Brie & Nikki Bella to Host Amazon’s Social Dating Competition Series “Twin Love”

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Tom Castaneda

Brie and Nikki Bella are twinning in love.

Amazon has ordered a new competition series Twin Love, hosted by the 39-year-old half-Mexican American WWE stars and twin sisters.

Amazon has greenlit the series from ITV Entertainment. It will air on Prime Video and in the U.S. and UK and premiere simultaneously on free streamer Freevee.

Twin Love is a social dating experiment that explores the love lives of identical twins. Ten sets of twins will be split up and placed into two houses of identical casts, where they’ll begin a unique and compelling search for love.

The series will discover if their inherent similarities extend to their romantic desires. When separated from their twin brothers and sisters—some for the first time ever—will they pursue the same identical partners? Or will their choices be dramatically different?

The series, which will launch this summer, is based on a Dutch format created by ITV Studios Netherlands; the latest format to come out of the country responsible for Big Brother, The Voice and The Traitors.

“Twin Love is a social dating experience like no other, blending the specificity of being a twin—someone born, quite literally, with a biological soulmate—with the universality of being single and searching for lasting romantic love,” said Lauren Anderson, head of AVOD Original Content and Unscripted Programming, Amazon Studios.

Brie and Nikki, the former wrestling duo, have starred in a number of reality series including E!’s hit Total Divas and Total Bellas.

Nikki Bella to Serve as a Judge on NBC’s “AGT: Extreme”

Posted on October 7, 2021 by Tom Castaneda

Nikki Bella is taking things to the Extreme…

The 37-year-old half-Mexican American reality television personality, entrepreneur and retired professional wrestler, one half of The Bella Twins with her sister Brie Bella, will serve as a judge for NBC’s extreme version of America’s Got Talent.

In addition to Nikki Bella, the other judges for AGT: Extreme include Travis Pastrana and Simon Cowell.

Terry Crews, who is host of the main AGT series, will host.

Nikki Bella is a former WWE Hall of Famer, who is the star of E!’s reality series Total Bellas.

The series is set to launch midseason on NBC and is produced by Syco Entertainment and Fremantle.

It will showcase the most outrageous and jaw-dropping daredevil acts. Each week extreme contestants will go head-to-head in the most wild, wacky and craziest stunts to vie for the ultimate title.

The Bella Twins Sign with SMAC Entertainment

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Tom Castaneda

Brie Bella and Nikki Bella are getting SMAC’ed…

The 36-year-old half-Mexican American twin sisters and former WWE Divas champions, known as The Bella Twins, have signed with Michael Strahan and Constance Schwartz-Morini’s SMAC Entertainment.

The company will represent Nikki and Brie, who star in and executive E!’s Total Bellas, recently renewed for a sixth season.

This comes after the business signed Power alum Omari Hardwick to its client roster and launched in-house social media management and digital consulting division SMAC Digital Management.

In addition to starring and exec producing Total Bellas, the pair wrestle in the WWE, run female apparel line Birdiebee and recently published a memoir Incomparable.

SMAC Entertainment was founded in 2011 and its roster includes Erin Andrews, Shante Broadus, October Gonzalez, Tony Gonzalez, Michael Griffin, Bryan Hynson, Wiz Khalifa, Curt Menefee,Brian Orakpo and Deion Sanders.

“We’re excited to welcome Brie and Nikki to the SMAC family,” said Strahan and Schwartz-Morini. “They are incredibly talented, versatile and encompass the same work ethic that we pride ourselves on and value most. We look forward to joining forces to help expand on the incredible foundation they’ve already built for their growing empire.”

Cardi B Earns Three People’s Choice Awards Nominations

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Tom Castaneda

Cardi B is a people’s choice…

The 2018 People’s Choice Awards finalists have been revealed, with the 25-year-old half-Dominican American rap superstar earning the first nods of her career. Three nominations to be exact.

Cardi B’s chart-topperInvasion of Privacy is in the running for Album of 2018, while her single “I Like It,” featuring Bad Bunny and J Balvin, is up for Song of 2018. Additionally, the “Bodak Yellow” singer is nominated for Female Artist of 2018.

Camila Cabello, a two-time People’s Choice Award winner as a member of Fifth Harmony, has earned his first three nods as a solo artist. Her debut album, Camila, is up for Album of 2018, while her official video for “Never Be the Same” is nominated for Music Video of 2018. Cabello, meantime, is nominated for Female Artist of 2018.

Selena Gomez, a one-time People’s Choice Award winner, has three chances this year. The 26-year-old Mexican American singer is nominated for Song of 2018 and Music Video of 2018 for her single “Back to You.” Gomez is also up for Social Celebrity of 2018.

