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The Independent
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Meghan discusses ‘really hard' setback in early stages of acting career
The Duchess of Sussex discussed the significant setbacks she faced early in her career, describing the period as "really hard." Speaking on the Aspire Podcast on Tuesday, 17 June, Meghan revealed there were few roles specifically for mixed-race actors before her breakout role in Suits. To increase her chances of securing parts, she often auditioned for roles intended for white or Latina characters. Meghan explained that the high number of rejections, even when auditioning for more roles, significantly impacted her self-esteem. Watch the video in full.
The Review Geek
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Season 2 Review
Season 1 Season 2 Episode Guide Promise Yourself Part 1 Promise Yourself Part 2 Someone's Daughter At What Cost The Happiest Girl In The Whole USA Refresh and Reboot Saturn Returns America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders immediately captivated audiences when it dropped on Netflix last year. Raw, intimate and unflinching in its portrayal of cheerleaders; DCC picked up the baton left behind by Cheer (Netflix's other flagship cheerleading series) and absolutely run with it. The series looked into the toxic nature of cheerleading, the unenviable work ethic and grit needed to make it into the big-time, and the disparity in pay and limited lifespan in the limelight. The show worked well, exposing the cut-throat world of show business in a way that few other shows on the platform have in quite so unflinching ways. Season 2 then basically takes what worked in season 1 and repeats the process. Here, DCC are rebuilding their new team. With many veterans leaving for greener pastures, there are 13 open slots and around 500 candidates to choose from. Kelli Finglass is in the driver's seat as Senior Director once more, with Judy Trammel working as Head Choreographer. These two are eventually joined by a larger panel of judges, intent on finding the right fit for the team as things start to get intense. The first 5 episodes essentially work as the auditioning process, with judges scrutinizing every routine – both solo and group performances – before settling on their chosen cheerleaders. It's not all sunshine and rainbows of course, with some pretty heart-wrenching moments as people are cut. Episodes 3 and 4 have the most brutal moments in that respect, while episode 5 finally sees the team formed and the bonding start. This is where the football season begins too, and there are little scandals thrown in along the way. In episode 7 for example, an issue involving one of the girls, Chandi, looks set to destroy the equilibrium of the group. Balancing that though are moments of genuine beauty and fearlessness. Seeing Armani embrace herself and step out into the limelight in the way she does (I'm being careful not to reveal spoilers!) works really well and it's topped off by some returning faces from the past too. One point to note though comes from the fiscal responsibility that DC have to pay these girls what they're worth. I will say that the show finally addresses this elephant in the room, with multiple episodes discussing how the girls feel about their pay-cheques. Toward the end of the show we do get some clarity around this that should help settle the debate a bit, but I can't help but feel this is more of a knee-jerk reaction to public outrage rather than a genuine proactive move. Or maybe I'm just being cynical, I'll let you guys be the judge of that! Regardless of what you think about cheerleaders or the cheerleading profession, these girls work damn hard – and deserve to be paid accordingly. Their grit, determination and tenacity are admirable, and Netflix's series once again does a great job of capturing all of this in its rawest form.
News.com.au
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
NRL legend's daughter's dream crushed after missing out on prestigious job
A homegrown NRL cheerleader has narrowly missed out on her 'dream' to join the most prestigious cheerleading outfit in America. Indianna Carroll, the daughter of Manly legend Mark 'Spud' Carroll, was among 79 other finalists from across the world who applied for the NFL Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders try outs. Carroll, who has cheered for the Manly Sea Eagles Seabirds for a decade, flew out for the prestigious opportunity last week. But despite coming close, Carroll fell agonisingly short at the same stage of auditions for a second year running. A disappointed but determined Carroll issued a sad statement following the news. 'This past weekend, I had the incredible honour of standing among 80 phenomenal dancers on finals day for the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders — a dream I've held close to my heart for as long as I can remember,' she said. 'Coming from Australia, my journey looked different. I didn't grow up in the same systems or with the same access, and I don't have a large social media following or a history in the American dance scene. 'I brought everything I had — my heart, my training and my deep love for the Dallas Cowboys cheerleader's legacy. I danced with every ounce of passion I had, knowing I was representing not only myself, but also the community back home who dared to dream with me.' The Dallas cheerleaders, are described as 'the epitome of cheerleading in the world' and most recently became the subject of their own hit Netflix series called 'America's Sweethearts.' 'Unfortunately, my journey came to an end (on Sunday). I didn't advance to training camp for a second attempt, and yes, that's hard to say because when you want something so deeply, it's hard to fall short,' Carroll said. 'Still, I walk away from this experience incredibly proud. I left everything I had on that field. I carried a little piece of Sydney with me to Dallas, Texas, and showed up wholeheartedly as myself. 'To be in that room, to be considered among the top 80 across the world, and to have represented where I'm from on such a world-class stage, that's something I will carry with pride forever. 'This journey teaches you to embrace your most vulnerable self, stand proud in a place that once felt impossible to reach and be proud of yourself regardless of the outcome. 'Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who believed in me and supported me throughout this journey. I'm not sure what next now, but I'm excited to find out.' As many as 4000 women applied for only 10 open spots this year among the 36 overall sports with the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders. It was the third time Carroll had auditioned.
New York Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
The ‘How to Train Your Dragon' Star Mason Thames Is Still Freaking Out
Mason Thames was very, very nervous. The actor, then 15 years old, had arrived in London for another round of auditions on his quest to land the lead role in Universal's live-action adaptation of 'How to Train Your Dragon,' and the pressure was mounting. He had been a toddler when the original DreamWorks Animation film was released in 2010, and he grew up obsessing over the animated trilogy about Hiccup, a teenage Viking who befriends an injured dragon named Toothless. Now, the chance to play his childhood hero was within his grasp. As Thames fretted between chemistry readings with potential co-stars, Nico Parker, the actress who would eventually land the role of Hiccup's love interest, Astrid, caught a glimpse of his anxious energy. 'He was pacing back and forth, and my chest hurt from how cute he was,' Parker, who was then 18, recalled. 'He was just the sweetest little angel; I can't even put it into words.' Thames continued to be on edge as the two actors performed a scene together for the film's executives. But when he delivered one of his scripted comedic lines, Parker broke character and burst out laughing, causing Thames to follow suit. Her flub, Thames said, instantly put him at ease and changed the course of the session. It wasn't until after they'd both won the roles that he learned the truth: 'She said she messed up on purpose to make me feel better because she saw how nervous I was,' Thames said. 'That was the sweetest thing anybody could have ever done.' (Parker noted that she was also nervous. 'I was just trying to hide it a bit more than he was.') Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
CBS News
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
White Sox hosting auditions for national anthem singer for August game. Here's how to enter.
It's time to warm up those pipes, White Sox fans and aspiring vocalists. The team is hosting auditions for singers to perform the national anthem at Rate Field on Aug.11. Auditioners must submit a video online on the White Sox website to enter. Submissions must be no longer than two minutes and include an intro, including name, age, and hometown, as well as an explanation of why you want to perform the anthem. The team asks that all audio be clean and free of background noise. Auditioners can also show some team pride with some White Sox gear. The finalists will do live auditions at Rate Field on July 24. The winner will be chosen from a panel of judges, including CBS News Chicago's Jori Parys.
