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Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Jane Lynch, having been summoned for jury duty this week, is happy she hasn’t been called into court today. Instead, when she pops up over Zoom on Wednesday afternoon, she’s bundled up in a grey zip-up sweatshirt in her Montecito home — cozy, unbothered and ready to talk about her new Lego campaign, launching Thursday morning.

McKinley Franklin editor Hayao Miyazaki’s “The Boy and the Heron” will open Animation Is Film on Oct. 18 at the TCL Chinese Theatre in the festival’s first IMAX premiere, the organization announced Thursday. The Animation Is Film Festival, sponsored by Variety, will run from Oct.

. I used the pictures as “inspiration” and “motivation”; I even printed a few out to keep on my desk or pin on the fridge.

, and so is her love life. After with his (alleged) infidelity, the singer apparently started dating NBA player Jimmy Butler over the summer. And things appear to be going swimmingly, thankyousomuchforasking.Sources told of the new romance, “They’re growing closer every day,” but added that to settle down quite yet.

The Golden Bachelor hasn't even premiered yet, and its star , 72 of Indiana, is already feeling the effects of being the lead on one of the most anticipated shows of the year.“There are moments of confusion for me,” he tells me with the same sweet and pragmatic demeanor we've seen in promos and interviews. “I'm not going to lie, I wonder where I'm going to be and who I'm going to be talking to and what my schedule is…” But despite the hectic schedule, he finds the actual interviews and conversations “great fun. I enjoy them.”On this particular day, he's home in Indiana without a Bachelor backdrop or golden rose in sight.

Rochelle Humes has shared how she suffers with 'work guilt' as she told fans she'd made a conscious move. The This Morning presenter may not have been on-screen since finishing up her temporary summer stint at the helm of the ITV daytime show but she has been busy working at the HQ of her talent agency, the RH Group.

Coronation Street fans have not shied away from sharing their thoughts on Craig Tinker's sudden 'progression' through the policing ranks and it has left some saying: "You owe us!"

A farmer still feels angry about the delayed response from police after he reported a crash off the M9 which led to the deaths of two people, an inquiry has heard.

James Corden has opened up about “feeling compelled to come home” after nearly a decade on The Late Late Show, as he urged British TV decision-makers to take more risk.

EastEnders fans believe they've sussed out a dark twist after theorising that Jay has imagined Nadine following the death of Lola.

The Traitors has another star-studded cast for Season 2.

The four people arrested in connection with the deaths of two women in nearby properties were nicked on suspicion of administering a noxious substance, police have confirmed.

Kate Middleton has revealed her eldest son Prince George's latest obsession and it's all thanks to an iconic 1980s popstar.

Bet he regrets this!

Halsey isn’t looking so Bad At Love with their new man!

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Nine months after seeing his nephew and bandmate Takeoff shot to death as an innocent bystander during an argument outside a Houston bowling alley, Migos rapper Quavo has gone on a gun-control offensive: This week, he met with Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House, spoke on a panel about combating the issue during the Congressional Black Caucus legislative conference in Washington, and appeared on “Good Morning America” Thursday morning talking about gun violence in the U.S. “I feel like your calling comes at the least expected times,” he said, according to the Associated Press.

King Charles, Prince William and Prince George — made its debut.“The royal couple suspected that the entire institution was conspiring against them. As they saw it, the evidence was all around them.

Tori Spelling surprised her fans and followers on Wednesday as she extended a touching tribute to her mother, Candy Spelling, on her 78th birthday. Tori’s heartfelt gesture comes after years of estrangement and public disagreements between her and her mom. Taking to Instagram, Tori shared a series of cherished mother-daughter moments, spanning f

announced his diagnosis last month during his breakfast show on Virgin Radio. At the time, he said the disease was in its early stages and should be “completely treatable”.Evans told his listeners that he would start treatment on Thursday, September 14.The presenter has now confirmed that he has since been given the all-clear.

