Keanu Reeves, Patti Smith and more to play virtual Tibet House Benefit

Naman Ramachandran Mohsen Makhmalbaf, the Iranian auteur who is a leading voice in art house film, says independent cinema is dying in the era of streaming video. Makhmalbaf, director of Cannes prize winner “Kandahar,” Sitges and Tokyo winner “Gabbeh” and Venice winner “The Silence,” says that while streaming presents an opportunity to show a film to many people, it also “destroys other kinds of medium.” “You can eat your food in your room, but why do you go to a restaurant to eat with others?,” asks Makhmalbaf.

"Rust" key medic Cheryln Schaefer has filed a lawsuit against the movie's producers as well as several crew members, claiming she can no longer work following her experience on the movie set. Assistant Director Dave Halls, property master Sarah Zachry, armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed and firearm supplier Seth Kenney have all been named in the suit, alongside Rust Movie Productions, LLC, and the location that production was being filmed on, Bonanza Creek Ranch.

Justin Bieber and Conor McGregor’s paths crossed in the Bahamas on Monday.

Liam Neeson is opening up about falling in love with a woman who was “taken” at the time.

Tom Brady may have just announced his retirement, but he's not ruling out a return to the NFL in the future.During the latest episode of his  podcast, Brady opened up about his decision to retire from football after 22 years and what the future has in store.«There are a lot of other people — some players who don’t necessarily have to be all in for them. I guess I've seen that quite a bit over the years, but I kind of, I've always felt for me, that's how I had to do it.

SPOILER ALERT! Another celeb was sent packing during the latest episode of Celebrity Big Brother and we have all the details here.

Josh Gad is detailing his experience scuba diving in Hawaii.

She’s got nine lives! Clayton Echard once again gave Shanae the benefit of the doubt during the Monday, February 7, episode of The Bachelor.

Robert Blalack, a towering figure in the world of visual effects, died on Wednesday. His wife Caroline Charron-Blalack confirmed the news to Deadline. He was 73.

Clayton Echard is questioning one of his women. In a season preview for the remainder of , this year's lead is seen asking one woman if she's been playing him all along.The preview begins by teasing the drama that will unfold between Shanae and Genevieve during next week's two-on-one date.

house!Monday's new episode of the reality competition series saw the houseguests truly embracing the core values of the show — including long conversations held in hushed whispers, secret plans that only make sense if you don't think about them and wildly overestimating other people's loyalty.Last week, the first houseguest to get booted was Teddi Mellencamp, following a complicated series of unexpected twists that seemingly threw a few of the early alliances for a loop.As this week rolled around, the alliances have been more distinctly drawn. Miesha Tate has a close connection to Todrick Hall, and the pair looking to cement their alliance with Mirai Nagasu while trying to target Carson Kressley for eviction.Meanwhile, Chris Kirkpatrick — who was named Head of Household earlier this week — is working closely with Shanna Moakler, and they have their sights set on ousting Mirai, whom they see as a threat due to her athleticism.As the episode began, Mirai was on the chopping block, alongside Chris Kattan, whom Kirkpatrick said he was putting up as a pawn to boot the Olympic figure skater.In the Power of Veto competition, both Kattan and Kirkpatrick competed against Mirai, Shanna, Todrick and Cynthia Bailey.

SPOILER ALERT - Do not continue reading if you don’t want to know what happened on episode five of The Bachelor!

Tom Brady is opening up about the possibility that the will return to play in the NFL after he’s already retired.

We are down to the Top 12 contestants on Clayton Echard‘s season of The Bachelor after just five episodes.

Brie Larson and Jeremy Renner are headed to Disney+ in two special new projects.

Jerry O’Connell is siding with Kanye West and offering some advice for Ye and Kim Kardashian who are taking their feud public.

. On Monday night's episode of the series, Clayton Echard's growing connections with Serene and Gabby are overshadowed by Shanae's villainous ways, all of which ET is breaking down in the recap below. Serene and Clayton's carnival date was one for the ages, but the good times abruptly stopped when Shanae was put on the spot at the cocktail party and managed to lie her way into a rose.Gabby and Clayton furthered their relationship on a one-on-one, before the women roasted the Bachelor — and each other — on a group date.Then attention turned back to Shanae, as she and Genevieve headed out for a likely ill-fated two-on-one date at Niagara Falls.Keep reading for a full recap of episode 5 of .Serene and Clayton's date was all fun and games, as the pair rode roller coasters and played games at a boardwalk amusement park.

