Podcast appearances and mentions of Hugh Grant

This episode originally broadcast on October 30, 2025. The original podcast post is here: https://pixelatedgeek.com/2025/10/binary-system-podcast-479-we-watched-heretic-and-mayor-of-kingstown/In our continuing series "Elizabeth And Kathryn Watch Things That Are Less Than A Year Old", this week we watched 2024's Heretic (came out last November, just under a year, still counts!) It's a brilliantly creepy, slow burn of a film, Hugh Grant somehow manages to be charming and terrifying at the same time, and the plot is...well we're not going to spoil the plot because you really need to see this one.What we are going to spoil is everything that happened in the Season 4 premiere of Mayor of Kingstown. And oh boy, this season is gonna be brutal. Kyle's going to prison, Bunny's best friend is looking down the barrel of a prison war, there's a new gang leader executing rival gang members with a train, and Evelyn looks like she's realized how much she actually cares about Mike right as Mike kicks her out of his life. And since this is the last season you just know that pretty much every character has a giant target on them.Oh, and Mike still doesn't know what happened to Iris. Wonder how well THAT'S going to go over.This episode's outro is a clip from Move It Forward by TeknoAXE. Looking for a present for that hard-to-shop-for person? Want to buy them (or yourself) a square foot of a castle in Scotland? Look no further! You can support the restoration of Dunan's castle, legally call yourself Lady or Laird, AND if you use this link to get there, you can support this podcast too! ScottishLaird.co.uk.For updates, fan art, and other randomness, come follow us on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Tumblr⁠, ⁠Twitter,⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠!

Mike's back to help Hugh Grant charm his way into our hearts once again!

Pete Helliar chats with the hilarious and multi-talented Emma Holland, comedian, Taskmaster Australia winner, and now children’s author! Her debut book Stories for the Kid Next Door is already a hit, and she’s gearing up for a brand new comedy show on the festival circuit. From Julia Roberts’ surprising depth to Hugh Grant’s very British charm, Emma shares her heartfelt (and hilarious) take on why the film still shines today.Feel free to drop us some comments, feedback or ideas on the speakpipe (link below).Keep it fun and under a minute and you may get on the show.https://www.speakpipe.com/YASNYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Mormon missionaries knock on the wrong door in A24's psychological thriller Heretic, starring Hugh Grant as a man who traps them in his home for a deadly debate about religion. This episode digs into the film's exploration of faith, proselytizing, and the fine line between genuine discussion and manipulation.We examine how the movie humanizes its missionary protagonists while challenging both religious certainty and militant atheism. Hugh Grant's character mirrors the psychological control tactics religions have historically employed, creating a disturbing reflection that questions whether any side of the faith debate has clean hands.Questions We Discuss:Does the horror genre enhance or distract from the film's religious debate?Are the Mormon missionaries or Hugh Grant's character the real "sea lions" in this conversation?How does the film challenge both rigid faith and aggressive atheism?What does the ambiguous ending say about belief and proof?Can you maintain faith while acknowledging contradictions in your religion?Why does the film intentionally leave the supernatural elements unresolved?**************************************************************************This episode is a production of Superhero Ethics, a The Ethical Panda Podcast and part of the TruStory FM Entertainment Podcast Network. Check our our website to find out more about this and our sister podcast Star Wars Generations.We want to hear from you! You can keep up with our latest news, and send us feedback, questions, or comments via social media or email.Email: Matthew@TheEthicalPanda.comFacebook: TheEthicalPandaInstagram: TheEthicalPandaPodcastsTwitter: EthicalPanda77Or you can join jump into the Star Wars Generations and Superhero Ethics channels on the TruStory FM Discord.Want to get access to even more content while supporting the podcast? Become a member! For $5 a month, or $55 a year you get access to bonus episodes and bonus content at the end of most episodes. Sign up on the podcast's main page. You can even give membership as a gift!You can also support our podcasts through our sponsors:Purchase a lightsaber from Level Up Sabers run by friend of the podcast Neighborhood Master AlanUse Audible for audiobooks. Sign up for a one year membership or gift one through this link.Purchase any media discussed this week through our sponsored links.

Join Katie, Emma and Otis as they review a spooky movie starring Hugh Grant looking for the one, true religion.......spookily   Email us at AllentownPresents@gmail.com    

In this episode of Seggs Talk Radio, Thea and Coral Osborne discuss Hollywood's notable sex work scandals from the 1990s and early 2000s. They explore cultural differences between sex work on the East and West Coasts, using personal anecdotes and well-known cases like Elliot Spitzer, Heidi Fleiss, and Hugh Grant. 

In dieser Folge navigieren wir durch vier völlig unterschiedliche Genrewelten: Wir starten mit Bong Joon Hos abgründiger Sci-Fi-Satire Mickey 17, in der Robert Pattinson gleich mehrfach stirbt – und doch weitermacht. Weiter geht's in die subtile Hölle des Glaubens: Heretic lässt uns mit zwei jungen Missionarinnen in den Bann eines rätselhaften Haushalts geraten, bei dem Hugh Grant die wahren Absichten verbirgt. Dann entfliehen wir dem Arbeitsalltag mit Corner Office, einer kafkaesken Bürokomödie, in der ein unsichtbares Refugium zum perversen Machtinstrument wird. Und zu guter Letzt setzen wir die Segel mit The Woman in Cabin 10: Eine Enthüllung auf hoher See, ein Zweifel an der Wahrnehmung und ein mörderisches Katz-und-Mausspiel mit Keira Knightley als fragender Journalistin. Hausaufgabe für nächste Woche: "The Surfer" (Netflix) #NapalmAmMorgen

