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  • Claire Danes Shines In “Dry Powder”, The Play Itself Is Underwhelming

    Claire Danes, if the reviews are to be believed, saves the clunking new play by Sarah Burgess, Dry Powder.

    The play centers around Claire Danes as a cold-hearted corporate executive, Jenny, and her nemesis and colleague, Seth, played by John Krasinski.

    Claire Danes’ and Krasinski’s characters each come up with a way to save their company from a PR nightmare brought on by a round of layoffs and a simultaneous extravagant engagement party thrown by their boss.

    Claire Danes’ Jenny wants to buy, shell and sell a new company for profit, PR be damned. Krasinski’s wants to put effort into the new company and deal with the PR fiasco by keep the company local, keeping all of the employees and growing it.

    According to one New York Post reviewer, “Happily, Claire Danes (Homeland), John Krasinski (The Office) and Hank Azaria (probably best known for voicing Moe, Apu and Chief Wiggum on The Simpsons) don’t embarrass themselves in Dry Powder — and there’s nowhere to hide, since the show’s staged in the round.”

    The reviewer added, “Sarah Burgess’ play, on the other hand, doesn’t quite rise to the level of its deluxe cast and director (Thomas Kail, of Hamilton).”

    The play was simply, well, meh. That is, if most reviews are accurate of such a subjective thing.

    One read, “Most people, I’d think, have already heard plenty about private-equity investors who live the high life while buying up companies and firing workers to cut costs.”

    It went on, “That’s the territory trod by Sarah Burgess’s play, which opened Tuesday night at the Public Theater. It’s well-acted and not uninteresting in its detailing of high-finance deals, but you keep wondering: Why are you telling me this again?”

    After explaining the plot and characters in a little more depth, the review ends, “The play’s impact, though, can be measured by its climax. Everything has been leading up to the Big Decision: Whose plan will Rick choose? When the answer comes, it’s worth a shrug. Nothing has been established that makes the outcome matter.”

    Ouch.

    Would you still like to see Claire Danes on stage, even though the reviews aren’t spectacular?

  • Vadym Kholodenko: Wife Sought Mental Help Before Allegedly Murdering Their Two Daughters

    Vadym Kholodenko’s estranged wife, who has been charged with murdering the couple’s two daughters, five and one, sought help for mental issues the day before allegedly committing the unthinkable.

    All of Forth Worth, Texas is still in shock over the murders of the little girls by their mother, but now there may be an explanation.

    It seems Vadym Kholodenko‘s estranged wife, Sofya Tsygankova, was mentally struggling. In fact, police now say that she visited a mental health facility the day before committing the awful crime last Thursday.

    Vadym Kholodenko walked in on the grisly scene last Thursday when he was supposed to pick up the girls. He hadn’t been living in the family’s home since he and his wife seperated.

    Police reports indicate that Vadym Kholodenko first saw his wife in a closet, covered in blood and rocking back and forth. She had suffered knife wounds on her wrists and chest.

    Detectives later found the girls, in separate bedrooms, in their beds. They appeared to have been dead for a while and one had a pillow on or near her face.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFJuWUxRgDo

    An empty prescription bottle of the anti-psychotic drug Quetiapine was found on the kitchen counter. She told police at the scene that she remembered putting her five-year-old daughter, Nika, to sleep and seeing her one-year-old daughter, Michela, asleep in her crib.

    She also remembered hurting herself with the knife and taking the pills, but asked police if she’s done anything bad to her daughters.

    Police say Vadym Kholodenko’s wife said she “didn’t see any future for me and my kids.”

    What do you think drove Vadym Kholodenko’s wife to murder her children?

  • Malia Obama Acts As Translator During President’s Trip To Cuba

    Malia Obama is learning that being part of the first family means you sometimes just don’t get to relax and enjoy that tropical vacation, aka your dad’s historic trip to Cuba.

    Malia Obama actually worked this trip as President Obama’s Spanish translator.

    Pete Souza, official White House Photographer, has widely documented the Obama’s trip to Cuba on Instagram.

    On Monday he posted this shot, which was captioned, “The President and Malia share a laugh as Malia translates Spanish to English for her dad at a restaurant in Old Havana.”

    Working girl! Malia Obama must be pretty good to translate for the president.

    With only a few months left in President Obama’s term as the Commander in Chief, many are wondering just what Sasha and Malia Obama will do after they vacate the White House.

    Former special assistant to President George H.W. Bush and author of the book All the Presidents’ Children, Doug Wead, says he thinks they’ll do just fine.

    He said of growing up as a first kid, “They all struggle, as you and I do, as all of us do, with establishing a separate identity from their parents. That whole process becomes complicated and corrupted by the extreme celebrity of the mom and dad. In any given moment, half of the country admires your mom and dad and half of them hates them. And that will always be.”

    An extraordinary first day in Havana. Click the link the bio to see the day in photos. #CubaVisit

    A photo posted by First Lady Michelle Obama (@michelleobama) on

    However, Wead says it is thanks to the Obamas’ parenting skills that Sasha and Malia Obama will be successful.

