Pippa Middleton and family enjoy holiday in the Caribbean

Tim Gray Senior Vice President This year, all the Oscar-contending directors are nominated for original screenplay: the Daniels (Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert), Todd Field, Martin McDonagh, Ruben Östlund and Steven Spielberg (writing with Tony Kushner). This is the first time it’s happened in AMPAS history.  The only year that came close was 2017, when all five helmers had written or co-written their scripts, though they didn’t all get writing noms. So here’s Film History 101. In Hollywood lore, Preston Sturges is often credited as the first scribe to become a hyphenate, as writer-director of the 1940 “The Great McGinty.” But as with all Hollywood “facts,” there is only an element of truth here.

Jenna Ortega can really keep her cool.

Once a senior member of the British royal family herself, Sarah Ferguson has been subjected to scandal, criticism and judgment. For this reason, the Duchess of York, affectionately known as Fergie, believes judging her former nephew Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle amid their rift with the royal family would not be appropriate.

Kate Middleton and Prince William attended the christening of sister Pippa’s new baby Rose, according to reports. Pippa’s third child with financier husband James Matthews was reportedly baptised at their local village church in Berkshire this week.

David Walliams is notoriously private about his son Alfred, opting to keep him out of the public eye but on Thursday the star gave fans an incredibly rare glimpse of his 9-year-old in a heartfelt string of photos.Taking to his Instagram feed, the doting dad, 51, was spotted holding his little one's hand as he headed on the school run on the morning of World Book Day. David can be seen beaming in the sweet father-son moment whilst his son Alfred is dressed as Space Boy, the main character of his latest novel.WATCH: David Walliams makes rare comment about sonCaptioning the post, David penned: "Me & my little SPACEBOY for #WORLDBOOKDAY." Friends and fans of the star couldn't wait to flood the comments section with messages after he shared the rare update.

Cannes Film Festival chief Thierry Frémaux has barely gotten over his jet lag after a whirlwind trip to Los Angeles this month, but he’s already planning a return visit as he attempts to pull together one of the most formidable lineups in the 76-year history of the event. He’s made it clear to studio executives that he would love to highlight both their blockbusters and their awards contenders, and though formal offers have not been made or accepted, this year’s Cannes has the potential to match or even surpass the 2022 edition — which played host to Tom Cruise and “Top Gun: Maverick” and Austin Butler and Tom Hanks with “Elvis” — in movie star moments. 

Creed III is hitting theaters on Friday and the cast stepped out for the L.A. premiere ahead of the release!

King Charles III's upcoming coronation could be a huge moment for his grandson Prince George. According to The Telegraph, the nine year old's parents Kate Middleton and Prince William are currently "mulling over" how big George's role in the ceremony should be, given the "attention he will inevitably get at an event covered by media across the world".

Patricia Arquette has been outspoken on social issues, famously using her 2015 Oscar speech to call for equal pay. She shared her thoughts on the upcoming contract negotiations between the Hollywood guilds and the studios on the red carpet for the SAG Awards, where she was nominated as part of the cast of Apple TV+’s Severance.

“Top Gun: Maverick” star Tom Cruise made a rare late-night TV appearance and sat down with Jimmy Kimmel on Friday, as the two talked about why Cruise pushed to make sure “Top Gun: Maverick” was given a lengthy, exclusive theatrical release before it hit streaming (it’s currently on Paramount+) — and how long he would’ve held out.On “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” Cruise was asked about pressure from various people in Hollywood to put the sequel on streaming during the pandemic, as the film was originally scheduled to be released in June 2020.Cruise explained that if he had to wait a decade for “Top Gun: Maverick” to be released in theaters, he would’ve.“I assumed you got pressure, from whomever – the movie studios, investors, or whoever it was to put the movie out on streaming you said ‘no,’ and you held it for two years, you were I guess a billion and a half dollars right,” Kimmel said to Cruise, referring to the film’s global box office gross.Cruise laughed as the audience applauded and said, “People have been asking for the movie for 34 years, and I figured a couple more years would’ve been alright.”“I would’ve held out for 10 years,” Cruise said as he answered Kimmel’s question. “The film is made for the screen.