Cheaper by the Dozen, got entirely remodeled to suit Kat’s spooky aesthetic. After living in the stunning but spooky property for about five years, the model, recording artist, New York Times bestselling author, animal rights campaigner, and entrepreneur, decided to close her studio, High Voltage Tattoo, pack her bags and move to Indiana to spend more time with her family.

Victorian Premier Dan Andrews on Tuesday said that his government would defend the state’s laws that protect gay and trans students from discrimination. Days after he marched in the annual Midsumma Pride march, Andrews indicated that his government would challenge the Scott Morrison’s Religious Discrimination Bill if it overrides the the state’’ anti-dscimination laws. “I think everybody should be treated fairly properly. And that’s exactly the arrangements that we have in place,” said Andrews.The Andrews-led Labor government has passed a number of LGBTQI law reforms in Parliament.

Putting a label on it! Kim Kardashian‘s relationship with Pete Davidson is getting serious — and the comedian revealed that she’s officially his girlfriend.

Spotify over their alleged support of vaccine misinformation, Neil Young has encouraged workers at Spotify – as well as fellow musicians – to step away from the streaming giant.“In our communication age, misinformation is the problem,” he wrote in a statement to his website yesterday (February 7). “Ditch the misinformers. Find a good clean place to support with your monthly checks.

A disqualified and uninsured motorist was also charged with failing to stop and driving without due care and attention in Heywood.

Is Liam Neeson finding new love? That’s what the movie star discussed with an Australian talk show host on Monday while promoting his latest action film Blacklight. “I loved Melbourne. I loved our Australian crew, they are fantastic workers,” Liam began when discussing his experience filming down under in 2020 under heavy COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. “I made a couple of pals,” he said, then breaking into a smile. “I fell in love, but she was taken.”

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter“Hail Mary,” a modern-day biblical fantasy that upends the mythology of Mary and Joseph, is in the works.“House of Gucci” actor Jack Huston and Angela Sarafyan of “Westworld” will star in the movie, which is currently in production in Mexico City. Additional cast members include newcomers Natalia del Riego and Benny Emmanuel.Rosemary Rodriguez, whose credits include “Peacemaker,” “The Walking Dead” and “Acts of Worship,” is directing “Hail Mary” from a script by Knate Lee (“Jackass Forever,” “New Mutants”).“Hail Mary” is described as a retelling of Mary and Joseph story, one that promises to alter “everything you thought you believed in.”Here’s the official logline: “Maria (Riego) is an immigrant from Belize who finds herself mysteriously pregnant. She’s following the North Star, attempting to get across a closed U.S.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterSPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not yet watched “Child Care,” Monday’s episode of “9-1-1: Lone Star.”Baby made three for Judd (Jim Parrack) and Grace (Sierra McClain) on last week’s “9-1-1: Lone Star” — and on Monday’s episode, an estranged teen son and his mother made five. Totally unbeknownst to Judd and Grace, he had a son Wyatt (Jackson Pace) with Marlene Harris (Robyn Lively), a barrel racer he can hardly remember having met at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo in 2005.On Monday’s “9-1-1: Lone Star,” that boy comes to find Judd with the help of an online DNA ancestry website and Judd and Grace, just getting the hang of taking care of newborn daughter Charlie following her birth at the tail end of the Fox drama’s weeks-long ice-storm plot.

sharply rising prices retailers — and their customers — are facing as inflation is stuck at 40-year highs and the smash-and-grab antics seen across the country as some say light-touch policing is encouraging theft.As for inflation, it’s so off the charts that tony grocer Citarella is now selling crab meat for $99 a pound — up from around $35 just six months ago.And as for the thefts? Some stores aren’t even stocking the highest-dollar items anymore — because the stuff is ripe for shoplifters.“I am not going near that stuff,” Victor Colello, Morton Williams’ director of meat and fish buying tells The Post of the ever-more-pricey crab. “It’s too expensive and will just sit on the shelves or walk out the door.”Citarella owner Joe Gurrera tells The Post that seafood prices have been high for months.

quarterback get traded from the Detroit Lions to the Los Angeles Rams — finding himself in Super Bowl 2022 — but he shelled out nearly $20 million for a high-tech modern estate. Stafford, who turned 34 today, purchased the home — located in the upscale Hidden Hills neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley — with wife, Kelly, back in May, only six weeks after he was traded to the California team. The 15,000-square-foot home was bought while it was still under construction. Comprised of six bedrooms and nine bathrooms, the home also comes with an additional 3,000 square feet of covered patio and garage space, 64North, the architecture firm behind the house, noted. And it comes fully loaded with every amenity imaginable, including a commercial theater, expansive gym, massage room with a steam shower, a spa built of stone and marble, two temperature-controlled wine rooms and a separate guest house. Photos show the modern marvel with floor-to-ceiling windows and contemporary architectural touches. The six-car garage is designed with a high ceiling to accommodate car lifts. Pegged as the “Seven Summits Residence, based on its peaks and the home being perched on a ridge line, the property boasts canyon views.

