Susan Orlean’s Hilarious, Drunken Pandemic Tweet Storm Is a Delight

Cinemark CEO Sean Gamble, like many in the exhibition trenches, is optimistic about the crop of movies headed to theaters in 2022, starting with The Batman next week.

As we enter late afternoon of the second day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Ukrainian TV networks are now showing back-to-back news to keep citizens informed, with one channel group turning off all commercial advertising.

EXCLUSIVE: Lee Jung-Jae, protagonist of Netflix’s smash series Squid Game, has signed with CAA for representation as a director, producer and actor.

A drug dealer was caught by chance after crashing his car into a traffic sign.

A dad has been left stunned after his dashcam captured a mystery object falling from the sky.

Fashion and beauty icon Trinny Woodall tried out the bagpipes during a visit to Scotland.

K.J. Yossman Greta Bellamacina (“The Sceptered Isle”) and Amber Anderson (“Peaky Blinders”) have been cast as the dual leads in Jaclyn Bethany’s upcoming feature “Tell That to the Winter Sea.”Bellamacina and Bethany co-wrote the script, which has a dance narrative.Los Angeles based choreographer Sadie Wilking, who trained at the London School of Contemporary Dance, will choreograph the film.“Tell That to the Winter Sea” will explore the intimacy of female friendship with Bellamacina playing bride-to-be Jo while Anderson stars as Scarlet, a former lover and friend.

Our monarch has faced a challenging start to her Platinum Jubilee year. From her positive Covid test to Prince Andrew’s eye-watering settlement, the Queen has had a turbulent 2022. Sadly, one expert says her troubles aren’t over yet.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaMTV Documentary Films has acquired worldwide rights to Ondi Timoner’s “Last Flight Home,” a moving and deeply personal portrait of family dealing with the last days of their patriarch. The documentary had several bidders and the sale was highly competitive. “Last Flight Home” was a favorite with critics after it premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.

Salt rims at the ready - Escape To Freight Island is launching a month-long Margarita Festival, which is kicking off today.

Set over a compacted 24-hour period, the dinner party from hell in a mostly single-setting? Low-budget indie horrors often know how to make the most of a contained setting and the new IFC Midnight horror “Barbarians” sounds very much in the vein of self-contained thrillers about an evening going horribly wrong. “Barbarians” centers on four friends who come together for a celebratory dinner party at a country house.

The Simpsons showrunner Al Jean has discussed an episode which viewers have claimed predicted the Russia-Ukraine conflict.The episode, titled ‘Simpson Tide’ which aired in March 1998, saw Homer Simpson join the US Navy and accidentally fire his captain into Russian waters.This is followed by a sequence where Russia reveals the Soviet Union never actually dissolved: as troops descend on the streets, the Berlin Wall is resurrected and Lenin is brought back to life from his glass coffin.After the clip was shared widely on social media following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s orders to attack Ukraine on Thursday (February 24), Al Jean responded to The Hollywood Reporter, describing the prediction as “sadly more the norm”.Simpsons called it… #Russia #SovietUnion #Putin pic.twitter.com/9OQ9nSpiGF— Matthew Walton (@Waltonamo) February 22, 2022“In terms of predictions, there are two kinds we have: The trivial, like Don Mattingly getting in trouble for his hair in ‘Homer At The Bat’,” Jean said. “And then there are predictions like this.

Sharna Burgess has a baby boy on the way — and the dancer is giving rare glimpses of her pregnancy progress.

A force in fashion! Kim Kardashian may have been on a skintight Balenciaga bodysuit streak, but the 41-year-old Skims founder seems to have traded in her form-fitting looks in favor of much baggier attire for Milan Fashion Week. 

Kanye West is stepping out with the woman who appears to be his newest (very familiar) focal point — again!

Joe Biden has confirmed that he has nominated Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve on the Supreme Court, making her the first-ever Black woman to be nominated to the high court.On Friday, he shared a message on Twitter which read: "I'm proud to announce that I am nominating Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve on the Supreme Court."MORE: The Queen hosts President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden for tea at Windsor Castle - best photosHe continued: "Currently serving on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C.

