Exclusive: LA’s Dances With Films celebrates 26 Years of storytelling June 22-July 2 at the Tcl Chinese Theater in Hollywood.
The festival will open with the World Premiere of Good Side of Bad, a powerful drama based on the award-winning novel of the same name by Beverly Olevin. Directed by Alethea Root and starring Jules Bruff (Zodiac), Lexi Simonsen (S.W.A.T.), Alex Quijano (High School Musical: The Series), Myles Grier (Lethal Weapon) and Academy Award Nominee Tess Harper, the film depicts a raw and intimate look into what it means to be a family navigating the waters of mental illness. Closing out the festival is Home Free by first time director Aaron Brown, and writer Lenny Barszap, a social impact Trojan horse disguised as a coming-of-age college comedy with a focus on homelessness.
Festival Founders Leslee Scallon, Michael Trent state “Looking toward our next quarter century,...
The festival will open with the World Premiere of Good Side of Bad, a powerful drama based on the award-winning novel of the same name by Beverly Olevin. Directed by Alethea Root and starring Jules Bruff (Zodiac), Lexi Simonsen (S.W.A.T.), Alex Quijano (High School Musical: The Series), Myles Grier (Lethal Weapon) and Academy Award Nominee Tess Harper, the film depicts a raw and intimate look into what it means to be a family navigating the waters of mental illness. Closing out the festival is Home Free by first time director Aaron Brown, and writer Lenny Barszap, a social impact Trojan horse disguised as a coming-of-age college comedy with a focus on homelessness.
Festival Founders Leslee Scallon, Michael Trent state “Looking toward our next quarter century,...
- 6/1/2023
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
In the latest TV show ratings, Fox’s Friday Night SmackDown led the night in the demo while CBS’ Fire Country lit up the largest audience.
CBS | S.W.A.T. drew its largest overnight audience (5.62 million viewers) since May 2019, but dipped in the demo (with a 0.4 rating). Fire Country (6.3 mil/0.5) and Blue Bloods (6 mil/0.4) were both steady in the demo and each drew their second-largest audiences of the season.
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Fox | SmackDown (2.3 mil/0.6) was steady.
CBS | S.W.A.T. drew its largest overnight audience (5.62 million viewers) since May 2019, but dipped in the demo (with a 0.4 rating). Fire Country (6.3 mil/0.5) and Blue Bloods (6 mil/0.4) were both steady in the demo and each drew their second-largest audiences of the season.
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Fox | SmackDown (2.3 mil/0.6) was steady.
- 2/11/2023
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
In the latest TV show ratings, Fox’s Friday Night SmackDown led the night in the demo while CBS’ Fire Country slipped past Blue Bloods to claim the largest audience.
CBS | S.W.A.T. (with 5.4 million total viewers and a 0.5 demo rating) and Fire Country (6.1 mil/0.4) are on track for their second-largest audiences of the season, though the latter — even with this past Sunday’s post-afc Championship showcase — dipped in the demo. Blue Bloods (5.9 mil/0.4) was pretty steady.
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CBS | S.W.A.T. (with 5.4 million total viewers and a 0.5 demo rating) and Fire Country (6.1 mil/0.4) are on track for their second-largest audiences of the season, though the latter — even with this past Sunday’s post-afc Championship showcase — dipped in the demo. Blue Bloods (5.9 mil/0.4) was pretty steady.
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- 2/4/2023
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Bob and I started spending more time in Detroit, his hometown. We had our big family wedding there, where Bob Seger and Hank Williams Jr. sang for us. Our life in Detroit was full of music. I took for granted all those nights with Hank, Zz Top, Uncle Kracker, Eminem, and Bob’s band. To be around such talent was inspiring. It was a true rock-and-roll lifestyle, gritty and soulful. Detroit had an energy all its own.
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- 1/31/2023
- by Pamela Anderson
- Rollingstone.com
Criss Angel's Magic with the Stars has a new 2023 return date. The first season of the reality series will now resume on The CW on Friday, January 20th, following the return of Penn & Teller: Fool Us. In the competition series, viewers as two celebrities train with Criss Angel each week before performing what they have learned in front of Angel, Loni Love, and Lance Burton.
As a result of this schedule change, the 19th season of Whose Line Is It Anyway? will now resume at a yet-to-be-determined date.
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As a result of this schedule change, the 19th season of Whose Line Is It Anyway? will now resume at a yet-to-be-determined date.
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- 12/28/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Matt Barr as Hoyt Rawlins, Katherine McNamara as Abby Walker and Justin Johnson Cortez as Calian in ‘Walker Independence’ season 1 episode 1
The CW has set its midseason lineup and announced premiere dates for returning shows including both Walker series, The Winchesters, and Kung Fu. The network’s also confirmed return dates for Criss Angel’s Magic With The Stars, World’s Funniest Animals, All American, All American: Homecoming, Penn & Teller: Fool Us, and Whose Line Is It Anyway?.
In addition, The CW will air the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards live on Sunday, January 15, 2023. Chelsea Handler will handle hosting duties as the Critics Choice Association honors the best in films and television of 2022.
The CW’s Midseason Return Dates:
Thursday, January 12, 2023
8:00-9:00pm Walker (Midseason Return)
9:00-10:00pm Walker Independence (Midseason Return) Saturday, January 14, 2023
8:00-9:00pm Criss Angel’S Magic With The Stars...
The CW has set its midseason lineup and announced premiere dates for returning shows including both Walker series, The Winchesters, and Kung Fu. The network’s also confirmed return dates for Criss Angel’s Magic With The Stars, World’s Funniest Animals, All American, All American: Homecoming, Penn & Teller: Fool Us, and Whose Line Is It Anyway?.
In addition, The CW will air the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards live on Sunday, January 15, 2023. Chelsea Handler will handle hosting duties as the Critics Choice Association honors the best in films and television of 2022.
The CW’s Midseason Return Dates:
Thursday, January 12, 2023
8:00-9:00pm Walker (Midseason Return)
9:00-10:00pm Walker Independence (Midseason Return) Saturday, January 14, 2023
8:00-9:00pm Criss Angel’S Magic With The Stars...
- 11/30/2022
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Network: The CW
Episodes: Ongoing (hour)
Seasons: Ongoing
TV show dates: October 22, 2022 -- present
Series status: Has not been cancelled
Performers include: Criss Angel (judge), Loni Love (judge), Lance Burton (judge), and Eddie Griffin (host)
TV show description:
A competition reality series, the Criss Angel's Magic with the Stars TV show is hosted by Eddie Griffin and is judged by Criss, Loni Love, and Lance Burton.
In each episode, two celebrities train with professional magicians and compete to create a show-stopping series of magic performances. The celebrity competitors are tasked with mastering three major categories of magic, which they perform in front of a team of judges led by magician Criss Angel.
