David Chase Says He Was “Barely Talking” To James Gandolfini By The End Of ‘The Sopranos’ Run

Three of America’s most influential first ladies are at the center of Showtime’s historical drama, “The First Lady.” The trailer for the first season, directed and executive produced by Susanne Bier, sees Viola Davis as Michelle Obama, Michelle Pfeiffer as Betty Ford and Gillian Anderson as Eleanor Roosevelt.

Keith Urban's Las Vegas residency has attracted fans from around the country and the world, and they were left ecstatic when he revealed that there were additional shows for them to catch.MORE: Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $80k wedding favours had special messageHowever, in a recent interview, the singer opened up about the unfortunate moment that led to that situation and how it all happened.WATCH: Keith Urban shares glimpse inside family life with unexpected detailIn an interview with PEOPLE (The TV Show!), he recalled the call that he received asking if he'd be able to add more shows to his residency after Adele was forced to tearfully cancel hers."We got a very panicked call one night, asking if we could fill in a bunch of shows and it worked out perfect, we were able to do it," he said.MORE: Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban bring the heat for romantic beachside snapshotHe further shared why he was so excited to be performing at The Coliseum at Caesars Palace, saying: "I love that room.

Michael Strahan loves nothing more than spending time with his children and is a doting dad.MORE: Michael Strahan sparks conversation with star-studded new photoThe Good Morning America star made sure to celebrate his loved-ones on Valentine's Day at the beginning of the week, after sharing a rare picture featuring all five of his children.The former football star is dad to four children and a loving stepfather to son Dorian, who is his ex-wife Wanda Hutchins' oldest child.VIDEO: GMA's Michael Strahan shares incredible glimpse inside his New York homeMichael and Wanda went on to welcome Michael Jr.

Ciara's family sure knows how to dress up and have fun while doing it. MORE: Ciara attends Mary J.

Miranda Lambert left fans thrilled following an exciting post featuring a snippet from her recent music video for If I Was a Cowboy.MORE: Dierks Bentley and Miranda Lambert team up to surprise fans with special NHL projectThe country star wore a series of figure-hugging outfits for the video, featuring a variety of sequined cowboy hats, fringed jackets, and even sheer undershirts.WATCH: Miranda Lambert shares surprising news about CMA performanceIn the behind-the-scenes compilation, she talked about the making of the video and highlighted how she was able to go through the scenes, with the song playing in the background. However, the main focus of her post was her boots, which she revealed were up for grabs by any one of her lucky fans, writing in her caption: "Enter to win the @idyllwind boots I wore in the 'If I Was a Cowboy' music video at the link in my bio."MORE: Miranda Lambert makes incredible donations to animal shelters on Valentine's DayFans were excited at the prospect of getting exclusive Miranda Lambert boots, and many raved over how good she looked in the video, with one writing: "Omg now I gotta know which boots you were wearing…so I can buy them if I don't win."A post shared by Miranda Lambert (@mirandalambert)Miranda announced a giveaway for the boots from her latest videoAnother said: "Entered! P.s. I LOVE THIS SONG," with a third also adding: "I need boots...and all the clothes and accessories too! Especially the sparkly pants."Miranda's special giveaway comes a week after she received five Academy of Country Music nominations, including a record-tying 16th Female Artist of the Year nomination.

Sesame Street will see Ted Lasso star Brett Goldstein pay a visit to Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch and co.In a new clip shared to social media, Goldstein, who stars as retired footballer Roy Kent in Apple TV+’s hit football comedy, is seen hanging out in a trash can alongside Oscar the Grouch as Big Bird wanders by.“Isn’t it a beautiful day?” Big Bird asks the pair, who proceed to shake their heads in disapproval.Sesame Street captioned the post: “Grouches gonna grouch on Sesame Street.

Romeo Beckham is a star footballer, and on Thursday the star shared some photos of him in his element as he trained with Inter Miami CF.SEE: Victoria Beckham looks exactly like son Romeo in childhood throwbackThe 19-year-old was in the team's kit as he went through some drills with the team. He was decked out in the team's pink top, and he also had a mesh blue top covering the shirt, alongside some navy shorts and black football socks.

Jonah Hill is putting a rumor to rest regarding his relationship with Sarah Brady. On Wednesday, the 38-year-old actor took to Instagram to dispel speculation that he and Brady are engaged. «The rumors are not true,» Hill wrote. He went on to joke, «I'm engaged. But not to my girlfriend.

