Hugh Jackman inundated with prayers after revealing new skin cancer scare

A former writer for WWE has launched a lawsuit against the pro wrestling organization, alleging she was fired after pushing back on storylines she found “offensively racist.”

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large The 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards, which is slated to air live this Sunday from Santa Monica’s Barker Hanger with host Drew Barrymore, will move forward even as a writers strike is now underway. Because it’s live, the kudocast will likely be the first program noticeably impacted by a strike, although insiders close to the show tell Variety they already had multiple contingency plans in place in case. “We are all collectively hoping for the best, we’re hoping for a resolution so that the show can continue on as planned,” one production source told Variety on Monday, prior to the WGA contract expiration and announcement of a strike. “Should we need to pivot, we will. We are working through our contingency plans. This is something that we have been discussing for for quite some time. So we are hard at work. These are very busy hours and days for us… the nature of live events and live shows and live programming is to be able to pivot when things come up. Those are all skills that we have honed very well over the last few years.”

Selome Hailu Now in her eighties, legendary children’s author Judy Blume only recently became keen to the idea of adapting her books for the screen. But when it came to “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” — arguably Blume’s most famous title — her arms were crossed. She didn’t want any filmmaker to touch it. “And then I got this letter from Kelly,” Blume told Variety, smiling, in a cover story for March’s Power of Women issue. She’s referring to “The Edge of Seventeen” writer-director Kelly Fremon Craig, to whom she eventually granted the screen rights. Blume was convinced for three reasons: the beauty of the letter that Fremon Craig wrote her, the fact that James L. Brooks mentored Fremon Craig and would serve as a producer on the film, and most importantly, the fact that Fremon Craig was the first person to pursue the rights whose work Blume had previously seen. Within a week of the letter, Fremon Craig and Brooks flew to Key West, Fla. to make an in-person plea to Blume; the rest is history. “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” hit theaters via Lionsgate on April 28.

Hollywood writers’ strike. However, a “Tonight Show” insider told The Post that neither Fallon, 48, nor “Late Night” host Seth Meyers, 49 — whom Kobos later mentioned — are typically not in those production meetings.The Writers Guild of America (WGA) announced in the wee hours Tuesday that its 11,500 screenwriter members in California, New York and other cities will refuse to work after the union and studios failed to agree on a new three-year contract after their current one expired just after midnight.In the wake of the strike, Fallon’s “The Tonight Show,” “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and “Late Night With Seth Meyers” have all been shut down.On Tuesday, Kobos, a non-union member who is not striking, quote tweeted a video of Fallon at the Met Gala on Monday night, in which he told Variety: “I wouldn’t have a show if it wasn’t for my writers, I support them all the way.“They got to have a fair contract and they got a lot of stuff to iron out and hopefully, they get it done,” he added.

voted unanimously to call for a strike — Hollywood’s first in 15 years — claiming that writers have faced difficulties securing steady jobs.“The companies’ behavior has created a gig economy inside a union workforce, and their immovable stance in this negotiation has betrayed a commitment to further devaluing the profession of writing,” a statement from the labor union reads.“From their refusal to guarantee any level of weekly employment in episodic television, to the creation of a ‘day rate’ in comedy variety, to their stonewalling on free work for screenwriters and on AI for all writers, they have closed the door on their labor force and opened the door to writing as an entirely freelance profession.”In light of the major transformations within the industry — such as the rise of streaming — WGA argues that workers’ compensation needs to reflect such changes.But the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, who sit opposite the strike, claims it gave writers “generous increases in compensation” and “improvements in streaming residuals.”The alliance, which acts as a bargaining representative, said it was previously willing to improve the offer, “but was unwilling to do so because the magnitude of other proposals still on the table that the guild continues to insist upon.”In addition to fair wages, the union is attempting to negotiate stricter regulations on the use of AI amid fears of the advanced technology decimating jobs.Hollywood writers last went on strike in 2007, an action that lasted 100 days.

WGA went on strike, in 2007. The strike promises to bring even more upheaval to a marketplace that is already grappling with the fallout from technological disruption and still rebuilding from the pandemic. Six weeks of tense negotiations made it clear that the industry faces a reckoning after a decade of the Peak TV content boom that has strained Hollywood’s creative infrastructure to its breaking point.

Stanley Tucci is opening up about his cancer battle.

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Jenny Mollen is opening up about a massage at a spa that wound up becoming a sexual assault.

After days of intense speculation, TOWIE star Amber Turner has officially confirmed her split from Dan Edgar, as she took to Instagram to report that their six year relationship had come to an end. Posting on her Instagram stories on Tuesday, Amber wrote: "I wasn't going to post anything but due to speculations & questions, I feel like I need to.” "Yes, me and Dan have split.

Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver left her fans in awe as she shared a stunning snap of herself looking "20 years younger" on Instagram.The fan-favourite soap actress, who also starred on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! last year, underwent a complete makeover for a mystery TV show. Posing in what appeared to be a studio dressing room, Sue wore a loose fitting baby pink Reiss suit with a black camisole top underneath.The TV favourite pinned her short blonde bob back into a neat style, as she swept her fringe to the side.

A teaser for tomorrow night's episode of I’m A Celebrity... South Africa has seen the campmates split into two teams as they are pitted against each other as part of a trial. Tensions seem to be rising as the celebrities appear to enter a sort of assault course in a cage as they attempt to retrieve stars for meals and treats in camp.

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! star Amir Khan has admitted he "didn't really know" who most of the other stars were when he arrived in South Africa.The champion boxer, 36, who unfortunately left the jungle during Tuesday night's instalment, joked he's "really bad" when it comes to recognising celebrities and what's more, he struggles to remember names. Despite becoming really friendly with many of the stars in camp during his stint during the special edition of the show, there were only two stars he knew straight off the bat when she first arrived.

British actress Jodie Comer has earned her first Tony Award nomination for Broadway debut Prima Facie.The Killing Eve star, 30, is nominated for best performance by an actress in a leading role in a play for her role as Tessa in the one-person production by playwright Suzie Miller.The production, about a British defence lawyer who ends up in the witness box, secured four Tony Award nominations in total, including for best scenic design, best lighting design and best sound in a play. After receiving critical acclaim for her West End debut at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London, which included winning best actress at the 2023 Olivier Awards, Comer took the play to the John Golden Theatre on Broadway in April which will run until July.

So close. Pete Davidson was set to make his Saturday Night Live hosting debut on Saturday, May 6, but his episode with musical guest Lil Uzi Vert has been canceled.

Out with one, in with two more. As Im a Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! South Africa said their goodbyes to Amir Khan, they also said hello to EastEnders stars Joe Swash and Dean Gaffney.The pair secretly arrived on I’m A Celeb to be greeted immediately with a Bushtucker trial, described by ITV as “one of the most disgusting ever”.The pair reunited with hosts Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, who explained that they would be drinking “gruesome concoctions” in a bid to win treats for individual campmates.

Queen Camilla’s rarely seen family have been spotted arriving at Buckingham Palace with just days left to go until she is formally crowned alongside her husband, King Charles. Camilla’s younger sister Annabel Elliot and grandchildren Gus and Louis Lopes arrived at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday, as the final preparations begin to get underway ahead of the historic ceremony.

Dua Lipa hosted a star-studded after party following the Met Gala and we have lots of photos from the event!

Just last night, Olivia Wilde hit the red carpet at the 2023 Met Gala in Chloe‘s infamous violin dress – and so did Margaret Zhang!

Hayley Kiyoko didn’t let the threats from law enforcement stop her from bringing drag performers on stage with her during a concert in Tennessee this week.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large The TV Academy is giving networks and studios the opportunity to cancel their upcoming Emmy FYC events should the writers strike limit the possibility of continuing such an event. So far, how or if certain FYC events will continue is anyone’s guess. Outlets like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Disney and Netflix have opened — or are about to open — major campaign activations, and those spaces are already populated with theaters for screenings, as well as crafts displays. Those events will presumably continue, but perhaps without panels — which is an option. The Writers Guild had not commented until Tuesday on whether Emmy FYC events would be affected by a strike. But in a new FAQ on their website, the Guild spells it out. “Can I promote my project at a film festival or at a “For Your Consideration” event about the film or show I wrote on? No. You should let the company know you are prohibited from making these promotional appearances about your work until the strike concludes.”

Mike Wass From braving the wild terrain of early Tumblr to its renaissance on TikTok, “Sweater Weather” by the Neighbourhood (stylized as the neighbourhood) has bridged the pre- and post-streaming eras by resonating with generations of netizens. Along the way, it’s amassed 2.1 billion Spotify streams, 1.7 billion YouTube views, and now earned a RIAA diamond certification for sales in excess of 10 million song units — one of only 106 songs to reach the milestone. These accolades hit the song’s co-writers a little differently. “To achieve such a big milestone is hard to believe,” says guitarist Zach Abels. “I think for all of us, it’s really hard to take in and accept it as reality.”

McKinley Franklin editor Eileen Saki, known for her role as bar owner Rosie in “M*A*S*H,” died on Monday in Los Angeles after a battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 79. Saki’s rep confirmed her death to Variety. The actor was featured on nine episodes of “M*A*S*H,” the television series based on the Mobile Army Surgical Hospital that cared for patients during the Korean War. The TV series aired from 1972 to 1983.  Saki played the role of Rosie, the local bar owner of “Rosie’s Bar.” She was the third actor to take over the role and the longest to do so. Her career in acting continued on with roles featured in other projects such as Dr. Fujimoto in the 1984 film “Splash” with Tom Hanks, “CHiPs” and “History of the World: Part I.” 

