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Los Angeles Times
2 days ago
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- Los Angeles Times
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Debbie Allen
When Debbie Allen opened the doors to her dance academy in 2000 inside of a revamped Marie Callender's restaurant in Culver City, there was no other place in town like it that catered to disenfranchised Black and Latino communities. The school became a haven for dancers of all backgrounds wanting to learn from the multifaceted performer, who chasséd into the Hollywood scene with her career-defining performance as Lydia Grant in the 1980 musical 'Fame.' Allen went onto become an award-winning director and producer for shows like 'Grey's Anatomy' (which she also stars in), 'How to Get Away With Murder,' 'A Different World,' 'Jane the Virgin' and 'Everybody Hates Chris.' Fast forward 25 years, the Debbie Allen Dance Academy now resides in a 25,000-square-foot 'arts' palace in Mid City at the Rhimes Performing Arts Center (named after Allen's longtime friend and colleague Shonda Rhimes). It's more active than ever with a newly accredited middle school, a summer intensive program, a tap festival and annual 'Hot Chocolate Nutcracker' holiday show. Next up, Allen is hosting her third free community block party on June 8 on Washington Boulevard, featuring dance classes with world-renowned choreographers like Marguerite Derricks and a breakdancing competition with Silverback Bboy Events. And on June 22, Allen will host Dancing in the Light: Healing with the Arts, a bimonthly event that features free dance lessons for those impacted by the wildfires. The event will take place at the Wallis in Beverly Hills and will feature classes taught by choreographers Lyrik Cruz (salsa), Angela Jordan (African) and Anthony Berry (hip-hop). 'It's been wonderful that this community has been able to see each other and have a bit of joy,' Allen said during a Zoom call from Atlanta, where she was working on a new TV pilot. We caught up with Allen, who's lived in L.A. for nearly 40 years, to learn about how she'd spend her perfect Sunday in the city. Much like when she was a child growing up in Houston, Sundays are centered around family and spending time with her four grandchildren who 'own' her weekends, she said. On the call sheet is getting breakfast in Santa Monica, hosting a free dance class and catching a movie at Westfield Century City. This interview has been lightly edited for length and clarity. 7 a.m.: Wake up the grandbabies On a typical Sunday, I would wake up at 7 a.m. My [eldest] grandchildren spend the night with us every Saturday. I have four grandkids who are 6, 4, and two who are 6 months old. The little ones are just now getting to where their parents might let us keep them overnight. My room has turned into a nursery. First, we deal with our dog CoCo. We have a beautiful black German shepherd who is amazing. She's such a good family dog and incredible guard dog. She just glistens, just pure black, and she's wonderful with the kids. So we have to let her out and she wants to play. Then we get ready to go to breakfast. 9 a.m..: Time for breakfast We always go out somewhere for breakfast. We either go to a nearby hotel or we go to Marmalade in Santa Monica. They have very fresh croissants, little biscuits with currants and scones. They also have really good omelets and turkey bacon. Then the neighborhood people are there, so we see people that we've met and have gotten to know over the years. There's one man in particular who is always reading books and we can always get a new idea of a book to read. 11 a.m.: Host a free dance class Then we'd come back and on any given Sunday, I might be on my way to Dancing in the Light: Healing with the Arts, where I've been doing these dance classes for all the people who have been impacted by the fires. We've been doing this for months and it's been amazing. We've had tremendous support from Wallis Annenberg, United Way, Shonda Rhimes, Berry Gordy, just so many individuals who have supported. We do classes all over, which start at 11 a.m. But if we're not doing the Dancing in the Light event, sometimes we like to go to the California Science Center, which the kids love. It's great because there's so much going on there now. 2:30 p.m.: Tennis time I'll head back home to catch the kids having their tennis lesson. They are starting to play at this young age and it's so cute. 5 p.m.: Early dinner and a movie We'd either start preparing family dinner because I have a son who has his 6-month-old and my daughter, Vivian, who has her three kids. Or we'd go out to dinner. We love to go to Ivy at the Shore because it's very family-friendly and they have a lot of options. We also like going to Chinois. It's a Wolfgang Puck spot. We'd have an early dinner around 5 p.m. If we don't go out to eat, we might go to the movies. We love going to the movies. We're really close to AMC Santa Monica, but sometimes we'll go to [Westfield] Century City because they have a fantastic food court and the kids like to go up there and pick what they want to eat. 7:30 p.m.: Quality time with MaTurk We'd come back home and spend time with my mom, who we call MaTurk. She's 101 years old. We'd play her favorite music because she was a concert pianist. I did a beautiful piece for her at the Kennedy Center this year based on her book, 'Hawk,' which we republished. It's on sale now. But Gershwin's 'Rhapsody in Blue' is her favorite. She played it for me when I was 4 years old, going to sleep on her lap. And my granddaughters are the cutest things with MaTurk. They like to pretend they are the caregivers and they want to brush her hair. They want to massage her legs. It's a sweet thing. 8:30 p.m.: Catch up on our favorite shows After that, it's time to say goodbye to the grandkids. Then my husband and I will nestle in. We're always reading books and watching various series. We've been watching Shonda Rhimes' 'The Residence' lately. We love it! And he also is addicted to 'Power Book.' If I could pick, I'd be in bed by 9:30 p.m.
