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Jackie Tohn Reveals the Humble Reason She Joined' Best Leftovers Ever'

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Jackie Tohn Elisabeth Caren Not sure what to do with all those holiday veggies? Turn on Netflix! On Best Leftovers Ever , hosted by Jackie Tohn , contestants must find a way to give old leftovers new life. For the GLOW alum, 40, it was the perfect fit. TV Shows That Ended Due to COVID-19 Read article “I started acting when I was 9 and I didn’t get GLOW until my mid ’30s. So the thing that majorly drew me to it was it was this amazing hosting opportunity. They wanted a comedian, they wanted a woman, they wanted someone from Netflix, so all the pieces were sort of working together,” she explained. However, it was the concept that drew her in, adding, “As a person who was a broke actor for so long, leftovers are my jam. Like, that’s all I had for most of the time.” Jackie Tohn on ‘Best Leftovers Ever.’ Courtesy of Netflix Tohn went on to explain that when she was growing up, she’d create multiple meals out of leftover pizza. “If I got a pie of pizza that was on sale for, like

One Last Gift! The Pussycat Dolls Debut ‘Santa Baby’ Music Video

It may be New Year’s Eve, but The Pussycat Dolls still have Christmas on the brain! Fifteen years after releasing their cover of Eartha Kitt’s classic “Santa Baby,” Carmit Bachar , Jessica Sutta and Ashley Roberts teamed up to shoot a music video for the song as one last present to their fans ahead of 2021. Best Girl Groups of All Time Read article “When my friend and director Hans Carrillo showed me the new XR [extended reality] technology and a holiday world he created, I instantly thought ‘Santa Baby,’” Bachar, 46, exclusively tells Us Weekly in honor of the Thursday, December 31, premiere. “It was literally days before Christmas, so it may be late, but it’s our gift that keeps on giving!” Bachar and Sutta, 38, filmed their scenes in Los Angeles, while Roberts, 39, sent in her portion from London for the director to package together with his assistant, Kevin Whitaker. “It was tricky considering we are all on different continents,” Bachar explains. “[But] we’re excited we go

RHOC’s Elizabeth Lyn Vargas: I Was ‘Molested’ While Growing Up in a Cult

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Elizabeth Lyn Vargas is continuing to speak out about growing up in a “religious cult.” Who Is Elizabeth Lyn Vargas? Meet the New ‘RHOC’ Star — and Her BF Jimmy Read article During the Wednesday, December 30, episode of The Real Housewives of Orange County , Elizabeth received support from costar Braunwyn Windham-Burke after the newbie experienced a panic attack stemming from a discussion regarding her upbringing. “From zero to 13, I was raised in this religious environment,” she explained in a confessional. “My grandmother was the head of the religious cult and my father was one of the main preachers as well.” The Missouri native continued, “As a young girl, I knew something was wrong with what was going on in this church. We couldn’t wear anything else but this uniform. We couldn’t eat anything but what they made us or what they shot. We couldn’t leave the ranch — we were stuck on a commune. We couldn’t even go to a hospital, they knew how to control every single person on that

How to Watch 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2021'

Anyone else counting down to the end of 2020? There’s no better way to do that during the coronavirus pandemic than with the annual tradition of watching Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve , this year celebrating its 49th year! Ryan Seacrest is set to once-again be live in Times Square in New York City for his 16th time as host, joined by Lucy Hale and Billy Porter . Meanwhile, Ciara will be overseeing the evening live from Los Angeles for the fourth time. New Year’s Newlyweds! See Which Stars Got Married on New Year’s Eve Read article “2020 has been a trying year for the world and I’m thrilled to have Billy and Lucy join me in ushering in a new year with fresh beginnings,” the Live With Kelly and Ryan cohost, 49, said in a statement. “We look forward to making sure it’s a night for everyone to remember.” Big Freedia will host the celebration from New Orleans, with help from PJ Morton . “We are beyond excited that Big Freedia and PJ Morton, two of New Orleans’ brightest musi

Bye 2020! Best New Year's Eve Movies to Ring in the Year

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New Year’s Eve means something different to everyone. For some, it’s about landing the perfect kiss at midnight (a challenge in the time of COVID!). For others, it’s focused on a party with friends, family and champagne! Luckily, there are tons of movies that capture the many different feelings that come along with the end of the year. One of those films is the first Sex and the City movie . While the 2008 hit follows the friendships of Carrie ( Sarah Jessica Parker ), Miranda ( Cynthia Nixon ), Charlotte ( Kristin Davis ) and Samantha ( Kim Cattrall ), one scene highlights that bond more than any other. In the movie, a single Carrie goes to bed early on New Year’s Eve. Meanwhile, Miranda is in Brooklyn all alone — her son is with her ex, Steve, for the holiday — and she calls and wakes up Carrie. Even though Miranda says not to come over, Carrie still throws on heels over her silk pajamas and heads to Brooklyn, arriving just in time for midnight. “The idea of being single on New Y

What ‘The Crown’ Got Wrong About Diana and Charles According to Royal Chef

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Royally on point? Season 4 of The Crown took “artistic license” when exploring Prince Charles and Princess Diana ’s relationship, former royal chef Darren McGrady exclusively told Us Weekly . ‘The Crown’ Cast Through the Years: Photos Read article The Royal Chef at Home author, 58, who was the personal chef to the royal family for 15 years, revealed that the first three seasons of the Netflix series were more accurate than the fourth. “My goodness, they really went for the artistic license,” he told Us in December while promoting his YouTube channel . “I liked the first queen [ Claire Foy ], the second one [ Olivia Colman ], I’m not so keen on. She doesn’t smile enough in there.” What 'The Crown' Got Right and Wrong About Diana and Charles' Relationship Read article McGrady noted that Queen Elizabeth II has a “great sense of humor” and is “always smiling,” which is not shown on The Crown . After working at Buckingham Palace for 11 years, McGrady was the chef

