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Los Angeles Times
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
How to have the best Sunday in L.A. according to Terry Crews
Terry Crews is a man of many talents. In the 1990s, he played for both the Rams and the Chargers before becoming an actor and starring in projects like 'White Chicks,' 'Everybody Hates Chris,' 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' and 'The Expendables' franchise. Other roles on his resume? Old Spice spokesman, high-end furniture designer, accomplished painter and author of a memoir. Crews was also featured in People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive issue three times. But the gig that has made him internationally known, he says, is hosting 'America's Got Talent' for the last six years. The show, which is celebrating 20 seasons, returns to NBC on May 27. For Crews, hosting 'AGT' is a job that suits him. 'I am a honey-baked ham,' he shamelessly admits, flashing his endearing white smile during a Zoom call. 'I like the spotlight. I've always been a dancer, so it was like this is the vibe. But then I got in there, and I was like, now I see why I love this so much. It's because every contestant reminds me of me.' We caught up with Crews to discuss his ideal Sunday in L.A. It involves walking around Old Town Pasadena, catching a movie and spending time with his wife Rebecca King-Crews and their five adult children. This interview has been lightly edited for length and clarity. 6:30 a.m.: Wake up and hit the gym I am an early riser no matter what. Even if it's Sunday, it's like, my body clock just kind of pops up. Like when I say I sleep in late, that's 6:30 or 7 a.m. because I like to get up at the crack of dawn. I'm a 4:30 or 5 a.m. guy. Every Sunday, I start with a workout. It's very light, more of cardio and active recovery, but I never miss it. 9 a.m.: Pick up breakfast from Erewhon I've been intermittent fasting for almost 15 years, so I don't eat breakfast, but I love breakfast food. So what I do — and this is a real staple — we have an Erewhon that opened near us and it has the most fabulous cooked breakfast. It's half a store, half a restaurant. Erewhon has the best smoothies, the best pastries. Even though I don't eat until 2 p.m., I go to Erewhon and get all their breakfast stuff. I'll get the bacon and eggs, or the breakfast sandwiches [and] breakfast burritos. A lot of the time on Sundays, that's when all the kids want to stop by, so I'll bring a bunch of stuff, set it on the stove, and they go in there and I tell them, 'Leave me something.' 10 a.m.: Praise break at home My wife actually started a church. It's called the L.A. Life Church. It's like Tiny Desk meets church and she has a thing called Sonic Sundays. It's online, but we record during the week, and it's basically a half an hour with a lot of music, and then she does a lesson. We watch it together every Sunday morning when it comes out at 10 a.m. When COVID hit, it kind of changed our churchgoing habits because everybody had to do it at home, and she just decided, 'You know what? Let's just do it!' 11:30 a.m.: Hit up Old Town in Pasadena Once that's over, that's when we go down to Old Town. It's our favorite place to go. I have an office slash studio that's right off Colorado Avenue. That's where all the stores are, and my wife has a store, Rebeccca Crews, which is in Hugus Alley. My daughter works there too. So we'll walk around Old Town and I'll stop by Alfred to pick up a coffee. I get a double espresso, straight with nothing in it. We do occasionally do brunches. We really like Soho House in West Hollywood and also LA Cha Cha Chá near the Arts District. 1:30 p.m.: Breakfast for lunch If we decide to stay out, one place we love is Americana in Glendale, which is really close. I love this place called Egg Slut there. Crazy name, but man-oh-man, like I told you, I love breakfast food and they close at 2 p.m. So we have to time it out. We'll do all that Old Town running around, then we'll jump down to Glendale and usually I get there by 1:30 p.m. and I'll be their last customer, and they know me. I have a double bacon, double egg breakfast sandwich. It comes with a little ketchup on it and I get a side salad, which is like arugula and a little Parmesan and maybe a small orange juice. 3:30 p.m.: Pop over to the Americana in Glendale I love books. I have a library of books that is probably the most valuable thing that I own. I probably have like 10,000 books, so what I love to do is go to Barnes and Noble. You can't find them anymore. It's very rare and the Barnes and Noble at Americana is one of my favorite spots, because I'll get lost. You can spend literally two or three hours there. 