Caroline Rhea Says She Had This Revelation About Herself While Watching "Sabrina the Teenage Witch" on a Flight (Exclusive)

Phillip Faraone/WireImage; Bob D'Amico/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Caroline Rhea told PEOPLE in an exclusive interview that she had a surprising revelation about herself while recently watchingSabrina the Teenage Witchon a flight The 61-year-old actress famously starred as witch Hilda Spellman in the family fantasy series, which aired from 1996 to 2003 Rhea's latest project sees her reprising her voice role as Linda Flynn-Fletcher in the return ofPhineas and Ferb Caroline Rheamade an interesting observation when rewatching one of her past acting roles. In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE to discuss the return ofPhineas and Ferb, the 61-year-old actress spoke about the process of voicing her character Linda Flynn-Fletcher once again now that the animated series has returned for a fifth season following a more than 10-year hiatus. She noted that "it's weird that your voice ages." She then shared that she recently caught an episode ofSabrina the Teenage Witchwhile on a flight to Hawaii, and was surprised to notice that her voice sounded much different. "I was watchingSabrina… and I was literally like, 'Was I 15 when I made this show?' And then I was like, 'Oh, OK.' Now, I feel like my voice is much deeper than it was," she says. "I try to make it the same sound as Linda Flynn-Fletcher, older," she adds, referring to herPhineas and Ferbvoice work. Randy Holmes/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Sabrina the Teenage Witch, which aired from 1996 to 2003, starredMelissa Joan Hartas the titular Sabrina Spellman, who learns on her 16th birthday that she has magical powers. Her 600-year-old aunts and fellow witches, Hilda (Rhea) and Zelda Spellman (Beth Broderick), step in to guide her on the proper and safe use of her magic. While Rhea's voice may have deepened in the years sinceSabrinawrapped, the show's cast believes the project would hold up well with audiences today — apart from one aspect. During a conversation with PEOPLE at90s Conin September, Hart, 49, saidSabrinacould still air now, but one character's dialogue would likely need a major rewrite. "Salem, some of Salem's lines might have to change," she said, referring to a 500-year-old witch who was sentenced to live as a sassy, talking black house cat. "Like he might've been a little racy, might have been a little inappropriate." "There were things that went over kids' heads that were for the adults. But that was mainly Salem's lines," Hart added. During Rhea's recent conversation with PEOPLE, she shared how it's heartwarming to see the impact thatSabrinahad on the fans who watched the show at the time. Leon Bennett/Getty "You know what I love seeing? It's so kind when someone comes up and says, 'I grew up watching you.' I have such — when I see little girls that, well, they're not little girls, butTaylor SwiftlovedSabrina," she says. Rhea recalled meetingPinkand learning that she, too, was aSabrinafan. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "She lovedSabrina, she loved that show. So, I'm literally gushing over Pink and she's like, 'You don't understand what your show meant to me,' " theSydney to the Maxstar recalls of their meeting. "And it's just a generation of women," she continues. "I really think in music, they're so strong and impressive, and I think of them as like littleSabrinawatchers." Read the original article onPeople

Caroline Rhea Says She Had This Revelation About Herself While Watching “Sabrina the Teenage Witch” on a Flight (Exclusive)

Caroline Rhea Says She Had This Revelation About Herself While Watching "Sabrina the Teenage Witch" on a Flight (Exclusive) Philli...
Pop Singer Stops Concert Mid-Show to 'Scold' Off-Beat Band: 'You Guys Gotta Follow Me'New Foto - Pop Singer Stops Concert Mid-Show to 'Scold' Off-Beat Band: 'You Guys Gotta Follow Me'

