'ER' Star, 50, Reveals How Maura Tierney Helped Him

'ER' Star, 50, Reveals How Maura Tierney Helped Him

'ER' Star, 50, Reveals How Maura Tierney Helped Himoriginally appeared onParade. ERstarSharif Atkins, who started playing Dr. Michael Gallant during the show's 8th season, is opening up about acting on the NBC medical drama. While speaking toTV Insiderfor a June 13 interview, Atkins shared that his co-star,Maura Tierney, helped him when he had some difficulty making acting choices while filming anERepisode. "Maura Tierney [Dr. Abby Lockhart] said, 'Sharif, just make a choice. Make a choice,'" said Atkins, who left the series after its 15th season, during the interview. "And it's interesting because one of the things that I keep with me, and anytime anyone, if I'm talking to an acting class or what have you, sometimes I just say, 'You know what? Sometimes you just have to simply make a choice. You got to make a choice and go with your gut.' Those are some good memories. Good memories." In addition, Atkins shared why he believedER, which ended in 2009, still has a dedicated fanbase. He stated he believes the show has incredible acting, set design, and writing. "It was one of those shows that for the longest of times was the show to watch, the show to try to be on, you know what I mean? And for me personally, for that to be my proverbial coming out party here in Hollywood and just with my career, I couldn't have dreamt up a better start," said the 50-year-old actor. Atkins celebrated his 25th anniversary of being a working actor in Hollywood in 2024. In a 2019 interview withSkyTown Entertainment, Atkins discussed his long-lasting career. "Literally 20 years ago, I drove across country in a black Kia Sephia. It barely made it through the mountains," said Atkins, who was previously living in Chicago, with a laugh. "This was before they were kind of theLeBron JamesKia Sephia. But I can't believe it's been 20 years. 20 years." 'ER' Star, 50, Reveals How Maura Tierney Helped Himfirst appeared on Parade on Jun 14, 2025 This story was originally reported byParadeon Jun 14, 2025, where it first appeared.

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'ER' Star, 50, Reveals How Maura Tierney Helped Him 'ER' Star, 50, Reveals How Maura Tierney Helped Himoriginally appeared o...

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This week on "Sunday Morning" (June 15)

This week on "Sunday Morning" (June 15)

