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Thanks to the persuasive powers of Dwayne Johnson, there may be a Man of Steel sequel. By Grant Rindner October 18, 2022 Henry Cavill in Zack Snyder’s Justice League, 2021.Courtesy of HBO Max Superman is an all-powerful being with only two known weaknesses: kryptonite, and behind-the-scenes Hollywood dysfunction. But Henry Cavill’s Man of Steel, who

Outrage over Netflix‘s fictional series The Crown reportedly has the streaming giant a bit “rattled,” to the point where they’re planning to postpone an upcoming documentary about defected British Royal Family members Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Deadline reports that Netflix execs think “it would be foolhardy to stream The Crown in November followed by

On Sunday night, CNN aired part five of The Murdochs: Empire of Influence, a new documentary series that’s basically the real-life version of Succession. Sunday’s episode, “Hack Job,” revisited the phone-hacking imbroglio that rained disgrace on Rupert Murdoch’s British tabloids in the early 2010s, upending his entire global media apparatus in the process. For those

Welcome to Shelf Life, ELLE.com’s books column, in which authors share their most memorable reads. Whether you’re on the hunt for a book to console you, move you profoundly, or make you laugh, consider a recommendation from the writers in our series, who, like you (since you’re here), love books. Perhaps one of their favorite

An emotional Kevin Spacey testified in a New York courtroom Monday that he never made a sexual pass at actor Anthony Rapp, who has sued for millions of dollars in damages, claiming the Academy Award-winning actor tried to take him to bed when he was 14. Repeatedly, Spacey denied Rapp’s claims that a then-26-year-old Spacey

Have you ever wondered what your fashion choices say about you? Whether we like it or not, our outfits project who we are into the world—and often tell more of a story than we’re willing to let on. In the fascinating brand-new Australian reality series Undressed with Kathryn Eisman on Paramount+, a group of everyday

In an exclusive interview, the Grammy-winning musician and designer describes a charmed journey from riding in his grandfather’s Sedan de Ville to tricking out a one-of-a-kind museum piece that he plans to use as a “nighttime vehicle” in Paris. Just don’t ask his daughter, Zoë, to give you a ride. By Brett Berk October 17,

Kanye West (now known as Ye) has agreed to purchase the controversial, conservative social networking site Parler. Parler, which advertises itself as “the premier global free speech platform,” announced the acquisition on Monday morning. The app is often viewed by its predominately right-wing users as an alternative to existing social media options like Twitter or

Get ready to endure a hiatus from now until 2025 from your favorite K-pop group as they comply with South Korea military conscription rules. By Grant Rindner October 17, 2022 BTS perform onstage during the 64th Annual Grammy Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 03, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.Courtesy of Matt Winkelmeyer

The longstanding debate is over — the seven members of BTS will fulfil their legal duty to perform military service in South Korea. BigHit Music, the management company responsible for the internationally successful K-pop band, released a statement on Monday confirming the member’s upcoming miliary service. Read more: ‘M3GAN’ trailer: Robot doll grabs internet’s attention

“My friends don’t like me when I get in journalist mode,” Ahmir Khalib Thompson, the multi-hyphenate professionally known as Questlove, admits with a sigh. It’s a little after nine p.m. at the Wythe Hotel, and he’s just screened the second season of his YouTube series with The Balvenie, Quest for Craft, which is apparently the

When I tell Hannah Logan Peterson that her short film, Daughter, moved me to tears, I’m not exaggerating. Chosen as the selection of The Spark 2.0—an initiative sponsored by Lexus and ELLE to showcase an original short film by a woman director—Daughter runs four minutes, but it reverberates with emotion, authenticity and gravitas. “That’s what

The press tour for Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery is in full swing, as director Rian Johnson and his all-star cast are promoting the film across the world. And we’re learning more about our favorite returning character, Southern detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig). During a press conference at the London Film Festival, Johnson was asked about Blanc’s

Earlier this month, a company called HYBE spent US$32 million to acquire another South Korean company called Supertone. Its main asset is some software that it claims can create “a hyper-realistic and expressive voice that [is not] distinguishable from real humans.” And it works pretty well. In January 2021, Supertone revealed its Singing Voice Synthesis

As Gunna is denied bond for a third time, Kim is shifting into lawyer mode to bring attention to his case. By Grant Rindner October 14, 2022 TODAY — Pictured: Kim Kardashian on Tuesday June 21, 2022 — (Photo by: Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images)Courtesy of Nathan Congleton for NBC via Getty Images Kim Kardashian