Peter Helliar welcomes comedian and newly minted children’s author Emma Holland to chat about the classic rom-com Notting Hill, a film she somehow missed until now! They dive into Emma’s first impressions of the Julia Roberts–Hugh Grant favourite, her top three films (Finding Nemo, About Time, and Boiling Point), and why Finding Nemo still makes her cry. Along the way, Emma shares stories about her globe-trotting childhood, her love of theatre, and her knack for accidentally burying birds mid-movie. Funny, heartfelt, and filled with film geek joy, it’s a delightful chat about love, laughter, and the movies that shape us. Feel free to drop us some comments, feedback or ideas on the speakpipe (link below).Keep it fun and under a minute and you may get on the show.https://www.speakpipe.com/YASNY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deze aflevering bevat publiciteit voor Telenet. Waarom sloeg Ann Van Elsen een date met Hugh Grant af? Hoezo ontving Tanja Dexters nooit de jacuzzi die ze won toen ze Miss België werd? Zag Ann werkelijk met eigen ogen hoe die verkiezing vervalst werd? En waarom verzilverde Tanja nooit dat gegeerde exclusiviteitscontract bij VTM? Verder hoor je in deze aflevering ook alle geheimen van de beruchte 'Mediamadammen' van VT4, verneem je welke fragmenten Ann liever nooit meer terugziet en ontdek je welke illustere geschiedenis Jeff Bronder en Ann Van Elsen met elkaar delen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#409 Di and Dodi Threesome - Recorded in the week of a tragic loss, at least there is good news for one of the podcast's favourite personalities. Richard's guest is the brilliant actor and writer and also his ex-girlfriend, Sally Phillips. They talk about the girl who smelled of spam and Sally's impressive performance in the film “How To Please A Woman”, but they can't avoid the elephant in the room and discuss there somewhat different memories of the break up of their relationship (and at least one of hers confuses a sketch with reality, but what is truth?) and how this impacted on their Edinburgh shows (and lives).Can they reach a place of forgiveness for their behaviour? Also Sally's side of the Princess Diana love triangle, how being in a comedy gang in the 1990s gave us all too much confidence, how she got the job in Alan Partridge, what led to her working with Mr Tumble and speculation on why Hugh Grant doesn't talk to her. Also the impact of disablist language (and an appearance from her son, Ol), grabbing the reins of power, being careful what you wish for, Dexter Fletcher and a tension that makes this one of the greatest and funniest RHLSTPs ever.SUPPORT THE SHOW!Watch our TWITCH CHANNELBecome a badger and see extra content at our WEBSITE See details of the RHLSTP TOUR DATES Buy DVDs and books from GO FASTER STRIPE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast description was blatantly written by AI.... Join Clint, Dan, and Ash London for a lively morning podcast packed with humor, parenting stories, and a deep dive into celebrity status. In this episode, the hosts discuss their morning routines, parenting challenges, and share hilarious anecdotes. They also welcome Stan Walker to talk about a new clothing drive initiative. The team debates the A-list status of some early 2000s rom-com stars like Julia Roberts, Hugh Grant, and Cameron Diaz. Tune in for engaging discussions, unexpected laughs, and a special announcement about Jim Beam Homegrown's latest lineup. 00:00 Introduction and Morning Banter05:43 Swinging Keys and Relationship Humor08:40 First Call of the Day and Cat Stories18:25 Naughty Moments and Accidental Nudity31:32 Things We Love: Simple Pleasures36:08 Holiday Planning and Family Time40:10 Taylor Swift Court: Song Ownership Dispute45:22 Postcode Playlist: Nelson53:01 Stan Walker's Clothing Drive Initiative58:06 Wedding Prank: Here Comes the Bribe01:04:31 Jim Beam Homegrown Lineup Announcement01:07:59 Debating Celebrity A-List Status

Prepare-se para uma análise aprofundada de "Razão e Sensibilidade", o primeiro romance publicado de Jane Austen. Nesta viagem pela Inglaterra do século XIX, exploramos a vida das irmãs Dashwood, que, após a morte do pai, enfrentam a incerteza financeira e as complexas regras sociais da época, sendo forçadas a deixar seu lar para viver em um modesto chalé.O episódio desvenda as dualidades que tornam esta obra tão rica e atemporal. De um lado, temos Elinor Dashwood, a personificação da razão, com sua prudência, controle emocional e sensatez. Do outro, sua irmã Marianne, a encarnação da sensibilidade, impulsiva, romântica e que vive suas paixões sem reservas. Através das suas jornadas amorosas e desilusões, discutimos como Austen explora os perigos e as virtudes de cada uma dessas abordagens perante a vida e o amor.Analisamos também os personagens masculinos que orbitam as irmãs e representam diferentes facetas da sociedade e do afeto: o tímido e honrado Edward Ferrars, o charmoso e inconstante John Willoughby, e o reservado e leal Coronel Brandon.E para os amantes da sétima arte, dedicamos um olhar especial à aclamada adaptação cinematográfica de 1995. Dirigido por Ang Lee, o filme conta com um elenco estelar, incluindo Emma Thompson (que também assina o roteiro vencedor do Oscar), Kate Winslet, Hugh Grant e Alan Rickman. Comentamos como a adaptação captura com maestria a essência do livro, traduzindo para as telas a crítica social, a ironia sutil de Austen e a complexa dança entre a razão e a emoção.Dê o play e venha debater conosco: em um mundo de aparências e convenções, qual o caminho para a felicidade? A ponderação da razão ou a intensidade da sensibilidade?Edição: Lívia LeãoEmail: lihnumlivro@hotmail.comInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@liviamulder⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@lihnumlivro

Seth takes a closer look at how the government shutdown is causing chaos at airports due to staffing shortages, and at Bernie Sanders' reaction to Trump's attacks.Then, Taylor Swift talks about her album The Life of a Showgirl, how her dancers learned the choreography for the "The Fate of Ophelia" music video without listening to the song and her uncontrollable obsession with baking bread. Plus, Taylor talks about her engagement to Travis Kelce and getting FOMO from the Eras Tour VIP tent before telling a story about the time Travis confused Hugh Grant's wife Anna for his favorite director, Greta Gerwig, and she talks about the time Zoë Kravitz's snake got loose in her house, reminisces on her 2009 Twilight-inspired SNL sketch and discusses her love of numerology.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Klart att Hugh Grant ska med i podden! Men eftersom filmen för med sig minst 10 skådisar från Sopranos, och för att Mike Foxtrot hävdar att han är Nordens största Sopranos-konnässör, så blir diskussionen mer om David Chase legendariska TV-serie än vad det blir om skitfilmen MICKEY BLUE EYES (1999). Men sånt är det ibland. Slit det med hälsan. Och! Spoilervarning för Gus Frings öde i Breaking Bad.

