The Best TV Of 2023…So Far

Greta Gerwig may have just helmed one of summer’s biggest blockbusters with the Barbie movie  — but she still has nerves about jumping into her next project.  

Barbie is in on the joke in more ways than one.

co-creator and executive producer, has died from coronary-related issues, his family announced Friday. He was 68.«It is with great sadness that we inform you that Bill has passed away,» his family wrote on his Facebook page. «It was a sudden coronary-related death and we find comfort in knowing that he went quickly and didn't suffer.

Jon and Kate Gosselin are speaking out amid drama between their children. In a statement to ET, the dad of eight defended his son, Collin, after his daughter, Mady, accused her younger brother of «violent behavior.» Meanwhile, in her own statement, Kate took the opposite side, aligning herself with Mady.

George Strait keeps coming back.The country star and Texas native has two huge concerts lined up at Fort Worth, TX’s Dickies Arena on Friday, Nov. 17 and Saturday, Nov.

In the battle of Barbenheimer, only one major motion picture can rule the double feature — and she’s dazzling in pretty pink plastic.Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” raked in $22.3 million at the box office in previews, compared to $10.5 million garnered by “Oppenheimer” ahead of the films’ official debut on Friday, Variety reports.Despite Gerwig’s fears that the hyper-feminine flick would end her career, “Barbie” has turned into a summer smash.At the box office, the film out-performed the former record-holder “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” which earned $17.5 million in previews in May.The Post has reached out to representatives for Gerwig, 39, for comment.“Barbie” is expected to reach $100 million at the box office in its opening weekend, while Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” is only anticipated to haul half of that, an estimated $50 million, per Variety.Eager audiences have long planned to view both back to back for a whopping five hours of screen time.

Puppygate” drama and on the heels of “Scandoval,” trouble magnet “Vanderpump Rules” star Raquel Leviss is caught up in another hairy situation — one we’ll call “Puppygate 2.” The crisis began brewing when Leviss and fiancé James Kennedy called it quits in 2021 — that’s when Leviss got full custody of the couple’s fur baby, an adorable golden doodle puppy named Graham Cracker.Fast forward to now, and Kennedy is heard declaring that Graham had come “back into [his] life,” as Page Six reported. But here’s the latest poop scoop — little Graham turns out to have had quite the ruff journey home to his papa.New intel alleges that Leviss, who recently spent some time at a mental health facility, dropped Graham off at a shelter due to “behavioral issues — mostly a biting problem.”Alleged horrible person Leviss, 28, was already in hot water with her “Vanderpump Rules” co-stars and fans, largely due to the months-long affair with not-so-single Tom Sandoval.

EXCLUSIVE: The major fall film festivals — Venice, Toronto, and Telluride especially — may be fearing more by the day that the current combined WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes are going to put a serious crimp in their plans for glorious, star-filled fests that also can have an impact in launching awards season (just today, MGM said Zendaya’s Challengers withdrew as the Venice opening-night film and its release moved to late April 2024 due to the actors strike).

Editors note: As part of Deadline’s ongoing coverage of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, we have been giving voice to below-the-line workers who have been impacted by the work stoppage. Here, we decided to change gears by asking a writer to recall first-hand what it was like to create a low-budget series for Netflix that had no full-time writers room. Fearful that it may impact their ability to find jobs in the future, they asked that their name not be used.

During the first of his two Toronto shows on Thursday, Post Malone made an impression on the crowd by wearing a Maple Leafs jersey.

Striking actors weren’t here at San Diego Comic-Con, however, the guild’s National Executive Director and Chief negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland was, side-by-side with voiceover actors to talk about the threat of A.I. in their profession for the National Association of Voiceover Actors panel “AI in Entertainment: The Performer’s Perspective Panel.”

Return To Dust, an arthouse hit in China last summer before being pulled from release, opens Stateside this weekend with Film Movement presenting on two screens – NYC’s BAM Rose Cinema and the Gene Siskel Film Center in Chicago, expanding to LA and Seattle next Friday.

AMC is keeping the zombie apocalypse alive.

Accomplished music producer Mark Ronson had to take a different approach to “Barbie”.

