NBC updated its Friday night lineup in the fall 2025 TV schedule with Stumble, a new cheerleading mockumentary led by Jenn Lyon as determined cheer coach Courteney and Taran Killam as her football coach husband Boon. The misfit troop of athletes under Courteney's guidance is becoming less dysfunctional with each episode, but rival cheer coach Tammy could cause some problems. The one and only Kristin Chenoweth is on board to steal scenes as Tammy Istiny, and the showrunners shared with CinemaBlend that she was the only candidate for the role.

After the first few episodes of Season 1 (available streaming now with a Peacock subscription), Tammy has become a scene-stealer who claims to be Courteney's friend after their coaching stint together at Sammy Davis Sr. Junior College, but she's also the coach of Courteney's team's main competition. Practically exuding pep as Tammy, I find it hard to imagine anybody else in the role.

According to sibling showrunner duo Jeff Astrof and Liz Astrof, that was never actually an option. Jeff debunked the idea that the majority of the Stumble characters were written for specific actors... with one exception. He said:

While I'd say that all of the key characters were cast well (and I still laugh every time one of Boon's interviews is intercut with clips of his football accident), Kristin Chenoweth is the only one whose character was contingent on her joining the cast. Without Chenoweth, there would be no Tammy, and without Tammy, Stumble would be missing one of its quirkiest characters (and some great sight gags). The showrunners, who previously collaborated on Courteney Cox's sadly short-living Shining Vale, went on:

• Liz Astrof: "That was written for her, 1000%."
• Jeff Astrof: "They were like, 'Do you want us to find other people?' I was like, 'No, this is Kristin or not.' I called Kristen and she's like, 'Yes, I want to do this.’
• Liz Astrof: "She sent us video texts."

Fortunately, Kristin Chenoweth was on board to join the cast of a show that the Astrof siblings described as standing out from "very toxic sets" they've been on in the past. The Broadway legend is technically only recurring on Stumble as Tammy, but fans can count on the showrunners featuring her as much as they can. Jeff shared:

So, how much of Tammy will we see in the first season? Well, Kristin Chenoweth was able to appear in two of the first three episodes, and only a few are left before winter hiatus. That said, Stumble will return to NBC on Friday, January 16 at 8:30 p.m. ET after Happy's Place in the 2026 TV schedule, and it's never too early to start crossing fingers for a Season 2.

I do hope she's back sooner rather than later, however, as the second episode of the series seemingly set Courteney and Tammy up as more open antagonists after Courtney accidentally recruited two SDSJC cheerleaders to join her team in Headlston.

How to actually pronounce the home of the candy button factory may still be a mystery, and Courtney saying "Headlston"differently each time is a great running joke, but she really does seem to be setting up a solid team out of a motley crew of students to eventually go up against Tammy and SDSJC.

As for whether or not we'll see more of Kristin Chenoweth's Tammy before the end of the year, keep tuning in to NBC on Fridays at 8:30 p.m. ET for new episodes of Stumble, or stream next day on Peacock.

While most of us will have to wait for one of the most anticipated upcoming 2025 movies, Wicked: For Good, to see Elphaba and Glinda duet, a group of lucky audience members got to see the original actors behind the Broadway musical, Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth, reunite to sing a tune from Wicked on Thursday. What’s especially amazing to me is how two of them apparently paid $16,000 to be just inches from the pair as they sang “For Good.”

Idina Menzel is currently back on Broadway to lead the new musical Redwood. After performing the show where her character sings a sprawling eleven numbers, she came back on stage and was joined by Kristin Chenoweth for a special performance of “For Good.” Check it out, and I dare you not to cry!

As you might have noticed in the video, behind Chenoweth and Menzel are two fans who were singing along with the Wicked stars and getting super emotional over the reunion moment. Per Vulture, they were the two winners of a Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS campaign, which were offered to be on stage with them during a performance of the fan-favorite song and take pictures with them as well.

The bidding war capped off at $8,000, meaning that the whole experience cost the two of them a combined $16,000! Talk about a high price tag, but I don’t think anyone, aside from Wicked cast members can say they’ve ever been that close to Wicked magic with the original Broadway stars of the show, who have hung up their wand and broom since 2005. Plus, their cash went to a good cause.

The moment was especially sweet because the pair were a little out of practice with the song. Menzel hilariously called out herself for being “flat” after belting one note and then they couldn’t figure out if they were supposed to sing one part together. Despite the two Wicked leads being a little rusty on the song, they did an amazing job singing the emotional tune, and you could just tell these two knew this track like it’s part of them.

Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth recently reunited for the Wicked movie to sing a new song in Emerald City, but they almost had different cameos. It was an amazing tribute to the Broadway stars after playing the roles first and recording the original Broadway soundtrack before it became one of those forever-running Broadway shows. It felt right to have them in the movie, and some viewers of the movie liked it even better than the show!

Seeing this performance is a great reminder that we’ll soon see Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo sing the tune in the second Wicked movie this fall. Ahead of its release on November 22, check out the first look at the poster and what we learned from this week’s Universal CinemaCon panel.

In any case-of-the-week procedural, you get a slew of guest stars popping in and out. However, in The Good Wife, the army of talent Robert and Michelle King’s show assembled to support the cast of regulars is next level. From actors we already knew and loved when the show was airing on CBS in the 2010s to performers who have since become A-list names, this list is really a who’s-who of Hollywood’s finest talents.

Pedro Pascal - Nathan Landry - 6 Episodes

These days, we know Pedro Pascal as Mr. Fantastic in the Fantastic Four or Joel in The Last of Us. However, before all that – and even before he died on Game of Thrones – he played the prosecutor Nathan Landry in six episodes of The Good Wife across Seasons 1 (Episodes 8, 13, 14 and 15) and 2 (Episodes 1 and 12).

Cristin Milioti - Onya Eggertson - 1 Episode

A handful of years before she was revealed as the mother of the How I Met Your Mother cast and over a decade before she stunned us all with her portrayal of Sofia Falcone in The Penguin, Cristin Milioti played the paranoid Onya Eggertson in Season 2, Episode 1 of The Good Wife.

Brian Tyree Henry - Randall Simmons - 1 Episode

In Season 2, Episode 2, Brian Tyree Henry plays Randall Simmons, a man Will and Alicia defend in military court. Of course, after this brief role, the actor went on to have an illustrious career as he starred in the hit show Atlanta and films like Causeway (for which he earned a 2023 Oscar nomination).

Rachel Brosnahan - Caitlin Fenton - 1 Episode

Rachel Brosnahan is Lois Lane in James Gunn’s Superman, and before that, she was The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Before those career-defining fast-talking roles, she played Caitlin Fenton, a client Alicia worked with during Season 2, Episode 6.

Michael J. Fox - Louis Canning - 26 Episodes

I think there’s an argument to be made that The Good Wife should be considered one of Michael J. Fox’s best projects. Yes, there’s Family Ties, Back to the Future and Spin City. However, his cunning and sly lawyer Louis Canning is an incredible character who he plays to perfection in 26 episodes across Seasons 2 through 7.

Ana Gasteyer - Judge Patrice Lessner - 5 Episodes

Making sure the lawyers say “in my opinion” in their various statements is Judge Patrice Lessner’s signature move, and it’s hilarious. That funny element of this character is perfect, too, considering she’s played in Seasons 1, 2, 4 and 6 by Saturday Night Live alum and comedy genius Ana Gasteyer.

Mike Colter - Lemond Bishop - 21 Episodes

Mike Colter has become a Michelle and Robert King repertory player thanks to his leading role in the show Evil, and you likely also recognize him for playing the titular Luke Cage in the Marvel series. However, before that, he played the drug lord Lemond Bishop in 21 episodes of The Good Wife between Seasons 1 and 6.

Melissa Benoist - Molly - 1 Episode

I was introduced to Melissa Benoist when she appeared on Glee. Then, The CW’s Supergirl made her a household name. However, long before all that, she had a small guest starring role on The Good Wife as Molly, Cary Agos’ first cousin, in Season 2, Episode 9.

David Oyelowo - Judge Edward Weldon - 1 Episode

From Selma to Lawmen: Bass Reeves, David Oyelowo has become well known for playing very powerful people. That was true back in 2010, too, when he played Judge Edward Weldon in Season 2, Episode 11 of The Good Wife.

Jeremy Strong - Matt Becker - 5 Episodes

Long before playing the “eldest boy” in the cast of Succession and winning an Emmy for his portrayal of Kendall Roy in the HBO hit, Jeremy Strong played pollster Matt Becker in five episodes of The Good Wife. While we’ve come to know this actor for his big roles in film and television, his early career features this fun, smaller and memorable character who appeared in Seasons 2 (Episodes 13, 15, 16 and 17) and 4 (Episode 21) of the CBS hit.

Rita Wilson - Viola Walsh - 6 Episodes

There’s a rotating cast of entertaining lawyers who pop in from time to time to be a thorn in the side of Lockhart/Gardner. This includes Michael J. Fox and Martha Plimpton’s iconic defense attorneys. It also includes Rita Wilson’s lawyer, Viola Walsh, who was featured in six episodes of the show between Seasons 2 and 6.

America Ferrera - Natalie Flores - 4 Episodes

The year after Ugly Betty ended, America Ferrera joined the cast of The Good Wife for three episodes in Season 2 (Episodes 15, 18 and 20), then popped up again during Season 5, Episode 8. She played student Natalie Flores in the show. After that, she went on to lead the comedy Superstore and played a major role in the cast of 2023’s Barbie.

Taye Diggs - Dean Levine-Wilkins - 3 Episodes

I was introduced to Taye Diggs thanks to his role as the Bandleader in one of the best musicals, Chicago. He’s also very well known for films like House on Haunted Hill, Rent, and Set It Up. So, it was fun to come see him play on The Good Wife when he appeared in Season 6, Episodes 2, 3 and 5 as the lawyer Dean Levine-Wilkins.

Sarah Silverman - Stephanie Engler - 1 Episode

Sarah Silverman had been in the comedy game for a long time before playing Stephanie Engler in Season 2, Episode 22 of The Good Wife. And she brought that sense of humor to the show while also showing off her more dramatic side while playing this client of Lockhart/Gardner.

Michael Kelly - Mickey Gunn - 2 Episodes

Michael Kelly is one of those actors who seemingly has shown up in everything. He’s a well-known character actor who has been in projects like Jack Ryan, Lioness, The Penguin, House of Cards and so much more. And in Season 3, Episodes 2 and 8 of The Good Wife he played Mickey Gunn, a political strategist who spent a lot of time verbally sparring with Alan Cumming’s Eli Gold.

Sterling K. Brown - Andrew Boylan - 1 Episode

Sterling K. Brown is a staple on television, thanks to his starring roles in This Is Us and Hulu’s Paradise. However, as he was coming up as an actor, he guest-starred on a whole bunch of network procedurals, including The Good Wife, where he played complicated eyewitness Andrew Boylan in Season 3, Episode 4.

Meghann Fahy - Shelby Hale - 1 Episode

Meghann Fahy’s leading role in Freeform’s The Bold Type introduced me to her, then she broke big because she was part of The White Lotus’ Season 2 cast. In the lead-up to all that, she guest-starred in Season 3, Episode 6 of The Good Wife as Shelby Hale.

Matthew Perry - Mike Kresteva - 3 Episodes

Matthew Perry’s Mike Kresteva proved to be a snarky adversary of Alicia in his introductory episode (Season 3, Episode 19). And seeing him come back in Season 4, Episodes 1 and 18, was always fun! Overall, while the actor brought the sarcastic sense of humor we know and love him for thanks to Friends, this show also let him show off a more dramatic side.

Kristin Chenoweth - Peggy Byrne - 2 Episodes

The Good Wife loves its Broadway guest stars, and one of their biggest gets on this front was Kristin Chenoweth. The Tony winner and Wicked alum played Peggy Byrn in Season 4, Episodes 1 and 6 and it was always fun to see her interact with Alan Cumming’s Eli Gold.

Nathan Lane - Clarke Hayden - 15 Episodes

In the beginning (Season 4), Clarke Hayden is a trustee assigned to Lockheart/ Gardner, and he worked on their horrendous financial situation. Later, he worked with the firm as a lawyer. This character who appears in 15 episodes across Seasons 4 and 5 is played by the remarkable Nathan Lane, who you most definitely know from his legendary work in films like The Birdcage, The Producers and The Lion King.

Carrie Preston - Elsbeth Tascioni - 14 Episodes

Carrie Preston’s Elsbeth Tascioni was so iconic on The Good Wife and The Good Fight that she got her own show. After starring in 14 episodes of the flagship show across every season (except Season 2) and five episodes of the spinoff and winning an Emmy for her work, the Kings created Elsbeth, a hit CBS show based around Preston’s lawyer-turned-crime-solver.

Stockard Channing - Veronica Loy - 11 Episodes

Who do you hire to play Julianna Margulies’ on-screen mother? Stockard Channing, of course. In 11 episodes across Seasons 4, 5, 6, and 7, the Grease actress appeared as Veronica Loy, the mom of our leading lady, Alicia Florrick.

Will Patton - Mike Tascioni - 4 Episodes

Elsbeth talks a lot about her ex-husband and her son. While we didn’t meet her kid, Teddy, until Elsbeth, we did meet her former spouse, Mike Tascioni, in four episodes of The Good Wife during Season 7, Episodes 15, 16, 17 and 19. He was played by Will Patton, who you likely recognize from one of the best sports movies, Remember the Titans, and shows like Yellowstone.

Parker Posey - Vanessa Gold - 3 Episodes

Who can go toe-to-toe with Alan Cumming and play his ex? Parker Posey, of course. The indie film darling played Eli Gold’s ex-wife in Season 3, Episodes 6, 15 and 20, and she was the perfect person to play this vital character in the political consultant’s story.

Da’Vine Joy Randolph - Margie - 1 Episode

Oscar winner Da’Vine Joy Randolph appeared in one episode of The Good Wife, Season 4, Episode 21, to be exact. She played Margie on the show. These days, she’s best known for her turns in The Holdover, Dolemite is My Name and Only Murders in the Building, so it’s cool to think that this CBS procedural was one of her first-ever on-screen gigs.

Gillian Jacobs - Sonia - 1 Episode

In an almost blink and you’ll miss it role, Gillian Jacobs (of Community fame) appeared in the pilot of The Good Wife as Alicia and Cary’s assistant.

Christina Ricci - Therese Dodd - 1 Episode

Before The Good Wife, we knew Christina Ricci from The Addams Family and Casper. In more recent years, she and the Yellowjackets cast are all the rage. However, for one episode in 2012, Season 4, Episode 7, to be exact, she played comedienne Therese Dodd in the hit CBS drama.

Wallace Shawn - Charles Lester - 3 Episodes

We know and love Wallace Shawn for saying “inconceivable” in The Princess Bride, and we also adore him for his roles in The Incredibles, Toy Story and more. We also know and love him for playing the Lemond Bishop’s lawyer, Charles Lester, in both The Good Wife and The Good Fight. And for the sake of this story, he was specifically in three episodes of the flagship series, appearing in Season 4, Episode 16, Season 5, Episode 13 and Season 6, Episode 22.

Kyle MacLachlan - Josh Perotti - 4 Episodes

Kyle MacLachlan is a TV legend. Obviously, Twin Peaks is what he’s best known for, and more recently, he and the cast of Fallout have made quite the splash on streaming. Between all that, he appeared in four episodes of The Good Wife (Season 4, Episodes 14 and 15 and Season 6, Episodes 5 and 6). He played Josh Perotti on the show, a federal prosecutor.

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor - Linda Underwood - 1 Episode

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor is best known for her work in movies like Origin, King Richard and Nickel Boys, and she’s reached great acclaim for them. In the earlier days of her career, though, she was featured in Season 1, Episode 5 of The Good Wife, where she played Linda Underwood.

