Month: April 2023

Kim Kardashian is set to join Season 12 of Ryan Murphy’s anthology series “American Horror Story.” Kardashian made the announcement on her Instagram account, posting a teaser video along with the cryptic “” 

Kardashian will be joining “American Horror Story” regular Emma Roberts in the 12th season, which will be called “Delicate.”  Roberts posted the same video as Kardashian with the caption, “This summer…Kim and I are DELICATE.”  Season 12 will mark Roberts’ return the franchise; she last appeared in 2019, having starred in four other seasons.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, the role was written specifically by Murphy for Kardashian, who are friends. Kardashian has acted before, but this would mark her first high-profile role. Murphy said in a statement: “Kim is among the biggest and brightest television stars in the world and we are thrilled to welcome her to the ‘AHS’ family. Emma and I are excited about collaborating with this true force in the culture. Halley Feiffer has written a fun, stylish, and ultimately terrifying role, especially for Kim, and this season is ambitious and unlike anything we have ever done.”

The 12th season’s title, Delicate, is partially based on Danielle Valentine’s upcoming novel Delicate Condition, which will be released in August. The book is described “a gripping thriller that follows a woman convinced a sinister figure is going to great lengths to make sure her pregnancy never happens―while the men in her life refuse to believe a word she says.”  Halley Feiffer, who has penned episodes on “American Horror Story” and “American Crime Story,” will write all episodes and serve as showrunner on the 12th season.  In an Instagram post, Feiffer wrote, “Writing every episode and showrunning a @ryanmurphyproductions show is a dream for any writer. For someone who has called this man my hero and inspiration for 20 years, it’s unreal. Not to mention working with these two iconic women. Cannot wait to share our baby with you.” 

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Amazon is working on a series inspired by the 1999 teen drama, Cruel Intentions, which starred Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon and Selma Blair. According to TVLine, Amazon has placed an eight-episode series order for the TV adaptation of the film, with production set to get underway in early June in Toronto. Variety reports the series is expected to premiere on the company’s Amazon Freevee free streaming service; however insiders say there’s a chance the series could shift to sibling streamer Prime Video.

The latest iteration of the story will be set at an elite university in Washington, D.C. and follows ‘two ruthless step-siblings who will do anything to stay at the top of the Greek Life hierarchy at their elite college. When a brutal hazing incident threatens the entire Panhellenic system, they’ll do whatever is necessary to preserve their power and reputations… including seducing the daughter of the U.S. vice president.’

‘Cruel Intentions’ Series Adaptation Lands Greenlight At Amazon

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The Daytime Emmy Awards will stay on CBS, with this year’s ceremony set to be broadcast live on Friday, June 16, from the Westin Bonaventure Los Angeles. The Daytime Emmy Awards marks its 50th anniversary this year, and celebrates soap operas, talk shows, game shows, instructional or DIY programming and other genres.

Presented by The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, the awards show has signed a new two-year deal that will see the program air live on CBS and for premium subscribers on Paramount+. The deal also includes broadcast rights to the 2024 Daytime Emmys. The Daytime Emmys ceremony has aired on CBS for the past three years, after having previously bounced around between networks, with NBC, ABC, CBS, The CW, Pop and HLN having aired the awards at various points over the last 20 years. The show was without a broadcast partner from 2016-19.

Said Adam Sharp, president and CEO of NATAS, in a statement: “We are thrilled to be back with our incredible broadcast partner CBS for two years  In commemorating the show’s golden anniversary this year, we look forward to honoring and celebrating the beloved world of daytime television.”

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Oscar-winning actress Hilary Swank announced the birth of her twins with husband Philip Schneider. The 48-year-old Swank posted a beautiful photo on Instagram with herself and the twins, along with the caption: “It wasn’t easy. But boy (and girl!) was it worth it. Happy Easter! Posting from pure Heaven.”

The newborns (whose names have yet to be revealed) are the first children for Swank and Schneider, who tied the knot in 2018. Swank first announced her pregnancy in October while speaking about her upcoming projects on Good Morning America, revealing that she was looking forward to motherhood as her “next thing …And not just of one, but of two. I can’t believe it.”

According to Swank, the twins original due date was the same date as her late father Stephen Michael Swank’s birthday, who passed away in October 2021 at the age of 73. Swank was her late fathers caretaker for many years before his death, and wrote after his passing: “I had a rather unique relationship with him as I was his sole caretaker after a lung transplant seven years ago. I grew incredibly close to him during this time, deepening our relationship and savoring every moment we had together. He will always remain one of my most favorite persons and not a day goes by that I don’t miss him.”

‘Pure Heaven’! Hilary Swank, Philip Schneider Welcome Twins: Pic

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Warner Bros. Pictures released a new trailer for the upcoming live-action Barbie, starring Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling and Ariana Greenblatt. The film’s first trailer was released in December.  The film’s official Instagram account posted alongside the trailer: “Welcome to Barbie Land, did you bring your rollerblades?”

The trailer for the comedy, directed by Greta Gerwig, opens with an aerial shot of Barbie Land, followed by Robbie as Barbie greeting Ken (Gosling) on the beach in a pink-and-white plaid sunhat and matching dress. The rest of the trailer shows Barbie living it up. and gives a comical look at Barbie and Ken’s adult relationship.

Several character posters for the film were also released, offering a look at the other Barbies and Kens in the dollhouse. Alongside Robbie and Gosling, “Barbie” is set to feature performances from Issa Rae, Simu Liu, Kate McKinnon, Michael Cera and British pop star Dua Lipa.

Barbie is set to debut in theaters on July 21st.

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