5 p.m.: Watch a flick I'm a big movie guy, so usually on a Sunday, that's when I do my theater watching. I've been getting tickets to throwback movies. Being at home, it's OK, but I love the smell of popcorn and I love to experience the reactions of other people. When you're going to see a comedy or something scary or something weird, it's kind of like you want to feel that energy, so we go to IPIC. I'm a gold member. I'm practically a platinum member because I'm about really nice experiences. If you're going to do a theater, do it well. 7 p.m.: Enjoy my cheat-day meal Even though I do intermittent fasting, Sunday is my cheat day. When it's time for dinner, that's In-N-Out Burger time. I'll get a couple double-doubles. You know, I'm simple. Or we'll find a restaurant that everyone's been talking about. But a lot of times, they aren't open on Sunday nights. There are a few like Majordomo that my guy David Chang [owns], but other than that, it's In-N-Out Burger time. If there's a sporting event on a Sunday, I'd go to SoFi to see a football game. I was on the Rams and the Chargers, so the funny thing is, when I get invited to a Chargers game, I act like I'm the biggest Chargers fan in the world, and then when I get invited to the Rams game, I do the same thing. They both ended up in L.A., so they both claim me and I'm like yep [laughs]. 8 p.m.: Get ready for bed I go to bed early and my wife is like, 'What are we, in third grade?' [Laughs] That's why I don't like to go to the movies too late. I will never, ever go to a movie that starts at 7 p.m. cause you won't be out of there until like 10 p.m. I'm like nope! I go to bed at the latest 8:30 p.m. and my regime — something I've been doing for years and it feels so good — is I close all the curtains, make sure the room is all cool. I try my best to put the phone up. I don't want that blue light on me. I wash my face, brush my teeth, get in bed and I'll have the book of the century — whatever I'm reading — right next to the bed and my glasses. I look forward to this time cause you know where you left off, whether it's a novel or an autobiography, and you're like, I wonder what happened there? I always have to make sure I leave at a good spot. I'm the guy who gets sad at the end of a book. The same way people feel about streaming when you've gone through all 10 episodes. I'm reading a book called 'The Weight of Air' by this guy named David Poses. Oh, my God. He was addicted to heroin for years and was in and out of rehab. It's fascinating because he's so transparent and it just inspires me to be that vulnerable.
Newsweek
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Man Hires Artist To Draw Wife on Wedding Day, Not Prepared for the Results
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A man decided to mark his first anniversary by surprising his wife with a hand-drawn sketch of her on their wedding day. However, when she was presented with the finished sketch, she was not impressed. It is something of an overlooked tradition for couples to celebrate their first wedding anniversary with the gift of paper. A previous survey by the Paper and Packaging Board found that, while more than 60 percent of U.S. couples polled were unaware of the tradition, two-thirds commemorated their first year of marriage with a paper gift. Taylor and Lucy Vickerstaff, from Surrey in the U.K. got married on April 24, 2024, but their love story began long before that. "Taylor and I have been together for five years," Lucy told Newsweek. "We have our gorgeous baby boy, Freddie, whom we welcomed in 2024, and our golden retriever Oakley, whom we have had since 2021." Eager to mark the occasion, Taylor had turned to personalized gift company Letterfest to create a hand-drawn sketch of Lucy, based on a picture of them together on their wedding day. Taylor and Lucy Vickerstaff smile on their wedding day. Taylor and Lucy Vickerstaff smile on their wedding day. TikTok/lucyvickerstaff Though Lucy was in the dark about what Taylor had planned, she knew he was up to something special. "He's always very thoughtful and gets sentimental gifts so I was excited to see what he got for our first anniversary," Lucy said. When Taylor gave Lucy a first glimpse of the sketch, via a preview, she was certainly surprised, but it wasn't in a good way. Unimpressed with the results, Lucy took to her TikTok, @lucyvickerstaff, to share the "humbling" results. Her post also revealed how Taylor had subsequently got in touch with Letterfest to complain about the sketch. In his message to the company, Taylor compares Lucy's appearance in the drawing to that of one of the characters in the cult comedy movie White Chicks, in which Black brothers, played by Shawn and Marlon Wayans, go undercover disguised as white socialites. Lucy said: "The sketch was awful, though we laughed very very hard when we first saw it and immediately thought of the guys from White Chicks.'" The wedding sketch that Lucy Vickerstaff's husband, Taylor, decided to surprise her with. The wedding sketch that Lucy Vickerstaff's husband, Taylor, decided to surprise her with. TikTok/lucyvickerstaff Lucy's complaints about the drawing go beyond just the artwork. "I actually don't even like the original picture," she said. "It's the only one from the wedding album that I don't like!" Both she and her husband are skeptical over the claims it is a "hand-drawn sketch" and have asked for a full refund. At present, Letterfest have notified them that, while it is fine to refund the couple the bulk of what the picture cost them, the company will need to retain a fee to cover the work done by the artist. Responding to the couple's claims, a spokesperson for Letterfest told Newsweek: "At Letterfest, we take great pride in creating thoughtful, personalized gifts. As part of our process, we share a draft preview with every customer to confirm