Colbert Unveils Action-Packed Trailer to Make People Care About Jan 6 Hearings (Video)

Armie Hammer was working as a hotel concierge — that is, if you believe what’s making the rounds on Twitter.A flyer quickly circulated on social media on Tuesday, depicting Hammer as a concierge employed at Morritt’s Resort in Grand Cayman. The flyer, which was shared on Wednesday by the verified Twitter account of Muna Mire, a producer on Showtime’s “Desus & Mero,” included a photo of the actor, who had a fall from grace last year when he was hit with a series of sexual abuse allegations, which he has denied.Despite Hammer’s lack of recent film work, Variety has debunked the rumor that he has found employment in the Caribbean.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorNicole Kidman is now a catwalk queen.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. It’s been an exhilarating summer for music fans as some of the biggest artists across the country return to the stage after more than two years of postponed and cancelled concerts.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorManny Charlton, founding guitarist of the hard rock band Nazareth and producer of Guns N’ Roses early demos, has died, according to a post from his grandson. No cause of death was cited; he was 80.He was Nazareth’s guitarist, producer and songwriter from the band’s formation until 1990, performing on the band’s most successful albums, notably 1973’s “Razamanaz” and 1975’s “Hair of the Dog,” which went platinum and featured the group’s biggest hit, a dramatic cover of “Love Hurts,” originally made famous by the Everly Brothers, that reaced the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100.In 1986, Guns N’ Roses singer Axl Rose reportedly wanted “the guy who produced Nazareth’s ‘Hair of the Dog’” to produce the band’s debut full-length.

Wilson Chapman editorJerry Harris, the former star of hit Netflix docuseries “Cheer,” has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for soliciting sex from minors.Per USA Today, Harris’ sentencing comes five months after the former reality star plead guilty to sexually assaulting a 15-year-old in a bathroom during a cheer competition and paying a 17-year-old to send him sexually explicit videos and photos. Harris also admitted to similar conduct with other minors, but those charges were dropped in a plea agreement.Harris was first arrested for charges of child pornography in September 2020, months after the first season of “Cheer” debuted in January of that year.

Nicole Kidman has shared a heartwarming new picture with husband Keith Urban, proving the pair are more loved up than ever.MORE: Nicole Kidman details her and Keith Urban's 'very poor' upbringings in heartfelt interview Nicole walked in the recent Balenciaga runway show with the likes of Naomi Campbell and Kim Kardashian, and Keith was there to cheer his wife on. The post was simply captioned with the word "backstage" and showed Keith with an arm wrapped securely around his wife as she sat in the makeup chair.WATCH: Keith Urban talks 16 years of marriage"My favs," wrote one fan while another added: "The photo of you and Keith.

Netflix series, , and the tips and tricks she has for creating your own sex room at home.«I was introduced to it through a client of mine who actually asked me if I'd ever designed a sex room before. And I was like, 'No.' And I didn't commit right then and there.

The Game is denying recent dating rumors. In a statement to ET, the 42-year-old rapper said he is not romantically involved with Christa B.

Amazon Prime Video. Less than a week before the series launched on June 17, the coming-of-age, young-adult drama -- adapted from author Jenny Han's best-selling novels -- earned an early pickup for season 2, guaranteeing more romance, heartbreak and growing pains for the main heroine, Belly Conklin. The seven-episode freshman season, which largely follows the first book in Han's trilogy, centers around Isabel «Belly» Conklin as she, her mother Laurel and her brother Steven spend their annual summer vacation at the beach house of her mom's best friend, Susannah.

Jerry Harris has just been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison in his child pornography case.According to multiple reports, the  star was sentenced Wednesday at a hearing that included Harris' supporters who spoke on his behalf before the judge announced the sentencing. Prosecutors initially wanted Harris to get 15 years.The sentencing comes nearly five months after Harris pled guilty in a Chicago courtroom to receiving child pornography as well as traveling with the intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct. At the time, a statement from Harris' lawyers noted that he wanted to take responsibility for his actions and «publicly convey his remorse for the harm he has caused the victims in this case.»«Jerry is a 22-year-old young man whose story can only be understood through the lens of the extreme poverty, sexual abuse, and neglect of his childhood,» the statement reads.

