Reliable Source: Finally! Téa Leoni’s inspiration for ‘Madame Secretary’

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Four things to know about the upcoming royal visit The royal visit next month by the Prince of Wales and his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall, is certain to involve pomp and circumstance—and perhaps a spot of tea and some biscuits (note to White House staff: stock up!). The official agenda has the couple—we’ll just call them Charles and Camilla, if that’s OK—here from March 17-20, …  Read full article »

What body language experts have to say about John Travolta and Joe Biden

We have questions. How did straight-talking cool Uncle Joe become close-talking creepy Uncle Joe? And when did the lovable bad boy on your imaginary block — a mash up of Danny Zuko, Tony Manero and Chili Palmer — turn into the Idina Menzel-handling manikin formerly known as John Travolta? How did we get here? Recently these two powerful …  Read full article »

Hillary Clinton won’t be on ‘Parks and Rec’ finale — because she’s a presidential candidate?

Try saying this with a straight face: “Hillary Clinton isn’t a presidential candidate.” See? Tough, right? The former SecState hasn’t formally announced her 2016 bid, of course. But she’s in the race for at least some intents and purposes. Our evidence: Her candidacy may be one reason she’s not going to be on the series …  Read full article »

Finally! Téa Leoni’s inspiration for ‘Madame Secretary’

The guessing game. That’s what happens when an actor plays a real person or a when an actor’s role is so intrinsically linked to a real person that never the two shall part. Instead of “So what’s your motivation?” the question in every interview is “So who are you playing?” Téa Leoni, who stars as the no-nonsense and no …  Read full article »