Los Angeles Times
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
2025 Emmys predictions: best drama actress
The panel was flabbergasted when Britt Lower wasn't nominated for her work in the first season of 'Severance'; they have her near the top of the Round 1 list this time. But she may be in for misery as Kathy Bates barely edged her out for the No. 1 spot for her unique spin on 'Matlock.' 'Fun fact: It's been a full decade since an actress on a broadcast TV show won in this category (Viola Davis, for ABC's 'How to Get Away With Murder'),' says Kristen Baldwin. 'Kathy Bates could (and should) break that dry spell.' Glenn Whipp agrees, quoting Bates' character: ''There's a funny thing that happens when women age … We become damn near invisible.' Unless, of course, you're Kathy Bates, in which case, you become the odds-on favorite to win a third Emmy.' But 'while she missed out last time around,' writes Trey Mangum, 'Britt Lower is also a top pick here.' Even 'Matlock' booster Matt Roush says, while Bates' performance requires constant trickery, 'Don't count out Britt Lower ('Severance') as the equally two-faced Helly R./Helena Eagan, a role with an even higher degree of emotional difficulty.' At No. 3 is Bella Ramsey, stepping into the solo spotlight in one of TV's buzziest shows. ''The Last of Us' Season 2 shifts its focus to Ellie, and Bella Ramsey has shined as they move from angsty young adult to goofball with a crush to grief-stricken warrior driven by revenge,' says Tracy Brown, also praising Ramsey's featured guitar-and-singing skills. More predictions: Drama actor / Drama series 1. Kathy Bates, 'Matlock'2. Britt Lower, 'Severance'3. Bella Ramsey, 'The Last of Us'4. (tie) Lashana Lynch, 'The Day of the Jackal'4. (tie) Melanie Lynskey, 'Yellowjackets'6. Keri Russell, 'The Diplomat'7. Kaitlin Olson, 'High Potential'8. Sharon Horgan, 'Bad Sisters'9. Keira Knightley, 'Black Doves'10. Zoe Saldaña, 'Lioness'
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Cleaning Lady Sets Season 4 in Motion With a Major Death — Who Was the Premiere's Victim?
Fans of Fox's The Cleaning Lady waited 10 months for the show to return for its fourth season — and just 10 minutes into Tuesday's premiere, they were suddenly saying goodbye to a major character. Agent Katherine Russo, who has been played by How to Get Away With Murder's Liza Weil since The Cleaning Lady's first season, perished early in the Season 4 opener, burned alive in her car — yeesh — by members of the Sin Cara cartel for her role in getting queenpin Ramona Sanchez imprisoned. More from TVLine The Bachelor Finale: Is Grant Now Officially the Most Indecisive Bachelor Ever? The Voice Sets in Motion a Surprising Steal as the Battles Intensify What to Watch This Week: 30+ Premieres, Finales and More In some ways, Russo's death had been telegraphed. When Fox provided an official Season 4 synopsis in February, the character was notably not mentioned in descriptions of upcoming episodes. Then, at the start of Tuesday's hour, Russo revealed that she would help Thony and her entire family secure U.S. citizenship by way of S visas, since Thony was instrumental in taking down Ramona last season. Thony, Fiona, Chris and Luca (now played by newcomer Khalen Roman Sanchez) were elated and hopeful as they were interviewed at the local immigration office — and it all just seemed too sunny for a show like this, no? Sure enough, as Russo pulled up outside the immigration building to sign the family's applications, she was barricaded in her vehicle by Ramona's henchmen, who burned Russo with a Molotov cocktail before her car fully exploded. Thony watched all of this happen, of course, because her trauma supply was apparently running low. But Russo's demise, unfortunate and untimely as it was, ultimately set Thony's Season 4 arc in motion. After initially planning to escape to Cambodia with Luca, Thony decided to stay put in Las Vegas and stand her ground against Ramona. By the end of the episode, Thony had reignited her maybe-more-than-platonic rapport with Jorge Sanchez — the new leader of Sin Cara, though some members are still more loyal to Ramona — and talked her way into a new job as the cartel's on-call doctor, which will a) ensure her family's safety from here on out (at least, we hope so), and b) allow her to work at a real hospital while she cares for cartel members on the side. As evidenced by a tense phone call with Ramona at the end of the episode, Thony no longer seems scared of anything or anyone… though we'll admit, we're now a little scared of her. What did you think of 's return? Were you surprised by Agent Russo's demise? Grade the season premiere in our poll below, then drop a comment with your full reactions. 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
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Grosse Pointe Garden Society Stages HTGAWM Reunion, Casting Jack Falahee Opposite Aja Naomi King
