Octavia Spencer Says Biden and Harris ‘Have Delivered’ at Detroit Rally: ‘Joe Biden Works for You, The Other Guy Works for Himself’

EXCLUSIVE: Lionsgate is in negotiations with Rupert Wyatt to direct the Black List screenplay Boxman from screenwriter Adam Yorke.

Meredith Woerner Deputy Editor, Variety.com In the final moments of Season 3 of Max’s critically adored comedy “Hacks,” a new character element was introduced: Ava’s “fuck-ass bob.” Named by the episode director and series co-creator Lucia Aniello, never has a haircut heralded a shift in power dynamics quite like Ava’s (Hannah Einbinder) new look, which debuted right before the credits rolled. Betrayed by her boss, Deborah Vance (Jean Smart), the comedy writer puts everything she’s learned from her former mentor into action, blackmailing her friend and solidifying her job as head writer on Vance’s new late-night show. “Ava is embodying a new version of herself,” says co-creator Jen Statsky.

SPOILER ALERT: This piece contains spoilers for the entirety of It Ends With Us.

The first feature-length film adaptation of a Colleen Hoover novel, , debuted this weekend. The film, adapted to screen by Christy Hall, who also wrote and directed her first feature in this year’s Daddio, follows Lily Bloom (Blake Lively), who overcomes a traumatic childhood to start a new life in Boston where she can accomplish her lifelong dream of opening her own flower shop. A chance encounter with a dashing neurosurgeon, Ryle Kincaid (Justin Baldoni), sparks an intense connection, but as the two fall in love, Lily begins to uncover the dark side of Ryle that reminds her of her abusive upbringing. When Lily’s first love, Atlas Corrigan (Brandon Sklenar), reenters her life, her relationship with Ryle comes to a boiling point. Lily soon realizes she must learn to rely on herself to make the best choice for her future. 

An emotional Jack Carlin admitted he’d endured the toughest 48 hours of his career to claim sprint bronze for GB on another day of drama at the velodrome.

EXCLUSIVE: Huey Lewis is ready to give fans a glimpse into his life, Curb Your Enthusiasm-style. The rock and roll star is set to headline and executive produce Whatever Happened to Huey Lewis, a comedic half-hour mockumentary in which he will play a fictionalized version of himself. The single-camera project, which is in development at Fox, hails from Aaron Kaplan’s Kapital Entertainment, Jimmy Kimmel‘s Kimmelot and Fox Entertainment Studios, Fox Entertainment’s recently consolidated studio unit.

George Harrison’s 1971 ‘Concert For Bangladesh’ live album, featuring Bob Dylan, Ringo Starr and more, is set to arrive across streaming platforms for the first time.Held across two sold-out concerts at New York’s Madison Square Garden back in August 1971, the concerts are considered to be the first major music benefit of its kind and saw the music icon assemble a star-studded event for a common humanitarian goal.Titled ‘The Concert For Bangladesh’, Harrison organised the shows in a bid to raise both awareness and funds for the 10 million East Pakistani refugees who had fled over the border into India, and were facing challenges including the threat of hunger and disease.Setting the precedent that music could be used to serve a higher cause, the MSG shows saw the former Beatle team up with Ravi Shankar, and invite Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, Leon Russell and Billy Preston to perform at the non-profit event.By the point they took to the stage, little public attention had been drawn to the crisis in East Pakistan/Bangladesh and few outside of the region were aware of how to help those affected.“The musicians were great. I mean they completely put down their own egos to play together and to do something because the whole vibe of that concert was that it was something bigger than the lot of us,” Harrison said at the time.

Prosecutors have reacted after three men were found guilty of murdering a man at a set of traffic lights. Sadiq Al-Lami was stabbed 11 times after his car was 'chased' down Kingsway in east Didsbury by a Mercedes containing five men.

Over £4 million is to be spent to improve road junctions across Hamilton.

Filmmaker Andrew Jarecki knows that voice intimately. It has seeped into his consciousness — the distinctive New York rasp of Robert Durst, scion of a powerful New York real estate family and a man suspected of triple murder.

Katie Price has been dramatically arrested at Heathrow Airport after failing to show up to a court hearing, but the ex-glamour model once shared her hopes of becoming a police detective.The mum-of-five previously told how she has a huge interest in "sick true-life crime" and branded it her "dream" to visit prisons. "I'm into really sick true-life crime. My dream is to go to prisons, real dark prisons where you see rapists, paedophiles, Hannibal Lecters, murderers.

