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Jenna Dewan Reflects on Stephen “tWitch” Boss’ Legacy and the “Uplifting Energy” He Shared With Others
Jenna Dewan honored her late friend Stephen “tWitch” Boss months after his death and reflected on the legacy he left behind. “This is incredible, to have the moment to share in his love, light, and legacy,” the actress told People magazine on Friday at the National Alliance of Mental Illness Westside Los Angeles annual gala. […]
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Allison Holker Boss Says She Will Continue to Share Joy Through Dance Following Stephen “tWitch” Boss’ Death: “That’s Not Going to Change”
Allison Holker Boss took to social media to thank fans for “all the love and support” following the death of Stephen “tWitch” Boss. Speaking in her first video message shared on Instagram since her late husband’s death, the professional dancer expressed her gratitude on Saturday for the hope and inspiration during “very challenging and emotional” […]
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Stephen “tWitch” Boss Remembered by Loved Ones at Celebration of Life Service
Loved ones of Stephen “tWitch” Boss gathered in Los Angeles Saturday to pay tribute to him at a celebration of life service. Allison Holker Boss, the wife of the beloved dancer, choreographer, actor and producer, and their three children were joined by friends and fellow artists to honor him and his legacy, Holker’s rep confirmed […]
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Ellen DeGeneres Shares Her Favorite Moments With Stephen “tWitch” Boss Following His Death
Ellen DeGeneres took to Twitter on Thursday to encourage people to share their favorite moments of Stephen “tWitch” Boss following his death. “Right now what I want to do is remember all the love and laughter I had with tWitch. He brought so much joy to my life. I know he brought joy to yours […]
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Ellen DeGeneres and ‘SYTYCD’ Team Remember Stephen “tWitch” Boss: “A Kind Soul and Talented Performer”
The Ellen DeGeneres Show executive producer Andy Lassner, Questlove and Kerry Washington were among those in Hollywood’s entertainment, music and dance communities sharing remembrances, tributes and condolences on Wednesday following the news of the Ellen show DJ-turned-co-executive producer and So You Think You Can Dance alum Stephen “tWitch” Boss’ death. Allison Holker Boss, the wife […]
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Stephen “tWitch” Boss, ‘Ellen DeGeneres Show’ and ‘SYTYCD’ Star, Dies at 40
Stephen “tWitch” Boss, the beloved DJ-turned-executive producer who helped get the audience to their feet for nine years on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and who got his big break on So You Think You Can Dance, has died at 40. The dancer, choreographer, actor and producer died by suicide on Tuesday, a rep confirmed. Wife […]
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‘Ellen’ Trio Set as Showrunners for Jennifer Hudson’s Syndicated Show
Jennifer Hudson’s forthcoming syndicated talk show is getting a leadership injection from The Ellen Show. The newly minted EGOT winner’s The Jennifer Hudson Show will launch Sept. 12 in more than 95 percent of the country and be steered by Mary Connelly, Andy Lassner and Corey Palent. The trio have been the driving force of Ellen […]
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How ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ Said Goodbye After 19 Years
In her final hour on NBC as daytime host, Ellen DeGeneres used her platform to reflect on the journey of bringing The Ellen DeGeneres Show to daytime and the noticeable changes in visibility and acceptance of gays in Hollywood across two decades. Guests Jennifer Aniston, the very first person to guest on the Ellen Show […]
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Critic’s Notebook: The Sweet and Sour Legacy of ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’
“Have you ever seen Ellen’s talk show?” my elderly uncle asked me offhandedly a few years ago. “I really don’t like it. She seems mean. You know, mean-spirited.” In all honesty, unless it involves a British police procedural, my uncle couldn’t give a rat’s tushy about the goings-on of popular culture. Our conversation occurred many […]
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This Week in TV: ‘Stranger Things,’ ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi,’ ‘Ellen’ Ends
There are a number of finales on tap for May 25-31, but the biggest item — in more ways than one — on the TV calendar for the next seven days is season four of Stranger Things, which hits Netflix nearly three years after its last season. A beloved Star Wars character gets the series […]
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Inside Ellen DeGeneres’ Final ‘Ellen’ Tapings: Oprah, Peter Roth and Plenty of Dancing
After 19 seasons, Ellen DeGeneres’ self-titled daytime talk show is coming to an end, with the final shows airing this week. The final Ellen shows were filmed nearly a month ago, though, and The Hollywood Reporter sat in on her third-to-last taping on the Warner Bros. studio lot in Burbank on April 26. The episode […]
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Jennifer Lawrence Used to Pretend Ellen DeGeneres Was Interviewing Her on the Toilet
Before she was an Oscar-winning actress, Jennifer Lawrence used to pretend that she was being interviewed by Ellen DeGeneres while she was on the toilet. So for Monday’s episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, the host called Lawrence, who also happens to be her neighbor, while she was — where else? — on the toilet. […]
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