Matthew Lillard - Rowby Canton - 2 Episodes

It’s honestly a joy to see Matthew Lillard in anything. Of course, we know him best as one of the original Ghostfaces in Scream and Shaggy from Scooby-Doo, and he’s made waves in recent years for Five Nights at Freddys. However, he can do more than genre work, as proven by his two episodes of The Good Wife (Season 5, Episode 11 and Season 7, Episode 12) where he played musician Rowby Canton.

Vanessa Williams - Courtney Paige - 4 Episodes

Vanessa Williams is well known and loved for her roles on long-lasting shows like Ugly Betty and Desperate Housewives. However, she’s also a King repertory player. She appeared in four episodes of The Good Wife, Season 7, Episodes 7 through 10, as CEO Courtney Paige, and then she showed up as a totally different character years later in the spinoff series, Elsbeth.

This list is honestly barely scratching the surface of the iconic actors who have been recruited to guest star on The Good Wife. The list is honestly elite, and it’s always fun to go back and see so many performers during so many different stages of their careers.

Wicked took the country by storm last year and the Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth cameos were the icing on that deliciously fun cake. It’s an undeniable megahit musical and everyone seems to have their favorite songs, including the OG Elphaba and Glinda of Broadway. Menzel and Chenoweth unsurprisingly love their respective songs but some of their favorites aren’t the ones they sang.

The Frozen actress and Our Little Secret alum have been regularly included in the cinematic adaptation’s press tour, naturally so, and have been killing it. Menzel tapped in for Ariana Grande to appear with Cynthia Erivo on a carpet and the Elphabas’ coordinated outfits delivered. All four, Menzel, Chenoweth, Grande and Erivo appeared together for an Entertainment Weekly interview. The clip, via their Instagram, has the four stars talking about their favorite Ozian songs.

The present Elphaba and Glinda talked about, prior to the movie, they had only ever sang the other’s songs publicly. Chenoweth shares that she was so pleased to hear Cynthia Erivo’s version of a classic Glinda song.

As someone who is unfamiliar with the original Broadway show and only has Wicked context through the movie, I’m really looking forward to experiencing the song in full. Idina Menzel then revealed it was her favorite song from the show, too.

I can’t blame her for it. Broadway dedication is unparalleled, and performing your respective character and their songs night after night can get repetitive. Although, the Elphaba songbook is one of the most exciting ones for modern shows.

Kristin Chenoweth jumped in and confirmed that she knew of her Broadway partner’s favorite song, then added her favorite Elphaba song.

It’s a great moment between the four, showing love for their respective counterpoint’s character’s songs. I think it was a smart and natural move to include the OG’s in the movie and for the press. It’s drummed up hype and maybe helped garner some criticisms a la One Million Moms. Chenoweth smartly addressed their critiques head on and kept it very Glinda-like. I don’t know if the movie would have been exactly the same without their presence.

It was interesting to learn about the original plans for the duo’s cameo and how it all changed in the course of a night. How they have them feels just right to me, and it's a fun and theatrical part of a number where they can really shine. Jon M. Chu revealed that the next Wicked movie will bring on another Ozian icon, Dorothy, and it seems like she will have a bigger part than what some may expect.

As for Chenoweth and Menzel, hopefully, they’ll appear again in Wicked: For Good, which is part of the 2025 movie schedule. I also hope they are on the press circuit again and reveal some more of their feelings for Elphaba and Glinda. Wicked is still playing in theaters and available on VOD services.

As of late, moviegoers have seemed enchanted by the recently released Wicked. The big-screen take on the beloved Broadway play (which is, in turn, based on a book) has seen much success, as it’s earned positive reviews from critics and general audiences. It also broke major box office records pre-Thanksgiving and is still raking in the cash. All the while, it would appear that the Wizard of Oz prequel has drawn the ire of the advocacy group One Million Moms, and actress Kristin Chenoweth didn’t hold back after finding out about the backlash.

One Million Moms is an organization that has historically sought to highlight and combat aspects of the media landscape that it finds to be indecent. Just recently, the org posted about Wicked on its website. The group chastised the Jon M. Chu-helmed movie for not only featuring elements of witchcraft but for also “pushing the LGBTQ agenda on families, particularly children.” The activists argued that Universal Pictures’ film did the latter by highlighting characters who are gay or queer and/or are played by actors who identify as such.

This information was recently shared by Out Magazine on the publication’s Instagram account. It was there that Kristin Chenoweth – who originated the role of Glinda in the stage play that inspired the film – decided to drop a comment. The Tony winner began by taking a quick jab at the organization’s title before sharing her take on the 2024 movie schedule entry:

One Million Moms has taken shots at a number of notable entertainment entities, TV shows, movies and public figures over the years. In 2020, the group took aim at Hallmark for its plans to incorporate LGBTQ-friendly programming into its Christmas movie programming that year. And, earlier in 2024, the organization also blasted the Disney’s Star Wars show, The Acolyte. The group specifically took issue with the sci-fi show for featuring a storyline involving a coven of witches who’d learned how to procreate on their own.

Despite the backlash that the critically acclaimed Wicked is now facing, the film doesn’t seem to be feeling the effects of it as of right now. The film centers around the early friendship between Elphaba (who’s later known as the Wicked Witch of the West) and Galinda (later Glinda). Fans have since taken to social media to discuss the performances of the leads – Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande – as well as the emotionally weighty songs and more. As of this writing, Jon M. Chu’s fantasy flick has earned over $500 million worldwide, and the number is still rising.

Kristen Chenoweth showered considerable praise on the movie, specifically highlighting the performance of her successor, Ariana Grande. The “Thank U, Next” singer is racking up awards nominations for her work as is the film as a whole. All in all, it remains to be seen if One Million Moms might attempt to take additional action against the fantasy film as awards season goes on. Should their position remain unchanged, it’s possible that they could take a similar approach when Wicked Part Two hits theaters next year.

For now, you can check out Wicked, as it’s still playing in theaters nationwide. Part Two is also set to soar into cinemas on November 21 as part of the 2025 movie schedule.

It would be difficult for Jon M. Chu to mount a film adaptation of Wicked without paying some tribute to the Broadway sensation’s original stars, Idina Menzel (as Elphaba) and Kristin Chenoweth (as Glinda). Those of you who have seen the new movie – and based on box office numbers, it’s a large number of people – know that Menzel and Chenoweth appear in Wicked in the third act, when Glinda and Elphaba leave Shiz University and arrive in the Emerald City. They are a huge part of the musical number “One Short Day.” But when we spoke with Chu, we learned that they had different plans for Menzel and Chenoweth, and they changed rapidly as the shoot went on.

Jon M. Chu appeared as a guest on CinemaBlend’s official ReelBlend podcast, where he spoke about the film’s reception, and several elements of the filming of the Broadway musical. And when we brought up the cameo appearances of Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth, we talked about walking the complicated line of showcasing these talents, but not taking audience members out of the movie that they have shown up to see. As “wickedly” talented as Menzel and Chenoweth are, they have the ability of possibly stealing focus away from Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, whose movie this very much is.

But as Chu told us during this exclusive interview:

I love hearing how major sequences in a big movie like Wicked can change during production. It goes to show that no matter how much you plan in advance, and budget and prepare for a production to go a certain way, you have to be willing to push back when, creatively, something doesn’t feel right. Because, as Joh M. Chu went on to explain to us, things can be fixed rather quickly when you surround yourself with geniuses like composer Stephen Schwartz. Chu explained to ReelBlend:

“Give me one night.” Imagine being able to do that? To just scoot off, and write a song that Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel are going to sing in the Wicked movie? Insane. Make sure you listen to our full conversation with Jon M. Chu, on ReelBlend:

It’s great that audiences finally are getting the chance to see a Wicked movie, as the production had been rumored, started, stopped, paused, rushed, held and then some on its way to the screen. It seems to be a powerhouse, and I wonder if that will carry it all the way to the Oscars. Time will tell.

The 2024 Netflix calendar has been stuffed with fun Christmas flicks from stars like Lacey Chabert, Christina Milian and Chad Michael Murray, but it’s not really the holidays until Lindsay Lohan hits the Christmas movie schedule, right? Our Little Secret is the latest from LiLo’s partnership with one of the best streaming services, and critics were able to screen the project ahead of its November 27 release. Let’s see what holiday hijinks await.

Our Little Secret will see Lindsay Lohan’s Avery bump into her ex when she goes home with her boyfriend to spend their first Christmas together. The former couple choose to keep their history a secret from the other revelers. An impressive ensemble lends their talents, including Ian Harding, Kristin Chenoweth, Dan Bucatinsky, Judy Reyes and Lohan’s Mean Girls co-star Tim Meadows, but unfortunately, Variety’s Owen Gleiberman says that’s not enough to save this movie from being a full cringe-fest. The critic writes:

Johnny Oleksinski of the N.Y. Post disagrees with the above critic, but only so far as how much they enjoyed Irish Wish. The cringe was aplenty for Oleksinski, who said that while Lindsay Lohan’s two previous Netflix rom-coms were “atrocious,” Our Little Secret is merely “bad.” Hard pass, he says, rating the film 1.5 out of 4 stars:

Emma Kiely of Collider gives the movie 4 out of 10, saying the movie can’t execute its playful plot due to a lack of chemistry between Lindsay Lohan and Ian Harding, along with the fact that there is no attempt to make the characters talk like real humans. Kiely says:

Archika Khurana of Times of India says the lead actors try their best to navigate the awkward material, but the plot is too contrived to allow either of them to shine. Khurana rates the 2.5 stars out of 5, writing:

However, Sarah Musnicky of But Why Tho seems to feel no guilt about her love for Our Little Secret. If you’re going to watch just one of Netflix’s holiday offerings, forgo Christina Milian’s perfect holiday flick, just say no to Hot Frosty’s “cheeky, wanton lust” and dance right past Chad Michael Murray’s “spicy but comical” flick. Lindsay Lohan is where the holidays are. Musnicky gives Our Little Secret an 8 out of 10 and says:

Those who have invested time into the somewhat confusing Netflix’s Christmas universe or Lindsay Lohan’s light-hearted contributions to the streamer (guilty on both accounts) will likely not be deterred by the overall negative reviews coming out of Our Little Secret, so fire up that Netflix subscription, because the movie is available to stream now.

Kristin Chenoweth originated the role of Glinda in Wicked on Broadway, and Ariana Grande will make history as the character as she plays her in the film adaptation of the beloved musical. However, that’s not the only thing that bonds these two women. They’re actually quite close, and while discussing her audition process for the film on the 2024 movie schedule, Grande shared the emotional story behind telling Chenoweth that she wanted to audition for Glinda.

In the lead-up to Wicked’s release, Ariana Grande has made it very clear that she is a massive fan of the original musical and she wanted to do it justice. While on the Sentimental Men Podcast, she spoke about that too, noting how much work she put into her audition and training for the role. She also opened up about telling the OG Glinda that she wanted to play her, explaining:

For a bit of context, Grande participated in Wicked’s 15th Anniversary special six years ago. During it, she sang “The Wizard and I” immaculately. That is a song performed by Elphaba, so that’s one reason why Chenoweth apparently wasn’t sure if the pop star wanted to play Glinda. However, she couldn’t have been more thrilled when the “thank u, next” singer told her she actually wanted to play The Good Witch.

It sounds like they had talked about the prospect of her being in a Wicked adaptation for a long time, which is adorable. Understanding that history makes this story and Chenoweth’s reaction even better. She was so thrilled about the “7 rings” singer landing the role in the Wicked cast and had the utmost confidence in her, as Grande explained:

Grande went on to explain that overall, the Broadway star’s reaction was “positive” and “very supportive.”

Chenoweth has spoken about Glinda’s casting and Grande’s role in the film too, saying that she loves that someone who has “wanted it so bad her whole life” got the part. She also called the pop star landing the gig a “full circle” moment.

On top of that, Kristin Chenoweth has now seen the film. Like other early reactions to Wicked, the actress was overwhelmingly positive about it. When the Sweetener artist told this sweet story, the original Glinda hadn’t seen the film yet. However, now she has, and she praised Grande and Cynthia Erivo, who plays Elphaba, as well as Jon M. Chu’s direction.

So, while it seemed like the pop star had already done her proud by landing the role, she’s now over the moon about how brilliant she is in the film.

Soon, we’ll get to see this performance that caused the sweetest of stories, because Wicked will hit theaters on November 22.

It’s no understatement to say that Wicked is one of the most anticipated films on the 2024 movie schedule. Based on the hit stage musical, the film adaptation has a lot to live up to, not only in the eyes of fans but also in the eyes of those who brought the original Tony Award-winning musical to life. Now the original Glinda, Kristin Chenoweth has seen the movie had if her reaction matches most, this movie is going to be massive.

While Wicked's release date isn't for almost a month it has been screened for a few critics and more than a few VIPs, including, Kristin Chenoweth, who was nominated for a Tony award for her performance as Glinda in the original stage production. She took to Twitter to post her reaction after seeing the film, and quite simply, she could not have had a more glowing review. The actress said…

It’s hard to imagine a response from Kristin Chenoweth that could be more positive. She could have toned down the positivity if she didn’t feel so strongly, or simply stayed quiet if she actually didn’t like it. Instead, she seems legitimately shaken by the experience of the film. Check out her full comments below to see her reaction.

This is exactly the review that Jon M. Chu and the rest of the Wicked team were probably hoping for. A glowing endorsement from Chenoweth is going to mean everything as a lot of fans of Wicked the Broadway show who have been looking forward to the film are going to take the original Glinda’s words as confirmation that the movie is everything it needs to be. This is only going to up the anticipation for fans who are waiting to see Wicked when it hits theaters next month.

Expectations for Wicked are quite high. The movie already has a plan for how to handle awards season, showing the movie has expectations to be in contention for major awards. It certainly sounds like Kristin Chenoweth would agree with that.

Whatever success Wicked ends up having, that won't be the end of things. The new film is only half the story with Wicked Part Two slated for next year. Since the two movies were filmed together if the first part is this good it seems likely the sequel will be just as good. Of course, expectations may only get higher.

As the Wicked release date draws closer, we can’t wait to see the story of how Glinda the Good Witch and Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, became who they are. Despite the storyline behind one of the most highly-anticipated 2024 movies being about a rivalry between two women, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, who play Glinda and Elphaba respectively, were committed to not let that bleed into their relationship on set. This was especially relevant because the original actors behind their roles reportedly dealt with tensions backstage on the Broadway production.

How Ariana Grande And Cynthia Erivo Avoided Feud Narratives

If you’ve seen these two together, it’s clear that Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo have bonded a lot and become close friends throughout the making of Wicked. Grande recently spoke about how they dodged getting on each other’s nerves. Here’s what she said:

During a cover story for Vanity Fair, Cynthia Erivo jumped in on the topic as well. In her words:

The two leads of the Wicked cast also shared that they vowed to take care of each other when they signed up to adapt the Broadway musical and novel it’s based on. The actresses filmed the movies (which yes, will split the story into two parts) in London over a few years. Grande shared that shooting the film happened at a time when she “went through a lot of life changes” which as we know included a divorce. Thankfully, these two stayed solid and seem to be the best of friends to this day.

The Rumored Tension Between Kristin Chenoweth And Idina Menzel

So, what happened between the original Wicked stars? Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth debuted the beloved roles of Elphaba and Glinda on Broadway back in 2003. It was rumored at the time that the pair dealt with tensions off stage, including during the time when they both were nominated for the same Tony. Menzel ultimately won the award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical over Chenoweth.

Last year, when the musical turned 20, both of them spoke about their tension with Vulture. Here’s what Chenoweth said:

Performing a show eight times a week while one is going through the emotions of having a sick parent could not have been easy. Chenoweth got honest with herself about that time in her life, also saying this:

Despite the narrative that permeated between the Broadway stars, Menzel said it was ultimately “outlandish” and they were “extremely supportive” of each other despite being “tired” from over three years as the characters. “For Good” at the end of every show was “very healing” for both of them as well. As the Frozen actress continued:

So, all seems to be good between the original witches, and Grande and Erivo are a wonderful pair as well.

Going into Wicked, the only feud we hope to see is the one it will have at the box office with Gladiator 2 when both movies arrive in theaters on the same day, November 22!