This week Kate Sheppard and Colin Colbourn return to ask if Notting Hill is the greatest romcom of its generation.About our guests:Dr. Kathleen Sheppard earned her PhD in History of Science from the University of Oklahoma in 2010. After a post-doctoral teaching fellowship at the American University in Cairo, she arrived at Missouri S&T in the fall of 2011. She teaches mainly survey courses on modern Western Civilizations, which is arguably one of the most important courses students in 21st century America can take. Her main focus is on the history of science from the ancient Near East to present day Europe, United States, and Latin America. She has taught courses on the history of European science and Latin American science, as well as a seminar on women in the history of science.Sheppard's research focuses on 19th and 20th century Egyptology and women in the field. Her first book was a scientific biography of Margaret Alice Murray, the first woman to become a university-trained Egyptologist in Britain (Lexington, 2013). Murray's career spanned 70 years and over 40 publications. Sheppard is also the editor of a collection of letters between Caroline Ransom Williams, the first university-trained American Egyptologist, and James Breasted from the University of Chicago (Archaeopress, 2018). Sheppard's monograph, Tea on the Terrace, is about hotels in Egypt as sites of knowledge creation in Egyptology during the discipline's “Golden Age,” around 1880 to 1930.Women in the Valley of the Kings: The Untold Story of Women Egyptologists in the Gilded Age was published in July 2024. It has been reviewed in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and was a top 6 Reader's Choice non-fiction book on Goodreads.Dr. Colin Colbourn is the Lead Historian for Project Recover, where he manages historical operations to locate and identify U.S. service members missing in action from past conflicts. He is a graduate of Ball State University and went on to earn his MA and Ph.D. in U.S. History from the University of Southern Mississippi. His work at Project Recover blends family outreach, archival research, case analysis, and global field investigations to bring home missing service men and women. At Project Recover, Dr. Colbourn works with an interdisciplinary team of archaeologists, oceanographers, marine scientists, and engineers in order to apply modern technology to the mysteries of the past. Dr. Colbourn also teaches U.S. Military History as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Delaware.

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Wojciech Fibak — przez lata dżentelmen polskiego sportu, symbol klasy, elegancji i sukcesu. Triumfator turniejów ATP, półfinalista Wimbledonu, reprezentant Polski w Pucharze Davisa. Kolekcjoner sztuki, biznesmen, człowiek salonów, który obracał się wśród elit — od Donalda Trumpa po czołowych artystów: De Niro, Hugh Grant, Mick Jagger. Ale za tą perfekcyjnie skrojoną fasadą kryje się historia, która podzieliła opinię publiczną. Głośny skandal opisany przez „Wprost”, zarzuty o międzynarodowe pośrednictwo w kontaktach z luksusowymi dziewczynami, to moralne dylematy, których echo słychać do dziś. Fibak, choć nigdy nie przyznał się do winy, do dziś mierzy się z cieniem tamtych publikacji. Jak sam dziś odnosi się do tych afer?  Co myśli o współczesnym świecie sportu i o tym, że Iga Świątek „nie daje się lubić”? Czy miliony, które stracił na produkcji „Psów” Pasikowskiego, były ceną za pasję, czy błędem człowieka, który zawsze grał va banque? Jakie były najdroższe obrazy, w które zainwestował? Dlaczego sprzedaje swój dom w Paryżu?  #płatnawspółpraca

Listeners call in with everything from questions about running a business without a smartphone to the heavy realities of growing old, wondering about the afterlife, or converting to Catholicism when the stakes are personal and raw. A surprise appearance from Hugh Grant’s thoughts on tech distractions slips in, and stories unfold, some heartfelt, some funny, all woven with genuine concern and encouragement as Patrick brings warmth and clarity with every discussion. Kyle – I think vast majority of kids can get by without smart phone (01:42) Audio: Hugh Grant on childhood addiction to tech (07:29) Elizabeth – The brother of my husband hasn’t been to mass in a long time. How might we convince him to go? (14:23) Jim - Matthew 11:12 references heaven being stormed by violence. What does this mean? (24:24) Gabriel - I am on my way to becoming a Catholic, but my family are very devout Baptists. How can I approach them with my conversion? (30:25) John - Can you help me understand what happened to the people who lived in Israel before the Jewish people? What happened to them? (40:52) Originally Aired on 06/02/2025

In an age of constant information, it's easy to feel lost in the noise. On this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, Steve Riley welcomes back attorney and author Ronald Chapman II to discuss how to navigate our complex digital world and take back your own truth. Drawing on his experiences as a Marine Corps JAG officer and nationally recognized trial lawyer, Ronald offers practical ways to think clearly in an algorithm-shaped media landscape. He shares strategies from Truth and Persuasion: In the Digital Revolution, showing how recognizing cognitive biases and applying systems thinking can strengthen your narrative and leadership. Their conversation moves from the psychology of decision-making to the modern “tribes” formed by our media diets, with touchpoints to Daniel Kahneman, Carl Sagan, and Carl Jung's call to “make the unconscious conscious.” They explore how tailored messaging contributes to fragmentation—and why that matters for lawyers speaking to clients, teams, and juries. Ronald underscores the value of introspection and clear communication, encouraging critical thinking, grounded inputs, and well-researched information. As Ronald and Steve examine the interplay of truth and persuasion, they emphasize authentic dialogue with yourself and others. Ronald's reflections on his career and growth testify to the power of integrity in both personal and professional realms. They close with a call to embrace complexity, think deliberately, and lead with purpose. In this episode, you will hear: An exploration of truth and persuasion in the digital age, informed by Ronald's experience as a Marine Corps JAG officer and trial lawyer How cognitive biases and systems thinking can enhance personal narratives, legal strategy, and leadership The impact of algorithm-driven curation on individual perspectives and broader societal fragmentation Why media “diets” and tailored messaging create modern tribes—and what that means for juries, clients, and families System 1 vs. System 2 thinking (Kahneman) and practical ways to guard against snap judgments The role of authenticity, introspection, and Jung's “make the unconscious conscious” in maintaining integrity Practical steps to reclaim focus, choose better inputs, and communicate more persuasively in a fragmented environment Subscribe & Review Never miss an episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. ⭐Like what you hear? A quick review helps more people find the show.⭐ Supporting Resources: Ronald W. Chapman II: ronaldwchapman.com Episode 142: Stop Hiding Behind the Law: Leading with Truth with Ronald W. Chapman II: atticusadvantage.com/podcast/stop-hiding-behind-the-law-ronald-w-chapman-ii Truth and Persuasion: In the Digital Revolution by Ronald W. Chapman II: www.amazon.com/Truth-Persuasion-Revolution-Ronald-Chapman-ebook/dp/B0DNDC6G4N Free Chapter of Truth and Persuasion: ronaldwchapman.com/book Chapman Law Group: www.chapmanlawgroup.com Heretic with Hugh Grant: www.imdb.com/title/tt28015403 My Great Life Focus: mygreatlifefocus.com If there's a topic you would like us to cover on an upcoming episode, please email us at steve.riley@atticusadvantage.com. Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.

