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Eric Clapton seems to have created a new annual tradition for himself.After playing just seven concerts last fall, the 78-year-old announced he’ll conduct a short tour once again this September.From Sept. 8-16, the man who brought the world “Layla,” “Sunshine Of Your Love” and “Wonderful Tonight” will play five concerts in Pittsburgh, Toronto, St.

streaming giant has been hiding how it sorts its massive catalog of content.The secret menus can be accessed using codes that correlate with very specific genres and sub-genres including Deep Sea Horror, Irreverent TV Comedies and 90-Minute Movies.The numerical codes represent different categories that have been stored away in the depths of Netflix’s library of “secret category codes.”Netflix’s main home menu is individualized from an algorithm that uses viewing history data and user interests.There are two ways to access the secret menu: If using a desktop, you type “netflix.com/browse/genre/” into the URL and add the code you want at the end.

unveiled to host the April 1 episode with rapper Lil Yachty performing.This marks the “SNL” debut for de Armas, who was nominated for an Oscar for her portrayal of Marilyn Monroe.And it’s not the first time Shannon has stopped by Studio 8H, of course.The “Wet Hot American Summer” alum was a cast member on “SNL” from 1995 until 2001 and also guest-hosted in April 2007.Shannon’s most memorable “SNL” characters include Catholic schoolgirl Mary Katherine Gallagher, Sally O’Malley and Terry Rialto.In fact, the “I Love That for You” actress starred in a skit as Mark Katherine, which inspired the film “Superstar,” with late pop music icon Whitney Houston back in 1996.She stopped by Howard Stern’s eponymous radio show last year and looked back on the ’90s sketch with the late singer.Shannon explained that the iconic scene with the “Heartbreak Hotel” crooner almost didn’t happen because she was afraid that Houston would forget to show up to set.Rosie O’Donnell was also the host of the 1996 show and Penny Marshall even made an appearance during the episode.“Whitney was so nice. They’re like, ‘She’s not going to be in the sketch.

Chris Pratt’s son Jack loved seeing his dad in “The Super Mario Bros. Movie”.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor Kelvin Harrison Jr. spent up to six hours a day playing the violin in preparation for his latest film “Chevalier.” The period drama, set before the French Revolution, follows the life of composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, also known as Black Mozart. The Searchlight Pictures film also stars Samara Weaving, Lucy Boynton, Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo, Marton Csokas, Alex Fitzalan and Minnie Driver. Speaking with Variety, Harrison Jr. said despite being raised in a musical family (his father was a classical musician and a music teacher) he didn’t know about Chevalier. “I had no clue who he was, but he was pretty bold, and I was blown away by him,” he says.

Kelly Clarkson is heading to Vegas!

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor A news King and Sir Charles are getting ready to mix it up in an unorthodox way. Gayle King and Charles Barkley are finalizing a deal that would have them jointly lead a primetime hour each week on CNN, according to people familiar with the matter.

Angelina Jolie moving on – and moving up – from her ex Brad Pitt with David Mayer de Rothschild? The two have all eyes on them following their recent outing.The Oscar winning actress was spotted having lunch, which reportedly lasted three hours according to Page Six, with the billionaire environmentalist, who is heir to the centuries-old Rothschild fortune, in Los Angeles on Thursday.The two made celebrity-favorite Nobu Malibu the destination of their highly-publicized, and lengthy, lunch.WATCH: Angelina Jolie opens up about her sustainability effortsMORE: Brad Pitt lists $40m mega-mansion amid divorce battle with Angelina JolieFor their outing, both of them kept their attire simple, with Angelina, 47, opting for a black pantsuit with side cut-outs on her waist, paired with her signature oversized black sunglasses and black pumps, while David, 44, donned a dark gray sweater with navy pants and a charcoal gray blazer. While little is yet known about the nature of their marathon lunch — although Angelina's philanthropic interests go far and wide — David is not exactly a low-profile figure himself.Born in London, he is the youngest of Victoria Lou Schott and Sir Evelyn de Rothschild's three children.MORE: Angelina Jolie just perfected the coffee run in a 90s throwback slip dressHe is both an environmentalist and an adventurer who has gone on epic expeditions: a 100-day crossing of the Arctic from Russia to Canada and an 8,000 nautical mile sailing journey from San Francisco, to Sydney on a sustainable ship he himself invented called the Plastiki, made primarily out of recycled plastic bottles.

