Famous birthdays for Aug. 2: Joanna Cassidy, Britt Lower
Parker, King announce end of 'And Just Like That..."
Aug. 1 (UPI) -- "Sex and the City" sequel series "And Just Like That..." will conclude with Season 3, said series creator Michael Patrick King and star Sarah Jessica Parker.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Yahoo
Cynthia Nixon responds to And Just Like That... cancellation
Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis have expressed their sadness at the cancellation of their Sex And The City reboot, And Just Like That. Showrunner Michael Patrick King announced the cancellation on Friday. Nixon shared a carousel of photos from the show as she spoke out on the shocking decision. "I can't believe our wild, beautiful And Just Like That ride is almost over. It has been such a delight from start to finish." Referring to the photos of cast, crew and special guests, she continued, "I will miss working with these people every day so incredibly much, but know we will always be a part of each other's lives. Get ready for a lot more carousels in the weeks to come!" Teasing about how things will be wrapped up, she added, "And don't miss these last few episodes: surprises in store!" In her response, Davis shared her dismay at King's announcement. "I am profoundly sad. I love our whole beautiful cast and crew. 400 artisans working so hard on our show with deep love," she wrote. "And to our loyal fans, we love you forever and ever. "Thank you to you all! You hold me up, and I do not take it for granted."
Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Yahoo
And Just Like That Ending After Season 3
Originally appeared on E! Online And Just Like That…the world is saying goodbye to Carrie Bradshaw. Series creator, Michael Patrick King revealed the Sex And The City spin-off starring —which premiered on HBO Max in 2021—will end after the current third season in a two-part finale, bringing the total episode count to 12. 'And just like that…the ongoing storytelling of the Sex and the City universe is coming to an end,' Michael said in an Aug 1 Instagram post. 'While I was writing the last episode of And Just Like That…season 3, it became clear to me that this might be a wonderful place to stop.' Michael explained why he, Sarah—who has played Carrie since 1998—and other showrunners waited until mid-season to share the shocking news. 'SJP and I held off announcing the news until now because we didn't want the word 'final' to overshadow the fun of watching the season,' he added. 'It's with great gratitude we thank all the viewers who have let these characters into their homes and their hearts over these many years.' More from E! Online Tom Selleck, 80, Looks Unrecognizable During Rare Outing Without Signature Mustache Bachelor Nation's Madison Prewett and Husband Grant Troutt Share Plans to Spank Their Daughter Why Bryan Kohberger Left Roommate Dylan Mortensen Alive, According to Idaho Prosecutor Following the announcement, Sarah who reprised her role in the franchise alongside Cynthia Nixon (who played Miranda) and Kristen Davis (Charlotte)—looked back on her iconic character's lasting impact. 'Carrie Bradshaw has dominated my professional heartbeat for 27 years,' SJP wrote in part in an Aug 1 Instagram post alongside a supercut of her time on both series. 'I think I have loved her most of all. I know others have loved her just as I have. Been frustrated, condemned and rooted for her. The symphony of all those emotions has been the greatest soundtrack and most consequential companion.' She also took a moment to shoutout Carrie's onscreen companions—both old and new. 'Miranda, Samantha and Charlotte, there will never be better friends,' she wrote of the longstanding characters, adding of the newer AJLT additions, 'and what great fortune for Carrie to come to know and love Seema and LTW, most divine new connections.' In honor of And Just Like That and Sex and The City, keep reading to look back on the series' most iconic relationships… 16. Samantha and Richard15. Carrie and Berger14. Samantha and Maria13. Miranda and Che12. Carrie and Petrovsky11. Charlotte and Trey10. Samantha and James9. Miranda and Skipper8. Anthony and Stanford7. Carrie and Aidan6. Miranda and Robert5. Samantha and Smith4. Carrie and Big3. Miranda and Steve2. Charlotte and Harry1. The GirlsSolve the daily Crossword
UPI
7 hours ago
- UPI
Trailblazing country music singer Jeannie Seely dies at 85
