‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes’ Devours $99M Global Opening; ‘Trolls Band Together’ Tops $100M WW – International Box Office

Arnold Schwarzenegger made a career out of using his impressive phisique on the big screen. The actor, politician, and bodybuilder rose to fame in documentaries like “Pumping Iron,” which later translated to a succesful Hollywood career. In his docuseries “Arnold,” Schwarzenegger opens up about the film that made him change his life and provided him with the “blueprint” for the person that he would become in adulthood.

Neil Young has shared a video of himself performing ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ on an electric guitar, urging viewers to “Stand For Peace”.The track was shared for Thanksgiving 2023 and sees the Canadian-American songwriter share a Jimi Hendrix-style version of the US national anthem while standing next to an American flag.The video was directed by Young’s wife Daryl Hannah and concludes with “Be Brave” and “Stand For Peace” written on the screen.Uploaded less than 24 hours ago, the video has already amassed just shy of 50,000 views online and, despite being titled ‘Stand For Peace’, it does not refer to any ongoing conflict in particular. Check out the cover of ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ below.Although the seemingly politically-motivated track doesn’t link directly to any current wars, it does arrive just days after the singer-songwriter posted a separate statement to social media speaking against the conflict in Israel and Palestine.“For our many Palestinian friends and our many Jewish friends, we do need to start over in the present and release our terrible connections to the past,” he wrote (via Consequence).

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Brent Lang Executive Editor There’s a good old fashioned box office battle brewing. Disney’s “Wish,” an animated adventure that had been expected to dominate the Thanksgiving holiday is facing off against Lionsgate’s “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” for the top spot over the five-day stretch. And the dystopian prequel, which is currently in its second week of release, is showing impressive resilience against the family flick.

The White Lotus season two stars Meghann Fahy and Leo Woodall have confirmed that they are in a real-life relationship.Following months of speculation, the pair were recently pictured kissing while taking a walk in the rain in New York City.While both Fahy and Woodall have shared photos of each other on Instagram and commented “I love you” on each other’s posts, neither has publicly confirmed the relationship.When Fahy was asked in January on Watch What Happens Live, she told host Andy Cohen, “Oh, I don’t kiss and tell. Come on, guys… For you, I’ll say sure.

EastEnders viewers have been left fearing for Vinny Panesar after he helped his mum Suki leave her abusive husband Nish. During Thursday's (November 23) trip to Walford, Suki Panesar (Balvinder Sopal) was left feeling stuck inside her own life and made a life-changing decision. She put her plans into place to flea the Square with her youngest son Vinny (Shiv Jalota) giving her money to help fund her exit.

Nigel Farage flashing his bum in the bath has certainly got I'm A Celebrity viewers talking - and now, body language expert Judi James says he is trying to create his own "bikini moment" which he knows will get attention. In the past the likes of Myleene Klass have hit the headlines using the jungle shower in a white bikini.

The Princess of Wales, who hasn't spoken to her sister-in-law for years, allegedly saw Meghan Markle as a threat, shaking up the palace's status quo, according to a new royal book. Meghan's past life as a Hollywood actress was seen as too different from the palace's values by both Kate and Prince William, according to Omid Scobie's new book Endgame. The book also alleges that they allowed their team to spread some of the worst rumours about the Sussexes.The explosive claims from Endgame have been serialised in French magazine Paris Match, which states: "Every time she hears about Meghan, Kate shudders and giggles." The book also quotes a close friend of the couple saying: "She [Kate] spent more time talking about Meghan...

One of the most-photographed sets of stepping stones in the country has been closed to the public for repair work.

subtly announced that she has welcomed her second child, a baby girl named London. “Thankful for my baby girl,” she captioned a photo of an all-pink outfit embellished with the little one's name, a knitted bunny, and a tiny pair of hear-shaped sunglasses.This is her second child with husband , with whom she also shares a 10-month-old son named . Paris, Phoenix, and London? I'm starting to sense a theme…This content can also be viewed on the site it from.Though it was not explicitly clear if this was a birth announcement or just a name reveal, Hilton followed up her post a few hours later with that left no doubt.

