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Tina Fey, Amy Poehler's 'Weekend Update' at Emmys Was NBC/Fox Collab

TMZ.com Wednesday, 17 January 2024
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler 's revived 'SNL' "Weekend Update" was one of the big treats at the Emmy Awards ... and proof positive competing networks can work together with great results. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ the Emmys producers over…
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'Inside Out 2' goes back inside Riley's head and introduces a whole new wave of emotions. Stars Amy Poehler, Maya Hawke, Tony Hale, Liza Lapira, Lewis Black and Paul Walter Hauser, as well as director Kelsey Mann and producer Mark Nielsen, spoke to THR's Tiffany Taylor all about the movie. They shared how working on the emotional film affected them personally, as well as what they hope both young and old audiences take away from the movie. Plus, they shared how they nurture their inner child and try to always find "Joy" in their lives.

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Amy Poehler chats with THR on the 'Inside Out 2' purple carpet and shares what she thinks Pixar could do with the 'Inside Out' franchise. Plus, she explains how her character Joy brings joy into her life.

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Tina Fey Tina Fey American writer and actress (born 1970)

Will Forte Joins Cast of Tina Fey's 'The Four Seasons' Series at Netflix | THR News Video [Video]

Will Forte Joins Cast of Tina Fey's 'The Four Seasons' Series at Netflix | THR News Video

It's an SNL reunion. Will Forte is reuniting with his former 'Saturday Night Live' castmate Tina Fey for his next series role. Forte, is heading back to Netflix to join the cast of 'The Four Seasons' at the streamer. The series, based on the 1981 film of the same name, stars and was co-created by Fey. The cast also includes Steve Carell, Colman Domingo, Kerri Kenney-Silver and Erika Henningsen.

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Which shows will be celebrating when the 2024 Emmy nominations are announced next week? The Hollywood Reporter's awards expert Scott Feinberg is sharing his forecast. Now that Emmys voting is closed, THR's awards expert is revealing his updated predictions one week ahead of the nominations being announced on July 17th.

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Sarah Michelle Gellar Joins 'Dexter' Prequel Series 'Original Sin' | THR News Video [Video]

Sarah Michelle Gellar Joins 'Dexter' Prequel Series 'Original Sin' | THR News Video

Sarah Michelle Gellar is joining the 'Dexter' family! The Emmy winner has signed onto 'Dexter: Original Sin,' which follows a young Dexter Morgan played by Patrick Gibson as he becomes an avenging serial killer in Miami. Nina L. Diaz, president of content and CCO, Showtime spoke out about the casting noting, "Sarah Michelle Gellar is a pop culture icon who perfectly rounds out our best-in-class cast featuring Christian Slater and Patrick Dempsey among others..."

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Lisa Kudrow says she's finally rewatching 'Friends' because of Matthew Perry. The actress has previously admitted that she couldn't bring herself to watch reruns of the beloved NBC sitcom, explaining she didn't want to risk not liking her work on the show. But in a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter to promote her upcoming Apple TV+ series 'Time Bandits,' Kudrow revealed that she's begun to revisit old 'Friends' episodes, in large part to keep the memory of her late co-star Perry alive. Perry died October 28th, 2023, at age 54.

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Travis Kelce , Makes First Onstage Appearance With, Taylor Swift. On June 23, at the fourth of eight London Eras Tour shows, Taylor Swift brought her all-star boyfriend, Travis Kelce, on stage for the first time. On June 23, at the fourth of eight London Eras Tour shows, Taylor Swift brought her all-star boyfriend, Travis Kelce, on stage for the first time. Kelce appeared on the diamond walkway at Wembley Stadium for his first-ever onstage appearance with Swift. Kelce appeared on the diamond walkway at Wembley Stadium for his first-ever onstage appearance with Swift. Kelce performed alongside Swift for the intro of 'I Can Do It With a Broken Heart' in the new 'Tortured Poets' era of the show. Normally, for the final transition of the show, Swift is accompanied by two male dancers who carry her to a heart-shaped couch. . NBC reports that Kelce appeared in full costume and showed off both his acting and dancing skills while on stage. The upbeat track from Swift's latest album is reportedly about the wildly successful Eras Tour and her breakup with longtime partner Joe Alwyn in 2023. . The upbeat track from Swift's latest album is reportedly about the wildly successful Eras Tour and her breakup with longtime partner Joe Alwyn in 2023. . The pair's high-profile relationship has been going on for almost a year, beginning with rumors last summer. In September, the couple went public with their relationships at a Kansas City Chiefs game against the Chicago Bears. According to NBC, Kelce had already attended a number of Swift's London Eras shows. . Earlier this week, Swift posted a picture to Instagram of her and Kelce with Prince William, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, who also attended the June 20 show. Earlier this week, Swift posted a picture to Instagram of her and Kelce with Prince William, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, who also attended the June 20 show

