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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘The worst has already happened, so now I have everything to gain': Meagan Good on love, loss, and empowering women in ‘Forever'
"You just have to open your heart and say, 'The worst has already happened, so now I have everything to gain.' Even if I get hurt again, it'll still be worth it — to live, to experience, to love," says Meagan Good, sharing one of the poignant takeaways she hopes viewers embrace from her Lifetime movie, Terry McMillan Presents: Forever. In the film, Good portrays Carlie, a resilient police officer, cancer survivor, and single mother of two who finds herself opening up to a second chance at love when she meets Johnnie, played by Taye Diggs. Johnnie, a military veteran. He falls deeply in love with Carlie, helping her rediscover the possibilities of connection and healing. More from GoldDerby 'Eureka Day' playwright Jonathan Spector talks vaccine debates, vicious comment sections, and 'the failure of a utopia' Breakout star Owen Cooper admits 'Adolescence' was 'very out of my comfort zone' Keanu Reeves gets his wings in 'Good Fortune' teaser, Taron Egerton sees 'Smoke,' and today's other top stories For Good, portraying Carlie was both meaningful and deeply personal. "My father was LAPD for 26 years," she shares. "I had recently gone through a divorce myself. I'm in a space now where I really want to be a mother. And then, ultimately, my uncle passed away from cancer." Having recently experienced her own new chapter of love with her husband, Jonathan Majors, Good found herself drawn to Carlie's journey. "I wanted to discover it with her," she explains. "There are parts of her story that I understand so intricately. I wanted to bring it to life in a way that empowers women, makes them feel strong and hopeful, and inspires them to believe in love again. To believe in everything life has to offer in every season — and to embrace it unapologetically." Reuniting with Diggs was also a perk. "I love Taye," Good says. "Taye and I did Kevin Hill years ago. I ended up playing the baby's mom on Kevin Hill when I was 24 years old. He's such a wonderful burst of light and energy — and an incredible actor. To be able to play with him and do all this heavy stuff — it's fun to do that with someone who has a very pure, optimistic, kind of childlike heart. At the same, Taye knows how to decompress and have a little fun." After Carlie recovers from cancer and Johnnie forms a close bond with her daughters, the police officer is fatally shot during a convenience store robbery. "It was shocking!" Good exclaims about reading the script. "I burst out crying. I wasn't expecting that. I'm not even watching this, I'm reading it!" "I just thought, life can often be like that," she continues. "We try to shy away from it because we don't want to think that way — we don't want to be afraid and we don't want to worry about it, but life does often happen in ways that we just don't anticipate. But what's important is, had she not said, 'You know what? I'm just going to try this love thing again,' she wouldn't have had someone to be by her side when she was going through her cancer diagnosis and ultimately beating it. She wouldn't have had the love, which turned out to be the greatest love in her entire life, before she passed." SEE Taye Diggs on getting his groove back in 'Forever': 'This role was very therapeutic for me' Good says her father, a veteran like Johnnie, had his own shocking reaction at the film's premiere. "My dad was in Vietnam," she shares. "After Vietnam he was a police officer. And we don't talk about Vietnam often, but I understood Johnnie's experience, because my dad, with PTSD and things that my mother would tell me — it deeply affected him. The one time I asked him about Vietnam he didn't say anything. He immediately choked up — and I'd never seen my dad cry before." "So, understanding Johnnie's story, I don't know why it didn't occur to me to warn my dad that was going to happen. It surprised him and I felt really bad about that. But I just realized how important it is to tell the truth in a story and to be as honest as possible because there's healing involved in that." Good, who also serves as a co-executive producer on Forever, says she has a clear vision for the kinds of films she wants to bring into the world. Collaborating with Terry McMillan, the acclaimed author of one of her all-time favorite movies, Waiting to Exhale, was an absolute thrill for her. "It was super powerful to see as a child," she recalls. "I grew up in Santa Clarita, where we were one of one Black family until probably junior high. And seeing [Waiting to Exhale], I remember thinking, 'Oh, these are women that look like me who are in all these different phases of life, who have all these different personalities, and different versions of what strength is. They're navigating life experiences that are unique in general to women, but also to women of color.' That film was mind-blowing to me. I had never seen anything like it. It helped shape me as a woman and the way I look at the world." Good also discusses her work on Prime Video's comedy series Harlem, her passion for directing, an upcoming collaboration with Tyler Perry, and her next film titled The Empty Nester. Watch the full video interview above. Terry McMillan Presents: Forever is available on VOD and is expected to air again on Lifetime later this summer. 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The Advertiser
