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Major TV Events Continue In Cologne Despite Huge Evacuation While German City Deals With WWII Bombs
This wasn't the news the German TV industry was expecting at the start of the week. The largest evacuation since World War II has been taking place in Cologne, as authorities sought to defuse three huge WWII bombs, as several major events are concurrently held in the city. More from Deadline BBC Studios Producer Reveals Why 'Ghosts' Is "Indebted" To 'Friends' - Seriencamp Euro Networks Talk Streamer Levies & "Talk Of The Town" Scripted Co-Productions - Seriencamp Screenwriter Discusses Rush To Bring Prime Video's The Elevator Boys Movie to Life - Seriencamp The evacuation is hitting businesses, schools, hospitals and residents in the affected area and some 20,500 people are being moved with tents set up to provide food and water. From a media perspective, the evacuation came as major TV and cable industry events were underway. Both TV industry conference Seriencamp and tech-meets-content event AngaCom are situated outside the affected area and will continue. The latter regularly attracts well over 20,000 participants. Prime Video is holding an upfront event this evening in the Ehrenfeld area, which is close to Seriencamp and slated to continue. The likes of Maxton Hall scriptwriter Julia Dehne, Smallville showrunner Kelly Souders and Banijay Entertainment co-fiction chief Johannes Jensen are in town for Seriencamp. We're also on the ground for the event and will update this article as developments happen. RTL has been impacted, with the broadcaster shifting broadcasts to Berlin as the bombs are dealt with. Although unaffected, travel plans for people attending events are massively disrupted. At Seriencamp, talk of co-production and industry trends took place alongside chatter about how to get to airports and stations amid the evacuation, notably for those travelling today. Some delegates also had to move hotels and alternate plans are being made. 'The evacuation is the largest operation since the end of World War II,' City authorities said. The official info detailed affected areas and infrastructure including RTL and several cultural spaces including the trade fair center, the LANXESS arena, the Musical Dome, the Philharmonic Hall and many museums. The area close to the UNESCO-listed Cologne Cathedreal, known as the tallest twin-spired cathedral in the world, is near the radius. Specifically, there are two 20-tonne bombs and a 10-tonne bomb, the City added. All three are American. Discovering unexploded WWII bombs in German cities is not unusual, but the scale of today's impacts are by far the most dramatic since end of the war in 1945. Provided the bombs can be defused, it is expected people will return to their homes this evening. Best of Deadline 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Tonys, Emmys, Oscars & More Everything We Know About 'Nobody Wants This' Season 2 So Far
Yahoo
20-05-2025
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Sheryl Lee Ralph to Be Honored With Sidney Poitier Icon Tribute at Gotham Television Awards (EXCLUSIVE)
Sheryl Lee Ralph is set to receive the Sidney Poitier Icon Tribute at the second annual Gotham Television Awards. The Gotham will honor Ralph for continuing to inspire, uplift, and break new ground through her many projects including her work on ABC's 'Abbott Elementary.' More from Variety Sheryl Lee Ralph on Almost Starring in 'Ghosts' Instead of 'Abbott Elementary' and the Racism She Faced in Her Theater Career Sheryl Lee Ralph, Holly Robinson Peete and LeVar Burton Join Al Roker's 'Weather Hunters' Animated Series (EXCLUSIVE) 'The Fabulous Four': Megan Mullally Ad-Libbed About Sex With Cats While Susan Sarandon Cast Her Actual Felines Founded in 2023 by The Gotham in partnership with the Poitier family, and chaired by Gotham Board member Colman Domingo, the Sidney Poitier Initiative celebrates his transformative legacy. The Sidney Poitier Initiative's mission is to honor the groundbreaking actor, director, and activist by supporting inclusive programs that further the film and media careers of students, professionals, and organizations from underrepresented backgrounds. 'Over the course of her distinguished career across film, television, and stage, including her recent, widely celebrated performance as Barbara Howard in 'Abbott Elementary,' Sheryl Lee Ralph has carved out a singular place in entertainment history,' said Jeffrey Sharp, executive director of The Gotham Film & Media Institute. 