Smoking Still Hogs the Spotlight at the Oscars

There are filmmakers whose work is undeniably singular, even if you look at a single frame of the film. Wes Anderson is one of those directors.

The Hollywood Reporter and Jimmy Choo Power Stylists Dinner, as McMillen was named one of the 25 most powerful stylists of the year, for her work with and others. Given the whole focus of the event was styling, it’s not surprising that the sisters used it as an opportunity to push a more directional aesthetic in contrasting—but equally fashion-forward—looks. Dakota wore a red minidress from , which had the emblem of the collection, an obviously fake anthurium, contorted around the body—with the stem of the flower draped over the shoulder and the head acting as a bra. Jonathan Anderson’s unique floral detail has been seen on countless cool girls in recent months, from Zendaya to Emily Ratajkowski and  Dakota Fanning.Elle Fanning.Elle, meanwhile, explored the notion of “sexy” in a less overt way, wearing a pair of slouchy pinstripe tailored trousers with a matching cropped waistcoat as a top.

Damian Lewis is returning to the franchise and a multitude of spinoffs are being explored, but Billions could be set to end with its seventh season.

Steel Panther vocalist Michael Starr has spoken about cancel culture in relation to the band’s music and shows in a new interview.Sitting down with Canada’s the Metal Voice, the vocalist explained that they haven’t had much pushback, adding that people who attend Steel Panther shows know what they’re getting into.“I think everyone is there for the same party,” he said. “So we really, really haven’t experienced any of that [cancel culture].

Aaron Sorkin had a major health scare, revealing that he had a stroke in November 2022 while working on the Broadway revival of. The revelation comes while speaking to the and agreeing to go on the record about what happened to him. Just months before rehearsals for the show, which was rewritten by Sorkin and is set to open at New York City's Vivian Beaumont Theatre on April 13, the 61-year-old creator learned that he had suffered a stroke.

“Lead by Example With Bob Myers” podcast. “At 6 years old, I was smoking cigarettes regularly around the neighborhood,” Cole, who grew up in Fayetteville, North Carolina, told Myers, the president and general manager of the Golden State Warriors.

A traditional Texas BBQ diner is set to open at an Ayrshire roadside.

Their feelings remain. Leonardo DiCaprio and Gigi Hadid aren’t over their fling quite yet.

Seth Rogen is recalling his unique introduction to Meghan Thee Stallion.

Tristan Thompson is going to do whatever it takes to win Khloé Kardashian‘s heart back.

Anne Heche, “Saving Private Ryan” star Tom Sizemore and Charlbi Dean, who appeared in this year’s Best Picture nominee “Triangle of Sadness.”Fans also noted the absence of Cindy Williams: While she was best known for the ’70s TV sitcom “Laverne & Shirley,” she notably appeared in two classic films of the era, George Lucas’ “American Graffiti” and Francis Ford Coppola’s “The Conversation.”And while the tribute included “Goodfellas” star Ray Liotta, who died unexpectedly on May 26, 2022, his costar Paul Sorvino, who died in July 2022, was left out. Also missing from the tribute: two-time Oscar nominee Melinda Dillon of “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” legendary acting coach Sandra Seacat, “The Nutty Professor” actress Stella Stevens, “Creature From the Black Lagoon” stuntman and cinematographer Ricou Browning, Fred Ward of “The Player” and “The Right Stuff,” “The Wild Bunch” actor Bo Hopkins, “Magnolia” and “Boogie Nights” star Philip Baker Hall, French actor Jean-Louis Trintignant, Stanley Kubrick regular Joe Turkel, David Warner of “Titanic” and “Time Bandits,” veteran actor Clu Gulager, blacklisted ’40s star Marsha Hunt, Henry Silva of “The Manchurian Candidate” and “Ocean’s 11,” British actor Leslie Phillips, and Sacheen Littlefeather, who famously appeared on behalf of Marlon Brando to explain why he wasn’t accepting his Best Actor Oscar for “The Godfather.” Among the stars and Hollywood vets honored at the 95th Academy Awards were James Caan, Angela Lansbury, Raquel Welch, Louise Fletcher, Jean-Luc Godard, Gina Lollobrigida, Robbie Coltrane, Nichelle Nichols, Kirstie Alley, and Olivia Newton John.

“We’ve come a long way that two men can share an Oscar,” joked Academy Awards host Jimmy Kimmel after the commercial break following Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert’s win for Best Director for A24’s Everything Everywhere All at Once.

on Sunday, March 12 in a look that was nothing short of stunning. The actor, styled by Sophie Lopez, walked the champagne carpet at the Academy Awards in a shimmery silver mermaid gown with a glittering train. Rather than “frost” herself a la How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Hudson kept her jewelry simple by going sans necklace and adding a pair of classic teardrop earrings. The actor paired her sparkly look with a pair of silver heels and .

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. The most anticipated night in entertainment is here. The 95th Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, March 12, at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre, where some of the best films of the past year will be celebrated. The ceremony will broadcast live on ABC at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. There will also be a replayed 8 p.m. broadcast for West Coast viewers. The best way to tune into the event without cable is through Sling TV, which is currently offering half off for subscribers’ first month. In order to access the ABC broadcast, you’ll have to sign up for Sling Blue, which includes ABC in addition to 42 other channels, in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia and San Francisco. The live TV streamer’s current deal brings down the price to $22.50 for the first month. After the first month, the price will go up to $45/month. In Fresno/Visalia, Houston and Raleigh, the price is $40/month ($20 for the first month).

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Oscar voting is kicking off, and 366 films are vying for the Academy’s attention for best picture, in addition to their selections in their respective branches. One important note to Academy members: Fill out your ballots in full. Every Academy member votes for best picture, outside of their respective branch association. For best picture, the member is invited to list up to five films in preferential order. In the days of paper ballots, there were horror stories of voters writing the same film five times on their entries, but those days are gone with electronic voting. However, listing five films is crucially important based on the Academy tabulation methods, which involves a lot of math. As we remain in the final year of the “sliding scale,” where the results can produce any number of nominees between five and 10, simply put, all lines matter.

The 2003 Oscars are coming under scrutiny by entertainment media ahead of Sunday's upcoming ceremony as the "creepiest" in history.  While last year's slap heard round the world was one of the most infamous moments in the ceremony's 94 years, and the controversy over "La La Land" winning and then not winning for Best Picture after actress Faye Dunaway's error may be one of the most awkward, media outlets are arguing those were not the "cringiest" the Oscars have had to offer. "Harvey Weinstein at the height of his powers.

Two ships passing in the night! Jesse Spencer will return to Chicago Fire for a special episode amid Taylor Kinney’s temporary leave of absence.

Goldie Hawn is getting very candid.

Levi and Vida McConaughey are all grown up!

Travis Kelce hopped onstage to deliver the opening monologue for Saturday Night Live shortly after winning his second Super Bowl game.