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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Felicity Huffman Reacts To Kerry Washington's ‘Desperate Housewives' Spinoff
Kerry Washington's pending spinoff of the acclaimed Desperate Housewives television series has support from one of the show's leading cast members. Felicity Huffman, who starred in the series as Lynette Scavo, earned a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, and nominations for three Golden Globe Awards for her portrayal. 'Isn't that great? They're gonna do Wisteria Lane with women of color, and I am all for it,' Huffman said Wednesday on Good Morning America. 'I just think it's wonderful, and I'm a huge fan of Kerry's.' She continued to detail when asked who she thinks could fill Scavo's shoes, 'Oh my god, I have no idea. I think a lot of people could do it better than I did, so I can't wait to see it.' Earlier this month, Washington confirmed that her production company, Simpson Street, is reimagining the Desperate Housewives mystery as Wisteria Lane through Onyx Collective after Deadline exclusively reported the news. Sources informed the outlet that there are no current plans for characters from the original series to appear on Wisteria Lane. 'I can't say too much — it's very newly announced, it's in development,' detailed the actress at the time, 'The idea is that it's new times, there's new challenges, it's like — what happens on that cul-de-sac now? It's really exciting.' According to Deadline, Wisteria Lane was written by Natalie Chaidez, and is described as a fun, sexy, darkly comedic soap/mystery in the vein of Desperate Housewives, set among a group of five very different friends — and sometimes frenemies — who all live on a picture-perfect cul-de-sac. The original series was created by Marc Cherry and aired for eight seasons on ABC from October 2004 until May 2012. More from Tyler Perry, Shonda Rhimes Celebrate Kerry Washington Receiving Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame Kerry Washington Takes Command In New 'The Six Triple Eight' Trailer: Watch Kerry Washington Invests In Black-Owned Social Media Platform Spill
Scottish Sun
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Hit US TV show renewed for FIFTH season – before fourth even finishes
It previously won four Golden Globes and nine Primetime Emmys GREEN LIGHT Hit US TV show renewed for FIFTH season – before fourth even finishes Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A HIT US TV show has been renewed for a fifth season, before the fourth series even came to an end. The black-comedy series has won critical acclaim and dozens of awards. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Bosses have commissioned Hacks for another season Credit: Alamy 5 Jean Smart will reprise her role as legendary comedian Deborah Vance Credit: Alamy Hacks focuses on Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) who is a legendary Las Vegas-based stand-up comedian. However, her act has not aged well as she needs to avoid losing her long-running gigs. So she hires young comedy writer Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder) who was unable to find work due to a previous offensive social media post. She also has a reputation for being self-centred and arrogant, but Jean hires her to liven up the act as her new head writer. The pair develop a close bond as Ava pushes her boss to take more risks and Deborah helps the young employee through a personal journey. So far, the show has been a smash hit, winning four Golden Globe Awards and nine Primetime Emmy Awards. The fourth season only had its premiere last month as the duo attempted to get their late-night show off the ground. They also attempted to make history in the process but they have come to blows behind the scenes. The last episode of the current season will make its way onto TV screens on May 29th. But Jean and Hannah are set to reprise their roles once again as HBO has already given the green light for yet another instalment. Legendary Emmy-winning actress looks unrecognisable as she speaks about life-saving role In a statement, Sarah Aubrey, Head of Original Programming at Max couldn't help but gush about the show as she said: "Yes! More! "We congratulate Hacks' singularly talented cast and crew and our great partners at Universal Television." Erin Underhill is President of Universal Television and she also lauded the talented cast and crew, She explained: "Like Deborah Vance herself, Hacks only gets bolder, sharper, and more iconic with time. "We're beyond thrilled to keep the laughter rolling with Jen, Paul, Lucia, our extraordinary cast and crew, and our partners at Max." 5 The series focuses on an aging comedian who hires an arrogant young writer to liven up her act Credit: HBO 5 Jean Smart stars in the show alongside Hannah Einbinder who plays her aide Credit: HBO/Karen Ballard
The Irish Sun
