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Irish Independent
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Eilis O'Hanlon: ‘Two decades on, Roy Keane's exit from Saipan remains as gripping as ever'
Television reviews Watching Dallas or Dynasty back in the day was to get a glimpse into a bigger, brighter world of skyscrapers, wide open spaces, the Oil Barons' Ball. Depictions of the United States on screen these days are considerably less appealing. Long Bright River (Channel 4, Sunday, 10pm) is set in the homeless tent cities of Philadelphia, and stars Amanda Seyfried – you know, the one from Mamma Mia! – getting as far away from type as it's possible to imagine by playing Mickey Fitzpatrick, a young single mom and patrol cop who begins to suspect the women being found dead in the neighbourhood did not die of drug overdoses as thought but were murdered by a serial killer.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Amanda Seyfried On Her Favorite Eco-Conscious Gifts for Moms and Kids, From $20 Bullet Journals to Plastic-Free Playhouses
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. Fresh off starring in Peacock's TV adaptation of Liz Moore's novel, Long Bright River, Amanda Seyfriend sits down with The Hollywood Reporter again — this time to share her go-to gifts for Earth Day (April 22) and Mother's Day (May 11). More from The Hollywood Reporter The 40+ Best Deals at Amazon's Summer Beauty Sale, From Hollywood Pro-Approved Skin-Care Devices to Luxe Airwrap Alternatives These Viral Collagen Masks Are on Sale for Amazon's Summer Beauty Event New Labubu Alert: Score the Bag Charm Worn by Blackpink's Lisa, Dua Lipa and More Among the 39-year-old Emmy winner's eco-friendly picks is Make It Cute, a design-minded brand of recyclable kids playhouses and decor kits co-founded with childhood best friends Anne Hoehn and Maureen North. 'At Make It Cute, we're on a mission to create plastic-free, sustainable play that feels magical and meaningful,' the Mean Girls star and mom of two tells THR. 'I started the company with my two best friends because we wanted kids to experience the joy of imagination without all the plastic waste. For every playhouse purchased, we plant a tree in partnership with — it's our way of helping the planet while inspiring play.' Seyfried, who lives on an animal-filled farm in the Catskills and still maintains her farmhouse-inspired New York City apartment, infused her countryside-inspired design sensibilities into the brand. Children's book illustrator and trianed architect Sophia Vincent Guy is the artist and surface designer behind the charming cottages and farmhouses. The company's pthalate-free cardboard houses take less than a minute to set up and are equally effortless to break down, flatten and stow away. (This shopping editor and her kids have been fans since the brand launched in 2024.) The brand is also teaming up with chic Philadelphia hotel The Bellevue for a family-friendly Make It Cute Playhouse Experience package that includes cookies from Levain Bakery, in-room welcome amenities, complimentary valet parking and a pre-assembled farmouse playset in the suite. Ahead, Seyfried reveals the leather-free bullet journal she carries 'everywhere,' the Brooklyn-based brand that makes her favorite (and affordable) scent stand-ins for Le Labo, the under-$20 jewelry that encourages kids to love the environment and more finds. Bonus: All of the brands boast planet- and people-friendly certifications, including B Corp., 1% for the Planet, Climate Neutral and cruelty-free status. $165 $220 25% off Buy at Make It Cute Make It Cute designs screen-free, plastic-free toys using recyclable materials, all while supporting reforestation efforts through its partnership with Canopy Project. And during the month of April, save 25 percent sitewide with code EARTHDAY25. $17 at Fahlo 'This is my new favorite birthday gift to give to other kids. It's fun, educational and helps protect endangered species. Each bracelet tracks a real animal, and it makes kids feel like they're part of something bigger.' Fahlo partners with wildlife organizations such as Saving Animals from Extinction, Georgia Aquarium, Snow Leopard Conservancy, FIU Marine Conservation Ecology Lab and more to fund conservation efforts, with each bracelet connecting the wearer to a real tracked animal. $48 at Mate 'I wear Mate on set constantly — it's cozy, clean and cool. I love