#a friend and I were stalking the actors for the new west end production of long day's journey into night

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The way Jason auditions with the monologue that says "I have night's cloak to hide me from their eyes/ and but thou love me, let them find me here/ my life were better ended by their hate"

Still not over Bare after 5 fucking years apparently

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When the Stars Align An Interview with Actors Ginnifer Goodwin & Allen Leech

A romance based in theoretical physics and the idea of multiple universes and anchored by its heart and universality, Nick Payne’s Constellations follows quantum physicist Marianne and beekeeper Roland through many different moments as their lives overlap. With a cast of two, the play requires dexterity, chemistry and immense trust on the part of its actors. After the first day of rehearsals with director Giovanna Sardelli, I had the opportunity to sit down with Ginnifer Goodwin (Marianne) and Allen Leech (Roland) to chat about how they got involved with the play, their initial sense of how to approach the characters and why they like coming home to the stage. 

How did each of you get connected to the production?

Ginnifer Goodwin: I stalked everyone at the Geffen, and that is the truth. I was going through an “I have to find a play next” phase, so I talked to a friend of mine who’s a director and he asked, “What plays do you want to take part in? What stories do you want to tell? What characters are you looking for?” I realized that I was completely out of touch with contemporary theater, and there were a lot of great classics I had missed along the way. So I called the Drama Book Shop in New York City and ordered boxes of plays to read so I could answer his question — I thought that would be a good place to start. I fell hard for Constellations, and then happened to be reading the Los Angeles Times and saw the announcement that the Geffen was going to be putting on Constellations. I called my reps and said, “how can you get me in the room with that director? I have to play this part.” I was in Canada at the time, and we found out when Giovanna [Sardelli] was going to be in town — I mean, I literally stalked her. I had the day off that she was going to be in town, so I flew to L.A. and pretended that I happened to be here, but I wasn’t. I tried to act not as desperate for it as I was, but then proceeded to snail mail her and email her after our meeting — and it worked. So I was cast last fall, and then waited and waited to see who my co-star was going to be and [to Leech] you should tell the next part of the story.

Allen Leech: I know one of Ginny’s co-stars [from the television series Once Upon a Time], Jennifer Morrison, and we were having lunch, and I was talking about how I hadn’t really got into the L.A. theater scene in any way. She said, “Ginny’s actually doing a play — she’s doing Constellations and I don’t know if they’ve cast the part opposite her. Why don’t you tell your people?” And then very kindly Jen said that [to Goodwin] you said you wouldn’t be too appalled, so —

GG: I think I said something like, “that’s a f**king great idea!”

AL: So I got to sit down with Giovanna and we had such a great conversation. I love this play and I’d seen it in the West End. And I was lucky enough to be cast after that, which I was very grateful for. And now we’re here!

What was it about the play that grabbed you?

GG: I have read this play more than I have ever read a script — just over and over and over and over again — and I still can’t answer most of my own questions. My reaction from the get-go to today is always extremely emotional. I think it’s because I’m terrified of it that I wanted to be part of it.

AL: I think it’s that balance that Nick [Payne] has done brilliantly — it is terrifying but it’s also so hopeful.

GG: I’m also obsessed with quantum mechanics on an amateur level. I’m not an expert — I just love reading about it, which was part of the whole “I have to be part of this play” thing. And I even knew that if I didn’t get the part, there’s a world in which I do get to do it, so I’m fine either way.

The scope of the play is at once incredibly intimate and expansive. When you’re playing someone at so many points during a life, how do you approach grounding the character?

AL: That happens over the next couple of weeks as we discover who they were and who they are, entering into these moments. That’s the wonderful thing about this play — it’s so many different vignettes of their lives at different points. One of the challenges, I think, is to find that thread of who these people are. After our first read-through, Giovanna said something about “the heart and soul of these characters,” and that’s what we have to hold onto.

GG: And the writing kind of does it for us. Because I do also feel that somehow these people are usually the same characters.

What is exciting and interesting for you about doing a play versus the other mediums in which you work?

AL: It’s a lot more visceral, it’s real, it’s tangible.

GG: It’s live and alive.

AL: Having recently both come from mainly stuff where we get to have multiple takes, I love the process that you get to have in theater — the joy of sitting in a rehearsal room for four weeks and hammering it out and making mistakes and failing and learning. And then finding the bits that the audience gets to see. It’s a process that you’re denied so often in film and television.

It seems like this story could be quite intense to play every night. What are your strategies for building that emotional endurance on stage?

