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Misha Brown almost got eaten by a walrus in Antarctica.
But it’s fine. Totally fine. He survived. (Barely.)
And because he survived, he’s now around to tell us all about the world’s biggest flops.
Let’s back up a second, though. The reason he was in Antarctica in the first place is because, pre-pandemic, he spent a lot of time working as a performer on cruise ships. The schedule was brutal–contracts often last several months, and as Brown puts it, that means staffers both “live and work at work” with extremely tight schedules and multiple daily performances. Despite that, he enjoyed it. He’d always been into musical theater, and spent the 13 years before Covid onstage.
Then, of course,...
Misha Brown almost got eaten by a walrus in Antarctica.
But it’s fine. Totally fine. He survived. (Barely.)
And because he survived, he’s now around to tell us all about the world’s biggest flops.
Let’s back up a second, though. The reason he was in Antarctica in the first place is because, pre-pandemic, he spent a lot of time working as a performer on cruise ships. The schedule was brutal–contracts often last several months, and as Brown puts it, that means staffers both “live and work at work” with extremely tight schedules and multiple daily performances. Despite that, he enjoyed it. He’d always been into musical theater, and spent the 13 years before Covid onstage.
Then, of course,...
- 5/22/2024
- by James Hale
- Tubefilter.com
Yes, Smosh stars Courtney Miller and Shayne Topp really did married!!
The actors and comedians announced they tied the knot on Monday (April 1), aka April Fool’s Day, and it caused a stir amongst fans as no one could tell if it was real or an elaborate prank.
The couple, who have kept their relationship fairly private and on the down low, shared photos from their small wedding, and in one post, revealed it took place on March 29th.
Now, Courtney is speaking out about where they got married and why they decided to share their big news with the world on April Fool’s Day.
Keep reading to find out more…
“Shayne and I indeed got married on March 29th, at the Santa Barbara Courthouse,” she confirmed to People. “It’s so wonderful to be married to my best friend.”
She then reveals that announcing on April 1st was very much planned out.
The actors and comedians announced they tied the knot on Monday (April 1), aka April Fool’s Day, and it caused a stir amongst fans as no one could tell if it was real or an elaborate prank.
The couple, who have kept their relationship fairly private and on the down low, shared photos from their small wedding, and in one post, revealed it took place on March 29th.
Now, Courtney is speaking out about where they got married and why they decided to share their big news with the world on April Fool’s Day.
Keep reading to find out more…
“Shayne and I indeed got married on March 29th, at the Santa Barbara Courthouse,” she confirmed to People. “It’s so wonderful to be married to my best friend.”
She then reveals that announcing on April 1st was very much planned out.
- 4/3/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Smosh is joining forces with Rooster Teeth.
The digital brand (recently bought from Rhett & Link by co-founders Ian Hecox and Anthony Padilla) is joining Rooster Teeth’s podcast network The Roost, and will also have a “huge presence” at this year’s annual Rooster Teeth convention, Rtx.
A representative tells Tubefilter The Roost will oversee brand deals for Smosh’s flagship podcast, SmoshCast, hosted by longtime cast members Shayne Topp and Amanda Lehan-Canto.
As for Rtx, this year’s convention, running July 7-9 in Austin, will be the grand finale of Rooster Teeth’s 20th anniversary celebration. The digital media company already spruced up its branding with a new logo and tagline, and has been running a 20-week campaign digging through the Rt archive to repost “deep cuts, one-off episodes and fan favorites” each week.
Smosh’s part in the celebration will bring Topp, Lehan-Canto, and fellow cast member...
The digital brand (recently bought from Rhett & Link by co-founders Ian Hecox and Anthony Padilla) is joining Rooster Teeth’s podcast network The Roost, and will also have a “huge presence” at this year’s annual Rooster Teeth convention, Rtx.
A representative tells Tubefilter The Roost will oversee brand deals for Smosh’s flagship podcast, SmoshCast, hosted by longtime cast members Shayne Topp and Amanda Lehan-Canto.
As for Rtx, this year’s convention, running July 7-9 in Austin, will be the grand finale of Rooster Teeth’s 20th anniversary celebration. The digital media company already spruced up its branding with a new logo and tagline, and has been running a 20-week campaign digging through the Rt archive to repost “deep cuts, one-off episodes and fan favorites” each week.
Smosh’s part in the celebration will bring Topp, Lehan-Canto, and fellow cast member...
- 7/3/2023
- by James Hale
- Tubefilter.com
Anthony Padilla is reuniting with Smosh–and he, along with Smosh co-founder Ian Hecox, are buying the digital comedy brand from Rhett & Link.
