May 26, 2013

Niecy Nash to Play Purse-Snatching Hooker on ‘New Girl’

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*”Soul Man” star Niecy Nash will head from cable to network television this fall with a guest appearance on Fox’s breakout hit “The New Girl.” [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] The Hollywood Reporter has learned that an early episode in the sophomore run features Jess (Zooey Deschanel) getting her purse snatched, with the assailant being [...]




Video: Siri Helps Samuel L. Jackson Cook Risotto

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*Samuel L. Jackson is featured in one of two new Apple’s iPhone 4S commercials for its voice-activated personal assistant Siri. Zooey Deschanel, star of Fox’s “New Girl,” appears in the second ad. Both spots find the actors relying on Siri to complete various tasks. For Jackson, Siri helps him get a risotto and gazpacho meal [...]




Audio Exclusive: ‘New Girl’s’ Hannah Simone on Being Multi-Ethnic

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*Is she black? White? Latina? Middle Eastern? Hannah Simone of Fox’s breakkout comedy “New Girl” says questions about her ethnicity have been abundant throughout her career – dating back to her days as a VJ for Canada’s MuchMusic channel. As Cece, the fashion model best friend of “adorkable” Jess (Zooey Deschanel), her race came up for [...]




Damon Wayans Jr. Joins Fox Pilot ‘Chicks & D**ks’

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*On the same day Damon Wayans made headlines for his new CBS pilot, his son Damon Wayans Jr. has reportedly signed on for a role in Fox’s pilot “Chicks & D**ks.” The comedy stars Zooey Deschanel as Jessica, a teacher who moves in with three men after a difficult breakup. Deadline says that Wayans Jr. [...]




Rashida Jones Takes Role in ‘Idiot Brother’

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*”Parks and Recreation” star Rashida Jones will join Elizabeth Banks, Zooey Deschanel and Emily Mortimer opposite Paul Rudd in the big screen comedy “My Idiot Brother.” The story centers on an idealist (Rudd) dealing with his over¬bearing mother who crashes at the homes of his three ambitious sisters and brings truth, happiness and a sunny [...]