Movie fans flooded cinemas today for the release of two of the most hotly anticipated films this year. Known as 'Barbenheimer', July 21, 2023 marked the day hundreds of movie-goers came out in full force to watch Greta Gerwig's twist on the popular children's toy, Barbie and Christopher Nolan's dramatic retelling of the life of the father of the atomic bomb, Robert Oppenheimer.

Manchester United fans are pleased that the club are in line for a £6m payout for Alex Telles with the defender closing in on a move to Saudi Arabian outfit Al Nassr.

Two men have been jailed after killing an elderly man whose home they mistakenly set on fire in a "revenge attack".

Officers have issued an urgent appeal to find a missing schoolboy who was last seen in Tameside. Greater Manchester Police says Myren Fitzpatrick was last seen in Droylsden.

Fans of K-pop superstar Jung Kook were left saying the same thing after he came to the UK to perform his new single on The One Show. The BTS member sang Seven from a secret London location in front of a specially-invited audience.

A tight-knit community has been left reeling following a man's death - and the arrest of a woman on suspicion of his murder. The 27-year-old was pronounced dead at a house on Kensington Street, in Rochdale, following a police call-out at around 2.10pm on Friday (July 21).

There were scenes of chaos in Manchester city centre this afternoon as hundreds of school kids ran riot.

Christopher Nolan delivers his first biographical epic in Oppenheimer.Based on the book American Prometheus by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin, the film follows the life of theoretical physicist J.

American Horror Story: Delicate has been released – check it out below.Halley Feiffer serves as showrunner on the upcoming twelfth season, which is the first not led by series co-creator Ryan Murphy. It’s based on an as-of-yet unreleased book Delicate Condition by author Danielle Valentine, which follows a woman who is convinced a sinister figure is going to great lengths to stop her becoming pregnant.The maternal theme is made clear in the first trailer, which is soundtracked by a creepy version of the ‘Rock-a-bye Baby’ nursery rhyme.

Idris Elba and Richard Madden has topped the Netflix UK film chart.Bastille Day, directed and co-written by James Watkins, was released on the streaming service this week and has quickly become a hit on the platform. In the US, the film is titled The Take.An official synopsis reads: “After a mix-up lands him in hot water, skilled pickpocket Michael Mason (Madden) is forced to help a no-nonsense CIA operative (Elba) track a terrorist group in Paris.”Other cast members include Charlotte Le Bon, Kelly Reilly, Jose Garcia, Thierry Godard, Anatol Yusef, Eriq Ebouaney and Arieh Worthalter.When it was released in 2016, Bastille Day received a mixed reception from critics, with the film earning a 48 per cent score on Rotten Tomatoes.Gonna check out BASTILLE DAY because Netflix keeps putting it in my face whenever I start up that app and I'm too weak to think for myself pic.twitter.com/HDKg2GdRd8— Jon Ẉalmsley (@ArghZombies) July 19, 2023Watched a great thing on Netflix last night with Iris Elba, Bastille Day.It was really good actually.— TFRM (@Bondson007) July 20, 2023The star appeal of Elba and Madden, however, is likely attracting Netflix subscribers to the film. Earlier this year, the former starred in Luther: The Fallen Sun.

inspiration for Paramount’s forthcoming action thriller “Special Ops: Lioness,” which debuts Sunday and stars Zoe Saldaña, 45, alongside Oscar winners Nicole Kidman, 56, and Morgan Freeman, 86. The eight-part series — a brainchild of Taylor Sheridan, the visionary behind “Yellowstone” and “Sons of Anarchy” — follows the journey of a young Marine named Cruz Manuelos (Laysla De Oliveria, 31, of Netflix’s “Locke & Key”).She’s recruited by the CIA’s Lioness Engagement Team to befriend the daughter of a terrorist group leader in an effort to ravage the criminal organization. Saldaña, who plays “Joe,” the station chief charged with readying new recruits for undercover operations, explains the significance of the niche program to De Oliveira’s “Manuelos” in the first episode, noting the evolution of their task force’s duties over the past two decades. “When the Lioness team was first formed we needed female soldiers to frisk and interrogate female insurgents,” she says. “What we do now is locate the wives and the girlfriends and daughters of these high value targets and we place an operative close to them,” continues Joe.

