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Ella Langley Talks Dandelion Tour, Celebrity Fans and Chase Partnership

Ella Langley Talks Dandelion Tour, Celebrity Fans and Chase Partnership

Published by Daniella Wilson

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. Ella Langley stepped foot on the Grand Ole Opry stage in Nashville last weekend for an intimate one-night-only performance celebrating music, culture and community. Langley performed for Chase Sapphire Reserve cardmembers as part of the credit card brand’s “Dinner On…” series, which reimagines iconic cultural landmarks as immersive dining venues, with entertainment from established and emerging artists. The exclusive experience saw just over 100 guests seated on the Opry stage for a private showcase from Langley followed by a multi-course dinner from Nashville’s Michelin-rated Bastion, along with a take-home gift of custom cowboy boots from Tecovas. For Langley, whose new album Dandelion was released on April 10 (and also spawned a passion fruit and tequila-inspired cocktail of the same name at the Chase event), the chance to take over the Grand Ole Opry in such a unique way was too good to pass up. “This is such a legendary place for artists …

Celebrity Hairstylist Travis Ogletree’s Golden Rules for Shiny, Sun-Kissed Locks All Summer Long

Celebrity Hairstylist Travis Ogletree’s Golden Rules for Shiny, Sun-Kissed Locks All Summer Long

Published by Daniella Wilson

Bright, glossy hair is always in demand during the summer, but between heat, humidity, chlorine, and sun exposure, the season can also be one of the toughest times to maintain strong strands. So, what does it take to achieve lustrous, hydrated, and polished hair while avoiding dryness, frizz, and oil? Luckily, celebrity hairstylist Travis Ogletree is sharing his golden rules with ET. Travis Ogletree/Instagram The hair expert, whose clients include Shay Mitchell, Lana Del Rey, Miranda Kerr, January Jones and more, is known for creating effortless California-inspired color that looks like it was earned after a long weekend at the beach. But according to Ogletree, maintaining that lived-in look takes more than just sunshine. According to Ogletree, a clean scalp is the foundation of healthy hair, and the key to preventing greasy roots during the warmer months. “Apply conditioner to your ends before you shampoo your hair. Then, make sure you count a full 100 when you massage your scalp. Most of the time, we think we’re washing our hair for a lot longer than we …

A celebrity trainer recommends these three dumbbell exercises to build strength and muscle

A celebrity trainer recommends these three dumbbell exercises to build strength and muscle

Published by Jenni Sidey

Beyond a basic biceps curl, I used to feel stuck on what to do when faced with the dumbbell rack, often opting for a kettlebell workout or gym machines instead. I imagine I’m not alone in this, which is why it’s useful to have a professional share their experience on how to use dumbbells for the best results. Luckily for you, Ngo Okafor, celebrity trainer and founder of Iconoclast Fitness, has shared a circuit that goes back to basics with three moves that cover four fundamental movement patterns—a squat, lunge, push and pull—and hit most major muscle groups. Latest Videos From You may like Give it a go and let us know in the comments how you fare. How to do the full-body dumbbell circuit Perform three rounds of the following three exercises. Squat press Stationary lunge Bent-over row Rest for 10 seconds between exercises, and for 30 seconds between rounds. 1. Squat press “The squat press is a highly efficient full-body movement that combines lower-body strength with upper-body pressing and cardiovascular conditioning,” says Okafor. …

This ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’ Miffy Toy Is an Internet Celebrity

This ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’ Miffy Toy Is an Internet Celebrity

Published by Jenni Sidey

You’ve heard of Johannes Vermeer‘s ca. 1665 painting Girl with a Pearl Earring, long housed at the Mauritshuis in the Hague and soon to visit Japan this summer. Now, prepare for the latest art history–inspired sensation. Call it Miffy with a Pearl Earring. Unfortunately for him, Vermeer died in 1675, well before Miffy came into being, but the Dutch Old Master has lent his mark to these plush toys, with his Girl with a Pearl Earring now spawning one adorned with a glowing bauble, a turban, and a brown dress à la the outfit worn by the young woman in that famed painting. This week, the Vermeer-influenced rabbit toy went viral on X, where users can’t stop expressing their admiration for it. Related Articles This Miffy got so popular because of a press conference held by the Nakanoshima Museum of Art in Osaka, which will receive Girl with a Pearl Earring in August while its gallery in the Mauritshuis is being renovated. A giant version of the toy appeared at the conference alongside museum officials, …

Lisa Kudrow mistaken for unexpected celebrity while on Friends: ‘She doesn’t know who I am’

Lisa Kudrow mistaken for unexpected celebrity while on Friends: ‘She doesn’t know who I am’

