Donald Trump Inauguration Day: Bad Lip Reading VIDEO

Please stop what you are doing and WATCH THIS.

The crew from 'Bad Lip Reading' are the champions when it comes to what we Aussies call a "piss take".

And this... well... it's everything.

Donald Trump's inauguration day... Bad Lip Reading style:

'Will & Grace' Comeback: VIDEO

It's happening! 'Will & Grace' is coming back to TV.

NBC has ordered 10 new episodes of the sitcom starring Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Sean Hayes, and Megan Mullally, all of whom will return for the revival.

The show originally ran from 1998 to 2006 and ran for eight seasons and won 16 Emmy awards.

“This groundbreaking series for everything from gay rights to social and political commentary — all disguised as a high-speed train of witty pop culture — is coming back where it belongs,” the NBC Entertainment chairman said.

“We started talking with [show creators] Mutchnick and Kohan about producing new episodes right after they shot the secret reunion show back in September, and the fact that all four of the original stars were excited about getting back into production is a testament to the joyful experience they had doing nearly 200 episodes for eight seasons,” the NBC Entertainment president said.

“Few things cut through the clutter these days, especially in comedy, and ‘Will and Grace’ is one of the best.”

Here is what Sean Hayes posted on his Facebook page earlier today, with this caption below:

It is with great excitement that I can confirm and OFFICIALLY announce here today that “Will & Grace” is coming back for a 10-episode limited run on @NBC during the 2017/18 season. Bring out the sweater vests!!! Check out this official announcement trailer and the official Press Release which was issued by @NBC today at The TCA (Television Critics Association).  Debra Messing Eric McCormack #MeganMullally

VIDEO:  https://youtu.be/wDe934lJlqY

NBC Press Release:
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THEY’RE BAACK … NBC REUNITES TV’S FAVORITE FOURSOME WITH THE RETURN OF ‘WILL & GRACE’ (AND JACK AND KAREN)

10 New Episodes of the Groundbreaking 16-Time Emmy Award-Winning Comedy Series to Air in 2017-18 Season

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif — Jan. 18, 2017 — “Honey … What is this? What’s going on? What’s happening?” 

NBC is officially bringing back television’s favorite foursome with a 10-episode limited run of “Will & Grace” during the 2017-18 season. 

Stars Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Sean Hayes and Megan Mullally — each of whom received at least one Emmy Award for their respective performances throughout the series — will be back, and original series creators Max Mutchnick and David Kohan will act as showrunners and executive producers. Legendary director James Burrows, who directed every episode of the show during its initial eight-year run, is on board to direct and executive produce. 

“We’re thrilled that one of the smartest, funniest, and most defining comedies in NBC history is coming back,” said NBC Entertainment Chairman Robert Greenblatt. “This groundbreaking series for everything from gay rights to social and political commentary — all disguised as a high-speed train of witty pop culture — is coming back where it belongs.”

Jennifer Salke, President of NBC Entertainment, added: “We started talking with Mutchnick and Kohan about producing new episodes right after they shot the secret reunion show back in September, and the fact that all four of the original stars were excited about getting back into production is a testament to the joyful experience they had doing nearly 200 episodes for eight seasons. Few things cut through the clutter these days, especially in comedy, and ‘Will and Grace’ is one of the best.”

Said Mutchnick: “Dave and I are absolutely thrilled about the opportunity to write what Will, Grace, Jack and Karen are thinking about in 2017.”

Debuting in 1998, the show’s popularity climbed steadily, ultimately becoming the highest-rated sitcom in the adults 18-49 demo from 2001-05, and garnering an audience of more than 18 million for its series finale in 2006. In addition to taking its place in the cultural zeitgeist as a critic and fan favorite, “Will & Grace” was nominated for 83 Emmy Awards, winning 16 of them including Outstanding Comedy Series. 

Universal Television will produce and distribute the new episodes.

'Revenge Body': Khloe Kardashian TV show VIDEO

'Revenge Body' - the new show from the Kardashian / E! Channel stable - is all about Khloe Kardashian's body transformation, but way beyond that.

