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Kimi ni Todoke: From Me To You, finally dropped its third season on August 1st! The show taught us the power of friendship, which turned shy girls into crazy romantics.

Set in Hokkaido, Kimi ni Todake is all about a high-school student named Sawako who looks a lot like Sadako from The Ring. But don’t let that fool you! She’s a sweetheart who just needs a little help. Kazehaya, the cool kid who likes her as she is, steps in and helps her grow.

With Season 3 hitting screens, fans are excited to unveil the magic of this show. If you’re a die-hard fan craving more, we’ve got you covered with top 6 shows similar to the romantic love story of Sawako that will keep you swooning!

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Kyle Jacobs, a songwriter and husband to singer Kellie Pickler, has died. He was 49.

The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department said Friday in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter that Jacobs’ death was being investigated as an apparent suicide.

Emergency personnel found Jacobs’ body in the couple’s Nashville home after receiving a 911 call, police said. “Mr. Jacobs’ wife, Kellie Pickler, reported that she awoke a short time earlier, did not see her husband, and began looking for him,” according to the statement. “After she and her personal assistant were unable to open the door to the upstairs bedroom/office, the assistant telephoned 911.”

Jacobs and Pickler married in 2011 after being introduced by mutual friends a few years prior. The pair also starred in the reality TV show I Love Kellie Pickler on CMT, which ran for three seasons from 2015 to 2017.

Jacobs co-wrote Garth Brooks’ 2007 chart-topping single “More Than a Memory,” as...

Ls Films’ slate also includes ’I Am Irvine Welsh’ about the ‘Trainspotting’ author.

Ls Films is expanding its Edinburgh International Film Festival (Eiff) world premiere short Little Warrior into a feature entitled Pequena Guerrera.

The story is about a young female boxer, Johana Gomez of Venezuela, who works remotely with Scottish boxing trainer Gary Young, to follow her dreams of Olympic glory. Screen Scotland is supporting the feature’s development.

Little Warrior, which was commissioned by Guardian Documentaries, premieres Saturday (August 20) at Eiff during a special event that will also include a discussion with director Paul Sng, producer Sarah Drummond,...

Jane Powell, an Old Hollywood star known for films such as “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” and “Royal Wedding” with Fred Astaire, has died. She was 92.

Powell died early Thursday of natural causes in her home in Wilton, Connecticut, that she had shared with husband, actor and publicist Dickie Moore, who died in 2015. Powell’s death was confirmed to TheWrap by her longtime friend and spokesperson Susan Granger.

Powell was one of the last surviving stars of Hollywood’s Golden Age, and her storied career took her into theater and television, even playing Alan Thicke’s mother on the hit 1980s series “Growing Pains.” Powell is fondly remembered for her soprano voice and spunky charm in several classic MGM musicals, and she would eventually share the screen with stars such as Astaire, Debbie Reynolds and Elizabeth Taylor.

Born Suzanne Lorraine Burce, Powell won a talent competition in Los Angeles in...

Hank Williams became a legend for his piercing voice, catchy tunes, and charming swagger, but as this exclusive clip from the new biopic "I Saw the Light" shows, he could wheel and deal, too.

Hank (Tom Hiddleston) and his producer, Fred (Bradley Whitford), meet with a movie mogul to discuss the possibility of the singer joining the cast of "Small Town Girl," starring Farley Granger and Jane Powell.

That's exciting news to the two men. "My wife loves Jane Powell!" Fred exclaims.

But there's one small hitch: Money. When the mogul lays out the terms of the deal -- four weeks, $4,500 a week -- Hank isn't thrilled. He thinks he's worth a lot more than that.

"I Saw the Light" traces Hank's journey through his meteoric rise to the top of country music, all while he struggles with inner demons, alcoholism, and marriage problems with wife Audrey (Elizabeth Olsen). The...

