Dick Van Dyke made history with the Daytime Emmy nomination making him the oldest actor to receive the nod. During a recent interview with People Magazine, the Days of Our Lives star went on to dish out on the historic nod. “This nomination is very exciting after all; it took me 75 years and my pal Drake Hogestyn to get on a soap opera,” he shed light on securing the role after over seven decades in the industry. “This is a very different honour for me; I seldom get recognised for dramatic or straight acting – comedy and musicals are my speciality,…
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Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon hinted that a third season of Big Little Lies may be on the horizon. Revealing in a Vanity Fair interview, the duo shared that they have been in discussions about the direction they’d like their characters’ stories to take. “I get the ring ring: ‘Hey, is [season 3] happening?’ Like, Nic,” Witherspoon said to Kidman. “You got excited.” “I got excited,” Kidman, 56, agreed. “It’s OK, baby. I get excited too. Then I’ve got Laura [Dern] calling me and Zoe [Kravitz] and Shailene [Woodley]. They’re all like, ‘Nic said that we’re making Big Little Lies season three?’” Witherspoon, 48, mentioned…
Jeremy Renner surprised fans by revealing a lesser-known chapter in his career. During his recent appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, the 53-year-old actor shared that he once worked as a beauty counter representative. Renner’s pre-Hollywood job involved assisting customers in finding products and enhancing their beauty. “I’d work on the weekends at the department stores, audition all week for film and television and then go put makeup on women on the weekends. It was awesome.” Deciding on using the Hawkeye actor’s experience arrymore sought his expert advice for achieving the perfect lip. The actor suggested to go “all over your lips,…
Prince William, who is the next in line to the throne, is seemingly laying the groundwork for his future plans, which may not align with his father, King Charles’ vision. The Prince of Wales hinted that he requires more working royals in the monarchy unlike the monarch’s approach to have a more ‘slimmed down’ version. Royal historian Kelly Swaby pointed out to Metro.co.uk that when William hosted a garden party early in May at Buckingham Palace, he included Princess Beatrice and Zara and Mike Tindall. “They are members of the Royal Family who know the ropes and what is expected of them…
Reese Witherspoon revealed why she always refers to her friend Laura Dern by her last name. Witherspoon, 48, whose given name is Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon, explained that it’s because she finds it confusing to call Dern by their shared first name, Laura in a conversation with Vanity Fair. Nicole Kidman, who was also part of the conversation, found it amusing and pointed out how strange it sounds. “I hate how you call her Dern though!” She explained after Witherspoon asked “Why?” that it’s “because it sounds weird.” “You know why? Because my name is Laura, and her name is Laura,…
Persistent rain over the past fortnight has triggered yet another series of flash floods across North Texas. In the early hours of Wednesday morning, numerous roads in the metroplex became impassable, leading to several incidents of high water that kept fire rescue crews active. The string of events began on Tuesday night when the Denton Fire Department received a call about two stranded bicyclists on the Greenbelt around 8:30 p.m. Despite challenges posed by darkness and high water, both individuals were successfully rescued without injury. As storms intensified around 3 a.m. on Wednesday, reports of high-water incidents surged across the…
The Prosper Police Department has caught attention with the introduction of a substantial emergency rescue vehicle. On June 1, the police department shared a photo of the armored personnel carrier on its Facebook page, inviting the public to come and see it. The post sparked inquiries, to which the police department responded. Firstly, many asked about the cost. The department clarified that the $689,000 armored vehicle was acquired through the Federal 1033 program, meaning it came at no expense to taxpayers. While some readers noted that the federal funding ultimately originates from taxpayers, the vehicle itself incurred no direct cost…
The largest school districts in North Texas have initiated their annual Summer Meals programs, ensuring students have access to meals during the summer break. DALLAS ISD SUMMER MEALS PROGRAM Dallas Independent School District is participating in the Summer Meals program in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Texas Department of Agriculture. They provide breakfast and lunch to anyone under 18 and students with disabilities up to 21 years old, extending beyond enrolled students. According to Debbie Rowley, Dallas ISD’s executive director, the program aims to address hunger throughout the summer months. Meals are available free of charge…
Residents in Dallas and Kaufman counties, who were impacted by severe weather last week, can now seek assistance from FEMA. Dallas County officials announced on Wednesday that the Biden Administration approved the addition of Dallas County to the Presidential Disaster Declaration. This declaration makes residents eligible to apply for FEMA’s Individual Assistance program to address damages caused by storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding. Currently, nine North Texas counties are covered under this declaration. Dallas County Judge Clay Lewis Jenkins expressed gratitude for the declaration, stating that it would provide much-needed aid to residents affected by severe weather. The Individual…
Following recent heavy rainfall, lakes across North Texas are nearly reaching their capacity. Philip Swift, Fort Worth City Marshal, noted that regional lake levels are significantly elevated due to the consecutive rain events. He explained that with the ground saturated, excess water runs off into the lakes instead of being absorbed. As of Monday, Lake Worth was just shy of reaching a potentially dangerous level at 595.08 feet above sea level. Swift mentioned concerns about flooding docks and property damage once the water level surpasses this threshold, prompting the closure of the lake until levels recede. Fortunately, since Monday, Lake…
