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The rapper and Weeknd co-writer has a new album, See You Next Wednesday. By Jayson Buford September 10, 2021 Belly.Courtesy of David Black. You know Belly’s words even if you don’t know his voice. His melodies have been stuck in your head for days even if you couldn’t pick him out of a crowd. The

The Emmy winner channeled James Baldwin and Tennessee Williams for director Wes Anderson, who wooed Wright with his lyrical writing and the power of a “well-considered comma.” By Rebecca Ford September 10, 2021 If you were at the Telluride Film Festival, you might have spotted a man casually dressed in jeans and a peach T-shirt

Bennifer’s biggest public moment as a couple so far has arrived. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez made their red carpet debut at the 2021 Venice Film Festival’s premiere of The Last Duel today. Affleck wore a black suit, while Lopez went glamorous in a white plunge dress by Georges Hobeika. She accessorized with Cartier jewelry,

Hilton spent the night DJing for a crowd of neon-clad partygoers that included Kumail Nanjiani, James Harden, Kim Petras, and G-Eazy. By Erin Vanderhoof September 10, 2021 After hosting The Daily Front Row’s Fashion Media Awards on Thursday night, Alan Cumming made his way to a party where he was unexpectedly being fêted. In a

The Activist is an upcoming competition series where six activists go head-to-head to promote their causes. The series will premiere on October 22nd on CBS with Usher, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Julianne Hough set to co-host. Usher, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Julianne Hough will host competition series ‘The Activist’. Activists go head-to-head in challenges to promote their causes, with

TORONTO — If there’s one thing organizers of the Toronto International Film Festival learned from last year’s pandemic-tailored showcase, it’s that they “have to adapt constantly,” says co-head Cameron Bailey. That’s held true for the 46th edition kicking off Thursday, with some border restrictions easing just days prior, a family film dropping out of the

The Justice Department argues that the law is “clearly” unconstitutional and sets a dangerous, chilling precedent.  By Bess Levin September 9, 2021 One week after the Supreme Court’s arch conservatives gave the green light to a monstrous Texas law that bans abortion at six weeks with no rape or incest exceptions, and two days after

If you don’t already have a PS5, you’re definitely going to need one now. By William Goodman September 9, 2021 Spider-Man 2.Courtesy of Marvel Sony’s PlayStation 5 isn’t even a year old yet, but that’s not stopping the company from ensuring you’ll have plenty of games to get excited about—assuming you’ve been able to get

Feed your head with the long-awaited Matrix Resurrections trailer, which dropped Thursday morning to much fanfare. To the tune of Jefferson Airplane’s psychedelic White Rabbit, the trailer teases what’s to come in the fourth Matrix movie, starring Keanu Reeves as “the One,” Neo. There’s a lot here for Matrix fans to unpack: the red and

A coroner’s report into B.C. teen actor Logan Williams‘ death last year has ruled the 16-year-old died of an accidental drug overdose. Williams died on April 2, 2020, and the coroner’s report released Thursday found he had consumed fentanyl. The Coquitlam-born actor was best known for playing the young version of the titular DC superhero

The site rejoined the living under new ownership this summer. On Wednesday night it was ready to mingle. By Delia Cai September 9, 2021 A media launch party in Manhattan, in the fall of 2021, in this economy? In these epidemiological conditions? And yet Wednesday night at the Bowery Terrace, there gathered one extremely online

Kylie Jenner confirmed her second pregnancy earlier this week and jetted off to New York City for fashion week and potentially the Met Gala next Monday. There, Jenner showed off her first NYFW maternity look: a white mini dress paired with a long white jacket. Jenner posted photos on her Instagram of the look, and

TORONTO — The Toronto International Film Festival kicks off today with an emphasis on the big screen and big pandemic precautions. This year’s 10-day hybrid event will offer screenings at more indoor venues than last year’s smaller showcase, which was largely held online as COVID-19 ramped up. Venues including the Princess of Wales Theatre and

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[embedded content] When the Injustice game was first released in 2013 by NetherRealm Studios, published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, it was a huge success ,spawning a sequel game and a comic book tie-in series. Now, it is getting the animated movie treatment. Set in the DC multiverse, it tells the story of Superman becoming

A thing isn’t beautiful because it lasts. Rapper Lil Uzi Vert appeared to learn that lesson at a concert this summer, after someone ripped his signature US$24-million diamond piercing out of his forehead. The rapper, whose real name is Symere Bysil Woods, told TMZ that he briefly lost the diamond while crowd-surfing at a concert

If Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is your first exposure to the Hong Kong legend, congratulations! There’s a rich back catalog to catch up on. By Keith Phipps September 8, 2021 Tony Leung in In The Mood For Love, 2000. Everett Collection Tony Leung always makes a strong impression, but he’s never gotten

Joe Rogan returned from his battle with COVID-19 on Tuesday and began spreading misinformation on his podcast, where he pushed anti-vaccine conspiracy theories and touted ivermectin, a drug with no proven ability to treat the coronavirus. The comedian claimed that he recovered from COVID-19 because of ivermectin, an anti-parasitic drug — not an anti-viral — that

Matt Damon and his wife, Lucy, found a creative way to commemorate the life of their late friend, Heath Ledger. The actor opened up about his collection of body art for the first time in an interview with GQ published on Wednesday, revealing that the names of his four daughters—Alexia, Isabella, Gia, and Stella—which are

Foster’s 1993 death, depicted in the Inauguration: American Crime Story premiere, was the first domino to fall in Tripp’s path toward betraying Monica Lewinsky. By Julie Miller September 7, 2021 In the years since Linda Tripp secretly recorded Monica Lewinsky, setting the stage for Bill Clinton’s impeachment and Lewinsky’s public humiliation, people have struggled to

Although reports have swirled for weeks that Kylie Jenner has a little one on the way, the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star waited until the perfect moment to officially confirm the news. With a touching video compilation posted to Instagram, the 24-year-old model and businesswoman shared that she and rapper-producer Travis Scott are expecting

Britney Spears‘ father filed Tuesday to end the court conservatorship that has controlled the singer’s life and money for 13 years. James Spears filed his petition to terminate the conservatorship in Los Angeles Superior Court. Read more: Britney Spears’ lawyer wants her father off conservatorship immediately “As Mr. Spears has said again and again, all

**Spoilers for Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings lie within,** Marvel has mastered the art, time and time again, when it comes to siblings. Starting with Thor and Loki and spanning through all of time and space with familial relationships in their universe, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is a constant source of siblings fighting

Watch the exclusive trailer for the film, which Krieps tells Vanity Fair allowed her to move on from Phantom Thread: “I was so lost.” By David Canfield September 7, 2021 Sometimes a project arrives at the right time—but in the case of Bergman Island, it was more about just how long it stayed with star

The character actor best known for his role in The Wire was found dead in his NYC apartment. By Frazier Tharpe September 6, 2021  Michael K. Williams on March 31, 2021 in Miami, Florida.Courtesy of Rodrigo Varela for Getty Images. Michael K Williams, the veteran character actor who is perhaps best known for his role

The five-time Emmy nominee died of a suspected drug overdose, reports the New York Post. By Hillary Busis September 6, 2021 Michael K. Williams was found dead in his Brooklyn apartment Monday afternoon. The actor was a staple of prestige TV series like Boardwalk Empire, Lovecraft Country, and especially The Wire, David Simon’s celebrated drama

Actor Michael K. Williams, who as the rogue robber of drug dealers Omar Little on “The Wire” created one of the most popular characters in television in recent decades, died Monday. Williams was found dead Monday afternoon by family members in his Brooklyn penthouse apartment, New York City police said. He was 54. His death