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Daily Mail
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE The Bootyguard! Kim Kardashian is hot favourite to take Whitney's role in Bodyguard remake - in huge shock to army of Swifties convinced that Taylor would get it
From the moment it was announced that 1992 blockbuster The Bodyguard was being remade there has only been one name in the frame to play the lead actress: Taylor Swift. But producers have secretly been speaking to another – very different – global superstar for months… Kim Kardashian. In what might come as something of a shock to Swifties everywhere, The Mail on Sunday has learned the script has been 'specifically tailored' to Ms Kardashian, who is anxious to make her big-screen debut as a leading lady. An impeccable source said last night: 'Everyone immediately assumed Taylor would get the lead, the role played by Whitney Houston in the original film, because The Bodyguard remake is being directed by Sam Wrench who directed the 2023 film about Taylor's Eras Tour. But Warner Bros, the studio remaking the original, is very keen on Kim. 'There have already been multiple meetings and the script has been written with Kim in mind.' The original movie starred Whitney Houston as singer Rachel Marron who is stalked by a deranged fan and co-starred Kevin Costner as her devoted bodyguard Frank Farmer. The original film was nominated for two Oscars and the soundtrack became the top-selling movie soundtrack of all time with hits including I Will Always Love You, I Have Nothing and Run To You The movie was nominated for two Oscars and the soundtrack became the top-selling movie soundtrack of all time with hits including I Will Always Love You, I Have Nothing and Run To You. The film took over $400 million at the box office with the soundtrack selling more than 50 million copies worldwide, winning the Grammy for Album of the Year. The source said: 'Everyone is assuming the remake will be a musical but there has been talk of making a sequel for years and most of the talk has been about taking it in a different direction, using a global celebrity but not necessarily having it as a musical, more a straightforward drama. 'Let's face it, how can you top Whitney?' Previous discussions of a remake involved Kevin Costner and the late Princess Diana. Costner, who may make a cameo appearance in the new film, revealed it was Sarah, Duchess of York, who put him in touch with Diana in the 1990s. The script starring the princess was handed in to the studio one day before she died in 1997. Ms Kardashian has long been known to want to break into 'serious' acting. The reality star has appeared in films like Disaster Movie and Ocean's Eight as well as the TV show American Horror Story and her hit reality show Keeping Up With the Kardashians. A source said: 'Kim is one of the most recognisable women on the planet. She believes she has what it takes to be a major movie star. She'd be perfect for The Bodyguard and she knows it. Everyone is very excited.' Ms Swift, 35, is believed to be working on a new album for release next year and is also reportedly anxious to settle down and start a family with her American football player boyfriend Travis Kelce. Ms Kardashian, 44, is launching a string of stand-alone stores to sell her Skims underwear but her schedule is reportedly more flexible than Ms Swift's. The Warner Bros source said: 'Kim was always the person attached to this project, Taylor's name wasn't mentioned until the news came out that the remake is in the works and then it was mostly Swifties saying she'd be perfect for the part. Of course no one would ever count out Taylor if she was interested in the role. Let the battle of the divas commence!'
Los Angeles Times
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Alice Tan Ridley, ‘America's Got Talent' singer and Gabourey Sidibe's mother, dies
Alice Tan Ridley, a singer who shared her powerful vocals on the New York City subway before performing on 'America's Got Talent' and the mother of Oscar nominee Gabourey Sidibe, has died. Ridley died March 25 in New York City, her family announced in an obituary published on the Sconiers Funeral Home website. A cause of death was not revealed. She was 72. The obituary described Ridley, known among loved ones as 'Tan,' as a 'pillar of the New York City singing circuit.' Singing was Ridley's 'God-given' talent and she shared it throughout the city with performances at numerous subway stations, primarily at Herald Square, the obituary said. She was also a paid singer at the famous Cotton Club of Harlem. Ridley, a former teacher, was best known for her time on the fifth season of 'America's Got Talent.' As daughter Gabourey received awards-season love for her moving performance in 'Precious,' Ridley appeared on 'AGT' at age 57 in pursuit of her own dreams. She wowed audiences and judges Sharon Osbourne, Howie Mandel and Piers Morgan with her soulful rendition of Etta James' 'At Last.' The trio of judges unanimously agreed to move Ridley forward, and throughout the competition she continued to showcase her vocal abilities by performing hits by Creedence Clearwater Revival and Gladys Knight. To Osbourne, Ridley was a 'natural performer' with a 'powerhouse of a voice.' Ridley's 'America's Got Talent' journey ended at the semifinals after she performed her rendition of Whitney Houston's 'I Have Nothing.' While 'America's Got Talent' was the most popular platform for Ridley, it wasn't her only one. After her 'AGT' elimination, Ridley continued to bring her music to various stages including New York's Highline Ballroom and the daytime space with an appearance on Harry Connick Jr.'s talk show 'Harry.' 'I love to sing but, you know, I saw a need in the subway stations because people are sometimes sad about their jobs, about their day or whatever and they have a frown on their face,' she told the entertainer in 2017. 'I like to turn that frown into a smile.' After 'AGT,' Ridley also released her debut album 'Never Lost My Way' in 2016. Ridley was also a contestant on 'Showtime at the Apollo,' appeared in the 2005 documentary 'Rize' and the TV talent show '30 Seconds to Fame,' according to the obituary. Ridley, born Dec. 21, 1952, in Lumpkin, Ga., was the second youngest of eight children to parents Melton Lee Ridley and Lessie B. Ridley. Her sister was activist Dorothy Pitman Hughes, who died in December 2022. The singer graduated from Stewart County High School in 1969 and pursued education, eventually receiving her teaching license. She married Ibnou Sidibe in 1980 and they share two children: Gabourey and son Ahmed Sidibe. The 'Empire' actor said in 2017 that her parents separated early in her childhood after it was revealed her father had a second family. Despite this, the ex-spouses remained cordial, the obituary said. In addition to her children, Ridley is survived by brothers James D. 'Jimmy' Ridley and Tommy Lee 'Tom-Tom' Cherry; sisters Julia Van Mater-Miller and Mildred Ridley Dent; grandchildren Cooper and Maya, and several other relatives. The family will host a funeral service Saturday in Georgia followed by a burial near her birthplace.
