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04-04-2025
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Olivia Munn Questions Purpose of Blue Origin Space Flight With Katy Perry and Gayle King, Calls It 'Gluttonous'
Olivia Munn is sharing her thoughts on Blue Origin's all-female space expedition. The rocket company, owned by Jeff Bezos, has assembled a crew that includes Katy Perry, Gayle King and Lauren Sanchez to embark on a space flight on April 14. More from The Hollywood Reporter 'Your Friends & Neighbors' Review: Jon Hamm Anchors an Apple TV+ Crime Dramedy that Plays Things Too Safe Gayle King, Katy Perry and Lauren Sanchez Will Fly to Space on One of Jeff Bezos' Rockets Olivia Munn Gives Toast to Good Health as She Says She Still Has "Years to Go in My Cancer Treatment" Blue Origin says this is the first all-female crew for one of its flights and the 11th manned mission overall. The crew was also featured on Elle magazine's recent cover story. Blue Origin's New Shepard spacecraft takes passengers above the Kármán line 62 miles above the earth. While co-hosting TODAY with Jenna & Friends, Munn was candid about her thoughts on the flight, questioning why it's even happening in the first place. 'What are they doing? Like, why?' Munn said during the discussion with co-host Jenna Bush Hager. 'You know what I mean? I know this is probably not the cool thing to say, but there are so many other things that are so important in the world right now. What are you guys going to do up in space?' When Bush Hager noted that the women are expected to be in space for 11 minutes, Munn quipped, 'So you're on, like, Magic Mountain.' 'And by the way, if you want to go to space, why do you need to tell us about it? You know? Just go up there, have a good time, come on down. Also, I just think about — I know this is probably obnoxious but it's so much money to go to space. There's a lot of people who can't even afford eggs. Oh my God, if they bring eggs into space!' King has admitted that 'she hasn't stopped worrying' about the flight, while Perry said she was 'not nervous at all,' according to Bush Hager. Despite having conflicting feelings, Bush Hager noted that the crew is 'all going in glam.' 'What?' Munn asked, visibly confused. 'They said this out loud?' 'What's the point? Is it historic that you guys are going on a ride? I think it's a bit gluttonous. The cover of Elle magazine? I don't know,' she continued. 'Space exploration was to further our knowledge and to help mankind. What are they gonna do up there that has made it better for us down here?' Munn argued. 'I mean, I don't know if all that rocket fuel is good. This is a lot of resources being spent.' In addition to Perry, King and Sanchez, the crew will also include former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, research scientist Amanda Nguyen and film producer Kerianne Flynn. Best of The Hollywood Reporter The Cast of 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' Then and Now 'Yellowstone' and the Sprawling Dutton Family Tree, Explained A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
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06-03-2025
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‘The Recruit' Canceled at Netflix After 2 Seasons
The Recruit won't be returning to Netflix for a third season. The Hollywood Reporter learned Thursday that the Noah Centineo-led spy drama has been canceled after two seasons. More from The Hollywood Reporter Streaming Ratings: 'Severance' Continues Strong Run on Apple TV+ Noah Centineo, the Internet's Boyfriend, Is Now Kicking Ass 'The Recruit' Boss Alexi Hawley Breaks Down Season 2 and Making a Hero Show: "People Want to Root for Something" The Recruit followed Owen Hendricks (Centineo), a CIA lawyer, who becomes involved in massive international conflicts with dangerous parties after an asset tries to expose their relationship to the agency. Colton Dunn, who played Lester Kitchens in the series, called the cancellation 'a bummer' on Threads. 'The Recruit has been cancelled yall. Such a bummer,' he wrote. 'I'll share some pics and fun memories on IG but just wanted you to hear it from me. Thanks if you watched. I'm AVAILABLE NOW! Hire me for you tv story!!' In season two, which premiered earlier this year, Hendricks was immediately thrust back into all the action, but this time in Seoul, South Korea. The season also starred Dunn, Aarti Mann, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Fivel Stewart, Angel Parker, Kaylah Zander and Teo Yoo. Last month, Centineo opened up to THR about his experience filming season two. 'Reuniting with the cast on a personal level was just so good,' he said at the time. 'They're amazing people. We like each other, we love each other, we hang out with each other off set all the time. It created this propulsive element to the second season.' He continued, 'The season moves fast. It's action-packed, and Teo [Yoo, who plays Jang Kyun Kim] comes in and just elevates the series. It felt really, really good to do, and Korea is incredible. It adds such a wonderful layer to the show, new colors and it's a vibrant city, and it really shows in the second season.' The Recruit was among Netflix's top 10 TV titles following its season two debut. While the reason for the cancellation wasn't immediately clear, renewals are typically based on a combination of factors, including creative vision, how well the show satisfies the intended audience and economics. Best of The Hollywood Reporter The Cast of 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' Then and Now 'Yellowstone' and the Sprawling Dutton Family Tree, Explained A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