    He said, “You really have to credit the Obamas as great parents, whatever your politics or your views of government.”

    He added, “I think they’ll be beloved by the nation, honored by the nation. There’s just genuine bipartisan admiration for them.”

    What do you think will be next for Sasha and Malia Obama?

  • Lauren Graham: “Parenthood” Daughter Mae Whitman To Join “Gilmore Girls” Revival

    Lauren Graham: “Parenthood” Daughter Mae Whitman To Join “Gilmore Girls” Revival

    Lauren Graham will have two daughters on Netflix’s Gilmore Girls revival.

    Well, Lauren Graham may not actually have two daughters on the show, but her TV daughter from Parenthood, Mae Whitman, will be joining the cast in some capacity. The rumor is, she’ll be in a small cameo.

    However, TV Line reports, “She shares a really fun (albeit small) moment with Graham that will delight Parenthood fans.”

    The new Gilmore Girls with Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel and now Mae Whitman, will be run as four 90-minute mini-movies.

    Several years apart #lorelaigilmore #laurengraham #gilmoregirls

    A photo posted by Lauren Graham (@graham.lauren) on

    Each episode will follow Lauren Graham and her co-stars for a season (summer, winter, etc.) and will take place eight years after the ending of the original Gilmore Girls.

    One notable absence from the show will be Melissa McCarthy who played the amazing Sookie St. James.

    While she will miss teaming up with Lauren Graham and the others, she said she will gladly binge on the new Gilmore Girls.

    She said recently, “I didn’t actually get asked to do it. But I think they thought I was busy, and then by the time it did come up, then I actually was.”

    She added, “I loved that show, and I think the fans for that show are super loyal and great, and I will watch every single one of [the episodes].”

    Are you excited to see Lauren Graham and her girls in action again?

  • Olivia Newton-John’s Missing Boyfriend, Once Presumed Dead, Found Alive In Mexico With German Girlfriend

    Olivia Newton-John can now put all the drama and mess of her missing (ex)boyfriend behind her.

    Olivia Newton-John‘s former boyfriend mysteriously went missing on an overnight fishing trip back in 2005. It was reported that he had fallen off the boat, ironically named “Freedom”, and was presumed drowned when no body was discovered.

    Now, Olivia Newton-John‘s ex has been found alive and well, living in Mexico with a German girlfriend.

    His name, Patrick McDermott, was changed back to his birth name, Patrick Kim, and it was discovered that he declared bankruptcy and withdrew all of his savings right before the fishing trip.

    Chilean Vineyard in Casablanca outsideSantiago House Casa Del Vino delicious wine food beautiful hospitality! Graciasx

    A photo posted by Olivia Newton-john (@therealonj) on

    Investigator John Nazarian reported to Woman’s Day, “It’s rumored he was with a German national. I spoke to people there. The girl he was traveling with was described as having a German accent.”

    He added, “To come up with the conclusion that he fell off the boat, and allegedly no-one saw him fall off the boat, is the most preposterous thing I’ve ever heard in my life.”

    Kim was known to probably be alive since only months after his alleged “death”, but it wasn’t confirmed until 2009.

    That’s when another investigator working for the show Dateline in 2010 received a fax from Olivia Newton-John’s boyfriend, which read, “Pat has asked that I portray to you his innocence. Pat has committed no crime. Pat simply wishes to be left alone.”

    It went on, “Let him live his life in peace and harmony. He is safe and has started anew again in a new place both physically and mentally. Stop this search immediately.”

    This is a seriously crazy and upsetting turn of events for Olivia Newton-John, but who hasn’t dreamed of disappearing to Mexico and starting a new life?

    Luckily, Olivia Newton-John moved on with her life back in 2008 when she married natural remedy company founder John Easterling in a private ceremony in Peru.

    After dinner hugs in Buenos Airies!! Gorgeous city!xx

    A photo posted by Olivia Newton-john (@therealonj) on

    What do you think about the discovery of Olivia Newton-John’s “missing” ex-boyfriend?

  • Nyle DiMarco Becomes Surprise Favorite On “Dancing With The Stars”

    Nyle DiMarco made a lot of new fans on Monday night’s premiere of Dancing with the Stars.

    Along with his partner, Peta Murgatroyd, Nyle DiMarco was able to dance an amazing cha-cha perfectly and with exceeding style. The team even managed to tie the night’s highest score at 23 points.

    Nyle DiMarco accomplished Monday night’s feat without hearing anything. In fact, unlike 2008 contestant Marlee Matlin, he couldn’t even choreograph to the vibrations.

    Nyle DiMarco revealed he only follows Peta.

    WOW. Just WOW. TONIGHT ON #DWTS WAS JUST AMAZING! I will CONTINUE TO MAKE NOISE!! #RedefiningDANCE

    A photo posted by Nyle DiMarco (@nyledimarco) on

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LW0Cwwtom8

    He said, “She’s dancing to the music, I just follow her with my eyes.”

    Nyle DiMarco was really glad when the show was over and he had earned a standing ovation and praise from the judges.

    He said, “The judges are the most intimidating part. This is their expertise, so to get that feedback from them is a relief. But, that doesn’t mean I can take it easy for week two.”