Jeff welcomes Angela Norris to the show for a cheeky chat about Guy Ritchie's 2020 comedic crime-caper starring Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam, and Hugh Grant. Pour yourself a pint, lad, and settle in for The Gentlemen!This episode features an additional 18 minutes of content discussing Guy Ritchie's TV work. Angela gives you the low-down on The Gentlemen on Netflix, MobLand on Paramount+, and his yet-to-be released series for Prime! Listen now, exclusively on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

This week we have Matt Nathanson joining the fellas for a chat that  dives into MySpace nostalgia, discussions about Hugh Grant-level hair, and the general 'churn' of parenting – sometimes involving mooning your daughter from the garage. The banter is sharp, the compliments are lavish (especially about Matt's violently attractive looks), and the self-deprecating humor flows freely. It's a laugh-out-loud, informal gabfest where even the worst onstage moments become gold! Visit Matt: https://mattnathanson.com/ Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! Nutrafol - Get $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to ⁠http://nutrafol.com⁠ and enter the promo code DADVILLE. Quince - Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://quince.com/dadville for⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! The Road to Kaeluma - Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://jesusfilm.org/kaeluma-dadville⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to listen, learn more, or access discussion guides and other bonus content! Boll & Branch - Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at ⁠http://bollandbranch.com/dadville⁠ Exclusions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Movie of the Year: 1999Notting Hill (feat. John Brooks from 1999: The Podcast!) Revisiting Notting Hill (1999)In this episode of Movie of the Year, the Taste Buds watch Notting Hill (1999), the beloved romantic comedy pairing Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts. More than just a love story, Notting Hill combines sharp humor, traditional rom-com tropes, and a commentary on celebrity culture that remains resonant today. The Taste Buds break down why this film remains one of the defining romantic comedies of the late 1990s.The Ensemble in Notting Hill (1999)While the romance between Grant and Roberts takes the spotlight, Notting Hill is also a showcase for its ensemble cast. From Rhys Ifans' unforgettable turn as Spike to the quirky group of friends who surround William Thacker, the ensemble adds heart, comedy, and texture to the story. The Taste Buds highlight how this cast transforms the film into a community tale, grounding the romance in authentic relationships.Rom Com Tropes in Notting HillAs a romantic comedy, Notting Hill embraces—and occasionally subverts—the genre's staples. The Taste Buds dissect the meet-cute, the “will they/won't they” dynamic, and the grand romantic gesture, exploring how Notting Hill both honors and updates these familiar rom-com beats. They also discuss how it compares to other best 1990s romantic comedies and why its formula still works today.Celebrity Culture and Notting Hill's Love StoryAt its heart, Notting Hill is about ordinary life colliding with the world of celebrity culture. Julia Roberts' character Anna Scott, a Hollywood superstar, struggles to build a relationship with William, a humble bookshop owner. The Taste Buds unpack how the film uses fame, privacy, and the media spotlight to complicate romance, showing both the allure and the challenges of dating under public scrutiny.Guest Panelist: John Brooks from 1999: The PodcastSpecial guest John Brooks, host of 1999: The Podcast, joins the panel to offer his expertise on late-‘90s pop culture and cinema. John provides insight into why Notting Hill connected so deeply with audiences in 1999, how it stacks up against other rom coms of the decade, and its lasting cultural impact. His contribution adds depth and historical perspective to the conversation.Bonus Segment: Eyes Wide Shut (1999)For a completely different take on love and intimacy in 1999, the Taste Buds dive into Stanley Kubrick's enigmatic final film, Eyes Wide Shut. They explore its surreal look at marriage, secrecy, and desire, and contrast it with the lighthearted optimism of Notting Hill. Together, these two films showcase the remarkable range of cinema in 1999.FAQ About Notting Hill (1999) Podcast EpisodeWhat is Notting Hill about?It follows William, a bookshop owner, whose life changes when he falls for Anna Scott, a world-famous actress.Why is Notting Hill considered a classic rom-com?Its witty dialogue, memorable characters, and blend of romance and social commentary helped define the romantic comedy genre for a new era.Who stars in Notting Hill (1999)?Hugh Grant, Julia Roberts, Rhys Ifans, and a strong ensemble cast.Conclusion: Why Notting Hill Still CharmsMore than two decades later, Notting Hill (1999) remains one of the...

Karol Dance se va de Chile para encontrarse, Ariel Wolfenson: oficialmente chanta, Pablo Chill-E tiene otro hit tweet gracias a Horacio Saavedra, recap de los MTV VMA, Ballero: aún separado, Katy Perry, teorías sobre el drama entre Blake Lively y Taylor Swift, SIGNOS: Películas de Hugh Grant y mucho más! No te pierdas nuestro comentario del documental de Pamela Anderson (Netflix) en www.patreon.com/elgosip

Jane and Fi recount their visit to Downing Street last night and it sounds like the Champagne was well and truly flowing. Larry the cat was did not make an appearance, but Hugh Grant was there - not that Jane remembers. Plus, they speak to singer and songwriter, Rick Astley, about his 2026 UK and Ireland Tour. We've announced our next book club pick! 'Just Kids' is by Patti Smith. You can listen to the playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3qIjhtS9sprg864IXC96he?si=uOzz4UYZRc2nFOP8FV_1jg&pi=BGoacntaS_uki. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio. Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi. Assistant Producer: Hannah Quinn Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

