Michael Keaton Recalls Bailing On ‘Batman Forever’ When Joel Schumacher Asked, “Why Does It Have To Be So Dark?”

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorMeta is allowing users of Facebook and Instagram in Ukraine post “forms of political expression” that would ordinarily violate its hate-speech policies — including urging people to kill the Russian soldiers who are attacking the country.In response, the Russian government, which already previously blocked Facebook, said it will also ban Instagram effective March 14.“As you know, on March 11, Meta Platforms Inc. made an unprecedented decision by allowing the posting of information containing calls for violence against Russian citizens on its social networks Facebook and Instagram,” Roskomnadzor, Russia’s media regulatory agency said Friday.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterAn unseasonable cold and rainy spell drifted through Austin on Friday, as attendees poured into the SXSW conference in person for the first time in two years. But that’s not the only storm brewing as marquee names and business leaders from Hollywood, tech, music, and media step foot in Texas.Fallout from two incendiary state issues – one being executive orders that target trans children and their families, the other a ban on abortion after the detection of a fetal heartbeat – is front and center for activists on the ground, and their outspoken advocates in power circles from those influential industries.As SXSW attendees queued for the hour-long credentials line at the Austin Convention Center Friday, news broke that the Texas Supreme Court dealt a lethal blow to a lawsuit from the state’s abortion providers hoping to declare the ban unconstitutional.

Deepti Vempati is opening up about Love Is Blind.

Kim Kardashian is sharing some of her first shots together with boyfriend Pete Davidson.

Jussie Smollett is preparing for jail.

Bob Chapek is speaking out again.

The CDC has reported that the average age for most first-time moms is 26-years-old, but plenty of celebrities have welcomed children well before that age.

Watch on March 12A post shared by UFC (@ufc)The UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Ankalaev event airs on Saturday, March 12 at 4 p.m.

Lottery players had a chance to scoop a whopping jackpot of around £25 million in tonight’s EuroMillions draw.

Manchester City saw their ploy to sign former Arsenal and Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud prior to his move to AC Milan rejected, according to reports.

Kim Kardashian might be catching a lot of heat for her statements telling women to get up and work, but what better way to get over controversy with a little distraction. On Friday, Kim shared a gallery of photos with her 291 million followers, and included some cute pics with her boyfriend Pete Davidson. Including one where it looks like SNL star is laying down on her lap blowing smoke from a joint into her mouth.

her viral hit “abcdefu,” 17-year-old TikTok sensation Gayle launches an F-bomb tirade against a shady ex: “F—k you and your friends that I’ll never see again/Everybody but your dog, you can all f—k off.”But she was worried that her foul-mouthed rant would piss off her grandmother. “When I played that song for my grandmother, I was so nervous,” Gayle told The Post. “And, you know, she told me that I got to say all the things at 17 that she never could.

booktriggerwarnings.com, cites vices across classic literature such as fatphobia, age-gap romances, discrimination against gypsies, and even diarrhea as some of the red flags for readers.Though, the minds behind the concept are quick to admit that the team of peer-based trigger spotters are not all that qualified. “We are not medical/psychological professionals and do not claim that our pages are complete or accurate,” a homepage message reads, also warning “just because a book ‘looks safe’ for you on our site does not guarantee that it is.”There’s been a total of 6,701 books to have trigger warnings on the webpage, the Daily Mail reported.

Kim Kardashian has finally gone Instagram official with her comedian boyfriend Pete Davidson, after only recently breaking her silence on the romance.The 41 year old mum of four shared a selection of images in a sparkling grey outfit as she posed in her hallway with Pete, 28. In one image, the brunette SKIMS brand-owner leaned down for a kiss at her new beau, as he leant against her legs on the plush carpet. Kim donned a glittery feathered coat and a pair of silver foil-look thigh-high boots and a pair of sunglasses for the momentous occasion.

Naked Attraction viewers were less than impressed with one contestant’s reaction not being chosen for a date.The Channel 4 show sees members of the public strip naked in a bid to secure a date with one lucky singleton. However the latest episode of the show featured a moment that left some viewers cringing after a contestant called Leon reacted to not being chosen as Nameya’s date.

With women’s history month in full swing, livestream shopping app NTWRK has teamed up with e.l.f. Cosmetics and artist and designer Georgina Treviño on an exclusive jewelry collaboration.

