‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’ Review: Judy Blume’s Classic Book On Screen After 50 Years Is Well Worth The Wait

like a true girl’s girl.On May 6, the married Jonathan Owens for a second time in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Their first “I do’s” were said during an intimate Texas in April, but the pair saved their handwritten vows, wedding rings, and Biles’s stunning for their big destination wedding. In an interview held during her final dress fitting with designer Galia Lahav, Biles revealed she was “nervous” to choose a ballgown because she’s “so petite.” Luckily, Lahav was able to add details that made Biles feel “on top of the world.”“I think this is exactly how brides are supposed to feel.”By “I like the sheer, I like how it fits, and then the little pearl details, I love the pearls.

Steven Tyler‘s legal team have asked a judge to strike a claim of intentional inflection of emotional distress (IIED) “based on statements” Tyler made in memoirs.Last month, Tyler denied all allegations from a recent lawsuit accusing him of sexually assaulting a minor.The accusations were first raised in December, in which Julia Misley – who was known as Julia Holcomb at the time – accused the Aerosmith singer of sexual assault and battery dating back to the 1970s, when she was a minor.In the suit, she claimed that they were both involved in a sexual relationship for about three years and that the frontman convinced her mother to grant him guardianship over her when she was 16.The lawsuit also referenced Tyler’s memoirs, in which he recalled that he “almost took a teen bride” and described how her parents “signed a paper over for me to have custody, so I wouldn’t get arrested if I took her out of state.”As reported by Rolling Stone, the defences stated that all claims are “barred” as the claimant gave “consent”, and added that Tyler should be granted immunity as he was “caretaker and/or guardian” at the time.Now, according to Rolling Stone, in a new filing, Tyler’s lawyers are arguing that the parts of Misley’s suit based on the memoir make it a “Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation” (SLAPP).Tyler’s lawyers claim that the motion to strike is “made upon the grounds that” Misley filed a SLAPP because, “The conduct complained of arises out of statements made in Tyler’s published memoirs.

RAVE UKraine.Rave UKraine took place at Liverpool’s Hangar 34 and at Kyiv’s HVLV. Each rave was live-streamed to one another making it possible for attendees in both cities to party alongside each other in a night of unity and solidarity with Ukraine.

Did Meghan Markle sneak into the coronation?? Some fans are convinced of it!

OMG! In a wild twist of events, Kim Zolciak-Biermann has filed for divorce from husband Kroy Biermann amid their major financial troubles!

Andrew Niccol’s 2005 film, “Lord of War,” is the epitome of a decent film. The box office was fine, but not great.

Taylor Swift apparently has a friend to thank for her reconnection with Matty Healy.

If you've read Prince Harry's memoir Spare - and many millions have - you'll know it lays bare his relationship wth his family in unsparing detail. And that same level detail has now been shared about Harry's relationship with the man behind the book, his ghostwriter JR Moehringer.This time though it's JR, rather than HRH, that is sharing the emotions at play behind the scenes. In a devastatingly unflinching portrait of what it is like to work on such an intimate project with the California-based Prince, who made a fleeting visit to the UK this weekend for his father's Coronation, JR writes in a first person piece for The New Yorker of Harry's "flushed cheeks" amid a "shouting" argument.

Here’s a musical surprise for all “Bridgerton” fans!

MLB legend Derek Jeter and his supermodel wife Hannah Davis have welcomed their fourth child – a baby boy — into the world. Jeter shared the exciting news on his social media account revealing the name of their little one.

Jessica Simpson has publicly addressed her father’s private health battle for the first time, sharing her daughter’s heartfelt request.

Kim Kardashian celebrated her and Kanye West's youngest child's birthday with a firefighter-themed celebration. Kim, 42, took to Instagram to share an inside look at the lavish celebrations. In a since-deleted video, star gave her followers a look inside the entry way of her home, which featured fire-shaped balloons and a balloon statue of the birthday boy.Inside the party, there was more firefighter-themed decorations including a Dalmatian-themed sweets table, a pizza station, a macaroni table and a station for personalized drinks.There was also a room where guests could get personalized fire suits and stitched shirts.Kim shared multiple pictures of the birthday boy, who was dressed in red and white for the occasion.

King Charles III. The image, taken by Hugo Burnand, shows the monarch seated on one of a pair of 1902 throne chairs made for the future King George V and Queen Mary for use at the coronation of King Edward VII.He’s seen wearing the Imperial State Crown, holding the Orb and Sceptre with Cross, and dressed in his regal purple tunic and Robe of Estate.The first official portrait of His Majesty The King following his Coronation on 6th May.

