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In an interview with CNN, Lupita Nyong’o revealed that she only won an Oscar for her supporting role in “The End of the World,” but that she received offers to play more slave roles in the months following her breakthrough win. Nyong’o made her feature film acting debut as Patsy in the drama film directed by Steve McQueen. “When I won the Academy Award, it was the very beginning of my career,” Nyong’o said. “That was the first movie I ever did. So it set the pace for everything I did after that. What’s so interesting is that after you…
Talk about a head-spinning role! Scarlett Johansson is set to star in a new movie, a “radical new interpretation” of “The Exorcist.” Scarlett Johansson, who made her directorial debut with “Eleanor the Great,” will be taking on the challenge of “The Exorcist.” Getty Images on IMDb Linda Blair literally rose to prominence in William Friedkin’s 1973 original. Getty Images The film is an entirely new story set in the world of The Exorcist, and is not a sequel to the 2023 film The Exorcist: Believer, which starred Leslie Odom Jr. The original “The Exorcist,” released in 1973, follows Chris McNeil,…
Shawn Levy‘s go-to shorthand for Matt and Ross Duffer, the creators of “Stranger Things” — which Levy brought to Netflix through his company, 21 Laps, in March 2015 — is simply “the brothers.” He calls them that frequently and affectionately, as he speaks with Variety over Zoom in mid-August, pacing around his London hotel room as he’s about to begin filming “Star Wars: Starfighter,” due in 2027. Though he’s extremely busy, as an executive producer and director on “Stranger Things” as well as its creative champion, Levy wanted to make sure he shared his version of the origins of “Stranger…
Kandi Burruss is sharing insight into her shocking divorce from her husband of 11 years, Todd Tucker. On Amazon Live on Monday, the “Real Housewives of Atlanta” alum, 49, explained that these are “pretty crazy times” for her. “I’ll be honest with you. I’ve had my ups and downs. Obviously, going through a divorce is never easy. Sometimes you’re cool, you’re moving, you’re mixing, you’re moving, you’re hanging out with your friends,” she said. Kandi Burruss is sharing insight into her shocking divorce from her husband of 11 years, Todd Tucker. On Amazon Live on Monday, the “Real Housewives of…
Scarlett Johansson is set to star in Universal and Blumhouse’s Atomic Monster’s next “Exorcist” movie. The latest film, written, directed and produced by Mike Flanagan, is said to be a “radical new interpretation” of the property. The original “The Exorcist,” directed by William Friedkin, tells the story of a mother (Ellen Burstyn) who hires two Catholic priests to exorcise her 12-year-old child (Linda Blair), who is possessed by a demon. Released in 1973, the film was a critical and commercial hit, earning 10 Academy Award nominations and grossing $441 million worldwide. Flanagan, known for her roles in “Doctor Sleep” and…
“Love Thy Nader” has been renewed for a second season on Hulu and Freeform and is scheduled to premiere in 2026. According to the official logline, the reality series “follows the Nader sisters, Brooks, Mary Holland, Grace Ann, and Sarah Jane, as they leave their modest lives in the Louisiana bayou for the glamor and rigors of New York City. Brooks’ breakout success takes them into the high-stakes world of modeling, the social scene of Manhattan’s elite, and opens the door to a whirlwind of attention in romantic films.” Set against the backdrop of Soho lofts, fashion campaigns, and skyscraper…
What you need to know Role Model shared a photo on Instagram of her grandmother cheerfully holding up her People Sexiest Man Alive centerfold. The singer-songwriter’s post highlights moments from her No Place Like Home tour and teases her upcoming album. “Tour is over, 15 minutes left, we’ve been working hard on Little Miss RM3,” Role Model captioned the post. Even my role model grandma loves his “Sexiest Man Alive” centerfold. The 28-year-old indie pop singer shared a slew of photos on Instagram on Monday, Nov. 24. Among them was a photo of his grandmother, smiling broadly and holding up…
They say elephants never forget, but this controversial accessory also went unnoticed. Kim Kardashian recently came under fire for carrying what appeared to be an extremely rare Hermès Birkin bag made from elephant skin in a scene on Hulu’s new show All’s Fair. In a Vogue Hong Kong interview with stylist Soki Mak, who worked with Kardashian on the series, the polarized handbag also appears in a behind-the-scenes photo, presumably taken during the 45-year-old star’s wardrobe fittings. According to PETA, Hermès has never actually sold an elephant leather bag, but the luxury brand made a series of carryalls from the…
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender. As other formal (and informal) polls suggest, competitions are fluid and subject to change based on buzz and events. Predictions are updated every Thursday. Jay Kelly. (L-R) George Clooney as Jay Kelly and Adam Sandler as Ron Sukenick on the set of Jay Kelly.…
Beyoncé wants to go. On Saturday night, for her second F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix outfit, the singer wore a custom bright red Ferrari romper paired with towering Giuseppe Zanotti platform sandals. She draped a matching shiny red coat over her shoulders and completed her look with a black Ferrari cap, a wavy silver-tone choker, dark sunglasses, and black leather gloves. Beyoncé opted for method dressing at last weekend’s F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix. Getty Images She wore a custom Ferrari romper with an unzipped and plunging neckline, inspired by racer jumpsuits. Getty Images Jay-Z wore head-to-toe black on his…