‘Saltburn,’ ‘Killers of the Flower Moon,’ ‘American Fiction’ Artisans and More Take Us Behind the Scenes at Variety’s FYC Fest: The Shortlist

is not afraid to on her talk show—and her latest guest cried right along with her.On January 24, shared a , featuring a surprise appearance from Anyone But You star Dermot Mulroney, who plays Sydney Sweeney's father in the steamy rom-com based on Much Ado About Nothing. Not exactly a tear-jerker, but is kind of Barrymore's . Plus, she and Mulroney have history.The actors met on the set of the 1994 film Bad Girls, which began filming when Barrymore was a “lost” 17-year-old—and she hasn't forgotten the impression Mulroney left on her.

Jack Antonoff has branded Kanye West a “little cry baby bitch” after learning that the rapper’s new album will drop on the same day as his.West recently dropped the trailer for his forthcoming album ‘Vultures’, revealing it will be released in three volumes. The first volume is set to arrive February 9.‘Vultures’ was supposed to drop in October 2023, but its release date has been delayed multiple times.Unfortunately for Bleachers frontman and producer Jack Antonoff, ‘Vultures’ now lands on the same day as Bleachers’ upcoming self-titled album – whose release date was announced last November.Antonoff shared his reaction to the news by writing on X/Twitter: “kanye on bleachers release date is hilarious little cry baby bitch”.kanye on bleachers release date is hilarious little cry baby bitch— jackantonoff (@jackantonoff) January 24, 2024West has been courting controversy since the rollout of ‘Vultures’ thanks to his series of anti-Semitic actions.

Ice Spice has dropped her brand new song ‘Think U The Sh*t (Fart)’.The rapper has unveiled the full song as her first release of 2024, and sees the rapper taunting: “Think you the shit, bitch? / You not even the fart”. The song is an extended cut of a snippet that previously went viral on TikTok, with over 300,000 videos associated with the sound.Earlier this month, the New Yorker was spotted filming a video for ‘Think U The Sh*t’ in South Beach, Florida.

Jennifer Lopez is producing a Bob The Builder movie, with In The Heights star Anthony Ramos voicing the title character.A Latin American spin on the classic children’s series, the new film will follow Roberto (aka Bob) as he travels to Puerto Rico for a major construction job.As per the film’s official longline, audiences will see Bob as he “takes on issues affecting the island and digs deeper into what it means to build. Bob’s journey will celebrate the vibrant and colourful textures of the Caribbean Latin nations and their people.”Felipe Vargas is attached to write the screenplay, while a director has not yet been announced.“Pairing Anthony and Felipe’s genius vision for the story will capture this beloved character in a manner that audiences who grew up with Bob will recognise, and all-new audiences will enjoy,” said Robbie Brenner, president of Mattel Films.Ramos said Bob the Builder carries an “important message” to the big screen, adding that elements of the film were inspired by his own life.“For years, Bob the Builder’s characters have inspired young people around the world,” he said.

Ed Sheeran and JK Rowling.As shared by The Sunday Times, the list includes the Top 100 people to have paid the most in taxes over 2023 – adding a reported £5.35billion to public finances in the last 12 months.Among those listed were Harry Potter author JK Rowling, who was placed at Number 31 in the rankings. According to the report, the author made the list having paid £40million in UK taxes last year.

PVRIS guitarist, has said he’s been cleared of the sexual assault allegations that led to his removal.Babinski was accused of sexual harrassment in June 2020. At the time, he claimed the allegations were “100% false”, and said he was “determined to prove my innocence” and “taking legal action”.

21 Savage has revealed that the trailer for the biopic about his life is fake.The rapper hinted to fans that a biopic about his life, entitled American Dream, was on the way earlier this month – dropping a new music video that also doubled up as a film trailer.The clip, which was co-directed by Atlanta collaborators Stephen Glover, Jamal Olori and Fam Udeorji, alongside Luis Perez, featured Donald Glover and Stranger Things star Caleb McLaughlin playing 21 Savage at different ages.It began with a young Savage (played by McLaughlin), depicting the rapper’s experience of being bullied in school before entering the rap scene. From there, Savage is seen in what looks like an interrogation room, talking to McLaughlin as he eventually becomes Glover, who plays an adult version of him.Now, the rapper has confirmed in a new interview that there will not be any upcoming biopic and the trailer shared was a hoax.“No, that was a parody,” Savage told Shannon Sharpe when asked about the project during an interview with the podcast Club Shay Shay on Wednesday (January 24).Alongside starring Glover and McLaughlin, it also featured a cameo from Natasha Lyonne and an accompanying movie poster.While Savage confirmed that a film based on his life won’t be arriving in cinemas any time soon, he did reveal that he hasn’t written off the possibility of a project arriving in the future.“It’s the American dream.