21-05-2025
- Business
- The Advertiser
Why coach Luke Beveridge considers himself a 'pushover'
Self-managed Luke Beveridge is so relaxed in his contract negotiations, the Western Bulldogs coach has joked he is a "pushover". Off-contract at season's end, Beveridge is now almost certain to extend his tenure at the Whitten Oval into a 12th year and beyond. After defying a significant injury toll and a list rejuvenation, the Bulldogs are 6-4 and are rated as second favourites to take out this year's premiership following some red-hot form. The Bulldogs can impress further when they meet Geelong at GMHBA Stadium on Thursday, but only weeks ago Beveridge and the Bulldogs were still both unsure if they were going to remain in partnership beyond this season. But talks have progressed in recent weeks, leading Beveridge to reveal a contract extension "may not be too far away". The 54-year-old is a rarity in the modern game - he has refused to appoint a manager to look after his contracts. "Sometimes you've got to manage your manager ... and I haven't got time to do that," Beveridge said with a big smile on Wednesday. "I'm low maintenance, and I'm not worth much, so it becomes easy. I'm a pushover." Beveridge has been one of the strongest advocates in pushing the AFL to increase the soft cap for football departments. Assistant coaches are often earning the same, or less, than what they were on before the soft cap was slashed at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. "The soft cap has exacerbated it even more, but you've got to make sure that your whole resource base, all your people who work within the operations area, are looked after under the soft cap ... although it's a hard cap," Beveridge said. "My side of things has always been pretty simple and as far as negotiation skills go, I did a short course back when I was working at AUSTRAC (Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre)." Beveridge did pay credit to Carlie Merenda, a talent manager, who has also worked with the likes of Ben Cousins. "Carlie's been a bit of an intermediary for me this year," he said. "She's been fantastic. And she's a great lady. "So if anyone wants to contact me through anyone, they can contact Carlie. "But Carlie won't be negotiating the contract." Self-managed Luke Beveridge is so relaxed in his contract negotiations, the Western Bulldogs coach has joked he is a "pushover". Off-contract at season's end, Beveridge is now almost certain to extend his tenure at the Whitten Oval into a 12th year and beyond. After defying a significant injury toll and a list rejuvenation, the Bulldogs are 6-4 and are rated as second favourites to take out this year's premiership following some red-hot form. The Bulldogs can impress further when they meet Geelong at GMHBA Stadium on Thursday, but only weeks ago Beveridge and the Bulldogs were still both unsure if they were going to remain in partnership beyond this season. But talks have progressed in recent weeks, leading Beveridge to reveal a contract extension "may not be too far away". The 54-year-old is a rarity in the modern game - he has refused to appoint a manager to look after his contracts. "Sometimes you've got to manage your manager ... and I haven't got time to do that," Beveridge said with a big smile on Wednesday. "I'm low maintenance, and I'm not worth much, so it becomes easy. I'm a pushover." Beveridge has been one of the strongest advocates in pushing the AFL to increase the soft cap for football departments. Assistant coaches are often earning the same, or less, than what they were on before the soft cap was slashed at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. "The soft cap has exacerbated it even more, but you've got to make sure that your whole resource base, all your people who work within the operations area, are looked after under the soft cap ... although it's a hard cap," Beveridge said. "My side of things has always been pretty simple and as far as negotiation skills go, I did a short course back when I was working at AUSTRAC (Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre)." Beveridge