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Vogue
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Vogue
‘I'm Always Fighting Myself to Be Better, Better, Better': Boop! Star Jasmine Amy Rogers Looks Ahead to the Tonys
After a two-year stint at the Manhattan College of Music, she dropped out and quickly landed a role in a new musical, Becoming Nancy, directed by Jerry Mitchell that premiered in Atlanta in 2019. Following a tour as Gretchen Wieners in Mean Girls, she was brought in by Mitchell to audition for Betty in the Chicago try-out of Boop! in 2023. (She had played a different, supporting character in an earlier workshop of the show.) She was not prepared for the tap-heavy choreography involved in that first audition. 'It was horrifying!' A competitive dancer as a child, she stopped training when she moved to Texas at 11, but figured enough of the skill would come back for her to wing it; she was wrong. 'It was soul-crushing, I went home and sobbed,' she recalls, the cringe still visible in her eyes. She did not get the part then. Later that spring, she happened to be in a rehearsal space in Manhattan, helping a friend with another show, when she heard the Boop! music wafting down the hallway. Rogers did some digging and discovered the production still had not cast Betty. She describes pacing around midtown that day, contemplating what she should do before finally calling her agent. 'I was like, 'I don't know what we need to do, but I need to get back in there.' I'd never done anything like that before.' It worked, and for two weeks she crammed in as many tap classes at Broadway Dance Center as she could before her second chance at the role. The rest is history, and the performance she delivers is a brilliant hat trick: a disarmingly human portrayal of a famously one-dimensional character. 'The tricky part about her,' Rogers says of Betty, 'is combining the larger-than-life energy of a cartoon with a real person.' Her standout 11 o'clock number, 'Something to Shout About,' a towering David Foster Ballad, brings down the house. Rogers describes herself as bubbly and larger-than-life, which made building Betty a natural process. 'There is a lot of her that also belongs to Jasmine.' And she relished recreating Betty's signature hour-glass look with costume designer Gregg Barnes, who is also up for a Tony. 'I'm in a corset the whole show; it's great and terrible at the same time. But the shape it creates is so beautiful, I wouldn't feel like her without it.' For Betty's iconic bob and curls, Rogers and hair stylist Sabana Majeed looked to Dorothy Dandridge and other old Hollywood references to make it recognizable but elevated.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
ITV share Olivia Attwood's hilarious unseen X-rated Love Island audition clip - eight years after she finished third place with Chris Hughes
ITV has shared Olivia Attwood 's unseen X-rated Love Island audition clip to their Instagram page this Saturday. Olivia, 34, originally appeared on the third series of Love Island in 2017, where she finished third alongside then-boyfriend Chris Hughes, 32. The clip was released as ITV gears up for the brand-new 2025 series of the dating show, which kicks off on June 2. In the footage, a young Olivia introduces herself, saying, 'Hi, I'm Olivia, I'm 25, and I'm from Guildford.' The clip then cuts to her jokingly adding, 'I'm looking for my best friend who's also really hot with a nice penis,' before breaking into laughter. Alongside the post, ITV penned: 'We are SAT. See exclusive unseen audition tapes from Olivia Attwood and other Love Island icons on Sunday at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.' The reality star rose to fame on series three alongside Chris, with the season often credited as the show's breakout hit. Their fiery chemistry quickly made them fan favourites, leading to their own spin-off show on ITV2 after the series ended. However, the romance didn't last, and the couple called it quits the following year. After rekindling with her sweetheart, footballer Bradley Dack, following her split from Chris, Olivia and Bradley got engaged in October 2019. In June 2023, the pair got married at the Bulgari Hotel in London, with 80 of their closest family and friends in attendance. She has gone on to carve out a successful career in television, becoming one of the show's most recognisable alumni. In February 2024, she launched her own podcast and has since become a regular panellist on ITV's Loose Women. Since Love Island, she has gone on to carve out a successful career in television, becoming one of the show's most recognisable alumni (pictured on Loose Women earlier this year) The Instagram post comes after Olivia brushed off the