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Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Tax Law on Foreign Investments [Video]

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Surgeon General Wants, Social Media to Include , Warning of Mental Health Risks. On June 17, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called on Congress to require social media platforms to give users a tobacco-style warning. . On June 17, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called on Congress to require social media platforms to give users a tobacco-style warning. . NBC reports that Murthy warned that the mental health crisis among young Americans has become an urgent problem, citing social media as "an important contributor.". NBC reports that Murthy warned that the mental health crisis among young Americans has become an urgent problem, citing social media as "an important contributor.". According to Murthy, the warning would include language that alerts users to potential mental health harms associated with using social media. A surgeon general’s warning label, which requires congressional action, would regularly remind parents and adolescents that social media has not been proved safe, Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General, via NBC. Evidence from tobacco labels shows that surgeon general’s warnings can increase awareness and change behavior, Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General, via NBC. Murthy reportedly went on to acknowledge that a warning alone has limitations and fails to make social media safe. In an op-ed published in 'The New York Times,' Murthy linked the amount of time spent using social media with an increased risk for children to develop anxiety and depression. In an op-ed published in 'The New York Times,' Murthy linked the amount of time spent using social media with an increased risk for children to develop anxiety and depression. According to the American Psychological Association, teens spend around five hours a day on popular platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. . In his 'NYT' op-ed, Murthy called on all social media platforms to "proactively enhance and contribute to the mental health and well-being of our children.". One 2019 study found that the number of teens with suicidal thoughts increased 47% between 2008 and 2017, a period which also saw social media use soar.

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Jelly Roll Calls Duet With Eminem the ‘Coolest Moment’ of His Career to Date [Video]

Jelly Roll Calls Duet With Eminem the ‘Coolest Moment’ of His Career to Date

Jelly Roll Calls Duet With Eminem , the ‘Coolest Moment’ of His Career to Date. Jelly Roll performed a surprise duet with Eminem on NBC's 'Live From Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central.'. Jelly Roll performed a surprise duet with Eminem on NBC's 'Live From Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central.'. In an interview with 'Entertainment Tonight' on June 10, the singer shared how elated he was. When I think about coolest moments of my career, right now at the top, there has to be this thing that I got to go sing with Eminem in Detroit, Jelly Roll, to 'Entertainment Tonight'. I got to sing ‘Sing for the Moment’ with him, which is a record where he sampled Steven Tyler. , Jelly Roll, to 'Entertainment Tonight'. I mean, just what an incredible night and I got to go do it in Detroit. It was unreal. , Jelly Roll, to 'Entertainment Tonight'. Jelly Roll went on to reveal that Eminem was the one who reached out to him to perform. . Em reached out, his team reached out and said, ‘Would you be interested in doing this since he was already there doing the secret tribute?', Jelly Roll, to 'Entertainment Tonight'. I couldn’t believe it. I thought it was a joke until I met Eminem himself … As soon as I met Eminem, it was like the coolest moment ever, man, Jelly Roll, to 'Entertainment Tonight'. I was giddy, like a child. You could see it all over my performance. Just the kid in me. , Jelly Roll, to 'Entertainment Tonight'. Jelly Roll is currently working on his new album, a follow-up to 2023's 'Whitsitt Chapel.'. I have been drowning in this album. I’ve never wrote more songs. I’ve never took it more serious and I’m probably gonna release more music this year than I’ve ever released in a year of my career. , Jelly Roll, to 'Entertainment Tonight'

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