Billy Eichner reacts to being booted off Tinder for second time

The major studio romcom is back with a flourish, but it took Billy Eichner and Nicholas Stoller to prove the format still works, even if this time it is two gay men who are the ones who  find love against all odds.

TORONTO – Contrary to popular belief, there have been more gay romantic comedy movies than you might think. Many of them were released independently and a few even by the mini-majors (Searchlight, Focus Features, Sony Classics, etc).

Billy Eichner’s “Bros” just make history at the Toronto International Film Festival? It certainly felt like it. The Universal movie is breaking all kinds of barriers: It’s the first gay rom-com ever made by a major studio, the first with an all openly LGBTQ cast and Eichner is the first openly gay man to ever write and star in a studio movie. Audiences finally got to see the movie for themselves in Toronto on Friday night and, judging by the shrieks of laughter throughout the screening, it was a hit. “I want to thank TIFF for letting a comedy into a movie festival!” Eichner yelled into the audience before the film rolled, making a valid point about the dearth of studio comedies that world premiere at top international film festivals.

Deadline launched Day 1 of its photo studio at the Toronto Film Festival, as cast members of TIFF-premiering films stopped by including Nicolas Cage, from Butcher’s Crossing; Luke Macfarlane and Billy Eichner from Bros; Gabrielle Union and Jeremy Pope from The Inspection; and many more. Click on the photo above to launch the gallery. 

Billie Eilish is fronting a new Gucci eyewear campaign advert that sees her being stalked by her doppelgänger.The pop star has turned model and actress for the campaign, marketing the brand’s black acetate Navigator glasses with gold Gucci script on the temples, an oversized ’80s-inspired “sun mask”, and pink cat-eye shades.In the advert, Eilish is seen driving through the Hollywood hills with a mystery tail in pursuit.

Hudson Mohawke has responded to his song ‘Cbat’ going viral more than a decade after its release thanks to a Reddit user’s unfortunate thread about their sex playlist.‘Cbat’ originally appeared on Hudson’s 2011 EP ‘Satin Panthers.’ Earlier this month, a Redditor made a post to the TIFU (Today I Fucked Up) subreddit in which he confessed he had regularly played the song during sex with his partner, saying it was his favourite, but that – after two years – she had told him she “hates” it and that the song “turns her off in a major way”.“I don’t understand why it has taken her two years to tell me she hates that song, it’s a good love making song with good rhythm,” the user wrote. “I pretty much played this tune every single time so the amount of times she must have not been enjoying it, when I thought the complete opposite is annoying but also embarrassing in ways.“I thought this song was perfect and I always thrust along with the tune and feel it gives me the perfect rhythm for doing the deed to.

Kylie Jenner gave her devout following a major treat as she unveiled Kylie Cosmetics' second collaboration with her mother Kris Jenner in a TikTok shared Tuesday.'Kris collection round two coming September 14,' exclaimed the 24-year-old makeup mogul, with Kris, 65, excitedly adding: 'We can't wait, you guys!'Kylie began the reveal with a look at the Kris collection PR box, which is often sent out to beauty influencers and close Kardashian-Jenner pals. Revealed! Kylie Jenner gave her devout following a major treat as she unveiled Kylie Cosmetics' second collaboration with her mother Kris Jenner in a TikTok shared TuesdaySome of the Kylie Cosmetics PR boxes have been made available to purchase over the years, the most recent being the Kendall x Kylie collection.Kris' box is decked out in roses along the border and has the momager's signature plastered on the front of it in red.

Emily Ratajkowski took to TikTok on Sunday to jump on social media's latest "He's a 10 but…" trend, seemingly throwing shade at her ex-husband Sebastian Bear-McClard after their explosive split.SEE: Emily Ratajkowski’s $2.5m former love nest with ex Sebastian is jaw-dropping - full tourBikini-clad Emily looked phenomenal in a red triangle bikini, embracing her natural beauty glow with a makeup-free look.

