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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
With the Charm Bracelet Resurgence and Tyla as Its Face, Pandora Jewelry Is Having Another Moment
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. Founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1982, Pandora has truly become synonymous with charm bracelets. And while there's no denying its enduring global popularity (using sales as the metric, it follows Cartier and Tiffany & Co. as the third-largest jewelry company in the world), the 2010s' affinity for daintier pieces brought other brands to the forefront of the accessory scene. But now, as chunkier styles and silver has regained momentum, Pandora is back on top. More from The Hollywood Reporter Elemis' Viral Cleansing Balm Gets a Rare Price Drop for the Hollywood-Loved Brand's Memorial Day Sale This No-Caffeine Drink from Costco Kept Stars Energized at the 'Lilo & Stitch' Premiere Chad Michael Murray Dishes on 'A Cinderella Story' Make-Out in Lancôme's Starry Y2K Campaign (Exclusive) Moreover, in April of this year, the Danish brand announced Grammy Award-winning artist Tyla as its newest ambassador, sharing exclusive behind-the-scenes imagery from the 'Water' singer's inaugural shoot with The Hollywood Reporter. As emphasized in Tyla's campaign last month, Pandora stands out for its wide range of customization options, making it an ideal gift for oneself or a loved one. Focusing on the brand's trending charm bracelets, the first step is picking out the bracelet itself. A few favorites include: $75-$125 at amazon Sold with a sterling silver heart ($75), rose gold heart ($125) or yellow gold heart, as pictured above ($125). $75-$200 at amazon Also available in a 14k rose gold-plated variety ($200). $75-$200 at amazon Sold in sterling silver ($75), rose gold-plated metal ($200) or yellow gold-plated metal, as pictured above ($200). $75-2,099.99 at amazon Also available in solid 14k yellow gold ($2,099.99). $75 at amazon As for charms, see below for 10 standouts. Before purchasing, ensure the chosen charms are compatible with the selected bracelet. Since the base bracelets look good whether they have no charms, one charm or loads of charms, they can grow with the wearer and continuously commemorate special moments and life milestones: birthdays, graduations, growing families and so on. $38 at amazon $30 $35 14% off Buy at amazon Also available in rose gold ($45). $50 at amazon $55 at amazon $45 at amazon $45 at amazon $50 at amazon $35 at amazon $75 at amazon $30 $38 21% off Buy at amazon Related: High/Low: Kate Spade's Hinge Bangle Offers Affordable Alternative to Cartier's Hollywood-Staple Love Bracelet Best of The Hollywood Reporter From 'Lady in the Lake' to 'It Ends With Us': 29 New and Upcoming Book Adaptations in 2024 Meet the Superstars Who Glam Up Hollywood's A-List Rosie O'Donnell on Ellen, Madonna, Trump and 40 Years in the Queer Spotlight
Daily Record
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Lizzie McGuire cast now from joining the army to new career in law
The Lizzie McGuire Movie was released on May 2, 2003, and served as the finale to the hugely popular Disney series, but since the reboot was cancelled, fans have been left wondering what the cast have been up to It's been over two decades since The Lizzie McGuire Movie brought our favourite animated series, complete with its internal monologues, to life on the big screen, embodying the early-2000s aesthetic. Premiered on 2 May 2003, the film was a Disney Channel sensation: Lizzie embarks on a trip to Rome, is mistaken for an international pop star, and even manages to evade her frenemy-turned-friend while entangled in a romantic plot with an Italian pop star named Paolo - all during a school excursion. The movie marked the conclusion of an immensely popular series that aired from 2001 to 2004, catapulting Hilary Duff into teen idol status. A reboot was announced by Disney+, but was subsequently cancelled in 2020 - following alleged creative disagreements between Duff and Disney executives over the series' themes and slightly more mature tones. Several members of the original cast were set to reprise their roles for the highly anticipated reunion. With this unfortunate turn of events, many fans were left pondering what became of the cherished actors - while some bid farewell to Hollywood, one enlisted in the Army, and others maintained their careers at a steady pace, reports the Mirror US. Here's a look at where the stars of Lizzie McGuire find themselves in 2025. Hilary Duff (Lizzie McGuire/Isabella Parigi) Now 37, Hilary Duff