The reigning queen of daytime talk TV, Ellen DeGeneres, has spoken about the future of her hugely popular show while out promoting her upcoming Netflix stand-up special, Relatable.
In an interview with The New York Times, the comedy star speaks about her desire to return to acting one day, and maybe even play an 'unappealing' role for once. SOB.
The infamous host evidently wants to explore more of her own personality, as opposed to continuing with her sixteen-year long programme, The Ellen Show.
One of the reasons why Ellen may need a bit of a breather from her show is most likely because of her ultra-nice reputation, which might refrain her from showing other parts of her emotional range;
“The talk show is me, but I’m also playing a character of a talk-show host. There’s a tiny, tiny bit of difference," she says.
She comments on how she can't do anything even slightly rude, no matter the circumstances, as everyone expects her to show her sunny side constantly, or else to break into dance…
She can't even beep a pedestrian who walks out in front of her car, even if it's just the Biebs prancing around in the snow:
Her show rarely has anything negative or serious, unless she's mentioning tragedies or natural disasters taking place in America or around the world for humanitarian efforts.
In fact, she almost didn't extend her contract until 2020- imagine, a world without her show? We just can't.
She discusses the different stances which her brother and wife Portia De Rossi take on the future of her talk show.
Vance believes that his sister needs to remain the beacon of light and hope until at least the current US President resigns (they need her, so badly), whereas Portia thinks her wife should explore other creative outlets;
“I just think she’s such a brilliant actress and standup that it doesn’t have to be this talk show for her creativity. There are other things she could tackle.”
There must be a ridiculous amount of pressure on Ellen's shoulders, the world would potentially shut down if she even uttered a curse word.
We hope she doesn't leave our screens too soon, but Ellen would undoubtedly go on to even greater projects- she's clearly got talent in any role she takes on.
Her anticipated stand-up showRelatable which streams on Netflix on December 18.
Two years ago, the world was simultaneously shocked and mildly entertained by the epic disaster that was Fyre festival.
Billed as the ideal high-end music festival experience on a private island, the entire thing was a huge flop.
The organisers were punished to the highest degree of the law for their recklessly poor management and organisation of the event, and were slapped with fines of $100 million in damages – and now Netflix is streaming a documentary on the entire sh*t-show.
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The 2017 summer getaway in the Bahamas was presented as the ultimate glamorous, high-end festival experience, with the promo video featuring celebrity models like Bella Hadid and Chanel Iman frolicking in the sun.
However, when festival attendees arrived to the private island in the Exumas, the festival was far from ready to host a high-quality experience, with limited infrastructure and only the most basic of essentials.
Blink-182, who were set to be headlining, pulled out of the gig last minute on Thursday.
Major Lazer, Skepta and Disclosure were also set to perform at the 3-day luxury festival.
Instead of being met with 5-star camping experiences, gourmet food, and all-star music acts, the attendees arrived to the island to find dilapidated tents, cheese sandwiches and a mass of cancelled acts.
Some festival hopefuls paid up to $12,000 for their tickets.
The festival was meant to make a return in 2018, and would-be revellers who had purchased tickets to the 2017 disaster had the option of being refunded their original ticket in full, or receiving an upgrade to a VIP Package for the 2018 festival.
Hopefully not many chose the latter, as no second festival went ahead in 2018, after organiser Billy McFarland was sentenced to six years in prison in March of this year on fraud.
The documentary will showcase the rise and fall of the festival.
It's the body positive movie we have been waiting a lifetime for.
If you've seen Netflix's adaptation to Julie Murphy’s novel, Dumplin', you'll know exactly what I'm talking about.
Starring Jennifer Aniston and Danielle Macdonald, it's a refreshing take on self-acceptance, beauty pageants and how the plus-size community are portrayed in the film industry.
Coming from a former fat girl, i.e. me, the movie didn't shy away from the very real stigma people face every day.
It's clear that the author and those who wrote the script had an insight into the real struggles plus-sized people face.
