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New York Post
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Dukes of Hazzard' star Richard Hurst dead at 79
Richard Hurst, who starred as Deputy Cletus Hogg on the classic 'The Dukes of Hazzard' TV series, died unexpectedly Thursday in Los Angeles. He was 79. His death was announced on the Cooter's Pigeon Forge Facebook page, a 'Dukes Of Hazzard' themed museum owned by his former co-star Ben Jones, who portrayed Cooter Davenport in over 140 episodes of the popular series. No cause of death has been revealed. 4 Richard Hurst died unexpectedly Thursday in Los Angeles. He was 79. CBS via Getty Images Hurst was scheduled to attend a meet-and-greet at Cooter's Place, located outside Knoxville, Tenn., on July 3rd, but that appearance was delayed Thursday morning due to 'unforeseen circumstances,' according to the museum's page. 'I have known Rick for over 45 years and there wasn't a minute of that time that he didn't leave me smiling or laughing,' Jones wrote Thursday night. 'Sure he was a professional comedian, but mostly he just had a heart as big as Texas. He was a fine actor, a splendid comic, and a wonderfully supportive colleague.' The duo worked on the Emmy Award-nominated show during the 1970s and 1980s. 'We have always thought of our Cooter's friends as 'Hazzard Nation,' Well, Hazzard Nation is sure going to miss Rick Hurst down here around 'Cooters,' but his presence will always be near us. Rest in Peace, old friend,' Jones added. Hurst was born in 1946 on New Year's Day in Houston, Texas. 4 Hurst starred as Deputy Cletus Hogg on the classic 'The Dukes of Hazzard' series. CBS via Getty Images 4 Hurst appeared in over 50 episodes of 'The Dukes of Hazzard.' CBS via Getty Images The comedic actor got his start by acting in a series of small guest roles on TV shows in the 70s, appearing in one episode of 'Gunsmoke' and playing a cook on 'Happy Days.' Hurst's career started to take off when he landed a recurring role as Cleaver in the mid-70s sitcom 'On The Rocks.' By 1979, he was cast as Cletus Hogg, a kind-hearted but clumsy deputy, on 'The Dukes of Hazzard' and appeared in 55 episodes of the show. 4 Hurst revived his role as Deputy Cletus Hogg in the 1997 television movie 'The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion!' CBS via Getty Images Hurst continued to appear as a guest star through the 1980s and 1990s in shows like 'Steel Magnolias,' 'Melrose Place' and 'Family Matters.' He revised his role as Hogg in the 1997 television movie 'The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion!' and the 2000 TV movie 'The Dukes of Hazzard: Hazard in Hollywood.' His most recent project was the 2016 horror flick 'Return of the Killer Shrews' alongside John Schneider, his former 'Dukes' cast mate. Hurst is survived by his first wife, Candace Kaniecki, and his sons, Collin Hurst and 'Remember the Titans' actor Ryan Hurst.
Daily Mirror
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Stream Sydney Sweeney's 'gripping' new thriller for free
Sydney Sweeney and Julianne Moore front the new Apple TV+ thriller from producer Ridley Scott Sydney Sweeney stars in a new film packed with A-list talent that's available to stream completely free. The Euphoria actress stars alongside Oscar-winner Julianne Moore in Echo Valley, an 'edge-of-your-seat thriller' billed as a 'tale of love, sacrifice and survival'. The official synopsis reads: 'Kate (Moore) is a mother struggling to make peace with her troubled daughter Claire (Sweeney) – a situation that becomes even more perilous when Claire shows up on Kate's doorstep, hysterical and covered in someone else's blood. As Kate pieces together the shocking truth of what happened, she learns just how far a mother will go to try to save her child.' Alongside its two leads, the film also stars Domhnall Gleeson, Fiona Shaw, Kyle MacLachlan and Edmund Donovan. Echo Valley is streaming now exclusively on Apple TV+ and can be watched for free with Apple's seven-day free trial. It comes from BAFTA-winning director Michael Pearce and Emmy Award-nominated writer Brad Ingelsby, creator of Mare of Easttown. Legendary Alien and Gladiator director Sir Ridley Scott serves as the film's producer. It comes as Disney+ tempts Brits with the return of its £1.99 streaming deal, offering 60% off a monthly subscription for four months. For those sticking with Apple TV+, early reactions for Echo Valley have been somewhat mixed, but according to The Telegraph 's four-star review, it may just be the 'plot-twist thriller of the year'. The Hollywood Reporter hailed it as 'satisfyingly tense', saying: 'Echo Valley takes some genuinely gripping turns as well as a few unbelievable detours in its journey through Kate's increasingly complicated life and relationship with her daughter. "Even as the web gets sticky, Pearce maintains control of each thread with his steady direction.' In its two-star review, The Guardian said: 'After an intriguing opening, the convoluted narrative doesn't merely jump the shark but lies down and lets the shark jump over it before the pair of them charleston their way across the rolling Pennsylvanian farmland where the film is supposed to be set.' Article continues below A warmer reaction came from Variety, which said: 'When you're simply looking for something semi-interesting to stream, stories like these don't necessarily require great actors, but great actors are the reason some of them still reverberate in our memory decades later.'
