"Just the way Bob would have wanted" -- Jeff Ross on Bob Saget's "first class" funeral John W. Ferguson/Getty ImagesBob Saget's longtime friend, fellow comedian and "Roastmaster General" Jeff Ross is dishing on the beloved comedian and Full House patriarch's funeral. To Page Six, Ross emailed details about last weekend's send-off for Saget, who was found dead in his Florida hotel room on January 9. He was 65.Calling it the "best funeral ever," Ross explained of last Friday's service, "The crowd was star-studded, just the way Bob would have wanted." Guests reportedly included fellow comedians like Dave Chappelle, Billy Crystal and Jimmy Kimmel. The publication noted that Ross also acted as pallbearer, along with others including Jonathan Silverman, John Mayer, and Saget's Full House co-stars Dave Coulier and John Stamos, as well as Netflix head Ted Sarandos.Ross also said, "The next night, we threw him an impromptu rock and roll shiva in the small room above The Comedy Store in Hollywood, where Bob started his career as a teenager."An "overwhelmed and so heartbroken" Ross closed by saying, "There will be other tributes, but I wanted the comedy fans to know that although Bob's giant heart may have stopped while he was alone on the road, he still went out with a giant bang."Last week, Ross and Mayer Instagrammed their "rescue" of Saget's car from a parking lot at Los Angeles International Airport, explaining that doing so was what Bob would have done for anybody. "[I]f you need a doctor, if you need a lawyer, if you need a pastrami sandwich at 3 in the morning because some girl just broke your heart, Bob was that guy," he noted.Friends for years with Saget, Ross emceed the Comedy Central Roast of Bob Saget, which initially aired in 2008, but which the network recently re-ran in his honor.Copyright © 2022, ABC Audio. All rights reserved. Read more
Internet snarks at Oscar Isaac's 'Moon Knight' accent Steve Jennings/Getty ImagesLast night, fans of Oscar Isaac got a taste of his portrayal of the Marvel Comics superhero Moon Knight in a trailer for the forthcoming Disney+ series.And while his character Steven Grant suffers from what used to be known as split personality disorder, some on the Internet snarked at one of those personalities -- specifically Isaac's British accent as Grant."Oscar Isaac’s accent in the #MoonKnight trailer is literally like 'ello guvna wot are ya dewin?!" one Twitter user jabbed. Another offered, "Oscar Isaac's Dick Van Dyke-esque British accent is singlehandedly going to make this immensely watchable, isn't it?"That said, Oscar had his defenders, too. "Nah I love it lmao," said one, offering a possible explanation: "It totally works with how one of his identities, Steven Grant, thinks a British accent sounds.""I think, if anything, it's almost too good," said another Twitter user. "It’s a legit sounding accent - it just sounds like it couldn't come out of Oscar Isaac."Hear it for yourself when Moon Knight, which also stars another Oscar nominee, Ethan Hawke, playing a cult leader, debuts March 30.Disney is the parent company of ABC News.Copyright © 2022, ABC Audio. All rights reserved. Read more
Selena Gomez says she "didn't have a choice" to stay quiet about her mental health Barbara Nitke/HuluSelena Gomez has brought comfort to many by opening up about her mental health struggles and by rallying to normalize these sensitive conversations. But what caused the singer and Only Murders in the Building star to become an advocate in the first place? Speaking to Vogue UK, Selena said breaking her silence about her mental health was not of her own volition. She said she felt forced into sharing her experiences once the rumor mill caught wind of her diagnoses."In a way, I didn't have a choice," she shared. "There were so many stories being told about me during that time that I wondered how anyone would know the truth. So it really stemmed from me wanting to be honest, wanting to say: 'All this stuff that you’re hearing? It isn’t right. Here’s what happened.'"'Selena continued, "I do have bipolar [disorder] and I had to learn a bunch of things about myself, and it wasn't easy. And, you know, some days it's still not. But I just knew that if I didn't say anything, someone else was going to. It wasn't fair."The Grammy nominee also shared how her makeup brand, Rare Beauty, earned its moniker. She said she named her beauty line after her anthemic single, "Rare" because "it basically says that I don't have everything figured out, but I know that I'm worth it and I know that I deserve good things.""When we started talking about how to enter the beauty space, I knew I needed to be different. I wanted to stand out and show people that I care beyond just the products, so that's how it began. I named the product Rare – it was pretty challenging to get, but it was well worth it, and now it represents so much more to me," Selena said. Copyright © 2022, ABC Audio. All rights reserved. Read more