It's like 'The Biggest Loser' for true Kardashian aficionados, and from what I have seen so far, I'll be keen to see more.

Is it harmful to have people want to get 'revenge' on someone by... dieting. Yes, of course. But it seems these people undertaking this journey in the show are motivated by something else... to be a better version of themselves.

Feel free to comment when you watch the show.

In the meantime, here are some clips from and of Khloe, about the show, her life since her divorce, and being known as the 'fat Kardashian'... and turning that around:

'Revenge Body' hosted by Khloe Kardashian will screen on Fridays at 12pm, from Friday January 13 2017, on the E! Channel, on Foxtel, with the show repeated at 9.30pm on Fridays, and on Sundays at 8.30pm

Why have so many celebrities died in 2016?

Another celebrity dies - 2016 has been so cruel! Why are all our icons dying?

You've been hearing this a lot, right? Perhaps even adding to the dialogue, questioning why this is happening in greater numbers than usual?

Asking 2016 to go away so we can herald in 2017 when perhaps the rate of celeb deaths will slow down?



Well, while it HAS in fact been a BIG year for celebrity deaths - and, figures do confirm a spike in high-profile deaths this year, with Wikipedia recording 642 notable deaths in January compared to 466 just a month earlier - the fact is: people die.

I am not being morbid or rude or disrespectful.

It's just that people - stars or family or friends - always seem to die when you don't want them to.

Because when do we want them to die?

How about NEVER!

That's not possible or real life, of course. And we know it.

But we continue to be shocked when someone of notes dies. Or when a family member passes.

I would argue we are not equipped as a society to deal with death in any way that is good for our health. That is, we don't know how to deal with grief, and that loved ones can die at any time (again, sounds so obvious, and that yes, we know the drill... but really, we don't, and are emotionally ill equipped when someone we love dies). I would even go as far to say we make their death about us. Because that's what humans do. (I recently told my brother: I am so sad our dad died, so devastated... but what about him! He lost his life so young!).

This is human nature of course, and a sign we are living, breathing humans who have a heart, and are compassionate, and in tune with our emotional IQ. We are greatly affected by death.

The fact is: people of our era and older are dying because they are of that age group that they are more likely to die, and in today's news saturation society, where a 24 hour news cycle is the norm, it is FAR more widely reported when famous people die. And we know more and more details about how they died, which humanises them even more, and affects us even more greatly.

Here are more theories on why seemingly more people of note are dying:

- There are more celebrities

So, we are more likely to feel like we know them more of them.

And we as a society have CREATED more celebrities for no apparent reason (Kardashians, anyone?), so there are more people we care about and know about, and feel affected by when they die.

Our fetish for pop culture, and our hunger to know more and more about famous people, and their willingness to give it to us through social media posts and snippets - or whole mega paid magazine spreads - on their lives makes us feel connected, and therefore more devastated when they die.

- Social media makes us feel more connected... and therefore more gutted

Think about it. When someone dies, the wave of grief - and social media posting - is like a tsunami of hashtags and virtual tears.

If you announce it on YOUR social media page any later than 28 minutes after TMZ or BBC break the news, you may be deemed to be too slow with the news.

Frankly, there has been many a time when I have gone to bed, and at 1.30am Sydney time there is news breaking in the US. And out of bed I hop to report and blog and try to be one of the first. Because we have to be the first, to lay claim to knowing first. Okay, I run a blog page and I have to be with it, but many WANT to be first to post on Facebook and Instagram because we feel we are delivering breaking news, and can then recount how WE felt and where WE were when news broke.

- Music is the soundtrack of our lives

And so, when artists die, we feel pieces of us are gone too.

Musicians of note this year who has passed - David Bowie, Prince, and George Michael to name a few, died "before their time". But what is "before their time" anyway? They are certainly and absolutely FAR too young to have died! Carrie Fisher - only 60! Still so much living to do. Same with George and Bowie and even older artists we've lost, like Leonard Cohen. It's too young! They still had so much living to do... and they still had so much to give... us.

