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Jerry O’Connell issued a heartfelt apology to his “Stand By Me” co-star Wil Wheaton on the latest episode of “The Talk”.

Amidst Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s whirlwind romance, the “If You Had My Love” singer is providing insight as to why her relationship with the “Deep Water” actor didn’t work out in the early 2000s.

NBC Washington. The video of the altercation, which has been viewed more than a half-million times on Twitter, has led to Gowan receiving threats.Gowan noted that the phrasing used by the man during his rant echoes rhetoric used in debates over how public schools should deal with issued related LGBTQ identity.Those debates have intensified in recent months as several states — most notably, Florida and Alabama — have proposed or passed so-called “parental rights” bills that critics say constitute bans on all LGBTQ content. Most conservatives believe that sexual orientation and gender identity should not be mentioned in schools at all — even in secondary-level classrooms or in subjects like history, science, or sex education.

The Mandarin on “Moon Knight” could use some work.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterDominique Fishback has been cast in the lead role of Donald Glover and Janine Naber’s upcoming Amazon series.Plot details for the show are being kept under wraps, though it has previously been reported that it will focus on a “Beyonce-like figure,” presumably played by Fishback. Glover had previously spoken to Variety about the project during the “Atlanta” premiere red carpet, which can be seen below.Fishback has been on a hot streak of late, currently starring in the Apple series “The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey” alongside Samuel L.

BBC newsreader George Alagiah, 66, left viewers and colleagues emotional today over his return to broadcasting.

A call to peace—or a cryptic message? Jamie Lynn Spears reacted to Britney Spears’ pregnancy news on Instagram, and her response seems to suggest that the feud between the sisters might be coming to a halt. 

Dominique Fishback, who stars in Apple’s limited series The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey alongside Samuel L. Jackson, has been cast in the lead of Amazon’s Donald Glover and Janine Nabers series.

EXCLUSIVE: Ne-Yo (Step Up: High Water) has signed on to star alongside his real-life aunt Kym Whitley (Twenties) and niece Tyler Kay Whitley (The Game) in the indie romantic comedy The Pact, from writer-director Robert Mychal Patrick Butler (Life Ain’t Like The Movies).

A Russian defence minister has suffered a huge heart attack which was not the result of natural causes, a prominent Russian oligarch claims.

Moderna has been approved for jabs in children aged six to 11 by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

A brave Scots schoolgirl has been educating fellow pupils about Alopecia after she started to lose her hair.

A woman has died after becoming unwell while at a McDonald's branch in Paisley.

The Chase host Bradley Walsh has accused a contestant of being a secret spy on the latest episode of the ITV game show.As player Ore, a 31-year-old Civil Servant from London took her place on the stage to face Bradley in the quick-fire round, the host began to suspect she had a big secret as the pair chatted about her job.While telling Bradley that she worked as a Civil Servant, an excited Bradley replied, are you a spy?A claim Ore immediately denied.Not giving up, Bradley went on a long rant about how she would lie about being a spy if she really was one.“Well you’re gunna pretend when you say that so you say you’re not a spy, so I now think she is a spy by you saying you’re not a spy.As she continued to deny the role, he went on: “And now you say I’m not a spy and then I think you’re not a spy but then really you are.”After some awkward laughs from the studio, Ore simply replied: “if I told you, I’d have to kill you.”“Fair enough,” said Bradley, who eventually accepted her response and moved on to the Q&A.Fans instantly took to social media to share their reactions to Bradley's allegations.“Bradley, if she was a spy, she wouldn't be d**king around on TV, would she? #TheChase.” Said one viewer.A second added: “A real spy would have a fake job #thechase,”While a third accused Bradley of wearing the accusation thin, saying: “((((Yawn)))) the 'you're a spy gag' is wearing a bit thin now,” followed by a sleeping emoji.Ore was joined by fellow contestants Katherine, a marketing manager from Leeds, Sinclair, a pest controller from Southend-on-Sea and Cammy, an engineer from Glasgow.Cammie was the only player to be eliminated during his head to head with the Chaser, Jenny Ryan, aka The Vixen.The remaining trio bagged a nice

Livin’ La Vida Loca is one of the most iconic Latin pop songs, and it is going to be added to the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress. The song composed by Desmond Child and Draco Rosa and performed by Ricky Martin is one of 25 pieces that were considered all-time cultural treasures worthy of preservation based on its cultural, historical, or aesthetic significance in the nation’s recorded sound heritage.Livin’ La Vida Loca, marked a before and after in Latin crossover upon its release on March 23, 1999.

