WGA Strike: Freeform’s ‘While You Were Breeding’ Shuts Down Post-Production; Creator Kristin Newman Says “Incredibly Painful” Decision Was “The Right Thing To Do”

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “Fast X,” now playing in theaters. Vin Diesel says spinoffs of the “Fast & Furious” franchise are already in the works, including a female-led installment. “I started developing the female spinoff…in 2017 with other spinoffs, and the sooner I deliver the finale, the sooner I can launch all the spinoffs,” he told me Saturday at the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP) Block Party. “Fast X” is the first of a two-part ending, but “it’s bittersweet to think of a finale,” Diesel said. In an interview on May 12 at the Rome premiere, he teased that the ending might be spread out over three films. “Look how many characters and great talent there is in the movie,” Diesel said of the possible 12th film. “There was no way I can pull that off unless I had everyone on for five seconds. These characters are appealing and we need to see more of them.”

Anna Marie de la Fuente LA Screenings Independents hosted a panel of leading U.S.-based Latino producers who held forth on the challenges of creating Latino projects from the heart of Hollywood. Organized by C21 Media, the panel kicked off with Axel Kuschevatzky, director-owner of Infinity Hill, a producer of the Oscar-shortlisted “Argentina 1985,” who pointed out the asymmetry of the Latino experience in the U.S. entertainment biz, a persistent conundrum where 19% of the U.S. population is Latino, contributing an estimated $3.2 trillion to the economy, but where its representation on TV, streaming and theatrical hovers between 3%.and 5%. “We’re earning a lot of money for a lot of people but we’re not reclaiming the business that comes along with it,” Kuschevatzky asserted.

Kate Middleton went with a bright pink dress for her visit during the 2023 Chelsea Flower Show at Royal Hospital Chelsea on Monday (May 22) in London, England.

EXCLUSIVE: Filming on Season 2 of the FX drama series The Old Man, starring Jeff Bridges, is being suspended. We hear the crew of the series, produced by 20th Television, were alerted this morning of the decision to stop after today’s shoot, completing Episode 204.

Chinese director Wang Bing is more than content to take his time. His documentary Youth (Spring), which premiered in competition at Cannes last Thursday, runs three-and-a-half hours long. His second Cannes film, Man in Black, runs considerably shorter at a mere 60 minutes, but it too unfolds patiently.

Harnessing audiences for film and television content is now more challenging than ever thanks to variables such as the streaming model disruption and aftershocks of the pandemic. And while the industry tries to keep up with the ever-evolving landscape, content creators on YouTube are attracting enormous audiences to their channels and building multimillion-dollar empires in the process.

Veteran telecom lawyer Anna Gomez has been nominated by President Joe Biden to serve on the Federal Communications Commission, a five-member regulatory body stuck in a 2-2 deadlock.

EXCLUSIVE: MrBallen, otherwise known as John Allen, the former Navy SEAL turned breakout podcaster behind Strange, Dark and Mysterious Stories, has launched his own management company.

EXCLUSIVE: Verve has told the troops it will conduct a strategic series of employee layoffs as the WGA-AMPTP strike continues. The layoffs so far pertain mostly to support staff. Agency leaders and agents will also see reduced salaries and expenses as part of the cost-saving measures that are being taken to ensure Verve maintains its position as an independently owned talent agency.

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Getting the perfect manicure for your wedding day is a big deal - think how many times your hands will be looked at and photographed. Nobody wants to look back at their snapshots from the big day and regret the nail colour they picked! Although there's plenty of pressure on picking a perfect neutral for your actual engagement, your wedding day manicure is even more special and should match the vibe of your day as well as your personal style.

Janelle Monáe, the non-binary, pansexual, futuristic superstar, is opening up about the softer, more sensual and indulgent shift she's taken in life that fans are getting a taste of with her new album, .In an intimate interview for 's Pride issue, the musician and  star delves into her new era of liberation, and how the COVID-19 pandemic kicked off her new way to celebrate her autonomy and massive success.The 37-year-old explains to the outlet that she has «reoriented her world around pleasure» from a desire to quiet her mind and remain present. «I want things to feel so true to my life,» she explains. «I used to consider myself a futurist. I know what that means, to obsess about the next thing.