Christopher Nolan‘s Oppenheimer has set a cinematic release date in Japan, despite public criticism surrounding the sensitive subject matter of the film.The Cillian Murphy-led biopic is controversial in Japan, where two atomic bombs were detonated in 1945, killing hundreds of thousands of Japanese citizens.The film was released in most territories in July by Universal and went on to gross over $950million at the global box office. But Toho-Towa, which handles most Universal titles in Japan, did not release the film.However, in December it was reported that indie film distributor Bitters End would give the movie a theatrical release in the country.

A popular drink enjoyed by many first thing in the morning could be the key to staving off various serious health conditions, according to medical experts.

St Mirren lost to Celtic in their last Scottish Premiership game before the winter break and now face the other half of the Old Firm as Rangers are the visitors to Paisley.

Kilmarnock boss Derek McInnes reckons he’s done in the January transfer window and heaped praise on the club’s head of recruitment Russ Richardson because he ensured no wholesale changes were needed this winter.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were showcasing their "unity" as a strong couple during their surprise appearance at the premiere of the new Bob Marley film in Jamaica this week, according to a body language expert.

Comedian Mark Normand nearly left audience members scrambling for the exits when he was rushed off stage by security in the middle of his set, forcing the show to abruptly end after it was interrupted by a “planned ‘surprise’” that neither he nor the club appeared to know about.Normand, 40, was performing at the New York Comedy Club Wednesday night when an unknown man in a yellow beanie jumped onstage in the middle of his set, leaving the comic and the audience confused about the strange stunt, a video shared on X shows.“Oh hey … how are you? What do we got, a migrant here?” Normand joked as the man got up on stage.“Oh jeez, everything alright? Just want to make sure everybody is good here.

K.J. Yossman Just a week after wrapping on Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis” biopic, Austin Butler arrived in the U.K. to start work on Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks’ epic World War II drama “Masters of the Air.” He was joined on the Amblin and Playtone co-production by a cast who, like Butler, are poised to become the next generation of Hollywood leading actors, among them Callum Turner, Barry Keoghan, Anthony Boyle, Ncuti Gatwa and Nate Mann.

Anna Marie de la Fuente Ecuador-based 2bLatam, the driving creative force behind the wildly popular Spanish-language comedy channel enchufe.tv, has joined forces with Mexican media & entertainment indie Elefantec Global to develop content around enchufe.tv’s IP. Founded by former Televisa exec José “Pepe” Bastón, Elefantec Global is behind such notable productions as “Bosé” for Paramount+ in Latin America, “La rebellion” for ViX+ and “Todo por Lucy’ for Prime Video.

Alex Ritman Lucy van Beek, the award-winning factual TV and film specialist, has launched her own production outfit, Tailfeather Productions. The company, whose focus will be premium specialist factual documentaries and series for streaming platforms, broadcasters and theatrical release, launches with two major commissions, “Alexander: The Making of a God” for Netflix and “Born to Be Wild” for Apple TV+.

Ellise Shafer When the news came out in December that “The Grand Tour” — Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond’s post-“Top Gear” automotive series — would be coming to an end, fans were left wondering why. But, in a new interview with The Times, Clarkson has delivered a cheeky yet straightforward answer: it’s because he’s “unfit and fat and old.” Clarkson told The Times that the show “is immensely physical, and when you’re unfit and fat and old, which I am…” He also feels the trio has done just about “everything you can do with a car.” “I’ve driven cars higher than anyone else and further north than anyone else,” Clarkson said.

Vanessa Feltz had an awkward run-in with her ex-partner Ben Ofodeu and his new girlfriend.

Jeremy Clarkson has opened up on a terrifying health scare that resulted in him having a lump removed from his back. The star revealed he lost 14lbs after an operation in October following medics' discovery of a 5-centimetre cyst.

Stephen Robinson has praised Lewis Jamieson for turning his St Mirren fortunes around – after admitting he had six months to save his career.

South Lanarkshire College has been innovative in addressing climate change and shaping the future.

Traffic came to a stop on a busy Scots road this morning after a horror two-vehicle car crash.

King Charles would often throw the TV remote at the screen in a fit of rage whilst watching the news, according to a royal author.

Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata.Iwata was president of Nintendo from 2002 until his death in 2015 and oversaw both the Nintendo DS and the Wii.However, he was also CEO during the turbulent Wii U era of Nintendo, which was considered a flop by many. Following the failure, he took a 50 per cent pay cut while other executives reduced their salaries by 20 per cent.Speaking about the decision in 2013, Iwata said: “If we reduce the number of employees for better short-term financial results, employee morale will decrease.

Star Wars fans gave him a tough time for “betraying” Han Solo.Appearing on Entertainment Weekly‘s Dagobah Dispatch podcast, the Lando Calrissian actor explained how his character’s actions in The Empire Strikes Back – which included making a deal with Darth Vader that lead to Han Solo being captured and frozen in carbonite – resulted in a backlash that extended into his real life.“When I would pick my daughter up from school, the kids would run up to me and say, ‘You betrayed Han Solo!’” Williams said. “I’d go on an airplane and the airplane stewards would say, ‘You betrayed Han Solo!’ I got that for a lot of years.”Williams said that he would try to reason with upset Star Wars fans, telling them: “Look, think about the whole situation.

Emmerdale fans were left saying 'I'm confused' as their relief at Tracy Robinson finally being caught cheating with Caleb Milligan was quickly scuppered. Viewers of the ITV soap have been left shouting at their TV screens as Tracy continues her affair with her husband Nate's uncle.

A Manchester music venue will be back in court next week as a row over noise levels continues, more than two years after the initial complaint was made. Night & Day Café in the Northern Quarter was served a legal notice by Manchester council in November 2021.

A 16-year-old boy was taken to hospital after he was robbed and attacked in Oldham on New Year's Eve.

Megan Thee Stallion has dropped a defiant new single titled ‘Hiss’. Check it out below.Shared today (January 26), the new track comes as the latest addition to the rapper’s ongoing run of snake-themed songs following the release of ‘Cobra’ last year.With ‘Hiss’, Megan Thee Stallion takes on her haters, using the track to show off her confidence and ability to refuse to give any attention to those trying to drag her down.“I just want to kick this shit off by saying fuck y’all,” she says at the start of the track.

Liam Gallagher has announced a huge Glasgow gig at the iconic Barrowland Ballroom.

The cost of refurbishing the First Minister's official residence has nearly hit £1 million, it was announced today.

Strictly Come Dancing star Vito Coppola claims he made a photography error with winner Ellie Leach after she and co-star Bobby Brazier were snapped leaving a hotel together.

A doctor has warned that using a popular teeth cleaning product in your daily routine could be increasing the risk of a silent killer condition.

Scots singer Tom Walker took to the stage of Glasgow’s oldest pub for a surprise gig to celebrate Burns Night.

over two years after it was first served.The iconic venue has been under threat of closure for the past couple of years, after it faced a noise complaint from a resident who had moved to Manchester during lockdown in 2021.Following the complaint, more than 94,000 people signed a petition to remove the Noise Abatement Notice (NAN). These came from the likes of Johnny Marr, New Order, Courteeners, Frank Turner and Mogwai, as well as the network of the UK’s grassroots music venues.The Charlatans‘ Tim Burgess – who was instrumental in saving Manchester’s Gorilla and Deaf Institute through the pandemic – told NME why it was essential to fight back against this complaint while Elbow frontman Guy Garvey described Night & Day as an “essential” independent venue “that took it upon themselves to look after the city’s music and art”.Now, the venue has shared an update, and revealed that it hopes that the threat of closure will be lifted in the following days as the residents who placed the complaint have moved out and no further queries have been raised.“We head back to Manchester Magistrates Court on Monday [January 29] for our final three day hearing.

tabletop role-playing games.You Meet In Malta starts September 25 and will run for five days, with punters able to experience live actual play shows, workshops, panels and more during the immersive first-of-its-kind event,“Summoning all adventurers! You Meet In Malta to embark on a legendary quest. Step into a realm of magic and mystery with a brand-new, immersive event, rich in fantasy, where you can unleash your imagination,” reads the event description.“The sun-drenched, mystical and historic landscape of Malta is the backdrop to a weekend of scenic tours, talks and panels, riddle-solving and post-quest partying, with epic live shows featuring Krystina Arielle, Erika Ishii, Aabria Iyengar and many, many more.”A post shared by @youmeetinYou Meet In Malta will also offer “full access to the immersive market”, a number of workshops including mini painting, roleplay masterclasses and a number of Q&As alongside “meet & greets, cinema screenings, night-life events and game breakout spaces”.“There will be more ‘Main Quest’ activities than you can hope to conquer during the festival so we will provide an event planning sheet for you and your party to help you prioritise & customise your You Meet In experience,” explained organisers.