Travel notes: Orlando, Florida.. This weekend, Universal Orlando Resort’s 25th Anniversary Concert series continues with a musical performance by country singer and songwriter Kellie Pickler on Saturday, June 6.Best known for her quirky personality and southern twang, Pickler originally gained popularity as a contestant on the fifth season of ‘American Idol.’ Soon after, the singer released her debut album, “Small Town Girl,” which includes the hit singles, “Red High Heels,” “I Wonder” and “Things That Never Cross a Man’s Mind.” Her self-titled second album yielded her first Top Ten hit, “Best Days of Your Life,” and in 2013, Pickler released […]...

After the all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza of Neil Patrick Harris' 2013 Tonys opening, Hugh Jackman went for something much more understated for his latest turn hosting the ceremony: Jackman, displaying impressive strength, bounced his way through the opening in an nod to Bobby Van's "Take Me To Broadway" from 1953's Small Town Girl. Here's how it came together. Click here for more stories behind the year’s top TV moments. As told by: Choreographer Warren Carlyle...

Hugh Jackman put his muscles to good use during his opening number as host of the 2014 Tony Awards on Sunday night. The actor - who has hosted the Broadway award show three times before - hopped nearly the entire time during the opening bit, taking him through the back of the theater, up an elevator (with Neil Patrick Harris!), and back to the stage again. Of course, there were plenty of celebrity cameos along the way, including several Broadway nominees and Sting. Hugh's decision to hop wasn't random, it was actually an homage to the 1953 musical Small Town Girl. After he was done bouncing, the cast of After Midnight took over for an energetic medley of their songs, ending with Hugh coming out and doing a tap dance without showing any signs of fatigue. Watch Hugh's bouncy opening above and try not to think of his sore calves. Source: Getty...

That opening number to the Tony Awards that saw host Hugh Jackman bounce his way along 53rd Street, into Radio City and onstage was the work of choreographer Warren Carlyle. As he explained, "One of the things I love about Hugh is how physical he is. He loves to dance."  -Break- Join the fiery debate over the Tony Awards going on right now in our red-hot forums He says he was inspired by Bobby Van's scene-stealing number in the 1953 MGM musical "Small Town Girl," Jackman was hopping for four minutes, through the lobby, down the stairs, backstage where he greeted, among others, Sting, Clint Eastwood and Neil Patrick Harris, before before making his way onstage to sing a few bars of "Take Me to Broadway," which Van crooned later in the picture.   Carlyle was not just working behind the scenes as he also picked up a Tony for his work on "After Midnight,...

Hugh Jackman returned to host the Tony Awards for the first time since 2005 with a show-stopping opening number that showcased his physical prowess and stamina.   Inspired by Bobby Van's scene-stealing number in the 1953 MGM musical "Small Town Girl," Jackman bounced his way from 53rd Street, through the labyrinth of Radio City Music Hall, encountering the likes of a steely-faced Clint Eastwood and four-time past host (and current nominee) Neil Patrick Harris, before making his way onstage to sing a few bars of "Take Me to Broadway," which Van crooned later in the picture.   -Break- Join the fiery debate over the Tony Awards going on right now in our red-hot forums After watching Jackson bounce and bop for four minutes below, be sure to vote in our poll.  Follow Gold Derby on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, iTunes and YouTube What did you think of the opening number of the Tony Awards?...

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Carole Lombard's comic timing paved the way for the likes of Goldie Hawn and Meg Ryan. Aliya salutes the actress's life and work...

In the film Twentieth Century (1934) John Barrymore pins a star to the door of Carole Lombard's dressing room and calls it, "the golden mark that henceforth sets you apart from the world..." Lombard was exactly that - so talented, so funny, so beautiful, that she seemed apart from the rest of us. At the birth of the talkies, and at the height of the screwball comedy, she did, undoubtedly, carry the golden mark of stardom.

Lombard was the original ditzy comedienne, with perfect timing for a good line and explosive chemistry with her co-stars. She had a wonderful speaking voice, clear and warm, and a vital presence as she strode through fast-paced scenes. Equally at home with physical and verbal comedy,...

