Kelly Clarkson's Rumored Replacement to Appear on Her Talk Show

Kelly Clarkson's Rumored Replacement to Appear on Her Talk Show

Rumors have been swirling thatKelly Clarksonwill be leaving her talk show and will be replaced by formerTodayhost,Hoda Kotb. Now,Page Sixreportsthat Kotb will be making an appearance onThe Kelly Clarkson Showto discuss life post-morning-television as well as her new wellness brand. Meanwhile, on the May 28 episode ofToday, Kotb herself denied that she will be replacing Clarkson. "Delete. Delete. That's not true," Kotb told Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin. "I want to ask you all a real question. Do you think that if I ever came back to TV … do you know the only place I would ever come back is? Right here, this is the spot. There's no place like home." Rumors that Clarkson was leaving her daytime talk show kicked into high gear when she missed two weeks of her show for unspecified reasons back in March. A variety of fill-in hosts took on Clarkson's job, including Simu Liu, who addressed Clarkson's absence while he was filling in. SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox! "Kelly isn't able to make it today. We're sending her our very best. I did not know that I was doing this until about five minutes ago when I arrived to promote my new movie 'Last Breath'," he told the audience,according toPeoplemagazine. "I'm here now, and look, I'm not one to back down from a challenge." Clarkson hasn't addressed her absence, thoughsources saythat she was dealing with a family emergency. And while she's been back in action for two months, rumors that she wants to leave the show to spend more time with her kids — River and Remington, whom she shares with ex-husband Brandon Blackstock — an NBC source toldPage Sixthat Clarkson has no intention of leaving. Kelly Clarkson's Rumored Replacement to Appear on Her Talk Showfirst appeared on Parade on May 28, 2025

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May 28, 2025

Kelly Clarkson's Rumored Replacement to Appear on Her Talk Show

Kelly Clarkson's Rumored Replacement to Appear on Her Talk Show Rumors have been swirling thatKelly Clarksonwill be leaving her talk sho...

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Ed Gale, Chucky and ‘Howard the Duck’ Actor, Dies at 61

Ed Gale, Chucky and 'Howard the Duck' Actor, Dies at 61

Ed Gale, who made his film debut wearing the "Howard the Duck" suit and went on to play Chucky in "Child's Play" and two other films in the series, died Tuesday in Los Angeles. He was 61. His niece Kayse Gale wrote on Facebook, "It is with a heavy heart and a surprisingly light coffin (see what I did there?) that we announce the sudden passing of our uncle, Ed Gale. Ed Gale has taken his final bow and is now headlining in the afterlife. Ed hitched a ride to California when he was twenty years old, with $41 and a dream, and he never looked back. He lit up the silver screens in cult classic films like Howard the Duck and Chopper Chicks in Zombie Town, earning himself some serious street cred at every con he attended. Which he never stopped bragging about. Ever. More from Variety 'Child's Play' Co-Screenwriter John Lafia Dies at 63 'Chucky' TV Adaptation Scares Up Straight-to-Series Order at Syfy Box Office: 'Toy Story 4' Dominates With $118 Million Debut "Over the course of his career he appeared in over 130 movies, TV shows, and commercials. With this wide ranging body of work, he leaves behind legacy full of questionable lighting and amazing one-liners.Ed's favorite role was that of the 'fun uncle.' His love language was sharing his love of the entertainment industry and the magic of Hollywood with his nieces. "Ed loved 7 eleven hotdogs with disgusting amounts of ketchup. He enjoyed reminiscing about his glory days DJing at the Plainwell roller rink. He hated Bill Maher for no good reason. He delighted in the slow build up of telling a good story, and cheating at cribbage. He had one hell of a laugh, and he will be missed. Rest in love you cranky bastard," she concluded. Gale went on to wear the devilish doll suit in "Child's Play 2" and "Bride of Chucky," costumed as the possessed doll with the soul of a serial killer. In the TV series "Land of the Lost," Gale played the dinosaur Tasha. He had a brief appearance on "My Name Is Earl" as a carnival performer, and he had a supporting role in the Matthew McConaughey film "Tiptoes," which revolved around a family of little people. His other appearances include "Oh Brother, "Where Art Thou," "Baywatch," "3rd Rock From the Sun," "Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey" and "Friday the 13th: The Series. Gale was also a familiar face at fan conventions and personal appearances for his films. Born in Plainwell, Mich., he moved to Los Angeles to become an actor and appeared in more than 130 movies, TV shows and commercials. Best of Variety 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Sign up forVariety's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us onFacebook,Twitter, andInstagram.