Joel Kim Booster is speaking out.

Billy Eichner has been kicked off the dating app Tinder for the second time. Back in 2019, the Billy on the Street star revealed during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! that he had been removed from the platform because moderators thought he was an impersonator. Billy received an apology from company bosses at the time, but during a new interview for Variety, he shared that he had been ditched yet again.

Optical illusions are made to baffle the brain – and this latest one will seriously get to you. The latest tricky image which has surfaced the internet was shared by Hectic Nick.

Josh and Abbie Herbert are expanding their family again!

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor Welcome to this week’s “Just for Variety.” As you’ll read (and see in the video above), this week’s column is a little different this time around. I am running around the Beverly Center trying to find something to wear for my interview with actor Luke Macfarlane. It’s not often I think about my outfits because I’m classic and consistent — chinos, button-up shirt, bow tie and a pair of colorful sneakers. However, my time with Macfarlane is going to be different because my editor has convinced me not only to work out with him, but to do it on camera.

first date fail – after realising he got catfished by an old woman on Tinder.Paul Jones, from Wales, thought he had found a woman who was girlfriend potential.But when he drove half an hour to meet up with her, he was sorely disappointed.READ MORE: 'We have a 16 year age gap and constantly get mistaken for father and daughter'Sharing his hilarious dating story on TikTok, the singleton detailed: "She sent me her address and I went up there and knocked the door."Her mother answered and I said 'Oh hello I'm here to see Sarah' and she said 'yeah, come in'."She talked to me downstairs for 10 minutes and I asked 'is Sarah coming down then?' and she said 'I am Sarah'."Oh I just got catfished by an old person."When Paul questioned Sarah on her profile picture, she told him "it was taken 25 years ago".He was also unimpressed to learn his date was a retired pensioner – but decided to make the most of his evening.The pair ended up going to a social club for bingo with a maximum win of £20."I sat down with her and her friends, all old. I felt like a child that's been taken out by a grandmother," Paul continued."Then we went back and she asked me if I wanted to come here for coffee and I said 'you know what love, I don't really feel like coffee today' and she was like 'I don't really mean coffee'.

Variety's new cover star Billy Eichner has defended his decision to have an all-queer cast even for straight roles in his gay rom com Bros.The choice arose out of the 43-year-old's frustration with the amount of meaty film roles, including gay ones, that went to straight actors in the past.'It’s not about saying a straight actor should never play gay,' he told Variety. 'But we need a more equal playing field.

 The Los Angeles Times published a bombshell that claimed Tom wired $300,000 to Tricia Bigelow, a former judge, so that she could purchase an oceanfront condo in Santa Monica, Calif., in 2015. At the time, Tom and Erika were married. "Wow.

A lot is riding on Billy Eichner.

The bombshell claims against Tom Girardi keep coming. Erika Jayne’s estranged husband has been accused of giving Tricia A. Bigelow $300,000 in misused funds for a beach condo amid their alleged affair.

Meghan Trainor took to TikTok with a new video on Tuesday, using the trending Hal Walker Plays the Banakulas audio clip.The 28-year-old singer-songwriter listed three career highlights and included her 2015 American Music Awards performance, in which she kissed Charlie Puth, 30, at the end.She said nothing, but scrunched up her face, indicating it wasn't her best moment. Regretful? Meghan Trainor reacted to kissing Charlie Puth in 2015, using a trending audio clip in a new TikTok Flashback: The 28-year-old singer-songwriter listed three career highlights and included her 2015 American Music Awards performance, in which she kissed Charlie Puth, 30, at the endThe shocking moment came as the two musicians ended the performance of their duet, a song called Marvin Gaye.She wrote in the caption: 'It was a wild 3 years #grammys #allaboutthatbass #amas.' Meghan was wearing a long-sleeved, turtleneck gold sequined dress during the unforgettable moment.For his part, Charlie wore a black leather jacket with dark denim pants.