Only the highest-scoring celebrities will be invited back...
Episodes: Ongoing (hour)
Seasons: Ongoing
TV show dates: October 22, 2022 -- present
Series status: Has not been cancelled
Performers include: Criss Angel (judge), Loni Love (judge), Lance Burton (judge), and Eddie Griffin (host)
TV show description:
A competition reality series, the Criss Angel's Magic with the Stars TV show is hosted by Eddie Griffin and is judged by Criss, Loni Love, and Lance Burton.
In each episode, two celebrities train with professional magicians and compete to create a show-stopping series of magic performances. The celebrity competitors are tasked with mastering three major categories of magic, which they perform in front of a team of judges led by magician Criss Angel.
Only the highest-scoring celebrities will be invited back...
- 10/23/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Rachel Nichols is taking her talents to Showtime: The veteran NBA reporter is leaving ESPN to join Showtime as a host and producer for the network’s basketball coverage.
Nichols “will contribute to multiple programs and projects from Showtime Basketball across multiple platforms,” per the network. She also appeared on the video podcast All the Smoke With Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson to announce the move.
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Nichols “will contribute to multiple programs and projects from Showtime Basketball across multiple platforms,” per the network. She also appeared on the video podcast All the Smoke With Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson to announce the move.
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- 9/30/2022
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
The CW announced its fall premiere dates that includes the debut of new legal drama Family Law, the Walker prequel titled Walker Independence, and the Supernatural prequel The Winchesters.
Look out for the series debut of Criss Angel’s Magic with the Stars along with an eleventh season of Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Gone from the CW schedule is Tom Swift, Legends of Tomorrow, Legacies, Legends of the Hidden Temple, Batwoman, Naomi, Dynasty, Charmed, Roswell, New Mexico, In The Dark, and 4400.
Wednesday, August 31
8:00-9:00Pm DC’S Stargirl (Season Premiere)
9:00-9:30Pm Wellington Paranormal (Original Episode)
9:30-10:00Pm Wellington Paranormal (Encore Episode)
Sunday, October 2
8:00-9:00Pm Family Law (Series Premiere)
9:00-10:00Pm Coroner (Season Premiere)
Wednesday, October 5
8:00-9:00Pm DC’S Stargirl (Original Episode)
9:00-10:00Pm Kung Fu (Season Premiere)
Thursday, October 6
8:00-9:...
Look out for the series debut of Criss Angel’s Magic with the Stars along with an eleventh season of Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Gone from the CW schedule is Tom Swift, Legends of Tomorrow, Legacies, Legends of the Hidden Temple, Batwoman, Naomi, Dynasty, Charmed, Roswell, New Mexico, In The Dark, and 4400.
Wednesday, August 31
8:00-9:00Pm DC’S Stargirl (Season Premiere)
9:00-9:30Pm Wellington Paranormal (Original Episode)
9:30-10:00Pm Wellington Paranormal (Encore Episode)
Sunday, October 2
8:00-9:00Pm Family Law (Series Premiere)
9:00-10:00Pm Coroner (Season Premiere)
Wednesday, October 5
8:00-9:00Pm DC’S Stargirl (Original Episode)
9:00-10:00Pm Kung Fu (Season Premiere)
Thursday, October 6
8:00-9:...
- 7/5/2022
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s all change at The CW after the youth-skewing broadcaster unveiled its fall 2022/23 schedule.
It will be a transitional year for the network, which downsized the number of original series that airs, and this is reflected in its schedule.
The big headlines include the final season of Riverdale is moving to midseason along with its Tuesday night sibling The Flash and will be replaced by new series Supernatural prequel The Winchesters and international acquisition Professionals. Nancy Drew is also moving out of the fall, where it has aired on Friday nights, also shifting to midseason.
The third season of Stargirl will move out of the summer and will be placed on Wednesdays in the fall alongside Kung Fu, which had previously aired in midseason.
Franchise nights include a double header all All American and its All American: Homecoming spinoff on Mondays and Walker and spinoff Walker Independence on Thursdays.
It will be a transitional year for the network, which downsized the number of original series that airs, and this is reflected in its schedule.
The big headlines include the final season of Riverdale is moving to midseason along with its Tuesday night sibling The Flash and will be replaced by new series Supernatural prequel The Winchesters and international acquisition Professionals. Nancy Drew is also moving out of the fall, where it has aired on Friday nights, also shifting to midseason.
The third season of Stargirl will move out of the summer and will be placed on Wednesdays in the fall alongside Kung Fu, which had previously aired in midseason.
Franchise nights include a double header all All American and its All American: Homecoming spinoff on Mondays and Walker and spinoff Walker Independence on Thursdays.
- 5/19/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The Amazing Johnathan, the magician and comedian who was a longtime fixture on late-night television and the Las Vegas strip, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. He was 63.
The cause of death was end-stage heart failure, per the New York Times, with the entertainer — born Johnathan Edward Szeles — previously revealing he had been diagnosed with a heart condition. Szeles’ wife, the performer Anastasia Synn, confirmed her husband’s death, telling the Review-Journal he died in his sleep Tuesday night.
“The last thing I said to him was, ‘I love you,...
The cause of death was end-stage heart failure, per the New York Times, with the entertainer — born Johnathan Edward Szeles — previously revealing he had been diagnosed with a heart condition. Szeles’ wife, the performer Anastasia Synn, confirmed her husband’s death, telling the Review-Journal he died in his sleep Tuesday night.
“The last thing I said to him was, ‘I love you,...
- 2/23/2022
- by Jon Blistein and Joseph Hudak
- Rollingstone.com
It's official; the Blue Team sucked so bad that Ramsay went ahead and mix-n-matched the teams.
We knew it was coming, and by the end of Hell's Kitchen Season 20 Episode 4, Ramsay disrupted the gendered teams.
Now it'll be harder to determine who's the weakest link, and the guys can have a shot at making it to the end of the competition, riding on some of the girls' coattails.
It needed to happen; if we had to watch another installment of the boys getting creamed by the girls and serving raw food, it wouldn't have been worth the while watching the rest of the season.
What the hour did showcase was some of the cracks in the Og Red team's unit. It's unfortunate that the one time they did eff up a service, they were right down in the bottom with the Three-time Losers in Blue.
Their errors weren't even comparable...
We knew it was coming, and by the end of Hell's Kitchen Season 20 Episode 4, Ramsay disrupted the gendered teams.
Now it'll be harder to determine who's the weakest link, and the guys can have a shot at making it to the end of the competition, riding on some of the girls' coattails.
It needed to happen; if we had to watch another installment of the boys getting creamed by the girls and serving raw food, it wouldn't have been worth the while watching the rest of the season.
