TORONTO — Cameron Bailey has been appointed CEO of the Toronto International Film Festival. In announcing the news, TIFF’s board of directors cited their confidence in Bailey’s ability to steer the non-profit organization through an ever-changing industry. Bailey ascends to the top job after serving as co-head with Joana Vicente, who left her post to
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“There’s a part of me that’s scared to stop,” Konkle said of her series’ December 3 conclusion at a recent FYC event. “And I haven’t fully processed that it’s over.” By Savannah Walsh December 2, 2021 School’s out for PEN15. Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle’s critically adored comedy, in which they play 13-year-olds in the
Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus got cancer—and then accidentally shared his diagnosis with the public over social media. Turns out getting sick renewed his faith, healed his old friendships, and reminded him what makes life worth living. By Chris Gayomali Photography by Pat Martin December 2, 2021 It was another perfect spa-blue morning in Beverly Hills when
An aspiring actor testified Wednesday that Jussie Smollett recruited him and his brother to stage a homophobic and racist attack on him in downtown Chicago nearly three years ago, saying the former Empire star even instructed them on how to throw fake punches. Abimbola Osundairo said Smollett detailed how Osundairo and his brother should carry
Stranger Things season 4 won’t be out until summer 2022, and Sadie Sink “honestly cannot say anything” about what’ll happen, she told ELLE.com during Kate Spade’s summer presentation on Tuesday in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. But the 19-year-old actress sweetly offered a little tease about her character Max’s journey. “I’m really happy with where Max’s storyline went
Jonshel Alexander, a onetime child actor who played a supporting role in the 2012 Oscar-nominated film Beasts of the Southern Wild, was killed in a weekend shooting in her native Louisiana. She was 22. Police said Alexander and a man were shot inside a vehicle Saturday in New Orleans and she was pronounced dead at
With the director coming off a best-picture win, his star-studded latest does not disappoint. How far can it go? By David Canfield December 1, 2021 Four years ago, if you had put Guillermo del Toro’s The Shape of Water and Nightmare Alley side by side to compare their awards prospects, you would have almost certainly
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, and things did not go well. Dobbs v. Jackson involves a blatantly unconstitutional law out of Mississippi that bans nearly all abortions after 15 weeks gestation. Since Roe v. Wade specifically established a constitutional right to abortions before the point
Alec Baldwin said he did not pull the trigger of the gun that killed a cinematographer on the movie set of Rust, while investigators in New Mexico zeroed in on how live ammunition may have found its way to the set. Baldwin, who was holding a gun he was told was safe when it went
The stars of Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist are thrilled to return for a Roku Christmas movie, which Astin hopes is just the beginning: ““Zoey’s Extraordinary Valentine’s Day. Zoey’s Extraordinary Labor Day. I just see endless possibilities.” By Amy Amatangelo December 1, 2021 This story contains spoilers for Zoey’s Extraordinary Christmas. When Jane Levy wrapped the second
He’s been a model, an MTV VJ, a sitcom actor, a rapper, and a serious partier. Now he’s starring in A24’s Red Rocket, one of the best films of awards season. By Marisa Meltzer Photography by Evan Angelastro December 1, 2021 Coat, $1,695, by Teddy Vonranson. Shirt, $139, by AllSaints. Necklace (throughout), his own. GQ
The heirs to the Gucci fashion house aren’t happy with the way their family was portrayed in House of Gucci. The family of former Gucci chairman Aldo Gucci hinted Monday at possible legal action against Ridley Scott’s new film, saying the movie depicted the family as a bunch of “thugs.” “This is extremely painful from
Authorities investigating the fatal shooting on the “Rust” movie last month are investigating whether recycled live ammunition may have made its way into a stash of dummy bullets on the set in New Mexico, according to court documents released on Tuesday. The documents include a search warrant for the premises of a local supplier of ammunition and
On the second day of the alleged Jeffrey Epstein accomplice’s federal sex-trafficking trial, a woman testified that, beginning when she was 14 years old, Epstein and Maxwell sexually abused her for years. By Dan Adler November 30, 2021 In 1994, Jane recalled on Tuesday, she met Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell for the first time.
