Four New Show Premieres You MUST Not Miss This Summer

June 22nd - Rising Star, Series Premiere on ABC

Rising Star will be a new type of reality television singing competition, where the viewers will vote LIVE for each contestant and determine if that person moves on or not in real time.  To vote live during a Rising Star show for each contestant, you must first download the Rising Star App and set up an account, either with Facebook or Twitter.  You will then be all set to vote during the shows. Rising Star and its app-based voting and real-time results could be the new norm for reality t.v., so keep an eye on this one. The judges will be Brad Paisley, Kesha and Ludacris, and it looks like Josh Groban will be hosting and starring, as well.  Do you want to see how it will work?  Check it out here:

   

June 29th - The Leftovers, Series Premiere on HBO

Based on the best-selling novel by Tom Perrotta and set three years after 2% of the entire world's population simply vanished off the face of the earth, The Leftovers is about the lives of those living in a community post-rapture and centers around those left to live with the aftermath of what has happened.  Watch a trailer for the show here:

 

July 9th - EXTANT, Series Premiere on CBS 

Academy Award winner Halle Berry will be starring in the new CBS drama EXTANT, a Steven Spielberg production.  Berry will portray an astronaut who has just returned home from a year-long solo mission in space, and is trying to reconnect with her husband and son in their everyday life. The experiences she had in space, coupled with her home life, lead to events that will eventually change the course of human history.  For a quick preview, watch the CBS trailer for the show below:

   

August 9th - Outlander, Series Premiere on Starz

Outlander is based on the international best-selling books by Diana Gabaldon and is set in 18th century Scotland.  Caitriona Balfe (as Claire), Sam Heughan (as Jamie Fraser), and Tobias Menzies (as Black Jack Randall) will star in the series.  Outlander has a sci-fi twist, with time travel as Claire is transported back in time and romance with as she is torn between two men in two very different worlds.  For more on this intriguing series, watch the teaser trailer below:

 

Do you have another show you want to recommend as a "do not miss" show of the summer? Feel free to comment and share your thoughts.  

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Week in Review: Best Dressed Choices

The Cannes Film Festival and the Billboard Music Awards gave us some great red carpet moments this week.  While everyone has an opinion for Best and Worst Dressed this week, there were a few stunners that cannot be overlooked.  

My #3 Film Fashionista Favorite of the week:  

Kesha, 2014 BBMA

Believe it or not, my #3 pick is Kesha.  Or, as her new Twitter handle indicates, KeshaRose.  Her hair, which now has pink running through it, was loosely pinned back, and Kesha hit the red carpet at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards Sunday looking absolutely AMAZING!  

Perhaps she was a bit overdressed for the occasion, but considering she just finished two months of rehab for an eating disorder, she really looked healthy and glamorous in a black, lace-over- gray and tulle gown, which also featured a train. She wore very little makeup, which only added to the allure of the look and pulled it all together.  For me, this is the best Kesha has looked on a red carpet.

Blake Lively, Cannes

My #2 Film Fashionista Favorite of the week:  

Wearing a magnificently GORGEOUS Chanel Couture gown (pictured right), Blake Lively at the Cannes Film Festival is my #2 pick.  The glimmering-white gown, which was partially sheer, dazzled on the red carpet at Cannes.  To top off the look, Lively wore Sophia Webster shoes and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.  The back of the dress was just as beautiful as the front (pictured below). 

Back of Lively's Chanel Gown

As a matter of fact, Lively could do no wrong in Cannes, and she wore many looks at the film festival that are worthy of best dressed lists.  This dress, however, takes the cake.  In a word: fabulous.  I am sure her husband, the very lucky Ryan Reynolds, was proud to be escorting her on the red carpet.

My #1 Film Fashionista of the week:

18-year old fashion model Kendall Jenner, who stole the show on the red carpet when she arrived at the Cannes Film Festival, then

Kendall Jenner, Cannes

went on to the premiere of Grace of Monaco.  Wearing a beautiful black-and-white Chanel gown (pictured left), she was completely captivating as she walked the carpet.  The gown featured a bodice with a unique graphic print, and a feathering with ruffles.  The bottom/skirt portion of the gown hit mid-length, had a modest middle slit up the front and two flattering pockets on the front.

Kendall Jenner, Cannes

Kendall's earrings were dazzling; she wore two Chopard rings and an impressive bracelet.  Strappy black sandals and a silvery clutch topped off the outfit.  

While some found the outfit too simple, I found the look simply stunning.  It was perfect for Kendall, and it photographed so well.  Sometimes, less is more, and in this case it all came together and worked perfectly. 

Please leave your comments below and let me know what you think of these three outfits, and which one if your favorite.  Follow me if you love fashion, fashion in film, movies in general, television and frequent and original updates on all of the above!  

'Chele
The Film Fashionista



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