What the hour did showcase was some of the cracks in the Og Red team's unit. It's unfortunate that the one time they did eff up a service, they were right down in the bottom with the Three-time Losers in Blue.
Their errors weren't even comparable...
- 6/22/2021
- by Jasmine Blu
- TVfanatic
Once again, there's no need to worry if American Dad! be cancelled or renewed for season 16. While other TBS comedy series have been cancelled, this animated series has already been renewed through season 17. How long will this show continue? Stay tuned.
An animated TBS sitcom, American Dad! centers on the super-patriotic Stan Smith and his unorthodox family. In addition to his wife and kids, the household also includes a unique goldfish and an alien. The series stars voice cast Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal, Scott Grimes, Rachael MacFarlane, Jeff Fischer, Patrick Stewart, and Dee Bradley Baker. Guest stars in season 15 include Jane Lynch, Patton Oswalt, Ron Perlman, Craig Robinson, Criss Angel, Bill Nye, and singer The Weeknd..
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An animated TBS sitcom, American Dad! centers on the super-patriotic Stan Smith and his unorthodox family. In addition to his wife and kids, the household also includes a unique goldfish and an alien. The series stars voice cast Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal, Scott Grimes, Rachael MacFarlane, Jeff Fischer, Patrick Stewart, and Dee Bradley Baker. Guest stars in season 15 include Jane Lynch, Patton Oswalt, Ron Perlman, Craig Robinson, Criss Angel, Bill Nye, and singer The Weeknd..
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- 4/15/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Super-patriotic CIA agent Stan Smith and his family are returning to TBS this month. The cable channel has announced that the 15th anniversary season of American Dad! will kick off on Monday, April 13th. Guest stars in year 15 include Jane Lynch, Patton Oswalt, Ron Perlman, Craig Robinson, Criss Angel, and Bill Nye.
The show, which launched on Fox in 2005 and moved to TBS in 2014, has already been renewed for both seasons 16 and 17.
Here's additional info about season 15, as well as a teaser video:
American Dad! Returns to TBS for Its 15th Anniversary on April 13
Upcoming Episode Co-Written by and Guest Starring Grammy® Award–Winning Artist The Weeknd Will Include an Original Song
The Animated Comedy Hits Milestone 300th Episode
TBS to Air American Dad! Marathon in Celebration of the Anniversary...
The show, which launched on Fox in 2005 and moved to TBS in 2014, has already been renewed for both seasons 16 and 17.
Here's additional info about season 15, as well as a teaser video:
American Dad! Returns to TBS for Its 15th Anniversary on April 13
Upcoming Episode Co-Written by and Guest Starring Grammy® Award–Winning Artist The Weeknd Will Include an Original Song
The Animated Comedy Hits Milestone 300th Episode
TBS to Air American Dad! Marathon in Celebration of the Anniversary...
- 4/2/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
In today’s TV news roundup, Quibi unveiled the first trailer for “Punk’d” hosted by Chance the Rapper, and Showtime announced a documentary about an elite basketball community that is co-executive produced by NBA star Kevin Durant.
Dates
Gildart Jackson, the award-winning audiobook narrator and actor best known for his roles in “Charmed” and “Whodunnit?,” will host a webcast called Fireside Reading starting April 1 at 8 p.m. Et / 5 p.m. Pt on Instagram. Cozied up next to a roaring fire, Jackson will read a chapter a day of classic novels, beginning with Charles Dickens’ “Great Expectations.”
TBS has announced “American Dad” will return with the remaining episodes of Season 16 beginning April 13 and be followed immediately by the premiere of Season 17 on April 27. Notably, the May 4 episode will feature an original song from The Weeknd, and he will also appear in the episode as an animate version of himself. This season...
Dates
Gildart Jackson, the award-winning audiobook narrator and actor best known for his roles in “Charmed” and “Whodunnit?,” will host a webcast called Fireside Reading starting April 1 at 8 p.m. Et / 5 p.m. Pt on Instagram. Cozied up next to a roaring fire, Jackson will read a chapter a day of classic novels, beginning with Charles Dickens’ “Great Expectations.”
TBS has announced “American Dad” will return with the remaining episodes of Season 16 beginning April 13 and be followed immediately by the premiere of Season 17 on April 27. Notably, the May 4 episode will feature an original song from The Weeknd, and he will also appear in the episode as an animate version of himself. This season...
- 4/1/2020
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
TBS has much to celebrate when it comes to American Dad!: Not only will the series return with new episodes on Monday, April 13 at 10/9c, but the animated comedy is also marking its 15th anniversary, as well as its 300th episode (airing Sept. 14).
In honor of the show’s anniversary, a selection of episodes handpicked by the series’ producers will air each day, April 14-17 and April 21-24 from 4 to 6 pm. Additionally, a marathon of co-creator Matt Weitzman’s top 15 favorite episodes is scheduled for Monday, April 27 from 2:30 pm to 10 pm.
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In honor of the show’s anniversary, a selection of episodes handpicked by the series’ producers will air each day, April 14-17 and April 21-24 from 4 to 6 pm. Additionally, a marathon of co-creator Matt Weitzman’s top 15 favorite episodes is scheduled for Monday, April 27 from 2:30 pm to 10 pm.
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- 4/1/2020
- TVLine.com
Father’s Day is coming a little early this year. TBS said today that Seth MacFarlane’s top-rated adult animated comedy American Dad! will return with new episodes at 10 p.m. Monday, April 13. Watch the first promo above.
The toon, which scored a two-year renewal in January, is marking its 15th anniversary this year and will air its milestone 300th episode in September 14. Having moved to TBS in 2014, its he latest season drew nearly 18M total viewers and ranks as a top-five cable comedy.
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The new episode airing May 4 will feature an original song by Grammy winner The Weeknd, who co-wrote the episode and also will appear as himself. Other...
The toon, which scored a two-year renewal in January, is marking its 15th anniversary this year and will air its milestone 300th episode in September 14. Having moved to TBS in 2014, its he latest season drew nearly 18M total viewers and ranks as a top-five cable comedy.
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The new episode airing May 4 will feature an original song by Grammy winner The Weeknd, who co-wrote the episode and also will appear as himself. Other...
- 4/1/2020
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
A tough start to the year. In early December Criss Angel revealed that his son's cancer had returned. Now, the dad and magician is staying strong while helping his son Johnny Crisstopher Sarantakos fight for his life once again. Johnny was diagnosed with lymphoblastic leukemia in 2015—when he was nearly 2 years old. Criss opened up to TMZ earlier this year about the return of the cancer and that he was doing his best to raise awareness and money for other children suffering from pediatric cancer. In his new post on Instagram, Criss watches as his son gets his head shaved in preparation for new treatment. "We must embrace what we can't control with courage, strength and...