Nikki Bella has earned two nominations. The 34-year-old half-Mexican American wrestler and reality television star, one half of The Bella Twins, is up for Competition Contestant of 2018 for her appearance on Dancing with the Stars, as well as Reality TV Star of 2018 for her E! series Total Bellas.

Bad Bunny and J Balvin both have two nominations. Along with their shared nod for “I Like It” with Cardi B in the Song of 2018 category, they’re also nominated for Latin Artist of 2018, alongside Becky G, CNCO and Shakira.

Bruno Mars, a previous PCA winner, is nominated for Male Artist of 2018, while Lele Pons is up for Social Star of 2018.

Sofia Vergara, a previous winner is nominated for Comedy TV Star of 2018, for her role on Modern Family, while Riverdale’sCamila Mendes is up for Female TV Star of 2018.

Voting is now open, and ends October 19. The People’s Choice Awards will be broadcast on November 11 on E! live from theBarker Hangarin Santa Monica, Calif. starting at 9:00 p.m ET/PT, with “E! Live From The Red Carpet: The E! People’s Choice Awards” beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Here’s the full list of nominees:

MUSIC

ALBUM OF 2018
Cardi B, Invasion of Privacy
Camila Cabello, Camila
Shawn Mendes, Shawn Mendes
Ariana Grande, Sweetener
Nicki Minaj, Queen

SONG OF 2018
Ariana Grande, “No Tears Left to Cry”
Shawn Mendes, “In My Blood”
Selena Gomez, “Back to You”
Cardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin, “I Like It”
BTS, “Idol”

MUSIC VIDEO OF 2018
Selena Gomez, “Back to You”
Ariana Grande, “No Tears Left to Cry”
Childish Gambino, “This Is America”
Camila Cabello, “Never Be the Same”
BTS, “Idol”

MALE ARTIST OF 2018
Drake
Keith Urban
Ed Sheeran
Shawn Mendes
Bruno Mars

FEMALE ARTIST OF 2018
Taylor Swift
Cardi B
Ariana Grande
Camila Cabello
Nicki Minaj

GROUP OF 2018
Twenty One Pilots
Panic! At the Disco
5 Seconds of Summer
BTS
Super Junior

COUNTRY ARTIST OF 2018
Thomas Rhett
Luke Bryan
Carrie Underwood
Blake Shelton
Keith Urban

LATIN ARTIST OF 2018
Becky G
CNCO
J Balvin
Bad Bunny
Shakira

CONCERT TOUR OF 2018
Béyonce & Jay Z, On the Run II Tour
Taylor Swift, Reputation Tour
Britney Spears, Piece of Me Tour
Katy Perry, Witness Tour
Super Junior, Super Show 7

MOVIES

MOVIE OF 2018
Black Panther
Avengers: Infinity War
Incredibles 2
Fifty Shades Freed
A Quiet Place

COMEDY MOVIE OF 2018
Love, Simon
Blockers
The Spy Who Dumped Me
Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again
Crazy Rich Asians

ACTION MOVIE OF 2018
Black Panther
Avengers: Infinity War
Deadpool 2
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
Ocean’s 8

DRAMA MOVIE OF 2018
Fifty Shades Freed
12 Strong
Red Sparrow
Midnight Sun
A Quiet Place

FAMILY MOVIE OF 2018
Incredibles 2
A Wrinkle in Time
Hotel Transylvania 3
I Can Only Imagine
Christopher Robin

MALE MOVIE STAR OF 2018
Chris Hemsworth, Avengers: Infinity War
Robert Downey Jr., Avengers: Infinity War
Chadwick Boseman, Black Panther
Chris Pratt, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
Nick Robinson, Love, Simon

FEMALE MOVIE STAR OF 2018
Scarlett Johansson, Avengers: Infinity War
Sandra Bullock, Ocean’s 8
Anne Hathaway, Ocean’s 8
Lily James, Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again
Bryce Dallas Howard, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

DRAMA MOVIE STAR OF 2018
John Krasinski, A Quiet Place
Emily Blunt, A Quiet Place
Jennifer Lawrence, Red Sparrow
Chris Hemsworth, 12 Strong
Jamie Dornan, Fifty Shades Freed

COMEDY MOVIE STAR OF 2018
Melissa McCarthy, Life of the Party
John Cena, Blockers
Nick Robinson, Love, Simon
Amanda Seyfriend, Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again
Mila Kunis, The Spy Who Dumped Me

ACTION MOVIE STAR OF 2018
Chris Hemsworth, Avengers: Infinity War
Ryan Reynolds, Deadpool 2
Chadwick Boseman, Black Panther
Danai Gurira, Black Panther
Chris Pratt, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