Scott Disick and Kimberly Stewart have sparked romance rumors in recent months, grabbing dinner together on multiple occasions, prompting fans to wonder if the pair are actually dating.A source tells ET, «Scott and Kimberly Stewart are friendly and nothing is going on romantically between them as of now.»Notably, during the weekend that his ex, Kourtney Kardashian, tied the knot with Travis Barker back in May, Scott was spotted hanging out in West Hollywood with Kimberly, as well as her father, iconic musician Rod Stewart, and Kimberly's brother, Sean Stewart.«They really are close, good friends and have known each other for a while,» the source says. «Sean Stewart and the whole family is also really close with Scott and they all love him.»Then, in June, Scott and Kimberly enjoyed a dinner at Nobu Malibu, where they were again joined by Sean, and has been seen spending time with Kimberly in videos she's posted to her Instagram story.The source tells ET, «Scott has been looking for new chicks to hang with and is still single. He'd love to settle down one day, but for now he's just dating and having fun.»Meanwhile, another source previously told ET that Scott «has been having a hard time with Kourtney and Travis' marriage, but he is doing as well as he can be.»«He has mixed feelings because he loves Kourtney, but he also knows she is very happy,» the source shared, adding that Scott «has a lot of regrets about how he treated Kourtney during their relationship.»Scott and Kourtney share three children -- Mason, 12, Penelope, 9, and Reign, 7.

Update: With the lack of major studio product in the fall, and Lionsgate’s Judy Blume movie, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret heading to the end of April 2023, Searchlight is going to have a moderate theatrical release with their comedy caper See How They Run, and moving it up to Sept. 16.

Chef Justin Sutherland was left with severe injuries after a scary boating accident over the weekend.

We learned late last week of a terrifying shark attack in extremely shallow waters on the beach in Florida. And the latest updates actually make it a little scarier…

Nick Cannon has a message for his multiple children, and he’s delivering it in a freestyle rap he shared on social media.

Her biggest fan! Olivia Jade Giannulli‘s mom, Lori Loughlin, made a cameo appearance in the influencer’s latest vlog post.

Weeks after sparking split speculation, Jason Momoa and Eiza González were spotted spending time together across the pond.

Olivia Jade received a special surprise visitor during her latest YouTube vlog: her mom, Lori Loughlin.

Method Man is squashing a decades-old beef.

Muse’s Matt Bellamy has claimed that Donald Trump’s reign of division in the US allowed Vladimir Putin to “cause chaos” in the West.The frontman was talking to NME for this week’s Big Read cover story, ahead of the Devon rockers’ new album, ‘Will Of The People’, being released in August.Discussing a lyric in the record’s title track that declares, “We need a revolution so long as we stay free”, Bellamy began: “It’s a worrying time because there is a chance here. There’s a window for a lovely new kind of political model or socio-economic structure that could be really good.

The January 6th Committee’s first primetime hearing drew more that 19 million viewers across nine networks in early ratings figures, with the expectation that it will surpass 20 million when final figures are released later today.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorThe irony is rich: Truth Social, Donald Trump’s Twitter copycat claiming it is “free from political discrimination,” has reportedly banned users who posted information from Thursday’s congressional hearing on the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S.

commercial-free two hours featuring regular hosts Tucker Carlson and Sean Hannity riffling through guests to trash the proceedings as they happened.“The focus seems to be the target of President Donald Trump, and he looks really bad in this presentation,” Baier said. “He’s just watching the TVs and kind of applauding what’s happening.

CNBC.Bankert, caught off guard by her own scoop, pressed Stirewalt for details.“I’m not in a position to tell you what my testimony will be about,” he said. “I just want to make sure that folks know that I am, so I’m not playing any hidden-ball tricks here.

Trump suggested that Mike Pence “deserved” to be hanged Testimony from former Trump aides shows that the former president was not worried about Jan. 6 rioters’ threats to “hang Mike Pence” and instead suggested that Pence “deserved it.” “Trump’s intention was to remain president of the United States despite the lawful outcome of the 2020 election and in violation of his constitutional obligation to relinquish power,” Liz Cheney said.In her opening remarks, she also issues a warning to her party: “Tonight, I say this to my Republican colleagues who are defending the indefensible: There will come a day when Donald Trump is gone, but your dishonor will remain.” 2. Trump’s own daughter turns on him Ivanka Trump told the committee that she “accepted” former Attorney General William Barr’s conclusion that there was there was no evidence of fraud sufficient enough to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

If tonight’s primetime debut of the House January 6 committee investigating the MAGA-fueled murderous attack on the U.S. Capitol last year was any indication of how the democracy-protecting politicians plan on making their pitch to the American public, they may want to give Mark Burnett a shout.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaNo mere documentary can capture the turbulent life story of “America’s mayor.”In order to do justice to the rise and fall of Rudolph “Rudy” Giuliani, director Jed Rothstein had to invent a new genre. The result, “Rudy! A Documusical,” weaves in musical performances by Broadway actors with archival footage from Giuliani’s metamorphosis from top prosecutor to New York City mayor and hero of 9/11 to his sad final act as Donald Trump’s cable news henchman and chief purveyor of election lies.“Rudy is this very unique and mercurial character,” says Rothstein.