The Emmy Award-winning "CBS News Sunday Morning" is broadcast on CBS Sundays beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET.  "Sunday Morning" alsostreams on the CBS News appbeginning at 11:00 a.m. ET. (Download it here.) Hosted by Jane Pauley U.S.: A day for a parade in D.C., and for anti-Trump demonstrations nationwideOn Saturday, Washingtonians saw a rare sight in our nation's capital: a military procession of troops, tanks, and aerial firepower, held on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army (and the 79th birthday of the commander in chief, President Trump). Meanwhile, across the rest of America, protesters marched in what was billed as "No Kings Day," attacking Trump's confrontational tactics. "Sunday Morning" national correspondent Robert Costa reports on the day's massive demonstrations of power – and dissent. COVER STORY: "You know we'll have a good time then": Harry Chapin and his impact beyond musicTime was short for singer-songwriter Harry Chapin. But since his death in a car crash in 1981 at age 38, Chapin's legacy has only grown beyond his emotional songs like "Cat's in the Cradle" and "Taxi," to include the charities he founded to address food insecurity. Correspondent David Pogue talks with members of Chapin's family, who discuss his impact – as a father, a fundraiser and philanthropist, and an example of how to live life, with a simple credo: "When in doubt, do something." To hear Harry Chapin perform "Cat's in the Cradle," click on the video embed below: For more info: harrychapinmusic.comHarry Chapin FoundationWhyHungerLong Island Cares: The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank, Hauppauge, NY ALMANAC: June 15"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date. HEADLINES: America's risk in the Israel-Iran conflictSince Friday, Israel has sent jets to bomb targets across Iran, saying its objective is to destroy as much of Iran's nuclear program as it can, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also suggesting support for regime change. Tehran, meanwhile, has retaliated with attacks of its own. With scheduled meetings between the U.S. and Iran over that nation's nuclear program now cancelled, correspondent Elizabeth Palmer talks with Middle East expert Sanam Vakil about the unfolding conflict, and the potential consequences for the Trump Administration. For more info: Sanam Vakil, Chatham House, London U.S.: How the U.S. Army was bornOn June 14, 1775, the Continental Congress voted to replace the part-time militias that were facing off against British forces with a full-time army. After 1,300 battles and skirmishes, the Army, led by Gen. George Washington, defeated the British Empire, winning our independence. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin looks at the creation of America's unified military, and visits a National Museum of the United States Army exhibit honoring the sacrifices of our nation's revolutionary heroes. READ AN EXCERPT:"The Fate of the Day" by Rick Atkinson For more info: U.S. Army(Official site)National Museum of the United States Army, Fort Belvoir, Va.B.J. Ervik Studio"The Fate of the Day: The War for America, Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston, 1777-1780 (Volume Two of the Revolution Trilogy)"by Rick Atkinson (Crown), in Hardcover, eBook and Audio formats, available viaAmazon,Barnes & NobleandBookshop.orgHistorian Rick Atkinson PASSAGE: Remembering Sly Stone and Brian Wilson"Sunday Morning" looks back at the legacies of two musical giants – the beating hearts of Sly and the Family Stone and the Beach Boys. See also: FROM THE ARCHIVES:Sly Stone's new memoir (Video)Sly Stone, who invented his own kind of funky hybrid of rock 'n' roll and R&B with his '60s group Sly and the Family Stone, lived a private life for decades. But in 2023, the reclusive Stone, then 80, penned a memoir, "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)." Correspondent Kelefa Sanneh talked with Questlove (who published the book), Sly's longtime friend George Clinton, and with Sly's real family, about the musician's revolutionary band. FROM THE ARCHIVES:Brian Wilson's summer of milestones|Watch VideoIn this 2015 profile, the Beach Boys founder who helped created the "sun & surf" soundtrack for the American summer talked with Anthony Mason about his new album, new tour, and an acclaimed film bio, "Love & Mercy." SPORTS: Chasing the checkered flag: The allure of Indy car racingLegendary comedian and talk show host David Letterman is also co-owner of an Indy Car team, and since 1996, Rahal-Letterman-Lanigan Racing has won the Indianapolis 500 twice. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with Letterman, along with drivers Josef Newgarden and Pato O'Ward, and racing great Mario Andretti, about the attraction of the sport; the dream of winning the Indy 500; and how the popularity of Indy Car racing is accelerating. For more info: Rahal-Letterman-Lanigan RacingJosef NewgardenPato O'WardMario AndrettiAssociated Press motorsports reporter Jenna FryerAcura Grand Prix of Long BeachIndianapolis 500Indycar.comTeam Penske HARTMAN: The dog that won over Steve Hartman's heartCorrespondent Steve Hartman admits that he wasn't eager to become a dog dad, when his wife brought home an Australian Labradoodle. But it wasn't long before Hartman discovered a new role for himself: dog's best friend. TV: Desi Arnaz: Singer, husband, dad, and the man who "invented" TVDesi Arnaz, the Cuban-born entertainer, broke conventions when he co-starred with his wife Lucille Ball in the TV show "I Love Lucy," playing a