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John Goodman’s Secret Anguish: “Roseanne” Cancellation Tore Him Apart! Behind the laughter and blue-collar grit, John Goodman harbored a secret sorrow when “Roseanne” abruptly concluded. Sources close to the beloved actor reveal the depth of his devastation, claiming the show’s demise left him “brokenhearted” and struggling to cope with the sudden void.

John Goodman Was “Brokenhearted” When Roseanne Ended, Insists Barr Is Not Racis

Months after ABC canceled Roseanne following a racist tweet from Roseanne Barr, John Goodman has opened up about how he felt in the days and months following the show’s abrupt ending, yubi. “I was brokenhearted, but I thought, ‘O.K., it’s just show business, I’m going to let it go,’” Goodman told The Times of London in a recent interview. “But I went through a period, about a month, where I was very depressed. I’m a depressive anyway, so any excuse that I can get to lower myself, I will. But that had a great deal to do with it, more than I wanted to admit.”

When asked how he felt about ABC’s response to Barr’s tweet—“Muslim brotherhood & planet of the apes had a baby=vj,” a reference to former Barack Obama senior adviser Valerie Jarrett—the magazine reported that Goodman took a very long pause before saying, “I was surprised. I’ll put it this way, I was surprised at the response.”

After another pause, he added, “And that’s probably all I should say about it.” And finally, after one more lengthy silence: “I know—I know—for a fact that she’s not a racist.” Goodman did not say what he thought of the tweet itself—or what Barr might have meant by it, if its sentiment was not Islamophobic or racist.

Although Roseanne was quickly canceled, Goodman and the rest of the cast, minus Barr, will be back on a new ABC spin-off, The Conners, this fall.

As Goodman noted, Barr agreed to relinquish her rights to the new show, as well as any share in its profits. “I sent her an e-mail and thanked her for that,” he said. “I did not hear anything back, but she was going through hell at the time. And she’s still going through hell.”

But make no mistake: Goodman is glad to be back on The Conners. The actor said he immediately told the network “I’m your boy” when asked to return. That’s a far cry from how he felt about the show’s original 1997 finale, to which Goodman said his response was “good riddance.”

“The material had run its course after about six years, but we stayed on for nine,” Goodman said. “But then I missed it. And it was such a gas last year. We were all a team, even more than before.” That said, Goodman knows he and the cast face a monumental task: proving that this show is worth all the controversy it’ll inevitably stir, and that it can retain the original show’s fan base even without its title matriarch. As for what his character might actually be doing when we meet Dan again on The Conners? “I guess he’ll be mopey and sad because his wife’s dead.”

The “Happy’s Place” Update That Shattered Reba McEntire: Find Out What Moved Her to Tears! Get ready for an emotional rollercoaster! A highly anticipated update from the set of “Happy’s Place” has reportedly had a profound impact on the beloved Reba McEntire, bringing the usually composed star to tears. Was it a heartwarming tribute?

Reba McEntire Is Brought to Tears by This ‘Happy’s Place’ News

The country music star said, “Thank you lord!”

Happy’s Place fans, this is the update you’ve been waiting for! Reba McEntire’s NBC sitcom has officially been renewed for a second season, and the news had members of the cast in tears.

Reba shared a video on Instagram giving the update.

In the clip, Reba gathers her castmates in the kitchen and they hold hands as she tells them, “We got picked up for a second season.” There are whoops, applause, tears, and hugs at the news. Melissa Peterman is seen crying, yubi, and Reba embraces real-life boyfriend Rex Linn.

Reba turns to the camera and says, “Tears of joy. We got picked up for a second season. They told us right before we’re about to go on to do the last show of the first season. What a gift, thank you lord, thank you lord. Woo!”

The team then joins together for an enthusiastic, “1, 2, 3, let’s have fun!” followed by Reba saying, “We can’t wait to get back in this kitchen for season 2 of Happy’s Place.”

