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Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeSPOILER ALERT: Do not read ahead if you have not watched Season 7, Episode 4, of “The Masked Singer,” “Masking For It — The Good, the Bad and the Cuddly — Round 2,” which aired March 30 on Fox.It was a brief, but eventful, tenure on “The Masked Singer” for supermodel Christie Brinkley, who was revealed on this week’s episode as the Lemur. According to Brinkley, she was ill the actual day of the performance on the show.“I had a real bout of food poisoning the night before,” she told Variety. “And so I was running on empty that morning.”Brinkley was the first celebrity to depart during Round 2 of Season 7, which means she only got to perform one song on the show: “I Feel the Earth Move,” by Carole King.

Camila Cabello was photographed with her mom in London. The two looked relaxed and stylish as they enjoyed their time together.Camila Cabello says speaking and singing Spanish connects her to her childhoodCamila Cabello and Ed Sheeran to perform at Concert For Ukraine: ‘We all have a responsibility’Cabello and her mom, Sinuhe Estrabao, were spotted grabbing some lunch in Notting Hill. While Cabello wore a white outfit made up of a set of matching set of pants and sweater, her mother wore black with a brown coat on top.

, and after all five costumed characters delivered their debut performances, fans had to bid farewell to one of them.Despite her best efforts to wow the crowd with a performance of Carole King's «I Feel the Earth Move,» it was The Lemur who ended up getting the least number of votes and therefore had to unmask.When the moment of truth finally came, The Lemur unmasked and revealed herself to be none other than legendary supermodel and actress Christie Brinkley!Brinkley opened up to ET on Wednesday, and reflected on her time on the show, explaining how much she loved the experience, but was unhappy about her debut performance.«I was so disappointed. I felt like, when I was doing my performance, it wasn't coming together the way I hoped,» Brinkley shared.According to the actress, she had originally been given a choice of two costumes — either The Lemur, or a different character that she said was «a little more of a glamorous, fierce kind of outfit.»«I right away gravitated towards The Lemur,» she shared.

Kanye «Ye» West has an impressive go-to present: wildly expensive handbags. This time, the artist pulled out all the stops when he gifted Chaney Jones — the woman he's been seeing and packing on PDA with in recent weeks — a very special Birkin bag.A source tells ET that West «purchased an extremely rare version of the Birkin bag for Chaney Jones for $275,000 from Privé Porter.»The bag is silver metallic Chèvre leather with palladium hardware and was delivered to Jones in Houston, Texas on Tuesday night, according to the source, who adds, «Kanye watched as Chaney received the bag via FaceTime.»Michelle Berk, CEO of Privé Porter tells ET, «This is a very limited production bag that was only made in 2004. Other notable owners of this bag are Jeffree Star, who purchased from me, and Bella Hadid.

Clearing the air. Sutton Stracke squashed the rumor that pal Kathy Hilton recently mistreated her assistant, Josh, with one photo.

It’s been a long wait, but the third season of “Atlanta” is back, and star/creator Donald Glover sat down with “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” to discuss the return of his critically acclaimed FX comedy, which last aired back in 2018.

The Association for UK Interactive Entertainment (Ukie), the country spent £4.28billion on games across console, mobile and PC. £1.65billion in sales went to digital purchases on console, which pulled slightly ahead of the £1.46billion spent on mobile games through the year.

AURORA, Max Richter, and more have been announced as guests on Fay Milton’s Sounds Like A Plan podcast, where they’ll discuss how the music world is responding to the climate crisis.The podcast – hosted by the Savages drummer and activist, along with journalist Greg Cochrane – is set to return for its third season today (March 30) and is set to share 10 new episodes of conversations with music and climate change-makers.The series will explore a broad range of topics including, bringing veganism to the live music experience, visiting one of the UK’s only “carbon positive” music recording spaces, the innovative collaborations happening between climate scientists and musicians, and how music can play a role in mainstream climate communication.A post shared by Sounds Like A Plan (@soundslikeaplanpodcast)The podcast also plans to dig into the threat to indigenous people and culture in the regions most severely affected by extreme weather and the links between climate, mental health and songwriting.“It’s easy to get dragged into feeling hopeless about the world, but there are also so many positive and beautiful things coming out of the challenges we face,” Milton said.The music world is full of creative minds and when those minds get turned to environmental and social causes, all manner of wonderful things come out. Each interview has left me with a head full of new ideas.”Other upcoming guests include Nick Mulvey, Ugandan rapper Jaspher Ewany, and climate communication and storytelling specialist, Nicky Hawkins.Milton has been heavily involved in climate activism for some time.

John Stamos is reeling over the loss of yet another close friend.

The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences is beginning “disciplinary proceedings” against Will Smith — and they have already revealed some shocking new details about what happened in the wake of the incident!

Landing the leading role in Netflix’s has changed Maitreyi Ramakrishnan‘s life forever and in turn, that of other South Asian teens who never felt represented on screen.

Legends & Lies, a Kelsey Grammer-narrated series featuring dramatizations of moments in American history, is among the new projects on Fox Business Network’s primetime slate, with a second season debuting on April 25.

Bridgerton” sibling falling in love and finding a partner, thus shifting the focus to new leads in every series. Bailey’s character, though, does feature throughout the books.

Rock said.Rock has been largely silent about the incident, when during the 2022 Oscars on Sunday Smith slapped him after Rock told a joke about Smith’s wife, Jade Pinkett Smith. The incident sharply divided viewers and attendees before opinion coalesced around the conclusion that Smith was incredibly out of line.