GG: I think, in real life, people try not to feel emotions. Most people do everything they can not to be overwhelmed. So, I know it sounds weird and backward, but I try not to feel. I also was once told in theater school — and I love this — that every tear I cry I’m taking away from an audience member. I think that people like watching the attempt to hold oneself together. But I still lose it every time I read the play.

AL: I don’t mind sharing that it just happened to both of us in the first read-through. So, are there tricks? Sometimes life gives you the tricks you don’t want, and you have to imitate things in art that happen in life.

Ginny, it sounds like you were aware of theoretical physics beforehand — what preparation did you do for the play?

GG: I got some of the books that Nick references in his acknowledgments, but I didn’t focus on the physics because that has been pleasure reading for me in the recent past. I consulted specialists whose work lines up with the play. I’ve been working with a dialect coach for five months. I watched loads of documentary videos. I stalked the playwright, too. And I just read the play — and read it and read it and read it. Usually my preparation involves problem solving and background writing. I thought I was going to show up today with a lot of information about my character. The truth is, I have a notebook full of questions that I cannot answer.

Allen, what are your feelings on bees?

AL: I love bees. The most important thing in nature is the life cycle of a bee. I think they’re amazing creatures — an unselfish working animal.

GG: Einstein did say something about, “when the bees go, we’re all going to go,” right? They’re actually the center of everything. And did you hear Giovanna when she brought in that piece of honeycomb — that it looks like a multiverse? Isn’t that cool?

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Musical Theatre Themed Ask

Okay, I’m gonna answer... all of these! (Because I have a paper to write and zero motivation. And also: musicals.)

Oh, and by the way, I’m going to assume that every “Broadway” is a “Broadway/West End” because Tumblr is a free platform.

1. What was the first musical you saw?

Mary Poppins, West End, 2006 (not 100% sure about the year)

2. What musical got you really  into theatre?

Les Misérables - saw the film, started stalking the actors, you know how it goes.

3. Who was your first Broadway crush?

Aaron Tveit (he’s the main one) and Samantha Barks - like I said, stalking the Les Mis actors...

4. Name three of your current Broadway crushes.

Um... still Aaron Tveit? Plus Rob Houchen (Les Mis London) and Cleve September (In the Heights London and soon Hamilton London) - Also, I get “talent crushes” not physical attraction crushes.

5. Name four of your dream roles.

Only 4? Natalie Goodman, Enjolras, Maureen Johnson, and HERCULES MULLIGAN!!

(I can’t sing, act, or dance, nor am I a man, so...)

6. Favourite off-broadway show:

Heathers and The Last Five Years

7. Favourite cast recording.

Gotta be Hamilton, it’s just such a well-produced album. Bonus points for including nearly the entire show.

8. 2013 Tony opening number or 2016 Tony opening number?

2012? The Book of Mormon thing is just pure gold!

9. Favourite show currently on Broadway.

Broadway: I guess Hamilton - There are way too few that I actually know.

West End: Les Misérables forever!

10. A musical that closed and you’re still bitter about. Rant a bit.

In the Heights London! Though I can’t really complain, they extended their initially run several times and now they’ve cast my amazing Sonny as Laurens/Philip, so... But it was just so good!!

11. Best stage to screen adaptation?

Les Misérables. Controversial, I know, but I usually kind of hate movie musicals. With this one they did something new and different and I think it works. The Last Five Years is pretty good too, though it lost a lot in the adaptation (couldn’t be avoided).

12. Worst  stage to screen adaptation?

Rent. I’m sorry, I love the show, I love the cast, but it all feels so staged and wrong and meh. Also, they cut Goodbye Love and left in fucking Santa Fé which adds exactly nothing to the plot!!

13. Favourite #ham4ham?

Gotta be the Schuyler Georges, but there have been so many great ones...

14. A musical you would love to see produced by Deaf West?

Oh, tricky... Maybe Next to Normal? That has a lot to do with people holding things in and failing to see each others’ struggles.

15. If you could revive any musical, which one would it be and who would you cast in it?

Not exactly a revival, but bring Next to Normal to the West End already! That show’s got a sodding Pulitzer. And London’s only a 2 hour flight away from where I live, not a transatlantic one, so I might actually be able to go see it.

Oh, and give Spring Awakening another chance, West End. Maybe adapt some American Sign Language into British Sign Language and...?

Also, maybe revive Rent, Broadway? (And cast Aaron Tveit as Roger... please?)

16. If you could go to a concert at the 54 below, who’s would it be?

That list would be waaaaaayyy too long...

