The actor’s father died of cancer shortly before the production.
Just hours before her performance in Grease: Live was set to begin, Vanessa Hudgens announced her father had died of cancer.
"Tonight, I do the show in his honor," Hudgens tweeted.
Sunday, January 31, 2016
13 "Grease: Live" Secrets I Learned While Sitting In The Audience
Tell you more? OK!
I went to the "Grease: Live" run-through taping the day before the show was broadcast across the country. Here are some secrets directly from Rydell High that you probably didn't catch on TV:
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They were anticipating torrential rain for the live show.
It didn't rain during the run-through taping that I attended, but they were performing as if it was. The opening scene was shot with umbrellas (like the one that aired) and before they filmed the carnival scene, the pavement outside was sprayed with a hose.
I'm assuming they did this in-case they were forced to use the carnival footage from the run-through — you know, if they couldn't pull it off in the rain that was supposed to pelt LA during the broadcasted show.
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The audience was told to dress up like in '50s clothes, but were told to avoid the "costume" look.
Since the audience was such a big part of the production, everyone was required to dress in their '50s best. However, we were explicitly told to avoid the "costume" look — NO POODLE SKIRTS.
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There were multiple sets spread across the Warner Bros. lot with multiple audiences at each set.
I lucked out and was located on a soundstage that housed both The Frosty Palace and Rydell High's gym. More unfortunate souls were placed outside on the metal bleachers in front of Rydell, which didn't see much action after the first half of the show.
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The Girl Who Plays Sansa Stark On "Game Of Thrones" Has A Crush On Ryan Gosling
Et tu, Sophie?
At one point or another, you might've asked yourself, "What do I have in common with Sophie Turner?"
You know, the gorgeous and amazingly talented actress who brings Sansa Stark to life.
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Well, it turns out you have at least one thing in common with Sophie: Your love of Ryan Gosling.
Same, Sophie.
Leonardo DiCaprio And His Vape Pen Were The True SAG Award Winners
#VapeLife
So, Leonardo DiCaprio vaped at the SAG Awards on Saturday.
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Sansa Stark Will Finally Catch A Break On The Next Season Of "Game Of Thrones"
“It’s probably her best season yet. It’s her really coming into her own.” — Sophie Turner
Sophie Turner showed up to last night's SAG Awards and looked like a dream. She also weighed in on what viewers could expect from her character, Sansa Stark, on the upcoming season of Game of Thrones.
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It's probably her best season yet. It's her really coming into her own. She, this season, really commands the respect that she deserves and she grabs hold of it and she runs with it and it's really good.
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Uzo Aduba Attended The SAG Awards With The Same Guy She Went To Prom With
Miss. Aduba continues to be #EverythingGoals.
The always delightful Uzo Aduba attended the SAG Awards last night, and she took home the award for Best Actress in a Comedy for playing the role of Suzanne Warren on Orange Is the New Black.
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If Lady Gaga Lyrics Were Motivational Posters
♫ I live for the applause, applause, applause. ♫
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All Songs From Rihanna's "Anti," Ranked By Love-Making Potential
Let’s talk about Anti, baby.
"Never Ending"
Rih's Dido-infused collab is so pretty, it would just feel wrong ~doing the dirty~ to it.
Most sensual line: "We lost connection, oh come back to me / So I can feel alive again"
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"Higher"
Rihanna's aching vocals paired with the poignant lyrics of "Higher" make it another song that's more gorgeous than sexy. But, hey, to each their own.
Most sensual line: "You take me higher, higher than I've ever been, babe /
Just come over, let's pour a drink, babe"
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"Close To You"
I mean, if you're not afraid to cry in the bedroom, this song might be fine — "Close To You" cuts deep and plays with your emotions. That being said, there is a delicate tenderness to the closing ballad of Anti.
Most sensual line: "No you don't need my protection / But I'm in love, can't blame me for checking"
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"Love On The Brain"
RiRi's take on doo-wop is a pseudo-sultry jam sure to please any Etta James fan in the bedroom.
Most sensual line: "Can we burn something babe? / And I run for miles just to get a taste"
Halsey Shared A Powerful Message About Living With Endometriosis On Twitter
“I have managed to live a wild, incredible, and unpredictable life with endo, and I’m here for you.”
Halsey, the 21-year-old singer-songwriter who released her debut album Badlands in 2015, recently took to Twitter to share a powerful message about living with endometriosis.
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Endometriosis is a chronic disease in which the tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus grows outside of it, causing severe pain, especially during menstruation.
It can also cause diarrhea, constipation, bloating, nausea, fatigue, and pain during sex.
Nearly 180 million women around the world have the disorder, which is one of the leading causes of infertility in women.
"Emo moment; but if any of you suffer from Endometriosis please know you aren't alone. I know how excruciatingly painful it can be and how discouraging the disease can be. To feel like it's gonna limit you because of how debilitating it is. To miss school and work, or even worse to GO and suffer through it anyway feeling like a prisoner in your own body. To maybe be worried about 'never having kids,' or dealing with crazy treatment suggestions.
