12/14/24: Last News

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That’s all? I wish.“The Devil Wears Prada,” Elton John’s horrid musical that crashed and burned two years ago in Chicago, is giving it a second go in London. But you know the old phrase: If at first you don’t succeed… don’t succeed again!The totally new production at the Dominion Theatre, directed by Jerry Mitchell of “Kinky Boots,” is at least an improvement from the train wreck I saw in 2022. Now it’s more of a fender bender.Still, the clumsy couture of “Prada,” which has wholly misguided Broadway aspirations, should steer clear of New York.

aired its series finale on Friday, Donnie Wahlberg, who played Detective Danny Reagan, took a moment to reflect on fourteen seasons of the CBS police procedural — and pen a love note to the show’s loyal fans.“Dearest Blockheads,” the actor, 55, began on Instagram. “There is, of course, a sadness in saying goodbye to #BlueBloods. But what a heck of a ride we had together! You all were literally part of the Blue Bloods family! Not just on Friday nights (trending #BlueBloods every single week that it’s been on the air), not just in your impact on the Ratings (which was massive), you all made yourselves an actual part of the crew,”Wahlberg added that everyone on the set “knew you, appreciated you and was happy to see you.”“None — more than me.

gender-swapped James Bond, thinking moviegoers would find it “outrageous.”In a recent interview with UK outlet, The Times, Arterton pointed out that James Bond being portrayed as a woman is absurd on its face.“Isn’t a female James Bond like Mary Poppins being played by a man?” she wondered. “They talk about it, but I think people would find it too outrageous.”Arterton played British Secret Service agent Strawberry Fields in 2008 Bond film “Quantum of Solace,” the second in the series to star Daniel Craig.

King Charles is getting into the holiday spirit.The monarch, 76, appeared downright jolly on Friday during his foundation’s annual Crafts at Christmas event at Highgrove Gardens near Tetbury, England.The King’s Foundation was started by in 1990 by His Majesty when he was still the Prince of Wales. Each year the organization reaches approximately 15,000 students annually, and helps them build practical skills for their every day life, per the official website.One student who is studying with the foundation, Emily Rose Saunders, told the BBC it was “really exciting” to see the royal member express his own passion for crafts.According to Saunders, the King was “really engaged” with the people he came in contact with at his annual Crafts at Christmas event.The student, who studies millinery and uses a technique called straw plaiting when crafting hats, thanked His Majesty and Chanel for their contributions.

Have you ever watched a holiday rom-com on Hallmark Channel or Lifetime — or any of the other many networks and streamers that now air them — and thought, “I could write that”? It’s harder than you may think — but just as fun.Regular writers of Christmas fare for Hallmark Channel, Great American Family and Lifetime share the ins and outs, misconceptions and exceptions to writing a Christmas TV movie.Some say the holiday season goes by quickly, but for those whose jobs depend on it, Christmas is always on the brain. Writers are always looking for their next gig so there’s no real rest or downtime between assignments.

“Top Gun: Maverick” co-star Glen Powell seemingly appeared to be one of the first to post the latest installment of the pricey present — marking another year he’s received the gift.“The Cruise cake has arrived…” Powell captioned his Instagram post on Dec. 13 with a cake emoji. A large gold and cream bow and a dazzling reindeer ornament make up the box’s decorations along with the same note per Cruise’s traditional greeting.This year’s letter addressed to the “Anyone But You” entertainer read: “To: Glen Powell.