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Ethan Shanfeld SPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not watched the seventh episode of “Better Call Saul” Season 6, titled “Plan & Execution.”Howard Hamlin (Patrick Fabian) has just been murdered in Jimmy (Bob Odenkirk) and Kim’s (Rhea Seehorn) apartment, but “Better Call Saul” fans will have to wait six weeks to find out why his killer, Lalo Salamanca (Tony Dalton), was there in the first place.With six episodes left in the series, there are plenty of other unanswered questions, too. What happens to Kim? Will we see more Gene? Is Nacho’s (Michael Mando) death really resolved? Luckily, co-creator and showrunner Peter Gould spoke with Variety to provide insight into our favorite characters and answer our most pressing questions leading into Season 6 Part 2. We see Jimmy and Kim’s plot against Howard pieced out little by little over the course of seven episodes, and even the audience doesn’t know how it’s going to play out until we see it executed. Why did you decide to unspool their plan like this?It was a really tough choice to make because you don’t want to confuse people.

This year has produced several films if terrorist attacks in France. One Year and One Night by Isaki Lacuesta (which premiered in Berlin this year) and November by Cedric Jimenez which is being shown out of competition at Cannes, and Alice Winocour’s deeply personal Paris Memories (Revoir Paris) which was inspired by Winocour’s own brother who was in the midst of the November 2015 attacks at Bataclan. The film follows a woman’s journey to recovery after surviving a mass shooting. 

Madonna shared a powerful video in response to the tragic Uvalde, Texas, massacre by 18-year-old Salvador Ramos that killed 19 children, two teachers and wounded 17 others at Robb Elementary School on Tuesday.

Alex Swhear “I love my country like a little boy,” Jeff Tweedy sings on “Cruel Country,” the title track of Wilco’s twelfth studio album. “I love my country, stupid and cruel.” That sentiment rears its head throughout “Cruel Country,” a sprawling, cozy double-LP.

Jennifer Aniston is reflecting on the past.

Jennifer Aniston knows a thing or two about saying goodbye to an iconic television show. So, of course, the actress had to stop by to help longtime pal Ellen DeGeneres sign off from her eponymous talk show for the last time.Aniston, who was DeGeneres' first-ever guest when debuted back in 2003, was also the first guest on the final show, which aired on Thursday.

infamous toxic workplace scandal that saw three of her most senior staffers axed from “The Ellen Show.”The comic is preparing to take to the stage at Warner Bros lot in Burbank, Calif., one last time to wrap up her hit talk show on Thursday after 19 seasons on air.DeGeneres refused to go off air without briefly touching on the controversy that rocked her popular show in 2020 — including claims she was rude to staffers. “I have to just trust that whatever happened during that time, which was obviously very, very difficult, happened for a reason,” she told The Hollywood Reporter.“I think that I learned a lot, and there were some things that came up that I was shocked and surprised by.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Obi-Wan returns for one more showdown with Anakin Skywalker in the new “Star Wars” series that hits Disney+ this Friday.In “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” Ewan McGregor reprises his role as the titular Jedi Knight, alongside Hayden Christensen, who returns to his legendary role as Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader.

died at 67 years old on Thursday. Liotta is being hailed as “a gentle man” and “a sweet, playful and passionate collaborator and brilliant actor.”Liotta notched his breakout role as Ray Sinclair in Jonathan Demme’s 1986 film “Something Wild.” As Sinclair, the actor notched a Golden Globe nomination, marking the first of many to come. Liotta later earned praise as Shoeless Joe Jackson in the 1989 classic “Field of Dreams,” and of course, as mobster Henry Hill in the 1990 gangster classic “Goodfellas.”“Shocked and saddened to hear of Ray Liotta’s passing,” director James Mangold wrote.

Ellen DeGeneres used the final monologue of “The Ellen Show” to reflect on the challenges she faced as a gay celebrity in Hollywood when she first embarked on her day-time journey. After 19 years, the comedian offered up a look back in hopes of brighter future. On her final show on Thursday, DeGeneres observed how different the cultural landscape is today from when “The Ellen Show” first premiered in 2003 and how a growing acceptance enriched her time on TV.

How do you write a queer romantic comedy? That is, not one where you merely gender flip a lead (“rom-com, but make it gay!”) but actually create a story that interrogates the very foundational tropes of the genre? If you’re Joel Kim Booster, you do so by adapting one of the most beloved Jane Austen novels of all time, the one whose recent big-screen adaptations have earned the likes of Keira Knightley and Renée Zellweger Oscar nominations.

Esteemed Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda walks a fine line between keen social observation and overt sentimental emotionalism in Cannes competition title Broker.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeThose “specific people” showed up at the Variety offices in costume as the mysterious guards (aka “pink soldiers”) from “Squid Game,” complete with iconic circle/triangle/square masks. They came bearing an invitation to Netflix’s FYSee Emmy events space at Raleigh Studios, along with a box of donuts.The brutal South Korean drama about class, power, wealth and kiddie games clearly remains an awards priority for the streamer — particularly after this year’s SAG Awards garnered wins including male actor (Lee Jung-Jae) and female actor (Jung Ho-yeon).

Peter Debruge Chief Film CriticWhile Americans’ attention is consumed with the issue of abortion, halfway across the world, director Kore-eda Hirokazu (“Shoplifters”) focuses on the alternative for mothers who carry their pregnancies to term, but can’t raise the children on their own. A warm and unexpectedly nonjudgmental look at the Korean gray market for adoption, “Broker” was inspired by the idea of “baby hatches” — essentially, a donation station for unwanted infants — and follows the director’s natural curiosity through to its most humanistic conclusion, as audiences unexpectedly come to empathize with practically everyone involved in the buying and selling of a little bundle of joy.What is Kore-eda, who is Japanese, doing making a film in South Korea, you might ask? It’s not his first time working abroad.