When the girls face this stigma, instead of running home and gorging on chocolate like most movies portray 'sad,' 'lonely' fat women, Danielle, who plays Willowdean Dickson, fights back.
In one scene, when a bully makes fun of another girl, Willowdean goes for the glory shot and punches him in the nuts, another clip shows her eye-rolling to slagging shouts of teens towards herself and co-star, Millie (played by Maddie Baillio).
Instead of playing the victim and the sad, fat girl, they portray young women leading a body revolution, and the film rightly shows those who bully the girls as total assholes.
Ok, DUMPLIN' was actually really cute and had me all in my fat queer feels
Another perception they tackle in the movie is when an absolute ride of a fella asks Willowdean out.
Bo Larson is the hottie that works with our leading lady and is utterly taken by the teen.
After an ole snog on their first date, it was Willowdean, not Bo who needed some time to reflect.
Bo didn't go out with her for a bet, no fat jokes were made or any attempts of trying to make her turn from an "ugly duckling" into a swan – he liked her for her.
Hello. I came here to share some photos of Willowdean and Bo from #Dumplin because IT IS A LOVE STORY FOR OUR TIMES. pic.twitter.com/oFVxU8rrvn
In fact, we saw a very real admission from Willowdean about how guys like him didn't go for girls like her – and he totally called horsesh*t on it.
He confessed that he thought she was beautiful and she is.
The film shows how despite society's best efforts to make us conform to a certain look to feel beautiful, that there are leaders out there who want you to embrace you for you and feel empowered as the sexy ladies we are.
No shame, no excuses, just love for the skin you're in.
OK but #Dumplin is so good and funny and emotionally enthralling and there was so much female solidarity and there was more than one fat girl and none of them had to stop being fat to find happiness and also DOLLY PARTON and ughhh this MOVIE
The movie follows four teenage girls who take on a pageant competition – they're all very different in shape, size and style and they want to redefine the look of a beauty queen.
One of our fave part of Dumplin' is that it shows a number of different plus-sized women and drag queens totally owning their identity.
Instead of just one fat girl, there are plenty of plus-size role models – her aunt and friend, Millie.
The role models in the film extend their knowledge of self-acceptance and give the young women buckets of inspiration to go up on stage and take it over.
The women all go on very unique paths in the film, and it shows that plus-sized women are diverse and they have multiple voices on screen – they aren't cast as the 'fat friend'.
#Dumplin on Netflix is literally the MOST WHOLESOME MOVIE I HAVE SEEN IN A LONG TIME. If you’re in the mood for a pick me up and a movie where you will full on cry at least 7 times. Look no further.
Dumplin' creates a positive body narrative through their journey and doesn't force the characters to lose weight in order to be confident.
They project the message that confidence is achieved through finding your inner-self and letting it shine – no diet plan or killer exercise regime required.
It shows that you can be fat and happy, which is the reality for millions of people around the world.
We applaud everyone involved in its creation and we hope this is the way forward for the portrayal of plus-sized women.
We all know that friend who has a SERIOUS case of Netflix addiction, and if you don't know which member of your friend group it is… then it's you.
From the Orange is the New Black days, to Black Mirror to the more recent Riverdale phenomenon, certain shows on Netflix really know how to reel us in.
There are days when we don't even get out of bed, all we do is watch shows over and over again and only pause for occasional snacking and bathroom breaks.
It's called dedication, people.
Here are a few key items on the gift list for those Netflix addicted friends or family members, or even just for yourself.
1. Noise cancelling headphones
If your Netflix-addicted gift recipient really appreciates their streaming game, they NEED noise-cancelling headphones.
Or else how can they show how dedicated they are to their true craft? We recommend these audio-technica headphones, you won't be interrupted by anything except good-quality Netflix.
Any decent Netflix fan needs the ultimate blanket for their watching needs.
This snuggie blanket has SLEEVES, so there's no need to get tangled in your blankie and trip as you take a much-needed bathroom break or stock up on snacks.
24Bottles have created the perfect reusable water bottle in their Eclipse pattern, and a Netflix addict has to stay hydrated while they're carrying out all of that bingeing.
