Sacha Baron Cohen Calls Out 'All-White' HFPA and Rudy Giuliani in 'Borat' Golden Globes Win

BTS member V has tested positive for COVID-19, according to his agency Big Hit Music.Today (February 15), Big Hit Music confirmed that the South Korean musician was diagnosed with COVID-19 after taking a PCR test, following a sore throat. The label noted that the singer has been vaccinated against the coronavirus and is only experiencing minor symptoms.“V completed two rounds of COVID-19 vaccinations and is not presenting any extraordinary symptoms other than a mild fever and sore throat,” Big Hit Music said in its statement, per Soompi.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter“Fresh,” a twisted thriller featuring Sebastian Stan and “Normal People” star Daisy Edgar-Jones, puts a spin on your average meet-cute.After a bleak go at attempting to find eligible bachelors on dating apps, Noa (Edgar-Jones) can’t believe her luck when she runs into a cute guy, Steve (Stan), at the grocery store. They successfully banter about cotton candy grapes, exchange numbers and agree to go on a date.It goes well. So well, that Noa accepts Steve’s invitation to go on a romantic weekend getaway despite barely knowing anything about him.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentAmber Heard (“Aquaman”) and Spain’s Eduardo Noriega (“Vantage Point”) will star in 19th century-set supernatural thriller “In the Fire.”The film, which will shoot in Italy, is directed by Conor Allyn (“No Man’s Land”).Principal photography is set to start Feb. 21 in Italy’s Apulia region.

Selome Hailu Catherine Cohen’s debut comedy special “The Twist …? She’s Gorgeous” will premiere on Netflix on March 15, Variety has learned exclusively.In the special, which was taped at Joe’s Pub in New York, Cohen uses her musical expertise to divulge details about relationships, modern feminism and being the main character of her own life. Henry Koperski is featured on the keys.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorMeta, the parent company of Facebook, agreed to pay $90 million to settle a long-running data privacy lawsuit over its use of cookies in 2010-11 to track users’ internet use even after they had logged off.The settlement was submitted for approval late Monday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.

The fake Jimmy Kimmel and Matt Damon feud continues.

Chris Willman Music WriterElvis Costello and the Imposters will embark on a U.S. tour this August, joined on most of the dates by Nick Lowe, Costello’s original late ’70s/early ’80s producer and, of course, the man who knows the answer to the question “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding.”Costello and Lowe last shared a touring bill in 1989.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission.Your new obsession is here, thanks to Shashibo’s latest Grateful Dead collaboration.The company’s popular fidget toy is a magnetic puzzle cube that can be transformed into 70 unique shapes. But aside from serving as a relaxing way to keep your hands busy throughout the day, it also doubles as a charming decor piece to add to your office or living room.

Zoë Kravitz has given an update on the “vulnerable” new solo music she’s making with Jack Antonoff.The actress and musician previously told AnOther magazine back in October that she’d been recording with Antonoff “for a couple of years, on and off”.Speaking in a new interview with Elle, Kravitz has now spoken further about working with the Bleachers musician at Electric Lady Studios in New York.“It feels vulnerable, and it’s a little scary, but making music makes me happy,” Kravitz said about the project. Elle notes that the forthcoming music “explores love and loss, among other themes she’s still discovering”.Kravitz told AnOther last year that Antonoff is “a fantastic producer – he’s so good at really tapping into who he’s working with and not making it about him”.“Some producers want to make it about … like, ‘I’m going to put my sound on you’.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer“What is it we actually do here?” That’s a question posed by Adam Scott’s Macro Data Refinement department head Mark Scout in the new Apple TV Plus series “Severance,” a show about Lumon Industries, a mysterious company whose employees, like Mark, have undergone a surgical severance procedure that gives them a very literal “work-life balance.” It’s also a question that series creator Dan Erickson, director Ben Stiller and stars Scott, Patricia Arquette and Tramell Tillman found themselves asking a lot during the making of “Severance.”“The jumping off point is so fascinating, and there are so many interesting questions set up by it,” said Stiller, whose Red Hour Productions picked up the script from Erickson and brought it to Apple. “It was a question of, where should we go tonally with the show? Because we didn’t want it to go to a familiar place, necessarily.” Stiller went on to say that “because the tone was so unique,” and had a “strange humor about it,” the creative team really wanted to establish the “rules” of “Severance’s” world and “that’s what a lot of the time was spent doing.”“Severance” showrunner Erickson first got the idea to create this world while he was working a stereotypical 9-to-5 job that had him wishing he could block out that part of his day entirely.“I worked a string of office jobs when I first got to L.A., and one in particular was in this weird little windowless office,” Erickson told Variety.

Foals have shared the video for their latest single ‘2am’, which opens with frontman Yannis Philippakis out drinking before he’s then dragged into wild – and elaborately choreographed – hedonism.The clip was directed by Tanu Muiño, best known for her work on pop megahits like Lil Nas X‘s ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name)’ and Cardi B‘s ‘Up‘. It was filmed in Muiño’s home city of Kiev, and features an entirely Ukrainian crew.“We love Tanu’s work.

