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The filming of 'A League of Their Own' in Evansville, Indiana, led to a feud after Madonna made disparaging comments about the town, prompting protests and a national media frenzy, but ultimately the community viewed the experience as a positive opportunity for exposure and pride.
Madonna performed her 1992 Billboard Hot 100 hit "This Used to Be My Playground" live for the first time at her Chicago concert, reminiscing about filming A League of Their Own and learning to play baseball in the city. The song, which played over the film's end credits, was the only one of her 12 No. 1 hits that she had never performed live until now. The performance marked a special moment for fans as Madonna sang a few lines a cappella, with the crowd joining in, and expressed her fond memories of the city.
Madonna performed her 1992 hit "This Used to Be My Playground" live for the first time at her Chicago concert, reminiscing about filming A League of Their Own and her time in the city. The song, which topped the Billboard Hot 100, had never been performed live by Madonna until now, making it the only one of her 12 No. 1 hits that she hadn't sung live.
Abbi Jacobson, star and co-creator of "A League Of Their Own," criticizes Prime Video's decision to cancel the show and blames it on the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. Jacobson calls the cancellation excuses "bullshit and cowardly" and expresses her sadness over the show's end. However, there is still hope as Sony Pictures Television plans to shop the series around for a new home.
Abbi Jacobson criticizes Amazon for canceling the TV series "A League of Their Own" and blaming it on the ongoing writers' and actors' strikes. Jacobson, the show's co-creator, called Amazon's decision "cowardly" and expressed her sadness over the cancellation. "A League of Their Own" premiered in August 2022 and expanded on the themes of the original movie, exploring topics such as race and sexuality. Jacobson concluded her statement by thanking the cast and crew for their work on the show.
Abbi Jacobson, star of the critically acclaimed series "A League of Their Own," called out Amazon Prime Video for canceling the show and blaming the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. In an Instagram post, she expressed her sadness and criticized the decision, calling it "bullshit and cowardly." Abbi praised the show and its talented cast and crew, emphasizing its value and the stories it told. Fans also expressed disappointment, noting the lack of representation for sapphic shows.
Amazon Prime Video has canceled the second and final season of the comedy-drama series "A League of Their Own," co-created and starring Abbi Jacobson. The cancellation is believed to be due to the ongoing strikes by the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and SAG-AFTRA, which have caused production delays and created gaps between seasons. The show, which premiered last summer, had received an order for an abbreviated four-episode second season but could not start filming before 2024. The cancellation will leave fans without closure and incur additional expenses for the show.
Rosie O'Donnell has provided a health update on Madonna, stating that the singer is "good," "very strong," and currently recovering at home after being hospitalized. O'Donnell shared the update on Instagram, along with a throwback photo of the two from the set of the film A League of Their Own. The former cohost of The View reassured fans that Madonna is doing well and dismissed concerns about her postponed tour. Despite their past conflicts, O'Donnell and Madonna appear to be on good terms again.
GLAAD Media Awards announced the winners for 15 of its 33 categories, with Bros, A League of Their Own, What We Do in the Shadows, and The White Lotus among the top winners. The event also featured special performances and awards presented to Christina Aguilera, Bad Bunny, and Jeremy Pope. The full list of winners includes outstanding TV series, film, music artist, comic book, and more. The ceremony will stream on Hulu beginning April 12.
The GLAAD Media Awards announced its winners, with "The White Lotus" taking home the award for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series and "A League of Their Own" winning Outstanding New TV Series. Other winners included "9-1-1: Lone Star" for Outstanding Drama Series and "What We Do in the Shadows" for Outstanding Comedy Series. The awards recognize and honor media for fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of the LGBTQ+ community.
The Prime Video series A League of Their Own, a loose reboot of the 1992 Penny Marshall film, has been renewed for a second and final season, consisting of four episodes. The series follows the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League and was created by Abbi Jacobson and Will Graham. The renewal comes after negotiations to lower the licensing fee and cast members signing new deals due to the reduced episode count. Showrunner Will Graham has not officially commented on the renewal, but urged fans to speak up if they want more episodes or seasons.