It Ends With Us? Recent interviews with Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively haven't put an end to troubling rumors.Fans of best-selling, , novel began suspecting drama surrounding after noticing director and star was largely missing or separated from the rest of the cast during the press tour. You can read more about that , but the most popular TikTok theory is that co-executive producer and star and her husband, , seized creative control of the movie and marketing strategy.*Adjusts tinfoil hat*With all this , fans may not be surprised to learn Baldoni does not seem interested in directing an adaptation of It Starts With Us, Hoover's 2022 follow-up novel to It Ends With Us.

South Lanarkshire council is teaming up to host a football tournament to raise awareness about suicide prevention.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director With $7 million in Thursday previews and an opening weekend likely north of $40 million on the way, the romance drama “It Ends With Us” is shaping up to be a box office powerhouse. That begs the question: Will the cast return for the sequel? “It Ends With Us” is based on Colleen Hoover’s 2016 bestseller of the same name. Hoover published a sequel, “It Starts With Us,” in 2022.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Footage and clips from several unreleased Netflix anime shows, including some full episodes, have leaked online after hackers stole the content from one of the company’s post-production partners. The Netflix titles include “Arcane” Season 2 and “Terminator Zero.” “One of our post-production partners has been compromised and footage from several of our titles has unfortunately leaked online,” a Netflix spokesperson said in a statement to Variety.

The Horrors have announced details of an intimate London show and have teased there will be “new music very soon”.The band have not played live for two years, but in a social media post today (August 9), they have confirmed they will play The Shacklewell Arms on August 29.“It’s 19 years since we played our first show as the Horrors, almost to the day,” wrote frontman Faris Badwan. “It was August 8th 2005 when we performed at the Spread Eagle in Old Street, at a night Tom and I put on called “Cramped”.

The 2024 Variety Power of Young Hollywood Party was filled with so many major stars and emerging talent, including honorees Sabrina Carpenter, Marcello Hernández and Sadie Sink.

Anna Marie de la Fuente Germany’s Weltfilm has boarded Bolivian filmmaker Martín Boulocq’s “Criminal Body,” a work in progress (WIP) at the Santiago Intl. Film Festival’s industry section run by festival co-founder Gabriela Sandoval. Founded in 2003 by Kristina Konrad and Christian Frosch, Weltfilm has participated in co-productions with Latin America, Africa and Europe, as it seeks to produce movies of all genres, including documentaries and arthouse pics with international appeal.

Justin Timberlake‘s legal team was back in court on Friday (August 9) for his ongoing DWI case.

Emmerdale has appeared to confirm the truth behind Moira Dingle’s health - and it’s heartbreaking.

Haley Pullos is stepping out with a friend.

Yung Miami opened up about her relationship with Sean “Diddy” Combs.

Twelve more CCTV images have been released by police as investigations into the recent disorder continue. Violent scenes broke out in the aftermath of last week's devastating knife attacks in Southport.

Three of the biggest late-night shows – The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Late Night with Seth Meyers – have not been on air since Joe Biden stepped down as the Democratic nominee for President.

Ellie Leach has marked a big milestone after an 'incredible year'. The actress seemingly couldn't believe it had been a whole year since her inclusion in Strictly Come Dancing 2023 was announced.

Blake Lively has such a loving relationship with her fans and she gave one special girl an incredible experience at the It Ends With Us premiere in London!

Travis Scott — whose real name is Jacques Webster — being dragged out of a five-star Paris hotel lobby in handcuffs by cops early Friday morning before being placed into the back of a police car. The 33-year-old was wearing a yellow hoodie, black sweatpants, and sneakers as two police officers held his arms on either side.One officer was seen speaking to Scott, as another officer held him back.Hotel staff of the Four Seasons Hotel George V tried to block the view of cameras to no avail, as the cops eventually got the rapper to stop resisting and head outside.

Deftones have teamed up with Belching Beaver Brewery and released a brand new ‘Bored’ blueberry beer that is available for purchase.Chino Moreno and co announced the collaboration with the brewery on the band’s official social media accounts. The post featured a photo of the beer cans with the caption: “Introducing our newest collaboration with @BelchingBeaver… Bored is a wheat ale, amplified with blueberries and a touch of vanilla, coming in at 4.5% ABV.”Named after the first track from Deftones’ 1995 LP ‘Adrenaline’, Bored beer will be available at all Belching Beaver taprooms beginning today (August 9th), and is also available for purchase via CraftShack.A post shared by Deftones (@deftones)The ‘Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)’ hitmakers have previously collaborated with Belching Beaver on various beers throughout the years, including Phantom Bride IPA, Swerve City IPA, and Good Morning Beautiful brown ale, among others.The announcement of the drinks comes shortly after Deftones performed at this year’s edition of Lollapalooza and ahead of their annual one-off Dia De Los Deftones festival slated for later this year.

