SXSW announces first round of artists for 2022 live return

Pamela Anderson, 54, is getting ready to speak her truth in a new Netlix documentary about her life. The streaming network announced the news in a tweet on March 2, just one month after Hulu’s premiere of Pam & Tommy, the series centered on her and her ex-husband Tommy Lee‘s sex tape scandal, which erupted in 1995.

It could happen to anyone? Pat Sajak spoke out after Wheel of Fortune viewers criticized contestants who repeatedly failed to solve a recent puzzle.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was heard chastising students at the University of South Florida, before giving a speech on Wednesday March 2. The 43-year-old Republican made his aversion to face masks, used to protect against the COVID-19 virus, known as he approached the podium. He reprimanded the students who were standing behind him for wearing face masks, and asked them to take them off.

Katie Meyer, 22, the goaltender for the Stanford women’s soccer team, has tragically passed away in a campus residence, reported the New York Post. “Katie was extraordinarily committed to everything and everyone in her world,” Stanford vice provost for student affairs Susie Brubaker-Cole and athletic director Bernard Muir said in a message on the university’s communications site, not revealing the cause of death.

Britney Spears, 40, and fiancé Sam Asghari continue to enjoy their island getaway vacation for Sam’s 28th birthday, and this time, Brit is sharing a creatively edited, fun, and sexy video documenting their time together. In the video, shared with her over 39 million Instagram fans, the “Toxic” singer showed gorgeous views of the undisclosed tropical locale, plus clips of herself lying in a cute dress by a water fountain, rolling around on the beach topless, going horseback riding, and playing with their new adorable white Australian shepherd puppy, Sawyer!

Kim Kardashian, 41, gave an update on how her four kids are doing as she and their father Kanye West settle their divorce in court. During her hearing, the judge asked the SKIMS founder how North, 8, Saint, 6, and Chicago, 4, and Psalm, 2 were doing, to which she responded, “Everyone is doing OK.”  She shared that she “absolutely” has been “showering them with affection and that life with her little ones is “so much fun.” While she noted that raising four children can be “a lot,” she declared that it’s “the best.”

Selome Hailu The mystery continues.Apple TV Plus announced that “The Afterparty” has been renewed for a second season. Tiffany Haddish is confirmed to return in the role of Detective Danner.The series, which hails from Chris Miller and Phil Lord, is a comedic murder mystery where each episode is told in a different genre and from a different character’s perspective. For example, Episode 1 is styled like a romantic comedy, as it follows the narrative of escape room designer Aniq (Sam Richardson), whose primary goal is to reconnect to his high school crush Zoë (Zoë Chao).

Graham Alexander admits his Motherwell side have a weak spot for giving away cheap goals as their wait for a first win of 2022 went on after a defeat to Ross County.

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Usher has some regrets about his romantic life!

Dancing with the Stars pro Cheryl Burke has returned to her wedding venue to "reflect" and "pause" amid the news of her divorce.Exclusive: Cheryl Burke admits Dancing with the Stars could 'take a few notes' from Strictly Come DancingCheryl and estranged husband Matthew Lawrence wed in 2019 at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar, a San Diego luxury resort, and Cheryl shared with fans that she "considers the hotel a "home away from home."WATCH: Cody and Cheryl dance the jive"Taking a few days alone to focus inward, reflect and really try to feel my feelings - with my partner in crime of course," she posted alongside a picture with her dog Ysabella.The two cuddled up for a selfie in one snap while another showed the charcuterie board the hotel had provided for Cheryl.MORE: Brian Austin Green and Dancing with the Stars' Sharna Burgess expecting their first child togetherMORE: DWTS alum Maks Chmerkovskiy posts devastating video from Kyiv as Russia invades Ukraine"I think it’s important to note that I am so fortunate to be able to pause and take this time for myself," Cheryl added."As much as I may be going through personally, it is nothing compared to the suffering in Ukraine right now. If you haven’t already, please visit the link in my description to see how you can help."A post shared by Cheryl Burke (@cherylburke)Cheryl shared with fans she had returned to San DiegoCheryl and Matthew, 42, wed after meeting in 2006 when she was paired with his brother Joey Lawrence on the hit competition show.They dated for a year but then ended things before reuniting 10 years later in 2017.

Paulina Porizkova is sending a thinly-veiled critique at Instagram after she says the social media app allegedly "censored" her by removing a photo post she shared on Tuesday comparing the spread of misinformation regarding the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The cover model, 56, who is from Czechoslovakia, posted two side-by-side selfie images one of her natural look and another heavily edited to make her appear much younger — which she said juxtaposed the "truth" versus the "filter" represented by dissemination of information centered on the crisis abroad.  "My last post in which I posted these two photos labeled ‘reality’ and ‘propaganda’ just got taken down by Instagram," the widow of Ric Ocasek claimed in the post’s caption.

