Aaron Sorkin, Steve McQueen, Sofia Coppola, Ramy Youssef, Radha Blank to Be Honored at Final Draft Awards

Jesus spacewalks? Following reports that comedian Pete Davidson canceled his anticipated space voyage with Blue Origin, the public is calling for an unlikely replacement — his love rival Kanye West. The social media campaign comes amid the two celebrities’ highly publicized tiff that began after Davidson started dating Ye’s estranged wife Kim Kardashian.

Tom Bergeron is reacting to a recent shake-up. ET has learned that Andrew Llinares is stepping down as executive producer of the ABC show after five seasons.  was first to report this story.

These TikTokers have been cast in the upcoming series High School!- Just Jared Jr Jared Leto said what about Marvel movies? – Celebitchy Huge news from Tom Hiddleston – Popsugar She’s leading a potential prequel series at The CW! – Just Jared Jr

Actor-comedian George Lopez, Academy Award nominee Adriana Barraza, Elpidia Carrillo and Damián Alcázar have joined the cast of “Blue Beetle,” DC Films and Warner Bros.’ first superhero movie starring a Latino character, TheWrap has exclusively learned.“Cobra Kai” breakout Xolo Maridueña is set to star in the lead role of Jaime Reyes. Lopez is playing the role of Uncle Rudy, Barraza is playing Nana, Carrillo is playing Rocio and Alcázar is playing Alberto.

a skin cancer test after a doctor suspected she had melanoma.The reality TV star spoke about her health situation on Instagram on March 17, noting that a former "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills " castmate urged her to get checked. "I had been avoiding [getting my skin checked] bc of my own anxiety for a very long time but when [Kyle Richards] saw my back and it had changed colors again, she immediately took me to the doc who within minutes said it looks like melanoma and did a big removal," Teddi wrote on Instagram. Teddi, 40, shared an image of the skin spot and the aftereffects of the incision. Now, all she can do is wait."I am doing my best to stay present and positive as I head to [film] today.

St. Patrick’s day, and Paris Hilton is wishing you lots of luck. You may not know this, but the Hilton heiress has Irish heritage.

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Kandi Burruss' Old Lady Gang eatery!Only ET's Nischelle Turner got an exclusive tour of the space from Kandi and her gang — husband/business partner Todd Tucker, «Mama» Joyce Jones and her sisters, «Aunt» Bertha Jones and «Aunt» Nora Wilcox, plus staffers DonJuan Clark, Phillip Frempong, Shawndreca Robinson, Dom'Unique Variety and Brian Redmond -- all in celebration of  star's new series, aptly named . “The thing that’s super cool about [the restaurant and the show] is, for so long, my family’s been supporting me for years and now, I get to see them shine, you know?" Kandi shares. «That’s the cool part for me.” “I can’t wait for everyone to get to know all of them,» she adds.Get a full look at the spaces and faces of OLG in the video above. One of the breakout stars of the show (and this tour) is Brian, who is first to point out he's «done been suspended four times… without pay» from the restaurant. «Sometimes it's time to go,» he cracks.

Kathleen Hanna has called on her fans to help identify the woman who pushed her singing coach, Barbara Maier Gustern, in an attack which resulted in the 87-year-old’s death.The Broadway vocal coach died on Tuesday from brain injuries sustained during the attack on the streets of Manhattan on March 10.Rolling Stone reports that Gustern was shoved from behind near her home on West 28th Street and Eighth Avenue by a woman who, according to New York police chief of detectives James Essig, “crossed the street [and] pushed [her] in an unprovoked, senseless attack”.Essig added: “We’re asking the public’s help in solving this disgusting and disgraceful offense committed against a vulnerable, elderly female who was doing nothing but walking down the streets of New York City.”Posting surveillance photos of the alleged attacker on her Instagram, the Bikini Kill singer wrote: “I can’t even fucking believe I am posting this. This person murdered someone I love very much and I really don’t want anyone else to ever have to go thru what the lovely, energetic, funny as hell Barbara Maier Gustern had to go through.”A post shared by Kathleen Hanna (@mskathleenhanna)Police released surveillance footage, showing a young woman with red hair wearing a black jacket over a white skirt or dress.

