221-year-old abandoned ‘Notebook’ mansion has TikTok in a tizzy

Jordan Moreau If it weren’t for Richard Williams’ iconic shorts in “King Richard,” Will Smith jokes he might not have landed himself piles of trophies this award season.The Oscar-nominated star gave a special shoutout to Williams’ “red, tight short shorts” during his speech at the National Board of Review gala, where he won best actor.“With Richard Williams, it was one of those ones where it was taking longer and longer, and as an actor you take a leap of faith. You say, yes, you think you can get it. For Richard Williams — this is not a joke — when I put those shorts on, those red tight short shorts, I was like ‘Ok, I think I can do this here,'” Smith said, slipping back into Williams’ Southern accent as the crowd laughed and cheered.

Yeat first emerged as an affiliate of the quietly influential underground rap collective Slayworld, but his solo releases were what found the Portland rapper virality on TikTok for tracks like "Gët Busy" and "Sorry Bout That." His major label debut 2 Alivë dropped last month, and in April, Yeat will take the project on tour. The 2 Alivë Tour runs for 14 dates starting in Detroit.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorThe American Cinematheque has announced a “New Jack City” Special Screening Event on April 9 followed by a Q&A with director Mario Van Peebles.“New Jack City’ getting shut down in Westwood in 1991 is indicative of a confluence of violence against Black people on-screen and off-screen in real life. This is a legacy of film and television that actively continues to haunt us today,” said series co-curator Roya Rastegar.

Yesterday, Charli XCX released "Every Rule," another new song from the pop artist's upcoming album Crash, out this Friday. In contrast to the album's other supercharged singles, "Every Rule" is a crisp and stripped-down synth ballad about the perils and passions of adultery.

Lewis Hamilton is making a change to honour his mother. The Formula One driver recently shared that he will soon be racing under a new name.

Lady Mary’s brush with scandal in season 1 of “Downton Abbey” is based on actual events according to series creator Julian Fellowes.

Nicolas Cage knows exactly what sort of foil he could play to Robert Pattinson’s Batman.

Jason Momoa and Josh Brolin have signed up for hosting duties ahead of this year’s Academy Awards.

Since the news of their divorce, Vanderpump Rules fans have had one question: Why did Katie Maloney and Tom Schwartz break up? Well, it was a long time coming.

Transparent,” she made ends meet as a sex worker.The Illinois native writes about her experiences, which were “on and off for almost four years” in the 1980s, in her memoir “This Time For Me” (Topple Books), out April 1. Before it became “an insidious nightmare,” she writes. “it was actually kind of funny.”The trans actress, 59, writes of one regular who would dress up as a clown and speak in a very high-pitched voice.“If you can imagine a beloved cartoon rodent on pounds of helium begging you to f–k him in the ass, that gives you an idea of my challenges,” Billings writes.

We've all seen a dog hanging its head out a car window for a breath of air - but how about an alpaca!?

Nicolas Cage has stunned fans after turning up to his latest red carpet appearance in a tartan suit as he proclaimed his love for shortbread.

Tonight gives National Lottery players two chances to bag some cash with a Lotto and a Thunderball draw.

While filmmaker George Miller is prepping his “Mad Max: Fury Road” prequel “Furiosa” to shoot in Australia later this year, he’s already got his next film in post-production— “Three Thousand Years of Longing” starring Tilda Swinton and Idris Elba. According to Variety, the epic fantasy romance picture budgeted at $60 million will be making its debut at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.

Lisa Faulkner took to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday to issue a heartfelt plea to her fans – and it was for a very good cause.The down-to-earth presenter shared some information about a fundraising campaign for Great Ormond Street Hospital.SEE: Lisa Faulkner looks phenomenal in outfit we weren't expectingShe wrote: "Calling all staff at Premier Inn and restaurants, @GreatOrmondSt needs your help! Together, Premier Inn and GOSH Charity have made a life-changing difference to thousands of seriously ill children from across the UK."But every day more and more children need help. Every day, four families are told their child has cancer."WATCH: John Torode and fans react to Lisa Faulkner's kitchen mishapShe continued: "Lily was eight years old when she was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorEndeavor closed out the final quarter of 2021 with a net loss of $16.7 million on revenue of $1.5 billion as the company’s sports, media and talent representation operations continue to adjust to a post-pandemic environment.Endeavor posted a $467.5 million loss for the full year, on revenue of $5.1 billion.The company noted that its talent representation unit, largely comprised of WME, saw double-digit revenue growth in the quarter, which is no surprise given the surge in demand and production in recent months. The return of major sports to regular and predictable schedules has also been good for Endeavor’s media rights, sponsorship and sports betting activities.“In our first year as a public company, we saw significant outperformance across our portfolio as the world began to emerge from the pandemic, with increased attendance at live events and continued heightened demand for premium content,” said Endeavor chief Ariel Emanuel.