has gracefully made the leap from Disney darling to multitasker: mum, singer, author and actor. After conquering the teen film circuit with Cheaper by the Dozen and A Cinderella Story, Duff released pop hits like 'Come Clean' and 'So Yesterday' before eventually settling into adult TV roles with Younger and How I Met Your Father. Off-screen, Duff is now a mother of four - three daughters with husband Matthew Koma and one son with her ex, hockey player Mike Comrie. She's also become a best-selling children's author, publishing My Little Brave Girl in 2021 and My Little Sweet Boy in 2023, both inspired by her kids. She was set to lead the Lizzie McGuire reboot, but creative clashes with Disney over a more grown-up direction led to its cancellation. Adam Lamberg (David 'Gordo' Gordon) Gordo was Lizzie's best friend and the reluctant crush of many teenage girls of the time. Off-screen, Adam Lamberg walked away from acting shortly after the series ended, instead embracing a much quieter life. Now 40, Lamberg earned a geography degree from UC Berkeley, followed by a master's in public administration from Baruch College in New York - and even worked at the Irish Arts Center in New York as a development associate. He'd agreed to reprise his role in the reboot but that reunion never ended up happening. Jake Thomas (Matt McGuire) Jake Thomas was the annoying little brother everyone secretly loved. Now 34, he's grown into a jack-of-all-trades behind the scenes, dabbling in photography, directing and screenwriting - the latter of which he studied at California State University, Northridge, alongside Japanese. He's popped up in everything from Cory in the House to ER, and in 2023 launched a rewatch podcast Living Lizzie with fellow cast member Davida Williams. Ashlie Brillault (Kate Sanders) Ashlie Brillault played Kate, Lizzie's frenemy and former bestie, and then promptly exited the acting world entirely. Aside from a brief one-episode appearance on One on One, Brillault packed it in after the movie and pivoted into law. She earned her JD and now works as a criminal defence attorney in Southern California. Hallie Todd (Jo McGuire) Hallie Todd was Lizzie's patient and wise mother. In real life, Todd's career dates back to the 1970s, with appearances on Murder, She Wrote, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and Life with Roger before becoming the Disney Channel's coolest TV mum. Now 62, she's mostly stepped behind the camera with her husband Glenn Withrow and daughter Ivy. The trio run a production company and write together, and according to her official bio, Todd also teaches acting. Robert Carradine (Sam McGuire) Robert Carradine also had a career long before being Lizzie's dad. With credits in Revenge of the Nerds, The Cowboys, and even Django Unchained, Carradine, now 70, has stayed consistently in work over the decades. He co-hosted King of the Nerds from 2013 to 2015, appeared on Celebrity Wife Swap, and has three children of his own. Carradine was another cast member confirmed for the reboot before it collapsed. Yani Gellman (Paolo Valisari) After playing the charming but shady pop star in the movie, Yani Gellman went on to land major roles in The Young and the Restless, 90210, Greek, and Pretty Little Liars. He's still acting, most recently in the film A Bestselling Kind of Love, and keeps fans updated via Instagram. Gellman also appeared in the underwater thriller 47 Meters Down and, fun fact, once modelled for Omega watches. Alex Borstein (Miss Ungermeyer) Alex Borstein made all of the kids and young teenagers scared of her as Miss Ungermeyer. Known for MADtv, Gilmore Girls, and as the voice of Lois Griffin on Family Guy, Borstein joined the Lizzie McGuire world just for the movie, but left a lasting impression. Now 53, Borstein has won two Emmys for her powerhouse role in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and continues to get scene-stealing roles across TV and film. Carly Schroeder (Melina Bianco) Melina was the chaotic best friend to Matt, Lizzie's brother, and Carly Schroeder had an already impressive career before that - appearing on Port Charles and in the soccer drama Gracie. But her biggest life twist came in 2019 when she announced she was joining the U.S. Army. Now 34, she's a Captain and Infantry Officer after graduating from Officer Candidate School. Daniel Escobar (Mr. Escobar) Daniel Escobar played the affable Mr. Escobar in the film and was already a familiar face thanks to roles in Curb Your Enthusiasm, Charmed, and Malcolm in the Middle. Sadly, he passed away in December 2013 at the age of 49 due to complications from diabetes.
