Oscars Clarify Campaign Rules, Finally Adopt Best Picture Inclusion Standards

EXCLUSIVE: Insecure alumna Yvonne Orji has signed a two-year first-look deal with Sony Pictures Television. Under the pact, the Emmy-nominated actress, comedian, writer, author and producer will develop scripted drama and comedy series for cable and streaming. There is a possibility for her to star in any of the projects she develops for the studio.

What is Rupert Murdoch up to? At age 92 he confronts the challenge of re-energizing Fox News, yet his stewardship remains as enigmatic as his politics.

send the Duke of Sussex to London for the crowning event — sans the Duchess.“I think Meghan and Harry should do what’s best for them,” King, 68, told Us Weekly at the Time100 red carpet on Wednesday. “Clearly they know what’s going on in their family life. They know what’s going on over there.”King also revealed that the couple doesn’t turn to her when it comes to making decisions regarding their relationship with the royal family.

internal and external protests by LGBTQ employees and their allies — to the “Don’t Say Gay” law. “State leaders have not been subtle about their reasons for government intervention,” the company writes in the lawsuit. “They have proudly declared that Disney deserves this fate because of what Disney said.

Details about the Scandoval are getting filled in.

Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss’ months-long affair may not have been exposed until March, but one unsuspecting person was on to them: Ken Todd.In a sneak peek for next week’s new episode of Vanderpump Rules, Lisa Vanderpump and Katie Maloney are making sandwiches in the kitchen at Villa Rosa when Lisa’s husband, Ken, drops a bomb.«I can’t believe that Tom Sandoval had Raquel over when Ariana’s away, in the jacuzzi as well.»«I know. I know,» Lisa responds.«And to stay the night,» Ken continues. «I couldn’t believe that.»Prior to Ken’s reveal, Lisa learned of the sleepover from Raquel after she shows up an hour and a half late to her shift at SUR.«Hi, I’m sorry.

A new Vanderpump Rules episode dropped on Wednesday night, which means more pre-Scandoval scenes for fans to analyze. And you guys, one moment has Bravo viewers absolutely seething right now!

Kylie Jenner is attempting to hold herself and her family accountable in the new trailer for season 3 of. The 25-year-old makeup mogul addressed a long-standing criticism of her famous family.«All of us just need to have a bigger conversation about the beauty standards that we're setting,» Kylie says to her sisters.

The hits just keep coming. Scheana Shay offered a glimpse at what Vanderpump Rules viewers can expect now that Tom Sandoval‘s bond with Raquel Leviss is a major story line.

No family secrets! Meghan Trainor revealed that her and husband Daryl Sabara’s sex life is often a topic of conversation with her siblings.

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The second half of season 10 of Vanderpump Rules continues to be a series of signs pointing to Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss’ affair — and Lala Kent is proving to be a whistleblower.

jig is up — and it’s going viral. As things are shaking up in Buckingham Palace, Princess of Wales Kate Middleton’s savvy secret to looking picture-perfect in photos is becoming all the rage online. “Royals fans are going crazy for the ‘Princess Shuffle’ that Kate uses to discreetly get closer to people in pictures,” wrote TikTok account @The.Royal.Watcher — a profile dedicated to all things related to the crown. The clip, which has fetched a staggering 2.4 million views, features recently resurfaced footage of Middleton, 41, meeting with Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark, and Queen Margrethe II at Christian IX’s Palace in February 2022.As royal photographers begin snapping frames of the distinguished dignitaries, Middleton, donning a posh pair of black stilettos, is seen doing a subtle heel-to-toe jig, scooting closer to her hosts without looking down at her feet. And fans of the well-regarded Windsor family are going wild over the footwork. “‘The Princess Shuffle!’ I love everything about this,” praised a diehard of Middleton’s moves. “That’s a neat trick! Years of practice!” cheered another. “Shufffffffle!! Discreet and elegant love you Kate,” an equally impressed fanatic raved. “And in heels! I would definitely get caught on the carpet and wipe out,” another joked. However, not everyone was dazzled by the royal’s ability to photogenically cut a rug. “This is less discreet and less smooth than just taking that tiny step over,” spat an underwhelmed onlooker. “You mean she takes a step to the side? I’m certain that is the most important thing she has done in years,” said another, lightly shading Middleton, wife to Prince William and mother of three. #fyp #katemiddleton #katemiddletonstyle #princessofwales #princewilliam

Sony Pictures Classics on Thursday announced their pickup of worldwide rights (outside of the UK, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Spain, Italy and Latin America) to Strange Way of Life, the buzzy Pedro Almodóvar short, starring Ethan Hawke and Pedro Pascal, which will premiere as an official selection of the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.

Sony Pictures Classics have acquired worldwide rights (excluding the UK, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, and Latin America) to Pedro Almodóvar’s short film, “Strange Way of Life,” starring Ethan Hawke and Pedro Pascal, the company announced on Thursday. This follows the news that the short will premiere as an official selection at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.Here is the trailer for the short:It is Almodóvar’s second English-language project after “The Human Voice,” which was also distributed by Sony Pictures Classics.