17. Do you watch broadway.com vlogs? Which one is your favourite?

I’ve seen a few, but I don’t really watch them on a regular basis, so no favourites...

18. Make a Broadway related confession.

I really, really hate South Pacific. It was part of our American drama syllabus, as an example of a musical. Quite apart from the fact that I think it’s a godawful, sort of racist and sexist show (it’s from the 40s, go figure), it displays LITERALLY EVERY cliché about musicals!

19. What do musicals mean to you?

Hard to say... Apart from hours and hours of ALL the emotions, some awesome internet buddies (looking at you, @frei-und-schwerelos), I’ve got generally more interested in and knowledgable about theatre, which is a great asset when you study English. Musicals have also introduced me to a wide range of music I wouldn’t normally listen to and so many talented people I wouldn’t have known about otherwise...

20. Express some love for understudies and swings!

Okay here goes: I went to see the West End production of Memphis because of Killian Donnelly and then he unexpectedly wasn’t on that night - bummer. But then Jon Robyns just knocked it out of the part (and I only ever listened to Avenue Q and Spamalot because I watched clips of him when he was in those shows).

My first Thénardier was Adam Pearce and his version of “It was me wot told you so...” is the funniest one I’ve ever heard (he kind of went “No? Sorry, fair enough.”).

The second time I saw the show Adam Bayjou was Valjean and his Bring Him Home was one of the best I’ve ever heard (effortless high notes).

Also, Charlotte Kennedy was Cosette that time (she’s principal Cosette now) and her performance was so incredibly sweet! (She also brought some brunette power into the sea of blond that were Marius and Éponine.)

And Jordan Lee Davies was Bamatabois both times and he was great!

Oh, and my Christine from Phantom was the wonderful Lisa-Anne Wood.

21. Best Disney musical:

Mary Poppins - My first ever musical, fond memories, I still wear the Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious shirt my dad bought me (11 years ago... didn’t fit then, fits now).

22. Which Disney movie should be made into a musical?

Uh, I don’t know. Tangled’s funny...

23. Which musical fandom has the funniest memes?

Hamilton and Les Mis. I mean, the Les Mis/Mean Girls crossovers alone...

24. Name a character from a musical you would sort into your Hogwarts house.

Well, the test sorted me into Hufflepuff (great house), but I know that I am a Ravenclaw (and, as we know, the hat listens to you). Okay, Ravenclaw... maybe Melchior from Spring Awakening?

25. Name a Broadway star you would sort into your Hogwarts house.

Ugh, that’s even harder! Sorry, no clue.

26. Best on stage chemistry?

Hmm from what I’ve seen live, Rob Houchen and Carrie Hope Fletcher were pretty darn amazing together.

From what I haven’t seen live, Jennifer Damiano and Adam Chanler-Berat, and Justin Johnston and Michael McElroy seemed fantastic.

27. A Broadway duo you love.

I’m gonna say Jonathan Groff and Lin-Manuel Miranda, but I’m not sure I understand the question...

28. What book, tv show, movie, biography, video game, etc. should be turned into a musical?

Umm... I don’t know. Supernatural sort of is a musical... A Lord of the Rings musical in the style of A Very Potter Musical might be fun. The Fellowship of the Sing? I’ll show myself out.

29. If you could make a jukebox musical, what artist or genre would you pick?

I doubt many people know her but: Vienna Teng. For three reasons (aside from me liking her songs): 1. Her songs tell stories. 2. She often writes from the perspective of “characters.” 3. Her songs are actual poetry!

30. Favourite role played by _________________?

I don’t get it. What am I supposed to put here?

31. What musical has made you cry the most?

I don’t actually cry often at musicals (internally I do), but It’s Quiet Uptown from Hamilton got me bad the first time. And I once listened to Next to Normal when I was already feeling like shit - bad idea! (Don’t listen to There’s a World when you kind of want there to not be a world, kids...)

32. What musical has made you laugh the most?

Probably Avenue Q and Something Rotten

33. Current showtune stuck in you head:

Well, you just put Hard to Be the Bard in my head!

34. A musical that has left you thinking about life for a long time or deeply inspired you.

Les Misérables... I haven’t spent a single week without thinking about that show (or, indeed, the book) since early 2013.

Next to Normal also gave me a lot to think about.

I keep discovering new little bits of genius in Hamilton lyrics. Also, I’m writing a paper on the early US for the second time in under a year and characters from Hamilton (otherwise know as historical figures) keep popping up. Seriously, I’m writing about the Whiskey Rebellion and every time I read Hamilton’s name my brain goes PAY YOUR FUCKING TAXES!

