Plus: Why the new class means we might have more Thomas Vinterberg-sized shockers in our future. By David Canfield July 2, 2021 The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’s ritual of announcing its annual invitees happened once again Thursday, with a collection of this year’s new Oscar winners and nominees among the prestigious new
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A24 got ahead of the Independence Day wide release competition yesterday with the opening of their Sundance Janicza Bravo directed thriller Zola which took in $505K at 1,468 theaters for a 6th place rank. The movie, based on the zany Twitter thread, boasts 88% Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes and is expected to bring in $2M-$4M
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Jennifer Garner and Violet Affleck spent some valuable mother-daughter time together in Paris, and it’s amazing how the ‘Alias’ star’s teenage girl towers over her! Ben Affleck is reportedly 6’4”, and it’s clear that his and Jennifer Garner’s eldest child inherited his genes when it comes to the height department. Jennifer, 49, and Violet Affleck
Thursday’s indictments are very bad news for the ex-president. By Bess Levin July 1, 2021 Is Donald Trump finally going to face consequences for being one of the worst people in history, and possibly a criminal? On Thursday, things took a step in that direction! While the ex-president was not personally indicted, the business he
Kulture is so not having it in mom Cardi B’s hilarious new video. This is a no pouting zone. Cardi B shared a new video on Instagram on July 1 that showed daughter Kulture, 2, sullen in an extravagant blue tutu. The “WAP” rapper, 28, responded accordingly: with laughter — and little Kulture was so
DUP deputy leader Paula Bradley apologised for comments made by her party colleagues about the LGBT+ community. (PAUL FAITH/AFP via Getty) Paula Bradley, deputy leader of the DUP, has apologised for “atrocious” comments made about LGBT+ people by members of her own party. The DUP has a long history of opposing LGBT+ rights, while numerous
Play video content TMZ.com The British influencer who underwent 18 surgeries to look like BTS singer Park Jimin says the K-pop band isn’t their reason for identifying as Korean … it’s the country as a whole. Oli London, who identifies as non-binary and changed their name to Jimin, tells TMZ … they became transracial after
Play video content Discovery “Jackass” is jumping the shark — like, for real — by joining Discovery Channel’s “Shark Week” spectacle, and based on this first look … we’d say someone’s bitten off more than they can chew. Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Chris Pontius and a couple new jackasses are returning to TV later this month
Weeks after two members resigned over the organization’s alleged resistance to “deep change,” here comes a fairly small one. By Katey Rich July 1, 2021 It was the Golden Globe controversy before the Golden Globe controversy that got the entire thing pulled from NBC—and now, for what it’s worth, it’s solved. The Hollywood Foreign Press
Actor, writer, and director Josh Ruben has had one hell of a first two years as a filmmaker here on the horror scene, kicking things off with last year’s Scare Me and now enjoying similarly rave reviews for his new video game adaptation Werewolves Within. It was Scare Me that introduced Ruben to horror fans,
Attention, Swifties: a new Taylor Swift song has arrived! Watch the lyric video. This is not a drill: Taylor Swift reunited with her Folklore and Evermore collaborators for a new song. The singer, 31, is featured in Aaron Dessner and Justin Vernon‘s “Renegade,” a track released under their indie rock band Big Red Machine, which dropped late
Chris Kattan allegedly pulled an anti-masker moment onboard an American Airlines flight, frightening other passengers and prompting airline staff to order him off the plane … TMZ has learned. Sources with direct knowledge tell us … the ex-‘SNL’ star had boarded the flight Monday from Dallas/Fort Worth to LAX, but his appearance startled several passengers
Which is something one should probably avoid if one is hoping to avoid prison time. By Bess Levin July 1, 2021 In life, a good rule of thumb is to not engage in the sort of behavior that could result in being charged with numerous felonies; in other words, don‘t do crimes. But if you’re
PDA alert! Ciara and husband Russell Wilson enjoyed a romantic kiss while vacationing in Italy together on Thursday, July 1. Ciara, 35, loves a good leather moment! The singer further proved that on July 1, when she was spotted rocking another leather mini dress while enjoying a romantic kiss with her husband, Russell Wilson, in
