Skip to content“Guys, I’m fine.”
This was the initial video message from Maxim Chmerkovsky, after the famous dancer and TV presenter spent several days in bomb shelters in Kyiv during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
But he posted the video with another message:
“I am in Warsaw. I’m at the hotel. I’m not well.”
After staying awake for 36 hours, including about 23 hours on a train from Ukraine to Poland, the Ukrainian American Star Dance Champion turned to his 1.1 million followers on Instagram, where he posted regular updates throughout anxious conflict.
“I’m scared, I’m confused, I’m horrified,” he said in the video. “I’ve just been through some nonsense that will require a lot of therapy.”
Chmerkowski, 42, who lives in Malibu, California and co-owns the Dance with Me dance studios in Glen Rock and Fort Lee – a place he calls home – recorded the video around 9pm Polish time from the safety of a hotel in Warsaw. .
He said he felt guilty for taking a seat on the crowded train, but thanked friends for helping and agreeing to pick him up after traveling from Kyiv.
“I am grateful for the support I saw along the way,” he said, praising the actions of the Poles.
But he kept his focus on those who remain in Ukraine.
“The war is just heating up,” he said. “I keep seeing reports and they will get worse.”
Chmerkovski said it was important to share photos of the war, no matter how scary.
“It has to come out,” he said. “We have become so sterile with the way we receive the news. “Oh, that’s very clear.” Oh, I can’t believe they showed it on TV. Well, I can’t believe you see this on the street. I can’t believe that the people passing by today, a few hours ago, were hit by a rocket and that burned the whole family to the ground. Mother, father and two children. I have this video and I have this image in my head as something that also happened. It’s so close and it’s so real. “
Chmerkovski has a 5-year-old son, Shai, with his wife, Dancing with the Stars partner Peta Murgatroyd, who just a few days ago begged people to pray for her husband’s safe return.
In his social media posts, Chmerkovsky rallied against Russian disinformation as he shared scenes across the country of the devastation and devastation caused by the invasion.
He called Russia’s approach a “fundamentally wrong way to govern people through the use of propaganda (lies) and fear … I’ve been there, done this … emigrated.”
The video contains slight curses
Chmerkovsky was born in Odessa, Ukraine, and came to New York in 1994 with his family, including his brother, fellow Dancing with the Stars champion Valentin Chmerkovsky. He said watching Russian forces fight Ukraine made him feel like he was back in high school in Brooklyn, watching “a small child beaten by a big child”.
“We all pass, we think it’s wrong, but we can’t just jump and that’s the reality of life. And this is because we are also afraid of the big child. We don’t want to be punched in the face. “
He called on the Russians to oppose the official line of conflict and called on those around them to support Ukraine – “You must join,” he said. “It’s a common situation.”
Chmerkovsky was in his home country (he was born there when he was part of the Soviet Union) months before the Russian invasion. He was there to film the Ukrainian version of the TV series World of Dance, and was also a judge on last year’s Ukrainian Dancing with the Stars (Ukrainian president). President Vladimir Zelenski was a contestant in 2006). He said his experience allowed him to reconnect with the land in which he was born after being uprooted as a teenager.
He had just returned to Ukraine from a brief visit to his home in Malibu when Russia invaded. Chmerkovsky said his sources in Ukraine do not believe tensions will escalate to the point of war.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, he said, is “crazy,” a “maniac” trying to build an empire “based on old traditions … we no longer live in this world.”
“He doesn’t think about a man,” Cmerkowski said. “He thinks very differently.”
He said he remained convinced that Ukraine would be able to stand up to Russia and Putin with the help of a united global front.
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After nearly a month of controversy known to fans as #Bendergate, voice actor John DiMaggio has officially returned to voice Bender in Hulu’s Futurama revival.
Fans rose when the 53-year-old actor was not among the original cast members announced for a revival in early February, and later revealed that he believed he and the rest of the cast deserved higher pay.
The voice actor later revealed that he believes that he and the rest of the cast deserve to be paid more, but now an agreement has been reached and DiMaggio joins the cast, thanking the fans in a statement (via Variety).
He’s back: After nearly a month of controversy known to fans as #Bendergate, voice actor John DiMaggio is officially back to voice Bender in Hulu’s Futurama revival
Bendergate: Fans were picked up when the 53-year-old actor was not among the original cast members announced for a revival in early February, and later revealed that he believes he and the rest of the cast deserve higher pay
Statement: The voice actor later revealed that he believes that he and the rest of the cast deserve to be paid more, but now an agreement has been reached and DiMaggio joins the cast, thanking the fans in a statement. (via Variety)
‘I’M BACK, DEAR! “I’m so damn grateful for the love and support of both the fans and my colleagues all this time (especially my wife Kate) and I can’t wait to get back to work with my family from Futurama,” Di Maggio began.