    Len Goodman said he wasn’t quite “expecting that.”

    He added, “It was terrific. I wasn’t sure about it for the begin with, but once you got into it … it just got better than better.”

    Goodman, while really encouraging to Nyle DiMarco, wasn’t so sweet to Mischa Barton. Barton only earned 19 points after a mediocre tango with partner Artem Chigvintsev.

    Goodman criticized Mischa pretty heavily, saying, “It’s not my nature to be nasty. That wasn’t a dance, that was walking…There wasn’t a little bit too much just walking around…and not enough tango, attack, flare, fire — that was all missing.”

    Barton was brought to tears after the harsh comments.

    Who was your favorite on Monday night’s premiere? Was it Nyle DiMarco?

  • Airport Crowd Vulnerabilities: Lessons Learned From Brussels Terror Attack

    Airport crowd vulnerabilities are almost impossible to ammend and a problem that has haunted security professionals since terror attacks became an issue over four decades ago.

    It seems security and terrorists are constantly trying to stay ahead of each other. Once, it was in the airplanes hijacks that were the issue, then checked luggage and then smuggling weapons through screening.

    Now, after the Brussels attack, it seems the focus should be more on the airport crowd that gathers around the security check points.

    That part of the airport crowd has simply not been tackled yet because, according to Douglas R. Laird, former director of security at Northwest Airlines and now head of Laird & Associates, Inc., it’s nearly impossible.

    He said, “Those areas really can’t be protected,” adding that, anyway, once they were, “all that is going to happen is that they will go after the train, the bus or whatever.”

    Laird insists that the focus should be on counter-terrorism intelligence.

    He said, “By the time they get to the airport, the game is over. You can’t have police everyplace.”

    However, Brian Jenkins, a senior security analyst at the RAND Corp., has a more pro-active idea.

    He suggested constant and random changes in security measures, saying, “Random is always good,” and that terrorists “don’t like things that they can’t predict. They want to know that a target is unprotected.”

    And, of course, there is always the option of adding even more security than already exists.

    Americans in general are not too keen on any more invasion of privacy than already goes on at airports these days, but this could be where the times are leading us.

    Peter W. Harris, president of security consulting firm Yankee Foxtrot, says random checks and bringing in much deeper security measures is the answer to safe airports.

    He said, “Political correctness has become a liability for the traveling public,” adding of the Brussels attack, “Maybe this is a wake up call, but people have very short memories.”

    Harris’ suggestions include random screenings, though his comments suggest a possible return to racial profiling, as well as bomb-sniffing dogs and passenger interviews.

    Airport crowd security is a hassle as it is. Would you be willing to go through even more in the name of safety?

  • Mischa Barton Cries During Brutal Criticism On “Dancing With The Stars”

    Mischa Barton had a rough first dance on Monday’s episode of Dancing with the Stars, leaving fans wondering if she can recover.

    Mischa Barton danced a tango with her partner Artem Chigvintsev and she clearly worked hard on it.

    However, Mischa Barton‘s performance wasn’t nearly enough to impress judge Len Goodman. And he wan’t easy on her.

    He said, “It’s not my nature to be nasty. That wasn’t a dance, that was walking…There wasn’t a little bit too much just walking around…and not enough tango, attack, flare, fire — that was all missing.”

    team #blackvelvet #dwts @theartemc @dancingabc 1 800 868-3408 Artem is such a talented choreographer so vote for us!

    A photo posted by Mischa Barton (@mischamazing) on

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7U2SFaXHUM

    Mischa Barton was visibly moved to tears as she earned a total of 16 points.

    Her partner came to her defense after the show, saying, “The thing is, when someone comes into a competition like this, it’s quite hard to commit in general, and then to come out for the first time and perform live, doing something you’ve never done before, I feel like there should be more encouragement.”

    Perhaps Mischa Barton was suffering some stage fright or dancing jitters.

    hey guys we need a team name #helpus!! The crazier the better! Something strong! @theartemc @dancingabc

    A photo posted by Mischa Barton (@mischamazing) on

    In a blog post before the show, Mischa Barton wrote, “I have to admit, I’m a little terrified to step out in front of that live audience for the first time tonight. I’ve done stage productions before, but this is so much more stressful. There is so little time to rehearse on the actual ballroom floor.”

    She added, “Artem tells me that he’s had partners who are great in rehearsal and then get on stage and have no idea what is going on. Going into tonight, I just have to have faith that we’ve worked hard enough and hope for the best!”

    Well, she didn’t get the best, but hopefully Mischa Barton can recover next week.

    What did you think about Mischa Barton’s performance on Monday?

  • Claire Danes: Reviews For New Play “Dry Powder” Praise Her Performance As Cold Business Woman

    Claire Danes has taken some leave from Homeland to go on stage as Jenny, a cold-hearted business woman, in Dry Powder.

    In the play, Claire Danes‘ character battles Seth, played by John Krasinski, on how to right the PR issues their company is having after their boss throws himself a lavish engagement party right after massive layoffs.