Grosse Pointe Garden Society is organizing a killer reunion. Jack Falahee will guest-star in two upcoming episodes of the NBC drama, joining former How to Get Away With Murder co-star Aja Naomi King, TVLine has learned. More from TVLine Happy's Place EP Reveals Season 2 Game Plan: #Bemmett Romance, a Sought-After Origin Story and More The Conners Adds Jane Lynch in Pivotal Final Season Role - Watch Exclusive Guest Stars Promo Prison Break Reboot: Two Mayans MC Vets Among Latest Pilot Castings Falahee will appear in Episodes 6 and 7 as Pierce, the charming owner of Grosse Pointe realty company Goldman Properties. According to Pierce's official description, 'he has a run in with Catherine and despite offering her an interview with his firm, becomes an unlikely adversary.' (Watch a clip of his debut above.) Falahee starred alongside King in ABC's How to Get Away With Murder for its entire six-season run from 2014-2020. His other TV credits include Mercy Street, Twisted and The Carrie Diaries. Aside from Catherine's career opportunity with Pierce, Episode 6 (Sunday, 10/9c) will also see Brett's new connection turning heads. Meanwhile, according to the logline, Birdie becomes more entangled with Ford and his family, and Alice gets new insight during lunch with Patty. In terms of the murder mystery, we'll also zero in on Marilyn's early departure from the gala. (Who's the murder victim?) As previously reported, the freshman series will then make its move from Sundays to Fridays, beginning with Episode 7 on Friday, April 4 at 8 pm. Titled 'Germination,' the episode will find Alice facing challenges at work, Brett struggling to launch his car restoration business and Birdie spiraling deeper into the throes of her affair. Flash forwards will show Catherine's marriage struggling even further as law enforcement seeks answers. Hit PLAY on the clip above to watch Falehee and King reunite in Grosse Pointe, then hit the comments with your thoughts! Best of TVLine Stars Who Almost Played Other TV Roles — on Grey's Anatomy, NCIS, Lost, Gilmore Girls, Friends and Other Shows TV Stars Almost Cast in Other Roles Fall TV Preview: Who's In? Who's Out? Your Guide to Every Casting Move!
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sam Heughan and Jessica De Gouw Rank The Couple Next Door Characters in Order of Who Lost Their S–t Most By the Finale
Now that The Couple Next Door's final episode has aired Stateside, it's time for some scholarly and in-depth analysis of a profound query: Which character in the kooky, erotic thriller loses their damn minds the most in the season finale? In case you're new to the show, a) you can stream it in full on Starz, and b) let me catch you up real quick. Sam Heughan (Outlander) and Jessica De Gouw (Arrow) play Danny and Becka, married swingers who prove infinitely intriguing to Evie (Eleanor Tomlinson, Poldark) when she and her husband, Pete (Alfred Enoch, How to Get Away With Murder) move into their suburban neighborhood. After they sleep together during an ill-advised couples' weekend away, Evie slowly becomes infatuated with Danny. Pete becomes infatuated with the fact that Evie is infatuated with Danny. It's a whole thing. (Get a taste with the premiere recap here.) More from TVLine Grosse Pointe Garden Society Premiere: Will the Murder Victim's Identity Ever Be Revealed? Creators Weigh In Suits LA Boss Talks Premiere's Cataclysmic Split, That Twist Ending and Harvey's Impending Arrival 1923 Season 2 Premiere Recap: Boats, Beatings and a Baby - Plus, Grade It! In the finale, the sordid situation comes to a head in a cabin in the woods. Evie is pregnant with Danny's baby. Pete has a gun. There's a hitman outside, for Danny-related reasons that aren't super important at this moment. We're in full-on madness mode by the time the core four are yelling at each other within the wooden walls. Eventually Pete shoots Danny (non-fatally), then Evie shoots Pete (also non-fatally, but way worse than Danny), and it all ends with Evie and her father (don't ask) being arrested. As she's taken away, Evie locks eyes with Danny and smiles in a way that is incredibly unsettling. Hence, our query to Heughan and De Gouw: Who's the hottest mess in the season's final hour? Lucky for us, they played along. TVLINE | By the time we get to the finale, by the time we're at the cabin, I would like you both please — you can collaborate if you like — rank who has lost their s—t the most by the time we get there?JESSICA DE GOUW | [Almost instantly] Probably HEUGHAN | GOUW | Evie first. Evie, Pete, Danny, | Yeah, that's the pecking order. I mean, Evie's a hundred. She's pretty much maxed GOUW | She is maxed out. She is on another planet. She is unreachable, I think. But then Pete is also, in a way, unreachable. Just through so much pain and | Actually, by the end, Danny and Becka are almost there. They're almost back to getting their s—t back together. They're working through it… But actually: So many of the characters lose their s—t. [Laughs]DE GOUW | Yeah, yeah. Totally. The beauty of the finale is that we're seeing these crumbs of real honesty and reconnection with Danny and Becka. So you're watching them amongst this absurdity, and they're finding each other. TVLINE | Do you both think that they're going to be able to patch things up together?DE GOUW | Yeah. | I hope so, yeah. We're rooting for them, right? I hope the audience are. As you said, 'crumbs,' because they really are crumbs. But they are communicating. It feels like if they can both be honest, it'll maybe get back there. Do you agree with Heughan and De Gouw's take? Choose your most delusional character in the poll below, then hit the comments with your own ranking! Best of TVLine 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 The Best Streaming Services in 2024: Disney+, Hulu, Max and More