I’ve also thought quite a bit about Heathers and The Last Five Years, because both of them have had productions where they genderbended (genderbent?) a main character, which made me think about how it changes the story and why.

35. If you could perform any ensemble number , which one would you pick?

“If you could...” Are you implying that I don’t?! Come on, any theatre geek who claims never to have done a solo rendition of One Day More is definitely lying! Oh, and I rapped myself all the way through One Shot the other day and made only one mistake - one that Lin’s made before, so I’m proud!

36. Name a musical you didn’t like at first but ended up loving.

I don’t think that’s really happened... There have been shows where I thought “What in the holy hell is this?!” and ended up loving it. I mean, what in the holy hell is Avenue Q?!

37. What are some costumes you’d love to try on?

Give me that red vest! Also, let me play Enjolras! Yes, I know I’m a woman and can only hit that low “foooorm” when I’ve got a really bad cold, but fuck all that!

I’d also really like to try on Elphaba’s Act II dress, because it’s epic!

38. Favourite dance break.

Hmmm... I don’t really have one? The one in Cool and the ballet in Somewhere where they sort of replay what’s happened are pretty amazing (both West Side Story).

39. Favourite Starkid musical:

A Very Potter Musical is the only one I know... Sorry...

40. What’s a musical more people should know about?

Well, where I live, most people have heard of Cats, Phantom, and Mamma Mia and that’s about it.

But in general, I’ve never met anyone who’s even heard of Assassins (although many people who have met me have now heard everything about Assassins - I’m that kind of person).

41. What are some lines from musicals you really like?

Okay, this is gonna take a while...

"Can you remind me of what it was like at the top of the world?” (In the Heights)

“Oh, my friends, my friends, don’t ask me what your sacrifice was for.” (Les Misérables - internal Niagara Falls!)

“Here, put some hail into the chief.” (Assassins)

“But the sky’s gonna hurt when it falls. So you’d better start building some walls.” (Heathers)

“I’m not mad that you got mad when I got mad when you said I should go drop dead!” (Tick, Tick... Boom!)

“My God, in God we trust, but we never really know what God discussed.” (Hamilton)

“What doesn’t kill me doesn’t kill me.” (Next to Normal)

And just for fun: “Honest living, honest living, honest living, honest living,...” (Rent)

42. Name a Tony performance you rewatch and rewatch.

In the Heights, Next to Normal, Hamilton, and Spring Awakening (both versions).

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Press/Gallery: Getting Dressed with Elizabeth Olsen

The star of Wind River and Ingrid Goes West chats with VIOLET GREY about snowmobiles, gun ranges, backseat driving and quote-unquote “sexy makeup”.

    VIOLET GREY – Two back-to-back movies premieres. For most actors, this would be a chore. But the atmosphere in Elizabeth Olsen’s suite at the Four Seasons Beverly Hills is decidedly unserious and buoyant. The focal point of the good energy (and the gales of laughter) is Olsen herself, who seems supernaturally good-humored. When pressed—doesn’t this just feel like work?—she protests vigorously. “I actually really love doing my hair and makeup,” she says, “I think it’s really fun.”

  It helps that the young actress has a beauty team—makeup artist Gita Bass, hairstylist Mark Townsend, nail artist Michelle Saunders and stylist Sara Slutzsky—that functions more like a group of close-knit friends than professional acquaintances. “I’ll ask them about everything they’re using,” says Olsen of her team, “They usually have multiples of things and give them to me—which is really generous.” She lets out a knowing laugh and jokes, “I just steal from them!”

  Another reason for the celebratory vibes: this is inarguably a big moment for Olsen. Her performances in two upcoming films—Ingrid Goes West, a tart commentary on contemporary social media mores, and Wind River, a tense thriller set on an Indian reservation—have garnered the type of critical buzz that typically presages award season recognition. It’s not hyperbolic to expect that, within the next few months, Olsen will be vaulted into another league of stardom.

  VIOLET GREY joined Olsen and her team before the Los Angeles premiere of Wind River to get her take on snowmobiles, Uber, mixed drinks and quote-unquote “sexy makeup”.

  SUBJECT: Elizabeth Olsen, @elizabetholsenofficial

OCCUPATION: Actress

OCCASION: Los Angeles premiere of Wind River

TEAM: Gita Bass (makeup), Mark Townsend (hair), Sarah Slutsky (styling), Michelle Saunders (nails)

VENUE: The Four Seasons

THE LOOK: Dress by Roland Mouret, jewelry by Ana Khouri, shoes by Dolce & Gabbana.