Louie Anderson hospitalized with blood cancer Dan MacMedan/Getty ImagesComedian and Baskets Emmy winner Louie Anderson is in a Las Vegas hospital undergoing treatment for blood cancer. Rolling Stone reports the 68-year-old was diagnosed with B-cell lymphoma, a common, and potentially curable version of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.The legendary comic, who has also starred in movies including Coming to America, and numerous comedy specials, saw his career hitting a later-in-life high point in 2016, with an Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series Emmy for his role of Christine Baskets, the mother to Zach Galifianakis' dual role as twin brothers in FX's comedy Baskets. He was nominated three other times for the role. A spokesman noted Anderson is "resting comfortably," and said while the cancer is potentially curable, it is "aggressive." Copyright © 2022, ABC Audio. All rights reserved. Read more
Iliza Shlesinger and husband welcome baby girl ABC/Rick RowellComedian and actress Iliza Shlesinger is a new mom. The 38-year-old posted to Instagram the good news, along with a shot of her in a hospital bed, chowing down on a huge sandwich the day after the January 13 birth.She and her husband since 2018, Noah Galuten, named the baby girl Sierra Mae."I gave birth late at night (because that’s when I work) and there was no food available at 1:30am," she noted, joking, "Noah went to a vending machine and came back with chips and cookies, basically prison commissary food. I think he paid for them in cigarettes."She added, "I was unaware this photo was being taken but I’m glad it was. Vaginal delivery mothers knows why I’m eating sitting side saddle wearing exclusive Mesh Underwear for SS22."Iliza explained she opted to induce labor, which, "came purely from me wanting to have enough time with her and to heal before my February shows."She adds, "27 hours of labor, 75 minutes of power pushing...and at 11:27pm on January 13 out came my healthy, strong and beautiful Sierra Mae."Iliza blurred the baby's face in the photo, explaining that, "her face is hers to share, not mine.""I became a mother...around minute 60 of pushing when I realized I could feel my body breaking and I didn't care because I was doing it for her. I had been dreaming of the moment they would pull her out and put her on my chest and I could look at her little face. I got what I came for. That perfect moment."She added, "I'm in awe of this experience: mothers who do this without epidurals, single mothers, mothers without support and just what a woman is capable of physically and mentally."Copyright © 2022, ABC Audio. All rights reserved. Read more
Jennifer Hudson, Lil Nas X, Megan Thee Stallion, Regina King, Tiffany Haddish nominated for NAACP Image Awards Entertainer of the Year Kevin Winter/Getty Images for NAACP Image AwardsJennifer Hudson, Lil Nas X, Megan Thee Stallion, Regina King and Tiffany Haddish were announced Tuesday as the nominees for the NAACP Image Awards Entertainer of the Year.The Harder They Fall, starring King, received 12 nominations, including Outstanding Motion Picture. In the television category, Insecure was the top nominee with 13.In music, H.E.R. snagged the most nominations with six. Drake, Chlöe and Jazmine Sullivan also scored multiple nods.Anthony Anderson will host the 2022 NAACP Image Awards Saturday, February 26 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on BET.Here's a partial list of NAACP Image Award nominees:ENTERTAINER OF THE YEARJennifer HudsonLil Nas XMegan Thee StallionRegina KingTiffany HaddishMOTION PICTURE CATEGORIESOutstanding Motion PictureJudas and the Black MessiahKing RichardRespectThe Harder They FallThe United States vs. Billie HolidayOutstanding Actor in a Motion PictureDenzel Washington - The Tragedy of MacbethJonathan Majors - The Harder They FallLaKeith Stanfield - Judas and the Black MessiahMahershala Ali - Swan SongWill Smith - King RichardOutstanding Actress in a Motion PictureAndra Day - The United States vs. Billie HolidayHalle Berry - BruisedJennifer Hudson - RespectTessa Thompson - PassingZendaya - Malcolm & MarieOutstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion PictureAlgee Smith - Judas and the Black MessiahDaniel Kaluuya - Judas and the Black MessiahDelroy Lindo - The Harder They FallIdris Elba - The Harder They FallLaKeith Stanfield - The Harder They FallOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion PictureAunjanue Ellis - King RichardAudra McDonald - RespectDanielle Deadwyler - The Harder They FallDominique Fishback - Judas and the Black MessiahRegina King - The Harder They FallTELEVISION + STREAMING CATEGORIESOutstanding Comedy Seriesblack-ishHarlemInsecureRun the WorldThe UpshawsOutstanding Actor in a Comedy SeriesAnthony Anderson - black-ishCedric the Entertainer - The NeighborhoodDon Cheadle - Black MondayElisha "EJ" Williams - The Wonder YearsJay Ellis - InsecureOutstanding Actress in a Comedy SeriesIssa Rae - InsecureLoretta Devine - Family ReunionRegina Hall - Black MondayTracee Ellis Ross - black-ishYvonne Orji - InsecureOutstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy SeriesAndre Braugher - Brooklyn Nine-NineDeon Cole - black-ishKenan Thompson - Saturday Night LiveKendrick Sampson - InsecureLaurence Fishburne - black-ishOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesAmanda Seales - InsecureJenifer Lewis - black-ishMarsai Martin - black-ishNatasha Rothwell - InsecureWanda Sykes - The UpshawsOutstanding Drama Series9-1-1All AmericanGodfather of HarlemPoseQueen SugarOutstanding Actor in a Drama SeriesBilly Porter - PoseDamson Idris - SnowfallForest Whitaker - Godfather of HarlemKofi Siriboe - Queen SugarSterling K. Brown - This Is UsOutstanding Actress in a Drama SeriesAngela Bassett - 9-1-1Dawn-Lyen Gardner - Queen SugarOctavia Spencer - Truth Be ToldQueen Latifah - The EqualizerRutina Wesley - Queen SugarOutstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama SeriesAlex R. Hibbert - The ChiCliff "Method Man" Smith - Power Book II: GhostDaniel Ezra - All AmericanGiancarlo Esposito - Godfather of HarlemJoe Morton - Our Kind of PeopleOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama SeriesAlfre Woodard - SEEBianca Lawson - Queen SugarChandra Wilson - Grey's AnatomyMary J. Blige - Power Book II: GhostSusan Kelechi Watson - This Is UsOutstanding Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic SpecialColin in Black & WhiteGenius: ArethaLove LifeRobin Roberts Presents: MahaliaThe Underground RailroadOutstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic SpecialAnthony Mackie - SolosJaden Michael - Colin in Black & WhiteKevin Hart - True StoryWesley Snipes - True StoryWilliam Jackson Harper - Love LifeOutstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic SpecialBetty Gabriel - ClickbaitCynthia Erivo - Genius: ArethaDanielle Brooks - Robin Roberts Presents: MahaliaJodie Turner-Smith - Anne BoleynTaraji P. Henson - Annie Live!Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic SpecialCourtney B. Vance - Genius: ArethaKeith David - Black as NightTituss Burgess - Annie Live!Will Catlett - True StoryWilliam Jackson Harper - The Underground RailroadOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic SpecialAnika Noni Rose - MaidNatasha Rothwell - The White LotusPauletta Washington - Genius: ArethaRegina Hall - Nine Perfect StrangersSheila Atim - The Underground RailroadRECORDING CATEGORIESOutstanding New ArtistCynthia ErivoJimmie AllenSaweetieTemsZoe WeesOutstanding Male ArtistAnthony Hamilton Drake Givēon J. Cole Lil Nas XOutstanding Female ArtistH.E.R. Ari Lennox BeyoncéChlöe Jazmine SullivanOutstanding Music Video/Visual Album"Best Friend" - Saweetie feat. Doja Cat"Essence" - Wizkid feat. Tems"Fye Fye" - Tobe Nwigwe feat. Fat Nwigwe"Have Mercy" - Chlöe"Leave the Door Open" - Silk SonicOutstanding AlbumAn Evening with Silk Sonic - Silk SonicBack of My Mind - H.E.R.Certified Lover Boy - DrakeHeaux Tales - Jazmine SullivanWhen It's All Said and Done… Take Time - GivēonOutstanding Soul/R&B Song"Damage" - H.E.R."Be Alive" - Beyoncé"Have Mercy" - Chlöe"Leave the Door Open" - Silk Sonic"Pick Up Your Feelings" - Jazmine SullivanOutstanding Hip Hop/Rap Song"Best Friend" - Saweetie feat. Doja Cat"Fye Fye" - Tobe Nwigwe feat. Fat Nwigwe"Industry Baby" - Lil Nas X feat. Jack Harlow"My Life" - J. Cole with 21 Savage and Morray"Way 2 Sexy" - DrakeOutstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Traditional)Anthony Hamilton feat. Jennifer Hudson - "Superstar"Chlöe x Halle - "Georgia on My Mind"Jazmine Sullivan feat. H.E.R. - "Girl Like Me"Leela James feat. Anthony Hamilton - "Complicated" (Remix)Silk Sonic - "Leave the Door Open"Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary)Chris Brown feat. Young Thug, Future, Lil Durk and Latto - "Go Crazy" (Remix)Doja Cat feat. SZA - "Kiss Me More"Drake feat. Future & Young Thug - "Way 2 Sexy"H.E.R. feat. Chris Brown - "Come Through"Tobe Nwigwe feat. Fat Nwigwe - "Fye Fye"Copyright © 2022, ABC Audio. All rights reserved. Read more
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