How ‘Mid-Century Modern’ handled Linda Lavin’s real-life death — and it was her idea

How ‘Mid-Century Modern’ handled Linda Lavin’s real-life death — and it was her idea

Broadway star Linda Lavin died in December at age 87 – and she planned how her death would play out onscreen for her posthumous role in “Mid-Century Modern.”  The Hulu show stars Lavin, Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, and Nathan Lee Graham. The latter three play gay best friends who move in with Sybil Schneiderman (Lavin), Lane’s character’s … Read more

Ty Burrell reacts to ‘Modern Family’ fans thinking he was dead

Ty Burrell reacts to ‘Modern Family’ fans thinking he was dead

This family is still intact. After fans thought Ty Burrell, 57, who played the beloved Dunphy family patriarch, Phil, on “Modern Family” had died, he reflected on where that rumor started. On Monday’s episode of his former costar’s Jesse Tyler Ferguson’s “Dinner’s on Me” podcast, Burrell recalled how missing a reunion special a few years back caused the … Read more

Ozempic, who needs it? Modern waist-watching women turn to classic corsets — just like Taylor Swift and the Kardashians

Ozempic, who needs it? Modern waist-watching women turn to classic corsets  — just like Taylor Swift and the Kardashians

Shedding inches is a cinch — with a corset in hand.  Yes, those waist-erasing, hourglass figure-forming little numbers are suddenly seen tapering the torsos of Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and the Kardashians.  They’re slimming A-list and everyday fashionistas to extreme proportions — and giving trendy weight loss drugs like Ozempic a real run for their money.  Work, a professional … Read more

‘Modern Family’ stars Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Julie Bowen both rush their kids to the ER on Thanksgiving

‘Modern Family’ stars Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Julie Bowen both rush their kids to the ER on Thanksgiving

“Modern Family” alums Julie Bowen and Jesse Tyler Ferguson both spent their Thanksgivings in the hospitals. The actors who played siblings on the hit sitcom each had to rush their sons to the ER on Thursday, which they documented on their respective Instagrams. Julie Bowen and Jesse Tyler Ferguson. Instagram/@itsjuliebowen Bowen, 54, posted a foggy … Read more

Is Ozempic the modern wonder drug? All the conditions the weight loss jab can tackle — from addiction to Alzheimer’s

Is Ozempic the modern wonder drug? All the conditions the weight loss jab can tackle — from addiction to Alzheimer’s

Even if you you’re not diabetic or obese, can Ozempic be right for you? Ever since the weekly injectable was approved in 2017 to treat diabetes in adults, researchers have been testing its superpowers on other chronic diseases, such as colorectal cancer, osteoarthritis, drug and alcohol addiction, brain disorders and more. “I’m using [Ozempic] off-label … Read more

‘Toxic’: 23 year-old reveals problem with modern dating

‘Toxic’: 23 year-old reveals problem with modern dating

A young Aussie has revealed why he is fed up with “superficial” dating in Australia right now. Zac O’Brien, 23, is a professional martial arts fighter who recently returned from Thailand and has been checking out the Sydney dating scene. The 23-year-old took to TikTok to tell the story of a blind datewhere sparks weren’t exactly flying. … Read more

Julie Bowen reveals the fate of a ‘Modern Family’ reunion

Julie Bowen reveals the fate of a ‘Modern Family’ reunion

Nothing can come between this (Modern) Family. Julie Bowen recently revealed the potential for the beloved Dunphy Pritchett crew to reunite for a “Modern Family” reunion. “Yes,” Bowen exclusively told the New York Post when asked if she would be up for it. “Of course, I would be game. I can’t imagine any of us … Read more

Lady Gaga reveals ‘unorthodox’ way fiancé Michael Polansky proposed: ‘I’m a modern lady’

Lady Gaga reveals ‘unorthodox’ way fiancé Michael Polansky proposed: ‘I’m a modern lady’

It couldn’t be further from a Bad Romance. Lady Gaga has detailed the unconventional way her fiancé Michael Polansky asked for her hand in marriage. Appearing on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Tuesday night, the 13-time Grammy winner revealed that Minnesota-born Polansky asked her if he could propose to her before popping the all-important question during a … Read more

‘Modern Family’ star Eric Stonestreet shades ABC over scrapped spinoff: ‘They had their chance’

‘Modern Family’ star Eric Stonestreet shades ABC over scrapped spinoff: ‘They had their chance’

All in the family.  “Modern Family” star Eric Stonestreet is speaking out about the scrapped spinoff.  During a recent interview with Graham Bensinger, the Emmy-winning actor, 53, talked about the axed spinoff show, which would have followed Cameron (Stonestreet), his husband, Mitchell (Jesse Tyler Ferguson), and their daughter, Lily (Aubrey Anderson Emmons), after their family … Read more

‘Modern Family’ star Eric Stonestreet slams the ‘douchebaggery’ in Hollywood

‘Modern Family’ star Eric Stonestreet slams the ‘douchebaggery’ in Hollywood

Eric Stonestreet is reflecting on midwestern life. In Friday’s episode of “In Depth With Graham Bensinger,” the 53-year-old shed light on “living in Kansas City since ‘Modern Family’ ended basically.” Stonestreet shared that leaving his home in K.C. for Los Angeles gigs has illuminated some Hollywood highs and lows. “What I realized it does is it highlights … Read more