prototypical American sitcom dad. He also changed the rules of television by filming episodes, thereby creating the rerun – and, ultimately, a new economic model for TV. Correspondent Mo Rocca talks with Todd Purdum, author of a new biography, "Desi Arnaz: The Man Who Invented Television," about Arnaz's impact on American culture; and with Lucie Arnaz, who discusses her parents' marriage and divorce, and her father's extraordinary journey. READ AN EXCERPT:"Desi Arnaz: The Man Who Invented Television" by Todd S. Purdum For more info: "Desi Arnaz: The Man Who Invented Television"by Todd S. Purdum (Simon & Schuster), in Hardcover, eBook and Audio formats, available viaAmazon,Barnes & NobleandBookshop.orgTodd S. Purdum (Author page)luciearnaz.comdesilutoo.com U.S.: The "magic" of worm gruntingIf you are looking for live fishing bait, you could dig up some worms – or, you could use a bizarre trick involving vibrations to conjure earthworms out of the soil. Correspondent Conor Knighton looks into a little-understood process known as "worm grunting." He also visits Sopchoppy, Florida, the self-described "Worm Capital of the World," to attend the Worm Gruntin' Festival – a big party celebrating the town's favorite invertebrate. For more info: Worm Gruntin' Festival, Sopchoppy, Fla. COMMENTARY: How is Jim Gaffigan as a father? Hear it from one of his kidsThe comedian's youngest son, Patrick Gaffigan, offers his take on Jim Gaffigan as a role model, and it's not pretty. Happy Father's Day, Jim! For more info: jimgaffigan.com NATURE: TBD WEB EXCLUSIVES: FROM THE ARCHIVES:The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson (Video)The death, at age 82, of Brian Wilson, one of the founding members of the '60s group the Beach Boys, was announced on Wed., June 11, 2025. Ten years ago, the singer-songwriter talked with correspondent Anthony Mason about a creative life marred by depression and drugs (dramatized in the film "Love & Mercy), and about his new solo album, "No Pier Pressure." (Originally broadcast on "Sunday Morning" July 19, 2015.) FROM THE ARCHIVES:Father's Day Marathon - Celebrating Dad (YouTube Video)In honor of Father's Day, enjoy these classic "Sunday Morning" stories that explore the many roles fathers play in a person's life, young and old. Featuring: The origin of Father's Day, created by a proud daughter Millennial fathers amp up their parenting How abstract art brought photographer William Eggleston and his daughter closer Lee Cowan on being a new dad, two times over Barry Lampke's secret mailbox for messages to "Dad" "Dadcore": How to dress like a dad Trent Preszler on how building a canoe rebuilt his relationship with his late father "Inconceivable Truth": Matt Katz's search for his biological father Luke Combs on his album "Fathers & Sons" Steve Hartman on his father's moving day Jim Gaffigan ponders the peculiar lives of childless men Laura Carney on completing her late father's bucket list: "Love is something that never dies" FROM THE ARCHIVES:Derek Jacobi on "Hamlet" (YouTube Video)Derek Jacobi and London's Old Vic Theatre company took their production of "Hamlet" to a most appropriate venue for Shakespeare's tragedy: Under the ancient battlements of Elsinore, the castle in Denmark, that is the setting for the most famous play in the world. Jacobi and Jane Nymark, who played Ophelia, discussed the poetry of Shakespeare's language, and the difficulties of performing outdoors, in a report by "Sunday Morning" host Charles Kurault that originally aired on Sept. 16, 1979. FROM THE ARCHIVES:Rebuilding Shakespeare's Globe Theatre (YouTube Video)American actor Sam Wanamaker fought for years to recreate Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, which had burned down in 1613. He didn't live to see a new Globe rise on the south bank of the Thames. In this Aug. 3, 1997 "Sunday Morning" report, correspondent Tom Fenton talked with actress Zoe Wanamaker about her father's obsession, along with master builder Peter McCurdy; Mark Rylance, the actor-manager of the Globe; and American actors Christian Camargo and Steven Skybell, about bringing the immortal works of Shakespeare to life in "The Wooden O." FROM THE ARCHIVES:The final frontier of "Star Trek"? Outdoor theater (YouTube Video)In 2012, the beloved original sci-fi series, which explored strange new worlds, arrived at a particularly strange one: Portland, Oregon, where summer theater in the park audiences welcomed a live performance of a classic "Star Trek" episode. Correspondent Lee Cowan went behind the scenes of a production going boldly where no theater project had gone before, in a "Sunday Morning" story that originally aired Aug. 12, 2012. The Emmy Award-winning "CBS News Sunday Morning" is broadcast on CBS Sundays beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET. Executive producer is Rand Morrison. DVR Alert! Find out when "Sunday Morning" airs in your city "Sunday Morning" alsostreams on the CBS News appbeginning at 11:00 a.m. ET. (Download it here.) Full episodes of "Sunday Morning" are now available to watch on demand on CBSNews.com, CBS.com andParamount+, including via Apple TV, Android TV, Roku, Chromecast, Amazon FireTV/FireTV stick and Xbox. Follow us onTwitter/X;Facebook;Instagram;YouTube;TikTok;Bluesky; and atcbssundaymorning.com. You can also download the free"Sunday Morning" audio podcastatiTunesand atPlay.it. Now you'll never miss the trumpet! Watch fireworks show conclude Army's birthday festivities ICE workplace raids sow fear in Los Angeles' Fashion District Trump delivers parade remarks: "The Army keeps us free"

