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You Have to See Chloe Fineman’s Pitch-Perfect Impression of Britney Spears in Quarantine on ‘SNL’
Saturday Night Live offered up a spot-on impression of Britney Spears‘ imaginary life in quarantine in its Saturday (May 10) season finale, and the result was nothing short of hilarious. Played by SNL newcomer Chloe Fineman, the skit centered around the pop icon offering a “Masterclass Quarantine Edition” from the comfort of her luxe Los Angeles mansion. “I’ve been quarantined for five years now, and that’s OK because all my favorite stuff is here,” Fineman-as-Spears quips, perfecting the superstar’s unique speaking cadence, mannerisms and head tilts as she leads viewers through an at-home workout (“Oops, I burned my gym down”), and painting watercolors in her garden. The comedian then lampooned Spears’ adorable penchant for...
Arthur Gunn Impresses With Bon Iver Cover on ‘Mother’s Day’ Edition of ‘American Idol’: Watch
Arthur Gunn continues to win hearts with his impressive American Idol run. But there’s one person who has always been in his corner: his mom. During Sunday’s Mother’s Day edition, Gunn delivered another standout performance with a cover of Bon Iver’s “Hey, Ma,” as his mom looked on. The Kathmandu, Nepal-born artist’s matured vocals had judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan suitably gobsmacked. “You’re spoiling us,” Bryan enthused afterwards. “You never have a bad performance.” Richie chimed in, “You could actually sing the phone book. And when I say that, I mean it as a compliment.” There’s much more to come. “Enjoy the ride,” the veteran singer said, “it’s going to be a great journey.” Perry, looking happy and heavily pregnant, told the contestant: “You’re starting to real...
The 10 Best Moments From ‘Disney Family Singalong: Volume 2′
Less than a month after the first Disney Family Singalong on ABC, the network returned for an encore on Sunday night (May 10). This time, the hour-long special treated fans to performances from Halsey, Katy Perry, Keke Palmer and, of course, welcomed the return of Derek Hough, Hayley Erbert and Julianne Hough for another high-energy, visually stunning clip. And while the singalong aimed to offer kids — and their parents — a much needed distraction, it also honored all the moms at home and on the front lines doing what they do best amidst the ongoing pandemic: taking care of everyone. The show kicked off with a special introduction from Kermit, who dialed in Seth Rogan. Rogan told everyone’s favorite frog: “I’m kind of getting a little lonely. I just can’t stop think...
Kitty Talks Getting Scratched From ‘Masked Singer’ After Proving She’s ‘Not Just a Little Girl With a Big Voice’
[Spoiler alert: This story contains the identity of the eliminated contestant on Wednesday night’s (May 6) The Masked Singer.] It’s getting down to the wire on The Masked Singer. Wednesday night’s show had the top five facing off after the previous week’s bouncing of Astronaut Hunter Hayes. You would imagine that, at this point, we’re dealing with some serious pipes on the remaining contenders for the crown: Kitty, Rhino, Frog, Night Angel and Turtle. So let’s focus on Kitty, shall we? She’s been one of the most consistent contestants all season, nailing the sultry take on Marilyn Monroe’s “Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend,” crushing Sia’s “Unstoppable” and Cyndi Lauper’s “True Colors,” putting on a pop clinic with Ariana Grande’s “Dangerous Woman,” as we...
RenewedAF: HBO Renews ‘Insecure’ For Fifth Season
Source: HBO / HBO Fans of the hit show Insecure can rejoice after HBO announced that the show has been renewed for a fifth season. According to The Hollywood Reporter, HBO announced the pickup comes after premiering only three episodes of the smash hit show’s fourth season, which premiered April 12. “We’re thrilled that Issa, Prentice [Penny], and the whole Insecure team will be getting back together for the fifth season,” HBO Programming Executive VP Amy Gravitt said in a statement. “As we laugh and cringe with recognition, their stories make us all feel a little less alone in the world.” Show star and co-creator Issa Rae responded to the news via Twitter over the weekend, tweeting Saturday that she is “Grateful to officially come back for Season 5.” Although the show, which air...