Pop Singer Stops Concert Mid-Show to 'Scold' Off-Beat Band: 'You Guys Gotta Follow Me'originally appeared onParade. Pop-punk singerAvril Lavigne, 40, is currently out on tour, and apparently, she isn't willing to accept anything less than A-game from herself and her band. While playing a song at a recent show, she suddenly realized the band was off beat, and she wasn't about to let things continue without getting back on track. As you'll see in this TikTok video taken at the concert, she abruptly stopped playing, and then proceeded to call the band out for their misstep. She halted the show, motioned her hand to the band and said, "Ok, ok, ok... You guys gotta follow me." "I'm singing and I'm playing, and you guys gotta follow me. Let's try that again!" LOL! Clearly, she isn't about to accept anything less than perfection for her loyal concert goers. Another person who was at the show saw the clip and said, "It was even more awkward live. My friends and I just looked at each other." Someone else added, "We had that on camera too!!! Hey, you know she had every right." One person came to the band's defense, saying, "To be fair, she did say they didn't have time to rehearse because of the rain lol." And another fan noted, "I'm actually surprised it doesn't happen more often. Musicians are pretty impressive." Hopefully, things went better the second time around. It can't be easy to get up and play in front of crowds every night, and mistakes are bound to happen from time to time. If nothing else, at least this proves that Lavigne cares about the experience her fans are getting and wants to ensure they have a show to remember. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Pop Singer Stops Concert Mid-Show to 'Scold' Off-Beat Band: 'You Guys Gotta Follow Me'first appeared on Parade on Jun 22, 2025 This story was originally reported byParadeon Jun 22, 2025, where it first appeared.

Pop Singer Stops Concert Mid-Show to 'Scold' Off-Beat Band: 'You Guys Gotta Follow Me'

Pop Singer Stops Concert Mid-Show to 'Scold' Off-Beat Band: 'You Guys Gotta Follow Me' Pop Singer Stops Concert Mid-Show to ...
Hall of Famer D. Wayne Lukas has been hospitalized and will not return to training, family saysNew Foto - Hall of Famer D. Wayne Lukas has been hospitalized and will not return to training, family says

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Hall of Fame horse racing trainerD. Wayne Lukashas been hospitalized and will not return to training, his family and Churchill Downs announced Sunday. Lukas' family said the 89-year-old has battled a severe MRSA blood infection that has caused significant damage to his heart and digestive system and worsened preexisting chronic conditions. The family said Lukas declined an aggressive treatment plan that doctors proposed involving multiple surgeries over the coming months and 24/7 assistance, instead deciding to return home. His horses have been transferred to assistant trainer Sebastian "Bas" Nicholl, who has been part of Lukas' team since 2002. "Wayne built a legacy that will never be matched," Nicholl said. "Every decision I make, every horse I saddle, I'll hear his voice in the back of my mind. This isn't about filling his shoes — no one can. It's about honoring everything that he's built." Lukas is one of the most accomplished people in the history of the sport. His 15 Triple Crown victories are second only to good friend Bob Baffert, and Lukas has a record-tying 20 in the Breeders Cup. He won the Kentucky Derby four times since 1988. His most recent victory in the Triple Crown came last yearwith Seize the Greyin the Preakness, his seventh — one short of Baffert's record. "Wayne is one of the greatest competitors and most important figures in Thoroughbred racing history," Churchill Downs president Mike Anderson said. "He transcended the sport of horse racing and took the industry to new levels. The lasting impact of his character and wisdom, from his acute horsemanship to his unmatched attention to detail, will be truly missed. The enormity of this news is immense, and our prayers are with his family and friends around the world during this difficult time." Lukas is affectionately known around the barns and the racetrack as "Coach" because he coached high school basketball before his professional career with horses began. Even with only months to go before his 90th birthday, he would get up on his pony in the early morning hours and go out to the track himself, rather than letting his assistants do the day-to-day work. Born Darnell Wayne Lukas on Sept. 2, 1935, in Wisconsin as the second of three children, he rose to prominence in the sport with quarter horses in races that are effectively sprints. He moved into thoroughbreds in the late 1970s and won his first Preakness with Codex in 1980. Lukas has 4,967 documented victories in thoroughbred racing, with his horses earning more than $310 million from over 30,600 starts. ___ AP horse racing:https://apnews.com/hub/horse-racing

