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When he was in the third grade, O’Neil Thomas scored what was possibly the most important acting role of his life: one of the three kings in his school’s Christmas play.
“I didn’t have any lines,” he says. “I just delivered the myrrh. And I was like, ‘Oh my god. That was crazy.'”
From then on, he was hooked. He went to performing arts high school, and as soon as he graduated, moved to New York City and started taking “as many classes as possible,” he says. “I landed my agent, my manager, and I’ve been able to book some cool gigs.”
Then Covid hit, and the acting world shut down. So, Thomas, who’d also always had a fascination with social media,...
When he was in the third grade, O’Neil Thomas scored what was possibly the most important acting role of his life: one of the three kings in his school’s Christmas play.
“I didn’t have any lines,” he says. “I just delivered the myrrh. And I was like, ‘Oh my god. That was crazy.'”
From then on, he was hooked. He went to performing arts high school, and as soon as he graduated, moved to New York City and started taking “as many classes as possible,” he says. “I landed my agent, my manager, and I’ve been able to book some cool gigs.”
Then Covid hit, and the acting world shut down. So, Thomas, who’d also always had a fascination with social media,...
- 5/8/2024
- by James Hale
- Tubefilter.com
On this week’s “Real Time” on HBO, Bill Maher addressed the recent “Quiet on Set” documentary, which explored exploitation of children in Nickelodeon programming. Maher then used that to launch into a wider discussion expressing skepticism of modern progressive gender politics, including how much kids are exposed to nontraditional gender identities.
In a featured “New Rule” segment titled “Kid ‘n Prey”, Maher opened up, “And finally, New Rule: as one of the few people in the public eye who’s gone through life and never had kids, someone has to tell me, why am I always having to defend them? I don’t even like kids. But I also think it’s every adult’s job to protect them.”
He asked the crowd if they’d been watching Max/Investigation Discovery documentary “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV.”
“O-m-g,” Maher began. “Nickelodeon — it wasn’t a studio,...
In a featured “New Rule” segment titled “Kid ‘n Prey”, Maher opened up, “And finally, New Rule: as one of the few people in the public eye who’s gone through life and never had kids, someone has to tell me, why am I always having to defend them? I don’t even like kids. But I also think it’s every adult’s job to protect them.”
He asked the crowd if they’d been watching Max/Investigation Discovery documentary “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV.”
“O-m-g,” Maher began. “Nickelodeon — it wasn’t a studio,...
- 4/20/2024
- by Mike Roe
- The Wrap
Bill Maher took some time during his “New Rules” segment on Real Time Friday to offer his takeaways from the Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV docuseries.
“As one of the few people in the public eye who’s gone through life and never had kids, someone’s got to tell me why I’m always having to defend them,” the host said. “I don’t even like them, but I do think it’s every adult’s job to protect them.”
His initial reaction to Investigation Discovery’s five-part docuseries, which details allegations of abuse, sexism, racism and inappropriate behavior involving underage actors on Nickelodeon TV show sets, was, “Omg!”
“Nickelodeon? It wasn’t a studio, it was Neverland Ranch with craft services,” he shared of his portrayal of the Network after watching the series. “It is just scene after scene, clip and clip, of the...
“As one of the few people in the public eye who’s gone through life and never had kids, someone’s got to tell me why I’m always having to defend them,” the host said. “I don’t even like them, but I do think it’s every adult’s job to protect them.”
His initial reaction to Investigation Discovery’s five-part docuseries, which details allegations of abuse, sexism, racism and inappropriate behavior involving underage actors on Nickelodeon TV show sets, was, “Omg!”
“Nickelodeon? It wasn’t a studio, it was Neverland Ranch with craft services,” he shared of his portrayal of the Network after watching the series. “It is just scene after scene, clip and clip, of the...
- 4/20/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Former Disney Channel star Christy Carlson Romano says she has not watched Investigation Discovery’s docuseries Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV and has not participated in similar ventures because the filmmakers are typically “outsiders” and “trauma tourists.”
The former Disney Channel star says on this week’s upcoming episode of the podcast Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown that ID and other filmmakers had previously approached her about appearing in documentaries about kids TV.
“I’ve chosen not to speak about this with anybody, including ID, who originally came to me looking to see if I’d be interested in a doc like this,” said Romano, who has starred in Disney series Kim Possible and Even Stevens in the early 2000s. “I don’t know if it was this doc [Quiet on Set]. But I was approached when I first started advocating three years ago for my own YouTube channel with...
The former Disney Channel star says on this week’s upcoming episode of the podcast Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown that ID and other filmmakers had previously approached her about appearing in documentaries about kids TV.
“I’ve chosen not to speak about this with anybody, including ID, who originally came to me looking to see if I’d be interested in a doc like this,” said Romano, who has starred in Disney series Kim Possible and Even Stevens in the early 2000s. “I don’t know if it was this doc [Quiet on Set]. But I was approached when I first started advocating three years ago for my own YouTube channel with...
- 4/15/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Most people likely wouldn’t brush off Matt Damon if they got the chance to meet him, but Dylan and Cole Sprouse can’t say the same.
The Riverdale alum recalled on Tuesday’s episode of SiriusXM’s Let’s Talk Off Camera With Kelly Ripa that the twin brothers had such an obsession with the World of Warcraft video game when they were younger that they didn’t want anyone interrupting them, not even an Oscar winner.
Cole explained how they were playing the video game during set school one day when one of the production assistants notified them that Damon and his children were huge fans of their Disney Channel show The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and wanted to stop by.
“I remember Dylan and I turning to each other and just going, ‘Ugh. I can’t believe we have to get off a World of Warcraft right now,...
The Riverdale alum recalled on Tuesday’s episode of SiriusXM’s Let’s Talk Off Camera With Kelly Ripa that the twin brothers had such an obsession with the World of Warcraft video game when they were younger that they didn’t want anyone interrupting them, not even an Oscar winner.
Cole explained how they were playing the video game during set school one day when one of the production assistants notified them that Damon and his children were huge fans of their Disney Channel show The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and wanted to stop by.
“I remember Dylan and I turning to each other and just going, ‘Ugh. I can’t believe we have to get off a World of Warcraft right now,...
- 4/4/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Cole Sprouse opened up about a time that he and his brother Dylan blew off an A-list actor on the set of their Disney Channel series, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.
The 31-year-old Lisa Frankenstein actor was only a teen when he and his twin were the stars on the series.
While on SiriusXM’s Let’s Talk Off Camera With Kelly Ripa show, he looked back and revealed the actor that they owe an apology to.
Keep reading to find out more…
The actor in question is Matt Damon.
He explained that he and Dylan were in the classroom on set when they learned that Matt was coming. Only, they were much more into playing video games at the time.
“One of the PAs comes knocking on the set school door and goes, ‘Oh, you guys, you won’t believe it. Matt Damon is going to be here today.
The 31-year-old Lisa Frankenstein actor was only a teen when he and his twin were the stars on the series.
While on SiriusXM’s Let’s Talk Off Camera With Kelly Ripa show, he looked back and revealed the actor that they owe an apology to.
Keep reading to find out more…
The actor in question is Matt Damon.
He explained that he and Dylan were in the classroom on set when they learned that Matt was coming. Only, they were much more into playing video games at the time.
“One of the PAs comes knocking on the set school door and goes, ‘Oh, you guys, you won’t believe it. Matt Damon is going to be here today.
- 4/4/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Get ready for an exciting episode of “Restoring Galveston: The Inn” titled “The Suite Life,” airing at 8:00 Pm on Tuesday, April 9th, 2024, on Magnolia. In this captivating installment, viewers will join Michael and Ashley as they embark on another thrilling restoration journey.
In Season 1, Episode 4, Michael and Ashley are faced with the challenge of striking a perfect balance between vintage restoration and custom carpentry as they work on transforming the historic inn in Galveston. With their unique blend of expertise and creativity, they breathe new life into the old, preserving its heritage while infusing it with modern touches.
As they tackle each room of the inn, from the lobby to the suites, viewers will witness the meticulous attention to detail and the passion that Michael and Ashley pour into their work. From salvaging original features to crafting bespoke furnishings, every decision they make is guided by their commitment to...
