In the mood to watch shows like The Bachelor now that Peter Weber’s season has ended? I mean, we do have several weeks before Clare Crawley’s season of The Bachelorette airs. You have a reality-TV itch that needs scratching. And not just any kind of reality show: You need one that perfectly blends romance, drama, hot people, and gorgeous locations. A show that’s equal parts sappy and salacious. One during which you’re laughing hysterically in one scene but then oddly sentimental the next.
The Bachelorette and The Bachelor are masters of this craft, of course, but there are other reality shows that do it too—and they’ll save you during this rose ceremony drought.
Take Love Island, the British dating series that, on the surface, is completely bonkers. But by episode three you’re emotionally attached to all the contestants. Or how about Netflix’s Love Is Blind, which will have you shouting at your screen within minutes? Bottom line is there’s plenty out there to keep you occupied until that first rose ceremony.
Here are our recommendations for shows like The Bachelor and Bachelorette, but be warned: Once you start any of these shows, you won’t stop.
We haven’t even gotten through every film from this year yet, but the slate of 2020 movies we are dying to see is already long.
Luckily, there’s already something for everyone. You’ve got your highly-anticipated sequels featuring major movie stars like Gal Gadot‘s Wonder Woman 1984, Margot Robbie‘s Birds of Prey, Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick, and Daniel Craig’s (reported) final run as James Bond in No Time to Die. Or perhaps you prefer a smaller, female-driven narrative like Emma or Promising Young Woman, a revenge thriller starring Carey Mulligan and written and directed by Emerald Fennell, who we last saw as Camilla Shand in season three of The Crown. On the comedy front, we cannot wait to see what Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo have come up with for their follow-up to Bridesmaids: Barb and Star Go to the Vista del Mar. I’m already canceling all my plans for the year.
Here are the 2020 movies we’re most excited about so far. (We’ll update as more release dates are confirmed.)
The 2010s will forever be known as kicking off the Golden Age of Television, an era where TV shows didn’t just match the quality of movies: They surpassed them. And, thankfully, the industry is showing no signs of slowing down. The slate of new TV shows in 2020 is already looking diverse, nuanced, and interesting—and so many series haven’t even been announced yet. We’ll keep you posted here throughout the year on the TV shows you should keep an eye on.
Below, check out the dates that have already been announced and where you can watch them. From Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington’s Little Fires Everywhere to the next installment of American Crime Story, it’s going to be a good year, my friends. Clear your queues—and schedules—accordingly.
Spinning Out
Black Swan meets Ice Princess in this new drama series about an ice skater (Kaya Scodelario) who attempts to stage a comeback after experiencing a disastrous fall. Available January 1 on Netflix.
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Messiah
The modern world is gobsmacked by the emergence of a man who can perform apparent miracles and claims to be delivering a message from his “father.” Is he Christ himself? Or something else entirely? Available January 1 on Netflix.
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Dracula
A new retelling of a classic horror story, Netflix’s new series shows Count Dracula’s origins, from Eastern Europe to his brushes with Van Helsing’s descendant. Available January 1 on Netflix.
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The Outsider
Cynthia Erivo and Jason Bateman star in this new thriller series, based on the novel of the same name by Stephen King, about a murder case that grows more and more complicated when it’s speculated that supernatural forces are involved. Available January 12 on HBO
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Next in Fashion
Tan France and Alexa Chung co-host this new fashion competition show, in which designers team up to create visionary yet accessible looks. Available January 29 on Netflix
The Stranger
Richard Armitage stars as family man Adam Price, whose perfect suburban life unravels after a stranger tells him a devastating secret. Available January 30 on Netflix
High Fidelity
The story is the same in this adaptation of Nick Hornby’s novel: a record store owner revisits their past loves. Only this time, said record store owner is a woman (Zoe Kravitz). Available February 14 on Hulu
Little Fires Everywhere
Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington star in this adaptation of Celeste Ng’s novel, which follows two families in Shaker Heights, Ohio: the Richardsons, a wealthy family with four children, and the Warrens, a mother-daughter duo who financially struggle. A surprising friendship between the families’ children brings them together, but a custody battle for a Chinese-American baby threatens to break everything apart. Available March 18 on Hulu
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Hollywood
Ryan Murphy’s second TV series for Netflix will serve as a love letter to the old Hollywood of the 40s and 50s. Details are mum at this point, but several incredible actors are on board, including Darren Criss, Jim Parsons, and Patti LuPone. Available May on Netflix
Impeachment: American Crime Story
The third season of ACS will follow the Bill Clinton-Monica Lewinsky scandal, with Beanie Feldstein playing Monica. Available September 27 on FX
We will update this post with more TV shows as premiere dates are announced.
