‘iCarly’ Star Jennette McCurdy Says She’s Quit Acting, Admits She’s ‘Embarrassed’ By Her Previous Roles

Flavor of Love fame married Raymond Santana Jr. of the Exonerated Five (the men whose convictions were vacated in the 1989 Central Park jogger case) in 2020, people had all sorts of reactions. However, many rooted for the couple, glad to see Santana find love and joy after all he’s been through.

Wilson Chapman editorAunjanue Ellis, Quinta Brunson, Nia Long and Chanté Adams will be the honorees at the Black Women in Hollywood awards, Essence announced Wednesday.Now in its 15th year, the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards honors Black female actors, creators and entertainers in the entertainment industry. This year’s ceremony will be hosted by Damson Idris (“Snowfall”) and will be commemorated by Essence magazine via a story in the March/April issue and special digital-exclusive covers for each honoree.“For 15 years, our Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards has heralded the strengths and accomplishments of Black women who are making an impact in Hollywood,” Essence CEO Caroline Wanga said in a statement.

Naman Ramachandran Revered Indian filmmaker Mani Ratnam’s hugely anticipated epic based on Kalki Krishnamurthy’s classic Tamil-language novel “Ponniyin Selvan” has set a release date and first images have been released.The first part of the two-part historical film, titled “PS-1,” will release in cinemas worldwide on Sept. 30 in the Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada languages. The story is set in the 10th century during a tumultuous time in the Chola empire when the power struggle between different branches of the ruling family caused violent rifts between the potential successors to the reigning emperor.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine from Kyiv.The BBC News reporter has faced terrifying conditions in the war zone to be able to deliver updates from the ground.As well as seeing him on TV, fans have been following his Twitter account to stay up to date with his situation.In new posts last night, Clive showed a glimpse into the underground bunker he had been staying in with his BBC team.He retweeted a picture shared by BBC’s Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet of the filming set up against a backdrop of beds in which he could be seen reading in front of the cameras.Along with the retweet, Clive added the caption: “The Bunker Broadcasting Corporation!”In a separate tweet, Clive gave his 134,000 followers a further update into his night in the bunker.He penned: “The bloke sleeping next to me in this underground bunker is seriously snoring.“But that’s ok! #kyiv #UkraineRussiaWar”Clive’s tweet racked up more than 46,000 likes in just hours, with fans sharing their messages of support.JohnBhoy1964 typed: “Would imagine that it’s an achievement, in itself, to get any kind of quality sleep/rest where you are just now.“Am in awe of the courage and bravery shown by the Ukrainian people at this time.“Truly inspirational to the rest of the world.” (sic)Soniast94597425 said: “I was really worried about you and Lyse last night.“I was shouting please get out of there and go home.“Respect to you and your team.”Chembabe1966 penned: “You are doing such great work under such highly dangerous conditions.“Stay safe. If he’s snoring he’s alive.

How To Fail with Elizabeth Day, released today, Delia said why she did not have children.She said: "Although I don't have children, it's never really bothered me, and I have great doubts about whether I would have been a good parent."I really have doubts about that."Elizabeth then asked Kate whether she got stuck into her work because she felt that she needed to leave a contribution because she did not have children.She replied: "That isn't something that's ever been a problem."And if I had [that] problem I would go and adopt an unwanted baby."I wouldn't mind doing that now but I'm too old."Delia continued: "Somebody who shall be nameless said that one of the things that was missing was that because I hadn't had children I didn't understand how to feed children."Not at all, my cookery course was in the school curriculum."Delia also spoke to The Mail on Sunday in 2009 about why she never had children.She said: "It wasn’t to be, but I have loved what I’ve been able to do by not having children."Maybe one of the reasons I’ve been so successful in my career is down to the fact I haven’t had any children."I think if I’d had a family, I would have gone wholeheartedly into being a mother."Delia's first television appearance was in the early 1970s, as a resident cook on BBC East's regional magazine programme.Following the success, she was offered her own cookery show, Family Fare which ran between 1973 and 1975.Her 1995 book Delia Smith's The Winter Collection sold 2 million copies in hardback, becoming the fifth biggest-selling book of the 1990s.In February 2013 she announced that she had retired from television cookery programmes, and would concentrate on offering her recipes online.

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Pub chain JD Wetherspoon says it will no longer sell Russian beer due to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.

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After a freezing start to the year, temperatures are set to plummet even further with snow being forecast to hit the UK later this month.The Met Office has released the dates most likely to see freezing weather and we can safely say, now is not time to be putting away your winter coat The whole of the UK is likely to see some snow by mid March, according to official predictions. While the lowest temperatures are set to be recorded in Scotland, the rest of the country is also thought to be set for a big freeze. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

Jennette McCurdy has confirmed that she has quit acting and has slated her own career as 'embarrassing'.

Jennette McCurdy, who shared the iCarly spotlight with co-star Miranda Cosgrove, revealed why she’s called it quits for acting.

Haley Bosselman editorJennette McCurdy revealed on the Season 2 premiere of her podcast, “Empty Inside,” why she’s done with acting.“I resent my career in a lot of ways,” she said. “I feel so unfulfilled by the roles that I played and felt like it was the most just cheesy, embarrassing… I imagine there’s a very different experience to be had with acting if you’re proud of your roles.”The former Nickelodeon star opened up on the Feb.

Don’t expect Sam to sign on for the upcoming iCarly revival, y’all!

Jennette McCurdy is done with acting.During the latest episode of her podcast,, the 28-year-old actress revealed she quit acting a few years ago, admitting, «I resent my career in a lot of ways.» McCurdy first rose to fame in 2007 for portraying Sam Puckett on Nickelodeon's  later reprising the role for alongside Ariana Grande.«I quit a few years ago because I initially didn't want to do it. My mom [Debra McCurdy] put me in it when I was six and by sort of age, I guess, 10 or 11, I was the main financial support for my family,» Jennette confessed to guest Anna Faris.

iCarly without Sam? Jennette McCurdy said she quit acting in a recent episode of her “Empty Inside” podcast. The former child star also noted to guest Anna Faris that she’s ashamed of her past work.

iCarly alum Jennette McCurdy confirmed she has quit acting and admitted she's 'embarrassed' by her 'cheesy' work starring in the Nickelodeon sitcom.'My experience with acting is, I'm so ashamed of the parts I've done in the past,' the 28-year-old former child star confessed on last Wednesday's episode of her podcast Empty Inside with guest Anna Faris.'I resent my career in a lot of ways. I feel so unfulfilled by the roles that I played and felt like it was the most cheesy, embarrassing.

Nickelodeon star Jennette McCurdy found fame at an early age, and now at 28, she says she's kissed her acting career goodbye. The "iCarly" star discussed her departure from acting on recent episode of her podcast "Empty Inside" which featured actress Anna Faris as a guest.

It’s official: Jennette McCurdy will definitely not be returning for the iCarly reboot on Paramount+. The revival was confirmed in Dec. 2020, with Miranda Cosgrove, Nathan Kress and Jerry Trainor all slated to return. During an interview with Anna Faris, Jennette explained why she is sticking to her decision not to return to acting, and will not be reprising her role of Sam Puckett.