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Tim Chan If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. For the amount of time we spend using our AirPods, we probably don’t spend nearly as much time cleaning them. But AirPods can — and will — get dirty, whether it’s from dust, dirt, ear wax, oils or just smudges from regular use.

Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events It was recently announced that Joel Kim Booster was teaming up with Searchlight Pictures again following the awards-nominated success of his 2022 queer rom-com “Fire Island.” This time around, Booster’s new script is about the gay best friend (Booster) of a bride-to-be who’s in charge of making sure his bestie’s wedding goes off perfectly. However, Booster says he’d like to start moving away from playing the “gay best friend.” “I know how the industry works,” Booster tells me on this week’s episode of the “Just for Variety” podcast. “I know that there are a couple more gay best friends in my future.

Jaden Thompson Ramy Youssef will return to HBO with the new comedy special “Ramy Youssef: More Feelings,” debuting on the network in March before it streams on Max. Youssef is set to tape the special on Feb. 2 and Feb.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Tom Hollander is a British actor known for performances in “Pride & Prejudice,” the “Pirates of the Caribbean” films, “The White Lotus” and “The Night Manager,” the latter of which earned him a BAFTA Award. What he isn’t is Tom Holland, the 27-year-old superstar who plays Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. During a recent appearance on “Late Night With Seth Meyers,” Hollander remembered the one time his agency mixed him up with Holland via an email, sending the Marvel star’s box office bonus was mistakenly sent to the British thespian.

Rachel Leviss isn’t looking for a new man in her life anytime soon!

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped out for a movie night in Jamaica — but it’s causing some controversy!

Travis Kelce is shaping up to be quite the triple threat: football star, restaurateur, and future actor??

Paris Fashion Week was a family affair for Kylie Jenner!

The Traitors fans were on the very edge of their seats during the first episode of the week, when yet another contestant was eliminated just two days before the grand final. With the finish line now just two sleeps away, sadly Ross fell at the final hurdle after they were brutally turned upon during a very tense and hostile roundtable session.

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Midsummer Night's Dream reference, but it's the only way to describe Jennifer Lopez's latest look, a plunging sage green gown and purple cape made of artificial flowers. The overall effect is simply fairycore, in the best way.The Ellie Saab haute couture look, which wore to Paris Couture Week, begins with a Greek-goddess-like dress that's open almost to the navel, secured with a decorative belt.

decided to show her little girl Stormi Webster the ropes, and dressed her in an outfit to match her own.Arriving at a party for Valentino, wore a black crepe Maison Valentino strapless body-con dress with a short train, accessorized with black satin heels, a black handbag, and gold earrings. Stormi, who is soon to turn six, got a long-sleeved black dress, patent leather Mary Janes, and a tiny bag of her own.Though Jenner's are more elaborate, her gold earrings pick up on her daughter's gold hoops.Both ladies added boas and sunglasses to create and even more fabulous look.

, Moore opted for a strapless Balmain number covered in black and white beads that formed the image of a large bird with feathers (also beaded) bursting out from the side. It's both stylish and slightly over-the-top, the perfect combination for the occasion: the premiere of FX's Diane Lane, Chloë Sevigny, Naomi Watts, Tom Hollander, Molly Ringwald, Demi Moore, and Calista Flockhart.Truman Capote, author of In Cold Blood and Breakfast at Tiffany's, famously threw a glamorous black and white ball at the Plaza Hotel at the height of his celebrity, and the entire (extremely stacked) cast honored the cultural moment by wearing black and white to the premiere.

Glamour office revealed that half the staff had go-to floral picks, while others preferred muskier scents. Floral fragrances may carry a bad rap—you might remember the ultra-sweet perfumes we used in middle school and high school—but these picks are from from basic.Flowery scents have seriously evolved, thanks to the rise of indie brands creating sophisticated offerings.

or . Of course, that's to be expected: “” is kind of the royal aesthetic—at least for more causal outings.

has been a force to be reckoned with in fashion icon right from the start. The star worked as a model before winning the role of Jules in the HBO series and continues to star in campaigns for brands like Prada.

