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“The Passion” will have a great debut
By GTWV staff
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Jencarlos Canela and Prince Royce with Jennifer Lopez made an appearance on AMERICAN IDOL to cross promote FOX’s highly-anticipated 2-hour musical special “THE PASSION” airing March 20th (Palm Sunday) in which Jencarlos Canela is playing JESUS CHRIST and Prince Royce is playing Apostle PETER. Read more
Nikki Minaj & Ice Cube returned in “Barbershop: The Next Cut”
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It’s been more than 10 years since our last appointment at Calvin’s Barbershop. Calvin (Ice Cube) and his longtime crew, including Eddie (Cedric the Entertainer), are still there, but the shop has undergone some major changes. Most noticeably, our once male-dominated sanctuary is now co-ed. The ladies bring their own flavor, drama and gossip to the shop challenging the fellas at every turn. Despite the good times and camaraderie within the shop, the surrounding community has taken a turn for the worse, forcing Calvin and our crew to come together to not only save the shop, but their neighborhood.
“Barbershop: The Next Cut” also stars Regina Hall (“Think Like a Man”), Oscar winner Common (“Selma”), Sean Patrick Thomas (“Barbershop”), Eve (“Whip It”), Anthony Anderson (TV’s “Black-ish”), Jaszmine Lewis (“Barbershop”), JB Smoove (TV’s “The Millers”), and recording artist Nicki Minaj (“The Other Woman”).
Lee directed the film from a screenplay by Kenya Barris (“Black-ish”) & Tracy Oliver (“The Neighbors”), based on characters created by Mark Brown. “Barbershop: The Next Cut” reteams the producers from the first two films, Robert Teitel, George L. Tillman and Ice Cube.
Important Channel Announces Preproduction on Saints & Strangers
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National Geographic Channel announced the start of preproduction on Saints & Strangers (working title), the epic, untold story behind the founding of America and the men, women and children in search of a new life in an unexplored land. It will air in fall 2015. Grant Scharbo, Gina Matthews, Teri Weinberg and Eric Overmyer are executive producers.
Saints & Strangers is a story that goes beyond the familiar historical version of the founding of America, revealing the trials and tribulations of the first American settlers: 101 men, women and children who sailed on a chartered ship called the Mayflower for a place no one had ever seen. The personal struggles endured while working to establish their new way of life in America shaped the early DNA of our nation.
Scandalous arrest of Star Kim Richards
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After her vile behavior toward her sister on the reunion and throughout the season, Kyle has to feel some sense of vindication. Kim Richards (Real Housewives of Beverly Hills) was arrested for a report of a “possible fight” at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Despite in the show seems to be under the influence of something She has never been sober long, and this proves it.
Miss Universe Paulina Vega has success in New York
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Paulina Vega presently resides in New York City, and the transition from her cushy lifestyle back in Colombia to owning her new role as Miss Universe. This Colombian is not only beautiful, she is feisty and talented. She confesses what makes Colombians so beautiful and responds to her haters.
Pageant Trends
Beauty Pageants and Latinas go well together. Latin American beauty queens have been consistently crowned since the Miss Universe pageant began in 1952. In fact, over one-third of the total Miss Universe winners come from the region.
Venezuela is especially known for its seven titles, second only to the U.S. who has a total of eight. Puerto Rico follows close behind with five crowns while Mexico, Brazil and now Colombia each have two. Here is the complete list below, ordered chronologically: 1957 Gladys Zender (Peru); 1958 Luz Marina Zuluaga (Colombia); 1962 Norma Beatriz Nolan (Argentina); 1963 Iêda Maria Vargas (Brazil); 1968 Martha Vasconcellos (Brazil); 1970 Marisol Malaret (Puerto Rico); 1979 Maritza Sayalero (Venezuela); 1981 Irene Sáez (Venezuela); 1985 Deborah Carthy Deu (Puerto Rico); 1986 Bárbara Palacios Teyde (Venezuela); 1987 Cecilia Bolocco (Chile); 1991 Lupita Jones (Mexico); 1993 Dayanara Torres (Puerto Rico); 1996 Alicia Machado (Venezuela); 2001 Denise Quiñones (Puerto Rico); 2002 Justine Pasek (Panama); 2003 Amelia Vega (Dominican Republic); 2006 Zuleyka Rivera (Puerto Rico); 2008 Dayana Mendoza (Venezuela); 2009 Stefanía Fernández (Venezuela); 2010 Ximena Navarrete (Mexico); 2013 María Gabriela Isler (Venezuela).