Tayla Parx has come a long way since she played Little Inez in 2007’s Hairspray at 12 years old. She transitioned from acting to songwriting when she was 19—and now, at age 25, she already has credits for powerhouses like Jennifer Lopez, Fifth Harmony, Janelle Monáe, and Christina Aguilera on her well-stocked résumé.
But 2018 has been an especially busy year for the artist. Three songs she’s had a hand in—”High Hopes” by Panic! At the Disco, “Love Lies” by Khalid featuring Normani, and “Thank U, Next” by Ariana Grande—all went to the Billboard Top 10. Grande’s “Thank U, Next”—heard of it?—hit number one.
It’s an impressive accomplishment…but Parx is ready for more. That includes hopefully seeing her own name on the charts with the release of her upcoming album, We Need to Talk. It seems likely to happen, given that Parx ended this year with some high-profile gigs, including being featured in Grande’s First Wives Club–inspired Ellen performance.
So between studio sessions (with some major talent), Parx took time to chat with Glamour about her big year—and what to expect next. Read on.
Glamour: So I was shocked when I realized you played Little Inez in Hairspray. You totally stole that movie.
Tayla Parx: It’s so funny to me when people still make that connection after all these years. I like that throughout my career there are so many different plot twists for people to discover along the way. It makes the journey so much more fun.
Glamour: You’ve had a whirlwind year. Did you think 2018 would be such a defining year?
TP: To be honest, I had no idea that 2018 would be so critical in taking everything to the next level. I’ve always kept my head down, done my work, and allowed life to land where it does. But I can definitely say I’ve been writing around 200 songs a year for the last few years, getting in the rooms with people who push me creatively, and really taking the time to learn and evolve as a creative. The motivation to keep going throughout all of the ups and downs comes from this weird competition with myself. Once I accomplish one of my goals, I’m on to the next. It’s exciting to invite other people in my world and have them along for the ride.
Glamour: One of those accomplishments was “Thank U, Next.” What was your favorite part about working on it?
TP: The fact that I was able to share the entire experience with my friends makes this my favorite. Having a good time in the studio with Ariana, Victoria Monét, Social House, and Tommy Brown was everything—especially because we are all sharing our first number one on this particular Billboard chart. To win with your friends is much more rewarding.
Glamour: In the spirit of “Thank U, Next,” is there anything you’re leaving behind in 2018?
TP: All of my exes! [Laughs.] I have a bad habit of going backward. Maybe it’s an attempt to fix where I know where we went wrong. Typical Virgo. Nonetheless, sometimes it’s better to take what you’ve learned and say, “Thank you…but next!” Dating is all about finding out what you’re willing and not willing to put up with for the future love of your life. I’m enjoying learning my idea of love.
Glamour: Have you caught yourself using “Thank you, next” in your day-to-day conversations?
TP: I can’t hear the words thank you without hearing the word next right after. It’s the most hilarious thing ever. I see a new funny meme every day!
Glamour: Do you go into a songwriting session any differently when the song is for you or someone else?
TP: I like knowing who I’m writing for so that I can cater to them specifically. There’s nothing worse than a writer who forces their on emotions onto an artist. When I’m working on my own songs, I do the complete opposite. I make a conscious decision to go into the studio and have fun with no boundaries. The freedom to do whatever I want is what allows me to create something different than I do for every artist I write with.
Glamour: Do you ever write a song for another artist but then go, “Wait, I want that for me.”
TP: I haven’t had that feeling quite yet. I waited until stepping into my complete artist mode until I was undoubtedly clear on my message, my sound, and my look as an artist. It’ll continuously evolve, but it really helps to have that strong sense of self so that I never look back and regret giving big chunks of me away. There’s music that’s Taylamade, where I allow little pieces of me to live with others, and then there’s Tayla Parx’s music, where you get me with no limitations.
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Glamour: You worked on Janelle Monáe’s Dirty Computer. Many of the songs comment on her reaction to the world as she sees it, in terms of LGBTQ+, racial, and women’s rights. Do you hope to make similar commentary with your album?
