Michael Richards is addressing his racist outburst 18 years after the incident.
The Seinfeld actor has been out of the spotlight since the 2006 incident where he was recorded using the n-word and racial slurs while at the Laugh Factory in L.A. Richards made a rare appearance at the premiere of Jerry Seinfeld’s Netflix film Unfrosted and is about to release a memoir titled Entrances and Exits.
In a new interview with People, he acknowledges that he doesn’t expect people to forget the incident, adding, “I’m not looking for a comeback.”
“My anger was all over the place, and it came through hard and fast,” he continued. “Anger is quite a force. But it happened. Rather than run from it, I dove into the deep end and tried to learn from it. It hasn’t been easy.”
Richards said that crisis management wanted him to do some damage...
The Seinfeld actor has been out of the spotlight since the 2006 incident where he was recorded using the n-word and racial slurs while at the Laugh Factory in L.A. Richards made a rare appearance at the premiere of Jerry Seinfeld’s Netflix film Unfrosted and is about to release a memoir titled Entrances and Exits.
In a new interview with People, he acknowledges that he doesn’t expect people to forget the incident, adding, “I’m not looking for a comeback.”
“My anger was all over the place, and it came through hard and fast,” he continued. “Anger is quite a force. But it happened. Rather than run from it, I dove into the deep end and tried to learn from it. It hasn’t been easy.”
Richards said that crisis management wanted him to do some damage...
- 5/22/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Abi Carter, the 21-year-old musician from Indio, California became the 22nd winner of “American Idol” on Sunday night. She defeated Will Moseley and Jack Blocker in the season finale as judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie proudly looked on.
Abi made a bit of history, becoming the first Platinum Ticket recipient to win the competition since the judges started handing them out in Season 20. Singers who show a little “something special” in their auditions are given Platinum Tickets that allow them to skip the first round of Hollywood Week. The other Platinum Ticket holders in 2024 were Julia Gagnon, who placed in the Top 7 and Odell Bunton Jr., who finished in the Top 20.
In Season 20 the recipients were HunterGirl, Kenedi Anderson and Jay. That year the judges forecast one finalist in HunterGirl, who went on to become the runner-up to Noah Thompson. After her Top 24 performance of “Human,” Kenedi...
Abi made a bit of history, becoming the first Platinum Ticket recipient to win the competition since the judges started handing them out in Season 20. Singers who show a little “something special” in their auditions are given Platinum Tickets that allow them to skip the first round of Hollywood Week. The other Platinum Ticket holders in 2024 were Julia Gagnon, who placed in the Top 7 and Odell Bunton Jr., who finished in the Top 20.
In Season 20 the recipients were HunterGirl, Kenedi Anderson and Jay. That year the judges forecast one finalist in HunterGirl, who went on to become the runner-up to Noah Thompson. After her Top 24 performance of “Human,” Kenedi...
- 5/20/2024
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
The Monday, April 22 live episode of “American Idol” Season 22 proved to be the end of the road for two fan-fave singers: Jayna Elise and Roman Collins. They were the only artists in the Top 12 that failed to earn enough votes from viewers to make it into next week’s all-important Top 10. Host Ryan Seacrest delivered the unfortunate news in front of judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. The guest mentor for “Billboard #1 Hits” night was Meghan Trainor.
Throughout the competition, Jayna sang tunes like “The Climb” (Auditions round), “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now” (Showstopper round), “Confident” (Top 24 round), “My All”, “All I Wanted”, “I Have Nothing” (Top 14 round) and “Diamonds” (Top 12 round). The 22-year-old performer from Washington, D.C. actually began her journey last year on “Idol,” but was eliminated prior to the Season 21 live shows. The good news is that she made it much further this time around.
Throughout the competition, Jayna sang tunes like “The Climb” (Auditions round), “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now” (Showstopper round), “Confident” (Top 24 round), “My All”, “All I Wanted”, “I Have Nothing” (Top 14 round) and “Diamonds” (Top 12 round). The 22-year-old performer from Washington, D.C. actually began her journey last year on “Idol,” but was eliminated prior to the Season 21 live shows. The good news is that she made it much further this time around.