Glamour. Building better for those you love is principle that Deering also likes to see woven into the fabric of Ford—to value innovation, diversity, and the intrinsic need to “help build a better world where every person is free to move and to pursue their dreams" (a line Deering came up with before her first day). There's something remarkable about working at a company with a purpose ingrained within every facet of production, she explains.

Sasha Urban editorThe Academy Museum of Motion Pictures revealed the first round of exhibits for its 2022-2023 season on Monday, including a tribute to Francis Ford Coppola’s 1972 film “The Godfather” and its first permanent exhibit, “Hollywoodland,” dedicated to the founders of Hollywood.Other newly announced additions to the museum include “Regeneration: Black Cinema 1898-1971,” a tribute to French filmmaker Agnès Varda and spaces dedicated to “Boyz n the Hood” (1991), “Casablanca” (1942) and the collaborations of production designer Sarah Greenwood and set decorator Katie Spencer.“The history of film is endlessly rich and varied, which is why we envisioned the exhibitions of the Academy Museum as a continually evolving set of installations and virtual content,” said Bill Kramer, director and president of the Academy Museum. “We are delighted to present a new round of stories, explorations, moving images, props, and other objects that explore the many facets of moviemaking – from the founding of Hollywood to present day.” When the Academy Museum opened in September, it included exhibitions on Spike Lee, Hayao Miyazaki and Pedro Almodóvar, but the museum faced criticism from donors and Academy members for neglecting to include explicit mention of the Jewish founders of the Hollywood studio system.“The Jewish contributions to the film industry, from its founding to today, should be highlighted,” Haim Saban, who donated $50 million to the Academy museum alongside his wife, Cheryl, told Rolling Stone in January.

New Line has cast the ensemble comedy The Parenting for HBO Max with a murderers’ row of TV stars including Succession‘s Brian Cox, The Sopranos’ Edie Falco, Friends star Lisa Kudrow and Breaking Bad‘s Dean Norris.

The74th Directors Guild of America Awards were held at theBeverly Hilton and hosted byJudd Apatow on Saturday in Beverly Hills.Maggie Gyllenhaal and Jane Campion took home the night's top directorial honors in the first-time feature and theatrical feature film categories, respectively.Meanwhile, film legend Spike Lee received theLifetime Achievement Award for his extraordinary efforts in the art of cinema. Maggie Gyllenhaal and Jane Campion took home the night's top directorial honors in the first-time feature and theatrical feature film categories, respectively.Gyllenhaal's directorial debut The Lost Daughter helped score her her first-ever DGA Award nomination and subsequent win.She beat out the likes of Lin-Manuel Miranda and Rebecca Hall in the Outstanding Achievement of a First-Time Feature Film Director category.The Secretary actress was presented the honor by actressJulie Delpy, 52.

Andrew Garfield is showing his support for pal and director Lin-Manuel Miranda!

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeThe Directors Guild of America’s 74th annual DGA Awards are under way at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, with Judd Apatow on tap as host. The ceremony returns to an in-person event this year, having gone virtual in 2021, and is part of a busy weekend on the kudos gauntlet that also includes the BAFTA, Annie Awards and Critics Choice events.This year in the motion pictures category, the group nominated Kenneth Branagh for “Belfast” (Focus Features), Jane Campion for “The Power of the Dog” (Netflix), Paul Thomas Anderson for “Licorice Pizza” (MGM/United Artists Releasing), Steven Spielberg for “West Side Story” (20th Century Studios) and Denis Villeneuve for “Dune” (Warner Bros).