Noodle prince! Pancake princess! The royal family isn’t afraid to get their hands dirty in the kitchen — both for the cameras and at home together.

moved across the pond to California. “I think they came in and thought that the number one people on the block and they’re not really,” Ede, who says he lost contact with Markle when she started dating the Duke of Sussex, told the Express.“They’re kind of quite far down really in that pecking order.

Pippa Middleton has been soaking up the sun in St Barts with her husband James Matthews and their three young children over recent days. The 39 year old, who is the younger sister of the Princess of Wales, 41, jetted off to the Caribbean island recently with former professional racing driver James, 47.

Doting dad! James Marsden’s life is in the spotlight, but his time with his three children, Jack, Mary and William, always takes center stage.

Gordon Cox Theater Editor Currently one of the stars of “Star Trek: Discovery,” Anthony Rapp has recently spent some time looking back and reliving his past. Off Broadway, he’s starring in “Without You,” his autobiographical show about his experiences in the original cast of “Rent” and the deaths of composer Jonathan Larson and his own mother. And in court, the actor — one of the first to come forward with allegations of sexual assault against Kevin Spacey — recently relived his experiences with Spacey during the proceedings for a civil suit brought by Rapp against Spacey. Listen to this week’s “Stagecraft” podcast below:

Angelique Jackson Essence is celebrating its 16th annual Black Women in Hollywood awards luncheon with another all-star lineup of honorees. The five awardees are Freeform and Onyx Collective president Tara Duncan, director Gina Prince-Bythewood (“The Woman King”) and a trio of critically-acclaimed actors Danielle Deadwyler (SAG, BAFTA, Critics Choice and NAACP-nominee for “Till”), Dominique Thorne (“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”) and Sheryl Lee Ralph (Emmy-winner for “Abbott Elementary”). Presented annually as a celebration of “Black women who are making their undeniable mark in film and television and forging forward their own definition of what it means to be a Black woman in Hollywood,” the Essence Black Women in Hollywood awards is not only an intimate gathering of about 400 guests, but also a key date on the awards season calendar.

A close-knit group. Hayden Panettiere’s family might be small, but the squad has always stayed connected.

Goldie Hawn loves nothing more than spending time with her family - and they are all incredibly supportive of each other!MOST READ: Inside Kelly Ripa's public fallout with Michael StrahanThe Hollywood star and her partner Kurt Russell have jetted off to New York City this week to go and visit their grandson, Ryder Robson.Ryder - who is the son of Kate Hudson and her ex Chris Robinson - moved from LA to the Big Apple in September to study at New York University, and will no doubt have been thrilled to see his loved ones.VIDEO: Meet Goldie Hawn's adorable grandchildrenAlso on the trip was proud mom Kate and her fiancé Danny Fujikawa, along with their three-year-old daughter Rani Rose, who were pictured lining up to visit The Whitney in Chelsea, in photos obtained by Mail Online.MOST READ: Amy Robach's former stepson shares glimpse inside his incredible homeMOST READ: Celine Dion's waterpark home she gave up for new life revealedGoldie and Kurt are very close to all their grandchildren, and lived just a block away from Ryder and his siblings.Goldie gushed to Australian Women's Weekly last October that she believes "A good family is the answer to happiness", sweetly adding that "being a grandmother is amazing, I love it. It brings incredible joy.

Victoria and David Beckham are enjoying a luxury trip to the slopes with their two youngest kids.The couple, who recently paid tribute to their decades long relationship for Valentines’ day, were joined by 18 year old son Cruz and 11 year old daughter Harper Seven for the trip.The family headed to Courchevel, one of the world’s largest ski resorts in the world, in the picturesque French alps - but eldest sons Romeo and Brooklyn were missing in action. Taking to her Instagram, Victoria, 48, posted a series of snaps from the holiday for her 30 million followers to enjoy.

Kate Middleton has confirmed that she'll be returning to the BAFTAs this year after a three year absence.The awards ceremony, which is set to be broadcast on 19 February 2023, will see the Prince and Princess of Wales take to the red carpet yet again. And avid royal fashion watchers will be eager to see what 41 year old Kate, who has reportedly been conducting secret meetings with a DJ in a bid to better understand young people, will be wearing this time around, after her past outings have proved a hit among fashionistas.