Daryl Hall’s lawsuit against music partner John Oates may have shocked fans, but the pair have made it clear through the years that they aren’t best friends — to put it mildly.“John and I are brothers, but we are not creative brothers,” Hall declared during an interview on the “Club Random with Bill Maher” podcast in December 2022.“We are business partners. We made records called Hall & Oates together, but we’ve always been very separate, and that’s a really important thing for me,” he added.The musician also implied that he did most of the work, noting that their 1980 song “Kiss on My List” doesn’t list Oates as a songwriter.Earlier this month, Hall and his organization, the Daryl Hall Revocable Trust, filed a lawsuit against Oates and Oates’ trust, the John W.

As the temperature continues to plummet across the UK, the winter weather can dry out our skin and cause patches of soreness and tender blotches.

Antonela Roccuzzo, wife of Lionel Messi, experienced a scary incident as Agustina Scaglia, the model’s cousin and influencer widely known as Buchi, was violently robbed on the streets of Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina. The alarming event took place on Pellegrini Avenue, where two armed individuals stopped her.Diego Santamaría, head of the Radio Patrol Command, told local media that around 9:30 am, Agustina was traveling with two employees from the family supermarket.

Russell Norman, a well-known chef and restauranteur who often appeared on BBC TV's Saturday Kitchen, has sadly passed away at the age of 57 after a brief illness.The award-winning chef was surrounded by his friends and family in hospital when he died. A close friend is said to have revealed that Russell's wife, Jules, and their three children were at his bedside at the time.The Evening Standard reported that Russell had suffered a cardiac arrest.

OK! has put together a comprehensive guide to the shopping event with answers to common questions like when is Black Friday 2023. Introducing Vitamin C products into beauty skincare routines seems to be the trend that never goes away, and all for a good reason! It is one of those actives that are widely loved by both dermatologists and skincare enthusiasts because of its incredible set of abilities that go from fighting hyperpigmentation to protecting the skin barrier and fighting inflammation.

Sir Ian McKellen and ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus have returned with another festive knitting video, this time, agreeing to create some stagewear for Kylie Minogue.The new video was shared on the ABBA Voyage Twitter/X page earlier this morning (November 24), and shows the renowned actor and iconic musician continuing their annual tradition of coming together to knit festive jumpers for the Christmas season.The collaboration between the two first sparked back in 2021 when the pair shared a video of them knitting ABBA-branded Christmas jumpers in silence – and the footage quickly went viral online.A second instalment arrived last year too, with a video of them making a new set of festive attire being shared, followed by an ABBA merchandise range which also included Christmas cards and bobble hats.Now, McKellen and Ulvaeus are back for a 2023 edition of the tradition, this time revealing that they will be teaming up with Kylie Minogue to knit some stagewear for her upcoming shows in Las Vegas.In the video, the duo are seen knitting a new range of jumpers, before getting a surprise phone call from the Australian singer, who shares her love of their collaboration and asks them to “whip up something for the band, all the dancers and myself?”More than happy to oblige, Sir Ian wipes away a tear and declares that the two will become “famous knitting brothers” by working with Kylie.

Emmerdale's Matthew Wolfenden attended the press night after-party for Elf The Musical with his two sons, who looked adorable in Christmas-themed outfits.The actor landed the role of Buddy in the stage show and will be performing throughout its festive run in London. Matthew, who recently announced his split from Charley Webb, opted for a smart casual outfit, wearing a grey suit with a white T-shirt, paired with a burgundy beanie hat at The Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotel in London. Matthew was snapped with his two sons, Bowie, seven, and four-year-old Ace, who were all smiles on the night.

Emmerdale fans have been left demanding answers as they pointed out a problem with Chloe Harris' exit. The character decided to flee the village after being left brokenhearted by former flame Mackenzie Boyd.

Sharon Osbourne has told how her husband Ozzy is 'scared' for her after she was quizzed on her appearance after sparking concern during an appearance on The One Show. The former X Factor judge appeared on the BBC One magazine programme on Thursday night (November 23).

Manchester United stalwart centre-back Millie Turner has been invited to join Sarina Wiegman’s squad in the December international break.

EXCLUSIVE: Teresa Palmer (The Clearing, The Fall Guy), Miranda Richardson (Good Omens, Spider) and Danielle Macdonald (The Tourist, Patti Cake$) and a host of other names have joined Nicole Kidman‘s light-hearted Australian drama series The Last Anniversary.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have suffered another blow in the US after being featured in a notorious shop window of a popular store in Los Angeles.

Strictly Come Dancing’s Nigel Harman appeared to be getting very close to pro partner Katya Jones during a training session for the BBC show.