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NHL star Johnny Gaudreau's widow details how she found out he died

NHL star Johnny Gaudreau's widow details how she found out he died

Meredith Gaudreau, the widow of NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, has penned a heartbreaking essay forPlayer's Tribunethat details the devastating moment she learned her husband died. Johnny Gaudreau 31, who played for the Columbus Blue Jackets, and his younger brother, Matthew Gaudreau, 29,were killedin August 2024 after an alleged drunk driver crashed into them as they were riding bicycles in their New Jersey hometown. In her essay, which was written in the style of an open letter to her late husband, Meredith Gaudreau revealed that the brothers' death on Aug. 29, 2024 came a week after she told her husband she wassecretly pregnantwiththeir third child, Carter, now 2 months old. "In my head I couldn't believe we were about to have three kids under 3. It seemed like so much for us to handle. I was scared," she wrote. "But your face, John. Your face in that moment told me all I needed to know: that it was going to be OK. That we were going to be the best little team ever." The day of her husband's death, which was also the four-year anniversary of the day the couple got engaged, started out on a high note. Meredith Gaudreau recalled that the pro hockey star made breakfast for their two older children, daughter Noa, now 2, and son Johnny, now 1, as she slept in. "I walked into the kitchen and said, 'Hey, today's the day. August 29. Four years ago.' Four years since the day you'd gotten down on one knee and asked one more question," she wrote. "It was going to be a great day," she added, noting that the couple would be attendingher sister-in-law Katie Gaudreau's wedding on Aug. 30. "You were heading out to play golf with Matthew and all the groomsmen. You had our car packed to the brim in perfect Tetris fashion. Things for the wedding, things for Columbus, things for Johnny's christening. "You kissed all of us goodbye and said you'd see us later. And that was that," she wrote. Hours later, the idyllic morning turned into a nightmare. "Katie called, and she said something had happened but she didn't know what exactly," Meredith Gaudreau wrote. "My dad drove me over to your parents', and I was thinking the whole time about how I was going to help you through whatever it could be that had happened to Matty," she wrote of her brother-in-law, whose wife, Madeline Gaudreau,was also pregnant at the time. "And then I walked up the front porch and learned the absolute worst had happened and that it was both of you," she wrote. "There aren't any words to go here," she added. She recalled that her initial response after hearing the news was a "shock" that was "indescribable." Then, she was "keeled over" and sick to her stomach" for days, she wrote. "The only person who can relate to me is my own sister-in-law. I see her and my heart breaks for her. I'm sick for her," she wrote. "I thought of our baby inside of me. I couldn't stand up. I was awake and having nightmares. Thinking of you in that moment. Thinking of Matty. It's just the worst thing I could have ever imagined," she wrote. "And in an instant, I missed you more than I knew was possible. And I haven't stopped missing you since." "To go from getting ready for a beautiful wedding all week with your sister, to being in a funeral home with Madeline trying to figure all these things out — it just hurt so much," she wrote. Near the end of her letter, Meredith Gaudreau expressed her appreciation for her family and the sports community for all the love and support they gave to her and Madeline Gaudreau during the worst days of their lives. She also told her late husband how much she admired him as a man, a partner and a father. "You wereperfect," she wrote."I don't know how you could have ever been better." She added that she felt "lucky" that all three of their children — includingbaby Carter, the son her late husband never had the chance to meet — inherited his best qualities. Meredith Gaudreau concluded her emotional essay by wishing her late husband a "Happy first Father's Day as a father of three!" "Thank you for the very best years of my life," she wrote. "Thank you for making us a family. Thank you for being my best friend, my favorite person, the man of my dreams."

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NHL star Johnny Gaudreau's widow details how she found out he died

NHL star Johnny Gaudreau's widow details how she found out he died Meredith Gaudreau, the widow of NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, has penned ...

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At LIV and loving it, Leishman returns to the majors and gets in the mix at the US Open

At LIV and loving it, Leishman returns to the majors and gets in the mix at the US Open

OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) — Marc Leishman's bunker shot splashed out of the sand, took four quick bounces and rolled straight into the hole for birdie on the long, par-3 eighth hole at Oakmont. Suddenly, a name that was once no stranger to leaderboards at majors was up there once again. Not bad for a player who had every reason to wonder if he'd ever get another chance to play in one, let alone contend. The 41-year-old Australian, whose departure to LIV Golf three years ago generated few headlines but changed his life completely, shot 2-under 68at the U.S. Openon Saturday. He made five birdies over his first 12 holes to briefly get on the leaderboard. He finished the day tied for 11th, eight shots out of the lead and seven behind his friend and fellow Australian, Adam Scott. "I've been playing some of the best golf of my career this year," said Leishman, who is coming off his first LIV win, at Doral in April, then earned one of four spots at a U..S. Open qualifier in Maryland this month. "The schedule sort of lends itself to be able to work on your game between tournaments, and I was really able to prepare for this tournament." This is Leishman's first major since the 2022 British Open. He is already exempt for this year's British based on a third-place finish at the Australian Open in December. His move to LIV, where tournaments do not qualify for points in the world ranking that help decide large chunks of the field in major events, left the six-time winner on the PGA Tour in limbo when it came to ever playing in golf's biggest events again. "You wonder, of course, if you're ever going to get in," Leishman said. "But there was certainly no regret. My life is as good as I've ever been right now." The $24.8 million Leishman has won since heading to LIV, to say nothing of the reduced schedule and the 54-hole tournaments, help explain that. What went missing were the all-but-automatic spots in golf's biggest tournaments that go to the PGA Tour's top performers. Leishman played in 39 of 41 majors between 2012-22. For a time, he had a knack for getting in the mix. His three top-10s at the British Open in the 2010s included a three-way tie for the lead iafter 72 holes in 2015, before losing in a playoff eventually captured by Zach Johnson. The Aussie played in the second-to-last group on Sunday at the 2013 Masters with Scott. "I like tough courses," Leishman said. "I like courses that separate the field, when it really punishes bad shots and rewards good shots." He had his share of both Saturday. Good: the bunker shot on 8, and a 300-yard fairway wood on the par-5 12th that set up birdie and got him to 2-over par. Bad: Three straight bogeys on 14-16, though he came back with a birdie on the drivable par-4 17th and par on No. 18. Leishman is well aware that a top-four finish here would add the Masters to his 2026 schedule. Either way, he is at peace with the choices he made, and where that left him — which in this case is with a late starting time in the final round of a major again. "I really enjoyed sitting down with my kids and my mates watching the Masters and the PGA," Leishman said of the year's first two majors. "I'd be more happy if people were sitting down watching me." ___ AP golf:https://apnews.com/hub/golf

