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News.com.au
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Former child star Drake Bell claims ‘no one' on Nickelodeon gets paid residuals: ‘Child labour'
Former child star Drake Bell feels cheated, and he's not thrilled about it. The Drake & Josh star, 39, recently claimed that 'no one' on Nickelodeon receives residuals for their time on the popular children's network. He also slammed the belief that everyone on TV is rich. 'That's the perception of the world, it's always been this way,' Bell said during an episode of The Unplanned Podcast earlier this month. 'It's like, you know, 'Oh, you made a Folgers Coffee commercial. You must live in a mansion in Hollywood. Like, I saw you on TV. You're rich.'' 'That's far from the case,' he explained. 'And especially, which is the bummer for most of us on Nickelodeon, we don't get residuals for our shows.' Bell, who made his Nickelodeon debut on The Amanda Show with Amanda Bynes in 1999 before co-starring on Drake & Josh with Josh Peck from 2004 to 2007, revealed that almost everyone on the network only receives a one-time payment for their work. He then compared Nickelodeon's 'flawed' system to shows like Seinfeld and Friends, and noted how the casts of those sitcoms still earn millions of dollars from syndication residuals. 'You want to get into syndication,' Bell told podcast hosts Abby and Matt Howard. 'You want to get to 100 episodes so that you can get to syndication, and then you want to get into syndication because then you get your residual money, that's where you make your money.' 'For example, the Friends cast at the peak was making a million dollars an episode,' he continued. 'You make 13 episodes that year, you make $13 million. You make 20 episodes that year, you make $20 million, right? 'But right now, each cast member of Friends, just in syndication alone, is making over $US20 million a year, and they're not filming a show every week,' Bell added. 'They're not going to work, but they're playing their show and they're using their likeness and they're doing all this, so they get paid for it.' When Matt asked whether Nickelodeon stars didn't receive residuals because they were child actors, Bell claimed it was because the network was run by 'a lot of evil, corrupt people.' 'That's the only thing, that is the answer,' he said. 'There's no other answer.' Meanwhile, Bell lamented how he still doesn't receive residuals despite seeing Drake & Josh replays and marathons on TV and popular streaming services. 'Do everything that they do to us mentally and emotionally, and then throw us to the wolves,' he said. 'And we're like, 'OK, cool. I got rent this month.'' 'There are three channels doing Drake & Josh marathons. Netflix just bought it, it's top 10 on Netflix, and I gotta figure out how to pay my rent this month,' the actor continued. 'And some fat cat with a cigar is just sitting up at the top of Viacom, just going, 'Hehehe.' What do you call it? It's just like getting high on child labour.' Bell, who filed for bankruptcy back in 2014, ended the podcast segment by saying that people outside of the entertainment industry 'don't understand how the business works.' 'They just see what the perception is on Instagram and social media and all the glitz and the glamour of Hollywood,' he said. 'We're putting in all of this work. This corporation is making billions with a 'B' off of us, and we're being compensated for the week of work, cool, but that's it.' The Post has reached out to Bell's rep and Nickelodeon for comment. This wouldn't be the first time the Drake & Josh star slammed Nickelodeon and the 'flawed' system the network had in place to protect child stars. 'And forever, in perpetuity,' Bell concluded. 'It literally says in the contract, across universes and galaxies and planets.' Last year, Bell slammed Nickelodeon's 'pretty empty' apology after the Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV docuseries exposed the toxic behind-the-scenes world of children's TV shows. Bell also revealed in the bombshell docuseries that he had been sexually assaulted by acting coach Brian Peck, and alleged that the shocking abuse is what started him down his self-destructive road.
