Lisa Yelsey
By Lisa Yelsey
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The Schmooze ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ Is ‘Delightful.’ Yes, For ‘A Filmed Wikipedia Page!’
“Solo: A Star Wars Story” is the Han Solo backstory no one ever wondered about. But the movie will inevitably join the “Star Wars” canon and become a movie that we will all definitely see. Here are some of the Chosen People — chosen to either watch or star with the golden Glover: 1. Alden…
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The Schmooze Jon Stewart Hangs Out Under Stephen Colbert’s Desk
Jon Stewart hangs out under Stephen Colbert’s desk. Not always. But sometimes. Here is proof from “Late Night with Stephen Colbert.” Jon Stewart joined autism raffle winner Rachel Ulmer to spend the show chilling under Colbert’s desk. In what looks like an uncomfortably cramped prize they acted out some comedy moments. During one bit, Jon…
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The Schmooze Julia Louis-Dreyfus Wins Mark Twain Award For American Humor
Shockingly, there was apparently an award Julia Louis-Dreyfus hadn’t won yet. Reassuringly, she has now won it. Today the Kennedy Center announced that Julia Louis-Dreyfus will receive the 21st annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. The prize is awarded to “people who have had an impact on American society in ways similar to the…
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The Schmooze No, Carson, Miss USA Isn’t The Holocaust
Carson Kressley, style expert on the original 2003 “Queer Eye,” said during the Miss USA pageant that choosing a finalist was like “Sophie’s Choice.” Nuh, uh, Carson. Oh boy! Lots to unpack here. “Sophie’s Choice” is, famously, the story of a woman during the Holocaust being forced to choose which of her children will die…
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The Schmooze Will UnREAL Be ‘Four And Done’ On Hulu?
After a sharp downhill slide in seasons two and three, Hulu is making it easier for you to watch the fourth, final and hopefully redemptive season of “UnREAL.” A Lifetime original series about a Bachelor-style dating show could have been a corny parody of itself. However the Peabody-award winning first season of “UnREAL” was funny,…
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The Schmooze Amy Schumer Says Royal Wedding Will Probably ‘Suck’
The royal wedding promises giant hats, fancy carriages, huge crowds, and elegant outfits. But will it be fun? Amy Schumer says definitely not. As reported by Yahoo News, comedian Amy Schumer went on Australian radio show “Fitzy and Wippa,” and talked sympathetically about how the royal wedding is “going to suck” for royal bride-to-be Meghan…
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The Schmooze It’s Official: Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Will Be Getting Axed After Just 4 Seasons
The CW, the number one network for low budget superhero shoes and teen angst, announced on May 17th that 2018-2019 would be Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’s fourth and final season. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend combines sharp, deliberate writing, a stellar cast, and an unflinching portrayal of mental illness in the musical world of West Covina, California. It’s funny, original,…
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The Schmooze 5 Tips for Throwing A Jewish Royal Wedding Watch Party (When It’s On Shabbat)
A Royal Wedding watch party is a great excuse to get people together, have a party as early in the day as possible, and look at some truly wild hats. Saturday, May 19th, is the day of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding, and I am going to my parents’ house for the weekend. On…
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