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At LIV and loving it, Leishman returns to the majors and gets in the mix at the US Open

At LIV and loving it, Leishman returns to the majors and gets in the mix at the US Open OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) — Marc Leishman's bunker shot ...

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Who performed at Trump's birthday military parade? See list

Who performed at Trump's birthday military parade? See list

Several patriotic and celebratory songs were played during theU.S. Army's 250th anniversary paradeandPresident Donald Trump's unofficial birthday party on June 14. As attendees celebrated the Army, coincidentally on thesame day Trump turned 79,they heard live music throughout, including from country music star Warren Zeider, who performed "Pretty Little Poison," "Guilty As Charged" and other songs at the parade's conclusion. Performers at Trump's events and ceremonies have always been of high interest, from Kid Rock to Carrie Underwood. Here is who performed at the Army birthday parade. Visitors enjoyed live music at the Army birthday celebration from several musicians and service members. Here is who performed: U.S. Army Drill Team U.S. Army Band: Latin Music Ensemble U.S. Army Band: Downrange DJ Nyla Symone Lee Greenwood Scotty Hasting, a former Army infantryman who was wounded in Afghanistan Noah Hicks, a country singer from Nashville Warren Zeiders Zeiders is a 26-year-old country music singer from Hershey, Pennsylvania. He has released four studio albums under Warner Records, including: "Acoustic Covers" (2021), "717 Tapes the Album" (2022), "Pretty Little Poison" (2023) and "Relapse" (2024). The singer had his first number-one hit on country radio with his single "Pretty Little Poison" in 2023, according toBillboard. At Trump's2025 inauguration, country star Carrie Underwood performed "America the Beautiful." Greenwood has appeared at some of Trump's events, including both inaugurations' ancillary events. Kid Rock made an appearance at the Republican National Convention in July 2024, and also at the mostrecent inauguration events, along with Billy Ray Cyrus. At Trump's 2016 swearing-in,Jackie Evancho, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, the Missouri State University Chorale and the U.S. Marine Band performed. Toby Keith performed at the welcome celebration. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:See who performed at Trump's birthday military parade

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Who performed at Trump's birthday military parade? See list

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Kristen Bell Texts Adam Scott When She’s Angry About ‘Severance’ Cliffhangers and Delays: ‘Why Is It Taking So F—ing Long’ for New Episodes?

Kristen Bell Texts Adam Scott When She's Angry About 'Severance' Cliffhangers and Delays: 'Why Is It Taking So F—ing Long' for New Episodes?

