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JoAnna Garcia Swisher has paid an emotional tribute to her friend Chris following his passing.MORE: JoAnna Garcia Swisher's husband shows his support for her in the sweetest wayTaking to Instagram, the Sweet Magnolias star penned a heartfelt message alongside a picture of the pair together.It read: "There are some people and some things in life that are so pure and special that it's hard to even describe how much they mean to you.VIDEO: Watch Sweet Magnolias' JoAnna Garcia Swisher in season 2 of Sweet Magnolias"The magic they possess is so undeniable and potent. And everyone who is lucky enough to be in its orbit, felt it.MORE: Sweet Magnolias fans boycott season two amid controversyMORE: Jamie Lynn Spears' daughter appears in Sweet Magnolias - details"This is you, Chris.

Kim Kardashian discusses self-love, divorce, and more in the March 2022 issue of Vogue.

Katy Perry is still waiting to say “I do.”

singer Adele came on stage to accept her golden statuette, Elba placed his cue cards in front of his groin in an attempt to cover his embarrassment.The Twitterverse had a field day with jokes, memes and observations about the Marvel star’s mishap. “@BRITs someone needs to tell Idris Elba to close the front door,” a fan joked.“Why the hell are people complaining that Idris Elba’s fly was open at The Brits? They’re acting like that’s not the best possible outcome,” another added.One said, “No matter how ropey I feel today I can at least be safe in the knowledge that Idris Elba feels worse #BRITs.”Why the hell are people complaining that Idris Elba’s fly was open at The Brits? They’re acting like that’s not the best possible outcome.Other Twitter fans tried to warn Elba, writing: “@idriselba YOUR FLIES DOWN BRO #brits#brits2022.”“No one think to tell Idris Elba his flies were down before he went on stage nah #brits,” a fan noticed.

Angelique Jackson On Tuesday, “The Power of the Dog” director Jane Campion made Oscars history as the first woman to receive two best director nominations. Campion is nominated in the 2022 Oscars directing category opposite Steven Spielberg for “West Side Story,” Kenneth Branagh for “Belfast,” Paul Thomas Anderson for “Licorice Pizza” and Ryusuke Hamaguchi for “Drive My Car.” Her first Oscar nod for directing came in 1994 when she was nominated for “The Piano” at the 66th Academy Awards.

Wilson Chapman editorOne day after nabbing her first Oscar nomination, Jessie Buckley’s full talents are on display in the first trailer for “Men,” a horror film from A24 and director Alex Garland (“Ex Machina,” “Annihilation”). It will premiere in theaters May 20.The official synopsis for “Men” reads: “In the aftermath of a personal tragedy, Harper (Buckley) retreats alone to the beautiful English countryside, hoping to have found a place to heal.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorVeteran rapper Talib Kweli and roots-ish rock band Dawes are set to headline the inaugural Pure Imagination festival, to be held in the geological wonderland of the Granite Dells at Watson Lake in Prescott, Arizona on Saturday, May 21.The lineup also features three-time Grammy-winning blues artist Fantastic Negrito, Rising Appalachia, Atlas Genius, Katie Pruitt, Ponderosa Grove, Chateau Chateau and Walt Richardson, with more acts to be announced. The “eco-forward” all-day event will have food, drink, on-site hiking, kayaking, and (limited) ticketed camping.“Prescott has a rich history in music and we want to continue to keep it alive.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaScreen Media has acquired North American rights to “9 Bullets,” a new crime thriller with “Game of Thrones” star Lena Headey and “Avatar’s” Sam Worthington. The studio is planning a day-and-date release in April. “9 Bullets” centers on a showgirl (Headey), who risks everything when she rescues a young boy after his family is murdered by her ex-boyfriend, who also happens to be the local crime-boss (Worthington).

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorSteven Spielberg’s Oscar-nominated remake of “West Side Story” is coming to Disney Plus next month.The movie will debut on Disney Plus in the U.S. and most international countries on March 2, 2022.

J. Kim Murphy The Roku Channel released a trailer on Wednesday morning for “Reno 911″ Defunded,” its upcoming revival series of the long-running “Reno 911!” sitcom.The trailer shows both new faces and old ones hard at work in the Reno Police Department.

Jenna Jameson appears to be on the mend after a weeks-long struggle with a mystery illness. The model and former porn star, 47, was hospitalized in early January after losing her ability to walk.  Taking to her Instagram Story this week, the former adult film actress wrote to fans, "Hey, guys. I’m still in the hospital, but I’m doing OK and i’ll be out soon," Page Six reports.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefThe Roku Channel has picked up sci-fi adventure series “The Pact” from Qatar-based Katara Studios and Taipei- and Los Angeles-based Organic Media Group.The Roku Channel is the home of free and premium entertainment on the Roku hardware and software platform.The six-part show will be exclusively available on The Roku Channel in the U.S., U.K. and Canada from March 26, 2022, and release to the rest of the world in July.

“Drew Barrymore Show.”“I was really honored that Lorne Michaels offered me five minutes on the show each week to do what I do, videos and whatnot,” the Tennessee native told Barrymore, 48, of the potentially career-making opportunity. “And I had to choose because, one thing, I was going on to an established show where I would have little control.”The human crash test dummy explained that ultimately it came down to a choice between freedom and job security.“At the end of the day it’s like, ‘Am I going to go into a situation where I have no control or am I going to bet on myself and bet on my friends, and go that direction?’” he explained.Knoxville said he ultimately bet on the latter, which “could’ve been a disaster” but “luckily it worked out.” Although he quipped, “some would argue it was still a disaster.”“Jackass Forever” is currently playing in theaters nationwide, and is making a splash among audiences with critics scoring it 85% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.

