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Amy Schumer let fans know how she’s doing while posing on the red carpet at Variety’s 2024 Power of Women: New York on Thursday (May 2) in New York City.

Rance Collins For director, co-writer and star Jerry Seinfeld, “Unfrosted” was an opportunity to bring something a little less serious to the entertainment zeitgeist. A humorless life without the ability to make fun of ourselves, he postured, doesn’t make for “good living.” “Don’t give up laughing and humor and comedy in your life. It’s the best way to get through life,” Seinfeld said.

EXCLUSIVE:  The Lede Company has tapped Kimberly Bernhardt as a senior executive within the firm’s Strategic Communications Division. She will report directly to co-CEO Sarah Rothman in her new role.

Anitta is one of Variety’s Power of Women honorees this year!

Emily Longeretta It was a day of support and encouragement among women — peppered with some hope for change — at Variety‘s Power of Women, presented by Lifetime, on Thursday. The event, which took place at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York City, honored Shonda Rhimes, Anitta, Mariska Hargitay and Amy Schumer, and was hosted by comedian Amber Ruffin. Before the honorees took the stage, Denise, Dominique and Tanya Brown, the sisters of the late Nicole Brown Simpson, paid tribute to their sister following the debut of the trailer for Lifetime’s upcoming docuseries, “The Life and Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson.” The four-part special won’t linger on the crime or the “trial of the century,” in which Brown’s ex-husband, O.J.

Amy Schumer has expanded on her views about the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.The comedian and actor has been vocal in her support of Israel and has used her Instagram platform to call for the release of hostages held in Gaza.She is also one of the many celebrities who have signed an open letter from the Creative Community For Peace in support of Israel.Now, speaking with Variety, Schumer has clarified her stance, sharing that she disagrees with the actions of Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.Schumer said: “I don’t agree with anything that Netanyahu is doing, and neither do the Israelis I know.”She continued: “Of course what’s going on in Gaza is sickening, horrifying and unthinkable.”“And, I don’t think it’s OK to hate anyone because they were born Jewish,” she added.Schumer continued: “It’s got to this place where you can’t speak up for other Jews without people feeling like it’s a slight to the conditions in Gaza.”Elsewhere in the article, Schumer explained how her speaking out on the conflict is impacting others.

Michael Richards made his return to the red carpet for the first time in eight years in LA on Tuesday night.The actor, 74, reunited with his “Seinfeld” co-star Jerry Seinfeld at the “Unfrosted” premiere. The pair were photographed hugging, posing for photographs and waving to fans in the crowd.Richards and Seinfeld, 70, last reunited — alongside Jason Alexander — at the inaugural Los Angeles Fatherhood Initiative Lunch for Baby Buggy in 2015.The trio and Julia Louis-Dreyfus starred in the Larry David-created sitcom for nine seasons, from 1989 to 1998.

Jennifer Lawrence is speaking out in defense of her longtime friend Amy Schumer.

Amy Schumer is speaking out about her political views.

It’s been a long time coming.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large SPOILER ALERT: Do not read ahead if you have not watched Season 11, Episode 7 of “The Masked Singer,” “Queen Night,” which aired April 10 on Fox. “The Masked Singer” dropped a bomb on us: Singer/songwriter Charlie Wilson, who has enjoyed a tremendous career as a solo artist in addition to his time as lead vocalist for the Gap Band, was one of two celebrities revealed on Wednesday night’s edition of “The Masked Singer.” Also unmasked: “The Office” star Kate Flannery (who played the frequently inebriated Meredith). Wilson was unveiled during the show’s Group A finals as Ugly Sweater, while Flannery was Starfish. For the Ugly Sweater, Robin Thicke got it right with Charlie Wilson.

The space race rarely seemed so serious.

The trailer for Netflix‘s new film Unfrosted just debuted, and it features an all-star cast.

Is a story about the race to create the ultimate snack that will somehow change the face of breakfast a story worth telling or even a movie? Well, according to Jerry Seinfeld, it is. And it’s enough for him to make his first feature-length directorial debut around it, too.

Jaden Thompson Netflix has released the trailer for Jerry Seinfeld‘s upcoming Pop-Tart movie, “Unfrosted,” set for release on May 3. Per Netflix’s Tudum, the logline for “Unfrosted” reads, “Michigan, 1963. Kellogg’s and Post, sworn cereal rivals, race to create a pastry that will change the face of breakfast forever.