Irish Daily Mirror
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Lizzie McGuire movie cast now - from law career to tragic death
It's been over two decades since The Lizzie McGuire Movie brought our favourite animated inner-monologue-filled series to life on the big screen, complete with its early-2000s aesthetics. Premiered on 2 May 2003, the film was pure Disney Channel magic: Lizzie gets to visit Rome, is mistaken for an international pop star, and even manages to avoid her frenemy-turned-friend while entangled in a romantic storyline with an Italian pop star named Paolo - all during a school trip. The movie served as the grand finale to an immensely popular series that aired from 2001 to 2004, which catapulted Hilary Duff into teen idol status. A reboot was confirmed by Disney+ reboot, but was scrapped back in 2020 - following claims of creative differences between Duff and Disney executives regarding the series' themes and slightly more mature tones. Many members of the original cast were set to reprise their roles for the eagerly anticipated reunion. With that devastating blow, many fans were left pondering what happened to the beloved actors - while some completely abandoned Hollywood, one joined the Army, and others kept their careers quietly ticking along, reports the Mirror US. Here's where the stars of Lizzie McGuire are now, in 2025. Now 37, Hilary Duff has gracefully made the leap from Disney darling to multitasker: mum, singer, author and actor. After conquering the teen film circuit with Cheaper by the Dozen and A Cinderella Story, Duff released pop hits like 'Come Clean' and 'So Yesterday' before eventually settling into adult TV roles with Younger and How I Met Your Father. Off-screen, Duff is now a mother of four - three daughters with husband Matthew Koma and one son with her ex, hockey player Mike Comrie. She's also become a best-selling children's author, publishing My Little Brave Girl in 2021 and My Little Sweet Boy in 2023, both inspired by her kids. She was set to lead the Lizzie McGuire reboot, but creative clashes with Disney over a more grown-up direction led to its cancellation. Gordo was Lizzie's best friend and the reluctant crush of many teenage girls of the time. Off-screen, Adam Lamberg walked away from acting shortly after the series ended, instead embracing a much quieter life. Now 40, Lamberg earned a geography degree from UC Berkeley, followed by a master's in public administration from Baruch College in New York - and even worked at the Irish Arts Center in New York as a development associate. He'd agreed to reprise his role in the reboot but that reunion never ended up happening. Jake Thomas was the annoying little brother everyone secretly loved. Now 34, he's grown into a jack-of-all-trades behind the scenes, dabbling in photography, directing and screenwriting - the latter of which he studied at California State University, Northridge, alongside Japanese. He's popped up in everything from Cory in the House to ER, and in 2023 launched a rewatch podcast Living Lizzie with fellow cast member Davida Williams. Ashlie Brillault played Kate, Lizzie's frenemy and former bestie, and then promptly exited the acting world entirely. Aside from a brief one-episode appearance on One on One, Brillault packed it in after the movie and pivoted into law. She earned her JD and now works as a criminal defence attorney in Southern California. Hallie Todd was Lizzie's patient and wise mother. In real life, Todd's career dates back to the 1970s, with appearances on Murder, She Wrote, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and Life with Roger before becoming the Disney Channel's coolest TV mum. Now 62, she's mostly stepped behind the camera with her husband Glenn Withrow and daughter Ivy. The trio run a production company and write together, and according to her official bio, Todd also teaches acting. Robert Carradine also had a career long before being Lizzie's dad. With credits in Revenge of the Nerds, The Cowboys, and even Django Unchained, Carradine, now 70, has stayed consistently in work over the decades. He co-hosted King of the Nerds from 2013 to 2015, appeared on Celebrity Wife Swap, and has three children of his own. Carradine was another cast member confirmed for the reboot before it collapsed. After playing the charming but shady pop star in the movie, Yani Gellman went on to land major roles in The Young and the Restless, 90210, Greek, and Pretty Little Liars. He's still acting, most recently in the film A Bestselling Kind of Love, and keeps fans updated via Instagram. Gellman also appeared in the underwater thriller 47 Meters Down and, fun fact, once modelled for Omega watches. Alex Borstein made all of the kids and young teenagers scared of her as Miss Ungermeyer. Known for MADtv, Gilmore Girls, and as the voice of Lois Griffin on Family Guy, Borstein joined the Lizzie McGuire world just for the movie, but left a lasting impression. Now 53, Borstein has won two Emmys for her powerhouse role in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and continues to get scene-stealing roles across TV and film. Melina was the chaotic best friend to Matt, Lizzie's brother, and Carly Schroeder had an already impressive career before that - appearing on Port Charles and in the soccer drama Gracie. But her biggest life twist came in 2019 when she announced she was joining the U.S. Army. Now 34, she's a Captain and Infantry Officer after graduating from Officer Candidate School. Daniel Escobar played the affable Mr. Escobar in the film and was already a familiar face thanks to roles in Curb Your Enthusiasm, Charmed, and Malcolm in the Middle. Sadly, he passed away in December 2013 at the age of 49 due to complications from diabetes.