'After making her feature debut in Sidney Poitier's 'A Piece in Action,' she has continued to embody his spirit of purpose, dignity, and excellence. Honoring her with the Sidney Poitier Icon Tribute at the Gotham Television Awards will be a powerful, full-circle moment.' Ralph won the 2022 Emmy Award for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series and the Critics' Choice Award for best supporting actress in a Comedy Series. In 2023 and 2024, she received her second and third Emmy nominations for this role. Ralph first made a name for herself on television starring alongside Grammy Award winner Brandy in over 100 episodes of UPN's 'Moesha.' At 20 years old, Ralph made her feature film debut opposite Academy Award winner Sidney Poitier in Warner Bros.' 'A Piece of the Action,' which Poitier also directed. She went on to work on films including 'The Mighty Quinn' starring opposite Denzel Washington, 'Mistress' with Robert De Niro, 'To Sleep with Anger' with Danny Glover, and 'The Distinguished Gentleman' with Eddie Murphy. Ralph has also appeared on Broadway starring in 'Dreamgirls' where she landed best actress noms at both the Tony and Drama Desk awards. She recently appeared as Madame Morrible in 'Wicked,' becoming the first African American actress to play that role on stage. As previously announced, Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino, as well as Director Hwang Dong-hyuk, will receive Creator Tributes and that Elisabeth Moss and the cast of 'The Handmaid's Tale' will receive the inaugural Ensemble Tribute at the second annual Gotham Television Awards. The nominations in the 12 competitive award categories at the second annual Gotham Television Awards were previously announced. Winners of the Second Annual Gotham Television Awards will be honored at the awards ceremony at Cipriani Wall Street on Monday, June 2, which will be livestreamed on Variety's YouTube channel. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival
USA Today
09-05-2025
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'Oh, my!' A long-awaited 'Ghosts' kiss ends Season 4: Why the steamy lip lock matters
'Oh, my!' A long-awaited 'Ghosts' kiss ends Season 4: Why the steamy lip lock matters Show Caption Hide Caption Star of 'Grey's Anatomy' Ellen Pompeo receives star on Walk of Fame "She has earned this star." Ellen Pompeo, star of the TV series "Grey's Anatomy" received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Unlike last season, no spirit was "sucked off" into heaven during the May 8 "Ghost" Season 4 finale (now streaming on Paramount+). But the episode featured a majorly hot spiritual development: Former Pinecone Trooper Pete Martino (Richie Moriarty), the ghost with the fatal archery arrow still stuck through his neck, finally hit the lip target with fellow spirit Alberta Haynes (Danielle Pinnock), the 1920s Prohibition-era jazz singer and poisoning victim. Their long-awaited smooch was so otherworldly smoking that Alberta could only gasp, "Oh, my!" "It's a kiss that's been a long time in the making," says executive producer Joe Wiseman, who writes the CBS hit comedy with fellow executive producer Joe Port. "Pete has always had a thing for Alberta. And during past seasons, we've chipped away at Alberta's reluctance about Pete. It finally pays off in the finale." Pete finally flexed his oboe-enhanced 'lip strength' in kissing Alberta Pete and Alberta have shown hints of couple chemistry since the 2021 premiere of the CBS comedy. In Season 2, Alberta gently rebuffed Pete's amorous advance. And in the April 20 episode, Pete gently denied Alberta due to his outside ghost girlfriend, Donna. Yet Alberta has stayed in the game, attracted to Pete's growing confidence (spurred by his newfound power of leaving the residence) and his scout shorts and knee-high socks wardrobe. So the power pucker finally prevails, despite Donna. "Lip strength," Pete says silkily, post-kiss, as Alberta swoons. "That's from my oboe days." The latest ghost hookup is a big deal for haunted Woodstone Mansion, the family estate inherited by living ancestor Samantha (Rose McIver) and her husband Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar). Except for Pete, the ghosts from different eras who died on the grounds cannot leave – even if the love doesn't work out. "We have to put ourselves in the ghosts' shoes," says Port. "If you have tried to have a relationship with someone with whom you'll be stuck forever in a house and it doesn't work out, the stakes are very high. So we proceed cautiously when pairing people up." Here's who's