Sport’s Biggest Names Look to Discuss Ever-Evolving Athletic World at Variety Sports and Entertainment Breakfast

This Morning's Holly Willoughby has shared a cheeky bikini snap as she paid tribute to her husband Dan Baldwin on their 15th wedding anniversary. Mum of three Holly, 41, shared a black and white throwback snap to Instagram of herself swimming underwater on what one would assume to be her honeymoon, as her bikini bottoms read "Mrs Baldwin" in glitter. Her long blonde hair could be seen rippling in the water as she stretched her arms back the length of her body as she enjoyed her swim.

Wilson Chapman editorAustin Butler, Jodie Comer and Tom Hanks will star in “Loving” and “Take Shelter” director Jeff Nichols’ next feature, Variety has confirmed.Titled “The Bikeriders” after the 1967 Danny Lyon photography book, the film tells an original story about a ’60s midwestern motorcycle club as it evolves over the course of a decade from a community for outsiders into a far more sinister gang. The film will be Nichols’ sixth directorial effort, and his first since “Midnight Special” and “Loving” premiered in 2016.

Ethan Shanfeld A judge has ordered Kevin Spacey to pay “House of Cards” production company MRC nearly $31 million for alleged sexual misconduct behind the scenes of the Netflix White House drama.Spacey, who played Frank Underwood, was kicked off the series during its sixth season after facing allegations that he had sexually assaulted and preyed upon young men, including a “House of Cards” production assistant who said Spacey groped him, prompting MRC’s investigation.Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mel Red Recana confirmed an award previously handed down by an arbitrator in October 2020, which consisted of around $29.5 million in damages and $1.5 million in costs and fees.MRC had argued that Spacey owed them millions in lost profits because his misconduct forced them to remove him from the sixth season of the show, and it had to trim the season from 13 episodes to eight. Ruling in the producer’s favor, the arbitrator found that Spacey’s behavior constituted a material breach of his agreements as an actor and executive producing agreements.

for the most heroic of reasons.In Ron Howard’s new movie “Thirteen Lives,” streaming on Prime Video Friday, Viggo Mortensen plays Stanton, who co-engineered the rescue of 12 Thai boys and their soccer coach from a monsoon-flooded cave. Along with his diving partner, John Volanthen (Colin Farrell in the film), he was able to navigate the forbidding terrain and locate the boys, who were stranded more than 2 miles into the cave.With Stanton working as an adviser on the film, he said Howard’s depiction is true to life.

Selome Hailu Per Nielsen, Amazon Prime Video’s Chris Pratt-led thriller series “The Terminal List” was watched for 1.6 million minutes during the July 4-10 viewing window, its first full week of availability after premiering on July 1. The series took the No. 2 position on Nielsen’s Top 10 streaming chart this week, second only to “Stranger Things.”This viewing window marked the first full week of availability for the two episodes that make up Volume 2 of “Stranger Things” Season 4.

First Dates star Fred Sirieix was beaming with pride after his daughter Andrea, 17, proved victorious at the Commonwealth Games. Andrea is competing in her first Games for England, which are currently being held in Birmingham, and performed in the Women’s Diving 10m Platform final.The teenage diver came out on top in the preliminary round, and further secured first place in the final five dives. Earlier today, Thursday 4 August, Andrea competed alongside another 11 contestants, after coming out in first place against 14 divers in the preliminary rounds.

EJ Panaligan editorThe Writers Guild of America informed its members on Thursday that it has prevailed in a crucial arbitration with Netflix over their underpayment of writers’ residuals for the 2018 film “Bird Box,” notching another $42 million in unpaid residuals for 216 writers on 139 other Netflix films.Netflix’s initial argument regarding “Bird Box” was that the WGA should have accepted a substandard formula they had negotiated with DGA and SAG-AFTRA, but the arbitrator decided after a hearing that the license fee should be greater than the gross budget of the film. The arbitrator then ordered Netflix to pay the film’s writer $850,000 in residuals, along with the full interest of $350,000.WGA’s victory in the “Bird Box” case directly led to writers for other films on the streaming service’s receiving the additional $42 million in unpaid residuals.

