Barry Jenkins Honors the Legacy of His Ancestors in Moving Epic

2022 All-Star Game and its surrounding festivities bringing figures from sports and entertainment alike to Cleveland, events, and premieres for A Madea Homecoming bringing actors and socialites to LA, and a red carpet world premiere for The Batman and London Fashion Week (and of course, it’s afterparties) drawing others across the pond. Take a look at how some of your faves closed out February.

Kanye West is bringing his new album to life, with the help of a few superstar friends.

More details are coming to light about Bob Saget's death as investigators in Florida have theorized what might have happened in his final hours. The "Full House" alum died from head trauma, a statement from Saget's family and the Orange Country Medical Examiner's office previously revealed.The comedian was found dead in his Orlando hotel room at the Ritz-Carlton on Jan. 9, 2022, just hours after posting on Twitter about a show he had performed in Jacksonville.

Dish Network, which is in the midst of a years-long shift from satellite pay-TV operator to wireless provider, met Wall Street expectations in the fourth quarter.

Twice-Oscar-nominated producer Monica Hellstrøm and her partner at Copenhagen-based Final Cut For Real, Simon Lereng Wilmont, have helped to evacuate the protagonists of one of their films, The Distant Barking of Dogs, from a war-torn area of eastern Ukraine.

Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, Ye (aka Kanye West) and Swedish House Mafia.Prior to the pandemic, which caused the cancellation of Coachella 2020 and 2021, the festival was hailed as one of the most popular music festivals in the U.S., drawing nearly 100,000 festival attendees per day back in 2018, according to a report from festival organizer, Goldenvoice.Following the release of this year's official Coachella lineup, the remaining tickets sold out in a little over an hour, setting the stage for what is likely to be an epic comeback for the festival. But don't panic if you haven't secured tickets just yet, because it's still possible to find passes for both weekends of Coachella 2022. Get Tickets The lineup for Coachella 2022 also includes Phoebe Bridgers, Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Baby, 21 Savage, Danny Elfman, Doja Cat, Run the Jewels, Carly Rae Jepsen, Vince Staples, Japanese Breakfast, Disclosure, Brockhampton, Girl in Red and more.

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One Chicago is back in a big way, returning to NBC earning Wednesday primetime’s highest demo ratings and audience after nearly a month.

Cheryl Burke doesn't have many words to share about the end of her marriage. On Thursday, the  ballroom pro spoke out for the first time after news broke a day earlier about her divorce from Matthew Lawrence.«I know I have always said that I’m an open book with you guys, I do strive to be, and in writing this I’ve realized there isn’t really an easy way to announce that my marriage is ending,» she told fans in a social media statement. «I hope you can understand that I will not be commenting any further at this time and am asking for understanding and privacy. Thank you all for all the kind words & support you’ve given me – love you all.»According to documents obtained by ET, Burke cited irreconcilable differences and listed their date of separation as Jan.

Neon has signed on to produce the documentary Seeking Mavis Beacon, which marks the feature directorial debut of the Brooklyn-based helmer Jazmin Jones.

EXCLUSIVE: The Sundance Institute has revealed the 9 fellows and 8 projects selected for its 2021 to 2022 Episodic Program.

Kim Kardashian is ready to end things with Kanye «Ye» West. In new court docs, which were obtained by ET, Kim says that she does «very much desire to be divorced.»Kim tells the court that «Kanye has been putting a lot of misinformation regarding our private matters and co-parenting on social media which has created emotional distress,» referencing her estranged husband's recent social media posts.The 41-year-old reality star also claims that she's asked Kanye to keep their divorce proceedings as private as possible, «but he has not done so.»«I believe that the court terminating our marital status will help Kanye to accept that our marital relationship is over and to move forward on a better path which will assist us in peacefully co-parenting our children,» Kim says in the docs of her and Kanye's four children, North, 8, Saint, 6, Chicago, 4, and Psalm, 2.«While I wish our marriage would have succeeded,» Kim adds in the docs, «I have come to the realization that there is no way to repair our marriage.

EXCLUSIVE: Cinco Paul is set to make his feature animation directorial debut on Winter Wonderland, the live action/stop motion animation film built around the classic holiday song. Pic is a collaboration between Imagine Kids+Family and Warner Music Group. Deadline previously reported that Paul would be writing original songs for the live action/stop motion picture.

EXCLUSIVE: Bob Hercules, who co-directed the Peabody-winning American Masters bio-documentary Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise, is set to co-produce and co-direct Tom Who, a documentary about the career of late-night talk-show icon Tom Snyder. Preproduction kicked off this week on the project, which is being co-produced and co-directed by Snyder’s daughter Ann Marie Snyder.

Dylan McDermott’s wild ride as Richard Wheatley is about to come to an end on. The actor first joined in season 1 as the drug cartel owner and formidable foe to Christopher Meloni, who made his return to the franchise as Elliot Stabler in the spinoff. Since then, McDermott has become a fan favorite as well as a welcome addition to creator Dick Wolf’s ever-expanding TV universe.