Four things modern medicine got totally wrong — with dire consequences

Four things modern medicine got totally wrong — with dire consequences

Doctor doesn’t always know best. In his new book, “Blind Spots: When Medicine Gets It Wrong, and What It Means for Our Health,” Dr. Marty Makary examines how some of the medical establishment’s biggest health recommendations in recent decades have been unfounded and even dangerous. “Much of what the public is told about health is … Read more

Julie Bowen says she was ‘pit against’ Sofia Vergara during ‘Modern Family’: ‘Really disappointing’

Julie Bowen says she was ‘pit against’ Sofia Vergara during ‘Modern Family’: ‘Really disappointing’

Julie Bowen is opening up about her bond with Sofia Vergara. The “Horrible Bosses” star shared she felt pressured to be in conflict with her “Modern Family” co-star, who played her stepmother on the hit sitcom. “They were just determined to pit us against each other, like we hated each other,” Bowen shared on Wednesday’s … Read more

‘Modern Family’ star Julie Bowen helped TV daughter Sarah Hyland leave abusive relationship: I was there ‘at the right time’

‘Modern Family’ star Julie Bowen helped TV daughter Sarah Hyland leave abusive relationship: I was there ‘at the right time’

Best mom ever. Julie Bowen recently reflected on supporting her “Modern Family” daughter Sarah Hyland when Hyland was dealing with an alleged abusive relationship 10 years ago. Bowen, 54, was on “The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Podcast” on Monday and host Lauryn Bosstick told the actress that Hyland, 33, “gives you credit for saving … Read more

At Cannes, Inspiration From Ancient Romans and Modern Women

At Cannes, Inspiration From Ancient Romans and Modern Women

It must say something about the anxious state of the movie world that two of the hottest tickets at this year’s Cannes Film Festival draw inspiration from ancient Rome. In George Miller’s “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” Chris Hemsworth zips around a wasteland like a heavy-metal charioteer, while in Francis Ford Coppola’s “Megalopolis,” Adam Driver … Read more

Prince Harry dishes on ‘pressures of modern corporate life’ during ‘burnout’ event with ‘Office’ star Mindy Kaling

Prince Harry dishes on ‘pressures of modern corporate life’ during ‘burnout’ event with ‘Office’ star Mindy Kaling

Prince Harry joined forces with Mindy Kaling as he hosted a “Beyond Burnout” session during a summit held by the life coaching app BetterUp. The Duke of Sussex, who has served as the company’s Chief Impact Officer (CIO) since 2021, attended the San Francisco, Calif., panel Wednesday alongside “The Office” actress. Harry, 39, spoke about … Read more

What is a first look? The modern trend taking weddings by storm

What is a first look? The modern trend taking weddings by storm

Wedding day traditions are ever-evolving.  With new trends replacing age-old traditions, it can be challenging to decide what approach couples prefer on the big day.  One of the more popular trends at modern weddings is the “first look.” Traditionally, it has been a superstition that it’s bad luck for a couple to see each other before walking down … Read more

My pregnant wife insists that our baby have a modern, ‘hippy’ name — I hate it

My pregnant wife insists that our baby have a modern, ‘hippy’ name — I hate it

A soon-to-be dad has detailed his bitter battle with his pregnant wife over their unborn child’s name.  It’s an age-old problem… one party wants a progressive name, while the other prefers something more traditional. In this case, his wife wants a unique ‘hippy’ name whereas he couldn’t think of anything worse.  So, he took to an advice forum to … Read more

How Jesse Tyler Ferguson guilt-tripped Ty Burrell to attend ‘Modern Family’ SAG Awards reunion at last minute

How Jesse Tyler Ferguson guilt-tripped Ty Burrell to attend ‘Modern Family’ SAG Awards reunion at last minute

Getting family together isn’t easy. Jesse Tyler Ferguson revealed Friday that he had to force Ty Burell to appear at the “Modern Family” reunion at last week’s SAG Awards after several fans thought he was dead. “Honestly, on that night, we were all busy,” Ferguson, 48, said during an appearance on the “Tonight Show with … Read more

Ed O’Neill jokes he really misses ‘Modern Family’ paycheck as cast reunites at SAG Awards 2024

Ed O’Neill jokes he really misses ‘Modern Family’ paycheck as cast reunites at SAG Awards 2024

The Dunphys and Pritchetts reunited at the 2024 SAG Awards. The cast of “Modern Family,” including Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, 53, Ty Burrell, 56, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, 48, Eric Stonestreet, 52, and Ed O’Neill, 77, surprised viewers Saturday by gathering together to present the Best Ensemble in a Comedy award. Bowen spoke first, reminding the … Read more

‘The Settlers’ Review: Writing the History of Modern Chile, in Blood

‘The Settlers’ Review: Writing the History of Modern Chile, in Blood

“The Settlers” tracks MacLennan and his small, uneasy group across Tierra del Fuego, which stretches from the Pacific to the Atlantic, and includes both present-day Argentina and Chile. It’s a still, lonely expanse characterized by grassy plains, jagged mountains and a smattering of forest, and certainly part of the movie’s initial allure is its natural … Read more