Hilary Duff is opening up about the Lizzie McGuire reboot that sadly didn’t happen at Disney+.

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The Sundance Institute has set Marissa Chibás (72), Walé Oyéjidé, Esq. (Chiaroscuro), Glenn Kaino (Fox & Stork), Mamoudou N’Diaye (Freelancers), Gabby Rivera (Juliet Takes a Breath), Nuhash Hamuyun (Moving Bangladesh), Tania Taiwo (Pharmacopeia), Andre Muir and Jake Hutton (The Predicament), Tommy Pico and Tazbah Rose Chavez (Sometimes), A.K. Espada (This Is Our Home) and Ramzi I. Bashour (Tomahawk Springs) as the participants for its tenth annual, two-day Screenwriters Intensive, taking place virtually through tomorrow.

EXCLUSIVE: Queen Sugar has a new boss to take the Ava DuVernay and Oprah Winfrey executive produced drama to its conclusion later this year

EXCLUSIVE: Film Movement Classics has acquired North American rights to 2K digital restorations of Asghar Farhadi’s first two features Dancing in the Dust and Beautiful City, which have been signed off on by the two-time Oscar winner himself. Both restored dramas will be released theatrically this year, with a release on all heading home entertainment and digital platforms to follow.

Stacia Philips Deshishku has been promoted to the newly created post of executive editor and senior vice president at ABC News.

Cate Blanchett originally hails from Melbourne, Australia, but she's since swapped the beach for the countryside having relocated to Sussex back in 2016. The award-winning actress, 52, reportedly splashed out on a £5million mansion in Crowborough in 2015, and uprooted alongside her husband, Andrew Upton, 56, and their four children, Dashiell, Roman, Ignatius, and Edith.

Nadia Sawalha made a playful dig at Linda Robson after Adam Lambert accidentally swore live on-air during Wednesday's Loose Women. During the latest instalment, Adam, 40, appeared on the ITV chatshow to talk about new Stars In Their Eyes reboot, Starstruck, where Sheridan Smith, Beverley Knight and Jason Manford also serve as judges.Talking about Adam's incredible career, Katie Piper pointed out: "You've been there, you have worked very hard, you're living people's dream but you have worked for it." With Adam replying: "I remember being in their position with American Idol, I remember being on stage and having people look at you and you have to be able to kind of laugh it off and take the p**s out of yourself." Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

Kate Garraway has admitted that her life was "turned upside down" when her husband Derek Draper was diagnosed with coronavirus. The presenter, 54, spoke about Derek, 54, on her new BBC series, Your Body Uncovered, on Wednesday night.Talking at the star of the episode, Kate said: "Having a serious health condition is terrifying and having someone you love with a health condition can be just as daunting.

Gemma Collins delighted fans as she shared the secret behind her amazing skin.The former The Only Way Is Essex has lost an impressive three stone over the last year, and most recently, fans have noticed that her skin has been glowing. And the 41 year old took to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday morning to reveal that her smooth complexion was down to her own collagen brand. "Thank you for all the lovely comments on my skin.

Helen Flanagan has given fans a glimpse into the incredible playroom at her family home, after recently setting up an Instagram account solely dedicated to her lavish abode. The former Coronation Street actress, 31, moved into her dream home last year, after footballer fiancé Scott Sinclair, 32, surprised her by purchasing the property in secret.

Charlie de Melo has quit Coronation Street after being on the cobbles for five years, it has been reported.

A nurse who has spent the majority of her life in pain has finally been diagnosed with a host of tick-borne illnesses, including Lyme disease.

Wilson Chapman editorThe Sundance Institute has announced the 13 writers selected for its 2022 Screenwriters Intensive.Now in its 10th year, the Screenwriters Intensive is an annual two-day workshop that invites emerging creatives from historically marginalized backgrounds to develop their first full-length feature film scripts under the guidance of the Institute’s Feature Film Program. The workshop is led by Michelle Satter, the founding senior director of the Sundance Institute’s Artist Programs, as well as Ilyse McKimmie, the deputy director of the Feature Film Program.“We’re thrilled to be bringing together such a dynamic and memorable group of storytellers developing work with bold vision and unique, necessary perspectives,” McKimmie said in a statement.

K.J. Yossman Tom Hiddleston has said he sees himself as a “temporary torchbearer” when it comes to playing Marvel’s god of chaos.Hiddleston made the comments in a panel discussion about Disney Plus’ original series “Loki” on Wednesday evening hosted by the Royal Television Society. Hiddleston was joined on stage in London, U.K.