At the turn of the 21st century, TV fans got to live in the idealized world of Jed Bartlet’s White House on The West Wing. For seven seasons on NBC, we watched the president’s sometimes-flawed but always well-meaning staff strive to prioritize the needs of the country above all else. As with any administration, or TV show rather, people came and went, but many appeared in a significant number of the series’ 155 episodes. Here are the 32 cast members we saw the most: 

Bradley Whitford - 150 episodes 

It’s funny to think Josh Lyman was in danger of losing his job in The West Wing’s series premiere back in 1999. Instead, Bradley Whitford’s Deputy Chief of Staff was there for the duration, with the actor appearing in more episodes than any of his compatriots. 

Allison Janney - 146 episodes

Has a White House Press Secretary ever been more likable than C.J. Cregg? Over the years she perfected the art of controlling a room full of media, fielding tough questions and disseminating the most important information to the country. It’s no wonder one of Allison Janney’s best characters remained a vital member of the Bartlet White House for the majority of the episodes of the show’s seven-season run. 

Richard Schiff - 142 episodes 

While sometimes awkward in his personal interactions, Richard Schiff’s Toby Ziegler was a master when it came to crafting President Bartlet’s speeches as Communication Director. Toby remained a series regular through all 155 episodes, appearing in 142 and endearing us with his no-nonsense personality, the rubber ball he threw at the wall and his penchant for speaking truth to power. 

Janel Moloney - 142 episodes  

If you ever wondered how important Donna Moss was to Josh Lyman as his senior assistant, just look at how many episodes Janel Moloney appeared in. Though many of the staff’s assistants appeared often in smaller roles, Donna was often featured more prominently for her drive to always be more — and for the flirty repartee she had with Josh that carried a “will-they-won’t-they” vibe through the series. 

Martin Sheen - 141 episodes  

President Josiah Bartlet himself is, of course, one of the most prominently featured characters on The West Wing, but it wasn’t originally intended to be that way. Creator Aaron Sorkin famously wanted the series to revolve only around the senior staff, with Martin Sheen making only a few appearances per season. That plan was quickly scrapped, and Sorkin let Bartlet be Bartlet for the majority of the episodes.  

John Spencer - 136 episodes  

When you think second-in-command at the White House, your mind might go to the vice president, but on The West Wing, it was always Bartlet’s Chief of Staff Leo McGarry. John Spencer’s character was one of the series’ most complex — a war veteran, recovering alcoholic and addict whose dedication to his job resulted in his wife leaving him. Leo would have been in more episodes, however Spencer died of a heart attack before Season 7 was complete. His death was written into the final scripts, with his character suffering the same fate. 

Dulé Hill - 131 episodes 

Long before The Wonder Years, a young Dulé Hill joined The West Wing as Charlie Young, the personal aide (aka “bodyman”) to President Bartlet. Charlie appeared in fewer episodes of the NBC drama’s final season, as Hill began his co-starring role on the detective dramedy Psych. 

NiCole Robinson - 106 episodes 

As senior assistant to the Chief of Staff, Margaret Hooper was just as dedicated to Leo as Donna was to Josh. However, there were definitely no romantic undertones to this relationship. Leo and Margaret were an often-hilarious odd couple, with Margaret being quite quirky. NiCole Robinson’s character was never the main focus, but she was a consistent presence, appearing in many episodes over all seven seasons. 

Melissa Fitzgerald - 101 episodes 

We can’t forget Carol Fitzpatrick (Melissa Fitzgerald), who served as the assistant to Press Secretary C.J. Cregg. Equally as qualified and dedicated as the other senior staffers’ assistants, Carol was often also a friend to C.J., encouraging her boss to have a personal life and talking to her about men. Carol appeared in all seven seasons, though not as prominently in Seasons 6 and 7. 

Rob Lowe - 80 episodes 

Unlike Richard Schiff, Allison Janney and John Spencer, original cast member Rob Lowe did not stick around to see the Bartlet presidency through. The actor portrayed Sam Seaborn, Deputy Communications Director, for roughly the first half of the show’s run, before he left in Season 4. Lowe’s exit from The West Wing has been attributed to a combination of disputes over his salary and the actor feeling undervalued. Despite the drama, Lowe reprised his role in a pair of guest appearances in Season 7, as well as the cast’s stage recreation of Season 3’s “Hartsfield’s Landing” in 2020. 

Joshua Malina - 71 episodes 

Replacing Sam Seaborn as Deputy White House Communications Director was Will Bailey, played by Joshua Malina. Malina joined the cast in Season 4 and remained part of the White House operations — whether that was working with Toby Ziegler or acting as Vice President Bob Russell’s Chief of Staff — through the end of the series. 

Stockard Channing - 57 episodes 

Stockard Channing's presence may have been less prominent near the end of The West Wing’s run, but there's no question the actress was a vital member of the cast as First Lady Dr. Abigail Bartlet. Always sharp as a whip and often at odds with her husband, Abbey was rarely the focus of the plot, but man could Channing steal a scene. She did just that in 57 episodes across seven seasons. 

Kim Webster - 56 episodes 

“Ginger, get the popcorn!” In Kim Webster, we got another of our beloved senior assistants, as she portrayed Toby’s communications aide Ginger in all seven seasons. The majority of her 56 episodes came in the first four seasons — aka the Sorkin years — as Webster appeared in only four episodes total across Seasons 5-7. 

Kris Murphy - 52 episodes 

C.J. Cregg wouldn’t have been able to do her job without members of the press to talk to. Kris Murphy played Washington Post journalist Katie Witt in all seven seasons, though her appearances dwindled as the show went on. Murphy was in six episodes of Season 5, four in Season 6, and just one episode of The West Wing’s last season. 

Timothy Davis-Reed - 52 episodes 

Another member of the White House press corps was Mark O’Donnell, played by Timothy Davis-Reed. He appeared more than 50 times across Seasons 2-7, most prominently in the third and fourth seasons. 

William Duffy - 47 episodes 

William Duffy portrayed congressional liaison Larry, who was one-half of the fan-favorite duo of Ed and Larry. The staffers were practically always together and often confused for one another, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern-style. With that being the case, one has to wonder why Duffy is credited with one more episode than his counterpart. 

Peter James Smith - 46 episodes 

Congressional liaison Ed was played by Peter James Smith. He and William Duffy appeared in all seven seasons of The West Wing, though each showed up only two times in the final two seasons. 

Renée Estevez - 44 episodes 

The senior staffers of The West Wing did form something of a family unit, but for Martin Sheen, it really was a family affair. His daughter Renée Estevez had a small role as Nancy, the assistant to the executive secretary. She appeared quite often outside the Oval Office, working amidst Charlie and Mrs. Landingham, though she rarely had much to say. 

Charles Noland - 43 episodes 

Charles Noland played the press corps member Steve, and fans might remember seeing him amongst the media members who witnessed Josh Lyman completely bomb a press conference by joking that President Bartlet had a "secret plan to fight inflation" in Season 1's "Celestial Navigation." Noland appeared in all seven seasons. 

Devika Parikh - 40 episodes 

Devika Parikh played Bonnie, a staffer in the Communications Office of the West Wing who worked closely with Ginger and, by proxy, Toby and Sam. Like Ginger, Bonnie mostly disappeared after Season 4, appearing just twice in Season 5 before exiting for good.  

Jimmy Smits - 35 episodes 

Matthew Santos didn’t enter The West Wing universe until Season 6, but he was arguably its most important latecomer. Portrayed in those 35 episodes by the great Jimmy Smits, Santos would go on to succeed Jed Bartlet as President of the United States. 

Lily Tomlin - 34 episodes 

Speaking of great successors, Deborah Fiderer had the unenviable task of replacing the beloved executive secretary Mrs. Landingham after she was killed in a car wreck. Lily Tomlin was up to the task, though, especially with the backstory of how she got fired for recommending Charlie as the president’s bodyman over another candidate. Tomlin appeared in the Season 3 finale, then recurred for the remaining four seasons. 

Mindy Seeger - 34 episodes 

Chris was another member of C.J.’s press corps, played by Mindy Seeger. Chris and C.J. seemed to have something of a friendly relationship, and she appeared in a handful of episodes in the first six seasons but just one in The West Wing’s final run. 

Mary McCormack - 30 episodes 

Mary McCormack joined the fray at the end of Season 5 as Deputy National Security Advisor Kate Harper. While she signed on as a series regular for the final two seasons, McCormack appeared in just over half of the episodes. 

Kathryn Joosten - 30 episodes 

Delores Landingham (Kathryn Joosten) was a favorite of The West Wing fans as the Executive Secretary to President Bartlet. A confidante and supporter of Jed Bartlet long before he took political office, she had the respect of everyone in the building and ensured that decorum was maintained in the vicinity of the Oval Office. Mrs. Landingham appeared in nearly every episode of the first two seasons before — in one of the most shocking moments in TV history — she was killed by a drunk driver at the end of Season 2. Joosten returned as a guest for one episode in Seasons 3 and 4 in flashbacks.  

Timothy Busfield - 27 episodes 

One of the bigger romantic storylines on The West Wing outside of Josh and Donna featured C.J. and her efforts to keep things professional with senior White House correspondent Danny Concannon. Timothy Busfield was prominently featured as the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist in the first season, then came back a handful of times in Seasons 2 and 4, once in Season 5 and made four appearances in the final season. 

Ivan Allen - 26 episodes 

The White House clearly had its preferred TV news anchor, because Ivan Allen appeared as anchor Roger Salier — via TV screen — in a few episodes for all seven seasons of the political drama’s run, 26 times in total. 

Elisabeth Moss - 25 episodes 

Elisabeth Moss is well-known now for series including Mad Men and The Handmaid’s Tale, but before that, you might have forgotten she was on The West Wing as President Bartlet’s youngest daughter Zoey. She appeared at least once in every season except the third. 

Mary-Louise Parker - 23 episodes 

Amy Gardner came into Aaron Sorkin’s universe in Season 3 as a political lobbyist and college friend of Josh. She and Josh engaged in an on-off relationship, as she worked her way to positions within both the Bartlet and Santos administrations. Parker made most of her guest spots in Seasons 3 and 4, though she returned for a handful of Season 5 episodes, one in Season 6 and two in Season 7. 

Kristin Chenoweth - 23 episodes 

The West Wing is not the first show that comes to mind when Kristin Chenoweth’s name comes up, but sure enough, she portrayed Deputy Press Secretary Annabeth Schott in Seasons 6 and 7, appearing in about half of each season’s episodes. Her character joined the Santos campaign trail and had a clear attraction to Leo McGarry before his death. 

John Amos - 22 episodes 

As the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, anytime John Amos’ Percy Fitzwallace showed up on The West Wing, you knew something was going down. Unfortunately for the fans, his episodes were merely sporadic in Seasons 1, 3, 4 and 5. 

Gary Cole - 22 episodes 

Vice President Bob Russell, aka “Bingo Bob,” aka actor Gary Cole, was the second vice president of the Bartlet administration, and he appeared mostly in the fifth and sixth seasons, with one guest appearance in Season 7.

These may be the 32 characters who graced our television screens in the most episodes of The West Wing, but this list only scratches the surface of the talent featured in the political drama for seven seasons. Alan Alda notched 16 episodes as presidential candidate Arnold Vinick, and Moira Kelly appeared in 20 episodes of the 22-first season, before her character Mandy became a victim of “Chuck Cunningham Syndrome” and was never heard from again. 

Whether it's doing stunts or just freak accidents, even the biggest Hollywood stars aren't immune to getting injured on set. While we mostly think of stars chilling in their posh trailers while their stunt people take the biggest risks, sometimes it's the celebrities themselves who get the worst of things. Here is our list of big stars who have been injured while filming, and what happened after. 

Daniel Craig 

You can't just pick one of the James Bond movies that Daniel Craig was injured during the filming of, because the truth is, he's been injured a lot. In No Time To Die, it was his ankle, which required surgery and he was off-set for a couple of weeks recovering. In Casino Royale, he knocked out two teeth filming a fight scene. In Quantum of Solace, he injured his shoulder, and in Spectre, it was his knee. It's easy to see why Craig has retired from the role, filming James Bond movies can be dangerous. 

Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise famously does many of his most intense and dangerous stunts himself. It's become his brand, but it doesn't mean he doesn't get hurt. In fact, while filming Mission: Impossible – Fallout, it was one of his more innocent stunts, jumping from building to building, that caused an injury when Cruise broke his leg landing the jump. Filming halted for a few months while Cruise recovered, but the footage was included in the movie. 

Harrison Ford

Harrison Ford has a long history of getting injured on movie sets. Maybe the most high-profile time was when a door fell on his leg while shooting Star Wars: The Force Awakens. He broke his leg and director JJ Abrams injured his back helping pull the door off the Han Solo actor. 

Sylvester Stallone

Sylvester Stallone is one of the premiere action stars of the last 50 years, and as such, he's been injured a few times on set doing stunts. The worst, according to Stallone, came while filming the boxing match with Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren) in Rocky IV. Lundgren hit him so hard in the chest at one point that it caused his heart to swell and he ended up in intensive care for eight days. 

Isla Fisher 

One of the best scenes in Now You See Me is when Isla Fisher's character performs the underwater escape trick. It wasn't so great for the actress though, as she nearly drowned during the filming. Luckily a stuntman was there to flip the safety switch and save her. 

Leonardo DiCaprio

One of the most intense scenes in Django Unchained is Leonardo DiCaprio's speech after dinner. He bangs his hand on the table and slices his hand on a glass. DiCaprio, ever the pro, kept going without missing a beat. It's so good, director Quentin Tarantino left that take in the final cut. 

Kristin Chenoweth

TV stars aren't safe either. Kristin Chenoweth was almost killed on the set of The Good Wife when part of the lighting rig fell on her. According to the actress, she had a "skull fracture and a rib issue and a hip issue" as a result. 

Bruce Willis

Like a lot of action stars, Bruce Willis has had his fair share of injuries in stunts gone wrong. In Live Free or Die Hard, the Hollywood legend suffered a serious cut above his eye that required stitches, after Maggie Q's stunt doubled kick him with high heels on. 

Mariska Hargitay

Sometimes, the extent of the injury isn't immediately understood, as was the case with Mariska Hargitay after a fall on the set of Law & Order: SVU. Hargitay performed a stunt that required her to land on some pads, but, in her words, something went wrong. She shook off the injury at first, but a few months later, she felt a sharp stabbing pain and ended up in the hospital with a collapsed lung. She recovered after surgery, though a second surgery was needed later. 

Charlize Theron

Æon Flux is not one of Charlize Theron's best movies, and it did almost leave her paralyzed. The actor fell on her neck performing a stunt and had she not been lucky and fallen just a centimeter differently, according to her, it could have been very bad. 

Malcolm McDowell

One of the more terrifying scenes in A Clockwork Orange is when Malcolm McDowell's character is "rehabilitated" by being forced to watch violent videos while his eyes are held open. For McDowell, it was even worse, as the setup caused his corneas to be scratched and he was blinded temporarily as a result. 

Brad Pitt

In the weirdest of coincidences, there is Brad Pitt in Troy. In the film, Pitt plays the Greek hero Achilles. Achilles is famous for one thing, his armor not covering that one tendon in a person's heel... Well, it just so happens that while filming Troy, Pitt tore his Achilles Tendon. 

Uma Thurman

During the filming of the Kill Bill movies, Uma Thurman crashed a car she was driving into a palm tree in Mexico and suffered injuries to her knees and a concussion. Years later she exposed what she claimed was a cover-up by the film's producers in an Instagram post. 

Orson Welles

The great Orson Welles really gave everything he had to make Citizen Kane. That includes chipping a bone in his ankle that forced him to use a wheelchair on set for two weeks while he directed. The injury occurred when he fell down some stairs while filming, and the scene made it into the final cut. 

Linda Blair

During the iconic scene in The Exorcist when Linda Blair's character, Regan, thrashes around as the bed levitates, the scream queen injured her back due to a mechanical default. The injury caused scoliosis, which still causes her problems today, though she's found ways to make it less painful. 