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Ed Gale, Chucky and ‘Howard the Duck’ Actor, Dies at 61

Ed Gale, Chucky and 'Howard the Duck' Actor, Dies at 61 Ed Gale, who made his film debut wearing the "Howard the Duck" sui...

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‘Popeye’ with Robin Williams was the most ‘coked-up film set,’ according to exec Barry Diller

'Popeye' with Robin Williams was the most 'coked-up film set,' according to exec Barry Diller

We are just now learning that the 1980 movie "Popeye" had more going on during filming than has previously been revealed. Barry Diller, chairman of IAC, shared some tea about the film during a recent conversation at New York City's 92nd Street Y with interviewer and CNN anchor Anderson Cooper. Diller, who was the chief executive officer of Paramount Pictures from 1974 to 1984, was asked by Cooper what was the "most coked-up film set" that he'd ever visited, according to Entertainment Weekly. "Coked-up film set? Oh, Popeye," Dillerreportedlysaid. "By the way, you can watch it. If you watch 'Popeye,' you're watching a movie that — you think of it in the thing that they used to do about record speeds, 33 [RPM], whatever. This is a movie that runs at 78 RPM and 33 speed." The musical comedy starred Robin Williams in the title role of the cartoon character and Shelley Duvall as that character's famous love interest, Olive Oyl. When Cooper asked Diller if he "instantly knew" about the drug use, the executive responded, "Knew it? You couldn't escape it." "They were actually shipping in film cans at the time. Film cans would be sent back to LA for daily processing film," Diller said. "This was shot in Malta. And we found out that the film cans were actually being used to ship cocaine back and forth to this set. Everyone was stoned." Williamsdied at the age of 63 in 2014. Duvall died last year at the age of 75. CNN has reached out to Paramount Pictures for comment. For more CNN news and newsletters create an account atCNN.com

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‘Popeye’ with Robin Williams was the most ‘coked-up film set,’ according to exec Barry Diller

'Popeye' with Robin Williams was the most 'coked-up film set,' according to exec Barry Diller We are just now learning that ...

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Andrew McCarthy's Daughter Willow Poses with Dad on Prom Night in Rare Photo — and No, She's Not Wearing Pink

Andrew McCarthy's Daughter Willow Poses with Dad on Prom Night in Rare Photo — and No, She's Not Wearing Pink

Andrew McCarthy/Facebook Andrew McCarthy's daughter attended her prom, and the father-daughter duo posed for a sweet snap together The 'Pretty in Pink' alum joked that his daughter did not wear pink for the big event McCarthy is dad to three kids - sons Sam and Rowan, as well as daughter Willow Andrew McCarthy'sdaughter is pretty in blue! ThePretty in Pinkalum's 18-year-old daughter Willow attended her senior prom, and the proud dad shared a rare photo of the sweet moment on hisFacebookandInstagrampages. McCarthy could be seen wearing blue jeans and a gray button-down as he posed alongside his daughter, who wore a high-neck, floor-length blue gown. Willow accessorized with a blue shawl and a white corsage, smiling alongside her dad. "My daughter Willow went to her prom tonight. She did not wear pink," McCarthy joked, poking fun at his iconic 1986 film. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The actor also reshared the photo on his Instagram Stories, writing, "Prom night, no pink," across the snap. The"Brat Pack" actorshares his older son, Sam, 23, with his ex-wife Carol Schneider. After marrying his second wife, Dolores Rice, he welcomed daughter Willow and son Rowan, 11. Like her dad, Willow is an actor. In 2013, she played Matilda Wormwood in the Broadway production ofMatilda: The Musical. She also had roles in the Broadway shows1984andTheFerryman. Ten years after performing as Matilda, Willow performed in a special "Matildapalooza" event at New York City's 54 Below alongside other Matilda actors to sing their favorite Broadway songs. McCarthy's son Sam is also an actor, tellingFlaunt, "As I got older, I felt like I was drawn to acting, and would talk about being an actor 'someday.' " He went on to star asChristina Applegate's son, Charlie, in the Netflix comedy-drama seriesDead to Meand has had notable roles inGoosebumpsandCondor. Read the original article onPeople