If your great grandmother dies, and she's - as Aussies say - "had a good innings" - they are STILL your loved one, and you STILL don't want them to die. They hold memories close to your heart; they are the fabric of your history. When they die, a piece of you dies too. And you feel the same way when artists and celebrities die, that they are "have been there for you" in different ways. George was there for you when you had a shitty Christmas with an ex. Or when you wanted to get it on with a potential lover... or had a heightened supermodel fetish (Okay, I may be talking about me now...).

When George Michael died, I was propelled back to 1984 when 'Wake Me Up Before You Go Go' was released and I was an uncool 12 year old at a girls' Catholic school, then got cooler (I think?), and linked more and more memories to fun times hearing George's song's.

The same applied to Prince's passing. 'Cream', 'Get Off', all of those sexy AF numbers brought me back to a time and place in my 20s when life was FUN. And Prince's tunes was in fact the soundtrack to my life... and many a messy night.

There are stories about how David Bowie made YOU feel a particular way when he was alive, and therefore feel certain emotions when he died. They are YOUR stories, valid and important, but connected to you and your history. Everyone's stories unite each other, although many a time we probably feel that OUR grief is greater than someone else's about a famous person's passing, because WE have more memories about them.

I remember when I interviewed Peter Walsh - Oprah's Aussie declutter guru - he said to me that 'clutter memories' can be overwhelming, and people don't know what to do with things connected to deceased loved ones.

He said that when we throw something out, we feel we are throwing out the memory.

But, he is at pains to kindly point out, we are not. The memory remains. We just need to know how to manage it. Perhaps have a few pieces of theirs which we hold close and dear and have us feel connected.

This has helped me somewhat in dealing with what to do with belongings from my late mum's house - I knew I could not keep everything, and I had to learn the art of culling.

Conversely, we connect concert tickets, festival ticket stubs, and midnight movie session tickets, and movie posters, and signed CDs and books to that artist we loved, and how we felt when we heard, had signed, or danced to anything tangible related to that artist. 

- Baby boomers are dying

What is a 'baby boomer'? 

Well, if you are reading this you might be likely to be a Gen X or Gen Y person, or someone born beyond the 'noughties'.

But you could also be a baby boomer, defined as a person born between 1946 and 1964, when there was a massive growth in population. This means people in their 50s, 60s and 70s now make up a much larger percentage of the population than they did four or five decades before that.

The result? More of them are famous! And now, more of them are dying.

Why?

Well, the 'baby boomers' are reaching an age where they are more likely to develop life-threatening conditions such as cancer and heart disease, or suffer a stroke (did you know that the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that heart disease, dementia, and stroke are in the top three causes of death in Australia... cancer does not even make it in the top three. I learned this when I was researching my book 'The Australian Ageing Generation Handbook'... and dementia went from number three, to number two on that causes of death list).

So, there is an even greater chance that YOUR fave celeb / artist / author / movie star is dying or about to die. For real.

Prediction: 2017 will have as many if not more notable deaths - because the maths and illnesses likely to afflict our most fave stars says so.

On a personal note, as someone who has experienced death from a young age - my dad died at age 57 (I was 13; he died in a car accident) and my mum died at age 82 (30 years after my dad, and from dementia; I was her carer), my understanding of death changed RAPIDLY.

I went from an innocent child of 13, thinking my parents would die of old age some day in their 80s or even 90s, only to having my world completely and utterly smashed to smithereens knowing that someone I love could die at any time.

For years I was SO, so fearful of my mum dying young and suddenly, and that I would not be able to control any if it. (Turns out I was half right... she died much later, from a disease I could not control, but I could certainly manage how it unfolded and how she was cared for, ultimately - and my brothers can attest - absolutely prolonging her life).

And so, again - an acceptance of death goes a long way in understanding that your fave cultural icon WILL die. Sadly. And never when you want them to. You will never be ready.

I have spent the past few days cranking up George Michael songs LOUD on the music TV channel at home.

I explained to the kids I was celebrating the life of an artist I LOVED and was part of many memories from my youth.

I think they truly got it as they danced along with me... they were having fun... and I was 12 again, then 18, then 24. And it was a happy time for me remembering some good times from my younger days.

Thank you David Bowie, thank you Prince, thank you George Michael. And Michael Jackson  and Whitney Houston before you. We are grateful for the soundtrack you provided to ALL our lives.