 

Fans shared the cast’s excitement for the renewal news. They left messages like, “I am soooooo happy…….LOVE LOVE this show, the entire cast work so well together. Thank you NBC” and “OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG!!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks @nbc, for keeping and fantastic family-friendly show! 🥰🥰🥰🥰” Others were emotional over the news, writing “What the heck….. I’m crying!!!” and “Crying❤️ love it soo much.”

Viewers can look forward to four more new episodes of the show’s first season, but it’s still a relief to know that more from Happy’s Place is on the way!

“Last Man Standing” Miracle! The Visionary Who Made It Magic Is Back From The Dead (TV)! Against all odds and fan prayers, the original showrunner, the very architect of “Last Man Standing’s” hilarious heart, has risen to reclaim his throne for the revival! Prepare for the unfiltered Baxter family chaos you craved, delivered with the same sharp wit and unapologetic humor that made you fall in love. This isn’t just a revival; it’s a resurrection, promising a return to the golden age of sitcoms and leaving all other reboots in the dust. Get ready for comedy heaven, unleashed once more!

‘Last Man Standing’ Showrunner Back For The Show’s Revival At Fox

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Kevin Abbott is officially on board for Last Man Standing’s upcoming seventh season at Fox as an executive producer and showrunner, Variety has learned.

Abbott was formerly the showrunner and executive producer on the Tim Allen-led comedy during its initial run ABC.

He took over as showrunner from series creator Jack Burditt, and was then succeeded by Tim Doyle, with Matt Berry then serving as showrunner before the show was cancelled.

Abbott is also an executive producer on the upcoming Fox retirement home comedy The Cool Kids, which will also air with Last Man Standing as part of Fox’s Friday night lineup.

Abbott will executive produce the Fox version along with Allen, Berry, Kevin Hench, Ed Yeager, Becky Clements, Richard Baker, Rick Messina, Marty Adelstein and Shawn Levy. 20th Century Fox Television will produce.

Abbott is repped by CAA and Jackoway Tyerman.

Allen led the charge to revive the series after ABC cancelled it last year despite its solid ratings on ABC’s Friday schedule.

Fox then announced they were bringing the show back earlier this month. The show’s final season on ABC averaged a 1.2 rating in adults 18-49 and 6.4 million viewers per episode in Live+Same Day.

Should it be able to match those numbers this fall, which is likely given the fan interest in the show’s return, it would be one of the higher-rated shows on Fox.

Allen stars in the show as Mike Baxter, a married father of three girls, who tries to maintain his manliness in a world increasingly dominated by women. The series also stars Nancy Travis, Jonathan Adams, Amanda Fuller, Christoph Sanders and Jordan Masterson.

See the Heartbreaking Moment Melissa Peterman’s Love for Reba McEntire Brought Her to Tears! In an unexpectedly moving scene, Melissa Peterman was captured in a deeply emotional state, reportedly crying over her close relationship with the iconic Reba McEntire. What prompted this raw and vulnerable display of affection?

Melissa Peterman Reflects on Longtime Friendship With Reba McEntire and Celebrates Their New Show (Exclusive)

The actress also shared with ET why she takes a ‘little credit’ for setting Reba up with her beau, Rex Linn.

Melissa Peterman and Reba McEntire are headed back to TV together!

The longtime friends and Reba co-stars are set to reunite on a new sitcom, Happy’s Place, and on Tuesday, ET’s Deidre Behar was the first to break the news to Peterman that their pilot had been picked up to series by Peacock.

“Amazing!” the actress reacted. “I get to work with Reba and our team and I’m so excited!”

While the new series won’t be related to Reba in any way, there are familiar faces both in front of and behind the camera. In addition to Peterman, most of the creative team leads — executive producers Michael Hanel and Mindy Schultheis, as well as writer Kevin Abbott — also worked on McEntire’s eponymous sitcom, which ran on The WB and The CW from 2001-07.

“It’s whole new characters, a whole new scenario and a lot of our same team,” Peterman said of Happy’s Place. “The dynamic is gonna be that dynamic that we have, that natural one.”

“You’re lucky if you get one chance to work with people you love and have it be received so well and still sort of live on,” she reflected, “but I’ve had more than that and I mean, I feel like the luckiest.”