paired up on "Ghosts": Joan helped Sasappis lose his 500-year-old virginity Sasappis (Román Zaragoza), the Native American ghost from the 16th century and a member of the Lenape tribe, had been a reluctant virgin for 500 years until the season's penultimate episode. Sass and new ghost Joan (Taylor Ortega), a 1940s screenwriter, tapped out the happy conclusion to that saga. "We saw some kissing and then some disastrous foreplay," says Port. "And then we left the rest of the imagination." Thorfinn and Flower are powering on in 'Ghosts' Stranded Viking Thorfinn (Devan Chandler Long), the oldest spirit haunting the mansion, died from a lightning strike. Thorfinn was struck again by ghost love with free-spirited 1960s hippie Flower (Sheila Carrasco) in Season 2. Despite significant cultural and personality differences, the two are still going strong. Hetty and pantsless Trevor are 'not together' Onetime robber baroness Henrietta "Hetty" Woodstone (Rebecca Wisocky), Sam's ancestor, somehow got together with cocky and pantsless former Wall Street broker Trevor Lefkowitz (Asher Grodman) in Season 2. The paranormal relationship has had ups and downs since. "But they are not together," says Port. Nigel and Isaac had post-Revolutionary War love They were avowed enemies of war: American Revolutionary War veteran Isaac Higgintoot (Brandon Scott Jones) and British officer Nigel Chessum (John Hartman) found unlikely love in Season 2. In the Season 3 finale, Isaac was unable to wed Nigel, leaving his would-be spouse at the altar. The duo has had to work to salvage a friendship. What will happen to 'Ghosts' love? There is a non-romantic Season 4 finale cliffhanger involving Jay. The aspiring restaurateur accidentally sells his soul to the devil for a PR blitz that includes a foodie magazine cover story – and the devil's emissary, Elias Woodstone (Matt Walsh), is trying to kill Jay to expedite the soul-collecting process. Jay's eternal fate, along with the growing love connections – including Alberta and Pete's – will have to wait until Season 5 next fall. There is one sure thing. Despite the heat, the "Ghosts" hookups won't get racier. "That's been suggested, but we're never going to become 'Cinemax After Dark' or whatever," says Port. "This is a CBS family show."
Yahoo
02-05-2025
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Doctor Odyssey Just Aired Its Sexiest Episode Yet — And Delivered Another Pregnancy Twist
Don't let the mention of vaginismus throw you off. Doctor Odyssey Episode 16 is the ABC sudser's sexist hour yet. Sure, we've already been gifted a Doctor Odyssey threesome, but that only lasted a few seconds before the credits started to roll. Ever since, we've been begging for steam, flirtation and good old-fashioned (broadcast TV-appropriate) sex! This week, the series finally scratched that itch with the arrival of sex therapist Mona Yeager, played by Whitney Cummings. More from TVLine 9-1-1 Eases Viewers Into a New Era Without Bobby - Did His Funeral Provide the Closure You Needed? Ghosts' Sam and Jay Argue, and We Don't Like It - Plus, Did Sasappis Finally Lose His V-Card? The Amazing Race: Phil Drops Another Big Surprise Twist on the Racers The sexpert, who is suffering from a serious case of vaginismus (!), boards the ship to promote her latest book. Turns out, Avery is a devoted fan. Despite formally rejecting both of her love interests at the top of the hour, Avery becomes inspired — overwhelmed, even — by Mona's sex-positive advice. Our buttoned-up nurse goes and buys herself a new adult toy to 'blaze her own trail,' as Mona says. In the meantime, she can't help but ogle at Dr. Max's butt and Tristan's abs. The woman is in heat! Later, when Mona hears about Avery's awkward relationship with Max and Tristan, she wants to help. She urges her new friend to 'have sex with one of them… and then the other.' So, Avery takes that advice and runs with it all the way to her co-workers, delivering a new proposal: casual crew sex! Physical intimacy without emotional intimacy! Max, of course, says no. He's not the type for flings like that, and ultimately declares his undying love for Avery. (Max, get a grip.) Tristan, however, is all in — and things don't take long to heat up. One simple brush of the arm is all Avery needs to hop into a cabin and rip Tristan's clothes off. The two share an intimate moment… and another… and then one more before the episode ends. Finally, we get to see our girl get her gears greased and let loose! But not everyone shares Avery's Episode 16 euphoria. Captain Massey receives some bad news: On land, Heather has lost the baby, so he's no longer a daddy-to-be. (Considering the show's affinity for a pregnancy plotline, however, I'm sure Doctor Odyssey can cook up another twist to make up for the loss.) What did you think of s latest sexcapades? Sound off in the comments! Doctor Odyssey's 10 Best Guest Stars, Ranked! View List Best of TVLine Young Sheldon Easter Eggs: Every Nod to The Big Bang Theory (and Every Future Reveal) Across 7 Seasons Weirdest TV Crossovers: Always Sunny Meets Abbott, Family Guy vs. Simpsons, Nine-Nine Recruits New Girl and More ER Turns 30: See the Original County General Crew, Then and Now
