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Zack Sharf Digital News Director Glen Powell remained the king of grassroots publicity at an Austin, Texas, screening of his new Netflix movie, Richard Linklater’s “Hit Man.” The leading man hit the red carpet at the event accompanied by his family, but his mother and father decided to troll their son with signs directed at the press line that read: “Stop trying to make Glen Powell happen” and “It’s never gonna happen.” It appears Powell’s parents have been paying attention to all the press attention their son has been getting over the last few years. Every time Powell appears in a movie, be it Netflix’s “Set It Up” or Tom Cruise’s blockbuster “Top: Gun Maverick” or Sony’s rom-com “Anyone But You” with Sydney Sweeney, the press can’t help but say he’s got bona fide star power and is the next big thing.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Sony Music Group is sending out warnings to what sources say are around 700 AI developers and music streaming services, warning them not to use its content to train AI. These so-called “opt-out” letters, which have been obtained by Variety, state that developers will need explicit permission to use that content and warns that some may already be in violation.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent A key driver in Brazil’s late 1990s cinema resurgence, Globo Filmes has co-produced iconic box office blockbusters, Oscar and “A” Fest plays, arthouse breakouts. movies sparking big TV spin-offs.

Selena Kuznikov “The Sympathizer” star Hoa Xuande had never heard of the nonprofit Gold House before he started working on projects in the U.S. Growing up in Australia, he told Variety, he never thought there could be a group of people so passionate and dedicated to uplifting Asian and Pacific Islander communities as the nonprofit does. “It’s stepping stones.

Katcy Stephan Rock Soul Productions, the entertainment company formed by CEO Fantasia Barrino Taylor and president Yvonne McNair, is bolstering its ranks. It’s tapped Teddy Riley for management, music production for film/TV soundtrack scoring and producing on Broadway. It has also partnered with Adam Blackstone for musical supervision, creative direction and development for scripted and non-scripted content, and Dennis Reed for management, music direction, songwriting, and vocal coaching.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Billie Eilish’s third studio album “Hit Me Hard and Soft” doesn’t officially release until Friday but you can already purchase the 10-track LP on vinyl starting today.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer Glen Powell, Bad Robot and Imax have released a theatrical trailer in support of The Blue Angels Foundation, a non-profit created by former Blue Angels pilots that funds critical services for wounded veterans and their families. The trailer will run nationwide in anticipation of the Imax original documentary “The Blue Angels,” which starts its Imax exclusive run May 17. Opening with an introduction from Powell, the trailer goes inside the Warrior Foundation Freedom Station 1 in San Diego, Calif., a housing and support facility for those receiving care from The Blue Angels Foundation.

Lexi Carson The Paramount+ Movie Nights series will return to New York this summer with over 25 free, outdoor screenings. Paramount+ will also be the official sponsor of Bryant Park Movie Nights, the longest running outdoor movie series in New York City, and Brooklyn Magazine’s Movie Nights, now at four parks across Brooklyn including Coney Island. The showings are open to the public and boast free admissions.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Morgana Studios, ReachStar and ReDefine Originals are partnering on the animated feature “Diamante,” set on the lush Caribbean Island of the Dominican Republic. The film will be directed by Mathieu Ratthé with the screenplay written by Ratthé and Leticia Tonos Paniagua from an original idea by Claudio Lluberes. Animation will be handled by ReDefine Originals, which is part of DNEG.

Dean McDermott has officially moved on from Tori Spelling!

Gypsy Rose Blanchard is opening up about her nose job!

Perez was interviewing Dolly Parton in 2008 and…

Britney Spears misses her family.

Dylan Rounds’ cause of death was finally revealed as the suspect charged with his murder pleaded guilty this week.

Maya Henry is opening up about having an abortion… possibly amid her romance with Liam Payne.

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trailer is here, and there is a lot happening. Not only do we have , of course, but the whole thing is set to a particularly emotional Taylor Swift song, and the girls are freaking out.The film, based on the , stars Lively as flower-shop owner Lily Bloom, alongside Justin Baldoni and Brandon Sklenar as her leading men.

The FBI and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have issued a Public Service Announcement warning about Pride month events being targeted in the U.S. by foreign terrorist organizations. Increased threat levels domestically included recently documented instances of homophobic and transphobic threats.