In Season 1, Episode 4, Michael and Ashley are faced with the challenge of striking a perfect balance between vintage restoration and custom carpentry as they work on transforming the historic inn in Galveston. With their unique blend of expertise and creativity, they breathe new life into the old, preserving its heritage while infusing it with modern touches.
As they tackle each room of the inn, from the lobby to the suites, viewers will witness the meticulous attention to detail and the passion that Michael and Ashley pour into their work. From salvaging original features to crafting bespoke furnishings, every decision they make is guided by their commitment to...
- 4/2/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Former Disney Channel directors Beth and Rich Correll have apologized for sending letters of support to Brian Peck, a former Nickelodeon dialogue coach who received sexual abuse allegations from Drake & Josh star Drake Bell.
“We extend our deepest apologies to Drake Bell and his family, and we deeply regret our decision many years ago to request leniency for someone who we later learned had committed a horrible crime and caused so much pain and trauma to Drake and others,” wrote the Corrells in a statement to Variety.
In Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV...
“We extend our deepest apologies to Drake Bell and his family, and we deeply regret our decision many years ago to request leniency for someone who we later learned had committed a horrible crime and caused so much pain and trauma to Drake and others,” wrote the Corrells in a statement to Variety.
In Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV...
- 3/26/2024
- by Kalia Richardson
- Rollingstone.com
Investigation Discovery’s documentary series Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV looks into the unsettling claims made against Brian Peck, the former dialogue coach for Nickelodeon. The four-part series includes interviews with former cast and crew members who talk about the alleged abusive and toxic behavior that went on behind the scenes of their popular shows.
Among them is Drake Bell, star of Drake & Josh, who claims he was molested by Peck several times as a child. The documentary also revealed that Nickelodeon directors Beth and Rich Correll supported Peck in his legal battle against Bell.
Drake Bell on Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV
However, in a recent statement to Variety, they offered an apology, stating that “no words” could adequately describe how terrible “we feel” for Bell’s trauma and for being on the “wrong side of a horrific situation”.
Beth and...
Among them is Drake Bell, star of Drake & Josh, who claims he was molested by Peck several times as a child. The documentary also revealed that Nickelodeon directors Beth and Rich Correll supported Peck in his legal battle against Bell.
Drake Bell on Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV
However, in a recent statement to Variety, they offered an apology, stating that “no words” could adequately describe how terrible “we feel” for Bell’s trauma and for being on the “wrong side of a horrific situation”.
Beth and...
- 3/26/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Directors Beth and Rich Correll, whose letters defending Brian Peck in his court case against Drake Bell were made public in the recent “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” documentary, are apologizing.
“We extend our deepest apologies to Drake Bell and his family, and we deeply regret our decision many years ago to request leniency for someone who we later learned had committed a horrible crime and caused so much pain and trauma to Drake and others. If we had known the truth at the time the letters were written, we never would have written them,” the Corrells said in an exclusive statement to Variety. “There are no words to express how awful we feel for being on the wrong side of a horrific situation and the trauma it caused you, Drake. We are devastated that we unwittingly supported the unsupportable.”
Their statement continues, “Our biggest priority...
“We extend our deepest apologies to Drake Bell and his family, and we deeply regret our decision many years ago to request leniency for someone who we later learned had committed a horrible crime and caused so much pain and trauma to Drake and others. If we had known the truth at the time the letters were written, we never would have written them,” the Corrells said in an exclusive statement to Variety. “There are no words to express how awful we feel for being on the wrong side of a horrific situation and the trauma it caused you, Drake. We are devastated that we unwittingly supported the unsupportable.”
Their statement continues, “Our biggest priority...
- 3/26/2024
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
McKenna Grace reprises her lead role as Phoebe in “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” which led the weekend box office with $45 million. At 17 she is not yet a household name, but she laid some groundwork early: At age six she had a supporting role on the Disney Channel sitcom “Crash & Bernstein.” Later she received an Emmy nomination for her work in “The Handmaid’s Tale,” and portrayed the younger selves for the leads in movies like “I, Tonya” and “Captain Marvel.”
Her “Ghostbusters” co-star is Finn Wolfhard, who made his debut at 13 in CW’s “Supernatural” before starring in “Stranger Things” and “It.” Zendaya, star of “Dune: Part Two,” got her start as a Disney Channel regular. Her co-star, Oscar-nominated Austin Butler, cut his teeth at Nickelodeon.
It’s a strange juxtaposition: Child actors are currently at the forefront of the uncomfortable but necessary conversation centered in Mary Robertson and Emma Schwartz...
Her “Ghostbusters” co-star is Finn Wolfhard, who made his debut at 13 in CW’s “Supernatural” before starring in “Stranger Things” and “It.” Zendaya, star of “Dune: Part Two,” got her start as a Disney Channel regular. Her co-star, Oscar-nominated Austin Butler, cut his teeth at Nickelodeon.
It’s a strange juxtaposition: Child actors are currently at the forefront of the uncomfortable but necessary conversation centered in Mary Robertson and Emma Schwartz...
- 3/25/2024
- by Tom Brueggemann and Dana Harris-Bridson
- Indiewire
Strut and get sexy! On Thursday, Flo — the British R&b trio made of Jorja Douglas, Stella Quaresma, and Renée Downer — dropped the music video for “Walk Like This,” their first single of 2024, which hears the girls stepping into sultriness with no fear.
“The Walk Like This music video reflects us as three powerful women celebrating our relationships and having fun together which is what it’s all about!” the trio said in a press release. “It’s a lot of fun, directed by women, created by women, and we...
“The Walk Like This music video reflects us as three powerful women celebrating our relationships and having fun together which is what it’s all about!” the trio said in a press release. “It’s a lot of fun, directed by women, created by women, and we...
- 3/14/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Cole Sprouse rocked a wildly oversized blazer for the Balenciaga runway show in Paris. Fans took the opportunity to tease the Riverdale star over his “silly” outfit.
The brown blazer featured large shoulder pads and leaves that went past his hands. Sprouse also wore baggy gingham pants, adding to the oversized look.
Several users took to X to share their humorous thoughts.
When you’ve lost some weight but you think it’s still premature to buy new clothes. pic.twitter.com/YwQxCtXcw8
— Josh Horowitz (@joshuahorowitz) March 4, 2024
“Walked outta Best Buy with a plasma tv,” one user posted, implying it was hidden in the blazer.
“Reminds me of the Koopas from the early 90’s Mario movie,” another posted.
The former Disney Channel star, known for The Suite Life of Zack and Cody with twin brother Dylan Sprouse continued his career as Jughead Jones on the teen drama Riverdale from 2017-...
The brown blazer featured large shoulder pads and leaves that went past his hands. Sprouse also wore baggy gingham pants, adding to the oversized look.
Several users took to X to share their humorous thoughts.
When you’ve lost some weight but you think it’s still premature to buy new clothes. pic.twitter.com/YwQxCtXcw8
— Josh Horowitz (@joshuahorowitz) March 4, 2024
“Walked outta Best Buy with a plasma tv,” one user posted, implying it was hidden in the blazer.
“Reminds me of the Koopas from the early 90’s Mario movie,” another posted.
The former Disney Channel star, known for The Suite Life of Zack and Cody with twin brother Dylan Sprouse continued his career as Jughead Jones on the teen drama Riverdale from 2017-...
- 3/5/2024
- by Ann Hoang
- Uinterview
Sunday Am Update: How bad was this year’s Super Bowl weekend? Realize that Kenneth Branagh’s romance mystery misfire, Death on the Nile, opened to more over the Big Game weekend ($12.8M) two years ago, and that’s when female moviegoers were scared of Omicron!
Super Bowl weekend, despite its damper on Sunday business, used to be a box office frame that could still yield results, even for films aimed at dudes. Like in 2015, when the sixth weekend of American Sniper drummed up $30.7 million, or in 2020, when the third weekend of Bad Boys for Life did $17.6M.
