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Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor In Luca Guadagnino’s latest cinematic endeavor, “Challengers,” Zendaya, Josh O’Connor, and Mike Faist form a dynamic, throuple-esque trio, each delivering performances that scream Oscar-worthy. The real question is, will Academy voters look beyond the palpable sexual chemistry to acknowledge the film’s artistic merit? That’s a challenge for the marketing maestros. Penned by newcomer Justin Kuritzkes, the spouse of “Past Lives” writer-director Celine Song, “Challengers” weaves through a 13-year narrative, chronicling the life of Tashi Duncan (Zendaya), a tennis wunderkind-turned-coach, who hatches a plan for her husband Art’s (Faist) comeback.
The plan pits him against his ex-buddy and Tashi’s former flame, Patrick (O’Connor), setting the stage for a dramatic unraveling. Initially set for a grand reveal at the 80th Venice International Film Festival, its premiere was thwarted by the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. The delay prompts the question: could Zendaya have joined the best actress fray, competing with Emma Stone, last year’s winner for “Poor Things?” As “Challengers” unfurls its narrative like a multi-faceted Swiss Army knife, you can only imagine Annette Bening (“Nyad”) silently thanking the stars for the scheduling shift.
Femme fatales have been an Oscar staple for many decades. Yet, securing a nom for such a character is no small feat today. Amid the tales of Oscar snubs, like Sharon Stone’s bisexual ice-picking murderer in “Basic Instinct” (1992) or Nicole Kidman’s overly ambitious journalist in “To Die For” (1995), some have broken through.
Aldi Scotland's much-loved 'Best Home Bar' competition is back, offering a year's supply of beer as the grand prize.
Emma Stone is ready for everyone to call her by her real name!
Lily Allen flies first class… But that doesn’t mean her kids do, too!
Nicole Kidman will become the first Australian to receive the prestigious Life Achievement Award from the American Film Institute. To commemorate the occasion, Kidman shared a sweet post featuring a clip of her first movie role.
The first osprey egg of the season has been laid at a Perthshire wildlife reserve.
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu is pregnant!
Willow Smith has an exciting new adventure on the horizon. The daughter of Will and Jada Pinkett Smith has already had a successful music career, and now she’s adding “author” to her resume.
With her new movie Challengers, Zendaya is fulfilling the Spider-Man to tennis movie pipeline, set forth by past Spider-Man love interests!
To anyone always assumed that Beyoncé's long, blonde and ever-changing hairstyles were the result of wigs – or, at the very least, hair extensions – the singer has proven you wrong with a rare, intimate look at her wash day hair routine, proving that her impressive tresses are, in fact, all her own. Posting a Reel to her Instagram account, Beyoncé shares a video of her typical hair washing and styling regimen, showing her long lengths being washes, dried and styled using products from her very own (and newly launched) hair care brand, Cécred. In in we see the Texas Hold 'Em singer's naturally curly hair texture, before it's straightened and then styles into bouncy curls.
Lady Gaga is taking a trip down memory lane!
Netflix is never short on true crime documentaries, from shows about homicides in New York to childhood abuse at disciplinary schools.
Iain Armitage is reflecting on his time on Young Sheldon after wrapping final day of filming – Just Jared Jr Kristin Cavallari has a controversial take on sunscreen – Celebitchy Here’s why Selena Quintanilla should be celebrated this year – Popsugar This actress is finally making her Broadway dreams come true! – Just Jared Jr
Hugh Grant has settled a High Court claim against the publisher of The Sun newspaper over allegations of unlawful information gathering, a judge has been told.
Lorraine Kelly was over the moon as she appeared on her show for the first time after it was announced she is set to become a grandmother for the first time.
Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Saoirse Ronan is here to stay. Surprisingly born in the Bronx before making Ireland her home, Ronan has proven to be a powerhouse of talent and one of the most influential actors of her generation. Since her screen debut at the age of 9 in the 2003 medical drama “The Clinic,” Ronan has displayed remarkable versatility and depth.
In Challengers, Luca Guadagnino serves up a film that is as much about the volleys of human emotion as it is about the physical rallies on the tennis court.
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender.
Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic The title of Laufey‘s new single and music video, “Goddess,” is intended somewhat ironically. The storyline of both has a star feeling she’s let down a lover who only wanted the glamorous version of her he’d seen on stage, not the everyday person.
With high school in the rearview, five teenagers from small-town Oregon decide to embark on one last adventure. That’s the premise of “Gasoline Rainbow,” the new film by Bill Ross IV and Turner Ross, aka The Ross Brothers, primarily known for free-wheelin’ documentaries like “Tchoupitoulas,” “Western,” and “Contemporary Color.” The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival and screened at the SXSW Film TV Festival and First Look Fest ahead of its May 10 opening in the U.S..
Halle Bailey is looking stunning!