Charlie Chaplin's daughter, Josephine Chaplin, died July 13 at age 74, Fox News Digital confirmed. "She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her beloved family and friends," a statement shared by Chaplin's estate said. "For years, Josephine managed the Chaplin Office in Paris on behalf of her siblings until she took leave to care for her husband Jean-Claude Gardin." A cause of death has not been released.

Jeremy Allen White is staying fit amid his divorce. On Friday, the 32-year-old star of was photographed showing off his muscles in Studio City, California.White went shirtless post-workout, wearing only shorts that hit him mid-thigh and a baseball cap, as he put his toned abs, arms and legs on fully display.White's latest outing came two months after his wife, Addison Timlin, filed for divorce. At the time, a source told ET that Timlin and White attempted to work things out before deciding to split.«Jeremy Allen White and Addison were having trust issues during their relationship, that ultimately led to their divorce,» the source said.

Anniversary Sale has officially kicked off with unbeatable summer deals. If you're on the hunt for new products to upgrade your skincare routine or want to stock up on your favorite makeup items, Nordstrom is offering beauty deals up to 60% off top brands.

begun, class will be back in session sooner than you think — which is why now is the time to start checking off your back-to-school shopping list. To prepare your daughter for the new school year, she's going to need quite a few things: affordable school supplies, a new backpack and perhaps a new outfit or two.We're guessing that she could also use a new pair of kicks to start off the school year on the right foot, which is why we've found the best deals on back-to-school shoes for girls.When it comes to shoe shopping for kids, comfort is without a doubt a top priority — but that doesn't mean you'll have to sacrifice style.

lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag continues to have its moment. The name of the hands-free, TikTok sensation is totally fitting as you can literally wear it . Just when you thought it couldn't get any better, lululemon dropped new sizes and designs — now including a clear version of the bag, which is perfect for bringing to sports games or concerts.Lululemon released a clear version of the viral Everywhere Belt Bag.

outdoor and patio furniture that's both comfortable and stylish for the sunny days of summer. There's plenty of good weather ahead to enjoy and if you're planning any summer BBQs or get-togethers, you'll want your patio and backyard to look perfect for all your guests. Everyone's dream patio set-up includes a nice fire pit to gather around, tons of seating, a dining table, a grill, and an umbrella or two. Your guests will need plenty of places to sit and to place drinks and plates —  and we're here to help you find the perfect furniture.

Tony Bennett died at age 96.Bennett's publicist, Sylvia Weiner, confirmed the news of his death in a statement to ET. The legendary singer died in his hometown of New York City, just two weeks shy of his 97th birthday. While no specific cause of death has been announced, Bennett had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2016, sharing the news with the public in 2021.In a post shared on Bennett's official Instagram account, a heartwarming detail about his final days at home was revealed. «Tony left us today but he was still singing the other day at his piano and his last song was, 'Because of You,' his first #1 hit,» the caption reads, alongside a beautiful black-and-white image of the singer in his younger years.

brewing coffee each morning or simply some caffeine before a full day's work, Keurig single-cup coffee machines are practical and efficient additions to any kitchen, office, or dorm room. It's hard to beat a single-serve brewer, especially when Keurig's best-selling models are on sale. With Amazon's back-to-school sale, now is a great time to score savings on Keurig coffee makers for your daily brews.

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Sam Claflin learned about the history of Fleetwood Mac from a TikTok video.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large We’ve all made the “Cop Rock” jokes. The Steven Bochco musical drama, which premiered in fall 1990, was a big swing: marrying original music with procedural storytelling. It was a colossal flop that we still talk about three decades later, and a reminder that musicals are hard. Music has been a part of the TV landscape going back to the 1950s and shows like “Your Hit Parade.” But few series have successfully integrated regular music performances into their storytelling: “The Monkees” and “The Partridge Family” worked in the 1960s and ’70s. “Fame” did it in the early ’80s. And then “Cop Rock” scared people off the concept.