did pay credit to Carlie Merenda, a talent manager, who has also worked with the likes of Ben Cousins. "Carlie's been a bit of an intermediary for me this year," he said. "She's been fantastic. And she's a great lady. "So if anyone wants to contact me through anyone, they can contact Carlie. "But Carlie won't be negotiating the contract." Self-managed Luke Beveridge is so relaxed in his contract negotiations, the Western Bulldogs coach has joked he is a "pushover". Off-contract at season's end, Beveridge is now almost certain to extend his tenure at the Whitten Oval into a 12th year and beyond. After defying a significant injury toll and a list rejuvenation, the Bulldogs are 6-4 and are rated as second favourites to take out this year's premiership following some red-hot form. The Bulldogs can impress further when they meet Geelong at GMHBA Stadium on Thursday, but only weeks ago Beveridge and the Bulldogs were still both unsure if they were going to remain in partnership beyond this season. But talks have progressed in recent weeks, leading Beveridge to reveal a contract extension "may not be too far away". The 54-year-old is a rarity in the modern game - he has refused to appoint a manager to look after his contracts. "Sometimes you've got to manage your manager ... and I haven't got time to do that," Beveridge said with a big smile on Wednesday. "I'm low maintenance, and I'm not worth much, so it becomes easy. I'm a pushover." Beveridge has been one of the strongest advocates in pushing the AFL to increase the soft cap for football departments. Assistant coaches are often earning the same, or less, than what they were on before the soft cap was slashed at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. "The soft cap has exacerbated it even more, but you've got to make sure that your whole resource base, all your people who work within the operations area, are looked after under the soft cap ... although it's a hard cap," Beveridge said. "My side of things has always been pretty simple and as far as negotiation skills go, I did a short course back when I was working at AUSTRAC (Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre)." Beveridge did pay credit to Carlie Merenda, a talent manager, who has also worked with the likes of Ben Cousins. "Carlie's been a bit of an intermediary for me this year," he said. "She's been fantastic. And she's a great lady. "So if anyone wants to contact me through anyone, they can contact Carlie. "But Carlie won't be negotiating the contract."
Perth Now
21-05-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
Why coach Luke Beveridge considers himself a 'pushover'
Self-managed Luke Beveridge is so relaxed in his contract negotiations, the Western Bulldogs coach has joked he is a "pushover". Off-contract at season's end, Beveridge is now almost certain to extend his tenure at the Whitten Oval into a 12th year and beyond. After defying a significant injury toll and a list rejuvenation, the Bulldogs are 6-4 and are rated as second favourites to take out this year's premiership following some red-hot form. The Bulldogs can impress further when they meet Geelong at GMHBA Stadium on Thursday, but only weeks ago Beveridge and the Bulldogs were still both unsure if they were going to remain in partnership beyond this season. But talks have progressed in recent weeks, leading Beveridge to reveal a contract extension "may not be too far away". The 54-year-old is a rarity in the modern game - he has refused to appoint a manager to look after his contracts. "Sometimes you've got to manage your manager ... and I haven't got time to do that," Beveridge said with a big smile on Wednesday. "I'm low maintenance, and I'm not worth much, so it becomes easy. I'm a pushover." Beveridge has been one of the strongest advocates in pushing the AFL to increase the soft cap for football departments. Assistant coaches are often earning the same, or less, than what they were on before the soft cap was slashed at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. "The soft cap has exacerbated it even more, but you've got to make sure that your whole resource base, all your people who work within the operations area, are looked after under the soft cap ... although it's a hard cap," Beveridge said. "My side of things has always been pretty simple and as far as negotiation skills go, I did a short course back when I was working at AUSTRAC (Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre)." Beveridge did pay credit to Carlie Merenda, a talent manager, who has also worked with the likes of Ben Cousins. "Carlie's been a bit of an intermediary for me this year," he said. "She's been fantastic. And she's a great lady. "So if anyone wants to contact me through anyone, they can contact Carlie. "But Carlie won't be negotiating the contract."