Daily Mail
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Amanda Bynes vapes on solo outing in West Hollywood after revealing drastic new weight-loss attempt
Amanda Bynes was spotted looking casual and relaxed while taking care of errands in West Hollywood on Tuesday. The 39-year-old former child star was glimpsed taking a puff of her vaping device after doing some shopping around the Los Angeles–adjacent city. She wore an ultra-casual look for the outing that mostly covered up her figure after she admitted that she was going on the buzzy weight-loss drug Ozempic. The former All That star was layered up with an off-white hoodie that she wore zipped up all the way, and she paired it with a long set of white athletic shorts. Despite looking as if she was dressed for a workout, Amanda contrasted her clothing with a stylish pair of tan canvas Gucci Jordaan loafers, which cost around $1,050 on the fashion house's website. She completed her ensemble with a compact black handbag and a pair of boxy black sunglasses, and she sported her peroxide blond hair tied back. Amanda had already made some purchases and carried a brown shopping bag with her. She appeared to cut a more athletic figure compared to recent weeks, though it's unclear if she has already started using Ozempic to help with her weight-loss goals. The She's The Man star announced her plan a month earlier on social media, joking that she wanted to lose weight so that she would look better when she was spotted out in public. Amanda was also willing to share her current weight as she outlined her goals for her fans. 'Oh, I'm going on Ozempic. So excited. I'm 173 now so I hope to get down to like 130, which would be awesome so I look better in paparazzi pictures,' Bynes said in the video. That weight would likely put her well within what is considered a healthy BMI range at her height. She added, 'I will post about my Ozempic journey of course.' Last year, Amanda revealed she had gained 20 pounds due to depression, and at the time said she'd like to get back to the 110 pounds she weighed as a teenager. Concerningly, that weight would likely put the former actress — who is reportedly around 5ft7in tall — in the underweight category. Amanda announced her foray into the X-rated subscription site OnlyFan in April, but she insisted to her fans she was using it merely to communicate with them and claiming she won't be sharing anything 'sleazy.' Calling it a 'career renaissance,' she said she wants to use it to divulge stories from her time at Nickelodeon, a year after the release of the explosive documentary Quiet On Set, which painted a picture of a 'toxic environment' at the children's TV network. A source close to the former child star has claimed the move will not only afford her the opportunity to make money, share her fashion designs and provide a potential springboard into reality TV, but will also be a safe space to reveal 'what happened from her past at Nickelodeon.' 'Amanda was looking into making money and is convinced that OnlyFans will bring some serious cash her way,' the insider told 'Her intentions are to do this before she seeks any reality show opportunities. 'She understands the stigma around OnlyFans, but she is determined to make this very safe — nothing naughty. 'She wants to share some of her future designs with her fans, collaborate with them and she also wants to tell stories to people who don't know everything about what happened from her past at Nickelodeon. 'She wants to make it a spot where fans can go and treat it like a meet and greet.' The insider said she 'doesn't care if friends won't like that she is doing this' as she is 'looking to change course on how she has lived her life the last few years.' They added: 'She is seeing OnlyFans as a bit of a career renaissance.' Bynes announced her OnlyFans debut on Instagram, 15 years after quitting the entertainment business. 'I'm doing onlyfans to chat with my fans through dm's,' she wrote alongside a screenshot of her new profile. 'I won't be posting any sleazy content. Excited to join.' She is charging fans more than $50 per month to access her page, which currently has mirror selfies. Bynes has maintained a relatively low profile since quitting Hollywood in 2010. It followed a tumultuous time for the troubled star who suffered a highly publicized breakdown in the early 2010s before being placed under a legal conservatorship by her parents for nine years back in 2013. In the wake of the documentary Quiet on the Set, a video circulated of a bikini-clad Bynes, who was a child at the time, sitting in a hot tub with a fully clothed Schneider. The clip was taken from Bynes' recurring sketch, Amanda's Jacuzzi, which saw the young star interview guests in the bubbling pool. Commentators recalled Schneider and Bynes being 'very close,' including 'physically.' Karyn Finley Thompson, who worked as an editor on several Nickelodeon shows, said: 'There were many times that I saw Amanda sitting behind him, hugging him or giving him like a neck massage or whatever. 'Dan and Amanda had a close relationship, and I didn't think anything different than that. The hot tub scene though I always thought was a little odd.' Schneider departed from the network in 2018 amid numerous allegations of misconduct.