K.J. Yossman It was only a few months ago that Ivanna Sakhno had every reason to celebrate, when it was announced the “Pacific Rim: Uprising” actor would be joining highly anticipated Star Wars limited series “Ahsoka” opposite Rosario Dawson.But last week Sakhno’s world came crashing down when, during an evening out with friends in New York’s East Village, she found out Russia had invaded her native Ukraine.

Angelique Jackson What a week it’s been for Sandra Oh!Following Sunday’s final season premiere of “Killing Eve,” which coincided with her appearance at the Screen Actors Guild Awards where she was a nominee for “The Chair,” Oh walked the red carpet on Tuesday in Hollywood for the debut of Disney-Pixar’s “Turning Red.”“Look at this, it’s so amazing, I can’t stop looking at it and thinking that it’s real,” Oh told Variety while pointing to the glittering “Turning Red” marquee atop the El Capitan Theatre.Oh posed outside the Hollywood Blvd. venue with co-star Rosalie Chiang and Grammy-winning superstar Billie Eilish, who, alongside her brother Finneas, contributed original songs to the coming-of-age animated tale.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorWelcome to this week’s “Just for Variety.” From “Bridget Jones’ Diary” to “Judy,” Renée Zellweger knows a thing or two about transformation.The two-time Oscar winner’s latest, as convicted murderer Pam Hupp in NBC’s “The Thing About Pam,” is no exception. “It was a team of magicians,” Zellweger told me Monday night at a press event at the Maybourne Beverly Hills hotel. “What they’re capable of is pretty miraculous.”The six-episode “The Thing About Pam” is based on the podcast of the same name and several episodes of “Dateline NBC,” which detailed the 2011 murder of Hupp’s friend Betsy Faria.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Stacia Philips Deshishku, an ABC News veteran who has supervised audio content and was a former deputy Washington Bureau chief for the Disney-backed news outlet, has been named executive editor and senior vice president position. She reports to Kim Godwin, president of ABC News.Philips Deshishku will essentially work as the second-in-command of ABC News editorial efforts, working closely with senior producers at “Good Morning America,” “World News Tonight,” “The View,” “This Week with George Stephanopoulos,” “20/20,” “Tamron Hall” and “Nightline,” as well as ABC News’ booking unit.Prior to joining ABC,  the executive managed newsgathering around  some of the biggest domestic and international stories while serving as CNN’s director of coverage.

Jill Biden, Ed.D., shows support for Ukraine during President Joe Biden’s 2022 State of the Union address wearing a gorgeous ensemble.Dr. Biden wore a deep blue, long-sleeved dress, accessorized with the Ukrainian national flower as cufflinks.

Neil Diamond has sold his entire songwriting and recording catalogue to Universal Music Publishing Group for an undisclosed amount.In addition to his publishing and masters, the deal includes 110 unreleased tracks, an unreleased album, and archival video footage.According to Rolling Stone, UMG will also handle any future Neil Diamond music if the musician decides to record any new music.“After nearly a decade in business with UMG, I am thankful for the trust and respect that we have built together and I feel confident in the knowledge that Lucian, Jody, Bruce, Michelle, and the global team at UMG, will continue to represent my catalog and future releases with the same passion and integrity that have always fueled my career,” Diamond said in a statement about the sale.Lucian Grainge, UMG’s chairman and CEO, added: “Neil Diamond is by definition, a truly universal songwriter. His immense songbook and recordings encompass some of the most cherished and enduring songs in music history.

Wolf Alice have been crowned the Best Festival Headliner at the BandLab NME Awards 2022.The London band beat Billie Eilish, Liam Gallagher, Megan Thee Stallion and Tyler, The Creator to the title.Wolf Alice made their first post-lockdown festival appearance at Latitude Festival last summer, where they played a headline slot at Henham Park. Their performance saw them deliver a roaring rendition of ‘The Last Man On Earth’, as well as a cover of The Velvet Underground‘s ‘I’m Waiting For The Man’.In a review of their set at Latitude, NME wrote: “Wolf Alice might not be old guard yet, but their Friday night headlining performance makes their future incredibly clear – legends of British music who top bills on the regular.”Wolf Alice were up for four other nominations at the BandLab NME Awards 2022, including Best Band In The World and Best Album In The World.

SXSW Festival has announced the first music acts for their 2022 event.The annual music, film and media event is aiming to return to action in-person next year in Austin, Texas after its 2020 and 2021 editions were cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.SXSW’s music festival is set to run in multiple venues in Austin from March 14-20, with over 240 artists being announced so far.The likes of Horsegirl, Yard Act, Poppy Ajudha, Priya Ragu, Ezra Furman, Wargasm, Walt Disco, Maxo Kream, Aeon Station, Duma and more are all set to perform at SXSW 2022.A post shared by SXSW (@sxsw)“Our first round of Showcasing Artists is a taste of what you can expect to see at SXSW 2022; a diverse line-up full of adventurous talent that’s ripe for discovery,”