Pat Saperstein Deputy Editor Sony Pictures Classics has acquired worldwide rights to Pedro Almodóvar’s short Western “Strange Way of Life,” excluding the territories of the U.K., France, Belgium, Switzerland, Spain, Italy and Latin America. Ethan Hawke and Pedro Pascal star in the short that will premiere in official selection at the Cannes Film Festival. The short is now in pre-production and Sony Pictures Classics will release this fall. It’s Almodóvar’s second English-language project after “The Human Voice,” which was also distributed by Sony Pictures Classics. “Strange Way of Life” is produced by Almodóvar’s El Deseo and presented by Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello. It also stars Pedro Casablanc, Manu Ríos, George Steane, José Condessa, Jason Fernández and Sara Sálamo. It’s produced by Agustín Almodóvar, with Esther García as executive producer and Bárbara Peiró, Diego Pajuelo, and Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello as associate producers.

Netflix original films and series featured a girl or woman as the lead or co-lead, per the study, with films and series from 2020 and 2021 signaling notable benchmarks for year-over-year representation for women and people from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups. Leading roles for people of color also saw an increase in representation with nearly half (47%) of the streamer’s films and series featuring a lead or co-lead from an underrepresented racial/ethnic group in 2020 and 2021.There are still strides to make, however: the study found persistent gaps in representation in Latinx, Middle Eastern/North African, Indigenous and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander communities, as well as characters with disabilities.Behind the camera, the streaming service saw improvements for women both in terms of directorial and creator roles.

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Showing her support. Gayle King is proud of how Prince Harry and Meghan Markle handled their final decision about King Charles III‘s coronation.

The class of 2023! Some of the world’s most distinguished people were honored at the Time100 Gala on Wednesday, April 26. 

Dana Bash will become the new anchor of CNN’s Inside Politics on weekdays, as current anchor John King moves to a reporting project for the 2024 presidential campaign.

Vanderpump Rules, Tom Sandoval denies hooking up with his co-star, Raquel Leviss, despite their months-long affair. Sandoval, who owns a bar featured on the show and is dating Ariana Madix at the time this episode is taped, is asked by a producer if anything physical has happened between him and Leviss. He replies with a slight smirk, «No, nothing has happened between Raquel and I.» This denial came after several members of the friend group question why Sandoval was spotted hanging out with Leviss by himself at The Abbey bar in West Hollywood.

There can’t be many skin care regimes where hyaluronic acid won’t be right at home. What’s not to like? It’s one of the most effective moisturising ingredients you can get, famed for its ability to hold onto a thousand times its own weight in water. Apply one of the best hyaluronic acid serums or creams and you’re giving your skin one almighty gulp of refreshment, boosting moisture levels, strengthening its barrier function and immediately plumping out fine dehydration lines.

Samie Elishi has broken her silence about her split from Love Island beau Tom Clare.The former flames met on the most recent series of the show and went on to make it all the way to the final. While things between them seemed to be going well, six weeks on from leaving the South African villa, Tom and Samie have officially called things quits.

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is hours away from release, and it has already been cited as “the best Star Wars game in 20 years”. The open-world action-adventure video game set in a galaxy far, far away is coming to consoles and PC on Friday (April 28) and marks one of the most hotly anticipated games of the year.

Strike action planned by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) next week has been called off on one day after a High Court judge ruled it would be unlawful.

May 2023 marks 20 years since the release of Girls Aloud's debut album Sound of the Underground.

Shaughna Phillips said she is “doing her best” amid the anxiety caused by earlier being mum-shamed over her first outing with her newborn daughter, Lucia.The former Love Island contestant, who starred in season six of the show with Finley Tapp, Paige Turley and Luke Trotman, welcomed her first daughter at the start of the month with her partner, Billy Webb. Shaughna has been updating fans through social media, and she earlier took Lucia out for a drive in a move that predictably drew some criticism.

There’s that one note. That incredibly high note at the end of the song “Defying Gravity” from the musical “Wicked.” A note, until the success of “Let It Go,” which defined Idina Menzel’s career.

If you’ve got coulrophobia, this true crime case might just be your worst nightmare!

Alec Baldwin returns to the set of Rust for another day of filming at Yellowstone Film Ranch in Montana.

Sony Pictures Classics has acquired worldwide rights to “Carlos,” a feature-length documentary film about the father of Latin American jazz fusion and global icon, Carlos Santana, the company announced on Wednesday.The documentary is directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Rudy Valdez (“The Sentence,” “We Are: The Brooklyn Saints.”) Featuring never-before-seen or heard archival footage and music, the film offers an intimate and exhilarating look inside the mind of an elemental force of contemporary music and tell the incredible story of Santana’s life – from a fourteen-year-old street musician to a ten-time Grammy-winning and three-time Latin Grammy-winning global sensation.Jointly financed by Imagine Documentaries and Sony Music Entertainment, “Carlos” is produced by Sara Bernstein and Justin Wilkes along with Lizz Morhaim and executive produced by Academy Award-winning producers Brian Grazer and Ron Howard for Imagine Documentaries. Leopoldo Gout, Ashley Kahn and Sam Pollard also serve as Producers.

never boring. When two people in the public eye call it quits, drama and speculation are never far behind—no matter how tightly their respective PR teams attempt to control the narrative.Last year was a notable one for , including those of Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles, Leonardo DiCaprio and Camila Morrone, Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson, and Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet.

Sony Pictures Classics has snapped up worldwide rights to Carlos, a new documentary about the father of Latin American jazz fusion, Carlos Santana. A release date for the film directed by Emmy winner Rudy Valdez (The Sentence) has not yet been disclosed.

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If you thought getting stuck in one of the M62's numerous traffic jams was bad enough, imagine living right next door to it. That's the reality for the residents of one hamlet who live just 30 metres from one of the busiest motorways in the country.