Hall of Famer D. Wayne Lukas has been hospitalized and will not return to training, family says

Hall of Famer D. Wayne Lukas has been hospitalized and will not return to training, family says LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Hall of Fame horse ra...
What Thunder, Pacers are saying about pressure of playing in NBA Finals Game 7New Foto - What Thunder, Pacers are saying about pressure of playing in NBA Finals Game 7

Order takeout. Or fire up the grill. Grab your favorite beverage. And settle in for Game 7 of the NBA Finals between theOklahoma City ThunderandIndiana Pacerson Sunday, June 22 (8 p.m. ET, ABC) withlegacies at stake. It is the20thGame 7 in NBA Finals historyand the first since theCleveland Cavalierscame back from a 3-1 deficit and defeated theGolden State Warriorsin Game 7 in 2016. The home team is 15-4 in Game 7 of the Finals. "It's a contest of wills," Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said. "I think the reason it swung between the two teams is because these are two teams that have leaned on that heavily to get to this point. It's two teams where the whole is better than the sum of the parts. It's two teams that are highly competitive. Two teams that play together. Two teams that kind of rely on the same stuff for their success that are squaring off against each other." Here's what Pacers, Thunder are saying about Game 7: "I always feel a ton of pressure, but the pressure is not external. It's not like a game circumstance. It's not a situation. It's the internal situation of doing right by the players, serving the team, putting the team in the best possible position to be successful. Especially this team. It's a group of guys that I love coaching. "I feel a great sense of responsibility to them, a great sense of responsibility to the organization, the city. In every circumstance, though. That's a fire that keeps on burning regardless of circumstance." "I love pressure. As you go on in your competitive life in sport, what you learn is that these moments are rare, and trying to duplicate this kind of situation is something that you look to do in everyday life. It's not easy to do that. It's not easy to do that. "So I'm very much looking forward to Game 7. The last time we've had one of these in the Finals, I think was '16. I've seen some things about that. These are special moments certainly for both teams but for our league, for the game, for the worldwide interest in the game. It's a time to celebrate." "You want to be prepared. You certainly want to learn the lessons, get the game plan into the game, but not at the expense of aggressiveness, confidence, instincts. I think that has been a strength of ours this season. We certainly have to lean on that. We have to understand the work is done and we have to trust the work. The muscle is built. We have to flex that muscle. That's what (Sunday) will come down to for us." "Just really focused on Game 7 and trying to take it just a moment at a time. Really enjoying what we're doing. Understanding this is going to be one of the biggest, if not the biggest game most of us ever play in in our lives, and for our organization from a historical standpoint, as well. That's something that you don't take for granted and you enjoy as a competitor. So I'm really looking forward to it." "Through our experiences throughout the whole season and the postseason, no matter how big the moment or the game, it always comes down to the same things. When we go back and watch film or we go back and look at the numbers from the game, it always goes back to the things that we know we can control every night. "When we do those things, we look like a pretty good team. When we don't do those things, we look like a bad team. I think learning that and understanding that throughout the season and in the postseason is going to help us (Sunday)." "You never know how it's going to go. I'd be lying if I said this has gone exactly as I expected because each playoff series, each game is a different thing. Each game takes on a different personality, has different characteristics. Different guys step up. Different situations happen, etc. "The truth is that nothing else previous to this matters at all now. We're just down to one game and one opportunity. We're really looking forward to it." "I probably can't appreciate it until I get the outcome I want. It's cool, though. Somewhere down the line, win or lose, it will be cool to have your name etched in history regardless what's going on. That's cool. But right now, it's very difficult to look into that. "But I'm also grateful for the opportunity. That's one thing I can say is throughout the whole entire thing, you always have to remain grateful for where you are because there's a lot of NBA players that will trade their spot with me right now. That's how I look at it. But as far as history, I want to be on the good side of that, for sure." "Not taking anything for granted and also just knowing how hard it is to get here. I think for me just the fact that I can appreciate that makes me just go out there, not get too down on myself when things are going wrong and not getting too excited when things are going well. Just understanding that this is the game of basketball and it's life. Sometimes you have good games and sometimes you have bad games. "I think that whole understanding for me just makes me relaxed and just go out there and do my job, because at the end of the day, that's what it is. We're playing basketball. Obviously all the other things make it look bigger than what it is. But it's just ball." "Honestly, not trying to think about it too much. You guys have all heard me say this a thousand times, I'm just trying to go out there and do my job and that's really it. I'm not going out there listening to the external noise. I'm just doing whatever it takes to help our team win." "I don't think location matters for pressure's sake. I think the pressure of the moment is that everything you've put into this year to grow through the regular season, training camp, postseason, the pressure might be just like not wanting to waste that. "But at the end of the day, like I said, you're either going to win or lose. Like that's the reality of the situation. So go out there and you play your best and you play as hard as you can and you let the chips fall where they may." This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Thunder, Pacers address pressure of playing in NBA Finals Game 7