- 1/2/2020
- E! Online
Criss Angel was born, Christopher Nicholas Sarantakos on December 19, 1967 in Hempstead, on Long Island, NY. Although he is American-born, he has a Greek heritage. Angel is an incredible magician, illusionist, and musician. Angel’s love of magic started young, and his amazing acts and performances have taken him to stardom beyond what he could have even imagined. Angel has been featured on many shows and networks. His home base is currently in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he performs stage shows. The mesmerizing magician and illusionist credits Harry Houdini for his interest in magic, and his love of this unique
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- 12/9/2019
- by Maria McCutchen
- TVovermind.com
Criss Angel's 5-year-old son, Johnny Crisstopher Sarantakos, has had a cancer relapse. The 51-year-old magician spoke to TMZ at the Los Angeles International Airport on Tuesday and shared that the child's leukemia has returned. Criss said Johnny is expected to be back in the hospital next week. In addition, the celebrity said he's planning on hosting an event at Planet Hollywood to raise $5 million and help children suffering from pediatric cancer. Details on the event are expected to be released before the end of the year. Johnny was diagnosed with lymphoblastic leukemia in 2015—when he was nearly 2 years old. During his interview with TMZ, Criss said his son "has been in...
- 12/4/2019
- E! Online
Illusionists sometimes rely on forced perspective to carry off a trick. Ben Berman’s meandering tragi-comic documentary The Amazing Johnathan could do with some perspective of its own.
In the world of stand-up John Szeles – The Amazing Johnathan – was huge. His jaw-dropping act combined sleight of hand with hardcore gore, to deliciously gross effect and from the mid-’80s until his last shows in 2014 he made fans of industry professionals alongside the comedy club crowds and Vegas audiences he entertained.
Director Ben Berman capitalises on this fanbase early on in his film when he interviews Penn Jillette, Criss Angel, Judy Gold and Eric André (among others) lauding Szeles’ skills and pondering his legacy (he amusingly returns to them later in the film with questions of another kind). Because The Amazing Johnathan is dying – handed a death sentence diagnosis of cardiomyopathy complete with a one-year countdown clock – and has withdrawn from showbiz.
In the world of stand-up John Szeles – The Amazing Johnathan – was huge. His jaw-dropping act combined sleight of hand with hardcore gore, to deliciously gross effect and from the mid-’80s until his last shows in 2014 he made fans of industry professionals alongside the comedy club crowds and Vegas audiences he entertained.
Director Ben Berman capitalises on this fanbase early on in his film when he interviews Penn Jillette, Criss Angel, Judy Gold and Eric André (among others) lauding Szeles’ skills and pondering his legacy (he amusingly returns to them later in the film with questions of another kind). Because The Amazing Johnathan is dying – handed a death sentence diagnosis of cardiomyopathy complete with a one-year countdown clock – and has withdrawn from showbiz.
- 11/18/2019
- by Emily Breen
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
You'll definitely recognize Trisha Paytas' "groom." Las month, the YouTube star had fans guessing when she revealed in a video she was engaged and getting married on Nov. 1. "They're well known, but they're just a private person, so even though they're a public person, they're private," she said of her future partner online. Then, over the weekend, Paytas shared snaps of the wedding festivities, including herself with her "wedding squad" in front of a limo, as well as a video of herself on stage with Criss Angel as his Las Vegas show after the nuptials. However, who she married remained a mystery...until now. On Tuesday, the YouTube star...
- 11/5/2019
- E! Online
New York Comic Con is almost here, and we have some interesting news from Titan Books to share with our readers. Alien: Blueprints, Alien: Prototype, and Firefly: The Big Damn Cookbook will be available exclusively to New York Comic Con attendees! Also in today's Horror Highlights: Pluto TV's October programming and a promo video and details on the 31 days of giveaways for the new horror movie Countdown.
Details on Nycc Exclusives from Titan Books: "Titan Books is delighted to announce four products, all of which will be available exclusively at New York Comic Con October 3-6 2019. These include books debuting at the show and limited editions, along with awesome collectibles for fans of Alien, Firefly, Marvel, and cult film Moon.
Titan Books will be found at Booth #2142.
Alien: The Blueprints with Limited Edition Nostromo Blueprint enamel pin
This gorgeous over-sized book is full of brand-new blueprints and technical drawings of all the major vehicles,...
Details on Nycc Exclusives from Titan Books: "Titan Books is delighted to announce four products, all of which will be available exclusively at New York Comic Con October 3-6 2019. These include books debuting at the show and limited editions, along with awesome collectibles for fans of Alien, Firefly, Marvel, and cult film Moon.
Titan Books will be found at Booth #2142.
Alien: The Blueprints with Limited Edition Nostromo Blueprint enamel pin
This gorgeous over-sized book is full of brand-new blueprints and technical drawings of all the major vehicles,...
- 10/3/2019
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
With some considerable help from Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Broadway box office held steady during the Fourth of July holiday week, even with two fewer shows on board than the previous week. Down a small 5%, total receipts for the 33 productions tallied to $34,108,643 for Broadway’s Week 6 (ending July 7).
A solid $1,331,046 of that total came from Moulin, Sro at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, where the musical played only five previews to allow for rehearsals. The show now shifts to a seven-performance schedule until the July 25 opening night, when it begins the standard eight-per-week.
Total attendance for the 33 shows was 288,107, a barely noticeable 3% slip from the previous week, when 35 productions reported figures. More shows than not reported box office slips from the previous week, competition with fireworks being what it is.
As with the previous week, director Alex Timbers’ adaptation of Baz Luhrmann’s 2001 hit movie was among the hottest tickets on Broadway.
A solid $1,331,046 of that total came from Moulin, Sro at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, where the musical played only five previews to allow for rehearsals. The show now shifts to a seven-performance schedule until the July 25 opening night, when it begins the standard eight-per-week.
Total attendance for the 33 shows was 288,107, a barely noticeable 3% slip from the previous week, when 35 productions reported figures. More shows than not reported box office slips from the previous week, competition with fireworks being what it is.
As with the previous week, director Alex Timbers’ adaptation of Baz Luhrmann’s 2001 hit movie was among the hottest tickets on Broadway.
- 7/8/2019
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Beatles tribute band Rain has canceled its week-long Broadway residence, producers announced today.
“The tour of Rain was scheduled to conclude its Summer engagement in Sioux Falls and is no longer able to extend into New York City dates from July 16 -21 as part of the In Residence on Broadway series,” per the cancellation announcement.
The band, which performs Beatles songs in full Fab Four regalia, had been scheduled to play the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre July 16-21. The show’s producers were Live Nation, The Araca Group and Ebg, the trio who are producing a series of spring and summer residencies at the Broadway venue, including Mel Brooks, Dave Chappelle, Barry Manilow, Regina Spektor, illusionist Criss Angel.
