John Mayer Asks People to 'Please Be Kind' as Ex Taylor Swift Releases 'Speak Now' Re-Recording

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor When “Haunted Mansion” production designer Darren Gilford was working with director Justin Simien to bring the beloved Disney ride back to the big screen, he had a rather unique perspective. As a former Imagineering intern, Gilford had learned first-hand how the Disneyland attractions were conceived. Gilford’s design entry point for the film was a bible devoted to the ride from Imagineering.

BreAnna Bell The Barbie craze has made its way over to Netflix as “Barbie Life in the Dreamhouse” Season 1 cracks the Netflix Top 10 at No. 6 with 1.9 million total views. Despite being originally released in 2012, the series seems to be experiencing some momentum following the release of Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” film, which premiered in theaters on July 21.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Vice Media Group, the day after closing its sale following its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding, has made changes to its top editorial ranks. The personnel changes were announced by Cory Haik, chief operating officer of Vice Media’s news and entertainment group, in a memo to staff Tuesday, who said they were part of “usher[ing] in an era of rebuilding and focusing on growth across Vice.” Exiting the company are Katie Drummond, senior VP, global news and entertainment; Jason Koebler, editor in chief of Vice’s Motherboard technology publication; and Motherboard executive editor Emanuel Maiberg.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. If you’ve been properly Goop-pilled, then you’ve probably wondered — at one point or another — how your life would change if you were able to enjoy the benefits of a daily infrared sauna; a liquid-based Paleo diet and consistent intake of vitamin cocktails; healing stickers and vaginal steaming; or rectal ozone and bee venom therapy. Well, if you’re lucky, you can be one step closer to living the Goop lifestyle because Gwyneth Paltrow has just announced that she’s listing her stunning Montecito guest house on Airbnb.

Not only has “Oppenheimer” been a massive hit with fans and critics, as well as earning a huge box office total so far, but we’ve already seen the likes of Paul Schrader call it the “best, most important film of this century.” The praise seems neverending. And now, we have Oliver Stone chiming in to say just how much he enjoyed Christopher Nolan’s latest epic.

Marta Balaga Rhona Rees is ready to shock with “Freya,” set in the near future where abortion is completely illegal and contraception is only available to men. “That’s what I like about sci-fi. If we show an extreme future that’s still preventable, it will allow us to start a conversation,” she says.

Prior to his death, Angus Cloud made waves in Hollywood following his breakout role as Fezco on the hit series Euphoria.

Brown family has been gracing our TVs for more than a decade now, living out plural marriage on TLC's. But in the wake of recent splits, separations, and drama, polygamist Kody Brown and his wives and exes have an even more complicated family dynamic that before. (And that's saying something for a father of 18).

professional wardrobe or ready to upgrade your current tote for something a little more modern, the transition between summer and fall is a great time to invest in a new work bag.Having a purse that readily holds all your essentials, doesn't hurt your shoulder looks good with any outfit can be a tall order, which is why we've done the work for you. No matter your style and supply needs, we've found the best work bags worth purchasing in 2023.There are so many different kinds of work bags available, so be sure to consider your lifestyle when deciding which style is right for you.

Cindy Crawford, Kim Kardashian, Venus Williams and Miley Cyrus are all fans of Foreo and now you can get celeb-approved skin for way less.Right now, Amazon is offering 30% off Fore's pro-level skin care devices. You can save big on technologically-advanced skin care tools to help you look and feel radiant by restoring firmness and reducing visible signs of aging.The iconic Foreo Luna is a cult-favorite face-cleansing massager loved by Kardashian and Crawford for a deep, yet gently exfoliating in-pore cleanse.

Gigi Hadid is sharing some of the best parts of summer 2023 — and they star her daughter, Khai!On Monday, the host took to Instagram to drop a little photo dump featuring some moments on the farm featuring her andZayn Malik's little girl.