Angelique Jackson Taraji P. Henson, Jeffrey Wright, Garrett Morris and Mara Brock Akil will be saluted at the sixth annual ABFF Honors, presented by Nice Crowd.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Eva Mendes celebrated partner Ryan Gosling‘s latest Oscar nomination by putting his haters on blast. Gosling is nominated for best supporting actor at the 2024 Academy Awards thanks to his performance as Ken in the blockbuster comedy “Barbie,” which earned a total of eight Oscar nominations. Gosling’s casting was originally divisive, as social media debates erupted over whether or not he was too old to play the doll.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor John Oliver, public-domain fan and self-appointed gadfly to powerful institutions, was back again poking a finger in the eye of the Mouse House in a new promo for his HBO show. In a teaser for the Feb. 18 return of “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” for its 11th season, the host posed next to someone dressed in a suit resembling Steamboat Willie, the 1928 version of Mickey Mouse that entered the public domain on Jan.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Judge Judy Sheindlin is heading back to linear TV — again. Amazon MGM Studios and Sox Entertainment have scored a multi-year broadcast syndication deal with station groups in more than 100 U.S. broadcast markets, including Nexstar, Sunbeam, Cox Media, Weigel and Mission Broadcasting, to premiere repeats of Amazon Freevee’s “Judy Justice” in syndication.

Peter Andre has opened up about his experience of acting in a new music video about self-harm and revealed it's made him 'change his ways'.The Australian star collaborated with musician Fabio D'Andrea to portray a father dealing with his son's suicide attempt in the emotional video for Fabio's new song, Another Way. In the opening scene, a young man called Josh is shown covered in blood, but the singer admitted it was a tough one to film as it felt close to home. "I had some personal experiences of my own in mind that I was going to draw upon but as soon as I walked into the room to film the bathtub scene, I was overcome with genuine emotion.The character of my son in the video looked as if he could have been my own son or nephew, and I immediately started crying.

TV viewers have blasted ITV's latest drama After The Flood, calling it 'shockingly bad' and highlighting 'huge plot holes'. The series stars a string of actors fans will recognise from the likes of Peaky Blinders to Bridgerton.There's even a real-life couple playing the role of husband and wife. The six-part drama, which launched on Wednesday, 10 January, follows the residents and police after their Yorkshire town is hit by a devastating flood.

Every Sunday we can be found eagerly awaiting Frankie Bridge’s fan-favourite Frankie’s Faves Instagram series, which sees the presenter sharing some of her best fashion finds of the week. In her latest sartorial roundup, Frankie shared some of her top picks for back-to-work wardrobes that included plenty of comfy wide leg trousers, oversized shirts and – of course – a practical accessory or two.

Love Island's Shaughna Phillips says she was targeted by social media trolls for showing her support to Molly Smith on social media. The 29 year old, starred on the first Winter Series of Love Island in 2020, and now, she's OK! 's resident columnist, here to talk everything about Love Island All Stars, which is on our screens right now.

Barbie” star Margot Robbie and director Greta Gerwig after the pair were snubbed during the 2024 Oscar nominations. “Greta & Margot,” Clinton, 76, wrote on Instagram on Wednesday. “While it can sting to win the box office but not take home the gold, your millions of fans love you.”“You’re both so much more than Kenough.

now-viral drunken Dolly Parton tribute at the Grand Ole Opry on Friday.“The Elle King event, originally for Fri. 1/26/24 has been rescheduled to Sat.

hung up on a recent lawsuit filed by two fans after she took to the stage at her Dec. 13 “Celebration” tour concert not 4 minutes but closer to two hours after the promised start time printed on their tickets.The “Material Girl” and tour company Live Nation issued a statement following the complaint from Michael Fellows of Brooklyn and Jonathan Hadden of The Bronx, who were livid at her tardiness because they had to report to work early the next day.“Madonna’s just completed, sold-out 2023 Celebration Tour in Europe received rave reviews.