What Thunder, Pacers are saying about pressure of playing in NBA Finals Game 7

What Thunder, Pacers are saying about pressure of playing in NBA Finals Game 7 Order takeout. Or fire up the grill. Grab your favorite bever...
Jane Lynch and "Best in Show" Cast Share Beloved Pet Stories at 25th Anniversary Reunion in NYC (Exclusive)

Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty The cast ofBest In Showgathered in New York City to celebrate the film's 25th anniversary on Thursday, June 12, 2025 Attendees included director Christopher Guest and a majority of the mockumentary cast Jane Lynch, John Michael Higgins and Michael Hitchcock spoke to PEOPLE about their all-time favorite, personal pet stories It was paws, laughs and plenty of nostalgia at the 2025 Tribeca Festival, whereBest in Showmarked its 25th anniversarywith a special screening andcast reunion. The 2000 cult classic, directed byChristopher Guest, was honored with a lively panel discussion moderated byStephen Colbert. Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael McKean and Guest took the stage to reflect on the film's enduring charm and absurd brilliance. Fans were treated to behind-the-scenes stories, plenty of laughs, and a reminder of why this mockumentary still holds a special place in comedy history. Doane Gregory/Online USA PEOPLE caught up withJane Lynch, John Michael Higgins and Michael Hitchcock before they joined the panel to discuss their all-time favorite pet stories, both heartwarming and hilarious. Lynch — who played theprofessional dog handler Christy Cummingsin the dog show parody — is known for training Rhapsody in White, a standard poodle also known as 'Butch.' Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty In reality, the 64-year-old actress has asoft spot for senior dogs. She shared that her beloved Belgian Malinois, Mildred, recently passed away, but her home is still filled with the gentle presence of two elderly black Cocker Spaniels she continues to care for. "Everything they do is funny. Charles is about 12 years old, and his ears float… I don't know what's wrong with him," Lynch tells PEOPLE. "He's clumsy. So even sitting down, he's like this and his ears are floating and he goes to jump on you and he falls… Charles is the funniest dog out there." Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Warner Brothers/Getty Higgins played dog handler Scott Donlan in the mockumentary. He and his beloved Shih Tzu, Miss Agnes, brought a burst of energy to the competition. The 62-year-old actor shared that his love for dogs extends well beyond the screen. He revealed that his beloved pitbull, Jimmy, who grew up around his kids, passed away two years ago. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty "Jimmy was a very interesting dog… People were very attracted to Jim, and they called him the 'doggy llama' because he was so chill," Higgins tells PEOPLE. "He was this sort of like perfect dog." Since Jimmy's passing, the family hasn't quite found the heart to welcome a new dog into their life just yet. "We've put the brakes on a little bit. We just need to get over him," Higgins admits. "We will eventually." Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Hitchcock played the tightly wound pet-parent, Hamilton Swan, known for spewing his anxieties onto his Weimaraner named Beatrice. The 66-year-old actor shared with PEOPLE that while he's definitely a dog lover in real life, he considers himself even more of a "mutt person" at heart. Hitchcock is an avid supporter of adopting pets and had a number of ridiculous pet stories to divulge. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty "We spent a very long time lying to my little brother that our dog got adopted when it actually got run over… It's not funny, but it's true," he laughs. "Then we had one dog that — the sweetest dog ever — but it started eating all of our doors in our house." According to Hitchcock, the Boston Terrier had quite the appetite. His last dog, Cindy, lived a long life and passed away peacefully from old age. "Sounds sad, except…in the past we had dogs that didn't make it that long… So to have a dog for a very, very long time. And to be there, you know, when she was literally an old lady. Yeah. That was really sweet." Read the original article onPeople

