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Newsweek
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'American Pickers' Star Danielle Speaks Out on Co-Star Mike's Friendship
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. American Pickers star Danielle Colby has shared details on their friendship with co-star Mike Wolfe, saying they talk "four or five days a week" in a new interview with Newsweek. The Context The History Channel's hit series American Pickers debuted in 2010, and it has gone on to have 26 seasons—with new episodes premiering next month. The show follows a team of antiques enthusiasts, who search the United States for unique items and meet interesting collectors along the way. What To Know Colby—who prefers "they/them" pronouns—and Wolfe have been on American Pickers since the program first started, but their friendship began prior to fame. "He is one of my very best friends. I don't think that's something that could ever change," Colby told Newsweek. "Our families are way too intertwined. I mean, at this point, there's no divorcing from one another for sure." Colby, 49, has two children—a son named Miles and a daughter named Memphis. In February 2024, they got married to their photographer husband, Jeremy Scheuch. Wolfe, 61, is dating girlfriend Leticia Cline, and he shares daughter Charlie with his ex-wife, Jodi Catherine Wolfe. (L) Danielle Colby attends the Metallica performance during day 2 of Lollapalooza at Grant Park on August 1, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (R) Mike Wolfe speaks during the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Studio A on... (L) Danielle Colby attends the Metallica performance during day 2 of Lollapalooza at Grant Park on August 1, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (R) Mike Wolfe speaks during the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Studio A on October 3, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. More Gary Miller/FilmMagic;"When Mike and I started, I think that there was just this attraction in terms of friendship, and community work, and celebrating antiques and vintage, and celebrating history, and learning to understand history in different ways we didn't before," they shared. "I think he and I really bonded on that, and I think it's something that has really held us together and held our friendship very close." The television personality called the Antique Archaeology owner an "ally" for them "as a femme in the antiques world," which is something they have "really appreciated." "That's a relationship that goes so deep. It's such a family tie. Our families are so intertwined. It's just something that will last forever and ever and ever. I don't see it ever going away," they said, noting: "We talk to each other probably, I don't know, maybe four or five days a week." Colby opened their new burlesque museum, the Ecdysiast Arts Museum, on June 21 in Davenport, Iowa, and Wolfe was a key supporter on their new project. "It's so interesting because I think that's part of what bonded Mike and I from the beginning is we both are avid collectors of what we love. I love burlesque history, and so that's what I collect, but Mike also loves burlesque history, and so he collects a little bit of it too," they said. Colby said that Mike donated items to their museum and has "helped us in accessing a lot of items that we otherwise maybe wouldn't have been able to access so easily." "He's like a big brother, so I'm really lucky that we were great friends before the show started," they said. What People Are Saying During a Q&A session in Iowa in 2010, Wolfe praised Colby and shared why they were perfect for American Pickers. "I saw what she was capable of. I mean, she's got the edge, she's got the look," he said alongside Colby and late American Pickers co-star Frank Fritz, who died in September due to complications from a stroke. "One thing I wanted when I hired her, and I knew she was going to be on camera, is I wanted someone that did not look like they would work in any antique shop because I wanted our show to be looked at in a different way." He added, "I wanted people to look at antiques like they're fun, they're rad, they're killer, they're awesome. I wanted people to know that they didn't have to have a blue blazer and 10 cats to be an antique dealer." What Happens Next American Pickers Season 27 returns on Wednesday, July 2, at 9 p.m. ET on the History Channel.
Sydney Morning Herald
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
A guide to the Archibald Prize, for the people who don't speak art
The ultimate selfies Why bother with celebrities when you can get results like these from self-portraits? Yvette Coppersmith's Self-portrait with two cats is mesmerising in its serenity, the artist's heavy-lidded visage matching her snoozing cats alongside her. She looks quite glamorous too, like Cleopatra-via-Old Hollywood, evoking advertisements from the art deco era. Even from afar it stands out in the room, a result of Coppersmith (the Archibald's 2018 winner) mixing her oils with sand to lend the picture an interesting, fleshy texture. On the opposite end of the same wall hangs Tsering Hannaford's Meditation on time (a left-handed self-portrait), painted several months after the artist – an 11-time Archibald finalist – suffered a tendon injury in her right wrist, her dominant hand. There's something stoic and determined in her still gaze, emanating from a heavy swirl of darkness, that's hard to look away from. From the always enjoyable Studio A collective in Sydney, first-time finalist Mathew Calandra's His face like my face – self-portrait as Robert Englund playing Freddy Krueger is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. The subject might be playful but the portrait is deceptively intricate, all obsessive ink work awash in a swathe of blood-red watercolour. Fun and creepy, like my soul. The short kings and tiny queens Little portraits have a rough time at the Archibald, maybe in galleries in general where bigger is always considered better, grander, more striking. But look at Natasha Bienek's portrait of artist Cressida Campbell and tell me that's not some painstaking ambition. At 15 x 20 centimetres, it's barely larger than a postcard but filled with photorealist detail so intricate, you could stare at it for hours. Sombre and reverent, Bienek paints Campbell in front of her garden and a tiny print from 18th-century Japanese artist Utamaro that I urgently need for my Sylvanian Families collection. Another small wonder is Callum Worsfold's impressionistic Self-portrait in the studio, where he puts the process on display, depicting himself in a paint-splattered jumpsuit and a gas mask, surrounded by the chemically hazardous tools of his trade. Grimier than a Roc Marciano cut, it'd be suffocating if it was any larger than its merciful 23 x 13 centimetres. The bonkers crowd favourite? Marcus Wills' Cormac in Arcadia stretches the definition of portrait in a way that would probably annoy his fellow finalists, which is exactly why I'm here for it. It's supposedly a portrait of 13-year-old actor Cormac Wright, but it's actually a dramatic tableau done Rembrandt-style, filled with about two dozen mysterious figures, a frontally naked Jesus figure at dead centre, and even someone in adidas stripes. Wright, meanwhile, stands left of centre in a green Uniqlo hoodie, facing in the complete wrong direction, barely an onlooker in his own nightmare of a portrait. It's unsettling and addictive and a crowd-pleaser judging by the number of people who hovered in front of it all evening. That the Archibald judges deemed this a finalist is perhaps a promising sign of bonkers things to come.
