21 Gifts for Women With January Birthdays

No matter your thoughts on the most recent “Star Wars” trilogy that Disney released in theaters, you have to admit that it could have been handled a bit more elegantly. Originally planned as a trilogy with three different filmmakers helming each “episode,” the Sequel Trilogy was going to close out the Skywalker Saga that George Lucas began decades prior.

Blanca Blanco sure is making the most of her winter with a vacation in sunny Caribbean over the weekend.The Tale Of Tails actress - who was last seen in Beverly Hills before Christmas - posted a dozen sizzling hot photos where she made the most of a few bikinis while taking in the tropical temperatures of Bonaire.The Breaking The Mold author looked like she was auditioning for the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition as she posed away in the sand. Heating it up: Blanca Blanco sure is making the most of her winter with a vacation in sunny Caribbean over the weekend.

Austin Butler wishes Lisa Marie Presley was 'here to celebrate' after the film based on the life of her legendary father, Elvis, received eight Oscar nominations.Butler, 31, who was nominated for Best Actor for his portrayal of The King, remembered Lisa Marie following her tragic passing at age 54 as he spoke with The Hollywood Reporter shortly after the nominations were announced.'[This role] seemed as though it was this impossible mountain to climb in front of me,' he told THR. 'There were so many pitfalls and so I just was focusing on one step at a time.

Angela Bassett has gone where no Marvel character has gone before. On Tuesday the star received a Best Supporting Actress Academy Award nomination for her role as Queen Ramonda in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.The historic nod made her the first woman, the first person of color and the first Marvel Studios actor to be nominated for an Oscar for their performance in a comic book adaptation.At 64, she is the second oldest black woman to be nominated for an acting Oscar, following Ruby Dee, who was nominated for her role in 2007's American Gangster at the age of 84.  History: Angela Bassett, 64, made history Tuesday as the first Marvel star to be nominated for an Oscar for  their role in a Marvel film.

Jane Fonda couldn't help but fangirl over Tom Brady while recalling how he brought  jerseys to her, Sally Field, Rita Moreno and Lily Tomlin on set of 80 for Brady.While speaking about the seven-time Super Bowl champion, the 85-year-old actress raved that the legendary quarterback, 45, is 'at the top of his game.''[He's] the best in his field, and beyond that, he's gorgeous, kind and sweet,' she told AARP.  Sweet: Jane Fonda couldn't help but fangirl over Tom Brady while recalling how he brought jerseys to her, Sally Field, Rita Moreno and Lily Tomlin on set of 80 for BradyHer costar, Moreno, gushed that Brady is 'remarkable in his work, just remarkable' while Field agreed as she stated: 'Your jaw drops at the skill level.'  'He's like a great big, beautiful, perfect 20-year-old that you'd want to be your son,' Tomlin interjected. Fonda went on to describe how the football player 'came around to our trailers with jerseys for each of us and said such nice things.' Smitten: While speaking about the seven-time Super Bowl champion , the 85-year-old actress raved that the legendary quarterback, 45, is 'at the top of his game' (seen in 2023) '[He's] the best in his field, and beyond that, he's gorgeous, kind and sweet,' she told AARPAs for getting to work with some of Hollywood's most renowned stars, Brady told the publication: 'Not only are they great actresses but they’re spectacular people and were so sweet and welcoming to me on set.' 'To have these icons together in a movie like this, it really is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and, obviously, so humbling,' he continued.Later in the interview, Brady spoke about feeling like 'retirement is a scary word.' Fangirls: Her costar, Moreno, gushed that Brady is 'remarkable in

Dawson's Creek alumni Busy Philipps and Joshua Jackson congratulated former co-star Michelle Williams on her Oscars nomination for The Fabelmans on Tuesday - but Katie Holmes was curiously absent from the well-wishes.Busy, 43, who played Audrey Liddell in the series and Joshua, 44, who portrayed Pacey Witter, lauded  Jen Lindley star Williams, 42, for her Best Actress nod - but Joey Potter star Holmes, who was said to be 'not close' to the star, did not send a message.Busy, who is best friends with Michelle, wrote on Instagram alongside a throwback snap of the star: 'BRB- I’m just gonna go back in time and tell this kid that she’s going to have 5 OSCAR NOMINATIONS in the next 20 years.  Five time nominee: Dawson's Creek alumni Busy Philipps and Joshua Jackson congratulated former co-star Michelle Williams on her Oscars nomination for The Fabelmans (pictured) on Tuesday - but Katie Holmes was curiously absent from the well-wishes'And a BEAUTIFUL family. And be surrounded by love.