Jim Caviezel

The list of injuries that Jim Caviezel suffered while filming The Passion of the Christ has become the stuff of internet legend. Some injuries are hard to verify, but others aren't, the most notable of which is that as Caviezel prepared for the Sermon on the Mount scene, he was actually struck by lightning. That's got to be some sign, right?

George Clooney

The head injuries George Clooney sustained while filming the torture scene in Syriana were so debilitating that the actor says he even contemplated suicide. Eventually, doctors were able to alleviate the headaches after surgery, but in the meantime, Clooney called it "the most unbearable pain I've ever been through."

Orlando Bloom

There were a few injuries on the set of the Lord of the Rings movies, and one notable one was Orlando Bloom. Bloom broke some ribs when he fell from a horse while filming LOTR: The Two Towers. His fellow cast members gave Bloom a little...uh... ribbing in a behind-the-scenes video as well. 

Martin Sheen

There may be no more infamous Hollywood production than Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now. No one had it worse than the film's star, Martin Sheen. As told in the documentary about the filming, Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse, Sheen not only suffered a near-fatal heart attack during production, but he also suffered a nasty cut on his hand. In the famous opening scene, Sheen punched a mirror and sliced his hand open and it bled badly. If you've seen the movie, you know what it looked like, because Sheen continued the scene and all the blood is very real.  

Michelle Yeoh

As an actor known for doing her own stunts, it's no surprise that Michelle Yeoh has been injured a few times on set. The most notable came when Yeoh tore her ACL during the production of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. She was flown from China to Baltimore where surgery was performed to fix the injury at Johns Hopkins. 

Tom Hanks

Sometimes the most innocent-sounding injuries can be the worst. Such is the case for Tom Hanks, who cut his leg filming Cast Away. While a cut doesn't seem all that serious, it caused sepsis and landed Hanks in the hospital, who almost died as a result of the blood poisoning. 

Buddy Ebsen

The Beverly Hillbillies star Buddy Ebsen could claim one of the weirder injuries on this list. Ebsen was the original actor cast to play the Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz and as part of the role, he was painted silver. The aluminum powder in the paint caused a reaction that landed Ebsen in the hospital due to breathing problems and he was recast by actor Jack Haley in the role. 

Winona Ryder

Accidents happen, even on movie sets of comedies, not action movies. Such was the case for Winona Ryder while filming Mr. Deeds with Adam Sandler. While filming the scene on the bike in Central Park, Ryder took a tumble off it and broke her arm in three different places. Ouch. 

Matt LeBlanc

Injuries even happen on sitcoms. Even the biggest ones. While filming a scene for Friends, Matt LeBlanc fell into a chair and dislocated his shoulder. Production was delayed briefly, but the evidence is still on the screen, as LeBlanc was seen wearing a sling for a couple of episodes as his shoulder healed. 

Michael J. Fox

One of the scariest injuries didn't happen during a proper stunt. In Back To The Future III, Michael J. Fox almost died in the scene where his character, Marty McFly, is hanged. A mishap meant that he was actually getting choked and at first no one noticed. He passed out before he was lowered to the ground. 

Ed Harris

Ed Harris was almost killed while filming The Abyss. In one of the many underwater scenes in the movie, Harris ran out of oxygen and no one else on set realized he'd signaled that he did. He passed out from a lack of oxygen, but luckily someone finally noticed and they got him some air. 

Vincent D'Onofrio

Marine boot camp is intense, even for actors just playing Marines. Vincent D'Onofrio, who played Private Pyle in Full Metal Jacket, injured his knee so badly during filming one of the training scenes that he ended up needing surgery to fix it. 

Melanie Griffith

One of the most notoriously dangerous movies ever shot is Roar by director Noel Marshall. In the 1970s, Marshall was married to Tippi Hedren, which also made him Melanie Griffith's stepfather. The movie filmed Hedren and Griffith (who was a kid at the time) living with lions. Real lions. According to legend, at least 70 people were injured by the big cats, including Griffith, who was "mauled near the eye" and needed plastic surgery to fix it. 

Jackie Chan

One actor you won't be surprised to see on this list is Jackie Chan. The martial artist and stuntman has pulled off some of the most insane stunts in film history, so it's no surprised he's been injured along the way. One notable time was while shooting Police Story. In one scene, Chan slides down a metal pole, which he did so quickly he suffered third degree burns on his hands. The shot was used in the movie. 

Al Pacino

Injuries can occur when actors don't quite make the best decisions. Take, for example the great Al Pacino. While filming a scene in Scarface, Pacino grabbed the business end of a gun that had just been fired and severely burned his hands. According to Brian De Palma, the actor was off for the next two weeks. 

Matthew Fox

Every now and then, one actor will injure another one, as is the case with Terry O'Quinn and Matthew Fox on the set of Lost. In a fight scene, O'Quinn stabbed Fox with a knife, which O'Quinn thought, incorrectly, was a prop knife, but it was very real. Thankfully, Fox was wearing a protective Kevlar vest that saved him from actually being stabbed. 

Dylan O'Brien

Dylan O'Brien was almost killed while shooting The Maze Runner: The Death Cure. While shooting a scene, the star of the movie was struck by a car. According to Vulture, O'Brien had a "concussion, facial fracture, and brain trauma among his injuries." Production on the movie was halted as he recovered, which, according to O'Brien, was one of the worst periods in his life. 

Dominic Purcell

Even without stunts and other action, injuries happen. Prison Break star Dominic Purcell broke his nose and had other facial injuries while filming for the show in Morocco. It was a freak accident as a lighting truss fell from the set and hit him. It could've been very scary, as those kinds of accidents have killed people, but luckily for Purcell, his injuries healed quickly and production on the show wasn't impacted.

Most of the time, when actors are injured on set, the injuries are minor, thankfully. Of course, that isn't always the case, and though deaths on movie sets are rare, they happen, so anytime someone is injured seriously, production is usually halted. Just looking through this list, you can see just how close some of these big names came to serious injury, and in a way, they're lucky (and we're lucky) that they are still around.   

John Stamos — who has for decades been a spokesperson for Childhelp abuse prevention organization — recently opened up about his own personal history of being sexually abused. The trauma was something he was only able to come to terms with as he penned his upcoming book, If You Would Have Told Me: A Memoir, and it seems his speaking out has already made an impact. Several people including his Full House co-star Candace Cameron Bure and Kristin Chenoweth reached out to show their support after his brave revelation.

With his memoir set for release on October 24, John Stamos opened up in a recent interview about being sexually abused by a babysitter when he was 10 or 11 years old. He said he repressed the incident, unsure how to process those feelings at that age. Now he is hoping that telling his truth will help others know there is a place they can go for help, he said in a video posted to Instagram. The accompanying caption read: 

John Stamos spoke a little about the “unsettling event” from his childhood and expressed confusion at the time about what to do. He wasn’t sure if he should tell anyone and ended up burying it inside. It wasn’t until about five years ago, when he was preparing to give a speech at a charity event, that those memories came back in a “crystal clear vision” of what he had experienced. 

While he said he’s only dedicated a couple of paragraphs to the abuse in If You Would Have Told Me: A Memoir, it’s a “significant” and “profound” topic, and several of his friends agreed wholeheartedly in the comments of his video, sending their love in the comments: 

• Candace Cameron Bure: ❤️
• Kristin Chenoweth: ❤️ Beautifully said John.
• Jen Lilley: Love you @johnstamos and I love all you do for @childhelp ❤️❤️❤️ you have one of the biggest hearts around. I’m so sorry this is part of your story, and I’m so proud of your response to care for children who may be facing the same thing.
• Krysten Knievel: Thank you for sharing. You’re amazing! Don’t forget - not always adults sexually abusing kids. Kids acting out what they’ve experienced on other kids - kids a few years older taking advantage of little ones. Something for parents to keep in mind as well.

It seems the Uncle Jesse portrayer’s story has already had an effect, and not just with his more well-known friends. John Stamos revealed that he’s already gotten several texts from friends who said they had gone through similar experiences and never told anyone. It definitely took courage for the actor to speak out, even 50 years later, as he pointed out, but hopefully he can get the help he needs now and continue helping other survivors of abuse to reach out for help. 

John Stamos’ memoir If You Would Have Told Me, will be released Tuesday, October 24, and will also look at his career as an actor on Full House, General Hospital and ER, as well as his time performing with The Beach Boys and other personal revelations about his life, including how Fuller House saved him after he was arrested for a DUI in 2015. 

Movie musicals are a tried and true genre in filmmaking, one capable of winning major categories during Awards Season. Arguably the most highly anticipated new project(s) of this kind is the Wicked movies, directed by Crazy Rich Asians filmmaker Jon M. Chu. Given just how beloved and long-running the stage musical is on Broadway, the pressure is on for the film adaptation to live up to the hype. But there’s some A+ talent involved, with the lead characters being played by Cynthia Erivo and pop star Ariana Grande. The latter is playing Glinda, a role originated on the great white way by Kristin Chenoweth. And the OG Glinda recently explained why she’s “glad” Grande was cast in the upcoming film adaptations.

The hype for Chu’s upcoming movie musical  has been steadily growing ever since its pair of leading ladies was announced. Although the cast of Wicked is pretty stacked, they have some big shoes to fill when it comes to the original Broadway company. While Idina Menzel admitted she’s bummed about not being able to play Elphaba again, Kristin Chenoweth has another perspective. Chenoweth has shared why Grande is the right choice, and she spoke to GMA regarding her feelings about the movie, saying:

How sweet is that? While Kristin Chenoweth admitted she might have had other feelings if another actress was Glinda, she seems thrilled that it’s a superfan like Ariana Grande. And since they have a personal relationship, the West Wing actress can also be a resource for the 30 year-old pop star/actress. 

While she’s passing the Glinda gauntlet to Ariana Grande, some fans are still hoping Chenoweth makes a cameo sometime throughout the runtime of the Wicked movies. She’s remained tight-lipped about the subject, but it seems like an obvious choice to include both her and Idina Menzel. Later in the same interview with GMA, the Glee actress spoke more about her relationship with Grande and their shared role, saying:

Kristin Chenoweth really seems like such a gem. At this point countless actresses have played Wicked’s Glinda on stage, but Ariana Grande will the the film version. There are a number of rumors about her performance already swirling, including that she was lip syncing to Chenoweth’s vocals. Although Ariana’s take on the songs were captured thanks to drones that took set videos, spoiling som of her vocal choices.

Wicked: Part One is currently expected to arrive in theaters on November 27th, 2024. In the meantime, check out the 2023 movie release dates to plan your next movie experience. 

Kristin Chenoweth is a musical theater icon, and she is responsible for truly embodying the character of Glinda as a member of the original Broadway cast of Wicked. Now that Wicked is getting a movie adaptation, it feels like a shame that she isn’t a part of the cast in some way. Well, the Tony winner seems to think so too, as she has taken to TikTok to try and get into the upcoming movie. The result is hilarious, and I’m kinda obsessed. 

In a recent TikTok post by the actress, Chenoweth wears a Glinda-esque shiny pink jacket while she pretends to call Jon M. Chu, who is directing the anticipated movie musical. Ariana Grande has been cast as Glinda. However, it looks like Chenoweth wants to be a part of the film somehow as she jokingly uses a voice-over from Pearl where the title character screams “Please I’m a star!” The video is so funny, and she even shouts out Grande in the comments. You can see the post below:

Chenoweth is clearly joking, but I think everyone would love to see her as a part of the project. The cinematic adaptation will be split into two movies, so there must be some way to get the Schmigadoon! actress in at least one of the Wicked films. She is already dressed for the part and ready to go, no new costumes necessary. 

Previously, she has been coy about a potential cameo, so maybe the OG Glinda knows something we don’t.

The Broadway legend may be kidding around, pretending to be upset about not being in the film, but the actress has been incredibly supportive of Grande’s casting. She has said that the pop star is the perfect person for the role, and she has been championing the film since 2020. Chenoweth may have aged out of the part, but that hasn’t stopped her from inspiring and supporting another budding Glinda. 

In addition to Grande, the Wicked film has a star-studded cast. The “sweetener” singer will be starring alongside Cynthia Erivo, who is playing Elphaba. Also, Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey, and Jeff Goldblum will also be starring in the musical extravaganza.  

The Wicked films are set to be unforgettable, if only we can just find a way to shoehorn the OG Glinda in. In that vein, let’s also get Idina Menzel, the original Elphaba, cast as well. In the meantime, I hope Chenoweth continues her TikTok campaign. It’s absolutely hysterical to watch. 

The Wicked films currently have theatrical release dates, set for November in 2024 and 2025, respectively. Fans of Kristin Chenoweth can see her in Schmigadoon! which is currently available to stream with an AppleTV+ subscription. For more information on other projects heading to cinemas and streaming next year, make sure you consult our 2024 movie schedule. 

Ariana Grande is currently channeling Glinda the Good Witch in London on the set of the upcoming Wicked movie. Along with the first official looks at Glinda and Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba being revealed, some set photos and videos were also leaked last month, including a clip of Grande allegedly lip-syncing to opening number “No One Mourns The Wicked.” As a result, rumors are swirling that the singer is apparently utilizing the pipes of her famous predecessor in the role, Kristin Chenoweth, for her turn. Now, Chenoweth has provided a take of her own.

It was a video (shared with ET) in April that showed off Ariana Grande in a gorgeous pink dress performing a scene that has led to some speculation that perhaps the pop singer was lip syncing over the original recording sung by Kristin Chenoweth. While Grande does look like she is in fact lip-syncing, a common occurrence on movie musicals, Chenoweth cleared the air on about who’s voice is whose with these words: 

Kristin Chenoweth responded to rumors while speaking to ET at the 5th annual Vanderpump Dog Foundation Gala in Beverly Hills. She and Ariana Grande both can tap into very high registers, as music enthusiasts likely know. If you’ve ever Grande do a whistle note, the highest register of the human voice, the similarities, may not be all that surprising. What likely threw people off is the shear sound of the pop singer belting out a number Chenoweth is widely known for recording as part of the OG Wicked cast. It basically sounds like Grande is literally just killing those notes in “No One Mourns The Wicked” much to the disbelief of fans.

As a longtime fan of the musical myself, who wore out the original cast recording CD (remember CDs?), I can confirm that I hear the parallels. However, that’s not the cast recording -- that’s the "Thank U, Next" singer's take on Glinda! The leaked video sounds so incredible that it makes me want to bawl. I’ll admit that I’ve been a bit reluctant about the singer taking up the role, simply because I’m worried I will only see the star herself rather than Glinda, but the set video has me changing my mind. 

Kristin Chenoweth has been a vocal supporter of Ariana Grande as Glinda for longer than one could imagine. The beloved theater vet actually met the singer while she was on Broadway playing the role in 2003 and a ten-year-old Grande and her grandmother came backstage to meet her. During the run-in, Grande sang for Chenoweth, and the Wicked icon apparently gave her a replica wand from the show and told her to “follow your passion.” 

The Four Christmases alum previously shared that she “did cry” when her predecessor got the role, especially because of how full circle the whole thing is. The singers have remained in touch for years and worked together back in 2016 for Hairspray Live along with Chenoweth coming on The Voice as a guest coach for Ariana Grande’s team when she hosted. But, as you can imagine, the role had some stiff competition, as Chenoweth’s Schmigadoon! co-star Dove Cameron even missed out on the role.  Still, Grande is a strong fit for the role and, like Chenoweth, I'm confident that she has the vocals to pull it off.

Wicked is being adapted into two films, with Part One hitting theaters on November 27, 2024 and Part Two dropping on December 25, 2025. While we wait for the cinematic musical, read up on the 2023 new movie releases that are heading your way.