Paris Hilton has claimed to have heard a widely-rumoured Britney Spears and Elton John duet, which is reportedly a reimagining of Elton's 1971 single Tiny Dancer called Hold Me Closer.

The Flash” movie starring Ezra Miller is still a go, despite the actor’s numerous scandals this year.“We have seen ‘The Flash,’ ‘Black Adam’ and ‘Shazam 2,'” said Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav during the company’s Q2 earnings call on Thursday. “We are very excited about them.

spectacularly axed sister flick “Batgirl.”Both films form part of the DC Extended Universe, with whispers growing that “The Flash” could be the next franchise flick to be canned due to disturbing assault and grooming allegations leveled at lead actor Ezra Miller. But on Thursday, producer Barbara Muschietti reportedly attempted to shut down such speculation, saying the movie is still slated to hit cinemas next summer.

William Earl Variety’s Power of Young Hollywood in-person celebration returns to Los Angeles on Aug. 11, presented by Facebook Gaming. This year’s honorees include producer, cook and host Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, actor Angus Cloud, singer and actress Halle Bailey, and singer and actress Becky G.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorEmmy-winning music supervisor Robin Urdang doesn’t like saying no to “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” creators Amy Sherman-Palladino and Dan Palladino. With the show’s music steeped in American standards, 1950s and ’60s tunes to reflect the era, Urdang found herself going down rabbit holes to find masters and license songs.

Snowpiercer” and the musical “On The Twentieth Century” are other fine, very different examples.) All types of people ride them, there are clever places to hide and, for long stretches, you’re trapped on board.“Bullet Train” is a fun flick, to be sure, reminiscent of director Guy Ritchie’s better crime comedies such as “The Gentlemen” with Hugh Grant. But, as the title suggests, it’s louder and faster.

Ronda Rousey is rousing up WWE officials following her Saturday attack of a ref at SummerSlam.

Ne-Yo’s estranged wife, Crystal Renay, officially filed for divorce shortly after accusing him of cheating!

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are just as much in love now as they ever have been, and they frequently share their appreciation for each other on social media.MORE: Tim McGraw shares unseen glimpse of impeccable garden at sprawling Nashville mansionThe country star showed his awe for his wife with his latest social post, sharing a video one of his daughters had uncovered.VIDEO: The true story behind how Tim McGraw and Faith Hill fell in loveThe clip featured a throwback performance by Faith of her song Cry, and she belted and hit every note to perfection, impressing her family and her fans.Tim was clearly starstruck by the talent his wife possessed, writing: "My daughter ran across this, man my wife can sing!"MORE: Faith Hill sends daughter Audrey McGraw a stunning photo from their family home in NashvilleWhile Faith hasn't responded, their daughters clearly agreed, as Gracie left a comment simply saying: "Werk," and Audrey dropped a flame and heart emoji.A fan commented: "It's time for a comeback!!!! We've gotta have FAITH," and another said: "She can definitely sing, beautiful voice!"A post shared by Tim McGraw (@thetimmcgraw)Tim showed his love for his wife with a throwbackA third wrote: "I have so much love for her! One of my favorite female singers from the 90s," while a fourth also gushed: "Yes, and she is so beautiful! You got the total package Dude!!!"The 1883 stars are a talented pair, and the genes have clearly passed down to their daughters as well, with Gracie frequently displaying her killer pipes on Instagram and Broadway.MORE: Tim McGraw reveals long-term effects of multiple surgeries after health battleMORE: Gracie McGraw rocks perfect fall fashion for a new picture that leaves sister Audrey stunnedAnd while

Sir Keir Starmer has been found to have breached the MPs' code of conduct eight times. The Labour party leader failed to register on time eight interests, including gifts from football teams and the sale of a plot of land.