Last year’s Super Bowl weekend totaled $52.6M, per Box Office Mojo, led by Warner Bros’ Magic Mike’s Last Dance, with an $8.3M opening. This year, we’re lower at $40M, -24% from a year ago and that’s because there isn’t a notable major studio wide release. That’s also...
Super Bowl weekend, despite its damper on Sunday business, used to be a box office frame that could still yield results, even for films aimed at dudes. Like in 2015, when the sixth weekend of American Sniper drummed up $30.7 million, or in 2020, when the third weekend of Bad Boys for Life did $17.6M.
Last year’s Super Bowl weekend totaled $52.6M, per Box Office Mojo, led by Warner Bros’ Magic Mike’s Last Dance, with an $8.3M opening. This year, we’re lower at $40M, -24% from a year ago and that’s because there isn’t a notable major studio wide release. That’s also...
- 2/11/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Mindy Kaling’s upcoming Netflix comedy series set in the world of pro basketball has added three new cast members, Variety has learned.
Brenda Song, Scott MacArthur, and Drew Tarver are all joining the show alongside previously announced series lead Kate Hudson. The untitled series received a 10-episode order at Netflix in June 2021.
The official logline states, “When a scandal forces her brother to resign, Isla Gordon (Hudson) is appointed President of the Los Angeles Waves, one of the most storied professional basketball franchises, and her family business. Ambitious and often overlooked, Isla will have to prove to her skeptical brothers, the board, and the larger sports community that she was the right choice for the job, especially in the unpredictable, male-dominated world of sports.”
Song will star as Ali Lee, the chief of staff of The Waves. The character is said to be born and raised on the South...
Brenda Song, Scott MacArthur, and Drew Tarver are all joining the show alongside previously announced series lead Kate Hudson. The untitled series received a 10-episode order at Netflix in June 2021.
The official logline states, “When a scandal forces her brother to resign, Isla Gordon (Hudson) is appointed President of the Los Angeles Waves, one of the most storied professional basketball franchises, and her family business. Ambitious and often overlooked, Isla will have to prove to her skeptical brothers, the board, and the larger sports community that she was the right choice for the job, especially in the unpredictable, male-dominated world of sports.”
Song will star as Ali Lee, the chief of staff of The Waves. The character is said to be born and raised on the South...
- 2/1/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Cole Sprouse is opening up about his memories – or lack thereof – from his time on The Suite Life of Zack and Cody.
The 31-year-old actor starred on the hit Disney show with his twin brother, Dylan Sprouse. It aired from 2005 to 2008, and the spinoff, The Suite Life on Deck, aired from 2008 to 2011.
During a new interview with Entertainment Tonight, Cole was asked about his costar, Kim Rhodes‘, recent comments about the show. He revealed that he doesn’t remember a whole lot from filming.
Keep reading to find out more…
Kim shared during a November 2023 appearance on the Back to the Best podcast that Dylan refused to deliver a fat joke about her that was written in the script once. (She was pregnant at the time.)
She recalled, “[Dylan] goes, ‘I would not disrespect any woman that way, let alone this woman. You write something funny and I’ll say it.
The 31-year-old actor starred on the hit Disney show with his twin brother, Dylan Sprouse. It aired from 2005 to 2008, and the spinoff, The Suite Life on Deck, aired from 2008 to 2011.
During a new interview with Entertainment Tonight, Cole was asked about his costar, Kim Rhodes‘, recent comments about the show. He revealed that he doesn’t remember a whole lot from filming.
Keep reading to find out more…
Kim shared during a November 2023 appearance on the Back to the Best podcast that Dylan refused to deliver a fat joke about her that was written in the script once. (She was pregnant at the time.)
She recalled, “[Dylan] goes, ‘I would not disrespect any woman that way, let alone this woman. You write something funny and I’ll say it.
- 2/1/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Bunk’d, which is currently the Disney Channel’s longest running sitcom, is to conclude after the seventh series.
From early 2000s classics like Even Stevens and Lizzie McGuire to The Suite Life franchise, That’s So Raven and the hugely succesful Hannah Montana (which was spun off into feature film Hannah Montana: The Movie in 2009), Disney’s formula of well cast, high concept sitcoms has put it at the top of the tween sitcom tree for several decades.
One of its more recent successes was Jessie, which provided a star vehicle for Debby Ryan after several years in The Suite Life On Deck.
The show saw Ryan play the titular character, who acted as a nanny for three kids – Zuri, Ravi, Luke and Emma, played by Skai Jackson, Karen Brar, Cameron Boyce and Peyton List, respectively. Jessie grew into one of Dusney’s most popular shows and eventually ran from 2011 to 2015.
After four seasons,...
From early 2000s classics like Even Stevens and Lizzie McGuire to The Suite Life franchise, That’s So Raven and the hugely succesful Hannah Montana (which was spun off into feature film Hannah Montana: The Movie in 2009), Disney’s formula of well cast, high concept sitcoms has put it at the top of the tween sitcom tree for several decades.
One of its more recent successes was Jessie, which provided a star vehicle for Debby Ryan after several years in The Suite Life On Deck.
The show saw Ryan play the titular character, who acted as a nanny for three kids – Zuri, Ravi, Luke and Emma, played by Skai Jackson, Karen Brar, Cameron Boyce and Peyton List, respectively. Jessie grew into one of Dusney’s most popular shows and eventually ran from 2011 to 2015.
After four seasons,...
- 1/2/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
Disney Channel junkies, prepare to be transported to a time way, way, way back in the day.
Several stars from the network’s beloved (but criminally short-lived!) sitcom Phil of the Future are together again in a batch of reunion photos that’s guaranteed to put a smile on the face of any rapidly aging millennial.
More from TVLineZack and Cody's Dinner Reservation From The Suite Life Has Finally Arrived - See Dylan and Cole Sprouse's ReactionsDanny Glover's Santa Is Targeted by The Naughty Nine in Disney Channel Christmas Movie TrailerDisney Channel Sets Premiere Date for Villains...
Several stars from the network’s beloved (but criminally short-lived!) sitcom Phil of the Future are together again in a batch of reunion photos that’s guaranteed to put a smile on the face of any rapidly aging millennial.
More from TVLineZack and Cody's Dinner Reservation From The Suite Life Has Finally Arrived - See Dylan and Cole Sprouse's ReactionsDanny Glover's Santa Is Targeted by The Naughty Nine in Disney Channel Christmas Movie TrailerDisney Channel Sets Premiere Date for Villains...
- 12/8/2023
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: Uriah Shelton has been cast as a series regular in the Prime Video series Motorheads from writer/showrunner John A. Norris.
Shelton will portray Curtis, somewhat of an outsider and a skilled young mechanic who crafted his motorcycle from scratch. He strives to keep a distance from the world of his older brother, Ray.
As Deadline revealed in late November, the series also stars Ryan Phillippe, Nathalie Kelley, Michael Cimino and Melissa Collazo.
Motorheads is about first love, first heartbreak, and turning the key in your very first car. Set in a once-thriving rust-belt town that’s now searching for a glimmer of hope, the series is the adrenaline-filled story of a group of outsiders who form an unlikely friendship over a mutual love of automobiles. And while some characters will be navigating the hierarchy and rules of high school, others will be racing from a dark past.
Shelton will portray Curtis, somewhat of an outsider and a skilled young mechanic who crafted his motorcycle from scratch. He strives to keep a distance from the world of his older brother, Ray.
As Deadline revealed in late November, the series also stars Ryan Phillippe, Nathalie Kelley, Michael Cimino and Melissa Collazo.
Motorheads is about first love, first heartbreak, and turning the key in your very first car. Set in a once-thriving rust-belt town that’s now searching for a glimmer of hope, the series is the adrenaline-filled story of a group of outsiders who form an unlikely friendship over a mutual love of automobiles. And while some characters will be navigating the hierarchy and rules of high school, others will be racing from a dark past.
- 12/6/2023
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Kim Rhodes is opening up about a time that Dylan Sprouse was horribly mistreated and body shamed by a higher-up on the set of The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.
If you forgot, Kim played the musically gifted mother to twins Zack and Cody (played by Dylan and Cole Sprouse) on the hit Disney Channel series.
