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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jennifer Aniston reveals her dream comeback role and its not Rachel Green from FRIENDS
Jennifer Aniston Jennifer Aniston will forever be remembered as Rachel Green from the hit series 'Friends,' but it seems that if she had a choice to come back to any previous work, she'd give up Central Perk for something slightly crazier and funnier. Speaking with People, Aniston shared that her first choice for a comeback would be the raunchy office comedy 'Horrible Bosses,' where she played the completely inappropriate Dr. Julia Harris. "This actually came up the other day," she explained, adding that her co stars Jason Bateman and Charlie Day are equally enthusiastic about the prospect. "Jason and I were just talking, and Charlie's been bringing it up too. It's one of those stories that would be a blast to catch up on again and I mean who wouldn't want to know where those wacky characters are now?" Comedy is a requirement, The actress insists Comedy is not just about having fun for Aniston but it's required. "We need comedy," she said. "It's a necessity these days. That's why returning to 'Horrible Bosses' would be so enjoyable. Those are crazy characters and it'd be great to see how much trouble they're in now." The 2011 original and its 2014 follow-up were both box office hits and still fan favourites for their craziness and darkly comedic storylines involving three friends scheming against their hateful bosses. Though she's ready for another round of black comedy on the screen, Jennifer Aniston's also set her heart on the stage. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo "I really want to do a Broadway play," she said to People. While she hasn't yet discovered the right script, the dream lives on. "It's about finding time and good material. But I have to do it and it's one of those things you have to do in your life. Now, Aniston appears in the Emmy-winning series 'The Morning Show' as tough-talking anchor Alex Levy. The popular drama returns for season four this September. In addition to acting she's also executive producing a reboot of the cult classic 1980 film 9 to 5. She is working with no signs of slowing down when it comes to balancing passion projects and artistic aspirations.


Daily Mail
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Enjoy a Friends-themed city break at this quirky location hailed as 'perfect' by tourists - and over 3,500 miles from New York
Oh… my…. God, could there BE a better Friends-themed city break? The French city of Rouen was previously most famous for being the site of Joan of Arc's execution - she was put on trial and burned at the stake here in 1431 - making it a tourist destination for history buffs. But now it has become an unlikely destination for Friends fans after two spots dedicated to the beloved US TV series opened in the centre of the Normandy capital - despite the fact it was set 3,557 miles across the Atlantic in New York. Thanks to rental accommodation kitted out exactly like Monica Geller's iconic Manhattan apartment and a replica of Rachel Green's workplace, Central Perk, fans of the show can have a Friends-themed hen party without travelling all the way to New York. The owners of Rouen's New York-style coffee shop Social Perk opened their business nine years ago, and tell MailOnline Travel it was '100 per cent inspired by Central Perk'. The reason for opening, they explan, is that France has a deep affection for Friends, with 1.4 million viewers tuning in weekly at its peak in 1997. While the cafe has been operating for almost a decade, in 2023 a local concierge business decided to play on the Friends theme, and decorated a cosy apartment exactly like Monica's iconic dwellings in central Rouen, close to the place du Vieux-Marché. The walls are coated in an instantly-recognisable shade of lilac, adorned with a gold-framed peephole on the front door, and a replica of her Aux Buttes Chaumont Jouets poster, a vintage French design by artist Jules Cheret in 1885. Up to four guests at a time can stay, and serve up their own version of Rachel's beef trifle or a traditional Thanksgiving feast in Monica's kitchen, underneath her vintage French posters, advertising a clairvoyant called Maina. Visitors have praised the attention to detail and 'perfect authenticity' to the series in online reviews - and some have really got into the spirit during their stays. One guest, @justinepatisserie on TikTok, remade the episode titled The One With Phoebe's Cookies by baking Lisa Kudrow's character's grandmother's 'secret' recipe for 'Nestle Toulouse' cookies. Another pair, @carlotte_et_loulou, reassured the owners they did not pinch all the amenities provided, unlike Ross Geller (played by David Schwimmer) who convinces Chandler Bing (Matthew Perry) that they are entitled to take anything from a hotel that does not amount to stealing. 'We didn't leave with the remote control batteries, light bulbs and toilet paper,' quipped the Friends fans. Poignantly, the living room features a framed photograph of Matthew in tribute to him, after he died in October 2023 after taking ketamine in a hot tub. Meanwhile, owners have installed a TV with access to Netflix so fans can watch their favourite episodes while immersed in the iconic decor, and tell guests: 'From the colourful kitchen and cult objects to the quotes and accessories inspired by your favourite characters, you'll feel right at home. 'Could we BE any more excited to welcome you?' Nearby, on the Rue de la Tour de Beurre, Social Perk pays just as much attention to detail, with diners watching an endless stream of episodes from a comfy orange sofa The owners of Rouen's New York-style coffee shop Social Perk opened their business nine years ago, and tell MailOnline Travel it was '100 per cent inspired by Central Perk' Just a few steps away from the gothic Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, a favourite of the artist Claude Monet, the deli serves up American-inspired food in keeping with its theme Nearby, on the Rue de la Tour de Beurre, Social Perk pays just as much attention to detail, with diners watching an endless stream of episodes from a comfy orange sofa. Just a few steps away from the gothic Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, a favourite of the artist Claude Monet, the deli serves up American-inspired food in keeping with its theme. The menu includes £6 Texan or Yankee bagels that Joey Tribbiani (Matt Le Blanc) would refuse to share - as he stipulates in the series - and a £3 New York-style cheesecake like the one he eats straight from the floor. Owner Akila says: 'Social Perk has been around for nine years now. We decided to take it over because we liked the unique concept of this typically New York café, 100% inspired by Central Perk, and it appeals to the French a lot. 