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Chris Willman Music WriterFamously mercurial rocker Van Morrison has not shown the same enthusiasm for Oscar campaigning that many of this year’s other Academy Awards nominees have. He and the equally press-shy Beyonce have done little or no promotion for their respective nominations for best song, or for anything else that involves interviews.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorMorris Day, frontman of Prince-spawned funk group the Time for more than 40 years, has laid into his late benefactor’s estate, which he claims have told him he can no longer work under the name Morris Day & the Time.“I’ve given 40 years of my life building up a name and legacy that Prince and I came up with,” he wrote in a social media post. “A name that while he was alive, he had no problem with me using.

Clayton Davis The best picture Oscar race is in a dead heat, with any number of paths to victory. But there’s another fierce competition, years in the making, to be the first streaming giant to win the Academy Awards’ most coveted honor.On the television side, Netflix and Amazon each made a play to become the first streamer to win the Emmy Award for either of the top series categories, but Hulu shattered the glass ceiling with “The Handmaid’s Tale” in 2017.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterNetflix asked a federal court on Thursday to block a Texas prosecutor from pursuing child pornography charges against the streaming service for distributing the 2020 French film “Cuties.”Lucas Babin, the elected district attorney in Tyler County, Texas, indicted Netflix in September 2020, alleging that the film violates a state law against the “lewd exhibition” of children. The film portrays a children’s dance troupe, and sparked controversy in the U.S.

In space, no one can hear you laugh! Pete Davidson has reportedly been asked to join Amazon founder Jeff Bezos for an upcoming trip to space! The 28-year-old comedian maiden voyage to the stars was revealed by a source close to the comedian on Thursday March 3, to Page Six. Naturally, the funnyman is overjoyed to get the rare opportunity to blast off into space.

issued a directive instructing the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to investigate parents who have allowed their transgender-identifying children to access gender-affirming medical treatments, such as puberty blockers and hormones. Abbott based his order on an opinion by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), who opined that gender-affirming care renders patients infertile and should be considered “abuse” because it allegedly irreversibly impacts a child’s ability to procreate.In response, the White House condemned Texas Republicans’ actions, calling them “government overreach at its worst” and charging that such actions are politically-motivated.

Maude Apatow), since Sunday’s season 2 finale of.Cloud’s character, Fez, was all suited up, with flowers in hand and a card that read “Lexi,” ready to attend his love interest’s play, when the police kicked in the door and a shootout ensued, after his adopted brother, Ashtray (Javon Walton), killed local drug dealer Custer (Tyler Chase) when it was revealed that he was trying to set them up.  In one of the final scenes, bullets fly between Fez and the cops, as Ashtray fired off shots from the bathroom that he locked himself in. Next to Fez, who was accidentally shot in the stomach, was the note to Lexi, riddled with blood.

Camila Cabello commemorated her 25th birthday by announcing the release date of her forthcoming third studio album, entitled Familia.The performer also shared the cover art for the upcoming record, which showed a woman wearing a multicolored skirt embracing a young girl.The hitmaker shared a message in her post's caption that read: '2 facts: it's my birthday and this album is my whole f***** heart. FAMILIA.

Billie Eilish's fame rose to great heights at incredible speed, but her resources took a little while to catch up.The singer-songwriter, 20, opened up how she lacked security early in her career in an interview with V Magazine.During her first tour at just 16 years old, Eilish said she was insulated somewhat to her name blowing up, but that all changed when she tried to go ice skating with a friend. Opening up about early fame: Billie Eilish,20, opened up how she lacked security early in her career in an interview with V Magazine (pictured 2021)'It was a nightmare and it scared the living hell out of me, because I was just turned into this prop,' she told the outlet.

Eiza González is among the actress representing Latinos in Hollywood and staying away from stereotypical roles. Born in Mexico on January 30, 1990, the actress and singer breakthrough in the entertainment industry two years after enrolling at Televisa’s acting school, Centro de Educación Artística.From there González’s career skyrocketed until becoming one of the actresses to watch and Latina powerhouses.