- 4/23/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
The Top 12 were revealed in a live two-hour broadcast of “American Idol” Sunday night. Host Ryan Seacrest called the Top 14 to the stage to perform on “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Night,” mentored by Gene Simmons. In a poll conducted just after the episode, we asked, “Which contestant gave the best performance of the night?” For the second week in a row Abi Carter came out on top, this time with her rendition of “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” by Elton John. Watch her full performance above.
“It’s always been you,” Katy Perry gushed following Abi’s performance. Luke Bryan complimented the singer for holding the whole room “like a pro” and Lionel Richie applauded everyone in “this class” for a superb episode of television.
After thousands of votes were recorded, Abi ended up with 31% of the tally, followed by Triston Harper (“Heartbreak Hotel”) with 16%, Will Moseley (“Night Moves...
“It’s always been you,” Katy Perry gushed following Abi’s performance. Luke Bryan complimented the singer for holding the whole room “like a pro” and Lionel Richie applauded everyone in “this class” for a superb episode of television.
After thousands of votes were recorded, Abi ended up with 31% of the tally, followed by Triston Harper (“Heartbreak Hotel”) with 16%, Will Moseley (“Night Moves...
- 4/22/2024
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Tonight on “American Idol,” with guidance from guest mentor Gene Simmons, the Top 14 take on songs from legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees as America votes live for the Top 12. Plus, the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees are announced live.
Below, follow with our live blog for “American Idol 22” Episode 12 airing Sunday, April 21 (8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Et).
See ‘American Idol’ deaths: Full list of singers we’ve lost
8:00 p.m. — Previously on “American Idol”! The Top 20 performed for a spot in the Top 14. The top 10 vote-getters advanced automatically before judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie saved four more. The six eliminated artists were Ajii, Jennifer Jeffries, Kennedy Reid, Mackenzie Sol, Odell Bunton Jr. and Quintavious. Who will go home tonight?
8:05 p.m. — Luke opened up the show with a performance of “Small Town” by John Mellencamp. Next all three judges take...
Below, follow with our live blog for “American Idol 22” Episode 12 airing Sunday, April 21 (8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Et).
See ‘American Idol’ deaths: Full list of singers we’ve lost
8:00 p.m. — Previously on “American Idol”! The Top 20 performed for a spot in the Top 14. The top 10 vote-getters advanced automatically before judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie saved four more. The six eliminated artists were Ajii, Jennifer Jeffries, Kennedy Reid, Mackenzie Sol, Odell Bunton Jr. and Quintavious. Who will go home tonight?
8:05 p.m. — Luke opened up the show with a performance of “Small Town” by John Mellencamp. Next all three judges take...
- 4/22/2024
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
In 2022 “American Idol” introduced fans to the Platinum Ticket, an upgraded form of the golden ticket that allows the season’s most promising contestants to skip the first round of Hollywood Week after giving a stellar audition. It may sound like judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie favor those contestants, but how big of an advantage is the Platinum Ticket?
In Season 20 the recipients were HunterGirl, Kenedi Anderson and Jay. In this case the judges forecast one finalist in HunterGirl, who went on to become the runner-up to Noah Thompson. After her Top 24 performance of “Human,” Kenedi withdrew from the competition for personal reasons. Later that season Jay finished in the Top 7, but was eliminated after well-received performances of “I Have Nothing” and “A Song for Mama.”
See ‘American Idol’: Tori Kelly and Jelly Roll announced as 2024 mentors
In Season 21 four Platinum Tickets were doled out to Cam Amen,...
In Season 20 the recipients were HunterGirl, Kenedi Anderson and Jay. In this case the judges forecast one finalist in HunterGirl, who went on to become the runner-up to Noah Thompson. After her Top 24 performance of “Human,” Kenedi withdrew from the competition for personal reasons. Later that season Jay finished in the Top 7, but was eliminated after well-received performances of “I Have Nothing” and “A Song for Mama.”