Erling Haaland is expected to start the FA Cup final against Manchester United next month but opposition fans are calling for him to be banned.

The Washington Post calls the investigation’s conclusion “a move that could affect how schools handle book challenges.” The Forsyth County, Georgia school district has “agreed to offer ‘supportive measures’ to students affected by the book removals and to administer a school climate survey,” according to a letter from the Dept. of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR).The extensive and detailed letter notes that the district weighed multiple methods to handle parents’ complaints about several books, and took steps, albeit insufficient, to attempt fairness.

her show at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Saturday.The singer-songwriter performed her full 40-plus-song Eras Tour setlist in a rainstorm over the weekend — something the 33-year-old is known for doing.During the concert, Swift called the show the “rainiest rain show that ever rain showed, ever, ever, ever.”As the rain continued to pour down, the musician jokingly asked if her instruments would even work.“Is this going to work?” Swift asked as she strummed her acoustic guitar.“No one ever expects that you’re basically going to perform in a shower,” she added.Once everyone cleared the stadium, the star thanked her fans for singing along in the rain.“Last night we all danced together in the rain for THE ENTIRE 3.5 HOUR SHOW in foxy Foxborough MA!! We’ve had rain shows at Gillette Stadium before but this was a full on deluge that never let up, I just want to thank that iconic crowd!! Love you so much you have no idea,” she tweeted.Photos and videos of the sold-out concert showed Swift drenched as she continued on with her costume changes and theatrics during the hours-long show singing songs from all ten of her albums.Fans continued to cheer as their perfectly crafted costumes never went out of style even through the continued rainfall.The Massachusetts shows weren’t the first to be rained down on.

Taylor Swift is truly living her best life, and she’s not afraid to shout it from the rooftops! Or, in her case, in front of nearly 70k people!

United front! Bre Tiesi is showing her support for Nick Cannon after their relationship was under fire during season 6 of Selling Sunset.

likeness rights to celebrities like Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, Muhammad Ali, Shaquille O’Neal and David Beckham.Authentic Studios aims to craft varied media content (film, television, streaming, etc.) from its four core labels: Shaquille O’Neal’s Jersey Legends, David Beckham’s Studio 99, Sports Illustrated Studios and Authentic Productions. Authentic Studios hopes to find new material to develop and produce, as well as participate in co-production and financing opportunities with third parties, around their content.“Authentic Studios is unique in its ability to leverage Authentic’s in-house roster of brands and a deep catalog of IP to develop and produce content in all forms with 360-rights control,” Authentic Studios President Colin Smeeton said.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Donna Summer is to this day considered the Queen of Disco thanks to her chart-topping hits throughout the 1970s, famous for her commanding stage presence, dramatic makeup and voluptuous curls.

K.J. Yossman Kristin Scott Thomas starrer “Two Tickets to Greece” has been picked up by Parkland Entertainment for U.K. and Ireland distribution, Variety can confirm. Directed by Marc Fitoussi (“Call My Agent”) the French comedy stars Scott Thomas alongside Olivia Côte (“My Donkey”) and “Call My Agent’s” Laure Calamy. Set in present-day Paris and Greece, “Two Tickets to Greece” tells the story of recently-divorced Blandine (Côte), who is struggling to put her life back together. She is persuaded by her loud and fearless friend Magalie (Calamy) to head to the Greek island of Amorgos, which they’ve dreamed of visiting since they were teenagers. It’s only once the two women arrive they realize that their different approaches to life mean their dreamy holiday won’t go as planned, especially once Magalie’s pal Bijou (Scott Thomas) arrives on the scene.

Carmelo Anthony has officially announced his retirement from the NBA.

Home Bargains shoppers have been rushing to their nearest store to stock up after spotting self-tanning products from a major brand - but at almost £15 cheaper.

A large cannabis cultivation has been shut down by police in Paisley as part of an extensive crackdown on the herbal drug that saw upwards of £1 million worth of plants seized.