National box wine day. Entertainment from 1985. Calfironia became 31st state, 9 month old named queen of Scotland, 1st cmputer bug fixed. Todays birthdays - Leo Tolstoy, Colonel Sanders, Cliff Robertson, Otis Redding, Doug Ingle, Hugh Grant, Adam Sandler, Eric Stonestreet, Henry Thomas, Michael Buble, Michelle Williams, Hunter Hayes. Burgess Merrideth died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran     https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Wine in a box - Zane LampreySt. Elmo's Fire  Man in motion - John ParrModern day romance - The nitty gritty dirt bandHappry Birthday - The BeatlesBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent     http://50cent.com/Sitting on the dock of the bay - Otis ReddingIn-A-Gadda-Da-Vida - Iron ButterflySloppy Joe (lunch lady song) - Adam SandlerHaven't met you yet - Michael BubleWanted - Hunter HayesExit - Rolling on - Jason Sturgeon    https://www.jasonsturgeonmusic.com/countryundergroundradio.comHistory & Factoids webpage

Muž s pověstí krále romantických filmů, u kterých nejedna žena proplakala nejeden kapesník, se narodil 9. září 1960. Má ale i pověst bijce paparazziů a také se s ním už přes 25 let táhne skandál s prostitutkou. Je opravdu nevěrník, hrubián, nebo nesmělý ťunťa, jak to vypadá ve filmu? Zdání klame, takže možná ani jedno. Intelektuál s vystudovaným Oxfordem, kterému byl dán do vínku dar suchého anglického humoru a schopnost udělat si legraci i sám ze sebe.

Sean begins to wonder if he'll ever get out of the basement alive with Heretic (2024), in which two young Mormon missionaries find themselves a captive audience to a psychopathic, sermonizing atheist (Hugh Grant). The horror! Listen as we get theological with religious cults, iteration, mind control, miracles, the living dead, and more on this week's exciting episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're cracking open Heretic (2024). We explore the intensity of Hugh Grant's performance, unpack the film's theological debates, and examine how it balances dread and violence. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 34:16. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Heretic (2024) Main Episode Heretic Directors Reveal The Real-Life Cult Leader Who Inspired Hugh Grant's Villain ExMormon Reacts to Heretic as a Former Mormon Missionary - Alyssa Grenfell Support the Show We've launched our Patreon to have a place for listener support to help keep our show going. We are accepting support in the form of small monthly donations from our audience. The proceeds we gain from Patreon are put towards ongoing website fees, funding for new content, and equipment upgrades. In return, our patrons enjoy bonus content, early access, live streams, and exclusive channels in our Discord server. Support the Show on Patreon We're building a community where our listeners and horror fans as a whole can connect and share the ideas, movies, games, experiences, and stories they are most passionate about. Our community is completely free and powered by Discord, which you can access from both a web browser and mobile app. We're looking forward to your arrival! Join our Discord Server Contact Us You can connect with us by creepin' on us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, @HackorSlash. You can also share your opinions with us by leaving us an audio message on our website, hackorslash.live. Special Thanks We want to give a special thanks to these patrons for continuing to make this show possible Music Credits "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton

You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!This week's episode is positively huge (and Hugh-filled).

You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!This week, the Dads dust off their morning suits and dive into Richard Curtis' runaway hit Four Weddings and a Funeral. Mike Newell's rom-com was the film that turned Hugh Grant into floppy-haired royalty, introduced us to Andie MacDowell's enigmatic Carrie, and made swearing at alarm clocks a national pastime.We talk through all four weddings (and, yes, the funeral), unpacking:Hugh Grant's career-defining “stammering English gent” routine.Andie MacDowell's aloof American elegance — and the film's messy romance plot.Simon Callow's scene-stealing turn and the surprisingly poignant funeral sequence.Rowan Atkinson's gloriously bungled first wedding gig as Father Gerald.Whether Richard Curtis' world of posh English eccentrics really reflects Britain… or just what Americans want us to be.We also get into how the film became the highest-grossing British movie of its day, launched Hugh Grant's tabloid-fuelled celebrity arc, and why it still works (even if “Love Actually” does not).Expect swearing, and the usual Bad Dads blend of dodgy impressions, film geekery, and questionable life lessons.

Returning to the Film Stories podcast is writer/director/producer Chris Columbus, as his new movie - The Thursday Murder Club - arrives in cinemas, with Netflix release due at the end of August 2025. He talks Simon through the movie, and where it was when he came to it. They also chat about Hugh Grant's hair in Nine Months, films he's produced such as Didi and Patti Cake$, and we get a bit of a guided tour of his office, too... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A has-been 80s pop star (Hugh Grant) is tasked with writing a song for a popular new artist and finds help from an unexpected source (Drew Barrymore).  Co-starring Brad Garrett, Kristen Johnston and Haley Bennett.

Screenwriters Cinco Paul & Ken Daurio (the Despicable Me movies, Secret Life of Pets, Horton Hears a Who, The Lorax, Schmigadoon!) make each other watch movies, then discuss them. In this episode Cinco makes Ken watch the 1987 Cher and Nicolas Cage-starrer MOONSTRUCK, and Ken makes Cinco watch the 1999 Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant-starrer NOTTING HILL.

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Crazy Rich Asians star Henry Golding is back with a new film called Daniela ForeverHenry Golding joined us to talk:-Is the dude on drugs-How did 'Crazy Rich Asians' change his life-Is talking to Matthew McConaughey like being in a lucid dream "He has his method, and his method is sort of being in character on set. And our two characters were pretty frosty to each other"-Hugh Grant comes off like he doesn't care about anything, but ... To subscribe to The Pete McMurray Show Podcast just click here

Send us a text"Is that Topher Grace?"Join the Stephen Queens for their comeback episode, where they review Heretic! In this episode: Ashley explains what NSDS isShannon describes the scariest part of the movie (hint, it wasn't the movie itself)And they both fangirl over Hugh Grant.Stay Creepy!Stay creepy!

July 11-17: Windows 95 starts up, Hugh Grant makes a bit of a mistake, Frank Oz adapts a classic, weddings are crashed, San Andreas spills its coffee, Johnny Depp's got a golden ticket, Snape kills Dumbledore on page 574, Ian McKellen's game is afoot, Amy Schumer is a trainwreck, Andy Samberg plays tennis and Bojack's back. All that and more from 30, 20, and 10 years ago!