Buzz Feed
26-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
16 Inappropriate Hollywood Castings Where An Underage Girl Played A Grown Man's Love Interest
We asked the members of the BuzzFeed Community to tell us what age gap between a minor and the actor who played their love interest surprised them. Most of their responses were about underage female actors and male actors who were well over the age of 18. Here are some of the alarming casting age gaps they shared: 1. When they filmed My Father the Hero, Katherine Heigl was 14. Dalton James was 22 during filming. They played love interests in the movie. Universal Pictures "I'm pretty sure it was her very first kiss ever." — mkatherinekelly 2. Taylor Momsen was 15 during Season 2 of Gossip Girl. Chace Crawford was 22 during Season 2 Of Gossip Girl. During that second season, their characters on the show became romantically involved with each other. — sheenadawnn 3. Hilary Duff was 15 when she filmed A Cinderella Story. Chad Michael Murray was 22 when he filmed the movie. And their characters were an item. Universal Pictures — ktlynmariee 4. Claire Danes was 15 during My So-Called Life. ABC Jared Leto was seven years older during the show, at 22 years old. Their characters dated each other on the series. 5. Mila Kunis lied about her age to get cast in That '70s Show. She was 14 when she was cast and 15 when the first episode aired. Ashton Kutcher was 20 at the time. Fox They played boyfriend and girlfriend on the show. 6. Selena Gomez was 15 during the first season of Wizards of Waverly Place. Brian Kubach was 24 when he appeared in the first season. During that season, they played boyfriend and girlfriend. Disney 7. In Starstruck, Danielle Campbell was around 15 years old. Sterling Knight was around 20 years old in the film. At the end of the movie, they reconcile and he almost kisses her. — liliescandon34 8. In Endless Love, Brooke Shields was 16. Universal Pictures Martin Hewitt was 22 at the time. In the movie, they played lovers. — isola 9. Selena Gomez had just turned 16 when Another Cinderella Story was released. Disney Drew Seeley was 26 at the time. Disney They played love interests throughout the film. Disney — rosiecat98 10. Chloë Grace Moretz was 16 in If I Stay. Warner Bros. Pictures Jamie Blackley was 22 while filming the movie. Warner Bros. Pictures They played love interests in the film. Warner Bros. Pictures "It skeeves me out a bit." — coffeeowl7 11. Madison Reyes from Julie and the Phantoms was only 16 during Season 1. Netflix Charlie Gillespie was 22 during Season 1. Netflix Their characters had a romance growing between them. Netflix — avasexton64 12. Maitreyi Ramakrishnan was 17 while filming Never Have I Ever Season 1. Netflix Darren Barnet was 28 during the filming of Season 1. Netflix Daren Barnet and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan played love interests, and her character wanted to lose her virginity to him. Netflix — sevenandhis606 13. Emmy Rossum was only 17 in Phantom of the Opera. Warner Bros. Pictures Gerard Butler was 33. Warner Bros. Pictures And Patrick Wilson was 30. Warner Bros. Pictures Both men played her love interests at some point, and she kissed both of them. Warner Bros. Pictures "I love that movie, but when I learned that, I was grossed out." — Th3FatPanth3r 14. Keira Knightley was 17 while filming Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. Buena Vista Pictures Orlando Bloom was 25 while filming the movie. Buena Vista Pictures They played love interests in the film. Buena Vista Pictures "That one surprised me because I thought they were the same age until recently!" — rachelc43 15. Mandy Moore was 17 while filming A Walk to Remember. Warner Bros. Pictures Shane West was 23 during filming of the movie. Warner Bros. Pictures They played a couple in the movie. Warner Bros. Pictures — malouniemann 16. And finally, J.C. Brandy was 17 when she guest-starred in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "Tapestry." Paramount Domestic Television Patrick Stewart was 52 during that episode. Paramount Domestic Television In the episode, their characters kiss and sleep together. Paramount Domestic Television — mickpatricktyphon
Korea Herald
15-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Stop swiping, start swapping
