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20 hours ago
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Selena Gomez to Guest Star on ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place' Season 2: ‘Just Feels Right'
What's that? A hat? No, it's Selena Gomez getting ready to work up some more magic! The singer-actress teased on Thursday (June 26) that she's returning to Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. The star, who portrayed Alex Russo on Disney Channel's Wizards of Waverly Place, shared a photo from the spinoff's set of her hand — complete with glittering manicure — holding her red wizard wand on Instagram Stories. She wrote over it in white text, 'Just feels right..' More from Billboard Jam Out With Our Favorite Instruments & Karaoke Machines From Sam's Club Philo Is the Hidden Gem of Streaming Services: Here's How to Watch More Than 110 Channels Online for Free Nike's Oklahoma City Thunder Championship Merch Is the Real MVP of the NBA Finals: Shop Here But that wasn't all. After a Story teasing her hit Hulu show Only Murders in the Building, Gomez offered yet another photo from the Wizards set on Friday (June 27), confirming her return for the second season. In the snap, she sits alongside fellow Wizards of Waverly Place star David Henrie, who plays her brother Justin, and who stars in the spinoff. 'We want to do this forever… luv you brudder,' she wrote over the photo. Disney has confirmed the news of her return as a guest star for the second season of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. According to the synopsis for the sophomore year of the show, young wizard Billie (played by Janice LeAnn Brown) — who Alex sent to live with Justin in season one, struggles with not being the only wizard in the home after Roman Russo (Alkaio Thiele) and Milo Russo's (Max Matenko) magical abilities surface. The new season will also see Justin training the three young wizards for the Family Wizard Competition, all while the Russo clan faces a new threat that could change everything. Gomez and Henrie will executive produce the second season, which will arrive in the fall on Disney+ and Disney Channel. Best of Billboard Kelly Clarkson, Michael Buble, Pentatonix & Train Will Bring Their Holiday Hits to iHeart Christmas Concert Fox Plans NFT Debut With $20 'Masked Singer' Collectibles 14 Things That Changed (or Didn't) at Farm Aid 2021
Hindustan Times
20 hours ago
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- Hindustan Times
Selena Gomez returns as Alex Russo in Season 2 of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place: ‘Just feels right'
Selena Gomez is returning to her magical roots! The Only Murders in the Building star is all set to reprise her role as Alex Russo in Season 2 of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, Disney's continuation of the beloved series Wizards of Waverly Place. Selena Gomez returned to Wizards Beyond Waverly Place(REUTERS) Gomez, who played the sarcastic and spell-savvy Alex from 2007 to 2012 teased her return through an Instagram Story on Thursday, according to The Hollywood Reporter. She shared a photo of herself on set holding a wand with the caption, 'Just feels right.' Disney later confirmed that the singer-actor will guest star in the upcoming season, the outlet said. The original show followed the Russo siblings, Alex (Gomez), Justin (David Henrie), and Max (Jake T Austin), as they trained in secret to become the family wizard while navigating teenage life in New York City. The show ended with Alex winning the Family Wizard Competition. Also read: Magic: The Gathering teams up with Sonic the Hedgehog for Secret Lair crossover. All you need to know Wizards Beyond Waverly Place: What's it about? According to the report, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place picks up years later with Henrie's character Justin now living as a mortal and raising a family. The spin-off which was launched in October 2024 introduced a new young wizard-in-training, Billie (Janice LeAnn Brown), whom Alex introduced to Justin in Season 1. Reportedly, in Season 2, Billie discovers that becoming a Russo may be more complicated than she initially expected. With Roman (Alkaio Thiele) and Milo (Max Matenko) also developing magical powers, Justin finds himself mentoring three young wizards. They are all contenders in a new Family Wizard Competition. However, a mysterious threat looms that could put the entire Russo family at risk. Familiar faces return in Season 2 As per the report, alongside Selena Gomez and Henrie, Season 2 stars Janice LeAnn Brown, Alkaio Thiele, Max Matenko, Taylor Cora (Winter), and Mimi Gianopulos (Giada Russo). The show is executive produced by creator of original Wizards of Waverly Place Todd Greenwald, with Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas serving as writers and executive producers. Reportedly, Gomez, Henrie, Gary Marsh, and Jonas Agin also return as executive producers. Season 2 of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place will premiere this fall on both Disney+ and Disney Channel. Season 1 is currently available for streaming. FAQs Q: Is Selena Gomez returning as Alex Russo? Yes. Selena Gomez will reprise her role as Alex Russo in Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Season 2. Q: When does Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Season 2 premiere? Season 2 premieres in fall 2025 on Disney+ and Disney Channel. Q: What is the plot of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Season 2? Season 2 focuses on Justin Russo training three young wizards - Billie, Roman, and Milo for the Family Wizard Competition, as a new magical threat emerges. Q: Who else stars in the series? David Henrie, Janice LeAnn Brown, Alkaio Thiele, Max Matenko, Taylor Cora, and Mimi Gianopulos are part of the main cast.