They are trending on television right now—see our interviews with Maria Canals-Barrera from the hit ABC show, “Cristela” and from BET’s “Being Mary Jane,” the stellar beauty Lisa Vidal.
The Self-Professed “Marriage Warrior” Shares His Thoughts on Real Life
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“Marriage Warrior” was filmed at The Paramount in Huntington, New York, Jim Breuer: Comic Frenzy focuses on what Breuer’s life (and all of our lives) truly consist of: dealing with the elderly, becoming our parents’ caretakers, parenting teenagers, and what it takes to be a “marriage warrior.” As an added bonus, Breuer also sheds some light on what it’s like to perform on “heavy metal-themed” cruises. It’s not nearly as glamorous as one might think.
“Standup comedy is my passion and my life, and now I’m excited to share my new material with my fans,” said Jim Breuer. Jim Breuer: Comic Frenzy is an original comedy event directed by Adam Dubin and produced by Jack Gulick and Rachèle Benloulou-Dubin. Ross Bernard is the executive producer.
The World Television Premiere of Jim Breuer: Comic Frenzy on Friday, May 29, at 10pm ET/PT, 9C in all EPIX platforms.
Great season premiere in Game of Thrones 5
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The fifth season of Game of Thrones will be full of surprises when Cersei, Tyrion, Sansa, Jon Snow and the dozens of other characters will be involved in so many feelings and perhaps some highly controversial sex scenes. Many fans will love the music—“Rains of Castamere”—the Lannister’s song and more. Definitely, the main cast has talent and some will be part to play in the war to come.” Man, Varys is much more direct when he’s beyond the walls of the Red Keep.
Nickelodeon’s 28th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards were awesome this year
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Angelina Jolie Pitt, Liam Hemsworth, Emma Stone, Jennifer Lawrence, One Direction, Selena Gomez, SpongeBob SquarePants, Fifth Harmony, The Voice and Austin & Ally were among this year’s fan favorites, winning orange blimps at Nickelodeon’s 28th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards, Saturday, March 28, 8-9:30 p.m. (ET/tape delayed for West Coast). Hosted by recording artist/actor and kids’ pick for Favorite Male Singer Nick Jonas, the awards were broadcast from Los Angeles’ legendary “Fabulous” Forum, where kids celebrated their favorites from the worlds of film, music, television and more. Kids from around the world cast more than 500 million votes, a record-breaking tally.
Multi-talented host Jonas opened the show with a stunning performance of his Billboard Top 10 smash, “Chains,” and number-one radio hit, “Jealous.” Backed by tween metal trio Unlocking the Truth, his theatrical set also featured a celeb-filled video montage, 3D elements and aerialists. Hip-hop phenomenon Iggy Azalea was joined by Academy Award- and Grammy-winner Jennifer Hudson onstage in a bold and dynamic rendition of their hit “Trouble,” which continued the storyline of their popular music video. In an epic finale, Aussie pop-rock band 5 Seconds of Summer’s powerful performance of “What I Like About You” literally blew out the slime-filled speakers, flooding the stage with thousands of gallons of slime.
This year’s Kids’ Choice Awards proved to be as messy as ever, from Jennifer Lopez presenting Jonas with his award and a surprise sliming; to the Favorite Family TV Show stars of Modern Family getting doused in goo; Jonas chugging a mug of slime in a “Dare or Dare” slime challenge; and a backstage pie fight between Chris Pratt and the cast of Henry Danger.