SHOW OF 2018
This is Us
Grey’s Anatomy
The Big Bang Theory
13 Reasons Why
Shadowhunters: The Moral Instruments

DRAMA SHOW OF 2018
This is Us
Grey’s Anatomy
13 Reasons Why
Riverdale
The Handmaid’s Tale

COMEDY SHOW OF 2018
The Big Bang Theory
Modern Family
Black-ish
Orange Is the New Black
The Good Place

REVIVAL SHOW OF 2018
American Idol
One Day at a Time
Queer Eye
Jersey Shore: Family Vacation
Dynasty

REALITY SHOW OF 2018
Jersey Shore: Family Vacation
Queer Eye
Keeping Up With the Kardashians
Chrisley Knows Best
Vanderpump Rules

COMPETITION SHOW OF 2018
The Voice
Ellen’s Game of Games
Big Brother
RuPaul’s Drag Race
America’s Got Talent

MALE TV STAR OF 2018
Andrew Lincoln, The Walking Dead
Cole Sprouse, Riverdale
Justin Chambers, Grey’s Anatomy
Freddie Highmore, The Good Doctor
Harry Shum Jr., Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments

FEMALE TV STAR OF 2018
Ellen Pompeo, Grey’s Anatomy
Mandy Moore, This Is Us
Camila Mendes, Riverdale
Viola Davis, How to Get Away With Murder
Katherine McNamara, Shadowhunters: The Moral Instruments

DRAMA TV STAR OF 2018
Ellen Pompeo, Grey’s Anatomy
Mariska Hargitay, Law & Order: SVU
KJ Apa, Riverdale
Darren Criss, The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story
Katherine Langford, 13 Reasons Why

COMEDY TV STAR OF 2018
Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory
Donald Glover, Atlanta
Kristen Bell, The Good Place
Sofia Vergara, Modern Family
Drew Barrymore, Santa Clarita Diet

DAYTIME TALK SHOW OF 2018
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Steve
Live With Kelly and Ryan
The Real
Red Table Talk With Jada Pinkett Smith

NIGHTTIME TALK SHOW OF 2018
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
The Late Late Show With James Corden
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Daily Show With Trevor Noah
Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen

COMPETITION CONTESTANT OF 2018
Nikki Bella, Dancing With the Stars
Maddie Poppe, American Idol
Brynn Cartelli, The Voice
Cody Nickson, The Amazing Race
Eva Igo, World of Dance

REALITY TV STAR OF 2018
Khloe Kardashian, Keeping Up With the Kardashians
Antoni Porowski, Queer Eye
Joanna Gaines, Fixer Upper
Paul “Pauly D” DelVecchio, Jersey Shore: Family Vacation
Nikki Bella, Total Bellas

BINGEWORTHY SHOW OF 2018
Outlander
Queer Eye
Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments
13 Reasons Why
Shameless

SCI-FI/FANTASY SHOW OF 2018
Supernatural
The Originals
The Expanse
Wynonna Earp
Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments

POP CULTURE

BEAUTY INFLUENCER OF 2018
NIKKIETUTORIALS
Bretman Rock
Brooklyn and Bailey
Jackie Aina
James Charles

SOCIAL STAR OF 2018
Shane Dawson
JennaMarbles
Amanda Cerny
The Dolan Twins
Lele Pons

ANIMAL STAR OF 2018
Lil Bub
Crusoe the Celebrity Dachshund
Gone to the Snow Dogs
Cole & Marmalade
April the Giraffe

SOCIAL CELEBRITY OF 2018
Ellen DeGeneres
Chrissy Teigen
BTS
Taylor Swift
Selena Gomez

COMEDY ACT OF 2018
Kevin Hart
Tiffany Haddish
Ali Wong
Marlon Wayans
Amy Schumer

STYLE STAR OF 2018
Zendaya
Blake Lively
Emma Watson
Beyoncé
Harry Styles

GAME CHANGER OF 2018
Colin Kaepernick
Serena Williams
Cristiano Ronaldo
Aly Raisman
Nia Jax

POP PODCAST OF 2018
Amy Schumer Presents: 3 Girls, 1 Keith
Scrubbing in With Becca Tilley & Tanya Rad
Anna Faris Is Unqualified
LADYGANG
Chicks in the Office

Nikki & Brie Bella’s E! Series “Total Bellas” to Premiere in September

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Tom Castaneda

Nikki Bella and Brie Bella are Total-ly ready for their close-up…

E! has scheduled the Season 2 return of the 33-year-old half-Mexican American twin sisters’ reality television series Total Bellas for Wednesday, September 6 at 9:00 pm ET.

