“Please don’t make the Olympics into the Oscars,” Bill Maher pleaded in his show-ending New Rules monologue in tonight’s return of Real Time to HBO after a month’s break. Last April, as he reminded the audience, he said the theme of this year’s Oscar show was, “We dare you to be entertained.” Its producers, he
Month: July 2021
Scarlett Johansson is suing the Walt Disney Co. over its streaming release of Black Widow, which she said breached her contract and deprived her of potential earnings. In a lawsuit filed Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court, the Black Widow star and executive producer said her contract guaranteed an exclusive theatrical release. The Wall Street Journal
Whether you’re planning to read on the beach or stay cool inside, this August is chock-full of captivating mysteries and thrillers that will keep you guessing until the final page. This month’s selection of must reads include books from debut authors and tried and true favorites alike. From Megan Collins’s tale of what happens when
He hasn’t been there for 20 years if you are on the fence about making a bid. By Jordan Hoffman July 30, 2021 You would not want to be the realtor giving this spiel: “The house was built in 1931, it sits on over two acres of land, and it’s down the road from the
News Kanye West Announces Second Donda Album Release Event West will play his new album at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, August 5 By Matthew Ismael Ruiz July 30, 2021 Facebook Twitter Kanye West at the ‘DONDA by Kanye West’ listening event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on July 22, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras
You’ve researched every imaginable skincare ingredient and scoured the shelves of your local beauty hall to collate a carefully considered range of products to use in your everyday routine. The problem is, no one has told you exactly how you should be using them and once you get them home. It’s all a matter of
Scarlett Johansson‘s agent is joining in on the war with Disney … blasting the Mouse House for “shamelessly” attacking her over her “Black Widow” lawsuit. Bryan Lourd, one of the head honchos at the powerhouse agency CAA, just went to bat for his client and said Disney “shamelessly and falsely accused Ms. Johansson of being
Olympic swimmer Michael Andrew found himself in hot water after deciding against wearing a mask while speaking to reporters on Friday, July 20. According to the Associated Press, via NBC News, 22-year-old Andrew was noticeably maskless when he stopped to talk to press after finishing fifth in the men’s 200-meter individual medley. While it’s noted by the
In one of Stillwater’s most tense sequences, Matt Damon’s Bill Baker is taking young Maya (Lilou Siauvaud), Virginie’s daughter, to a soccer game at the massive Orange Velodrome. Already keyed up with the excitement of how much bigger soccer fans in Europe celebrate their games, Bill notices something: a person of interest he’s been pursuing
We knew it was coming. Outer Banks Season 2 Episode 7 confirmed Ward’s death had changed Sarah and John B’s relationship — possibly for good. Their relationship has been a turbulent display of emotion, and while it seemed like they were bonded for life earlier on Outer Banks Season 2, they could not be further
As well as a brand new novel by well-known Scottish author Douglas Skelton, this week’s On the Radar column introduces four authors we’ve never covered before. Please welcome Chris Hauty, Camilla Bruce, Linda Mather and Austin Brooks to the site, and check out their new novels as well. But we’ll get things underway with a
It’s not unusual for eras or decades of the horror genre to be categorized by one overarching theme or style. The eighties have become synonymous for their boom in low-budget, often sleazy, slasher films inspired by the cornerstone slashers of the mid-to-late seventies. The horrors of the 50s reflected cultural fears of science creating new
Rihanna paired the casual ’90s inspired skirt with a turquoise sandal and bright red Chanel bag as she celebrated the massive success of her latest beauty drop! Rihanna, 33, is always stylish — even when she’s trying to be casual! The “Umbrella” singer looked gorgeous in a denim mini skirt and turquoise high-heeled sandals as
Do not let her recent frustrations fool you. Yes, Amy Roloff has come across as a bit annoyed on the past few episodes of Little People, Big World. Yes, she and fiance Chris Marek have argued over a couple wedding details. But what impending bride and groom have not? Who has ever executed a perfect,
Upcoming negotiations for a new film and TV contract covering members of Hollywood’s Teamsters Local 399 “will be more difficult than usual, as the companies try to make up for Covid losses on our backs,” Local 399 leader Steve Dayan said in a message to his members. The union’s current contract had been set to