    Reviews for Dry Powder are in, and it seems Claire Danes impressed with her stage skills more than the play itself.

    A review in The New York Post read, “Happily, Claire Danes (Homeland), John Krasinski (The Office) and Hank Azaria (probably best known for voicing Moe, Apu and Chief Wiggum on The Simpsons) don’t embarrass themselves in Dry Powder — and there’s nowhere to hide, since the show’s staged in the round.”

    It continued, “Sarah Burgess’ play, on the other hand, doesn’t quite rise to the level of its deluxe cast and director (Thomas Kail, of Hamilton).

    One from Variety said of Claire Danes’ performance and character, “Seth’s office rival, Jenny (Danes, in a stunning portrait of a brainy ice goddess), suffers none of Seth’s ethical conflicts because she has no ethics. Crunching numbers is Jenny’s life.”

    It went on to say, “Like some kind of gorgeous robot in her power suit and knife-cut blond hair, she instinctively calculates the precise worth of a company — and then assesses the exact percentage points of profit her firm would realize if they bought and flipped it.”

    Claire Danes clearly impressed on stage, but likely won’t give up being on the screen just yet. In fact, just days ago she spoke of how much she loved doing TV.

    Claire Danes said, “Television is fun too because we’re riding this train on tracks that are being laid and, you know, nobody really knows where it’s going to go, even the writers are not entirely certain.”

    She continued, “And so, it’s terrifying and really thrilling and I’m as hungry for the next script as, you know, an audience is going to be for the next installment, you know, the next episode. We’re all kind of biting our nails.”

    What is your favorite Claire Danes role?

  • Harrison Ford To New Han Solo Actor: “Don’t Do It”

    Harrison Ford may have hung up his hat as Han Solo after The Force Awakens, but the origin story has yet to be told.

    In May of 2018 the Han Solo movie will be released and auditions for the young Han Solo are underway.

    On Tuesday’s episode of The Ellen Degeneres Show, Harrison Ford was asked if he had any advice for those young men auditioning for Han Solo, to which he replied, “Don’t do it.”

    Harrison Ford joked that job security in Hollywood isn’t what it used to be.

    He said, “First, it seems like everything’s going swimmingly. And then you spend 25, 30 years and they just let you go. They show you the door. ‘We’re done with you. Thanks very much.’”

    Harrison Ford was referring to Han Solo’s offing in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, a fact which he celebrated on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Monday.

    “I argued for 30 years for this to happen and I finally wore them down,” Ford said, revealing that he had been pestering George Lucas to kill off Solo since Return of the Jedi.

    Oh, and also Harrison Ford was making the rounds to confirm that he is coming back for another Indiana Jones movie.

    Actor #HarrisonFord recently guest starred on Jimmy Kimmel Live yesterday. While on the talk show, Ford discussed the newly announced fifth #IndianaJones feature on Kimmel where he expressed his excitement for the upcoming installment. Ford stated, “The opportunity to work with Steven [Spielberg] again on this character which has brought pleasure to so many… Not to mention me. It’s fun, it’s great fun to play this character. It’s great fun to work with Steven, I’m looking forward to it.” Harrison Ford also appeared on Ellen where she brought up the upcoming Young Han Solo movie, and asked if he had any advice for the young actor who eventually lands the role. He simply replied, “Don’t do it.” | INDIANA JONES 5 Arrives in Theaters on July 19, 2019. | HAN SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY Arrives in Theaters May 2018.

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    He said on Kimmel, “I’m excited about this. The opportunity to work with Steven [Spielberg] again on this character which has brought pleasure to so many, not to mention me. It’s great fun to play this character.”

    How exciting!

    Are you excited to see Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones again?

  • Hailey Baldwin Spotted Wearing Bieber Tour Hoodie After Being Linked To Lewis Hamilton

    Hailey Baldwin Spotted Wearing Bieber Tour Hoodie After Being Linked To Lewis Hamilton

    Hailey Baldwin has kept everyone guessing when it comes to whether or not she and Justin Bieber are a thing.

    Just recently, Hailey Baldwin was linked to Lewis Hamilton after reports came out that she and the Biebs were no longer an item.

    However, Hailey Baldwin was spotted on Sunday wearing a hoodie from his tour after leaving his concert in Los Angeles.

    Taking into consideration statements from both Hailey Baldwin and Justin Bieber, one would think that perhaps they are still seeing each other every once in a while, but not by any means exclusive.

    A photo posted by Hailey Baldwin (@haileybaldwin) on

    A source close to Hailey Baldwin said last week, “Hailey is not dating anyone at this time, just hanging out with her friends and working. [Justin Bieber] and Hailey are still close friends, but he is on tour and extremely busy now, so they have not seen each other that much.”

    New Years

    A photo posted by Hailey Baldwin (@haileybaldwin) on

    The source added, “Bieber and Hailey love each other but have a good understanding where they both stand at the moment.”

    Justin Bieber has been linked to a wide range of ladies since cooling off on Hailey Baldwin, even the much older Kourtney Kardashian.

    A photo posted by Hailey Baldwin (@haileybaldwin) on

    A source close to that odd pairing said, “Justin and Kourtney have been hooking up since late August, early September.”