Kristen Bell and Adam Scott met more than 20 years ago when he guest-starred on her teen detective drama "Veronica Mars." They've since shared the screen in a handful of comedies — "Party Down," "Parks & Recreation" and "The Good Place" — becoming so friendly that Scott's teenage daughter babysits Bell's kids. "Here's the problem with actors who are friends or see each other socially: It all blends," Bell says as the two sit down to discuss their latest projects. "We went out to dinner two weeks ago. I don't know if that was a scene or if we were at dinner." More from Variety 'Nobody Wants This' Casting Team Used Clips of Adam Brody and Kristen Bell's Past Projects: 'Everyone Could See the Chemistry Right Away' Keri Russell and Scott Speedman on Nearly 30 Years of 'Felicity' and Friendship, From His Last-Minute Audition to Her Regrets: 'Why Didn't I Have More Fun?' Kate Hudson and Kathryn Hahn Relive Their Sweaty 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days' Audition and Cry Over Taking Hollywood Risks: 'People Don't Have the Guts to Go For It' Scott chimes in, joking, "Were we shooting that?" They weren't, but fortunately the cameras are rolling for this conversation about their current hit shows — Bell's "Nobody Wants This," a rom-com about an agnostic sex podcaster who falls for a hot rabbi, and Scott's "Severance," in which he plays a white-collar worker who undergoes a medical procedure so that his at-work and at-home selves will exist separately — without any knowledge of each other. KristenBell:We met on "Veronica Mars," and then we worked together the next time on "Party Down." AdamScott:I did "Veronica Mars" because I was buddies with [creator] Rob Thomas, Dan Etheridge and John Enbom, and then they, of course, created "Party Down" with Paul Rudd. They called me, because when "Veronica Mars" got canceled … Bell:[Feignssurprise] It's canceled?! Scott:I'm so sorry. Can we take five? We may need to take 10. Let's take 15. Bell:That's fine. Moving on. Scott:Around 2008, we started making the show, and that's when you came and did it. Bell:That was actually one of my favorite characters ever. I have a hard time when people are like, "What's your favorite character?" (A) I can't think spontaneously like that; and (b) it's not like I'm marinating about my favorite characters at home, so I don't have an answer. But if I really were to think about it, Uda [Bengt, from "Party Down"] would have been it, because she was so stoic and sharp and just on another planet. She was in another key than everyone else was in. Scott:I remember when you came to do it, we hadn't seen each other or worked together since "Veronica Mars," and I remember being palpably nervous [about you doing] the episode. I'm totally serious. Bell:Why? Scott:Because I hadn't seen you since then, and I don't know, I just remember being nervous. It actually made it easier for me because I could be nervous and not know what to do, because Uda is such a force of nature. Bell:I get what you're saying about being nervous around people. You're very comfortable for me, so I wouldn't say I'm nervous. But when I see other actors, even [those] that I'm friends with, I'm like, they're still someone who's on my television. I've never said it before, but people should know: I get nervous and excited to meet people because they're on my TV too. Scott:People who grow up in Los Angeles or around show business, the big advantage they have on the rest of us is that that's not a big deal for them. Whereas for me, being on a television or on a movie screen or something felt about as likely as going to the moon. So I'm still pretty freaked out about it and get excited on a set. That reminds me. Now seems like a good place for you to maybe officially apologize for the voicemails that you and Dax [Shepard, Bell's husband] leave me? Bell:I would try, but I'm not that good of an actor. The endings to every episode of "Severance" are so biologically frustrating that I don't know how you guys expect anyone to sleep after an episode with that level of a cliffhanger. So what Dax and I tend to do is, when we see someone whose work we love or whose work frustrates us — as in your case — we leave you a nice, long, detailed, unedited voice memo. And you got a lot of those. Scott:I sure did. And I've kept all of them. They're hilarious and deeply flattering, but also deeply insulting. Bell:My favorite one was when Dax pretty much screamed into the voice memo, "Hey, Adam. Kristen just fell out of a two-story window. I bet you'd like to know how she's doing. I'll tell you next week!" Scott:Or the one where you guys called while we were in the middle of shooting Season 2 and just said, "Hey, just curious, are you guys shooting this one minute per week? Why is it taking so fucking long?" Bell:Give us the show! Scott:Just because you guys left that message, it's now going to take seven years for the next season. Bell:Your show has the ability to really evoke a reaction from my family, because my kids watch it as well. Scott:Oh, they do? Bell:They love it! Did you have any idea "Severance" would be as big as it is? Scott:No, not at all. In fact, I remember being particularly freaked out because it was so weird. I mean, I knewIloved it. You never know how something's going to be received until it's out in the world. The most we were hoping for was that people would like it and there would be a following that thought it was weird and cool. But then when it was as successful as it was in Season 1, we were thrilled. It was all a really lovely surprise. Bell:What did you think when you read the scene where your work self and your at-home self meet face-to-face? Scott:If you read something like that, you just immediately start dreading. Bell:That made you nervous? Scott:Oh, yeah — I was terrified to do that. Bell:For what reason? Scott:I just see it as a series of opportunities to screw it up and lean in too far. Bell:Don't talk about my friend like that. I thought it was one of the most dynamite sequences I've ever seen. Scott:We need to talk about your show. Bell:Why would we do that? Scott:Because "Nobody Wants This" is so great. You and Adam Brody obviously have this palpable thing. The word "chemistry" is overused with actors because it generalizes something that either works or doesn't and is incredibly special. Sometimes it's manufactured and the audience can't tell, and theythinkpeople have incredible chemistry. Bell:And sometimes you can't stand the person, but you read like you have incredible chemistry. Isn't that weird? Scott:Itisweird. But with you and Adam, I feel like there is something crackly and special there. And you guys know each other. Bell:We were in ancillary friend groups since our 20s. He was on "The O.C." I was on "Veronica Mars," and he dated a close friend of mine. So I always assumed I knew him — mainly because sometimes we were at his apartment when he wasn't there. Then we worked together on this movie, "Some Girl(s)," and he played a love interest of mine on "House of Lies." I was eight months pregnant; we had a sex scene, which he affectionately refers to as our "threesome." Scott:Oh, Jesus. That's amazing. Bell:It was a whole thing. He's always been such a delight to watch. He makes so many weird choices, and you can't tether him. He's so alive. When I read [the script for "Nobody Wants This"], I was completely convinced it had to be Adam, and I said that to everyone. They were like, "Adam Brody, huh? We hadn't thought of him," and I was like, "Please trust me." And then I showed the producers a tape of Adam and I working together, and I'm like, "Something about what we can manufacture with that lens just works." Scott:That's interesting, though, because you hadn't done something specifically like this before together. It's just something you knew. Something else that's so interesting is that this is an interfaith relationship. Bell:Adam's character, Noah, is a rabbi, so he has had a very specific upbringing. He wants to be the head rabbi; it's ingrained in him. My character doesn't really believe in anything. They meet, and they feel each other on a level that doesn't make sense to either of them — because nobody wants this. But what I liked so much about it is you could insert anything here. This person is a Christian; this person is not. This person is a witch, and this person is not. There's all these different walks of life that you could small-mindedly convince yourself are not for you. Not to be too "coexist bumper sticker" about it, but the reality is we're all just human beings trying the best we can. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar Sign up forVariety's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us onFacebook,Twitter, andInstagram.