Daily Mail
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Amanda Bynes enjoys outing in Malibu after getting candid about her Ozempic weight loss journey
Amanda Bynes was seen stepping out in Malibu over the weekend after getting candid about her Ozempic weight loss journey. The former Nickelodeon star, 39 - who recently enjoyed a power walk in L.A. - was spotted grabbing a refreshing drink from a market while holding a lighthearted conversation with a close friend. Last month in June, the actress jumped to social media to reveal that she was 'going on Ozempic' and would keep fans updated about her journey to lose around 40 pounds. Bynes kept it casual wearing a white hoodie that was zipped up at the front as well as a pair of gray shorts. Her blonde locks were pulled up into a simple bun to prevent any loose strands from falling onto her face. Amanda easily carried a black purse over her shoulder to hold a few items she needed during the relaxing excursion. The former Nickelodeon star was spotted grabbing a refreshing drink from a market while holding a lighthearted conversation with a close friend Earlier this week on Thursday, the star was seen on a hike while accompanied by pal Jalen Hemphill. The duo also strolled through a quiet neighborhood as Bynes wore a vibrant blue sweatshirt as well as a pair of white shorts. She slipped into a pair of stylish flats and added a black-printed cap on top of her head for a final touch to the lowkey look. Amanda later appeared in a selfie which she uploaded to her Instagram stories as the pair enjoyed the bright California sunshine. It comes not long after the Easy A actress opened up about her weight loss journey and her plans to start Ozempic to aid in losing pounds. In a video shared to her Instagram stories at the time, Bynes got candid about the topic with her followers. 'Oh, I'm going on Ozempic. So excited. I'm 173 now so I hope to get down to like 130, which would be awesome so I look better in paparazzi pictures.' Amanda continued by adding, 'I will post about my Ozempic journey of course.' Her blonde locks were pulled up into a simple bun to prevent any loose strands from falling onto her face The Hairspray actress previously opened up about her weight loss journey last year and announced that she had lost six pounds. While taking to her Instagram stories, she uploaded a screenshot from a health tracking app and typed out, 'Down 6lbs! 154lbs now!' followed by a shocked face emoji. The picture also showed she had walked a little over six miles and 14,895 steps that same week. In March of last year, Bynes also opened up to her followers on Instagram and revealed that she 'gained over 20 lbs. in the past few months from being depressed.' She added, 'I'm doing a lot better now and have learned to do opposite action when I don't feel like working out or eating clean. I weigh 162 lbs. right now and want to get back to 110 lbs.' During a past interview with Paper Magazine in 2018, Bynes talked about her body insecurities - which she said began after she starred in the 2006 film, She's The Man. 'When the movie came out and I saw it, I went into a deep depression for 4-6 months because I didn't like how I looked when I was a boy.' She explained that having a short hairstyle and sideburns had, 'a super strange and out-of-body experience. It just really put me into a funk.' She added, 'I'm doing a lot better now and have learned to do opposite action when I don't feel like working out or eating clean. I weigh 162 lbs. right now and want to get back to 110 lbs'; seen in 2011 in Universal City Her insecurities later led to her drug addiction - and Amanda explained to the outlet that she started taking Adderall to help with losing weight. 'I definitely abused Adderall,' she admitted, after 'reading an article in a magazine that [called Adderall] "the new skinny pill." 'And they were talking about how women were taking it to stay thin. I was like, "Well, I have to get my hands on that."' Amanda also recalled her role in Easy A alongside Emma Stone, and stated, 'I literally couldn't stand my appearance in that movie and I didn't like my performance. I was absolutely convinced I needed to stop acting after seeing it. 'I was high on marijuana when I saw that but for some reason it really started to affect me.' After stepping away from acting, the star had multiple arrests for reckless driving, drug possession and also a DUI. In 2013, she was hospitalized for an involuntary psychiatric hold and was later placed on a nine-year conservatorship which came to an end in 2022. And in 2023, she was placed on a 5150 hold and later checked herself into a mental health facility. Earlier this year in April, Bynes shocked fans after announcing that she had joined OnlyFans. She also explained to her followers on Instagram what her plans are in regards to joining the X-rated site. Amanda penned at the time, 'I'm doing onlyfans to chat with my fans through dm's. I won't be posting any sleazy content. Excited to join.' In order to access content that the star posts to the site, fans will have to pay $50 each month.
