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Melissa Joan Hart sparks fan frenzy with cryptic post

Melissa Joan Hart sparks fan frenzy with cryptic post

Published by Daniella Wilson

Melissa Joan Hart has sent fans of Sabrina the Teenage Witch into full meltdown mode after teasing a mysterious announcement that many are convinced is linked to the beloved 1990s sitcom. On Friday, April 10, the actress, 49, took to Instagram with a cryptic post that immediately sparked a wave of speculation. “Stay tuned for a fun announcement on Monday!” Melissa wrote alongside a simple image of a black cat silhouette against a black background. © Disney General Entertainment ConMelissa and cast on the set of Sabrina the Teenage Witch While Melissa offered no further explanation, longtime fans were quick to make the connection to Salem – Sabrina Spellman’s wisecracking feline sidekick, who became one of the most iconic TV pets of the decade. The comments section quickly filled with excited guesses, with many hoping the tease could mean a reboot, reunion special or anniversary project is in the works. © Getty ImagesMelissa teased fans on her latest post “Tell me you’re coming back as Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, with Salem!!” one fan wrote, while another …

Hirshhorn Museum Director Melissa Chiu Leaves for Guggenheim

Hirshhorn Museum Director Melissa Chiu Leaves for Guggenheim

Published by José Betancourt

Melissa Chiu will depart her post as director of the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, D.C., to lead the Guggenheim Museum in New York, making her the latest person to depart a Smithsonian-run museum as the Trump administration continues its crackdown. She will report to Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation director and CEO Mariët Westermann, who facilitates all the museums worldwide in the Guggenheim network, among them a long-awaited Abu Dhabi institution that is reportedly nearing its inauguration. Chiu begins as director of Guggenheim Museum on September 1. Related Articles Aaron Seeto, the current Hirshhorn deputy director, will serve as an interim replacement for Chiu, who has led the museum since 2014, when she became the first person born outside the US ever to hold the post. In the 12 years since, Chiu has cultivated a reputation for staging blockbuster exhibitions for art stars, such as one for Yayoi Kusama, whose 2017 “Infinity Mirror Rooms” exhibition drew a whopping 160,000 visitors. In recent years, the museum has also held shows for Laurie Anderson, Osgemeos, …

Melissa McCarthy’s patterned bodycon gown steals the show at Fashion Trust Awards

Melissa McCarthy’s patterned bodycon gown steals the show at Fashion Trust Awards

Published by Daniella Wilson

Melissa McCarthy is slowly turning into more and more of a style superstar! The actress, 55, has been on a roll with some of her most recent red carpet looks, once again serving up high glam for her appearance at the Fashion Trust U.S. Awards 2026. © Getty ImagesMelissa McCarthy at the Fashion Trust U.S. Awards in Los Angeles Held at the Nya Studios in Los Angeles on April 7, the star arrived for the ceremony in a stunning patterned Emilio Pucci bodycon gown, featuring a wavy design like glittery sand in earth tones of army green and gold. The gown also featured an unbuttoned collar detail and was paired with a sequin green clutch, with Melissa then styled out with a slicked back ponytail and leather boots to match. Recommended videoYou may also likeWATCH: Melissa McCarthy’s last red carpet, the 98th Academy Awards Center stage Melissa was also a presenter for the night, giving out the Graduate Award to Marcelle Barbosa of Amaramara, saying in her speech that the prize goes to a designer …

Tina Fey, Jonah Hill, Melissa McCarthy Join Jack Black SNL Monologue

Tina Fey, Jonah Hill, Melissa McCarthy Join Jack Black SNL Monologue

Published by Daniella Wilson

Jack Black is back on Saturday Night Live — and he has officially joined the Five-Timers club! The Super Mario Galaxy Movie star kicked off his hosting monologue by addressing that it was his fifth time hosting the sketch comedy series, before he was joined by a starry lineup of guests who, too, have hosted the show (at least) five times. “I am so thrilled to be back hosting SNL for the fifth time. It’s a huge honor to join the Five-Timers club,” he said. “I’m a five-timer!” Black was first joined by his Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot co-star Jonah Hill, who was sporting a Five-Timers robe. “It is so good to see you. What have you been up to, man?” Black said, to which Hill joked, “Well, I’ve actually been working on Superbad 2!” The two walked through a door to the Five-Timers lounge, which prompted Hill to tell Black, “Jack, we need your help. There’s something wrong with the Five-Timers Club. You see what I mean?” “Yes, you’re right, …

Melissa McCarthy’s high school photo proves she was meant to be a star

Melissa McCarthy’s high school photo proves she was meant to be a star

Published by Daniella Wilson

Melissa McCarthy has delighted fans with a rare glimpse into her past, sharing a joyful high school throwback that perfectly captures the spark that would one day make her a Hollywood favourite. Taking to Instagram, the Bridesmaids star posted a candid photo from her teenage years, beaming alongside a close friend, offering a glimpse of the charisma and warmth that would later define her career. But it was her heartfelt caption that truly resonated. “To the person in High School that said ‘you are better than’, ‘you can do this’ and ‘get on that damn stage and do what you do’. You changed my life, I am who I am because you were born! Happiest birthday to @brian_atwood,” she wrote. © InstagramMelissa McCarthy and Brian Atwood in their teenage years The post was a touching tribute to her longtime friend, designer Brian Atwood, who she credits as one of the earliest people to recognise her potential and push her towards the stage. Melissa went on to share a charming anecdote from their early days in …

