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Sean Baker is a filmmaker who likes to make films about the fringes of society. And many times, that includes a story about a sex worker, such as in “Tangerine,” “The Florida Project,” or his latest, “Anora.” It’s a world Baker feels is not only ripe with stories, but also serves a purpose in the grander scheme of things.

Alex Ritman A24‘s growing range of books, including its much-loved screenplay collection, will soon be available in physical stores around the world for the first time following a deal with independent publisher Mack. The publishing partnership — the first of its kind between a studio and a publishing house — will see A24’s existing line of film, TV, and creator-driven books sold in bookstores globally from September, distributed via Mack’s network in the U.S., Europe and Asia.

Anthrax singer Joey Belladonna has announced a new tribute band in honour of late metal icon Ronnie James Dio.This past weekend (May 18), Belladonna took to social media to announce that he and his wife Krista have formed a new Dio tribute band, and will be performing four shows in August.Over the course of the tribute concerts, the tribute band will play music from the late Dio’s solo career and his stints in Black Sabbath and Rainbow. According to Belladonna’s official website, the concerts will see Belladonna tackle Dio’s most iconic releases including ‘Holy Diver’, ‘Rainbow In The Dark’, ‘Heaven And Hell’, ‘Neon Knights’ and more.All four of Belladonna’s Dio tribute concerts are due to take place in various cities across Florida.AUGUST 202415 – Captain Hiram’s – Sebastian, FL16 – Piper’s Pub – Pompano Beach, FL17 – OCC Road House – Clearwater, FL18 – Conduit – Winter Park, FLKrista and I are proud to announce our new tribute band to Ronnie James Dio! A night of songs from Dio, Sabbath, and Rainbow!@ronniejamesdio #ronniejamesdio #diocancerfund #anthraxPosted by Joey Belladonna on Saturday, May 18, 2024Tickets to Joey Belladonna’s Ronnie James Dio tribute concerts will go on sale soon via his official website.The legendary Dio died in 2010 following a battle with stomach cancer.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Trump Media and Technology Group, the company affiliated with former U.S. president Donald Trump that operates Truth Social, reported $770,500 in revenue for the first quarter of 2024 and a net loss of $327.6 million.

EXCLUSIVE: Actress Cara Santana (Daughter of the Bride) will make her directorial debut with The Shuffle, a documentary on the corruption of the addiction treatment industry, which she’s producing alongside Andrew Renzi’s North of Now.

public service announcement warning that foreign terrorist organizations and their supporters may seek to target LGBTQ-related events, which are plentiful as cities around the nation prepare to celebrate Pride Month in June. Besides the potential security vulnerabilities inherent in holding large-scale events with potentially hundreds of thousands of attendees, the law enforcement agencies warn that foreign terrorist organizations have previously promoted anti-LGBTQ rhetoric and threatened LGBTQ-related events for potential attacks.For example, in February 2023, English-language ISIS messaging featured an article focused on anti-LGBTQ rhetoric and railed against the growth and increased visibility of the LGBTQ community.

Kendall Jenner is stepping out to support her ex-boyfriend Bad Bunny.

Todd Longwell The Sony Pictures sequel “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” made headlines as it rolled through a succession of Florida locations in late February and early March, with reports of crews “spark(ing) buzz” filming on the A1A Highway in Fort Lauderdale, fans catching a glimpse of stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in Brickell, and traffic tie-ups in Miami. “If you look at the trailer, you’ll see anything that has to do with the beach is all us, with the stunt scene that they did on Ocean Drive in Fort Lauderdale,” boasts Sandy Lighterman, film commissioner for Broward County (Film Lauderdale) and president of Film Florida.

Chris Pratt has paid tribute to his Guardians of the Galaxy stunt double Tony McFarr, who died aged 47 on May 13. No cause of death has been given.McFarr passed away at his home in Orlando, Florida; according to TMZ, his mother Donna reported that toxicology reports for his death were still pending. He acted as Pratt’s stunt double for both the Guardians franchise and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.Pratt announced the news of McFarr’s death on Instagram stories, writing on May 16: “Devastated to hear about the loss of my friend and former stunt double Tony McFarr.”“We did several movies together,” Pratt continued.

Neon has picked up North American rights to The Unknown, the next feature from Anatomy of a Fall writer Arthur Harari. 

Chris Pratt is mourning the sudden loss of his longtime stuntman.

Kate Upton, Chrissy Teigen, Hunter McGrady and Gayle King hit the red carpet at the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2024 Issue Release and 60th Anniversary Celebration at Hard Rock Hotel New York on Thursday (May 16) in New York City.

Chris Pratt has taken to Instagram to pay tribute to his former stunt double, Tony McFarr, who died at age 47 on Monday in Orlando, Florida.

Chris Pratt is breaking his silence following the shocking news that his longtime stunt double Tony McFarr had passed away.

Tony McFarr, a stunt double who has worked with Chris Pratt on multiple projects over nearly a decade, has sadly passed away at the age of 47.