Taylor Swift announced her highly-anticipated ‘Eras Tour’ way back in November 2022.Now, six long months later, she’s finally bringing her iconic career-spanning set to East Rutherford, NJ’s MetLife Stadium on Memorial Day Weekend.On Friday, May 26, Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28, Swift will perform at the Giants and Jets home stadium.And while we’re excited, there’s only one downside.Tickets are expensive. Very expensive.At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on tickets for Swift’s three-night Garden State soiree was $1563 before fees on Vivid Seats.If that price seems cray cray, we have found that patience may be a virtue when it comes to Tay Tay.While reporting on the ‘Eras Tour,’ our team has discovered that prices for Swift concerts typically drop dramatically on the day before and of the concert.So, if you’re planning on snagging last-minute Memorial Day Weekend tickets to see Swift (along with special guests Phoebe Bridgers, Gracie Abrams, Gayle and Owenn) at MetLife, it might be wise to bookmark this page and refresh all week.Who knows?You just may find a steal of a deal.Until then, here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming ‘Eras Tour’ Jersey weekend.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all the best prices on upper-deck, lower-level and floor seats for each of Taylor’s trifecta of East Rutherford gigs can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Her two cents. Gayle King chimed in on the debate surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s car chase in New York City.

Not on her watch!

New Look shoppers searching for the perfect summer dress have been heaping praise on an online exclusive smock dress that "ticks all the right boxes".

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Kirsten Niehuus, CEO at Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg, which funds films and TV series production in the Berlin region, and Simone Baumann, managing director of German Films, which promotes and supports the release of German films abroad, welcomed a wide array of guests to their garden party at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday. Three Medienboard-funded films are in this year’s Competition: Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania’s “Four Daughters,” Austrian filmmaker Jessica Hausner’s “Club Zero,” and U.S. helmer Wes Anderson’s “Asteroid City.” Niehuus told Variety: “Those are three very different productions, but it shows the spectrum [of films] that Medienboard supports.” Tunisian films, like “Four Daughters,” need international co-production funding to get made, she said, and “we believe in world cinema, so were very happy [to back it].” Hausner is “one of the most impressive female filmmakers [in the world], and I think there should be more female filmmakers on the Croisette and every other ‘A’ festival,” she said. “Asteroid City” is “the best of American arthouse filmmaking; very stylish, with a great narrative – so we love it,” she said.

while out shopping in Los Angeles with husband, . J.Lo's cotton maxi has spaghetti straps with a square neckline (very ‘90s) and a chevron stripe pattern in yellow and amber on the bodice, with vertical stripes at the skirt. But it’s the details that lend a bit of added sex appeal to the day date-ready look. Not only are there subtle cutouts at the waistline, but the breezy look is also completely backless. The Hustlers star styled the sundress with accessories and a hairstyle that only enhanced the summer vibes.

If the feud between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was going to be escalated yet again, parks chief Josh D’Amaro didn’t seem like he would be the one to do it.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. A new deal from Sling TV is offering up a curated library of FXM current blockbusters and classic films for a whole week at no extra charge.  The limited-time offer runs from May 22- May 30, meaning if you sign up for Sling TV at any point during that window, your subscription will also include free access to FXM Freeview. Plus, from May 30 – June 6, the live TV streamer will also offer new subscribers $10 off of their first month to a Sling Base Package, bringing down the monthly price from $40 to $30/month for Sling Blue or Orange, and $55 to $45 for the Sling Orange and Blue Combo for those who may have missed out on the Freeview window. 

Two heavy hearts. Ariana Madix and ex Tom Sandoval paid tribute to their late friend Ali Rafiq after his sudden death.

Heidi Klum is spilling the details on how she stays so youthful. For one thing, she was born with good genes. During a recent interview with Fox News Digital, Klum attributed her fresh-faced appearance to her parents as well as her positive attitude.  She thinks "always seeing the glass rather half full than half empty" and not frowning helps because "it shows in your face." "I think up with the mouth corners is always better," she told Fox News Digital.

Phillip Schofield has 'broken his silence' following his This Morning exit as he responded to a post from a now-former co-star. ITV announced on Saturday (May 20) that Phillip had sensationally quit This Morning after 20 years.

London and Paris-based Films Constellation head Fabien Westerhoff officially announced the launch of its in-house production arm Constellation Productions exactly a year ago, during the 2022 edition of Cannes.

Gayle King is the latest celebrity to speak out about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s New York City car chase.