Reba McEntire and Belissa Escobedo in ‘Happy’s Place.’ – NBC

Happy’s Place — on which McEntire also serves as an executive producer — will star The Voice coach as Bobbie, a woman who inherits her father’s restaurant following his death. Things get interesting — and presumably hilarious — when she discovers that her business partner in the endeavor is a half-sister she never knew she had.

Hocus Pocus 2 star Belissa Escobedo stars as Bobbie’s younger half-sister, Isabella, while Peterman plays Gabby, a bartender at Bobbie’s newly inherited restaurant. Happy’s Place is also set to star Pablo Castelblanco, Tokala Black Elk, and McEntire’s real-life beau, Rex Linn — who previously co-starred with Peterman on Young Sheldon.

Of her matchmaking abilities between her co-star and her longtime pal, Peterman admitted, “I like to take a little credit.”

Reba McEntire and Rex Linn at the 2022 CMA Awards. – Taylor Hill/FilmMagic

Mostly, the actress admitted, she’s happy to see McEntire happy in her new relationship — remarking how much their decades-long friendship has meant to her.

“She’s like coming home,” Peterman shared, tearing up. “I think that in this business, we have a lot of ‘Hollywood friends’ — friends that you share just the good stuff with. I think I knew that when we started sharing real-life stuff, that it was forever. I know she’s got my back whether we ever work together again. She is on my side always, and she knows I’m on her’s.”

Reba’s Raw Confession About Rex Linn Tears at Fans’ Hearts: Shocking Vulnerability Revealed! Country superstar Reba McEntire has laid bare a deeply personal aspect of her life with Rex Linn, unleashing a torrent of emotion from her fiercely loyal fans. Whispers turn to sobs as the beloved singer shares news so profound it has left many heartbroken and reeling.

Reba McEntire Fans Are Emotional as She Shares Personal News About Rex Linn

The Happy’s Place stars are celebrating five years of dating — and tater tots were involved!

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If there’s anything we love more than seeing Reba McEntire on our TVs, it’s celebrating life moments with her.

The country singer and Happy’s Place star is proud of her relationship with boyfriend Rex Linn, and they both adore documenting their love online. Well, the two are celebrating five years of dating, and Reba went on Instagram to mark the momentous occasion. Posting photos of when their romance started to where they are now (seemingly in the same restaurant, no less!), Reba expressed her feelings about it while referencing a key element to their pairing.

“Celebrating five years of tater tots this week! ❤️ #thetots #anniversary,” she captioned the post, referencing the couple’s mutual love of Sonic and the fast food joint’s tater tots.

As fans saw how Reba commemorated a special moment in the couple’s life, they made sure to send her and Rex words of love for reaching this milestone.

“Happiest anniversary to you both, Queen @reba!!! You deserve the world❤️🙏🏻,” one person wrote in the comments. “Oh wow great together.
Happy 5th anniversary Love ya both so much,” another declared. “Congratulations! Cutest couple ever! Here’s to many more tots!! ❤️,” a different follower added.

As fans may know, Reba and Rex first met back in 1991 while co-starring in the movie The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw. They kept in touch after that, but Reba was married at the time to Narvel Blackstock (with whom she shares son Shelby). After Reba and Narvel’s marriage ended in 2015, she and Rex met for dinner in 2020 (which Rex documented on Instagram) and eventually struck up a romance.

What’s more, Reba and Rex’s life isn’t just seen online. The duo love to work together, and they both have starring roles on Happy’s Place. Reba’s character Bonnie and Rex’s character Emmett have a love-hate relationship, but there may be some feelings there that could potentially be explored should the NBC sitcom get renewed for season 2.

We adore this for Reba and Rex, and we wish them a lifetime full of love!

 

Tim Allen Drops “Toy Story 5” Bombshell: Prepare for a Heart-Wrenching Twist You Won’t See Coming! In an explosive, never-before-heard revelation, Tim Allen has just unleashed exclusive “Toy Story 5” news that will shatter everything you thought you knew! Brace yourselves, because according to Buzz Lightyear himself, Pixar is cooking up a storyline so emotional and unexpected, it will redefine the entire franchise. Could a beloved character be saying goodbye? Is a shocking new threat emerging? Allen’s cryptic hints suggest a tearjerker of epic proportions, guaranteeing a “Toy Story” experience unlike any other.