Daily Mail
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Amanda Bynes goes for a power walk with pal Jalen Hemphill in Los Angeles after losing weight
Amanda Bynes was spotted on a hike in Los Angeles with a male friend named Jalen Hemphill on Thursday. The She's The Man star, 39, looked much slimmer than she has lately while wearing a bright blue hoodie and long white shorts. By her side was Jalen in a white T-shirt, shorts and sneakers. He carried a maroon water bottle. Amanda also shared two short videos to her Instagram Story. One clip was of her in the car with two male friends and the other was of them on their hike. The song Gang Gang by Chef Boy played in the background as she introduced her friends Jalen and Paul. In a separate Instagram Story, Amanda explained why she can't apply gems to her teeth. 'What's up, everybody? I just wanted to make a quick post that I just bought a new grill on IceGiants' website,' Bynes said, adding, 'Their work is incredible. 'I can't wear tooth gems because I have veneers; they don't stick on my teeth, so this is my way of having tooth gems.' The Amanda Show star concluded, 'It's pretty awesome' and gave a thumbs-up to the camera. The sighting comes after Amanda shared that she's started taking Ozempic to lose weight. The What a Girl Wants star said she's turning to the GLP-1 weight loss drug in order to lose weight so that she looks 'better in paparazzi photos.' 'Oh, I'm going on Ozempic. So excited. I'm 173 now so I hope to get down to like 130, which would be awesome so I look better in paparazzi pictures,' Bynes told her 594,000 followers in the clip. She added, 'I will post about my Ozempic journey, of course.' Last year Amanda revealed she'd gained 20 pounds due to depression and that she'd like drop down to the 110lbs she weighed as a teenager. She announced her foray into subscription site OnlyFans in April, telling her online audience she was using it to communicate with them, and insisting she would not be sharing anything 'sleazy.' A source close to the former child star claimed the move would not only afford her the opportunity to make money, share her fashion designs and provide a potential springboard into reality TV, but also be a safe space to reveal 'what happened from her past at Nickelodeon.' 'Amanda was looking into making money and is convinced that OnlyFans will bring some serious cash her way,' the insider told 'Her intentions are to do this before she seeks any reality show opportunities. She understands the stigma around OnlyFans, but she is determined to make this very safe – nothing naughty. 'She wants to share some of her future designs with her fans, collaborate with them and she also wants to tell stories to people who don't know everything about what happened from her past at Nickelodeon.' In December she collaborated with fashion designer Austin Babbitt, aka Asspizza, to pull off the event after working on and releasing a set of clothing designs together. The soiree was held at the PLANTS + SPACES store in Los Angeles and tickets sold out, according to a link shared on Amanda's Instagram account. In early October Bynes revealed that she'd worked on several pieces of clothing with Austin. Their collection included a $60 white T-shirt with a bold-lined black sketch of a woman resembling the retired actress. Other pieces offered on Babbitt's website at the time were three iterations of $100 shorts with original drawings.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Ozempic to Mounjaro: The secret behind celebrities' jaw-dropping weight-loss transformations revealed!
Gone are the days when stars chalked up sudden weight loss to kale smoothies, hot yoga, detox teas and clean eating. Over the past year, a quieter truth has emerged with a growing number of celebrities lifting the veil and crediting their fit and trim physiques to a new class of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Wegovy—once reserved for diabetes treatment, now at the centre of a body-image revolution. From Hollywood to Bollywood, red carpets are brimming with dramatic transformations. But this time, many stars aren't hiding their secret—they're owning it. The Science Behind the 'Tiny Jab' Ozempic (semaglutide) and Mounjaro (tirzepatide) were originally developed to help manage Type 2 diabetes. They belong to a class of drugs called GLP-1 receptor agonists, which mimic a natural hormone in the body that regulates blood sugar and delays gastric emptying—essentially helping you feel full longer and eat less. The FDA approved these drugs for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight-related health conditions. The results? Patients on these drugs can lose 15–20% of their body weight over several months—often with dramatic visual results. But while the science is sound, the conversation around it is far from simple. Unfiltered and Unapologetic: Celebs Who Are Speaking Out In an industry where transformations often come with a side of denial, there's no more hiding behind 'clean eating', 'strict workout routine' or 'newfound discipline.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo The gloss is gone, and what's left is refreshingly real. Instead of whispering about weight-loss jabs behind the scenes, these stars are helping shift the narrative. Few statements hit harder than Lizzo's recent confession on the Just Trish podcast. 'I've tried everything," she confessed and added, "It's just the science, for me—calories in vs. calories out. Ozempic works because you eat less food. It makes you feel full..." She also added that she slowly moved away from the medication to focus on portion control and listening to her body. Amanda Bynes took to hersocial media to announce her decision to get on the weightloss bandwagon after her casual photos on a day out sparked debate. 'Oh, I'm going on Ozempic," Bynes said and added, "So excited. I'm 173 now, so I hope to get down to like 130, which would be awesome so I look better in paparazzi pictures. I'll post about my Ozempic journey, of course.' Her comments section was filled with comments applauding her honesty in an industry that has long championed unrealistic body standards. For Meghan Trainor , the choice was personal and empowering. Following her second pregnancy, the 'All About That Bass' singer admitted she turned to Mounjaro as one part of a bigger wellness picture. 