– #Bendergate is officially over, so put it on the back of a shelf behind Christmas decorations, or maybe in that kitchen drawer with all the other crap you put in there like old useless crazy glue, or maybe even put it in a jar saving you farts – he continued.
“I don’t care what floats in your boat, you know. I’M BACK, DEAR! GIVE ME THE GLOSSY METAL A **! ‘ he concluded, using one of Bender’s iconic phrases.
John and Kate: “I’m back, BABY! “I’m so damn grateful for the love and support of both fans and colleagues all this time (especially my wife Kate) and I can’t wait to get back to work with my family from Futurama,” Di Maggio began.
Futurama debuted on Fox in 1999, an animated series by The Simpsons creator Matt Groening and David X. Cohen, who followed the crew of a 31st century supply company.
The show aired four Fox seasons from 1999 to 2003, before being canceled, later resumed with a series of four live DVDs released between November 2007 and February 2009.
The popularity of these films – all involving the entire original cast – led Comedy Central to launch the show for four more seasons from 2010 to 2013.
Debut: Futurama debuted on Fox in 1999, an animated series by Simpson creator Matt Groening and David X. Cohen, who followed the crew of a 31st century delivery company
The show stars Billy West as Philip J. Fry, a man who accidentally froze in 1999 and thawed in 2999, Katie Sagal as the one-eyed alien Lila, Tress McNeill as the computerized mother, Maurice LaMarche as Keef Crocker, Lauren Tom as Amy Wong, Phil Lamar as Hermes Conrad and David Herman as Scruffy, with most of the actors expressing several other characters.
Futurama co-author Matt Groening added: “From the moment John DiMaggio auditioned last century, we knew we had our Bender. So congratulations to everyone at Futurama. We’re all back, honey!
David X. Cohen added: “John DiMaggio may be a great robot, but he is also a great man. Not many people or machines can say that.
Bender is back: Futurama co-author Matt Groening added: “From the moment John DiMaggio auditioned for the last century, we knew we had our Bender. So congratulations to everyone at Futurama. We’re all back, honey!
“For the fourth time, it’s a thrill that happens once in a lifetime to come back with all our original cast and phenomenal animators from Rough Draft Studios!” He added.
Hulu announced the revival in early February, ordering 20 episodes that will premiere in 2023.
Production is said to begin in February, although it is unclear whether production began without DiMaggio.
Production: Production is said to begin in February, although it is unclear whether production began without DiMaggio
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Two of our favorite actors are coming together for a new comedy thriller about Peacock.
William Jackson Harper (The good place) and Christine Milioti (Created for love) are set to star in The resort, learn TVLine. Mystery of the Mayan Riviera, The resort stars Harper and Milioti as married teachers Noah and Emma, who travel on the occasion of the anniversary and find themselves caught in a bizarre unsolved mystery that occurred 15 years earlier.
The project is also a Palm Springs Reunion: The screenwriter of this film, Andy Ciara, will serve as the creator and co-showrunner of the series, reuniting it with Milioti. Alison Miller (Angelin) will serve as co-showrunner and EP, along with Sam Esmail (Mr. Robot, Home cleaning).
Skyler Gizondo (Righteous gems) was also chosen as a regular series, playing a man who is on vacation with his parents and girlfriend in the same resort. Ben Sinclair (High support) and Parvesh ChinaCrazy ex-girlfriend) have also participated in recurring roles.
Harper recently starred in Season 2 of the HBO Max anthology anthology Love life. He also plays the philosophical maniac Chidi on NBC The good place for all four seasons, winning an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy in 2020.
Milioti is currently playing Hazel’s runaway wife in the HBO Max sci-fi comedy Created for love, which has been renewed for a second season. She is also known for playing the titular mother in CBS ‘ How I Met Your Mother and for her roles onwards Black mirror and Fargo.
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For at least a few years now, Lindsay Lohan seems to be at this particular stage of fame where she is could to go back to the traditional show business if she wants, it’s just for her to do it and someone with money to decide to pay for it. Well, Netflix is a man of money and seems more than happy to fund Lindsay Lohanissance if no one else wants to.
Last Maythe streaming service announced that Lohan will return to acting after years of doing various other things Falling for Christmasa romantic comedy about an avid hotel heiress who gets amnesia and falls in love with the owner of a blue-collar hut, played by Chord Overstreet by Joy. This movie will probably be out near Christmas sometime, but today Netflix announced that it is making two additional movies with Lohan … and we don’t know anything about them.
Netflix shared the news on Twitter that would make the two-faced heads spin, pointing out that “the world first fell in love with Lindsay Lohan when she played a set of twins” and that now the streamer “gives the world twice as much as Lindsay’s love through a creative partnership that will see her star in two new movies. ” (You see, there are a lot of “two” images, which is something Two-Face likes.)