Kristin Chenoweth is a Broadway legend. She's the recipient of multiple Tony Awards and is best known for her performance as Glinda in the original stage production of Wicked, which we know is being adapted for film. The two-part movie musical found its two leads in Cynthia Erivo, who's playing Elphaba, and Ariana Grande, who succeeds Chenoweth as Glinda. The musical theater vet recently had nothing but nice things to say about the upcoming adaptation, as she highlighted Grande’s talent, in particular. She's also keeping her cards close to the vest when it comes to a potential cameo.

The 54-year-old star discussed the movies while speaking with ET at Carol Burnett's 90th birthday celebration. It was during that chat that she dropped some thoughts on the musical features and spoke about Ariana Grande. It should comes as no surprise that the Glee alum had great things to say about her successor:

Those are certainly love sentiments from one icon about another, and it's not the first time such comments have been shared. Kristin Chenoweth previously explained why she thinks Ariana Grande is right for Glinda. In the actress' estimation, Grande -- who she's known since she was a child -- has the comedic and dramatic chops to pull off the role.

The theatre veteran played Glinda for nine months in 2003 on Broadway before being cast in The West Wing. She starred opposite Idina Menzel, who played Elphaba. Menzel has since given her own blessing to Cynthia Erivo, though she also shared the "honest truth" about how it feels to have aged out of the role a bit. Of course, both she and her Broadway co-star could still appear in the movies in other roles. When talking about a potential cameo of her own, Kristin Chenoweth said:

That's a cryptic answer if I've heard one. I don't think fans would mind seeing either her or Idina Menzel show up in some capacity. It'd actually be quite fitting since their performances are a major part of why the Wizard of Oz spinoff became such a cultural phenomenon.

As things remain unconfirmed on that front, more details on the first installment are steadily being revealed. Last weekend, fans received their first looks at Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in their stunning costumes. The aesthetic choices for the film also seem to perfectly match those of Stephen Schwartz's musical, clearly paying homage to how the production was originally imagined. The adaptation is also aiming to faithfully cover all aspects of the story, which is why director John M. Chu says Wicked had to be adapted into two movies. In addition to Grande and Erivo, the films also star Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, and Bridgerton’s Jonathan Bailey.

It's lovely to hear such comments from Kristen Chenoweth share such lovely thoughts on the upcoming movies and, hopefully, Ariana Grande got some time to pick her brain before production started. Here's hoping Chenoweth is able to snag a cameo of some kind.

Wicked: Part One is currently filming in London and is scheduled to hit theaters on November 27, 2024, with its sequel dropping in December 2025. In the meantime, check out CinemaBlend's schedule of 2023 new movie releases for info on films that are opening this year. Fans can also see Kristin Chenoweth on Schmigadoon!, which currently has two seasons streaming for Apple TV+ subscription holders. 

When it comes to modern day shows, there are plenty that excel at casting great guest stars, and one of my personal favorites is Glee. Though there have been other shows with awesome guest stars, such as 30 Rock, or The Office, I really don’t think any other modern television show was as good as Glee (created by TV royalty, Ryan Murphy) at giving us great guest appearances.

While the show had its good and not-so-good moments, the guest stars were always some of the best parts of the series. Today, we’re going to go over the twelve best Glee guest stars that we seriously can’t stop thinking about, even more than a decade after the show debuted. 

Neil Patrick Harris

I have to put Neil Patrick Harris on here first, because he's one of my favorites to speak about. In the Season 1 episode of Glee, “Dream On,” Harris shows up as a former rival to Will Schuester, and wow what a performance. I always knew Harris was talented in musical theater and singing - as he has starred on Broadway and done other amazing things - but his time in Glee was something else. 

He managed to go toe-to-toe with Matthew Morrison while singing a cover of “Dream On” and jeez, I still listen to it years later, because I just can’t believe that Neil Patrick Harris hit that high note. He ended up winning an Emmy Award for his guest performance, so you know it was good. Such a talented star.

Kristin Chenoweth 

Another Season 1 guest star was Kristin Chenoweth. The actress is a Broadway legend, and has currently been in many things on television such as Disney’s Descendants series, as well as being a part of the Schimigadoon! cast. But watching the Season 1 episode, “The Rhodes Not Taken,” was something else, and hearing her version of “Maybe This Time” is just astounding. 

Her character, Amber Rhodes, would return for subsequent episodes, but nothing beats her first appearance on the show. 

Britney Spears

Talk about a legendary guest star. In one of Glee’s more popular episodes, “Britney/Brittany,” the pop princess herself, Britney Spears, ended up making an appearance in several of the kids' dream sequences as they were getting their teeth done and were put on laughing gas. 

While Spears didn’t have many lines, just seeing her show up in these musical sequences alongside the rest of the Glee cast was truly amazing, and I loved the moments where she would have interactions with the others. I wish she'd spoken more. 

John Stamos 

Also appearing for the first time in “Britney/Brittany” was legendary TV actor John Stamos. You might know Stamos from his iconic role as Uncle Jesse in the family sitcom, Full House, but in Glee, he ended up playing Carl in Season 2, a love interest for Emma (Jayma Mays). He doesn’t have many singing scenes, but there’s no denying that his charisma is there in full effect, and I loved it so much. 

He would also show up in later episodes, as well, until his relationship with Emma ended, but what a time to be alive and watch him on Glee. 

Idina Menzel 

Idina Menzel has been famous since her starring roles in hit musicals like Maureen Johnson in Rent and Elphaba in Wicked, the latter of which she won a Tony Award for. She later gained even more fame when she voiced Elsa in both Frozen and Frozen 2 and annoyed parents everywhere as their children kept listening to “Let It Go.” Let’s hope a Frozen 3 happens.

However, for her guest role on Glee, she actually played Rachel’s (Lea Michele) biological mother, Shelby Corcoran. She first showed up in the Season 1 episode, “Hell-O,” and while the beginning of them getting to know each other was rocky, as Idina Menzel was literally coaching Rachel’s competitors, they did end up on the right foot eventually. 

Together, they performed several amazing songs together. My personal favorite was “Poker Face,” where it’s not as fast as the original song by Lady Gaga, but a slow ballad that seems to blend both their powerhouse voices so well. Menzel did appear in several episodes – and even had a relationship with a student in Season 3 that I don’t want to talk about – but after that, she was nowhere to be seen. 

I still wish she had come around again during Seasons 5 or 6 when Rachel was having problems in her life, but it’s not the end of the world. I know she was out doing star-studded things. 

Demi Lovato 

Season 5 of Glee was, ah, something. 

It’s funny, because I was never a big fan of the show when it was at its height. I actually binged the first three seasons on Netflix and became a fan around Season 4
– and I really liked Season 4, just for the fact that I was a New Yorker and liked that they took the show there. But Season 5 was, um…not as great. 

However, the guest stars in Season 5 of Glee were top notch, and while I could talk about one who really rocked my socks off, Adam Lambert, I’m going to instead devote this section to Demi Lovato’s guest role, Dani. 

While Lovato wasn’t in the show for super long, her character was essential to Santana’s (Naya Rivera) development after she'd just broken up with Brittany in Season 4 and needed to move on with her life and try and find new experiences  – and Dani was that new experience. Their cover of “Here Comes The Sun” always gives me chills. 

Season 5 wasn’t super great, but that cover most certainly was. 

Olivia Newton-John

It’s sad as I write this because Olivia Newton-John, who is primarily known for her role as Sandy in the Grease cast and her astounding music career, passed away in 2022. However, I can still look back on her best roles and think that her guest spot in Glee was truly iconic. 

She first showed up in the Season 1 episode, “Bad Reputation,” where I got to see her do the best cover of her song “Physical” ever, alongside the one and only Jane Lynch. But, she also shows up again as a judge in “Journey to Regionals” at the end of the season, still looking just as great as ever. It’s always fun to rewatch her role on the show.

Gwyneth Paltrow 

Gwyneth Paltrow first showed up in the Season 2 episode, “The Substitute” as Holly Holliday, and forever changed my life. While she was subbing for Will Schuster for the glee club when he was sick, her cover of “Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah)” had me screaming in joy as a kid and I loved watching her perform. 

Her character was so loved that she ended up making an appearance at the live Glee concerts they were doing at the time. She also won an Emmy for her role in the show  – one she very much deserved. 

Kate Hudson 

Like I said, I actually really enjoyed Season 4 of Glee. And I feel like a lot of people don’t give Kate Hudson’s time on the show enough credit, because this woman performed her butt off. Playing Rachel’s overbearing and condescending dance instructor at NYADA, Cassandra July, Hudson was able to bring just the right amount of sass and boldness to match Rachel’s energy, and I loved it. 

Seriously. Her cover of “All That Jazz” with Rachel is one of my personal favorites. She may not be everyone’s favorite guest star but I truly enjoyed her time on the show. She appeared in several episodes in Season 4, but I wanted to see her again. 

Whoopi Goldberg

The legend, Whoopi Goldberg, decided to grace Glee fans with her presence in both Season 3, Season 4, and Season 5 in sporadic guest roles throughout. She played Carmen Tibideaux, the Dean of Vocal Performance at NYADA and the person who gave Rachel a chance to come to the school after she bombed at her college audition in Season 3, and then got in thanks to their Nationals-winning performance. 

Carmen, while hard on people at first, is someone I could totally respect, because she truly cared about the art of music. She wasn’t about to let in anyone who didn’t deserve it, and she made sure everyone knew. The ones she did let in would work their butts off to try and impress her. I mean, it’s Whoopi Goldberg, how can you not try and impress her? I’ll always be upset they never brought her back, but once Rachel left NYADA, I suppose it's understandable that we never saw her again. 

Sarah Jessica Parker

In my personal opinion, Sarah Jessica Parker was always one of the guest cast members who felt underutilized on Glee, because I actually did enjoy her part on the show. Parker, who is known for plenty of roles, including her famous lead part in the Sex and the City cast, plays Isabelle Wright, an executive at Vogue who gives Kurt a job as an assistant.

While the idea of Kurt getting a job as a fashion assistant at Vogue with no prior experience is laughable, there’s no denying that Parker is amazing in her role here. She was amazing in the cover of “The Way You Look Tonight/You’re Never Fully Dressed,” and I loved her performance of “At The Ballet.” She was a great special guest star. 

Ricky Martin

Last but not least, we have a singing legend, Ricky Martin. This singer showed up in the Season 3 episode, “The Spanish Teacher,” who was acting as Will’s night-school teacher so he could learn better Spanish. But, Will took him to the glee club that week when he decides to give the songs a Spanish music theme. 

Let me tell you, you have not lived until you've heard Ricky Martin, of all people, sing LMFAO’s “Sexy and I Know It,” partially in Spanish. This was an awakening for me  – and an ick at the same time, because I did not need to see Finn try to do a body roll. Either way, it was an experience to remember and one that I’m sure I’m not going to forget for a long time. 

Glee aired its last episode seven years ago, which still feels crazy to think about, and the cast has now done many other things. But, I can still look back on this show and think of all the fun I had with these guest stars – and enjoy the heck out of their covers on my playlist. 

Just when you thought it was safe to end your weekend without hearing Shmigadoon star and musical genius Kristin Chenoweth getting bleeped on TV for saying a word that only sounds like the deepest, darkest part of the human anatomy, Celebrity Family Feud was like, “Nuh uh, it’s happening.” The latest episode of ABC’s primetime game show may not have seemed like it would immediately dive into the gutter with its first survey question, with Chenoweth’s family facing off against Kathy Najimy and her squad, but as Family Feud fans have seen time and time again, it only takes a single second for things to fly off the rails.

As seen in the chef’s-kiss video clip below, the first face-off began with an instant classic moment, as Steve Harvey asked Kristin Chenoweth and Kathy Najimy to name a favorite part of the man’s body to kiss, besides the lips. Check it out!

Just so everyone is aware, Kristin Chenoweth’s answer was, “Rhymes with heinous,” as confirmed by the video’s description on Celebrity Family Feud’s YouTube page. And no, there aren’t any cutesy nicknames for other, less NSFW body parts that rhyme with heinous, so she was 100% referring to the anus. 

To be clear, there’s no shaming or judgment involved here when it comes to the actual act in question, since everyone is free to do and love whatever they please. Where there IS a bit of judgment is that Chenoweth went THERE so very quickly without even giving Steve Harvey the time to settle into the episode. Nobody expects butthole references until at LEAST the second question, Kristin!

Actually, I also kind of want to judge ABC for bleeping the word “heinous” there, since I don’t really understand why “anus” would be bleeped in the first place. It’s not like she said “a man’s goddamned asshole.” It’d be one thing if this was Sesame Street’s parody of Celebrity Family Feud or something, but this franchise has long been known for ramping up the sexualized survey questions, and any question related to body parts was obviously meant to fuel some naughty responses. Although now I kinda want all future contestants to start rhyming their more shocking replies.

With his signature CFF style and swagger on display in full, thanks to that eye-popping purple jacket, Steve Harvey didn’t even immediately dive in on Chenoweth. He waited until after Najimy’s answer hit the board before poking fun at the Wicked vet for calling herself a good Christian after alluding to an act that rhymes with “rimblob.”

Harvey has spoken in the past about how the most viral Celebrity Family Feud moments are spawned from pure unadulterated ignorance, though I don’t quite think Kristin Chenoweth’s answer falls so squarely within those parameters. Which doesn’t mean I do know exactly how to describe her first instinct, but I think “hilarious” works just fine. 

The actress also offered up another baffling response as a bookend during the Fast Money round, When asked to “Name a word that starts with ego-,” Chenoweth replied with this string of sounds:

Perhaps unsurprisingly, no one else who was surveyed answered “elphaba,” for that or any other questions in Family Feud history. 

Celebrity Family Feud airs Sunday nights on ABC at 8:00 p.m. ET, with two games filling out each hour-long episode. While waiting to see how things shape out for the next batch of famous families, check out the wild ending for Boyz II Men’s recent episode, and head to our 2022 TV premiere schedule to see what else is hitting primetime in the coming months.

One of Broadway’s most popular and beloved modern musicals is Wicked and finally after years of development behind the scenes Glinda and Elphaba are set to hit the big screen in the near future with Jon M. Chu’s movie version. Back in November, pop singer Ariana Grande was cast as Glinda the Good Witch alongside Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba. Following the casting, the original Glinda is sharing why she’s totally on board with Grande in the role. 

Ariana Grande has been a divisive choice among Wicked fans, most likely because she is not an actress and has a particular brand as a singer that may be hard to shake. But, Kristin Chenoweth made a solid argument as to why Grande is a great pick for the role. In Chenoweth’s words: 

While on Today, Chenoweth gushed about Ariana Grande taking on the role for the movie, sharing that she’s known her for some time and can tell she’s going to “nail” it. Chenoweth and Grande first crossed paths when Chenoweth was playing Glinda on Broadway in 2003. A young Grande and her grandmother came backstage to meet her and apparently Grande sang for Chenoweth. The actress/singer gave Grande a replica wand from the show and told her to “follow your passion” and they’ve since remained in touch. 

It’s no wonder Chenoweth cried when Ariana Grande nabbed the role, it all started when she was Glinda on Broadway and she’s been able to follow her journey from the beginning. The pair have since worked together on 2016’s Hairspray Live and Chenoweth was a guest voice coach for Grande on The Voice last season. Check out the pair talk about it: 

Wicked is expected to begin production this summer but before then there’s still a number of roles the movie needs to cast. We’ve seen a casting call for real wheelchair users for the part of Nessa and Cynthia Erivo has hinted that her and Grande are already working closely together ahead of playing the lead roles. 

Kristen Chenoweth and Idina Menzel debuted the roles on Broadway almost a decade ago before the musical was nominarted for 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Wicked continues to be a Broadway mainstay, with the first Black Glinda recently debuting in NYC. We’ll keep you posted as the Wicked movie continues to move forward as one of Hollywood’s upcoming movies to look forward to.  

The Voice is returning for Season 21 of the NBC singing competition that features celebrity coaches recruiting more celebrity coaches to help would-be singers get their foot in the door of the music industry. And just as the musicians who fill the Big Red Chairs tend to change from season to season — except for OG coach Blake Shelton, that is — so too do the advisors that are brought in to guide team members through the Battle Round. And now we know who to expect for the new season.