Back to business! Chris Rock took the stage for the first time since his 2022 Oscars drama with Will Smith — and briefly spoke about the altercation.

Rob Kardashian’s daughter Dream Kardashian, 5, and Khloe Kardashian’s daughter True Thompson, 3, are the latest Kardashian kids to show off their talents. The adorable girls dressed up like little bunnies, perhaps since Easter is around the corner. The little ones danced around the kitchen and sang along to Encanto’s “We Don’t Talk About Bruno.”

Chris Rock is back onstage and back to telling jokes after getting slapped by Will Smith at the Oscars on Sunday. Rock performed two shows at the Wilbur Theatre in Boston on Wednesday night to a sold-out crowd. Rock was met with a standing ovation once he entered the stage.

Marvel Studios’ “Moon Knight” is unlike anything attempted in the Marvel Cinematic Universe since 2008’s “Iron Man.” Not only is it Marvel’s first Disney Plus series that doesn’t focus on already established characters, the first four episodes of the show, which Variety has seen, contain not a single spoken reference to the MCU. No one talks about Thanos or the Snap, Spider-Man or Wakanda.

Ellise Shafer The reviews are in for Marvel’s “Morbius” starring Jared Leto, and they’re out for blood.As the social media and review embargo lifted on Wednesday evening for the film, critics took to Twitter to elaborate on what some are calling the “worst Marvel superhero movie in a long, long time.”“#Morbius is a reminder of what many comic book movies were before the MCU: sloppy, poorly executed, and sure to disappoint fans of the comics,” critic Dan Murrell tweeted. “It also contains the worst attempt at universe building in the modern era. Full review later tonight but… it’s bad.”#Morbius is a reminder of what many comic book movies were before the MCU: sloppy, poorly executed, and sure to disappoint fans of the comics.

The finalists for the Ayrshire Live Pub of the Year have been revealed.

Amy Schumer is sharing her thoughts on the controversial incident between Will Smith and Chris Rock, three days after the 2022 Oscars ceremony took place in Los Angeles.The 40-year-old co-host, who recently opened up about the criticism she received over her joke involving Kirsten Dunst, says she is still “triggered and traumatized” after processing what happened during the televised show.She went on to show support for fellow comedian Chris Rock, explaining that “he handled it like a pro,” adding that “the whole thing was so disturbing.” Amy also said there is “so much pain” in Will Smith, and she is “still in shock and stunned and sad.”“Im proud of myself and my cohosts. But yeah.

Three days after he was attacked by Will Smith at the Oscars, Chris Rock made his first public appearance at the opening show of his Ego Death World Tour in Boston.

The Go-Gos are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They’ve had a musical tribute on Broadway. They’ve played the biggest stages in the world. And, lest we forget, they were the first all-female rock group ireach the top of the Billboard Top Pop Album chart with their Beauty and the Beat.  

Jared Leto stopped by “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” even though he “forgot” his shirt.

It’s a wrap for Norman Reedus on “The Walking Dead”.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterWhat’s on Chris Rock’s mind?It’s a simple yet valid question, one that the world is wondering after Will Smith slapped the comedian on live television during the Oscars on Sunday. The now-infamous blow has been the topic du jour on every corner of the internet and television in the 48 hours since — but Rock has remained noticeably silent.

et voila!Running time: 104 minutes. Rated PG-13 (intense sequences of violence, some frightening images and brief strong language). In theaters.The issue is personal.

Raven-Symoné is crediting cutting out sugar and her wife Miranda Pearman-Maday for her 40 lbs weight loss.

Group B is making their debut on The Masked Singer!

Joe Otterson TV ReporterMia Katigbak has been cast in the upcoming ABC comedy pilot “Josep.”Katigbak will appear opposite previously announced series lead Jo Koy and Rory O’Malley. The show follows a recently divorced Filipino American nurse (Koy) attempting to navigate dating, fatherhood and a very Filipino mother who loves to “help.”Katigbak will star as Lorna, Jo’s mom. She is described as a little Filipino force of nature.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterPhoebe Waller-Bridge has gotten a greenlight at Amazon for a new comedy series, Variety has confirmed.Details on the show’s plot are currently being kept under wraps.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterLegendary Television has hired Jen Roskind to serve as executive vice president of production, Variety has learned exclusively.In her new role, Roskind will manage all aspects of the studio’s operations, including physical production, post-production, safety & risk management and production labor. She will report to Carmi Zlotnik, president of Legendary TV.“We are fortunate and excited to have Jen join our team at such a pivotal time in the TV marketplace,” said Zlotnik.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterTim Robinson and Zach Kanin have set up the comedy pilot “Computer School” at HBO Max, Variety has learned.In the pilot, a recent high school grad and his uncle attend the same computer class in suburban Michigan. Robinson will star as the uncle. Robinson and Kanin are writing and executive producing the pilot.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterBoat Rocker Studios and Shamier Anderson and Stephan James’ Bay Mills Studios are teaming to co-produce a limited series about the life of Jean-Michel Basquiat.James is attached to star in the untitled series, which would be set in 1980s New York City. It will showcase the rise of Basquiat, from an obscure graffiti artist to a Neo-expressionist painter of rockstar status. It will also explore Basquiat’s close friendship with Andy Warhol and his ultimate demise.“We’re grateful to be working with Shamier, Stephan, and the entire Bay Mills Studios team to tell the story of a visionary artist whose profound cultural influence only continues to grow with time,” said Steve Lescroart, president of scripted for Boat Rocker Studios.