Amanda Harding’s dream is for Joanna Gaines to finally leave Texas to film home makeovers in Pennsylvania, so Jo could perfect all the home decor projects she’s begun. Amanda is our in-house HGTV expert, since she gets the chance to blend her passions for home decor and design with entertainment writing. She follows everything there is to know about the latest home reno shows by watching them, staying in touch with the PR reps at HGTV, and reading the personal blogs and social media accounts of the series stars. She’s also a Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul aficionado and stays up to date on the latest tea from the British royal family.
Amanda joined the Showbiz Cheat Sheet team in 2017. When she’s not dreaming of ways to update her kitchen, you might find her reading a favorite from Stephen King. See more from Amanda at Red Tricycle or her Muck Rack profile.
'Seinfeld' fans were not happy to discover that the titular star's apartment could not exist in an actual New York City building even if Jerry could magically afford the rent.
The 'Fixer Upper' reboot is only available on discovery+ for now, but once Magnolia Network launches on cable in early 2022, those episodes will be available without the extra cost.
'The Pioneer Woman' Ree Drummond has four kids, which makes it very likely that at least one will follow in her footsteps. Two kids talked about how likely they were to return to the family ranch.
Fans loved 'Breaking Bad' for the attention to detail and overall authenticity. The series was so convincing that the actor playing a prostitute got mistaken for a real sex worker during filming.
Food Network host Ina Garten of 'Barefoot Contessa' fame is a great source of inspiration for dinner party prep. She once shared 3 timeless tips for tackling dinner parties with ease and style.
'Better Call Saul' Season 6 still doesn't have a formal release date, but fans can expect to see season 5 drop on Netflix shortly before the first episode airs on AMC in 2022.
Phoebe dated several different men on 'Friends' but the most serious relationships were with Mike and David. In the end, she had to decide between the two. And actor Hank Azaria wishes she had picked the scientist David instead.
Joanna Gaines is hosting a cooking show on her new network called 'Magnolia Table.' Despite its rocky start, the series will extend for two more seasons.
'Home Town' host Erin Napier headed to social media to share a video of herself singing. It turns out the renovation expert is good at more than just fixing up old houses. She also has a stunning singing voice.
Because 'Better Call Saul' is a 'Breaking Bad' prequel, everyone already knew Jimmy McGill's ultimate fate as Saul Goodman. But showrunners almost made the swap very early in the series.
Ina Garten has some surprising tactics for making the perfect garlic bread, including 1 unexpected ingredient that can take this Italian night must-have to the next level.
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen used their popularity to their advantage by releasing a bunch of fun movies for families in the '90s and '00s. Here are their most popular films, which aren't rated very high.
Most fans enjoy vegging out and watching HGTV with the whole family. But some of their proposed new programs like 'Meth House Makeover' doesn't sound great for kids or easily offended adults.
After so many horrible stories circulated about Judy Garland being treated terribly on 'The Wizard of Oz' set, it's not surprising to find most fans think she was paid less than Toto. But is there truth to this rumor?
'Unsellable Houses' hosts Lyndsay Lamb and Leslie Davis share their best tricks for transforming outdated properties quickly and cheaply, giving them the best chance of recouping their investment and making a bigger profit when the houses sell.
'Fixer Upper' host Joanna Gaines doesn't stick to strict design rules like some other HGTV stars because she is entirely self-taught, which allows her to break the rules more.
Joanna Gaines of 'Fixer Upper' fame has a few tried and true methods for achieving that coveted modern farmhouse look over and over again, and it's all about the specific places she shops for decor.
'The Pioneer Woman' Ree Drummond shared a delicious recipe for s'mores that anyone can make at any time, not just when they're sitting around the campfire.
Fans are glad that Chip and Joanna Gaines kept most elements of 'Fixer Upper' the same when they launched the reboot. But there is one small difference that makes an impact.
It's impossible to please everyone when ending a popular TV series. However, 'Friends' creators did a great job. That's why showrunner Marta Kauffman was so appalled by this fan's dark alternate ending idea.