Mary Bruce Named ABC News’ Chief White House Correspondent

An Edinburgh comedy club has issued an unreserved apology to an SNP MP for cancelling her show over her views on trans rights. In a statement, the Stand admitted the decision amounted to “unlawful discrimination” against Joanna Cherry.

Salt is a huge amount of food, but just because it's so common doesn't mean that you should overindulge.

EXCLUSIVE: The Exchange has added Bill Pohlad’s Dreamin’ Wild starring Casey Affleck, Noah Jupe and Zooey Deschanel to its Cannes slate.

Carol Vorderman says she was “traumatised” during a trial on ITV reality show I’m A Celebrity… South Africa.The former Countdown star, 62, said the ordeal had been “even worse than it looked on TV” and made her feel “really vulnerable”. Carol was eliminated from the all-star spin-off show on Thursday, along with former royal butler Paul Burrell. During her time in South Africa she participated in a challenge during which she had to swim through tanks of water, which contained various creatures, to win stars for her camp mates.

, sand-proof , skin care swaps, tech, home decor, outdoor furniture, and you scored a sweet deal one. Here’s everything you need to know about the best Memorial Day sales and deals of 2023 that you can shop early.Memorial Day is celebrated on the last Monday of May, and this year it falls on May 29.

Jaap Stam has unpacked how hard it might be for Erik ten Hag to find a suitable replacement for David de Gea at Manchester United, should the club opt to find a new No.1.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Michael J. Fox revealed to Empire magazine (via IndieWire) that Leonardo DiCaprio and Quentin Tarantino crossed his mind when he landed on the decision to stop acting for good amid his Parkinson’s disease. The “Back to the Future” icon was filming scenes for the television series “The Good Fight” at the time and was struggling to remember his lines. “I thought of ‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood,'” Fox said. “There’s a scene where Leonardo DiCaprio’s character can’t remember his lines anymore. He goes back to his dressing room and he’s screaming at himself in the mirror. Just freaking insane. I had this moment where I was looking in the mirror and thought, ‘I cannot remember it anymore. Well, let’s move on.’ It was peaceful.”

Ricky Gervais has explained how he experienced the “worst eight hours” of his life, following a brief illness.The comedian and actor recalled the severe illness he faced earlier this week, and described to fans how it was something that left him vomiting every time he moved.“I’m not well today,” he wrote on Twitter yesterday morning (May 11), giving his 15.1million followers an update on his current health. “In fact I’d say I just lived through the worst 8 hours of illness of my life.”While those two sentences alone would warrant a degree of sympathy from some fans, the After Life star decided not to stop there, and instead use the social media platform to carefully recall each detail of his illness in a way that was sure to make a few of them feel queasy themselves.“Severe abdominal pains, vomiting every time I moved, (but only tiny bits of bile), hot sweats and chills,” he added to the update — topping it all off by writing: “Oh, and I really want to know who planted the 12 gravy bombs up my arse.”I'm not well today.

Foo Fighters have confirmed that there are UK live dates that are “soon to be announced” ahead of their North American tour.Spotted by the Foo Fighters UK fan group on Twitter, the rock icons have taken to their official website and shared that there are “forthcoming and soon-to-be-announced” UK live dates. Early ticket access is easily accessible by pre-ordering any format of their forthcoming album ‘But Here We Are’.The Dave Grohl-led band will be kicking off their North American tour on May 24 in Gilford, New Hampshire.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Disney has unveiled a plethora of thingamabobs and whatsits ahead of the highly anticipated live-action adaptation of “The Little Mermaid”, out May 26. The merch — which includes everything from a singing doll to an Ariel starter kit — is particularly exciting for a young generation of Black kids who will for the first time be able to see themselves represented as a Disney princess through Halle Bailey’s portrayal of Ariel. Bailey is only the second Black actor to ever portray a prominent Disney princess, and the upcoming film will mark the first time that the franchise’s iconic mermaid will have dark skin and red locks, rather than the white skin, fire-engine-red hair and blue eyes introduced in Disney’s previous film.

Tim Chan If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Few things are as annoying as running out of battery on your phone in the middle of the day (or worse, in the middle of a festival). But phone chargers and battery packs can be heavy and bulky, and many of them take houses to power up your device.

