Deep into the fifth episode of “The Captain,” ESPN’s new docuseries acknowledges the difficulty of cracking its chosen subject. Derek Jeter might’ve been a stellar shortstop, and an iconic Yankees player whose meteoric rise and waning career mirrored his team’s own trajectory as a New York sports dynasty. But he is also, according to both himself and the many frustrated journalists who couldn’t get past his surface, an extremely careful (read: boring) interview.
“That’s by design,” Jeter confirms on camera, letting loose a genuine grin at the admission. He even goes on to say that “there are things I still won’t talk about” here, now, for the supposedly in-depth docuseries about his own life (which premieres July 18 after the Home Run Derby and will run seven episodes in total). That contradiction lies at the heart of Randy Wilkins’ “The Captain,” which can generally only...
“That’s by design,” Jeter confirms on camera, letting loose a genuine grin at the admission. He even goes on to say that “there are things I still won’t talk about” here, now, for the supposedly in-depth docuseries about his own life (which premieres July 18 after the Home Run Derby and will run seven episodes in total). That contradiction lies at the heart of Randy Wilkins’ “The Captain,” which can generally only...
- 7/18/2022
- by Caroline Framke
- Variety Film + TV
Thomas Menino, whose folksy manner and verbal gaffes belied his shrewd political tactics to govern as Boston's longest-serving mayor and one of its most beloved, died Thursday. He was 71. Spokeswoman Dot Joyce said in a statement that Menino died in the company of his family and friends. He was diagnosed with advanced cancer in February 2014, shortly after leaving office, and announced Oct. 23 he was suspending treatment and a book tour so he could spend more time with family and friends. Menino was first elected in 1993 and built a formidable political machine that ended decades of Irish domination of city politics,...
- 10/30/2014
- by Associated Press
- PEOPLE.com
Carson Kressley, the fabulous fashion savant of Bravo’s Queer Eye, has been busy following the 2007 end of the fabled makeover show. He dabbled in acting, took a memorable turn in season 13 of Dancing With the Stars, penned a childrens’ book, and brought his flirty personality and lightning-fast wit to various hosting gigs on Own, Lifetime, and ABC shows. Hot on the heels of Queer Eye’s tenth anniversary and a reunion with the rest of Fab Five and Bravo host Andy Cohen that airs Sunday night, EW caught up with Kressley on the phone to chat about his hardest “make-betters,...
- 10/21/2013
- by Jennifer Arellano
- EW.com - PopWatch
Carson Kressley, the fabulous fashion savant of Bravo’s Queer Eye, has been busy following the 2007 end of the fabled makeover show. He dabbled in acting, took a memorable turn in season 13 of Dancing With the Stars, penned a childrens’ book, and brought his flirty personality and lightning-fast wit to various hosting gigs on Own, Lifetime, and ABC shows. Hot on the heels of Queer Eye’s tenth anniversary and a reunion with the rest of Fab Five and Bravo host Andy Cohen that airs Sunday night, EW caught up with Kressley on the phone to chat about his hardest “make-betters,...
- 10/21/2013
- by Jennifer Arellano
- EW.com - PopWatch
'Dancing with the Stars' casting: Valerie Harper, Britney Spears and more Season 17 celebrity rumors
The "Dancing with the Stars" Season 17 cast of celebrities will be announced during "Good Morning America" on Wednesday (Sept. 4). But that's not soon enough for many fans desperate to know which stars will be waltzing on TV this fall.
With rumors beginning to circulate, here is a list of 19 celebrity names who might be new "DWTS" dancers.
John Stamos or Jamie Lee Curtis: As hinted by an editor of the Huffington Post on Twitter, a famous "yogurt spokesperson" is going to be on "Dancing with the Stars." Stamos has been asked in the past. Curtis is a huge fan of the show, seen in the audience almost every season. Either actor would be an amazing addition.
Amber Riley: The "Glee" star (who has played Mercedes since the show premiered) but will have a greatly reduced part in the upcoming Season 5. She has posted on Instagram that she'll have...
With rumors beginning to circulate, here is a list of 19 celebrity names who might be new "DWTS" dancers.
John Stamos or Jamie Lee Curtis: As hinted by an editor of the Huffington Post on Twitter, a famous "yogurt spokesperson" is going to be on "Dancing with the Stars." Stamos has been asked in the past. Curtis is a huge fan of the show, seen in the audience almost every season. Either actor would be an amazing addition.
Amber Riley: The "Glee" star (who has played Mercedes since the show premiered) but will have a greatly reduced part in the upcoming Season 5. She has posted on Instagram that she'll have...
- 8/29/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
The season 17 cast of ‘Dancing With the Stars’ will likely contain a ‘Teen Mom’ star, a Disney beauty and a WWE Superstar, a source close to production tells HollywoodLife.com exclusively. Keep reading to find out which celebs have been offered a spot on the show!
We’ll certainly miss Sean Lowe’s abs next season on Dancing With the Stars, but the blond heartthrob’s dancing shoes may be filled by the likes of a Full House star, a real Family man or a sweet southerner who went under fire earlier this year when she was accused of being racist. Keep reading to find out the identities of the eight celebrities who were offered a spot on season 17 of DWTS.
‘Dancing With The Stars’ Season 17 Cast — John Stamos & Farrah Abraham In Talks
“So far, they are awaiting confirmations from John Stamos, former baseball player Jason Varitek, Paula Deen, Backdoor Teen Mom star Farrah Abraham,...
We’ll certainly miss Sean Lowe’s abs next season on Dancing With the Stars, but the blond heartthrob’s dancing shoes may be filled by the likes of a Full House star, a real Family man or a sweet southerner who went under fire earlier this year when she was accused of being racist. Keep reading to find out the identities of the eight celebrities who were offered a spot on season 17 of DWTS.
‘Dancing With The Stars’ Season 17 Cast — John Stamos & Farrah Abraham In Talks
“So far, they are awaiting confirmations from John Stamos, former baseball player Jason Varitek, Paula Deen, Backdoor Teen Mom star Farrah Abraham,...
- 8/21/2013
- by Christopher Rogers
- HollywoodLife
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