Scottish actor Robbie Coltrane, who played a crime-solving psychologist on TV series Cracker and the beloved half-giant Hagrid in the Harry Potter movies, has died. He was 72. Coltrane’s agent Belinda Wright said he died Friday at a hospital in Scotland. She did not provide a cause. Coltrane came to fame as a hard-bitten detective

On Friday, October 14, model Gigi Hadid went hard on fall layering with her outfit in New York City. To match the gorgeous autumnal foliage, Hadid chose various shades of brown and green, the outermost layer being a tan oversized blazer. Beneath the blazer she wore yet another item that is technically an outer layer,

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 15, 2022 4:05 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size MONTREAL — An Iranian-Canadian director says he was unable to attend a film festival in London Friday as Iranian authorities prevented his departure. Director Mani Haghighi said in an Instagram video that he was unable to

Where in the world is Lupita Nyong’o? This time next month, at least in fictional terms, she will find herself in high-tech paradise, reprising her role as Nakia in the anticipated Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. (The Marvel sequel, directed by Ryan Coogler, arrives in theaters November 11.) But for now, the Kenyan-Mexican actor is off

The PAC Mothers Against Greg Abbott has released another trademark scathing ad targeting the Texas governor ahead of November’s election. The group has become known for its emotionally evocative commercials and billboards pointing out Abbott’s insensitivity and lack of action on issues that affect all Texans, but especially children. This new ad is no exception.

The gasps in room 43 of the National Gallery in London capture the raw emotion of a shocking moment. On Friday, two activists with the group Just Stop Oil walked into the gallery and tossed a can of tomato soup on a priceless painting by the Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh. It’s one of the

Kim Petras is one powerful pop star. On tonight’s episode of Los Espookys, the blonde, Barbiecore US Ambassador Melanie Gibbons (played by Greta Titelman) has finally met her match in Secretary of State Kimberly Reynolds—her even blonder and Barbie-r boss—played by Petras, making her acting debut. “I was super nervous,” Petras admits to Vanity Fair

From “Minnesota” to “Poland,” Yachty is always at his best when he throws convention to the wind and just has fun. By Insanul Ahmed October 14, 2022 Lil Yachty performs on stage at the 2022 Summer Smash festival at Douglass Park on June 19, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.Courtesy of Timothy Hiatt via Getty Images Lil

It’s a house so terrifying that it now has its own Netflix series. If you’ve spent any time online lately, chances are you’ve seen the hype for the streaming giant’s new limited series The Watcher. What you may not know, however, is that the seven-episode foray into creepiness is loosely based on a true story

First there was Chucky and then there was Annabelle — now there’s M3GAN, the AI doll. The newly released trailer for the horror film M3GAN was bound to attract attention online, but it’s not just about the robot doll’s creepy appearance or murderous tendencies — it’s about her meme-worthy dance moves. Read more: Fans in uproar

After landing the iconic role of Maria in Steven Spielberg’s Oscar-winning West Side Story, then 17-year-old Rachel Zegler kept climbing. In the coming months she has leading roles in the Hunger Games prequel The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, DCEU Comics’ Shazam! Fury of the Gods, and Disney’s Snow White remake. “I’ve been a huge

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck attended their first fashion show and industry event together since getting married this summer. The couple stepped out for Ralph Lauren’s spring/summer 2023 show at The Huntington Library in San Marino, CA. The couple matched in black, with Lopez wearing a pinstriped dress and hat. The event was particularly significant

Actor Anthony Rapp testified Wednesday that he decided to publicly reveal a 30-year-old encounter with Kevin Spacey because he knew he wasn’t the only person Spacey had made inappropriate sexual advances on. Rapp became emotional and his voice shook as he commented in response to a question about his motivations, posed by one of his own

Ari Emanuel is a busy guy. When he calls me Wednesday, the Endeavor CEO is hunkered down in New York, working on the script for an earnings call set to be delivered to the shareholders of his post-agency entertainment and media conglomerate, which IPO’d last year at a market cap of $10.3 billion. Next week

This time of year is serious, alright (cue the playful laughter)! Meaning that Halloween is no laughing matter—until you’re watching a horror comedy, then hopefully it is. Trust me when I say that I’m all about the flat-out scares, where I’m clutching my invisible pearls and screaming at my screen. But there are times where