Now rest in peace and party hard in heaven.

Amy Schumer + Ellen DeGeneres: VIDEO

Amy Schumer was on Ellen Degeneres's show 'Ellen' and this happened...

The Trainwreck star told of the horror date she had with her boyfriend of one-year Ben Hanisch, when they both got food “violent poisoning” - and Ellen positively lost it with laughter.

What happened in their hotel room was far from romantic, and Amy explained to Ellen in vivid detail how the vomiting and diarrhea “manifested itself” in her.

Ellen? Well, she was shaking with laughter, even wiping her eyes as she struggled to contain herself.

Amy told Ellen that she thought her relationship would be over when they went to Paris for a vacation in September.

“I was yelling to him, ‘It was so great dating you, I wish you the best luck, you’re gonna meet a great girl,’” she said of what she was shouting to him from the bathroom. “But I knew, I knew it was over. Who can get through that?”

Watch the video here:

Louis Tomlinson's mother dies, age 43

The mother of One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson - Johanna Deakin - has died from leukaemia, age just 43.

Johannah, a mum of seven and a midwife, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of the blood cancer earlier this year and had been at Sheffield's Royal Hallamshire Hospital since May. In an emotional statement, Johannah's partner Dan, said she would "always look to put other people before herself".

"She worked tirelessly on numerous charity campaigns, creating memories for many individuals and their families."

Johanna became a grandmother at a young age earlier this year after Louis' ex Briana Jungwirth gave birth to his first child in January.

Louis' One Direction bandmates sent their sympathies on Twitter, with Harry Styles remembering Johanna as his second mum.

@Louis_Tomlinson love you bro! All of your family is in my prayers. proud of your strength and know your mum is too x

— zayn (@zaynmalik) December 9, 2016

Louis just performed at the UK edition of 'The X Factor' only days after his mum died, and as you can imagine, it was highly emotional. He sang 'Just Hold On':



Simon Cowell complimented Louis for his courage in performing.

"Louis, I have to say I've known you for six years. The bravery of what you've done. I respect you as an artist, as a person and your mum was so proud of you and she was so excited for the performance. She's looking down on you tonight," Simon said.

Hours before the show was due to start, Tomlinson addressed his 25 million Twitter followers with a brief message.

"All the support has been incredible! Let's do this together tonight."

The hashtag #RIPJohannah has trended worldwide on Twitter, with millions of social media users also sending their sympathies.

And here is a post from Louis a few weeks ago:

My mother looking gorgeous before the Brits earlier this year . I love you and miss you so much !

A photo posted by Louis Tomlinson (@louist91) on Nov 18, 2016 at 11:59am PST

'Fifty Shades Darker' Trailer 2: VIDEO

The new 'Fifty Shades Darker' trailer is here... and it's as hot as you imagine. It's the second instalment of the movie and the book:



The movie opens in Australia for previews on February 9.

You can see more at the official Australian site for the movie HERE.

Even book tickets HERE.

See this hashtag for more social media conversation: #FiftyShadesDarker

And the latest updates on the movie for Australian audiences here:

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The YouTube blurb says:

Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson return as Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele in Fifty Shades Darker, the second chapter based on the worldwide bestselling “Fifty Shades” phenomenon. Expanding upon events set in motion in 2015’s blockbuster film that grossed more than $560 million globally, the new installment arrives for Valentine’s Day and invites you to slip into something a shade darker.

When a wounded Christian Grey tries to entice a cautious Ana Steele back into his life, she demands a new arrangement before she will give him another chance. As the two begin to build trust and find stability, shadowy figures from Christian’s past start to circle the couple, determined to destroy their hopes for a future together.

Also returning from Fifty Shades of Grey are Academy Award® winner Marcia Gay Harden, Jennifer Ehle, Luke Grimes, Rita Ora, Victor Rasuk, Eloise Mumford and Max Martini, who are joined for the first time by Oscar® winner Kim Basinger, Hugh Dancy, Bella Heathcote and Eric Johnson.