Oh no! Kim Kardashian suffered a wardrobe malfunction during the 2023 Met Gala, but thankfully it appears to have happened at the end of the night.

King Charles III's coronation on May 6 formalizes his role as the head of the Church of England and marks the transfer of his title and powers, The ceremony is set to take place at Westminster Abbey, with pomp and circumstance the likes of which have never been seen in person by anyone under 70.Of course, in a country with such a long-standing monarchy — and a history of imperialism and colonialism — there are centuries worth of royal regalia and impressive jewels for the regal couple to don during their big day. However, not all of the Crown Jewels have such a rosy history, with some pieces even being altered prior to the coronation to avoid public controversy.    Read on to learn about each piece of the king and queen's royal regalia, and the history and significance behind each jewel-encrusted symbol.Forever the most visible symbol of the monarchy, the crowns worn by King Charles and Queen Camilla have centuries of historical significance — thought not all of it is equally enamored by their public.The king will be officially crowned with St.

A$AP Rocky faced a few hurdles before posing on the red carpet with Rihanna at Monday night's Met Gala in New York City.The 34-year-old rapper appeared to be in a rush while leaving The Carlyle, a NYC hotel which is often where celebrities get ready ahead of the gala. A video posted to social media shows Rocky leaping through a crowd at the hotel and over a barricade just prior to showing up at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Anna Wintour and Bill Nighy had a sweet exchange of words at the 2023 Met Gala. The Vogue editor and the actor arrived arm-in-arm to the ball, posing for the cameras and making their grand entrance.Wintour is known for keeping her personal life private, including her love life.

Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos enjoyed a night out alongside some of the most notorious A-listers in the country. The couple was photographed attending a party in Beverly Hills, with a guest list that included Oprah Winfrey, Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler, Chris Pine, and more.

Bravo dropped a teaser for the Vanderpump Rules Season 10 finale episode ahead of its Wednesday, May 17 airing.

God Save the King.” A recent study conducted ahead of King Charles’ coronation found that the majority of young Brits are “not interested” in the royal family and believe the soon-to-be-anointed king is “out of touch.” The BBC commissioned an opinion poll through YouGov to determine how the United Kingdom felt about the monarchy as the institution prepares to officially welcome a new king and continues to make headlines with family feuds and scandals. There are clear generational differences regarding people’s opinions on the royals, with an overwhelming majority — a whopping 78% — of the youngest generation of adults, ranging from ages 18 to 24, being uninterested.

Gordon Cox Theater Editor Ask Cameron Mackintosh if “The Phantom of the Opera” will be back, and he doesn’t play coy. “Of course it will return,” he says. “All the great musicals do.” But the British mega-producer, whose credits include “Cats” and “Les Misérables,” also speaks candidly about the forces pushing “Phantom,” the longest-running show on Broadway, to end its record run on April 16 after 35 years. Even before lockdown, the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, which had fallen into a boom-or-bust pattern of sales fluctuations based on seasonal tourism influxes, seemed to be reaching the end of its lifespan. “Over the years, the number of good weeks at the box office started to shrink,” Mackintosh says. “Some of the really bad weeks, we lost a lot of money, particularly in New York.”

Jenna Bush Hager is a beloved TV star and is a familiar face on the Fourth Hour of Today alongside Hoda Kotb in the week.  The NBC star was inundated with support and love by fans this week too, as her time on the show was reflected upon.

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George Stephanopoulos and Ali Wentworth have been busy promoting their new documentary, Pretty Baby, which was produced by their production company, Bedby8.  The couple have had their entire family involved in the project too, with their daughters Elliott, 19, and Harper, 17, both attending the premiere in New York City last week.

Michelle Rodriguez and Charlize Theron are such action-movie pros that they don’t even need a director to film a fight sequence.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director The official trailer for “Fast X” unveiled the first footage of Jason Momoa and Brie Larson joining the long-running action series, but it was the brutal fight scene between franchise veterans Michelle Rodriguez and Charlize Theron that packed the most punch. The duo go head-to-head in what looks like a fist fight for the ages, and Rodriguez recently told Vanity Fair they filmed it without a director. “Can I just tell you — no pun intended, but Charlize is a monster,” Rodriguez said. “We shot our [‘Fast X’] fight sequence with no director. Bro, like, hands down, drop mic, we nailed it. We were there, we don’t need [a director], let’s do this.”