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kelly Clarkson Brings Fans to Tears With Pared-Down Cover of Whitney Houston's ‘I Have Nothing'
One piano, one acoustic guitar and one Kelly Clarkson were all that was needed for the daytime talk show host and Grammy-winning recording artist to blow her studio audience away — and risk breaking the internet — with a cover of the Whitney Houston classic 'I Have Nothing.' Clarkson broke out the 1993 power ballad for a pared-down performance on Thursday's 1,000th episode of 'The Kelly Clarkson Show,' and even though it only landed online that afternoon, her fandom was quickly alight with excitement, tears and praise for the musical moment. 'Kelly proving once again that she is the best vocalist since Whitney,' one YouTube commenter wrote. 'I had the highest of expectations, and she somehow managed to surpass them. Legend,' wrote another. 'Brought me to tears,' said a third. And over on X, Clarkson fans were sharing the 'Kelly Clarkson Show' performance in a frenzy. 'Very few people can do Whitney Houston justice. Kelly Clarkson is one of those few,' one fan reflected, while another simply said, 'I'M DECEASED.' Even the official X account for 'The Kelly Clarkson Show' knew they had something special on their hands, calling their embedded video clip a 'special treat' for fans. Y'ALLLLL….@kellyclarkson ATE DOWN with her rendition of "I Have Nothing" by the incomperable Whitney Houston…y'all better quit playing with Mama fr ! — Isaiah Harrell (@isaiahharrell23) March 20, 2025 In the official release for the Emmy-winning daytime talk show's 1,000th episode, NBCUniversal called the feat an 'exciting milestone.' The hour-long episode featured a highlights retrospective on some of the series' most significant moments and guests, from celebrities to 'everyday heroes.' Guests on the Thursday episode were Tyler Perry, Alicia Vikander and Mau y Ricky. Watch Clarkon's cover of 'I Have Nothing' in the video below: The post Kelly Clarkson Brings Fans to Tears With Pared-Down Cover of Whitney Houston's 'I Have Nothing' | Video appeared first on TheWrap.
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'The Kelly Clarkson Show' Marks 1,000 Episodes by Celebrating with Tyler Perry, Candy, Alcohol and More
Because of you, Kelly Clarkson, there are 1,000 more episodes of daytime TV to celebrate! On Thursday, March 20, the multi-talented Grammy winner marked a new milestone: the 1,000th episode of her NBC talk show The Kelly Clarkson Show. Clarkson, who had been noticeably absent from her hosting duties the week prior, made a grand return just in time for the big day, kicking off the episode with a performance of none other than Whitney Houston's "I Have Nothing" alongside bandmates Jason Halbert and Jaco Caraco. Related: Kelly Clarkson Teases She's 'Bringing the Studio to the Stage' with New 18-Date Las Vegas Residency The special guests for the 1,000 episode included Tyler Perry — whom Clarkson interviewed while hopped up on caffeine, she said — and Alicia Vikander, who brought soft licorice, a special Swedish candy, for Clarkson to try in honor of the special show. "I'm so glad you're here to help me!" Perry quipped as Vikander arrived to talk about her "psychotic" new movie The Assessment. Perry, meanwhile, shared the inspiration behind his new Prime Video thriller Duplicity with Clarkson and even teased Sister Act 3, much to the excitement of Clarkson's live studio audience (where PEOPLE was present for the special show!) Related: Tyler Perry Says His Son Was Only Allowed to Fly Coach for Years: 'We're Clear-Eyed About Him Not Being a Spoiled Kid' (Exclusive) Clarkson's musical guest for the day was Venezuelan duo Mau y Ricky, who performed their latest single "Noche de Luna" and discussed growing up in a musical family (their father is famous Venezuelan artist Ricardo Montaner). They also came bearing gifts in honor of the show's 1,000th episode: special Venezuelan rum, which the trio used to toast the big accomplishment. By the end of the episode, a thoroughly delighted Clarkson was surprised by her producers with a montage of her two children, River, 10, and Remy, 8, as part of the show's "What I'm Liking' segment. Insisting that she'd manage to hold it together and ward off any tears, Clarkson — ever the proud mom — all but wiped her eyes just once. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The Kelly Clarkson Show airs weekdays at 3 p.m. on NBC. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Voice Recap: Which Singers' Blind Ambition Got Them Deemed Battle-Ready?