In South Korean speed dating, 'the one' could sit down right next to you Letting love in can be harder than completing a 42-kilometer marathon for some. That's because fairy tales like Samantha Montgomery and Austin Ames in rom-com movie "A Cinderella Story" rarely ever comes true. Looking for romance at work, school or even developing a romantic relationship with friends is extremely tough. And that gets harder as you get older. In South Korea, dating doesn't get any better online. That's because dating app users here are often preoccupied with appearances and make a wild number of swipes to find "the one." Even if they are initially attracted by profile photos, developing romantic feelings while meeting face-to-face is another hurdle that needs to be overcome. Now, South Koreans are turning to the aptly named "rotation sogaeting" in search of love. It is a type of speed dating where an even number of men and women -- from eight to 32 -- gather at a venue, usually a quiet pub. Participants switch seats to engage in brief, timed conversations that typically last about 15 minutes. Each hours-long session is priced between 50,000 won ($34.51) and 70,000 won. Many find they have a higher chance of meeting their future partner this way, saving time and money, compared to traditional one-on-one sogaeting, which refers to blind dates with people introduced by family members or friends. On Blind, an anonymous online forum for verified employees, there are posts looking for rotation sogaeting participants after work. According to the official website of Talk Blossom, a company that organizes speed dates, it has organized over 500 speed dates from 2022 to 2024, with more than 6,000 people participating. Cho Joo-hyun, 33, who recently went on one, pointed out that fast-paced rotation sogaeting sessions enable people to meet multiple potential partners in one evening. "I've tried meeting people online and gone on numerous one-on-one blind dates, but that did not work because profiles and texts can't always predict real-life attraction, which often leads to disappointing first meetings," the Seoul resident told The Korea Herald. "But rotation sogaeting sessions have hosts that ease the awkwardness by suggesting (to people) what to ask each other and offer programs that boost love hormones. Also, the participants who came to find true love were decent-looking. I believe the program is attractive enough for singles to try," Cho said. Switch seats to meet multiple potential partners Single and ready to mingle, I went to my first rotation sogaeting session, involving four men and four women, in Hapjeong, Seoul, after work one late January day. I hoped to meet my ideal type: a man resembling rapper Beenzino in looks, as well as someone who is caring, funny, humorous, has a stable job and grew up abroad. While rotation sogaeting programs differ depending on the organizers, mine was a two-hour-long session inspired by the movie "About Time." Participants adopt the names of actors, rather than using their real names, to keep things mysterious and exciting. For the first part, participants wear blindfolds to get to know the other person through their words, without revealing their age or job. Such details are disclosed in the second part when blindfolds are taken off. At that point, participants then are asked to handwrite a letter to each partner about today's date and ask those they find attractive for a second date. As the clock struck 8 p.m., the hosts told everyone to cover their eyes. A minute later, the first man -- who nicknamed himself with the name of actor Park Jung-min – sat down to my right. I asked him a string of the usual questions to break the ice: What does he like to do after work? What are his hobbies? But he wasn't easy to talk to and was not an attentive listener. I realized that getting a conversation going with finesse is needed to spark chemistry. My hopes now dashed somewhat, a man who nicknamed himself after action movie star Ma Dong-seok came over to sit next to me. He had a great voice, and the conversation went well. We had much in common: from working out to having a similar MBTI, or personality type. When it was time to meet my third potential partner, the hosts switched things up a little. As soon as a guy going by the name of actor Roh Jae-won sat down beside me, participants were told to smell their partners' fragrances by grabbing each other's wrists. And then came actor Stephen Chow -- my fourth option in this session. He was the first to speak, asking about my hobbies. He was easy to talk to and the conversation never felt awkward after learning we were both avid soccer fans. The highlight of the session came when taking off our blindfolds -- a moment met either with more anticipation or disappointment upon seeing each other's faces. I was drawn to Ma Dong-seok, Roh Jae-won and Stephen Chow because -- to be brutally honest -- of the way they looked, but also by our fun chats. All three asked me for a second date, but I'll leave it to your imagination whether I ended up going on a second date with each of them or not.