    Another added, “Justin started hanging out with Kourtney alone because she started going out more.”

    So, is Hailey Baldwin still seeing Justin Bieber casually or just enjoying his concert?

  • “Star Wars” Fans: Is Han Solo Really Dead?

    “Star Wars” Fans: Is Han Solo Really Dead?

    Star Wars plot twists are just the best and Harrison Ford may have fueled a Star Wars theory that I’ve been working on myself.

    I was skeptical that Han Solo really died in Star Wars: The Force Awakens and I don’t think I’m the only one. I mean, general movie plot rules usually say if you don’t see the death occur, no fate is certain.

    Of course, I just couldn’t believe they would actually kill off Han Solo, a deeply loved foundational character. But, Harrison Ford said on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Monday that he thinks Han’s death was a long time coming.

    Ford said of the Star Wars shocker, “I argued for 30 years for this to happen and I finally wore them down,” and revealed that he has been pushing for Han’s death since Return of the Jedi.

    Whaaaat?!

    #ThrowbackThursday – Han's so cold. #StarWars

    A photo posted by Star Wars (@starwars) on

    The best part came when Kimmel lamented the fact that we wouldn’t be seeing Ford as Han Solo in future Star Wars episodes.

    Harrison Ford replied, “Who said that? Who made you the boss?”

    Then, when asked directly, stone silence.

    Ok, not exactly confirmation, but this info could be labeled a hint. And, a hint that builds up my Star Wars theory, no less.

    I say Han lives.

    It doesn’t get much better than a serious Star Wars hint from Harrison Ford unless it’s Harrison Ford confirming another portrayal of Indiana Jones.

    Harrison Ford Is Looking Forward To Playing Indiana Jones Again *LINK IN BIO* #IndianaJones

    A photo posted by Heroic Hollywood (@heroichollywood) on

    When asked about it, he said, “I’m excited about this. The opportunity to work with Steven [Spielberg] again on this character which has brought pleasure to so many, not to mention me. It’s great fun to play this character.”

    Yay!

    Do you have an idea about where Star Wars will go from here?

  • Bill Clinton: GOP Supporters Jump On “Awful Legacy Of The Last Eight Years” Remarks

    Bill Clinton: GOP Supporters Jump On “Awful Legacy Of The Last Eight Years” Remarks

    Bill Clinton surprised everyone today when he gave a speech in support of his wife, calling her the only one that can help “put the awful legacy of the last eight years behind us.”

    Bill Clinton‘s comments caused an uproar before campaign aids came out to clarify that his statement was purely about Republican obstructionism.

    They also tried to say that the comment by Bill Clinton is being taken out of context as right-wing outlets continued to seize on the remarks and social media consequently blew up.

    Bill Clinton’s full statement was, “If you believe we can all rise together, if you believe we’ve finally come to the point where we can put the awful legacy of the last eight years behind us and the seven years before that when we were practicing trickle-down economics, then you should vote for her because she’s the only person who basically had good ideas, will tell you how she’s going to pay for them.”

    It has a nice ring to it.

    A photo posted by Hillary Clinton (@hillaryclinton) on

    Hillary Clinton spokesman Angel Urena said of the remarks, “After President Obama was elected, Republicans made it their number one goal to block him at every turn. That unprecedented obstruction these last eight years is their legacy.”

    She added, “And the American people should reject it by electing Hillary Clinton to build on President Obama’s success so we can all grow and succeed together.”

    Even Bernie Sanders got in a little dig at Bill Clinton.

    Do you think Bill Clinton meant Republicans or did he accidentally let his real opinion of President Obama’s administration slip?

  • Jencarlos Canela: Rise In Fame Thanks To “The Passion” Despite Poor Viewer Numbers

    Jencarlos Canela: Rise In Fame Thanks To “The Passion” Despite Poor Viewer Numbers

    Jencarlos Canela and The Passion have both received more publicity since the live broadcast on March 20th.

    Perhaps better promotion beforehand on the part of director Tyler Perry would have upped viewers of the musical or perhaps they needed a miracle to get viewers up to Grease: Live standards.

    Even with stars like Jencarlos Canela, Seal and Trisha Yearwood, The Passion only pulled in 6.6 million viewers. Compare that to the 12.2 million viewers watching Grease:Live.

    However, after the show, The Passion and it’s Jesus, Jencarlos Canela, are all anyone can talk about.

    Which song is your favorite from #ThePassionLive soundtrack? You can get the soundtrack today! Link is in bio.

    A photo posted by The Passion Live (@thepassionlive) on

    Jencarlos Canela performed smashingly as Jesus suffering through his last days on earth. However, interestingly enough, he doesn’t necessarily think that God has much to do with religion.

    He said, “I was raised Catholic, but I consider myself more spitirual than religious.”

    Jencarlos Canela said he feels that “human error” has created a “disconnect from religion.”

    A very emotional moment portrayed beautifully by @jencarlosmusic. #ThePassionLive

    A photo posted by The Passion Live (@thepassionlive) on

    He added, “We make the mistake of attaching the word God to religion. The word God is way bigger than religion.”