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Kristen Bell Texts Adam Scott When She’s Angry About ‘Severance’ Cliffhangers and Delays: ‘Why Is It Taking So F—ing Long’ for New Episodes?

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Report: Knicks to interview Mike Brown, Taylor Jenkins for coaching vacancy

Report: Knicks to interview Mike Brown, Taylor Jenkins for coaching vacancy

The New York Knicks plan to interview two head coaches who were fired during the 2024-25 season as they continue to seek a replacement for dismissed coach Tom Thibodeau, ESPN reported Saturday. Set to chat with the Knicks are former Sacramento Kings coach Mike Brown and Taylor Jenkins, who coached the Memphis Grizzlies, per the report. The Knicks have been turned aside in their efforts to talk with current NBA head coaches, with their teams not granting permission. The list includes Jason Kidd (Dallas Mavericks), Chris Finch (Minnesota Timberwolves), Ime Udoka (Houston Rockets) and Quin Snyder (Atlanta Hawks). The Knicks fired Thibodeau last week after the team lost to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals -- the first time they'd advanced to that round in 25 years. Brown, 55, was fired 31 games into his third season in Sacramento, where he posted a 107-88 overall record. He previously was the head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers (2005-10, 2013-14) and Los Angeles Lakers (2011-12) and has a career record of 454-304 in the regular season. His teams are 50-40 in the postseason, and Brown took the LeBron James-led Cavaliers to the NBA Finals in the 2006-07 season. Cleveland was swept by the San Antonio Spurs. He's been named NBA Coach of the Year twice, first with Cleveland following the 2008-09 season and then with Sacramento in 2022-23, when he led the Kings to their first postseason in 16 seasons. The Grizzlies fired Jenkins, 40, in March with nine games left in the regular season and a 44-29 record. At the time he was ousted. the Grizzlies were tied for fourth place in the standings in the Western Conference. They ended the season 3-6 and fell to the play-in round, capturing the No. 8 seed. They were swept by the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder in the play-in round. Jenkins had a 250-214 record in nearly six full seasons with the Grizzlies. They qualified for the playoffs three times and were 9-14, winning just one series. --Field Level Media

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Report: Knicks to interview Mike Brown, Taylor Jenkins for coaching vacancy

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Las Vegas Grand Prix extended through 2027 after a roller-coaster start

Las Vegas Grand Prix extended through 2027 after a roller-coaster start

The Las Vegas Grand Prix received a two-year contract extension that keeps the race that runs down the iconic Strip on the calendar through 2027. Las Vegas was added to the F1 schedule in 2023 on a three-year contract but with commitment from casino partners and a 10-year approval from Clark County for the race to take place along the Strip. Las Vegas was on the 2026 calendar announced earlier this week even though the extension wasn't revealed until Saturday at the Canadian Grand Prix. Emily Prazer, the president of the Las Vegas Grand Prix and chief commercial officer of F1, said the plans are to extend the race long into the future. "We want to make sure that we're continuing to evolve what we're doing. But the intent is a much longer-term arrangement," Prazer said. "As we all know, the race has had its challenges, but we're coming out the other side. So we want to make sure that it continues to work for both sides." Las Vegas has had a roller-coaster start to its F1 presence as the inaugural race was bogged down by high ticket and hotel prices, then a loose water valve cover that damaged Carlos Sainz's Jr. car in the first practice. The valve cover caused a lengthy delay for track inspection and fans were forced to exit the venue ahead of second practice, which ran until 4 a.m. In the end, the race was one of the best of the season. Ticket prices were lowered for 2024 and hotel rates dropped, and ahead of this November's race, the start time has been moved from its previous slot of 10 p.m. on Saturday to 8 p.m. The race holds a spot on the calendar the week before Thanksgiving and city officials credit the Grand Prix for boosting one of its weakest commercial periods into a money-generating week. November, traditionally one of Las Vegas' weakest months, last year had its most commercially successful month in city history. Figures released this year said the 2024 event generated $934 million in revenue with $45 million raised in taxes. ___ AP auto racing:https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racing