This one is great value, environmentally friendly, sleek and lightweight. What better gift for a Stranger Things nerd than the present of H2O hydration?
Each and every one of us could make use out of this precious baby alpaca cooling and heating pad.
If we're bingeing on Netflix shows like The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina or Riverdale, temperature has to be taken into account.
You may get overheated watching Archie Andrews on screen, or need some warming up after seeing the creepiest show of aLL TIME; The Haunting of Hill House.
You'll be needing a top class atmosphere while you dedicate the rest of your life to streaming services.
Candles are ideal for your shrine to Netflix Christmas movies such as The Holiday, Love Actually, The Princess Switch, A Christmas Prince and The Christmas Chronicles.
Get yourself in the mood for some treat yourself time.
Whether you're watching a sob story, rom-com or straight-up horror, you'll be needing some frozen yoghurt or ice cream to keep you company.
Irish brand Nobó make dairy-free frozen yoghurt that is honestly one of the best things we have EVER tasted. 10/10 would recommend for a Netflix friend.
Surround yourself with luxurious fur as you stretch out on the sofa and watch yet another TV programme.
You know how it is… promise yourself it will only be 'one more episode', and four seasons of Drag Race later, you're sprawled out on the ground covered in popcorn.
Have this gorgeous fur blanket with you for support, at least?
For Netflix nights with the gals, a night in watching movies with your significant other or just to stock up on food for yourself, Just Eat vouchers will go a long way.
You'll need all of that energy to finish Black Mirror, trust us.
Buy: Just Eat
Price; Whatever your bank balance allows
10. Stranger Things Monopoly board
We have no idea who came up with this absolutely outstanding idea but we THANK THEM.
Play the classic monetary board game with Eleven, Mike, Hopper, Lucas, Will, Joyce, Mike and Nancy and prepare to battle against the Upside Down… cash money style.
Okay, Christmas must really be around the corner as Netflix have just added two MAJOR Christmas gems to their streaming service.
The festive season is the ultimate time to snuggle up with a cup of hot chocolate and a hot water bottle in front of Netflix, so news of these movies being added couldn't have come at a better time.
First up, we have the iconic Love Actually – a myriad of entangled tales of love, loss and life.
now streaming!
– Mowgli ( in the jungle, the mighty jungle, Sherlock plays Shere Khan )
– Dumplin' (a Jennifer Aniston musical comedy w/ Dolly Parton songs)
– The Holiday (the best xmas romcom that isn't Love Actually)
– Love Actually (DID WE MENTION LOVE ACTUALLY IS BACK)
This double sided flick follows the lives of two women who live on the opposite sides of the world, one in a high-faluting mansion in LA, the other ina rustic English countryside cottage, who swap homes for the festive season.
Amazing moments of friendship, romance and self-reflection ensue – and Jude Law plays a lead love interest so enjoy that delicious snack along with your popcorn.
Tasmanian comedienne Hannah Gadsby has called out "good men" during her acceptance speech at the The Hollywood Reporter’s 2018 Women in Entertainment Gala.
She voiced her opposition to the way in which certain men discuss their 'bad' male counterparts, and essentially still have the power over women.
"All men believe they are good", she stated, explaining the unbalanced narrative surrounding misogynistic behaviour.
She elaborated on the issue of good men speaking on behalf of all women, therefore having the power to draw boundaries;
“I want to speak about the very big problem I have with the good men, especially the good men who take it upon themselves to talk about the bad men,” she said.
“I find good men talking about bad men incredibly irritating, and this is something the good men are doing a lot of at the moment.”
A line which especially caught the media's attention was regarding the "Jimmy's and the David's and the other Jimmy's" of the world.
Her references to infamous talk show hosts Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel, are in relation to their previous comments surrounding the #MeToo era.
Gadsby believes the duo can only regard bad men in two ways: either as extreme perpetrators of sexual violence such as Harvey Weinstein and Bill Cosby, or as friends who have taken a misstep but are well-meaning, such as Aziz Ansari.