Gloria O’Connor, an actress and the widow of legendary MGM song-and-dance man Donald O’Connor, died Tuesday of natural causes at her home in Thousand Oaks, Calif., their daughter Alicia told The Hollywood Reporter. She was 84. O’Connor was the younger sister of Tichi Wilkerson Kassel, the publisher of THR from 1962 (when her husband Billy Wilkerson died) until the publication’s sale to Affiliated Publications in 1988 for $26.7 million. Wilkerson Kassel died in 2004. As Gloria Noble, O’Connor was a promising starlet at MGM who appeared in such films as Skirts Ahoy!, Small Town Girl, Latin Lovers

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Shooting a smile at the many shutterbugs, Kellie Pickler attended the Cmt Music Awards at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday (June 5).

The "Small Town Girl" singer sported her short sassy 'do with a sleeveless low-cut sparkling gown as she posed for pics.

As the night unfolds, Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, Luke Bryan & Ryan Tedder, Miranda Lambert, Rascal Flatts & Journey, and Toby Keith will all battle it out for the Performance of the Year honors.

Meanwhile, the Group Video of the Year nominees include Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Pistol Annies, Rascal Flatts, The Band Perry, and Zac Brown Band.

This week on Manny.s Movie Weekend Giveaway, instead of just 1 movie, I.m giving 3 movie giveaways! We have prizes for .Madagascar 3: Europe.s Most Wanted,. .Snow White & The Huntsman,. and .Rock of Ages.. Thanks to Paramount, Universal, and Warner Bros. for giving us the opportunity to give you these one-of-a-kind prizes. (Watch Contest Video Below)

One lucky winner will take home the following:

.Rock Of Ages. shirt and mini-posters

.Madagascar 3. pencils, yoyo, hacky sack, tattoos

.Snow White & The Huntsman. bag, mini-mirrors that feature both Queen Ravenna and Snow White, T-shirt

Normally, we give away 1 prize pack for 1 movie, but this time, you get 3 prize packs all in one!

How to enter:

1) Go to my Facebook page on www.facebook.com/MannyTheMovieGuy

2) Like my page

3) Like the contest post

And that.s it! Just like me forever and ever! :happy

One lucky winner will be randomly drawn on:

Saturday,...

"Rock of Ages" will rock you like a hurricane! Watch my review below! For my interviews with director Adam Shankman, click here, with Julianne Hough and Diego Boneta, click here, and with Malin Akerman, click here.

"Rock of Ages" Synopsis

Small town girl Sherrie and city boy Drew meet on the Sunset Strip while pursuing their Hollywood dreams. Their rock 'n' roll romance is told through the hits of Def Leppard, Joan Jett, Journey, Foreigner, Bon Jovi, Night Ranger, Reo Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Poison, Whitesnake, and more.

Director -- Adam Shankman

Cast

Julianne Hough -- Sherrie

Diego Boneta -- Drew Boley

Russell Brand -- Lonnie

Paul Giamatti -- Paul Gill

Catherine Zeta Jones

Malin Akerman -- Constance...

When Michelle Collins left Bwe several months ago, she compiled this list of her favorite posts of all time. In honor of Bwe’s final week, we’ve reposted this handy guide in case you find yourself suffering from BWEthdrawal in the coming weeks and wish to peruse some bona fide literary classics. She also would like us to clarify that she did not write the title of this post. Take it away, Michelle: Well, my time at Best Week Ever is coming to a close. But before I go, here are 37 things I am proud to have done over the last 6 years. Please note that putting this list together has given me life-altering anxiety this week because I can’t believe it’s over! So, presenting The Final Countdown: 37 Things I Did For Best Week Ever: 37. Fell In Love With Knut. Met Him. Then Mourned Him. Our...

New Line has unveiled a new trailer for "Rock of Ages," and this time -- we see more of Tom Cruise as hair band rocker Stacee Jaxx.