Donna D’Errico, who’s on the adult-subscription site OnlyFans, says her priest would disapprove, because there is porn on the site. “I’ll be honest, there is a little bit [of conflict], and I get conflicted sometimes, but, I mean, I’m not doing anything,” she told Fox News Digital.“I’m not doing porn, I’m not sleeping around,” she said.

view on the alleged “Barbie” Oscar snubs. The EGOT winner slammed those who claimed “Barbie” had been snubbed by not earning for the 2024 Academy Awards during Wednesday’s episode of “The View.” “‘Barbie’ grossed over $1 billion. Hello, studios, maybe hire more female directors if you want to produce blockbusters,” co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin said during the show’s “Hot Topic” segment.

Taylor performs.Thankfully, the 12-time Grammy winner is returning to the stage after a two-month hiatus starting next month.The ‘Eras Tour’ will pick up in Tokyo on Feb. 7 but if heading overseas doesn’t work for your busy schedule, you can also catch Tay Tay in America and Canada later this year.From October 18 through Dec.

Bourbon and Beyond Festival returns to Louisville’s Kentucky Exposition Center for four days of classic rock, country, jam bands, folk and more.Just a few of the biggies we can’t wait to see include Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Neil Young, rising country star Zach Bryan, the legendary Dave Matthews Band, ’90s icons Matchbox Twenty and the tireless Tyler Childers.They’ll be joined by Beck, The National, My Morning Jacket, The War On Drugs and The Beach Boys.Plus, Fleet Foxes, too.That’s just scratching the surface, though.In total, over 100 acts are set to perform over the course of the long weekend.And if you want to secure your tickets for the massive musical extravaganza ASAP, we’re here to help.As of today, tickets are available for purchase.At the time of publication, our team found four-day general admission passes going for as low as $215 before fees on Vivid Seats.Single-day passes start at $117 before fees.Still need a few more details before smashing that buy button?Keep scrolling.We’ve got everything you need to know and more about Bourbon and Beyond below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all the best prices on single and multi-day tickets can be found below.(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.

social media. “The suit hides the blood. Also sweat … But today, with Deadpool wrapping, it’s mostly tears,” Reynolds captioned a waist-down photo of him in his famous anti-hero costume.

appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” Russell’s famous stepchildren — Kate, 44, and Oliver Hudson, 47 — told stories about their stepdad always finding himself in “some sort of scenario.” Russell, 72, was watching the NBA Finals at a friend’s house the night of the infamous 1994 police chase with O.J. Simpson in his white Bronco. “There still has never been anything like that in the last 25 years,” now-retired Orange County Sheriff’s Sgt.

The “Erin Brockovich” director moves his camera around so much, you want to yell at the screen, “Settle down, please! I have a headache!” There is a rationale for his nearly-nonstop motion shtick: the audience is experiencing the haunted house from the perspective of a ghost. And this particular ghost apparently needs to get its steps in.However, aside from a couple creepy voyeuristic scenes that the technique complements, its more obvious purpose is for Soderbergh to show off elaborate tracking shots.

Nick Holdsworth There is a certain inevitability about a film inspired by Hermann Hesse’s novel “Steppenwolf,” first published in German in 1927, and two famous Westerns of the 1950s — John Ford’s “The Searchers,” and Howard Hawks’ “Red River.” In acclaimed Kazakh director Adilkhan Yerzhanov’s latest film — also called “Steppenwolf” — two characters who are essentially loners existing outside of the usual moral boundaries of the world come together united in a common task: to save a small boy who has gone missing. The world premiere of “Steppenwolf” is slated for International Film Festival Rotterdam’s Big Screen Competition.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Daisy Ridley spent her 20s on film sets, fighting Siths as Rey in the “Star Wars” trilogy and ironing out her alibi in Kenneth Branagh’s whodunit “Murder on the Orient Express.” So the actor marveled at experiencing the mundanity of office life in the indie drama “Sometimes I Think About Dying,” which premiered at last year’s Sundance and debuts in theaters on Jan. 26. She plays Fran, a lonely clerical worker whose morbid daydreams are more comforting than the world around her.