Priyanka Chopra opened up on InStyle‘s Ladies First With Laura Brown podcast about how tough her year in London has been, where she has been shooting the upcoming series Citadel, and how she and her husband Nick Jonas coped with being long distance—and in different continents—during the COVID pandemic. “This year has been really tough,”
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the celebrity heart surgeon best known as the host of TV’s Dr. Oz Show, is planning to run for Pennsylvania’s open U.S. Senate seat as a Republican, according to two people familiar with his plans. Should Oz run, he would bring his unrivaled name recognition and wealth to a wide-open race that
After Republicans’ choice candidate, Sean Parnell, ended his Senate bid in scandal, Dr. Oz is expected to make his move in the crucial state of Pennsylvania. By Eric Lutz November 30, 2021 For Republicans hoping to take the Senate from the Democrats next year, Pennsylvania is crucial. Flipping another state won’t help them if they
In today’s episode of “headlines I didn’t think I’d be writing,” a wrestler named Leroy Patterson (who you may have seen purposefully diving onto thumbtacks on America’s Got Talent) has made it his life’s mission to collect every copy of Sneak King in existence. When I first came across this story on Kotaku, there were three thoughts
London, Ont., was a hot bed of Canadian country talent as a long weekend full of music drew to its celebratory close. On Monday night, the city played host to the 2021 Canadian Country Music Association Awards, following a weekend full of free events and concerts for Londoners. Read more: Canadian Country music stars excited
It’s been a mere few hours since Tim Hortons dropped its Justin Bieber–branded Timbits merchandise, and Canadians are proving extremely hungry for it. The Canadian coffee giant announced earlier this month that it had teamed up with Bieber for its latest marketing campaign, in an attempt to attract new customers. And it looks like it’s
During opening arguments in the long-awaited trial, lawyers for both sides brought the alleged Jeffrey Epstein accomplice’s wealth and pedigree to the fore. By Dan Adler November 29, 2021 “Is this about the woman?” a passerby asked the rows of camera crews assembled outside a Manhattan courthouse early Monday morning. A line to enter the
Prosecutors are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review the ruling that overturned Bill Cosby‘s sexual assault conviction, arguing in a petition Monday that a dangerous precedent could be set if press releases are treated as immunity agreements. Cosby’s lawyers have long argued that he relied on a promise that he would never be charged
November 29, 2021 Cover Jennifer Lawrence’s Dior clothing from Dior boutiques nationwide, or call 800-929-DIOR; Verdura bracelet from Verdura, 745 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1205, NYC, or call 212-758-3388, or go to verdura.com. Hair by Shay Ashual for R3-Mgmt. On her face, Dior; makeup by Fulvia Farolfi for Bryan Bantry Agency NYC. On her nails, Dior;
Royal expert Jonathan Sacerdoti told US Magazine that it is unlikely that Prince William and Duchess Kate will be staying with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in California on their upcoming trip to the United States. William’s environmental initiative The Earthshot Prize will be holding its second annual award ceremony in America in 2022 and
By Staff The Associated Press Posted November 29, 2021 9:27 am Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Actor Matthew McConaughey isn’t running for Texas governor after months of publicly flirting with the idea of becoming the latest celebrity candidate. The Academy Award winner said in a video
[embedded content] On of our favorite YouTube series, the reliably hilarious Honest Trailers from Screen Junkies, finally takes on Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. The trailer comes in hot, mocking Disney and the MCU’s previous failed attempts at both Asian representation (i.e. Tilda Swinton in Doctor Strange) and “thanking prison camp
We’ve sorted through Amazon’s holiday market and selected some of the best items to gift from the retailer’s Cyber Week sale. By Ariel Kanter November 28, 2021 The holidays are officially here! Meaning now is the time to get a head start on your gift shopping with Amazon’s Cyber Monday deals. Figuring out where to
Kanye’s “Thanksgiving Prayer” finds him acknowledging his many shortcomings as a husband. By Grant Rindner November 26, 2021 Kanye West attends the Los Angeles Mission’s Annual Thanksgiving event at the Los Angeles Mission on November 24, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.Courtesy of David Livingston via Getty. A few weeks after setting the internet alight with
If there’s one question I get most often about live shows, it’s this: “How can I get a backstage pass to [insert name of artist here]? The short answer is always the same: “You can’t. Besides, what did you think you’d find backstage, anyway? Caligula-strength orgies with groupies? Wild parties catered with all manner of
Collaborators and admirers remember the late icon of American theater. By Jordan Hoffman November 27, 2021 The announcement Friday evening that Stephen Sondheim had died at the age of 91 prompted many musical theater enthusiasts to gather on social media to voice their admiration for one of the principal architects of the form. Declarations of love came