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04-03-2025
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BritBox U.S. Now Tops 4 Million Subscribers, BBC Boss Tim Davie Says
BBC director general Tim Davie and BBC chair Samir Shah answered questions from the Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the House of Commons in Britain's parliament on Tuesday, addressing a wide range of issues. In one update, Davie shared that streamer BritBox U.S. has topped the 4 million subscriber mark. 'BritBox in the U.S. is now over 4 million subscribers (and) is pretty much very low churn, and the enterprise value is very high,' he said. BBC Studios bought out venture partner ITV to take full control of BritBox International at the start of March 2024 when the streamer had more than 3.75 million subscribers. More from The Hollywood Reporter Canal+ Ends 2024 With 26.9M Subs and Eyes "Active M&A Strategy" Millie Bobby Brown Calls Out Journalists for Criticizing Her Appearance: "This Isn't Journalism, This Is Bullying" Brazil's Oscar Win for 'I'm Still Here' Just Made for the Craziest Carnival Ever 'The case for the BBC is even stronger than it has ever been before,' Shah said on the first anniversary of his starting his role, citing the need for a core fact-based news provider amid the dangers of 'opinionated news,' misinformation and disinformation. He also said that global streamers make brilliant content, but the BBC is the key player able to 'focus on British storytelling for British audiences.' Plus, the BBC and other public service broadcasters can provide shared experiences for mass audiences. 'The case for the BBC is stronger than ever, but the jeopardy is higher,' Davie echoed. People must 'feel involved' in society amid the current risk of many people 'disengaging entirely,' he emphasized. 'Building a link to the BBC and feeling ownership is important.' Shah was on Tuesday also asked about how well the BBC board is working. 'Nothing is ever perfect, and we are making some changes,' he said in addressing what a recent board efficiency review found. A 'charter for a generation' that protects the BBC and its independence is his goal, he also shared. The current charter, which outlines the public broadcaster's public purposes and governance, along with its funding, including through tax payer money, is due to expire at the end of 2027. The 'regular scrutiny session' on the work of the British public broadcaster, whose commercial arm BBC Studios last week held its annual content showcase in London, saw members of parliament question the executives about funding issues, financial challenges faced by the BBC ahead of the review of its charter, as well as editorial processes, impartiality processes, workplace culture, the future of TV, as well as recent controversies. Best of The Hollywood Reporter The Cast of 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' Then and Now 'Yellowstone' and the Sprawling Dutton Family Tree, Explained A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
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21-02-2025
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‘A North Star': How Frances Ellen Watkins Harper inspires The 19th's fellows
On February 22, 1911, Frances Ellen Watkins Harper — author, poet, abolitionist and suffragist — died at 85. As the 'mother of African American journalism,' Harper has inspired generations of Black writers and activists, and The 19th's HBCU fellowship program is named in her honor. Our five fellows are a living testament to Harper's enduring legacy, and to mark the anniversary of her passing, they have each reflected on her work and how it inspires them. The revolutionary life of Frances Ellen Watkins Harper makes clear to me that speaking truth to power not only takes great courage, but is also deeply spiritual work. Whether as an abolitionist, an organizer, or as one of the most prolific writers of the 19th century, she was faithful to her advocacy for racial and gender equality. Her legacy reminds me of an invitation given by the trailblazing theologian the Rev. Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon to 'do the work your soul must have.' Harper certainly accepted that challenge. She was a free Black woman who traveled all over the country, often braving threatening encounters with train conductors and affronts to her dignity, to share her deep convictions and tell hard truths to audiences who would rather minimize them. She witnessed and was writing during the end of enslavement, the promise of Reconstruction, and the nadir of Jim Crow. At a time when many consider that our nation may be entering a second nadir, her unflinching commitment to truth-telling and movement-building serves as a type of North Star for me. I'm inspired to follow in the tradition of the vanguard of Black women like Harper who were unwavering in their fight for equality, who operated with moral clarity and were compelled by the cause of liberation for all people. — Amethyst Holmes, product and technology fellow It feels as though the world has been going through trying times for nearly a decade. In these years, I admit I have had times when it became frustrating to keep advocating for truth when it felt like the world shut everything out. Black women like Frances Ellen Watkins Harper serve as a North Star, demonstrating how even in darker times we still made it through. Harper's poem, 'Then and Now,' documents the tumultuous history of the United States, but is underscored by an undeniable optimism that despite the worst of history, there will always be those who confront it. 