Richard Branson is closing in on winning the billionaire space race with Jeff Bezos — because Virgin Galactic now has a flight planned for next weekend, and the British billionaire will be onboard. Richard’s company announced plans Thursday to launch the rocket-fueled flight July 11 … just 9 days before Bezos plans to travel to
Britney Spears (L) and Iggy Azalea perform via video during the 2015 Billboard Music Awards. (Kevin Mazur/BMA2015/WireImage) Iggy Azalea has claimed that she “personally witnessed” Britney Spears being mistreated by her father Jamie Spears, who tried to use “the same tactics” on her. The Australian singer supported Britney’s claims that she is in an “abusive”
News J Balvin and Skrillex Share Video for New Song “In Da Getto”: Watch Balvin and Skrillex party hard in the colorful visual directed by Alfred Marroquín By Madison Bloom July 1, 2021 Facebook Twitter Skrillex and J Balvin, photo by Viviana Garcia Facebook Twitter J Balvin and Skrillex have teamed up for a new
In 2017, I picked up A Writer’s Diary from a small bookstore in London called Persephone Books (now located in Bath). I had no idea at the time what an impact it would have on me. I had read some Virginia Woolf, after all, and knew I enjoyed her work. But when I dug into
Soderbergh’s latest on HBOMax, starring Don Cheadle and Benicio Del Toro, digs into the corruption and racism at the heart of American wealth. By Cassie da Costa July 1, 2021 A few small-time criminals—freelancers, if you will—get what seems to be a good gig from the organized crime bosses. Except, it turns out the gig
Carly and the gang attended a wedding of one of Carly’s biggest nemeses — Nevel Papperman. Carly got suspicious of the wedding quickly, and the resulting antics end up creating quite a few laughs. Meanwhile, Harper and Spencer try to get the phone numbers of as many people as possible while at the wedding. iCarly
Jennifer Aydin may be showing off a whole new look when Season 12 of ‘RHONJ’ premieres, as she just teased a possible new face. Jennifer Aydin is the wife of a plastic surgeon, so we’re not too surprised to find out that she’s dabbled in changing up her look here and there. However, the Real
As The Simonetta Lein Show continues the kick-off of its third season, the show welcomes the creator, star, and executive producer of Paramount’s Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer. For over four decades, Taffer has been at the forefront of the business management industry offering his expertise to hundreds of thousands of properties and Fortune 500 companies.
Welcome to Revenge of the Remakes, where columnist Matt Donato takes us on a journey through the world of horror remakes. We all complain about Hollywood’s lack of originality whenever studios announce new remakes, reboots, and reimaginings, but the reality? Far more positive examples of refurbished classics and updated legacies exist than you’re willing to remember
Scarlett Johansson clarified that this doesn’t mean an actor shouldn’t be “physically comfortable with the stunt work and choreography,” saying that in some ways, it should be “second nature.” However, Johansson recalled that when she shot Iron Man 2, that was at a time when actors were doing a lot more of their stunts. She
Courtesy of the subjects; Getty Images Style Points is a weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. What I know about the sport of golf would fit on…something very small. The tip of a golf tee? But I do know that if the pastime has an Agassi- or Rodman-esque fashion rebel, it
The conservative majority upheld two Arizona election laws in a 6-3 decision—and bolstered the GOP’s assault on voting rights. By Cristian Farias July 1, 2021 There was a revealing moment during the oral argument in Brnovich v. Democratic National Committee, which the Supreme Court decided Thursday, the last day of rulings for its term. Justice
Remember those photos of Taika Waititi, Rita Ora and Tessa Thompson getting cozy together in Australia? Well Taika does — and he thinks the whole situation is no biggie. Taika Waititi, 45, is finally speaking on those infamous PDA snapshots with Tessa Thompson, 37, and Rita Ora, 30. In a new interview with The Sydney Morning Herald,
There’s “feverish activity” happening at Lopez’s Water Mill estate, just ahead of the long holiday weekend. By Emily Kirkpatrick July 1, 2021 After spending time together in Miami, Montana, and Los Angeles, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez may be ready to take their rekindled romance on the road again and are planning to spend the
Bill Cosby is huddling with his legal team Thursday, and a potential lawsuit against Montgomery County will be the hot topic on the table. Sources close to Cosby tell TMZ … the comedian and his wife, Camille, are angry he’s been incarcerated for the last 3 years, and they’re exploring his options for legal recourse,