British Vogue, Sophie Turner bravely shared her emotional journey following the highly publicized divorce from her former husband, Joe Jonas. The news of Turner’s divorce made headlines in September 2023, thrusting her into a whirlwind of public attention during a difficult time.

A federal appeals court on Wednesday ruled a group of Montgomery County parents cannot “opt out” their children from classes in which lessons or books on LGBTQ-related topics are taught.

Khloé Kardashian’s unexpected public interaction with Tristan Thompson during the NBA Playoffs is making headlines for the opposite reason most people might think. The mom of two, reality TV star, and entrepreneur was captured greeting her ex while taking True and Tatum to see their dad during the Cleveland Cavaliers game against the Boston Celtics.The video captures the kids running to greet their dad while Kardashian stands before Thompson.

These days, avoiding Marvel confirmation of any kind might be an occupational hazard. For example, today, “Top Gun: Maverick” star Lewis Pullman was on the Happy Sad Confused podcast to promote his Apple TV+ series, “Lessons In Chemistry,” co-starring Brie Larson, which is vying for Emmy Contention now.

Many questions abound as Francis Ford Coppola‘s self-budgeted epic “Megalopolis” heads into its Cannes debut. Will the film be received more generously than its LA industry screening in March? Will Coppola find a distributor for it on the Croisette? And will “Megalopolis” survive controversy and be a smash success at the festival much like Coppola’s 1979 masterwork “Apocalypse Now“? READ MORE: ‘Megalopolis’ Teaser: One Man Wants To Create A Utopia In Francis Ford Coppola’s Passion Project IMAX is banking on “Megalopolis” no matter what happens after its premiere.

On paper, it was too good to be true: a theatrical movie subscription service that offers a movie ticket every day for $9.99 a month.  But in 2017, MoviePass was a dream come true for moviegoers, with subscribers flocking, stocks rising, and investors trying to get in on the action. By 2019, however, the party was over, and MoviePass went from one of the world’s buzziest companies to a costly corporate misfire.

The highly-anticipated return of Love Island is just weeks away, and one of this year's singletons has already been revealed as a stunning model who is already followed by the likes of Molly-Mae Hague and Davide Sanclimenti on Instagram. Influencer and model Grace Jackson, 25, is reportedly the first girl set to enter the villa this summer in the hopes of finding love.

Kate Ferdinand showed she is a doting step mum as she took to social media to gush about her rarely-seen stepson Lorenz and his incredible achievement.The 17 year old is following in his legendary footballer father Rio's footsteps and closed off his season with Brighton FC under 18s with an awards night.The teen joined the Seagulls as the U18s goalkeeper back in 2022, and was amongst award-winners at a recent ceremony. Kate, 32, went along to see the teenager scoop a gong, before he moves back into the family home over summer.

Gogglebox's Ellie Warner has been inundated with words of encouragement from fans as she marked her baby son Ezra's first birthday. The beloved Channel 4 personality, who stars alongside her sister Izzi on Gogglebox, has a following of nearly 500,000 followers on Instagram, where she regularly posts snippets of her professional and personal life.

EastEnders has finally called time on George Knight and Elaine Peacock's relationship, with the couple officially splitting in Thursday night's episode.This won't come as a huge shock to fans of the soap as Elaine had recently overheard George and his ex-wife Cindy talking about a secret kiss they had shared. The landlord and landlady of The Queen Vic faced off in a dramatic confrontation as Elaine ( Harriet Thorpe ) implored George ( Colin Salmon ) to open up, having struggled with the loss of his mum, reuniting with his estranged son Junior and learning that his adopted dad had murdered his real father. When George refused, Elaine blurted out: "You kissed her!" referring to his smooch with ex-wife Cindy.

The highly anticipated new season of Bridgerton has finally graced our screens, and fans are already loving diving back into the period drama. Not only is the fashion on point, but the beauty looks are also perfectly in tune with the era, favouring natural, fresh-faced appearances that mirror the makeup trends of the time. With clean beauty still very much in vogue, it's no surprise that we'll all be taking a leaf out of the Bridgerton cast's book when it comes to our summer makeup.

Rylan Clark has opened up about an 'intimate' moment he shared with TV star Rob Rinder while their were filming their recent TV show Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour. During an appearance on This Morning to promote the show, the pair discussed their antics in Italy on Thursday, 16 May.