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Hit US TV show renewed for FIFTH season – before fourth even finishes
A HIT US TV show has been renewed for a fifth season, before the fourth series even came to an end. The black-comedy series has won critical acclaim and dozens of awards. 5 Bosses have commissioned Hacks for another season Credit: Alamy 5 Jean Smart will reprise her role as legendary comedian Deborah Vance Credit: Alamy Hacks focuses on Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) who is a legendary Las Vegas-based stand-up comedian. However, her act has not aged well as she needs to avoid losing her long-running gigs. So she hires young comedy writer Ava Daniels ( She also has a reputation for being self-centred and arrogant, but Jean hires her to liven up the act as her new head writer. The pair develop a close bond as Ava pushes her boss to take more risks and Deborah helps the young employee through a personal journey. So far, the show has been a smash hit, winning four Golden Globe Awards and nine Primetime Emmy Awards. The fourth season only had its premiere last month as the duo attempted to get their late-night show off the ground. They also attempted to make history in the process but they have come to blows behind the scenes. Most read in News TV The last episode of the current season will make its way onto TV screens on May 29th. But Jean and Hannah are set to reprise their roles once again as HBO has already given the green light for yet another instalment. Legendary Emmy-winning actress looks unrecognisable as she speaks about life-saving role In a statement, Sarah Aubrey, Head of Original Programming at Max couldn't help but gush about the show as she said: "Yes! More! "We congratulate Hacks' singularly talented cast and crew and our great partners at Universal Television." Erin Underhill is President of Universal Television and she also lauded the talented cast and crew, She explained: "Like Deborah Vance herself, Hacks only gets bolder, sharper, and more iconic with time. "We're beyond thrilled to keep the laughter rolling with Jen, Paul, Lucia, our extraordinary cast and crew, and our partners at Max." 5 The series focuses on an aging comedian who hires an arrogant young writer to liven up her act Credit: HBO 5 Jean Smart stars in the show alongside Hannah Einbinder who plays her aide Credit: HBO/Karen Ballard 5 In the fourth season of the hit comedy series, the pair come to blows as they attempt to get their talk show off the ground Credit: AP
San Francisco Chronicle
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Zendaya's engagement ring designer opens up about her inspiration
Zendaya kept it casual when debuting her engagement ring at the Golden Globe Awards earlier this year, despite nearly breaking the internet over her 5.02-carat diamond. But it turns out, that was exactly the attitude that the jeweler behind the piece wanted. "My whole idea is of relaxed ease and fitting into your daily life,' the ring's designer, Jessica McCormack, told the New York Times in a recent interview. 'It's about functionality and fantasy, making jewels that are fun and cool but wearable and that just make you incredibly happy every time you look in the mirror.' McCormack's designs have become a go-to for those with similar sensibilities, who are looking to show off their diamonds on a more day-to-day basis. In addition to creating the cushion cut diamond for the Oakland native, her other celebrity clients include Rihanna, Dua Lipa, Zoë Kravitz, Margot Robbie and Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex. 'There's no joy if you can't see them and others can't enjoy them on you,' McCormack told the Times. Though she had no formal design training, the New Zealand-born artist has a long history of working with fine jewels and vintage pieces. She said she learned from her father, an art and antiques dealer, and found her work in Sotheby's fine jewelry department in London to be a strong foundation for her career. The designer launched her brand in 2008, drawing inspiration from the antique pieces she had come to know and love. Since 2013, she has been operating out of a storefront and workshop in London, where Zendaya and her fiancé, British actor Tom Holland, purchased a home in 2022. McCormack opened her first U.S. store in New York City on Tuesday, May 27. Holland and Zendaya met on the set of 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' in 2017, and went public with their relationship in 2021. Neither has spoken about their engagement since Zendaya debuted the ring in January, though Holland's father confirmed it on his Patreon account. Zendaya has continued to drop subtle nods to her relationship with her 'Spider-Man' co-star, from showing off her tiny 't' tattoo in honor of him during a recent Louis Vuitton photoshoot to channeling her inner bride with a Bianca Jagger-inspired Met Gala outfit. But the 'Euphoria' actor's stylist, Law Roach, confirmed that the wedding is still 'far away' due to the couple's busy schedules. Both actors are set to star in Christopher Nolan's mythic action film, 'The Odyssey,' set for release July 17, 2026. They're also slated to return to the Spiderverse in Marvel's 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' due out July 31, 2026. Meanwhile, Zendaya has been back on the set of Season 3 of the HBO drama ' Euphoria,' which was heavily delayed before production resumed this year.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jennifer Lopez Sued For Posting A Picture Of Herself