As we approach the beginning of production on the forthcoming “Captain America: New World Order,” it appears that fans will be in for a blast from the past. 15 years after her one and only appearance in the MCU, Liv Tyler is set to rejoin Marvel for the upcoming ‘Captain America 4.’ READ MORE: ‘Captain America: New World Order’: Xosha Roquemore The Latest To Join Cast Of Upcoming MCU Film According to THR, Liv Tyler will reprise her role as Betty Ross in the upcoming Marvel Studios film, “Captain American: New World Order.” Her only other appearance in the MCU came in 2008’s “The Incredible Hulk,” where she played the love interest of Bruce Banner, aka Hulk, and the daughter of Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, played by William Hurt.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Lena Headey is set to star in Kurt Sutter’s upcoming Netflix series “The Abandons,” Variety has learned. The Western series was ordered at the streamer in October 2022. The official series description states: “As a group of diverse, outlier families pursue their Manifest Destiny in 1850s Oregon, a corrupt force of wealth and power, coveting their land, tries to force them out. These abandoned souls, the kind of lost souls living on the fringe of society, unite their tribes to form a family and fight back. In this bloody process, ‘justice’ is stretched beyond the boundaries of the law.” Headey will play Fiona, described as “a strong, devout matriarch who, unable to have her own children, took in four orphans to create her own family. Driven by a higher purpose – and a strong-willed Irish temper – her faith and love for her family trump all.”

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Rob Wilk, most recently global head of advertising at Microsoft, joined Snap as the first president of Americas overseeing the Snapchat parent company’s sales in the region. Wilk, who is based out of Snap’s New York offices, reports to Snap COO Jerry Hunter. In the new role, Wilk will run sales across the U.S., Canada and Latin America and will be responsible for supporting and managing its largest advertising partners in the region. Wilk steps into the Snap job after the departure last summer of the company’s two top ad sales execs, Jeremi Gorman and Peter Naylor, who joined Netflix. “We were impressed not only with Rob’s hands-on experience building a large and growing advertising business, but also his approach to leading customer-centric sales teams and developing strong, sustained customer relationships,” Hunter wrote in an internal memo to Snap staff Monday.

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Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor A.M. anchors, assemble! Peacock is getting ready to launch a morning-news bundle that includes all of NBCUniversal’s various A.M. offerings from CNBC, MSBC and NBC News. For the first time, under the right circumstances, a single viewers may get real-time access to Savannah Guthrie, Joe Scarborough and Becky Quick, all from the same media source. MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” and CNBC’s “Squawk Box” will make their Peacock debut March 28th, joining NBC News Now. the NBC News live-streaming service and “Today,” which is available to “Premium Plus” subscribers of Peacock through local NBC station channels. “Morning Joe” will stream live each weekday from 6-10 a.m. eastern and “Squawk Box” will stream live weekdays from 6-9 a.m.

Brent Lang Executive Editor Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon,” a historical drama about the serial targeting and murder of members of the oil-rich Osage tribe, will open in limited theaters starting Oct. 6. The film will then have a wide release on Oct. 20. “Killers of the Flower Moon,” which is being produced by Apple Original Films, will then begin streaming on Apple TV+ at an unspecified date. Paramount Pictures will partner with Apple on the theatrical release of the movie, which has an impressive ensemble that includes Oscar winners Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro and Brendan Fraser, as well as Jesse Plemons and Lily Gladstone. Given the top talent involved, “Killers of the Flower Moon” is expected to be a major awards season player.

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Liv Tyler is set to reprise her Marvel role as Betty Ross for Captain America: New World Order, returning to the MCU for the first time in 15 years, Deadline can confirm.

April is going to be a star-packed month on Global’s “Saturday Night Live”.

Anderson .Paak aka DJ Pee .Wee is set to spin at the London Alley Playboy After Dark event at The London Alley Estate in Indio, California.Celebrities and influencers will be in attendance at the exclusive fête on April 13, to celebrate ’s 70th anniversary and kick off the 2023 Coachella festivities. London Alley, a creative production studio that has worked on music videos and projects with Ariana Grande, Doja Cat, The Weeknd, Bad Bunny, Post Malone and Lil Nas X, will bring the party to life, all while honoring the lifestyle brand’s iconic history. The event will take inspiration from Hugh Hefner’s 1969-1970 television talk show,, which was formatted like an iconic Playboy mansion cocktail party, with A-list guests including Fleetwood Mac, James Brown, Tina Turner and more.Beyond the rapper’s exclusive DJ set, attendees can expect surprise performances, immersive activations, giveaways, food from Verse LA, cocktails and more.The Playboy After Dark affair is invite only, and the exact address will be provided following an email confirmation.