Melissa Gilbert stands firm in her support for husband Timothy Busfield amid child sex abuse allegations

Melissa Gilbert stands firm in her support for husband Timothy Busfield amid child sex abuse allegations

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 Melissa Gilbert is standing by her husband, Timothy Busfield, amid the child sex abuse allegations against him. For the first time since Busfield, 68, was arrested in February, Gilbert sat down for a forthcoming interview with George Stephanopoulos on Good Morning America to “clarify the facts” in the case, according to People. Busfield is awaiting trial after he was indicted on four charges of criminal sexual contact with a child under the age of 13 while he worked as the director on Fox series The Cleaning Lady from 2022 to 2024. He has denied all allegations and vowed to fight the charges against him. Gilbert maintained her husband’s innocence in her new interview, which is set to air April 6, and said that Busfield’s ongoing legal battle has been “hell” for their family. “This has been the most traumatizing experience of …

Simu Liu, Melissa Barrera’s ‘The Copenhagen Test’ to Air on Channel 4

Simu Liu, Melissa Barrera’s ‘The Copenhagen Test’ to Air on Channel 4

Published by Daniella Wilson

Brits will be able to watch Simu Liu‘s new hacker thriller on Channel 4. The Copenhagen Test will launch April 8, the network unveiled on Wednesday, alongside the release of the show’s trailer. The series follows first-generation Chinese-American intelligence analyst Alexander Hale (Liu), who realizes his brain has been hacked, giving the perpetrators access to everything he sees and hears. “Caught between his shadowy agency and the unknown hackers,” a plot synopsis reads, “he must maintain a performance 24/7 to flush out who’s responsible and prove where his allegiance lies.” Melissa Barrera, Sinclair Daniel, Brian d’Arcy James, Mark O’Brien, and Kathleen Chalfant also star in the Peacock Original. Its lead, Liu, is best known for his roles in the MCU’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, as well as Greta Gerwig’s Barbie. The series is produced by UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group. Thomas Brandon is the creator and serves as executive producer, writer and co-showrunner. Jennifer Yale is co-showrunner, writer and executive producer. Executive producers include James Wan, Michael Clear and …

Melissa Joan Hart doubles down on unfiltered bikini photo – ‘Might delete later’

Melissa Joan Hart doubles down on unfiltered bikini photo – ‘Might delete later’

Published by Daniella Wilson

Melissa Joan Hart doesn’t take herself too seriously, and fans love her for it!  The Sabrina the Teenage Witch star shared a fun filter-free video on social media this week, which was brutally unedited!  The actress shared footage of herself running over to a group of friends – dressed in a patterned bikini top and white shorts – to pose for a picture during their vacation.  WATCH: Melissa Joan Hart shares unfiltered bikini photo However, Melissa was snapped pulling a face, and in turn created footage to zoom in on the face to make fun of herself. “Felt cute. Might delete later. … volume up for this one,” she captioned the video, which left her fans in hysterics.  “Melissa’s humor is the best, don’t delete this!” one wrote, while another commented: “You are so funny, this is everything!” A third added: “No need to explain, this is gold!”  Melissa Joan Hart posing on the beach Melissa often shares snippets of her life on social media, and recently posted a stunning picture of herself posing in a …

Teresa, Melissa, Dolores Returning for Season 15

Teresa, Melissa, Dolores Returning for Season 15

Published by Daniella Wilson

Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga and Dolores Catania are returning to The Real Housewives of New Jersey for season 15. The three longtime Housewives are the only castmembers who starred in season 14 that Bravo has confirmed are rejoining the series for the upcoming installment. Confirmation of their return also comes after a brief pause in production on the series. The latest episode of RHONJ, the disastrous season 14 finale, aired in August 2024, with no official news about the show being announced since then. Teresa, Melissa and Dolores will be joined by a slate of fresh faces, who have not been announced yet, marking a mini RHONJ revamp. Production on the upcoming installment will begin filming later this spring. In the year since RHONJ‘s absence on the network, Bravo boss Andy Cohen has given mere updates on the status of the series, though no official announcements have been unveiled until Tuesday. The New Jersey-based Real Housewives franchise went on a hiatus after a disjointed 14th season, with the cast completely divided by the show’s final episode. Bravo forgoed a …

Melissa Auf der Maur’s memoir captures the beauty and brutality of ’90s rock

Melissa Auf der Maur’s memoir captures the beauty and brutality of ’90s rock

Published by Sam Flores

If you’re a music fan, especially if you are young enough to remember the ’90’s, you know who Melissa Auf der Maur is, even if you don’t recognize her name. She’s the woman who stepped into the bass spot in Hole when Kristen Pfaff died literally moments after “Live Through This,” Hole’s second album, was about to be released, which also happened to be not long after Kurt Cobain decided to leave the planet. It was an intense and disorienting time if you were simply a fan of the music; multiply that by approximately a gigaton if you were anywhere adjacent. Auf der Maur takes everyone along on the ride with the publication of her expansive memoir “Even the Good Girls Will Cry.” But this isn’t just 400+ pages of stories about Courtney Love and Billy Corgan and Lollapalooza (although there is a lot of that, and plenty of people will be picking this up just to read these stories). Auf der Maur had a life and a presence before playing in Hole (and later, …