Daniel Radcliffe & Other Harry Potter Alums Pay Tribute To 'Legend' Maggie Smith After Her Death

HBO‘s “Lanterns” already found its Hal Jordan in Kyle Chandler, but what about its John Stewart?  Deadline reports that the network has its top choices for the role, and they’re two actors poised for breakouts: Aaron Pierre and Stephan James.  Damson Idris, star of FX‘s “Snowfall,” is another name in the running for the role, but HBO declined any comment on the story.

Diddy is facing some very serious charges from the government. He was arrested on counts of sex trafficking and racketeering. He’s also been accused in multiple lawsuits of sexual assaults and more. But there’s another theory out there gaining steam amid his other legal troubles… Some folks think he had something to do with the death of his baby momma Kim Porter.

The defense plan Diddy’s legal team appears to be going with now amid his sex trafficking and racketeering case? They’re trying to claim he is a victim of racism.

Sending Bravolebrity Kim Richards so much light! Details here!

Kim Richards has been completely cut off from her family amid her harrowing addiction issues. She was even placed on a 5150 psych hold! Oh no! The whole story is just so sad…

A young couple in Arkansas is facing charges after they allegedly attempted to sell their two-month-old newborn son to another person in the city of Rogers for a thousand-dollar check and some beer. Yes, you read that right. Beer. According to a police affidavit from the 

Ellen DeGeneres is opening up about her health… and attempting to court some serious sympathy!

One thing we’re missing in this post-Ellen TV landscape? Celebrities getting terrified beyond the capacity for rational thought!

We believe these allegations to be credible! U? Blac Chyna…

Diddy has been Diddying for a very long time!

A delivery driver was caught on camera relieving himself outside a customer's house - dropping his trousers after delivering a parcel to their home.

Che Adams believes the latest upsurge in Steve Clarke’s international stars making the switch to Serie A can only be good 'Forza Scotland'.

Phillip Schofield broke down in tears during his desert island TV show as he revealed how close he came to ending his life after leaving This Morning.

Dame Maggie Smith, an actress known for her roles in Harry Potter and Downton Abbey, died aged 89 on Friday 27th September, leaving a legacy of remarkable performances.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter “The Rainmaker” series adaptation at USA Network has added Wade Briggs in a series regular role, Variety has learned exclusively. Based on the John Grisham novel of the same name, the show was picked up at the basic cabler back in June. Briggs will appear alongside previously announced cast member Milo Callaghan, John Slattery, Madison Iseman, Lana Parrilla, P.J.

Variety’s annual Entertainment and Technology Summit, presented by City National Bank. The day-long summit, held at the London Hotel in Los Angeles, explored the ever-changing relationship between technology and the entertainment industry.

J.K. Rowling has paid a touching tribute to Dame Maggie Smith who played the beloved character Professor McGonagall in the Harry Potter film franchise.

Siddhant Adlakha Marketed from the outset as “Devara: Part 1,” the latest Telugu action offering featuring “RRR” co-lead N. T. Rama Rao Jr.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Nielsen’s efforts to introduce new elements to its audience-measurement technology are gaining steam, despite the concerns of executives at some of the TV networks on which it keeps tabs. Nielsen on Thursday worked to show that some of the new features it wants to introduce to its products were on track to being ready for the marketplace, part of the start of an annual accreditation process before the Media Rating Council that could take up to two weeks to complete, according to five people familiar with the proceedings.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Paul Feig said in a new interview with The Guardian that a lot of the vitriol he faced online during the release of his female “Ghostbusters” reboot in summer 2016 stemmed from supporters of Donald Trump, who infamously called out the reboot in a video post. The film starred Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones as the eponymous paranormal investigators. “The political climate of the time was really weird, with Hillary Clinton running for office in 2016,” Feig said.

Ally McCoist says talk of a Steven Gerrard return to Rangers is 'pie in the sky' because he's happy in Saudi Arabia.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Haley Joel Osment joined Entertainment Weekly to reflect on the 25th anniversary of M. Night Shyamalan’s “The Sixth Sense” and remembered getting voicemails from co-star Bruce Willis in the years that followed the release of the blockbuster horror film. Osment was just 10 years old when he starred in the film, which earned him an Oscar nomination for best supporting actor.

A Spanish tourist hotspot has been uncharacteristically empty for the second time this year - sparking business fears for bar and restaurant owners.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor Dreamworks Animation’s latest film “The Wild Robot” impacted composer Kris Bowers in ways he did not expect. Director Chris Sanders called on Bowers to write the music for the animated feature about a robot named Roz (voiced by Lupita Nyong’o) marooned on an uninhabited island. “From the beginning, Chris told me he was going to rely heavily on music for this film.

Tomris Laffly As expansive and inviting as its picturesque New Zealand landscapes, a joyous sense of adventure shines through in Ant Timpson’s “Bookworm,” a delightfully quirky father-daughter adventure with the perfect blend of childlike wonder and grown-up bite. It’s a charming escapade that brings Taika Waititi’s “Hunt for the Wilderpeople” to mind — in that, “Bookworm” is for everyone who takes their family road movies with a side of maturity, breathtaking stakes and a droll sense of humor. Think “The Mitchells vs.