    Tell us about your new films, Wind River and Ingrid Goes West.

  I’m really bad at log-lining, but—Wind River is a crime thriller about a girl on a Wyoming reservation who is found raped and murdered. And Ingrid centers on a girl who’s obsessed with an influencer, and stalks her in a Single White Female manner. So they’re very different films! In one I play a federal agent, and the other I’m an Instagram influencer in Venice, California.

  What was it like filming Ingrid Goes West with Aubrey Plaza? She’s hysterical.

  Ingrid was a lot of fun because when we were filming we tried to make each other break and laugh. But it was also an insane production. We had to be evacuated from where we were filming in Santa Clarita because of a crazy wildfire; our director needed stitches during the shoot; and we started off trying to make a non-SAG film—and then SAG found out so we had to change our entire [crew]. It was kind of a mess. But still, we were focused during filming and i think we all understood the kind of movie we wanted to make. A timely cult classic that represents a moment for this generation.

  And Wind River is much more of a classic genre thriller. What was the on-set mood?

  It was really crazy. We had to change locations because we were losing the snow as spring crept up on us, and just to go to the bathroom was a 30-minute snowmobile ride there and back. And in order to get to set, we had to be on snowmobiles or Sno-Cats. It wasn’t like taking a car to base camp.

  It was fun, and that was really creatively satisfying for all of us. I now actually really love shooting guns—not as a personal thing, but I’d like to do it again for a film. Gun Fu: that’s what they call the action in films that have gun fighting. Everything I did on Wind River I did in a gun range in Utah, whether shooting, standing, or crawling.

  With all these premieres, what’s been your favorite recent product discovery?

  It’s actually been really helpful to do premieres so I understand what to wear on film. Now I have a list of makeup that I know disappears on film, for when I’m working. Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua foundation is my favourite thing to wear. But then I just got these tinted balms by Jillian Dempsey. They’re for your eyelids but you can put them anywhere. And I really like the colors. It’s kind of idiot-proof, you just put it on your finger and wipe it on your eyelids. Available on VIOLET GREY! Get it now! I really love wet-looking eyes, so I’ll use Eight Hour Cream, or lid gloss. I like it when eyes have a shine to them, I think it’s sexy. And I like feeling sexy. [Olsen drops to a terrifying “sexy” voice]. Like, that’s so sexy.

  If you were doing an evening makeup look, what would you wear with it?

  I like putting myself together, but if I put on nice makeup, I’ll probably end up not wearing something nice. Because I don’t ever like feeling dressed-up; I always prefer dressed-down.

  What’s your getting ready soundtrack?

  Sylvan Esso “Die Young.” I know people are into [compiling] Spotfiy playlists, but that’s a lot of time curating. So I just rely on Pandora One.

  What’s your pre-game beverage?

  I like a Tito’s vodka soda with some sort of lemon or lime. I went through a tequila phase, I go in and out of wine phases—it depends on how gross I want to feel the next day.

  What would a great Los Angeles evening look like to you?

  My favorite evening in LA is spent having my friends over to my house. I think it’s hard to properly enjoy going out in LA—it’s such a headache trying to figure out how to get home, how to get there. I don’t like getting Ubers at all because I’m a control freak and prefer taking certain shortcuts, and they don’t know where they’re going. And I don’t want to be a backseat driver. So I just don’t. I just go out to dinner. The most exciting thing is when you shut down a restaurant. That’s as exciting as my nights get.

    THE LOOK

  “Lizzie and I have an awesome dynamic, I love working with her. Collaborating is super-key. [I like to know] what ideas are circling around and what Lizzie is thinking. She’s so fun, so inspiring.

  I think the movie feels quite powerful, and the dress seemed to have that same sort of weight. It’s beautiful yet has some of her playfulness and strength. And I love when she feels great in a dress; that’s the ideal. It was a no-brainer. I love Roland, she’s worn him before. He’s an incredible talent and a great guy, and I’m pleased this one worked out so well. The shoes are Dolce & Gabbana, and the jewelry is by Ana Khouri. Actually we always laugh—Lizzie doesn’t have her ears pierced and I have 11 ear piercings. I’m always teasing her like, when are you getting your ears pierced?, but now I think it’s cool she doesn’t. I have to be on my game to come up with interesting options for [her] jewelry.” —SARA SLUTSKY

  THE MAKEUP

  “So I barely put anything on her skin because she has literally the most flawless skin I’ve ever seen. I just mixed a tiny bit of foundation with some essential oil to give her a glow. I used Armani Luminous Silk Foundation and thinned it down with moisturizer and oils. I used Simple Replenishing Rich Facial Moisturizer because it’s heavier and gives a flawless look when mixed with the Armani.