I can't wait to see the film when it opens on June 15th:

Here's more on "Rock of Ages" from Yahoo:

Synopsis

Small town girl Sherrie and city boy Drew meet on the Sunset Strip while pursuing their Hollywood dreams. Their rock 'n' roll romance is told through the hits of Def Leppard, Joan Jett, Journey, Foreigner, Bon Jovi, Night Ranger, Reo Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Poison, Whitesnake, and more.

Directors

Adam Shankman -- Director

Cast

Tom Cruise -- Stacee Jaxx

Mary J. Blige -- Justice

Russell Brand -- Lonnie

Julianne Hough -- Sherrie

Alec Baldwin -- Dennis Dupree

Paul Giamatti -- Actor...

Well, my time at Best Week Ever is coming to a close. But before I go, here are 37 things I am proud to have done over the last 6 years. Please note that putting this list together has given me life-altering anxiety this week because I can’t believe it’s over! So, presenting The Final Countdown: 37 Things I Did For Best Week Ever: 37. Fell In Love With Knut. Met Him. Then Mourned Him. Our journey with Knut was a deep one. We fell in love with the little scamp from birth, as did the other 1000 billion people living in China and beyond. But, like a little Lindsay Lohan except not quite as pale, the attention got to little Knuty, right around the time he started growing up into a less small, way filthy dirtier full grown polar bear. I was one of the millions to go to Berlin and meet Knut.

Zoe’s continues her journey through the turbulent history of one of Hollywood’s most influential studios, as we arrive at MGM's post-war golden era. Plus, a bit of 3D, too...

As the end of World War II approached, a new world dawned for MGM – a world which had changed dramatically. Attitudes and lifestyles had changed, but most importantly audiences had changed. Here was an opportunity: MGM’s chance to start afresh. And so in 1944, MGM embarked on what would become the most successful period in its history. After the war, the slate was wiped clean.

Gone were the tired, tried-and-tested formulas, and gone were the aging names and stars, as a new unit was established at MGM. It was up to this unit, anchored by an experienced producer and made up of bright young talent, to transform MGM’s signature high-production style into something new and modern in order...

Before he even knew what a crush was, Mike Kaplan had one on 1940s Hollywood star Jane Powell. Decades later, he got a chance to meet her

I'm not sure: either Jane Powell made me fall in love with the movies, or I fell in love with Jane Powell and the movies followed. In either case, I was six and she was my first crush before I knew what a crush was.

The year was 1948, the movie was Luxury Liner. Powell was 19, and played a spunky adolescent stowaway on a cruise ship. Her father, George Brent, is the captain, and when he discovers her aboard, she's made to scrub decks, peel potatoes and then play cupid to the various shipboard romances. She was cute, vivacious and captivating. The luxury liner might never have left the soundstages, but Powell convinced you that you were sailing across the ocean, because she sparkled with sincerity and intelligence.

She's been a mainstay at the annual tribute to the genre's top acts, and Kellie Pickler was once again on hand for the annual Country Music Association Awards on Wednesday (November 9).

The "Small Town Girl" singer showed off that infamous smile as she sauntered through the bustling arrivals area while heading inside Nashville's Bridgestone Arena.

During the course of the festivities, Miss Pickler will be taking the stage to present one of the night's awards along with other presenters like Reese Witherspoon, Kellan Lutz, LeAnn Rimes, Dierks Bentley and Eric Stonestreet, among others.

The show is being hosted by Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley and will feature performances by Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Faith Hill, Miranda Lambert, Zac Brown Band, Sugarland, and many more!

She’s a country music star and a newlywed — she’s got a lot to celebrate this year!

Ever since Kellie Pickler skyrocketed to fame on American Idol, she’s been wow-ing crowds with her big voice and sweet southern charm. She eloped with songwriter Kyle Jacobs in January of this year and has just revealed to Cmt Radio’s Cody Alan that for the time being, the pair are in rush to have kids! Get all the details from Astrology.com.

With your Sun in home-oriented Cancer, you may really feel like a ‘Small Town Girl.’ However, you’re compelled to emerge from your shell this year thanks to planetary transits that seek to cut sentiment with raw emotion. Dream big and you may dare to attempt the impossible — this is definitely the time to exercise courage in your artistry!