the personalization details before final production. While the preview is a work-in-progress, we offer unlimited proofs until the customer is completely satisfied with the final design. "We understand that Lucy and Taylor were not fully satisfied with their portrait. We always welcome feedback and work closely with customers to resolve any concerns," the spokesperson added. "If a customer requests a cancellation after the draft is created, a small fee is retained to cover the work already completed by our artist. Our goal is to deliver a high-quality finished product that our customers love, and we continually review our processes to ensure every experience with us is a positive one." Though she was unhappy with the sketch, Lucy and Taylor enjoyed a happy anniversary, with the hilarity of what happened only adding to proceedings.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Marlon Wayans says he went from 'denial to complete acceptance' when his son came out as trans
Welcome to our weekly dose of Queer Joy—because PRIDE isn't just for June! This is the first in a series celebrating the voices, moments, and people that make us smile. Queer joy is a radical act, so join us each week for more stories that uplift, resist, and shine. Marlon Wayans should be winning a Father of the Year award after opening up about his 'complete acceptance' of his trans son Kai. This week, the White Chicks star appeared on the IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson podcast alongside his brother Damon Wayans. Toward the end of the April 30 episode, Wayans talked about his son's transition and the way it changed his thinking. "Their transition taught me what real, unconditional love was. When they went through the transition, I actually went through the transition,' the 52-year-old comedian said, per Buzzfeed. 'I went from denial to complete acceptance, and it took me a week to get there.' Wayans said that judging your child for who they are is a 'poor reflection on you' and isn't your place. "What I've learned as a parent is that for you to stop loving your child because of their choice and their life, that's a poor reflection on you. When there's people that go, 'I'm not going to associate with you because you do that,' or 'This is against God,' it's like, listen, I'm not here to judge. I'm not God. Only God can judge,' he explained. But if God were to judge his son, Wayans said he'd just sneak Kai in the back. 'If that's a mistake and we get to heaven and God don't let my child in, I'm going to shave a beard and sneak them in through the back.' See on Instagram Wayans is also unbothered by anyone who stops being a fan of his after learning about his trans son. "I'm going to love my baby," Marlon continued. "I'm a father. I'm always going to defend them. I'm always going to protect them. I'm always going to protect them. There's nothing anybody could ever tell me. I could lose I lost people who are small-minded, small-hearted, and self-loathing, so goodbye. For every one I lose, I gain 150 more.' Wayans first opened up about Kai's transition back in 2023, and since then, he has proven himself to be an LGBTQ+ ally and fierce defender of his trans son. He has spoken openly about his love for his son on The Breakfast Club, on social media, and in a comedy special where he talked about Kai coming out as trans. Earlier this year, he also got into a heated fight on X (formerly Twitter) with Soulja Boy, where he epically shut down the rapper after he made a series of homophobic and transphobic comments. The father of three admitted that right after Kai came out as trans, he struggled to get their pronouns correct (Kai goes by they/them) and use their new name, but working to get it right is about respect. "That's what they want and that's their wishes, respect their wishes,' he said. 'I know that the same child is in there. They're brilliant. And that's all that I really care about — they're kindhearted, they're really funny, they have a great sense of humor, and extremely are the things I'm proud of.' For Wayans, the most important thing is whether or not his kids are good people. "Are you a good person? I don't care about your sexuality, and all of these other things, your gender, your associations, I care that you are a good-hearted person,' he explained.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Comedian Marlon Wayans rejects cancel culture, says it only exists in ‘society's mind'
Stand-up comedian and actor Marlon Wayans said last week that "cancel culture" has never made him afraid to make a joke or feel like he's had to alter his material. In a recent interview with independent journalist Nicholas Ballasy, Wayans referred to cancel culture as a societal construct that he and many other "real comedians" have chosen to ignore and have kept their careers. "I've never succumbed to that. I've been the same comedian that I was since we first started. Real comedians – we stayed the course," Wayans said while at an event promoting his "Wild Child Tour." Andrew Schulz Says 'Country Has Spoken Loud And Clear' On Wokeness After 'Unanimous' Trump Win On The Issue The reporter asked the "White Chicks" star whether he has found it harder to do comedy in the era of so-called cancel culture – a cultural atmosphere in which comedians