With new episodes of The Voice premiering in the not-too-distant future, Kelly Clarkson, Blake Shelton, John Legend and first-timer Ariana Grande announced their advisors for Season 21 after first teasing the identities in a recent promo. Each advisor is a household name and superstar in their own right, but Ariana Grande’s amazing and somewhat unpredictable choice shows that just because she’s new doesn’t mean she’ll be easy to beat. Watch out, Blake, Ariana’s here to play. Let’s take a look at Season 21’s Battle Advisors.

Kristin Chenoweth (Team Ariana)

Ariana Grande is a longtime friend of Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth, and two even performed in 2016’s Hairspray Live! together. It was a brilliant choice for the new coach to bring in a master of the live performance, which Chenoweth recently displayed with a barn-burner of a one-take number in AppleTV’s musical comedy Schmigadoon. Grande and Chenoweth’s respect is mutual, as Chenoweth named the “Save Your Tears" singer as one of her own influences.

Ariana Grande looked taken aback by the compliment, and rightfully so, girl! You just got grouped in with some legends! I can’t wait to see what advice this duo provides for Team Ariana. And now, today's edition of Me Playing Favorites is over.

Camila Cabello (Team Legend)

John Legend also chose a Battle Advisor who can draw from her own experiences with Camila Cabello. Cabello came to fame as part of the girl group Fifth Harmony, which formed on American Idol predecessor The X Factor, before she broke from the group to go solo. Cabello also brings incredible energy to Team Legend, so this should be fun to watch. But the “Havana” singer won’t be the first member of 5H to draw from her reality show experience on The Voice; Normani served as Kelly Clarkson’s advisor in Season 17.

Dierks Bentley (Team Blake)

No surprise here, Blake Shelton is enlisting the help of country superstar Dierks Bentley, who has had an impressive 17 of 25 of his singles reach No. 1 on the Billboard country charts. That is surely the kind of success Team Blake’s members are hoping to emulate. Newlywed Shelton is the winningest coach in The Voice’s history, so I have no doubt that in Season 21, Shelton knows exactly the kind of musician to best provide guidance to his team, even if he should choose to clear the lane for a non-country artist, like last season.

Jason Aldean (Team Kelly)

Kelly Clarkson is always trying to steal country artists from resident cowboy and friend Blake Shelton, and that must be a big part of her strategy in Season 21, as she’s enlisted her own country star, Jason Aldean, to advise her team through the Battles. Aldean can bring the party, as he holds multiple nominations (and three wins) for Entertainer of the Year between the ACM Awards and CMT Music Awards. He and Clarkson even did a country song together back in 2010 — “Don’t You Wanna Stay." That'll surely be the mantra for the singers in battle!

Yet to be announced is The Voice’s Season 21 Mega Mentor, but hopefully it will be someone as dynamic and entertaining as Season 20’s Snoop Dogg (and please, someone else that Blake Shelton can dance to). The Voice premieres at 8 p.m. ET September 20 on NBC, and be sure to check out our 2021 Fall TV schedule to keep up with the premieres of all your favorite shows.

Apple TV+ has been coming out strong with some awesome series the last couple of years, from the hilarious Central Park to the heartwarming Ted Lasso. However, a newcomer is coming to the stage soon, added onto the 2021 TV shows that are debuting – Schmigadoon!

Yes, you read that right. The new musical comedy has come to our laptops and TVs through Apple TV+, joining the 2021 Summer TV schedule, giving us glorious skits and catchy tunes for several weeks. With so many stars in this one, there’s no doubt in my mind that you have seen this cast before. From Cecily Strong to Keegan-Michael Key and Dove Cameron, here is where you have seen the Schmigadoon! cast before.

Cecily Strong (Melissa Gimble)

As the first half of the couple who stumbles into the world of Schmigadoon!, Cecily Strong portrays Melissa Gimble. If that name sounds familiar, it’s probably because you might have seen her as a current cast member on the legendary primetime sketch show, Saturday Night Live, showing off her comedy skills.

If not, you’ve most likely seen her in the 2016 remake of the classic film, Ghostbusters, the sports-comedy film, The Bronze, or heard her voice on the animated comedy, The Awesomes. Cecily Strong has also had plenty of guest spots on TV shows as well, such as Superstore and Scream Queens. This, however, will be her first leading role in a live-action, non-sketch TV show, so it’s super exciting for her to be showing off her comedy skills in a leading lady way.

Keegan-Michael Key (Josh Skinner)

If you haven’t heard of Keegan-Michael Key, you’ve definitely been living under a rock. Portraying Josh Skinner, Key takes the second lead in Schmigadoon! He has been in plenty of TV shows that you might have seen him in before, namely the popular sketch show, Key and Peele, which he did with Jordan Peele. Key has also been in a couple of other television series, including the comedy series Playing House and the Netflix original series, Friends from College.

Keegan-Michael Key has also been in several films – almost too many to put down here. Some of his highlights are portraying Sammy in Pitch Perfect 2, voicing Murray the Mummy in the Hotel Transylvania series, playing Clarence in Keanu alongside Jordan Peele, voicing Ducky in Toy Story 4, playing Jerry Jones in Dolemite Is My Name, Gustafson in Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey, and Tom Hawkins in the Netflix musical, The Prom. Now that’s an actor with plenty of range.

Alan Cumming (Mayor Aloysius Menlove)

Portraying Mayor Aloysius Menlove in Schmigadoon!, Alan Cumming has been in the film and TV industry for a long time. However, another part of the entertainment world he has been a part of is theater, where he has performed in many productions, including Hamlet, The Accidental Death of an Anarchist, and Cabaret, for which he won a Tony Award.

Even so, Alan Cumming has been in plenty of television shows and films as well. For television, one of his bigger roles that you might have seen him in was The Good Wife, where he played Eli Gold. For film, some of his more popular roles were portraying Gutsy Smurf in The Smurfs film series, and performing in Battle of the Sexes, Goldeneye, and Son of the Mask. He’s definitely shown off some amazing talents over his years of acting, so it’s great to have him in Schmigadoon!.

Fred Armisen (Reverend Howard Layton)

In Schmigadoon!, Fred Armisen portrays Reverend Howard Layton, adding to the long list of many films and TV shows this famous actor/comedian has been in. Fred Armisen really came into the public eye when he signed on to become a cast member of Saturday Night Live, a role he would hold for several years, from 2002-2013.

However, after his time on SNL, Armisen went on to do many more projects, especially in comedy. He co-starred in the IFC sketch comedy, Portlandia, and the mockumentary IFC series, Documentary Now! with Bill Hader and Seth Meyers, two other SNL legends. Currently, he’s in the Showtime series, Moonbase 8, and has a recurring role on the Netflix animated comedy, Big Mouth. Fred Armisen has also done many film roles, with some of his big hits being Easy A, Anchorman, Battle of the Sexes, and plenty more.

Fred Armisen is also known for having some hilarious guest and recurring spots on famous sitcoms, such as Brooklyn Nine-Nine, 30 Rock, Parks and Recreation, and so many others. He’s really been all over the place – it wouldn’t be a surprise if you’ve seen him elsewhere prior to Schmigadoon!.

Kristin Chenoweth (Margaret/Mildred Layton)

As Margert/Mildred Layton in Schmigadoon!, Kristin Chenoweth is the perfect fit for the musical role. Prior to her success in the film/TV realm, Kristin Chenoweth was (and still is) a very popular Broadway performer, with two major hits behind her – playing Sally in You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown, and Glinda in Wicked, the first of which she won a Tony Award for.

However, Kristin Chenoweth has done a lot in TV and film, as well. She had a recurring guest role on the popular Fox show, Glee, and the classic children’s show, Sesame Street. Chenoweth also had a recurring (later main) role on The West Wing as Annabeth Schott, showing off her drama skills as well. Recently, Chenoweth has portrayed Maleficent in the Disney Channel film series, Descendants, and had a role in the Netflix Christmas film, Holidate.

It’s great to have her on a show like Schmigadoon! where we get to hear her singing talents once again.

Aaron Tevit (Danny Bailey)

Portraying Danny Bailey, Aaron Tevit is a great choice for a show like Schmigadoon!, because he has been many musicals prior to this. For example, he was in Next to Normal, originating the role of Gabe, and as Frank Abagnale Jr. in the musical version of Catch Me If You Can, as well as playing Christian in the stage version of Moulin Rouge!, which he received a Tony nomination for.

Tevit has also taken his talents to film and TV before, portraying Enjolras in the 2013 film, Les Miserables, and Danny Zuko in Grease: Live. Other than musical talents, Tevit has also had a recurring role on the popular CW show, Gossip Girl, portrayed Mike Warren on Graceland, and Gareth Ritter on BrainDead. Tevit is also going to be in the upcoming American Horror Stories series on Hulu.

Dove Cameron (Betsey McDonough)

Dove Cameron, who portrays Betsey McDonough in Schmigadoon!, has a lot of TV credits. From a young age, she started with a dual role in Liv and Maddie, the popular Disney Channel series that won her a Daytime Emmy Award. While working at Disney, she also starred as Mal in the Descendants series, as the daughter of Maleficent (Kristin Chenoweth).

Cameron has also had a recurring role on the Marvel show, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and is going to be in the upcoming CW show, Powerpuff, a live-action version of The Powerpuff Girls, playing Bubbles.

In terms of film, Cameron hasn’t done as much as some of her co-stars, with one of her major roles being in the Netflix film, Dumplin’. However, after her role in Schmigadoon!, we might get to see her in more films soon. Her musical talents are second to none.

Ariana DeBose (Emma Tate)

In Schmigadoon!, you’ve already seen we have plenty of musical talent, and Ariana DeBose only adds onto that list, playing Emma Tate. Ariana DeBose has done a lot in theater, including her role as The Bullet in Hamilton: An American Musical, and main roles in both A Bronx Tale and Summer: The Donna Summer Musical.

In terms of film/TV, Ariana DeBose hasn’t done much yet, with her only major role recently being in The Prom on Netflix, starring as Alyssa Greene, but you better watch out for her. In 2021, she’s going to be portraying Anita in the Steven Spielberg remake of West Side Story, so you’ll for sure see this talented actress popping up on your newsfeed after Schmigadoon!.

Jaime Camil (Doc Lopez)

Portraying Doc Lopez in Schmigadoon!, Jaime Camil has been all over the place – namely on Spanish language TV. While he’s done Spanish dubs for Open Season and Bee Movie, he’s also had voice roles in films such as Coco, The Secret Life of Pets, and Hotel Transylvania 3.

If you’re thinking you’ve seen him in American television, he did have a main role in the popular series, Jane the Virgin, where he played Rogelio de la Vega, and in Legend of the Three Caballeros.

However, Jaime Camil is more known for his roles in telenovelas – and he’s been in several. His big one was portraying Fernando Mendiola in La Fea Mas Bella, where he played the role for 300 episodes, but he’s been in many others, including Mujer De Madera, Los Exitosos Perez, Por Ella Soy Eva, and so many others.

Ann Harada (Florence Menlove)

In Schmigadoon!, Ann Harada portrays Florence Menlove. Prior to her appearance on the show, she was in the off-Broadway show, Avenue Q, originating the role of Christmas Eve. She also had roles in Broadway productions of Les Miserables, 9 to 5, Cinderella, along with several others.

However, Schmigadoon! is actually her first major role in film/TV, and it’s a welcome entry into the entertainment world for this talented singer.

Also in Schmigadoon, Jane Krakowski and Martin Short both guest-starred, as the Countess Gabriele Von Bierkom and the Leprechaun, respectively, adding onto the already long list of stars.

Jeez, with a talented cast like that, Schmigadoon! seems sure to succeed – maybe even become one of the best Apple TV+ shows that the streaming site has to offer. I can already feel myself singing along with the songs. Next thing you know, I’m going to be in a musical, too.

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Movie musicals are a tried and true genre, which has pleased audiences for decades. While a Dear Evan Hansen movie is currently filming and The Prom will soon arrive on Netflix, one beloved Broadway musical still hasn't been made into a movie: Wicked. Stephen Schwartz' Broadway blockbuster had had a long run on the Great White Way, but the movie adaptation is still in the early development stage. And original Glinda actress Kristin Chenoweth explained why she wants to see a Wicked movie so bad.

Wicked debuted on Broadway back in 2003, and has sold full houses in the decade and change since. Kristin Chenoweth originated the role of Galinda/Glinda in the show, and was nominated for a Best Actress Tony Award in the process. While many fans are hoping she gets a role in the Wicked movie, Chenoweth shared why she thinks it's so important for the show to eventually get the movie treatment. As she put it,

Touche. It looks like Kristin Chenoweth is ready for a Wicked movie for a variety of ways. In addition to making the show accessible for folks who couldn't afford to see the Broadway show or national tour, it's also a story about female friendship. And given the push for more inclusion and female voices, that dynamic seems especially relevant.

Kristin Chenoweth's comments to Collider came thanks to an interview about her role in HBO Max's The Witches. Eventually the conversation turned to her own tenure as the Good Witch, and the still developing Wicked movie. That's when she was able to share why it's so important for that story to make it onto the big screen. Specifically, for young women in the audience.

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In the years since Wicked became a global musical sensation, Kristin Chenoweth has been able to reprise her iconic vocals in a variety of events. She most recently hosted last year's TV special A Very Wicked Halloween, where she also sang Glinda's iconic songs. We'll just have to wait and see if she's involved in the upcoming movie adaptation.

While audiences are expecting a new face to play Glinda in the Wicked movie, fans of the Broadway musical are still holding out hope that Kristin Chenoweth could play a role. Namely Madame Morrible, the Headmaster at Shiz who eventually becomes The Wizard's Press Secretary. It's a role that Chenoweth would no doubt play with ease, although there hasn't been any official casting announcements made.

Kristin Chenoweth can be heard voicing Mary / Daisy the mouse in The Witches on HBO Max. Be sure to check out our 2020 release list to plan your next movie experience.

Trial & Error is coming back for Season 2, which means they needed someone to replace the amazing John Lithgow. Replacing Lithgow will be no small feat, given his performance as Larry Henderson was one of the best things about Season 1, but it appears the show has landed on the perfect actress to play a new suspected killer for Josh and the legal team to defend. Trial & Error has cast Kristin Chenoweth, last seen on TV in American Gods and Younger, to play the role of Lavinia Peck-Foster who, somehow, sounds even more guilty than Larry Henderson ever did.

Kristin Chenoweth's character Lavinia is described as an eccentric hairless cat-owning heiress who hasn't left her estate in years. Lavinia is suspected of murder when her husband Edgar is discovered dead and stuffed in a suitcase in the back of her car. The East Peck heiress, no doubt savvy to Josh and his legal team's work on Larry Henderson's case, enlists them to help her beat the rap in a murder trial that sounds very open and shut.

Kristin Chenoweth is the lastest casting for Season 2 of Trial & Error, which was renewed by NBC back in May of 2017. Aside from John Lithgow, everyone from the Season 1 cast is expected to return for Season 2, which has officially made the series an anthology of sorts with another trial from East Peck becoming the focus. While NBC has confirmed the series will return, no date has been given as to when it can be expected.

That's sure to come sooner rather than later, as series creator and executive producer Jeff Astrof sounds ready to chug ahead now that Kristin Chenoweth is on board. Astrof told TVLine that once the crew had decided on the next murderer being a "murderess," they all knew Chenoweth was the only person who could replace John Lithgow. Astrof said Trial & Error producers ended up getting their first choice for the role and teased that her presence in Season 2 could elevate the series to greater heights than before.

Indeed, the hype is real regarding what Kristin Chenoweth can bring to Trial & Error. Chenoweth's resume in television, film, and theatre make her an acting powerhouse capable of dominating any role she takes on. That's a great skill to have, considering most actors might find playing a reclusive heiress accused of murder a somewhat challenging role, although Chenoweth doesn't seem the type to balk at a challenge. Hopefully, her role as Lavinia Peck-Foster features a bit of singing, as it would be a shame to have her on for the entirety of Season 2 without singing at least a tune or two:

Kristin Chenoweth is confirmed for Trial & Error's Season 2 return on NBC, but a release date has yet to be revealed. For a list of dates and times for shows that are guaranteed to air in 2018, head over to our midseason premiere guide.

