The Schmooze lies at the intersection of high and low culture. Here, the latest developments and trends in Jewish art, books, dance, film, music, media, television and theater are all assimilated into one handy pop culture blog.
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Here’s Everyone Donald Trump Has Deemed ‘Overrated’
Donald Trump took to Twitter today to dub Meryl Streep “one of the most overrated actresses in Hollywood” after she delivered a speech against him during last night’s Golden Globes ceremony. It turns out the president-elect has quite a thing for using the word “overrated.” From Jon Stewart to Jerry Seinfeld, here’s all the big…
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The Ivanka Trump Reality Show That Crashed and Burned
Last week, Donald Trump declared that he is a “ratings machine.” In a two-part Twitter rant, the president-elect blasted Arnold Schwarzenegger, the new host of Trump’s brainchild “Celebrity Apprentice,” for pulling in low ratings. “Wow, the ratings are in and Arnold Schwarzenegger got ‘swamped’ (or destroyed) by comparison to the ratings machine, DJT. So much…
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8 Best Jewish Moments From the Golden Globes
The Golden Globes aired last night, and there were plenty of juicy, poignant and altogether unexpected moments to go around. From Meryl Streep’s shout-out to Natalie Portman’s roots to Carrie Fisher tributes, we’re breaking down all of the night’s best Jewish moments. The ceremony paid an unprecedented homage to Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds. The…
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6 Israeli TV shows to Binge-Watch Now
(JTA) — As the folks on the next season of “Game of Thrones” might say, “Winter is here.” That means it’s time to get under the covers and engage in the national pastime of binge-watching TV shows. Since Netflix pioneered the streaming model in the late 2000s, other streaming services have been popping up regularly,…
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Ex-NBA Star Ray Allen Named to Holocaust Memorial Council
When President Obama announced a new round of political appointees last week, one name stood out. Ray Allen spent 18 seasons in the NBA. He won championships with the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat, and is the all-time leader in career 3-pointers. Two months after retiring, the 41-year-old has joined a new team – the…
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Has Golden Globe Nominee Winona Ryder Staged a Comeback?
Winona Ryder’s career was in a tailspin for a decade or so, as she endured charges of shoplifting and dealt with depression, anxiety and a substance dependency. But the Jewish leading lady could see confirmation of a comeback this Sunday when the Golden Globes are awarded. At the ceremony, she’s up for the Best Actress…
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5 Times Billy Eichner Made the World a Happier Place
It’s barely 2017, and Billy Eichner is already owning the year like no other. Eichner, perhaps best known for pounding the pavements and shrieking at unsuspecting New Yorkers for his television show “Billy on the Street,” has been churning out segment after segment of solid gold comedy since 2011. The 38-year-old New Yorker takes simple,…
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This Jewish Celebrity Makes More Money Than Anyone on Television
Variety released a breakdown of the highest paid actors and personalities on television and the results are, for lack of a better word, staggering. Judy Sheindlin, otherwise known as Judge Judy, racks up $47 million a year, making her the highest paid personality on television. Other Jewish stars headlining reality and talk shows are collecting…
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Jenna Jameson Caps Anti-Muslim Twitter Rant With ‘Kiss My Beautiful Jewish Ass’
Ex-porn star Jenna Jameson took to Twitter to unleash a slew of insults against Islam — and capped them by telling critics they can “kiss my beautiful Jewish ass.” The 42-year-old, who converted to Judaism after marrying jeweler Lior Bitton, began by sharing a video outlining verses in the Quran that focus on Jews. “This…
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WATCH: First Look at Intimate Carrie Fisher-Debbie Reynolds Documentary
Get ready for a seriously crushing two minutes. The first trailer for “Bright Lights,” an HBO documentary about Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher, has hit the internet and it’s just as intimate, warm and funny as we could possibly hope it to be. “Mummy, I’m home!” Fisher calls out in the opening moments of the…
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WATCH: These Grandmas Rolled Joints and Got High for Hanukkah
Talk about a lit Hanukkah. Elite Daily rallied together four grandmothers to sit down with so-called “weed smoker extraordinaire” Evan Jones and get the ultimate crash course in joint rolling — just in time for the Festival of Lights. Watch below for a whole lot of weed smoking, latke eating, Hebrew singing and a pretty…
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