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Ted Danson, Woody Harrelson, Jon Stewart to premiere new podcasts in early June
Read full article: Ted Danson, Woody Harrelson, Jon Stewart to premiere new podcasts in early JuneTed Danson, Woody Harrelson and Jon Stewart โ stars better known for their work onscreen โ are delving into the world of podcasts.
Fonda says Hollywood needs more diversity after Globes honor
Read full article: Fonda says Hollywood needs more diversity after Globes honorIn this video grab issued Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, by NBC, Jane Fonda accepts the Cecil B. deMille Award at the Golden Globe Awards. (NBC via AP)LOS ANGELES โ Just like in her career, Jane Fonda used the Golden Globesโ platform to speak on deeper issues calling for greater diversity in Hollywood while praising the โcommunity of storytellersโ as she accepted the Cecil B. DeMille Award. While wearing an all-white suit, Fonda raised the Globesโ highest honor above her head Sunday before commending storytellers for their vital role in troubled times. She is the daughter of Oscar winner Henry Fonda, who died in 1982, and sister of Peter Fonda, who died in 2019. She launched IndieCollectโs Jane Fonda Fund for Women Directors, an organization aimed to support the restoration of films helmed by women from around the world.
From Gaga to Garth, Miranda to Moreno: Celebs join inaugural
Read full article: From Gaga to Garth, Miranda to Moreno: Celebs join inaugural(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)Like so much this past year, the inaugural celebration will be like no other: pared down, distanced, much of it virtual. But for actor Christopher Jackson โ the original George Washington in Broadway's โHamilton" โ performing in a virtual โballโ is a way of participating in an essential rite of American democracy. Miranda will contribute a classical recitation, joining musicians like Bruce Springsteen, Katy Perry, John Legend, Demi Lovato, Foo Fighters, Justin Timberlake and Bon Jovi. The inaugural committee has made sure to blend this high-powered list with ordinary Americans and inspiring stories. And the โAAPI Inaugural Ball: Breaking Barriersโ celebrated the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities with planned participants including actors Kal Penn, John Cho, Kumail Nanjiani and Chloe Bennet.
'30 Rock' cast reuniting to tout new NBC, cable schedules
Read full article: '30 Rock' cast reuniting to tout new NBC, cable schedulesThe cast of the Emmy-winning, 2006-13 sitcom will be in character, including Jack McBrayers enthusiastic network page, the company said Tuesday. Were all happy to have this excuse to (remotely) work together again for NBC, series executive producers Fey and Robert Carlock said in a statement. Also Tuesday, NBC played catch-up by releasing its schedule for the fall TV season, which remains shadowed by COVID-19. Mayor, a Fey-Carlock sitcom starring Ted Danson and Holly Hunter, and Young Rock, inspired by Dwayne Johnsons life and produced by and starring the pro wrestler-turned-actor. NBC is saying goodbye to the series Sunnyside, starring Kal Penn; Bluff City Law with Jimmy Smits, and Indebted with Fran Drescher.
Jane Fonda and Ted Danson Arrested While Protesting in Front of U.S. Capitol Building
Read full article: Jane Fonda and Ted Danson Arrested While Protesting in Front of U.S. Capitol BuildingFor the third straight week, Jane Fonda has been arrested outside the U.S. Capitol building for her participation in a protest over climate change. Fellow actor Ted Danson, 71, was also arrested at the protest.. In a video posted by Washington Post reporter Hannah Jewell, Danson is also seen being escorted by U.S. Capitol police with his hands in plastic handcuffs. Jewell also reported that Danson shared a handcuffed high five with Jane Fonda. The 82-year-old actress moved to D.C. earlier this fall to protest climate change on the steps of the U.S. Capitol every Friday through January.
Kristen Bell Talks 'Best Friend' Ted Danson and End of 'The Good Place'
Read full article: Kristen Bell Talks 'Best Friend' Ted Danson and End of 'The Good Place'Kristen Bell dazzled in a delightful hand-beaded Dior gown at the 2019 Emmys in Los Angeles, California, on Sunday. And, its a good thing her children werent around when she was getting ready in it! Bells show, The Good Place, was nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series, while her co-star and best friend in the world, Ted Danson, was up for Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. He, like me, is a people-pleaser, so he wants to make everyone happy, but ultimately I think hes got to know [that] hes Ted Danson, whether he wins awards of not. I think it will please people, but its hard for us because we really like working there.See more from the 2019 Emmys below.