Musicians Morrissey and Yanni recently completed roughly week-long stints with the producers at the venue. Only some of the engagements are marketed under the “In Residence On Broadway” title (at the discretion of the...
“The tour of Rain was scheduled to conclude its Summer engagement in Sioux Falls and is no longer able to extend into New York City dates from July 16 -21 as part of the In Residence on Broadway series,” per the cancellation announcement.
The band, which performs Beatles songs in full Fab Four regalia, had been scheduled to play the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre July 16-21. The show’s producers were Live Nation, The Araca Group and Ebg, the trio who are producing a series of spring and summer residencies at the Broadway venue, including Mel Brooks, Dave Chappelle, Barry Manilow, Regina Spektor, illusionist Criss Angel.
Musicians Morrissey and Yanni recently completed roughly week-long stints with the producers at the venue. Only some of the engagements are marketed under the “In Residence On Broadway” title (at the discretion of the...
- 6/14/2019
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Dave Chappelle will make his Broadway debut this summer as…Dave Chappelle. The comedian and actor will stage a five-show residency at Broadway’s Lunt-Fontanne Theatre July 9-13.
Producers Live Nation, The Araca Group and Ebg announced the limited run today. See the full schedule below.
Chappelle is the latest Broadway residence announced for the Lunt-Fontanne in recent weeks, all with the same producers (shows are included under the “In Residence On Broadway” series title at the discretion of the artist; Chappelle is not part of the series).
Dave Chappelle Live on Broadway opens just several months before the comedian is set to receive this year’s Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
Tickets for Chappelle’s Broadway shows go on sale Friday. The comic’s stand-up appearances typically sell out quickly.
The Lunt-Fontanne has been the site...
Producers Live Nation, The Araca Group and Ebg announced the limited run today. See the full schedule below.
Chappelle is the latest Broadway residence announced for the Lunt-Fontanne in recent weeks, all with the same producers (shows are included under the “In Residence On Broadway” series title at the discretion of the artist; Chappelle is not part of the series).
Dave Chappelle Live on Broadway opens just several months before the comedian is set to receive this year’s Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
Tickets for Chappelle’s Broadway shows go on sale Friday. The comic’s stand-up appearances typically sell out quickly.
The Lunt-Fontanne has been the site...
- 6/12/2019
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Barry Manilow will return to Broadway in an exclusive limited engagement at the Nederlander’s Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, producers Live Nation, The Araca Group and Entertainment Benefits Group announced today. The residence runs July 26 through Aug. 17.
Expected to perform a selectionsof hits and surprises from his deep catalog, Manilow released a statement saying: “I am thrilled to be returning to my hometown of New York City and performing once again on Broadway. It holds a very special place in my heart.”
Manilow’s history on Broadway includes a special Tony-winning appearance in 1977; an eight-week run at the Gershwin Theater in 1989; and a sold-out eight-week run at the St. James Theatre in 2013
Manilow just celebrated his 500th show at the International Theater at the Westgate in Las Vegas, where he has been in residency since 2018.
Although this summer’s Manilow engagement is produced by the In Residence On Broadway producers, the engagement...
Expected to perform a selectionsof hits and surprises from his deep catalog, Manilow released a statement saying: “I am thrilled to be returning to my hometown of New York City and performing once again on Broadway. It holds a very special place in my heart.”
Manilow’s history on Broadway includes a special Tony-winning appearance in 1977; an eight-week run at the Gershwin Theater in 1989; and a sold-out eight-week run at the St. James Theatre in 2013
Manilow just celebrated his 500th show at the International Theater at the Westgate in Las Vegas, where he has been in residency since 2018.
Although this summer’s Manilow engagement is produced by the In Residence On Broadway producers, the engagement...
- 5/28/2019
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Abbey Road will cross Broadway in July when Rain, the long-running Beatles tribute band, takes the stage as part of the Residence On Broadway series.
The tribute band, set for July 16-21 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, will perform a show called The Best of Abbey Road Live!, marking the 50th anniversary of The Beatles’ iconic Abbey Road album. The show, announced by producers Live Nation, The Araca Group and Ebg, also will include some Beatles pre-Abbey Road hits.
Rain is the latest entrant in the Residence On Broadway series at the Lunt-Fontanne, running May through July. Multi-instrumentalist Yanni kicks off the series (May 28-June 2), followed by the legendary Mel Brooks (June 17-18), singer-songwriter Regina Spektor (June 20-26) and illusionist Criss Angel (July 2-7). Although Morrissey currently is playing a residency at the Lunt-Fontanne (though May 11), the former Smiths frontman is not part of the Residence On Broadway series).
Tickets go on sale Friday.
The tribute band, set for July 16-21 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, will perform a show called The Best of Abbey Road Live!, marking the 50th anniversary of The Beatles’ iconic Abbey Road album. The show, announced by producers Live Nation, The Araca Group and Ebg, also will include some Beatles pre-Abbey Road hits.
Rain is the latest entrant in the Residence On Broadway series at the Lunt-Fontanne, running May through July. Multi-instrumentalist Yanni kicks off the series (May 28-June 2), followed by the legendary Mel Brooks (June 17-18), singer-songwriter Regina Spektor (June 20-26) and illusionist Criss Angel (July 2-7). Although Morrissey currently is playing a residency at the Lunt-Fontanne (though May 11), the former Smiths frontman is not part of the Residence On Broadway series).
Tickets go on sale Friday.
- 5/8/2019
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
World-famous magician Criss Angel is set to guest star in the NBC comedy pilot “Like Magic,” Variety has learned. He will play the role of Trent, the leader of the Ministry of Magic.
The workplace comedy follows an optimistic young woman (Jee Young Han) pursuing her dream to be a headlining magician in the eccentric and ego-driven world of the Magic Palace.
Angel is known for his A&E magic television series “Criss Angel Mindfreak,” for which he served as star, creator, executive producer, and director, as well as his Las Vegas stage show, books, music CDs, and more. He has also made guest appearances on programs such as “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” “CSI: NY,” and “Rules of Engagement.” In 2009, Angel was named the magician of the decade by the International Magicians Society, and in 2017, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Angel is repped by Apa and Lbi.
The workplace comedy follows an optimistic young woman (Jee Young Han) pursuing her dream to be a headlining magician in the eccentric and ego-driven world of the Magic Palace.
Angel is known for his A&E magic television series “Criss Angel Mindfreak,” for which he served as star, creator, executive producer, and director, as well as his Las Vegas stage show, books, music CDs, and more. He has also made guest appearances on programs such as “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” “CSI: NY,” and “Rules of Engagement.” In 2009, Angel was named the magician of the decade by the International Magicians Society, and in 2017, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Angel is repped by Apa and Lbi.