During a recent podcast appearance, she looked back on a time that she advocated for the child stars while on set. More specifically, she recalled a time that Dylan was made to feel awful about his body and how she responded.
Read more about the instance of body shaming on the show’s set…
Kim looked back at the incident while on fellow Disney Channel alum Christy Carlson Romano‘s Vulnerable podcast.
“Some of significant power came down to the craft service, which is where they have all the tasty food for those of you who don’t know,...
If you forgot, Kim played the musically gifted mother to twins Zack and Cody (played by Dylan and Cole Sprouse) on the hit Disney Channel series.
During a recent podcast appearance, she looked back on a time that she advocated for the child stars while on set. More specifically, she recalled a time that Dylan was made to feel awful about his body and how she responded.
Read more about the instance of body shaming on the show’s set…
Kim looked back at the incident while on fellow Disney Channel alum Christy Carlson Romano‘s Vulnerable podcast.
“Some of significant power came down to the craft service, which is where they have all the tasty food for those of you who don’t know,...
- 12/1/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Paris Hilton is aware of the rumors about her newborn daughter’s name, and she’s weighing in on if there’s any truth to the whispers.
If you missed it, the 42-year-old star confirmed that she and husband Carter Reum had welcomed a second child in secret over the holidays. They are now the proud parents of a baby girl named London.
After learning London‘s name, fans started to wonder if she might have been named after a very iconic character – Brenda Song‘s London Tipton from the Disney Channel’s The Suite Life of Zack and Cody. One of Paris‘ resurfaced tweets made it seem like a distinct possibility.
She addressed the theory during a recent interview.
Read more about Paris Hilton’s name for her daughter…
“I thought that was hilarious,” Paris told TheWrap. “I love that character and that show.”
Despite her strong feelings for the character,...
If you missed it, the 42-year-old star confirmed that she and husband Carter Reum had welcomed a second child in secret over the holidays. They are now the proud parents of a baby girl named London.
After learning London‘s name, fans started to wonder if she might have been named after a very iconic character – Brenda Song‘s London Tipton from the Disney Channel’s The Suite Life of Zack and Cody. One of Paris‘ resurfaced tweets made it seem like a distinct possibility.
She addressed the theory during a recent interview.
Read more about Paris Hilton’s name for her daughter…
“I thought that was hilarious,” Paris told TheWrap. “I love that character and that show.”
Despite her strong feelings for the character,...
- 11/30/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Paris Hilton shocked the world when she casually announced the arrival of her second child with Carter Reum on Thanksgiving. Now fans cannot get over an apparent connection between the baby’s name and Paris‘ past.
The 42-year-old DJ and businesswoman revealed that the family welcomed a baby girl named London, who follows their firstborn – a son named Phoenix.
She broke the sweet news by sharing a photo of an adorable pink baby outfit with London‘s name embroidered across the front on Instagram. Fans rushed to celebrate the new member of Paris‘ family in the comments section of the post.
Some fans also wondered if Paris might have named her daughter after an iconic Disney Channel character after one of her old tweets resurfaced.
Read more about the lore behind Paris Hilton’s name for her daughter…
If you were unaware, there’s a character played by Brenda Song...
The 42-year-old DJ and businesswoman revealed that the family welcomed a baby girl named London, who follows their firstborn – a son named Phoenix.
She broke the sweet news by sharing a photo of an adorable pink baby outfit with London‘s name embroidered across the front on Instagram. Fans rushed to celebrate the new member of Paris‘ family in the comments section of the post.
Some fans also wondered if Paris might have named her daughter after an iconic Disney Channel character after one of her old tweets resurfaced.
Read more about the lore behind Paris Hilton’s name for her daughter…
If you were unaware, there’s a character played by Brenda Song...
- 11/25/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
“The Suite Life of Zack & Cody” actor Kim Rhodes, who played the spunky mother of the titular twins on the hit Disney Channel series, revealed pre-teen stars Dylan and Cole Sprouse often defended her on the show’s set.
Speaking on the “Back to the Best” podcast last week, Rhodes recalled a particular moment when Dylan Sprouse refused to tell a “fat joke” at her expense.
“They defended me all the way through. I got pregnant when I was on the show, and of course the show dealt with it by making fat jokes,” Rhodes said. “One of my favorite memories is Dylan had a line that was a fat joke, and he just kept skipping over it. It was like in the middle of a chunk of dialogue, so he kept skipping this laugh line … And finally we get in front of the studio audience and he skips it,...
Speaking on the “Back to the Best” podcast last week, Rhodes recalled a particular moment when Dylan Sprouse refused to tell a “fat joke” at her expense.
“They defended me all the way through. I got pregnant when I was on the show, and of course the show dealt with it by making fat jokes,” Rhodes said. “One of my favorite memories is Dylan had a line that was a fat joke, and he just kept skipping over it. It was like in the middle of a chunk of dialogue, so he kept skipping this laugh line … And finally we get in front of the studio audience and he skips it,...
- 11/23/2023
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Kim Rhodes famously played Cole and Dylan Sprouse‘s mom on The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. However, she recently revealed the ways that they “defended” her on set.
If you forgot, the famous twins were the stars of the Disney Channel show, which was expanded with a spinoff series called The Suite Life on Deck.
While on the Back to the Best podcast, Kim opened up about how the pair took care of her on set. In particular, she revealed one line that Dylan refused to say that would have made fun of her.
Keep reading to find out more…
“They defended me all the way through,” she recalled.
Kim continued, saying, “I got pregnant when I was on the show, and of course the show dealt with it by making fat jokes. One of my favorite memories is Dylan had a line that was a fat joke, and...
If you forgot, the famous twins were the stars of the Disney Channel show, which was expanded with a spinoff series called The Suite Life on Deck.
While on the Back to the Best podcast, Kim opened up about how the pair took care of her on set. In particular, she revealed one line that Dylan refused to say that would have made fun of her.
Keep reading to find out more…
“They defended me all the way through,” she recalled.
Kim continued, saying, “I got pregnant when I was on the show, and of course the show dealt with it by making fat jokes. One of my favorite memories is Dylan had a line that was a fat joke, and...
- 11/23/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Just incase Dylan and Cole Sprouse forgot they have an important dinner to make on Thursday night, fans of their series “The Suite Life on Deck” were eager to remind them.
A meme of the two at-the-time youngster actors began making the rounds earlier in the week, finally leading to Cole acknowledging the reservation on Thursday, posting to his Instagram story a screen recording of his exploding notifications pinging him about the show.
The reference in question is a throwback all the way to the first season of “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody” spin-off where Zack and Cody, played by the Sprouse brothers, attempt to make a reservation at a Chef Gigi restaurant in Rome. In the episode, the hostess tells the two, “I can squeeze you in at 7:30 … on Nov. 16, 2023.”
Pop Based shared the clip in question early Wednesday morning.
15 years ago Zack and Cody made a restaurant reservation for today,...
A meme of the two at-the-time youngster actors began making the rounds earlier in the week, finally leading to Cole acknowledging the reservation on Thursday, posting to his Instagram story a screen recording of his exploding notifications pinging him about the show.
The reference in question is a throwback all the way to the first season of “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody” spin-off where Zack and Cody, played by the Sprouse brothers, attempt to make a reservation at a Chef Gigi restaurant in Rome. In the episode, the hostess tells the two, “I can squeeze you in at 7:30 … on Nov. 16, 2023.”
Pop Based shared the clip in question early Wednesday morning.
15 years ago Zack and Cody made a restaurant reservation for today,...
- 11/17/2023
- by Stephanie Kaloi
- The Wrap
Those who grew up watching Disney Channel likely loved to see the mischief caused by Zack and Cody Martin on the popular show The Suite Life of Zack and Cody. The twin brothers were played by Dylan and Cole Sprouse, and they tortured Mr. Moseby (Phill Lewis) while somewhat befriending Maddie Fitzpatrick (Ashley Tisdale) and London Tipton (Brenda Song). Years later, the show is long gone, and the cast is all grown up.
