AJ Pritchard on the death of close family member: 'I'm heartbroken – we were so close'

Rudie Obias editor If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. The follow up to 2022’s “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II” comes out this Friday, Nov. 10, marking the 22nd entry in the mainline series of games that first launched 20 years ago in 2003.

Sharareh Drury ‘Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group, has acquired North American VOD rights to documentary feature film “Disorder.” Written and directed by filmmaker Kate Blewett (“Eyes of a Child,” “Slavery,” “The Dying Rooms”), the documentary illustrates the impact of war on veterans, following three former service members as they try to cope as civilians with PTSD. The pic features contributions from war journalist and Oscar-nominated filmmaker Sebastian Junger and writer, photojournalist, and filmmaker Lalage Snow.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor The Super Bowl isn’t the only big football property that will be crammed full of advertising. Amazon’s Prime Video has sold out all the commercial inventory attached to its new “Black Friday” game, the first event the NFL has earmarked for the day after Thanksgiving and the start of the holiday-shopping season, according to Danielle Carney, head of NFL ad-sales for the company. Amazon has also sold out of ad inventory in the “Thursday Night Football” games slated for November 16 and November 30, she says, in part because the company has tried to sell broader ad packages that connect an ad message across a broader swath of content.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer The Roots founders Questlove and Black Thought‘s have sold a significant stake in their production company Two One Five Entertainment to Peter Chernin’s content studio The North Road Company. Under the pact, North Road will finance future film, TV and other creative projects from Two One Five, which previously produced the Oscar-winning documentary “Summer of Soul,” “The League” and “Descendent.” The partnership will also see North Road helping Two One Five expand its scripted slate after years of mainly focusing on unscripted content.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Sony Pictures Television Studios has promoted Lauren Stein to the newly created role of head of creative. Stein has been head of drama development at Sony TV since 2017. In the new role, Stein will oversee drama and comedy development, TriStar Television, international co-productions, and current programming on series in their first year of production.

Stephen King has seemingly mocked Elon Musk on X/Twitter over the app’s new AI chatbot.The renowned horror author, known for writing the novels behind the blockbuster movies It, The Shining and Carrie, took to the app to share his feelings about its recent name change.Last week, King, 76, posted a tweet saying, “This X shit’s got to go” referring to the controversial rebranding of the 17-year-old social media app.But on Sunday, Musk tweeted announcing his newest AI chatbot, Grok, and King responded to the tweet in a way that could be described as trolling.Big whoop.

Dua Lipa has surprised her fans by letting them listen to her forthcoming track ‘Houdini’ from her phone in the streets of London.A photo shared to X/Twitter showed the singer standing in front of the BBC building joined by a small crew who held a mirrorball and a banner that read “Congratulations, you are the first person to hear Dua Lipa’s brand new song.” Other crew members stood and waved flags that were coloured purple, green and blue.She is seen holding a phone up while a fan is wearing headphones, appearing to be listening to her latest track ‘Houdini’.The ‘Dance The Night’ singer’s new single is set to arrive this Thursday (November 9), which she’ll celebrate by holding three special “surprise launch events” across the globe later this month.Wasn’t expecting to see Dua Lipa when I popped out of the office for a coffee… pic.twitter.com/sNt23EhcvP— Mark Savage (@mrdiscopop) November 7, 2023It was recently revealed that Tame Impala‘s Kevin Parker is a producer on the track. As revealed in the credits of a teaser snippet shared to Lipa’s YouTube channel, the Tame Impala multi-instrumentalist played an important role in the production of the new track.

Ridley Scott loves making historical epics. He’s done it numerous times, most successfully with classic, “Gladiator.” And he’s back at it again with the forthcoming “Napoleon.” However, as was pointed out when a historian on TikTok reviewed the trailer for Scott’s latest epic, “Napoleon” isn’t the most historically accurate film of all time.

The irony of ironies! Filmmaker Louis Leterrier was on the Happy Sad Confused podcast this week, doing a Watchalong for his Marvel film, “The Incredible Hulk.” In a casual conversation that ranged from all of Leterrier’s films to his work on the semi-controversial ‘Hulk’ movie—at least infamous for the very public way it parted ways with its star Edward Norton— Leterrier and HSC host Josh Horowitz covered a litany of topics.

Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves McConaughey’s 15-year-old son Levi is sharing insights into what his famous dad is like at home. The Dallas Buyers Club star turned 54 on November 4th, and Levi opened his heart to the world.Levi might have a career in writing because he left the sweetest message describing his father on Instagram with a gallery of family photos.

Salma Hayek is lucky enough to be celebrating her dad, Sami Hayek Dominguez’s, 86th birthday. The Lebanese retired oil company executive was surrounded by his loved ones to celebrate the special day, which of course, included cake.Sami turned 86 on November 5th. On Monday, Salma shared an adorable video with her 27.3 million followers of Sami’s sweet celebration with her mom, Diana Jiménez Medina, her brother Sami, named after their father, and her daughter Valentina, who she shares with husband Francois-Henri Pinault.A post shared by Salma Hayek Pinault (@salmahayek)The video showed Sami as he blew out his three candles.

Willy Chavarria winning the award for American Menswear, and Chilean designer Maria Cornejo awarded with Lifetime Achievement. Other notable awards went to Serena Williams, who won the Fashion Icon Award, and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, who won for American Accessories Designer for their brand, The Row.

The 72nd edition of this prestigious pageant is set to take place in the beautiful country of El Salvador, and contestants from 86 countries have already started arriving for what promises to be an unforgettable event. With the final coronation just around the corner, the contestants are busy preparing and participating in various preliminary rounds that will determine their fates on the big stage.The titleholder, Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Gabriel from the United States, is preparing to pass her crown to the next deserving winner.

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker announced their pregnancy last June. The couple had been searching for a baby for months, and were excited to share the good news with the world. A few weeks ago, the parents received a health scare, which they addressed on a statement, and are now celebrating the birth of their child, an event that has been reported on by various news outlets.

Serena Williams was officially crowned a fashion icon by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). This prestigious award, presented to Williams at a glitzy ceremony held at the American Museum of Natural History, marked a groundbreaking moment in sports and fashion as Serena Williams became the first athlete to receive this coveted recognition.The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion has long been a force to be reckoned with on the tennis court, but what many may have yet to realize is that she’s also a formidable presence in the world of fashion.

Showtime continues to make some major changes.

According to TMZ, Kim Kardashian hit up Odell Beckham Jr.’s 31st birthday celebration after appearing at the 2023 CFDA Awards. The Skims creator had all eyes on her as she rocked a plunging black dress. Kim stunned in a tight leather dress as she accessorized with thick chains around her neck.

Days of Our Lives” has gone through a lot of changes over the past year. Fans have watched the soap opera clean house, leading to the exit of several fan-favorite actors and characters. Sadly, speculation claims that viewers may be losing yet another important Salemite in Brandon Barash, who plays the role of Stefan DiMera.Recently, Brandon Barash has been in the center of storylines revolving around his character Stefan DiMera and Stefan’s wife Gabi Hernandez (Camila Banus).

Jujutsu Kiasen Chapter 242 Leaks will not be released later tonight and Wednesday morning! Fans will have to wait a little longer for the newest chapter of JJK. Hollywood News Daily is here to lay out the scheduling for the latest chapters as well as recap what you may have missed. Spoilers ahead for the JJK Manga.Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 242 Leaks will be available on Tuesday, November 14, or Wednesday morning, November 15.

The families of residents at a closure-threatened care home in Lanarkshire are calling on the Scottish Government to introduce a dedicated Minster for the Aged.

A young Scots boy who tragically died after drowning on holiday in Cyprus has been described as a "beloved and beautiful" son.

Prioritising your immune system is always a good idea, especially when the weather starts to get cold and wet.

apparent drowning. According to the Daily Mail, she was one of the “first to arrive” at his funeral, and “kept to herself” during the private ceremony, which took place Friday.Aniston and the rest of her former castmates, including Lisa Kudrow, 60, Courteney Cox, 59, and David Schwimmer, 57 — all dressed in black — were seen arriving as a group outside.