'In the new era of your life, / Bring love for hate, and peace for strife,' she writes in the final stanza of the poem. Despite the horror and injustices she faced, Harper still aspired to be the kinder, gentler change she wanted in the world. Harper's dedication to her mission despite the impossible barriers she faced as a journalist and even more so as a Black woman means that nothing in this world is insurmountable. There will always be dark times, but Harper, and so many women that came before and after her, carry the torch that reveals a brighter future. — Chanel Cain, audience engagement fellow 'Neath that flow of song and mirth / Runs the current of despair, / But the simple sons of earth / Know not the dead are there!' — 'The Revel' by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper At her core, Frances Ellen Watkins Harper loved to read. After finding a deep passion for literature at her employer's bookshop, Harper embarked on a remarkable journey as a writer, lecturer and abolitionist that all began with stories. In this way, I see my own journey in hers. The power that written words have had on African-American communities throughout history is undeniable. Harper recognized this power and used her writing as a tool to uncover the hard truths of her reality. For many Black women writers, putting pen to paper is a primary way that they can marry their experiences and creativity. As a member of this community of writers, I have deepened my understanding of highlighting myself and others like me through examining her work. Like Harper, my drive to become a writer came from an amusement with books. The strategic word choices, the endless possibilities, and the ways in which an author could say so much while saying so little struck a fire in me that I have yet to put out. For Harper, that fire resulted in years worth of anti-slavery work, education and the history-making short story 'The Two Offers.' The groundbreaking work that she journeyed through following her love for literature continues to remind me just how far I can go. The strength in her words and the pathways she has opened feel like a testimony for those who were once little Black girls who loved to read. — Sabreen Dawud, reporting fellow When I read Frances Ellen Watkins Harper's work, her words sound like liberation and feel like a road map for Black writers like me. As a journalist, activist, poet and abolitionist, Harper is the definition of a movement journalist. She challenged the status quo and wrote in the service of social advancement. Her poems, like 'Dark-Browed Martha,' are reminders that my intersectionality not only makes me an expert on the shared experiences of Black folks but also qualifies me to write about our stories, just like Harper. As the mother of African-American journalism, Harper only wrote for anti-slavery or abolitionist newspapers. Her writing is what I look at as the foundation for the types of stories I tell and how I decide which news outlets to write them for; exclusively, organizations working to challenge oppressive systems. 'In the new era of your life, Bring love for hate, peace for strife' – Frances Ellen Watkins Harper — Alexis Wray, reporting fellow When I think of Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, I think of her bravery. I think of the courage it took her to write for and about her community. I think of 'Songs for the People,' a poem of Harper's that I read in one of my first collegiate courses. Back then, I was a wide-eyed freshman attending my father's alma mater, excited to learn new things and make a name for myself. I didn't know it yet, but even then I carried a legacy of stories within myself. Harper taught me that we all do. I think of what she meant when she wrote, 'Let me make songs for the people / Songs for the old and young; / Songs to stir like a battle cry / Whenever they are sung.' I think of how, especially in times like these, we need our stories and our songs. We need them to remind ourselves why we fight. I imagine this is why Harper loved them, too. Each day as I meet with my fellowship cohort and learn from them, I'm reminded of Harper's legacy. I think of how her writings have traveled as a whisper throughout the course of my life, from the books I read growing up and the Black female authors who were inspired by her work, to my professors, Black women who found Harper's stories as manifest and taught her legacy to their students. On February 22, 1911, Harper — the 'mother of African American journalism' — died at 85. Her legacy continues to point the way forward for the fellows whose work bears her name.I think of how Harper's legacy weaves a thread within and throughout The 19th, continually inspiring us to do more, to be great. To survive, in spite of suffering. To prevail. — Eden Turner, reporting fellow The post 'A North Star': How Frances Ellen Watkins Harper inspires The 19th's fellows appeared first on The 19th. News that represents you, in your inbox every weekday. Subscribe to our free, daily newsletter.
