Veteran director Hamish Hamilton (from The Disney Family Singalong, Academy of Television Arts and Sciences) joined forces with Jon M. Chu (from Step Up, Justin Beiber’s Believe, Crazy Rich Asians, and more) as executive producer for the special, titled Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration, which marks three decades since the fairytale received an Academy Award Best Picture nomination. The original family-favorite Beauty and the Beast film was released in theaters in 1991, grossing $331 million at the box office and earning critical acclaim....

The sad news broke earlier today after Redeker’s family announced the actor passed away on Dec. 20 in Los Angeles, California, blaming his death on natural causes, according to Deadline. Redeker starred in the hit soap opera Days of Our Lives, portraying the villainous Alex Marshall from 1979 to 1987. After his lengthy stint on the soap, he joined the cast of The Young and the Restless from 1987 to 1994, first playing small parts before later going on to assume the regular role of successful businessman Rex Sterling, per the outlet....

The news anchor opened up about her plans for 2023, which includes walking down the aisle and tying the knot with longtime girlfriend, Amber Laign. The couple have been dating for nearly 18 years. They first got together in July 2005, though Roberts did not come out publicly until December 2013. While speaking with author and motivational speaker Gabrielle Bernstein during the episode, the 62-year-old journalist was transparent about her wedding plans for the upcoming year....

Todd Phillips, who produced, directed and co-wrote Joker with Scott Silver, confirmed that Joaquin Phoenix will star as Arthur Fleck once more in a sequel to the Oscar-winning DC villain origin story. Phillips posted a picture of the script that revealed the title of the upcoming sequel, Joker: Folie à Deux, as well as a photo of Phoenix reading it. While Phillips has yet to reveal the plot, there are some speculations that come from the meaning behind the title, Folie à Deux....

The show’s star since Season 1, Mariska Hargitay, previously explained to Parade.com in 2019 that SVU’s popularity is due to more than its plot twists and characters. “SVU resonates because it’s a path to healing and a path to survivorship. Each week, Olivia Benson and the team depict an environment of compassion, sympathy and justice, providing hope to those who experience shame and isolation caused by sexual violence,” she said....

Of course, Love Actually came out a long time ago (18 years!) and a lot has changed since then. Some of the stars have gone on to enjoy breakout roles in other movies, while others have literally grown up on camera. Still, one thing that’s consistent is that people continue to tune in, year after year, to watch (and re-watch) Love Actually’s 10 interweaving tales of love, romance, breakups, a bad Christmas hit, and, naturally, some serious holiday spirit....

What is it about the Pinocchio story that still makes it relevant? I love the moral of the story, which is all about telling the truth. The image of your nose getting long when you lie is one of the most transcendent images in popular culture, and telling the truth versus lying is perhaps more important now than ever before in history. What was your take on your character, Jiminy Cricket?...

“I would more than entertain it, I’m pulling for it,” Hathaway told Entertainment Tonight back in Oct. “If there’s any way to get Julie Andrews involved, I think we would make it work. We would go to where she was and put a green screen behind her and just make it happen.“The original Princess Diaries debuted in 2001, where Hathaway played Mia Thermopolis who was just a normal high school student before she discovered she was the princess of Genovia....

“I can’t believe that it’s ending,” she told Parade.com. “I can’t believe I won’t see those people in that context of just showing up. After a long hiatus, you just, you’re back at it.” Baranski played Diane on The Good Wife before the spinoff The Good Fight first premiered in 2017. “It was such a part of my life for 13 years, but certainly the six years that I did The Good Fight, honestly, I enjoyed the work more and more, which is unusual for an actor to be able to say after that much time playing a character,” Baranski admitted....

“I always wanted to do a story about a villain from history making their case, and saying, ‘Yeah, you call me The Serpent Queen. Well, here’s why I did what I did,”” series creator/executive producer Justin Haythe tells Parade in this exclusive interview. “And I wanted her to tell that story to someone who thought a royal show had nothing to do with them, so she plucks a servant girl out of the kitchen....

