Zooey Deschanel

Prince’s Odd Behavior During Shocking Sitcom Cameo Revealed

The music superstar had big ideas on set when he visited “New Girl,” creator Liz Meriwether told “Obsessed: The Podcast.”

Dana Herrnstadt

A photo illustration of Liz Meriwether and the casts of Furious and New Girl.

‘VISCERAL REACTION’

Why ‘New Girl’ Creator Hated the Show’s Cringey Tagline

When Liz Meriwether saw the tagline, her first thought was, “Oh, no.”

Dana Herrnstadt

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SHELVED

Deschanel Says ‘Elf’ Role Was Offered to Huge Star First

“I wasn’t nervous at all, because I was like, ‘Well, I’m not getting the part,’” Deschanel explained about her audition.

Georgina DiNardo

A photo illustration of Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Harrison Ford as Han Solo in (500) Days of Summer.

DREAMS COME TRUE

How Han Solo Ended Up in the Best Breakup Movie of the 2000s

15 years to the day after the film’s release, director Marc Webb reflects on its surprisingly influential legacy and offers his take on a popular fan theory about the ending.

Simon Bland

TIME OF OUR LIVES

Why ‘New Girl’ Was the Perfect Pandemic Binge

Over the last few years, millennials flocked to the sitcom. It turns out that its depiction of friendship, getting older, and timing is exactly what they needed in uncertain times.

Shannon O’Connor

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DANCE 2020

Hollywood’s DNC After-Party Was Totally Deranged

The official “DNC After Party” featured Zooey Deschanel, Aubrey Plaza, a set of party rules, and Diplo DJing in front of a green screen. It was totally bonkers...but harmless.

Kevin Fallon