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John Travolta surprised fans at a Hollywood Bowl sing-along of 'Grease', where he appeared on stage dressed as Danny Zuko, greeted fans, and led a chorus from the film's finale, rekindling excitement for the beloved musical.
John Travolta made a surprise appearance as Danny Zuko at a Grease Sing-A-Long event at the Hollywood Bowl, receiving a standing ovation and leading fans in a song, much to everyone's surprise including the cast and director.
John Travolta made a surprise appearance as Danny Zuko at a 'Grease' sing-a-long event at the Hollywood Bowl, delighting fans and reuniting with original cast members for a nostalgic performance.
John Travolta surprised fans by dressing as Danny Zuko at a 'Grease' sing-along at the Hollywood Bowl, reuniting with co-stars and celebrating the beloved musical, which remains a cultural icon and a testament to his enduring connection with fans and co-stars alike.
Taylor Swift's childhood co-star, Tobin Mitnick, shared throwback photos of the pop star playing Sandy in a childhood stage production of Grease, dating back to June 2000 when Swift was 10 years old. The upcoming GRAMMY Awards could be a big moment for Swift, as she is nominated in six categories, including Album of the Year for "Midnights." Despite reports, Swift will not be performing at the GRAMMYs due to her ongoing Eras Tour, which is set to resume in Tokyo on Feb. 7 and continue across various countries before returning to North America in the fall.
Photos have surfaced showing Taylor Swift playing the character Sandy in a childhood production of "Grease," alongside actor/comedian Tobin Mitnick as Danny Zuko. The adorable pictures from the early 2000s have garnered attention, with fans marveling at Swift's early performance and speculating about the existence of a video recording. Swift's natural talent for performing in musicals and plays has been acknowledged, and the photos offer a glimpse into her early passion for entertainment.
Never-before-seen photos of Taylor Swift as Sandy in a childhood production of "Grease" have surfaced on Instagram, posted by actor Tobin Mitnick. The pictures show a 10-year-old Swift in costume alongside Mitnick as Danny Zuko. The post garnered surprise and excitement from fans, with Mitnick jokingly mentioning it to boost his book sales.
Actor and comedian Tobin Mitnick shared throwback photos of himself and Taylor Swift as Danny and Sandy from a 2000 production of 'Grease', with Swift sporting Sandy's signature blonde wig and black strapless top. Other photos show Swift in Sandy's pre-transformation outfit. In 2016, Swift and friend Gigi Hadid sang along to "Grease: Live", with Swift belting out a rendition of "Hopelessly Devoted To You".
Streaming service Paramount+ cancelled several series, including "Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies," in exchange for a tax write-off and to ease the integration of content from Showtime. The move was criticized by the creator of "Pink Ladies" as a "complete erasure" of the show. The decision may have also been financially motivated, as Warner Brothers-Disney reportedly took a tax write-down after removing lower-performing content from their streaming services. Paramount+ is expected to announce the removal of additional content in the coming weeks.
Paramount+ has cancelled four major titles, including The Game, Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, Queen of the Universe, and Star Trek: Prodigy. The animated series, Star Trek: Prodigy, had already been renewed for a second season but will be removed from the streamer shortly. However, post-production is being completed on Season 2, and the studio will attempt to find a new home for it. Paramount+ remains committed to its upcoming slate of Star Trek projects, including Starfleet Academy and Star Trek: Section 31.
Paramount+ has canceled several of its original TV series, including Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, Star Trek: Prodigy, Queen of the Universe, and The Game, and will remove them from its platform. The company plans to shop some of the titles to other broadcasters and streamers. The cancellations come as Paramount+ takes a content write-down and merges with Showtime. Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies is a prequel to the classic movie, while Star Trek: Prodigy is an animated kids series set in the Star Trek universe. The Game is a revival of the comedy series, and Queen of the Universe is a drag queen singing competition.
Fox News host Rachel Campos-Duffy criticized the upcoming Paramount+ TV series, Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, a prequel to the 1978 film, for featuring a song about "White supremacy" and "gender-fluid" characters. The series will also include a varied mix of LGBT and Black high schoolers. Campos-Duffy declared the "woke" prequel series has already "ruined" the franchise.
The new Paramount+ series, Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, has sparked outrage from right-wingers and news outlets for including queer and racially diverse characters. The 10-episode prequel series follows four student misfits who team up to found the ‘Pink Ladies’ clique, which fans of Grease will know would go on to take in Newton-John’s girl-next-door Sandy. The characterisation of each of the new Pink Ladies includes a half-Latina, half-Italian geeky creator, a gender non-conforming student, a Mexican-American bookworm, and a Japanese-American aspiring fashion designer who gives off major queer vibes. The cast and crew have been unapologetically proud of their progressive vision for the Grease universe, with diversity being everything when it came to making the show.
Tricia Fukuhara, star of "Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies," revealed that the show's producers encouraged her to quit her job at a "Harry Potter" theme park after she landed a leading role in the prequel series. Fukuhara found out she was cast while at work and was told to quit her job immediately, but she declined. Her co-stars Marisa Davila, Cheyenne Wells, and Ari Notartomaso also said they were tricked by the producers when they found out they were cast. "Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies" is now streaming on Paramount+.
Casting directors Leigh Ann Smith and Conrad Woolfe of Indigo Casting discuss the process of casting the new characters for the upcoming prequel TV series "Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies." The showrunner, Annabel Oakes, had a clear vision for the characters and the casting team looked for actors with "Big Grease Energy" and triple threat talent. The team also aimed for diversity and inclusivity in casting, with an emphasis on finding LGBTQ actors for certain roles. The Pink Ladies in the prequel series carry the dominant, commanding vibe of Stockard Channing's Rizzo from the original film.