Cate Blanchett talks turning down Lucille Ball in Being the Ricardos... which went to Nicole Kidman

In October, a horrific tragedy occurred in New Mexico on the set of "Rust" – cinematographer Halyna Hutchins died after a gun that actor Alec Baldwin was holding discharged and a live projectile fatally hit the rising star. With an investigation still underway, lawsuits mounting and questions unanswered, Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies is speaking out.  In an interview with Vanity Fair, which describes the tragic incident as "an event cascade" with "each incident contributing to the moment that claimed [Hutchins's] life," Carmack-Altwies "already sees that Hutchins's death was caused not by a single action but by numerous failures and mistakes." Here's a look at those factors, according to Vanity Fair, which notes that the former public defender has yet to file charges "and won't know for several more months if she will."' In October, a horrific tragedy occurred on the set of "Rust" – cinematographer Halyna Hutchins died after a gun actor Alec Baldwin was holding discharged and a live projectile fatally hit the rising star.

Angelique Jackson The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) announced the winners for the 11th annual AACTA International Awards, with Nicole Kidman nabbing her 7th AACTA award for her portrayal of Lucille Ball in “Being the Ricardos.”Jane Campion’s “The Power of the Dog” dominated the film categories with three wins — best film; best lead actor for Benedict Cumberbatch; and best supporting actor for Australian actor Kodi Smit-McPhee.“Belfast” star Judi Dench won the best supporting actress prize, while “Dune” filmmaker Denis Villeneuve picked up the award for best direction in film. Aaron Sorkin won the screenplay prize for his “Being the Ricardos” script.In the television categories, Kidman and Smit-McPhee’s fellow Australian, “The White Lotus” star Murray Bartlett was named best actor in a series, revealing his win exclusively to Variety’s Marc Malkin on his “Just For Variety” podcast.

Kristen Stewart isn’t one to make her personal life public, so when she does divulge some behind-the-scenes details, fans simply can’t get enough.During an appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Monday, January 24, the Spencer star opened up about some of her friendships with fellow actors, which led to a surprising revelation.While talking about the opportunity to interact with her industry peers during awards season, Stewart revealed that she had a good time catching up with her friend Nicole Kidman recently as the two were paired together for an upcoming installment of Variety’s “Actors on Actors” series.“I spoke to Nicole Kidman for like 45 minutes on a Zoom call, and then she sent me flowers and I was like, ‘Oh my God,’” Stewart told the late night host.“She sent you flowers after the conversation?” Colbert asked, to which Stewart responded with a smile, “‘Cause she had a great time, man.”After that, the Twilight star recalled briefly working with Kidman on David Fincher’s 2002 thriller Panic Room. The Oscar winner was originally set to play her mom, which is where the due of them developed a friendship.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterLulu Wang and Dani Melia have signed a first-look television deal with Amazon via their newly formed production company, Local Time.Wang and Melia first worked together on the critically-acclaimed 2019 feature “The Farewell.” Under the deal, Local Time will develop shows from emerging storytellers for Amazon. Wang is currently directing and executive producing the Amazon drama series “Expats,” based on the Janice Y.K.

Kristen Stewart revealed that she has a friendship with Nicole Kidman on Monday during an appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.The 31-year-old actress made the revelation while promoting her new movie Spencer in which she portrays the late Princess Diana.Stephen, 57, noted that Kristen has been receiving critical acclaim for her performance and asked if she enjoyed the Hollywood awards season. Spencer star:Kristen Stewart revealed that she has a friendship with Nicole Kidman on Monday during an appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert'Anybody you particularly enjoy hanging out with?,' Stephen asked.'I have been friends with Kirsten Dunst for years and it's been really fun to see her a little bit more than I normally would,' Kristen said.

Daniel Craig (“No Time to Die”) and Javier Bardem (“Being the Ricardos”) sat down for a virtual chat for Variety’s Actors on Actors, presented by Amazon Studios. For more, click here.Since starring together as hero and villain of 2012’s “Skyfall,” Daniel Craig and Javier Bardem have continued to test themselves on screen. Last year, Craig finally bid farewell to James Bond with “No Time to Die,” a moody sendoff for his iteration of the British superspy.

Thierry Mugler died Sunday at the age of 73.The French fashion designer was beloved by many in the entertainment and fashion industry with his looks worn on red carpets, runways and the big and small screens.Mugler's forward-thinking fashion struck a chord in the industry in '80s and '90s and were worn by the likes of Demi Moore, Sharon Stone, George Michael and more, with Tyra Banks and Cindy Crawford among the top models of the time to wear his designs on the runway.Though he officially retired from fashion in the early aughts, Mugler made an exception to design under «House of Mugler» for the 2019 Met Gala, creating the wet couture dress Kim Kardashian famously wore to the gala that year.In recent years, stars like Cardi B, Beyoncé, Robin Wright, Nicole Kidman, Lady Gaga, Megan Fox and Miley Cyrus have all rocked his ensembles.Upon hearing news of his death, many friends, admirers and former colleagues took to social media to express their condolences.Beyoncé took to her website, sharing a throwback photo of the late designer, writing, «Rest in Peace Thierry Mugler.»Diana Ross, who famously wore many of Mugler's looks in the '80s and '90s took to Twitter to share a throwback of her and the famed fashion designer, remembering what she called a «wonderful» time in their lives.«I will miss you Thierry Mugler this was a wonderful time in our lives,» Ross wrote.I will miss you Thierry Mugler this was a wonderful time in our lives pic.twitter.com/Z3ggaVjK2DSupermodel Irina Shayk shared a tribute of her own to the late designer on Instagram, along with some photos with Mugler from his Couturissime exhibit at Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, France, taken just last year.«Gone to soon