Katie Price 'interrupted' a judge to ask an eight word question about her future as she appeared in court just hours after being arrested at Heathrow Airport.The 46 year old former glamour model was taken into custody as she returned from her Turkish holiday with beau JJ Slater and son Harvey. After being bailed out last night, Katie arrived for her hearing this afternoon, sporting a protective head wrap following her recent £10k facelift.This follows the issuance of an arrest warrant when the mum-of-five failed to attend a bankruptcy hearing on July 30.

He's best known for writing and starring in Gavin & Stacey, as well as hosting The Late Late Show, but James Corden's TV career actually began on a CBBC programme.The star made his first television appearance in 1996, when he was 18 years old. James, 45, portrayed a character named Lee in the kids TV sitcom Out of Tune, which aired from 1996 until 1998. Out of Tune followed a group of children who are part of a church choir at a school.

Real life couple Emma and Matt Willis are the perfect hosts for the new UK version of Netflix's hit dating series Love Is Blind, not only because they are happily married themselves, but also because they love watching people fall in love. “I always set up my friends,” says Emma. “I don’t really have many single friends now but I am always on the lookout for my friends that are single, I love matchmaking.

guaranteed to get lucky!Over the next few months, certified legends like The Eagles, Adele, Carrie Underwood, Shania Twain, Lionel Richie and more are conducting residencies on or near the Strip. Personally, we’ve got our fingers crossed that we can score tickets to one of Anyma’s six New Years Eve shows at the MSG Sphere.That’s not to mention UFC 306, Darren Aronofsky’s mind-bending “Postcard From Earth” or Penn and Teller.Clearly, there’s a lot going on outside of the casinos.Curious to see what other talent is coming to Vegas this year? Below, you’ll find a comprehensive list of 50 unique events across every genre of entertainment including pop, rock, country, EDM, Hip-Hop and R&B concerts as well as comedy shows, sports events, magicians, specialty shows, and music festivals.Now let’s roll the dice.The Colosseum at Caesars PalaceAug. 9 through Nov. 23Buy tickets hereDolby Live at Park MGMAug. 9-10 and Jan. 31 through Feb. 15Buy tickets hereSahara Las VegasAug 9. through Dec. 30Buy tickets hereDolby Live at Park MGMAug. 20 through Sept. 1Buy tickets hereAllegiant StadiumSept. 13 at 6:30 p.m.Buy tickets hereDolby Live at Park MGMSept. 27 through Oct. 12Buy tickets hereT-Mobile ArenaNov. 15-16Buy tickets hereMSG SphereAug. 9-10Buy tickets hereMSG SphereOct. 11 through Nov. 9Buy tickets hereThe Colosseum at Cesars PalaceAug. 16 through Sept. 1Buy tickets hereAllegiant StadiumNov. 9 at 7 p.m.Buy tickets hereHouse of Blues Las VegasSept. 25 through Nov. 10Buy tickets hereResorts World TheatreAug. 14 through April 2025 Buy tickets hereThe Coliseum at Caesars PalaceSept. 26 through Dec. 22Buy tickets herePH Live at Planet HollywoodAug. 31 through Dec. 14Buy tickets hereAllegiant StadiumAug. 9 at 6 p.m.Buy tickets hereAllegia

Jaafar Jackson, nephew of Michael Jackson and star of Lionsgate’s upcoming biopic on the King of Pop, has signed with CAA for representation.

EastEnders star Thomas Law, who returned to the role of Peter Beale last year after a 13-year absence has reportedly found love with a stunning camera assistant. The actor, who is currently playing Peter on the BBC soap after reprising his role is reportedly loved-up with his new love interest Taylor Jane. According to The Sun, things are getting serious between the actor, best known for playing Cindy and Ian Beale's son Peter on EastEnders, and camera assistant Taylor, as they have reportedly gone Instagram official after months of dating.

JADE has dropped a reworked “S.A.D. version’ of her debut solo single ‘Angel Of My Dreams’.The former Little Mix singer, full name Jade Thirlwall, released the “S.A.D” (slow, angelic, dramatic) version of her upbeat pop hit earlier today (August 9).The rework adds a haunting and alternative perspective to the original track.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor Laura Karpman will compose the score for Marvel’s “Captain America: Brave New World.“ Karpman is no stranger to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, having scored the music to the Disney+ series, “What If…?” and “The Marvels.” The fourth Captain America film stars Anthony Mackie as flying superhero Sam Wilson, formerly known as Cap’s sidekick the Falcon. Mackie takes the mantle over from Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers, who starred in the previous three “Captain America” movies and the four “Avengers” movies. This time around, Sam is greeted by Harrison Ford’s U.S.