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Rob McElhenney turned 45 this week, and his good friend Ryan Reynolds knew just how to celebrate.

It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia actor in 2020, posted a video on Twitter showcasing the “memorial” urinal which features a plaque in dedication.“Today we commemorate a man,” Reynolds said. “Not just any man. Today we celebrate Mr.

Kyle Abbott is making his return to Genoa City for a drama-filled storyline.

Police are searching for the suspect in the murder of a black transgender woman in Philadelphia.Miia Jamii Parker, 25, was shot dead, at 3:30am, in her parked car, in the Philadelphia suburb of Chester, on April 1. Police have identified a suspect, Saad Najeed Dwight, 38, and are asking the community to be on the lookout. According to CBS Philly, Dwight is facing charges of third-degree murder, criminal homicide, and possession of a firearm.The suspect’s motive is unknown.According to Parker’s friends, she knew how to light up a room and was always the life of the party. “We say ‘at least’ because too often these stories go unreported — or misreported.

Wilson Chapman editorFrancis “Fran” La Maina, who served as president and chief operating officer of Dick Clark Productions, died Saturday in Burbank, Calif., his representative Cheryl J. Kagan confirmed to Variety. He was 82.“Fran was my soulmate,” his domestic partner Carla Patterson said in a statement.

Selome Hailu Timed to the Season 1 finale of hit ABC sitcom “Abbott Elementary,” Warner Bros. Television is donating 150,000 meals to Feeding America.Along with the meal donations, the show’s Think Outside the (Lunch) Box campaign aims to raise awareness about food insecurity with a week-long series on social media encouraging others to support Feeding America.

EXCLUSIVE: Davionte “GaTa” Ganter is working on an animated series for Onxy Collective.

Viva Maestro, a documentary starring the charismatic music and artistic director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Gustavo Dudamel, opened on a high note taking in $14,310 on two screens — Film Forum/NYC and The Landmark/LA. That’s a PTA of $7,155 for the film directed by Ted Braun (Darfur Now, Betting on Zero) and presented by Greenwich Entertainment and Participant Media. It expands to 40+ theaters next weekend.

Dave co-creators Dave Burd and Jeff Schaffer joined actor and consultant GaTa on stage for a panel at Deadline’s Contenders TV event on Sunday at the Paramount Theatre.

were—that is, just trying to make it like the rest of us. But with so much of the industry headquartered in Los Angeles and New York City, it's only natural that some celebrities' paths would cross at least a few times on their way up. And in fact, more than a few big stars share some history as celebrity roommates.

Bobby Rydell died from non-Covid related pneumonia complications on Tuesday (5 April) at Philadelphia’s Jefferson Hospital, his spokesperson confirmed. The “Wildwood Days” singer was 79. File photo: Bobby Rydell at a press reception in London on 17 February 1961Remembered for hits including “Volare” and “Swinging School”, Rydell also appeared in the 1963 movie Bye Bye Birdie with Dick Van Dyke and Ann-Margret.

to Variety, the cause of death was pneumonia. He passed just weeks before he would have turned 80 on April 26.The triple-threat from Philadelphia, born Robert Louis Ridarelli, was famous for such hip-swinging rock & roll hits as “Volare” and “Wild One,” and acted alongside Ann-Margret, Dick Van Dyke and Janet Leigh in the Oscar-nominated “Bye Bye Birdie.”Ukee Washington of CBS3 in Philly shared the news with social media on Tuesday.

Bobby Rydell, the popular teen heartthrob singer who rose to fame in the 1950s and '60s, has died at 79.The singer died Tuesday of pneumonia, Variety reports.Rydell's biggest musical success came in 1960 with the release of his singles Volare and Wild One, though he would also branch out into acting as his career progressed. Last bow:Bobby Rydell, the popular teen heartthrob singer who rose to fame in the 1950s and '60s, has died at 79; seen in 2013 in Coconut Grove, FloridaThe singer, who was bornRobert Louis Ridarelli in Philadelphia in 1942, got his big break when he was still a child in 1950 after he won a contest put on by jazz bandleader Paul Whiteman.He appeared on Whiteman's TV Teen Club talent show for multiple years and eventually changed his name to Bobby Rydell.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe ABC comedy pilot “Not Dead Yet” starring Gina Rodriguez has found five new series regulars, Variety has learned.Josh Banday (“Pam & Tommy,” “Upload”), Jessica St. Clair (“Playing House,” “Avenue 5”), Mary Elizabeth Ellis (“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” “Licorice Pizza”), Angela Gibbs (“Black Jesus,” “Hacks”), and Rick Glassman (“Old Dads,” “A Futile and Stupid Gesture”) will all appear alongside Rodriguez.In the single-cam pilot, Nell Stevens (Rodriguez) is broke, newly single and feeling old. Nell – a self-described disaster – works to restart the life and career she left behind 10 years ago.