Virgil Van Dijk is so good he could have been created by a FIFA video game geek, according to a former teammate.

be any more in our feelings?After Matthew Perry’s tragic death on Oct. 28 at 54, fans have been seeking solace in the magic he created alongside Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Jennifer Aniston, Matt LeBlanc and Lisa Kudrow in NBC’s “Friends,” which ran for 10 seasons from 1994 to 2004.In 1997, Rosie O’Donnell asked Perry, “Are you friends with the ‘Friends’?”His answer? “Yes, we are.

Bethenny Frankel‘s interior designer has sadly died.

Lauren Goodger made her first public outing with her ex Charles Drury since he was charged with assaulting her on the day of their baby daughter Lorena's funeral last August.The former TOWIE icon, 37, and Charles, 26, share their two-year-old daughter Larose, and were pictured on a family day out together at Lakeside shopping centre in Essex on Monday.The former couple, who dated for two years before splitting in January 2022, spent time together as a family as they took their toddler shopping and for a meal at TGI Fridays. Lauren pushed the pram which was filled shopping bags while Charles held Larose's hands as he walked with the adorable toddler.

Princess Diana's brother Charles Spencer sent a special Thanksgiving message to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. Charles took to X, formally known as Twitter and referenced his recent visits to the United States, as he penned: “Happy Thanksgiving to all Americans - from Manhattan to Malibu (both of which I’ve visited in the past few weeks)”.The Thanksgiving message stirred speculation about a potential family get-together as Prince Harry has maintained a warm relationship with his uncle. One fan commented on Charles’ post: “I hope you were able to spend time with your loved ones in California, and I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday season.” Another added: “Thank you ! Happy Holidays to you and yours.

Black Friday is finally here and OK!'s Beauty Box has dropped some massive discounts you'll want to get your hands on in their biggest-ever Black Friday sale. It’s a day that’s circled, bolded, and underlined in many people's calendars, and now that the day is here you won't want to miss out on the amazing beauty deals and discounts - and that’s exactly what you’ll find when you shop OK! Beauty Box's Black Friday sale here.

Proud mum Emily Andre has shared a sweet photo of how much her son Theo has grown to mark his seventh birthday, telling fans he is "so grown up".The doctor, who is married to Peter Andre, is currently pregnant with her third child and took a moment to reminisce about how tiny her son used to be as she celebrated his birthday.Theo turned seven on Thursday and seeing her son growing older brought back all of the emotions of having a new baby for Emily, 34, as she prepares to welcome her third child with Peter, 50. Although the couple like to keep their children's identities private on social media, Emily found a way of showing off her son by using side by side photos of her sizing her own hand against Theo's as a newborn, and now as a seven year old.

The Crown’s sixth - and final - season officially dropped last week (November 16), and fans couldn’t wait to see what the Netflix show had in store for the Royal Family. Season five gripped viewers as they were pulled into Charles and Diana's messy divorce, that BBC Panorama interview and Prince Philip’s close relationship with Penny Brabourne.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic “Brutal out there” may be a good description for how Record Store Day Black Friday will feel for those customers who have their appetites set only on the limited-edition piece that Olivia Rodrigo has coming out for the occasion. Rodrigo is essentially playing the role of Taylor Swift this time around, in drawing the attention of consumers who might otherwise be fine leaving a Record Store Day event alone with a special release that will be noted for its immediate scarcity — in this case, “Guts: The Secret Tracks,” a four-song EP that has not been pressed in anything near the quantity to meet the demand.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Brooklinen is putting on one of the best deals events this week, slashing the price of everything on their site by 25%. And when they say a sitewide sale, they mean sitewide — everything from their sheet sets (sateen, percale, linen) to comforters (down feathers, down alternatives) and even new seasonal offerings in cashmere and flannel, are down by at least 25% through Monday, Nov.

Rafa Sales Ross Guest Contributor Focus, the end-of-year meeting place for the international production community, returns to London as a live event Dec. 5-6.

The former Paralympian Oscar Pistorius is to be freed from jail.

Fans of iconic ITVBe reality show The Only Way Is Essex will be disappointed this festive season as it's been revealed that bosses have axed all plans for a Christmas special. Unfortunately this isn't the first time this has happened as TOWIE's The Only Way Is Essexmas episode was also axed last year.