This Morning viewers are nothing if not varied in their opinions and it was Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly who caused a divide amongst them today. The Geordie duo appeared live in the studio to chat to hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby on the ITV daytime show on Thursday (May 26).

Kim Kardashian is getting called out by fans for her new ad campaign with Beyond Meat!

Down in the DMs, Ne-Yo revealed that his former World of Dance co-judge Jennifer Lopez ghosted him over a message about a possible collaboration.“I did DM J.Lo at one point about a song that I was trying to write for her,” he admitted on the show. “I DMed her in the moment because she wasn’t right in my face and I didn’t have her phone number at the time, so I was like, ‘Alright, we’ll see if she’ll respond here.’”He continued, “She didn’t, which is fine, that’s fine. She’s really busy.”Even though J.Lo never responded to his request, Ne-Yo insists he has no hard feelings towards his former co-worker.“It’s not like we’re friends or anything,” he joked.

M.I.A. has shared a brand new track, called ‘The One’. Listen to the new song below.The English-Sri Lankan musician has also confirmed her new album, ‘MATA’ in on the way.

We're kicking off this week's gig round-up with some exciting news! Ahead of Neighbourhood Weekender 2022, the festival organiser has announced that its Neighbourhood Festival is coming back to Manchester this October.

NBC, fresh off its impressive This Is Us‘ series finale, dominated primetime ratings again with the season ender of Chicago Fire.

The first guest on the final episode of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” was a special one. Jennifer Aniston returned to the show, which concluded its 19 season run Thursday, to help send off her friend Ellen DeGeneres. Aniston was the first guest to ever appear on DeGeneres’ talk show, and has been on the show 20 times total.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorTurning Julia Roberts into 1970s political wife Martha Mitchell for Starz series “Gaslit” called for a light touch from the hairstyling, makeup and effects team — unlike the heavy prosthetics and bald cap sported by co-star Sean Penn.In the eight-part series, which comes to an end June 5, Penn is unrecognizable as Attorney General John Mitchell, while Roberts’ portrayal of his then-wife Martha, who would become a key player in bringing the Watergate scandal to light, relies on a combination of subtle touches.For Oscar-winning special effects makeup artist Kazu Hiro, it was all about working with Penn to see what could and could not be done. Penn did not want to shave his head, so Hiro had a starting point knowing that would need to be covered.

Ellen DeGeneres signed off from her eponymous talk show for the last time on Thursday.'s final episode kicked off with the opening from her very first show, back in September 2003, before flashing back through the openings from all 19 seasons.DeGeneres was clearly emotional as she walked on set for the last time, as were her friends, family and fans in the crowd — including wife Portia de Rossi, who could be seen tearing up even before the host began her monologue.A source told ET of the milestone, «Ellen's last show was emotional for her. It feels like an end of an era, but she is ready for the next chapter of her life.

Refresh for updates…Tributes to beloved actor Ray Liotta have begun flooding in following the stunning announcement of his death today at age 67—remembering him not only for his artistic gifts, but also for his character, and a demeanor at odds with that of his most iconic characters.

Unlike most films and series set in Naples, “Nostalgia” really does show us the city like we’ve never seen it before: from the melancholy perspective of someone who left forty years ago. Italian director Mario Martone makes the astute and powerful decision not to make this immediately obvious, opening the film with a stunning sequence showing a man (Pierfrancesco Favino) silently arrive in and explore the city at night.

HBO Max is getting into business with Omar Sy.

READ MORE: I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! all-stars you want to return for spin-off 46-year-old Donnelly confirmed this year's location on ITV’s This Morning. He said: “If they let us in the country, we’ll be back in“We had two lovely years in Wales, we really enjoyed our time in Wales, but this show has to be in Australia, we have to go back. ” Do you prefer the jungle or the castle? Tell us in the comments The comedic duo have hosted the show since its launch in 2002, with the exception of the 2018 series when McPartlin, 46, was temporarily replaced by Holly Willoughby.

Ant McPartlin was told to ‘stop talking’ by Declan Donnelly after he was quizzed about the upcoming all-stars series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! on This Morning. The Geordie duo were doing the rounds on Thursday, promoting their new children’s book Propa Happy in association with the NSPCC.  But while chatting to hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, they were soon asked about the future of I’m A Celebrity, which has been running for nearly 20 years.

Reality TV star Gemma Collins was set to perform in Cardiff later in 2022 however has had to pull out of the Chicago tour due to injury. An ongoing knee issue that Gemma has described as "next level" means that Gemma will not be able to take up her role as Mamma Morton in the famous musical.

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"Toddlers and Tiaras" star Kailia Posey left behind a note and a gift for her mother before she died by suicide. Posey's mother Marcy Gatterman opened up about the 16-year-old's final days in a recent interview with E! News. "The days and weeks leading up to this, it seemed fine to me," Gatterman told the outlet.

Break-ups, hook-ups and chats by the fire pit, there really isn't anything not to love about Love Island, ironically enough. When it comes to bingeworthy TV programmes, you can't go wrong with a 10 week escape into bikini-wearing heaven. But let's be honest, we didn't just come for the happy endings, we're in for the long-haul of drama, date nights and "GOT A TEXT" moments.