TP: Of course. To have the freedom to push those boundaries musically was beneficial in me having the confidence to also claim my own sexuality and project my ideas—and help others do it as well. My album doesn’t say he/she throughout the entire thing. That started because I have a song on my TaylaMade mixtape called “Mama Ain’t Raise No Bitch.” I’d have so many men coming up to me saying that was their favorite song. I initially thought it would just be a female anthem. It just confirmed the idea that lyrics and melody could reach even the people you don’t intentionally target, because emotions don’t work that way realistically. Everyone loves and hurts. Let’s keep the conversation open for listeners to interpret it for themselves.
Glamour: Is there a dream collaboration you’d love to achieve in 2019?
TP: Right now I’ve been focused on Sam Smith, Dua Lipa, Rosalia, and some really cool movie soundtracks. Every year I try to work with artists I haven’t experienced, so through the rest of the year I’ll be continuously compiling artists that I truly believe in. For me, it’s all about pushing each other creatively.
Glamour: What else do you want to see in the new year?
TP: Twenty-nineteen is all about evolving as a creative for me. I’m very excited to be releasing my following up to TaylaMade mixtape. My album We Need to Talk will be another way for listeners to continue to get to know me, and I’m looking forward to that. You’ll also see me back on the screens next year. All 2019 will be focused on being unapologetically me.
If the whole momager thing doesn’t work out, Kris Jenner could easily take up a career in the hospital delivery room. In a sneak peak from Sunday’s new episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, courtesy of E! News, Kris reveals that she played a major role in the birth of Kylie Jenner’s baby daughter, Stormi Webster.
In the clip, Kris is asked by Khloé Kardashian how Kylie did in the delivery room. “She did really, really well,” Kris says. “She just kept saying, ‘I just don’t feel any pain’ and you’d see these contractions like crazy and she would go, ‘I’m just not feeling it’ and I’m like, ‘This is really weird.’”
But that’s not all. According to Kris, she was the one who actually delivered the baby, which apparently Kylie had already told Khloé. “I delivered the baby!” Kris says, to which Kim responds, “I didn’t hear that.” Undeterred, Kris decides to stick with her story. “I delivered the baby. I pulled her out,” she says.
Watch the clip for yourself, below:
Kris goes on to call Kylie “such a trooper,” adding that, “she was so calm.” But Kris wasn’t the only one present when Kylie gave birth last September. In a recent interview with Evening Standard Magazine, Kylie revealed that Khloé had also been in the room, and she discussed what a pillar of strength she was. “I needed Khloé in the room with me…. She was there for all my other sisters,” Kylie told Kim, who was the one asking the questions for this particular interview. “She’s just very, very nurturing. So she really helped me through the whole thing. Everyone should have Khloé in their delivery room.” Noted!
Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson are going to have to start paying our medical bills soon if they doesn’t stop giving us whiplash every five minutes with their coupled-up updates. After the singer and SNL comedian got engaged following what appears to be just a few weeks of dating, their whirlwind romance continues with yet another development: The two might have moved in together. Like, today (Sunday).
Grande shared an image from Spongebob on her Instagram Stories, captioning it, “Us in our new apartment with no furniture 1 speaker and red vines.” Maybe—maybe—it’s an inside joke about something completely unrelated to Davidson, but speculation began almost immediately: Who is “us”? Where is this new apartment? When did this happen? Why does this relationship spark more questions than the Bermuda Triangle?
Grande followed the Spongebob post with a filtered video of Davidson that didn’t reveal any other details.
Next were some pics of her standing on a couch. White, artless walls? Comfy lounging sweatshirt? Very happy facial expression? Could this be a shot of the new digs?
Then she dropped this ‘gram, which is basically what she posted to her Stories, but more permanant:
While we puzzle it out, Twitter users have begun to have a little fun with the idea that she was sitting in an empty new spot with her fiancé.
“@ArianaGrande don’t know why i wasn’t invited to this whole empty apartment red vine eating party,” one user wrote.
“us all hiding in arianas empty apartment pretending to be furniture @ArianaGrande,” someone else said, including a picture of the talking furniture from Beauty and the Beast.
People reports that the night before, Grande had been spotted in the audience at New York City’s Comedy Cellar, supporting Davidson while he performed during a surprise set. Davidson seems to have had a slew of other celebs backing him up in the audience, including comedian Sherrod Small and, for some reason, John Mayer? (Again, this whole thing is a riddle inside a mystery inside a puzzle inside an enigma.) Small later posted a group photo that included Grande and Davidson and wrote, “The Almost Newlywed.” He continued, “Pete good move. She’s smart, funny and adorable. Congrats??.”
