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Kaley Cuoco broke down at a Los Angeles gala honoring her late "8 Simple Rules" co-star John Ritter, calling his 2003 death "one of the worst days of my life", and pledging to keep his legacy alive. The actress, who was just 16 when she landed the role of Ritter's oldest daughter on the ABC […] The post Kaley Cuoco pays tearful tribute to late TV dad John Ritter at charity gala appeared first on American Almanac .
Kaley Cuoco broke down at a Los Angeles gala honoring her late "8 Simple Rules" co-star John Ritter, calling his 2003 death "one of the worst days of my life", and pledging to keep his legacy alive. The actress, who was just 16 when she landed the role of Ritter's oldest daughter on the ABC sitcom, delivered an emotional speech Saturday night at the John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health's annual Evening From the Heart Gala. Ritter's widow, Amy Yasbeck, and his son Tyler Ritter co-hosted the event, which drew fellow television veterans and raised money to fight the condition that killed the Emmy-winning actor at 54. Cuoco, now pregnant with her and fiancé Tom Pelphrey's second child, recalled the first time she met Ritter, at the…Open
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Whitney Leavitt confirmed her departure from “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” after season 5 during a “Good Morning America” interview, sharing that she’s closing one chapter and stepping into new Broadway and television roles. Whitney Leavitt, who first appeared on “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” when it debuted in September 2024, has announced […] The post Whitney Leavitt maps out life after ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ season 5 exit appeared first on American Almanac .
Whitney Leavitt confirmed her departure from “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” after season 5 during a “Good Morning America” interview, sharing that she’s closing one chapter and stepping into new Broadway and television roles. Whitney Leavitt, who first appeared on “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” when it debuted in September 2024, has announced that season 5 will be her final run on the Hulu and Disney+ series. On September 4, 2026, Leavitt sat down with “Good Morning America” to discuss her decision and what comes next, making clear she’s ready for new challenges. Leavitt described her exit as a natural transition, saying, “I feel like with anything in life, you feel like you have this book of life and it…Open
The longtime "Wheel of Fortune" announcer Jim Thornton faces suspension from the show after an unspecified complaint on an American Airlines flight, but his lawyer says officers cleared him in five minutes and never filed charges. Thornton, 61, was met by law enforcement at the gate when his flight landed at Los Angeles International Airport […] The post Jim Thornton's lawyer says 'Wheel of Fortune' announcer committed no crime in airline incident that led to suspension appeared first on American Almanac .
The longtime "Wheel of Fortune" announcer Jim Thornton faces suspension from the show after an unspecified complaint on an American Airlines flight, but his lawyer says officers cleared him in five minutes and never filed charges. Thornton, 61, was met by law enforcement at the gate when his flight landed at Los Angeles International Airport on May 14, after a fellow passenger complained to a flight attendant about an alleged incident during the trip. Officers questioned the announcer, who was wearing his "Wheel of Fortune" jacket at the time, and let him go. No arrest was made. No charges followed. Sony, which produces the long-running game show, moved anyway. The company suspended Thornton and began searching for a replacement while it…Open
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ABC's hit sitcom "Shifting Gears" is bringing Beth Behrs aboard for Season 3, reuniting her with former "2 Broke Girls" co-star Kat Dennings in a guest role set to air in 2027. Behrs will play Dr. Johnson, an emergency room doctor who treats Dennings's character Riley for a back injury, Variety reported. The casting also […] The post Beth Behrs joins 'Shifting Gears' Season 3 for a '2 Broke Girls' reunion with Kat Dennings appeared first on American Almanac .
ABC's hit sitcom "Shifting Gears" is bringing Beth Behrs aboard for Season 3, reuniting her with former "2 Broke Girls" co-star Kat Dennings in a guest role set to air in 2027. Behrs will play Dr. Johnson, an emergency room doctor who treats Dennings's character Riley for a back injury, Variety reported . The casting also reunites Behrs with showrunner Michelle Nader, who served as co-showrunner and executive producer on "2 Broke Girls" during its six-season run on CBS. For fans of old-fashioned network sitcoms, the kind built on chemistry, punchlines, and familiar faces rather than streaming algorithms, the move fits a pattern that has made "Shifting Gears" one of broadcast television's more reliable draws. Tim Allen's show has leaned…Open
Charlie Hunnam and seven of his former "Sons of Anarchy" co-stars are riding again, this time in a meta limited series for FX that blurs the line between the actors and the outlaw bikers they once played. FX has ordered "Legends," a limited series that brings back much of the original "Sons of Anarchy" ensemble […] The post FX reunites 'Sons of Anarchy' cast for limited series 'Legends' appeared first on American Almanac .
Charlie Hunnam and seven of his former "Sons of Anarchy" co-stars are riding again, this time in a meta limited series for FX that blurs the line between the actors and the outlaw bikers they once played. FX has ordered "Legends," a limited series that brings back much of the original "Sons of Anarchy" ensemble more than a decade after the hit drama went off the air. Hunnam, who played Jax Teller across all seven seasons of the original show, developed the new project with writer-producer Jonathan Groff and will serve as writer, executive producer, and star. Variety first reported the order . Returning alongside Hunnam are Ron Perlman, Katey Sagal, Maggie Siff, Mark Boone Junior, Tommy Flanagan, Kim Coates, and Theo Rossi, a roster that…Open
Actor and co-creator of “Hacks” Paul W. Downs says the show was intentionally given strong female leads because of the inequalities he was seeing in Hollywood. Join CNN’s Elizabeth Wagmeister as she interviews Emmy-nominated celebrities on anything from their career-defining moments to news-making reflections. Stream episodes of Coming Up on the CNN app now: www.cnn.com/comingup
Actor, writer and producer Richard Gadd joins Morning Joe to discuss “Half Man,” an HBO Max series following the relationship between so-called “brothers” Niall and Ruben. Gadd, who plays Ruben, opens up on Morning Joe about how he came up with the show, which explores themes of masculinity and repression.