- 4/5/2019
- by Rachel Yang
- Variety Film + TV
Just when you thought the four judges on “The Masked Singer” couldn’t say anything dumber, Jenny McCarthy opened her mouth on the quarter-final on February 13. She thought that the Rabbit was her husband Donnie Wahlberg. Sure, Jenny – Donnie kept it secret from you that he was flying back and forth from the “Blue Bloods” location in New York to appear on this show in Los Angeles.
Over the first six episodes, Jenny had made some pretty wild guesses. But this one was the “winner” in our eyes. Her three fellow panelists –actor Ken Jeong, singer Nicole Scherzinger and singer/songwriter Robin Thicke — have been equally obtuse at times. Ken couldn’t figure out that his one-time co-star Margaret Cho was hidden inside the Poodle costume. Robin insisted that boxer Sugar Ray Leonard just had to be someone, anyone, on the show. And Nicole was certain that the Alien, who...
Over the first six episodes, Jenny had made some pretty wild guesses. But this one was the “winner” in our eyes. Her three fellow panelists –actor Ken Jeong, singer Nicole Scherzinger and singer/songwriter Robin Thicke — have been equally obtuse at times. Ken couldn’t figure out that his one-time co-star Margaret Cho was hidden inside the Poodle costume. Robin insisted that boxer Sugar Ray Leonard just had to be someone, anyone, on the show. And Nicole was certain that the Alien, who...
- 2/14/2019
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Admit it. One of the main reasons you watch “The Masked Singer” is to feel smarter than the panel. The four judges — Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger and Robin Thicke — sure say some pretty bone-headed things when they are trying to guess the names of the famous faces hidden behind those elaborate masks.
Two of them – Jenny and Robin — took to the stage at the Television Critics Association winter tour to defend themselves. Jenny got in the first jab. “We weren’t sitting there able to Google.” But what about between shows? Robin insists, “I never Googled.” And his wild speculation certainly confirms that as he thought the likes of the hugely successful Judge Judy would compete on “The Masked Singer.”
Why was Robin willing to look so dumb to viewers, who are convinced they are as right as he is wrong. “I really wanted it to be pure.
Two of them – Jenny and Robin — took to the stage at the Television Critics Association winter tour to defend themselves. Jenny got in the first jab. “We weren’t sitting there able to Google.” But what about between shows? Robin insists, “I never Googled.” And his wild speculation certainly confirms that as he thought the likes of the hugely successful Judge Judy would compete on “The Masked Singer.”
Why was Robin willing to look so dumb to viewers, who are convinced they are as right as he is wrong. “I really wanted it to be pure.
- 2/13/2019
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
“When I stepped out on that stage for the first time, I loved being able to perform without anyone knowing who I was,” Peacock admitted in the third episode of “The Masked Singer.” He continued, “It was absolutely exhilarating and I felt like I was five years old again.” For his encore performance, Peacock took on OneRepublic‘s “Counting Stars” and wowed judges Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger and Robin Thicke. Watch the performance above.
In the “clues” portion of Fox’s reality TV show, Peacock stated, “This show appealed to me so much because I’ve had so many different incarnations of my career and everyone thinks they know me. I started out as a little teenybopper, but there’s more than meets the eye. Then I was cast in some dramatic roles. Tonight, I’m gonna push myself harder than I ever have before by performing on...
In the “clues” portion of Fox’s reality TV show, Peacock stated, “This show appealed to me so much because I’ve had so many different incarnations of my career and everyone thinks they know me. I started out as a little teenybopper, but there’s more than meets the eye. Then I was cast in some dramatic roles. Tonight, I’m gonna push myself harder than I ever have before by performing on...
- 1/17/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
It’s only been two weeks but America is already obsessed with “The Masked Singer,” Fox’s reality TV show that tasks celebrities with hiding their identities by performing in outrageous costumes. So far two singers have been unmasked: Pittsburgh Steelers player Antonio Brown as the Hippo and comedy legend Tommy Chong as the Pineapple. That means 10 celebs are still in the competition, with five performing in Wednesday’s third episode: Peacock, Monster, Unicorn, Deer and Lion. Which one of these five was unmasked this week, which welcomed Joel McHale as a guest judge?
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “The Masked Singer” recap of Season 1, Episode 3, titled “Five Masks No More,” to find out what happened Wednesday, January 16 at 9/8c. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite costumed celebs on Fox’s reality TV show, who impresses you the most, and who you think will ultimately win.
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “The Masked Singer” recap of Season 1, Episode 3, titled “Five Masks No More,” to find out what happened Wednesday, January 16 at 9/8c. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite costumed celebs on Fox’s reality TV show, who impresses you the most, and who you think will ultimately win.
- 1/17/2019
- by Denton Davidson and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Are you as addicted to “The Masked Singer” as we are? Upwards of 10 million people are tuning in each week to watch this reality competition series. At the end of the second episode on Wednesday (Jan. 9), we were shocked by the unmasking of one of the six celebrities who had performed (the Pineapple turned out to be comedian Tommy Chong). While we still don’t know for sure the identities of the other five famous faces inside those elaborate animal costumes, we’ve been doing some digging.
The winner of the first sing-off on episode two was the Rabbit. He won with a rollicking rendition of “Livin’ la Vida Loca” by Ricky Martin. (Watch his show-stopping performance in the video above.)
Forget those misleading statements by judges Nicole Scherzinger and Ken Jeong that the Rabbit is not a professional singer. She thought it was illusionist Criss Angel while he was...
The winner of the first sing-off on episode two was the Rabbit. He won with a rollicking rendition of “Livin’ la Vida Loca” by Ricky Martin. (Watch his show-stopping performance in the video above.)
Forget those misleading statements by judges Nicole Scherzinger and Ken Jeong that the Rabbit is not a professional singer. She thought it was illusionist Criss Angel while he was...
- 1/10/2019
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Last week Fox found itself with a reality TV sensation on its hands thanks to “The Masked Singer,” which tasks celebrities with hiding their identities by performing in outrageous costumes. The season premiere nabbed more than nine million viewers and cemented itself as a watercooler bonanza as fans worldwide wondered, “Who’s behind the masks?!” This week six brand new celebs entered the competition dressed up as Rabbit, Alien, Raven, Pineapple, Poodle and Bee. Which contestant lost the singing challenge and had to reveal their true identity in front of America?
Week One Spoilers: Who are Deer, Lion, Monster, Peacock, Unicorn
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “The Masked Singer” recap of Season 1, Episode 2, titled “New Masks on the Block,” to find out what happened Wednesday, January 9 at 9/8c. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite costumes on Fox’s reality TV show, who impresses you the most,...