There's a ton of big budget live-action musicals headed down the pipeline in coming years, most of which are coming from Disney. The House of Mouse is remaking their classic animated blockbusters, but there are also some beloved Broadway musicals hitting the silver screen. Case in point: the upcoming Wicked movie, which will adapt the massively popular stage musical for film. The original Broadway cast included the great Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth as the two witches of Oz, but could they take on new roles in the film version? Kristin Chenoweth was recently asked if she'd consider playing supporting role Madame Morrible, and she responded, saying:

Well, it looks like the OG Glinda is willing to pass the wand to another actress, and explore a different role in the Wicked movie. Now we just have to get the studio and announced director Stephen Daldry to give Kristin Chenoweth the role.

Kristin Chenoweth's comments from Watch What Happens Live! are sure to delight her generations of fans that adore her take on Glinda the Good. Chenoweth got a Tony nomination for originating the role, which she actually lost to co-star Idina Menzel. Both actresses are household names by this point, so it would be a shame if they didn't have some role in the upcoming film. Chenoweth also suggested they might get a quick cameo in a crowd, but that's criminally underusing them in my opinion.

Wicked is a prequel to The Wizard Of Oz, and attempts to tell the "true story" about the witches of Oz before Dorothy dropped onto the scene. In addition to utilizing beloved characters we all grew up with, it also explainins the origins of said characters like The Scarecrow and The Tin Man. We follow Glinda and The Wicked Witch (named Elphaba) as they meet in school and grow with each other as friends and rivals.

Kristin Chenoweth seems like a great choice to play Madame Morrible, who is the witch's headmistress at Shiz University. She'll still get to play a fairly major role in movie, and even get a few lines of solo singing at the beginning of the Act 1 showstopper "The Wizard and I". But if Chenoweth is playing Morrible, what role might Idina Menzel get to take on? Smart money says she could end up playing Elphaba's mother, who gets to be featured in the opening number of the musical. And since she originated the role, Menzel already kind of is Elphaba's mother in a way.

Alas, we'll have to wait and see. Wicked isn't set to arrive in theaters until 2019, and there hasn't been any casting announcements made for the highly anticipated adaptation. In the meantime, check out of 2018 release list to plan your trips to the movies in the New Year.

The 1988 film Hairspray became a cult classic almost instantly. The inspirational story centers on plump teen Tracy Turnblad, who, against all odds, wins a spot on a local dance TV show in 1962 Baltimore and launches a campaign to integrate the all-white program. Tracy meets a host of wild characters while dancing on the show and quickly becomes a local celebrity. The film inspired a Tony award-winning Broadway musical which ran for more than six years and, in turn, inspired a 2007 musical film adaptation.

That 2007 film starred, among others, John Travolta (in drag), Queen Latifah, Michelle Pfeiffer and Christopher Walken. Now, NBC is doing their part to keep the Hairspray legacy alive with this year’s musical production, Hairspray Live!, which will air on the network in December.

Seeing as how the year is rolling right along, we’re finally starting to get some casting news on Hairspray Live!. NBC is revealing the musically inclined actors who will appear in the live show, so let’s take a look at who’s signed on so far.

Maddie Baillio – Tracy Turnblad

The most important part of Hairspray is, of course, Tracy Turnblad, and NBC's live musical has found the character in newcomer Maddie Baillio. She'll be the one to usher Tracy into the world of local fame when she lands a spot dancing on The Corny Collins Show. Baillio, a sophomore at Marymount Manhattan College, was hired for the role after auditioning along with nearly 1,000 other women at an open casting call. While she has no professional theater experience, she has starred in productions with the York Theatre Company’s musical theater training program. Baillio has performed at the Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center.

Jennifer Hudson – Motormouth Maybelle

Motormouth Maybelle is an important part of the story of Hairspray. She owns the local R&B record shop and hosts the monthly “Negro Day” on the local dance show that Tracy Turnblad becomes a dancer on. She helps Tracy and her friends on the show learn some new dance moves and becomes instrumental in Tracy’s desire to integrate the show. Maybelle is also the mother of Seaweed, a teen who begins an interracial romance with Tracy’s friend, Penny.

Jennifer Hudson is, of course, best known for her Oscar and Golden Globe winning role as Effie White in the 2006 film Dreamgirls, which was also based on a Broadway play. The actress and singer got her start on Season 3 of American Idol in 2004, and her eponymous debut album opened at #2 on the Billboard 200 chart, selling over 500,000 copies in the U.S. during the first six weeks of its release. Hudson has starred in several films since 2006, including The Secret Life of Bees, Winnie Mandela and The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete. She’s also appeared on musical television shows Smash and Empire. Hudson is currently completing her Broadway debut in a revival of The Color Purple.

Harvey Fierstein – Edna Turnblad

Edna Turnblad is the indomitable force that has inspired Tracy to be the positive, confident teenager that she’s become. Despite the fact that Edna is ashamed of her own weight and has agoraphobia, she has nothing but the strongest belief in her daughter and is even a bit overbearing when it comes to helping Tracy pursue her goals. Edna is behind Tracy in whatever she does, and helps her when Tracy decides to spearhead the integration of the dance show.

It would be hard to argue that Harvey Fierstein isn’t the right person for the part of Edna; he originated the role in the Broadway production and played the part there for two years. The multiple Tony award winner is also writing the teleplay for the TV musical. The gravelly voiced actor has made many TV and film appearances, including Miami Vice, Torch Song Trilogy, Cheers, Murder She Wrote, Mrs. Doubtfire, How I Met Your Mother, The Good Wife and Nurse Jackie.

Derek Hough – Corny Collins

If it weren't for Corny Collins there would be no Hairspray, since it's his teenage dance show that Tracy wins a spot on and becomes locally famous for appearing on. The handsome and generous host is very willing to give people chances when he feels they deserve them, and has no problem letting Maybelle and African-American dancers onto the show.

Derek Hough is certainly likable enough to play the part of a dance show host, especially since he's best known for his work on Dancing with the Stars from Season 5 through Season 21. The professional dancer and choreographer has helped six celebrities win the mirrorball trophy, and Hough's won two Emmys for his choreography on the program. He's appeared in several stage shows, including Footloose: The Musical in London in 2006 and the New York Spring Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall in 2015. From 2014 until early this year, he made several guest appearances on the ABC musical drama Nashville.

Martin Short – Wilbur Turnblad

A woman like Edna needs a patient, understanding husband, and that's what Wilbur is for her. He's incredibly loving and supportive of both his wife and daughter. For the role of Wilbur, the production of Hairspray Live! has nabbed a comedy genius who's been in the game for a long time: singer, comedian, writer, actor and producer Martin Short. Short is largely remembered for his time on SCTV from 1982 through 1984, and his various appearances on Saturday Night Live from 1984 through last year, but he's made almost 100 TV and movie appearances. Short has been seen in Three Amigos!, Three Fugitives, Father of the Bride and its sequel, Arrested Development, Damages, Weeds, How I Met Your Mother and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.

Kristin Chenoweth - Velma Von Tussle

Every story needs a good villain, and for Hairspray Live! Velma Von Tussle fills that role. Velma owns WYZT, the station that The Corny Collins Show is broadcast on. Because of that, she's the boss, and is the main one stopping the show from integrating the way Tracy would like. She's also incredibly angry that Tracy becomes a local star by dancing on the show, seeing as how she feels that stardom belongs to her daughter, Amber. The former pageant queen is vain, arrogant and snobbish, and relishes bullying Tracy for her weight.

Kristin Chenoweth was largely known for her Broadway work for many years. She won a Tony in 1999 for You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown and received another nomination for originating the role of Glinda in Wicked. She's also won acclaim for her television work; she won an Emmy in 2009 for Pushing Daisies, and was nominated in 2010 and 2011 for her guest appearances on Glee. Chenoweth has also given her talents to film and TV shows like Frasier, Bewitched, The Pink Panther, The West Wing, The Good Wife and GCB.

Ariana Grande - Penny Pingleton

What's a semi-outcast soon-to-be heroine going to do without someone to confide in? Luckily for Tracy, she's got Penny Pingleton on her side, and will continue to have her best friend when Ariana Grande takes over the role in the live production. The awkward teen shares Tracy's deep interest in The Corny Collins Show, and they are each others' only friends until they meet Seaweed. Grande has had most of her experience, and success, as a singer. Her first two albums, Yours Truly (2013) and My Everything (2014) debuted at No. 1 in the U.S., with her latest album debuting in the second position this year. Grande has also worked as an actor since 2009, and has gone on to appear in iCarly, Victorious, Sam & Cat and Scream Queens.

Rosie O'Donnell - Gym Teacher

Rosie O'Donnell is not known for her work playing mean characters, but she'll certainly be branching out in Hairspray Live! as the gym teacher who torments Tracy Turnblad. O'Donnell first rose to stardom in the 1980s as a stand up comedian, and later went on to appear in a variety of movies and TV shows. She has had roles in Gimmie a Break!, Sleepless in Seattle, A League of Their Own, The Flintstones, Nip/Tuck and The Fosters among her 52 credits.

Sean Hayes - Mr. Pinky

As the owner of Mr. Pinky's Hefty Hideaway, Mr. Pinky gives Tracy a shot at even more local fame when he hires her to be a spokesperson for his boutique. Sean Hayes, best known for his role as Jack on Will & Grace, has signed up to bring the character to life. Hayes has also appeared in Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss, Scrubs, 30 Rock, Portlandia, Parks and Recreation, Smash and The Millers.

Andrea Martin - Prudy Pingleton

Unfortunately for Penny, she has a super uptight, racist mother who is not on board with Tracy's progressive ideas on race relations at all. In fact, she considers Tracy to be a bad influence on her daughter for that very reason. SCTV and Broadway veteran Andrea Martin will be taking on the role of Penny's strict mom for Hairspray Live! The prolific actress has over 150 film and TV credits, including Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Ed, Rugrats, Nurse Jackie, Sesame Street, Modern Family and Difficult People. She's won two Emmy awards and has also been nominated for several awards for her theater work, winning Tony awards in 1993 and 2013.

Billy Eichner - Rob Barker

The second act of Hairspray Live! will feature a small appearance from Billy on the Street host Billy Eichner as TV newscaster Rob Barker. The WZZT reporter will go on camera to talk about Tracy's efforts to integrate The Corny Collins Show, and her evading law enforcement. Eichner has appeared in New Girl, Parks and Recreation, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, lent his voice to Bob's Burgers and currently stars on the Hulu show Difficult People.

Dove Cameron - Amber Von Tussle

Actress Dove Cameron will be taking on the role of Tracy's teen nemesis, Amber Von Tussle. As the daughter of Velma, Amber is a spoiled rich girl who feels she should always be the one to win. While she's not as racist or cruel as her mother, she still enjoys making fun of Tracy for her weight, and the two become fast enemies over who should get the spotlight on The Corny Collins Show. Cameron is mostly known for her dual role as twins on the Disney Channel sitcom Liv and Maddie, but she's also appeared on Shameless, The Mentalist and Austin & Ally.

Remember to check back here to learn about all the casting updates for Hairspray Live! as the year goes on.

Everybody loves a good old fashioned Broadway musical, but the majority of audiences are unable to travel to Manhattan and then pay full price for tickets in a Broadway house. This is part of the reason why movie adaptations of popular musicals happen every few years, usually around Oscar season. Unfortunately, the actors who originated the roles rarely get themselves on the silver screen, especially if years have gone by. With a Wicked musical currently being mulled over at Universal, fans have been wondering if the likes of Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel will be returning to reprise the roles that earned them each a Tony nomination (and a win for Menzel).

Kristin Chenoweth recently sat down to speak with PEOPLE about both the upcoming movie adaptation of Wicked, and a possible reunion of the original cast. When asked about the possibility of playing Glinda the Good Witch on the big screen, she said the following:

Well, she does stand at a whopping 4'11.

While Kristin Chenoweth is (most likely) kidding about being an unnamed munchkin in a Wicked film, it's safe to say that she'd like to be involved a bit more extensively in the adaptation. In the same interview, she the actress recalled her recent viral video singing with costar Idina Menzel, hinting that fans would most likely want to see the pair together again in the movie.

Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth do likely have enough star power among them to draw big numbers for the Wicked movie. Menzel has appealed to absolutely massive moviegoers by voicing Elsa in Frozen, in addition to her other myriad stage, television, and film credits. Kristin Chenoweth has also done so many movie and TV appearances that it's almost impossible for someone to not recognize her at this point. But the real issue is whether or not the duo's ages would suit itself for the movie.

Wicked, a prequel to The Wizard of Oz, revolves largely around the friendship between Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West, whose name is Elphaba. We see their relationship over the course of many years, beginning with their antagonistic introduction in College. This might be the only flaw of casting Broadway royalty back in their roles- their age.

Of course, this isn't to say that Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth might not still have roles in Wicked. I could very easily see Chenoweth playing Madame Morrible, the Headmistress of their University who has more insidious intentions that we'd anticipate. Additionally, there is the role of Elphaba's mother, which is a cameo in the musical that could potentially be expanded in a movie adaptation. At least that would be more meaty than being simply a munchkin.

Would you like to see a Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel led Wicked movie, or should they bring another generation into the iconic roles? Sound off in the comments below.

Who's the evilest of them all? In the world of Disney animation, Maleficent ranks pretty highly on that front, being one of Disney's most classic villains. The Sleeping Beauty character's story was told in a recent live-action movie, and another version of Maleficent is set to be featured in Disney Channel's planned original movie Descendants. The latest look at Descendants shows us Kristin Chenoweth as Maleficent, horns, staff and all!

Music and comedy are two things Kristin Chenoweth does really well. We've seen her demonstrated good-witch side when she played Galinda in Broadway's Wicked. How's her dark side? Looking at the photo above, which comes courtesy of EW, it seems like she's up to no good, with one darkly manicured index finger pointed at her mouth as she stares off in thought while her daughter, Mal (Dove Cameron).

This new photo follows the previously released glimpse of Descendants, which showed us Dove Cameron as Mal, along with her fellow Disney-villain-offspring teens Evvie (Sofia Carson), Carlos (Cameron Boyce) and Jay (Booboo Stewart).

Kenny Ortega's directing this TV movie, which focuses on the teen kids of many of Disney's most classic animated characters. In this modern-day setting, the son of Belle and Beast is preparing to ascend the throne when he invites the descendants of villains Maleficent, Evil Queen, Jafar and Cruella de Vil into the kingdom to attend prep school. While the focus of the story sounds like it's on Mal, Evvie, Carlos and Jay's efforts to fit in at school and decide whether or not they want to follow in the evil footsteps of their parents, from what EW says about Maleficent, it sounds like she may have some dark plans of her own.

"Maleficent is the only villain among those held prisoner on the Isle of the Lost who has not completely given up hope on conquering the kingdom," the site reports. Looking at the photo above, it seems like maybe she's plotting something. Perhaps she sees Mal's admission to the school as an opportunity to infiltrate the kingdom? It's probably worth considering, at the very least. But will Mal go along with it?

Going back to the photo above, looking at Kristin Chenoweth's take on Maleficent, it seems like they're going with a more colorful look here, which isn't surprising after seeing the kids' costumes. The purple attire seems to draw some inspiration from the coloring of the animated character on which Chenoweth's role is based...

It's a bit more colorful than Angelina Jolie's version. But this is Disney Channel and a musical, so that's to be expected. And now we want to see Kathy Najimy's Evil Queen look!

Descendants will air on Disney Channel in 2015.

Since learning that Liv and Maddie star Dove Cameron had signed on for one of the lead roles in Disney Channel's planned live-action original movie Descendants, we haven't heard much on the promising project. However, this week brings a major update in the form of the great Kristin Chenoweth, who will be playing the role of Maleficent -- mother to Cameron's character -- in the planned TV movie.