But what will these movies be like? Well, Netflix originals usually fall into two categories: Prestigious projects that cost a lot of money and garbage. Prestigious movies are sometimes nasty, and garbage movies are sometimes exciting (not to mention extremely popular), but they are what they are. So we look forward to seeing Lindsay Lohan’s two Oscar-winning epics whenever Netflix tries to make them and tell us what they are.
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Hulu won’t need to bite Bender’s shiny metal ass as voice actor John DiMaggio makes a comeback deal FuturamaThe revival of 20 episodes.
“I’m back, darling!” DiMaggio said in a statement approved by Bender. “I am so grateful for the love and support of both fans and colleagues all this time (especially my wife Kate) and I can’t wait to go back to work with my Futurama family. #Bendergate is officially over, so put it on the back of a shelf behind Christmas decorations, or maybe in that kitchen drawer with all the other crap you put in there like old useless crazy glue, or maybe even put it in a jar that saves you farts . Whatever’s floating in your boat, I don’t care, you know. I’M BACK, DEAR! GIVE ME THE GLOSSY METAL ASS! ”
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Although Di Maggio voices the mostly cheeky robot Bender, he also brings to life a number of minor characters. He joins returning vocal actors Billy West, Katie Sagal, Tress McNeill, Maurice LaMarche, Lauren Tom, Phil Lamar and David Herman.
Futurama, the story of a pizza delivery man who accidentally freezes for 1,000 years, originally aired for four seasons (1999–2003) on Fox. Five years after the show was canceled, Comedy Central revived it for three more seasons (2008-2013).
When news of possibly less DiMaggio Futurama crashed last month, fans immediately gathered behind the voice actor, prompting him to explain his troubled contract negotiations.
“Just to be clear, I don’t think I’m the only one who deserves to be paid more. I think the whole cast is doing it, “Di Maggio tweeted on February 16. “Negotiations are a natural part of working in show business. Everyone has a different strategy and different boundaries. Their “price”. Some accept offers, others maintain their positions. “
Are you reassured to hear that DiMaggio will return and that Bender will not be reworked? Write a comment with your hopes for Hulu’s Futurama revival below.
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If you forgot to watch the Marvel Defenders series as Derdeville and Jessica Jones while on Netflix, these shows are no longer available as of yesterday. The good news is that Disney is freeing up space in its streaming service for all MCU-related TV shows.
The countdown is on. Marvel’s Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, The Defenders, The Punisher and Agents of SHIELD begin streaming on March 16 on @DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/U80cfZCPa8
– Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) March 1, 2022
From March 16, Disney + will be the exclusive place to watch each season Derdeville, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron fist, The punisher, Defendersand even former ABC series SHIELD agents. which was clearly missing from the Marvel lineup. These shows will join those already available Agent Carter of Disney +, which are not designed for the service, nor are they strictly tied to the current Marvel Cinematic Universe storylines. However, the Netflix list, which has always been part of the MCU canon, has only recently begun to be mentioned more directly in newer Disney + movies / shows, so bringing them home makes more sense than ever.
Disney and Marvel have not said whether the series, which is migrating to Disney +, will receive additional seasons, specials or even movies, but with all these shows that appear in the mother’s streaming service, it certainly leaves some doors open. As for the more lavish nature of the former Netflix series (these aren’t fun family games), Disney + subscribers in the United States will see some “updated parental controls” land along with the shows. Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand will also have access to these broadcasts on March 16.
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Like all cruises, your Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser trip includes a mandatory ship pick-up on the first afternoon. We received important information both about the reality of our stay and about the setting of the story. Let’s look at what to expect (spoilers ahead).
We gathered in the atrium of Deck 6 just before the gathering began at 4:00 a.m. Pianist Ouannii was walking among the guests.
Each guest is reported to the assigned assembly station. Sajats, who also train with lightsabers, hold signs for each station. These stations are the places where guests will report again in case of emergency.
Cruise Director Lenka Mock and SK-620 appear on the balcony above.
Mock greets everyone and then introduces Captain Keven.
Captain Keven leads a roll call, with each assembly station announced.
The passengers are then shown a demonstration of how they will be notified if they have to report to their assembly points at any time during the trip.
The captain then delivered his own welcome speech, describing part of Halcyon’s story.
She encourages guests to introduce themselves to each other.
The gathering was then interrupted by ship mechanic Sami, who was followed by stormtroopers and Lieutenant Harman Croy.
Kroy explains that Halcyon is being investigated for possible help from the Resistance.
After Croy spoke for a few minutes, the reunion resumed and Halcyon exploded in Hyperspace.
Mock leads everyone to toast.
To see the full team workout, be sure to check out the video below.