Week One Spoilers: Who are Deer, Lion, Monster, Peacock, Unicorn
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “The Masked Singer” recap of Season 1, Episode 2, titled “New Masks on the Block,” to find out what happened Wednesday, January 9 at 9/8c. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite costumes on Fox’s reality TV show, who impresses you the most,...
- 1/10/2019
- by Denton Davidson and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Damien Echols’ interest in magick can be traced back to when he was seven years old. While reading one of his grandmother’s tabloids in his family’s Mississippi trailer, he saw an ad for a book: “Wanna learn magick? Send $5.95 to this address, and we’ll send you this book,” he remembers. This ad didn’t focus on the idea of magic, as in entertainers performing illusions like David Blaine or Criss Angel, but rather “magick,” a path of evolution or transformation stemming from its own set of practices.
- 11/19/2018
- by Ilana Kaplan
- Rollingstone.com
Apa has promoted vice president Jim Osborne to co-head of talent, The Hollywood Reporter has exclusively learned. He will lead the department alongside Ryan Martin.
Osborne, who was made a partner in 2015, represents Oscar winner Gary Oldman and Oscar nominee Mary J. Blige, as well as recent signees Tyrese Gibson and T.I. He works on the music and theatrical careers of both Blige and Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, negotiating the rapper's overall deal extension at Starz in December. Osborne's other clients include Criss Angel, MacGyver's Lucas Till and George Eads, Cole Hauser, Lili Taylor and Colony's Tory Kittles....
Osborne, who was made a partner in 2015, represents Oscar winner Gary Oldman and Oscar nominee Mary J. Blige, as well as recent signees Tyrese Gibson and T.I. He works on the music and theatrical careers of both Blige and Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, negotiating the rapper's overall deal extension at Starz in December. Osborne's other clients include Criss Angel, MacGyver's Lucas Till and George Eads, Cole Hauser, Lili Taylor and Colony's Tory Kittles....
- 6/12/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Apa has promoted vice president Jim Osborne to co-head of talent, The Hollywood Reporter has exclusively learned. He will lead the department alongside Ryan Martin.
Osborne, who was made a partner in 2015, represents Oscar winner Gary Oldman and Oscar nominee Mary J. Blige, as well as recent signees Tyrese Gibson and T.I. He works on the music and theatrical careers of both Blige and Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, negotiating the rapper's overall deal extension at Starz in December. Osborne's other clients include Criss Angel, MacGyver's Lucas Till and George Eads, Cole Hauser, Lili Taylor and Colony's Tory Kittles....
Osborne, who was made a partner in 2015, represents Oscar winner Gary Oldman and Oscar nominee Mary J. Blige, as well as recent signees Tyrese Gibson and T.I. He works on the music and theatrical careers of both Blige and Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, negotiating the rapper's overall deal extension at Starz in December. Osborne's other clients include Criss Angel, MacGyver's Lucas Till and George Eads, Cole Hauser, Lili Taylor and Colony's Tory Kittles....
- 6/12/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
After weeks of speculation, we finally have confirmation about where this relationship stands. On Sunday night, Belinda took to Twitter to confirm the status of her relationship with Criss Angel. "I'm not going to talk or give any more details about my personal life. I'm calm, I am with my family, and at this very moment, I don't have a partner. Blessings to all," she captioned the tweet along with heart emojis. This message to the public comes after reports that the couple had ended their relationship. The show Ventaneando reported that the magician allegedly cheated on the songstress. Angel did not take the allegations lightly and quickly...
- 9/11/2017
- E! Online
Criss Angel is opening up about that scary stunt.
The 49-year-old magician spoke out on Monday after recovering from a scary incident at Friday night's Mindfreak Live! performance.
During the show, Angel lost consciousness while attempting an upside down straitjacket escape, after which he was promptly rushed to the hospital.
More: Criss Angel Successfully Completes Stunt That Sent Him to Hospital One Day Earlier
"This is real," Angel told ABC News of the incident. "I blur the line between reality and illusion but this demonstration and the risks that are at stake are no joke."
Fascinatingly, the magician returned to the stage one night after the accident to perform the same stunt that left him unconscious at the previous show.
Watch: Criss Angel Will Return to the Stage One Night After Being Hospitalized After Stunt Gone Wrong
"What doesn't kill you makes you stronger and for me it's always about pushing my envelope," Angel said.
Audience member...
The 49-year-old magician spoke out on Monday after recovering from a scary incident at Friday night's Mindfreak Live! performance.
During the show, Angel lost consciousness while attempting an upside down straitjacket escape, after which he was promptly rushed to the hospital.
More: Criss Angel Successfully Completes Stunt That Sent Him to Hospital One Day Earlier
"This is real," Angel told ABC News of the incident. "I blur the line between reality and illusion but this demonstration and the risks that are at stake are no joke."
Fascinatingly, the magician returned to the stage one night after the accident to perform the same stunt that left him unconscious at the previous show.
Watch: Criss Angel Will Return to the Stage One Night After Being Hospitalized After Stunt Gone Wrong
"What doesn't kill you makes you stronger and for me it's always about pushing my envelope," Angel said.
Audience member...
- 3/13/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
[[tmz:video id="0_unrtl8r4"]] Criss Angel wasn't pulling a publicity stunt when he passed out during his straight jacket act and says the proof is in the audience. Criss told us his 82-year-old mom and his 3-year-old son were front and center at Friday night's Mindfreak Live! show in Vegas when his trick went horribly wrong. He insists he'd never do anything to scare them, especially his son who's battling leukemia. As for what caused him to pass out ... Criss has his theory.
- 3/13/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Magician Criss Angel shot down the notion that the mid-air straitjacket stunt that landed him in ER was a publicity stunt, while speaking with ABC News about Friday night’s incident in Las Vegas. “This is real,” Angel said. “I blur the line between reality and illusion but this demonstration and the risks that are at stake are no joke. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and for me it’s always about pushing the envelope.” Also Read: Nab: Tom Green, Criss Angel and Norm MacDonald Pimp NewTek's TriCaster, How to Monetize Webcasting On Friday, Angel attempted an aerial trick at his show.
- 3/13/2017
- by Nigel M. Smith
- The Wrap
Following his unfortunate straitjacket stunt that did not go as planned last Friday, Criss Angel is now speaking out. The illusionist is claiming that the accident that took place at his Las Vegas show, Mindfreak Live!, was unplanned and in no way a publicity stunt. Related: Statement: Criss Angel ‘Grateful For Outpouring Of Concern’ After Stunt […]...
- 3/13/2017
- by Jordan Appugliesi
- ET Canada
Criss Angel says he doesn’t remember the moment his dangerous straitjacket stunt went awry at his Las Vegas show Mindfreak Live! on Friday.
