Josh Gad Gives an Update on Disney's 'Hunchback of Notre Dame' Live-Action Movie

Lord of the Rings character Gollum this week, using the character to criticise the Russian invasion of Ukraine.Appearing on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Serkis was discussing his voice work on The Lord of the Rings. He demonstrated the voice of Gollum and in doing so, criticised Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by taking aim at Russian President Vladimir Putin.It comes after Ukraine severed diplomatic ties with Russia and declared martial law after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an attack on the neighbouring nation last Thursday (February 24).“Gollum was on this side and Sméagol was on this side,” Serkis said in the segment.“And he would say things like, ‘We wants it.

Kanye West has shared the reason why he threw microphone down during a performance of ‘Jail pt 2’ at his ‘Donda 2’ event in Miami.Discussing the incident during an Instagram-shared exchange with Sasha A. Berg and Esther Coco Berg on Wednesday (March 2), West, who is now legally known as Ye, said his frustrations boiled over because of a request made by a promoter.He claims that he was “told” he had to attach the word “performance” to the ‘Donda 2’ event, despite that not being a part of his vision.“It wasn’t about the sound,” Ye explained.

Reza Farahan’s haircare line, Reza Be Obsessed, isn’t made with your run-of-the-mill ingredients. Oh, no — it’s luxe. Like, really luxe.

Hey, batter, batter! Summer Catch perfectly embodied what it means to enjoy one’s final days as a college student, while transitioning into adulthood.

On their side. As Kanye West continues to voice his displeasure with Kim Kardashian dating Pete Davidson, some celebrities have chosen to stand by the couple.

Fast and Furious outing.Back in January, The Hollywood Reporter said that the Game of Thrones star was in “final negotiations” to star as the villain in the tenth outing of the high-grossing film series.Now, speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Momoa confirmed his role in the upcoming franchise while giving fans a hint of what his character will be like.“I’m gonna go do Fast 10, that’s gonna be fun… it’s fun,” he said.“I get to play the bad guy, which I haven’t gotten to do for a while. Now, I get to be the bad boy.

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So messy! While the premise of Netflix’s Love Is Blind is to help singles find their perfect match, the experiment hasn’t come without drama.

Variety assessed today’s top talents in the field, including several GMS contenders. Keep your eyes and ears out for these names.

The digital assets known as NFTs have exploded over the past year, with their growth inviting increasingly polarized responses from artists and fans alike. Tyler, The Creator revealed himself as one of the increasing number of NFT skeptics during a talk for the Converse All Star Series published on Wednesday.

Kim Kardashian was spotted out in public for the first time since a judge granted her request to be declared legally single on Wednesday (March 2). The former Keeping Up with the Kardashians star certainly appeared like she had just taken home a win amid her bitter divorce with Kanye West, as she looked absolutely fabulous in a bright orange Balenciaga ensemble, as seen in photos here, via the Daily Mail. While Kim was undoubtedly enjoying the news, she was joined by her daughter North West for the outing.

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After Canadian producer Sickick's rework of Madonna's 1998 hit "Frozen" exploded on Tik Tok last year, Madonna cosigned his version and gave it an official release in December. Now, Nigerian singer Fireboy DML has joined the duo for a second remix of the song.

Farrah Abraham is taking steps toward bettering her mental health. On Thursday, the star shared that she is going to a trauma treatment facility for 28 days.

It hasn't felt like Jack Harlow's rise from just another DJ Drama signee to the upper echelons of rap stardom has peaked yet, and sure enough, his takeover is now spanning outside of the music industry. Deadline reports that the Louisville rapper has been cast in a reboot of the 1992 comedy White Men Can't Jump – Harlow's role was originally played by Woody Harrelson, and Harlow reportedly got the part on his first audition.

Ethan Shanfeld The American branch of Russian state-funded media network Russia Today (RT) is shutting down and laying off most of its staff, CNN reports.According to a memo, RT America will be “ceasing production” due to “unforeseen business interruption events.”“Unfortunately, we anticipate this layoff will be permanent, meaning that this will result in the permanent separation from employment of most T&R employees at all locations,” the memo said (via CNN).Per CNN, Misha Solodovnikov, the general manager of T&R Productions, the production company behind RT, delivered the news in person to hosts, correspondents, producers and others in the Washington, D.C. bureau.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission.The air will be thick with tension inside the Octagon on Saturday, when Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal face off during the main event of UFC 272.Despite there being no championship on the line, or even a shot at a belt, the headlining pay-per-view event is highly anticipated because of the public feud between the two fighters, who were former training partners before becoming rivals in the ring. Neither Covington nor Masvidal have lost a fight to anyone other than Kamaru Usman since 2017, making for a must-see fight between two evenly matched athletes.The event will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on March 5, kicking off with a series of prelims at 6 p.m.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterAariel Maynor, the man accused in the fatal shooting of philanthropist Jacqueline Avant at her home in December, pleaded guilty on Thursday to a charge of murder.Maynor, 30, also pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of Avant’s security guard and to carrying a firearm as a felon. Maynor is scheduled to be sentenced on March 30.Avant, 81, was the wife of music industry legend Clarence Avant and the mother of Nicole Avant, a former ambassador and prominent political fundraiser who is married to Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos.The Avants were at their home in the Trousdale Estates neighborhood of Beverly Hills when Jacqueline was shot after 2 a.m.