UPI
a day ago
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- UPI
Selena Gomez to return as guest in 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place' S2
1 of 3 | Selena Gomez will reprise Alex Russo in "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place" Season 2. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 27 (UPI) -- Selena Gomez will return as a guest star in Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Season 2. The singer and actress, 32, will reprise Alex Russo in the new season of the Disney Channel and Disney+ series. Wizards Beyond Waverly Place is a spinoff of and sequel to Wizards of Waverly Place, which had a four-season run from 2007 to 2012. The original series starred Gomez, David Henrie and Jake T. Austin as Alex, Justin and Max Russo, three half-wizard siblings living in New York City. Wizards Beyond Waverly Place centers on an adult Justin (Henrie), who has a wife (Mimi Gianopulos) and two sons, Roman (Alkaio Thiele) and Milo (Max Matenko). Justin takes in another young wizard, Billie (Janice LeAnn Brown), and helps train her in magic. Gomez confirmed her return Thursday on Instagram Stories, posting a photo of herself with a wand and the caption "Just feels right..." Season 2 will premiere on Disney Channel and Disney+ in the fall. The season sees Billie (Brown) navigate the more complicated aspects of the Russo family, including Roman and Milo's new magical powers. "As the stakes rise inside and outside the family, a mysterious new threat emerges -- one that could unravel the Russos forever," a press release reads. In addition to Wizards, Gomez will return to star in Only Murders in the Building Season 5. Selena Gomez's career: 50 images of the actress and singer Selena Gomez arrives for the premiere of "The Game Plan" at the El Capitan Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on September 23, 2007. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
Buzz Feed
a day ago
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36 Indoor Products To Amuse Yourself Away From The Sun
A mini Bob Ross paint-by-numbers kit for anyone on their "happy accidents" beat — this itty bitty set comes with everything you need to create three tiny masterpieces of your very own. The Game of Life Goals, the card game version of the OG beloved (if not very stressful) Game of Life board. This version rubs a little TOO close to your existential fright with the tagline, "You can't control the card you're dealt, but you can choose what to do with them!" (Or you can just cope by turning off autonomy on The Sims, you do you.) Murdle, Volume 1, a true essential for anyone who relaxes to true crime podcasts or Only Murders in the Building. The book is full of 100 mystery-themed logic puzzles with four different levels of difficulty that they can do solo or with pals, and in order or out of order (although if they do it in order, they get the full scoop on Deductive Logico and Inspector Irratino, whose hilarious misadventures guide you through the book). A Through The Seasons Reverse Coloring Book, which is a newer edition of the original Reverse Coloring Book that took the internet by storm — reviewers swear by this easy, calming artistic outlet to help ease their anxiety, relieve stress, and unleash their inner creativity without taking up too much brainpower. And Cozy Europe, a reviewer-beloved adult coloring book for calm and de-stressing that will take you all over the globe while you color from the cozy perch on your couch. Psst — this is part of the iconic Comfy & Cozy Coloring Book series if you're looking for other options after you color through this one! A 5-pound bucket of Crayola Air Dry Clay to let you finally follow your inner pottery dreams without all the mess and effort of taking classes. After you pull the clay out to shape it, it'll harden on its own — no oven or any effort required! From there, you can leave it as is or paint over it for a fun vibe. And a beginner-friendly mini pottery wheel kit with everything you need to start making your teensy creations, and/or recreate that scene from Ghost as cheaply as possible. Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, a DEEPLY beloved, fast-paced card game suitable for kids and adults that will have everyone in fits of high-stakes giggles in no time. Bonus: each game only lasts 10–15 minutes, so you can go one or a few rounds depending on how much time you've got together. A delightful party game called Hues And Cues that's easy and fun to play no matter how well you know the other players. It comes with a board of 480 color swatches — the aim of the game is to make your friends guess which color swatch you're looking at with either one-word or two-word clues. Whoever gets the closest to the color in each round gets the most points! A copy of Burn After Writing, a guided journal that tens of thousands of reviewers swear by — through a series of questions and thought experiments, it encourages people to take time away from their screens to explore their feelings, both new and old, so they can embrace meaningful ones and try to let others go. Or a copy of The Book of Myself: A Do-It-Yourself Autobiography in 201 Questions to help you reflect on your life with thoughtful prompts like, "If I could have changed my profession midstream I would have become ..." and "This present I got from my parents really sticks in my memory." It's a perfect way to organize your own story *and* to make sure it's preserved for people who will want to know it down the line. A truly ginormous, cult-favorite beginner's art set that includes just about everything you can think of under the artsy sun — which is astonishing considering just how high quality and affordable this set is, and how many different mediums you can make art with. "The Peckish