Padilla and Hecox met in sixth grade and were still best friends when they first launched Smosh on YouTube in 2005. Together they amassed dozens of cast and crew members, millions of subscribers, and became one of the most recognizable creator-led media companies in online video.
But then, in 2017, Padilla left. He cited creative differences, but it was clear there was also a rift between him and Hecox.
“By the time Anthony left Smosh, our friendship was not really that good,” Hecox told Variety. Last year, the duo got back in touch, and “really hit it off,” he added. “It’s kind of freaky how well this has all fallen into place. Our friendship had to end to be able to come back together.”
Padilla and Hecox...
Padilla and Hecox met in sixth grade and were still best friends when they first launched Smosh on YouTube in 2005. Together they amassed dozens of cast and crew members, millions of subscribers, and became one of the most recognizable creator-led media companies in online video.
But then, in 2017, Padilla left. He cited creative differences, but it was clear there was also a rift between him and Hecox.
“By the time Anthony left Smosh, our friendship was not really that good,” Hecox told Variety. Last year, the duo got back in touch, and “really hit it off,” he added. “It’s kind of freaky how well this has all fallen into place. Our friendship had to end to be able to come back together.”
Padilla and Hecox...
- 6/20/2023
- by James Hale
- Tubefilter.com
Taye Diggs and Keesha Sharp are teaming up for the BET+ true crime film series Love & Murder: Atlanta Playboy, slated to debut later this year.
Based on Ron Stodghill’s book Redbone: Money, Malice and Murder in Atlanta, the project follows Lance (played by Diggs), a “successful Atlanta businessman, renowned in equal measure for both revolutionizing the city’s 911 system, and his womanizing ways,” according to our sister site Deadline. The role marks Diggs’ first starring vehicle since his shocking departure from All American earlier this year.
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Based on Ron Stodghill’s book Redbone: Money, Malice and Murder in Atlanta, the project follows Lance (played by Diggs), a “successful Atlanta businessman, renowned in equal measure for both revolutionizing the city’s 911 system, and his womanizing ways,” according to our sister site Deadline. The role marks Diggs’ first starring vehicle since his shocking departure from All American earlier this year.
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- 4/28/2023
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: Keesha Sharp (Power Book II: Ghost) is set as a lead opposite Taye Diggs in BET+ true crime film series Love & Murder: Atlanta Playboy, from Mona Scott-Young of Monami Productions and Eric Tomosunas of Swirl Films. It is set to debut on BET+ later this year.
Courtney Miller will direct, based on Ron Stodghill’s book Redbone: Money, Malice and Murder in Atlanta. Gregory R. Anderson will pen the script.
Atlanta Playboy follows Lance (Diggs), a successful Atlanta businessman, renowned in equal measure for both revolutionizing the city’s 911 system, and his womanizing ways. When he is found murdered in his own home, questions and allegations abound as to who might have wanted him dead. An investigation into the murder is launched which reveals the truths and suspicions behind Lance’s professional and personal life. Was it a business rival, threatened by Lance’s bid for a big contract?...
Courtney Miller will direct, based on Ron Stodghill’s book Redbone: Money, Malice and Murder in Atlanta. Gregory R. Anderson will pen the script.
Atlanta Playboy follows Lance (Diggs), a successful Atlanta businessman, renowned in equal measure for both revolutionizing the city’s 911 system, and his womanizing ways. When he is found murdered in his own home, questions and allegations abound as to who might have wanted him dead. An investigation into the murder is launched which reveals the truths and suspicions behind Lance’s professional and personal life. Was it a business rival, threatened by Lance’s bid for a big contract?...
- 4/28/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Taye Diggs is set to star in the true crime film series Love & Murder: Atlanta Playboy from Mona Scott-Young of Monami Productions and Eric Tomosunas of Swirl Films. It is set to debut on BET+ later this year.
Courtney Miller will direct, based on Ron Stodghill’s book Redbone: Money, Malice and Murder in Atlanta. Gregory R. Anderson will pen the script.
Atlanta Playboy follows Lance (Diggs), a successful Atlanta businessman, renowned in equal measure for both revolutionizing the city’s 911 system, and his womanizing ways. When he is found murdered in his own home, questions and allegations abound as to who might have wanted him dead. An investigation into the murder is launched which reveals the truths and suspicions behind Lance’s professional and personal life. Was it a business rival, threatened by Lance’s bid for a big contract? Was it a scorned lover jealous of the...
Courtney Miller will direct, based on Ron Stodghill’s book Redbone: Money, Malice and Murder in Atlanta. Gregory R. Anderson will pen the script.