ABC has rounded out the series regular cast for its single-camera comedy pilot Not Dead Yet. Josh Banday (Upload), Jessica St. Clair (Avenue 5), Mary Elizabeth Ellis (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia), Angela Gibbs (This Is Us) and Rick Glassman (As We See It) are set as leads opposite Gina Rodriguez in the pilot from The Real O’Neals creators Casey Johnson and David Windsor, McG and 20th Television.

Maya Jama continued her smitten display with fiance Ben Simmons as they headed out for a cosy lunch in New York City. Stepping out to eat at Edward's in Tribeca on Monday, 27 year old Maya, who got engaged to the Australian basketball player just before Christmas, looked sensational.The television presenter stood out in a bright yellow hoodie and matching joggers while toting her essentials in a chic white handbag and keeping it comfortable in white trainers. Maya opted for a slick of make-up to enhance her naturally pretty features and wore her raven tresses in a sleek style for the outing.

EXCLUSIVE: TV executive Chris Regina left Netflix last week, I have learned. He spent the last several years at the streamer, most recently as Director, Original Series, Drama Development.

Grace (★★★★☆), the audience was on their feet, ready to bathe the performer in a juicy, well-earned moment of gratitude.Had Payton launched into an immediate reprise, nobody would have minded. “Again?” is a really good song, among several composed by Nolan Williams, Jr., who also directs the fine eight-piece orchestra, and has got this ensemble cast’s vocals all the way together — save for a straggler or two.Director-choreographer Robert Barry Fleming has likewise fit the cast together firmly in their excellent portrayal of a large extended Black family in Philadelphia gathered for the memorial of their dear, deceased matriarch, Gran’Me.Preparing a picnic in the garden behind the family’s restaurant, Minton’s Place, a one-hundred-year tradition in the community and in their family, the Minton cousins and siblings and aunties comprise a lot of moving parts.Backgrounded by a recently dedicated mural that rises stories above the garden, family members are in and out of the kitchen, up and down steep staircases, carrying food, serving food, eating, singing about, dancing with, and arguing about food.All the movement and prop business looks effortless, as the cast weaves around Jason Ardizzone-West’s spare but expressive set.

Ryan Reynolds showed his jubilation after Wrexham AFC made it to the FA Trophy at Wembley by rushing on to the pitch to hug the goal-scoring hero who sealed their fate.The Hollywood star, who co-owns Wrexham with It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia actor Rob McElhenney, was seen fist-pumping triumphantly and applauding in the box and tipped his cap at delighted fans as his club won their semi-final against rivals Stockport County.The major cup competition exclusively for non-league clubs ended in nail-biting fashion at Wrexham’s Racecourse Ground stadium after player Paul Mullin broke the 0-0 tie by scoring in the 91st minute.He then further assured the team’s victory by making it 2-0 just two minutes later.The Adam Project star Ryan, who recently pledged to match up to $1million (£762,000) in donations made to the United Nations Refugee Agency for Ukraine alongside wife Blake Lively, then made his way onto the pitch to congratulate Mullin in person after chants of ‘There’s only one Ryan Reynolds’ rang around the stadium.He later tweeted: ‘Seeing this in person was a top ten life moment for me. Thank you, @Wrexham_AFC.’Ryan Reynolds straight to match-winner Paul Mullin after todayâs semi-final @Wrexham_AFC.

EXCLUSIVE: Oscar nominee James Caan (The Godfather) and Morena Baccarin (Deadpool) will star alongside Pierce Brosnan in hitman thriller Fast Charlie, to be directed by Phillip Noyce (Salt).

Will Smith's mother is speaking out about the actor's Oscar win and the viral moment he slapped Chris Rock across the face, just minutes prior. In an interview following the awards show, Carolyn Smith shared how proud she is of her son on his first Oscars win. "I know how he works, how hard he works...I've been waiting and waiting and waiting.