Thierry Mugler died Sunday at the age of 73.The French fashion designer was beloved by many in the entertainment and fashion industry with his looks worn on red carpets, runways and the big and small screens.Mugler's forward-thinking fashion struck a chord in the industry in '80s and '90s and were worn by the likes of Demi Moore, Sharon Stone, George Michael and more, with Tyra Banks and Cindy Crawford among the top models of the time to wear his designs on the runway.Though he officially retired from fashion in the early aughts, Mugler made an exception to design under «House of Mugler» for the 2019 Met Gala, creating the wet couture dress Kim Kardashian famously wore to the gala that year.In recent years, stars like Cardi B, Beyoncé, Robin Wright, Nicole Kidman, Lady Gaga, Megan Fox and Miley Cyrus have all rocked his ensembles.Upon hearing news of his death, many friends, admirers and former colleagues took to social media to express their condolences.Diana Ross, who famously wore many of Mugler's looks in the '80s and '90s took to Twitter to share a throwback of her and the famed fashion designer, remembering what she called a «wonderful» time in their lives.«I will miss you Thierry Mugler this was a wonderful time in our lives,» Ross wrote.I will miss you Thierry Mugler this was a wonderful time in our lives pic.twitter.com/Z3ggaVjK2DSupermodel Irina Shayk shared a tribute of her own to the late designer on Instagram, alongside some photos with Mugler from his Couturissime exhibit at Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, France, taken just last year.«Gone to soon

Nicole Kidman won a 2022 Golden Globe for her portrayal of Lucille Ball in “Being the Ricardos”, but she wasn’t the first choice to play the legendary “I Love Lucy” star.

Cate Blanchett is getting candid about her career.

EXCLUSIVE: The Santa Barbara Film Festival will be getting a touch of Lucy and Desi by way of honoring another pair of major stars.

Clayton Davis Cate Blanchett delivers two outstanding performances that are both in the awards conversation this year: “Don’t Look Up” and “Nightmare Alley.” The star shepherds grace and a hypnotic trance that has the viewer hanging on every single word she releases.With another impressive turn in Adam McKay’s “Don’t Look Up,” Blanchett is a contender in what is easily our strongest field of supporting actress contenders in the last 30 years. Blanchett was shortlisted at BAFTA for “Don’t Look Up,” and also picked up a SAG Award nod for Guillermo del Toro’s “Nightmare Alley.”Variety’s Awards Circuit Podcast recently spoke with Blanchett about her double dip in the awards arena this season, and having to turn down the role of Lucille Ball in Aaron Sorkin’s “Being the Ricardos,” which ultimately went to Nicole Kidman.

Christmas week saw The Witcher add viewers and repeat atop the Nielsen top 10, but the chart included an unusually high number of non-Netflix titles, including Hawkeye, Elf and Being the Ricardos.

GLAAD announced its nominees for their 33rd Annual Media Awards. The organization nominated a variety of movies, TV shows, musicians, and programs, recognizing a wide variety of Latinos and Spanish-speaking projects and artists.The 2022 Grammys have a new date and location!West Side Story’s Rachel Zegler, Javier Bardem, Ben Affleck, Lady Gaga, more score Golden Globe nominationsA post shared by GLAAD (@glaad)Highlights of the nominees include “West Side Story,” starring Rachel Zegler and Ariana DeBose for Outstanding Film - Wide Release, and “Parallel Mothers,” starring Penélope Cruz, for Outstanding Film - Limited Release.

In 1952, the second season of CBS sitcom I Love Lucy set viewing records that, 70 years later, have yet to be beaten. The star was Lucille Ball, a lovable klutz from New York, and her husband Ricky was played by her real-life spouse—Cuban refugee Desi Arnaz. Together they founded Desilu Productions, soon to be the No. 1 independent TV company in America. In 1957, however, a scandal surfaced that threatened to tear it all down: Lucy was a registered Communist. Or was she? That fraught time is brought to life by Aaron Sorkin in his Amazon Studios release Being the Ricardos, starring Nicole Kidman as Lucy and Javier Bardem as Desi. Damon Wise sits down with all three to discuss the forgotten legacy of a most unlikely power couple.

“Nightmare Alley” director Guillermo del Toro had quite the compliment for Cate Blanchett.

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Cate Blanchett had some kind words to say about her co-star Bradley Cooper!

Nightmare Alley actor said she was responding to requests from her seven-year-old daughter Edith during the 2020 coronavirus-enforced lockdown.“She wouldn’t allow me at all to teach maths or do phonics unless I dressed up as her teacher and put on her teacher’s voice,” Blanchett told the BBC.“I had an array of stuffed animals who also had to be taught. It wasn’t an offer I made.

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“What?” That was Nicole Kidman’s reaction when she was told just how popular her AMC Theatres ad had become online and, well, in theaters. During a conversation about her SAG Awards-nominated performance in “Being The Ricardos,” the Oscar winner had mentioned a number of times how she does not go online.