Pitches were made. Blocks were played. Canadian Mounties were brought on stage. But did any of the talent trotted out by Night 3 of The Voice's Season 27 Blind Auditions live up to the hype? Read on, and we'll discuss. Divighn (Team Michael), 'I Got You (I Feel Good)' — Grade: B+ | Maybe this grade should be an all-the-way A. Divighn showed us range and flair (those yips!), and his voice never faltered even while putting on a heckuva stage show. But the overall impression the two-chair turn left was 'fun' rather than 'fantastic.' Maybe, as John Legend was, I was listening for some more 'stank.' Yeah, that's the ticket. More from TVLine SNL50: Watch All the Highlights From the Star-Studded Anniversary Special A Prayer to Yellowjackets' Forest Spirit: Please Let This Be the Girls' Last Season in the Woods The White Lotus Premiere Recap: Season 3's Arrivals Include a Surprise Guest Jacquelyn George (Team Legend), 'I Have Nothing' — Grade: A- | The sister of an alum of Christian boy band Plus One wasn't really selling me on her Whitney cover until she hit the chorus. Then the two-chair turn unleashed a voice that was as magnificent as it was mammoth. Though Adam Levine tried to recruit Jacquelyn, he failed, perhaps because he suggested that she hadn't stuck all of her landings. Tinika Wyatt (Team Adam), 'Sorry Not Sorry' — Grade: B | A church marriage counselor, Tinika delivered a solid Demi Lovato cover that was full of well-deployed 'stank,' as John would say. But the fiftysomething still remained a no-chair turn until she sang a made-up number asking for a Blind Audition; then, Adam was moved to use his Coach's Replay and save her from a depressing ride home. Page Mackenzie (Team Kelsea), 'Hell on Wheels' — Grade: B | Kelsea Ballerini and Michael waited until the very last second to push their buttons for Page. Why so slow? Beats me. The Nashvillian tore into the song like I do dinner after fasting for five whole minutes in a row. Perhaps the coaches were looking to hear a little more raspiness in her fierce vocal. Conor James (Team Adam), 'I Say a Little Prayer' — Grade: B | After starting off with a heavenly light touch, Conor earned a four-chair turn with a rendition of Dionne Warwick's classic that was competent but ultimately uninspiring. Not bad at all, just maybe not four-chair-turn good. Still, the coaches were gaga for the 28-year-old. Kelsea went so far as to declare herself obsessed. Well, OK, then! Jessica Manalo (Team Kelsea), 'Unholy' — Grade: B+ | Jessica's vocal kinda snuck up on us, didn't it? She was good throughout her Kim Petras/Sam Smith cover, but it didn't hit me how good she was until she was done and I realized the breadth of skills she'd shown us in one short audition. Plus, the two-chair turn's rearrangement of the song suggested that she'll be as interesting an artist is she will a singer. Barry Jean Fontenot (Team Michael), 'I Wish It Would Rain' — Grade: A | From the start, I was taken with this law school dropout's rich, lived-in voice. 'We should all turn around,' Adam said. Agreed. But only Michael was moved to swivel his chair and scoop up this contestant upon hearing his poised and appealing take on The Temptations. Maybe, like Adam, the others had zeroed in on a pitchy moment (that at least I missed). Tyler Kae (Team Adam), 'Girls Just Want to Have Fun' — Grade: A | Overcoming crippling anxiety to take the stage, Tyler delivered such a beautiful, slowed-down rendition of Cyndi Lauper's classic that Adam was moved to use his Block on Kelsea (the contestant's only other chair turn). I can only imagine how many Adele covers Tyler's coach is going to throw her way. (Dare we hope for some Alison Moyet?) The Voice: Every Winner — and What They've Done Since the Show View List (Team Legend), 'Adorn' — Grade: B | After his hoop dreams ended with an injury, Brian Darden II refocused his attentions on music — good move, considering that he managed to get a four-chair turn from mostly sleepwalking though Miguel's hit. Whether BD's presence was lacking, his vocal was strong — and he seemed able to modulate it with the same ease that we change the volume on the stereo. So, for what was technically a good night — not even a B- grade — it still felt kinda so-so, didn't it? Who, if anyone, really got you fired up? Vote for your favorite in the polls below. 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