In this episode, we break down Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen (2019). We analyze the twisted layers of crime, class, and swagger as Matthew McConaughey's Mickey Pearson tries to sell his marijuana empire while rubbing shoulders with the UK's high society. We dissect Fletcher's duplicitous narration from Hugh Grant, the knockout performances, and Ritchie's knack for sharp dialogue, swift editing, and his signature blend of violence and wit. Join us as we uncover the elegance of The Gentlemen, and what makes this Guy Ritchie film a controversial throwback with modern bite.Chapters:00:00 Everything that is pure Guy Ritchie15:30 Cool characters & dicey dialogue23:33 Hugh Grant GRINDED for this movie26:01 Matthew McConaughey and American-English fashion32:38 Guy Ritchie bringing this movie more full circle34:01 Guy Ritchie's storytelling 40:44 Where would you get a pound of flesh52:46 Our official rating54:59 Final thoughts58:26 Cue the music

Grab your sour-patch straws, stop sour punching your straw, and join us as we slip into the impeccably tailored, morally dubious world of The Man from U.N.C.L.E., where Henry Cavill smirks his way through the Cold War and Armie Hammer glowers in various shades of “angry Russian.” We talk about the opening Berlin chase, the world's suavest tablecloth yank, and why Guy Ritchie clearly decided style was more important than historical accuracy—or sometimes, basic physics. Also, everyone is ridiculously good-looking, and yes, we noticed. Repeatedly. Somewhere between the CIA, the KGB, and whatever Hugh Grant is doing in this movie, there's a plot about nuclear warheads, a fake engagement, and a fashion show that doubles as spycraft. We pick apart the “unlikely partners” dynamic, try to decide if Gaby is the actual MVP, and get distracted by the soundtrack every time Roberta Flack or Nina Simone shows up. (Seriously, this might be the most our Spotify queues have been influenced by a rewatch.) Naturally, we wander into side quests: our rankings of cinematic buddy duos, a brief tangent about how many spy movies would be ruined if the characters had iPhones, and Elise's theory that Cavill's Solo is basically James Bond on a heavy sedative. Somewhere in there we debate who in the group could actually pull off a 1960s double-breasted suit. Spoiler: not all of us. By the end, we're in Istanbul, the team's assembled, and we're low-key mad this stylish mess never got a sequel. If you're into slick visuals, flirty banter, and the occasional implausible stunt involving vintage cars, you might want to give this one another spin—preferably with a drink in hand and your sharpest spy outfit on standby. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1638355

John York, a voice actor and Quinn Narrator, joins us to talk about what makes something sexy and getting turned on between the ears! We walk through coming up with hot ideas, discovering new fantasies, how fantasies weigh up to real-life experiences, making your partner feel heard, audio erotica, good communication, checking in during a hookup, how to dirty talk, building confidence, and more. We also nibble on Hugh Grant, parasocial relationships, alarms, construction sounds, loud neighbors, and so on. 

Mark and John discuss the 2024 horror film Heretic. Directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, and starring Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, Chloe East, and Bob Ross Monopoly, the movie focuses on a villain who loves to lecture people. In this episode, they also talk about metal walls, hidden rooms, and 2024 horror films. EnjoyPlease rate, review and subscribe the podcast!

[School of Movies 2025] A major milestone in British cinema, pairing up dramatic director Mike Newell with comedy mainstay Richard Curtis. This one is easy to handwave off as fluffy and light, but it is a favourite of one of our psychology-specialising friends Doctor Hunter Mulcare, who joined us for Love Actually and specifically requested that when we covered this film, we have him on as a guest. The principle is simple, based on Curtis' own experience of attending dozens of weddings for various friends and acquaintances in a very short space of time, being propositioned by a mysterious lady whom he turned down... the afterimage of that road not taken stuck in his head, forming the anxiety of Hugh Grant's lead character, Charlie. And when it comes to this chap and his gaggle of unmarried friends one thing is certain regarding funerals and weddings... we may not get one, but we'll definitely get the other. This film is frank, hilarious, often painful and an accurately acerbic portrait of the British people. Certainly it struck home enough to make its budget back fifty times over, back in 1995. It remains special and a favourite of our too. Next week: We begin Marvel Season Guest: Dr Hunter Mulcare @realhuntermmm  

We've reached the end of July, and believe it or not, it's the first month this year with five Tuesdays. Don't believe me? Well, look at a calendar. No, no, the Julian Calendar. It's July, for christsakes! Sorry, sorry. Right, where was I? Oh, so it's a listener pick this week, and we've got a good one. Listener Matthew brings an offering of a horror outing from last year featuring Hugh Grant at his most charming and most creepy in a film written and directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods. Starring Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East as Mormon missionaries, this film raises philosophical, spiritual, and existential questions - all while scaring the bejesus out of us. I said, “be-jesus,” not… Oh, nevermind. Brother Matthew is in the room with us right now. Let's all bow our heads and say a little prayer before we enjoy this delicious-smelling blueberry pie…  Do you have a moment to discuss Heretic?   For more geeky podcasts visit GonnaGeek.com    You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter @LegendsPodcast or even better, send us an e-mail: LegendsPodcastS@gmail.com    You can write to Rum Daddy directly: rumdaddylegends@gmail.com    You can find all our contact information here on the Network page of GonnaGeek.com Our complete archive is always available at www.legendspodcast.com, www.legendspodcast.libsyn.com  Music: Title Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