'Friends parties are often held at Social Perk, for birthdays or hen parties. 'They have a great time there. We've had people come from London! It's incredible.' It's not surprising the establishments are popular with hen parties, as there were plenty of weddings on the series - Ross alone wed three times. Though Brits may struggle to recreate Phoebe Buffay's memorable bachelorette party, as actor Danny DeVito may not be available for hire as a stripper, it may be possible to hire a Holiday Armadillo costume ahead of the city break. Group selfies captioned 'We were on a break' are, of course, obligatory. The two businesses are independent from each other, but recommend each other to the Friends fans who visit. 'We are independent, but we don't hesitate to send our clients and tourists to the Friends apartment in Rouen to spend a night and feel like they're in Monica and her friends' apartment,' continues Akila. While Rouen itself has no connection to the series, it sits just 70 miles from Paris, where Rachel was set to take up a role at Louis Vuitton's headquarters, before she famously 'didn't get on the plane' in the final series to be with boyfriend Ross. But if Brits do want to get on the plane - or train, or other mode of transport - to reach the Friends-themed city, they'll have to first get to Paris, as there are no direct flights to Rouen. From the French capital, it's easily accessible by train, taking just over two hours. The immersive Friends Apartment is available to be booked from £140-per-night via or Airbnb, and Social Perk is open all week, Mon-Fri 10:30am-7pm, 10:30am-8pm on Saturdays and 11am-7pm on Sundays.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Laughs We Needed
The Laughs We Needed originally appeared on L.A. Mag. I remember the first time I fell in love with comedy—not just the laughs, but the making of a kid, I went with my family to see The Cannonball Run in the theaters. I remember enjoying it, though at 8 years old, a lot of the jokes went over my head. What stuck with me most came after the movie: the end credits.A blooper reel of Burt Reynolds and Dom DeLuise cracking each other up. Missed cues, slapstick stumbles, muffled giggles that exploded into uncontrollable laughing was the moment I knew I wanted to be part of whatever that was. There's something uniquely powerful about comedy—especially from an ensemble cast. It doesn't just entertain us; it becomes a reliable shows and movies fill dorm rooms and hospital waiting rooms, light up bar TVs on first dates, and play during midnight reruns when you can't sleep. They meet us in breakups, boredom, and burnout... and they make us feel it's Arrested Development, Anchorman, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, or Ted Lasso, the best ensemble comedies create a kind of gravity. They pull us in. They make us feel like part of the group—like we're hanging on the couch at Central Perk or grabbing a drink at often, what we remember most isn't the plot, but the feeling—that rhythm when the cast clicks. The scene where someone breaks character and everyone else tries not to lose it. Saturday Night Live is never funnier than when the cast themselves start to crack. There's a phrase people always say after a great comedy:"They must've had so much fun making that."We never say that about thrillers or dramas. We say it when the joy on set seeps through the screen. When the chemistry is real, and the camaraderie is contagious. When it feels like the cast is having just as much fun as we Ghostbusters to Superbad, MASH* to Parks and Rec, there's a kind of magic when the process becomes part of the product. Even if it's messy, even if it's rough around the edges, you feel the joy. You want to stay in that world just a little The Office's Andy Bernard once put it: 'I wish there was a way to know you were in the good old days before you actually left them.' Nostalgia has a way of making everything feel like the good times are all behind us—forever locked away in re-runs and start to wonder: Do they still make them like that anymore? Every so often, something new comes along that gives you that old feeling. Not because it's copying what came before... but because it shares its spirit. A little chaotic. A lot joyful. And full of people who genuinely seem to enjoy making each other summer, a YouTube series called Shanked quietly fits that at a barely-functional L.A. country club teetering on the edge of hosting a major PGA event, the show feels like a cousin of Caddyshack and Eastbound & Down—but with a modern, creator-led has the feeling of a camera, a golf course, and a group of comedians and creators trying to make something weird and isn't that how the best ones always start? You never know where the biggest laughs will come C. Reilly and Will Ferrell destroying each other in Step infamous bridal boutique blowout in if you've ever seen it, you'll never forget Chuckles the Clown's funeral on The Mary Tyler Moore finds us when we need it. It doesn't promise to fix everything. But it reminds us we're not alone. That someone else saw the absurdity—and loved it just as much. A good comedy, made by a cast with the right intentions, is one of the most generous things you can share. You laugh, and then you want others to laugh with you. That's the power of don't have to be on the set to be part of the experience—you just have to be becomes your own little own inside own that's the magic we need to keep be told, I had nothing to do with the making of Shanked.I just thought I'd share the laughs... and lend a hand to a group that's in it for the right reasons and armed with the best intentions. ShankedPremiering June 13 on YouTube, Shanked is a new ensemble comedy set in an unhinged Los Angeles country club on the brink of hosting a PGA Tour by and starring digital-native comedians including James Lynch, Patrick Farley, Mikey Smith, Laura Clery, Blake Webber, Mitsy Sanderson, and Dylan Adler, the series is directed by Adam Newacheck (Workaholics) and Christian Breslauer (Industry Baby), and produced by London Alley. This story was originally reported by L.A. Mag on Jun 13, 2025, where it first appeared.