Jane Lynch and “Best in Show” Cast Share Beloved Pet Stories at 25th Anniversary Reunion in NYC (Exclusive)

Jane Lynch and "Best in Show" Cast Share Beloved Pet Stories at 25th Anniversary Reunion in NYC (Exclusive) Dimitrios Kambouris/Ge...
Jussie Smollett reveals he's engaged to actor Jabari Redd: 'He said YES'New Foto - Jussie Smollett reveals he's engaged to actor Jabari Redd: 'He said YES'

Jussie Smollettcelebrated his birthday as an engaged man. The former "Empire" star, 43,revealed in an Instagram postthat he is engaged to actor Jabari Redd. Smollett shared a gallery of photos showing himself down on one knee and presenting a ring to Redd, who looked elated. "I'll be spending my birthday with my Fiancé … He said YES. 💍," Smollett, who turned 43 on Saturday, June 21, wrote in the caption. Redd has appeared on shows likeShowtime's "The Chi" and starred in "The Lost Holliday," a 2024 film directed by and starring Smollett. Smollett's sisterJurnee Smollettcelebrated his engagement in the comments of the Instagram post, writing that she was "screaming with tears of joy!" She added that "my whole heart loves both of you" and welcomed Redd "to the family." Smollett's sister Jazz Smollett also commented, "Yaaaass!!! Welcome to the family Jabari!!! Love y'all!! Sooooo happy for you both." Jussie Smollettconviction in hate crime hoax overturned by Illinois Supreme Court The engagement news comes more than six years after Smollett was accused ofstaging a fake hate crime against himself in 2019. He claimed at the time that he was attacked by men who yelled homophobic slurs at him in Chicago. Jussie Smollettsays he has 'to move forward' after alleged hate crime hoax Smollett was charged with lying to police about the attack, and he wasconvicted of felony disorderly conduct in 2021. But in November 2024, theIllinois Supreme Court overturnedthe actor's conviction, determining that he should not have been charged a second time for the same incident after charges against him were initially dropped in 2019. Smollett has repeatedly denied staging the hate crime and has maintained that the attack was real. Smollett reached a civil settlement with the city of Chicago earlier this year,according to NBC News. In astatement released on Instagram, the actor said he would pay $50,000 to a local nonprofit. "What I have to do now is move forward," he said. "I will continue creating my art, fighting passionately for causes I hold dear and defending my integrity and family name with the truth." Smollett previously toldPeople magazine in an interviewin September 2024, "I've moved on and I know that the world, one day, and it might be long after I'm gone, who knows, but one day the world is going to fix this. I just can't wait for that to happen because I have a life to live. But the world is going to fix it all." This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Jussie Smollett reveals engagement to actor Jabari Redd

Jussie Smollett reveals he's engaged to actor Jabari Redd: 'He said YES'

