Meghan Markle's New Jam Boosts Sales... For King Charles' Competing Product! Ouch!

One year after it premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, the New Zealand black comedy “Bad Behaviour,” starring Jennifer Connelly (“Top Gun: Maverick,” “Snowpiercer”), is finally coming out in North America. The film is the directorial debut of actor-turned-filmmaker Alice Englert.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Crunchyroll, the Sony-owned anime streaming service, is raising prices for its two top tier packages in select countries — the first pricing hike in five years. The pricing is increasing for Crunchyroll’s Mega Fan and Ultimate Fan subscription tiers in select countries. “The price change reflects the increase in content on Crunchyroll in recent years, expanding its catalog to more than 45,000 episodes via 1,400 series and films,” the company said in a blog post.

MLS Cup championship match) — thanks to Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass. Apple TV‘s MLS Season Pass is now $69/Season, or 30% off its regular price. In addition, if you’re already an Apple TV+ subscriber, you can get MLS Season Pass for $59/Season — a 25% savings.

Selome Hailu Ahead of the Netflix Is a Joke comedy festival beginning on Wednesday in Los Angeles, Netflix has announced new stand-up specials from seven comics: Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, Ali Wong, Jo Koy, Bert “The Machine” Kreischer, Deon Cole, Fortune Feimster and Michelle Buteau. Iglesias has set two new specials, with one taping at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Fla. this July and another with details yet to come.

Gold House, Variety unveils its first list of Eight Asian Pacific Islanders: Up Next in Entertainment. The list celebrates Asian Pacific Islanders across the diaspora of entertainment and highlights rising global talent. The group are changemakers from TV and the executive side.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Gina Girolamo, the well-respected exec who has headed up Alloy Entertainment’s TV division over the past several years, is departing in June, as her current contract expires. Girolamo most recently served as executive VP of television development and production at the shingle, where she has spent 12 years over two tours of duty. She plans to explore new opportunities in the business, eager to continue to stretch her producing muscles.

K.J. Yossman “Shogun” director Jonathan van Tulleken is set to direct the screen adaptation of Andrew Michael Hurley’s debut novel “The Loney.” Van Tulleken will also executive produce the project, which is produced by New Regency Television after they scooped up the television rights to the novel following a competitive bidding process.

Selena Kuznikov The Hollywood Radio and Television Society has elected six new board members to its HRTS Foundation, the org announced Wednesday. The HRTS Foundation, first launched in 2022 (in honor of the HRTS’ 75th anniversary) is a charity that aims to foster “a more diverse, equitable and inclusive TV and entertainment industry.” Joining the board: Aimie Billon, a partners and strategy consultant in cause-related storytelling; Keely Cat-Wells, to co-founder and CEO of Making Space; Tony Jonas, the founcer of Tony Jonas Prods.; Noriko Kelley, the exec VP of programming strategy at CBS Entertainment; Dick Lippin, the chairman, chief executive and founder of The Lippin Group; and Frederic Richter, a writer, researcher and NYU SPS faculty member.

Anitta didn’t think much about her death. Despite growing up in the notorious favelas of Rio de Janeiro, the Brazilian multi-hyphenate just knew that her life would be as glamorous as she always imagined: she would sing, dance and act her way to global stardom.

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor The Samsung TV Plus platform has logged steady growth as a distribution platform for entertainment and lifestyle content during the past five years. Now, the South Korean electronics giant is putting a bigger spotlight on the potential of its device-based footprint, which encompasses more than 630 million TV sets, smartphones and other devices sold across 24 countries.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer The Writers Guild of America called a strike one year ago today, declaring that the streaming boom had created an existential crisis for writers. The WGA got most of what it wanted from the strike, though it took almost five months for the studios and streamers to come around. But as the boom has gone bust, writers now face a different kind of crisis.