The stars of The Thundermans cleaned up the special live vote during the show, which garnered over 7 million votes. They beat out the casts of Bella and the Bulldogs and Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn and received the deluxe treatment from the first-ever human slime car wash complete with conveyer, spinning brushes, swinging flaps, spraying nozzles and, of course, tons of slime.
Kids and families paid tribute to their favorites by casting votes in 21 categories, from Feb. 20-March 28, including the newly introduced Favorite Talent Competition Show, Favorite Family TV Show, Most Addicting Game and Favorite New Artist. Fans were able to vote for their favorites across all of Nickelodeon’s digital platforms including Nick.com; the Nick App on Android, iOS and Kindle; and through Twitter using #KCA.
The star-studded telecast featured additional celebrity participants, including: Jamie Foxx, Emma Stone, Liam Hemsworth, Chris Rock, Zendaya, Echosmith, Josh Gad, Tia Mowry-Hardrict, Grant Gustin, Debby Ryan, Chloe Bennet, Fifth Harmony, Joe Jonas, Nick Cannon, Shawn Mendes, Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting, Kevin James, Mo’ne Davis, Skylar Diggins, Ross Lynch, Quvenzhané Wallis, Meghan Trainor, Jennette McCurdy, Laura Marano, Katherine Herzer, Jennette McCurdy and Bethany Mota, plus cast members from The Haunted Hathaways, Instant Mom, SpongeBob SquarePants, and many others.
This year’s ceremony brought together the on-air and online experience closer than ever before with a live stream of the broadcast, allowing kids and families everywhere to be a part of the night’s festivities. Additionally, Nick Digital platforms offered exclusive real-time updates and photos from the carpet and backstage. Users were also able to participate in this year’s live vote to determine which Nick cast would go through the first-ever human slime car wash! Fans can relive their favorite show moments by watching video highlights from the live show and flipping through orange carpet, live event and performance photo recaps. The app and website feature clips and photos from past Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards shows, along with promotional spots, original video, information about Nick Jonas, nominees, quizzes, and a KCA-themed game.
The following are Nickelodeon’s 28th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards winners:
TELEVISION:
Favorite Kids TV Show
Austin & Ally
Favorite TV Actor
Ross Lynch (Austin & Ally)
Favorite TV Actress
Laura Marano (Austin & Ally)
Favorite Cartoon
SpongeBob SquarePants
Favorite Reality Show
Dance Moms
Favorite Talent Competition Show
The Voice
Favorite Family TV Show
Modern Family
FILM:
Favorite Movie
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1
Favorite Villain
Angelina Jolie Pitt (Maleficent)
Favorite Movie Actor
Ben Stiller (Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb)
Favorite Movie Actress
Emma Stone (The Amazing Spider-Man 2)
Favorite Animated Movie
Big Hero 6
Favorite Male Action Star
Liam Hemsworth (The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1)
Favorite Female Action Star
Jennifer Lawrence (The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 and X-Men: Days of Future Past)
MUSIC:
Favorite Music Group
One Direction
Favorite Male Singer
Nick Jonas
Favorite Female Singer
Selena Gomez
Favorite Song Of The Year
“Bang Bang” (Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj)
Favorite New Artist
Fifth Harmony
OTHER CATEGORIES:
Most Addicting Game
Minecraft
Favorite Book
Diary of a Wimpy Kid series
The 2015 Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards will be seen in more than 431 million households in 160 countries and territories around the globe.
"Empire" was incredibly successful and spectacularly diverse
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Terrence Howard, was successful with “Empire.”The show, filmed in Chicago and directed by Lee Daniels, saw unprecedented gains in viewership week after week, until second season despite the finale was so poorly written for some, for others the diversity was because it has heavily features members of many different ethnic groups on a regular basis, which it mostly does not, nor does it aim to. Terrance Howard is the best in his role and dynasty was great in its day empire is better and more realistic.
Adventures and swords will be colliding in the upcoming season of Game Of Thrones
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Mother of Dragons Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) will be a beautiful and brave character and people are not looking forward to seeing Jamie kill Jon Snow this season. However, season 5 will be full of huge dragons, cast of newcomers and there will be plenty of stories as well.