Tyler Perry, the mind and face behind the grits-slinging, gun-toting, foul-mouthed grandmother, this is more like Madea's «fourth quarter of her 29th inning.» Folks might remember that Perry «officially» hung up the iconic character's gray wig and colorful housecoats after the 2019 film. The 52-year-old media mogul has portrayed Madea in every appearance and said he wouldn't be putting the suit on again after the film. During an appearance back in October 2018 on Bevy Smith's SiriusXM radio show, , he explained, «I just don't want to be her age, playing her.»But a pandemic and social reckoning sparked by the Black Lives Matter movement inspired the actor to bring the muumuus and gray wig out of retirement.

Kris Jenner is one proud grandma! In a sneak peek clip of Kris' upcoming appearance on , the 66-year-old momager gushes over her youngest grandchild, Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott's son, Wolf.«My 11th grandchild. He's so cute! It's amazing,» Kris says.

Simon Cowell is back in action after breaking his arm and back on an electric bike.ET's Kevin Frazier spoke to the TV show judge about how he's recovering since his latest fall, and the type of stunts fans can expect to see on his new show, .«I was just saying to your team, that now you can change the color [to what] you want,» Cowell said, lifting up his arm to reveal a blue cast, accessorized with sparkles per request of his 8-year-old son, Eric. «It was Eric's birthday a couple of weeks ago.

Kristen Stewart had some apprehension — at first, anyway — about mixing business with pleasure. Her fear? A blemish to her «beautiful relationship» with fiancée Dylan Meyer.In an interview with, the star revealed that she and Meyer, a screenwriter, have been working on a TV project together.

Fans of "The Sopranos" have an opportunity to re-enter the show's universe with the new flick "The Many Saints of Newark" – but with some major differences. The film is a prequel to the popular HBO mob drama, featuring many of the same characters played by new, younger actors.

Michael Gandolfini is opening up about portraying a young Tony Soprano for The Many Saints of Newark.

David Chase has inked a five-year, first-look deal to create shows for HBO parent WarnerMedia. The news comes as Chase’s “Sopranos” prequel, “The Many Saints of Newark,” which stars Alessandro Nivola as Dickie Moltisanti and James Gandolfini’s son Michael Gandolfini as a young Tony Soprano, hits theaters and HBO Max today.

Fresh from the release of The Many Saints of Newark, The Sopranos prequel feature, David Chase has signed a five-year, first-look deal with WarnerMedia.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“The Sopranos” creator David Chase has signed a five year first-look deal with WarnerMedia.News of the deal comes on the day that “The Many Saints of Newark,” a “Sopranos” prequel film written by Chase and Lawrence Konner, is debuting in theaters and on HBO Max. Under his new deal, Chase will develop content for HBO, HBO Max, and Warner Bros.

Steven Van Zandt's acting debut almost looked very different. The rocker, now 70, is known for playing Silvio Dante in "The Sopranos," which was his first time on screen, save for a blink-and-you'll-miss-it cameo in 1985's "American Flyers." The star appeared in 79 of the show's 86 episodes, but fans nearly saw him playing an entirely different role: Tony Soprano, the lead.

14-year long mysterious fate.“The Many Saints of Newark” prequel film director Alan Taylor recently shared his thoughts on “The Sopranos‘” iconic, blackout ending — a stunning conclusion to James Gandolfini’s superb work as a mob don in therapy, an end which came over onion rings and Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’.”“I have to go with Tony’s dead,” Taylor, who directed several “Sopranos” episodes, told the Hollywood Reporter of the hotly debated finale episode, “Made In America.”In that inconclusive scene, Tony sits with his wife Carmela (Edie Falco, 58) and son A.J.

Actor and musician Steven Van Zandt is opening up about his life and career ahead of the release of his upcoming memoir "Unrequited Infatuations."  Thanks to the upcoming release of the prequel movie "The Many Saints of Newark," renewed attention has been placed on the hit HBO drama "The Sopranos," where Van Zandt played tough-as-nails childhood friend of the titular Tony Soprano, Silvio Dante.

While the reviews for “The Many Saints of Newark” haven’t been as glowing as the reviews for “The Sopranos” TV series, most people can agree that Michael Gandolfini is good in his role as a young Tony Soprano in the film. So, perhaps there’s room for yet another ‘Sopranos’ prequel in the future? The actor is open to the idea, but he thinks the clock is definitely ticking on when it’s appropriate.