Sex Education officially comes to an end with its fourth season.Created by Laurie Nunn, the Netflix show’s final season picks up as Otis (Asa Butterfield) and Eric (Ncuti Gatwa) face setting up a new sex clinic at Cavendish Sixth Form College.Otis, meanwhile, is also struggling with the distance between him and Maeve (Emma Mackey), who is studying at the prestigious Wallace University in the US.New cast additions for the final season include Schitt’s Creek star Dan Levy, Thaddea Graham, Lisa McGrillis, Marie Reuther, Jodie Turner Smith and Eshaan Akbar.Like with past seasons, Ezra Furman is a key contributor to the soundtrack, including three new tracks titled ‘You Like Me’, ‘Tether’ and ‘Honeycomb’.The rest of the soundtrack includes various other artists, ranging from The Cure, Nina Simone, Confidence Man and Pearl Jam.You can check out an episode-by-episode breakdown below.Episode one‘Take Care Of Business’ – Nina Simone‘Close To Me’ – The Cure‘Vicious’ – Fat Girls‘Boyfriend (Repeat)’ – Confidence Man‘Lilac and Black’ – Ezra Furman‘Any Way The Wind Blows’ – The Cold Stares‘Rain Or Shine’ – Five Star‘Forever In Sunset’ – Ezra FurmanEpisode two‘What So Never The Dance’ – Bootsy Collins‘China In Your Hand’ – T’Pau‘Work That Body’ – Diana Ross‘I’m Coming Home’ – The Staple Singers‘Do The Evolution’ – Pearl Jam‘Hold On I’m Comin’ – The Voltage‘I Believe In Miracles’ – Jackson Sisters‘I Wanna Be Your Dog’ – The StoogesEpisode three‘She Used To Wanna Be A Ballerina’ – Buffy Sainte-Marie‘Way I Walk’ – The Cramps‘Dance Across The Floor’ – Jimmy ‘Bo’ Horne‘Feels Like I’m In Love’ – Kelly Marie‘Respectable’ – Mel & Kim‘New Radio’ – Bikini Kill‘Love Vibration’ – ESSEL‘Cleo’ – Shygirl‘Strut’ – Elohim & Big Freedia‘BANG’ – COBRAH‘O

Sophie Turner is reportedly suing her now-estranged husband, Joe Jonas.

K.J. Yossman James Corden has given more insight into how Tom Cruise persuaded him to join him in a fighter jet for a “The Late Late Show” sketch. “A few days before [the flight] I had a genuine worry,” he said during a Q&A session at the Royal Television Society conference in Cambridge, U.K.

Meiko just hits different!

Louise Thompson posed for pictures on a rare night out to mark the reopening of a beauty products store. The Made in Chelsea star, 33, attended the event at Space NK's Duke of York shop in London on Wednesday night - and was photographed alongside fashion model Amber Le Bon .The rare night out for mum-of-one Louise came a day after she revealed she had a “staying alive” folder to help lift her out of “any sort of funk”.

Michael Caine is confirming his retirement.

Chantelle Houghton made a rare make-up free appearance as she was photographed out and about for the first time in a few months. The former Big Brother star, 39, donned a black top that exposed her shoulders and a pair of River Island leggings, completing the outfit with some bright yellow trainers.

Ellie Kemper is sharing some new details about her surprising history with Jon Hamm.

Nicki Minaj’s husband is being put under house arrest.

Richard Madeley has become a nation's favourite over the span of his long-running career, rising to fame alongside his wife Judy Finnigan.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Michael Caine caused a stir in 2021 when he said that his role in director Lina Roessler’s comedy “Best Sellers” might be the last of his career. Reps for the two-time Oscar winner were swift to clarify that Caine’s announcement was premature and that he was already considering two new films to star in at the time. Flash forward two years later, and it seems Caine is more or less retired now.

Margaret Qualley is opening up about her love life, as well as her famous family.

Two men were arrested and explosives were found as part of a crackdown on cash machine explosions in Greater Manchester.

Brazillian soccer star Neymar is again finding himself in the hot waters of infidelity accusations.

Sophia Scorziello editor Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott are closer than ever in the trailer for Searchlight Pictures’ upcoming gay romance “All of Us Strangers.” Helmed by Andrew Haigh, the film is an adaptation of Taichi Yamada’s 1987 Japanese psychological novel “Strangers.” The two actors star as neighbors-turned-lovers — a screenwriter named Adam (Scott) and the enigmatic Harry (Mescal). As their relationship evolves, Adam returns to his childhood home to discover that his three-decades-deceased parents, played by Claire Foy and Jamie Bell, are seemingly alive.

Ben Croll Gallic animation house GO-N Productions was named Producer of the Year at the latest edition of Cartoon Forum, while fellow Paris-based house APC Kids claimed the top tribute in the Investor/Distributor category. Rounding out the tributes, Portuguese public broadcaster RTP was exalted and awarded Broadcaster of the Year, very much reflecting the wider industry trends that have seen public broadcasters take pride of place at the Toulouse-set animation co-production forum.

Brent Lang Executive Editor Oscilloscope Laboratories has acquired U.S. rights to Dan Partland’s “God & Country: The Rise of Christian Nationalism.” The film, which was produced by Rob Reiner, is set for release in early 2024. It features interviews with prominent faith leaders, who share their fears about this movement.