Photo: D Dipasupil/FilmMagic The following essay is an excerpt from comedian and Good Girls star Retta’s new memoir, So Close to Being the Sh*t, Y’all Don’t Even Know, out May 29. One day in the fall of 2005, I was sitting on my couch, eating Cabaret crackers and watching TV, when I got a call from my manager. “This is big,” he said. Mmm-hmm. I wasn’t falling for that old line. Last time I heard that, I was sent to audition for a part on a kid’s show … with no lines. How do you audition for a part with no lines? Exactly. “Are you sitting down?” I was sitting down. I’m always sitting down. I’d just bought a used DVD set of The Shield and was deep into the corruption of the LAPD Rampart Division. I was on about my 435th episode watching Michael Chiklis, aka The Commish, perpetrate some helluh shady shit. Yo, that show was deep. Rill deep. So, yeah, I was sitting. “This is really big.” Alright. … [Read more...] about The Story of How Retta Screwed Up Her Audition for Effie in
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Cancelled 2021 Netflix shows that need to be brought back: I Am Not Okay With This, Anne with an E and MORE
February 05, 2021 - 15:55 GMT Emmy Griffiths Netflix has pulled the plug on several beloved shows over the last couple of years! Take a look at the most shocking cancellations It's never fun for fans when the decision is made to pull the plug on a beloved TV show, and although Netflix regularly delivers with its amazing content , we wouldn't be surprised if almost everyone who uses it has had their favourite show cancelled at some point or another. From period dramas to underappreciated animations, here are the shows Netflix should absolutely bring back… MORE: 47 must-watch movies to check out on Netflix this week The Society The future of the dystopian teen drama about a group of high school students trapped in their town with no adults and no means of escape wasn't meant to be. The Hollywood Reporter 's sources claim that unexpected budget increases due to the pandemic - among other reasons - meant that Netflix cancelled … [Read more...] about Cancelled 2021 Netflix shows that need to be brought back: I Am Not Okay With This, Anne with an E and MORE
46 best Black Friday 2020 fashion deals: From Marks & Spencer to ASOS & Topshop
Last modified on Nov 27, 2020 09:30 GMT Katherine Robinson The fashion Black Friday deals have dropped We’ve compiled the best high street sales, and best discounts including 70% off at ASOS, 70% off at Missguided, 90% off at Boohoo and 99% off at Pretty Little Thing – here’s what you should be adding to basket This is not a drill – Black Friday is imminent, have you got 27 November marked in your diary? There's no better day to shop till you drop – this year from the comfort of your own home, thanks Lockdown 2.0 - and the deals continue right through until Cyber Monday on 30 November. If your winter wardrobe needs an upgrade, or if you’re looking for a stylish Christmas gift then Black Friday is the perfect time. In fact, it seems that the majority of shoppers have been waiting for Cyber Weekend with their Christmas lists at hand - a survey by buy now, pay later company Klarna found that 89% of shoppers are yet to … [Read more...] about 46 best Black Friday 2020 fashion deals: From Marks & Spencer to ASOS & Topshop