    But Jencarlos Canela also feels that the story of Jesus dying on the cross and rising from the grave is one that the next generation could get a better handle on.

    Thank you SO much to the entire cast for an amazing night spreading the #PowerOfLove at #ThePassionLive!

    A photo posted by The Passion Live (@thepassionlive) on

    He said, “The fact that it has that modern twist, that we’re dressed modernly, that we’re using modern, contemporary songs to tell the story, I think it’s beautiful because at the same time, we’re respecting the biblical sense of it.”

    Jencarlos Canela added, “Nobody is putting any words into Jesus’ mouth. This makes the story accessible to our generation and so many more people and I think that’s awesome.”

    Did you watch The Passion on Sunday night? What did you think about Jencarlos Canela’s portrayal of Jesus?

  • Gal Gadot Didn’t Want Wonder Woman To Be “Too Perfect”

    Gal Gadot Didn’t Want Wonder Woman To Be “Too Perfect”

    Gal Gadot is about to make Wonder Woman’s debut into the DC world in the upcoming Batman v Superman and she admittedly had some serious shoes to fill.

    Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman is just as tough and formidable as Lynda Carter’s, but there will be a few adjustments.

    But, Gal Gadot was able to bring a little bit of her own modern touch to Wonder Woman.

    She said, “I think mainly Zack had a very clear idea of the Wonder Woman he wanted to bring to the big screen, and I had to embody everything he wanted me to be, give my own notes, my own input, and just go for it.”

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yViIi3gie2c

    She continued, “For me, Wonder Woman is just such an amazing character. She’s all about love and justice and truth and compassion and equality, and I didn’t want her to be too polished. I didn’t want her to be too perfect.”

    She added, “I wanted people, men and women, to be inspired by her and to be able to relate to her, and I wanted to make her muddier, dirtier, to give her some edge, give her some attitude, and I think we were able to do it.”

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LzkKR-22IQ

    Our #WonderWoman, @gal_gadot, looking stunning at the #BVSPremiere. #BatmanvSuperman

    A photo posted by Batman v Superman (@batmanvsuperman) on

    Gal Gadot is going to make an amazing Wonder Woman and will make a shining addition to the growing collection of female superheros.

    Witness the battle in 2 weeks. Get tickets for #BatmanvSuperman now: bvstix.com

    A photo posted by Batman v Superman (@batmanvsuperman) on

    Gal Gadot’s costume is definitely edgier than Lynda Carter’s spangly leotard!

    Are you excited to see Batman v Superman?

  • Chris Martin Was Depressed After Paltrow Split

    Chris Martin Was Depressed After Paltrow Split

    Chris Martin struggled a little, understandably, after his 2014 split from Gwyneth Paltrow after 10 years of marriage.

    While Chris Martin seems pretty happy and carefree these days, it admittedly took him a while to get there.

    In fact, Chris Martin indicated that it took about a year, and lots of reading, to fully recover.

    He said of his divorce, “I still wake up down a lot of days. But now I feel like I’ve been given the tools to turn it around.”

    On @fallontonight last night. Watch the performances on Coldplay.com now. (Pic: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC)

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    He added, “You can come at it very aggressively and blame and blame. Or you can put yourself in the garage, so to speak. Take yourself apart and clean off the bits. Reassemble.”

    It seems Chris Martin reassembled nicely and has dated the likes of Jennifer Lawrence and model Annabelle Wallis.

    The biggest help that Chris Martin had in getting his life back on track was a poem by Mewlana Jalaluddin Rumi called “The Guest House”.

    #ColdplayTODAY

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    He said, “That one Rumi poem changes everything. It says that even when you’re unhappy, it’s good for you. It took me a year to get it. A year of depression and all that.”

    Chris Martin has made his way back to the top with his band, Coldplay. They gave a stellar Super Bowl performance and released a new album.

    He even made some joyful TV appearances with Jimmy Fallon and James Corden.

    https://youtu.be/0OcHOBenPFc

    What do you think about Chris Martin’s place in life since his split?

  • Jencarlos Canela Appreciated Modern Spin In “The Passion”

    Jencarlos Canela Appreciated Modern Spin In “The Passion”

    Jencarlos Canela was proud to be part of Tyler Perry’s The Passion on Sunday.

    Playing Jesus, Jencarlos Canela took on a role that is a huge honor and very hard to perform and make everyone happy while doing it.

    Jencarlos Canela, despite the pressure, portrayed a loving Jesus in a modern world.

    He said, “To be playing the role of Jesus Christ is a huge honor and to do it through music, which is what I’ve done my whole life, is an even bigger honor.”

    A very emotional moment portrayed beautifully by @jencarlosmusic. #ThePassionLive

    A photo posted by The Passion Live (@thepassionlive) on

    He added, “We continue to use music in this case to spread a message that I think we need, I know I need. These messages of love, of hope, of acceptance, forgiveness—it’s the biggest story ever told!”

    Jencarlos Canela was excited to bring the biggest story to a new generation that may not be as familiar as the previous generations with Jesus’ last days.