  We decided to go for a really pretty, bronze-y eye. I used my finger to apply a Tom Ford bronze cream shadow to her eye, and then layered an eyeshadow over the top so nothing moves. I lined the inside of her eyes with a dark brown Make Up For Ever pencil. And that’s it. Lots of mascara, but those are her own eyelashes! She has a NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Bahama on her lips, and some lip balm. And a little bronzer on her cheeks: Soleil Tan de Chanel. It’s really natural. I can do her makeup in twenty minutes.” — GITA BASS

  THE HAIR

  “I have been obsessing about a side braid and I think it was the perfect style for tonight and for the dress that she’s wearing. The reference was Alexander Wang’s Spring 2010 runway. It’s a “hairstyle,” but it’s still loose and young and cool. Which is who she is. We started with a volumizer at the root—the one product I can’t not use is Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray. And we always finish with a Sally Hershberger salt spray for that beachy texture.

  What’s the secret to the perfect side braid? Be an Olsen. They really are born with the greatest, most perfect hair I’ve ever worked with. But it’s about getting the texture in the hair first. I’m obsessed with the double-barrel iron from R Session, it creates those imperfect bends in the hair instead of perfect ringlets. So getting that texture in first helps the braid hold throughout the night.” — MARK TOWNSEND

  THE NAILS

  “We did a really beautiful essie red called Bordeaux. You know sometimes when you go with a dark red it reads as black? For cameras, I always go a shade lighter than your typical Wicked or Vamp. Then it’s dark enough but you can still see red. I think it’s the darkest red can go, and it’s very chic.

  Another trip with getting someone ready for a red carpet is to ask whether they’re wearing open- or closed-toe shoes, because if they’re wearing closed-toe shoes you have to do the pedicure first, or the nails won’t dry and they’ll be ruined from walking the red carpet!” — MICHELLE SAUNDERS

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Mariah Carey diva cuts both ways plus Lionel Richie ready for Idol