knowing it's made with non-toxic dyes and sustainable fabrics.' Founded by designer Kayti Carr in Los Angeles, Mate uses GOTS-certified organic fabrics, low-impact dyes and climate-conscious processes and uses no plastic in its labels and packaging. The Climate Neutral-certified label says it doesn't use polyester, nylon or polyamide in its garments; stars such as Alessandra Ambrosio and Bella Thorne. $595 and up $700 and up 15% off Buy Sateen Bed Bundle 'Their bedding is so soft and breathable, and it's all Oeko-Tex Standard 100-certified, which gives me peace of mind at night — literally.' Parachute is known for its sateen, linen, percale and waffle knit bed and bath essentials made of organic cotton, Tencel Lyocell, recycled polyester and other environmentally-conscious, GOTS- or GRS-certified fabrics. The brand Climate Neutral certified. $19.99 $21.95 9% off Buy at Amazon 'I carry one everywhere. They're beautifully made and completely vegan — plus, every notebook supports wildlife conservation.' Dingbats notebooks are made from FSC-certified paper and vegan materials, with proceeds supporting animal conservation efforts. $78.40 $98 20% off Buy at Blueland 'I'm working on completely cutting single-use plastic from my cleaning routine thanks to Blueland. Their refill system is genius.'The certified B Corp and Climate Neutral company eliminates plastic waste with refillable bottles and water-activated cleaning tablets formulated with non-toxic ingredients. On offer are all-purpose, bathroom and glass/mirror cleaners, foaming hand soaps, dish and laundry tablets and starter kits ith reusable spray bottles, soap dispensers and metal storage The Best Amazon Alternatives for Shopping Online $50 at Pura 'I love gifting these for Mother's Day — they make your house smell like a spa and you can control them from your phone.' Pura uses ethically sourced, non-toxic fragrance blends with refillable cartridges for less waste. Shop at Element Brooklyn 'Their hand soaps smell just like Le Labo — and their candles are refillable, which is a game changer.' Element Brooklyn offers refillable home essentials made in small batches with clean, eco-friendly ingredients. $14.95 $17.95 17% off Buy at Amazon 'My kids basically live in these soft, safe and GOTS-certified organic cotton pajamas. I trust Burt's Bees completely.' $54 at Sand CLoud 'Sand Cloud's towels are super absorbent, so pretty and made from recycled materials. Plus, a portion of each sale goes to marine conservation, which is close to my heart. And the company was founded by three best friends, just like Make It Cute!' The company supports ocean preservation while using sustainable textiles like recycled polyester and organic cotton. $185 and up at Nordstrom 'Perfect for playtime — cushiony, washable and made from natural materials. We've had ours for years.' Toki Mats are made from organic cotton, natural latex and other non-toxic materials for safer play and a healthier planet. $200 $259 23% off Buy at Newton Baby 'As a mom, I care deeply about what my kids sleep on. These mattresses are breathable, washable, and free of harsh chemicals.'Newton mattresses are Greenguard Gold Certified, made with recyclable, non-toxic materials and no foam or adhesives. Shop at Bare Mum 'I gift Bare Mum to all the new moms in my life — it's thoughtful, supportive and everything is made with clean, gentle ingredients. It's an Australian brand I really love, and you can find the full care kit at both Emilia George store locations, which makes it easy to grab something beautiful and useful for a friend.'Bare Mum is founded by moms and uses organic cotton, cruelty-free ingredients and sustainable packaging to support postpartum recovery. Best of The Hollywood Reporter From 'Lady in the Lake' to 'It Ends With Us': 29 New and Upcoming Book Adaptations in 2024 Meet the Superstars Who Glam Up Hollywood's A-List Rosie O'Donnell on Ellen, Madonna, Trump and 40 Years in the Queer Spotlight
Metro
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
You can binge all eight episodes of TV thriller that left fans 'wrecked'
