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Angelina Jolie: Playing a ‘Broken Person’ Is a ‘Very Healing’ Experience

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A therapeutic work environment. Angelina Jolie opened up about how she identified with her character’s trauma in her upcoming movie Those Who Wish Me Dead . Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s Ups and Downs Read article “I am drawn to people who have been through something and are broken and then find their way forward and overcome it,” the actress, 45, said in a behind-the-scenes video from the set . “As an artist, it’s very healing to play people like that. She’s been very healing for me because you just get so broken and then you stand back up.” Jolie described her character, Hannah Faber, as “a very broken person who carries a great deal of guilt.” Hannah is a smoke jumper who battles PTSD and blames herself for a tragedy at work. She makes it her mission to protect a 12-year-old boy ( Finn Little ) from hitmen after he witnesses a murder. “On its surface, it feels like a great thriller, a great adventure across an unusual terrain inside a great fire,” the Oscar winner said. “Unde...

Matt James Is Convinced Bachelorette Katie Will Be the 'Best to Ever Do It'

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Katie Thurston ‘s season of The Bachelorette won’t premiere for another few months, but she already has a No. 1 fan in former flame Matt James . 'Bachelorette' Season 17 Wraps Filming: Everything We Know Read article Matt, 29, sent Katie, 30, packing on season 25 of The Bachelor , which came to an end in March, but he’s still eager to follow along on her journey on the ABC dating series. “She’s incredible. She’s going to do so well, and I’m excited for her to have this space to find her person,” the North Carolina native told E! News on Wednesday, April 28. When it comes to offering advice to the season 17 Bachelorette lead, Matt doesn’t think she needs any of his words of wisdom. “I think that she’s going to be one of the best to ever do it,” he raved. “And it’s not going to be a surprise to me as we watch everyone across the country fall in love with her.” The Wake Forest alum even joked that he’s the one who could have used a little extra guidance during his rocky Ba...

Pump Rules' Season 9 First Look Teases Baby Fever for Katie and Tom

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Baby fever! Bravo shared the first clip from the new season of Vanderpump Rules season 9 — and things are already getting very personal. 'Vanderpump Rules’ Season 9: Everything We Know Read article “I thought once we pulled the goalie, it would like, happen right away. Maybe you should like go … get your sperm tested,” Katie Maloney tells Tom Schwartz in the sneak peek, which was shared on Wednesday, April 28. In the clip, Randall Emmett asks the couple if they are trying to get pregnant next, and Lala Kent tries to help speed up the process. The Give Them Lala Beauty CEO, 30, then suggests that Schwartz sleep without pants on, which leads to a hilarious revelation. “Not naked, I feel vulnerable. I have an irrational fear like an owl’s gonna come through the wall,” the TomTom bar owner reveals to the group. https://ift.tt/2S5ti4Y Us Weekly confirmed earlier this month that Vanderpump Rules will be coming back for a season 9 after they took a break from filming due to ...

Derek Hough Weighs In on Tyra's 'DWTS' Hosting, Tom's New Secret Gig

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Not dancing around the question! Derek Hough wasn’t afraid to weigh in on Tyra Banks ‘ performance on her first season hosting Dancing With the Stars — and he gave her a high score. 'Dancing With the Stars' Winners Through the Years Read article “She was great,” the DWTS judge and former pro, 35, told Us Weekly exclusively while discussing Red Robin’s plans for International Dance Day on Wednesday, April 28. “Her walk down [into the ballroom] … I started looking forward to it. I’m like, ‘Alright, what do we got today?’ and [was] never disappointed.” Hough applauded the former America’s Next Top Model host, 47, for her “outrageous, crazy and fun looks” that were “a lot of fun” to see during filming each week. Banks was tapped to replace longtime DWTS personality Tom Bergeron and his cohost, Erin Andrews , who were let go from the series in July 2020. “It’s a big role to fill, for sure,” the six-time DWTS champ told Us . “I think that she did a great job and live TV...

TV’s Funniest Moments of the Week: ‘Chad’ and More

Grab your popcorn! TV fans were served a ton of hilarious moments this week — and we’re counting down some of the best. Spring TV Preview 2021: Which New Shows to Look Out For Read article The 2021 Oscars looked a bit different this year, but they weren’t without the jokes. While presenting the editing award, Harrison Ford hilariously recounted the many changes made to one of his own films, Blade Runner . Elsewhere, Glenn Close showed off her dance moves to “Da Butt!” During this week’s Chad , Nasim Pedrad ’s leading character worked hard to convince his friends of the importance of K-pop. Somehow, this led to a full-on dance performance. Fictional TV Hometowns Read article Meanwhile, although The CW’s All American focused on real-life issues, it still managed to crack some jokes. When trying to get Jordan off the couch, Asher and JJ found his one weakness by unplugging his video games. (Oddly enough, it worked!) For more funny moments on TV, catch Chad on TBS every Tuesda...

Bethenny Frankel Promises Nothing Is 'Off Limits' in New Show

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A new side of Bethenny Frankel . After years of experience on reality TV, Frankel, 50, was ready for something new. Plus, she “desperately needed” to grow her team. Insert The Big Shot With Bethenny , her new competition reality series that follows her search for a vice president of operations at Skinnygirl. Celeb CEOs: Stars Who Run Their Own Businesses Read article “This is such an authentic need for me. So why would I not capture this as a great show? I lucked out that this is a pandemic and a time where people are really struggling for employment opportunities,” the businesswoman says in the latest issue of Us Weekly . “It really matters how you set yourself apart and that you have the tools and the takeaway to be nimble and versatile in the workplace. So to go through this authentic job interview process, that was as valuable for me, because I need to find people that can really do what I need vs. just hiring the first people that I meet.” Bethenny Frankel on “The Big Shot wi...

Stars Who've Played Superheroes: Chris Evans, Hugh Jackman and More

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To the rescue! Some of Hollywood’s most famous stars have donned tights and capes to save the day as beloved superheroes on the big screen. Chris Evans began his journey as Captain America in 2011 and continued to battle for justice in a number of Marvel movies until 2019’s Avengers: Endgame . The Massachusetts native announced that he would be hanging up his cape after the final Avengers film but will always appreciate the series for giving him the chance to inspire young people across the globe. “I grew up with Star Wars and I had certain characters that just meant the world to me. We live in a much different time now. When I was young, the celebrity was far away and actors were only accessible through their work. Now, you have this other channel where you can offer more of who you are, which is a tricky tightrope to walk, but it is nice to be able to share a little bit extra,” he told fellow Marvel star Paul Rudd in a candid conversation for Variety in June 2020. “Especially...