Some of the biggest names in Manchester’s music scene were amongst those in attendance at the funeral of Happy Mondays ’ guitarist Paul Ryder today.

announced early last year, the boxing legend publicly condemned the project, calling it a «tone-deaf cultural misappropriation of my life story» at the time. With the project preparing for its Aug.

Meghan Markle is spending her birthday surrounded by people she loves! On Thursday, the Duchess of Sussex marked her 41st year, and it’s an intimate affair.“Meghan Markle is spending the day celebrating with family and close friends,” a spokesperson for the duchess tells ET.  Meghan’s immediate family includes her husband, Prince Harry, and their two children, Archie, 3, and Lilibet, 1.

Paramount+ this month. Alongside classic movies and shows like ,  comes new titles including and , all set to premiere on the platform this August. Julia Stiles stars alongside the returning Isabelle Fuhrman in the new prequel, plus a new season of the animated spinoff series, premieres at the end of the month. Sign up to watch Paramount+ now has a $5/month ad-supported subscriber tier, the “Essential Plan,” available alongside their $10 per month ad-free Premium Plan.

Camila Cabello is joining  as the NBC singing competition's newest coach -- but it seems like not everyone at the show is giving her the same warm welcome!In a fun new promo for the show's upcoming 22nd season, Camila is surveying her welcome gifts backstage when she uncovers an anonymous note, pasted together from magazine cutouts.«You are going to lose so bad,» she reads, as an ominous, horror movie theme plays in the background.«Who would send that?» asks Gwen Stefani, who is returning for season 22 after a few seasons away. But she might not have to look too far for the answer.«I can't believe you got that letter,» Blake Shelton answers coyly, as returning coach John Legend reveals that he also received a threatening note.The answer is revealed at the end of the promo, when host Carson Daly stops by with a handful of hacked-up magazines, pleading with Blake to «stop crafting in my dressing room!»«Busted,» Camila accuses.

David Zaslav is addressing the controversial cancellation of Batgirl, as well as Scoob!: Holiday Haunt.

Brittney Griner has been sentenced to 9 years in prison and fined 1 million rubles (around $16,500) after she was found guilty of drug possession and smuggling by a Russian court.The devastating news halfway across the world was met with shock and disdain, as celebrities and public figures spoke out about the arrest and subsequent sentencing. President Joe Biden, WNBA and NBA commissioners Cathy Engelbert and Adam Silver, as well as a slew of celebrities — from Justin Bieber, Kerry Washington and Mia Farrow — all spoke out in support of the Olympic gold medalist and Baylor great.Jada Pinkett Smith hardly had a minute to celebrate Breonna Taylor's family finally getting long overdue justice before news broke about Griner's sentencing.

Ne-Yo and his wife over infidelity allegations, Crystal Smith has filed for divorce from the R&B singer. In new court docs, obtained by ET, the model alleges that Ne-Yo recently fathered a child with another woman, citing that their union is «irretrievably broken with no hope for reconciliation.» The date of separation is listed as July 22, 2022. Crystal is asking for the court to grant her «primary physical custody of the minor children, and that the parties share joint legal custody of the minor children.» She is also requesting child support and alimony from Ne-Yo.The «Miss Independent» singer and Crystal share three children together, two sons — Shaffer Chimere Jr. and Roman Alexander-Raj — and a daughter, Isabella. Ne-Yo is also father to two other children — Madilyn and Mason — whom he shares with his former partner, Monyetta Shaw.This week, Crystal publicly signaled the end of their marriage.

Joy Behar is welcoming a new conservative voice to with open arms! On Thursday, ABC announced that Alyssa Farah Griffin, a former White House director of strategic communications during President Donald Trump's administration, will be joining the show as a permanent co-host — to the delight of Behar. The 79-year-old veteran TV personality shares with ET's Rachel Smith why she thinks Farah Griffin's time on will run a little «smoother» than that of Meghan McCain, who was a conservative voice on the show when she co-hosted for four seasons, leaving last year.«Alyssa has got a whole different personality. I think it will be smoother, frankly,» Behar admits to ET.