Channel 4 today released all episodes of a gritty new crime drama starring Amanda Seyfried. Based on a New York Times bestseller by Liz Moore, Long Bright River is a suspenseful eight-part thriller starring the Mamma Mia! star alongside Top Boy's Nicholas Pinnock and The Wire's John Doman. The show sees Seyfried play Mickey, a police officer on the beat in Philadelphia, facing a city ravaged by the opioid crisis. After a string of murders, Mickey begins to piece together how her personal history is linked to the case. Head of Acquisitions at Channel 4 Polly Scates said they were 'immediately hooked' by the thriller, as well as Amanda Seyfried's 'scene-stealing performance'. The show has already been available in the US on Peacock, with viewers taking to social media to share their thoughts – and one fan even labelling it a 'masterpiece'. Taking to X to share their reaction to the show, @debrapalermo wrote: 'I was enthralled for all 8 episodes. It's a slow burn with lots of twists and turns. Amanda Seyfried is once again stunning and sublime. 'But the superstar of Long Bright River is Callum Vinson. Little dude deserves an Emmy. I adored him in Chucky but I worshipped him in this!' @shboogies chimed in, adding: 'I spent my entire day binging Long Bright River and omg. A masterpiece.' @effoff1988 compared the show to Mare of Easttown, writing: 'Long Bright River may not be as polished and impeccably paced as its closest comp, Mare of Easttown, but it is still a compelling, well-made miniseries with a stellar star turn from Amanda Seyfried, who deserves serious Emmy consideration. They added: 'The finale wrecked me.' 'Two episodes into Long Bright River and my blood is already boiling (in a good way). Amanda Seyfried can do no wrong and this needs to be talked about more,' tweeted @mkingsle. More Trending However, not everyone could get behind the new show, with @InDarkWeRisePod writing: 'Wanted to like this, but alas, it's not to be. A dreadfully slow story about a Philadelphia police officer searching for her drug addicted sister who has gone missing. 'Amanda Seyfried isn't terrible, but the writing is horrendously bad. Slow, filler, dull. 2/10.' Oof – we'll let you be the judge. View More » Long Bright River is available to stream on Channel 4. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Charlotte Ritchie: 'I hope my thriller has a legacy like Line of Duty' MORE: Forget Virgin Island – 2025's most shocking TV show aired last night MORE: Forgotten sequel to Denzel Washington thriller becomes surprise Netflix hit
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
John Oliver Mocks Trump Over Comments About Girls and What Ages They Play With Dolls
John Oliver again mocked President Trump and his 'stupid trade' war on Last Week Tonight, this time taking aim at comments Trump made about the prices of dolls going up due to tariffs. Last week the president explained the effects of the tariffs by using the price of dolls going up as an example: 'Maybe the children will have two dolls instead of 30 dolls, you know? And maybe the two dolls will cost a couple of bucks more than they would normally.' More from The Hollywood Reporter 'The Last of Us' Creator on Bella Ramsey's Intense "Baby Shark" Scene How 'Long Bright River' Star Amanda Seyfried and Showrunner Nikki Toscano Recast the True Crime Formula 'Lopez vs. Lopez' and 'Night Court' Canceled After Three Seasons Apiece at NBC Said Oliver: 'What a very weird thing to say. It's just another snapshot in the chaos album that is Trump having anything to do with children, because you can now put 'kids will have two dolls instead of 30' right up there with the lawnboy scream and that time he asked a kid if she believed in Santa Claus because, quote, 'At 7, it's marginal, right?'' The HBO show's host then noted that Trump reiterated his comments a few days later, saying: 'I don't think a beautiful baby girl that's 11 years old needs to have 30 dolls. I think they can have three dolls, or four dolls.' Oliver's take: 'OK, there is so much there. 'A beautiful baby girl that's 11 years old'? Don't call an 11-year-old that. First, it's creepy, and second, I promise, you call an 11-year-old girl a baby, she'll fucking kill you.' He continued: 'To think the prime age for playing with dolls is 11 is almost impressively wrong. Everyone knows the breakdown of what people play with by age goes: blocks from ages 1 to three, dolls from ages 3 to 7 and our phones from ages 8 until we die.' But Trump didn't stop there. He continued to explain himself during remarks made later on Air Force One. 