    In fact, Jencarlos Canela pointed out that the story is not just about the historical sequence of events, but also includes applications for life.

    He said, “Whether you are religious or not, whether you are a believer or not, this story has so many life lessons in it. He understood that we were one. It’s not about the color of your skin. It’s not about the shape of your eyes. It’s not about the accent.”

    So powerful. Thank you @jencarlosmusic for this breathtaking performance! #ThePassionLive

    A photo posted by The Passion Live (@thepassionlive) on

    He added, “He doesn’t hear any of that. He doesn’t see any of that and I think we need that in today’s America. We are a very diverse country and we need to accept and embrace it.”

    The Passion was filmed in New Orleans and had an interesting cast including, besides Jencarlos Canela, Prince Royce, Chris Daughtry, Seal and Trisha Yearwood among others.

    Tyler Perry made a great choice for Jesus in Jencarlos Canela, as well as a great choice in location.

    Thank you @tylerperry for hosting and narrating #ThePassionLive so beautifully!

    A photo posted by The Passion Live (@thepassionlive) on

    While New Orleans seems unlikely, it was perfect for Tyler Perry.

    He said of New Orleans, which was all but submerged after Hurricane Katrina, “I don’t know of a better backdrop than New Orleans. This city literally rose again from a liquid grave.”

    He added, “So to have the story of Jesus Christ’s suffering and resurrection told in this city, I just thought it was perfect. And that was one of the deciding factors to me saying yes to the project.”

    Did you see Jencarlos Canela in The Passion on Sunday? What did you think?

  • Jencarlos Canela: Jesus From “The Passion” Says Religion Has Nothing To Do With God

    Jencarlos Canela: Jesus From “The Passion” Says Religion Has Nothing To Do With God

    Jencarlos Canela, a popular actor from Telenovela, not only played Jesus on Tyler Perry‘s The Passion, he also has some pretty strong opinions on the guy in real life.

    While Jencarlos Canela grew up Catholic, he says his views have altered significantly with age.

    Jencarlos Canela told People, “I was raised Catholic, but I consider myself more spitirual than religious.”

    He continued, “We make the mistake of attaching the word God to religion. The word God is way bigger than religion.”

    Believe it! Feel it! It's the #PowerOfLove! #ThePassionLive

    A video posted by The Passion Live (@thepassionlive) on

    Jencarlos Canela summed up his religious view, saying, “We can’t allow anyone to tell us how our relationship with God must be. We can choose our own path. And at the end of the day, all that matters is that we are on that path with a supreme being who helps us strive to become better people – a better version of ourselves.”

    The Passion aired live on Sunday the 20th and really made a splash.

    5 HOURS to go until @jencarlosmusic takes on the role of Jesus in #ThePassionLive! 8/7c on FOX!

    A video posted by The Passion Live (@thepassionlive) on

    Jencarlos Canela played Jesus, but not the one you may know. Jesus in The Passion is just a guy wandering the streets of modern-day New Orleans, however, those in charge say that the last hours of Jesus’ life were accurately depicted.

    The songs performed by Jencarlos Canela were also modern, with him in one instance memorably covering Katy Perry’s “Unconditional” from the top of the Westin Hotel in New Orleans at the end to symbolize the risen Christ’s unconditional love.

    Seal, Daughtry and Prince Royce also performed in the live-action religious tribute.

    Did you watch The Passion? Do you think Jencarlos Canela’s views line up with truth?

  • Tyler Perry On His New Live Musical And Racism In Hollywood

    Tyler Perry On His New Live Musical And Racism In Hollywood

    Tyler Perry will be sharing his “passion” with the world when his highly-anticipated live musical special, The Passion, airs on Sunday night.

    Part of Tyler Perry‘s production will include a somber procession through the streets of New Orleans with Jesus, played by Jencarlos Canela, and the cross.

    The cast of Tyler Perry’s The Passion also includes Trisha Yearwood as Mary, and Seal as Pontius Pilate.

    New Orleans may seem like an unlikely backdrop for Tyler Perry‘s religious spectacle, but according to him, it’s the perfect city.

    On set in rehearsal for @thepassionlive. Tomorrow will be epic!!!

    A photo posted by Tyler Perry (@tylerperry) on

    He said, “I don’t know of a better backdrop than New Orleans. This city literally rose again from a liquid grave. So to have the story of Jesus Christ’s suffering and resurrection told in this city, I just thought it was perfect.”

    He added, “And that was one of the deciding factors to me saying yes to the project.”

    While Tyler Perry’s films have never really been targeted to the mainstream, nor have they really been blatant Oscar material, Perry did have a surprising opinion on the recent Oscars racial divide controversy.

    When asked if he feels that any of his movies should have been nominated, Tyler Perry said, “I don’t! Here’s my whole thing. I think the Academy should be able to vote the way they want to vote. None of that matters to me. I know there are a lot of people in Hollywood whose work depends on there being changes.”

    He continued, “But I’ve never been one to knock on the door and say, ‘Please let me in.’ I have always tried to make my own way. I’m not really the person to speak to that because I’m not inside the system asking to be nominated or asking for anybody to pay attention to what I’m doing. What is important to me is the stories that I tell, and making sure they resonate with the audience I’m speaking to.”

