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Steven Gaydos Executive VP of Content The Hamas terrorist attack against Israel on Oct. 7 inflamed the Middle East region, igniting yet another war with thousands of victims, both Jewish and Palestinian. The repercussions of the conflict are now felt all over the world, signified by massive demonstrations from Paris to Caracas, for and against both sides of the conflagration.

Sony’s latest Bad Boys sequel had a theatrical release date of June 14, 2024. But the studio really wants June 7, and that’s where it’s now dating the Will Smith-Martin Lawrence reteam.

You’ve heard of the 24 Hours of Le Mans? This weekend I attempted something similar for another kind of race, the one to the Oscars. From midday Saturday through Sunday at 9:30 p.m. (with time off for sleep), I ran the awards track from the Shrine in downtown L.A. for the SAG Awards, to the big tent on the beach in Santa Monica for the Indie Spirits, and then to the other side of town at the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Hollywood for the Producers Guild Awards (the same location where the season will end in just two weeks at the Oscars’ Governors Ball).

HBO’s “The Last of Us.” The ceremony was hosted by former “Saturday Night Live” star Aidy Bryant and took place in Santa Monica, Calif., on Sunday.Offerman, who also won an Emmy for the role in January, beat nine other actors in the category, including his “The Last of Us” co-star Murray Bartlett, Billie Eilish (“Swarm”), Jack Farthing (“Rain Dogs”), Adina Porter (“The Changeling”), Lewis Pullman (“Lessons in Chemistry”), Benny Safdie (“The Curse”), Luke Tennie (“Shrinking”), Olivia Washington (“I’m a Virgo”) and Jessica Williams (“Shrinking”).During his acceptance speech, Offerman thanked his wife, “Will and Grace” star Megan Mullally, 65, and HBO.“Thanks to HBO for having the guts to participate in this storytelling tradition that is truly independent,” he said onstage. “Stories with guts that when homophobic hate comes my way and says, ‘Why did you have to make it a gay story?’ We say, ‘Because you ask questions like that.'” “It’s not a gay story, it’s a love story, you a–hole,” Offerman went on, which got an applause.

The most fun awards show of all returned to the giant tent on Santa Monica Beach as the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards crowned “Past Lives” as Best Feature, and Celine Song won Best Director. Hosted by Aidy Bryant, the almost always irreverent ceremony also saw one “Free Gaza” protester scream on a megaphone about a third of the way into the ceremony.  READ MORE: “Oppenheimer” wins Best Film and Best Actor and Dominates The 2024 BAFTA Awards After taking a SAG Award last night, Da’Vine Joy Randolph took yet another Supporting Performance for “The Holdovers.” The Focus Features release also took Best Cinematography, while Dominic Sessa took Best Breakthrough Performance.

The best in independent film and television were honored at the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards!

The stars of the Oscar-nominated movie American Fiction at the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards!

Awards season is continuing with the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards, an afternoon event on the beach!

Protests interrupted the show at the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards this afternoon.

Natalie Portman and Charles Melton were both subjects of host Aidy Bryant‘s roast at the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards!

A lot of A-List stars are in attendance at the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards!

William Earl administrator The 2024 Independent Spirit Awards are taking place on Sunday at the traditional Santa Monica beach tent location, with Aidy Bryant set to host. “Past Lives,” “May December” and “American Fiction” are leading the pack of nominees with five nods each.

It wasn’t a group of Pro-Palestinian protesters that was causing noise throughout the Santa Monica Beach tent at the Independent Spirit Awards — rather one.

The 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards have kicked off Sunday on the beach in Santa Monica, celebrating the year’s best in indie film and TV as the movie awards season hits its peak.

Da’Vine Joy Randolph kicked off the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards with a big win!

Anne Hathaway is always giving us amazing looks on the red carpet!

The best in independent film and television is being celebrated today at the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards!

The 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards are here!

The 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards are set to take place Sunday, February 25 on the beach in Santa Monica, celebrating the year’s best in independent film and television.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Pro tip for Screen Actors Guild Awards viewers: Watch it live. That’s because even those Netflix subscribers on the cheaper advertising tier will still get a commercial-free experience when the telecast runs live on Saturday at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m.

Does John Mayer have someone new in his life?

Gregg Goldstein When film and TV talents collide on the Santa Monica beach at the Film Independent Spirit Awards, anything can happen. Just ask “American Fiction” nominee Jeffrey Wright.

After denying romance rumors, pals Martin Short and Meryl Streep grabbed dinner together this week!

The 2024 Independent Spirit Awards are nearly here!

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor Judi Pulver, a singer-songwriter who became the top music sales executive for Variety and The Hollywood Reporter, died Tuesday in Santa Monica, Calif. She was 77. Pulver spent about 15 years with Variety, steering all music-related sales and marketing activity.

Michael Jackson, titled Michael, is set to be released in 2025, and the cast is coming together – read on to see who will star in the film.Michael has been confirmed to receive a theatrical release in the United States on April 18, 2025, per production house Lionsgate. A UK release date is yet to be announced.It will be directed by Antoine Fuqua, who is known for films including Training Day, The Equalizer and Brooklyn’s Finest.

Here we go again.

Kylie Minogue performed her huge hit ‘Padam Padam’ at the People’s Choice Awards last night (February 18) – check out footage below.The Australian pop star attended the awards show, hosted by Simu Liu at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, where she gave the Grammy-winning hit its latest live rendition.The singer recently won the inaugural Best Pop Dance Recording at the 2024 Grammys, 20 years after her last victory, where she beat out competition from Troye Sivan, Calvin Harris, Bebe Rexha and more.Check out the performance of ‘Padam Padam’ below.Taylor Swift won Female Artist of the Year and Pop Artist Of The Year at this year’s awards, while Jungkook won Male Artist Of The Year.‘Padam Padam’ features on Minogue’s 16th studio album, which NME said in a four-star review was “up there with her best”, adding that the singer was “back with another high-energy blast of dance-pop that’s more than just hit single ‘Padam Padam’.”The pop star was recently announced as the latest headliner for London’s BST Hyde Park 2024.“I can’t wait to return to BST Hyde Park this summer,” Minogue said in a statement. “My last appearance at this iconic event was in 2015 and it was a truly unforgettable experience.

Kandi Burruss, Kyle Richards and Chrishell Stause were among the reality stars who are in attendance at the 2024 People’s Choice Awards held at Barker Hangar on Sunday (February 18) in Santa Monica, Calif.

Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney put on a bit of a surprise performance at the 2024 People’s Choice Awards on Sunday night (February 18) in Santa Monica, Calif.