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Telegraph
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
When Bruce Springsteen Came to Britain, review: how The Boss was reborn in the UK
Music has an amazing power to take you right back to how you felt at a time and a place. As soon as the opening bars of Born in the USA pumped out of my TV screen, I was back at Wembley in 1985, the sun shining like summer and life would last forever. I wasn't alone, the memories that peppered When Springsteen Came to Britain (BBC Two) highlighted Bruce Springsteen 's special knack of making massive stadium gigs feel deeply personal. There was Hazel from Manchester, still starry-eyed decades on from being plucked from the stalls to the stage to dance, Courteney Cox-style, with her idol. And a wee lad from Essex given the mic to sing the words to Hungry Heart. It was these moments that marked out from the crowd an otherwise fairly standard talking heads music documentary. There were snippets of an interview with The Boss himself, a random band of celeb fans paying homage and brief bursts of electric live footage. But it was when the show veered off familiar tracks that it hit home. It may feel like ancient history, but there was miner's wife Juliana recalling how Springsteen, without hype or ceremony, privately gifted $20,000 to help families struggling during the miners' strike in her pit village, like it was yesterday. 'He's a hero to us, always will be.' When we did get to sit down with the man himself, there were nostalgic memories of how the young Bruce picked up a guitar for the first time after hearing The Beatles on the radio and how, after his first show in London, he hid in his hotel room because he thought he'd been terrible. He'd been great. In truth, there was nothing much in this that Bruce fans – can you see where I'm coming from? – hadn't heard before. The programme made a half-hearted effort to play up the overplayed hype machine that semi-stalled Springsteen's career in Britain, tagging him the new rock messiah when he was fresh out of New Jersey bar gigs, but we were essentially here to celebrate Bruce in a story that stayed just this side of hagiography. Fair enough. It's hard to stay a man of the people when you've sold a billion records but, unlike a lot of rock stars, it genuinely feels like Springsteen has stayed as close as you can to your roots when you live in a mega-acre ranch. He's still the lyricist who spoke directly to teenage fanboy Rob Brydon, his tales of blue-collar New Jersey drawing close parallels with the steel mills of South Wales. 'When I was young, I had Paul Weller talking about Down in the Tube Station at Midnight – what the hell is a tube station? I was from Port Talbot!' recalled Brydon, a Boss doppelgänger (would I lie to you?) in his youth. 'I felt much closer to New Jersey than I did to London.' I actually hadn't listened to Springsteen in a while, but music has the power to take you right back. Time to bust out my 1985 Born in the USA Wembley t-shirt. Summer's going to last forever again.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Courteney Cox's budget buys under $100 — Adidas slides, Mother jeans and more
Courteney Cox may be a successful actress, producer and businesswoman, but that doesn't mean she's splashing out loads of cash on everyday essentials. Like her BFF Jennifer Aniston, Cox is no stranger to budget-friendly buys from accessible brands regular folks can afford. When it comes to functional footwear, she's been known to wear Adidas' Adilette slides and Stan Smith sneakers. And to whip up a yummy chicken curry? The same Pyrex glass measuring cups that many home cooks use. We rounded up more of Cox's affordable faves, from comfy shoes to makeup bag must-haves. They're all reliable faves with lots of positive customer reviews, so you can shop with confidence knowing your money is being well spent. The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
NDTV
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
In Courteney Cox's April Photo Dump, FRIENDS Co-Star Jennifer Aniston Steals The Spotlight