Jennifer Lopez has landed in legal trouble over social media content. The pop star and actress is being sued for allegedly posting paparazzi photos of herself without securing the proper copyright licenses. The dispute centers around images taken before the 2025 Golden Globe Awards and shared on her Instagram and X accounts. On Saturday, May 17, photographer Edwin Blanco and photo agency BackGrid USA filed two federal lawsuits against Jennifer Lopez. They claim to co-own images of Lopez standing outside the Amazon MGM Studios x Vanity Fair Party at Los Angeles' Bar Marmont on January 4, the night before the Golden Globe Awards. According to attorney Peter Perkowski, representing Blanco and BackGrid, Lopez posted the pictures the following day, on January 5, to both Instagram and X without permission. The alleged copyright breach triggered a wave of reposts by fan pages and fashion brands. 'Ms. Lopez's unauthorized use of the Images is commercial in nature, intended for the purpose of self-promotion,' wrote Perkowski per Billboard. 'For example, Ms. Lopez used the images to spotlight the designer of her clothing and jewelry, leveraging the publicity from the event to promote her fashion affiliations and brand partnerships.' Perkowski revealed that BackGrid and Blanco reached out to Lopez's team the week after the alleged infringement to address the situation. Discussions reportedly went well, and the parties verbally agreed to a financial settlement. However, Lopez's side never finalized the deal in writing or made any payment. The lawsuits also emphasized that this isn't the first time Lopez has faced similar claims. In 2019, she was sued for posting a paparazzi photo featuring herself and then-boyfriend Alex Rodriguez. That case, also handled by Perkowski, ended in a voluntary dismissal in 2020. 'This prior litigation placed Ms. Lopez on notice regarding the legal requirements and potential consequences associated with the use of copyrighted images without proper authorization,' Perkowski wrote. 'Despite this, Ms. Lopez has continued to engage in similar conduct, demonstrating a willful disregard for BackGrid's copyrights through a pattern of behavior that undermines the rights of content creators.' The plaintiffs accused Jennifer Lopez of willful copyright infringement, which could result in damages of up to $150,000 per image. If the lawsuit succeeds, the actress would have to pay $300,000 for posting her own image. As of Monday, Lopez's representatives had not responded to the lawsuit. Fans may find it odd that celebrities are sued over their photos, but the law is on the plaintiff's side. Stars like Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber, and Dua Lipa have all faced similar lawsuits in recent years. Under U.S. copyright law, the photographer, not the person in the photo, owns the rights to an image. This means celebrities can be sued for posting paparazzi photos of themselves on social media without permission. Even if the celebrities are the sole subject of the photo, they have no legal right to use it without a license. Hence, taking or posting such images without consent is considered copyright infringement. Additionally, being in a public place does not exempt someone from being photographed, nor gives them control over the image. If infringement is proven, the celebrity may owe either actual or statutory damages, up to $150,000 per photo. Most cases, however, settle out of court for smaller amounts. The legal trouble is the latest setback for Lopez, who suffered a facial injury while rehearsing for the American Music Awards. The singer shared updates on Instagram Stories, showing herself with an ice pack on a swollen, reddened eye and nose, writing, 'So this happened.' In a follow-up post, the now-single Lopez revealed a visible gash above the bridge of her nose, slightly to the side, noting that the injury occurred a week earlier and she's now healing well. 'A week later and a whole lotta ice—I'm good as new,' she wrote. The 55-year-old also posted a photo with Beverly Hills facial plastic surgeon Dr. Jason Diamond, thanking him for his help. 'Thank you for stitching me up, Dr. Diamond,' she captioned the image. Though some discoloration remained, Lopez looked nearly recovered. The incident came just ahead of her scheduled hosting gig at the AMAs on May 26, but she appears ready to go.