The Age
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
A guide to the Archibald Prize, for the people who don't speak art
The ultimate selfies Why bother with celebrities when you can get results like these from self-portraits? Yvette Coppersmith's Self-portrait with two cats is mesmerising in its serenity, the artist's heavy-lidded visage matching her snoozing cats alongside her. She looks quite glamorous too, like Cleopatra-via-Old Hollywood, evoking advertisements from the art deco era. Even from afar it stands out in the room, a result of Coppersmith (the Archibald's 2018 winner) mixing her oils with sand to lend the picture an interesting, fleshy texture. On the opposite end of the same wall hangs Tsering Hannaford's Meditation on time (a left-handed self-portrait), painted several months after the artist – an 11-time Archibald finalist – suffered a tendon injury in her right wrist, her dominant hand. There's something stoic and determined in her still gaze, emanating from a heavy swirl of darkness, that's hard to look away from. From the always enjoyable Studio A collective in Sydney, first-time finalist Mathew Calandra's His face like my face – self-portrait as Robert Englund playing Freddy Krueger is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. The subject might be playful but the portrait is deceptively intricate, all obsessive ink work awash in a swathe of blood-red watercolour. Fun and creepy, like my soul. The short kings and tiny queens Little portraits have a rough time at the Archibald, maybe in galleries in general where bigger is always considered better, grander, more striking. But look at Natasha Bienek's portrait of artist Cressida Campbell and tell me that's not some painstaking ambition. At 15 x 20 centimetres, it's barely larger than a postcard but filled with photorealist detail so intricate, you could stare at it for hours. Sombre and reverent, Bienek paints Campbell in front of her garden and a tiny print from 18th-century Japanese artist Utamaro that I urgently need for my Sylvanian Families collection. Another small wonder is Callum Worsfold's impressionistic Self-portrait in the studio, where he puts the process on display, depicting himself in a paint-splattered jumpsuit and a gas mask, surrounded by the chemically hazardous tools of his trade. Grimier than a Roc Marciano cut, it'd be suffocating if it was any larger than its merciful 23 x 13 centimetres. The bonkers crowd favourite? Marcus Wills' Cormac in Arcadia stretches the definition of portrait in a way that would probably annoy his fellow finalists, which is exactly why I'm here for it. It's supposedly a portrait of 13-year-old actor Cormac Wright, but it's actually a dramatic tableau done Rembrandt-style, filled with about two dozen mysterious figures, a frontally naked Jesus figure at dead centre, and even someone in adidas stripes. Wright, meanwhile, stands left of centre in a green Uniqlo hoodie, facing in the complete wrong direction, barely an onlooker in his own nightmare of a portrait. It's unsettling and addictive and a crowd-pleaser judging by the number of people who hovered in front of it all evening. That the Archibald judges deemed this a finalist is perhaps a promising sign of bonkers things to come.
Belfast Telegraph
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Belfast Telegraph
BBC studio in Belfast forced into ‘lockdown' after pro-Palestine activists gained access to building
It's understood almost two dozen protesters, some of whom carried Palestinian flags and wore traditional Palestinian scarves, gained access to Blackstaff House on Great Victoria Street for a short time. The building, which is home to NI's largest purpose-built TV hub known as Studio A, was quickly shut down as demonstrators chanted "Free Palestine". BBC News has reported that the PSNI was called to the scene where they removed protesters. Police and BBC NI has been contacted for comment.. More to follow.
FACT
13-03-2025
- Entertainment
- FACT
Legendary Mexican music festival Zamna is coming to Dubai
Enjoy electronic music stars in May. It's time to say hola to Zamna. The legendary Mexican music festival is coming to Dubai. On Friday, 9 May, Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience will host the fun-filled event, and here's what to expect. Zamna started in Tulum, Mexico. The jungle festival has taken place across the world, and is now making its way to Dubai. The full line-up has not yet been revealed, but we do know that the event will bring together electronic music artists. The artists will span tribal beats, underground techno and house sounds. Ushuaïa Dubai boasts beautiful views across Dubai and is an open-air venue – so you can dance under the stars and sun. Over the years, it has welcomed local as well as international DJs and festival-led productions, which aim to create an unforgettable experience. The experience has been created with The Night League and Studio A by Addmind Hospitality. Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience is hosting a range of events. On 12 April, ANTS will be performing at Ushuaïa Dubai. The show looks set to bring a touch of Ibiza culture to the UAE. Visitors can expect high-energy, techno soundtracks and club music. On 26 April, the London-based star Michael Bibi will be making his way to Dubai. He will headline the waterfront wonder, and showcase his signature blend of electronic, techno and rhythms. Tickets are now on sale for Zamna. General admission tickets start from AED 195. VIP Backstage tickets start from AED 750. Premium tickets start from AED 3,000. Check in with FACT for the best things to do in Dubai. GO: Visit for more information.