Simone Biles pulled out all the stops away from the gymnastics mat after sharing a series of showstopping swimsuit looks during her getaway with Jonathan Owens. The celebrated athletes put on a loved-up display as they soaked up the sun during an envy-inducing getaway in Turks and Caicos. MORE: Simone Biles engaged: See the heartwarming proposalSimone and her NFL star fiance appeared to be having the time of their lives in the photos shared on Instagram. WATCH: 10 of the most dazzling celebrity engagement ringsThe star paraded her toned physique in a number of high cut swimsuits which fans adored.  Simone oozed confidence in a bold, strapless one-piece, and a cheeky bikini, among many others. Her social media followers commented: "WOW! Stunning," and asked: "How many bathing suits do you have?"MORE: 8 celebrities who met their partners online: From Rebecca Adlington to Joe JonasMORE: Simone Biles wows in bold bikini for selfies from her incredible homeOthers noticed she had a couple of discrete piercings they weren't aware of before and more asked when the wedding was taking place. A post shared by Simone Biles (@simonebiles)Simone is enjoying her vacation The two got engaged in February and shared all the details of the proposal on Instagram. MORE: Real reason Simone Biles' relationship with boyfriend Jonathan moved so quicklyMORE: Simone Biles speaks out about mental health after winning bronze in balance beam at Tokyo Olympics"The easiest yes," wrote Simone, 24, in all capital letters in her post.

Rammstein vocalist Till Lindemann has helped a Ukrainian refugee who was stranded after fleeing the ongoing war in her country.Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the country’s military to launch a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24. At the time of writing, the UN reports that at least 816 civilians had died, with a further 1333 injured.The story of refugee Alisa Komm’s meeting with Lindemann was posted on Instagram by the rapper Potap, and has since been confirmed by Rammstein’s reps to Loudwire.Komm arrived at Berlin train station shortly after Russia declared war on Ukraine, but was unable to find an available hotel. She then described how Lindemann helped her to find a hotel via a volunteer at the station.The post reads (as translated via Metal Addicts): “I feel bad, I want to cry [and] approach another volunteer.

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While “The Godfather” and its sequel are widely regarded as cinematic masterpieces, the third part of the trilogy was eviscerated by critics upon its 1990 release.

It is a film or is it TV? That’s the micro-debate happening on Film Twitter right now over Steve McQueen‘s new project “Small Axe.” Often, these arguments are so byzantine, they’re not worth spending a breath on and we peace out on the whole topic and let others fight over it. But Steve McQueen’s “Small Axe” seems simple: Yes, it’s premiering on Amazon Prime and yes, it’s vying for Emmy consideration in the end, not the Oscars.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor“Mangrove,” now streaming on Amazon Prime, is the first in the five-part anthology, “Small Axe” by director Steve McQueen. Spanning two decades, the films are standalones tracing the West Indian experience with reggae music and costume tying all five films together.Costume designer Jacqueline Durran oversaw all five films, while individual designers worked on each installment.

Peter Debruge Chief Film CriticIf last week was a big one for Netflix (what with “Mank” and “Hillbilly Elegy” out in theaters), then this one belongs to Amazon, who have a pair of big projects launching via their Prime Video subscription service. The first is “12 Years a Slave” director Steve McQueen’s anthology “Small Axe,” an epic and altogether unconventional series that doesn’t fit neatly into the “film” or “TV” categories: McQueen has made five features, all set in London’s immigrant West Indian community, dealing with aspects of cultural identify, racism and community.