Fifty Shades Darker is directed by James Foley (Fear, House of Cards) and once again produced by Michael De Luca, Dana Brunetti and Marcus Viscidi, alongside E L James, the creator of the culture-spanning blockbuster series. The screenplay is by Niall Leonard, based on the novel by James. www.fiftyshadesmovie.com 
Are you a fan? Will you be reserving tickets now? Who will you take: friend, or partner?

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Divorce: Update

The news right now around Kim Kardashian and Kanye West is that they are breaking up, that their marriage is over.

However, this article just in says otherwise.

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are husband and wife in sickness and in health. 

After the rapper was hospitalized for exhaustion and sleep deprivation at UCLA Medical Center in November, the famous couple's marriage has come into question. Since the formerly public pair has retreated into extreme privacy since Kardashian was robbed, bound and gagged in Paris in October, fans' connection to one of the biggest couples in pop culture has been cut off. Cue the chatter!

While rumors swirl that the two are headed for a breakup after two years of marriage, one source has put an axe in such claims. According to someone close to Kardashian's legal team, reports of Kim wanting to file for divorce are inaccurate. "I know for a fact that's not true,'" the source said.

The article continues:

Still, like any couple, their recent individual personal struggles have been a burden to bear for the both of them. "It's been a very hard couple of months," a family source told E! News. 

Following more than a week in the hospital with his wife at his side, West was released, returned to his family and sought outpatient treatment. "Kim wants him to continue getting therapy even after all of this," a source said in early December. "He has support from so many people."

The reality star is among them. "She wants to get Kanye back on his feet. She is not leaving him. She loves him," the sourced said of Kim. Still, after managing her own trauma from Paris, supporting her husband and mothering her two children has become a balancing act.

Jennifer Aniston, Saturday Night Live: 'Slams' Vanessa Bayer: VIDEO

Jennifer Aniston does an excellent Jennifer Aniston impression... as does Vanessa Bayer.

During the 'SNL Weekend Update', which is on weekly during long running US hit show 'Saturday Night Live', Rachel from 'Friends' made an appearance... as did Jen herself.

Jennifer's intention: to put a stop to Vanessa Bayer’s impression of Rachel Green.

Aniston was not AT ALL pleased with Bayer’s popular, spot-on impression of the 1990s character. After Bayer’s Rachel dropped by ‘Weekend Update’ to explain ’90s nostalgia to co-host Colin Jost, Aniston stopped in to question the impression and Bayer’s apparent Friends obsession.

“Vanessa what are you doing?” Jen asked Vanessa - the two are co-stars in the upcoming movie 'Office Christmas Party'.

“I know that you love Friends, and we had such a great time making our movie together, but you got to really try to stop texting me everyday… Friends was like five million and five years ago, so I think we just got to move on," said Jen to Vanessa.

In response, Bayer said she does a “great bit as Rachel,” which triggered the two going off at each other in their “Rachel” voices - except Jen was totally taking the piss out of THAT Rachel/Jen amalgamation.

Victoria's Secret Fashion Parade 2016: PHOTOS + Australian TV Screen Date

The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show has just taken place for 2016 and it's as spectacular as you imagine.

Here are the first parade pics in.

(All photos: telegraph.co.uk - not to be reproduced).

Held for the first time in Paris, the purple-lit Grand Palais housed 51 of the world's top models on a glitter-strewn catwalk to show off the most famous of lingerie.

It featured a $3 million bra, 7 foot wings, and lots of singing by the world's best.

Lady Gaga, wearing bespoke pieces by Parisian designer Azzedine Alaia, The Weeknd and Bruno Mars singing to the show's six themed sections: Road Ahead, Mountain Romance, Pink Nation, Secret Angel, Dark Angel and Bright Night Angel.

Two Australian models graced the catwalk: Kelly Gale (who walked 2013 and 2014) and Bridget Malcolm (walked her first show in 2015) returned to the VS catwalk

Here is a video, then a photo gallery - the whole parade will be televised on Australian TV at 8.30pm on Thursday 8 December, on Channel Nine.

And you can also catch the full fashion parade on Foxtel, on the Style channel on Wednesday 14 December at 7.30pm.