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2 days ago
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‘Bonkers!': Ginnifer Goodwin Reflects on Once Upon a Time Musical Episode Anniversary — WATCH
When I most unexpectedly reunited with the age-defying Ginnifer Goodwin on the Disney Upfront's blue carpet earlier this month, I had recently gotten a Facebook 'memory' about the Once Upon a Time musical episode, which aired eight years prior (and for which I was on-set, in March 2017). So after talking a bit about her voice acting encore as police rabbit Judy Hopps in Disney's Zootopia 2 (due in theaters Nov. 26!), I had to invite Ginny to reflect on OUAT's 'The Song in Your Heart,' which aired May 7, 2017, saw her duet with husband Josh Dallas' Charming, and teed up that season's two-part finale. More from TVLine As Doctor Odyssey's Fate Hangs in the Balance, Joshua Jackson Thanks John Oliver for Viral Season 2 Renewal Plea The Librarians: The Next Chapter Sneak Peek: Jacob Stone Teaches the New Team a Magic Lesson (Exclusive) General Hospital Recasts Michael: Former Y&R Actor Rory Gibson Replaces Chad Duell 'That's bonkers!' is Goodwin's knee-jerk reaction to the eight-years-ago milestone, as seen in the video below. For one, she had a nine-year-old at her hip (her and Dallas' second-born child, Hugo). Plus, 'I was terrified' about singing on-camera, she admits. 'It was a big deal for me to not go running.' We then give props to Dallas' own pipes, which were put to good use in the musical episode's opening number, 'Powerful Magic.' For 'The Song in Your Heart,' OUAT creators Adam Horowitz and Eddy Kitsis enlisted songwriters Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner to hash out the grand plan, which led to seven original tunes being penned: 'Powerful Magic,' 'Love Doesn't Stand a Chance' (led by Lana Parrilla), 'Revenge Is Gonna Be Mine' (led by Colin O'Donoghue), 'Wicked Always Wins' (Rebecca Mader), 'Charmings vs. Evil Queen' (Goodwin, Dallas and Parrilla), 'Emma's Theme' (Jennifer Morrison), and the #CaptainSwan wedding song 'A Happy Beginning' (ft. Morrison, O'Donoghue, Goodwin, Dallas, Parrilla, Mader and kinda-sorta Jared Gilmore). 'I said that in theory I was keen' on doing a musical episode, Goodwin told me on-set back in 2017, 'but the truth is when it became a reality I grew terrified, and asked if I could be a doo-wop girl in the background. Jazz hands and all!' TV's 20 Best Musical Episodes, Ranked (Plus the One Absolute Worst) View List Best of TVLine Yellowjackets' Tawny Cypress Talks Episode 4's Tai/Van Reunion: 'We're All Worried About Taissa' Vampire Diaries Turns 10: How Real-Life Plot Twists Shaped Everything From the Love Triangle to the Final Death Vampire Diaries' Biggest Twists Revisited (and Explained)
USA Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Cowboys, $53 million, former Super Bowl champion could unite to solve CB needs
Cowboys, $53 million, former Super Bowl champion could unite to solve CB needs As injuries mount and depth thins in Dallas' secondary, Bleacher Report names Kendall Fuller the ideal veteran fix. The Dallas Cowboys are in a bit of a bind at cornerback heading into the 2025 season, and the solution might be sitting in plain sight. All-Pro Trevon Diggs, one of the anchors of Dallas' secondary, is still rehabbing from a knee injury and may not be ready for Week 1. Rookie third-rounder Shavon Revel Jr. is also working his way back from a torn ACL. That's two key pieces of the cornerback rotation with uncertain timetables, and Dallas already lost longtime slot defender Jourdan Lewis in free agency. The team made a trade for former Buffalo Bills cornerback Kaiir Elam earlier in the offseason, making a low-risk, high-reward move. If the Cowboys don't want to gamble with an unproven group behind DaRon Bland and Diggs, Bleacher Report's Maurice Moton thinks they should make a move. One move Dallas should look into is signing veteran Kendall Fuller, a versatile and experienced corner who could provide immediate stability. The Cowboys' secondary could have a rocky start to the upcoming season. Team executive vice president Stephen Jones said, "There's a good chance" cornerback Trevon Diggs misses the beginning of the campaign as he recovers from knee surgery. Rookie third-rounder Shavon Revel Jr. is working his way back from a torn ACL. Dallas lost slot cornerback Jourdan Lewis in free agency. Dallas can bring in Fuller to shore up its pass coverage. He can line up outside to fill in for Diggs and transition into the slot if none of the young defensive backs impress in nickel duties. The 30-year-old has extensive experience playing on the boundary and as a nickelback. At 30, Fuller has seen it all. The nine-year veteran who has earned over $52 million in his career, has played outside, inside, and everywhere in between during stints with Washington and Kansas City. That kind of flexibility could be important early on. He could start opposite Bland if Diggs isn't ready, then slide into the nickel spot when the room gets healthier. In short, Fuller would give defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus options and peace of mind. The Cowboys don't have to break the bank to add him either. Fuller isn't the flashiest name left on the market, but for a team with playoff expectations and injury questions, he might be the smartest pickup still out there.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