Nikki is a two-time WWE Divas Champion, Brie is semi-retired. The two won the award for Choice Female Athlete at the Teen Choice Awards in 2016.

The new eight hour-long episodes will continue to look at the lives of WWE superstars, including their evolving professional careers, romances and family lives.

Total Bellas is produced by WWE and Bunim/Murray Productions.

E! to Premiere The Bella Twins’ “Total Bellas” Series in October

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Tom Castaneda

Nikki and Brie Bella’s spinoff is set to launch this October.

E! has announced plans to premiere its Total Divas spinoff Total Bellas on Wednesday, October 5.

The six hourlong episodes will give viewers an exclusive, intimate look into the VIP lives of the WWE superstars, both former WWE Divas Champions, and the men in their lives, John Cena and Daniel Bryan, as the four coexist under one roof for the first time.

The series kicks off with Nikki and John being sidelined by injuries and Daniel’s recent retirement from the ring.

Total Bellas is produced by WWE and Bunim/Murray Productions.

Romo to Attend This Year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Tom Castaneda

Mr. Romo goes to Washington…

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is among the Hispanic celebrities expected to attend this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner, the final dinner of President Barack Obama’s administration.

Romo will attend the event as a guest of Fox News Channel, alongside the WWE and Total Divas star Nikki Bella, who will soon be appearing opposite her twin sister Brie in E!’s Total Bellas reality series.

The 90th annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner will take place on Saturday. It’ll be hosted by Comedy Central’s Larry Wilmore.

Other Hispanic celebrities on the guest list include Rosario Dawson as a guest of Time magazine, and Christy Turington Burns as a guest of the Wall Street Journal.

Here’s a look at the list so far:

FOX NEWS CHANNEL
Cheryl Boone Isaacs (AMPAS President)
Chris Dodd (MPAA CEO)
Vivica A. Fox (Independence Day: Resurgence)
John Cena and Nikki Bella (WWE)
JC Chasez (N’Sync)
Ryan Kwanten (True Blood)
Sela Ward (Independence Day: Resurgence)
Jeff Goldblum (Independence Day: Resurgence)
Cheryl Ladd (Charlie’s Angels – 40 year anniversary of the show)
Gladys Knight
Tony Romo (Dallas Cowboys)
Toks Olagundoye (Castle)

ABC NEWS
Will Smith (Suicide Squad)
Jada Pinkett Smith (Magic Mike XXL)
Shonda Rhimes (Scandal EP, among many other things)
Kerry Washington (Scandal)
Tony Goldwyn (Scandal)
Scott Foley (Scandal)
Anthony Anderson (black-ish)
Tracee Ellis Ross (black-ish)
Kenya Barris (black-ish creator/EP)
Whoopi Goldberg (The View)
Joy Behar (The View)
Paula Farris (The View)
Raven-Symone (The View)
Michelle Collins (The View)

THOMSON REUTERS
Michael Kelly (House of Cards)
Illana Glazer (Broad City)
Abbi Jacobson (Broad City)
Michelle Dockery (Downton Abbey)
Von Miller (Denver Broncos, Super Bowl MVP)
Odell Beckham, Jr., (New York Giants)

CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING NEWORK
Candace Cameron Bure (Fuller House/The View)

BLOOMBERG
Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Star Wars Episode VIII)

NBC NEWS
Jaime Alexander (Blindspot)

TIME
Neve Campbell (House of Cards)
Priyanka Chopra (Quantico)
Alan Cumming (The Good Wife)
Rosario Dawson (Daredevil)
Miles Teller (Divergent franchise)
Kendall Jenner (Keeping Up With The Kardashians)
Wendi McLendon-Covey (The Goldbergs)

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
Ed Burns (Public Morals)
Christy Turington Burns

E! Green Lights “Total Divas” Spinoff “Total Bellas” Starring The Bella Twins

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Tom Castaneda

Nikki and Brie Bella are the Bellas of the Ball at E!

E! has given the green light to the Total Divas spinoff Total Bellas, a docuseries starring the 32-year-old half-Mexican American twin professional wrestlers, models and actresses.

The six hour-long episodes will take an in-depth look at the lives of the Bella Twins and their significant others, John Cena and Daniel Bryan, as the WWE stars move in together and enter a new chapter of their lives, both professionally and personally.

The Bella Twins will continue to appear on Total Divas, which concludes its fifth season at 9:00 pm on Tuesday. The series returns for its sixth season in the fall.

Total Divas and Total Bellas are produced by WWE and Bunim-Murray Productions.

They are both former WWE Divas Champions, with Nikki’s second reign of 301 days being the longest in the title’s history. In November 2015, Nikki was ranked #1 in Pro Wrestling Illustrated‘s Female 50 in 2015.

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