backlash surrounding her recent TikTok posts as she topped up her tan in Tenerife on Thursday. Olivia accused TikTok subscribers of 'lacking humour' and 'taking things way too seriously' as she suffered backlash for a perceived swipe at former boyfriend Chris, and his new relationship. The TV personality began a year-long romance with Chris on the third series of Love Island before meeting and subsequently marrying Gillingham footballer Bradley Dack, 31, in 2023. But she has attracted criticism across social media for appearing to poke fun at her former boyfriend's surprise relationship with JoJo Siwa, 22, after he bonded with the American influencer on the latest series of Celebrity Big Brother. Responding to the backlash on Wednesday, Olivia claimed it reflected her critics' lack of humour and inability to understand sarcasm. She said: 'I feel like on Instagram my huns always pass the vibe check, they know my sense of humour. On TikTok, it feels like everyone takes everything so literally. 'There's no nuance, there's no sense of humour, and I kind of feel if you've got no sense of humour then that's on you, it's not really a me problem, you know? She added: 'If you can't tell when I'm saying something sarcastically, I don't know what to tell you. 'People always ask me how I manage in this industry for eight years with social media and stuff, and the telly stuff and whatever. Literally, my only piece of advice is don't deep it. Nothing is ever that deep. 'If you've got your health, if you've got a roof over your head, it's not that deep. None of us are getting out of here alive guys, let's just try and have some fun. 'People are having full-on Thread conversations about me, discussing something that's not even true. It's so twisted. And if I was to comment, they'd be like "How dare you defend yourself? You're so mean."' Since meeting as contestants on Celebrity Big Brother in April, Chris and JoJo have been inseparable, but Olivia has been critical of her former boyfriend's unexpected new romance. Responding to a question on TikTok, one user asked: 'I'm sorry, I need to know what's Olivia Attwood's reaction to this Chris and JoJo thing.' Olivia then gave a cutting one-liner and wrote in the caption: 'She's really famous,' hinting that she believes he is only dating the influencer because of her celebrity status.
Fast Company
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fast Company
The new ‘Hunger Games' movie is holding an open casting call—and TikTok's wacky auditions do not disappoint
If you've ever fancied your chances in the Hunger Games, now you have the opportunity to volunteer as tribute. Lionsgate just announced an open audition call for a minor role in the upcoming prequel, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. 'To audition, show us your best: act out a scene, perform a song, or surprise us with something completely new,' the movie's X account shared last week. 'All talents welcome. No previous experience necessary.' Many fans and budding actors are now eagerly taking their shot at being a part of the beloved movie franchise. After all, Rachel Zegler, who starred as Lucy Gray Baird in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, landed her breakout role through an open casting call. However, if the producers were hoping the internet would take the auditions seriously, they clearly haven't spent enough time on TikTok. A cursory scroll through the hashtag #SOTRCastingContest sees everything from creators pretending to be a tribute running from the cornucopia in the games, to getting into character as a cleaner in the Hunger Games arena. One TikTok creator performed a dramatic retelling of Hunger Games main character Katniss' monologue from Mockingjay Part One, but in the voice of White Lotus star Jennifer Coolidge. (Perfection.) Another TikToker proved she had the acting chops for the role of 'the potato that Beetee works on,' while a third auditioned for the role of 'one of the goose eggs katniss bring haymitch in the end of SOTR.' Yet another TikToker offered their interpretation of the supporting role of 'President Snow's milk'—'Can't wait to see you in the movie,' one person commented. 'They're gonna regret that open casting call,' another added. Serious or not, there is still time to get your audition in before entries close on June 6, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PT. The chosen actor will join Kieran Culkin as Caesar Flickerman, Elle Fanning as Effie Trinket, Ralph Fiennes as Coriolanus Snow, Joseph Zada as Haymitch Abernathy, and Maya Hawke as Wiress in the Haymitch-focused prequel set to hit screens November 20, 2026. Entrants must be a U.S. resident and over the age of 18. May the odds be ever in your favor.