Chris Pratt's Guardians of the Galaxy stuntman Tony McFarr has died aged 47.Tony's mother, Donna, told TMZ that the stuntman passed away on Monday in his home outside Orlando, Florida. She called his passing "unexpected and shocking." She added that before his death, her son was "happy and healthy" and that medical examiners are now running toxicology reports.The official cause of death is still pending and The Orange County Medical Examiner is doing the report.

Jordan Moreau Tony McFarr, who was Chris Pratt‘s stunt double in “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” and two of the “Jurassic World” movies, died on Monday. He was 47.

Tony McFarr, a stuntman best known as the double for actor Chris Pratt in blockbusters like Jurassic World and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, died of undetermined causes May 13 at his home outside Orlando. He was 47.

Late in the highly entertaining and enlightening new HBO Documentary Films movie on the life and career of Faye Dunaway we learn how much this iconic star just loves coming to the Cannes Film Festival. “Just about every year,” she says not only for the world’s best films but also to immerse herself in all aspects of filmmaking. In fact I have seen her many times just soaking it all up cinematically both here in Cannes and Telluride to name two fests. So it seems appropriate that the Cannes Classics section would be the place for the World Premiere Wednesday night (in the presence of Dunaway as the French like to call it) of this terrific new docu in which Dunaway pretty much tells it all straight about her life, loves, desires, ambitions, movies, co-stars, depression, controversies, family, and hopes for the future in a profession she says she can’t imagine not working in.

A Florida mother has been charged with first-degree murder after her 4-year-old son died allegedly as a result of her horrific and callous abuse. Patricia Saintizaire

Professional golfer Rory McIlroy has filed for divorce from his wife Erica Stoll!

Kate Upton is getting close to tying the record for most appearances on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue!

Golf star Rory McIlroy has filed for divorce from his wife Erica on the eve of the US PGA Championship at Valhalla. Court records show the Northern Irish star submitted a “petition for dissolution of marriage” in Palm Beach County in Florida on Monday, 14 May. The pair met in 2012 when Erica was working for the PGA of America at the Ryder Cup after she helped him get a police escort to the course after he misread his tee time for the Sunday singles.

Golf star Rory McIlroy has filed for divorce from his wife of seven years, Erica Stoll.

Road House 2 is happening at Amazon’s Prime Video with Jake Gyllenhaal returning!

Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer Neon, the Oscar-winning distributor of “Parasite,” is getting back in business with “Titane” director Julia Ducournau. In one of the first big rights deals of this year’s Cannes Film Festival, the studio announced it has acquired North American territories for Ducournau’s “Alpha.” Plot details were not immediately disclosed, except that the film will be “genre-defying.” Neon previously released Ducournau’s acclaimed “Titane,” which won Cannes’ highest honor, the Palme d’Or, in 2021. She is only the second woman director to do so, following Jane Campion for “The Piano.” “Alpha” will star Golshifteh Farahani (“The Patience Stone,” “Paterson”) and Tahar Rahim (“The Mauritanian,” “A Prophet”).

Barron Trump as a Florida delegate to the Republican National Convention. However, it seems like the youngest son of Melania and Donald Trump will not be serving after all, as it was explained by the former First Lady.Ivanka Trump rides motorcycles with her kids; ‘Moto Mama’What Barron Trump revealed about his dad Donald Trump during a dinner at Mar-a-LagoMelania Trump’s birthday celebration details: ‘She finds comfort in her small family’It was previously revealed by the Republican Party of Florida chairman, Evan Power, that Barron, who is currently in high school, would serve as one of 41 delegates from Florida.

On April 15, 2024, the CDC announced that fake Botox had , affecting 19 people in Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, and Washington. The 19 individuals reported adverse reactions, with nine undergoing hospitalization for conditions such as blurred vision, difficulty swallowing, dry mouth, constipation, fatigue, and shortness of breath.One of the 19 victims, who has requested anonymity, agreed to speak with Glamour about her experience developing botulism, a serious illness caused by toxins attacking the body’s nervous system, after she was unknowingly injected with counterfeit Botox at a New York City med spa. Ahead, she details her symptoms, her misdiagnosis from two hospitals, and her progress on the road to recovery.It’s been three months since I got botulism from fake Botox.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer Jason Cloth, a Canadian financier with credits on dozens of films including “Babylon” and “Joker,” was hit with a $19.6 million verdict last week after failing to appear at a fraud trial in West Palm Beach, Fla. A seven-member jury found that Cloth defrauded an investor on “The Pathway,” a TNT docuseries about the NBA draft, out of $6.6 million. The jury also awarded $13 million in punitive damages.

Alison Herman TV Critic The premise of the drag makeover show “We’re Here” is that queer liberation hasn’t extended as far as it could. For three seasons, a group of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” alumni have traveled to small towns throughout the country, helping members of the local LGBTQ community assert their identity and visibility through gender-bending performances.