Details from the scene of the crime. The confrontation between Katie Maloney and Raquel Leviss on the most recent episode of Vanderpump Rules was even more intense than viewers saw, according to Kristen Doute.

Of all the buzzy films that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, like “Past Lives,” “Eileen,” and the Grand Jury Prize winner “A Thousand And One,” Ira Sachs‘ “Passages” is undoubtedly the sexiest. And by year’s end, it may rank higher than those other three on critics’ top 10 lists for 2023.

Stronger than ever! Michael J. Fox and wife Tracy Pollan‘s lasting love has helped them navigate the biggest challenges, including his battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Oh no! There’s ANOTHER scammer loose on dating apps!

Katy Perry's days on "American Idol" could be numbered, if fans of the show get their wish. Last weekend, Perry, along with Lionel Richie, skipped out on judging duties to attend King Charles' coronation and perform at the celebration the following day. She was temporarily replaced by another singer, Alanis Morisette, and several viewers feel like the change should become permanent.

There’s nothing better than finding an affordable product that really works, and that’s exactly what users of this Boots serum are raving about. The Boots Ingredients Hyaluronic Acid Serum, £5 here, is part of the retailer’s own brand skincare line that contains eight different products which "allows you to personalise your regime without breaking the bank”. Focussing on simple, minimalist ingredients to create skincare that’s effective and affordable, the line helps you build your own skincare regime to suit you.The Hyaluronic Acid Serum is a water-based serum containing the plant-based ingredient hyaluronic acid which is known for its hydrating properties.

I'm A Celebrity: South Africa favourite Paul Burrell has lifted the lid on an allegedly bitter feud between several of his big-name cast mates as the pre-recorded series concludes this evening. The former royal butler, 64 - who last week introduced OK! to his breath-taking home, which holds a framed royal wedding cake and unseen letter from late employer Princess Diana - admitted that the 2023 series' WhatsApp group has recently decided into chaos.

Rumours of a rift between This Morning co-stars Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield have been rife over recent weeks, and following Phil's bombshell statement, new details have emerged. According to reports, Holly, 42, was "deeply upset" when she found out about 61 year old Phil's brother being on trial from a third party – however, a source close to her one-time pal has denied this. Timothy Schofield stood trial earlier this year and was convicted of 11 sexual offences.

When people think of the desert of Southern California, they often think of Palm Springs with its grand mid century mansions, replete with sleek breeze blocks, teal atomic doors, and pool parties that go all night as the palm trees sway against the mountain landscape. It’s in this kind of idyllic space where we first meet Peggy (Patricia Arquette, “Severance”), in her desert finery hosting a Thanksgiving party for her extended family.

Yaccarino is leaving the company amid widespread speculation that she will take the helm at the social media platform. Twitter owner and current CEO Musk on Thursday posted that he hired a new leader for the company he renamed X Corp.

estranged son and his wife Meghan Markle following his coronation last Saturday.“The opportunity that was there for Harry to sort this out with the King is gone for now,” a friend of the newly-crowned monarch told The Daily Beast recently.“Of course, Charles would always welcome a reconciliation with Harry and Meghan, he has made that very clear,” the pal explained.“His door is always open in that regard,” the source continued.Contention has been running high between Markle, 41, the Duke of Sussex, 38, and the royal family since the couple made the move to California in 2020.The rift was further deepened when Harry dropped his 400-page memoir “Spare” this past January and wrote about the death of his mother, Princess Diana, and his tension-filled relationship with his family.The Invictus Games founder made the decision to attend Charles’ coronation on May 6 at Westminster Abbey.However, Markle decided to stay home in the US with her two children, Archie and Lilibet.Harry made an appearance at the lavish crowning and was demoted to sitting in the third row with his cousin Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank.Harry’s older brother Prince William, his wife, Kate Middleton and their kids, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte were seated in the front pew of the illustrious ceremony.Harry was also unable to don ceremonial robes unlike the Prince of Wales and wore a simple Dior suit and his medals.He then opted to only stay in the United Kingdom for 24 hours, jetting back to Los Angeles right after the event so he wouldn’t miss his son Archie’s fourth birthday.Before heading to his British Airways flight, the prince reportedly spent just 30 minutes at Buckingham Palace and didn’t see any members of his family.He

 with “actual humans.” She’s seen it, yes, but by herself. “It was not fun.” she says over Zoom.

