any sort of gun reform — despite yet another school shooting in which a teenager legally bought an assault rifle and used it to murder 19 people before anyone — including “good guys with guns” — could do anything. All of this has, of course, made her a star in the new GOP.

HBO Max‘s limited series The Staircase wrapped up this week and left fans with a lot of questions to no definitive answer on if Michael Peterson killed his wife, Kathleen.

Dennis Harvey Film CriticHistory currently repeating itself lends a particular frisson to Latvian theater, opera and film director Viesturs Kairiss’ “January.” It takes place in early 1991, when the nation’s push for independence (alongside other Baltic states) met with armed Soviet resistance even as the U.S.S.R. was falling apart. Those historical events are interwoven with vaguely autobiographical fiction revolving around a mildly nonconformist Riga film school student, one admittedly drawn much as the director was himself in that time and place.With Moscow leadership again hawkish toward retaining and/or regaining territories of a former empire, this flashback has particular resonance, amplified by the use of archival news and activist-shot footage.

Wilson Chapman editorJosh Lucas will return to the ranch this November. The actor will return to hit drama series “Yellowstone” for Season 5, Paramount Network announced on Friday. Lucas plays the younger version of main character John Dutton (Kevin Costner).

Khloé Kardashian is «uncomfortable» re-living the excruciating pain over how she found about Tristan Thompson's paternity scandal, but she takes solace in that she has a strong support system.The Good American co-founder took to social media Thursday night to express how she felt following the airing of the latest episode of . In that episode, Khloé didn't find out about the paternity scandal from the NBA player himself.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorJust three days after he replaced Migos on the lineup for New York’s Governors Ball this weekend — and just hours before he was due to perform — Lil Wayne has pulled out due to “flight disruption” and been replaced on the bill by A$AP Ferg (who prefers to be known as just Ferg), the festival announced late Friday afternoon.Due to flight disruptions, Lil Wayne will no longer be performing this evening.

Thania Garcia Dixie D’Amelio, the 20-year-old TikTok powerhouse turned pop singer, manages to experiment with ease on her debut album, “A Letter to Me,” released June 10.On the 15-track album, the Norwalk, Conn. native who bills herself as simply as Dixie is more self-aware than ever.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music CriticThe final public concert appearances of Tony Bennett and Glen Campbell helped tell the world what many families of those suffering with Alzheimer’s disease already know: that music memories can be some of the last to go.A new app, Vera, is dedicated to helping dementia patients by creating personalized playlists that stir different parts of the brain and can at least temporarily assist with overall lucidity as well as mood. Universal Music Group announced this week that it is licensing its entire catalog for the app, which is the creation of Music Health, a Sydney-based company.