Elizabeth Holmes dropped out of Stanford University to start a healthcare company and went on to be named the youngest and wealthiest self-made female billionaire in America by Forbes — so where did it all go wrong? Hulu’s new limited series, explores the unbelievably true story of Holmes and her company, Theranos, and how the seemingly successful billionaire lost everything.Inspired by the hit ABC News podcast of the same name, stars Amanda Seyfried and Naveen Andrews and charts the rise and fall of Holmes’ healthcare-focused tech startup across eight episodes. The series dropped its first three episodes today on Thursday, March 3, exclusively on Hulu.Watch NowHulu announced the twisted true crime series back in April 2019, with star Kate McKinnon set to executive produce and star as Holmes in the show.

Tim Allen addressed the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine in a tweet Thursday morning.  Allen, 68, shared with his followers that he is "full of anger and disgust" with the recent events in Ukraine.  "My mind and body are full of anger and disgust at the coward putin ghouls that have attacked a sovereign country," he said. "This is the definition of wrong. My head, heart and soul pray for the people of Ukraine." Allen concluded his tweet with "F-putin".

which hits theaters today, citizens attend a political rally at Gotham Square Garden and the Gotham Gazette has been redesigned to mimic your morning New York Post. Thank you, Warner Bros. We look forward to our cut of the box office receipts.That’s all cute enough.

Whatever Kanye West is doing after his divorce from Kim Kardashian, it’s not dating.

Kim Kardashian won’t stand by and let her man get blasted by her ex without taking a stand.

One woman had the shock of her life after chugging down a Coke Zero from a local McDonald’s.

Los Angeles Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer confirmed today that the county would be lifting its indoor mask mandate tomorrow. The move was predicated on the region moving out of the CDC’s “High” level of Covid-19, which it did, skipping all the way to “Low” today.

EXCLUSIVE: NBC is developing Connection, a one-hour sci-fi character-driven drama from writer Nic Sheff (Beautiful Boy, 13 Reasons Why), Sheldon Turner and Jennifer Klein’s Vendetta Productions and A+E Studios, where Turner and Klein are under a deal.

Rapper Jay-Z and his daughter Blue Ivy Carter just had a blast at the happiest place on earth! The father-daughter duo were spotted at Disneyland in Anaheim, California on Thursday, also joined by Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin, his girlfriend Dakota Johnson, and his two teenage children, Apple, 17, and Moses, 15.

Jessica Biel has shared a rare picture of her family to celebrate her birthday.RELATED: Inside Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel's luxury Manhattan homeThe actress shared a series of snaps on social media including one which saw her carrying six-year-old son Silas, and Phineas, 19 months in her arms.WATCH: Jessica Biel reveals major hair transformationThe boys had also created a homemade card and a cake which read: "We love you Mom."The family home the three share with 40-year-old Jessica's husband Justin Timberlake was also decorated with a hand-written sign hung along their fireplace which read: "Happy Birthday Mommy Mom!!!!"MORE: Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel are selling their Hollywood Hills home"Thinking of birthdays past and remembering all the amazing ones Justin and I spent solo," Jessica captioned the post."Now celebrating 40 with and with my other two favorite guys on the planet. Love you family.

Kanye West released a shocking video that saw him beheading the comedian.MORE: The Kardashian-Jenners' $191million homes: Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner and moreThe 41-year-old reality star 'liked' a tweet sent by director James Gunn which read: "For the record, Pete Davidson is one of the nicest, sweetest guys I know. A truly generous, tender & funny spirit, he treats everyone around him with respect."WATCH: Kim Kardashian models new SKIMS Teddy loungewear collectionJames has worked with Pete on 2021 film The Suicide Squad.In the animated video for new song Easy, the character of Kanye was seen kidnapping and then beheading the character of Pete alongside the lyrics: "God saved me from that crash, just so I could beat Pete Davidson’s ass."Kanye made his feelings on her new relationship clear when he first dropped the song in January.