“There was no sense of ‘Why wasnt I chosen?’ I know Im chosen,” the 25-year-old singer said after missing out on the Top 3. Emmy Russell is ready to look back on herAmerican Idoljourney after beingeliminated from the singing competition. Emmy Russell on ‘American Idol’.Disney/Eric McCandless Im just really feeling grateful. Like, I didnt make Top 3, but thats a part of that was God’s plan. And so, there was no sense of ‘Why wasnt I chosen?...

Emmy Russell, granddaughter of country legendLoretta Lynn, continued to march toward theAmerican Idolfinale on Sunday. Russell wowed the judges with her rendition of “Water Under the Bridge” from Adele’s 2015 album25. Her other performance, however, left at least one judge scratching their head. For her dance song, Russell sangWalk the Moon’s “Shut Up and Dance.” It translated well to her more mellow take, which featured Russell seated at a piano throughout the song....

The actress is set to appear on the new Prime Video procedural “On Call.” “I was game for anything,” said Loughlin. No makeup, dark hair pulled back . Lori Loughlin in ‘On Call’.Credit:Elizabeth Morris/Amazon MGM Studios I jumped at the chance. I was so excited." She and her husband Mossimo Giannulli bothpled guilty to conspiracy chargesfor their involvement. Larry David and Lori Loughlin on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm.'.John Johnson/HBO In her first magazine interview withFirst For Womenpost-conviction, Loughlin alluded to the controversy without directly referencing it....

Aunt Becky has turned to the tao of Tubthumping. You aint ever gonna keepLori Loughlindown. Everyone has good times and bad times. Lori Loughlin.Steve Granitz/WireImage I think you just have to pick yourself up, she said. Nobody said life was going to be a breeze. Theres beauty in life, but theres also hardship in life. Loughlin explained that, in general, she tries to be a forgiving person to everyone, including herself....

This was an idea that we loved from a writer namedTeddy Bressman. But its not going to be funny with some sort of thinly veiled surrogate. She was so great. Larry David, Lori Loughlin.John Johnson/HBO Everything we threw at her, she was game to do. She makes the episode. Im so glad she wanted to do it. John Johnson/HBO Hilariously, the episode contained clear echoes of Loughlin’s real-life scandal. “Oh yeah, well, I have Epstein-Barr,” Loughlin explains....

“I think accidents happen. “Oh, I think accidents happen. When Stahl expressed incredulity about how calm Michaels seemed, he used a sports metaphor to explain his feelings. Ashlee Simpson on ‘SNL’ on Oct. 23, 2004.Dana Edelson/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty “It really doesn’t have anything to do with you. You don’t control the rain. I mean there was nothing to watch.” Ashlee Simpson Ross in 2023.Matt Winkelmeyer/WireImage But no, I don’t think the reputation of the show was hurt....

Saturday Night LivebossLorne Michaelsthinks everyone made too big a deal overShane Gillis' controversial past. In aninterview withThe Hollywood Reporter, the producer-turned-mogul reflected on the backlash to the controversial comedian’s hiring. Michaels also suggested that cancel culture became too granular by the time the Gillis controversy emerged. Lorne Michaels and Shane Gillis.Cindy Ord/Getty; Jamie McCarthy/Getty “It was like a mania. Gillis was announced as a new featured player ahead ofSNL’s 45th season in 2019....

Lorne Michaelsdidn’t want to fireShane GillisfromSaturday Night Live. “That was very strong from the people in charge,” he said. “And obviously I was not on that side, but I understood it.” Lorne Michaels and Shane Gillis.Jamie McCarthy/Getty; Roy Rochlin/Getty The comedian released a statement on social media after the footage generated significant controversy. “Im a comedian who pushes boundaries,” he wrote. “I sometimes miss. Shane Gillis hosting ‘Saturday Night Live’ in February 2024....

Its 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, 1975, and the clock is ticking. Free comedy show, plenty of seats, he says as passersby ignore his pleas. Plenty of tickets left guys, free show! Cast of ‘Saturday Night’.Sony Pictures Entertainment/YouTube F—s sake. We then see our first look at LaBelle, whos desperately trying to get past security at 30 Rock. Look, my name is Lorne Michaels, Im the producer ofSaturday Night, he says....

“I thought it was bad and wrong. I was annoyed,” Bracco says. No one really knows what happened onThe Sopranosafterthat infamous cut to black. Lorraine Bracco and James Gandolfini, ‘The Sopranos’.Everett Collection But series starLorraine Braccohas her own ideas of what occurred after the screen suddenly went dark. But when the diner door opened, the finale just … ended. The screen went black. “I don’t know. I could believe that.”...

sang the national anthem in Paris while the other artists rocked Venice Beach. If there’s one thing Los Angeles has plenty of, it’s star power. The Doggfather of Rap performed the 2004 classic “Drop It Like It’s Hot” then brought outDr. Billie Eilish.Emma McIntyre/Getty Drefor the 2000 classic “The Next Episode.” Red Hot Chili Peppers.Kevin Mazur/Getty Snoop Dogg.Kevin Mazur/Getty

Twenty years ago,Lost, created byJ.J. (I would soon abandon it entirely. It didnt take long for me to go from arms-folded standoffishness to embracing it with all-in swoony ardor. Matthew Fox as Jack Shepard on ‘Lost’.Mario Perez/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty In fact, it took exactly seven days. The hour ended on a WTF? After the smash to black and ominous, kick-drum Bom! Evangeline Lilly as Kate on ‘Lost’.Mario Perez/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty...

He’ll play a “foil” to Elsbeth on the CBS series. ActorMichael Emerson’s wife,ElsbethstarCarrie Preston, is his new costar. Audiences will see him for the first time on the Dec. 12 episode. Carrie Preston and Michael Emerson attend an event in May.John Lamparski/Getty Meanwhile, Preston’s quirky Elsbeth Tascioni is on a mission to help the NYPD catch well-heeled criminals. Emerson has a long list of credentials in addition to his relationship to the show’s star....