Recording Academy Names Its First-Ever Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer

In space, no one can hear you laugh! Pete Davidson has reportedly been asked to join Amazon founder Jeff Bezos for an upcoming trip to space! The 28-year-old comedian maiden voyage to the stars was revealed by a source close to the comedian on Thursday March 3, to Page Six. Naturally, the funnyman is overjoyed to get the rare opportunity to blast off into space.

issued a directive instructing the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to investigate parents who have allowed their transgender-identifying children to access gender-affirming medical treatments, such as puberty blockers and hormones. Abbott based his order on an opinion by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), who opined that gender-affirming care renders patients infertile and should be considered “abuse” because it allegedly irreversibly impacts a child’s ability to procreate.In response, the White House condemned Texas Republicans’ actions, calling them “government overreach at its worst” and charging that such actions are politically-motivated.

Maude Apatow), since Sunday’s season 2 finale of.Cloud’s character, Fez, was all suited up, with flowers in hand and a card that read “Lexi,” ready to attend his love interest’s play, when the police kicked in the door and a shootout ensued, after his adopted brother, Ashtray (Javon Walton), killed local drug dealer Custer (Tyler Chase) when it was revealed that he was trying to set them up.  In one of the final scenes, bullets fly between Fez and the cops, as Ashtray fired off shots from the bathroom that he locked himself in. Next to Fez, who was accidentally shot in the stomach, was the note to Lexi, riddled with blood.

Eiza González is among the actress representing Latinos in Hollywood and staying away from stereotypical roles. Born in Mexico on January 30, 1990, the actress and singer breakthrough in the entertainment industry two years after enrolling at Televisa’s acting school, Centro de Educación Artística.From there González’s career skyrocketed until becoming one of the actresses to watch and Latina powerhouses.

Elizabeth Holmes dropped out of Stanford University to start a healthcare company and went on to be named the youngest and wealthiest self-made female billionaire in America by Forbes — so where did it all go wrong? Hulu’s new limited series, explores the unbelievably true story of Holmes and her company, Theranos, and how the seemingly successful billionaire lost everything.Inspired by the hit ABC News podcast of the same name, stars Amanda Seyfried and Naveen Andrews and charts the rise and fall of Holmes’ healthcare-focused tech startup across eight episodes. The series dropped its first three episodes today on Thursday, March 3, exclusively on Hulu.Watch NowHulu announced the twisted true crime series back in April 2019, with star Kate McKinnon set to executive produce and star as Holmes in the show.

Tim Allen addressed the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine in a tweet Thursday morning.  Allen, 68, shared with his followers that he is "full of anger and disgust" with the recent events in Ukraine.  "My mind and body are full of anger and disgust at the coward putin ghouls that have attacked a sovereign country," he said. "This is the definition of wrong. My head, heart and soul pray for the people of Ukraine." Allen concluded his tweet with "F-putin".

which hits theaters today, citizens attend a political rally at Gotham Square Garden and the Gotham Gazette has been redesigned to mimic your morning New York Post. Thank you, Warner Bros. We look forward to our cut of the box office receipts.That’s all cute enough.

Whatever Kanye West is doing after his divorce from Kim Kardashian, it’s not dating.

Kim Kardashian won’t stand by and let her man get blasted by her ex without taking a stand.

One woman had the shock of her life after chugging down a Coke Zero from a local McDonald’s.

Los Angeles Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer confirmed today that the county would be lifting its indoor mask mandate tomorrow. The move was predicated on the region moving out of the CDC’s “High” level of Covid-19, which it did, skipping all the way to “Low” today.

EXCLUSIVE: NBC is developing Connection, a one-hour sci-fi character-driven drama from writer Nic Sheff (Beautiful Boy, 13 Reasons Why), Sheldon Turner and Jennifer Klein’s Vendetta Productions and A+E Studios, where Turner and Klein are under a deal.

Rapper Jay-Z and his daughter Blue Ivy Carter just had a blast at the happiest place on earth! The father-daughter duo were spotted at Disneyland in Anaheim, California on Thursday, also joined by Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin, his girlfriend Dakota Johnson, and his two teenage children, Apple, 17, and Moses, 15.

Jessica Biel has shared a rare picture of her family to celebrate her birthday.RELATED: Inside Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel's luxury Manhattan homeThe actress shared a series of snaps on social media including one which saw her carrying six-year-old son Silas, and Phineas, 19 months in her arms.WATCH: Jessica Biel reveals major hair transformationThe boys had also created a homemade card and a cake which read: "We love you Mom."The family home the three share with 40-year-old Jessica's husband Justin Timberlake was also decorated with a hand-written sign hung along their fireplace which read: "Happy Birthday Mommy Mom!!!!"MORE: Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel are selling their Hollywood Hills home"Thinking of birthdays past and remembering all the amazing ones Justin and I spent solo," Jessica captioned the post."Now celebrating 40 with and with my other two favorite guys on the planet. Love you family.

Kanye West released a shocking video that saw him beheading the comedian.MORE: The Kardashian-Jenners' $191million homes: Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner and moreThe 41-year-old reality star 'liked' a tweet sent by director James Gunn which read: "For the record, Pete Davidson is one of the nicest, sweetest guys I know. A truly generous, tender & funny spirit, he treats everyone around him with respect."WATCH: Kim Kardashian models new SKIMS Teddy loungewear collectionJames has worked with Pete on 2021 film The Suicide Squad.In the animated video for new song Easy, the character of Kanye was seen kidnapping and then beheading the character of Pete alongside the lyrics: "God saved me from that crash, just so I could beat Pete Davidson’s ass."Kanye made his feelings on her new relationship clear when he first dropped the song in January.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeShowtime’s “Desus & Mero” is reverting back to a once-a-week schedule. The critically acclaimed late-night talker returns for Season 4 on Thursday, March 10 at 11 p.m. ET, with Oscar nominee Denzel Washington as the show’s first guest.Also new to the show is J.D.