Hosts Luke Bryan (left), Jeannie Seely and Peyton Manning introduce Miranda Lambert during the 56th Annual Country Music Awards at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., on Nov. 9, 2022. Seely died at 85 on Friday. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Aug. 2 (UPI) -- Singer Jeannie Seely, who helped transform the image of women in country music, has died. She was 85. Seely died Friday in a hospice in the Nashville area, the Country Music Association said, and her publicist, Don Murray Grubbs told told The Tennessean that she died after an intestinal infection. Seely made her debut at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry in 1966 when she was 25, going on to make 5,397 appearances, including her last appearance on Feb. 22, more than any other performer appearing there. "While I've had the privilege of working with Jeannie Seely over the past 25 years, my immediate grief is deeply personal," Country Music Association CEO Sarah Trahern said. "She mentored countless artists, especially women, and while they learned from her confidence and wit, she reminded us she was learning from them too. That humility was part of her magic." Seely became the first woman to host the Grand Ole Opry show, and in 1985 was the first woman to host a half-segment of the Opry. "I feel very fortunate to be part of the Opry tradition and I truly am indebted to all the wonderful fans who have supported me over the years," Seely once said, according to Between 1966 and 1974, she had more than a dozen Top 40 country hits, including Don't Touch Me, which reached No. 2 on the Billboard country chart and appeared on the mainstream Hot 100. A variety of other singers, including folk singer Carolyn Hester, reggae artist Nicky Thomas and soul music legend Etta James, recorded versions of the the song, which favors emotional commitment over sexual gratification. That song earned her the Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance in 1967. It was written by Hank Cochran, who became her husband. They later divorced in 1979, and in 2010 she married Nashville lawyer Gene Ward, who died last year. Other hit singles of heres included All Right (I'll Sign the Papers) in 1971 about divorce; Welcome Home to Nothing in 1968 about a marriage gone bad and Take Me to Bed in 1978. "I think of myself as a feminist," she said. "My idea of 'feminist' is to make sure that women have the same choices that men have always had, and that we are respected for our roles -- whatever they are -- as much as any man is respected for his." Seely changed the image of performers with her songs and wearing miniskirts and go-go boots, including on the usually conservative Opy stage. "I was the main woman that kept kicking on that door to get to host the Opry segments," Seely told the Nashville Scene newspaper in 2005. "I used to say to my former manager Hal Durham, 'Tell me again why is it women can't host on the Opry?' He'd rock on his toes and jingle his change and say, 'It's tradition, Jeannie.' And I'd say, 'Oh, that's right. It's tradition. It just smells like discrimination.'" Seely was born on July 6 in Titusville, Pa., and later changed her name from Seeley to Seely. She first performed on radio station WMGW in Meadville, Pa., at 11 years old. Seely worked at Imperial Records in Hollywood, Calif., as a secretary. She wrote the song Anyone Who Knows What Love is (Will Understand) with Randy Newman and two other collaborators. It reached the the Hot 100 in a version by Irma Thomas in 1964. Boyz II Men and others more than 50 years later recorded the song, which was used in episodes of the science-fiction TV series Black Mirror. In 1965, she signed with Challenge Records, which was owned by Gene Autry. Seely moved to Nashville in 1969 with her husband. She signed with Monument Records, where Don't Touch Me was recorded. The singer turned to bluegrass in the 2000's, including singing a duet with Ralph Stanley. In 2005, in her mid 60s, she sang with country singers Kathy Mattea and Pam Tillis in the Nashville production of The Vagina Monologues. Seely was seriously injured in an auto crash in 1977. Earlier this year, she had back surgery and had complications. She had abdominal surgery in April and then contracted pneumonia before celebrating her 85th birthday on July 6. "Over the past several weeks, I've received so many wonderful messages of love and concern about being missed on the Grand Ole Opry and on 'Sundays with Seely' on Willie's Roadhouse," she told fans in May. "Thank you for those, and I assure you that I miss you just as much!" Notable deaths of 2025 Ryne Sandberg Chicago Cubs Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg waves to the crowd before throwing out a ceremonial first pitch at Wrigley Field in Chicago on October 12, 2015. Sandberg died on July 28 after a battle with cancer at the age of 65. Photo by Brian Kersey/UPI | License Photo