Jussie Smollett reveals he's engaged to actor Jabari Redd: 'He said YES' Jussie Smollettcelebrated his birthday as an engaged ma...
Suns trade Kevin Durant to Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks in blockbuster moveNew Foto - Suns trade Kevin Durant to Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks in blockbuster move

Kevin Durant, once again, is on the move. ThePhoenix Sunswill ship Durant, a two-time NBA champion, 15-time All-Star and one of the elite players and scorers of his generation, to theHouston Rocketsin exchange forJalen Green,Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in the 2025 draft and five second-round picks, a person with knowledge of the deal confirmed to USA TODAY Sports. The person spoke under the condition of anonymity on Sunday, June 22, because they were not authorized to publicly discuss the trade until it becomes official. Durant is set to enter the final season of his contract. The trade cannot be formalized until July 6, the end of the transaction moratorium that allows teams to sign players and consummate trades. ESPN was first to reportthe news of the trade. Since he won a pair of consecutive NBA championships with theWarriorsin 2017 and 2018, Durant has sought another title. His stints with theBrooklyn Netsand Suns didn't elevate either team to serious contention, though his statistical production has remained constant. And, with Durant set to enter the 2025-26 season as a 37-year-old, this may present his last chance to contend for another NBA Finals. This past season, Phoenix missed the play-in window and finished 11th in the Western Conference with a 36-46 record. The Suns dealt with several injuries throughout the season, including an ankle issue Durant sustained toward the end of the regular season that forced him to miss Phoenix's final seven games, six of which were losses. The Suns, who had the highest payroll in the NBA with Devin Booker and Bradley Beal also commanding large salaries, struggled to gel and lacked depth. In an attempt to work through those issues, players often had to change their roles and responsibilities, ultimatelycosting former coach Mike Budenholzer his job. Despite that, Durant averaged 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game in 62 appearances. In Durant, the Rockets are acquiring a proven commodity and an elite, three-level scorer who can knock down shots with ease, particularly late in games. This is something that should instantly help Houston, whose offense at times stagnated with no obvious top scoring threat. The No. 2 seed in the Western Conference, the Rockets were bounced out of the first round of the playoffs. This move should boost Houston's chance to make a deep run in the postseason. The Suns must now find a formula to become competitive while incorporating all of their guards into the offense. Green, 23, averaged 21.0 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game this season. He's a hyper-athletic, streaky guard who's capable of prolific scoring, though he struggled in the playoffs. Brooks, more of a defensive player that can slide into a small forward role, also plays the position. They are joining four-time All-Star Devin Booker and Bradley Beal, who are also guards. With 30,571 career points, Durant ranks eighth on the all-time scoring list and is in real position to climb further; Durant, who scored 1,647 points this season with the Suns, needs just 1,722 points to surpass Michael Jordan (32,292), who is fifth on the list. A four-time scoring champion, two-time NBA Finals Most Valuable Player, 11-time All-NBA selection and the 2013-14 NBA Most Valuable Player, Durant was selected second overall in the 2007 NBA Draft by the Seattle SuperSonics (who later became the Oklahoma City Thunder). Durant, a fixture on Team USA, is also a four-time Olympic gold medalist. Kevin Durant is currently 36 years old, but will turn 37 on September 29. He is set to enter the final year of his contract,which will pay him $54.7 million. Given the haul that they shipped to Phoenix to acquire Durant, the Rockets are expected to seek an extension with Durant. (This story was updated with new information.) This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Kevin Durant traded to Rockets in blockbuster deal: See trade details

Suns trade Kevin Durant to Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks in blockbuster move

Suns trade Kevin Durant to Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks in blockbuster move Kevin Durant, once again, is on the move. ThePhoenix S...
Son: Deion Sanders making 'progress' amid health issueNew Foto - Son: Deion Sanders making 'progress' amid health issue