EXCLUSIVE: Following her breakout role as Shin Hati in the hit Star Wars series Ahsoka, Ivanna Sakhno has found her next big role. Sources tell Deadline she has landed a major part in M3GAN 2.0, a sequel to the hit film from Atomic Monster and Blumhouse in association with Divide/Conquer. She joins a cast that includes Allison Williams and Violet McGraw.

Barry Jenkins defends himself over criticism for helming the Disney prequel Mufasa: The Lion King.

EXCLUSIVE: Chris Stuckmann and Aaron B. Koontz of Paper Street Pictures have added genre specialists Mike Flanagan, Trevor Macy and Melinda Nishioka of Intrepid Pictures as executive producers on their record-breaking Kickstarter-backed horror film Shelby Oaks, which is in post-production.

EXCLUSIVE: Shelved producer Counterfeit Pictures has hired Canadian networks veteran Christian Kelley.

EXCLUSIVE: Hundreds more layoffs are incoming at Dune and Oppenheimer VFX firm DNEG.

SAG-AFTRA members have nearly unanimously approved the union’s new Sound Recordings Code.

EXCLUSIVE: Neon has hired marketing and publicity veteran Joey Monteiro as EVP, International Marketing and Ashley Hirsch as Manager of International Sales and Marketing. The move further expands the company’s global footprint as it grows its international sales arm headed up by seasoned sales executive Kristen Figeroid. 

EXCLUSIVE: Timbaland is getting into graphic novels and television.

EXCLUSIVE: VMI Worldwide has acquired worldwide sales rights on Breed of Greed starring Gina Gershon (Showgirls). 

On the first day of Netflix Is a Joke Fest 2024, Netflix has announced seven new comedy specials from Ali Wong, Bert Kreischer, Deon Cole, Fortune Feimster, Gabriel Iglesias, Jo Koy and Michelle Buteau.

Tyler Perry Studios is moving further into the unscripted TV world.

EXCLUSIVE: Film finance and sales company Concourse Media has acquired international rights to the psychological period thriller Long Shadows and will launch sales at the upcoming Cannes market.

This week sees the start of some incredible deals online at Boots, including a new No7 super-cream with almost 75% off its usual price. No7 Pure Retinol, Vitamin C & SPF so Day Cream Duo is a face cream with a difference, as it contains three top skincare ingredients that aren't normally found together in the same formula: vitamin A (retinol), vitamin C and and SPF of 30.Together this creates perhaps the ultimate day cream tackling fine lines and dullness while also providing high sun protection.The 100ml pot, which split into two 50ml chambers – one containing the retinol and vitamin C and one containing the SPF – usually costs £39.95, but for a limited time only Boots Advantage Card holders can buy it online for just £10 – that's a saving of almost 75%.

Sky TV has announced a major change to its popular NOW service, which could affect users from today.The TV streaming platform, known for providing access to a wide range of Sky Sports channels - including Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports F1 and Sky Sports Main Event - without the need for a long-term contract, has undergone a price hike.The much-loved Sky Sports Day Membership, which allows viewers to join for 24 hours with a one-off fee, is being adjusted and users won't be thrilled with the update as the cost of this plan has now jumped up from £11.99 to £14.99 - a hefty £3 increase.The reason behind such a substantial price rise remains unclear, but it may persuade some avid viewers to switch to longer-term plans that now offer better value for money. "We always try to keep prices as low as possible while continuing to offer the best member experience and flexible access to Sky Sports unrivalled sports coverage," a NOW spokesperson told the Mirror ahead of the price hike, which came into force on April 30.

Mark Consuelos is coming clean!

Britney Spears is back to hating on her little sister Jamie Lynn Spears!

If there is any Emmy field that is utterly wide open it’s Lead Actress in a Drama Series. Despite the decline of Peak TV, there should be enough submissions for six nominees as was the case the past four years.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard is back with her ex-fiance, Ken Urker, after separating from her ex-husband, Ryan Scott, three months after she was released from prison. The true crime viral sensation has removed herself from Instagram, but TMZ has received PDA photos of her happily in love.In photos published by the outlet, she was seen locking lips with Urker while in New Orleans for the jazz festival. While the photo was enough evidence, she confirmed it with the outlet.

