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Emmys: Carol Burnett Becomes Oldest Female Comedy Acting Nominee for ‘Palm Royale’

At 91, Carol Burnett has become the oldest female comedy acting Emmy nominee for her performance in Apple TV+’s Palm Royale. The star landed a nomination for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series on Wednesday, recognized alongside Liza Colón-Zayas (The Bear), Hannah Einbinder (Hacks), Janelle James (Abbott Elementary), Sheryl Lee Ralph (Abbott Elementary) and […]

Josh Lucas Engaged to Meteorologist Brianna Ruffalo

Josh Lucas is engaged to meteorologist Brianna Ruffalo, with the actor announcing the news Saturday. Lucas, whose recent credits include Yellowstone and Palm Royale, took to Instagram to share footage of Ruffalo getting emotional while wearing her ring as musicians performed for the couple in the background. According to their posts, Lucas and Ruffalo have […]

‘Palm Royale’ Director on “Iconic Moment” Laura Dern Shared the Screen With Father Bruce Dern for the First Time Ever

In Palm Royale, about a woman named Maxine (Kristen Wiig) infiltrating the wealthy elite of Palm Beach, Florida, in 1969, Laura Dern plays Linda, the local feminist of the community. In episode six, titled “Maxine Takes a Step,” Dern shares the screen with her real-life father, Bruce Dern, for the first time ever. “It’s such […]

Mid-Century Suits Made the Men in ‘Palm Royale’, ‘The New Look’ and ‘Fellow Travelers’

The New Look 1943 Like his game-changing 1947 debut collection, Christian Dior’s (Ben Mendelsohn) classic pinstripe suits express multitudes about the world-weary designer and greater society in 1943 German-occupied Paris. Along with his cohorts and rival Coco Chanel (Juliette Binoche), Dior endeavors to survive World War II while grappling with grief and guilt after the Nazis […]

‘Palm Royale,’ Starring Kristen Wiig, Renewed for Second Season at Apple TV+

Apple TV+ is booking a return trip to circa-1969 Palm Beach. The tech giant’s streaming service has renewed Palm Royale for a second season. The pickup for the Kristen Wiig-led comedy comes about a month after the 10-episode first season concluded. Palm Royale comes from Apple Studios and creator Abe Sylvia (Dead to Me, Nurse […]

“When I Stopped Giving a F***”: Quinta Brunson, Kristen Wiig and the THR Comedy Actress Roundtable

Michelle Buteau, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Ego Nwodim and Maya Rudolph also join a raucous and revealing conversation about ignoring industry expectations, the pressure to mine their personal lives and tap-dancing for the patriarchy: “My knees are tired, but fish oil helps."

‘Palm Royale,’ the TV Series That Looks Like “a Movie From 1969 That Broke the Studio”

Palm Royale got a lot of mileage out of its impressive cast, notably the women. But Kristen Wiig, Allison Janney, Laura Dern and even the legendary Carol Burnett needed help to create the titular Palm Beach private club and 1960s-set high society that Maxine Dellacorte Simmons (Wiig) spends the first season trying to infiltrate. That […]

Kaia Gerber on “Devastating” Finale of ‘Palm Royale’ and Where Her Empathy Lies

[This story contains major spoilers from the season finale of Palm Royale.] As Maxine Dellacorte (Kristen Wiig) tries her best to win the approval of the ladies she meets at the exclusive social club in Palm Royale, one of her most meaningful relationships comes in the form of a young nail technician-turned-friend named Mitzi (Kaia […]

How Carol Burnett and Kristen Wiig Orchestrated Their Jaw-Dropping ‘Palm Royale’ Finale Reveals

[This story contains major spoilers from the season finale of Palm Royale.] After a series of unsavory encounters with the black sheep of their exclusive social club in Palm Royale, Leslie Bibb’s character Dinah told Maxine two episodes ago, “I cannot tell if you are a country bumpkin or the most ruthless woman in Palm […]

‘Palm Royale’ Director Recalls Getting Kicked Out of Exclusive Palm Beach Club (Like Maxine) During Pre-Production: “I Felt Like Trash”

[This story contains mild spoilers from episode nine of Palm Royale.] Tate Taylor might be the male version of Palm Royale’s Maxine Dellacorte-Simmons. The executive producer and director behind the Kristen Wiig-starring comedy had his own experience trying to get into an exclusive Palm Beach club during pre-production on the Apple TV+ series. And just […]

Allison Janney and Leslie Bibb on ‘Palm Royale,’ Suffering Through Their 1960s Looks and Playing Wordle With Carol Burnett

Palm Royale with its meticulously matched period décor and costuming is a true immersion in late 1960s Palm Beach culture. But while watching the Apple TV+ series, one can’t help but see the connections between the topics that were emerging as national concerns then and the biggest social issues now. “It’s so cool to think […]

Carol Burnett to Be Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award at Gracie Awards

Carol Burnett has another lifetime achievement award headed her way. The legendary performer, who currently stars on the Apple TV+ series Palm Royale, has been selected to receive the honor at the 49th annual Gracie Awards from the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation. The gala is set to take place at the Beverly Wilshire […]

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