Atlanta Playboy follows Lance (Diggs), a successful Atlanta businessman, renowned in equal measure for both revolutionizing the city’s 911 system, and his womanizing ways. When he is found murdered in his own home, questions and allegations abound as to who might have wanted him dead. An investigation into the murder is launched which reveals the truths and suspicions behind Lance’s professional and personal life. Was it a business rival, threatened by Lance’s bid for a big contract? Was it a scorned lover jealous of the...
- 4/26/2023
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Stand Up To Cancer’s seventh televised fundraising special on Saturday is sure to be star-studded. Celebrities committed to raise money for cancer research during the event include Jennifer Garner, Matthew McConaughey, Sofia Vergara, Stevie Wonder, Anthony Anderson, Ken Jeong, Tran Ho, Brittany Howard, Common, Alison Sweeney, Candice Patton, Cecily Strong, Chandra Wilson, Ciara, Deon Cole, Ed Helms, Italia Ricci, Jaime Camil, Kate Del Castillo, Kyle MacLachlan, Max Greenfield, Michael Peña, Tony and October Gonzalez, and Tony Hale.
Stand Up To Cancer’s biennial special will broadcast from Los Angeles and air simultaneously on more than 60 participating media platforms across the United States and Canada, including all four major broadcast networks in the U.S. Broadcasters carrying the show are donating one hour of simultaneous commercial-free primetime. The telecast will also be available to stream live and on demand on several streaming platforms.
This year’s show will air on Saturday,...
Stand Up To Cancer’s biennial special will broadcast from Los Angeles and air simultaneously on more than 60 participating media platforms across the United States and Canada, including all four major broadcast networks in the U.S. Broadcasters carrying the show are donating one hour of simultaneous commercial-free primetime. The telecast will also be available to stream live and on demand on several streaming platforms.
This year’s show will air on Saturday,...
- 8/21/2021
- by Patrick Hipes and Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) has added more star power to the lineup of its seventh biennial roadblock televised fundraising special.
Celebrities lending their support to help raise funds for cancer research, including participating in video chats with donors during the telecast are Alison Sweeney, Cecily Strong, Chandra Wilson, Ciara, Danai Gurira, Deon Cole, Ed Helms, Italia Ricci, Jaime Camil, Jennifer Garner, Kate del Castillo, Kyle MacLachlan, Matthew McConaughey, Max Greenfield, Michael Peña, Mj Rodriguez, Tony Hale, and Tony and October Gonzalez.
This year’s show will air on Saturday, August 21 at 8Pm Et & Pt / 7Pm Ct. As announced previously, Academy Award-winning actress Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth, a media industry entrepreneur and investor, will executive produce the special that will be co-hosted by Anthony Anderson, Ken Jeong & Tran Ho, and Sofia Vergara. SU2C co-founder and special guest Katie Couric will also appear and there will be performances...
Celebrities lending their support to help raise funds for cancer research, including participating in video chats with donors during the telecast are Alison Sweeney, Cecily Strong, Chandra Wilson, Ciara, Danai Gurira, Deon Cole, Ed Helms, Italia Ricci, Jaime Camil, Jennifer Garner, Kate del Castillo, Kyle MacLachlan, Matthew McConaughey, Max Greenfield, Michael Peña, Mj Rodriguez, Tony Hale, and Tony and October Gonzalez.
This year’s show will air on Saturday, August 21 at 8Pm Et & Pt / 7Pm Ct. As announced previously, Academy Award-winning actress Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth, a media industry entrepreneur and investor, will executive produce the special that will be co-hosted by Anthony Anderson, Ken Jeong & Tran Ho, and Sofia Vergara. SU2C co-founder and special guest Katie Couric will also appear and there will be performances...
- 8/13/2021
- Look to the Stars
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, the sequel to the 2015 movie Jurassic World, is set to arrive in American theaters on June 22. In order to hype the film's release, its star Chris Pratt made a guest appearance on one of YouTube's most eminently successful channels. Pratt served as a contestant on You Posted That, a game show hosted by Ian Hecox of Smosh.
In the episode, which arrived on YouTube on June 11, Pratt answered questions about his social media history alongside fellow contestants Olivia Sui and Courtney Miller. Miller, whom Hecox described as a Chris Pratt superfan, found herself particularly starstruck after the Jurassic World star was revealed as one of the episode's participants.
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In the episode, which arrived on YouTube on June 11, Pratt answered questions about his social media history alongside fellow contestants Olivia Sui and Courtney Miller. Miller, whom Hecox described as a Chris Pratt superfan, found herself particularly starstruck after the Jurassic World star was revealed as one of the episode's participants.
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- 6/12/2018
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
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