We also learned the sex (and name!) of Déjà’s (La Trice Harper) baby, had a visit from a familiar face from the past, and learned what followed that bittersweet “hey“ that Jack and Rebecca exchanged at the end of “The Train.” Unlike most previous episodes of This Is Us, “Us” wasn’t interested in setting up new mysteries or subverting expectations, focusing instead on simply reminding viewers why we love this family, why they love each other, and that even though will miss them when they’re gone, the time that we spent together was good....

Fans of the beloved long-running game show now get a chance to watch the magic unfold right in front of their eyes! Wheel of Fortune Live! will tour across the U.S., kicking off on Thursday, September 8, in Owensboro, KY. While Pat Sajak and Vanna White won’t be in attendance, Mark L. Walberg—longtime host of PBS’ Antique Roadshow—and American Idol standout Clay Aiken, have signed on as hosts for the theatrical production....

“A year and a half ago, we all took it for granted that we could hop on a plane or set off in our cars. That was the American dream of travel. When that went away without warning, that changed our thinking. Now every trip feels just a little bit sacred,” says NoahBrodsky, president and chief brand officer of Travel + Leisure Co. “It’s going to be the year of the road trip like never before....

Living with mental illness is hard. It affects the way you think and your feelings, behavior and mood. It impacts your relationship with others, and with work, and mental illness can take a physical toll. Many living with mental health conditions regularly experience headaches, stomach aches, body aches and pain. Fatigue and insomnia are also common. But while the struggles of life with mental illness are well-documented, discussed and known, the benefits—though harder to appreciate and see—are numerous....

From long-distance relationship quotes that comfort you on days when the miles feel like too many to romantic long-distance relationship quotes that’ll get your honey excited for your next visit, this big list of quotes for long-distance lovers perfectly captures why all the hassle of traveling to see each other and sacrificing day-to-day closeness is worth it. Plus, they’re ideal for sharing with your long-distance boyfriend or girlfriend, too! Whether you’re looking for cute texts to send your boyfriend, like long-distance relationship quotes for him before he goes to bed, or long distance quotes for her, or quotes for long-distance relationships and the power of love, these 125 long-distance relationship quotes will help you feel closer and stay even more connected....

As an adult, you may have said goodbye to toys long ago. But if you’re currently dealing with a mental health disorder like anxiety, a toy might be just the thing to soothe your worries away. We’re talking about fidget toys. As the name implies, it’s a toy that one can fidget with to keep their hands and fingers busy. Think about the satisfaction you feel when popping bubble wrap—a fidget toy can produce a similar feeling....

And as if all that weren’t enough, Beyoncé’s also navigated a high-profile marriage with rapper husband Jay-Z for 13 years and is mom to their three kids: 9-year-old daughter Blue Ivy Carter and 4-year-old boy-girl twins Sir and Rumi Carter. If reading all of that makes you want to “Run the World” like she does, then get inspired with our list of 146 Beyoncé quotes that showcase the great Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter at her most empowering, insightful and (of course) fierce....

There are sound-only monitors, HD video monitors and high-tech monitors that track baby’s breathing and motion. These days, parents can receive alerts directly to their smartphones if baby cries, moves or stands up in their crib. It’s a blessing, and a curse. Then there are the top baby monitors for home and for travel—each one with its own impressive built-in features. The possibilities are seemingly endless! Below, you’ll find a list of the best smart baby monitors out there, the best audio-only baby monitors and more, and why each one might be a good fit for your family’s needs and goals....

If you’re the type of family who loves to match, these swimwear options will certainly catch your eye. From striped and strawberry prints to neutral patterns, these bathing suits will have everyone in your gang looking adorable—and ready for vacation. If matchy-matchy isn’t completely your style, we have a feeling these suits will change your mind. Below, 15 matching family swimsuits that will make those summer days even brighter. Here at Parade....

These cartoon cakes have been trending on TikTok for the last few months and viewers are loving them. After all, what’s not to love about a cake design that looks like a piece of cake straight out of a cartoon? And apparently, they are even easier to make than they look. It’s basically all in the outlining. If you are interested in fooling your friends and family, you may want to try designing one of these cakes yourself....