Where is The Suite Life of Zack and Cody cast today?
Cole and Dylan Sprouse in 2006 | Richard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive/Getty Images Where are ‘Suite Life’ stars Dylan and Cole Sprouse these days?
Dylan and Cole Sprouse have been acting since they were little kids; if you’ve ever seen the Adam Sandler movie Big Daddy, you might be surprised to know that Cole Sprouse played the adorable Julian McGrath in the film. After Suite Life ended,...
Where is The Suite Life of Zack and Cody cast today?
Cole and Dylan Sprouse in 2006 | Richard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive/Getty Images Where are ‘Suite Life’ stars Dylan and Cole Sprouse these days?
Dylan and Cole Sprouse have been acting since they were little kids; if you’ve ever seen the Adam Sandler movie Big Daddy, you might be surprised to know that Cole Sprouse played the adorable Julian McGrath in the film. After Suite Life ended,...
- 10/23/2023
- by Julia Mullaney
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
“The Masked Singer” is back this week with an Elton John-themed night of competition, but that’s not what’s fueling Ken Jeong’s guess this week. Instead, it’s his knowledge of old Disney Channel crossover episodes.
In TheWrap’s exclusive sneak peek at Wednesday night’s episode, Ken Jeong is tapped to kick off the guesses on who Hawk might be. We don’t see what the clue presented is, but it appears it may have something to do with Miley Cyrus.
“Based on that onstage clue, maybe it could be somebody like Cole Sprouse,” Jeong guesses. “Hear me out. His show ‘The Suite Life of Zack and Cody’ had a crossover episode with ‘Hannah Montana.’ Huh? Facts! You can’t boo facts!”
You can watch TheWrap’s exclusive clip of the moment in the video above.
And, for what it’s worth, Hawk himself doesn’t shoot down Jeong’s guess.
In TheWrap’s exclusive sneak peek at Wednesday night’s episode, Ken Jeong is tapped to kick off the guesses on who Hawk might be. We don’t see what the clue presented is, but it appears it may have something to do with Miley Cyrus.
“Based on that onstage clue, maybe it could be somebody like Cole Sprouse,” Jeong guesses. “Hear me out. His show ‘The Suite Life of Zack and Cody’ had a crossover episode with ‘Hannah Montana.’ Huh? Facts! You can’t boo facts!”
You can watch TheWrap’s exclusive clip of the moment in the video above.
And, for what it’s worth, Hawk himself doesn’t shoot down Jeong’s guess.
- 10/18/2023
- by Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
Alyson Stoner is recalling a very awkward experience on the set of “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody” when she was just 12.
Stoner, who played Max on the Disney Channel series, recently launched her “Dear Hollywood” podcast, where she looked back at an episode in which she discovered a script called for her to kiss series stars Dylan and Cole Sprouse.
Stoner, who has come out as pansexual and goes by they/them pronouns, had never kissed anyone before.
Read More: Alyson Stoner Reveals She Was Fired From Children’s Show After Coming Out ‘Because They Felt I Was Unsafe’
“My first kiss and several of the times I experienced kissing all happened on camera,” they said. “I remember on ‘Suite Life’ on Disney, I’d already booked the role of Max and I’d filmed an episode.”
“Well, a few weeks later, they wrote an episode where Max had to kiss both twins,...
Stoner, who played Max on the Disney Channel series, recently launched her “Dear Hollywood” podcast, where she looked back at an episode in which she discovered a script called for her to kiss series stars Dylan and Cole Sprouse.
Stoner, who has come out as pansexual and goes by they/them pronouns, had never kissed anyone before.
Read More: Alyson Stoner Reveals She Was Fired From Children’s Show After Coming Out ‘Because They Felt I Was Unsafe’
“My first kiss and several of the times I experienced kissing all happened on camera,” they said. “I remember on ‘Suite Life’ on Disney, I’d already booked the role of Max and I’d filmed an episode.”
“Well, a few weeks later, they wrote an episode where Max had to kiss both twins,...
- 8/25/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Actor Dylan Sprouse and model Barbara Palvin are officially husband and wife.
The two got married on Saturday in the small town of Albertirsa in Budapest, Hungary, where Palvin is originally from. They exchanged vows in the same church Palvin’s parents got married 34 years ago and then held a separate civil ceremony and reception at her parents’ estate.
It has also been stated that the couple plans on having a second wedding where they will be able to invite more guests in California this fall, where the Sprouse twins grew up.
Palvin planned the wedding with Sprouse and the help of her sister Anita Palvin.
Sprouse, known for his role on the Disney series The Suite Life Of Zack & Cody, recalled standing at the alter next to his best man, his twin brother Cole Sprouse, and watching his bride walk down the aisle. Both of them ended up crying tears of joy.
The two got married on Saturday in the small town of Albertirsa in Budapest, Hungary, where Palvin is originally from. They exchanged vows in the same church Palvin’s parents got married 34 years ago and then held a separate civil ceremony and reception at her parents’ estate.
It has also been stated that the couple plans on having a second wedding where they will be able to invite more guests in California this fall, where the Sprouse twins grew up.
Palvin planned the wedding with Sprouse and the help of her sister Anita Palvin.
Sprouse, known for his role on the Disney series The Suite Life Of Zack & Cody, recalled standing at the alter next to his best man, his twin brother Cole Sprouse, and watching his bride walk down the aisle. Both of them ended up crying tears of joy.
- 7/21/2023
- by Nina Hauswirth
- Uinterview
“Grey’s Anatomy” star Ellen Pompeo hasn’t officially given a statement about the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, but she has shared something perhaps more powerful: a picture. On Tuesday, the Golden Globe-nominated actor posted a meme of herself from her hit show, criticizing Netflix for failing to pay actors residuals.
The meme Pompeo posted on her Instagram Stories references the Season 2 episode “As We Know It,” which sees Dr. Meredith Grey operating on a man with a bomb in his chest. A crossed-armed image of Meredith is captioned with the text “Me when there’s a [bomb emoji] in the chest cavity.” Above that, Pompeo wrote, “Also me when @netflix Doesn’t pay actors residuals holla let’s talk [sic].”
Ellen Pompeo in Grey’s Anatomy (Photo Credit: Instagram)
Though residuals for shows licensed to streamers such as Netflix come from the studios that produced them, one of the major points of the SAG-AFTRA strike...
The meme Pompeo posted on her Instagram Stories references the Season 2 episode “As We Know It,” which sees Dr. Meredith Grey operating on a man with a bomb in his chest. A crossed-armed image of Meredith is captioned with the text “Me when there’s a [bomb emoji] in the chest cavity.” Above that, Pompeo wrote, “Also me when @netflix Doesn’t pay actors residuals holla let’s talk [sic].”
Ellen Pompeo in Grey’s Anatomy (Photo Credit: Instagram)
Though residuals for shows licensed to streamers such as Netflix come from the studios that produced them, one of the major points of the SAG-AFTRA strike...
- 7/19/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
As the SAG-AFTRA strike continues, several actors have come forward to share their residual checks. Streaming residuals stand as a major point of concern for both the Screen Actors Guild and the Writers Guild of America.
WGA captain Caroline Renard shared a TikTok from “P-Valley” star Brandee Evans. In the video, which was posted in May prior to the latest strike, Evans shares three residual checks from SAG-AFTRA. The first two checks are for $3.99 and $4.67, respectively, and the third one is for $0.01.
Evans plays series lead Mercedes Woodbine on the Starz original and has appeared in 17 of 18 episodes of the GLAAD and TCA-nominated series.
@therealbrandee
Happy Birthday week to me!!!! #VoteYes @sagaftra I’m about to turn up on Friday with these checks! #SagAftra #SagAftraStrong #SagAftraStrike @SAG-AFTRA
♬ original sound – Brandee Evans
The trend of highlighting these residual posts started in earnest last Saturday when a TikTok from “Orange Is the New Black...
WGA captain Caroline Renard shared a TikTok from “P-Valley” star Brandee Evans. In the video, which was posted in May prior to the latest strike, Evans shares three residual checks from SAG-AFTRA. The first two checks are for $3.99 and $4.67, respectively, and the third one is for $0.01.