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Fantasy Football: Most-interesting players to monitor during training camp and the preseason
The Yahoo Fantasy Football crew reveals the player or situation they're most interested in keeping an eye on during training camp and the preseason. Here is what they'll be watching ... Cowboys' murky backfield I'll be paying close attention to Dallas' backfield this summer with both Rico Dowdle and Ezekiel Elliott gone. Javonte Williams has the highest early 'expert consensus rank' as the RB37, but he failed miserably despite being given a terrific opportunity (he saw the fifth most RB targets) in Denver last season. Williams ranked last among 37 qualified running backs in yards after contact per attempt, but he enters atop Dallas' depth chart and says he finally 'feels like myself again' three years removed from multi-ligament surgery. Williams' ability to pass protect could once again lead to volume. Advertisement Jaydon Blue is the RB54 and a rookie with upside. He ran the fastest 40 time among this year's RB class, but Blue is also just 195 pounds with only 214 career rush attempts who's a fifth-round pick with a serious fumbling problem. It's possible Miles Sanders is washed, but he only recently turned 28 and is two seasons removed from totaling 1,423 yards and 11 touchdowns (admittedly in a friendly Philadelphia system). He should be free in fantasy drafts (RB77), making Sanders a worthwhile flier. Dallas' offensive line will have a new look, but the Cowboys can score a bunch of points with a healthy Dak Prescott (while playing indoors and with George Pickens added). Dowdle was a top 15 fantasy back over the final six games last season in this system, and that was with Prescott sidelined. The Cowboys want to run, so one of these backs can have a bunch of fantasy value should they emerge as the clear leader this summer. — Dalton Del Don Advertisement [Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2025 NFL season] Rome Odunze's fit with the Bears in Year 2 Any number of Chicago Bears would be appropriate answers to this question, including the team's second-year quarterback and first-year head coach. But for me, Rome Odunze is the guy I'm keeping both eyes on throughout camp and the preseason. Expectations of a breakout second season have been fully baked into his early ADP (WR30 at NFFC). Before the NFL Draft, it was easy to make the argument that all those Keenan Allen targets from 2024 had to go somewhere, resulting in almost unlimited volume for Odunze. Today, with Colston Loveland and Luther Burden III added to the mix, the workload picture isn't so clear. Advertisement Odunze was on the receiving end of several high-level, field-flipping completions from Caleb Williams last season, like this one right here: Still, the pair also had an alarming number of missed connections as rookies — and, hey, that's probably OK. They were each experiencing NFL speed and defensive pressure for the first time, while enduring scandalously poor coaching. In theory, everything about this year's setup is better than last year's setup. Odunze's place in the team's receiving hierarchy remains unsettled, however, and we're going to need to track it closely. — Andy Behrens Drake Maye building chemistry with his pass-catchers Like many, I'm excited about the Patriots. After a messy 4-13 season, they cleaned out the coaching staff and had a pundit-approved draft. The team is projected to win 8.5 games in the over/under market, a significant improvement. But given the intriguing personnel and the upgrade at coaching, I understand the root of the optimism. Advertisement Second-year QB Drake Maye is at the center of things, and I'll be tracking him closely. Returning OC Josh McDaniels was a smart rehire — maybe he's miscast as a head coach, but I love him as a play designer. Who is Maye clicking with? What does veteran receiver Stefon Diggs have left? Is rookie wideout Kyle Williams a possible breakthrough player in Year 1? What's remaining in the Hunter Henry tank? Whenever Maye throws a pass this summer, my eyes and ears will be engaged. The New England passing game could be fun this fall. — Scott Pianowski Matthew Golden carving out a role in Green Bay Matthew Golden is just WR50 in early consensus FantasyPros rankings. That is despite the fact that he's a Round 1 wideout who went to good NFL offense that needed some juice in the receiver room. There appears to be a hesitation among the fantasy community. It's likely born from two things. A handful of data-based analysts are skeptical of Golden because of his lackluster collegiate production profile. There's not much Golden can do about that at this point but he can show well throughout the offseason to solidify his spot as one of, if not the top receiver on the depth chart. Understanding his place in the team's receiver hierarchy would neutralize the second aspect causing hesitation in ranking him higher. There could be real value in a player of Golden's talent continuing to go off the board around WR50, especially since his vertical skill set profiles as a receiver who carries a high weekly ceiling projection. It will be well worth tracking camp reports and preseason action to get an idea of Golden's role and whether he will be an every-down player, or yet another rotating Packers receiver despite the draft capital spent to acquire his services. — Matt Harmon