Kim Zolciak-Biermann and Kroy Biermann!Documents obtained by reveal that the star has filed to divorce the former NFL player after 11-years of marriage, listing the date of separation as April 30. According to the site, Kim has stated that her and Kroy's marriage is «irretrievably broken with no hope of reconciliation.» In addition, the site claims that Kim filed for primary physical custody of their children and joint legal custody. The site also reports that the reality TV star wants to restore her maiden name and requests spousal support. Together Kim, 44, and Kroy, 37, are parents of children, Kroy, 11, Kash, 10, and twins, Kaia and Kane, 9.

officially has a return date.Season 2 of FX on Hulu's critically acclaimed series will return Thursday, June 22 with all 10 episodes, it was announced Monday. A teaser touting a June return debuted during the Oscars telecast in March.follows the story of fine dining chef Carmy (Jeremy Allen White), who returns home save his family's failing Chicago sandwich shop, The Beef, in the wake of his brother's death.The 30-second Oscars spot revealed Carmy as well as the rest of the crew as they close The Beef and prepare to reopen as a new restaurant called The Bear. Season 2 follows Carmy, Sydney Adamu (Ayo Edebiri) and Richard “Richie” Jerimovich (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) as they work to transform their grimy sandwich joint into a next-level spot.

Angelique Jackson Literary icon Judy Blume has been in the public eye for more than 50 years, but lately she’s been posing for even more cameras than usual. For the past few months, Blume has been everywhere — from the red carpet premiere of the feature adaptation of her 1970 classic “Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret” in Los Angeles last week, to Variety’s Power of Women ceremony in New York City, where she was honored earlier this month. But on Monday night in Studio City, Calif., it was Blume’s husband George Cooper on the other side of a cell phone camera lens. As Blume was introduced to an eager (and pink-masked) crowd by 16-year-old Annabelle Chang, who owns Annabelle’s Book Club LA, Cooper sprang from his seat behind the desk to capture the moment on his cell phone.

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 documentary about Judy Blume sheds light on the profound impact that the beloved children’s book writer had on a whole generation of young girls.

When it comes to young adult literature, there are few books as universally beloved and influential for preteen girls as “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret,” Judy Blume’s seminal 1970 novel. Tackling everything from boys to periods to religion, “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” was a groundbreaking exploration of so-called taboo topics that plague all young girls.

Rachel McAdams is looking forward to sharing her new film with her kids as she stars in the film adaptation of Judy Blume's iconic 1970 coming-of-age novel, ET's Cassie DiLaura spoke with McAdams at the Los Angeles premiere of her new movie, in which she plays Barbara Simon, mother to the film's titular Margaret Simon (played by Abby Ryder Fortson).Reflecting on showing the film — which candidly and honestly details a young girl's spiritual quest and her efforts to navigate puberty, emotional maturity and deep philosophical questions — McAdams said of showing the film to her young daughter sometime in the future, «I just hope she's not embarrassed.»McAdams and her partner, Jamie Linden — who are famously private about their personal lives — share a 5-year-old son and a daughter they welcomed sometime in late 2020 or early 2021.«She probably will be [embarrassed], so I'm just gonna prepare myself for that,» McAdams added with a laugh. «But I'm really excited to show it to my son too!»«I feel like it's great for guys to see behind the scenes... to just normalize what's really normal and create compassion between the sexes,» McAdams added. «So I hope a lot of boys will go and see this with their moms, or their dads too.»As for reflecting on her own childhood while starring in the coming-of-age story, McAdams joked that there was «a little PTSD there, yeah, I'm not gonna lie.

Carla Renata Judy Blume is having a major moment. Not only did Prime Video just release a documentary about her life, “Judy Blume Forever,” but Hulu recently also announced it’s turning her book, “Summer Sisters,” into a limited series. And on April 28, a film adaptation of “Are you There God? It’s Me, Margaret?” will be in theaters. “I needed to read everything she ever wrote because she just wrote the truth about what it felt like to be that age,” the film’s director Kelly Fremon Craig told Variety at the movie’s Los Angeles premiere on Saturday.  Craig wrote a letter to Blume asking to adapt the YA novel. The author was already a fan of Craig’s “The Edge of Seventeen.” “I knew she was the right one. I couldn’t be happier. I may be the only book writer who has ever said that the movie is better than my book, and I mean it,” said Blume, who was recently honored by Variety at its Power of Women luncheon. “This wonderful group has given me the gift of lifetime.”

the Sunday Times. She was discussing her long career and the upcoming adaptation of her book, “Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret,” starring Rachel McAdams. Reporter Hadley Freeman also asked Blume about fellow popular children’s book author J.K. Rowling, 57, who has become a controversial figure for her views on the transgender community, for which Rowling has received death threats.