Jason Segel Shares ‘Crazy Story’ of How Kobe Bryant Helped Him Land a Role (Video)

Blake Shelton and Carson Daly are heading to Blake’s bar for a new celebrity game show. The longtime friends have teamed to star in and executive produce Barmageddon for USA Network, with Nikki Bella as host.

Elizabeth Banks will star in a medical drama called “A Mistake,” in which she plays a surgeon fighting for her career after the death of a patient.Christine Jeffs (“Sunshine Cleaning,” “Sylvia,” “Rain”) will write and direct the film that’s based on a novel by Carl Shuker. The film will be shopped to buyers at the upcoming Cannes market, and principal photography is meant to begin on Aug. 15 in New Zealand.

Marvel Studios is currently looking for a new director for their “Fantastic Four” reboot after Jon Watts has exited the project to give himself a break from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Watts directed three rather large and successful “Spider-Man” films and might want to focus on smaller/more original films instead.

Mall Grab has announced his debut album ‘What I Breathe’ – you can listen to his new single ‘Understand’, which features Turnstile frontman Brendan Yates, below.The Australian-born, London-based producer, real name Jordon Alexander, will release the record on August 5 via the Looking For Trouble imprint – pre-order is available here.“I have been lucky enough to work with some of my favourite artists which have really been the glue that keeps the project coherent,” Alexander said in a statement. “There are a lot of familiar sounds on this album that my listeners and followers have become accustomed to and joined me in the deep dive. Elements of emotional but hard and pumping club music are intertwined with house, jungle, rave and grime.“My adopted home city of London has been a huge inspiration to how my music has evolved and progressed, and on ‘What I Breathe’ I wanted to create a body of work which not only had something for everyone who has been with me the past 6 years, but also those who aren’t yet aware of what I’m about or the music I make.”‘What I Breathe’ has been previewed today (May 5) by the single ‘Understand’, which features Turnstile frontman Yates on vocals – you can watch the video for the track above.The album also features collaborations with the likes of Nia Archives, Novelist and D Double E.

Mel B has been made an MBE in recognition of her services to domestic violence victims.The former Spice Girls singer is a Women’s Aid patron and has previously been open about her experiences with domestic abuse. Her campaigning efforts even took her to Downing Street in 2019.She received her MBE from the Duke of Cambridge at Buckingham Palace yesterday (May 4) and dedicated it to victims of domestic abuse.“I never thought I would be here getting this MBE for the work I’ve been doing,” she told PA (via BBC News).“It’s amazing to have but it’s not just for me – it’s for all those other women.

Off The Grid – a cyberpunk battle royale being developed by Gunzilla Games – has had its first teaser trailer released, as film director Neill Blomkamp is involved with the game’s development.An official teaser trailer for Off The Grid was released by Gunzilla Games yesterday (May 4), which can be watched below.A “cyberpunk-styled battle royale third person shooter,” the game’s world, narrative and character’s were built by Blomkamp, with help from Gunzilla Games staff. Blomkamp is best known as the director of films like District 9, Elysium and Chappie – which blend sci-fi with more grounded elements.According to Off The Grid’s own website, the game will see 150 players fight each other in a battle royale-style game, which features both player vs player (PvP) fights and player vs environment (PvE) storyline missions.Players will also “control how the story unfolds, with each decision made directly impacting everyone’s gameplay,” as they can also craft, customise and trade their in-game items with one another.Built in Unreal Engine 5, Gunzilla Games tweeted today (May 5) that players can also “choose a faction [and] fight for dominance in an all-out corporate war.”Blomkamp told GameSpot in a recent interview: “We’re trying to decide the best way of doing [factions].

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“The Equalizer” has been renewed for Season 3 and Season 4 at CBS.“’The Equalizer’ continues to pack a powerful punch on Sunday nights, and we’re thrilled to have it back for two more seasons,” said Thom Sherman, senior executive vice president of programming at CBS Entertainment. “The success of ‘The Equalizer’ is due to the sum of its parts – an outstanding cast led by the superb Queen Latifah, plus the exceptional creative team that has continued to evolve their storytelling with a compelling mix of everyday justice, family dynamics and real-world issues that connect and resonate with audiences.”In addition to Queen Latifah, the series stars Lorraine Toussaint, Tory Kittles, Adam Goldberg, Liza Lapira and Laya DeLeon Hayes.

A pensioner who enjoyed socialising and meeting up with his friends for a drink tragically died after suffering a fall when making his way home from the pub.