After word came earlier today from Bob Odenkirk’s pal and sometimes creative partner David Cross that the world would be hearing soon from the Better Call Saul star — who collapsed on set Tuesday night — Odenkirk issued a statement. “Hi. It’s Bob. Thank you. To my family and friends who have surrounded me this
An Ottawa drummer with a passion for collecting reel-to-reel tapes deserves applause for the coming release of a Joni Mitchell performance recorded over half a century ago by none other than virtuoso guitarist Jimi Hendrix. The impromptu 1968 recording session of blossoming singer-songwriter Mitchell at the national capital’s Le Hibou Coffee House has long been
Kanye West is hosting another listening party for his upcoming “Donda” album at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta … but he’s still brainstorming on how to make the event unique to fill new seats. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … Yeezy and his production team locked down Aug. 5 at MBS for another “Donda” listening
The J-Lo effect is well and truly alive; since spotting her with a personalised ‘Ben’ necklace, after *those* yacht pics for her 52nd birthday in Saint-Tropez, we can’t stop thinking about nabbing one for ourselves. Not necessarily one that says Ben, as much as we love Ben Affleck, but you get the gist. The American
Play video content @Membership First / Twitter Sharon Stone is taking a stand, demanding vaccinations on the set of a new project … but as a result, she says she’s “being threatened” with losing that job. Sharon isn’t naming names yet, but says it’s a show shooting in Atlanta, which she calls “a good job”
Spoilers ahead for Outer Banks seasons 1 and 2. Outer Banks loves to seal each season with a (ridiculous, yet undeniably delightful) bang. Dramatic cliffhangers have long earned teen dramas their pedigree, and the Netflix fan favorite following a crew of young misfits chasing riches along the North Carolina coast doesn’t reinvent the wheel. If
Instagram; Courtesy of the brands; Coach: Juergen Teller Style Points is a weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. The slopes may have been the new runway this past winter, but for summer 2021, fashion’s eye is focused firmly on the court. This week, Lady Gaga volleyed in a Nike matching set,
“I feel like dynamite, I feel like dying tonight…” Sleigh Bells – comprised of producer/guitarist Derek Miller and singer Alexis Krauss – have returned to shred on just-announced their sixth album, Texis, set for release on September 10, 2021 (Mom + Pop Music). The first single from the record “Locust Laced” — “a classic slice
Comedian Michael Che posted the joke that someone sent him on Instagram. He wrote that the take on Simone Biles was ‘rough,’ but he still rated it as a nine out of ten. Saturday Night Live writer and cast-member Michael Che, 38, is no stranger to controversy, but he may have gone a little too far when
In our humble opinion, sexy movies should have their own genre, just like dramas and comedies and thrillers. Of course, when a movie gets an NC-17 rating, it’s usually a pretty good indication that some raunchy stuff is going to go down. And when we say sexy movies, we’re not just talking about movies with
Bells are chiming outside of Emily Beecham’s flat, boldly interrupting the interview underway. I think it’s charming, but Beecham knows better—she’s the one who has to be there, in person, when they start ringing at 6 a.m. “It’s so annoying,” she says. “I don’t know how the locals enjoy it.” In this moment, she sounds
Whiplash Oscar winner J.K. Simmons is in negotiations to come back as Commissioner Gordon in Warner Bros’ and HBO Max’s DC movie Batgirl. Simmons previously played the role in Zack Snyder’s 2017 movie Justice League. Simmons will star opposite In the Heights actress Leslie Grace, who won the title role in the upcoming movie being directed by
Hello, and welcome to International Insider! Jake Kanter here, guiding you through another busy week in global film and TV. To get this delivered every Friday, sign up here. Scarlett Takes Aim At Disney Leading the day: A potentially game-changing lawsuit pitting Black Widow herself Scarlett Johansson against Disney. Johansson is suing the mighty House of Mouse,
Better Call Saul star Bob Odenkirk had a “heart related incident” when he collapsed on the show’s New Mexico set, and his condition is stable as he recovers at a hospital, his representatives said Wednesday. “We can confirm Bob is in stable condition after experiencing a heart related incident,” the statement said. “He and his family
Scarlett Johansson has spent the bulk of her recent career battling bad guys on screen. Now, however, the actress is trying to take a brand new fight to court. Johansson has filed a lawsuit against Disney for releasing Black Widow on its streaming service, Disney+, which she alleges was a breach of contract. The superstar’s
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