or prominent figures can face public backlash for jokes or statements deemed too offensive. Wayans was dismissive of the concept, replying, "That's all in society's mind." He characterized it as peer pressure that should be rejected. "Everybody's like, 'You gotta change! You gotta change!' No, no." Read On The Fox News App The entertainer continued, noting that risking hurt feelings goes into making good comedy. Comic Michael Rapaport Slams Canadian Lawmaker For Attempting To Get Him Barred From Doing Standup In Country "Because humor is something you have to be honest about, and you have to dig deep, and you're gonna touch nerves, and you gonna hurt feelings," he said. "That's part of finding a good joke." In an interview in 2022, Wayans trashed the idea that society could punish him for certain jokes, stating, "It's sad that society is in this place where we can't laugh anymore. I ain't listening to this damn generation. I ain't listening to these folks, these scared-a-- people, these scared executives. Y'all do what you want to do? Great. I'm still gonna tell my jokes the way I tell them." Other prominent comedians agree with Wayans about rejecting cancel culture. Roast comedian Jeff Ross told Ballasy during an interview in January, "What's funny is funny, you know? There will always be people who are going to pretend to be offended, but those are the people that offend me, you know? Hypocrites." Famed ventriloquist and comic Jeff Dunham told Fox News Digital last month that crossing the line is what makes things funny. "To me, a comedian takes it to the line," he said. "He knows his audience, his or her audience. You take it to the line and you step over it just a little bit." Click Here For More Coverage Of Media And Culture "I don't care about being canceled," Wayans continued telling Ballasy on Saturday. "If I get canceled, then your sensitive a-- shouldn't have been at my show in the first place. So, I'm good with that. I just want to make people laugh and go to some dark places and find some light." When asked if he thought there were any jokes that are off-limits, he said, "no." "I can tell any joke," he said. "It may take me a little time to understand how to say it, but I'm not afraid to go anywhere."Original article source: Comedian Marlon Wayans rejects cancel culture, says it only exists in 'society's mind'
Fox News
19-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Comedian Marlon Wayans rejects cancel culture, says it only exists in ‘society's mind'
Stand-up comedian and actor Marlon Wayans said last week that "cancel culture" has never made him afraid to make a joke or feel like he's had to alter his material. In a recent interview with independent journalist Nicholas Ballasy, Wayans referred to cancel culture as a societal construct that he and many other "real comedians" have chosen to ignore and have kept their careers. "I've never succumbed to that. I've been the same comedian that I was since we first started. Real comedians – we stayed the course," Wayans said while at an event promoting his "Wild Child Tour." The reporter asked the "White Chicks" star whether he has found it harder to do comedy in the era of so-called cancel culture – a cultural atmosphere in which comedians or prominent figures can face public backlash for jokes or statements deemed too offensive. Wayans was dismissive of the concept, replying, "That's all in society's mind." He characterized it as peer pressure that should be rejected. "Everybody's like, 'You gotta change! You gotta change!' No, no." The entertainer continued, noting that risking hurt feelings goes into making good comedy. "Because humor is something you have to be honest about, and you have to dig deep, and you're gonna touch nerves, and you gonna hurt feelings," he said. "That's part of finding a good joke." In an interview in 2022, Wayans trashed the idea that society could punish him for certain jokes, stating, "It's sad that society is in this place where we can't laugh anymore. I ain't listening to this damn generation. I ain't listening to these folks, these scared-a-- people, these scared executives. Y'all do what you want to do? Great. I'm still gonna tell my jokes the way I tell them." Other prominent comedians agree with Wayans about rejecting cancel culture. Roast comedian Jeff Ross told Ballasy during an interview in January, "What's funny is funny, you know? There will always be people who are going to pretend to be offended, but those are the people that offend me, you know? Hypocrites." Famed ventriloquist and comic Jeff Dunham told Fox News Digital last month that crossing the line is what makes things funny. "To me, a comedian takes it to the line," he said. "He knows his audience, his or her audience. You take it to the line and you step over it just a little bit." "I don't care about being canceled," Wayans continued telling Ballasy on Saturday. "If I get canceled, then your sensitive a-- shouldn't have been at my show in the first place. So, I'm good with that. I just want to make people laugh and go to some dark places and find some light." When asked if he thought there were any jokes that are off-limits, he said, "no." "I can tell any joke," he said. "It may take me a little time to understand how to say it, but I'm not afraid to go anywhere."