Pete Davidson surprised the world after activating his Instagram account after being inactive for around four years. Davidson’s decision came after his girlfriend Kim Kardashian’s ex-husband, Kanye West, took to social media to diss him for dating the reality tv star and businesswoman. But The Saturday Night Live actor changed his mind and decided to deactivate it again on Wednesday, Feb.

Britney Spears is speaking up! The singer is accusing her former business managers Tri Star Sports and Entertainment Group’s Lou Taylor and Robin Greenhill of “trying to kill” her. Threatening to pursue legal action after suffering mental and physical trauma.The iconic pop star says she is ready to sue the company, detailing her first encounter in 2008 with Taylor, who is chief executive officer, and Greenhill, who is company director, before she was involuntarily placed under the controversial conservatorship that same year.Britney took to Instagram to explain what happened, revealing that just “a week before they sent me away to that f—king place, TRI STAR invited me to their offices,” adding that they were trying to make her feel “special.”“I had lunch with Lou Taylor and Robin Greenhill ...

Kim Kardashian West is continuing her fight to be declared legally single. On Thursday, several outlets got their hands on new court documents where Kim goes into detail about the emotional distress Kanye West has caused her by sharing “misinformation” regarding their “private family matters” on social media. “I very much desire to be divorced.

Lizzo was ready to make Ursula “fine as hell” is she got the role in Disney’s live-action film ‘The Little Mermaid,’ and while the 33-year-old singer ultimately didn’t get the part, she tried to get the attention of casting directors, posting videos on social media, singing the iconic song ‘Poor Unfortunate Souls’ in full costume, as the sea witch from the 1989 animated version.The rapper also went on to audition for the part when director Rob Marshall started casting the roles for the highly anticipated project, and after getting the support of her fans and followers online, the role was given to 51-year-old actress Melissa McCarthy.Now Lizzo is revealing how she had planned to make her interpretation of Ursula if she had been chosen for the movie. I’M URSULA.

Khloé Kardashian is ready for some peace and happiness. Tuesday was a very special palindrome date, 2/22/22 that had people all over the world manifesting their inner desires. The day was also the late Kardashian patriarch Robert Kardashian’s birthday. Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian and Khloé all shared photos for their dad’s birthday but Khloé also gave insight into what she is manifesting.

Preview in new tabHaley Bennett didn’t have any work/home separation while filming “Cyrano” — and she didn’t mind at all.The film, a musical adaption of the classic Edmond Rostand play, was directed by her partner, Joe Wright.“To be able to be directed by Joe, who I think is one of the most incredible directors … ” she exclusively told The Post at a special screening of the film in Manhattan on Wednesday night. “He has such a visionary mind with so much heart, and I think that’s such a beautiful quality.”Wright, 49, is the acclaimed, BAFTA-nominated director behind such films as “Pride & Prejudice,” “Atonement” and “Darkest Hour.”And they weren’t the only couple mixing things up.

th century — roughly 100 years after the events of “Vikings” (which ran from 2013-2020) — “Valhalla” is a historical drama following three main characters. There’s legendary explorer Leif Eriksson (Sam Corlett, “The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina”) before he became famous; his fierce sister, Freydis Eriksdotter (Frida Gustavsso); and Harald Sigurdsson (Leo Suter, “Sanditon”), an ambitious rising leader and future king of Norway.The series opens with the St.

heal the world?Roc-A-Fella Records giant Damon Dash has nothing but good words for the “Famous” rapper.In Netflix’s new three-part documentary “Jeen-Yuhs,” filmmakers Clarence “Coodie” Simmons and Chike Ozahchronicle chronicle West’s meteoric rise to fame in the music industry. The 50-year-old executive signed West, 44, to a record deal with Roc-A-Fella Records in the early 2000s and spoke about his effect on Yeezus throughout his career.The entrepreneur compared Ye to the late great Michael Jackson, saying he was a new incarnation of the “Thriller” singer.“I was the guy who always ran around with a camera ’cause I knew that these moments were priceless, it was just a matter of when it was time,” Dash said during an interview with the Jasmine Brand.

Ethan Shanfeld When Dave Grohl first heard a film studio was interested in making a horror movie with the Foo Fighters, he dismissed the notion. But when a former landlord emailed him about a vacant Encino property, the Foo frontman decided to make the most out of the “big creepy old house.” There, he wrote and recorded the band’s 10th album, “Medicine at Midnight,” in addition to filming “Studio 666” — a once “stupid idea” transformed into a feature film starring the Foo Fighters.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentFurther expanding its global reach, MGM International Television Productions has signed a multi-year deal with MBC Group, a leading media company in West Asia and Northern Africa, to develop and co-produce premium original series.MBC Group will air these series exclusively on MBC’s Shahid VIP streaming service, with MGM handling co-production and distribution for the rest of the world. The two companies already have a well-established relationship and recently partnered on MGM’s anticipated shows “Last Light” and “Billy the Kid,” which will air on MBC.“MBC Group is uniquely positioned to tell stories that will combine regional focus with global interest,” said Sheikh Waleed bin Ibrahim Al Ibrahim, chairman of MBC Group.

