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FollowJudge Extends Block on Trump’s White House Ban on CNN, MS NOW and PoliticoFollowing President Donald Trump’s White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico last month, a federal judge has once again blocked him from doing so. U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Kelly wrote in the ruling issued Tuesday evening that the outlets are “likely to succeed not only on their due process claim, but also […]Martha Plimpton Slams Shane Gillis’ ‘Really F—g Stupid’ ‘SNL’ Monologue: ‘He Deserves a Spanking From His Mom’Martha Plimpton has joined the list of stars speaking out over Shane Gillis’ poorly received “Saturday Night Live” opening monologue. “There’s this Shane Gillis guy who I’ve never heard of who said some really fucking stupid shit on live on air on ‘SNL’ on Saturday,” the “Goonies” star said in a video posted to her […]‘All About Corinne’ Review: Isabelle Huppert Stalks Sandrine Kiberlain in a Witty, Deliciously Acted French Industry SatireAs one of the select few French actresses who has earned definite-article status in her homeland — referred to routinely as La Huppert, alongside the likes of La Binoche and La Deneuve — it’s immediately, amusingly jarring to see Isabelle Huppert cast as a thoroughly indefinite article: a jobbing movie extra whose name nobody recalls, […]Kelly Clarkson vs. Art of Play: Footage Revealed of Singer’s Visit to Brooklyn Novelty Store She Slammed for ‘Pretty Woman’ TreatmentFootage of Kelly Clarkson visiting the Brooklyn novelty store she slammed on Saturday has now been acquired and released by Pablo Torre, the host and executive editor of the investigative podcast, “Pablo Torre Finds Out.” The video offers another perspective to the ongoing drama between Clarkson and Art of Play, the Brooklyn local business she […]‘Clean Hands’ Review: Zach Braff Is a Cop on a Crusade to Save His Addict Daughter in an Uneasy Fact-Based Crime DramaWhen a filmmaker tells a story based on real events, especially ones that are inspiring or heroic, there’s always a risk of hagiography. “Clean Hands” is a movie where the storytellers either take a lot of license with an actual person’s life to add drama, or don’t seem aware just how unflattering their subject’s behavior […]‘Tommy & Tuppence’ Stars Josh Dylan and Antonia Thomas on That ‘Intense’ Finale, Why the Detective Duo ‘Keep Missing Each Other’ Romantically and a Potential Season 2SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for Episode 6 of “Tommy & Tuppence,” now streaming on BritBox. The finale of “Tommy & Tuppence” finds the Agatha Christie detective duo, played by Josh Dylan and Antonia Thomas, on the verge of a new chapter. The BritBox Original series brings the classic characters into the modern day, […]Why the ‘Girls’ Revival Is Such an Exciting IdeaThe return of “Girls” for a five-episode limited run won’t just be interesting because of how Hannah Horvath has or has not changed. It’ll be a litmus test for how we at home have, as well. After all, Lena Dunham has at times struggled to distinguish herself from her most famous creation. At the height […]‘Just Dance: Decades of Hits’ Costume Designer Breaks Down the New Game’s Look and Not Using AI: ‘It’s Our Art’At a time when AI is increasingly being used to replace human creativity, “Just Dance” is refusing to change its hands-on approach. The Ubisoft dance game, which just launched “Just Dance: Decades of Hits” on Tuesday, brings on-screen characters to life through a process rooted in human labor. Real dancers wear handmade costumes, wigs and […]‘Once Upon in the Middle East’ Review: China’s Oscar Entry Is a Breakneck Blockbuster That Mixes Food Porn With Wartime DevastationNot since Zhang Yimou’s 2002 wuxia spectacle “Hero” has China landed an Oscar nomination for Best International Feature — and this dry spell surely won’t be broken with this year’s bombastic submission “Once Upon a Time in the Middle East.” Like most of the country’s entries over the past decade, this blockbuster epic — a […]Chuck Lorre Tells All: His 10 Years in Scientology, Clashes With Stars Like Roseanne and Brett Butler, and How ‘The Big Bang Theory’ Cast Shocked HimChuck Lorre has been entangled with some of the most notoriously difficult TV comedy stars in modern memory: Roseanne Barr, Brett Butler, Cybill Shepherd and, of course, Charlie Sheen. Of the four, he’s only made up with Sheen — and that rift took years to repair, as their “Two and a Half Men” meltdown was […]Stephen Amell Says Putting on the ‘Baywatch’ Red Trunks Felt ‘So Familiar’ Because ‘It’s a Superhero Show’Stephen Amell, star of the upcoming “Baywatch” reboot, first came to public attention as Oliver Queen in DC superhero series “Arrow.” But the actor says his new role isn’t so different. “Once I got on it and I put on the red trunks, I realized, like, why does this feel so familiar?” Amell said of […]Drake Bell Blasts SAG-AFTRA After Losing Health Insurance: ‘Do Not Become an Actor. Do Not Join SAG’“Drake & Josh” actor Drake Bell is putting SAG-AFTRA on blast after he revealed he does not qualify for health insurance. On his Instagram Story on Tuesday, Bell posted a screenshot of the SAG-AFTRA health plan website that says “you do not qualify for Health Plan coverage at this time. Your reported covered earnings from […]Black