RIP Hulk Hogan, South Park skewers Donald Trump, MRI machine v. a 20lb chain, Gen Z hates sex, Maz's workouts, and Jim's Picks: Top 10 Summer Songs. Wrestling superfan and WJR host Ryan Ermanni joins us to eulogize The Hulkster. He finally succumbed to a sleeper hold. Remember when Hulk Hogan said the N-Word on his sex tape? It was so hot. Chuck Mangione died as well, but is relegated to the AAA Death Triangle. Joining him there is singer Connie Francis who died last week as well. South Park absolutely killed it last night! They poked fun at Trump... and his penis size. The White House responded by claiming South Park hasn't been relevant for 20 years. The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump found out in May that his name was in the Epstein files. The birthday letter book exists. Jeffrey Epstein had a weird looking penis. Coldplay kiss cam lady Kristin Cabot FINALLY stepped down today. Take your time. A new Bonerline. Brandon's neighbor comes out with more about how David Geffen mistreated him. We call Maz before his trip to Pittsburgh tomorrow. Is he going to be able to work out tomorrow morning? What's going on with the Detroit Tigers? What are they going to do at the deadline? A Little Leaguer suspended for flipping his bat. Drew continues to pressure Maz to show up to the workout tomorrow. Dude got torn up by an MRI machine due to the 20 lb chain he was wearing. Jim's Picks: Top 10 Summer Songs. Gen Z is having WAY less sex. What a bunch of losers. Justin Timberlake is getting ragged for not singing at his recent show in Romania. More from Gwyneth Paltrow's book...She was all over Hugh Grant until Brad Pitt moved on from her. Our final interview with Hulk Hogan. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).

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Listeners call in with everything from questions about running a business without a smartphone to the heavy realities of growing old, wondering about the afterlife, or converting to Catholicism when the stakes are personal and raw. A surprise appearance from Hugh Grant’s thoughts on tech distractions slips in, and stories unfold—some heartfelt, some funny, all woven with genuine concern and encouragement as Patrick brings warmth and clarity with every discussion. Kyle – I think vast majority of kids can get by without smart phone (01:42) Audio: Hugh Grant on childhood addiction to tech (07:29) Elizabeth – The brother of my husband hasn’t been to mass in a long time. How might we convince him to go? (14:23) Jim - Matthew 11:12 references heaven being stormed by violence. What does this mean? (24:24) Gabriel - I am on my way to becoming a Catholic, but my family are very devout Baptists. How can I approach them about my conversion? (30:25) John - Can you help me understand what happened to the people who lived in Israel before the Jewish people? What happened to them? (40:52) This is a Previously Aired episode from 06/02/2025