Will Tizard ContributorCinematographer Phedon Papamichael, known for his versatile array of visual styles, from Alexander Payne’s “Nebraska” to James Mangold’s “Ford v Ferrari,” says he knew going into Aaron Sorkin’s “The Trial of the Chicago 7” that he would need to do some reading between the lines.Sorkin’s Netflix original film, which recounts the notorious political prosecution of eight defendants charged with inciting riots at the 1968 Chicago Democratic Convention, is an impressive ensemble piece, combining courtroom drama with an almost forensic examination of the events that led to so much bloodshed as police cracked down brutally on protesters.Papamichael, speaking in a masterclass at the EnergaCamerimage Film Festival, recalls

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12 Years a Slave won best picture at the 2014 Academy Awards, approaches every project with care and an attention to detail that reflects in every aspect of his films. His latest project, Small Axe, is a five-part anthology series that offers a glimpse into London’s West Indian community in the 1970s.“For me, it was about the influence politically and socially the Black community had on the UK—how the influence has gone through the bloodstream of the country,” said McQueen over a candid Zoom chat.

Dave McNary Film ReporterAaron Sorkin, Steve McQueen, Sofia Coppola, Ramy Youssef and Radha Blank will be honored at the 16th annual Final Draft Awards, to be presented in a virtual ceremony on March 2, 2021.Sorkin will receive the Final Draft zeitgeist award, honoring a writer whose work speaks powerfully to the culture and what’s going on in the world right now. His film “The Trial of the Chicago 7” is currently streaming on Netflix.

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsFinal Draft, a Cast & Crew Company, will honor Aaron Sorkin, Steve McQueen, Ramy Youssef and more at its 16th annual Final Draft Awards. The virtual March 2 awards ceremony is also set to celebrate the work of Sofia Coppola and Radha Blank.“2020 has been a year of cataclysmic change and has amplified the need and appreciation for voices like our honorees who are telling stories that illuminate our culture, history and humanity,” Final Draft president Shelly Mellot said.

Steve McQueen's Small Axe took a long time to make it to television screens, but McQueen, director of 12 Years a Slave and Widows among other memorable films, certainly hasn't underdelivered. Debuting nearly simultaneously on Britain's BBC One and Amazon Prime Video, the project began as a conventional TV series that would tell stories set in London's West Indian community.

Also Read: Oscar Isaac and Jake Gyllenhaal to Play Francis Ford Coppola and Robert Evans in Film About Making of 'The Godfather'Coppola’s adaptation of Puzo’s novel chronicles the rise and fall of the Corleone family, and the third film follows Michael Corleone (Al Pacino), now in his 60s, as he seeks to free his family from crime and find a suitable successor to his empire.Though “The Godfather Part III” was nominated for seven Oscar nominations including Best Picture, the production of the film was beset with drama after Robert Duvall did not return for the film, and numerous A-list stars dropped out of the part that eventually went to Coppola’s daughter, film director Sofia Coppola.

Everyone used to rag on George Lucas for the special edition version of the original “Star Wars” trilogy with new VFX, new footage, etc. But let’s face it, no living legendary filmmaker is worse for toying with his classic films that Francis Ford Coppola, who has basically made an entire side career by re-releasing his films in new versions.

James Bond.It comes after the Star Wars actor was touted to take over the role from Daniel Craig by Small Axe co-star Letitia Wright in a new interview.Asked whether Boyega or her Black Panther co-star Daniel Kaluuya would make a better 007, Wright told MTV News: “I say Boyega because I know he would love it, you know?“Daniel is the ‘do the work and stay behind.’ You know, he likes to stay low key. So that’s too much.

Yesterday, U.K. audiences got their first official taste of “Small Axe,” Steve McQueen‘s new film anthology series that comprised of five original films set from the late 1960s to the mid-1980s that tell personal stories from London’s West Indian community, whose lives have been shaped by their own force of will despite rampant racism and discrimination.

Steve McQueen has commented on the British film and TV industry’s failure to embrace its Black talent.The 12 Years a Slave director made the comments ahead of his groundbreaking new film series, Small Axe, premiering on BBC One on 15 November.When asked by David Hare of Homeland fame, in a Guardian piece, why British Black actors continue to have to look to America in order to further their careers, McQueen said of the UK industry: “Because they didn’t care enough. That’s it, really.