“Once I started going up — I was told that I began my escape and that’s all I remember until I woke up and I was literally surrounded by paramedics and people putting things in my arm,” the 49-year-old told ABC News in an interview aired on Monday on Good Morning America.
The famous illusionist lost consciousness as he hung upside down in the air, confined by at least one straitjacket during the show at the Luxor Hotel.
“Once I started going up — I was told that I began my escape and that’s all I remember until I woke up and I was literally surrounded by paramedics and people putting things in my arm,” the 49-year-old told ABC News in an interview aired on Monday on Good Morning America.
The famous illusionist lost consciousness as he hung upside down in the air, confined by at least one straitjacket during the show at the Luxor Hotel.
- 3/13/2017
- by Char Adams
- PEOPLE.com
Illusionist Criss Angel became unconscious during his famous straitjacket stunt on Friday. Just a few minutes into Criss Angel’s Las Vegas show Mindfreak Live!, the famous illusionist became unconsciousness while performing his double-straitjacket act, according to guests at the show. In the act, Angel is supposed to escape from a straitjacket while hanging upside down. However, […]
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- 3/12/2017
- by Aleks Simeonova
- Uinterview
Criss Angel is back to his old tricks.
Just one day after being hospitalized for losing consciousness during a daredevil upside-down straitjacket escape, the 49-year-old magician successfully completed the stunt again in front of the audience at his MindFreak Live! show in Las Vegas.
Watch: Criss Angel Opens Up About Going Inside Paris Jackson's Mind: I Experienced ‘Darkness'
Angel's return won rave reviews from the audience in attendance.
"In hospital from last night's show, @CrissAngel played sold out show tonight & 10 minutes in, proves he is a bad mofo. Awesome return Criss!" wrote one audience member.
Another fan declared Angel to be "fully recovered and killing it!"
The stunt, which involves Angel having to escape from a straitjacket in less than 30 seconds while hoisted by his feet high above the ground, is typically a highlight of the show. However, on Friday night the magician lost consciousness before completing the Houdini-like trick.
Ryan Perez, a fan...
Just one day after being hospitalized for losing consciousness during a daredevil upside-down straitjacket escape, the 49-year-old magician successfully completed the stunt again in front of the audience at his MindFreak Live! show in Las Vegas.
Watch: Criss Angel Opens Up About Going Inside Paris Jackson's Mind: I Experienced ‘Darkness'
Angel's return won rave reviews from the audience in attendance.
"In hospital from last night's show, @CrissAngel played sold out show tonight & 10 minutes in, proves he is a bad mofo. Awesome return Criss!" wrote one audience member.
Another fan declared Angel to be "fully recovered and killing it!"
The stunt, which involves Angel having to escape from a straitjacket in less than 30 seconds while hoisted by his feet high above the ground, is typically a highlight of the show. However, on Friday night the magician lost consciousness before completing the Houdini-like trick.
Ryan Perez, a fan...
- 3/12/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Criss Angel fans agree: That man is a badass. The 49-year-old illusionist was rushed to a hospital Friday after he lost consciousness during his Mindfreak Live! show in Las Vegas while performing a stunt in which he escapes from a straitjacket while hanging upside down. He checked out of the medical center after several hours and returned to the stage Saturday night and performed the very same stunt, with no problems. "Magician @CrissAngel returned to stage tonight in #LasVegas, and successfully did his straight jacket escape," local NBC reporter Craig Fiegener tweeted. "@CrissAngel played sold out show tonight & 10 minutes in, proves he is a bad mofo," wrote Greg...
- 3/12/2017
- E! Online
Criss Angel Successfully Completes Straitjacket Stunt After Being Rushed to Hospital One Day Earlier
Just a few minutes into Criss Angel’s Las Vegas show Mindfreak Live!, the famous illusionist reportedly became unconsciousness while performing his double-straitjacket act, according to guests at the show.
The 90-minute showcase came to an abrupt halt on Friday evening at the Luxor hotel, and Angel, 49, was rushed to the ER at Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center, according to TMZ. He was discharged hours later.
In a statement to People, Angel’s reps confirmed that he lost consciousness and was taken to a hospital. They also added that he hoped to return to the stage on Saturday after undergoing additional tests.
The 90-minute showcase came to an abrupt halt on Friday evening at the Luxor hotel, and Angel, 49, was rushed to the ER at Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center, according to TMZ. He was discharged hours later.
In a statement to People, Angel’s reps confirmed that he lost consciousness and was taken to a hospital. They also added that he hoped to return to the stage on Saturday after undergoing additional tests.
- 3/12/2017
- by Karen Mizoguchi and Patrick Gomez
- PEOPLE.com
Criss Angel is on the road to recovery after a scary incident during Friday night's Mindfreak Live! performance.
The 49-year-old magician was promptly rushed to the hospital after losing consciousness while attempting an upside down straightjacket escape.
Watch: Criss Angel's 2-Year-Old Son Is in Remission: 'I Believe He Will Be Healed'
Ryan Perez, an audience member at Friday night's show at the Luxor in Las Vegas, recalled the experience, telling Et that Angel "was perfectly normal" before attempting the trick.
“He did one of his trademark tricks in which he’s suspended from the ceiling and he has to escape a strait jacket. They reeled him up with his feet facing the ceiling and his head facing the stage and as he was going up they set a timer for thirty seconds and he was supposed to wiggle out of the straitjacket before the timer ended," Perez explained. "So he’s wiggling, he’s turning...
The 49-year-old magician was promptly rushed to the hospital after losing consciousness while attempting an upside down straightjacket escape.
Watch: Criss Angel's 2-Year-Old Son Is in Remission: 'I Believe He Will Be Healed'
Ryan Perez, an audience member at Friday night's show at the Luxor in Las Vegas, recalled the experience, telling Et that Angel "was perfectly normal" before attempting the trick.
“He did one of his trademark tricks in which he’s suspended from the ceiling and he has to escape a strait jacket. They reeled him up with his feet facing the ceiling and his head facing the stage and as he was going up they set a timer for thirty seconds and he was supposed to wiggle out of the straitjacket before the timer ended," Perez explained. "So he’s wiggling, he’s turning...
- 3/12/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Criss Angel was hospitalized and his Mindfreak Live! show in Las Vegas was cut short Friday after he appeared to lose consciousness in the middle of a dangerous stunt. Scores of his fans expressed shock and support for the star online. "During Friday evening's performance, while attempting his famed upside down straitjacket escape while suspended by his feet, he lost consciousness," a rep for the illusionist told E! News Saturday. "He was lowered to the stage and rushed to the hospital where he was evaluated and released early this morning. He is undergoing additional testing today and while it is not yet certain, it is his hope to return to the stage in his hit...
- 3/11/2017
- E! Online
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