The 2023 Academy Award nominations were announced on Tuesday.Topping the list was Everything Everywhere All at Once and The Banshees of Inisherin, which swept many categories. Even Tom Cruise's film Top Gun: Maverick got plenty of love with five nods, though the superstar himself was not nominated for his acting. But several contenders were left off the list. Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie were not recognised for their work in the epic Hollywood movie Babylon.

Angela Bassett was up bright and early and reporting for duty on the set of  9-1-1 Tuesday, in spite of receiving a history making Oscar nomination.The versatile star, 64 - who plays police sergeant Athena Grant in the police procedural - received a nod for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Queen Ramonda in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. She is the first Marvel star to be so honored for their role in a Marvel film.  Report for duty: Angela Bassett was up bright and early and reporting for duty on the set of 9-1-1 Tuesday, in spite of receiving a history making Oscar nominationIn a statement to CNN, the star wrote, 'This morning is a little extra special in the Bassett Vance household with news of my Oscar nomination. What has drawn me to each of the women I’ve portrayed throughout my career is their strength, compassion, resilience, and power.' She added, 'Wakanda Forever’s Queen Ramonda is a character that touched my spirit because she is a mother and a leader who must care for her grieving nation as much as she cares for her family in mourning. Ramonda is a love letter that reflects and acknowledges what we women do everyday.' The nomination also broke through the glass ceiling as she joined Al Pacino, Paul Newman, William Hurt, Heath Ledger and Joaquin Phoenix who were nominated for their work in films based on comic books or graphic novels.

In what amounts to the third mass shooting in California in as many days, seven people were wounded and one killed during what local news reports characterized as a music video shoot on and Oakland street last night. It happened at a Valero gas station where, apparently, there was some sort of production taking place.

Disney has scheduled an in-person upfront on May 16 at New York’s Javits Center, joining a growing cohort betting on the upside of wooing advertisers in the flesh.

After her animated film received an Oscar nomination today, Jenny Slate said she is completely overwhelmed.

EXCLUSIVE: Verve’s Andy Stabile and his team, including Lanie Ragsdale, have wasted no time signing up new non-scripted clients after joining the agency.

NBC has ordered the pilot for Wolf, a one-hour medical drama from writer-producer Michael Grassi, producer-director Lee Toland Krieger and executive producer Greg Berlanti. The project comes from Warner Bros Television, where all three are under overall deals.

Apple has confirmed Deadline’s scoop on winning an all-night bidding battle for the John Carney-directed Flora and Son, as Apple’s Heads of Worldwide Video Zack Van Amburg and Jamie Erlicht and their head of features Matt Dentler burned the midnight oil to make the label’s biggest Sundance Film Festival deal since they acquired CODA in 2021. That film went on to establish Apple as the first streamer to win the Best Picture Oscar, with the film also winning Best Adapted Screenplay for director Sian Heder and Best Supporting Actor for Troy Kotsur.

The Justice Department and a group of states filed an antitrust suit against Google, claiming that the internet giant has used its “stranglehold” over digital tools to quash threats to its dominance in the ad market.

Elvis scooped up eight Oscar nominations on Tuesday, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Austin Butler in the title role. The good news dovetailed neatly with the birthday of director Baz Luhrmann’s wife and producing partner Catherine Martin, and their wedding anniversary, and yet tragically, it also comes just two days after the pair attended the funeral service for Elvis Presley’s daughter Lisa Marie Presley.

After landing his first Oscar nomination on Tuesday for his starring role in the Baz Luhrmann-directed Elvis, Austin Butler spoke with Deadline about the breakthrough, as well as the passing of Lisa Marie Presley, upcoming roles in Dune: Part Two and Jeff Nichols’ The Bikeriders, and his goals as he moves forward.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli has replaced David Walliams on Britain’s Got Talent.

A24’s multiverse-spanning Everything Everywhere All at Once scored a leading 11 Oscar nominations Tuesday, helping the indie to 17 noms, the most of any individual distributor this year. Netflix, behind its nine-nom juggernaut All Quiet on the Western Front, had a total of 14 in the feature-length categories and 16 overall.