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25-04-2025
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Ghosts Stages Almost-Kiss! Are You Into It? — Plus, New Ghost Rule Is Dope
Remember when Pete had a crush on Alberta on Ghosts and she rejected him, and then the show kind of moved on? Well, the potential pairing might be back on! During this Thursday episode, Pete volunteers to keep an eye on Gabe, Jay's stoned restaurant employee, and discovers a surprising new ghost ability: Since the spirits can smell, they can get high! Which is a very fitting reveal as it's 4/20 in the installment and the episode is the 20th of the fourth season. More from TVLine Ghosts' Asher Grodman Explains Trevor's The Cutting Edge Obsession Ghosts' Asher Grodman Talks Trevor's Big Familial Surprise: 'I'm Thrilled We're Flying With This' Étoile Premiere Sets Up a Dancing Scheme - Grade the Amy Sherman-Palladino Ballet Dramedy While Gabe is smoking up in his car, Pete starts reminiscing about Bugles (which are still sold in stores and just as delicious as you remember, FYI!). Pete later catches up with Flower, who realizes that he's 'totally baked' like the bread he's been admiring. Naturally, the honorable scout leader is horrified by what's happening to him. He doesn't smoke grass, he cuts grass, he exclaims. Hetty remarks to Alberta that Pete has, surprisingly, become something of a bad boy. Alberta is skeptical… until Hetty points out how Pete has been wandering and dating up a storm, was secretly in the mafia and punched Thor in the face after the Viking slept with Carol. Now, Alberta is intrigued and goes to Pete, who's still high. Alberta leans in, puckers her lips ever so slightly and… Pete facepalms her, much to her embarrassment. Even though he's had a crush Alberta for the longest time, he can't be a cheater when he's still with Donna. It's been a while since the series addressed Pete's feelings for Alberta, and her lack of them for him, but could this uncomfortable encounter be hinting at a big change ahead and a new Woodstone couple? Or do you think Alberta is suddenly into Pete for all the wrong reasons? Elsewhere in the episode, local mayor Tad (guest star Justin Kirk) hosts a campaign event at Jay's restaurant and turns out be attic ghost Stephanie's prom date. Hetty and Isaac think it's a good idea to wake her, but they're the ones who get a rude awakening when an angry Stephanie reveals that Tad left her to die. Stephanie wants Jay and Sam to expose Tad's lies, but Jay is counting on the mayor helping them with the restaurant permits and argues that sometimes it's OK for Sam to pick themselves over helping the ghosts. Stephanie's 'not even one of the main ghosts,' Jay adds. Ha! And also, ouch! Then basement ghost Nancy shares that she was there that fateful night and Stephanie is lying about Tad, who went after the killer before being knocked out. Stephanie is actually trying to get back at Tad for moving on with her best friend just days after her death. Unfortunately, Jay and Sam already had a change of heart and are outing the mayor in front of his guests, not knowing the truth. Sam bluffs about him passing a test and later lies that they were really high. Tad suggests they just split a gummy in the future and promises to give the permit office a call. Meanwhile, Stephanie discovers that Tad and her bestie found solace in each other after her death. They, eventually, got married and named their daughter after her, which finally wins mean Stephanie over. Not won over, though? Trevor, by Stephanie's many hilariously blatant advances. fans, what did you think of the episode? Are you into revisiting the idea of Pete and Alberta as a couple? Ghosts Powers, Ranked: Whose Special Ability Is Best? And Which One Stinks? View List Best of TVLine Mrs. Maisel Flash-Forward List: All of Season 5's Futuristic Easter Eggs Yellowjackets Recap: The Morning After Yellowjackets Recap: The First Supper
