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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Casting News: New Scrabble Host, Kaia Gerber in Ryan Murphy Series and More
Comedian Craig Ferguson is taking over as host of The CW's Scrabble, replacing Raven-Symoné, who will remain an executive producer on the recently renewed game show. Both Scrabble and Trivial Pursuit, hosted by LeVar Burton, have been picked up for 30-episode second seasons to air in 2026 on The CW. More from TVLine Shark Tank Says an Emotional Goodbye to Mark Cuban - Will You Still Watch Without Him? Casting News: Ernie Hudson Joins Boston Blue, Elle Adds Van Der Beek and More Michael J. Fox Joins Shrinking Season 3, Marking His First TV Role in 5 Years and Reunion With Bill Lawrence 'We are excited to continue growing family game night on The CW by bringing a supersized order of 30 new episodes of both Trivial Pursuit and Scrabble to the network next year,' Heather Olander, Head of Unscripted Programming for The CW, said in a statement. 'The one and only LeVar Burton is back as host for Trivial Pursuit, and we welcome superstar comedian Craig Ferguson to The CW family as the new host of Scrabble. We are also incredibly grateful and lucky that Raven-Symoné will continue to work with us as executive producer of the series.' Added Ferguson: 'I'm cock-a-hoop to be hosting Scrabble. I've wanted to do this show ever since I found out the letters of my name can be used to spell Cougar Fingers.' In other recent casting news… * Kaia Gerber (Overcompensating, American Horror Story) will star in Ryan Murphy's series adaptation of the Bret Easton Ellis prep school thriller novel The Shards, which is in early development at FX, our sister site Deadline reports. * Leslie Mann (Knocked Up) and Gabrielle Union (Truth Be Told, Being Mary Jane) are being eyed to star in the Strangers On a Train-esque thriller series Strangers, which is in development at Peacock, per Deadline. * Hallmark Channel's Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story will star Holland Roden (Teen Wolf), Matthew Daddario (Shadowhunters), Tony Danza (Power Book III: Raising Kanan, Who's the Boss?), Tracy Pollan (Family Ties), Caroline Aaron (Ghosts, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Steve Schirripa (Blue Bloods, The Sopranos) and Patti Murin (Broadway's Frozen, Chicago Med). Premiering during this year's Countdown to Christmas, the movie will also feature Buffalo Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott, Running Back Ray Davis, Safety Damar Hamlin, Offensive Tackle Dion Dawkins, Tight End Dawson Knox, Long Snapper Reid Ferguson, Defensive Tackle DeWayne Carter and Wide Receiver Joshua Palmer, plus Buffalo Bills legend Jim Kelly, former teammates Steve Tasker, Thurman Thomas, Scott Norwood and Andre Reed, Bills play-by-play announcer Chris Brown and broadcast journalist/die-hard Bills fan Tim Russert's son, Luke Russert. Hit the comments with your thoughts on the above castings! 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!
Buzz Feed
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
'80s Child Actors, Then And Now
Child stars are without a doubt some of the most fascinating people in all of Hollywood. While they obviously age out of child acting roles, it sometimes feels like they're frozen at the age they became famous, especially for those of us who constantly rewatch old TV shows and movies. We've covered the "then and now" transformations for '90s–'10s child stars — but if you thought those were shocking, hold onto your hats, because we're going back to the '80s today! And seeing these people all grown up is low-key making me rethink the entire aging process. So here we go: your fave '80s child stars, then and now... First, here is Raven-Symoné from The Cosby Show at age 5: And here she is now, age 39: Here is Ricky Schroder from Silver Spoons at age 13: And here he is now, age 55: This was actually from 2020, so he was technically 50 in this photo. Here is Alyssa Milano from Who's The Boss? at age 11: And here she is now, age 52: Here is Corey Feldman from The Goonies and Stand By Me at age 14: And here he is now, age 53: Here is Fred Savage from The Wonder Years at age 11: And here he is now, age 48: Here's Danny Cooksey from Diff'rent Strokes at age 8: And here he is now, age 49: This was also the most recent photo I could find of him. It's from late 2019. Here is Danielle Brisebois from Archie Bunker's Place at age 12: And here she is now, age 55: Here's Tracey Gold from Growing Pains at age 11: And here she is now, age 55: Here is Drew Barrymore from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial at age 7: And here she is now, age 50: Here is Sean Astin from The Goonies at age 14: And here he is now, age 54: Here is Aileen Quinn from Annie at age 10: And here she is now, age 53: Here is Tiffani Thiessen from Saved by the Bell at age 15: And here she is now, age 51: Here is Candace Cameron Bure from Full House at age 11: And here she is now, age 49: Here is Mario Lopez from Saved by the Bell at age 15: And here he is now, age 51: Here is Lukas Haas from Witness at age 9: And here he is now, age 49: Here is Soleil Moon Frye from Punky Brewster at age 8: And here she is now, age 48: Here is Alfonso Ribeiro from Silver Spoons at age 13: And here he is now, age 53: Here is Danny Pintauro from Cujo at age 8: And here he is now, age 49: Here is Peter Billingsley from A Christmas Story at age 15: And here he is now, age 54: Here is Kim Fields from The Facts of Life at age 11: And here she is now, age 55: Here is C. Thomas Howell from The Outsiders at age 17: And here he is now, age 58: Here is Justin Henry from Kramer vs. Kramer and Sixteen Candles at age 14: And here he is now, age 53: This photo was also from 2019! So he was 48 here. Here is Molly Ringwald from Sixteen Candles and The Breakfast Club at age 17: And here she is now, age 57: Who's your favourite child actor from the '80s? And whose transformation shocked you the most? Tell me in the comments below! Plus, you should follow BuzzFeed Canada on Instagram and TikTok for more nostalgic content!