Tim Allen talks about Toy Story 5, says ’its a lot about Jessie’

Actor and comedian Tim Allen talked about the upcoming animated comedy film ‘Toy Story 5’, in which he will reprise his role as Buzz Lightyear.

Tim Allen talks about Toy Story 5, says ’its a lot about Jessie’

Washington [US], April 18 (ANI): Actor and comedian Tim Allen talked about the upcoming animated comedy film ‘Toy Story 5’, in which he will reprise his role as Buzz Lightyear.

‘Buzz Lightyear’ is a fictional character in the Disney-Pixar ‘Toy Story’ franchise. Buzz is recognisable by his lime green, purple, and white space suit.

Tim shared what the next instalment of the animated film would be about and teased an “unbelievable” scene with his character, reported Deadline.

“I can tell you that it’s a lot about Jessie,” said Allen, adding, “Tom Hanks and I do — Woody and I do realign. And there’s an unbelievable opening scene with Buzz Lightyears. I can give you that, but I can’t give you much more,” as per the outlet.

Jessie is the cowgirl rag doll who first appeared in 1999’s ‘Toy Story 2’ and was voiced by Joan Cusack.

Allen had previously teased the film after completing his first session in the recording studio.

“Well, I don’t know what I’m supposed to say. Yes, I just did the first five-hour session for Buzz, probably a week ago,” said in his interview in December 2024. “It’s weird to get back in it. I can’t tell you anything,” reported Deadline.

While praising the sequel, Allen shared that, “it’s a very, very clever story,” adding, “I don’t believe it’s about the money. I’m sure they want it to be a success, but that’s not why they did it. Had they not come up with a brilliant script, they wouldn’t have done it, and they wouldn’t have called me and Tom Hanks. It’s clever.”

He added, “It was a struggle to get, and then maybe two hours in, I was doing Buzz. I’m so blessed to be Buzz Lightyear, to be honest. It’s gonna be fun. I think we’re a year out. I’ve gotten up to the third act. We’ll do the third act. And then, we’ll go back and clean it. And then, I’ll do it about five more times. It’s a really good story, guys. It’s really good,” reported Deadline.

Allen has voiced Buzz Lightyear since the first film’s release in 1995.

‘Toy Story 5’ is set to premiere in theatres on June 19, 2026. (ANI)

Tim Allen Finally Reveals the Hidden Formula Behind “Shifting Gears” Hit! Curious about the secret sauce that makes “Shifting Gears” so captivating? Beloved star Tim Allen is finally pulling back the curtain, sharing the surprising ingredients and unexpected strategies that propelled his latest show to phenomenal success

Tim Allen reveals secret behind ‘Shifting Gears’ success

Tim Allen opens up about his comedy inspiration in a candid interview

Tim Allen reveals secret behind Shifting Gears’ success

Tim Allen has recently revealed secret behind success of his new show, Shifting Gears.

In a latest interview with Closer, the comedian and actor drew his parallels between his character in hit show and himself.

“You get 23 minutes to resolve a problem. It’s really easy on the show, but it’s not so easy in real life,” explained the 71-year-old.

It is pertinent to mention that Shifting Gears, a comedy focused around a widowed dad reconnecting with his estranged daughter, reportedly topped TV ratings since its January premiere.

The new show is a mix of humour and real-life issues which was similar like his previous hit shows including Home Improvement and Last Man Standing.

“I love cars, and I have a shop in North Hollywood. The shop on the show is pretty much designed after mine,” said the actor and comedian.

Elsewhere in the interview, Tim opened up about his inspiration for comedy.

“My father was very funny. My uncle was very funny. My grandpa was very funny,” he told the outlet.

However, a performance by Richard Pryor ignited the comedic spark in Tim.

“I saw him on stage and it changed my life. I wanted to do what he did on stage,” he added.