Buzz Feed
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
The 10 Most Rewatchable TV Shows
We all have comfort shows — they're safe spaces. Whether it's your tenth rewatch or just a random Tuesday, there's comfort in pressing play on something that feels familiar. So, I gathered these series, all of which have a way of matching your mood and season, like emotional playlists in TV form. Here's a year-round watchlist that always hits just right, no matter the time of year. Friends Perfect for: Spring evenings or anytime you need a I be any more basic? Maybe. But this show is timeless. The Central Perk gang feels like old friends (pun intended). Whether you're watching "The One With the Football" or crying during Ross and Rachel's airport moment, it never fails. Modern Family Perfect for: Weekend mornings with chaotic energy, Gloria's dramatic flair, and Cam's fabulousness make this a go-to series for moments you want to laugh and maybe tear up a little. Plus, it's ideal background TV while making pancakes. New Girl Perfect for: Early fall or when you're feeling chaotic in the best is sunshine in human form, and the loft dynamic is everything. The humor is weird, quirky, and endlessly quotable, "JFK, FDR." Brooklyn Nine-Nine Perfect for: Late summer or when you need a motivation fun, and filled with lovable weirdos. Jake's wild plans and Holt's emotionless reactions are comfort food for the brain, and the Halloween episodes? Legendary. Full House Perfect for: Winter holidays or anytime you need to feel the Tanner family just be together will make you feel like everything will be okay. It's sweet, funny, and brings major cozy vibes. Bonus points if you're under a blanket and sipping hot cocoa, "you got it, dude." Gilmore Girls Perfect for: October — this show IS fall had a TV mascot, it would be the Gilmore girls. No season is complete without watching Lorelai and Rory banter over coffee in Stars Hollow. The dialogue is fast, the relationships are messy, and the fall aesthetic is elite. Jane the Virgin Perfect for: Spring drama and romantic show is "a telenovela dream come true." It's over-the-top, hilarious, and surprisingly touching. Every plot twist pulls you back in — even when you already know what's coming. How I Met Your Mother Perfect for: Transitional seasons like late March or early something comforting about Ted's overthinking, Lily and Marshall's love, and the slap bet that never dies, it's for Gossip Girl Perfect for: Late summer when you want fashion, chaos, and words, eight letters, we love GG. The outfits, the secrets, the voiceovers, the perfect guilty pleasure that you can't feel guilty about at all. It's perfect for channeling main character energy. And Malcolm in the Middle Perfect for: Random weekdays when you need relatable messiness and big show is pure, unfiltered mayhem — and that's exactly what makes it comforting. Let's not forget Hal, the ultimate chaotic dad, always getting into something ridiculous and somehow making it lovable. It's the kind of show that makes you feel seen in the most specific way possible and leaves you laughing every time. What's your favorite seasonal comfort show? Share all the comfy cozy recs in the comments!


Buzz Feed
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Obscure 'Friends' Trivia Quiz — BuzzFeed Quizzes
You are a true Friends fan if you: Are you up for a challenge? Let's see how intricately you know the highest-grossing live-cast television show. What one more trivia fact for the road? James Michael Tyler, who played Gunther, was originally hired as an extra, but got a recurring role because he was the only person who knew how to operate the espresso machine on the Central Perk set. And in case anybody doubted my "pivot" ya go. Painted by my friend, Emily Anderson. In the comments, tell me your favourite season. I'll start. Mine is four. For more, make sure to follow BuzzFeed Canada on TikTok and Instagram!