Zack Sharf India Arie used her Feb. 14 interview with Trevor Noah on “The Daily Show” to explain why she thinks Joe Rogan is “consciously racist.” The Grammy-winning singer requested her music be taken off Spotify at the beginning of February, citing Rogan’s problematic “language about race.” Arie first brought attention to Rogan’s history of racist language by posting a video compilation of Rogan using the N-word along with a clip of him comparing a movie theater in a Black neighborhood to “The Planet of the Apes.”Arie told Noah this week that she felt  “disrespected” by Rogan’s language, although she did not expect anyone to pay attention to her posts because she’s “used to this certain type of treatment from the industry where they don’t listen.” The singer is “still in a fight” with Universal Music Group over getting her music off Spotify, but she said that’s still her intent because Rogan “is being consciously racist.” “I think he was saying it because it got a rise out of people,” Arie said.

Rudy Giuliani‘s daughter Caroline is getting outspoken.

Rudy Giuliani may have become known in the past few years as little more than a toadie for Donald Trump. But while he’s been peddling ludicrous conspiracy theories, his daughter has been searching for her inner truth.

Andrew Giuliani, who was an adviser to President Donald Trump and is the son of his personal attorney Rudy Giuliani, has joined Newsmax TV as a contributor.

confirmed the end of “Borat,” it appears that the British comedian has found lucrative work elsewhere — shilling COVID-19 vaccines to celebs. In a sketch during Thursday night’s episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” Cohen was interrupted by what appeared to be a burner cell phone ringing while answering the question, “Was it fun to play Borat?”Trailing off his serious statement on the political impact of Borat, Cohen excuses himself to answer his cell phone — a number he seems to recognize.

Rudy Giuliani’s 32-year-old daughter, Caroline Giuliani’s, life changed when she started embracing her sexuality by becoming a “unicorn,” or someone who has threesomes with couples seeking a third partner. Caroline shared her experiences with polyamory in an essay for Vanity Fair. “I now understand that my curiosity, open-mindedness and sense of adventure are three non-negotiable, defining elements of my identity,” Caroline admitted. “But it wasn’t until I started sleeping with couples that I shed my shame about those qualities, let alone embraced them in all areas of my life.”

and his film emerged victorious at the Golden Globes this past Sunday. But if it wasn’t for some quick thinking, COVID-19 — and possibly Rudy Giuliani — could have ruined all that.Cohen — along with director Jason Woliner, writer Peter Baynham and producers Anthony Hines and Monica Levinson — joined TheWrap’s Awards Screening Series on Monday to discuss the making of one of 2020’s most talked-about films.

"Borat" star Sacha Baron Cohen issued some light political jabs while accepting his Golden Globes on Sunday.  "Borat: Subsequent Moviefilm," the sequel to his immensely successful 2006 comedy, took home the award for best motion picture — musical or comedy, and Cohen personally won for best performance by an actor in a motion picture - musical or comedy.

This year's Golden Globes 2021 was an exciting affair as nominees joined from far and wide. The evening saw actors dress up in the comfort of their own homes as they geared up to attend the awards ceremony virtually.

Borat Subsequent Moviefilm won best motion picture, comedy or musical,at the 2021 Golden Globes. The Amazon Prime Video film beat out fellow nominees Hamilton, Music, Palm Springs and The Prom.

I Care a Lot. It was a surprise win after pundits widely predicted the award would instead go to Maria Bakalova for her breakout performance in Borat Subsequent Moviefilm.

Borat Subsequent Moviefilm. The film also won the award for Best Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy.

Sacha Baron is celebrating his big wins at Sunday’s Golden Globes, after “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” picked up the award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and he himself picked up Best Actor – Motion Picture.

Sacha Baron Cohen came out hot at the start of his acceptance speech for Borat Subsequent Moviefilm‘s win at the Golden Globes for Best Comedy or Musical.

Sacha Baron Cohen gave a special shout-out in his 2021 Golden Globes acceptance speech to someone no one expected!

Rosamund Pike didn't hold back during her acceptance speech at the 2021 Golden Globes. While accepting the award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical, the 42-year-old star said she'd rather be in a sinking car than be in a room with Rudy Giuliani.Rocking a bold red tulle dress from Molly Goddard, the actress virtually accepted the award for her role as Marla Grayson inNetflix's from presenter Ben Stiller, who was on hand with a Golden Globe trophy made out of banana bread.She began by thanking her fellow nominees, followed by a nod to Maria Bakalova and a quip about Giuliani.«Ladies, I salute you.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterWawaweewa! Sacha Baron Cohen won his second best actor Golden Globe for portraying Kazakh journalist Borat Sagdiyev. On Sunday night, he took home the trophy for best actor in a musical or comedy for “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm,” which also won for best comedy or musical.His victory, which comes 15 years after winning the same prize for 2006’s mockumentary “Borat,” makes Baron Cohen the first person in Golden Globes history to win two awards for the same film character.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Latest on the Golden Globe ceremony (all times local):7:55 p. m.

Sacha Baron Cohen is Sydney’s newest resident! The Borat star has moved Down Under with his Australian wife, Isla Fisher and their three kids — and he’s already blending in with the locals. The British comedian, 49, was seen going for a dip on February 27, and showed off his fit physique as he went shirtless on a Sydney beach — see the pics here. He walked along the golden sand, before going for a swim in the ocean, rocking nothing but a pair of black swimming trunks.

Sacha Baron Cohen is putting his toned figure on display during a day at the beach!