WACO Theater Center in Los Angeles for a special screening of the new OWN series, Profiled: The Black Man. Created by Trell Thomas, the four-part docuseries examens the origins of widespread stereotypes that have haunted Black men in America over centuries and combats those myths with modern-day examples to the contrary.The most recent episode of the series, “Black Men Devalue Black Women,” tackled issues of colorism, self-hate, dating preferences, and more while also addressing the hurdles Black women face in America.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterJack Hanick, a onetime producer at Fox News, has been indicted on charges of working for a sanctioned Russian oligarch to establish TV networks in Russia and in other European countries.Hanick, 71, is accused of working for Konstantin Malofeyev, who since 2014 has been under U.S. sanctions that were imposed in response to Russia’s annexation of Crimea from Ukraine.

inspiring “the next generation of female leaders…by shining a light on women who are leaders in their in their respective industries of tech, wellness, STEM, education and more with one-of-a-kind Barbie dolls in their likeness.”Of those being honored with a doll figurine are two Black icons in their respective industries—Shonda Rhimes, prolific television showrunner and Pat McGrath, “the world’s most influential and in-demand makeup artist.”Senior Vice President and Global Head of Barbie and Dolls for Mattel Lisa McKnight said, “We know that children are inspired by what they see around them, which is why it’s so important for young girls to see themselves reflected in role models who’ve daringly pushed past roadblocks and overcome the Dream Gap to become the brave women they are today…This International Women’s Day, we’re proud to honor 12 global trailblazing women to help empower the next generation of female leaders by sharing their stories.”Research by NYU’s Cognitive Development Lab funded by Mattel spurred this novel campaign.

Derek Jeter announced an unexpected decision, declaring he is stepping down as CEO of the Miami Marlins, and explaining that the vision of the future of the franchise seems to be very different from the one he “signed up to lead.”“Today I am announcing that the Miami Marlins and I are officially ending our relationship and I will no longer serve as CEO nor as a shareholder in the Club,” he admitted in a recent statement, taking a moment to show his appreciation for the fans and the players, as the community is now “stronger today than it was five years ago.”Jeter went on to explain that they “had a vision five years ago to turn the Marlins franchise around,” revealing that as CEO, he has been “proud to put my name and reputation on the line to make our plan a reality.”“Through hard work, trust and accountability, we transformed every aspect of the franchise, reshaping the workforce, and developing a long-term strategic plan for success,“ he shared.Jeter has had undeniable success and an incredible career, winning the World Series five times playing with the New York Yankees, and being elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2020, after announcing his retirement in 2014.He went on to join the Marlins in September 2017, as a part of the ownership group led by Bruce Sherman, Marlins chairman, who thanked Jeter “for his many contributions,” adding that they “are determined to build a team that will return to the postseason and excite Marlins fans and the local community.”

Jason Momoa is ready for life in the fast lane. He's, in fact, joining !The star confirmed the news Wednesday to ET's Rachel Smith at premiere in New York City, where he said, «Yeah, I'm going to do » after being asked what's next on the horizon for the 42-year-old actor.Momoa, who attended the premiere in support of his stepdaughter, Zoë Kravitz (who stars as Catwoman), also said he's champing at the bit to, finally, dabble as a villain.«I get to be the bad boy,» he told ET.

The live action version of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” is getting “closer” to becoming reality.

Happy birthday to a Hollywood legend! James Earl Jones celebrated his milestone 90th birthday on Sunday, and got a lot of love from some of his famous friends and fans.

James Earl Jones celebrated his milestone 90th birthday on Sunday, and got a lot of love from some of his famous friends and fans.Jones' booming voice, powerful gravitas and daunting screen presence have made him a true screen icon, and his impressive performances have left an indelible mark on pop culture throughout his nearly 70-year career.As the voice of both Darth Vader in and Mufasa in, Jones has been an unforgettable and integral part of so many generations of movie fans. His body of work also includes award-winning performances in a slew of comedies and dramas — including,, and countless others.It's no surprise then that the celebrated figure was showered with love and effusive praise as he celebrated his big 9-0 on Sunday.

Betty White! The iconic actress turned 99 on Sunday, and was flooded with messages of love and appreciation from her famous friends and fans on social media.The celebrated star — whose entertainment career began in 1939, near the dawn of television itself — has been a part of many beloved TV shows and movies throughout her eight-decades in showbusiness and has amassed countless close friends as a result.Many of her colleagues took to Twitter and Instagram to commemorate the comedy icon and honor her incomparable legacy — including her fellow co-star Ed Asner.«I still get warm when I see this look,» Asner tweeted, alongside a screenshot from their time together on the beloved sitcom in the mid-1970s. «Happy 99 baby.