Louise Thompson has continued documenting her return to the gym after the traumatic birth of her son Leo-Hunter.The 31 year old made her first return to the gym last month and has continued her post-birth return to her fitness regime, while praising fiancé Ryan Libbey’s help as she recovers from PTSD.The star is yet to detail the “serious complications” she had after her child's birth, but has previously told her 1.4million followers that she almost died twice. Since then, she's been fighting to get her "normal" life back as she's been struggling with anxiety while juggling parenthood with fiancé Ryan.

With a famous model as a mum and a former professional footballer as a dad, it comes as no surprise that Lilly-Ella Gerrard lives a lavish lifestyle. The 18 year old, who is the eldest of Steven and Alex Gerrard's four children, has amassed a whopping 172,000 followers on Instagram thanks to her stylish posts. Lilly-Ella, who recently marked her 18th birthday with an incredible party, is the older sister of Lexie, 15, Lourdres, 10, and four year old Lio.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorABC News anchor David Muir will anchor a live primetime “20/20” special from the border between Ukraine and Poland on Friday night, as the nation’s news networks continue to scramble to cover Russia’s invasion into Ukraine, one of the biggest global stories to take place in recent memory.Muir will report on the refugee emergency taking place along that border as Ukrainians seek safety amid turmoil in their country. The program will air on Friday, March 4, at 8 p.m.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission.Springfield residents are no strangers to a fashion moment. Homer and Marge walked down a Balenciaga runway during the Spanish brand’s virtual runway show last October, while Adidas’s long-running partnership with the show has produced a handful of sneaker designs inspired by characters such as Moe and Bart.Now, the iconic imagery from the CW series dons corduroy and denim pieces in a new collection by Levi’s. The Spring/Summer 2022 streetwear line immortalizes fan-favorite characters, such as on the back of an over-sized denim jacket featuring a patch of a crazy-eyed Bart, and a selection of ringer t-shirts embossed with the meme-able dancing Lisa and Milliner on the front.Other highlights of the collection include a reversible puffer vest patterned with blue skies and clouds, a clear nod to the series iconic opening credits.  But the lineup’s references to Springfield Elementary are what give it a trendy streetwear feel: corduroy jacket and pants evoke a vintage school uniform, while a wide range of hoodies and tees are imprinted with scenes set at the series’ fictional school. This is the latest of many pop-culture collections that Levi’s has launched in recent months. Last summer, the brand came out with a tie dye-heavy capsule in honor of the Grateful Dead. More recent customizable collections feature imagery inspired by everything from Mickey Mouse and Keith Haring to Pokémon.Check out the best pieces from the Simpsons x Levi’s collection below: BUY NOW: $168 Buy It

A judge has reduced EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick's six-month driving ban to two months.The 27 year old was banned from driving for six months, fined £660, and a further £166 in court costs, after he admitted to speeding in his Mercedes at 52mph on a 30mph road in Romford, east London, in May last year. Since his driving ban came into effect, Jamie, best known for playing Jay Brown on the popular soap, has been paying for public transport to get to BBC studios for filming. However, his lawyer claimed that he is now unable to take public transport to work because he is constantly recognised and is unable to drive his great uncle and aunt to their hospital appointments.

Helen Flanagan has given her followers a sneak peek of her “forever home” after creating a dedicated Instagram page for her family home.The former Coronation Street star lives at the lavish house with her fiancé Scott Sinclair and their three children Matilda, six, Delilah, three, and Charlie, eleven months. And after moving into the property in August 2021, 31 year old Helen has shared a series of snaps and videos to give a glimpse inside their humble abode.

Julia Fox is looking back on her whirlwind relationship with Kanye West.

Billboard’s Women in Music event on Wednesday, March 2, the “One, Two Step” singer debuted a departure from her signature long waves. The new cut is a great example of the bixie, which is equal parts pixie and bob, and features a deep side part. It’s hot. The slicked-back style is also reminiscent of the , though with way more volume.

Glamour. “I was so unhappy that I would spray something, and I would literally imagine myself in the future and how I want to be."Lim didn't know it at the time, but this renewed love affair with fragrance would influence a project after she was approached by her business partner Ben Bennett to help relaunch clean fragrance brand . “I was like, ‘This is just perfect because I am obsessed with fragrance,’" she says.

Dear Faculty Members and School Representatives,I hope this email finds you well.I am reaching out in advance of the launch of the 49th annual Student Academy Awards in a few weeks to inform you of some rule changes coming to this year’s program that might affect some of your students.In the interest of making the Student Academy Awards more equitable and inclusive, the program will no longer distinguish between domestic and international students when it comes to category designations and submission processes. The program will not have separate categories for international students.  All eligible submissions, regardless of location, will qualify for one of four categories: Narrative, Animation, Documentary or Alternative/Experimental.In addition, the submission requirements for the competition will apply equally across the board.  For instance, schools based outside the U.S.

Chaney Jones is pulling out her hottest looks now that Kanye West was declared legally single in him and Kim Kardashian’s divorce hearing.

Leighton Meester knows all too well about facing mom guilt when leaving her two children.

Desus & Mero are back with a fourth season but they’re cutting their on-screen time in half.

Farrah Abraham is taking steps toward bettering her mental health. On Thursday, the star shared that she is going to a trauma treatment facility for 28 days.

EXCLUSIVE:  Creative advertising vendor Zealot has named Ben Brown as the company’s new VP Theatrical based in Los Angeles.

RT America, the sister network to Russia’s state-sponsored RT, is ceasing production, after being dropped by DirecTV and Roku following the invasion of Ukraine.