Izzy Bizu is giving us modern day R&B with Tough Pill.

Public praise… breakfast dates… are these two ACTUALLY broken up, or what?

Oh damn!

Dylan Dreyer excitedly took to Instagram on Thursday with a post she's been holding out for!The Today host was delighted to be able to share footage of a moment that has been a long time in the making.MORE: Dylan Dreyer shares relatable family moment while juggling parenting three childrenAfter two years, she and her husband, Brian Fichera, were finally able to see Elton John's Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour, and they were blown away. WATCH: Dylan Dreyer's adorable video of mini-me son sparks major response Dylan was so overjoyed at the moment, she filmed a section and posted it to social media along with a photo with her hubby.She captioned the post: "We waited 2 years for @eltonjohn's #farewellyellowbrickroad tour to return to NYC…and it was everything we could have hoped for!!! Absolutely incredible!!! #worththewait."MORE: Dylan Dreyer holds back tears during emotional final episode of Weekend TodayREAD: Today's Al Roker and Dylan Dreyer respond after Family Guy joke Others agreed with Dylan and commented: "What a great performance with a lifetime of memories," and said it was sweet to see them on a date together. A post shared by Dylan Dreyer (@dylandreyernbc)Dylan and her husband have been waiting two years for Elton John's tour to come to New YorkOne fan even wrote: "Little did you know when you booked the tickets you would be a family of five by the time you went."The pair welcomed their third child in September, and they've certainly had their hands full since. MORE: Dylan Dreyer reveals space-saving hack inside her New York apartmentMORE: Dylan Dreyer unveils husband's house rules after giving birthDylan recently shared a relatable photo as she juggled parenting the three children from inside their family

A night to remember! The 28th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards will celebrate the best and brightest of film and TV on Sunday, February 27.

Amid the Russian invasion of several Ukrainian cities, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are praying for peace.

Sharing their support. Cheryl Burke’s fellow Dancing With the Stars colleagues Carrie Ann Inaba, Peta Murgatroyd and more are sending the dancer love amid her divorce from Matthew Lawrence.

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Zack Sharf Going full Method actor for “The Power of the Dog” paid off for Benedict Cumberbatch in his real life. The actor, who earned an Oscar nomination thanks to his role in the Jane Campion-directed drama, revealed on BBC’s “Graham Norton Show” (via Insider) that he saved a family from a cattle herd by using the ranching skills he acquired from playing cowboy Phil Burbank in “The Power of the Dog.” Cumberbatch was at the beach in the United Kingdom shortly after arriving back home from the film’s New Zealand production.“I came back from shooting the film in August and we were off to the beach,” Cumberbatch said.

The Weeknd has postponed a planned announcement due to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.The ‘Dawn FM’ singer-songwriter began teasing upcoming news via his Twitter account on Wednesday (February 23), telling fans that all would be revealed the following day (February 24).During the early hours of yesterday morning, however, The Weeknd – real name Abel Tesfaye – said that he was delaying the plans amid the news that Russia had launched a military assault on Ukraine.“Unfortunately I’m just now seeing what’s happening with the conflict and will pause on tomorrow’s announcement,” Tesfaye wrote. “I pray for everyone’s safety.” You can see that tweet below.unfortunately i’m just now seeing what’s happening with the conflict and will pause on tomorrow’s announcement.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reportedly about to change its guidelines.

Santa was in the Tardis — a blue police box that’s bigger on the inside and can travel through time and space! One that I had seen on TV! And that had been on incredible imaginative journeys to other worlds inhabited by amazing aliens! Some of which try to kill you! Honestly, it was fantastic.Make the jump to lightspeed into 2022, and now I’m going into the “Star Wars” universe aboard a Galactic Starcruiser called the Halcyon. She will take guests on a cruise through the outer rim during a fully immersive three-day, two-night, all-inclusive stay, featuring space pod cabins, themed entertainment and experiences and, yes, stars flying past the windows.

It all started on Friday night when Susan Orlean, author of such acclaimed novels as The Orchid Thief and The Library Book, issued a one-word tweet.