Month: February 2022

Julia Haart -- the star of Netflix's "My Unorthodox Life" -- just filed for divorce from her husband of 3 years. According to court documents, obtained by TMZ, Haart filed the paperwork in Manhattan on Wednesday to divorce her husband Silvio Scaglia. The two tied the knot in June 2019. Rumors that the couple was separating began to circulate last December ... today's filing brings truth to it. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. It’s interesting … the two have recently looked happy on social media. Julia posted 6 days ago about filming season 2 of the Netflix show ... both with smiles on th...

Charlie Day and Jenny Slate in I Want You BackPhoto: Amazon Studios Cultural critic Umberto Eco once wrote, “Two clichés make us laugh. A hundred clichés move us. For we sense dimly that the clichés are talking among themselves, and celebrating a reunion.” He was referring to Casablanca and how its use of myriad archetypes transcended the film’s aesthetic limitations and improvised production. It’s tempting to extend Eco’s argument to other hyper-formulaic entertainment, the kind that proudly embrace genre tropes, but it turns out that not all clichés are created equal. Take I Want You Back, a trite romantic comedy that hits all the expected notes at just the wrong pitch, creating a dull and lifeless symphony. Part of the problem lies in the unrealized farcical potential of the film’s...

Television Why a little known streaming service put its faith in Lilyhammer, a decidedly average show about the Norwegian adventures of a mafia boss When you think of Steven Van Zandt’s acting work, your mind will automatically flick to The Sopranos. A vast, swaggering monument of a show, The Sopranos quite rightly holds the reputation of playing a pivotal role in the history of television. But let us also not forget that – 10 years ago this week – Van Zandt followed The Sopranos with another show. And it was a show which was every bit as important a milestone in TV’s evolution. That’s right, let us all wish a happy anniversary to Lilyhammer.You remember Lilyhammer. It was a Norwegian show about the messy misadventures of a mafia underboss living in the witness protection programme 100 m...

Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green are officially ex-husband and wife, because a judge signed off on their final divorce settlement. The exes got the judge's stamp of approval Tuesday. We broke the story ... Brian and Megan hashed out the agreement back in October, and were just waiting for the court to make it the real deal. Remember, the divorce settlement said they agreed to joint legal and physical custody of their 3 boys ... and while the docs didn't say much about child and spousal support, there was a reference to a settlement agreed upon outside of court. Sources connected to the former couple told us they did not...

Are wedding bells ringing for Bennifer? Jennifer Lopez was joined by boyfriend Ben Affleck at the LA premiere of her new movie “Marry Me” Tuesday night, where she glowed on the red carpet in a white lace dress from Giambattista Valli’s “Love” collection — the fashion house’s first-ever bridal range. The 52-year-old superstar paired the long-sleeved, full-skirted frock with sparkling Jimmy Choo heels, a crystal-studded Dolce & Gabbana clutch and Dior jewels. Affleck, 49, looked dapper in a black coat, navy trousers and dress shoes. He cuddled up to Lopez on the carpet, even planting a kiss on her head at one point. J.Lo recently said she’s “so lucky” to have reunited with her ex-fiancé after all these years, telling People, “It’s a beautiful love...