Country Bay Music Festival swoops into Key Biscayne, FL’s Miami Marine Stadium bringing with it one last hurrah of summer vibes.Just a few of the major headliners set to make you feel like it’s mid-July include Thomas Rhett, Sam Hunt, Lee Brice, Elle King and Chris Young.They’ll be joined by Lainey Wilson, Randy Houser, Chris Lane, Locash and Breland.In total, 22 acts will take the stage over the course of the two-day weekend.And if you want to get in on the action, it isn’t too late to scoop up your Country Bay tickets.At the time of publication, general admission passes start at $180 before fees on Vivid Seats.Sound like the fest for you?We’ve got all the information you’re looking for and more about Country Bay 2023 below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.All the best prices on passes for the Country Bay Music Festival can be found here:Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

Hootie and the Blowfish frontman has performed sparingly with the crowd pleasing group he made his name with in the mid ’90s. Now, for the first time since 2019, Hootie and the Blowfish will embark on a nationwide tour.This 43-concert run, dubbed the ‘Summer Camp with Trucks Tour,’ pairs the group with fellow throwback icons Collective Soul and Edwin McCain from May through September.Along the way, they’ll drop into New York and New Jersey six (!) times.

Tuesday, Nov. 7, marks the 20th anniversary of the modern classic Christmas movie “Elf.” The movie stars Will Ferrell as Buddy the Elf — a human who is mistakenly raised among elves at the North Pole — as he takes a journey to NYC to meet his biological father, grumpy book publisher Walter (James Caan). Along the way, Buddy, who has a childlike innocence, learns lessons, like the fact that other people think it’s weird to eat spaghetti with maple syrup on it, or the fact that other people think that it’s not an acceptable way to answer a phone with the opening, “Buddy the Elf, what’s your favorite color?” He also falls in love with department store worker Jovie (Zooey Deschanel), and he gets into a fight with a pre-“Game of Thrones” fame Peter Dinklage.

broken up into two parts — with the first turn dropping Nov. 16 and the second premiering a month later.The last segment will take viewers into the modern era of the British royal family, beginning with Princess Diana’s untimely death in 1997 and ending in the mid-2000s.While there has been controversy over how Netflix would portray the late Princess of Wales’ passing from a Parisian car crash alongside her lover, Egyptian billionaire Dodi Fayed, the event will still be played out in some form on screen.It was reported last month that the series wouldn’t show the actual tragic event and wouldn’t even present a dead body to those who tune in.“We did film Diana, but very respectfully — not in a big close-up,” director Christian Schwochow told Deadline, adding that the historical moment was shot with enormous sensitivity.

viral on Instagram Monday after the 22-year-old bodybuilder shared a video of himself flexing for his 564,000 followers. In the video, Baena is seen wearing a black tank top, gray sweatpants, white socks and slip-on Vans before ripping off his shirt and giving viewers a look at his ripped body. Baena’s video, which has scored almost 13,648 likes, is synced to a voiceover from former bodybuilder Frank Zane explaining how the building of muscle is a sport.

Charlie Park has sadly passed away.

Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles first debuted back in 2006, putting the Million Dollar Listing franchise on the map.

On March 24, 2023, Grey’s Anatomy was renewed for a 20th season on ABC and fans of the show were thrilled to learn about the new episodes coming soon.

Sure, Aubrey Plaza can probably afford her own New York City apartment or even an extended hotel stay, but she had an even better offer when she signed on to star in an off-Broadway play.

Britney Spears’ fans very unhappy with Timbaland.

my entire life. Even as a baby, my mom said I had cradle cap, an oily rash that develops on newborns.

with a new man on her arm: Rolling Stone CEO Gus Wenner.Photos published in show the , who is 25, walking hand-in-hand with Wenner, who is 33, in downtown Manhattan in early November. According to the outlet, Fanning and Wenner joined a star-studded group—which included Lorde and Annabelle Dexter Jones—for dinner at The Waverly Inn before grabbing a drink in the neighborhood. This neighborhood, by the way, is Taylor Swift and Co.

Megan Fox is opening up about her past.