William Earl Brazilian superstar Anitta, “Law & Order: SVU” star Mariska Hargitay, showrunner and author Shonda Rhimes and comedian Amy Schumer have been selected as the honorees for Variety‘s annual Power of Women New York event, to be held May 2. The luncheon gathering, presented in partnership with Lifetime, celebrates the charitable work done by the Power of Women New York honorees, who will be featured on four separate covers for the April 30 print edition of Variety.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Sharon Stone surprised fans in January when she revealed on Instagram that she tried and failed to pitch a “Barbie” movie in the 1990s, decades before Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie would make their own “Barbie” movie to the tune of $1.4 billion worldwide (the highest-grossing film of 2023) and eight Academy Award nominations. Stone said she got “laughed out of the studio” back then, and she recently dropped some new info about her axed “Barbie” movie while visiting Dana Carvey and David Spade’s “Fly On The Wall” podcast.

Stephen Fry's recent drastic five-stone weight loss and a bout of severe sickness has led him to issue a warning about the use of the weight loss drug Ozempic. He found it to be "astonishing" in the initial stages as he effortlessly shed pounds; however, his experience took a dreadful turn, causing him to throw up five times a day.

Jack Dunn Wanda Sykes will be honored with the Writers Guild of America East’s Herb Sargent Award at the 76th annual Writers Guild Awards, set for April 14 at the Edison Ballroom in New York. Sykes, the long-established comedy multihyphenate, is the co-creator, co-showrunner and star of the Netflix family comedy series “The Upshaws,” which is heading into its sixth season later this year. She’s also coming off a busy year of guest shots (“The Other Two,” “History of the World: Part II”) and last year’s successful Netflix standup special “Wanda Sykes: I’m an Entertainer.” In 2022, she was one of three hosts (with Regina Hall and Amy Schumer) of ABC’s Academy Awards telecast.

EXCLUSIVE: Chris Geere (This Is Us) is the newest addition to the cast of Kinda Pregnant, the Amy Schumer-led rom-com that Tyler Spindel (The Out-Laws) is directing for Netflix and Happy Madison, sources tell Deadline. Details as to his role are under wraps.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Former Jax Media president Brooke Posch has opened her own shingle, Good&Done, aiming to focus on comedy projects from new and undiscovered voices. As part of the launch, Posch has hired former Broadway Video and Universal TV exec Hannah Kitziger to serve as head of development.

Amy Schumer is back to work!

Actress Amy Schumer has revealed she has Cushing's Syndrome after receiving speculation over her appearance. The US star was promoting the second series of her comedy-drama Life & Beth on US talk shows last week, but a lot of the discussion on social media afterwards centred on her appearance rather than her work, with many pointing out her face was 'puffier than usual.'

For once in her life, Amy Schumer is sort of thankful for all the hate comments about her appearance lately. Why? It led her to know “something was wrong” with her health — and she finally got some answers about what was happening!

Friday’s episode of Jessica Yellin’s “News Not Noise” newsletter, saying speculation about her “puffy face” led her to seek treatment. Earlier this month, the funnywoman hit headlines after fans remarked on her altered appearance during promotion for her Hulu series “Life & Beth.”“While I was doing press on camera for my Hulu show, I was also in MRI machines four hours at a time, having my veins shut down from the amount of blood drawn and thinking I may not be around to see my son grow up,” the “I Feel Pretty” star said.“It has been a crazy couple [of] weeks for me and my family,” Schumer continued.

NHS, the uncommon condition is caused by having too much cortisol (the primary stress hormone) inside the body, and can be serious if left untreated. Symptoms can include weight gain and a red, puffy, rounded face.Comedian and actor Schumer, 42, confirmed her diagnosis in journalist Jessica Yellin’s ‘News Not Noise’ newsletter yesterday (Friday, February 23).The update came after fans began asking why she appeared to have a “puffier” face during recent interviews about the second season of her Hulu comedy-drama series Life & Beth.Earlier this month, Schumer responded to “everyone’s input about [her] face” by saying: “There are some medical and hormonal things going on in my world right now but I’m okay.”Yellin confirmed in her latest newsletter: “I reached out to Amy after the haters came for her.

Amy Schumer is opening up about her health following social media comments about her appearance.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Scarlett Johansson is assembling the cast of her directorial debut, “Eleanor the Great.” June Squibb, the Oscar-nominated actor of “Nebraska” will be joined by Chiwetel Ejiofor, Broadway veteran Jessica Hecht and Erin Kellyman. The movie, formerly titled “Eleanor, Invisible,” follows Eleanor Morgenstein (Squibb), a 90-year-old woman trying to rebuild her life after the death of her best friend. As a result, she moves back to New York City after living in Florida for decades.

Comedian and actress Amy Schumer has spoken out about her changed appearance after concerns were sparked by her "puffy and swollen" face during a recent TV appearance. Amy, 42, addressed the speculation on her Instagram, attributing her altered appearance to health issues, including endometriosis. In a candid post, Amy wrote: “Thank you so much for everyone’s input about my face! I’ve enjoyed feedback and deliberation about my appearance as all women do for almost 20 years.

Amy Schumer is speaking out and responding to people commenting on her face.