Like so many parents across the country, Kim Kardashian can’t escape Encanto and specifically the animated musical’s standout song “We Don’t Talk About Bruno.” The 41-year-old reality star and her sonSaint West, 6, sang the viral hit together in a video that Kim shared to her Instagram story on Tuesday March 15. The two looked like they were having a blast bonding over the song.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaRWS Entertainment Group has tapped Keith Senglaub as its next chief financial officer.A former Feld Entertainment finance executive, Senglaub joins RWS with more than 30 years of experience in corporate leadership roles ranging from controller to CEO.“The past 12 months have been incredibly exciting, including the launch of several new divisions within the company and the acquisition of JRA,” said RWS Entertainment Group Founder and CEO Ryan Stana. “Keith Senglaub’s expertise and experience are exactly what we need to stay at the forefront of the entertainment industry.”As CFO of Feld, Senglaub provided corporate financing strategy, deal execution and risk management, working with such brands and productions as Disney on Ice, Sesame Street Live and The Trolls Experience.

Wilson Chapman editorMark Ruffalo has a long history working as an ally for indigenous communities, including protesting on site at Standing Rock in 2016. Now, the three-time Oscar nominee is among the 65 celebrities who have signed an open letter demanding the Royal Bank of Canada withdraw funding for Coastal GasLink, a 416-mile pipeline that will cut through Wet’suwet’en land without the approval of the hereditary chiefs.“We have a voice, and our voice reaches the people.

Zack Sharf ‘”The Goldbergs” series regular Wendi McLendon-Covey said on social media that the long-running ABC comedy series is simply trying its best to work around Jeff Garlin’s departure. The show has been heavily criticized for using previously shot footage of Garlin and CGI to insert the actor’s character into episodes, and the results have been bizarre for viewers.

Rob Lowe has had a massively successful career in Hollywood, starting off as a member of the “Brat Pack” with such iconic 1980s films as The Outsiders, St. Elmo’s Fire and About Last Night. He later scored a new legion of fans with his comedic roles in Tommy Boy and Parks and Recreation. Along the way, he even picked up an Emmy nomination for his work in the TV drama The West Wing.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterThe Oscars will talk about Bruno, yes, yes, yes.The 94th Academy Awards, which will take place on March 27, will feature the first live performance of “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” the breakout sensation from Disney’s animated musical “Encanto.” This year’s telecast will also include tributes to “James Bond” and “The Godfather,” which is turning 50.We don't talk about Bruno…except at this year's #Oscars!Catch the 94th Academy Awards hosted by @MoreReginaHall, @amyschumer, and @iamwandasykes LIVE Sunday, March 27 on @ABCNetwork! pic.twitter.com/9DZ23urvSM— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 16, 2022“We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” a group number in which the family Madrigal laments about their estranged relative, Bruno, isn’t nominated at this year’s Oscars. In fact, the musical-theater bop was not even in the running for best original song because Disney decided to instead submit the love-song “Dos Oruguitas” for awards consideration.Lin-Manuel Miranda, who wrote the music for “Encanto,” has defended the decision to push “Dos Oruguitas” instead of “We Don’t Talk About Bruno.” “I’m still proud of ‘Dos Oruguitas’ as the submission,” Miranda previously told Variety.

Coronation Street has teased a new twist ahead for Adam Barlow after he is attacked by ex Lydia Chambers in upcoming scenes. The ITV soap released explosive spoiler photos over the weekend showing the moment Adam is left for dead after a deadly showdown with ex Lydia. And now Corrie has teased the aftermath of the dramatic scenes as Adam is rushed to hospital and later claims that he can't remember what happened.