I was recently diagnosed after years of suffering and finding myself doubled over backstage in the middle of my sets, or fighting back tears on an airplane, or even being in so much pain I would vomit or faint. With doctors essentially telling me I was being a big baby about my period, or misdiagnosing PCOS, etc etc.
Finding out that I have endo was the most bittersweet moment because it meant I wasn't crazy! I wasn't a 'baby'! I had every right to be feeling like the world was caving in. But it was terrifying to find out. Just know I'm here if you want to vent. I have managed to live a wild, incredible, and unpredictable life with Endo, and I'm here for you! x"
Vanessa Hudgens' Dad Died Hours Before She Has To Perform In "Grease: Live"
“Tonight, I do the show in his honor.”
In August, Hudgens revealed on Instagram that her dad was sick and asked fans to pray for his recovery.
Hudgens shared the tragic news of his death just hours before she is due to take the stage in Fox's production of Grease: Live as Rizzo.
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Saturday, January 30, 2016
Viola Davis: "Diversity Is Not A Trending Topic"
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After winning the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Female Actor in a TV Drama, Viola Davis discussed the ongoing #OscarsSoWhite conversation with reporters backstage and shared her thoughts on some of her peers vowing to boycott the ceremony.
When asked for her thoughts on #OscarsSoWhite, she replied:
We have become a society of trending topics. Diversity is not a trending topic. It's just not. I've always considered myself an actor since I got my equity card in 1988. I’ve never put any limitations on myself. I felt like I can play Chekov, any character in Chekov, in Shakespeare, in Miller, in August Wilson. I see myself as an actor. No matter what is going on in the business, I will find a way to practice my art. And all of the actors of color that I know don't place limitations on themselves either. So regardless of what is going on with the Academy, regardless of what is going on in Hollywood, they will find a way to be excellent. We always have and we always will.
Later in the press room after her win, Davis was asked if she thought the Oscars should be boycotted, like Spike Lee, Jada Pinkett Smith, and others have pledged to do. The actor let out a laugh and said:
I think people should do what they want to do with the Oscars. If they want to watch it, that's fine. If they don't, that's fine. I think more importantly, when you walk into a theater, whether it be a movie theater or a live theater, be open to the experience of the story. I think that sometimes people feel like stories about people of color are not inclusive. They are very much inclusive. I mean, the work of August Wilson — which really, pretty much made my career — is everyone's story. When you watch Annalise [Keating, her How to Get Away With Murder character], she's not just a black woman; she is a woman going through her life, you know? And I feel like people forget that in our business, we can't act in a room: You need the actor, you need the writer, you need the director, and finally, you need the audience. So I'm just saying, plop your money down to see Race, to see Dope, to see Straight Outta Compton, to see Selma, to support directors like Ava DuVernay, Lee Daniels, Spike Lee... Their stories are just as valid and as important as anyone else. More important than boycotting is openness.
In September, when Davis became the first black woman to win the Lead Actress in a Drama award, she said, “The only thing that separates women of color from anyone else is opportunity. You cannot win an Emmy for roles that are simply not there."
All hail Viola Davis.
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You can watch Davis' full press room interview here:
Carol Burnett's Acceptance Speech At The SAG Awards Was Incredibly Inspiring
“I’m so glad we had this time together.”
Tonight, Carol Burnett accepted the Life Achievement Award at the SAG Awards.
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It was pretty much a perfect moment, and not just because Tina Fey and Amy Poehler presented Burnett with the award...
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...but also because of how inspiring her acceptance speech was.
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A Brief History Of Lori Petty's Style
Her pink getup at the SAG Awards is just the beginning.
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But bold and badass fashion choices are pretty par for the corse for Lori.
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Tina And Amy Proved They Should Present Every Lifetime Achievement Award
Enough with the bison liver.
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler presented the SAG Lifetime Achievement Award to Carol Burnett tonight, and they were a shining beacon of comedic light.
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They lovingly ribbed Carol before presenting her with her award.
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Carol was into it.
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Leonardo DiCaprio And Kate Winslet Looked Perfect Together At The SAG Awards
We’ll never let go!
You're familiar with the beautiful existence of Leonardo DiCaprio, right?
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And surely you've heard of the one and only Kate Winslet?
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Well, together, they're a match made in heaven.
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And tonight when they reunited at the SAG Awards...
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There Was A Mini "Arrested Development" Reunion At The SAG Awards
There’s always money in the…SAG Award.
On Saturday night, Jeffrey Tambor won a SAG Award for his role as Maura Pfefferman in Transparent.
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Tambor won in the category of Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series.
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And as if that wasn't already great news, Jason Bateman presented the award to him.
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Which is especially cute because Tambor and Bateman play George Bluth, Sr. and Michael Bluth...
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Kate Winslet Is "So Focused" On Leonardo DiCaprio Winning All The Awards This Year
Mom. Dad.
Kate Winslet recently won a Golden Globe for her role in Steve Jobs, and she really did look genuinely shocked.
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And tonight at the SAG Awards, Giuliana Rancic asked her why she was so surprised.
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And her answer? BECAUSE SHE'S TOO FOCUSED ON HER BFF/SOULMATE LEONARDO DICAPRIO:
This is true friendship, this is love.
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