'All I'm saying is that…that a young lady, a 10-year-old girl, a 9-year-old girl, a 15-year-old girl, doesn't need 37 dolls. She could be very happy with two or three four or five,' Trump said. Opined Oliver: 'Every single way this man refers to girls makes my skin want to turn inside out. That said, I did also want to see him keep going there, just to see how many variations of ages and numbers he could cycle through: 'All I'm saying is a young lady, 10-year-old girl, 9-year-old girl, 15-year-old girl, 45-year-old girl that's still young at heart, doesn't need 37 dolls. She could be very happy with two or three or four or six or eight, but also nine, and in its own way, 10 — 10 dolls, she could be happy with, couldn't she? Or maybe 11. We can't rule out 11 dolls, or 12 — 12's a good number, isn't it, folks? Twelve apostles, 12 days of Christmas, 12 Angry Men — Henry Fonda, great guy, right? The other men, very angry, very angry men. That's what we've got to get out of this country that's coming over illegally. Or, you know what? 13 dolls, that's my final offer.'' Oliver went on to jokingly question whether Trump had ever come into contact with a 15-year-old girl, given that most girls have given up dolls by then: 'Has he ever met a 15-year-old girl? That's a dumb question. Of course he has. He was friends with Jeffrey Epstein.' Oliver also quipped that sticks are about to 'make a comeback' as a popular toy given the tariffs: 'Throw it, catch it, set it on fire. Just look at it. The stick's the only toy you'll ever need, which is lucky 'cause it's also the only one you'll ever have.' Best of The Hollywood Reporter 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise 'Yellowstone' and the Sprawling Dutton Family Tree, Explained
Daily Mirror
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'Compelling' US drama with finale that 'wrecked' viewers now available to stream
The popular US drama is now available to stream for free in the UK and fans are already obsessed. Channel 4 has subtly released an adaptation of Liz Moore's top-selling crime thriller, Long Bright River. Viewers are already loving the drama-filled show, which is fully available on the channel's streaming platform and is scheduled to broadcast in late May. Actress Amanda Seyfried, who is best known for her roles in Mean Girls, Veronica Mars, Dear John and Mamma Mia! movies, is taking the lead role in the series. The eight-part miniseries will see Amanda's character Mickey Fitzpatrick, a complex police officer torn between her job and her troubled family life, particularly her sister Kacey's addiction struggles. When a string of murders rocks Philadelphia, Mickey becomes fixated on uncovering the truth, especially as the killer seems to be targeting people like her sister. The show, released on Peacock in the UK earlier this year, has already generated social media buzz among fans and they have wasted no time sharing their reaction. One viewer commented: "#LongBrightRiver may not be as polished and impeccably paced as its closest comp, Mare of Easttown. "But it is still a compelling, well-made miniseries with a stellar star turn from Amanda Seyfried who deserves serious Emmy consideration. The finale wrecked me." Another fan praised: "'#LongBrightRiver is fantastic so far (3 episodes in) and obvs Amanda Seyfried is great in it but the child actor Callum Vinson who plays her son Thomas might need to get some major recognition come next awards season!" A third person raved: "I'm on episode 4 and i just wanna say u all have to watch this. It is SO GOOD and our girl is AMAZINGGG #LongBrightRiver." Discussing her personal connection to the show, Amanda revealed to Variety: "The characters in this story are struggling with the opioid crisis, and maybe I connect in a deeper way to this character's journey because of my relationship to a lot of the subject matter. 'What I didn't expect is to feel like this experience grounded me as well. It lit a fire within me. " She further added: "I wasn't looking for something grounded and heavy and dark, but it was therapeutic in a way. "The storytelling, the perspective was so unique, and it knew exactly what it was. It felt like if this knows exactly what it is, then maybe I will find something new within my own journey." Polly Scates, who is Head of Acquisitions at Channel 4 added: 'We were immediately hooked by this propulsive thriller and Amanda Seyfried's scene stealing performance as Mickey. "We're thrilled that Channel 4 will be the home of Long Bright River in the UK and to bring this compelling series to our viewers across both streaming and linear.'