“We need to talk about how men will draw a different line for a different occasion,” she said.
“They have a line for the locker room; a line for when their wives, mothers, daughters, and sisters are watching; another line for when they’re drunk and fratting; another line for nondisclosure; a line for friends; and a line for foes.
“You know why we need to talk about this line between good men and bad men? Because it’s only good men who get to draw that line.
The comedienne's candour has been applauded by numerous people, who appreciate her honesty in the face of such a difficult audience.
Her Netflix stand-up show Nanette was released earlier in the year to widespread critical acclaim, and faced tough issues such as rape, sexual assault and homophobia.
We have SO much respect for this badass lady, what a woman.
Jennifer Aniston has opened up about the strained nature of her dysfunctional relationship with her late mother, Nancy Dow.
The actress describes the correlation between their maternal bond and her complex new Netflix film Dumplin', in which she plays a pushy mother and former pageant queen.
In the new movie, her daughter is plus-size and enters herself in a competition purely to make a dramatic statement regarding unrealistic beauty standards in our society.
The 49-year-old actress spoke candidly to The Sunday Telegraph about the many parallels between how Dow treated her during her childhood and Dumplin's expression of mother-daughter relationships.
When asked whether the two were similar experiences, Aniston replied “Where do we start?”
“One of the reasons I really loved the mother-daughter aspect of it was because it was very similar in a way to what my mother, and our relationship, was,” Aniston told the publication.
Nancy Dow, based on Aniston's description of her, was clearly preoccupied with her daughter's appearance.
“She was a model and she was all about presentation and what she looked like and what I looked like,” The former Friends actress commented. The star endured a highly-publicised fall-out with former actress Dow.
“I did not come out the model child she’d hoped for and it was something that really resonated with me, this little girl just wanting to be seen and wanting to be loved by a mum who was too occupied with things that didn’t quite matter.”
Theactress added that she really resonated with the film's message, which encourages the audience to embrace their flaws and imperfections.
"This movie is so special because it is about stripping away those preconceived notions of beauty, trying to become individuals and not feeling that we have to live up to some unrealistic ideal that society is feeding up to us," she explained.
"My idea of beauty is, it's what makes you feel beautiful and what makes me feel beautiful are the people around me, the life that I have. And maybe a good hair day."
Aniston previously told The Hollywood Reporter in 2015 about Dow, saying; "She was very critical of me."
Nancy wrote a biographical book in 1999 about their strained relationship: From Mother and Daughter to Friends: A Memoir, which Aniston saw as a breach of privacy.
"Because she was a model, she was gorgeous, stunning. I wasn't. I never was. I honestly still don't think of myself in that sort of light, which is fine."
We think she's absolutely beautiful, inside and out. Dow passed away in 2016 at the age of 79, after a long illness.
The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina has been one of the most successful Netflix shows of 2018, and for good reason.
The show is a darker take on one of our old 1990s faves, Sabrina the Teenage Witch; a coming of age story about a seemingly normal adolescent girl with a horror-themed secret.
Netflix' take on the series has expanded the layers of witchcraft, introducing the occult, bloodlust and evil forces inherent in the human world. Sounds like our kind of vibe, doesn't it?
Kiernan Shipka totally cast her spell on the audience as Sabrina Spellman, and our new internet boyfriend Chance Perdomo had quite an effect as her cousin, Ambrose.
When we left Sabrina at the end of part one, she was forced to make her decision regarding the border between the human world and the world of witchcraft, with powerful results.
We already knew that season two was in the works, as ordered the series as a two-part deal. Thank the Gods for that.
Luckily for us, we don't have to wait long for season two to hit our screens, the trailer has been released and our gal Sabrina is most-definitely dark witch material.
Sporting her new icy blonde hair and cheeky grin, she's undoubtedly up to mischief.
The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Part 2 airs on April 5th on Netflix. Get ready, witches.
This Irish series, which is already a huge hit in the UK , is set in 1990's Northern Ireland during teh Troubles.