Endeavor Group Holdings, which went public nearly a year ago, closed 2021 with a net loss but exceeded Wall Street revenue forecasts.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeAs production on Season 2 of HBO’s “The White Lotus” continues in Sicily, Italy, the Television Academy has now confirmed that the show’s first season will nonetheless be eligible to compete as a limited series in this year’s Emmy Awards.The ruling comes even though original cast member Jennifer Coolidge is set to return for the seven-episode second installment of the hit series. Even though that would appear to make Season 2 a continuation of “The White Lotus,” and therefore a drama, the Academy ruled that it could still fall under its rules in the outstanding limited or anthology series category.That’s because, according to the org, “In this case, the reappearance in a subsequent ‘season’ of one character from a large ensemble does not prohibit eligibility based on Academy’s main criteria for limited series.” Coolidge, as wealthy hotel guest Tanya, was a supporting character in Season 1 — though, given the large ensemble cast, all of the show’s actors will be submitting in the supporting categories at the Emmys.It may be a bit of semantics, but the TV Academy stipulates that for a show to be considered a limited series, “the story arc must be completely resolved within its season, with no ongoing storyline and/or main characters in subsequent seasons.”Because Coolidge’s character is not a “main” character, it passes that test on a bit of a technicality.

Manori Ravindran International EditorChannel 5 has apologized and agreed to pay damages to a family filmed without their consent on reality show “Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away!”Appearing in London’s High Court on Wednesday, a representative for the Paramount-backed broadcaster apologized to Louise Pardoe and her two daughters for the misuse of their private information in a 2014 episode of the Brinkworth Films-produced series that has been watched by millions.In May 2014, two High Court enforcement agents attended Pardoe’s rental property to evict the mother and her two young daughters. A film crew was in attendance and Pardoe made it clear that she didn’t want to be filmed, or for the film crew to enter her home.While the crew agreed to remain outside, agents who entered the home were wearing bodycams and radio microphones that were used to record video and audio footage without Pardoe’s consent.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorEver since Searchlight Pictures released stills of Jessica Chastain in “The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” audiences were captivated by her transformation, and now, the hair and makeup team, along with Chastain, are all in the running for Oscar. The goal of makeup department head Linda Dowds, hair department head Stephanie Ingram and special makeup effects artist Justin Raleigh was not to make a caricature of the famous televangelist but create a real person.Raleigh’s process began with 2D conceptual designs combining the real Tammy Faye Bakker with Chastain to figure out the elements that had to be altered with prosthetics.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission.A soundbar is one of the first steps you can take towards enhancing your movie streaming experience from home. But with dozens of models and brands all touting advanced technology and features, it can be hard to decipher which ones are really worth the price.Samsung is one of the best brands on the market for theater equipment, with their newest soundbar models rivaling those from more audio-centric companies such as Bose and Sony.

Clayton Davis With Oscar voting set to begin on March 17, four new actors will be entering the history books with “Academy Award winner” next to their name. The honor of an Oscar nomination is one of the highest a person can receive in Hollywood.

Michael Strahan has already had a wonderful start to his week back at work as he and fans were treated to a special on-air reunion.MORE: Michael Strahan looks so different in throwback photo which turns headsFor the latest installment of Good Morning America, the host was reunited with Keke Palmer as she stopped by to promote her upcoming movie Alice.WATCH: GMA's Michael Strahan reacts to Robin Roberts' nicknameThe two are good friends and were also co-hosts for a while, hosting the GMA3 show Strahan, Sara and Keke for quite a bit with Sara Haines.At the end of his interview, he looked at her and said: "One final question, do you miss me?" which spurred on co-host George Stephanopoulos to start chuckling in the background.MORE: Michael Strahan warns fans to 'get ready' as he shares exciting news"Yes!" Keke answered happily, before singing: "Michael, I really love you." He then lovingly responded: "I love you too, Keke, and I am so proud of you and Alice."In a post he shared with that snippet from their interview, he wrote: "Keke... Do you miss me??? LOL.

Trevor Noah addressed the Kim Kardashian/Pete Davidson/Kanye West feud during Tuesday’s “The Daily Show”.