Tag: Dance Moms
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Abby Lee Miller Has Questions for Maddie Ziegler’s
Dance Moms was a polarizing show because dance teacher Abby Lee Miller didn’t care to spare her students’ feelings. She normalized ranking the students and showing favoritism. The parents sometimes tried to stick up for their children, but it usually ended with them staying around for Abby to continue treating them harshly. Abby left and…
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Maddie Ziegler on Working With Steven Spielberg on ‘West Side Story’ and the 10-Year Anniversary of ‘Dance Moms’
As she slowly awakens from the “dream” of working with director Steven Spielberg on “West Side Story,” Maddie Ziegler is teasing some of the upcoming musical’s standout scenes, including the iconic “Dance at the Gym” number.The “Dance Moms” alum stars as Velma in Spielberg’s film adaptation of the 1957 Broadway musical, about two teenagers (played…
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YouTube Personality Jojo Siwa to Star in Paramount Film ‘Bounce’ From Will Smith (Exclusive)
YouTube personality Jojo Siwa will star in the movie adaptation of the book “Bounce.”Paramount Pictures won the rights to the novel following a competitive bidding war. Will Smith and James Lassiter will produce through their Overbrook Entertainment banner, alongside Caleeb Pinkett.Based on the book by Megan Shull, “Bounce” is a heartwarming story about a teenage…
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SNL’s Chloe Fineman Gives a Masterclass in Timothée Chalamet and Carole Baskin Impressions
For last night’s “SNL at Home” quarantine edition of “Saturday Night Live,” the remote production and virtual broadcast was not a problem; however, the lack of a live audience made for an an alienating experience. But a few sketches certainly stood out, according to IndieWire’s review, and one of them featured newbie cast member Chloe…
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Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’ Casts Broadway and ‘Dance Mom’ Stars
Steven Spielberg’s upcoming “West Side Story” remake has announced a cast of Broadway alums — and a few TV dance stars — to fill out the ranks of the new Sharks and Jets.Mike Faist will play Riff, the leader of the Jets. Faist has already starred in the Broadway productions “Dear Evan Hansen” and “Newsies.”…