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter It’s not uncommon for celebrities to be mistaken for completely different stars – whether it’s Keira Knightley and Natalie Portman getting mixed up, or fans confusing Claudia Winkleman and Davina McCall. However, when Friends star Lisa Kudrow was mistaken for a very famous singer, she struggled to see the resemblance. The 62-year-old revealed in a recent interview that a fan approached her during the height of her Friends fame, thinking she was Dionne Warwick – the Grammy Award-winning “Walk On By” singer who is now 85. When asked byThe Hollywood Reporter to recall the “most bizarre” fan interaction she’s ever had, she told the Comedy Actresses roundtable: “I have my favourite. Lisa Kudrow revealed that a fan mistook her for Dionne Warwick (Reuters) “It was during Friends, and I was going to Jerry’s Deli or something and the hostess had an …

Chelsea Handler reveals her worst ‘bad celebrity date story’

Chelsea Handler reveals her worst ‘bad celebrity date story’

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Chelsea Handler has recalled her brief romantic entanglement with a celebrity chef whom she described as “cheap.” Speaking on Tuesday’s episode of Kristin Cavallari’s Let’s Be Honest podcast, the comedian, 51, was asked to share a never-before-told “bad celebrity date story.” Handler immediately named Iron Chef America star Bobby Flay, revealing they had been introduced by a mutual friend and “were talking on the phone [and] flirting a little bit.” “I was at a hotel with some girlfriends,” the former Chelsea Lately host remembered. “He knew the hotel well. He wanted to order … food for us. He was like, ‘Let me order your food for you. I love that hotel.’” She claimed that Flay, 61, ordered the food, but then left her with …

Clare Balding says her suspicions of Alan Carr could have ‘ruined’ Celebrity Traitors

Clare Balding says her suspicions of Alan Carr could have ‘ruined’ Celebrity Traitors

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Clare Balding said she would have “ruined” Celebrity Traitors if people listened to her early suspicions of Alan Carr. Carr proved an incredibly successful contestant on last year’s hit celebrity version of the BBC game show, as he was chosen to be a Traitor in the show’s first episode but managed to evade suspicion throughout the contest – all while killing off his fellow stars. He ultimately proved victorious, winning the season in a nail-biting final episode. While appearing at the annual Hay Festival today (26 May), sports presenter Clare Balding said she was one of the few contestants on the show to suspect Carr of being a Traitor – but absolutely no one listened to her. “I hated the roundtable,” she said during a panel, of the setting for each Traitors episode’s climactic face-off between the show’s contestants. “Until I …

BTS wins Artiste of the Year at fan-voted American Music Awards

BTS wins Artiste of the Year at fan-voted American Music Awards

Published by Sam Flores

Song of the Year went to Golden, the upbeat tune from the Netflix animated movie KPop Demon Hunters. Twenty-year-old indie musician Sombr was named the recipient of Best Rock/Alternative Song for his hit Back To Friends. “I wrote this song when I was 19 and depressed all by myself in my bedroom,” he said on stage. “So being here, I never would have expected that.” He later won Best Rock/Alternative Album for his debut album, I Barely Know Her. K-pop girl group Twice, who are currently in the final leg of their This Is For world tour, nabbed the award for Best Female K-pop Artiste. This marks the nonet’s first American Music Award. Twice, comprising Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung and Tzuyu, beat out other popular girl groups including Blackpink and Le Sserafim. In a statement, the official page of Twice said: “Thank you so much to all the Onces who voted for us and made this possible. We truly couldn’t have done it without you! A million thanks and all our love.” …

Emotional Rylan Clark shares ‘tough’ experience with ‘cancelled celebrity friends’ after Scott Mills firing

Emotional Rylan Clark shares ‘tough’ experience with ‘cancelled celebrity friends’ after Scott Mills firing

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Rylan Clark has said that he’s found it “really tough” when one of his celebrity friends has been “cancelled” – just months after his former Eurovision coverage co-host Scott Mills was fired by the BBC. Clark, 37, opened up about cancel culture on ITV’s The Assembly, which aired on Sunday (24 May) and sees neurodivergent people conduct interviews with well-known British figures. While Clark did not mention any particular celebrities who had been “cancelled” on the show, the episode aired just months after Mills’ contract with the BBC was terminated following allegations about his personal conduct. It is unknown whether the episode was filmed before or after Mills’ firing. Rylan Clark wipes away a tear on ‘The Assembly’ (ITV) When asked by a participant how he copes when one of his “celebrity friends is cancelled”, Clark said: “It’s really tough.” Becoming …

Stranger Things stars claim Duffer Brothers didn’t respond to their texts on set

Stranger Things stars claim Duffer Brothers didn’t respond to their texts on set

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Stranger Things co-creators Matt and Ross Duffer are not afraid to leave anyone on read, including the show’s stars, Noah Schnapp and Jamie Campbell Bower. The twin brothers, 42, appeared Thursday at the show’s Emmys FYSEE Event at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, alongside Schnapp, Campbell Bower, David Harbour, Natalia Dyer and director Shawn Levy, to speak about the hit Netflix series, which concluded its five-season run in December. Schnapp, 21, told the audience that when he was first cast as Will Byers at age 11, he experienced the common fear and nerves of being a child actor. But he eventually grew more confident as he got older and realized, “No, I’ve been with this character for so many years, and I also have an opinion that matters.” “And I think coming into this [final] season I felt confident in that,” he noted, …