SXSW Returns In-Person to Stormy Texas Political Climate

Obergefell v. Hodges, which ruled all existing laws prohibiting same-sex marriage in the United States to be unconstitutional, last week’s decision marks the first time a jury in Texas has made such a finding with regard to a divorce action.The plaintiff, Christopher Hoffman, filed for divorce from his former partner, Moises Ortiz, in 2019, claiming that although the two had not legally wed, they had been involved in a common law marriage for more than 20 years.

Lara Spencer had the time of her life in Los Angeles as she hosted the Oscars for Good Morning America.MORE: Lara Spencer receives quite the reaction from her co-stars as she marks end of an eraHowever, there was one person who wasn't too impressed with her being away from home – and more than excited for her to return.Taking to Instagram this week, the TV favorite shared a sweet picture of her beloved dog Riva looking delighted to see her back.VIDEO: Lara Spencer has her co-stars laughing live on air "The look that says I was away for work too long. Don’t worry girl —It’s Riva Time!" the mom-of-two captioned the post.MORE: Lara Spencer descends on Texas for exciting venture away from GMA studiosMORE: Lara Spencer shares beautiful family wedding photo alongside daughterFans were quick to comment on the cute picture, with one writing: "Aww that's so sweet, they are priceless," while another wrote: "Missed seeing Riva!" A third added: "She's upset, she loves you so so much!"Lara lives in Connecticut with her husband Richard McVey.

The 2022 Oscars recognized the war in Ukraine with a moment of silence, calls for donations and ribbons to remind of the crisis of refugees. “It’s impossible not to be moved by their resilience,” said Mila Kunis.

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Wilson Chapman editorTi West made his name directing nimbly paced throwbacks to horror films of old, from his haunted house breakthrough “The House of the Devil” to his found footage film “The Sacrament.” But after directing six horror films in a row, with very few breaks in between, he decided to take some time off to make sure he didn’t start repeating himself.While on his break from horror filmmaking, during which he directed for TV shows such as “Scream,” and “Tales From the Loop,” he thought about making a pure slasher film, something he hadn’t done before. Trying to find his own unique spin on the subgenre, he decided to make slasher film about people making a film.

Director Richard Linklater (“Boyhood”) is known for his versatility; romantic and coming-of-age films, animation, studio films, personal projects, etc., but it looks like he’ll be getting into the business of social documentary filmmaking next. While he’s promoting his upcoming animated Netflix film, “Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood” (read our review), which obviously further evinces his adaptability, Linklater revealed to The Hollywood Reporter podcast, Awards Chatter, a new project titled “Letter From Huntsville” for HBO.

EXCLUSIVE: Imperative Entertainment, the company behind the Boomtown podcast, which is being adapted into a Billy Bob Thornton-fronted series from Taylor Sheridan, has set its latest Texas podcast.

Rolling Stone.““I’m proud to rep Houston but I’m not proud to rep Texan politics right now. There are very regressive laws being passed,” Lizzo told the audience.

It’s a little surprising that “X” marks director Ti West’s first film for A24 since his approach to horror — emphasizing character and mood over jump scares, building slowly and steadily to a big bloody blowout — is so synced up with their house style. “X” is also his first feature since 2016, and his first horror film since 2013’s “The Sacrament”; he’s kept busy in the years since with plenty of television work, but this is what he does best, and it’s about time he got back to it.

Lizzo hit out at Texas’ anti-transgender legislation and abortion policies in a keynote speech as part of this year’s SXSW festival at Austin Convention Centre.Legislation introduced last month in Texas defines gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth “child abuse”. The state’s governor Greg Abbott proceeded to advise medical professionals and members of the public to report to state authorities if transgender youth were receiving gender-affirming care.Additionally, Abbott called on the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to investigate parents who provided their transgender children with gender-affirming care.

AUSTIN, Texas – Lizzo had strong opinions on Texas' legislation and policy regarding abortion and transgender children during Sunday's keynote session at the SXSW Film Festival. Lizzo, who was raised in Houston, said she wasn't "proud to rep" the state's political laws and policies. "I’m proud to rep Houston, but I’m not proud to rep Texan politics right now," the "Truth Hurts" singer told the audience listening at the Austin Convention Center.

Lizzo is speaking out against Texan laws targeting abortion and trans rights. 

Anyone frozen to the bone today in Austin, TX from the 39-degree, piercing wind weather could find all the heat inside the Paramount Theatre as A24’s Daniels’ AGBO movie Everything Everywhere All at Once brought moviegoing roaring back to the first SXSW in three years.

guidance issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to child welfare agencies and medical providers, which is intended to protect transgender youth and their families from being prosecuted for following legitimate medical advice from health care providers.That federal guidance was issued in response to a directive from Gov.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Grammy-winning country star Maren Morris was on turbo speed after her first two records, scoring multi-platinum hits and crossover success with songs like “The Middle” and “The Bones."But as she heads back on tour after an extended break due to the COVID-19 pandemic and becoming a mother, she's just not ready for arenas, even if she's likely to sell out.“My outlook and strategy from the get go, even with my first record, was like, do the underplay as long as you can and not overshoot too quickly,” said Morris.

There’s a euphoria among film sellers and buyers as SXSW finally convenes Friday in Austin, TX after a three-year pandemic shutdown.

Prince Harry has been seen wearing a cowboy hat as he attended a rodeo in Texas over the weekend despite his wife's animal rights activism.The Duke of Sussex, who taught his wife Meghan Markle a private royal tradition for her first meeting with the Queen, was seen at Stockyards Rodeo event in Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday 5 March. In a photo obtained by several publications, including the Daily Mail, Harry could be seen dressed down in a casual outfit as he donned a grey-green T-shirt with a khaki-coloured cowboy hat as he enjoyed the show.The snap, which has since been deleted on the original account, was re-posted by Omid Scobie, who co-authored Finding Dreem, on Twitter.

Wrestling fans can start digging out those old “Austin 3:16” posters as WWE legend “Stone Cold” Steve Austin confirms he’ll be returning to the ring for Wrestlemania 38 in April.