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actor Angus Cloud. The breakout star, who played Fezco on the HBO series, died on Monday. He was 25.

skin as the weather continues to heat up, you'll need a trendy new pair of sunglasses to shield your eyes in style.If you're looking for inspiration for your next go-to sunnies, then you might want to look to some celebrities for ideas. They are in the public eye after all, so dressing to impress is a full-time job with a lot of overtime.

Paul Reubens was world famous for his role as Pee-wee Herman. To his friends, he was renowned for his thoughtful birthday wishes. As Reubens' longtime pals, colleagues and fans grappled with the news of his death on Monday, a common theme appeared among their tributes on social media.

Busta Rhymes is opening up about the health struggles and terrifying incidents that motivated him to «transform» his body.The 51-year-old rapper recently spoke with for the outlet's ongoing «Hip Hop Health» content series, which examines how the evolution of the health of Black and brown men can be traced through the genre in honor of hip-hop's 50th anniversary. Busta divulges how grief led to his weight gain, and how experiences with his ex and one of his sons led to him losing 100 pounds and changing his life.Busta — real name Trevor Smith Jr.

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S Club have responded to the “nonsense” claims that Hannah Spearritt was shut out from the upcoming reunion tour.Earlier this year, the pop group revealed they would be reforming and releasing new music for the first time in 20 years. All seven original members – consisting of Tina Barrett, Paul Cattermole, Jon Lee, Bradley McIntosh, Jo O’Meara, Spearritt and Rachel Stevens – were set to embark on a 25th anniversary UK and Ireland arena tour in October.However, following the death of Cattermole in April, it was announced that Spearitt would not be a part of the newly renamed ‘Good Times Tour’.“You’ve probably noticed that there’s only five of us here today, and although Hannah will always be part of S Club 7 she won’t be joining us on this tour,” Lee said in an Instagram video.A post shared by S Club (@sclub)The remaining five members – now named S Club – are set to continue with the the sold-out tour, with Lee sharing that Spearritt was “always welcome” to rejoin them.According to The Sun, an anonymous source shared that Spearritt told her close friends that she was “blindsided” by the video announcement that was posted to the S Club social media accounts.In an interview on Monday (July 31) with ITV’s daytime show This Morning, S Club addressed the reports from the anonymous source.“Whenever an article starts with ‘a source said’, you can kind of take it with a pinch of salt,” Lee said.

Arthur is facing a potential ban from Florida schools after a conservative activist filed a complaint claiming that it could “damage souls”.Bruce Friedman, a member of the Clay county school district community in Florida, filed a complaint on July 12 against the 1989 book Arthur’s Birthday. In the book by Marc Brown, the titular brown aardvark discovers his birthday falls on the same day as another party for a classmate.At the end, Arthur receives a bottle gift from Francine with the words, “Francine’s Spin the Bottle Game” written across.According to the challenge (via The Daily Beast), Friedman believes the reference to spin the bottle is “not appropriate” for elementary school children.

Stephen Amell addressed his recent comments about the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike after receiving major backlash.

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Coi Leray has been accused of dissing fellow rapper Latto on an unreleased song after the latter mentioned her on the Billboard-charting hit ‘Put It On Da Floor’.The New Jersey star’s gripe with Latto started in April when the Clay County rapper previewed her then-unreleased pop–trap single ‘Put It On Da Floor’ at this year’s Coachella.In the second verse, Latto rapped, “Smoking on that gas blunt big as Coi Leray/ Bitches like to run they mouth, but I’m the type to run a fade.” This sent Coi Leray into a Twitter frenzy where she took offence to the lyrics’ implied body-shaming.Over the weekend, Coi Leray then posted a video of her dancing to the new rambunctious “rage” style song with the following lyrics: “Yeah, I’m on they ass / Hop up on that couch and roll a Latto out the bag / I don’t need a stylist, they don’t fuck with Coi Leray / Tried to count me out, but now I’m big as Trippie Redd.”A post shared by Coi (@coileray)The lyrics show Leray referring to Latto as a blunt too, as well as responding to old criticism of her using her ex-boyfriend Trippie Redd for clout in 2018 – a time when he was significantly more popular than her.Fans on Twitter called the ‘Good Day’ singer out, with one asking her, “Why you diss Latto?”.Why you diss latto?— Alisha Washington