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Am I the Only One Mourning Forever 21?
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." At my journalism school, there was a running joke that no student reporting for the local newspaper could escape without being assigned an obituary. I, unintentionally, evaded that rite of passage, but now, years after graduation, here I am: writing an obit. Word started spreading that Forever 21 might close earlier this spring, but when it was officially confirmed last week that all its stores are shuttering, I was surprised by my own complicated feelings. As far as humanity goes, its collapse is probably a good thing, right? The news gives me the slightest sliver of hope that maybe fast fashion could go extinct eventually. But if I'm being honest, there's a part of me that will always appreciate Forever 21. Without its reliable presence in my adolescence, I'm not sure how—or even if!—I would have developed a love of fashion. Every cut, color, or motif was at the ready and, even more incredible to my underdeveloped brain, affordable for the salary of a part-time babysitter, full-time hormonal nightmare. I could devour my beloved magazines, and then go to the mall and buy the same clothes that my tween icons like Selena Gomez or Raven-Symoné wore. A dream! There was always something new to see, and no sooner would a trend hit the zeitgeist than land promptly on Forever 21's plentiful racks. Now I understand this business model is terrible for the planet writ large, but in the moment, that store felt like wonderland to junior-high Meg. It democratized fashion, and in doing so, gave me the space and opportunity to explore, experiment (with some diabolical results), and ultimately establish a sense of personal style. I know I'm not alone in this, either. A trip to Forever 21 was usually a full friend-group affair. We would go in with a game plan. In a store that big, the strategy had to be divide and conquer. It's not an overstatement to say it's where I learned to shop. And look at me now: I'm a shopping editor. It's the first place where I grasped what I liked and didn't like, what suited me and what didn't. There's a fine (but definitive) line between existing as a girl, who doesn't think about how she presents herself, and being a young woman, keenly aware of how often she's being perceived. I suspect that for most people, it's nearly impossible to go back in time and name when the switch occurred. But for me, there's no doubt—it was in Forever 21. It became my workshop, a place to figure out how I wanted to be seen by the world around me. Now, high schoolers get TikTok-famous for thrifting designer bags or schooling millennials on the bleak reality of sweatshops. And this is the lesser of the two evils, I'm sure. But I can't help but memorialize the once-iconic mall brand just a little before it fades into complete obscurity. It did at least one good thing for at least one person. It's where my sense of self began. I'll take comfort knowing some of you will get it. I won't be the only one who remembers this store years down the line when my grandkids ask me about the inexplicably bad style of the 2000s and 2010s—about the random obsession with tacos and sugar skulls. It'll live vividly in my memory: Forever 14, heart pounding as I debated shoplifting during my rebellious phase. Forever 17, waging war against my body in the fitting room mirrors. Forever 19, hunting for the right pieces to pack for my freshman year of college—my first taste of adulthood. And, yes, forever 21, clueless and earnest and just trying to find my way. You Might Also Like The 15 Best Organic And Clean Shampoos For Any And All Hair Types 100 Gifts That Are $50 Or Under (And Look Way More Expensive Than They Actually Are)
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'That's So Raven' Star Makes Breathless Plea for Help In Video
'That's So Raven' star Rondell Sheridan said a medical emergency is going to sideline him from working ― and he asked for donations. (Watch the video below.) Sheridan, who played Victor Baxter in the Disney Channel comedy from the aughts and in two spinoffs, had difficulty breathing as he summed up his misfortune from bed in an Instagram clip on Tuesday. The comedian said he was on the road last month when he got sick. His voice broke at times as if he were in distress. Sheridan, 66, said doctors first thought the problem was 'gastric' but days later he checked into a Los Angeles-area hospital on April 12 and was told the problem was pancreatitis, inflammation in the pancreas that can produce swelling and pain. He said he spent nine days in the hospital and got released. 'I thought I was on the road to recovery but it was just for observation,' he said. 'My pancreas is inflamed and there's not much you can do about it but just wait for the inflammation to go down. I didn't realize that I was gonna be and will be out of work for quite some time.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by rondell sheridan (@therondellsheridan) Isabel Beyoso, the organizer of a GoFundMe that Sheridan referred viewers to for help with medical bills and expenses, explained that 'the doctors have said he just has to wait for his pancreas to do what it's going to do before any further treatment can be considered, and in the meantime, he will be mostly bedridden, while in recovery.' One donor is apparently 'Saturday Night Live' star Kenan Thompson, who gave $7,000, records show. Sheridan appeared on 'Kenan & Kel' in 1998. Sheridan is best known for playing the father of Raven-Symoné's lead character in 'That's So Raven' (2003-07). He also appeared in the spinoffs 'Cory in the House' (2007-08) and 'Raven's Home' (2017-2023.) HuffPost reached out to Sheridan's reps but didn't immediately hear back. Raven-Symoné Explains The Sad Reason She Often Wore Heels As A Disney Star Raven-Symoné Opens Up About Shocking Reason She Got A Breast Reduction At Age 15 Raven-Symoné Begs Internet Trolls To Stop Sending Death Threats To Her Wife