Evans plays series lead Mercedes Woodbine on the Starz original and has appeared in 17 of 18 episodes of the GLAAD and TCA-nominated series.
@therealbrandee
Happy Birthday week to me!!!! #VoteYes @sagaftra I’m about to turn up on Friday with these checks! #SagAftra #SagAftraStrong #SagAftraStrike @SAG-AFTRA
♬ original sound – Brandee Evans
The trend of highlighting these residual posts started in earnest last Saturday when a TikTok from “Orange Is the New Black...
- 7/17/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Rotten Science has rounded out the cast for its first feature, Operation Taco Gary’s, enlisting Dustin Milligan (Schitt’s Creek), Brenda Song (Dollface), Tony Cavalero (The Righteous Gemstones), Jason Biggs (American Pie), Doug Jones (Star Trek: Discovery) and Arturo Castro (The Menu) for roles opposite the previously announced Simon Rex.
Written and directed by Michael Kvamme, the film tells the story of Danny (Rex), an off-the-grid conspiracy theorist takes his estranged brother, Luke (Milligan), on a road trip with a secret agenda. Details as to the characters to be played by our other new cast members haven’t been disclosed.
Matthew Vaughan, Rotten Science and Milligan will produce, with Jimmy Miller and Matt Riley exec producing for Mosaic, along with Brian David Cange. Range Select, a division of Range Media Partners, is repping the film on the sales side.
Said writer-director Kvamme, “We’re so lucky to have Dustin...
Written and directed by Michael Kvamme, the film tells the story of Danny (Rex), an off-the-grid conspiracy theorist takes his estranged brother, Luke (Milligan), on a road trip with a secret agenda. Details as to the characters to be played by our other new cast members haven’t been disclosed.
Matthew Vaughan, Rotten Science and Milligan will produce, with Jimmy Miller and Matt Riley exec producing for Mosaic, along with Brian David Cange. Range Select, a division of Range Media Partners, is repping the film on the sales side.
Said writer-director Kvamme, “We’re so lucky to have Dustin...
- 6/28/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Alyson Stoner is known for her roles in such Disney Channel hits as “Camp Rock” and “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody”, in addition to numerous voice roles in animated children’s series.
Stoner came out as pansexual in a Teen Vogue essay back in 2018, and in a recent appearance on the “I’m Literally Screaming With Spencewuah” podcast opened up about the career fallout that occurred.
“I did end up getting fired from a children’s show because they felt that I was unsafe, now that they knew I was queer, to be around kids,” said Stoner, who uses they/them pronouns.
Read More: Former Disney Channel Star Alyson Stoner Opens Up About Being Sexually Fluid: ‘I Fell In Love With A Woman’
While their managers warned of the “potential risk” of coming out, Stoner felt that staying silent would be unfair for their girlfriend at the time.
Stoner came out as pansexual in a Teen Vogue essay back in 2018, and in a recent appearance on the “I’m Literally Screaming With Spencewuah” podcast opened up about the career fallout that occurred.
“I did end up getting fired from a children’s show because they felt that I was unsafe, now that they knew I was queer, to be around kids,” said Stoner, who uses they/them pronouns.
Read More: Former Disney Channel Star Alyson Stoner Opens Up About Being Sexually Fluid: ‘I Fell In Love With A Woman’
While their managers warned of the “potential risk” of coming out, Stoner felt that staying silent would be unfair for their girlfriend at the time.
- 6/23/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Samantha Hanratty is undeniably one of Hollywood’s fastest-rising talents. Within a short time frame, the actress has garnered an impressive body of work which is a clear testament to her hard work and talent. Hanratty started acting professionally in 2005 and before long, her performances began attracting significant attention from industry critics. By 2008, she had become a recipient of three Young Artist Award nominations for her roles in the TV film, Hello Sister, Goodbye Life, as well as the three-time Emmy nominated Disney series, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. Born Samantha Lynn Hanratty on September 20, 1995,...
- 5/19/2023
- by Uwa Echebiri
- TVovermind.com
The Disney Channel has introduced us to some of the finest Hollywood stars, and one notable alumnus is Ashley Tisdale. The now 33-year-old starred in Disney’s The Suite Life of Zack and Cody alongside world-famous pop artist, actor and producer, Selena Gomez, the Sprouse twins among other actors. And while some stars may shine brighter than others, Tisdale has certainly not vanished from the limelight. So what exactly has Ashley Tisdale been up to since leaving Disney?
Ashley Tisdale had one of the most successful Disney Channel careers
Ashley Tisdale started her acting career as a voice actor and gradually grew into a face that was hard to miss in Disney Channel productions in the 2000s. Her onscreen debut came in 1997 with minor roles in the shows Smart Guy and 7th Heaven. She continued voice acting and wound up landing a major role in The Suite Life of Zack and Cody as Maddie Fitzpatrick.
Ashley Tisdale had one of the most successful Disney Channel careers
Ashley Tisdale started her acting career as a voice actor and gradually grew into a face that was hard to miss in Disney Channel productions in the 2000s. Her onscreen debut came in 1997 with minor roles in the shows Smart Guy and 7th Heaven. She continued voice acting and wound up landing a major role in The Suite Life of Zack and Cody as Maddie Fitzpatrick.
- 5/12/2023
- by William Decker
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Disney Channel has served as the launchpad for many stars over the years, from the High School Musical kids to the performers who made it big in shows like That’s So Raven and Lizzie McGuire. While many of these stars went on to distance themselves from Disney in the years following their rise to fame, there are some young actors who have returned to work with the company on various projects. Here are a few of the talented performers who went on to work with Disney even after their early years on the Disney Channel.
Ashley Tisdale achieved mainstream success in ‘The Suite Life of Zack & Cody’
Ashley Tisdale might be best known for her role as Sharpay Evans from the High School Musical franchise, but well before she landed the role, she had earned a strong fanbase thanks to her work in The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.
Ashley Tisdale achieved mainstream success in ‘The Suite Life of Zack & Cody’
Ashley Tisdale might be best known for her role as Sharpay Evans from the High School Musical franchise, but well before she landed the role, she had earned a strong fanbase thanks to her work in The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.
- 5/7/2023
- by Christina Nunn
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Disney Channel is a wholesome place where many young stars are able to grow and thrive while perfecting their craft. Over the past several decades, dozens of actors have risen to prominence on shows like Hannah Montana, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, Shake It Up, and That’s So Raven. As much as the channel tries to promote its family-friendly image, however, there are some times when stars go astray. Here are four young Disney Channel stars who made headlines for their shocking arrests.
Kyle Massey rose to fame on ‘That’s So Raven’ Kyle Massey from Disney | Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Aeg Live Related
Bella Thorne’s Disney Channel Stardom Saved Her Family From Homelessness
Born in 1991, Kyle Massey kickstarted his career early, landing roles in a variety of television movies before getting cast as Cory Baxter on That’s So Raven in 2003. Fans loved Raven’s mischievous brother,...
Kyle Massey rose to fame on ‘That’s So Raven’ Kyle Massey from Disney | Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Aeg Live Related
Bella Thorne’s Disney Channel Stardom Saved Her Family From Homelessness
Born in 1991, Kyle Massey kickstarted his career early, landing roles in a variety of television movies before getting cast as Cory Baxter on That’s So Raven in 2003. Fans loved Raven’s mischievous brother,...
- 5/7/2023
- by Christina Nunn
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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Dylan Sprouse has a fact check for his former costar Adam Sandler. During Sandler's press tour for his new movie "Murder Mystery 2," the 56-year-old star told Access that he'd recently run into Sprouse - who he starred with in 1999's "Big Daddy" - at "like 2 in a morning." On April 25, Access showed Dylan, 30, the same clip, and he had some jokes for his longtime friend.
"That clip is funny because I was just in Paris very briefly and I did see Adam, but it was not 2 a.m. It was 8 p.m.," Dylan explained. He joked, "He's just old. Like, dude, go to sleep. Adam, if 8 p.m. feels like 2 a.m., go to bed."