See ‘American Idol’: Tori Kelly and Jelly Roll announced as 2024 mentors
In Season 21 four Platinum Tickets were doled out to Cam Amen,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Elvis Presley was known as the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, but he wasn’t known for his musings on the afterlife. Regardless, Elvis’ girlfriend said that he had some strong opinions on heaven. He was influenced by one denomination of Christianity in particular. Notably, Priscilla Presley feels she has had spiritual experiences with Elvis well after his death.
Elvis Presley thought the afterlife was open to non-Christians
Linda Thompson was Elvis’ girlfriend from 1972 to 1976. She would later become a professional songwriter. She might be most known for penning Whitney Houston’s classic ballad “I Have Nothing” from the soundtrack of The Bodyguard. More recently, that song has been covered by Ariana Grande.
In her 2016 book A Little Thing Called Life, Thompson described the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll as a Christian with an inclusive theology. “Elvis was very humble about his place in the cosmos and had an abiding faith in Jesus,...
Elvis Presley thought the afterlife was open to non-Christians
Linda Thompson was Elvis’ girlfriend from 1972 to 1976. She would later become a professional songwriter. She might be most known for penning Whitney Houston’s classic ballad “I Have Nothing” from the soundtrack of The Bodyguard. More recently, that song has been covered by Ariana Grande.
In her 2016 book A Little Thing Called Life, Thompson described the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll as a Christian with an inclusive theology. “Elvis was very humble about his place in the cosmos and had an abiding faith in Jesus,...
- 3/5/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
This article contains spoilers for the Nov. 14 episode of “Dancing With the Stars”
Marvel star Xochitl Gomez earned the season’s first perfect score for an individual dance for a “flawless” Tango, but “Vanderpump Rules” star Ariana Madix regained the lead thanks to a nearly perfect Paso Doble and three extra points from last week.
“Pose” star Billy Porter sat in as guest judge for Whitney Houston night, kicking off the show with a live performance of her 1985 hit “How Will I Know.”
Madix and Pasha Pashkov performed a powerful Paso Doble to “Queen of the Night” that earned 10s from every judge but Inaba. Besides the extra points, The reality star was also exempt from this week’s dance-off.
Gomez and Val Chmerkovskiy’s Tango to “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” scored 10s from all four judges. Despite spraining her ankle last week, Gomez’s dance was, according to Inaba,...
Marvel star Xochitl Gomez earned the season’s first perfect score for an individual dance for a “flawless” Tango, but “Vanderpump Rules” star Ariana Madix regained the lead thanks to a nearly perfect Paso Doble and three extra points from last week.
“Pose” star Billy Porter sat in as guest judge for Whitney Houston night, kicking off the show with a live performance of her 1985 hit “How Will I Know.”
Madix and Pasha Pashkov performed a powerful Paso Doble to “Queen of the Night” that earned 10s from every judge but Inaba. Besides the extra points, The reality star was also exempt from this week’s dance-off.
Gomez and Val Chmerkovskiy’s Tango to “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” scored 10s from all four judges. Despite spraining her ankle last week, Gomez’s dance was, according to Inaba,...
- 11/15/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Well, now this is a treat: guest host Billy Porter got to open week 8 with a performance of “How Will I Know” to kick off Whitney Houston night. A way better opener than some of those silly skits from weeks and years past! Porter even had the chance to explain his role for the night before the competition kicked off: “I will be looking for storytelling. I will be looking for connection and I will be looking for intention.”
Not said but it was surely implied: Be kind to the memory of Ms. Houston, y’all!
Reality TV star Harry Jowsey (Too Hot to Handle) with partner Rylee Arnold. Arnold’s bandage-covered shoulders (for reasons unknown) were a bit of a distraction during the rehearsal package, as Jowsey talked about being an average Joe who can’t dance a plum lick. Then Arnold took him to a ballet class which...
Not said but it was surely implied: Be kind to the memory of Ms. Houston, y’all!