'I've worked with a dietician, made huge lifestyle changes, started exercising with a trainer, and yes, I used science and support (shoutout to Mounjaro!)... I feel great,' she shared on social media. Then came Oprah, who credited a weight-loss drug for her much slimmer figure. Speaking to People, she went on record to say, 'I now use [a drug] as I feel I need it, as a tool to manage not yo-yoing… The fact that there's a medically approved prescription for managing weight… feels like relief, like redemption, like a gift.' In a rare public conversation during her ABC special Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution, she added, 'In my entire life, I never dreamed that we would be talking about medicines that are providing hope for people like me who have struggled for years.' India Joins the Conversation Back home, filmmaker Hansal Mehta used his platform to break the stigma. In a heartfelt post, he revealed he'd been prescribed Mounjaro to treat pre-diabetes and unwanted weight gain. "I'm sharing this because there's unnecessary stigma around these new medications and people who do use them falsely connect their newfound health to an ambiguous and often frustrating fitness regimen,' he wrote. "There's no shame in taking charge of your health with the tools available to you, especially when done responsibly and under supervision," he added, encouraging others to consult doctors if they face "similar health challenges." The Other Side of the Scale But with every headline-making transformation comes a quieter reality, one that's not always fabulous. Sophia Umansky, daughter of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kyle Richards, went viral for sharing her struggles with hair loss after starting Mounjaro. 'I'm gonna be bald in about a week,' she said in a TikTok video, attributing the hair fall not directly to the drug, but to rapid weight loss and poor nutrient intake. This highlights a key medical concern that while these drugs suppress appetite, they can also lead to inadequate protein, vitamin, and calorie intake if users aren't carefully monitored. Experts have also warned of side effects, including nausea, fatigue, thyroid risks, and even muscle loss, especially when misused or overused. A Health Expert Weighs In Behind the growing buzz lies a critical conversation about how these drugs work, who they're really meant for, and what the long-term impact could be, especially for everyday people watching from the sidelines and wondering if they should try it too. To unpack the science, the risks, and the real-world implications, ETimes spoke to a health expert who broke down the facts behind the fad, shared key advice for anyone considering these drugs, and offered a timely reminder that 'beauty goals should never come at the cost of health'. Why are so many celebrities turning to weight-loss drugs, and how much of it is about health vs. beauty standards? 'We've become a far more sedentary species compared to just a few decades ago. When you combine reduced physical activity with high-calorie diets, you create the 'perfect storm' for weight gain. In this case, it's becoming easier to pop a pill or take a jab," he says and adds, "And yes, in most cases, you will lose weight" He went on to explain, "Ozempic and Mounjaro are meant to treat diabetes. One of the ways they do this is by decreasing appetite and resulting in a decrease in calorie intake. For someone who has trouble with overeating, they can be part of the solution. However, the resultant starvation, especially with higher doses, will lead to muscle loss. This is not healthy. Starvation can also lead to micronutrient, vitamin and mineral deficiencies. " A Shift in the Body Image Narrative? For decades, Hollywood and Bollywood have sold the fantasy of perfectly chiselled bodies—supposedly achieved through mysterious workouts, detox teas, sheer discipline, or simply good genes. But now, a growing number of stars are not just revealing the truth behind their transformations, but by actively educating fans about their weight-loss journeys and encouraging them to take control of their own health. 'In many cases, using these drugs is more about conforming to beauty standards than addressing actual health concerns,' says our medical expert. He adds a firm warning, 'These drugs should never be used without a doctor's supervision. Only a qualified medical professional can determine if someone truly needs them.' He stresses that these medications are not to be taken casually. As prescription-only treatments, they must be administered under professional guidance, with regular health monitoring and support from a well-rounded lifestyle plan. 'They've been shown to be relatively safe so far, but they are still new drugs—and we simply don't know what the long-term side effects might be, if any,' he cautions. What challenges do regular people face that celebrities don't? Celebrities often have the advantage of personal trainers, chefs, stylists, and full-time medical support, resources most people can't access. Here are some key challenges to keep in mind: Cost : 'These drugs are expensive,' the expert noted. 'Many individuals may sacrifice other essentials just to afford them, while celebrities have the financial means to do so without consequence.' Monitoring : 'Safe usage requires regular doctor visits, blood work, and health tracking. Most people don't have a medical team on standby and might miss early signs of complications.' Nutritional Support : 'If food intake drops significantly, supplementation might be needed to prevent deficiencies. Celebrities have dieticians—most people don't.' This isn't just a trend, it's a transformation in how we talk about weight, health, and self-worth. Celebrities aren't merely showcasing slimmer bodies; they're finally sharing the full story. In doing so, they're helping to reshape the narrative around wellness. Because the real glow-up isn't just a sculpted frame, it's transparency.