Nina Dobrev and Shaun White’s love is going for the gold! The actress and the Olympian’s relationship is showing no sign of slowing down.«Nina and Shaun are incredibly in love and in it for the long haul,” a source tells ET. “They see a future together and are so grateful for each other.” The source adds that the pair are the perfect match and things are just “easy.”  “They share the same sense of humor and have so much in common,” the source says. “Things are just easy between them and they have the best time together.»   White, 35, and Dobrev, 33, first sparked romance rumors in March 2020.

Courtney Reed is currently playing the lead role of Satine in Moulin Rouge‘s National Tour production and we caught up with her to learn some fun facts that fans might not know.

Batgirl, the first solo film for the DC Superhero featuring actress Leslie Grace as the first Afro-Latina to fill the caped crusader’s boots, Warner Brothers suddenly pulled the plug on the project. Initially slated for release on HBO Max later this year according to The Hollywood Reporter, Batgirl was scrapped amid a changing of the guard at Warner Brothers with new CEO David Zaslav reportedly prioritizing cost-cutting measures and refocusing the studio toward theatrical-only releases over streaming properties.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorCAA is keeping an eye on NFTs — and other new digital acronyms that represent some of the new methodologies Hollywood is using to distribute entertainment.Joanna Popper has been named Chief Metaverse Officer at the large agency, tasked with setting strategy and business priorities for CAA and its clients as entertainment and media companies dive more deeply into virtual reality, blockchain and non-fungible tokens. The title and position are indicative of the new attention movie studios, TV networks and advertisers are paying to cutting-edge ways of disseminating intellectual property to fans and consumers.“CAA has always been at the forefront of charting new and emerging business opportunities for our clients.

Lionsgate Sound, with a show hosted by 50 Cent about drug lord El Chapo among the inaugural programs. The motion picture group also is planning to bring aboard STX chairman Adam Fogelson as the film studio’s vice chair, an announcement that preceded a report that said Lionsgate was in discussions with STX about a strategic partnership involving theatrical distribution.

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Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav addressed why the “Batgirl” was killed and will not be released, saying bluntly during the company’s earnings call that they are focused on quality and will not put out a film that doesn’t meet those standards.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorAllyson Felix, the most decorated female track and field athlete in Olympic in history with seven gold medal wins from 2012 to 2021, retired from her sport earlier this year but promptly shifted her focus to a new competitive landscape: the business world.Felix has launched a women’s lifestyle brand, Saysh, that is designed to cater to the needs of female athletes and active women. Speaking about her career transition at Variety‘s Sports and Entertainment Breakfast on July 21, Felix expressed her excitement for the growing number of opportunities that await star female athletes as media personalities, investors and entrepreneurs when they decide to come off the field.Snowboarding star Chloe Kim, who has two gold medals to date, also appeared at the event, presented by City National Bank at the Maybourne in Beverly Hills, to discuss her burgeoning career as a content producer and the experience of growing up in the public eye as a young female athlete in an unconventional sport.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorYour ESPN cable network isn’t going anywhere, even if its audience is.The top executive overseeing the Disney-backed sports giant said Thursday that ESPN’s flagship cable network was likely to remain intact, even as more of its audience gravitates to streaming video and direct-to-consumer outlets. There has been a rising tide of speculation that Disney could work to monetize the millions of dollars it pays in sports-broadcast rights by making more of its sports content available via streaming properties like ESPN+ or Hulu, both of which are showing more games and matches.But Jimmy Pitaro, chairman of ESPN and Disney’s sports-content operations, said he believed the cable network remained a valuable property.

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterVariety has promoted Manori Ravindran to Executive Editor of International and Senior Writer.Ravindran joined Variety in 2020 as International Editor. In her new role, Ravindran will continue to lead Variety’s award-winning team of correspondents based around the world, while expanding the brand’s presence at key festivals and markets and growing Variety’s events outside the U.S., working closely with executive VP of content, Steven Gaydos.