Daily Mail
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Amanda Holden hits back at Britain's Got Talent 'fix' row after she 'broke rules' by giving second Golden Buzzer to surprise contestant
Amanda Holden has addressed the Britain's Got Talent 'fix' claims after an uproar from viewers following a surprise audition. The talent competition became embroiled in a fix row during the auditions and judge Amanda, 54, has now reflected on the uproar just days ahead of Sunday night's final. During the last round of auditions, singer Max Fox shocked both the judges and the crowd when he suddenly shouted from the audience, pleading for a chance to sing. Amanda and fellow judges Simon Cowell, 65, Alesha Dixon, 46, and guest panellist KSI, 31, appeared visibly confused by the interruption - with many convinced it was a scripted set-up by producers. Despite not being on the audition list, Max was given the chance to sing and wowed with a powerful performance of Frank Sinatra's My Way, earning a standing ovation and bringing some of the judges to tears. Caught up in the moment, Amanda hit the Golden Buzzer, even though she had already used hers, sparking an online backlash as fans accused her of a 'rule break'. Now, speaking on her Heart Breakfast show alongside Jamie Theakston on Saturday, Amanda set the record straight, shedding light on what really went down behind the scenes. Interviewing Max on the show, Amanda hit back at claims that the moment was scripted and insisted it was 'all true', telling how she felt compelling to hit the Golden Buzzer because of the audience's reaction. She said: 'First of all, I want you to tell our listeners and talk Jamie through the moment, because you were an audience member. 'This is an absolute fact. He [Max] was sat in the audience, and we had a lull in the auditions whilst we were waiting for the set to change or something else. 'And you started shouting Simon's name and then tell us the story and tell us what led to that moment.' Max - who has not made the final - explained: 'So, it was all on a whim really. I just decided to shout out to Simon and beg for a chance because I'd been trying for nineteen years to sing. 'But what the general public probably don't know normally realise is that there's so many producer rounds before you actually get to see the judges because there's a hundred thousand people or something. 'Thousands of them, yeah,' Amanda added. Jamie then asked: 'Did you not think I'm going to get thrown out or were you nervous at this stage thinking well hang on this is not normally how it happens.' Amanda said: 'Well, it's definitely not how it happens. It's never happened.' Max clarified: 'Absolutely and I did think to myself are the security team going to chuck me out? But I was like I could get a yes. So, I analysed it, and I was like why not? Let's try!' Jaime asked: 'So, then what happened?', before Max added: 'I ended up getting a yes from Simon.' Amanda weighed in, saying: 'Well, Simon invited him on stage, and we gave him like five minutes to prepare himself backstage obviously because we had an actual act coming on stage. 'And then he turned up and he did it and the rest is history. But what I want to clear up now is that I think there was a lot of stuff on social media questioning the authenticity of it.' 'Well because it does sound a bit like a set up,' Jamie said. Amanda gushed: 'It's like a movie! And I said on the day I just pressed the golden buzzer and said, ''let's just roll the credits.'' Because this is like the end of the most amazing movie of Max's life.' Max said: 'It is beautiful I've watched it back.' Breaking her silence on her Golden Buzzer push, Amanda added: 'But it's all true! It's all true and the audience were going nuts. Like my ears were literally bleeding and I was like, do you know what, I'm going to have to press this golden buzzer. 'I mean it's the first time in history that an audience member has got out, got it and got the golden buzzer.' Simon has also strongly denied the claims that the moment was set-up - even offering to take a lie detector test. The music mogul defended the authenticity of the audition, saying he had no prior knowledge of Max's plans. He told the Mirror: 'I think I should be wired to a lie detector machine in the future to prove I'm speaking the truth because when something like this happens people instantly shout fix. He continued: 'In this case do you really think I could be bothered to plant someone in the audience? No. But that's exactly what happened.' It was the first time an audience member on the show has called out for an audition and been allowed to try their luck. Simon added that he knew the moment was genuine based on how security responded when Max stood up. He recalled: 'I knew it was genuine because of the way the security team reacted. He looked like he was going to try and break onto the stage or get to me.' Speaking after his audition, Max has told how he was inspired to try his luck at the auditions by his late grandad, who died seven years ago. In a touching tribute to his beloved family member, Max even sang the very same song he did at his funeral for his audition. He told The Mirror: 'My grandad was egging me on in my mind. He always believed in me. He was a bit of a chancer as well – I definitely have his genes. 'I really believe he helped make this happen. I sang My Way at his funeral. It felt right.' Max admitted he has been trying to get on the talent show since he was 16 years old and it took him 19 years to final sing on the programme and get his Golden Buzzer. Max ultimately did not make the final with Jasmine, Ping Pang Pong, Vinnie McKee, The Blackouts, Olly Pearson and Stacey Leadbeatter battling it out for the £250,000 cash prize.