A CLASSIC ROCKER FINDS OUT HE HAS A LOVE CHILD FROM THE 80's, some insane Movies announced and A wild list of celebrities and how they caught their significant others cheating… it's like celebs are just like us guys!CRAP ON FRIDAY Rick Moranis has been gone way too long. Even those new "Ghostbusters" movies didn't lure him back to Hollywood. But I am quite excited to announce that he WILL return to once again play Dark Helmet in "Spaceballs 2"!!! Bill Pullman will return as the hero Lone Starr, too. And Mel Brooks will be back as Yogurt . . . and, presumably . . . President Skroob. (He played both characters in the original.) Josh Gad co-wrote the script, and he's expected to be in it, too. Pullman's son Lewis Pullman has also been cast, along with Keke Palmer . . . but there's no word who they're playing. There's also no word on any other returning cast members. Obviously, John Candy, Joan Rivers, and Dick Van Patten won't be back, since they're no longer with us. Mel released the first teaser yesterday. There's no footage, since filming hasn't begun yet. It starts with a text crawl that makes fun of all the "Star Wars" prequels, sequels, sequels to the prequels, prequels to the sequels, and TV spin-offs. Then it lists all the "Dune", "Jurassic Park", "Avatar", and Marvel movies, plus DC's TWO attempts to start a cinematic universe . . . and just about every other overdone franchise you can name. Then, after a quick appearance from Mel, we get a shot of Rick Moranis' cracked helmet, and the tagline: "The Schwartz Awakens in 2027." Which sounds like a possible title but it's spaceballs and mel brooks so it could be anything. Here is Mel making his announcement. Jerry Seinfeld Proposes ‘Live-Action Sequel' to 'Bee Movie'Jerry Seinfeld has people buzzin' with this idea!The comedic genius posted about the possibility of a “live-action sequel” to his 2007 animated hit Bee Movie.“Bee Movie, which came out nearly 20 years ago, is #4 on Netflix,” he wrote on Instagram showing a hand holding a tennis ball with a honey bee on it. The next slide was the movie's poster, an image of Seinfeld's character Barry B. Benson similarly straddling a tennis ball.“Today, my friend Spike Feresten, one of the writers on the film, was playing tennis and this happened."He continued, “Clearly a sign. Time for a live-action sequel..?" DreamWorks' Bee Movie, which Seinfeld produced, co-wrote, and starred in along with Renée Zellweger, has become a cult favorite since its release.Bee Movie also featured the voices of Matthew Broderick, John Goodman, Chris Rock, Kathy Bates, Megan Mullally, Oprah Winfrey, and several celebrities appearing as animated versions of themselves, including Larry King, Ray Liotta, and Sting.Saint Louis' own Nelly and Ashanti are putting their lives on TV for all to see. They announced an upcoming reality show called Nelly & Ashanti: We Belong Together.A show synopsis says Nelly and Ashanti "rekindle their love, navigate the ups and downs of being newlyweds and new parents, and juggle their careers."The eight-episode series will air on Peacock starting June 26th.A DNA Test Connects Billy Idol To A Son He Didn't Know He HadDetails on the lovechild Billy Idol didn't know he had until a few years ago have surfaced.Idol's daughter, Bonnie, shared in the new doc, 'Billy Idol Should Be Dead', "My husband just surprised me with a DNA test as a Christmas present [a few years ago]. Then a few weeks later, I get the results back on the app and open it and I'm like, who is this? This Brant. His info reads, 'New York, 1985, looking for my biological dad.' I was like, ‘What?'"Brant, Idol's lovechild, grew up believing his dad was someone else until a different DNA questioned his mother's claims about his father. After confronting his mom, she told Brant, "Well, it's pretty crazy, but back in the day, we broke up and I actually spent a weekend with Billy Idol."Fans have done the math and calculate that Brant was conceived during Idol's wildly successful 1984 'Rebel Yell' tour.Idol has whole-heartedly accepted Brant as family, saying, "I really enjoyed being a dad. I always wanted a boy and a girl, and I finagled my way into a boy and a girl. I actually had a son that I didn't realize, who I fathered on the Rebel Yell tour without knowing it. So I somehow finagled this as well."Brant was at Idol's Walk of Fame ceremony back in 2023.Prime Video Will Soon Show Double The AdsAmazon Prime Video is about to double the number of commercials shown per hour on its ad-supported membership level. An Adweek report got the news from an Amazon spokesperson about the amount of commercials going to "four to six minutes per hour" from the two to three minutes that Prime users are used to. In 2024, subscribers who had ad-free access were forced to pay an extra $3 a month to maintain the status. Jay-Z Loses $1 Million NBA Finals Bet Jay-Z is out $1 million after losing a bet on the NBA Finals. Jay placed a bet prior to the series, banking on the Oklahoma City Thunder to win the championship in five games. After Wednesday night's Thunder loss to the Indiana Pacers, OKC can't win the series unless they do it in six or seven games. Jay-Z would have won $3.5 million if the bet had cashed in. With a net worth of $2.5 billion, we're sure Jay-Z will be alright. Ok you guys remember Spinal Tap? The Album cover debate with the label and why it became an all black cover or as Nigel would say NONE MORE BLACK? It was because the original had a woman on all fours with a dog leash on and it was deemed sexist…. To which Nigel replies “Whats wrong with being sexy? Well get this, Sabrina Carpenter announced her new album yesterday, and it's causing a lot of controversy. It's called "Man's Best Friend", and the cover has Sabrina on all fours, in front of a man who's pulling a handful of her hair. A women's advocacy group in Scotland called it "regressive", saying it reduces women to, quote, "pets, props, and possessions," and promotes "an element of violence and control." Sabrina's fans are defending it as SATIRE, and a commentary on how badly women are treated. And some are pointing out that the first single, "Manchild", actually makes FUN of men. HERE IS A CLIP OF THATMeanwhile, in the new "Rolling Stone" cover story, Sabrina talks about being criticized for the sexual imagery in her stage show. She says, quote "It's always so funny to me when people complain. They're like, 'All she does is sing about this.' But those are the songs that you've made popular. Clearly you love sex. You're obsessed with it." She adds, quote, "I truly feel like I've never lived in a time where women have been picked apart more, and scrutinized in every capacity. I'm not just talking about me. I'm talking about every female artist that is making art right now." Pope Leo isn't even the most famous guy in his family. The "New York Times" researched his family tree, and found out that he's related to a bunch of celebrities. The link is an ancestor from about six generations back. He name was Louis Boucher de Grandpre, and he was born in Quebec.And because of him, Leo is distant cousins with Justin Bieber, Justin Trudeau, Angelina Jolie, Hillary Clinton, Jack Kerouac, and Madonna. It's interesting that Leo would be related to Madonna, given that the Catholic Church has condemned her several times . . . most famously when she released her "Like a Prayer" video in 1989. A few years ago, Madonna reached out to Pope Francis, asking to meet with him to discuss "important matters." She told him, quote, "I've been ex-communicated 3 times. It doesn't seem fair." If you've ever wondered how the creators of "Friends" came up with the character of Joey Tribbiani . . . we might just have the answer this morning. Joey Lawrence claims Matt LeBlanc's character was based on HIS character Joey Russo from "Blossom". Lawrence says, quote, "Joey Russo was so successful that when they were creating 'Friends', they wanted a 25-year-old version of that." Supposedly, Matt's character wasn't even originally called Joey, but they changed it because the "Blossom" character was so successful. Joey even claims that Matt was sent to tapings of "Blossom" where he would, quote, "sit up in the audience with a yellow notepad and take notes on how I portrayed Joey Russo." He says they wanted Matt to bring the "innocence" of Joey Russo to Joey Tribbiani, so the character could, quote, "get away with his womanizing." I guess the Grammys were sick of hearing about whether Beyoncé deserved to win Best Country Album for "Cowboy Carter". So, they just announced a major change. For next year's Grammys, the award formally known as Best Country Album will now be called Best Contemporary Country Album . . . and they will also be adding a new category: Best Traditional Country Album. There's a lot to unpack here. And one year after Beyoncé wins makes the timing of this all the more clickbait-y. According to the Grammy website, "traditional country music", quote, "adheres to the more traditional sound structures of the country genre, including rhythm and singing style, lyrical content, as well as traditional country instrumentation such as acoustic guitar, steel guitar, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, piano, and live drums." Where "contemporary country music", quote, "remains reminiscent and relevant to the legacy of country music's culture, while also engaging in more contemporary music forms." Someone tweeted, "Morgan Wallen and Post Malone better not be in the traditional country category at the Grammys, because in what world are they traditional country?" Wait, hold up. When Morgan collaborated with Alvin and the Chipmunks, that wasn't traditional country??New in Theaters: "How to Train Your Dragon", "Materialists", and "The Life of Chuck" There's nothing like a good breakup story. Here are seven times a celebrity found out their partner was cheating in an unconventional way: 1. Demi Moore learned that Ashton Kutcher was having an affair in 2011, from a Google Alert. When she called him on it, he admitted it right away. Her response was, quote, "Are you [effing] kidding me?" 2. Britney Spears started dating lawyer David Lucado in 2012. But in 2014, her father found out there was paparazzi footage of David kissing another woman. He bought it to prevent it from being released, and Britney broke it off. 3. Kourtney Kardashian dumped Scott Disick in 2008, after finding texts on his phone from a contact called, quote, "my wife." They did the on-and-off thing until 2015, when photos emerged of Scott with another woman in France. 4. Elizabeth Hurley found out Hugh Grant was cheating on her in 1995, when he got arrested for GETTING IT ON with Sunset Boulevard prostitute Divine Brown in his car. They didn't break up until 2000, and they're still friends. 5. Laura Dern found out Billy Bob Thornton was being unfaithful when the news broke that he had ELOPED with Angelina Jolie in 2000. She was away making a movie, and she never saw it coming. 6. Eva Longoria's marriage to NBA star Tony Parker ended in 2010, after she found inappropriate texts with another woman on his phone. 7. This one's ancient history, but it was a HUGE tabloid story back in the day: In 1958, actress Debbie Reynolds was missing her husband, Eddie Fisher, because he was supposedly away on tour. So she decided to give her friend Elizabeth Taylor a call . . . and who answered Liz's phone? Eddie FREAKIN' Fisher. (!!!) Eddie left Debbie and married Liz, but that only lasted five years.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.