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Katie Holmes was originally cast in Will Ferrell's 'Elf' movie
One of my favorite holiday movies to watch every December is Elf. This Will Ferrell flick about a grown man who was raised as an elf and sets off to find his human father is pure comedic gold.
Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / December 18
Zooey Deschanel nearly missed out on Elf because Katie Holmes had already been cast
Zooey Deschanel originally lost out on Elf to Katie Holmes. The New Girl star arrived to audition for the Christmas classic when she was just 21 years old, only to be told by director Jon Favreau that she didn't need to read any lines because Jovie had already been cast.
Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / December 9
Zooey Deschanel jokes she's taking Mariah Carey's Queen of Christmas crown
Zooey Deschanel has joked she's coming for Mariah Carey's title of the Queen of Christmas. The 45-year-old actress - who played Jovie opposite Will Ferrell in Elf - stars in new festive film Merv, while her She and Him band released A Very She and Him Christmas and Christmas Party in 2011 and 2016 respectively.
Entertainment News / TV Insider / October 6
Drew Scott Offers Huge Wedding Gift to Brother Jonathan Scott & Zooey Deschanel
HGTV star Drew Scott is encouraging his twin brother, Jonathan Scott, and his fiancée, Zooey Deschanel, to tie the knot already, even offering to build them a wedding venue.
Entertainment News / TV Insider / October 1
Jonathan Scott & Zooey Deschanel Enjoy Double Date Night With Bravo Stars
Jonathan Scott and Zooey Deschanel‘s latest date night was a crossover between HGTV and Bravo. The couple recently dined out with Bravo stars Heather Dubrow, Terry Dubrow, Crystal Kung Minkoff, Rob Minkoff, and actress Octavia Spencer.
Entertainment News / TV Insider / September 16
Jonathan Scott Builds Fun Gift for His and Zooey Deschanel’s Pet Cats
Jonathan Scott is a proud cat dad, so much so that he used his construction skills to build his furry friends a sweet present. “These cats have me wrapped so tightly around their little paws that I built them a catio #truestory,” the HGTV star captioned a Monday, September 15, Instagram post, which featured several snaps of his creation.
Entertainment News / TV Insider / August 28
Drew & Jonathan Scott Share Glimpses Into Respective European Family Vacations
Drew and Jonathan Scott learned a thing or two from their recent family vacations to Europe. The Property Brothers stars recently took to social media to share pics and clips from their respective travels.
Entertainment News / TV Insider / August 13
Jonathan Scott Posts Rare Video With Zooey Deschanel’s Kids & Fans Call Him ‘Best Bonus Dad’
Jonathan Scott gave fans a rare glimpse into his dynamic with Zooey Deschanel‘s kids. The Property Brothers star shared a sweet video of himself pulling Elsie, 10, and Charlie, 8, around as they hung onto suitcases in an airport.
Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / August 7
Jonathan Scott and Zooey Deschanel having 'too much fun' planning wedding
Jonathan Scott and Zooey Deschanel have been having "too much fun" to plan their wedding. The couple got engaged in August 2023 after four years together
20 characters, plots, and tropes that are way overused
At some point, Hollywood has to realize that fans have noticed the repetition of certain things. Character types that have been done on repeat since Boomers were kids, tropes that have been done to death, and plotlines that offer up the same ol’ same ol’.
20 A-list stars who regretted stepping away from their comfort zone
Even great actors have moments where they flop. These 20 stepped outside their genre, and it didn't go well.
21 superstar actors who always seem to play the same role
Fans have to admit that these actors’ range is as small as a newborn teacup chihuahua. So it’s time to talk more about actors who always play the same role in everything they do.
Disney's animated films of the 2010s, ranked
Are you curious where some of your favorite Disney and Pixar movies rank? Then please enjoy my official ranking of animated Disney films from the 2010s.
Geek squad: 23 beloved pop culture nerds
Thanks to the rise of superhero content, tech giants, and a little CBS show that took the world by storm, nerdom has never been cooler. Now it’s chic to be square, which has led to these geeky characters being huge fan favorites across the board.
Entertainment News / Agents of Fandom / April 17, 2024
Five shows to watch if you like 'Abbott Elementary'
Quinta Brunson’s mockumentary, Abbott Elementary, has quickly become a fan-favorite sitcom and is currently airing its third season. The show is a workplace comedy and follows Brunson’s Janine Teagues, a teacher at the fictional Abbott Elementary in Philadelphia.
The 20 greatest 'SNL' skits from the 2010s
Everyone has their favorite era of Saturday Night Live, but after watching these 20 sketches, you'll understand why it's the 2010s for many audiences.
20 famous musicians you didn’t know have Christmas songs
Many artists have tried their hand at a Christmas song. But these 20 artists will surprise you with their festivity.
20 famous sitcom stars who guest starred on a different sitcom
If you love a sitcom actor, chances are showrunners do, too, and they just might make a guest appearance on another sitcom … if they haven’t already.
Entertainment News / Yardbarker / November 19, 2021
Zooey Deschanel recalls filming 'Elf' as a 21-year-old: 'I basically just dropped out of college'
Before she starred as Jess on New Girl, Zooey Deschanel was Jovie in Elf.
The 25 best episodes of 'New Girl', ranked
“New Girl,” became a hangout sitcom in the vein of “Friends” for a slightly younger generation. While “the show didn’t have the same cultural cache, it was a really funny show in its own right.
Entertainment News / Yardbarker / June 11, 2021
Zooey Deschanel talks 'Property Brothers' boyfriend Jonathan Scott: 'I'm always excited to see him'
Zooey Deschanel met Jonathan Scott while filming this episode of Carpool Karaoke, and she apparently knew right away which Property Brother she liked the most.
Entertainment News / Yardbarker / April 23, 2021
Michael Bolton reveals three 'Celebrity Dating Game' contestants, including Taye Diggs
ABC isn't playing around with its Celebrity Dating Game. Grammy-winning singer Michael Bolton, who will cohost the show alongside actress and singer-songwriter
The 25 greatest TV shows from the 2010s
It’s hard to believe, but the 2010s are almost over. A whole decade full of truly great television — a decade of “Peak TV,” you see — that deserves to be looked back on.
The 25 best TV comedies in the last 25 years
In going with just 25, please accept that many shows had to be sacrificed to create this list. And hour-long comedies — as great as they can be — are also not included. (Sorry, "Psych" and "Ugly Betty.")
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