Pauley Perrette may have taken a step away from the spotlight and Hollywood after retiring from acting, but she's still willing to show up in support of a cause she's passionate for.The star made a rare red (in this case blue) carpet showing for the Human Rights Campaign's 2023 Los Angeles Dinner, an event she has frequently attended.A post shared by Pauley Perrette (@thepauleyp)Pauley stepped out for the Human Rights Campaign's 2023 Los Angeles DinnerShe wasn't alone, though, as other celebrities like Justin Mikita, Cheyenne Jackson, Joel Kim Booster, Scott Evans, and Jake Choi were also in attendance.Pauley went all out with the bright palette for her look, opting to match her rainbow-hued hair with an equally colorful outfit, wearing a black fit and flare floral dress with knee-high boots.MORE: NCIS star Pauley Perrette shares reunion update with co-star – and fans are excitedMORE: Did you know that another actress was originally cast as Abby Sciuto on NCIS before Pauley Perrette?"Proud to have supported my beloved @humanrightscampaign @hrclosangeles #HRCdinnerLA last night," she wrote alongside several pictures from the night she shared.Pauley has involved herself with more work on charitable efforts and public events ever since she retired from acting following a 15-year-long stint on NCIS as fan favorite character Abby Sciuto.WATCH: Abby Sciuto leaves NCIS in season 15She remains active on social media, having become a passionate activist for civil rights, even directing and producing a documentary, Citizen Lane, about U.S.

Joanna Krupa’s husband Douglas Nunes has reportedly filed for divorce.

Blake Lively has the same cheeky sense of humour as her husband Ryan Reynolds.

Madonna is standing up for trans rights in Nashville.

Amy Jo Johnson is clearing up rumours.

Drama is on the horizon.

It can be challenging, but keeping your cool around Drake is essential.

Anya Taylor-Joy and Malcolm McRae were spotted out and about in Venice, Italy over the weekend.

called a to the online harassment of that has been rampant since , reported that both women followed each other on Instagram, seemingly putting a definitive end to their alleged . Obviously, fans began keeping an eye out for further interactions between the two—and the first one is just as complicated as the rest of the pair's history. According to , fans noticed that Bieber “liked” Gomez's recent throwback bikini pic.

The Kar-Jenners are getting feisty in the next season of their Hulu series!

Becky G’s fiancé is finally addressing THOSE cheating accusations…

Tilly Keeper looked almost unrecognisable from her days on Albert Square, as she took to Instagram to unveil a her new look, including a brand new hairstyle.The former EastEnders star, 25, portrayed Louise Mitchell on the long-running BBC soap from 2016, until her departure in 2020. She has since appeared as Lady Phoebe Borehall-Blaxworth in the popular Netflix thriller series You, alongside Gossip Girl's Penn Badgley.

The Cannes Film Festival has renewed its short film competition partnership with TikTok for a second year in a move that is likely to come under scrutiny amid the global debate over the platform’s privacy and data security record.

As news of the elementary school shooting at the Covenant School in suburban Nashville unfolded, local TV reporter Hannah McDonald was not only trying to report impartially on a local tragedy that took the lives of three students and three adults, she was trying to keep track of more personal developments. She later shared the story on air.

UPDATE, with Biden comments: President Joe Biden once again called on Congress to pass the assault weapons ban, describing today’s school shooting in Nashville as “sick” and “a family’s worst nightmare.”

The Sundance Institute has named the six transgender storytellers of color set for the second edition of their project and professional development program, the Trans Possibilities Intensive. 2023’s cohort will include Seyi Adebanjo (Afromystic), Rajvi Desai (Mother Wit), Malik Ever (GutBucket), Nick Janaye (Dead Ringer), Jamie John (2Spirit Water Carrier) and Tee Park Jaehyung (Destiny in Sedona).

Lottie Tomlinson was photographed in a seemingly tense conversation with boyfriend Lewis Burton, as they pair headed out in London with pals to celebrate Lottie's sister Daisy's birthday.The group visited the newly opened Soho venue Lio London and then continued partying the night away at Mayfair club Kadies until 3am. And it was in the Kadies smoking area that Lottie and Lewis appeared to descend into a rather heated discussion, with Lewis waving his arms around as he spoke to his girlfriend. A friend then appeared to intervene in the conversation and calm the pair down, before the group headed back inside the club.

Peacock is adding livestreams of MSNBC’s Morning Joe and CNBC’s Squawk Box to its platform, starting on Tuesday, as the streaming service boosts its news offerings from NBCU.