Adrianna Chaviva Freedman is an entertainment writer living in New York City. You could find her work on her website and follow her on Twitter at @ac_freedman.
Adrianna Chaviva Freedman
By Adrianna Chaviva Freedman
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The Schmooze What Is It With Jewish Millennial Women And ‘Bachelor Nation?’
I was a junior at Stern College for Women when I stumbled upon my first “Bachelor” party. I was foraging for a late-night snack from the vending machine in my dorm building, when I noticed that the lounge’s couches were filled with girls, crowding around the TV and talking about what sounded to be the…
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The Schmooze Meet The Jewish Actors Who Are In The Running To Play Elvis Presley
As a child, I would sit with my bubbe in front of her television set, watching her insert a worn out VHS tape into her VCR of a concert of one of her favorite musicians – the maybe-but-maybe-not-Jewish Elvis Presley. The golden age of rock and roll is through, and the age of musical biopics…
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The Schmooze A Neil Diamond Musical Is Headed To Broadway
There’s not a trace of doubt in our minds that a Neil Diamond musical is headed for Broadway. A new musical about the life and career of one of the most famous Jewish American singers of the last fifty years is currently in development, Deadline reported. The age of biopic musicals on the Great White…
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The Schmooze Stephen Colbert To Julian Edelman: I See Your Personalized Kippah Is Sold Out
Julian Edelman is an American hero — and a Jewish one. He helped the Patriots win the Super Bowl this past February, earning the title of first Jewish player to be Super Bowl MVP. He has made several Israel pilgrimages, including a recent one with Pats owner Robert Kraft. While appearing on “The Late Show…
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The Schmooze Ruth Bader Ginsburg Wins An MTV Movie Award
The MTV Movie and TV Awards have become well-known for their unusual awards categories. See: “Best Kiss” and “Most Meme-able Moment.” But at this year’s ceremony, a brand new award was just given to the Jewish judicial superwoman who has become an American obsession. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg won “Best Real-Life Hero” award…
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The Schmooze ‘I Was Over The Shul Circuit’: Pop Star Troye Sivan Reveals Synagogue Singing Roots
Troye Sivan is proud of many things. He’s an openly gay musician who fills Radio City, with multiple chart-toppers to his name. He’s a makeup ambassador for MAC Cosmetics. And he’s a proud Jew. But you knew that. Right? Sure, the 24-year-old pop music sensation discussed hosting a Passover seder before (Ariana Grande was a…
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The Schmooze Meet The Real ‘Shtisel’ Cast, Sans Wigs And Beards
Ever since ‘Shtisel’ began to stream on Netflix earlier this year, viewers have grown obsessed with the Israeli television series about an ultra-Orthodox family in Jerusalem. After two seasons, the show’s creators announced last month that the series is currently filming its third season. As much as we have come to love the family donning…
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The Schmooze ‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Stars: “Your Criticism Of Midge’s Parenting Is Sexist”
Rachel Brosnahan is aware of her character’s faults on “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” Now she wants to know — are you aware what your response to those flaws says about you? Brosnahan and her on-screen ex-husband, Jewish actor Michael Zegen, chatted about the harsh criticism of Midge Maisel’s parenting skills on BuzzFeed’s AM/FM show this…
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