RAYE has spoken to NME about her music industry battle to be shortlisted for the Mercury 2023, as well as her recent collab with Stormzy and hopes for longevity. Watch our interview above.The London singer-songwriter was speaking at the launch of the Mercury Prize 2023, where her 2023 debut ‘My 21st Century Blues‘ was shortlisted alongside albums by the likes of Arctic Monkeys, J Hus, Jessie Ware, Olivia Dean, Fred Again.., Young Fathers and Shygirl.“To be recognised for a body of work is something that I’ve really wanted for a really long time,” she told NME.

David Beckham’s glam squad includes a very skilled 12-year-old. 

Lenny Hochstein is over the moon about his engagement to Katharina Mazepa — and he’s not concerned with estranged wife Lisa Hochstein‘s feelings on the subject.

Only Eva Mendes can make a sponge sexy.

Leigh-Anne Pinnock before she collected her honorary doctorate from Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) last week.The chart-topping pop singer and Little Mix star was being awarded for her successful music career as well as her active philanthropy, including co-founding The Black Fund – a charity to promote racial equality and anti-racism.She returned to her hometown of High Wycombe and walked around BNU’s campus with The Repair Shop host Jay Blades before dance and performance students from the university did an impromptu dance for the 31-year-old to her debut single, ‘Don’t Say Love’.Leigh-Anne surprised by a flash mob dancing to #DontSayLove at Buckinghamshire New University. pic.twitter.com/Fc1hHSidhE— Daily Leigh-Anne.

Taylor Swift. The country singer turned pop star has an unparalleled talent for tackling the good, the bad and the ugly of real-life love and, as she sings on her 2014 album, , she's «got a long list of ex-lovers» for inspiration. That list of ex-lovers in question is also about as star-studded as they come — one might even call it «Bejeweled.» Joe Jonas, Calvin Harris, Harry Styles and Joe Alwyn are just some of the names the GRAMMY winner has dated during her multi-decade career. Despite a surplus of fan theories, Swift, 33, is actually quite private about her lyrical inspirations.

Taylor Swift's newly released "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)" has brought back her fan favorite hit "Dear John" and resurfaced her alleged romance with musician John Mayer. Swift re-recorded her 2010 album at the age of 32, and revisited some of the emotions she felt back then.The much anticipated re-record was released on July 7, and has fans buzzing about her romantic link to the "Gravity" crooner, who is rumored to be her inspiration for the album's fifth track.

Two artists. Two sets of lyrics. Two controversies brewing.

John Mayer is really hoping Taylor Swift‘s fans are forgiving!

Taylor Swift knows there’s no better song inspiration than relationships — and she’s seemingly written several tunes about her whirlwind romance with John Mayer.

It’s time to take a look back at the loves of John Mayer‘s life!

More than two decades since scoring his big break, John Mayer is no stranger to making a public apology.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music At a time when more than 120,000 songs are being uploaded to streaming services every day and artists are continually seeking ways to stand out, Alex Cooper’s “Call Her Daddy” podcast, exclusively available on Spotify, has brought a big boost in streams — at least on Spotify, which happens to be the world’s biggest paid streaming service. According to data provided by Spotify, in the 48 hours following their guest appearances on the show, Anitta’s streams rose 155%, Madison Beer’s climbed 130% — and even long-established artists like John Legend and John Mayer saw boosts of 200% and 350%, respectively. The show was the most popular podcast globally on Spotify Wrapped for 2022 — behind the ever-popular Joe Rogan, of course.