Photojournalism and the objectivity around it has been a massive topic of late thanks to Alex Garland’s “Civil War,” a drama about a group of photojournalists and journalists racing to the White House to cover an impending attack in a near-future dystopian setting. And so the new trailer for “Lee,” starring Kate Winslet as one of the first-ever famous war photojournalists, Lee Miller, seems incredibly well-timed.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is set to take drastic action at Manchester United due to the revelation of a staggering wage bill.

A police investigation has is underway after a woman's body was discovered on a beach in Wales.

Ghost have shared details of a debut feature film, titled RITE HERE RITE NOW.Set to arrive in cinemas worldwide next month, the film is the first of its kind from the metal group, and will combine footage of their September 2023 shows at The Forum in Los Angeles with a narrative that picks up plot threads from the band’s long-running webisode series.It has been directed by the masked Swedish collective’s frontman Tobias Forge, alongside American filmmaker and actor Alex Ross Perry, and is set to arrive in cinemas globally on June 20 and 22 only.A full trailer is set to launch next Thursday (May 9), and tickets for screenings will be available then too.

Sprints frontwoman Karla Chubb has spoken to NME about her recent ordeal of being sexually assaulted at one of the band’s shows, as the organisation Girls Against share advice for other victims and bystanders with a view to stamping out groping at gigs.Last week, Chubb took to social media to share that she’d had the “abhorrent” experience of being sexually assaulted for a second time at a gig – telling fans: “Female performers should be able to engage with their audience, step off the stage or perform without fear of groping, unwanted touching, cat-calling and harassment. The fact that this is still an everyday occurrence for most women is beyond reprehensible”.The Dublin band have been on the road throughout 2024 in support of their acclaimed debut album ‘Letter To Self‘.

Amy Schumer has expanded on her views about the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.The comedian and actor has been vocal in her support of Israel and has used her Instagram platform to call for the release of hostages held in Gaza.She is also one of the many celebrities who have signed an open letter from the Creative Community For Peace in support of Israel.Now, speaking with Variety, Schumer has clarified her stance, sharing that she disagrees with the actions of Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.Schumer said: “I don’t agree with anything that Netanyahu is doing, and neither do the Israelis I know.”She continued: “Of course what’s going on in Gaza is sickening, horrifying and unthinkable.”“And, I don’t think it’s OK to hate anyone because they were born Jewish,” she added.Schumer continued: “It’s got to this place where you can’t speak up for other Jews without people feeling like it’s a slight to the conditions in Gaza.”Elsewhere in the article, Schumer explained how her speaking out on the conflict is impacting others.

returned to official public duties Tuesday as he and wife Queen Camilla visited a cancer treatment center in London where he met with medical specialists.During a visit to University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre, the king spoke to fellow cancer patients who are currently undergoing chemotherapy.“It’s always a bit of a shock, isn’t it, when they tell you?” Charles said, per the Times of London, of finding out about his diagnosis in February.Charles was heard telling them that he was feeling “well” and “not too bad” as he continues to receive outpatient treatment.“I’ve got to have my treatment this afternoon as well,” he was heard saying Tuesday.While Charles didn’t reveal details of his diagnosis or treatment plan, he did chat to other patients about their experience with chemo.The monarch asked a male patient whether he was using a cold cap — a method that helps to retain hair growth throughout the procedure.Charles was heard saying that the cold cap method can “help.” He also shook hands with nurses at the facility, telling them, “We really can’t live without you.”Elsewhere, Queen Camilla was heard sharing her knowledge of her husband’s illness, asking patients if they’ve experienced tiredness.“For a lot of people the food starts tasting different,” she also added.Following the king and queen’s visit, one staffer told the outlet, “We were not expecting it at all. We thought it would be very generic, questions about other people’s treatment.”“But he was very open with the patients about how he was feeling.