Ciara Miller and Mya Allen are taking back the narrative. Or, at least, adding to it.The  stars just launched a joint podcast, , which they say fills in the gaps that exist from what fans get to see on the Bravo series.

Sofia Richie, Hailey Bieber, Khloé Kardashian, Lori Harvey, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and more It-girls want in-demand fashion items, all they have to do is hit up luxury fashion sourcer Gab Waller and she’s on the case.The entrepreneur has tracked down the most sought-after pieces from brands like Prada, Chanel, Céline, Loewe, Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu, Fendi, Bottega Veneta, Hermès and more, and now she’s telling ET exactly how she does it while celebrating her curated edit in partnership with Fashionphile and The Peninsula Beverly Hills in Beverly Hills, California.«Growing up, I always had a strong desire to be unique, which naturally had me using fashion from a young age to stand out. As I got older, I never thought I could turn fashion into a career, but I organically fell into styling and always felt it came naturally to me.

Tatiana Siegel Dior is doubling down on its relationship with Johnny Depp. The French luxury fashion house and cosmetics giant, which stood by the star even when he faced choppy PR waters amid his legal battle with ex-wife Amber Heard, has signed Depp to a massive deal, marking the biggest men’s fragrance pact ever. Sources peg the three-year deal at upwards of $20 million, which eclipses Robert Pattinson’s $12 million deal to serve as a spokesperson for Dior Homme and Brad Pitt’s $7 million pact to promote Chanel No. 5. A source familiar with the fragrance industry says most A-listers with fragrance deals pull in around $2 million-$4 million per year like Chris Pine, whose deal with Armani is valued at $4 million a year over 3 years.

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story has proven a spectacular success for Netflix, winning the hearts of viewers with its lavish aesthetic (by now a Bridgerton signature), charismatic young cast, and affecting plot. Focusing on the origin story of the beloved Bridgerton queen, portrayed by , it features breakout talent as her younger counterpart, with further cast additions including Corey Mylchreest as the young King George III and Sam Clemmett and Freddie Dennis as the couple’s right-hand men, royal butlers Brimsley and Reynolds.At a concise six episodes, the limited series has been billed as a self-contained entity, with no indication of a planned second season (despite heartfelt pleas from fans).

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Inked with love! Carrie Underwood has a new tattoo dedicated to her best friends. 

Dancing all night long! Mike Tindall joined his wife, Zara Tindall (née Phillips), at her uncle King Charles III’s coronation concert, where they had a blast grooving to the performances.

Taylor Swift and Matty Healy aren’t shying away from their romance!

Dolly Parton loves having a little fun on stage!

EXCLUSIVE:  Destry Allyn Spielberg’s directorial debut, Please Don’t Feed the Children, is heading to the Cannes market with Altitude Film Sales, which is repping world sales.

Refresh for updates...The box office and the industry is in need of counterprogramming working after several non-tentpoles were squashed by Super Mario Bros Movie and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and hopefully that will be Focus Features’ Book Club: The Next Chapter. With $500K in Thursday previews, the movie is looking at a $7M-$10M start at 3,507 theaters. Hopefully it clears double digits, something that will be evident on Mother’s Day when the Universal specialty label is expecting a pop in business.

EXCLUSIVE: Cinedigm and producer Tony DeRosa-Grund (The Conjuring) have partnered to develop a new paranormal horror franchise titled The Haunted.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer “Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields” is the most-watched program out of all ABC News launches to ever debut on Hulu, Variety has learned exclusively. According to ABC News, “Pretty Baby” ranks No. 1 in total hours streamed in its first week compared to all previous ABC News premieres on the streamer. Specific viewership data was not provided. Described as a “galvanizing look at actor, model and icon Brooke Shields as she transforms from a sexualized young girl to a woman discovering her power,” the two-part doc debuted April 3 on Hulu, following its world premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. “Holding a mirror up to a society that objectifies women and girls, her story shows the perils and triumphs of gaining agency in a hostile world.”