@JoeBiden on issuing an Executive Order in response to gun violence… pic.twitter.com/KUXsyNfZrW“Can’t you issue an executive order? Trump passed those out like Halloween candy,” Kimmel asked.:I have issued executive orders, within the power of the presidency, to be able to deal with these, everything having to do with guns, gun ownership, all the things within my power. But what I don’t want to do,” Biden said, “and I’m not being facetious, is emulate Trump’s abuse of the constitution and constitutional authority.”“I mean that sincerely, because I often get asked, ‘Look, the Republicans don’t play it square, why do you play it square?’ Well, guess what? If we do the same thing they do, our democracy would literally be in jeopardy.

Nick Cannon has spoken about his relationship with ex-wife Mariah Carey and how it cost her over “$150,000” or more “just to walk out that house” when they were together. The 41-year-old television host discussed his marriage during a recent interview on The Joe Budden Podcast, recalling how he took a step back from his career when he first tied the knot.

Legendary actor Robert De Niro said he can finally get some shut-eye now that President Joe Biden, and not President Donald Trump, is running the country. During a guest appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Tuesday, the notorious Trump-bashing actor told the comedian that he believes Biden is "doing the best he can."  Considering Biden is suffering very low approval ratings and Americans across the country are reeling from inflation and high gas prices, De Niro seemed to really be giving Biden the benefit of the doubt.

Stephen Colbert is very, very excited for the Jan. 6 committee hearings, which will air in primetime, beginning later this week. In fact, he’s so excited, he announced “The Late Show” will be going live each night just after they finish.“I don’t know about you, but I cannot wait for the Jan.

planning to pull back on the use of its “Breaking News” banner, a change directed by his former executive producer Chris Licht, who now helms the news network.“I’ve been off for a week. I’ve missed you. I also missed a lot of news, which I did not miss.

declared the winner of the Republican primary for the open Senate seat in Pennsylvania, and as a result will face off against Democrat John Fetterman in November. Oz’s turn to extremist right wing politics is notable if only because of the fact that he’s only famous because he was plucked from obscurity and promoted by Oprah Winfrey. So it is that while discussing this during his monologue on Monday, Jimmy Kimmel imagined what it would be like if Oprah apologized for having foisted him on the American public.“Dr.

said, calling the president’s sanctions against Russia “counterproductive.” “Of course, this is in retaliation for installing Donald Trump as president.”Trump himself has, on multiple occasions, refuted findings that Russia meddled with the 2016 election. Responding to a clip of Biden saying that prices are not likely to come down “in the near term,” Carlson accused him of “single-handedly prolonging” the war in Ukraine instead of making a “push” for it to end.Later in the segment, Carlson turned his attention to the delays, cancellations and price increases plaguing airlines.

The Daily Show with Trevor Noah did a split segment Thursday night about how some Republican lawmakers are deflecting blame for mass shootings by blaming doors — not the Jim Morrison kind but, y’know, the ones that swing on hinges — and what foreigners think about the unique Americana of spraying strangers with assault rifles.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorFormer President Donald Trump has a long history of using music at his rallies against the wishes of the artists, and that continued with his speech at controversial National Rifle Association rally in Houston last weekend, which took place just three days and less than 300 miles from the site of the horrific school shooting in Uvalde, where 19 children and two adults were murdered, evoking yet more “thoughts and prayers” and nothing else from the Republican party.Trump capped his speech with Sam and Dave’s 1966 hit “Hold On, I’m Coming,” written by Isaac Hayes and David Porter, which took on an even more tasteless meaning when one considers the phone calls from children in the school while police waited outside for more than half an hour before entering. A rep for Hayes’ estate said in a statement to Variety, “The estate and family of Isaac Hayes DID NOT approve and would NEVER approve the use of “Hold on I’m coming’” by Sam and Dave by Donald Trump at this weekend’s National Rifle Association  convention.Our condolences go out to the victims and families of #Uvalde and mass shooting victims everywhere.”Porter tweeted, “Hell to the NO! I did not and would NOT approve” of Trump using the song “for any of his purposes! I also know Isaac’s estate wouldn’t approve as well!”Someone shared with me Donald Trump used the song “Hold On I’m Coming” for a speaking appearance of his.