New Delhi: FRIENDS star Courteney Cox has offered fans a delightful glimpse into her April diaries. The actress dropped a series of pictures on Instagram documenting how her month was going. From spreading joy with her radiant smile to being a busy bee with her friends, Courteney spent most of April spending time with her loved ones. In one of the shared images, the actress is seen sitting at a dinner table with her boyfriend Johnny McDaid and FRIENDS co-star Jennifer Aniston. Johnny had his arms around Jennifer, highlighting their close bond. In the caption, Courteney simply wrote, "Dumping." Jennifer dropped a red heart and a heart eye emoji in the comment section. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Courteney Cox (@courteneycoxofficial) ICYDK: Courteney Cox and Jennifer Aniston worked together in the popular sitcom, FRIENDS. While Courteney played the role of Monica Geller, Jennifer portrayed Rachel Green, also Monica's roommate and best friend. The series enjoyed a stupendous run of 10 seasons before bidding farewell in 2004. The American sitcom enjoys a cult status to this date. Earlier in February, Jennifer Aniston celebrated her 56th birthday. On the special occasion, Courteney put up a heartfelt birthday post for her friend on Instagram. Sharing a throwback picture, she wrote, "Happy birthday to my friend for life. Never has there been a more generous, loving, beautiful, talented, funny, loyal friend. I feel so lucky to be growing up with you. Remember our CATS audition?" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Courteney Cox (@courteneycoxofficial) Back in June last year, Jennifer also shared an adorable birthday post for Courteney Cox. The actress shared a string of pictures and videos with Courteney and wrote, "Celebrating this powerful, magical, mystical, interesting, interested, ferociously talented girl today!!! My sweet CC @courteneycoxofficial. She's funny like no other, STUNNING on the inside and out. Independent in the most gorgeous way, cares for everyone even if she doesn't know you." She added, "I can't imagine a world without her. It's one of my great honours to call her one of my best friends for life... Happy happy birthday CC. I love you!" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jennifer Aniston (@jenniferaniston) The other cast members of FRIENDS included Lisa Kudrow (Phoebe Buffay), David Schwimmer (Ross Geller), Matt LeBlanc (Joey Tribbiani) and the late Matthew Perry (Chandler Bing).
Buzz Feed
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
I Rewatched "Scrubs" For The First Time In 20 Years — These Are The Celebrity Cameos That Took Me By Surprise
Scrubs is one of those shows that will always be funny. I loved watching it when it was originally on between 2001 and 2010 — although I have to admit I dipped out after the original cast was replaced in Season 9. But I recently rediscovered the show on Disney + and I've been bingeing every episode. Unlike Friends or Seinfeld, Scrubs doesn't have a laughter track (which can sometimes be super off-putting), and honestly, it effortlessly blends laugh-out-loud comedy moments with serious, thought-provoking drama. Another reason Scrubs is so enjoyable after all these years is how creative the writing is. Like in the episode where they pay homage to The Wizard of Oz with clever references to the movie throughout the episode or the now-viral episode where J.D. utters the infamous line to Dr. Cox: "Where do you think we are?" (IYKYK 😭). Something I wasn't expecting, though, was just how many big-name celebrities would pop up throughout the seasons. It's been a couple of decades (wow, I feel old), so each time a now-huge star appeared, it had me pointing at the screen saying, "Omg!" Here are the top celebrity cameos from Scrubs that I bet you don't remember: 1. Matthew Perry ABC The late, great Matthew Perry is, of course, best known as Chandler from Friends. But in November 2004, just a few months after Friends ended, Perry appeared as air traffic controller Murray Marks in the Season 4 episode of Scrubs"My Unicorn." Not only did Perry appear as a character, but he also directed the episode. What's more, he starred alongside his real-life dad, John Bennett Perry, who played his character's father, Gregory. So that's why they look so alike... 2. Courteney Cox ABC Matthew Perry's fellow Friends alum (and on-screen wife) Courteney Cox also graced Scrubs with her presence in a three-episode arc during Season 8. Cox played Dr. Maddox, the new Chief of Medicine, who shook up the established dynamics at Sacred Heart and brought a more business-oriented and less emotionally driven approach to the hospital. Unlike her co-stars Jennifer Anniston and Lisa Kudrow, Courteney Cox didn't appear in a ton of movies and TV shows after Friends ended. This stint in Scrubs came after she starred as Lucy Spiller in the FX television drama series Dirt and before starring in the more successful Cougar Town, which ran for six seasons. 