USA Today
22-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Cowboys' Cornerstones: PFF identifies Dallas' Big 3 for 2025
Cowboys' Cornerstones: PFF identifies Dallas' Big 3 for 2025 From relentless pressure to precision routes and veteran leadership, Dallas' foundation remains intact. The Dallas Cowboys might be facing more questions than answers as they head into the 2025 NFL season, but one thing remains clear: their top-tier talent is still among the league's best. In Trevor Sikkema's latest rankings for Pro Football Focus, the top three players for each team, the Cowboys are represented by Micah Parsons, CeeDee Lamb, and Dak Prescott. Entering the new season, it's hard to argue otherwise. Parsons, now entering his fifth year, continues to be the heartbeat of the defense. He earned a stellar 91.6 pass-rush grade in 2024, marking his fourth consecutive year at an elite level. No matter how much the offense's game plan for him, he's still managing to disrupt plays and tilt the field in Dallas' favor. His motor, versatility, and sheer explosiveness make him one of the most feared defenders in football. The Cowboys hope to have an extension for their cornerstone defender. Per Spotrac, Parsons' market value is $36.3 million per season, which would make him the second-highest paid defensive player behind Myles Garrett. On the other side of the ball, Lamb has fully evolved into one of the league's premier wideouts since his second season. With a 90.8 receiving grade and a team-high 27.8% target share last season, he once again went over the 1,100-yard mark and proved to be the quarterback's most trusted weapon. Whether it's in the slot or out wide, Lamb's ability to create yards after the catch remain central to Dallas' offensive identity. No. 88 got his wish of having a quality No. 2 in George Pickens, who the Cowboys acquired earlier this month by trade. Prescott, meanwhile, didn't quite replicate his near-MVP form from 2023. His big-time throw rate dipped to 4.5%, and his turnover-worthy plays ticked up to 4.7%. Still, he remains the steady presence under center and the emotional leader of this team. When he's on, the Cowboys are playoff contenders and even in a slightly down year, he's clearly among the franchise's most important pieces. As Dallas looks to end its decades-long Super Bowl drought, the path forward will once again be built on the shoulders of these three stars. Parsons sets the tone, Lamb moves the chains, and Prescott keeps it all running.
USA Today
19-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
PFF names Cowboys starter projected to earn $76 million one of NFL's 25 best under age 25
PFF names Cowboys starter projected to earn $76 million one of NFL's 25 best under age 25 Dallas' young cornerstone in the trenches is gaining national recognition for his consistency, growth, and all-around impact through his first three NFL seasons. In the NFL, it's never easy to make a name for oneself, especially before turning 25. However, All-Pro guard Tyler Smith has done just that, and then some. Pro Football Focus' Jonathon Macri recently ranked the top 25 NFL players under the age of 25 heading into the 2025 season, and the Dallas Cowboys' versatile guard came in at No. 22. Offensive line is one of the most difficult positions to hit the ground running at in the NFL, but through his first three years in the league, Smith has done just that, ranking in the top 10 at his position since 2022 in PFF WAR. Smith has established himself as a very good run blocker, ranking in the top 20 at his position in each of his first three seasons, though he has also developed nicely as a pass blocker. He has gradually increased his PFF pass-blocking grade each year since entering the NFL, culminating in a 76.0 mark in 2024 — a top-10 figure for the position. Since being drafted in 2022, Smith has become one of the most dependable young linemen in the league. He's logged over 3,300 snaps in three seasons, a workload that speaks to his durability and consistency, and he's backed it up with performance. His three-year PFF grade sits at a strong 79.1, and his Wins Above Replacement (WAR) metric ranks him among the top 10 offensive linemen in football during that stretch. Smith's run blocking has been a strength since Day One, finishing in the top 20 at his position in that department every year he's been in the league. But what's impressed evaluators most is his steady growth in pass protection. After entering the NFL with room to grow in that area, Smith's pass-blocking grade has improved every season — peaking at 76.0 in 2024, good for top-10 status among guards. He's so talented, he has a projected market value of a four-year, $76 million extension, according to Spotrac. Still just 23, the former 2022 first-round pick looks like a long-term cornerstone on Dallas' offensive line, a line that's quietly been retooling for the next chapter after the Tyron Smith and Zack Martin era. If his current trajectory holds, Smith will go down as one of the best at his position, regardless of age. Follow Cowboys Wire on Facebook to join in on the conversation with fellow fans!