Cole DeBoer Congratulates ‘Perfect’ Chelsea Houska After ‘Teen Mom 2’ Exit

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It was love at first sight for Chelsea Houska and Cole DeBoer when they met at a gas station in South Dakota in 2014. Years before she met Cole, however, Chelsea was a single mother of daughter Aubree, whom she shared with ex-boyfriend Adam Lind. While the Teen Mom 2 star often went back to her ex, she called things off for good with Adam after falling for Cole. “Honestly, there’s just no one that I’ve met that’s so respectful and just nice and I trust him, which is a big deal, because it’s hard for me to trust people or guys, mostly,” Chelsea gushed to Us Weekly about her love in July 2015. “And he’s so sweet, kind of like old-fashioned gentleman type of guy.” After tying the knot in October 2016, Chelsea and Cole started a family of their own. The aesthetician gave birth to their son, Waston Cole, in January 2017. Less than two years later, they became a family of five when Chelsea and Cole welcomed daughter Layne on her 27th birthday. Chelsea gushed about life as a mothe

RHOSLC's Meredith and Seth Are Back Together After Separation: What We Know

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Is the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City franchise already heading for its first divorce ? During the second episode of the first season, Meredith Marks and her husband, Seth Marks, revealed they had secretly separated before filming began . “Seth and I have been together for a really long time,” she told the Bravo cameras. “We met when we were 23, got married at 24 and had a baby at 25. It was just a tornado that came through and that was it. I was young but head-over-heels in love, so I went for it.” During an awkward dinner on the November 18 episode, Seth asked his wife if he’s told her friends that they are “separated.” She replied, “It’s not like I’m running around talking about this to everyone. I prefer they don’t discuss it.” Meredith and Seth wed in 1996 and share three adult children: Reid, Chloe and Brooks. “Over the years, it just broke down,” she explained on RHOSLC of their marriage. “We moved many times. We kind of were uprooted — I was trying to start my comp

5 Things to Know About Bridgerton’s Rege-Jean Page

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Bridgerton has provided viewers with a new binge-worthy, guilty pleasure series — and it also introduced fans to handsome breakout star Rege-Jean Page ! On the popular Netflix show, the British-Zimbabwean actor plays Simon Bassett, Duke of Hastings. His character has expressed his disinterest in marriage, but he joins in on Daphne Bridgerton’s ( Phoebe Dynevor ) scheme to help her find a potential suitor after struggling to do so following her introduction to London society. “Bridgerton is something a bit like if Jane Austen met Gossip Girl and maybe, like, 45 Shades of Grey ,” he explained to Variety on December 30. “We have a lot of fun in period costumes and it is set in the Regency period in 1813. It is a romance and a fantasy and it’s a big warm Regency hug .” The period drama, which debuted on the streamer on Christmas Day, is based on American author Julia Quinn ’s best-selling book series of the same name. Set in 19th century London, the series follows the Bridgerton fam

'Bridgerton' Star Says Intimacy Coordinator Made Sex Scenes Feel 'Safe'

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Heating up the set! Bridgerton star Phoebe Dynevor dished on what it was like to film her steamiest scenes on the new Netflix hit — and it wasn’t as awkward as fans might think. Sex Scenes in the Pandemic: Funny Pics From ‘Riverdale,’ ‘This Is Us,’ More Read article The 25-year-old British actress stars as Daphne, the eldest Bridgerton daughter in the binge-worthy period drama, which hit the streaming mogul on Christmas Day. Based on the series of novels by Julia Quinn , Bridgerton is the first of producer Shonda Rhimes ‘ projects to debut after she signed an impressive multiyear deal with Netflix. Dynevor’s sexy scenes with costar Regé-Jean Page quickly caught viewers’ attention, but with the help of an on-set intimacy coordinator, the actors felt totally comfortable getting down and dirty. “I love [Daphne’s] coming-of-age story and her sexual awakening. … My first-ever scene was in episode six, where Simon [Page] is going down on Daphne,” Dynevor revealed during a recent in

Get to Know the Gorgeous Cast of Netflix’s ‘Bridgerton’

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No one does high society like Bridgerton ! The new Netflix series has become all the rage since its Christmas Day debut, as has its gorgeous cast. Bridgerton is based on the popular book series of the same name  written by American author Julia Quinn . The period drama follows two elite families as they debut their children in London society, preparing them to find a suitable partner for marriage. Phoebe Dynevor (Daphne Bridgerton), Regé-Jean Page (Simon Basset) and Nicola Coughlan (Penelope Featherington) are among the incredibly stunning cast. Additionally, veteran actress Julie Andrews is featured in the narrator role as Lady Whistledown. The series is the first of TV mogul Shonda Rhimes ’ projects released under her $150 million multiyear deal with the streamer. She signed with Netflix in 2017 after leaving ABC, where she created acclaimed shows including Grey’s Anatomy , Private Practice , How to Get Away With Murder and Scandal . Rhimes, 50, was a big fan of the Bridger