Once again, superstar songstress Mariah Carey is getting called out for her infamous diva-esque behavior. According to recent reports, Mariah was supposed to do a cameo in the comedy film The House, which stars several big name actors, including Amy Poehler and Will Ferrell. However, when Mariah arrived on set, her unreasonable demands and behavior wound up getting her cut from the film altogether. While promoting the movie, which will be hitting US theaters on June 30th, several of the film’s stars have shared some details about the unbelievable experience they had “working” with Mariah on-set. Earlier last week, star Will Ferrell appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers where he revealed some of the reason Mariah was cut from the movie. Will explained, “There were suggestions that weren’t executed. [Mariah] was on our set, and, um, things happened. Things happened and didn’t happen. Let’s just put it this way: At about midnight, I got a knock on my trailer and [they said to me], ‘you can just go home. We’re not going to get to you.’” Although Will didn’t spill too much during his interview with Seth Meyers, Will’s co-star Cedric Yarbrough gave a much more in-depth depiction of what went down between Mariah and The House crew. In a Facebook post, Cedric ranted, “Okay since Will Ferrell is talking, I’ma talk-ing. Yeah, a real funny cameo was SUPPOSED to happen in the new film [The House] with the superstar Mariah Carey. But it was ruined by superstar Mariah Carey.” Cedric went on to explain, “When Mariah finally showed up [to set] she refused to match the stunt. ‘Darling, I would never do it that way…’ I heard her say those exact words. She then requested a large fan for her hair to be blown around and a camera that would be above her, basically a crane shot…this lady was unprofessional and borderline abusive to our director, who tried his best to appease her ever wish.” You can catch The House, sans Mariah Carey cameo, when it hits theaters on June 30th, 2017. With the ABC reboot of American Idol underway, the network is frantically trying to find the perfect panel of superstar judges. While they already have singer Katy Perry onboard, the production crew is reportedly eyeing crooner Lionel Richie to join on as well. According to media outlet TMZ, Lionel went in to meet with the American Idol producers earlier last week. At the meeting, they discussed the possibility of Lionel acting as a judge for the reality show reboot. Sources close to the show’s crew told TMZ that the producers very much liked Lionel’s “vibe” and think he would be a perfect fit for the show. Further, the American Idol executives reportedly think Lionel would take on the role of the “nice” judge, which leads one to believe that the next celebrity judge they bring on will have to be more of a tough, Simon Cowell-type. At this point, nothing serious has been negotiated between Lionel and the American Idol producers. However, after the ABC executives seal the deal with Ryan Seacrest, who is planned to join back as the show’s host, they are going to start looking at what dollar amount they are willing to offer to get Mr. Richie onboard. With Perry's upbeat statement and Richie - whose daughters Nicole, 35, and Sofia, 18, are celebrities themselves - known as an all-around nice guy, it was not immediately clear if the judges were looking for a brash and blunt judge in the vein of Simon Cowell, the outlet reported. The former Commodores member's potential deal remains in limbo, the outlet reported, until producers finalize their arrangement from the show's host Ryan Seacrest. The sticking point in the negotiation for Seacrest - who's agreed to a payday in the range of $10-15 million - boils down to Seacrest's request for executive producer status in addition to his on-air duties. Stay tuned for more details about the ABC reboot of American Idol! Lady Gaga, a longtime supporter of gay rights, says Pride weekend is a time to shine a light on equality. "This weekend is a time for us all to reflect on the importance of tolerance and the importance of bravery and kindness, (and) the importance of us supporting one another," the pop star said in an interview with The Associated Press on Friday. The pride parade in New York City, Gaga's hometown, kicks off Sunday. The Grammy-winning performer, like Madonna, Cher, and others before her, has a strong gay fan base who credits the singer with pushing gay rights to the forefront. Gaga said she's touched to witness the "beautiful pride that I see so many of friends and the LGBTQ community have." "It's a beautiful pride that we all should be in awe of," she added. Sunday's parade in Manhattan, which starts on Fifth Avenue, ends in the West Village. Sportscaster Erin Andrews and former NHL player Jarret Stoll have tied the knot. Publicists for Andrews confirm that the 39-year-old Fox Sports sideline reporter and "Dancing with the Stars" co-host married Stoll on Saturday, his 35th birthday. People magazine first reported the nuptials. According to the magazine, the wedding was held at sunset in Montana in front of a small group of family and friends. Andrews wore a gown designed by Carolina Herrera. The couple, who started dating in 2012, got engaged in December at Disneyland. The wedding follows a rocky year for Andrews. In September 2016, she was diagnosed with cervical cancer, months after winning a stalking lawsuit. She settled with two hotel companies that were found partially to blame for the stalker, who got a hotel room next to hers and posted a nude video of her on the internet. Stoll played in the NHL for 13 years, for Edmonton, Los Angeles, Minnesota and the New York Rangers. About a week ago, singer Katy Perry publicly announced that she was willing to forgive and forget all the drama between her and longtime rival Taylor Swift. Unfortunately, a recent development in the feud, outside of Katy’s control, is working against her attempt to reconcile with the 1989 artist. Back in early March, 29-year-old obsessed fan Mohammed Jaffar was arrested after being charged with stalking Taylor. Newly released documents relating to Mohammed’s arrest detail that the fan had told investigators that his stalking of Miss Swift was at the hand of Katy Perry herself. At one point in his interview, Mohammed blatantly claimed, “I’m in the music world and get people started. I do work for Katy Perry. I helped her get started.” He went on to say that he was currently working for Katy and that he had “ties with the industry.” While there is no evidence to back Mohammed’s claims that he was somehow working alongside Katy when he was obsessively stalking Taylor, his comments to his interviewers nonetheless add to the already palpable tension between Katy and Taylor. Fortunately, Mohammed is now under the watch of law enforcement, as his behavior towards Taylor was deemed unsafe. Prior to his arrest, Mohammed was accused of sneaking onto the roof of Taylor’s $20 million penthouse in New York, as well as allegedly calling her management company over 59 times, trying to reach Taylor to discuss “business deals.”   