A man who posted claims on social media that an ex-partner had HIV is facing jail.

A 30-foot giant that stalks climbers on a famous Scottish peak and spectral armies once again clashing on the battlefield are just some of the horrifying phantoms haunting locations across the country, according to a top paranormal investigator.

Luxury wedding venue The Parsonage at Dunmore Park is to be put on the market.

Boxer and Love Island star Tommy Fury has opened up about his relationship with Molly-Mae Hague, revealing that the couple want to try for a baby in the near future. Tommy, 23, has explained how he wants a big family with Molly, 22, who he has lived with for three years after the couple fell for each other on the 2019 series of the ITV dating show.

Timothee Chalamet‘s West End debut has officially been cancelled.

Elizabeth Banks is to star in writer/director Christine Jeffs’ medical suspense drama A Mistake, based on the novel by Carl Shuker. Cornerstone Films will launch international sales in Cannes on the GFC Films production, and is co-repping the U.S. together with UTA Independent Film Group. Principal Photography starts August 15 in New Zealand.

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Kate Hudson is seriously putting in the work! Shortly after revealing the exciting news that she would be venturing out into the music industry, the beloved star has shared an update.MORE: Goldie Hawn's grandson Ryder celebrates sweet update with girlfriend Iris ApatowThough known and loved for her acting in hit movies such as How To Lose a Guy in Ten Days and Something Borrowed, it seems the urge to dabble in music has always been in her too.The musical side of her is finally coming to fruition now, as she announced in late April that she was working on an album.WATCH: Kate's new family video has fans all asking the same thingMORE: Kate Hudson inundated with messages after making unexpected announcementFans went wild over the news, which she announced with pictures of her singing and rocking out with a band, inundating her Instagram with comments such as: "About time woman!" and: "Yeeeeeessssssss, you're making my dream come true!!!!!" as well as: "This is what we need."Now she delighted fans even more so as she gave a much needed update on how her album is coming along.Though when it will be available is not yet clear, she is clearly working hard at it and committed to her career pivot. She shared an exciting photo of herself – looking like a true artist in a frilly white dress making a great contrast with her edgy combat boots – along with a microphone in front of her and headphones over her ears, seemingly listening to her own work.

Jeremy Strong, star of the critically acclaimed and award-winning drama “Succession,” is set to star in and executive produce a series for Amazon Studios revolving around Boeing’s contentious 737 Max airplanes. Coming off the heels of 2021 which saw Strong star in the third season of HBO’s darkly comedic family portrait, the actor is set to create this new series alongside Chris Terrio, the Oscar-winning screenwriter of “Argo,” and Plan B, the studio responsible for Adam McKay’s “Vice” and James Gray’s “Ad Astra,” amongst other titles.

Gordon Ramsay's daughter Tilly looked incredible in a stunning low cut gown she wore in a tribute to Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Neil Jones in celebration of his birthday.MORE: Strictly's Tilly Ramsay wows in sporty workout leggingsThe star took to her Instagram Stories which saw the pair dancing together on the UK tour of Strictly Come Dancing Live.WATCH: Tilly and Nikita share details about their Strictly experience Captioning the post she wrote: "Happy Birthday @mr_njonesofficial," with a red love heart.READ: Tilly Ramsay makes surprise appearance alongside her dad in exclusive Master Chef Junior clipSEE: Strictly's Tilly Ramsay stuns in power suit for girls' night with mum TanaTilly was the picture of elegance in a floaty blue gown, which had a dramatic low-cut neckline and her long blonde waves were cascading down as she danced with Neil at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham. Tilly and Neil looked fabulous on stageDuring her time on Strictly the daughter of Gordon Ramsay had huge success as she wowed the judges for 10 weeks alongside dance partner Nikita Kuzmin before getting eliminated.The 20-year-old had heads turning recently as she enjoyed an exciting skiing holiday with friends for a mountain getaway in Val Thorens, France.Tilly looked ultra glamorous on the trip, and shared a photo in an all-white outfit featuring a padded ski jacket with a fur-trim hood and matching white ski trousers.

Benedict Cumberbatch has been avoiding giving any spoilers about “Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness” away, but one thing he is definitely clearing up is whether Tom Cruise makes an appearance in the film.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorNational Geographic Media, majority owned by Disney, has hired a new editor in chief: Nathan Lump, a journalism veteran most recently with Expedia, who will oversee NatGeo’s editorial operations worldwide.Lump joins NatGeo from Expedia Group, where he was VP and global head of editorial and entertainment. He has more than 25 years of experience, including serving in senior roles at publications including Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, and the New York Times, where he led the style magazine’s quarterly travel edition.In the role, Lump will manage the content strategy of the National Geographic editorial team of more than 130 staffers.