Daily Mail
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Rosamund Pike reveals she refused to strip to her underwear during her audition for James Bond film Die Another Day after receiving the shock request from producers
Rosamund Pike was asked to strip to her underwear during her James Bond audition. The Hollywood actress - who played Miranda Frost opposite Pierce Brosnan in the 2002 movie Die Another Day - insisted while she had no issue with steamy scenes in the movie, she wasn't willing to do so before she'd landed the role. She told Harper's Bazaar UK magazine: 'In the Bond audition, I was asked to unzip and drop the dress I was wearing, to just stand there in underwear. 'And I thought, ''Well, no, I'll be doing that if I get the part. I won't be doing that now.''' She recalled refusing the request, and added: 'I don't know what possessed me.' The following year, Rosamund, 46, was cast in a production of Hitchcock Blonde which required her to walk across the stage in the nude. The Hollywood actress (pictured last month) insisted while she had no issue with steamy scenes in the movie, she wasn't willing to do so before she'd landed the role She said: 'There was a moment of, ''F***, they've given me this absolute stellar part, but it involves nudity.'' 'I was taken for a very considerate, you might say, lunch by the director to say, ''Are you aware of this?''' She insisted the meeting wasn't necessary as the director 'knew exactly what was on the table, which was a brilliant role in a fantastic new play'. Rosamund went onto admit she didn't feel like she could turn down that particular scene, although she did make a request for a different moment in the play. She explained: 'After killing her husband, my character brings his body in and she's meant to be naked. 'I requested a dressing gown, which I got. I've usually spent my career being more clothed than was initially on the page.' Last month, Rosamund revealed she was worried about her nipple tape injuring co-star Pierce while they filmed a love scene for 'Die Another Day'. She told David Tennant Does A Podcast With: 'We have this clinch, and then we separate, and I look at this body tape and the nipple covers and they're covered in hair. And I think, 'Oh my God, I'm waxing Pierce's chest'. 'I was so mortified. I thought, 'Oh my God, he's so brave, and I'm pulling off his chest hair with every embrace.' 'And of course, it took a couple of takes to realise it was not him. It was the fake fur of the rugs adorning the swan bed. I literally thought I was waxing the poor man's chest.' The Saltburn actress' appearance comes after she opened up about overcoming self-judgment, the power of storytelling and even her romantic side as she graced the latest cover issue. Rosamund - who played iconic personalities as physicist Marie Curie and journalist Marie Colvin - detailed the often 'traumatic' process of playing real life character. 'I've played a lot of real people, and that can be traumatic – going deep into someone's soul to try and portray them honestly and live their life more than your own,' she said. 'I need to step away from the cauldron, as it were. I need to go back to reality.' Flaunting an array of impressive biopic roles throughout the years, the English star said about balancing a hectic schedule: 'I'm longing for time to be idle at the moment.' Yet, the Golden Globe winner admitted she is keen to shift into comedy, adding: 'I'm so romantic. 'I'm excitable, and I love to laugh, but I convince in the dramatic, serious roles. People don't see the girlishness in me.'