Meanwhile, the actor shares his eldest daughter with ex-wife Laura Deibel. His second daughter was born in March 2009 with wife Jane Hajduk, with whom he tied the knot in 2006.

You Won’t BELIEVE Who Blake Shelton Just Called the ‘2nd Worst’ “Voice” Coach EVER! Longtime “The Voice” viewers thought they’d seen it all, but Blake Shelton’s latest comments have set the internet ablaze!

Blake Shelton Jokes Kelly Clarkson Is the ‘2nd Worst’ Coach in ‘The Voice’ History: Who’s the 1st?

Always in on the joke! Blake Shelton has always playfully poked fun at his fellow Voice coaches — and Kelly Clarkson is no different.

During the Thursday, December 2, episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the country singer, 45, was surprised when the host said he thinks Clarkson’s team is going to win season 21 because she has the group Girl Named Tom on her team.

“The only thing I worry about with that particular group is they’re on Kelly’s team, and while Kelly is a great person and an incredible artist and a great talk show host, she is hands down, the worst coach we’ve ever had on The Voice,” the “God’s Country” singer told Jimmy Fallon.

Blake Shelton and Kelly Clarkson on ‘The Voice.’ Trae Patton/NBC
“Out of everyone, more than Adam [Levine]?” the comedian, 47, responded, causing Shelton to second-guess himself.

“She is the second worst coach that we’ve ever had on this show, without question,” he joked.

Shelton and Levine, 42, were extremely close during their 16 seasons together on the show, constantly bickering with one another. The Maroon 5 singer left the show in 2019 after season 16.

Although the “My Life Would Suck Without You” singer joined in season 14, the nine-time Grammy nominee previously joked about her replacing Levine.

“I want you to look for just a second at this coaching panel. Take note of who’s missing — and who’s in that chair,” the country star said during a March episode of The Voice. “Now, I’m not saying Kelly Clarkson got Adam fired, but he’s gone, and she’s sitting there, OK? This network stands for ‘Nothing But Clarkson.’ If Maroon 5 inspires you, I don’t know if I would choose a coach that is their arch-nemesis.”

Kelly Clarkson and Blake Shelton on ‘The Voice.’ Trae Patton/NBC
Months after his exit, Levine explained that he chose to leave in order to spend more time with wife Behati Prinsloo and daughters Dusty, 5, and Gio, 3.

“[I’m] able to stop in this moment to [be] with my new, young family and have the greatest time ever,” he told Ellen DeGeneres at the time. “Now I’m just a stay-at-home dad. I just stay at home and do very little. It’s great. … [I’m] obsessed. I know that’s a good thing because they’re my children, but that’s why I don’t do much because I love hanging out. I genuinely just adore them in a way I never knew I could adore any little human.”

During Thursday’s interview, Shelton also joked about Ariana Grande, who became a coach at the beginning of season 21.

“She’s a little shaky. She’s having a tough time with this thing,” the CMA winner said of Grande, 28. “I have to tell her after every episode, if someone goes home, you know, ‘They didn’t send them to the alligator pit or something, Ariana.’ She’s crying and sobbing. People see her crying on TV, but they can’t imagine when the camera goes off. She falls apart.”

The Voice airs on NBC Mondays at 8 p.m. ET.

Blake Shelton Drops Bombshell: Is a Shocking “The Voice” Return Imminent?! The country superstar has sent shockwaves through the reality TV world with cryptic new comments hinting at a possible comeback to the show he once dominated. Could Blake Shelton be preparing to reclaim his iconic red chair?

Blake Shelton Discusses Possible Return to ‘The Voice’ and His New Bar (Exclusive)

The country star has one big condition to return to the NBC series.

Blake Shelton doesn’t see himself returning to The Voice.

ET’s Cassie DiLaura spoke to the singer at the grand opening of Ole Red Las Vegas on Wednesday, and Shelton, 47, revealed why he likely won’t come back to the competition series, which he starred on for 23 seasons over 12 years.

“I miss the people. I mean, those people became like family to me, literally from the crew all up to the producers of the show. I was with them more than I was with my family… I miss that,” Shelton said, before noting that he doesn’t “miss the job at all.”