Colorado football coach Deion Sanders is improving in his battle with an unspecified health condition, his eldest son said. Deion Sanders Jr. posted a video of his father fishing at his Texas estate to YouTube on Saturday. "It's a beautiful thing," Deion Sanders Jr. says in the video. "Coach Prime back active, moving around. God is great. Not back active moving around, but it's progress." In the video, the elder Sanders, 57, is shown driving the fishing boat, which also counts former Colorado star and Jacksonville Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter among the passengers. Neither Sanders nor Colorado officials have given specifics about the nature of the health issue the coach is facing. He has been away from Boulder, missing annual youth camps he normally would have attended. He is scheduled to attend a Big 12 preseason media event on July 9 in Frisco, Texas. Sanders addressed his health in a social media post on June 11. "I can assure you all that everything is OK and will continue to be so," he posted to X. "... I'm excited to get back to Colorado to be at home with my staff, team & all associated to our program. When we arrive back to Boulder you will be updated on everything." It is unclear when Sanders will return to the Buffaloes. A member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Sanders required multiple surgeries for persistent blood clots in recent years. He had two toes amputated in 2021 to address clotting issues. --Field Level Media

Son: Deion Sanders making 'progress' amid health issue

Son: Deion Sanders making 'progress' amid health issue Colorado football coach Deion Sanders is improving in his battle with an unsp...
'How to Train Your Dragon' tops the US box office as 'Elio' marks a new low for PixarNew Foto - 'How to Train Your Dragon' tops the US box office as 'Elio' marks a new low for Pixar

NEW YORK (AP) — Neither Pixar nor zombies were enough to topple"How to Train Your Dragon"from the No. 1 slot at North American box offices over the weekend. The Universal Pictures live-action remake remained the top film, bringing in $37 million in ticket sales in its second weekend, despite the sizeable new releases of"Elio"and"28 Years Later.", according to studio estimates Sunday. "How To Train Your Dragon" has rapidly amassed $358.2 million worldwide. Six years after its last entry, the Dean DeBlois-directed "How To Train Your Dragon" has proven a potent revival of the DreamWorks Animation franchise. A sequel is already in the works for the $150 million production, which remakes the 2010 animated tale about a Viking boy and his dragon. Pixar's "Elio" had a particularly tough weekend. The Walt Disney Co. animation studio has often launched some of its biggest titles in June, including "Cars," "WALL-E" and "Toy Story 4." But "Elio," a science fiction adventure about a boy who dreams of meeting aliens, notched a modest $21 million, the lowest opening ever for Pixar. "This is a weak opening for a new Pixar movie," said David A. Gross, who runs the movie consulting firm FranchiseRe. "These would be solid numbers for another original animation film, but this is Pixar, and by Pixar's remarkable standard, the opening is well below average." "Elio," originally set for release in early 2024, had a bumpy road to the screen. Adrian Molina — co-director of "Coco" — was replaced mid-production by Domee Shi ("Turning Red") and Madeline Sharafian. Back at Disney's D23 conference in 2022, America Ferrera appeared to announce her role as Elio's mother, but the character doesn't even exist in the revamped film. Disney and Pixar spent at least $150 million making "Elio," which didn't fare any better internationally than it did in North America, bringing in just $14 million from 43 territories. Pixar stumbled coming out of the pandemic before stabilizing performance with 2023's "Elemental" ($496.4 million worldwide) and 2024's "Inside Out 2" ($1.7 billion), which was the company's biggest box office hit. "Elemental" was Pixar's previously lowest earning film, launching with $29.6 million. It rallied in later weeks to collect nearly half a billion dollars at the box office. The company's first movie, "Toy Story," opened with $29.1 million in 1995, or $60 when adjusted for inflation. It remains to be seen whether "Elio's" decent reviews and "A" from CinemaScore audiences can lead it to repeat "Elemental's" trajectory. With most schools on summer break, the competition for family audiences was stiff. Disney's own"Lilo & Stitch,"another live-action remake, continued to pull in young moviegoers. It grossed $9.7 million in its fifth weekend, bringing its global tally to $910.3 million. . "28 Years Later" signaled the return of another, far gorier franchise. Director Danny Boyle reunited with screenwriter Alex Garland to resume their pandemic apocalypse thriller 25 years after "28 Days Later" and 18 years after its sequel, "28 Weeks Later." The Sony Pictures release opened with $30 million. That was good enough to give Boyle, the filmmaker of "Slumdog Millionaire" and "Trainspotting," the biggest opening weekend of his career. The film, which cost $60 million to make, jumps ahead nearly three decades from the outbreak of the so-called rage virus for a coming-of-age story about a 12-year-old (Alfie Williams) venturing out of his family's protected village. Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer and Ralph Fiennes co-star. Reviews have been good (90% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes) for "28 Years Later," though audience reaction (a "B" CinemaScore) is mixed. Boyle has more plans for the zombie franchise, which will next see the release of "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple" next year from director Nia DaCosta. "28 Years Later" added another $30 million in 59 overseas markets. After its strong start last weekend with $12 million, A24's"Materialists"held well with $5.8 million in its second weekend. The romantic drama by writer-director Celine Song and starring Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans has collected $24 million so far. Next weekend should also be a competitive one in movie theaters, with both "F1," fromAppleand Warner Bros., and Universal's "Megan 2.0" launching in cinemas. Top 10 movies by domestic box office With final domestic figures being released Monday, this list factors in the estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore: 1. "How to Train Your Dragon," $37 million. 2. "28 Years Later," $30 million. 3. "Elio," $21 million. 4. "Lilo & Stitch," $9.7 million. 5. "Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning," $6.6 million. 6. "Materialists," $5.8 million. 7. "Ballerina," $4.5 million. 8. "Karate Kid: Legends," $2.4 million. 9. "Final Destination: Bloodlines," $1.9 million. 10. "Kuberaa," $1.7 million.