Pirates," a brand-spanking-new addition to the cult-favorite Magic Puzzle series so beloved on TikTok. Like the others before it, this isn't just a puzzle, but a whimsically illustrated, colorful journey — there are tons of Easter eggs in it, a collection of miniature scenes full of optical illusions and surprises, *plus* a magical twist at the end. You'll have to solve the puzzle to find out! A Woobles crochet starter kit with clear, easy instructional videos to make new tiny friends, because you can never have too many "coworkers" on your desk cheering you on. A set of reviewer-beloved chocolate bar molds for anyone who dreams of DIY-ing their ultimate dessert. These are great for mix-ins like nuts and cereal, but also have enough depth for you to add fillings like peanut butter, jam, and caramel. A beginner's guide to calligraphy that is far more thorough and specific about technique and ink types than other versions, and will have you writing inspirational messages to your friends and drafting fancy invitations to your dog's birthday party in NO time. Small Batch Cookies, tailor made for folks who live alone *or* for people who want to broaden their baking horizons, but don't want to deal with the mess of big batches (or the leftovers)! This book takes you through a bunch of delicious recipes for one to six people using minimal equipment, so you can have hassle-free treats and live your most delicious life. A compact, beginner-friendly watercolor palette that comes with everything you need to start creating your own masterpieces you can use to decorate your walls in the coziest, most colorful way imaginable — especially with 100 (!!) colors to choose from. Or a gorgeous pastel paint-by-number you can get in all kinds of intricate, deeply satisfying patterns for anyone who is looking for an activity that pairs perfectly with a screen-free night in. Foldology, an origami puzzle game that's sort of like if a Rubik's Cube and origami set had a fun little brain-teasing baby. You have to fold the puzzle this and that, using creative problem-solving to complete the picture hidden in each puzzle. Each set comes with 100 (!!!) puzzles with difficulty levels from beginner to advanced, so everyone in the fam can get in on the fun. A pickling starter kit complete with everything you need to start fermenting small batches of INFINITE delicious things, from the traditional cucumbers and onions to yummy sauerkraut and kimchi to adventurous watermelon and mango 😋 . (If you've never had pickled mango before ... THANK ME LATER.) A set of Shrinky Dinks sheets to transport you so immediately to your childhood pastime of Making Everything Very Small that you'll be gifting every single person you know a kitschy keychain against their will. A simple silicone bread maker that proves you don't need any know-how or complicated instructions to make delicious bread at home — in fact, you can mix the ingredients right into the silicone maker and pop it right into the oven. (A bunch of easy recipes are included to prove it!) Disney Princess Uno so the next time you Reverse Uno someone so hard they cry you can turn on "Let It Go" and tell 'em the past is in the paaaaaast. A sturdy, minimalist reading journal with such a comprehensive, satisfying design that you'll never bother with another again — this features space for 52 thorough book reviews, along with challenges and lists for Books I've Read, Finished, Favorites, Did Not Finish, Lent, and Borrowed. An extremely nostalgia-inducing flameless s'mores maker (complete with four roasting forks!) so you can live your best summer camp life all year long. A DIY clay dish craft kit for a perfect rainy afternoon or "wind down" Friday night activity, whether you're doing it solo or with a squad. This family-friendly set makes it super easy to create a gorgeous trinket dish you can use for jewelry, your keys, and other small baubles. Bonus: it's air dry, so you don't have to do any extra work once you're done! A beginner's wood carving kit to get you started on an oh-so-satisfying, soothing hobby, so you can start gifting your loved ones with carved bluejays and cardinals in no time. A sushi-making kit perfect for beginners or intermediate sushi makers, so you can finally mix and match the exact ingredients your adventurous heart desires. A teensy DIY cheese kit with everything you need to learn to make four batches of farmer's cheese and live your most delicious life in a half hour. A soothing, adorable felt succulent kit for anyone who can't get enough of plant parenthood and wants to take it to the next level. This set is great for kids and adults alike, so it makes for a fun family shenanigan, too! A beginner's embroidery kit for adults, so you can have something soothing to do with your hands while you marathon yet another podcast full of murder, murder, and a side murder. (At least now your stitching will be tighter than the main suspect's alibi!) A set of cat-themed tarot cards purrrfect for first-timers, complete with a guide on how to pull the cards and how to interpret them. You'll be doing readings for everyone from yourself to your BFF to your actual cat, by the end of the week. A unicorn slime making kit, because truly the most universal human experience is that deep down inside we all just want to stretch out a big ole glop of bright pink glittery slime. Exploding Mantis, the cousin of the wildly popular, family-beloved Exploding Kittens game, except this one is a "colorfully cutthroat card game of rainbows and revenge." The objective is to get matching sets of cards by ruthlessly stealing from other players at top speed — it's a colorful, chaotic whirlwind for two to six players, age 7 and up! A mini ice cream maker from BuzzFeed's Tasty line that easily churns out ice cream with your favorite flavor-and-topping combos in 20 minutes flat. If I were the Nutella, peanut butter Ritz crackers, and/or the Girl Scout cookies in my fridge right now, I'd be verrrrrry nervous about this gizmo. 😈
