Broadway star Billy Porter to make his directorial debut with the coming-of-age drama film What If?

Dua Lipa looked sensational in an all-denim look while heading to a taping of The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon in New York City on Thursday.The English songstress, 26, wore a minuscule zip-up denimDiesel bra, which showed off her toned midriff and fit arms, as well as her eclectic tattoos.The pop superstar matched the eye-catching look with a pair of unique quilted denim pants with built in high-heel boots from the Italian brand.Scroll down for video Sensational:Dua Lipa looked sensational as she stepped out in New York City on Thursday sporting an all-denim look while heading to a taping of The Tonight Show With Jimmy FallonThe Grammy Award-winner accessorized her look with a denim belt, as well as a matching denim purse. Her bling for the day consisted of multiple bracelets, sparkly earrings and rings, and a silver necklace.The star pulled her long black tresses into a chic bun, with her bangs and a couple of side strands framing her face in the front.

Taylor Swift sent Avril Lavigne flowers to celebrate her latest album, Love Sux.The Blank Space hitmaker, 32, declared herself a 'forever fan' of the pop-punk icon in a touching note with the arrangement, which was shared on the 37-year-old songwriter's Instagram Story on Wednesday.'Avril, Been dancing around my kitchen to your fabulous new album!! It's AMAZING, like you. Your forever fan, Taylor,' she wrote.

The iconic Amityville franchise will be going where few horror mainstays have gone before - outer space, as revealed in the trailer for Amityville in Space.The film hails from Wild Eye Entertainment, which has mined the Amityville premise for movies such as Amityville in the Hood, Amityville Island, Amityville Playhouse, Amityville Clownhouse, Amityville Exorcism and Amityville Toybox, to name a few.This film is directed by Mark Polonia (Amityville Island, Amityville Exorcism, Amityville Death House), which is slated for release in July. Space:The iconic Amityville franchise will be going where few horror mainstays have gone before - outer space, as revealed in the trailer for Amityville in Space Coming soon:This film is directed by Mark Polonia (Amityville Island, Amityville Exorcism, Amityville Death House), which is slated for release in JulyThe trailer begins with a priest entering the Amityville house, with a newscaster stating that 'something is about to go down' at the haunted abode.The priest sees some sort of spectral face, as someone is heard saying, 'This house is evil incarnate.

YFN Lucci recently filed legal documentation asking a judge to grant him bond so he can leave jail as he awaits his murder trial,TMZhas reported.The rapper, 31, claimed he was stabbed from behind by a fellow inmate at Fulton County Jail while on a video call last month.The Wet singer, whose real name is Rayshawn Bennett, also alleged that things have only gotten worse since the alleged stabbing. Afraid for his safety:YFN Lucci has filed legal documentation asking a judge to grant him bond so he can leave jail as he awaits his murder trial, TMZ has reportedYFN Lucci claimed in the docs that the unnamed inmate used a 'homemade shank' to stab him.He also alleged that other inmates informed him there has been a price on his head since the alleged incident on February 9.

She has kept her on–off relationship with John Miller out of the spotlight.But Jennifer Garner made a rare public outing with her boyfriend on Tuesday, when they were spotted catching a flight at JFK International Airport in New York City.The 49-year-old actress appeared to have been supported by the 44-year-old businessman as she dropped by New York for the premiere of her new film The Adam Project the day before. Rare sighting: Jennifer Garner, 49, and her boyfriend John Miller (R) were seen in JFK International Airport in New York City on Tuesday, despite the fact that they're rarely seen in publicJennifer was spotted walking down a hallway in the airport with John leading the way while other members of their entourage tagged along.She was dressed in a muted style with a long black double-breasted overcoat atop a vibrant orange sweater.

Britney Spears, 40, is celebrating her fiancé Sam Asghari‘s 28th birthday by sharing a gorgeous post of herself and her man and giving him the best wishes. “Happy Birthday

Kane Brown is aiming to become an adventurous eater.

Ukrainian officials have pleaded with Russia for an 'immediate cease fire' at a nuclear plant as a massive blaze threatens a blast '10 times larger than Chernobyl'. Fighting between Ukrainian and Russian troops at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has been raging for the past few hours.

Dennis Harvey Film CriticCurrent B-grade thrillers so frequently have too little plot — often not much more than a starting premise — that it’s almost refreshing to see something like “The Weekend Away,” which has many more narrative complications than it can pull off. Certainly not with sufficient credibility, suspense or atmosphere, and not in one hectic hour and a half.

Clayton Davis Aunjanue Ellis was content being a journeywoman actor in the business and providing for her family — but now the acclaim is pouring in.And yes, that includes an Oscar nomination for her role as Oracene ‘Brandy’ Williams in Reinaldo Marcus Green’s “King Richard.” On the latest episode of the award-winning Variety Awards Circuit Podcast, we talk to Ellis about what it feels like to now be an Academy Award nominated actress, which she still can’t say out loud. She discusses her experience with working with double Oscar-nominee Will Smith (for best picture and actor) and the difference between his “lore” and the “good person” she was privileged to work with, in addition to her cast members.

Mónica Marie Zorrilla Vix and Vix Plus — a two-tier, macro-scale Spanish-language streaming service with more than 50,000 hours of content across genres for users in the United States, Mexico and Latin America — will launch March 31 as the first lovechild of TelevisaUnivision since the two media giants united.Vix may not signal the beginning of a trend, given that Pluto TV, Netflix, Hulu, Sling TV, Tubi and FuboTV have offered Spanish-language content since they entered the fray, and services that stream solely Spanish-language content, like Pantaya, have existed for several years. But it certainly serves as fuel for the growing demand for Spanish-language programming geared toward U.S.

