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Tons of folks were offended by Harrison Butker‘s disgusting commencement speech at Benedictine College this week. Girls, gays, people with morals…

Babes by Pamela Adlon, co-written and starring Ilana Glazer, debuts in limited release with films by Hang Song-soo and Bertrand Bonello and docs on a controversial Venice Biennale, ground-breaking female clerics, and the Blue Angels Navy Squadron. A trio of festival favorites expand. While eyes now are on fare at Cannes — where Neon has been making high-profile moves — each week Stateside remains a test of indie film’s theatrical boundaries in a post-Covid, streaming-centric marketplace.

is still Bennifering.On May 16, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were seen together for the first time since all this started bubbling up. In new photos and video shared —the same tabloid that first reported their alleged split— can be seen picking up and her 16-year-old child, , in an SUV after 15-year-old Fin Affleck’s school play.While InTouch continues to report that the couple is “no longer sleeping under the same roof” and a source that the pair arrived separately, Affleck can clearly be seen wearing his wedding ring while keeping his left hand on the wheel.

Fans think Coronation Street star Harriet Bibby has hinted at a return to the show after being seen back on the cobbles. The actress was recently seen leaving the ITV soap as Summer Spellman, four years after taking over the role.

The Secret: A Treasure Hunt.”Each key can be exchanged with Preiss’s estate for a valuable gemstone. Followers of “The Secret” widely believe that one of the clues featuring an image of a woman in a white gown floating above topaz gems directs readers to a treasure hidden in New York City. Hager and others have noted that the woman’s face strongly resembles that of the Statue of Liberty.

, in came her 18-year-old daughter, Suri Cruise, to introduce us to a whole new side to her mother's style.Welcoming a brand new chapter of Katie Holmes wardrobe envy, there have been a number of adorable twinning mother-daughter moments over recent weeks—but this week's might be our favorite so far.Never cliché, this sartorially savvy duo have truly nailed the art of complementary dressing. Taking cues from one another's look without—crucially—ever mimicking or outshining the other, the pair were spotted out in New York on Thursday, May 16, in and sand tones.While paired her wide-leg bell-bottom jeans with a soft beige turtleneck knit and relaxed trench coat, matching her skinny black sunglasses to her waist belt and loafers, Suri's look has an appropriately more youthful, street style feel.A double denim moment no doubt being pinned to several mood boards as we speak, the daughter of Katie Holmes and paired her wide-leg jeans with an oversized denim jacket with deep statement pockets.

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.

first trailer for Blake Lively’s movie “It Ends With Us” features a song by her BFF Taylor Swift. “My Tears Ricochet,” from Swift’s 2020 album “Folklore,” plays during the two-and-a-half minute-long trailer for the romance film that will be released in theaters on August 9.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Untamed Talent, the recently launched Arab world management and production company led by former Mister Smith Entertainment executive Antone Saliba is rebranding as 75East and bringing on board Shams Mohajerani, a former acquisitions executive at Cairo-based MAD Solutions, as its chief manager and producer. The change in name to 75East of the company, which launched last December with backing from Front Row Productions – a joint venture between leading Middle East distribution companies Front Row Filmed Entertainment and Empire Entertainment – is a geographical reference to the wider Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) region from Morocco to Pakistan, “reflecting the company’s commitment to representing talent beyond Arabic-speaking territories,” according to a statement.

Can Lily choose between a past romance and a promising future? “It Ends With Us” sees the character starting over in Boston — even welcoming a new relationship. Lily’s life takes an unexpected turn with the appearance of her first love.

Hallmark Channel fans are in for a treat this holiday season.

Omnes Films has a goal. “Our mission is to fill a void in modern cinema,” says its website. “Our films are passionate, ambitious works made by friends that favor atmosphere over plot and study the many forms of cultural decay in the 21st Century. Whatever the subject or genre, we seek projects that are original in conception and feel like they’ve never been made before.” It sounds wildly ambitious, and maybe it is, but Cannes audiences will be the judge of that when two of its films — Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point by Tyler Taormino and Eephus by Carson Lund — premiere in Directors’ Fortnight.

Ticketmaster with the code “SOUNDCHECK”. General tickets go on sale on Friday, May 17, at 10am local time via Ticketmaster.NOVEMBER02 – San Francisco, CA – The Regency Ballroom03 – San Francisco CA – The Regency Ballroom06 – Santa Ana, Ca – The Observatory07 – Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco08 – Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco10 – Denver, CO – The Summit12 – Portland, OR – Revolution Hall14 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox15 – Seattle, WA – The ShowboxDECEMBER07 – Austin, TX – The Mohawk09 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club11 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer13 – New York, NYC – Irving Plaza14 – New York, NYC – Irving Plaza20 – Chicago, IL – Thalia Hall21 – Chicago, IL – Thalia HallBesides announcing their first tour in 10 years, The Blood Brothers have also announced a 20th anniversary reissue of their seminal 2004 album, ‘Crimes’.