Rudie Obias editor If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Although the next generation of gaming consoles aren’t here yet, Sony just announced the new PlayStation 5 Pro — a new console that boasts improved and detailed graphics, silky smooth motion for gaming and deeper immersion for all PS5 games. Priced at $699.99, the Sony PS5 Pro is now available for pre-order with release on Friday, Nov.

Dame Maggie Smith, the iconic theatre and acting legend, had come to terms with her mortality before her peaceful passing.

Variety, set in the context of vertiginous change in international independent film and TV landscape. San Sebastian 2024: The Stars Align Johnny Depp visited kids in a San Sebastian hospital dressed as Jack Sparrow; Javier Bardem teared up remembering his mother, the exemplary Pilar Bardem; Pedro Almodóvar remembered back 44 years to his first San Sebastian, performing at disco Ku and ending up on the beach at 8 in the morning. Cate Blanchett, accepting her Donostia Award, praised the “uncertainty which drives me.” Never before have so many stars descended on San Sebastian.

King Charles and Queen Camilla have paid tribute to Dame Maggie Smith following her passing calling her a "national treasure".

The plight of millions of state pensioners set to miss out on their hefty £200 to £300 Winter Fuel Payment has been well publicised - after Labour reformed the benefit to be income-assessed rather than granted universally.

All Things Go festival in New York on Saturday and Washington, DC, on Sunday, despite many of her die-hards spending hundreds on tickets and transportation to the event — with some even buying plane tickets to see their favorite artist perform. Roan decided to put her mental health first, revealing that “things have gotten overwhelming” for her. “I apologize to people who have been waiting to see me in NYC & DC this weekend at All Things Go, but I am unable to perform,” Roan wrote on her Instagram Story on Friday.

Chevy Chase is screening “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” at venues all over North America in November and December, Sarah Silverman has a massive stand-up tour already underway, Martin Short will take the stage with Steve Martin on their ‘Dukes of Funnytown Tour’ next month, Seth Meyers regularly co-headlines a residency at New York City’s Beacon Theatre with John Oliver and David Spade gigs all year long.Heck, even Will Ferrell‘s DJ’ing a show with Swedish House Mafia in Chicago this October.Plus, former writer Simon Rich is putting on “All In,” a Broadway play based on his short stories, starring John Mulaney, Fred Armisen, Jimmy Fallon, Aidy Bryant, Chloe Fineman, Tim Meadows and more this December.Don’t forget the rumored, star-studded Feb. 16 Radio City SNL extravaganza, either.That’s just the tip of the iceberg, too.If it’s always been your dream to catch an “SNL” hero of yours in person — regardless of which era is your favorite — here’s how you can see 39 of the 167 “SNL” alum live from wherever you may be this year and next including a Senator (Al Franken) and an Oscar winner (Robert Downey Jr.).To keep things organized, cast members are listed chronologically from when they started their tenure on the show.Screening “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” from Nov. 22 through Dec. 29Touring Oct. 10 through Feb. 3, 2025One Christmas show with Judith Owens on Dec. 17Touring with Steve Martin from Oct. 4 through Nov. 16Acting in “McNeal” on Broadway from Sept. 27 through Nov. 24One show on Oct. 4Touring from Oct. 25 through Dec. 21Touring from Sept. 27 through April 6, 2025Touring from Sept. 27 through April 12, 2025Touring from Sept. 27 through Nov. 23; co-headlining with Nikki Glaser on select datesTouri

died at age 89 on Friday, was named the new face of the luxury fashion house in October 2023.Smith posed for a series of striking photographs while modeling for the Spanish brand. In one shot, the “Downton Abbey” star smiled for the camera, wearing an oversized shaggy coat and holding an olive handbag.Her hair was framed delicately around her face, and she accessorized with rings.A second shot showed Smith sitting down in a black and white dress, peering into the camera sans smile and holding a maroon handbag.Smith’s sons, Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin, announced the veteran star’s passing in a statement on Friday morning.“It is with great sadness we have to announce the death of Dame Maggie Smith.

her new and last comedy special, “For Your Approval,” which dropped on Netflix Tuesday.DeGeneres said she only received the diagnoses after she left her long-running daytime talk show following a spate of allegations surfaced in 2020, accusing the comedian of running a toxic workplace.The star learned she has “full on osteoporosis” — a disease that causes bones to become weak and more likely to fracture — after she took a “stupid bone density test.”“I don’t even know how I’m standing up right now,” DeGeneres joked. “I’m like a human sandcastle.

Lorne Michaels’ weekly show has given us Bill Murray, Chevy Chase, Gilda Radner, Adam Sandler, Eddie Murphy, Tina Fey, Will Ferrell, Kristen Wiig, Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph, Conan O’Brien, Dana Carvey, Mike Myers and countless other comedic powerhouses. And its decades of sketches — Wayne’s World, Roseanne Roseannadanna, the Love-ahs, James Brown, the Coneheads, Jeopardy!, the Lawrence Welk Show (“And I’m Dooneese!”) — are seared into our cultural consciousness, whether you were alive for them or not.With the joy of nostalgia, however, comes pangs of sadness.“SNL” ain’t what she used to be.

Maggie Smith, who died at 89 on Friday. In a statement to The Post, Radcliffe, 35, said, “The first time I met Maggie Smith I was 9 years old and we were reading through scenes for ‘David Copperfield,’ which was my first job.