Deadline reports that Chenoweth has been tapped to play the Sleeping Beauty villain Maleficent in Descendants, Disney Channel's movie about the offspring of classic Disney heroes and villains, who are attending school together in the present day. Deadline notes that Chenoweth's character butts horns with her daughter Mal (Dove Cameron). Kristin Chenoweth in a villainous role is certainly intriguing, as she has more of a sweet princess demeanor about her.

Chenoweth made a name for herself on the stage, with a Tony Award win for her role as Sally Brown in you're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. She gained even more attention and praise for playing Glinda opposite Idina Menzel in the original Broadway cast of Wicked. On the small screen side, she showed off her adorableness as Olive Snook in Pushing Daisies and more recently has recurred in Fox's musical dramedy Glee. So she's no stranger to television or colorful, occasionally musical projects. Here she is singing "Raise Your Glass" in a recent episode of Glee:

We don't actually know if Descendants will require vocal talent from its cast, as Disney Channel hasn't actually described this movie as a musical, however with High School Musical's Kenny Ortega behind the project, it's very possible that singing abilities will come in handy and Kristin Chenoweth's casting could indicate that there will be music. As for what we do know about Descendants, the TV movie is set in the present date idyllic kingdom where the teen son of the King and Queen (Beast and Belle from Beauty and the Beast) decides to offer the offspring of the Kingdom's outcasts (Cruella De Vil, Maleficent, the Evil Queen and Jafar) the opportunity to enter the kingdom and attend the fancy prep school with the offspring of Disney's most iconic heroes (Fairy Godmother, Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel and Mulan).

The "evil" teens are faced with deciding whether or not they want to follow in their parents dark footsteps and help the villains regain power or choose their own path and embrace their inner goodness by helping to save the kingdom.

Even those of us outside of the Disney Channel's targeted audience have reason to anticipate this movie, as it ties to classic Disney films many of us grew up watching and adoring. It's also worth noting that Maleficent is set to be featured in her own live-action film, which arrives in theaters later this month. We're working under the assumption that whatever's explored about the character in the feature film won't have any major impact in how Chenoweth's Maleficent will be presented in Descendants in terms of continuity. But who knows? We'll find out in 2015, which is when Descendants is expected to arrive.

Between hosting the red carpet special and singing the closing song with Seth MacFarlane during last night's Oscar broadcast, Kristin Chenoweth had a noticeable presence at the Academy Awards this weekend, so now seems like a good time to unveil the trailer for Family Weekend, Benjamin Epps' comedy, starring Chenoweth, about a teen who takes her parents hostage for the weekend.

Directed by Benjamin Epps, Family Weekend stars Olesya Rulin as a 16-year-old overachiever who decides to tie her parents up and try to bring her family back together after they miss her jump-roping competition. Chenoweth is playing the career-driven mother and Matthew Modine plays the carefree artist, who might not be contributing much to the family financially. Also among the cast is Shirley Jones, Eddie Hassell and Joey King, whose recent credits include The Dark Knight Rises and the unfortunately short-lived NBC comedy Bent.

Here's the trailer, which comes courtesy of iTunes.

On concept alone, the premise reminds me a little of House Arrest, the 1996 comedy starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Pollak and Wallace Shawn, about a bunch of kids who lock their parents in a basement in an effort to force them to sort out their issues. But it looks like the primary focus of this story will be on the one family, and its motivated teen lead's determination to get them on track.

Family Weekend is set to arrive in theaters March 29.

Last year, music was minimized at the Academy Awards ceremony, with the nominees for Best Original Song not performed as they often are at the Oscars. It seems like the 2013 Academy Awards ceremony is aiming to make up for that the lack of tunes last year, with numerous musical performances lined up for the event. And that now includes a closing number featuring Oscar host Seth MacFarlane, and Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth.

The Academy Awards show producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron made the announcement this week that Chenoweth and MacFarlane will close out the movie-focused award ceremony with a musical performance. Typically, the event ends with the announcement of Best Picture, but it looks like they're changing things up a bit this year, and given MacFarlane's appreciation for musical numbers and Chenoweth's vocal talent, this seems like a fitting pairing.

MacFarlane and Chenoweth's anticipated closing number is one of numerous planned musical performances. Adele is expected to sing "Skyfall" from Skyfall, and Norah Jones will take the stage to sing nominated song "Everybody Needs a Best Friend" from MacFarlane's comedy Ted. And then there's the star-studded musical performance, which will celebrate musicals from the last decade. In addition to most of the leads from Les Miserables (Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, Eddie Redmayne, Samantha Barks, Aaron Tveit and Helena Bonham Carter), that number will also include Chicago star Catherine Zeta-Jones and Dreamgirls Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson. Barbra Streisand and Dame Shirley Bassey are also expected to perform at the ceremony.

Needless to say, there will be music. And that'll certainly add more time to the ceremony, but if the performances are good, it'll also add a bit more entertainment to the event.

We'll find out when the Oscars air this Sunday, February 24 at 7:00 p.m. ET on ABC.

Actress Kristin Chenoweth isn’t exactly known for quietly handling difficult and unfortunate situations. She quit The Good Wife and even occasionally wore a neck brace around for weeks after a seemingly minor incident involving falling debris on the set, and now, she’s publically going to war with American Airlines because the flight crew briefly barred her emotional support dog from riding next to her on the plane.

According to TMZ, Chenoweth was flying from Dallas to Los Angeles when the gate supervisor told her she didn’t have the right paperwork to bring her dog on board. Some kind of argument broke out, and Chenoweth reportedly wound up in tears. Not long after, the paperwork was reexamined, and American Airlines workers changed course and let the animal on the plane.

Of course, that didn’t stop Kristin from making the issue public, however. Here’s what she had to say on Twitter…

American Airlines has already refunded her money and issued an apology. She hasn’t publically responded to their olive branch, but considering she hasnt taken down the woman she’s pissed at’s name, I would say she’s probably still a little bothered by what happened.

Having an emotional support dog to help out on planes is probably the most Los Angeles thing I’ve ever heard, but if she had the proper paperwork, obviously the animal should have been let on the plane immediately. Here’s to hoping this is the last we hear about this issue.

In its usual star-powered fashion, CBS’ The Good Wife nabbed some big names for its upcoming fourth season, enticing Broadway alums Nathan Lane and Kristin Chenoweth to sign on for recurring roles. Some of Chenoweth’s scenes were shot last month, but, after an onset accident several weeks ago, the GCB star has decided to cancel the rest of her appearances on the show.

On July 11, Chenoweth was happily shooting a scene for The Good Wife when some wind knocked some lighting equipment off kilter and a large piece fell, only to hit Chenoweth on the head. The 44-year-old actress was rushed to the hospital, but was sent home a day later wearing a neck brace. In the weeks following, Chenoweth has had plenty of time to recover from the horrific accident; however, TV Line is reporting the actress has ultimately decided to change her status on the The Good Wife from recurring to that of a one-episode guest stint.

Chenoweth will still appear in the Season 4 opener, thanks to having already shot her scenes. Unfortunately for fans, her character, a political reporter trying to weasel her way into Peter Florick’s campaign, was also expected to appear in several more episodes early in Season 4. Chenoweth has not been explicit about exactly why she will not return to the show, but a statement to People seems to indicate she may still be feeling a bit under the weather.

Whether or not Chenoweth is still suffering from her injury, getting hit with a piece of heavy equipment is still a big scare. It’s completely understandable if the actress does not feel up to returning to the set, especially since she was only supposed to appear in a few episodes of the hit show. It’s just a bummer her departure will cause a gap for the writers who worked so hard to get Season 4 on the road. It will be difficult to replace Chenoweth with another actress playing the same character, but I wonder if that’s a feat the show will be forced to attempt.

CBS’ The Good Wife premieres on Sunday, September 30 at 9 p.m. ET.

For some reason, Kristin Chenoweth just hasn't found a small screen starring vehicle that'll stick. While the Tony Award winning actress hasn't had much luck in regular gigs on television, with her most recent venture being passed over for a pick-up by ABC, she continues to bring her considerable talent to guest starring roles, the latest of which is on CBS' popular drama The Good Wife.

CBS announced the news this week that Kristin Chenoweth has been brought on board The Good Wife for a recurring role in the series' upcoming fourth season. She'll be "matching wits" with Alicia and Peter as "a top-of-her-game political reporter who wants to know more about the Florrick campaign and marriage." It sounds like a serious part, but one that should fit Chenoweth's typically energetic spirit.

Chenoweth's last TV role had her starring in ABC's GCB as Carlene Cockburn. Unfortunately, ABC decided not to move forward with the series for a second season. Before that, she voiced a role in the short-lived animated comedy Sit Down Shut Up and the two-season Bryan Fuller dramedy Pushing Daisies. And amidst these endeavors, she's played a couple feature roles and guest-starred on a few notable TV shows, including Glee and Hot in Cleveland. For TGW, she joins Maura Tierney and Marc Warren among Season 4's guest stars.

Also joining the series' fourth season is Nathan Lane. TV Line reported that news, stating that he'll appear in multiple episodes. Beyond that, details are slim but they expect to know more about his role soon. Also no stranger to Broadway, Lane's recent guest starring spots included the role of Pepper Saltzman on Modern Family and Jack Donaghy's brother on 30 Rock.

UPDATE: We now know who Lane will be playing! His character is described as "a bottom line-obsessed manager imposed on Lockhart & Gardner by the bank to cut costs and get the firm back to fiscal health. He finds himself at odds with Will, Diane and everyone else at the firm."

For those of you who’ve been counting down the days until Kristin Chenoweth makes her grand return to her role as April Rhodes on Glee, there’s just one more to go! We have clips from the episode, as well as video interviews with Chenoweth and series star Matthew Morrison.

The last time the Broadway star graced Glee with her chirpy presense, Chenoweth’s character April Rhodes did a duet with Will in a bowling alley. This time around, it seems we’ll be seeing an encore performance, which takes place in a roller skating rink. Old school!

Below are the videos, the first of which features two clips and the other two featuring Chenoweth and Morrison as they discuss the awesomeness of working with each other again.

Glee airs Tuesday nights at 9:00 p.m. ET on Fox.

This weekend it is very likely that Disney will have a big hit with The Proposal, a romantic comedy in which some shenanigans ensue, and Betty White plays a wisecracking grandmother. And since you can't really have a sequel to a romantic comedy, Disney figures they'll just do their best to replicate the formula for the next hit.

And thus we will have You Again, a romantic comedy in which some shenanigans will occur, and Betty White will play a wacky grandma! White just signed on to the film, according to THR, along with Jamie Lee Curtis, Kristin Chenoweth, Odette Yustman and Victor Garber. They'll all fit into a story about a woman (Kristen Bell) who finds out her brother is marrying her high-school nemesis (Yustman), and tries to stop things from proceeding from there.

Sounds like a pretty familiar situation-- My Best Friend's Wedding slightly cracked-- but also a potentially promising one. At the very least, it's got a fantastic cast, with Sigourney Weaver tossed in to play Bell's rich aunt. I love it when a bunch of funny women get to dominate a movie, even if it's one so explicitly aimed toward women and women alone. Hopefully this one will live up to the immense potential of its cast.

Well, the nominations are in and things are looking very good for a number of cable shows. And while veteran comedy series snatched up all the spots on the Outstanding Comedy series Emmy ballot, a couple of new drama series did manage to get nominations. The announcements were made this morning with actors Neil Patrick Harris and Kristin Chenoweth reading out the names. Both were pleasantly surprised to learn that they’d earned themselves their own nominations for Supporting Actor and Actress in a comedy series. Harris is up for an award for his role as Barney in How I Met Your Mother and Chenoweth is up for her role as Olive in the new dramedy series, Pushing Daisies.

Below is the list of Series, Actor and Actress Nominations for the 60th Annual Emmy Awards, which will air on September 21st at 8:00 p.m. on ABC. For the complete list of nominations, click here.

Outstanding Drama Series

Boston Legal - ABC

Damages - FX Network

Dexter - Showtime

House - Fox

Lost - ABC

Mad Men - AMC

Outstanding Comedy Series

30 Rock - NBC

Curb Your Enthusiasm - HBO

Entourage - HBO

The Office - NBC

Two And A Half Men - CBS

Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series

James Spader as Alan Shore - Boston Legal - ABC

Bryan Cranston as Walt White - Breaking Bad - AMC

Michael C. Hall as Dexter Morgan - Dexter - Showtime

Hugh Laurie as Dr. Gregory House - House - FOX

Gabriel Byrne as Paul - In Treatment - HBO

Jon Hamm as Don Draper - Mad Men - AMC

Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series

Sally Field as Nora Holden-Walker - Brothers & Sisters - ABC

Glenn Close as Patty Hewes - Damages - FX Networks

Mariska Hargitay as Olivia Benson - Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - NBC

Holly Hunter as Grace Hanadarko - Saving Grace - TNT

Kyra Sedgwick as Deputy Chief Brenda Johnson - The Closer - TNT

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

Alec Baldwin as Jack Donaghy - 30 Rock - NBC

Tony Shalhoub as Adrian Monk - Monk - USA

Lee Pace as Ned - Pushing Daisies - NBC

Steve Carell as Michael Scott - The Office - NBC

Charlie Sheen as Charlie Harper - Two and a Half Men - CBS

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

Tina Fey as Liz Lemon - 30 Rock - NBC

Christina Applegate as Samantha Newly - Samantha Who? - ABC

Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Christine Campbell - The New Adventures Of Old Christine - CBS

America Ferrera as Betty Suarez - Ugly Betty - ABC

Mary-Louise Parker as Nancy Botwin - Weeds - Showtime

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Jeremy Piven as Ari Gold - Entourage - HBO

Kevin Dillon as Johnny Drama - Entourage - HBO

Neil Patrick Harris as Barney Stinson - How I Met Your Mother - CBS

Rainn Wilson as Dwight Schrute - The Office - NBC

Jon Cryer as Alan Harper - Two And A Half Men - CBS

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a drama Series

William Shatner as Denny Crane - Boston Legal - ABC

Ted Danson as Arthur Frobisher - Damages - FX Networks

Zeljko Ivanek as Ray Fiske - Damages - FX Networks

Michael Emerson as Ben - Lost - ABC

John Slattery as Roger Sterling - Mad Men - AMC

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

Candice Bergen as Shirley Schmidt - Boston Legal - ABC

Rachel Griffiths as Sarah Walker-Whedon - Brothers & Sisters - ABC

Chandra Wilson as Dr. Miranda Bailey - Grey's Anatomy - ABC

Sandra Oh as Cristina Yang - Grey's Anatomy - ABC

Dianne Wiest as Dr. Gina Toll - In Treatment - HBO

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Kristin Chenoweth as Olive Snook - Pushing Daisies - ABC

Jean Smart as Regina Newly - Samantha Who? - ABC

Amy Poehler, Performer - Saturday Night Live - NBC

Holland Taylor as Evelyn Harper - Two And A Half Men - CBS

Vanessa Williams as Wilhelmina Slater - Ugly Betty - ABC

Outstanding Reality Program

Antiques Roadshow - PBS

Dirty Jobs - Discovery Channel

Extreme Makeover Home Edition - ABC

Intervention - A&E

Kathy Griffin: My Life On The D-List - Bravo

Outstanding Reality competition Program

American Idol - FOX

Dancing With The Stars - ABC

Project Runway - Bravo

The Amazing Race - CBS

Top Chef - Bravo

Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program

Ryan Seacrest, American Idol - Fox

Tom Bergeron, Dancing With The Stars - ABC

Howie Mandel, Deal or No Deal - NBC

Heidi Klum, Project Runway - Bravo

Jeff Probst, Survivor - CBS

Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program

Jon Stewart, Host - 80th Annual Academy Awards - ABC

David Letterman, Host - Late Show With David Letterman - CBS

Don Rickles, Performer - Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project - HBO

Tina Fey, Host/Performer - Saturday Night Live - NBC

Stephen Colbert, Host - The Colbert Report - Comedy Central