While all of the media reports these days involving the Bachelor franchise are about the Bachelor in Paradise drama, there are other things going within the franchise and its alum. In fact, one couple that paired up on Bachelor in Paradise reportedly just tied the knot! According to E! Online, former Bachelor/Bachelorette contestants Evan Bass and Carly Waddell said their “I dos” this past weekend. Reports say that the duo exchanged vows at a low-key beach ceremony in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. In addition, Bachelor host Chris Harrison was there to officiate the wedding. Inevitably, plenty of fellow Bachelor alumni were present for Evan and Carly’s big day. Some of the notable guests at the wedding included Kaitlyn Bristowe, Nick Viall, and Vanessa Grimaldi. Early on Saturday, Evan shared an intimate picture of him and Carly on his Instagram feed. Alongside a picture of them staring lovingly at each other, the former Bachelorette contestant captioned,  “I love love.” Evan Bass, Instagram post: While they have been engaged for several months now, Carly and Evan’s lifelong commitment to their relationship still comes as a surprise to many fans. During season 3 of Bachelor in Paradise, it took quite a while for Carly to warm up to the idea that she would pair off with Evan. However, the two are now happily in love and currently live in Nashville with Evan’s three sons. First, it was Miley Cyrus, then it was Katy Perry and now its Girls creator Lena Dunham opting to chop off her locks. On Monday, Lena took to her social media account to share her latest ‘do with fans and followers. The often-controversial starlet showed off her shockingly different look, as she went for a style very similar to that of Katy Perry (think Ellen DeGeneres-esque). On her Instagram page, Lena shared a photo of her holding her chopped off hair. Alongside the photo, the star captioned, “Didn’t make it to Locks of Love length but if ya’ll are considering a cut and have a 10 in pony tail I urge you.” Lena Dunham, Instagram post: The actress also showed off a selfie of her and her new look. Jokingly she captioned the picture, “Your mom’s therapist friend she leaves your dad for.” Lena Dunham, Instagram post: Unfortunately, Lena has been struggling with health issues recently. In fact, the star was rushed off to the hospital at this year’s Met Gala. It is believed that her health scare was related to the condition endometriosis, which she has been openly battling for several years now. Seeing that we are now kicking off the summer season, Lena picked the perfect time to go for a lighter, more easily managed hair ‘do.   In case you somehow missed it, Kim Kardashian has been busy on social media promoting her upcoming beauty line. The star is joining the likes of her younger sister Kylie and releasing a series of beauty products under her line “KKW Beauty.” A few days ago, Kim shared a bunch of photos from her first promotional campaign for the new cosmetic line. Unfortunately, her photos did not get the response she was hoping for from fans. In fact, the star was accused of sporting “black face,” as she was noticeably darker than usual in her promotional photos. In an attempt to defend herself and save face, Kim did an exclusive with The New York Times to kick off the week. While discussing her noticeably darker skin tone in her newly released pics, the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star told the interviewer, “I would obviously never want to offend anyone. I used an amazing photographer and a team of people. I was really tan when we shot the images and it might be that the contrast was off. But I showed the image to many people, to many in the business. No one brought that to our attention. No one mentioned it.” Later in the interview, Kim went on to acknowledge her understanding of the backlash and admitted to learning from her recent “black face” controversy. The Armenian beauty noted, “Of course, I have the utmost respect for why people might feel the way they did. But we made the necessary changes to that photo and the rest of the photos. We saw the problem, and we adapted and changed right away. Definitely, I have learned from it.” Inevitably, Kim went on to post a bunch more - modified - promotional shots in anticipation of her beauty line’s upcoming release. KKW Beauty launched on June 21, 2017. After a ton of hype, Kim Kardashian West’s new beauty line, KKW Beauty, launched on Wednesday morning — and to no surprise, some shades were sold out in minutes, bringing in millions for the star. But contrary to the expectations of KarJenner beauty product fanatics (er, Kylie Cosmetics shoppers), the line was actually available — and easy to purchase — for more than just a few minutes, without the website crashing. At 12 minutes into the shopping experience, Kardashian tweeted to confirm that the medium shade was the first to sell out, as the light went next and dark and deep dark remained over an hour later. And while Kardashian’s first drop didn’t sell out nearly as quickly as her sister Kylie Jenner’s original lip kit launch, that just means Jenner’s growing pains are helping her sister out. https://twitter.com/KimKardashian/status/877572167596072961 When Jenner launched her original collection of lip kits back in 2015, the star’s products were sold out in a mere 30 seconds, with customers waiting unsuccessfully for successful access to the checkout page of their dreams. She also dealt with shipments being sent empty, and faulty brushes. But with Jenner’s continued launches, the process became smoother, with fewer sellouts, broken page, and product mishaps as she addressed the issues. Now, with the same tactics in mind, Kardashian stocked the site with 300,000 products, according to Money — enough for those who set their alarms for the 9 am PST launch — and while some customers had trouble getting onto the page, most twitter users have been sharing their KKW purchase success stories. And for those on social media speculating a sibling beauty rivalry between Kim and Kylie, they’ve supported each other all along. Case in point: Kylie’s lip kit collaboration with Kim was, in fact, a preview of KKW Beauty. The products all included the title “KKW By Kylie Cosmetics,” written in Kim’s new signature font, and they were all packaged in her dusty rose aesthetic to match the line.

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