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Kanye West was seen spending time with friends in Miami after firing his third divorce lawyer in the last year amid a divorce from Kim Kardashian.
When he left his hotel with a friend wearing a black Rolling Loud Club hood, the 44-year-old rapper appeared in high spirits as he smiled as he walked down the sidewalk on Monday night.
For the outcome, the father of four wore an all-black ensemble consisting of a voluminous leather jacket, a plain T-shirt, jeans and a pair of Balenciaga x Crocs raincoats.
I’m doing well: Kanye West has been seen spending time with friends in Miami after firing his third divorce lawyer in the last year amid his divorce from Kim Kardashian
At one point, hitmaker Praise God, who released his 11th album Donda 2 last Tuesday, spoke on his phone.
On Tuesday, there were reports that West recently released his lawyer, Chris Melcher, who is highly respected among family law judges in Los Angeles.
Sources told TMZ that the working relationship between the 22-time Grammy winner and Melcher “has become extremely difficult, with little communication.”
Nightlife: As he walked out of his hotel with a friend wearing a black Rolling Loud Club hood, the 44-year-old rapper appeared in high spirits as he smiled as he walked down the sidewalk on Monday night.
Modern: For his release, the father of four wore an all-black ensemble consisting of a voluminous leather jacket, a plain T-shirt, jeans and a pair of Balenciaga x Crocs raincoats.
Looks serious: At one point, the hitmaker of Glory to God, who released his 11th album Donda 2 last Tuesday, spoke on his phone
He has since hired Samantha Spector, who represents Nicole Young in her divorce from producer Dr. Dre. TMZ claims that this is the fourth lawyer to represent him after his ex filed for divorce in February 2021.
A hearing that will approve or reject Kardashian’s request to be unmarried is scheduled for Wednesday.
While the publication reported that the 41-year-old reality star is expected to call or make a call during the hearing, an insider said it was “very unlikely” that West would be present in person or virtually.
Surprisingly, there were reports on Tuesday that West had recently released his lawyer, Chris Melcher, who is highly respected among family law judges in Los Angeles.
Last week, West filed lawsuits against Kardashian’s request to be declared legally unmarried as their divorce continues to drag on.
“Kim’s request must be rejected without prejudice, so that Kim can resubmit it with the mandatory corrections and the required conditions set out in the proposed decision. Alternatively, a hearing on these additional terms should be scheduled, “according to documents received from E !, submitted by Kanye’s lawyer in response to Kim’s request for a split.
Kim filed for bifurcation last year – in which she asked to be declared legally unmarried, as other divorce issues continue to be resolved. The request is scheduled for approval in March, according to Billboard.
Forward and backward: West has filed an opposition to Kim Kardashian’s request for a split, in which she wants to be declared legally unmarried amid their ongoing divorce, according to documents received from E! (pictured in 2019)
However, Kanye’s lawyers say in their latest legal file that the rapper would only agree to the plan if certain conditions are set.
Billboard reports that Kanye’s lawyers “unofficially tried to resolve these terms” with Kim’s legal team, but “significant problems remain.”
West seems worried that Kim may remarry before their divorce is finalized, according to Page Six. This concern may lead him to submit the latest documents.
In his file, Kanye asked for a “right to reimbursement”, according to which each party would be “reimbursed” if one of them died, according to Six.
Finish: Kim applied to be legally unmarried and her maiden name restored in December 2021; seen in 2016
However, Kim’s lawyer “argues that this condition is unnecessary given the prenuptial agreement.”
Kanye also seeks to ensure that “no assets are transferred from the trusts they set up,” Six said. Kim also called the condition “unnecessary” because their premarital marriage keeps their assets divided.
Kanye also wants Kim to relinquish marital privileges until a final agreement is reached on their property and custody of their four children.
The lack of marital privileges means that all their communication will be part of the court record. Kanye also wants her to give up marital privileges if she remarries, so that custody communication will be available in court.
“Confirmed, so much love from Joe Rogan and Freddie Gibbs, thank you for your support of the future. Go to stemplayer.com,” West wrote on his Instagram.
Kim applied to be legally unmarried and to restore her maiden name in December 2021.
“Irresistible differences have led to the irreparable breakup of the marriage and there is no way to save the marriage through counseling or other means”, documents stating her request to become legally unbound, received from E! Read. “The continuing maintenance of the technical marital status between [Kardashian] and [West] it does not serve a useful purpose and there is no reason to maintain the legal relationship. “
The documents also claim that Kanye “did not react” to Kim’s attempts to “move the case towards a quick and friendly solution”. The document also says that Kim will agree to “any conditions” that the court wishes to set in order to divorce Kanye.
West remains active on his social media accounts and recently praised controversial podcast host Joe Roganand rapper Freddie Gibbs for talking about his new album.
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