Wyatte Grantham-Philips editorThe Barbie world has officially found its way to Shondaland, as legendary television producer and writer Shonda Rhimes earned her own doll replica on Tuesday.As part of Barbie’s International Women’s Day celebration this year, the brand honored 12 female role models from around the world “with one-of-a-kind dolls in their likeness” — including Rhimes.“I have my own Barbie! Proud to be among the 12 amazing women, all of which are breaking barriers in their respective careers,” Rhimes wrote on Instagram.In images shared by both Barbie and Rhimes of the dolls, the Shondaland founder wears the same outfit from her November 2021 Variety cover, with a flowing rainbow skirt and heart-adorned blue sweater. A post shared by Shonda Rhimes (@shondarhimes)Rhimes also commented on the significance of young children having role models (and dolls) that look like them.“The idea that there are dolls out there that can look like you and feel like you and give you the ability to imagine yourself in a different world, in a different way, in a way that maybe you only secretly dreamed, or thought was impossible in real life, I think that is incredibly important,” Rhimes stated to media.Barbie’s 12 role models honored this International Women’s Day hailed from a range of industries — including entertainment, STEM, education and more.The most recent lineup follows Barbie’s 2018 launch of the “Dream Gap Project,” stemming from Mattel-funded New York University research, which found that young girls were less likely to raise their hand for leadership positions.

After being sober for four years, Jessica Simpson is ready to discuss her journey.  Simpson, 41, shared in a new cover story with Entrepreneur that her subconscious played a major role in both her personal and professional life.  "When I stopped drinking, it was because I had stopped hearing the voice I really trusted, and I was lost without her," Simpson told the outlet.  After being sober for four years, Jessica Simpson is ready to discuss her journey.  (Getty) The "A Public Affair" singer then referenced a hard moment in her life, which she wrote about in her memoir, "Open Book." She recalled a night during a Halloween party where she had a couple of drinks and was unable to dress her children.  Simpson has three children: Birdie, Maxwell and Ace.  Simpson, 41, shared in a new cover story with Entrepreneur that her subconscious played a major role in both her personal and professional life. She felt "lost" after she stopped hearing her "inner voice." (John Shearer/Getty Images for Jessica Simpson Collection) "I was terrified of letting them see me in that shape," Simpson wrote in her memoir.

Prince is no longer with us, suddenly, the people who control his multi million dollar estate want to rewrite history by taking my name away from me, thus impacting how i feed my family. So as of now, per the Prince Estate, [I] can no longer use Morris Day & The Time in any capacity,” according to the post.A representative for the estate disputed Day’s post. “Given Prince’s longstanding history with Morris Day and what the Estate thought were amicable discussions, The Prince Estate was surprised and disappointed to see his recent post.

Jason Momoa is thanking his fans and the press, for giving his family space as they process the separation between him and Lisa Bonet.In a heartfelt post shared to Instagram Thursday, Momoa congratulated his stepdaughter, Zoë Kravitz on her performance in , and shared some photos of he and Bonet's children, 14-year-old daughter Lola and 13-year-old son Nakoa-Wolf, at the film's premiere in New York City Tuesday.«so excited for everyone to see @thebatman @zoeisabellakravitz your perfect as cat woman i’m so proud of you. so excited for @snl next week your going to kill it.

 is taking dating back to the Regency era.On NBC's new reality dating show, which combines the dating process of  and the classic courting of , Nicole Remy, a modern girl tired of modern dating, travels back to England’s romance era with the hope of finding her true soulmate. ET spoke with Remy ahead of the show's premiere on Sunday, where she shared what enticed her to try this unique approach to dating.«I mean, I've done dating apps, but like you see, it's swiping left and right, it's the same sort of, like, quick text,» Remy explained of what drew her to the Regency-era method of dating.

André Leon Talley recalled in his final filmed interview the generosity once bestowed upon him by the late fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld. The former editor and creative director, who died in January, sat down for the Apple TV+ series,, and, in an exclusive preview clip, Talley reminisced during his last interview before his death about an encounter with Lagerfeld, who ultimately became his longtime best friend and mentor.«Mr. Lagerfield looked at me and he was very dramatic. He says, 'Come with me, my dear.

Billy Porter is set to make his directorial debut with a coming-of-age drama, which will help relaunch film studio Orion Pictures.The Pose star will team with screenwriter Alvaro García Lecuona for What If, which follows the relationship between a high school student named Khal and Kelsa, a trans girl.More TV news!“I’m thrilled to be part of this new space in Hollywood for telling all types of stories from all types of people,” Porter said in a statement.

Billy Porter is taking on a new role as director.

Billy Porter is set to make his feature directorial debut with What If?, the first feature produced under the recently relaunched MGM label Orion Pictures. Described as being in the vein of Booksmart and Love, Simon, the logline reads: "Whenhigh school senior Khal posts on r/relationships about his crush on Kelsa, a trans girl at his school, the internet encourages him to go for it.

Dave McNary Film ReporterBilly Porter will make his feature directorial debut with the coming-of-age story “What If?” from a screenplay by Alvaro García Lecuona for MGM’s newly relaunched Orion Pictures.The story centers on a high school senior posting on social media about his crush on Kelsa, a trans girl at his school, resulting in the internet encouraging him to pursue the relationship. The two then navigate a senior year relationship that neither of them could have expected.Producers are Christine Vachon and David Hinojosa on behalf of Killer Films (“First Reformed”) along with Andrew Lauren and D.J.