It follows a group of school girls who attend a Catholic school – it is historical and hilarious and we adore it.
Created and written by Lisa McGee, we get to hang out with 16-year-old's Erin (Saoirse-Monica Jackson), her cousin Orla (Louisa Harland) and their friends Clare (Nicola Coughlan), Michelle (Jamie-Lee O'Donnell) and Michelle's English cousin, James (Dylan Llewellyn), as they navigate their teens.
It's a Christmas miracle!!! Derry Girls on Netflix!? I am so excited.
Netflix has revealed its plans to create an animated series from the iconic Roald Dahl story universe.
And we are getting all the childhood feels!
Netflix and The Roald Dahl Story Company jointly announced today that an exclusive new slate of original animated event series will be coming to our Netflix screens.
Novels to be included are Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG, The Twits, and many other beloved titles.
“We will bring together the highest quality creative, visual, and writing teams to extend the stories in this first-of-its-kind slate of premium animated event series and specials for audiences of all ages and for families to enjoy together,” Netflix said.
“[We intend] to remain faithful to the quintessential spirit and tone of Dahl while also building out an imaginative story universe that expands far beyond the pages of the books themselves.”
Roald’s widow Felicity is fully on board with the project and is excited to continue her husband’s legacy.
“Our mission, which is purposefully lofty, is for as many children as possible around the world to experience the unique magic and positive message of Roald Dahl’s stories,” she said.
“Roald would, I know, be thrilled.”
The full list of titles in the agreement are: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG, The Twits, Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator, George’s Marvellous Medicine, Boy – Tales of Childhood, Going Solo, The Enormous Crocodile, The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me, Henry Sugar, Billy and the Minpins, The Magic Finger, Esio Trot, Dirty Beasts and Rhyme Stew.
Production on the first of the series is set too begin in 2019, and we can’t wait.
Finally, we can travel back to our favourite worlds with modern cinematography and experience the highlight of nostalgia.
Okay, we are all going to have to stay perfectly calm here, if that's possible. We haven't stopped jumping around for joy at the thought of more Peter Kavinsky and Lara Jean in our lives.
That's right, Netflix' big teen romance flick of the year, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, is getting a SEQUEL. *wheezes*
All levels of chill have officially been abandoned, because this is what we've been waiting for ever since Noah Centineo became the internet's new boyfriend with one simple phrase; "Whoa, whoa whoa."
The Hollywood Reporteris claiming that P.S. I Still Love You is "one of the first movies being discussed" as part of Netflix and Paramount Pictures' brand new deal.
For anyone who has read the books by Jenny Han, the book is actually part of a trilogy. Meaning that there are pages and pages of sheer love-themed EXCELLENCE waiting for us, and for Netflix, to crave.
Always and Forever, Lara Jean is the final book in the series, and we've already ordered it online so we can fangirl, *ahem*, we mean research the series, for work purposes only…
You may remember that our pal Lara Jean sent five letters originally, and we met each of them except one; John Ambrose McClaren from model UN.
We're guessing that he will make an appearance in the sequel, and maybe cause some mischief between Lara Jean and Peter. Jenny Han has written that McClaren sparks a friendship with the protagonist by writing her letters.
"There’s so many things in the second book that I would love to see in a sequel," she told Indiewire.
"The whole reason why I wrote a second book was for the character of John Ambrose McClaren, who is a fan favourite, and he’s a favourite of mine too."
Susan Johnson, the director of the first movie, told Entertainment Tonight; We're so invested in Peter and Lara Jean, that seeing them go through struggles is going to be hard but also something everybody can relate to,"
"The next shiny face comes in and you're like, 'Oh shoot, this guy's really nice too. What do I do?'" LJ & Peter might just hit some trouble in paradise.
Our favourite new shining star Lana Condor confirmed that she and the rest of the cast are definitely up for a sequel;
"I would love to. I haven't heard of anything official, but I've heard some very positive things," she said. "I think it all comes down to if people watch the movie and if they're vocal about it in a positive way. So, we'll see. I would love to do a second and a third one."