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Andrew McCarthy's Daughter Willow Poses with Dad on Prom Night in Rare Photo — and No, She's Not Wearing Pink

Andrew McCarthy's Daughter Willow Poses with Dad on Prom Night in Rare Photo — and No, She's Not Wearing Pink Andrew McCarthy/Facebo...

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Jackie Chan Says ‘Rush Hour 3’ Had ‘Too Much Money’ for the Budget and ‘Too Much Time’ for Filming: ‘Too Much Money Is No Good’

Jackie Chan Says 'Rush Hour 3' Had 'Too Much Money' for the Budget and 'Too Much Time' for Filming: 'Too Much Money Is No Good'

Jackie Chan participated in a BuzzFeed video interview ahead of the release of "Karate Kid: Legends" and was asked to rank the "Rush Hour" film trilogy in order from his favorite to least favorite entry. Headlined by Chan and Chris Tucker, the "Rush Hour" movies remain some of the biggest films in Chan's filmography. The trilogy grossed $849 million worldwide between 1998 and 2007. "I don't know," Chan said, resisting to give an answer before finally summing up his thoughts like this: "You know what, the first one: little money, little time. We shot it like, 'Go, go, go, go!' The second one: a lot of money, a lot of time. The third one: too much money, too much time. Too much money is no good." More from Variety 'Karate Kid: Legends' Review: Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio in a Sequel Old-Fashioned Enough to Be Likable Retro Corn Jackie Chan Action Thriller 'The Shadow's Edge' Racks Up Global Sales for Golden Network Asia Jackie Chan Says CGI Stunts Are a 'Double-Edged Sword,' Safer for Actors But 'Missing' a 'Sense of Reality': 'The Audience Is Numb' to the Danger Chan's assessment of the "Rush Hour" trilogy lines up nicely with each movie's critical and commercial success. The original "Rush Hour," Chan's favorite, carried a $35 million budget and went on to gross $244 million worldwide in 1998. The 2001 sequel, made for $90 million, earned an even bigger $347 million worldwide. But the 2007 third installment dropped down to $258 million despite a hefty $140 million budget. Critical acclaim for each installment also dwindled. Chanmade headlinesin 2022 by saying "Rush Hour 4" is in development, although New Line Cinema has never formally announced a fourth film. Chan's co-star, Chris Tucker, expressed his eagerness in coming back for a new movie around the same time. "You're going to see a lot of good stuff coming, but it's going to be on a whole other level," Tucker teased toAudacy's V-103. "That's what I like… I'm excited about that. It's not going to be what you've normally seen… 'Rush Hour 4,' that's something I definitely will probably drop in there because I love working with Jackie. Watch Chan's full BuzzFeed interview in the video below. "Karate Kid: Legends" opens in theaters nationwide May 30. Best of Variety 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Sign up forVariety's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us onFacebook,Twitter, andInstagram.

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Jackie Chan Says ‘Rush Hour 3’ Had ‘Too Much Money’ for the Budget and ‘Too Much Time’ for Filming: ‘Too Much Money Is No Good’

Jackie Chan Says 'Rush Hour 3' Had 'Too Much Money' for the Budget and 'Too Much Time' for Filming: 'Too Much Mo...

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