3. James Michael Tyler ABC Okay, one last Friends star (I promise). I had to include the late James Michael Tyler, as his character Gunther in Friends was so loveable (yet so pitiful), and I was genuinely surprised and delighted when he popped up on my screen while watching Scrubs. He made a brief but memorable appearance in the Season 5 episode "My Faith in Humanity" as Turk and Carla's couples counselor. His presence added a unique and recognizable face to the episode, and his portrayal of the counselor was fitting, bringing a calm but slightly quirky demeanor to the role. 4. Michael J. Fox ABC Moving on to movie stars now, and Michael J. Fox's appearance on Scrubs in Season 3 left a lasting impression. Fox is, of course, well known for playing Marty McFly in Back to the Future. In Scrubs, he portrayed Dr. Kevin Casey, a brilliant surgeon grappling with severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Fox's character offered a poignant and insightful look at life with OCD, which was definitely a misunderstood condition back in the noughties, and his presence added a layer of depth and emotional resonance to the show. 5. Jason Bateman ABC This one definitely took me by surprise, and honestly? It took me a minute to realize it was him. Fans of the irreverent comedy series Arrested Development will recognize Jason Bateman as Michael Bluth, and he's gone on to star in numerous movies and TV shows, from Netflix's dark drama Ozark to the comedy movie franchise Horrible Bosses. In the Season 5 episode of Scrubs, "My Big Bird," Jason Bateman appeared as Mr. Sutton, a sanitation worker with a rather unique and somewhat dangerous hobby: raising ostriches. Bateman's character was decidedly cantankerous, and his ability to play such an offbeat character fit perfectly within the show's quirky and surreal world. 6. Ryan Reynolds ABC Ryan Reynolds is, of course, well known for playing Deadpool and Green Lantern, as well as starring in various noughties rom-coms like Definitely, Maybe. Back in 2003, just as his career was about to take off, Ryan Reynolds made a guest appearance on Scrubs in the Season 2 finale "My Dream Job." He played Spence, a college friend of J.D. and Turk — a character that catalyzed the two to confront the growing divide between their carefree past and their demanding present as doctors. 7. Colin Farrell ABC One thing I loved about Colin Farrell's appearance in Scrubs is that he was basically just playing himself. The Irish actor has starred in a ton of movies, from In Bruges to Minority Report, and of course, his huge role as The Penguin in the 2022 movie The Batman. In Scrubs, Farrell pops up in the Season 4 episode "My Lucky Day," and it was a brief but impactful cameo. He played Billy Callahan, who arrives at the hospital after a bar fight (I won't give too much away if you feel inspired to rewatch the show after reading this). Billy's charm and apparent good fortune initially irritate Turk, who is experiencing a run of bad luck. However, Billy's optimistic outlook and philosophical musings subtly influence Turk's perspective. 8. Mandy Moore ABC Fans of the drama series This Is Us (i.e., yours truly) will easily recognize Mandy Moore as Rebecca Pearson. She's multitalented, starting her career as a musician, as well as starring in the super iconic 2002 romance movie A Walk To Remember and providing the voice of Rapunzel in the 2010 Disney movie Tangled. Between all that, Moore appeared on Scrubs during Season 5 as Julie Quinn, who J.D. dates for a few episodes. Her main quirk was that she was super clumsy — relatable. 9. And Elizabeth Banks IMDb / Via Elizabeth Banks is one of those actors who pops up everywhere, from playing Effie Trinket in The Hunger Games franchise to starring in numerous rom-coms and comedies, like the Pitch Perfec t movies. Fans of Modern Family will also recognize her from her recurring role as Sal, a friend of Cam and Mitchell. But before all that, back in 2006, Banks appeared in Scrubs as Dr. Kim Briggs, a skilled attending physician at Sacred Heart. I won't give too much away if you want to go back and watch the show, as her character causes quite a lot of drama, and telling you too much would be a major spoiler. But let's just say her character was pretty significant, and her recurring role shook up a lot of relationships...
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Courteney Cox Hails Friends Co-Star Jennifer Aniston as a ‘Friend for Life'
Courteney Cox has hailed Jennifer Aniston as a "friend for life" in a birthday post, more than 20 years after they finished starring in 'Friends' together.