Gigi Hadid and Bella Hadid are putting their 2022 Fashion Show earnings to great use, donating and providing aid to Ukraine and Palestine.The successful supermodels announced that they would donate to organizations that help provide refugee and medical aid to victims of the conflict, following in the footsteps of fellow Argentinian model Mica Argañaraz.Gigi wrote, “I am pledging to donate my earnings from the Fall 2022 shows to aid those suffering from the war in Ukraine, as well as continuing to support those experiencing the same in Palestine.”The Hadid sisters, who walked in multiple shows in Paris, Milan and New York, stated that they would like to “walk for something,” adding that “Our eyes and hearts must be open to all human injustice.”“We rarely have control of our work schedules and this week has really shown me the strength and perseverance of the people around me who are going through pure terror,” Bella said, declaring that she stands “alongside every person that has been affected by this war and the innocent people who’s lives have been changed forever from the hands of ‘power.’”Gigi stated, “May we all see each other as brothers and sisters, beyond politics, beyond race, beyond religion.”The two models join the list of celebrities helping to provide aid and support to Ukraine, including Hayden Panettiere, Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, among others.Fashion designers are also taking a stand against the conflict, including Balenciaga, Giorgio Armani and Christian Siriano.

Rosalía’s old line. In a recent appearance on The Tonight Show, starring Jimmy Fallon, the 28-year-old singer told the hilarious story of how her friend and fellow singer Harry Styles ended up having a “confusing” conversation with an unknown person. The “Con Altura” interpreter recounted and showed the exchange to Fallon.

Another Bravo business! Jen Shah has dropped a range of apparel to promote her innocence ahead of her trail, which set to be held in July 2022. The 49-year-old Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star has been charged for her alleged involvement in a long-running telemarketing scheme. 

Setting some boundaries. Kourtney Kardashian confirmed that her fiancé, Travis Barker, will appear on her family’s new reality show — but she still plans to keep some things to herself.

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Just like the old days! While Ben Affleck notably played his real-life partner’s love interest in her 2009 “Jenny From the Block” music video, he took a more low-key approach two decades later.

A.D. Amorosi To complement Japanese director Ryûsuke Hamaguchi’s grieving, soft-spun vision for “Drive My Car,” which has received four Oscar noms including director and best picture, the choice of composer to create a melodramatic and delicate score was crucial.Enter Eiko Ishibashi, an experimental Japanese multi-instrumentalist whose 2018 “The Dream My Bones Dream” was a turning point in an already decade-long career of scores for theater and short films.Ishibashi’s 2018 album of haunting soundscapes and its electro-acoustic mix of noise, oddball pop, improvisational jazz and minimalist, modern classical music made her a cinematic force equal to Hamaguchi.

New Music Friday! It's every audiophile's favorite day of the week, and some of our favorite artists from all different genres have blessed us with new tunes.Megan Thee Stallion and Dua Lipa joined forces to drop the sultry «Sweetest Pie.» Mandy Moore shared the title track off of her upcoming return album, And Maren Morris and Florence and the Machine both released their next new singles off of upcoming albums.Miranda Lambert shared «Strange,» the first single off her upcoming album,, Rex Orange County and Tyler the Creator reunited on «Open a Window,» and the multi-talented Leslie Grace dropped her latest, «Un Buen Día.»Plus, new music from Luis Fonsi, Alanis Morissette, The Chainsmokers, Orville Peck, Oh Wonder and more!Read on to check out some of our favorite recommendations for new songs and albums to listen to this week — plus, where you can stream them now!Stream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple /

Prince Harry will not be heading to the United Kingdom this month. ET has learned that the 37-year-old Duke of Sussex is not attending the service of thanksgiving honoring his late grandfather, Prince Philip, at Westminster Abbey on March 29. Philip died in April 2021 at age 99.A spokesperson for Harry says that, while the duke will not be returning to the U.K.

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Ben Affleck has been pretty much adamant that he’s done with the Bruce Wayne/Batman role and recently told us he was “done” with IP roles. While hardcore fans to move goalposts and insist that he could still stay, again, just this week, he said that his cameo in “The Flash,” which had already been teed up as a goodbye to the character, would be a “nice finish” for the role.

After the news was released about Michael Keaton continuing to play Batman in the upcoming “Batgirl” film after he returns in “The Flash,” it is clear that Ben Affleck’s days as the Caped Crusader are coming to a close. And in a new interview with the Herald Sun, the actor essentially confirms that and thinks his return as Batman in “The Flash” is the perfect end to what has been a controversial run as the character.

As a fan of the various iterations of the ‘Batman’ film franchise, the easiest way to quickly figure out the tone of the film you’re watching is to see how the director treats the superhero’s car, the Batmobile. Tim Burton’s Batmobile is sleek, dark, and stylish.

Former manager and business partner of actor Michael Keaton, Harry Colomby has died at the age of 92. Colomby died on December 25, 2021. 

Harry Colomby, longtime collaborator with Michael Keaton, died on Christmas Day of complications resulting from a fall, his brother, Bobby Colomby, confirmed to TheWrap. Harry was 92.Harry Colomby, who served as Keaton’s manager, writer and producer, created the sitcom “Working Stiffs” for Keaton, then went on to produce Keaton’s films “Johnny Dangerously,” “Touch and Go” and “Mr.