Dylan and his twin brother Cole (who stars as Jughead in "Riverdale") together played 5-year-old Julian in "Big Daddy," which was their acting debut.
Dylan Sprouse has a fact check for his former costar Adam Sandler. During Sandler's press tour for his new movie "Murder Mystery 2," the 56-year-old star told Access that he'd recently run into Sprouse - who he starred with in 1999's "Big Daddy" - at "like 2 in a morning." On April 25, Access showed Dylan, 30, the same clip, and he had some jokes for his longtime friend.
"That clip is funny because I was just in Paris very briefly and I did see Adam, but it was not 2 a.m. It was 8 p.m.," Dylan explained. He joked, "He's just old. Like, dude, go to sleep. Adam, if 8 p.m. feels like 2 a.m., go to bed."
Dylan and his twin brother Cole (who stars as Jughead in "Riverdale") together played 5-year-old Julian in "Big Daddy," which was their acting debut.
- 4/27/2023
- by Victoria Edel
- Popsugar.com
Cole Sprouse began acting when he was 6 months old and has been in the public eye ever since. While his roles came with some hefty paychecks, Sprouse also gave up a lot. Now, Sprouse is saying that he “pretty much lost everything” he made from his early roles because of his mom.
Cole Sprouse’s early career
Cole Sprouse entered the world of acting alongside his identical twin brother, Dylan. The two shared almost all of their roles.
According to IMDb, the actor, with his brother, portrayed Patrick Kelly on the television series Grace Under Fire from 1993 to 1998. Soon after that, they appeared on the big screen with Adam Sandler in the hit movie Big Daddy.
Fans will definitely recognize Sprouse as Ben Geller, the son of Ross and his ex-wife Carol on Friends, another role that was shared with his twin. They also had a part in the movie The Astronaut’s Wife.
Cole Sprouse’s early career
Cole Sprouse entered the world of acting alongside his identical twin brother, Dylan. The two shared almost all of their roles.
According to IMDb, the actor, with his brother, portrayed Patrick Kelly on the television series Grace Under Fire from 1993 to 1998. Soon after that, they appeared on the big screen with Adam Sandler in the hit movie Big Daddy.
Fans will definitely recognize Sprouse as Ben Geller, the son of Ross and his ex-wife Carol on Friends, another role that was shared with his twin. They also had a part in the movie The Astronaut’s Wife.
- 4/16/2023
- by Lisa Geiger
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
You're probably pretty familiar with Cole and Dylan Sprouse if you grew up in the '90s. The 27-year-old twins started acting when they were only 8 months old and haven't stopped since. They got their big break playing Ross Geller's son, Ben, on "Friends" and the adorable Julian in Adam Sandler's "Big Daddy" but gained a huge following with their Disney Channel show "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody" and its spinoff series,"The Suite Life on Deck."
Even though they took some time off to attend NYU, the pair have continued acting through the years, with Cole taking on the role of Jughead on "Riverdale," and Dylan starring as Trevor in "After We Collided" in 2020. More recently, Dylan took on a role in another romantic drama, "Beautiful Disaster," which premiered on Netflix on April 12, 2023.
The pair haven't been spotted together too often lately, but that doesn't mean...
Even though they took some time off to attend NYU, the pair have continued acting through the years, with Cole taking on the role of Jughead on "Riverdale," and Dylan starring as Trevor in "After We Collided" in 2020. More recently, Dylan took on a role in another romantic drama, "Beautiful Disaster," which premiered on Netflix on April 12, 2023.
The pair haven't been spotted together too often lately, but that doesn't mean...
- 4/12/2023
- by Kelsie Gibson
- Popsugar.com
Cole Sprouse is opening up about his experience as a child actor. During a March appearance on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast, the 30-year-old actor said he and his twin brother, Dylan Sprouse, were thrust into the acting business as kids by their now-estranged mother, Melanie Wright. Although they starred in huge projects like "Big Daddy" and "Friends" early on in their careers, Cole claimed their mother had spent all their earnings by the time "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody" came around. "My mother was an incredibly wonderful and artistic woman, but she was financially the most irresponsible woman ever," Cole said.
When Cole and Dylan were 10 years old, their father, Matthew Sprouse, was given sole custody of them. According to Cole, Matthew initially wanted his kids to live "normal" lives. However, following his lengthy (and pricey) custody battle with Melanie, he also allegedly began encouraging his sons...
When Cole and Dylan were 10 years old, their father, Matthew Sprouse, was given sole custody of them. According to Cole, Matthew initially wanted his kids to live "normal" lives. However, following his lengthy (and pricey) custody battle with Melanie, he also allegedly began encouraging his sons...
- 4/12/2023
- by Michele Mendez
- Popsugar.com
Dylan Sprouse's most famous relationship is perhaps the one he shares with his twin brother, Cole, whom he's been acting alongside since they were just 6 months old. The siblings have grown up in the spotlight, with roles as Ross Geller's son, Ben, on "Friends"; in "Big Daddy" alongside Adam Sandler; and on Disney Channel's "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody," just to name a few.
Just as Sprouse's relationship with his brother flourished in the public eye, his personal life has also garnered attention. While there was surely some puppy love in Sprouse's life as a young man, his romance with model Barbara Palvin made headlines in 2018. The two have been going strong ever since, often hitting the red carpet together and sharing their adoration for one another on social media.
To make matters even more exciting, according to "Entertainment Tonight," Sprouse and Palvin are engaged. "They...
Just as Sprouse's relationship with his brother flourished in the public eye, his personal life has also garnered attention. While there was surely some puppy love in Sprouse's life as a young man, his romance with model Barbara Palvin made headlines in 2018. The two have been going strong ever since, often hitting the red carpet together and sharing their adoration for one another on social media.
To make matters even more exciting, according to "Entertainment Tonight," Sprouse and Palvin are engaged. "They...
- 4/10/2023
- by Jessica Vacco-Bolanos
- Popsugar.com
Ryan Michelle Bathé has been cast as the wife of Terry Crew’s cop character in CBS’ comedy pilot based on the “JumpStart” comic strip, a rep for the actress told TheWrap on Wednesday.
Her character, Marcy, is described as “a hard-working nurse who is naturally maternal and wise beyond her years. She and Joe share a close bond and are supportive of one another even when they don’t agree. The two have a good life in their middle-class Philly neighborhood with their two teen kids — meeting all challenges, and enjoying their share of goofy times as well.”
The logline for the show: “Joe and Marcy are young, hip, urban parents with old school values who are willing to sacrifice for their kids and have some laughs while doing it!”
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Bathé’s...
Her character, Marcy, is described as “a hard-working nurse who is naturally maternal and wise beyond her years. She and Joe share a close bond and are supportive of one another even when they don’t agree. The two have a good life in their middle-class Philly neighborhood with their two teen kids — meeting all challenges, and enjoying their share of goofy times as well.”
The logline for the show: “Joe and Marcy are young, hip, urban parents with old school values who are willing to sacrifice for their kids and have some laughs while doing it!”
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- 4/5/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Selena Gomez is one of the biggest stars of her generation. The actor spent five years playing her breakout role Alex Russo in Wizards of Waverly Place, and her career has grown ever since. Wizards of Waverly Place has found a new generation since it aired, and Gomez happens to have a huge fan in her life.
Selena Gomez rose to fame as Alex Russo in ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’
Gomez started acting in the children’s TV show Barney & Friends at age nine. She rose to prominence on the Disney Channel show Wizards of Waverly Place, which ran for four seasons from 2007 until its cancelation in 2012. Gomez played the teenage wizard-in-training Alex alongside her brothers Justin and Max.
The character lives in New York with her parents, who try to teach Alex and her brothers to master magic and balance their personal lives and the pursuit of wizardry.
Selena Gomez rose to fame as Alex Russo in ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’
Gomez started acting in the children’s TV show Barney & Friends at age nine. She rose to prominence on the Disney Channel show Wizards of Waverly Place, which ran for four seasons from 2007 until its cancelation in 2012. Gomez played the teenage wizard-in-training Alex alongside her brothers Justin and Max.