“I totally needed a break from that, because if I wasn’t into it then it wasn’t good for whoever was on my team. I don’t want to be someone who’s just going through the motions. Those artists need somebody fighting for them,” Shelton, who had nine wins over his tenure, said. “The second I started feeling like, ‘Oh my gosh, I don’t even remember what season this is anymore. Who are the coaches on this season?’ [I knew that] I needed [to get] away from here.”

Since he departed the series last year, Shelton said that “every day feels a little bit better,” adding, “I feel better about that decision.” Only one thing would bring him back, though — if NBC managed to wrangle a return from the other three original coaches: Adam Levine, Christina Aguilera and CeeLo Green.

“If they were ever able to put together the original four coaches again, maybe [I’d return] for one season, a one-off,” he said. “That would be fun for me… That would be something I would be interested in doing.”

Though he might not step into the coach’s chair again, Shelton is grateful for his time on the show, largely because it’s where he met his wife, Gwen Stefani, who came on board in season 7.

“The first season she was on The Voice we met [but] we really didn’t talk that much,” he recalled. “… If you would’ve told me the first season that we met that what was gonna happen, I would’ve been like, ‘No, we actually don’t even have anything to even talk about. What are you talking about?’ It’s crazy how things work out.”

Since then, the couple has built a life together personally and professionally, much to Shelton’s delight.

“When you find that life partner, that missing piece you didn’t know what was missing… it’s like, ‘Golly, you can go ahead and kill me if this ever goes away or ends or something happens. There’s no going back now,’” he said.

In fact, Stefani was on hand for the grand opening of Ole Red’s latest outpost, taking the stage alongside Shelton in Las Vegas.

“Any time I play anymore, people have in the back of their mind, ‘I wonder if she’s here. If she is here, is she gonna sing?’ I know they’re thinking about it,” he said. “Last night, I barely even mentioned we have a special guest, and, of course, people knew. This place is a big deal for Gwen, too. She had family here last night for the grand opening that she hadn’t seen in a little while, so it’s all in the family.”

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton perform together in Nashville in Feb. 2024. – Danielle Del Valle/Getty Images

As for the venue itself, Shelton said it “felt like home.”

“You don’t expect there to be this country music honky tonk right here on the strip, but it’s here and it feels like it’s here to stay,” he said. “… It really does feel like you’ve stepped in through a portal and you’re in Nashville when you come through the doors, which is so perfect for Las Vegas because country music has always had a place here… I think it’s gonna be great for the country music industry to have this home base here in Vegas.”

Ethical Questions Mount as John Legend Remains Silent Amidst Chrissy Teigen’s Bullying Allegations. Observers and critics are increasingly questioning John Legend’s prolonged public silence following the resurfacing of past online behavior that has led to his wife, Chrissy Teigen, being labeled a “bully.”

John Legend slammed for staying silent after Chrissy Teigen gets labelled a ‘bully’

‘Can you and Chrissy Teigen remove your accounts from here?’ said a critic on social media

John Legend slammed for staying silent after Chrissy Teigen gets labelled a ‘bully’

American singer John Legend was slammed on social media after his wife Chrissy Teigen’s old tweets resurfaced.

The singer had turned to his social media to post a tribute for his son Miles after which users lambasted him and unearthed tweets from the supermodel, asking him why he kept mum over the entire fiasco.

“Your wife is a danger. She told a child to commit suicide. So many children battle with suicide thoughts and lose the battle. This is horrible what your wife has told a child,” wrote one user.

“Can you and Chrissy Teigen remove your accounts from here?” said another.

“Bullies hide when they are caught,” added a third.

“I hope you’re a better role model for him than his mother. Bullying is a learned behavior. Adult bullies raise mean kids, and the cycle never ends,” a fourth chimed in.

Earlier, Courtney Stodden had accused Teigen of bullying her and allegedly asking her to “kill herself.”

She told The Daily Beast in an interview published on Monday: “She wouldn’t just publicly tweet about wanting me to take ‘a dirt nap’ but would privately DM me and tell me to kill myself. Things like, “I can’t wait for you to die.”‘