Nikki and Paulo on Lost’s season-three episode “Expose.” Television has been getting meta practically since it began. Self-conscious, fourth-wall-shattering humor was a trademark of The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show in the 1950s. Fast-forward a few decades to the 1980s and one could find the same approach on shows like Moonlighting, which regularly burst through the fourth wall (also, sometimes, additional walls), and It’s Garry Shandling’s Show, in which Shandling basically starred as himself, on a comedy whose theme song announced, “This is the theme to Garry’s show/The opening theme to Garry’s show/This is the music that you hear/As you watch the credits.
Why Taylor Swift Needs a Friendship Bracelet for Supporting Emma Stone
Taylor Swift knows the best people in life are free... to cheer on their besties.
The Grammy winner stepped out for a Dec. 6 screening of Poor Things in New York, supporting her longtime friends Emma Stone and Margaret Qualley, who star in the film.
Hours after Taylor was named TIME's Person of the Year, the 33-year-old attended the movie showing wearing an all-black outfit and Charlotte Simone faux fur coat, which further gave off delicate reputation vibes.
County Will Pay $15.5 Million To Man Who Spent 22 Months In Solitary Confinement
When he was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and other charges in 2005, Stephen Slevin had no way of knowing that an opinion about his mental state would put him on a path to spend more than 22 months of solitary confinement in a New Mexico county jail, despite never having his day in court. This week, he reached a $15.5 million settlement with Dona Ana County.
Everyday People
Another drama from the most humanistic miniaturist working in indie film, Jim McKay's feature, "Everyday People," is -- as its title suggests -- rich in observations of ordinary folks like "Girls Town" and "Our Song." Despite developing in the same workshop as those films, this has an over-determined feel that cuts against the filmmaker's naturalistic grain. But its humor and generosity should yield a long life prior to HBO broadcast.
Husband Arrested Over Death of Wife Found Beside Minnesota Road
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MAP: From the Bible Belt to the Rust Belt, the United States has 13 distinct 'belts'
Updated The United States is home to several "belts," including the Rust Belt and the Bible Belt. Some lesser-known belts include the Jell-O Belt and the Stroke Belt. They are some of the many regions that share distinct characteristics and make the US so diverse. The United States can be divided and subdivided into countless regions, each sharing a unique set of characteristics that set it apart from the country as a whole.
Missing Persons Unit' Premiere, Release Schedule, Cast, and More
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'Alert: Missing Persons Unit' is coming to Fox. Here's when and how to watch, who's in the cast and everything we know before the series premiere.
Published on January 4, 2023 3 min read The new Fox drama Alert: Missing Persons Unit picks up where Without a Trace left off. The show follows the Philadelphia PD’s Missing Persons Unit as they follow amber alerts to try to locate missing people.
Scandal Over Re-Selling Counterfeit Birkins Spirals Into TikTok Controversy
An Hermès whistleblower account has accused a prominent TikToker of attempting to re-sell counterfeit Birkins. The TikToker BirkinTrash was forced into a confession this week as he toasted to his "first cancellation." Luxury resell brand Fashionphile told Insider it is ending its relationship with BirkinTrash amid the scandal. Thanks for signing up!
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The Tragic Reason Phil Hartman Was Recast in the Middle of the Series
There have been many talented and hilarious stars that have appeared on Saturday Night Live over the years. In fact, the iconic sketch comedy series is often thought of as a breeding ground for exciting new talent. One of the biggest stars to have emerged from Saturday Night Live was Phil Hartman, the versatile performer who appeared in many of SNL’s most popular sketches in the ’90s. After Hartman achieved fame on the late-night series, he went on to guest star in a wide variety of other television shows, including 3rd Rock from the Sun, an outrageous comedy series that earned Hartman a whole new audience of fans.
Want All My Children To Continue With What Their Dreams: Despite BattlingChronic Cancer, Judy
2017 was not an easy year for Lexi Thompson. She lost a chance to win her second major title at the ANA Inspiration (the Chevron Championship) in April after being assessed a four-shot penalty mid-round for an infringement she had committed a day before. And a couple of months later, her mother, Judy Thompson, was diagnosed with uterine cancer.
It was more than tough for a 22-year-old to watch her mother go through such pain.