Television Critics Association press tour finally concluded on Wednesday after a dizzying number of sessions. Once again virtual due to the pandemic, the press tour was so long that a new show hyped by ABC one week into the tour had already been pulled from its lineup by the time TCA ended.The virtual tour was also marked by greater-than-usual access to executives, and had its share of technical glitches along with bittersweet goodbyes.

K.J. Yossman Organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest have said they will not prevent Russia from participating this year.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterJax Media executives Sarah Madigan and John Skidmore have joined Imagine Entertainment, the parent company of Jax, as head of business affairs and strategic partnerships and head of production, respectively, Variety has learned exclusively.Both will continue in their current roles at Jax Media, with Madigan remaining head of business affairs and Skidmore, a founding partner of Jax Media, still chief operating officer of the Imagine Entertainment-owned production company.Skidmore, who will be overseeing all projects across all divisions for Imagine, has produced some of Jax’s most popular titles, including “Broad City,” “Search Party,” “A Black Lady Sketch Show,” “Russian Doll” and the Netflix stand-up specials “Chris Rock: Tamborine,” “John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous” and “Mike Birbiglia: The New One.” Madigan currently runs business affairs at Jax Media and previously held roles at MGM and Netflix.“Skidmore is a founding member of Jax and Madigan has been integral to the company’s growth over the past few years, and we couldn’t imagine doing this new job without them,” Imagine Entertainment presidents Tony Hernandez and Lilly Burns said in a joint statement to Variety.Jax Media co-founders Hernandez and Burns were promoted to co-presidents of Imagine Entertainment in January and continue to lead Jax Media as CEO and CCO, respectively.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterNeon has signed on to produce “Seeking Mavis Beacon,” a documentary that investigates the disappearance of one of the most influential black woman in technology.Jazmin Jones, a Brooklyn-based filmmaker, is directing the film. Beacon’s computer software program helped define the digital age by teaching a generation to type.“Neon has been a perfect home for this project,” Jones said in a statement.

Ukranian-born star Maks Chmerkovskiy, a choreographer known for showcasing his talents on "Dancing with the Stars," revealed on Thursday that he's currently in his native country of Ukraine and terrified as he plans to head to a bomb shelter. Chmerkovskiy shared a glimpse of the scene unfolding in the heart of Kyiv, where parents could be seen walking with their children with bags and suitcases, desperate to get out. Russia launched an attack on Ukraine, including Kyiv, overnight Wednesday that Russia called a "special military operation," killing dozens.

A quartet of community groups in Shotts have criticised North Lanarkshire Council over the accuracy of a report into the future plans for the town.

Fun while it lasted. Pete Davidson deleted his Instagram just days after rejoining the social media platform—and it seems the move may have been prompted by the not-so-warm welcome from Kanye West’s fans.

Julia Fox’s post-breakup beauty look is, well, exactly the same. While some decide to chop their hair or get an entire makeover after a split, the 32-year-old actress has decided to continue rocking the wild eyeliner look ex Kanye West originally created. 

A delightfully dysfunctional family. Little Miss Sunshine quickly became a beloved cult classic after it was released in 2006.

Rochelle Humes shared with her friends and fans a big change she made to her morning routine based on the "the best advice anyone has ever given" her. READ: Rochelle Humes looks ultra luxe in must-see blazer dressThe former star of The Saturdays took to her Instagram Stories on Thursday morning, revealing she now wakes up at a whopping 5am based on advice from life coach Roxie Nafousi.WATCH: Marvin Humes and Rochelle Humes share three childrenRochelle wore a charcoal grey jumper while chatting to the camera, still looking as glam as ever, even in the early hours. READ: Rochelle Humes looks sensational during couples' workout with MarvinRELATED: Rochelle Humes reveals glimpse inside seriously luxe bathroom with intimate bath photoShe said: "I received a lot of messages after I posted last month saying that I'm trying to make a conscious effort to get up earlier than I need to."My kids don't wake up till 7am and normally I just wait for them to wake up unless I've got work earlier and I just try and maximise as much sleep as possible.   Rochelle reveals big change on Instagram "However, I spoke to Roxie and she said that she wakes up at about 5ish and takes that time for herself before the house wakes up and my goodness me it has been the best advice anyone has ever given me, genuinely."I might wake up and do a workout or might just wake up, sit here and have a cup of tea, but it's so nice just to be still before I have to be so busy."So today I did a little meditation before I got out of bed which was really nice.