Reality TV star Harry Jowsey (Too Hot to Handle) with partner Rylee Arnold. Arnold’s bandage-covered shoulders (for reasons unknown) were a bit of a distraction during the rehearsal package, as Jowsey talked about being an average Joe who can’t dance a plum lick. Then Arnold took him to a ballet class which...
- 11/15/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
The Dancing with the Stars ballroom will shine a bit brighter as the competition series dedicates an entire episode to the music of Whitney Houston. The vocalist and movie star, who has sold an astounding 220 million records worldwide, will be honored for her contributions to the music industry with an evening dedicated to her signature songs during season 32. But was she a fan of the show? Here are all the details.
Did Whitney Houston watch ‘Dancing with the Stars’?
Per a press release from Whitney Houston’s estate, the singing superstar was indeed a Dancing with the Stars fan. It read, “The estate of Whitney E. Houston and her family are honored that Dancing with the Stars is dedicating an episode of her signature songs for the show,” said Pat Houston, executor of the estate of Whitney E. Houston.
“Whitney was a fan of Dancing with the Stars. She would be proud of this recognition,...
Did Whitney Houston watch ‘Dancing with the Stars’?
Per a press release from Whitney Houston’s estate, the singing superstar was indeed a Dancing with the Stars fan. It read, “The estate of Whitney E. Houston and her family are honored that Dancing with the Stars is dedicating an episode of her signature songs for the show,” said Pat Houston, executor of the estate of Whitney E. Houston.
“Whitney was a fan of Dancing with the Stars. She would be proud of this recognition,...
- 11/14/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
It’s time to dance with somebody because it’s Whitney Houston Night on “Dancing with the Stars.”
The remaining seven couples will perform to the late legend’s greatest hits, with guest judge Billy Porter behind the table, on Tuesday before six of them face off in pairs in the dance-off. Ariana Madix and Pasha Pashkov have immunity from the dance-off because they earned the highest score last week and will receive three bonus points automatically. The judges will determine the winner of each dance-off, who will also each get three bonus points added to their scores.
See the full list of dances below.
Individual routines
Xochitl Gomez and Val Chmerkovskiy: tango (“I Wanna Dance with Somebody [Who Loves Me]”)
Alyson Hannigan and Sasha Farber: contemporary (“Greatest Love of All”)
Harry Jowsey and Rylee Arnold: Viennese waltz (“I Have Nothing”)
Charity Lawson and Artem Chigvintsev: Viennese waltz (“I...
The remaining seven couples will perform to the late legend’s greatest hits, with guest judge Billy Porter behind the table, on Tuesday before six of them face off in pairs in the dance-off. Ariana Madix and Pasha Pashkov have immunity from the dance-off because they earned the highest score last week and will receive three bonus points automatically. The judges will determine the winner of each dance-off, who will also each get three bonus points added to their scores.
See the full list of dances below.
Individual routines
Xochitl Gomez and Val Chmerkovskiy: tango (“I Wanna Dance with Somebody [Who Loves Me]”)
Alyson Hannigan and Sasha Farber: contemporary (“Greatest Love of All”)
Harry Jowsey and Rylee Arnold: Viennese waltz (“I Have Nothing”)
Charity Lawson and Artem Chigvintsev: Viennese waltz (“I...
- 11/11/2023
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
Call me cynical, but I’m not 100 percent certain that a group of kids who were only four years old when Whitney Houston released 1998’s My Love Is Your Love (aka the CD that spawned her last couple of iconic singles) would spend two months mourning the late, great diva at their locker-shrines.
That said, sometimes (or all times) one watches Glee, one needs to send one’s inner cynic out for a cocktail (or three), then sit back and enjoy the show. Which is exactly the approach I took to this week’s “Dance With Somebody,” a festive hour...
That said, sometimes (or all times) one watches Glee, one needs to send one’s inner cynic out for a cocktail (or three), then sit back and enjoy the show. Which is exactly the approach I took to this week’s “Dance With Somebody,” a festive hour...
- 4/25/2012
- by Michael Slezak
- TVLine.com
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