A.D. Amorosi Howie Pyro  — bassist, DJ and longtime veteran of the New York punk and underground scenes — died Tuesday due to complications from Covid-19-related pneumonia after a lengthy battle with liver disease.

Michele Amabile Angermiller Lea Thompson has always been at the top of her acting game, but she’s putting her experience competing on season 19 of “Dancing With the Stars” to use in a new music video. Featured alongside Tyler Posey (of MTV’s ‘Teen Wolf’ series), the clip for Canadian electro-pop artist Riotron, “Life Is What We’re Living,” was directed by Alissa Torvinen, who also helmed the camera for award-winning videos by Phoebe Bridgers, Pink and Black Eyed Peas, as well as Melanie Martinez’s “K-12” feature film, which boasts 100 million views on YouTube.The video, which can be viewed above, follows the emotional story of a man who has recently lost his mother, and is struggling to deal with their unresolved complicated relationship. “The song was inspired by a good friend who lost his mother to cancer,” said Riotron’s Jeff Fettes.

Peter Debruge Chief Film CriticMike Myers has a new show, “The Pentaverate,” premiering at midnight on Netflix, but reviews are nowhere to be found. At the as-self-serving-as-it-sounds Netflix Is a Joke comedy festival — 40 minutes of not-even-remotely-funny promos for Netflix comedy shows, followed by a mutual-adoration session between Myers and director David O.

Christopher Vourlias An award-winning writer, blogger and editor whose work centers on the post-apartheid condition from the perspective of Black, middle-class South Africans and women, Milisuthando Bongela is making her directorial debut with a coming-of-age story that she’s pitching this week at the Hot Docs Forum.“Milisuthando” is a meditation on power, intimacy, difference, and the weight of loving and fearing your enemy in a time of decolonization. Directed by Bongela, the film is produced by Marion Isaacs for The Good Black Project (South Africa), in co-production with Sonia Barrera and Viviana Gómez Echeverry of Viso Producciones (Colombia), with Jessica Devaney and Anya Rous of Multitude Films attached to executive produce.

Nearly six decades ago, a young Jane Fonda graced the cover of Glamour in 1959. Today, she returns as the magazine’s May cover star to talk about what’s changed since then, throughout her entire career, and to discuss her role on the hit Netflix show “Grace and Frankie”.

Behati Prinsloo gets a sweet surprise from her husband Adam Levine on Thursday’s “Ellen DeGeneres Show” Mother’s Day special.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentFast-rising film production and investment company Logical Pictures has acquired The Jokers Films, a well-respected French distribution company boasting long-term bonds with Bong Joon-ho and Nicolas Winding Refn, among other filmmakers. Under the deal, The Jokers Films, which is presided over by Manuel Chiche, will be integrated within Logical Pictures.

Manori Ravindran International EditorActor-director Elizabeth Banks will star as a surgeon desperately trying to hold on to her career after the death of a patient in medical drama “A Mistake.”From writer and director Christine Jeffs (“Sunshine Cleaning,” “Sylvia”) and New Zealand’s GFC Films, “A Mistake” is based on the novel by Carl Shuker. Banks will star as an eminent female surgeon who has navigated years of casual sexism at the hospital where she works, and suddenly finds herself fighting for her career and reputation following the death of a patient.Jeffs’ debut feature film, “Rain,” was nominated for a Golden Camera Award at the 2001 Cannes Film Festival. She also directed “Sunshine Cleaning,” which screened at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival where it was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize.

Kelly Clarkson is doing right by Harry Styles.

Reflecting on the past. Cheryl Burke got candid about her marriage to Matthew Lawrence and the importance of couple’s therapy regardless of the outcome.

Lily James poses alongside her Pam & Tommy co-stars Sebastian Stan and Seth Rogen as they arrive at Deadline Contenders Television at Paramount Studios on Sunday (April 10) in Los Angeles.

J. Kim Murphy SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for “Memento Mori,” the April 10 episode of “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty,” which is now streaming on HBO Max.The Los Angeles Lakers are starting to turn over a new leaf on Episode 6 of “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.” Earvin “Magic” Johnson (Quincy Isaiah) and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Solomon Hughes) are proving to be a formidable offensive duo, owner Jerry Buss (John C.