Actor who rose to fame in Hitchcock's Rope and Strangers On a Train, but refused to conform to Hollywood pressures

Early on in his career, the actor Farley Granger, who has died aged 85, worked with several of the world's greatest directors, including Alfred Hitchcock on Rope (1948) and Strangers On a Train (1951), Nicholas Ray on They Live By Night (1949) and Luchino Visconti on Senso (1953). Yet Granger failed to sustain the momentum of those years, meandering into television, some stage work and often indifferent European and American movies.

The reasons were complicated, owing much to his sexuality and an unwillingness to conform to Hollywood pressures, notably from his contract studio, MGM, and Samuel Goldwyn. Granger refused to play the publicity or marrying game common among gay and bisexual stars and turned down roles he considered unsuitable, earning a reputation – in his own words – for being "a naughty boy".

He was also the victim of bad luck,...

DVD Playhouse—March 2011

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Allen Gardner

127 Hours (20th Century Fox) Harrowing true story of Aron Ralston (James Franco, in another fine turn), an extreme outdoorsman who finds himself trapped in a remote Utah canyon, his arm pinned between two boulders, with no help nearby, no communication to the outside world, and dim prospects for survival, to say the least. Director Danny Boyle manages to prove again that he’s one of the finest filmmakers working today by making a subject that is seemingly uncinematic a true example of pure cinema. Inventive, breathtaking, funny, and horrifying, often all at once. Amber Tamblyn and Kate Mara make a memorable, brief appearance as hikers who connect with Ralston during his journey. Also available on Blu-ray disc. Bonuses: Commentary by Boyle, producer Christian Colson, co-writer Simon Beaufoy; Deleted scenes; Featurettes. Widescreen. Dolby and DTS-hd 5.1 surround.

Amarcord (Criterion) Federico Fellini’s Oscar-winning, autobiographical classic might...

From winners Kris Allen and Taylor Hicks, to standouts Jennifer Hudson and Adam Lambert, to quirky participants William Hung and Sanjaya Malakar, find out what past "American Idol" contestants are up to today!

'American Idols': Where Are They Now?Kelly Clarkson

"American Idol" Season 1 winner saw tremendous success with her first single, "A Moment Like This," and has since released four albums, selling almost 10.5 million copies in the United States. In December 2010, Clarkson debuted a new song entitled,...

Burlesque

Directed by: Steve Antin

Starring: Christina Aguilera, Cher, Kristen Bell

Rating: Nr

Release Date: November 24, 2010

Trailer Score: 4/10

My Thoughts: Listen Kristen (after 3 fantastic years of Veronica Mars and 2 lackluster seasons of Heroes, pardon the familiarity) I’ve put up with a lot. I saw Pulse… in theaters! But Burlesque is where I’m going to have to draw the line. Sure, the trailer doesn’t feature a whole lot of Kristen Bell, but if there was one reason for me seeing this movie, she was pretty much it. Still, Christina Aguilera starring in Coyote Ugly 2 just doesn’t sound that appealing to me. I mean, that’s what this is, right? Small town girl with big dreams trying to make it in the city? Well, who am I kidding? It’s Coyote Ugly which I’m sure stole it from someone else. But that’s the thing, I’m...

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Kellie, you’re always there in the back of our minds, from American Idol ’til now!

Kellie Pickler, your voice is one we loved from the very start of American Idol. Your talents are wonderful and should be shared with everyone. We know you’re third album is in the work and it’s bound to be a country success! Astrology.com has all the details.

Happy birthday, Kellie Pickler! With your Sun in home-oriented Cancer, you may really feel like a ‘Small Town Girl.’ However, you’re compelled to emerge from your shell thanks to a Moon in bold Aries that seeks to cut sentiment with raw emotion. With powerful Pluto dancing between Neptune and Mars, you’re inspired to dream big, and you may dare to attempt the impossible. This is definitely the time to exercise courage in your artistry!

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