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Las Vegas Grand Prix extended through 2027 after a roller-coaster start

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'90s Country Star, 54, Stuns Concert Goers with 'Epic Medley' of Classic Rock Tunes: 'Amazing'

'90s Country Star, 54, Stuns Concert Goers with 'Epic Medley' of Classic Rock Tunes: 'Amazing'

'90s Country Star, 54, Stuns Concert Goers with 'Epic Medley' of Classic Rock Tunes: 'Amazing'originally appeared onParade. I've been a huge lover of1990s countrysince, well, the 1990s, and one of my favorite singers of the decade wasJo Dee Messina. Every time I hear, "I'm Alright," "Stand Beside Me," "Lesson in Leavin'," "Bye Bye," or any of her other biggest hits, I always turn up the volume and sing along. Now 54, Messina's vocals are just as strong as they ever were, and she's still entertaining crowds and singing her heart out. Concert goers to her show at The Caverns in Tennessee on June 8 got a special treat when thecountry queenperformed an "epic medley" of classic rock gems. She kicked things off with "Livin' on a Prayer" by Bon Jovi, and then she went into a few other fan-favorite songs that had the audience all fired up. It would've been so much fun to see this performance! After all, it's not every concert where you get a Bon Jovi tune followed by "Love Isn't Always on Time," "Forever Yours," "Hit Me with Your Best Shot," "I Don't Want to Lose Your Love Tonight," and "I Love Rock and Roll" all in one set. People who watched the TikTok clip were just as thrilled by the medley as those in the live audience. One person said, "She was amazing!!" Another fan added, "Bada-s! Love it!" Someone else said, "Singing so many hit songs. Stunning beauty and a voice of gold. Knew every song from various artists. Awesome, Jo Dee. You are so cool. Rock On. 🎤🎸" Related: '90s Country Queen, 54, Teases Major Career News: 'Do Not Keep Us Waiting' Messina's next show is on Friday, June 27, at Summerfest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but she alsohas tour dates scheduledinto November of 2025. She'd be a great one to catch for a good dose of '90s nostalgia... coupled with a little bit of classic rock n' roll! 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 '90s Country Star, 54, Stuns Concert Goers with 'Epic Medley' of Classic Rock Tunes: 'Amazing'first appeared on Parade on Jun 14, 2025 This story was originally reported byParadeon Jun 14, 2025, where it first appeared.

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'90s Country Star, 54, Stuns Concert Goers with 'Epic Medley' of Classic Rock Tunes: 'Amazing'

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Bonnaroo Cancels Festival After A Day of Rain

Bonnaroo Cancels Festival After A Day of Rain

After a day of rain, the organizers of Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival 2025 in Manchester, Tennessee have called the whole thing off. In a statement released on Friday evening, organizers said, "Significant and steady precipitation [...] will deteriorate camping and egress conditions in the coming days. We are beyond gutted, but we must make the safest decision and cancel the remainder of Bonnaroo." The festival grounds, known as the Farm to attendees, saw rounds of showers and storms beginning early in the afternoon with the heaviest rain falling between 3-4 p.m. A steady rain continued into the evening hours, before tapering off Friday night. "The city of Manchester saw close to 1 inch of rain total," meteorologist Tiffany Savona noted. Some festival goers were less than thrilled with the decision. "What happened to the day when we kept on living through the weather? These days we shut down for everything it makes no sense," one commenter replied to the announcement. Though a single inch of rain might not sound like a dangerous situation to some of us,footage from the campgroundsconfirmed that flooding and mud were a serious concern. Streams of rainwater and mud puddles in campsites grew overnight, though that didn't stop some festivalgoers from making the most of the situation. Shirtless and in swimsuits, many were seendivingandplayingin the mud. It has been a particularly rainy springaround the country, including for Tennessee. The month of May was the third rainiest on record for the state.

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June 14, 2025

Bonnaroo Cancels Festival After A Day of Rain

Bonnaroo Cancels Festival After A Day of Rain After a day of rain, the organizers of Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival 2025 in Manchester, Te...

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