Bear Acquires Love Triangle Comedy Spec From Writing Duo Cassidy Alla and Read Masino (EXCLUSIVE)Black Bear has acquired the rights to a comedy spec script from up-and-coming writing duo Cassiy Alla and Read Masino, Variety can reveal exclusively According to an official logline, the untitled film “tells the story of when a mother and daughter inadvertently start dating the same man; the whole family – each at their own […]Druski Hosting ‘SNL’ Is the Show’s Most Interesting Move in YearsAs “Saturday Night Live” trudges on this season with a little-known cast, uneven sketches and yet another horrendous appearance by obvious misogynist Shane Gillis, news that comedian and internet personality Druski, aka Drew Desbordes, will host the Nov. 7 episode suddenly gives me hope. I think it’s the most interesting thing “SNL” has done in […]Music Industry Moves: Jesse Jo Stark Signs With WME, Rebecca Allen Steps Down at Universal Music U.K.Singer-songwriter-actress and Chrome Hearts co-creative director Jesse Jo Stark has signed with WME for worldwide representation in all areas. Stark’s new album “Muse” is out Nov. 6, which follows dates opening for or performing with Post Malone, Guns N’ Roses and Jane’s Addiction, as well as multiple festival appearances. In addition to her work at […]Battle of the Booths: Paramount Brings its Iconic Arch to Cannes as Eye-Catching Mipcom Stands Reflect Market RealitiesStep outside Le Palais des Festivals in Cannes this week, where Mipcom is in full swing, and you might do a double take. Because nestled between the conference center and the French Riviera is an exact (well, 90% scale) replica of Paramount Studios’ iconic Bronson Gate. The model arch, affixed via cleverly concealed aluminium and […]Where to Buy Tickets for Broadway’s Biggest Shows Through 2027: ‘Evita,’ ‘A Few Good Men,’ ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ and MoreBroadway is gearing up for a star-studded season, with Hollywood heavyweights, buzzy West End transfers and a slate of high-profile revivals headed to New York stages through 2027. Among the biggest draws are Julia Louis-Dreyfus, making her Broadway debut alongside Ed Harris and Allison Janney in “Other Desert Cities”; Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell reuniting […]BondIt, Buffalo 8 and Sandaled Kid Productions Team Up on High-Concept Horror Film Slate (EXCLUSIVE)BondIt Media Capital, Buffalo 8 Distribution and Sandaled Kid Productions have partnered on a new slate of horror films. The partnership will develop three commercial, high-concept horror films. BondIt will finance the slate, while Buffalo 8 will release the titles. Sandaled Kid Productions will focus on development and production of the projects. “This partnership brings […]Ari Emanuel and Ben Persky’s Podcast ‘Rushmore’ Returns for Season 2 With Guests Including Larry David and Jerry SeinfeldAri Emanuel, executive chairman of WME Group and exec chair and CEO of TKO Group, is back to debate GOATs with his friend and music manager Ben Persky — with a parade of high-profile guests — in a new season of their podcast “Rushmore.” “Rushmore” Season 2 will be available to watch on YouTube and […]Joni Mitchell Sworn In as a U.S. Citizen, Capping ‘a Journey That Began 62 Years Ago’When the New York Times ran a list of the greatest living American songwriters earlier this year, the ranking was greeted with a lot of reader flack for not including Joni Mitchell. The newspaper’s explanation at the time was that Mitchell was — and remained — a Canadian citizen, despite residing primarily in California, thus […]Vancouver Film Festival Audience Award Winners: ’I Play Rocky,’ ‘Ceremony’ Among Big WinsPeter Farrelly’s “I Play Rocky” has won the Audience Award in the Galas & Special Presentations category at the 2026 Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF). The film, which tells the underdog story behind Sylvester Stallone’s journey to make and star in “Rocky,” was among 10 titles selected by audiences as favorites across the festival’s programming […]Bernie Orenstein, Co-Writer of ‘That Girl’ and ‘The New Dick Van Dyke Show,’ Dies at 95Bernie Orenstein, the co-writer and co-producer of “The New Dick Van Dyke Show,” died on Sept. 14, his family confirmed. He was 95. The television comedy writer and producer frequently collaborated with his partner, Saul Turteltaub, whom he wrote and produced TV hits such as “The New Dick Van Dyke Show,” the 1970s follow-up to […]Peacock Sets ‘Assassins’ Competition Show Based on Popular School Game; Scarlett Johansson to ProduceWatch your back: Peacock has greenlit a new competition series, “Assassins,” based on the popular stealth game played among high school and college students. Hailing from executive producer Scarlett Johansson, “Assassins” follows a group of players as they compete in a “ruthless game of cunning strategy and wit.” Per the synopsis, “From the moment they […]‘Girls’ Shocker: Lena Dunham Sets Revival at HBO With Allison Williams, Zosia Mamet, Jemima Kirke ReturningA voice of a generation has returned. HBO has greenlit a revival of “Girls,” Lena Dunham’s beloved and controversial mid-aughts dramedy. The series will return for a limited, five-episode run with production beginning in 2027 — a decade after the Season 6 finale. “Girls” ran on HBO from 2012 to 2017. With Dunham as creator, […]