The mystery surrounding the state of Wendy Williams‘ health isn’t just speculation among fans. According to a shocking new report, the daytime diva has been locked out of her bank account, due to possible “dementia or undue influence.”

Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott are apparently juuuust about set to reveal the name of their baby boy!

HBO Max has announced the premiere date for the upcoming series Tokyo Vice and a first look photo was also revealed!

Vivienne Chow Chinese nationalists are threatening to boycott the recently-released sci-fi blockbuster “The Matrix: Resurrections” as news about its star Keanu Reeves joining the Tibet House U.S. Benefit Concert in March spread across mainland China social media.The backlash from angry Chinese patriots known as “little pinks,” the term for an informal army of young nationalists who often make “wolf warrior” style of pro-Beijing, anti-foreign comments, could finish off the box office run of the fourth instalment of “The Matrix” series.Its performance has already been mediocre and it will likely be sidelined from Tuesday next week when eight major Chinese titles open in time for Lunar New Year holidays. Figures from Endata show that the film has grossed RMB78 million ($12.3 million) after a 14-day release.

Wilco have announced the full line-up for this year’s edition of their Solid Sound festival, with two dozen acts spanning a diverse range of genres and formats.Riding hot on the heels of this month’s Sky Blue Sky – the four-day Mexican festival that saw Wilco play three separate shows, as well as a solo set from frontman Jeff Tweedy – Solid Sound will take place at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA) over the extended weekend of May 27-29.Joining the alt-rock icons will be a slew of their contemporaries both established and emerging, with acts like Japanese Breakfast, Sylvan Esso, Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy, Iceage and Hand Habits billed high.Tweedy will also play a special set with a range of as-yet-unannounced guests, billed on the poster (which you can find below) as ‘Jeff Tweedy & Friends’.Elsewhere at the festival, John Hodgman and Jean Grae will host a showcase of stand-up comedy, with guests like Negin Farsad, River Butcher and Nick Offerman.Other standout inclusions are a set by the Sun Ra Arkestra directed by Marshall Allen, a performance by Nels Cline’s Consentrik Quartet, and the ‘On Fillmore’ installation led by Finnish pop singer Jonna Tervomaa.A post shared by Wilco (@wilco)Tickets for Solid Sound will include full access MASS MoCA – hailed as the US’ most expansive gallery of contemporary art – with current attractions including installations by the likes of James Turrell, Laurie Anderson, Sol LeWitt, Jenny Holzer, and Anselm Kiefer. Three-day passes can be purchased from the festival’s website.Meanwhile, Wilco were recently inducted into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame.

Kristen Stewart is sharing a never before heard tidbit about Panic Room.

Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max, Paramount+, Netflix, Peacock, Discovery+ and even more streaming services, there’s no shortage of options when choosing what to binge-watch this weekend. However, sometimes the amount of great film and television available to stream can be overwhelming and lead to hours scrolling aimlessly, hoping to land on that perfect piece of content.  Scroll no more! To help you out, we've rounded up the best movies and TV shows to stream this weekend — including new arrivals, nostalgia-filled favorites and titles you may have missed the (well-deserved) hype on originally that are worth circling back for. From a 2018 wacky western film starring Robert Pattinson that's finally available to stream for free, to the long-awaited second season of HBO's , we’ve got your content covered this week. For even more recommendations, make sure to check out our guide for everything new on Prime Video and Hulu in January.Starring fan favorites and newcomers alike including Bridget Everett, John Cena, Selena Gomez, Andy Samberg, Kathryn Hahn, Jim Gaffigan, Zendaya, Hunter Schafer, Jacob Elordi, Ben Affleck, Lily Collins Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem, Keanu Reeves, Sarah Jessica Parker, and more, here are the best TV shows and movies to stream this week:Stand-up comedian Bridget Everett stars in this somewhat dark HBO dramedy set in the actress’ very own hometown.