Amanda Holden looked sensational as she posed in a chic new outfit for a glam snap.The 50-year-old showed off her ageless figure in the cream designer ensemble.The TV star proved she didn't need to wear jaw-dropping attire to look glam as she showcased her slim physique in a blouse that featured balloon style sleeves and a matching belt which she tied in a bow around her slim waist.She paired the top with matching trousers as she posed with one hand on her hip with the other held up to her face.The Britain's Got Talent judged styled her blonde locks straight in a centre parting just past her shoulders and wore smoky eye makeup and a nude lipstick.Amanda completed the look with simple gold jewellery and a pair of white pointed toe heels. The mum-of-two shared a second snap with her 1.8million followers as she posed alongside her Heart Radio co-host Ashley Roberts.

houses, spanning more than 12,000 square foot in space, is being sold for just £4.5 million – and they contain a few surprises.Lion House and Oakmont House are located in Worsely, Manchester, and share a massive plot of one acre of green land.The former was renovated in 2015, and contains a cinema, complete with large fitted screen, eight surround sound speaker, mood lighting with starlight ceiling, electric reclaiming chairs, and unique grass cloth wall coverings imported fromthe US. And when you've finished watching the latest hit film, you can head over to your own custom-built pub, which includes fully working beer taps – perfect for hosting parties.It also features a karaoke machine.For the car enthusiasts, there is also a fully-fitted car mechanic garage on-site, with two utility rooms.It has four bedrooms, a master suite with a walk-in wardrobe, dressing room and en-suite.If one house with all those mod cons wasn't enough, you will also be the proud owner of Oakmont House, which had a full re-fit in 2016.This also contains its own cinema, but comes complete with a games room and a huge mezzanine floor overlooking a stunning garden.Both properties have both been designed by a very well-known designer, although their name is being kept under wraps.

Winter Olympian who has been branded 'Russia's most beautiful' knows exactly how to motivate herself to win a gold medal.Yulia Kanakina is a former ballet dancer who will compete for the Russian Olympic Committee in the women's skeleton when it gets underway on Friday.She is a former world junior champion and has revealed she is aiming to get on the podium in Beijing, having claimed two top three finishes during this season's World Cup.The 26-year-old is making her Olympic debut in the Chinese capital and has opened up on how she motivates herself to win a medal.Speaking to Sport24, Kanakina said: “We have been getting ready for the Games for quite a long time, much work has been done. I need to keep myself in good shape, both physical and psychological, till the beginning of the competition.“Some people like to motivate me by saying ‘Yulia, the most important thing is to win.’“I don’t need this kind of motivation.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorNBCUniversal has taken viewers to a little house near Walnut Grove, Minn., a police station on Hill Street and to whatever locale hosts the Olympics. Now the media company just wants to take people shopping.The company plans to launch an interactive livestreamed shopping show over three of the holiday season’s heaviest days, using Instagram, Facebook and Comcast’s Xfinity cable system, and also expects to debut an online bazaar where consumers can purchase goods affiliated with various stars of shows on the company’s Bravo cable network.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorAMC Networks said an surge in the production of new programming helped boost its operations in the third quarter, resulting in a boost to profit as the company works to place its content in an array of new venues to court the rise of consumers interesting in streaming.The New York owner of the AMC, IFC and SundanceTV cable networks and distributor of the “Walking Dead” series, said net income rose to $110.6 million, or $2.60 a share, compared with $61.6 million, or $1.18 a share, in the year-earlier period. Revenue, meanwhile, surged 24% to nearly $810.8 million, compared with $654 million in the year-earlier period.AMC Networks reported earnings for the first time under new executive oversight.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorViacomCBS said third-quarter profit declined as it invested in more content for streaming audiences, but noted that its revenue from just that consumer activity was on the rise, with 4.3 million new subscribers to its broadband outlets added during the period.The New York owner of the CBS broadcast network, the Showtime premium cable network and outlets such as Nickelodeon and Comedy Central said third-quarter net income  fell to $538 million, or 80 cents a share, compared with $615 million, or $1.00 a share, in the year-ago period, as it invested in Paramount Plus, its new subscription-based streaming hub.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorFox Corp. said profit in its fiscal first quarter fell due higher content expenses and comparisons with a sizable gain in the year-earlier period, even as revenue in the quarter was bolstered by advertising and distribution fees.The owner of Fox News Channel, Fox Sports and the Fox broadcast network said net income attributable to shareholders in the period came to $701 million, or $1.21 a share, compared with $1.11 billion, or $1.83 a share in the year-earlier quarter.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorComcast saw its third-quarter profit soar due to its massive broadcast of the Tokyo Olympics across NBCUniversal as well as an uptick in broadband customers hunkered down at home during the coronavirus pandemic, even as the company’s traditional cable business showed new signs of erosion.The Philadelphia owner of the Comcast cable empire and the NBCUniversal entertainment conglomerate said profit in the third quarter came to $4.04 billion, or 86 cents per share, compared with $2.02 billion, or 44 cents per share, in the year-earlier period.