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Margaret Qualley's next role? A gay private investigator opposite Aubrey Plaza
After 2024's Drive-Away Dolls, Margaret Qualley has her next lesbian role lined up. Sign up for the to keep up with what's new in LGBTQ+ culture and entertainment — delivered three times a week straight (well…) to your inbox! Qualley, who also starred in the Oscar-winning film The Substance, is once again working with husband-and-wife duo Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke (who is queer) on a new film called Honey Don't!. Honey Don't! stars Qualley as the titular Honey, a gay private investigator who is "investigating a questionable church led by Chris Evans," per i-D. Deadline also reported that Emmy Award-nominated actress Aubrey Plaza is also in the film and will play a mysterious woman, as well as Charlie Day (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia), Billy Eichner (Bros), Gabby Beans (The Skin of Our Teeth), and Talia Ryder (Never Rarely Sometimes Always). Speaking with i-D, Qualley said the role required her "to be a little more suave than I am, more mysterious. I tend to want to diffuse things before they even happen. [Whereas] Honey, she's like honey — she's skillful, she's smooth, she is slipping in and out undetected." Honey Don't! is a quasi-sequel to 2024's Drive-Away Dolls, where Qualley starred as a slacker lesbian who goes on a road trip with her best friend, unaware that criminals are chasing them. That film released to mixed reviews, but was praised as being "fun, weird, and exactly the kind of queer movie we need more of" by Out. Drive-Away Dolls and Honey Don't! are the first two films in a planned Lesbian B-Movie trilogy that Coen and Cooke have. Qualley says working with the couple is "unlike anything else I've ever known" and while she hasn't been contacted about the planned third film in the trilogy, "let the record show that if I'm not in [the third film], I will be offended and I will be upset," (via i-D). will be released in theaters sometime in 2025.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Broadway On Demand Announces Streaming Release of Maria Caruso's Incarnation
NEW YORK, March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadway On Demand, the Emmy Award-nominated and premier global streaming platform for theatrical productions, proudly announces the exclusive digital release of Incarnation, the acclaimed solo dance theater work by Maria Caruso. Now available for streaming worldwide, Incarnation is a powerful exploration of resilience, and transformation, captivating audiences with its deeply personal, yet universally resonant, journey. Originally performed and previewed to sold-out audiences in Brazil, prior to a historic run at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Incarnation delivers raw storytelling and striking movement. Lights go up on Caruso bound to a chair, before breaking free in a powerful act of self-liberation. Through expressive choreography, dramatic costume changes, and a haunting duet with a mirror, Caruso embodies resilience and transformation. Set against a minimalist backdrop with Ryan Onestak's evocative score, Incarnation is a visceral tribute to the human spirit. New York Weekly hails Incarnation as "a monumental moment in Theatre Royal Drury Lane's history." "Premiering Incarnation at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane was beyond a magical experience. It was the absolute pinnacle of my career," says Caruso. "To have been a part of the theatre's 361-year history is an honor and a blessing, and to have my performance captured for the world to see is an exhilarating moment in my journey." Maria Caruso's Metamorphosis is also available to stream on BOD. Launched in 2020, Broadway on Demand continues its mission to bring world-class theatrical experiences to audiences everywhere, expanding access to innovative and thought-provoking performances. The addition of Incarnation further reinforces the platform's commitment to showcasing diverse and powerful works that push the boundaries of storytelling. Broadway on Demand is the streaming imprint of Broadway Licensing Global. Incarnation is available to rent now at: ABOUT BROADWAY LICENSING GLOBAL Broadway on Demand is an Emmy Award® nominated streaming platform, offering marquee theatrical content, interactive events, and original programming. BOD features hundreds of titles distributed through TVOD, SVOD and FAST programming models, and is an official imprint of Broadway Licensing Global. MEDIA CONTACT Public Relations at Interdependence | press@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Broadway Licensing Global Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Trump's ‘The Apprentice' now streaming for first time
The reality TV show that made Donald Trump a celebrity household name has begun streaming for the first time since its 2004 premiere. Amazon Prime Video announced Monday that viewers would be able to stream all seven seasons of 'The Apprentice.' The first season of the Mark Burnett-produced competition show, which also made a star out of contestant Omarosa Manigault, hit the platform Monday — with the remaining six seasons rolling out weekly through April 27. President Trump said in a statement, 'I look forward to watching this show myself — such great memories, and so much fun, but most importantly, it was a learning experience for all of us!' With 16 contestants performing various business-related challenges in pursuit of a $250,000 job at the Trump Organization, 'The Apprentice' became a ratings juggernaut for NBC. Trump, then known as a real estate mogul, gained fame with his signature catchphrase: 'You're fired.' The Emmy Award-nominated series spawned several spinoffs including 'The Celebrity Apprentice,' 'The Apprentice: Martha Stewart' and 'The Ultimate Merger' — a dating competition where eligible bachelors vied for romance with troublemaking Trump protegee Manigault. His three eldest children, Ivanka, Don Jr. and Eric Trump, appeared as advisers through the franchise, which drew celebrities such as Joan Rivers, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Brett Michaels, Dionne Warwick, Arsenio Hall and LaToya Jackson. _____