Newsweek
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Couple Send Marriage Update to Wedding Guests—Not Prepared for Responses
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A sweet gesture by a newlywed couple turned into an unexpected Q&A session about baby no mention of kids at all. In a viral TikTok video reaching two million views, a creator shared how she and her partner decided to send a heartfelt letter to their wedding guests on their one-year anniversary. The letter included a thank you for attending and a general update on married life. But instead of being met only with appreciation, the couple was bombarded with one particular question: Are you pregnant? "We decided for our one year wedding anniversary we would send everyone a letter thanking them for coming with an update on our off super sweet," the woman wrote in the video caption. The clip shows screenshots of kind responses like, "Oh Carlie, your letter is so sweet! Love it! Thank you for sending to me!" But things quickly took a turn. Soon, messages started pouring in with comments like, "Are you guys pregnant?"; "Are you announcing something?" and "Are you and Carlie expecting?" Carlie's video struck a chord online, triggering a wave of comments from viewers who had been through similar experiences. "Once you have a baby, around the time baby turns one, people will start asking when you're having another," one person wrote. "If you have two of the same gender, they'll ask when you're trying for the opposite gender, but once you have three, they'll start asking if you know what causes that." Another commenter wrote, "We've been married not even three asked like 13 times already when we are having kids." Stock photo of a couple looking shocked at something on a phone. Stock photo of a couple looking shocked at something on a phone. stockbusters/Getty Images Some users noted that even subtle behavior can spark speculation, and how fast the pressure begins. "Two months after my wedding, all of my relatives were asking if I was pregnant because I refused a glass of wine," a commenter wrote. "I have never wanted kids." "I think it's also apart of being newly married," one person shared. "Two-point-seven seconds after walking down the aisle, they start asking this question and it won't stop." One commenter perfectly summed it up: "If I was announcing something that big, I probably would have put the information in the life update letter. Why would you send a warm up letter pre announcing that?" Carlie hasn't posted a follow-up yet, but judging by the comments, she's far from alone in her experience. Newsweek reached out to @carlie_luckie for comment via TikTok.
Axios
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
We tried Popeyes' new pickle menu and it's the real dill
Popeyes has a new pickle-themed menu, and no, it's not an April Fools' joke. The big picture: The fried chicken chain added pickle-flavored wings, pickle-glazed sandwiches, fried pickles and pickle lemonade to its locations this week. The items are only available through May 5, Popeyes told Axios. Popeyes pickle menu taste test Carlie and a friend dined at a Popeyes in Metairie, and Kelly and friends got delivery in South Florida. We're both pickle people. We spent about $25 to get one of everything on the pickle menu. Pickle lemonade: This was the most controversial item. Kelly liked it, and Carlie didn't. It tasted like lemonade with several shots of pickle juice. You can get it chilled or frozen aka daiquiri style. We both tried it chilled. The Louisiana location was out of frozen when Carlie visited. Carlie's in a pickle fan Facebook group (yes, she's a freak), and they seem most interested in the frozen version. Wings and chicken sandwich: Both of these are the regular Popeyes option with a spicy pickle sauce. Solid alternatives to the classics, in our opinion. If you're not into spicy food, beware this has a kick. Kelly, a bit of spice wimp, needed sips of the sweet pickle lemonade to handle the heat. Fried pickles: These are pickles fried in Popeyes batter and they absolutely taste like Popeyes. Just like the fried pickles at Sonic have Sonic's slightly sweet batter. The Popeyes staffers encouraged us to dip them in ranch. Kelly liked them but wished they were crispier, while Carlie wanted more pickle and less Popeyes batter. Overall, we liked the food and thought it was a fun meal. If you enjoy Popeyes and pickles, this is going to be a big dill (har har) for you. Pickles trending nationally Pickles are having a moment right now, and two other brands shared April Fools' Day pickle product launches with Axios. Dutch Bros Coffee, which has 1,000-plus locations nationwide, released the "Pickleback Rebel" this week, which it describes as "a dill-iciously bold new energy drink for pickle lovers and curious customers alike." Wonderful Pistachios announced the official rollout of its new Dill Pickle-flavored No Shells. Zoom in: Manufacturers also are making limited edition pickle-flavored items. Candy-wrapped pickles are trending. Popeyes' Louisiana roots Zoom out: Al Copeland started Popeyes in Arabi, a suburb of New Orleans. He was a colorful character known for his flamboyant lifestyle, philanthropy, massive Christmas light display and spat with vampire novelist Anne Rice. Restaurant Brands International, which also operates Burger King and Firehouse Subs, bought Popeyes in 2017 for $1.8 billion. The chain has more than 3,500 locations around the world.