Yahoo
2 days ago
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‘Andor's' Diego Luna on changing the landscape of ‘Star Wars': Now ‘that universe represents me too'
For Diego Luna, getting to the finish line of Andor's second season wasn't merely the completion of his own years-long trek to tell a story of how Rogue One's Cassian Andor became a hero of the Rebellion. It was part of a greater, game-changing transformation of the overall Star Wars universe, one that allowed room not only for richer, more complex, and vitally relevant storytelling in a territory better known for its more mythic connotations, but also space for an array of multicultural faces that looked a lot more like his own. Speaking with Gold Derby at an FYC event for the Disney+ series at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills amid the whirlwind of critical and audience adoration for the Andor's epic conclusion, Luna took a beat to reflect on the overall achievement and what it all means to him after nearly a decade of carrying Cassian with him. That, and his somewhat curtailed reunion with K-2SO. 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It's something I would like to see as audience, and I am proud to be part of something that is connecting like the show is connecting with audiences. The beauty of these long-format pieces and the streaming services is that it's there now for audiences to go to whenever they're ready. It was quite fascinating to realize how many people went to Season 1 because of the success of Season 2, because they read about it, because they saw the reaction of audiences, because of all the reviews. And then people said, like, "OK, let's go see the first season." That didn't happen with film. Yes, it stays there, but it doesn't really. You have a short window, and here we don't. My daughter is going to grow a few years and she's going to find these and connect with it whenever she's ready. And that is beautiful because of the work of all these amazing people, not just the crew and cast, but really everyone working in the show, and I'm talking about thousands of people, you know? Everyone working in the show gave everything and came back for the second season, and it's paying off. has been largely set in more of a mythic, fairytale realm, and you guys have moved it nicely into an allegorical way of telling the stories, using as that kind of vehicle. What did that mean to you to shift the paradigm on how to tell a story and see it hit with the audience the way it has? Well, it's just that the audience keeps changing, keeps growing and keeps growing in diversity. It's interesting that today there's room to do things in the Star Wars universe that probably 20 years ago were not even possible. I mean, having a character like Cassian, for myself as an actor, to be involved in a Star Wars show, I grew up watching Star Wars and no one looked like me. There was no way I could picture myself as part of that universe. And today it's different. If you are young and you have a Latino background, you see Star Wars and you go like, "Wow, that universe represents me too." And that's kind of cool. And again, the complexity of this show, the tone of this show is very specific, and I'm pleased I'm living this time when we can do something like this. I think about what Rogue One represented for the films. We were meant to be different. We were given the freedom to do something different, and the audience reacted. We owe Rogue One a lot. We are here because of Rogue One, because of how Rogue One played. And I think it's because a big chunk of the Star Wars audience, it's been part of these for decades and there's room today for this complexity, for this more politically charged and complex story for these characters that are full of contrast for a show that lives so much in the gray areas. And I am pleased I can be part. If there was I would've wanted more from , one little thing, it was more Cassian and K-2SO. Were you hoping you get some more time with your droid sidekick? [Laughs] I mean, when we planned this at the very beginning, there was going to be five seasons. So that thing that happens in that last block was going to be a full season. Every year of these four years before Rogue One was going to be a full season, but then that was impossible. Impossible to execute the way we execute this show. Each season has two years and a half of work behind, so it would've been impossible. But again, yes, of course I'm always going to want to be around Alan [Tudyk]. He's such a wonderful collaborator, and it's so fun and our connection and our chemistry. It's so special that I'm always going to want to be working with him. But I'm glad it was this way. I'm glad also because we paid to every detail. We worked in this show with so much rigor and we paid so attention to specificity and detail just in a very special way, I would say. And I wouldn't change that at all. So no, I'm pleased, I'm pleased. I mean, But I'm going to miss Alan and I'm going to miss Genevieve [O'Reilly] and I'm going to miss Adria [Arjona]. I'm going to miss working with material as complex as this one, but that's the way to end, right? You want to end it on the peak. You want to end enjoying every step. You want to be sad at the end, and not just pleased you got there. Best of GoldDerby 'I'm very happy to be busy': O-T Fagbenle on his trio of Emmy-eligible performances Everything to know about 'Alien: Earth' as trailer drops: Timeline, cast, premiere date Jane Lynch on her 'funny and touching' final scene with Steve Martin on 'Only Murders in the Building' Click here to read the full article.