The character lives in New York with her parents, who try to teach Alex and her brothers to master magic and balance their personal lives and the pursuit of wizardry.
- 3/19/2023
- by Produced by Digital Editors
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Cole Sprouse is opening up about the reason he thinks his mother Melanie Wright pushed him and his twin brother Dylan into acting at an early age.
The Sprouse brothers were just 12 years old when their Disney show “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody” premiered on the channel in 2005.
Cole, now 30, spoke about their childhood and how their mom got them into acting during a candid interview with Steven Bartlett’s “Diary Of A CEO” podcast.
He said, “My mother was, still is, the tortured artist type. She struggled with, in many different ways, her place in the world.
“I think she found a tremendous amount sense of self-identity through motherhood, and tried to turn it into a profitable business at the same time, which for identical twin boys going into acting is [an] economic loophole — there are labor laws that can be incredibly profitable, so that’s what she did.
The Sprouse brothers were just 12 years old when their Disney show “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody” premiered on the channel in 2005.
Cole, now 30, spoke about their childhood and how their mom got them into acting during a candid interview with Steven Bartlett’s “Diary Of A CEO” podcast.
He said, “My mother was, still is, the tortured artist type. She struggled with, in many different ways, her place in the world.
“I think she found a tremendous amount sense of self-identity through motherhood, and tried to turn it into a profitable business at the same time, which for identical twin boys going into acting is [an] economic loophole — there are labor laws that can be incredibly profitable, so that’s what she did.
- 3/13/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Cole Sprouse has claimed that Hollywood “encourages the worst qualities” in actors.
The Riverdale star made his screen debut in commercials as a baby, before starring in the sitcom Grace Under Fire alongside his twin brother Dylan when they were both toddlers.
Appearing on The Diary of a CEO podcast, Sprouse opened up about his youth spent as a child star and said that many young actors got into the industry to “put food on the table”.
“I think the pressure of my upbringing really compelled me to keep doing what I am today,” he told host Steven Bartlett.
“I cannot live without the arts… without performance or expression of some kind, because truly it’s all I know and have known since I was eight months old.”
Sprouse said that he “loved being on stage” growing up, but added that he “didn’t like the s*** that came with it”.
“This industry,...
The Riverdale star made his screen debut in commercials as a baby, before starring in the sitcom Grace Under Fire alongside his twin brother Dylan when they were both toddlers.
Appearing on The Diary of a CEO podcast, Sprouse opened up about his youth spent as a child star and said that many young actors got into the industry to “put food on the table”.
“I think the pressure of my upbringing really compelled me to keep doing what I am today,” he told host Steven Bartlett.
“I cannot live without the arts… without performance or expression of some kind, because truly it’s all I know and have known since I was eight months old.”
Sprouse said that he “loved being on stage” growing up, but added that he “didn’t like the s*** that came with it”.
“This industry,...
- 3/13/2023
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
A lot has been said about the romantic relationship between Cole Sprouse and Lili Reinhart. Though the couple split back in 2020, there was still a lot of chatter regarding the Riverdale stars. Prior to Sprouse officially announcing their split via Instagram in August of 2020, many people were questioning if the duo had split on more than one occasion. And since Sprouse was seen spending time with other women, there was plenty of speculation about infidelity around the couple. Now, three years later, Sprouse is addressing the cheating rumors once and for all.
Cole Sprouse and Lili Reinhart | Matt Winkelmeyer/MG18/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue The former couple struck up a romance thanks to their show, ‘Riverdale’
Sprouse and Reinhart first connected thanks to their show, Riverdale. Fans of the series may recall that their characters, Jughead and Betty, developed a romance on the show. Unsurprisingly, sparks flew...
Cole Sprouse and Lili Reinhart | Matt Winkelmeyer/MG18/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue The former couple struck up a romance thanks to their show, ‘Riverdale’
Sprouse and Reinhart first connected thanks to their show, Riverdale. Fans of the series may recall that their characters, Jughead and Betty, developed a romance on the show. Unsurprisingly, sparks flew...
- 3/10/2023
- by Abeni Tinubu
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Cole Sprouse revealed that his twin brother Dylan was a “huge bully” in school during a podcast appearance on Wednesday (8 March).
The Sprouse twins became Hollywood stars from the age of six after sharing the role of Adam Sandler’s son in 1999’s Big Daddy.
They became best known for the Disney Channel sitcom The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, in which they starred from 2005 to 2008.
During that time, the brothers were balancing time in school with their acting careers.
On the popular US podcast Call Her Daddy, Cole told host Alexandra Cooper that he and Dylan were “f***ing d***s” throughout elementary school and middle school.
“Dylan specifically was a huge bully,” Cole said.
Asked how Dylan would bully people, Cole answered: “He would beat them up! And then I became known as the twin that would come up and be like ‘I’m so sorry for my brother.
The Sprouse twins became Hollywood stars from the age of six after sharing the role of Adam Sandler’s son in 1999’s Big Daddy.
They became best known for the Disney Channel sitcom The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, in which they starred from 2005 to 2008.
During that time, the brothers were balancing time in school with their acting careers.
On the popular US podcast Call Her Daddy, Cole told host Alexandra Cooper that he and Dylan were “f***ing d***s” throughout elementary school and middle school.
“Dylan specifically was a huge bully,” Cole said.
Asked how Dylan would bully people, Cole answered: “He would beat them up! And then I became known as the twin that would come up and be like ‘I’m so sorry for my brother.
- 3/8/2023
- by Tom Murray
- The Independent - TV
At only 30 years old, Selena Gomez has done so much that it’s almost difficult to keep up. She’s been in the spotlight for two decades as an actor, singer, and executive producer. To say that she has come a long way is putting it lightly. While she got her start with humble beginnings, as her popularity increased, Gomez became a household name. There were rules to follow, however. As it turns out, Disney policed the young star’s speech — among other things.
Selena Gomez became famous for her work on the Disney Channel Selena Gomez Launches The Disney Hd Channel With A Showcase Performance At The Hospital Club, Covent Garden, London. | John Phillips/UK Press via Getty Images
Back in 2004, Gomez got her first role on the Disney Channel. She first appeared in a guest roles on The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and Hannah Montana. Though she...
Selena Gomez became famous for her work on the Disney Channel Selena Gomez Launches The Disney Hd Channel With A Showcase Performance At The Hospital Club, Covent Garden, London. | John Phillips/UK Press via Getty Images
Back in 2004, Gomez got her first role on the Disney Channel. She first appeared in a guest roles on The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and Hannah Montana. Though she...
- 3/6/2023
- by Lisa Geiger
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Like so many former child stars before her, Selena Gomez has seen her career drastically evolve over the years. These days, the actor and singer is best known for her hit Hulu series Only Murders in the Building, Rare Beauty makeup line, and hit songs like “Back to You” and “Lose You to Love Me.”
However, Gomez was already earning a hefty paycheck as the star of the Disney Channel’s Wizards of Waverly Place.
Selena Gomez starred on ‘The Wizards of Waverly Place’ from 2007 to 2012
For four seasons, Gomez played teenage wizard-in-training Alex Russo. Along with her brothers Justin (David Henrie) and Max (Jake T. Austin), Alex lives in a New York apartment with their parents as they attempt to master magic and balance their pursuit of wizardry with their personal lives.
In addition to more than 100 episodes of Wizards of Waverly Place, Gomez reprised the role for a pair of TV movies,...
However, Gomez was already earning a hefty paycheck as the star of the Disney Channel’s Wizards of Waverly Place.
Selena Gomez starred on ‘The Wizards of Waverly Place’ from 2007 to 2012
For four seasons, Gomez played teenage wizard-in-training Alex Russo. Along with her brothers Justin (David Henrie) and Max (Jake T. Austin), Alex lives in a New York apartment with their parents as they attempt to master magic and balance their pursuit of wizardry with their personal lives.
In addition to more than 100 episodes of Wizards of Waverly Place, Gomez reprised the role for a pair of TV movies,...
- 3/3/2023
- by Robert Yaniz Jr.
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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