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In the May 20 issue of Variety, I spoke to Marlon Wayans about his extraordinary path from New York City housing projects to Hollywood stardom, and his long-awaited return to the Scary Movies franchise after it was taken from him and his brothers by the Tyrant Weinstein. It covered a lot of the story, from his trauma of losing 62 loved ones to the coronavirus pandemic to how he negotiated having a transgender son and being best friends with Dave Chappelle. However, there were many that did not make it to print. On the release date of Scary Movie, the…
This showgirl returns to her hometown in the countryside. Taylor Swift released her new song “I Knew It, I Knew You” from the Toy Story 5 soundtrack on Friday, and it felt like a “musical departure and coming home at the same time.” The 36-year-old pop star posted an old Instagram video of herself dressed as the Jesse character from the movie series on Instagram, calling the project a “new challenge” that came “naturally.” Taylor Swift (pictured above in November 2023) returned to her country roots with “I Knew It, I Knew You,” released Friday. The singer shared a nostalgic…
When the Gotham Television Awards ceremony opened in New York City, the atmosphere was somber it was hard to believe it was June. Winners and honorees include Chase Infinity, Michelle Pfeiffer, Kerry Washington, “I Love LA” and “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette.” In London, Variety magazine launched a London edition of Power of Women, starring Cynthia Erivo, Hadda Waddingham, and Emma Corrin. Also in the UK, director Steven Spielberg gathered the cast of Disclosure, including Josh O’Connor, Emily Blunt and Colman Domingo, for the film’s world premiere. And June wouldn’t be June without Pride Month celebrations.…
Kevin Hart gave Oprah Winfrey the names of celebrities he believes should never be abused. The comedian drew a firm line against making fun of the iconic talk show host during an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” while discussing future candidates for Netflix’s popular roast feature. Wednesday. Hart first recommended LeBron James, citing the basketball superstar’s cultural relevance. However, when Kimmel proposed to Oprah, Hart quickly shot down the idea. Kevin Hart said Oprah Winfrey is one celebrity who should never attend a comedy roast. Getty Images for Netflix “What about Oprah? Wouldn’t that be acceptable?” Kimmel asked. “It’s like…
Every frame of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey was shot in Imax. However, choosing which theater to watch the movie can be a bit complicated, as this blockbuster film will be released theatrically in several formats. With tickets going on sale Thursday, the “Odyssey” website is offering a guide to how the film will be screened, from 70mm Imax to premium large formats. Each guide features the cast walking through the format, with a trailer showing framing and composition. Explaining the film’s Imax 70mm format, star Matt Damon said in a video: “Each frame of the film has 15 perforations that…
Spotted: Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds on a frozen yogurt date. The couple stepped out for something sweet in New York City on Wednesday, following the “Gossip Girl” alum dragging her “Seraph of the End” co-star Justin Baldoni to court. The actress and her husband, who married in 2012, were photographed sitting in the backseat of a car, windows down, enjoying dessert. Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds went on a frozen yogurt date in New York City on Wednesday. TheImageDirect.com The couple enjoyed dessert Wednesday in a car with the windows rolled down. TheImageDirect.com The actor wore a blue shirt…
Heather Locklear talks about the new man in her life, Lorenzo Lamas. During an appearance on the Hollywood & Divine podcast, Locklear spoke for the first time about her lama, calling him her “new boyfriend” while talking about the importance of faith. “My new guy is so…everything,” Locklear said. “When I tell this person I love them, I feel like I’m really saying, ‘God, I love you,’ because that’s what happened. It’s from God.” “I’m at the best time (in my life),” she added. Locklear and Lamas made their first appearance as a couple at Chiller Theater Expo on April…
Spoiler alert: This story contains details about “Scary Movie 6,” now in theaters. Carmen Electra is back for more Scary Movies. The actress returns for the series’ sixth film after appearing in the first film’s now-iconic opening scene, playing Drew Barrymore in the original Scream. Electra later appeared in Scary Movie 4, one of three films in which Marlon and Sean Wayans were not involved after they were kicked out of the series by Harvey and Bob Weinstein in 2001. “I’m so excited for this movie to be released,” Electra told me in a phone interview ahead of the Hollywood…
Locals on the Italian island of Sicily are protesting Dua Lipa and Callum Turner’s three-day wedding which led to the city being shut down. Photos obtained by the Daily Mail show a heavy police presence outside Palermo’s Valgarnera Ganj Palace. The couple, who tied the knot in a small ceremony in London last weekend, will host a lavish cocktail reception on Friday. Authorities reportedly threw iron rings around several town squares, including Piazza Sant’Anna and Piazza Croce dei Vespri, which are closed to the public during the wedding weekend. Locals on the Italian island of Sicily are protesting the three-day…
The PSA, released by Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s Office of Media and Entertainment, features a group of famous New Yorkers including Spike Lee, Amy Schumer, John Krasinski, Natasha Lyonne, Darren Aronofsky and Celine Song, and promotes New York City as an ideal destination for film production. “We are eliminating red tape and making it the easiest place to film in the country,” Media and Entertainment Secretary Rafael Espinal said in a social media clip introducing the PSA. “People tend to look down on New York because they think it’s too expensive or it’s impossible to film here,” Schumer said in the…