‘How to Train Your Dragon’ tops the US box office as ‘Elio’ marks a new low for Pixar

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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — At 4-foot-11, Kristin Chenoweth is still making it to the NBA Finals. The award-winning actress, singer, Oklahoma native, Oklahoma Hall of Fame inductee and unabashed Thunder fan is performing "The Star-Spangled Banner" beforeGame 7 of the title seriesbetween the Thunder and the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night, the NBA announced. Chenoweth's performance will air live on ABC at 8 p.m. Eastern, shortly before tipoff of the season's final game. She teased the appearance on social media Saturday, revealing — while wearing Thunder gear — that she was in Oklahoma City, then said she better "start warming up" and sang the first few notes of the national anthem. Chenoweth's Thunder fandom has been no secret since the franchise's early years, though she also has professed at times to liking the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks as well. That said, the Thunder are clearly her top choice — so much so that she once told the Tulsa World she spent three hours bedazzling a Thunder hat. She went to Oklahoma City University after growing up in Broken Arrow, about 115 miles northeast of where the Thunder play. And her dog's name is Thunder. She even dressed the pup up once in a Thunder outfit. Chenoweth has been the anthem singer at multiple Thunder games in the past, sometimes alone and at least once with children from her Chenoweth Broadway Bootcamp. That camp is part of the arts and education fund that she founded to cultivate "young artistic expression by enriching children's lives through the power of education, entertainment and experience." Chenoweth won a Tony Award in 1999 for best leading actress in a musical for her role in "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown." She also earned two other Tony nominations for best leading actress in a musical — one in 2004 for playing Glinda in "Wicked" and the other in 2015 for playing 1930s Hollywood diva Lily Garland in "On the Twentieth Century." And in 2009, she won an Emmy for best supporting actress in a comedy series for her work on ABC's "Pushing Daisies." ___ AP NBA:https://apnews.com/nba

Oklahoma native Kristin Chenoweth to perform national anthem before Game 7 of NBA Finals

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