    He added, “Whether that’s important to anybody else is not really that important to me. I get it, and I completely understand how difficult it is for a lot of people of color to work in Hollywood. I 100% get it. But I do not think change comes from asking people to let you in. I think change comes by becoming owners of studios, owners of projects, owners of content.”

    Are you excited to see Tyler Perry’s The Passion on Sunday?

  • Natalee Holloway: Latest Van Der Sloot Confession “Meaningless”, Attempt At A “Quick Buck”

    Natalee Holloway: Latest Van Der Sloot Confession “Meaningless”, Attempt At A “Quick Buck”

    Natalee Holloway may never be found and much of the blame for that likely rests on Joran van der Sloot.

    Joran van der Sloot was a Dutch teenager living in Aruba in 2005 when Natalee Holloway disappeared on a school trip. He was the last person to see her alive and the long-time suspect in her disappearance.

    Over the years, van der Sloot has made many a confession about where Natalee Holloway is. He has “confessed” that he left her on the beach and she was just fine. He has also said that she died of a drug overdose and he and a friend dumped her body into the ocean.

    One other “confession” stated that he hid Natalee Holloway’s body in some marshes on the island.

    This week, there was yet another so-called confession by Joran van der Sloot that he had, indeed, killed Natalee Holloway.

    This time, he was recorded admitting his guilt from a prison cell in Peru where he is serving time for murdering a 21-year-old woman in 2010.

    The recording was supposedly made by an undercover journalist from the tabloids Radar Online and National Enquirer during a visit with van der Sloot’s wife, Leidy.

    On the tape, Joran van der Sloot says in Dutch, “When I was younger, I never told everything. The police just never knew what they had to ask me.”

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgYz1St3uvM

    When asked by the undercover reporter if he was referring to the Holloway case, van der Sloot said, “Yes, this is also where I am guilty and I accept everything that I have done.”

    He later added, “I never told the truth.”

    Natalee Holloway’s father isn’t getting to excited about it.

    He said, “They think they’ve got something when they really don’t. A lot of people don’t realize that in Aruba, a verbal or recorded confession is not valid, unless it’s a statement signed in writing.”

    He added, “Tabloids will pay for [his story] because it sells magazines, but that’s never printed.”

    A lawyer for Natalee Holloway’s mother also dismissed the supposed confession, saying, “It’s no secret video. He’s looking directly into the camera when he speaks and I would venture a guess that its either a cellmate or a guard who is filming for Joran and selling it and splitting the proceeds with Joran.”

    He added, “This is how he operates. There’s no way he’s confessing out of the blue to some random person with his wife sitting there. This was for a quick buck. It was all planned and absolutely meaningless.”

    What do you think of Joran van der Sloot’s latest confession regarding Natalee Holloway?

  • Ariel Winter Asks For Opinions On Her Bikini

    Ariel Winter Asks For Opinions On Her Bikini

    Ariel Winter is packing her bikini for a Spring Break getaway and on Thursday, she took to Instagram to ask for opinions on whether or not to take a cute chevron print string bikini that she modeled.

    Of course, most people know how dangerous it can be to look to the collective internet for advice when you’re baring it all.

    However, Ariel Winter wasn’t scared. In Hollywood, one must have a thick skin.

    After all, Ariel Winter is used to being criticized.

    For #springbreak or nah?

    A video posted by Ariel Winter (@arielwinter) on

    After having breast reduction surgery and subsequently showing her scars in this year’s Oscars dress, Ariel Winter took a hit or two from those who must always give an opinion.

    Ariel Winter also caught some crap for a picture she posted of herself in a swimsuit with her nieces. Some comments implied that she was “asking for it” and dressed like a slut.

    #mynieces #lovethem #fbf

    A photo posted by Ariel Winter (@arielwinter) on

    But, Ariel Winter hit back.

    Ariel Winter posted a picture to her Instagram of a woman’s leg with different levels of “asking for it” drawn on the back in parody.

    Who knew that an innocent photo with my nieces would turn into this? The height of a girl's skirt or whatever she is wearing for that matter, does not imply what she is asking for. It sickens me to think at 17 years old, a photo of myself with my nieces is suggesting that I'm "asking for it". I typically never give power to the mean things people bravely say behind their computer screens on the Internet, but this is for the girls who are constantly bullied whether it be online or at school.. You are not asking for anything because of what you are wearing- you are expressing yourself and don't you ever think you deserve the negativity as the consequence to what you are wearing- YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL. Celebrate you and don't let anyone's comments allow you to think less of yourself. Us girls have to stick together!!!!!!

    A photo posted by Ariel Winter (@arielwinter) on

    She wrote, “You are not asking for anything because of what you are wearing – you are expressing yourself and don’t you ever think you deserve the negativity as the consequence to what you are wearing – YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL.”

    She added, “Celebrate you and don’t let anyone’s comments allow you to think less of yourself. Us girls have to stick together!!!!!!”

    What do you think about Ariel Winter’s bikini photo?