Hulu is staking its claim in the realm of stand-up comedy specials.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Hulu is set to air Jim Gaffigan‘s next comedy special as the launch title of the streamer’s new standup comedy brand. Gaffigan’s new special, “The Skinny,” will debut on Nov. 22 under the new “Hulu’s Laughing Now” brand.

Khloé Kardashian is making sure her kids see their father as a professional athlete before his career ends!

Addie Morfoot Contributor ESPN Films’ sports docuseries “30 for 30” will launch five new docus this summer. The upcoming slate features docs about topics including gamer brand FaZe Clan, former track and field superstar Butch Reynolds, and comedy and sports YouTube creator company Dude Perfect.

Khloe Kardashian just celebrated a milestone occasion with her kids!

Production for season two of Frasier has officially begun!

Nilüfer Yanya has announced a 2024 UK, European and North American tour set to kick off later this year.Kicking off on September 28 at the Underground Arts in Philadelphia, Yanya will make her way across the US with stops in major cities such as Washington D.C., New York, Boston, Montreal, Chicago, Nashville and more. The North American leg of the tour will wrap up on October 24 at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles.From there, she will make her way to Europe with shows in Brussels, Amsterdam, Berlin and Paris before heading over to the UK for gigs in Brighton, Bristol, London and Nottingham.

Childish Gambino has confirmed the dates and venues for his ‘New World’ tour, which will take in the UK, Europe and Australia later this year and into 2025.Earlier today, the rapper-actor-comedian, real name Donald Glover, released his ‘Atavista’ album, along with a music video for the new track ‘Little Foot Big Foot’. The album is the “complete” version of his 2020 record, ‘3.15.20’.To coincide with the announcement, Glover also confirmed where he would be performing his first gigs since 2019 on his recently teased world tour.Now, the full list of dates has been confirmed.

Tom Brady roast. After attending the roast in Los Angeles on May 5, Cook, 52, made a TikTok where he gave other comedians who participated in the roast their props, including Nikki Glaser and host Kevin Hart.“Across the board, everybody brought the house down,” he said in his video, which surpassed 3.5 million views.“I’ve never seen so many people at a roast, and I’ve never seen so many roasters crush [it],” Cook added. “I thought every single person on the roast seriously did great.”However, Cook had some critiques for Ben Affleck, who went on a strange rant during the roast where he called out social media users who criticize Brady, 46.“Put this rumor to rest first.

EXCLUSIVE: On the eve of the Cannes market, Westbrook Studios and AGC Studios have set Italian filmmaker Stefano Sollima, known for directing Without Remorse, Sicario: Day of the Soldado and hit series Gomorrah, to helm big-budget action-thriller Sugar Bandits.

Jane Schoenbrun’s I Saw Then TV Glow is looking at an estimated $195k+ on 21 screens, a great week-two expansion for the A24 film. The number is driven by a passionate fan base for the gender-bending supernatural thriller that’s been skewing very young, male and heavily LGBTQ+.  Will continue a rollout in coming weeks. It’s not clear where the screen count will max out, but so far so good.

Lana Del Rey is having a successful year. Just weeks after her performance at Coachella, where she surprised the audience by bringing Billie Eilish and Camila Cabello to the stage, the singer is sharing her excitement ahead of her birthday, as she already received the gift she wanted the most this year.Afterparty looks at the 2024 Met Gala: Shakira, Kendall Jenner, Bad Bunny Zendaya, and moreInside Bad Bunny and Kendall Jenner’s romantic reunion in NYC: Are they back together?Ice Spice praises Lana Del Rey’s discography: ‘I’m obsessed with her’During her recent appearance at the Met Gala, where she made headlines for her stunning look, referencing an archival Alexander McQueen design from the Fall 2006 collection, Lana was asked what she wanted the most for her birthday.

Thania Garcia Nigeria-based singer, songwriter, and producer Tems is heading out on her first headlining world tour in support of her debut album, “Born in the Wild,” slated for June 7. The Grammy-winning, Oscar-nominated artist will start the global trek on June 12 in London at Eventim Apollo, with additional stops in major markets across Europe including France, Norway, Germany, and the Netherlands. The “Born in the Wild World Tour” will start a North American leg on Aug.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Production is underway on Season 2 of the “Frasier,” with Peri Gilpin set to return in the new season. Gilpin famously played Roz Doyle throughout the original show’s 11-season run. She then reprised the role in a guest star appearance in the first season finale of the revival.

Production on Frasier Season 2 has officially begun and Paramount+ has revealed original series star Peri Gilpin will return as Roz Doyle in a recurring capacity following her appearance last season. Additionally, James Burrows will be back to direct two episodes.

unexpectedly quit the rock band. “The fans will just love it,” Sambora, 64, said on “The Allison Hagendorf Show” on Wednesday. “It’s not finance, it has nothing to do with [that].

A Day to Remember is embarking on a tour to remember!