Drake Defends Painting His Nails Pink at Lil Yachty’s Request ‘So I Stop Biting Them’

Todd Gilchrist editor Since “Mission: Impossible III” in 2006, Simon Pegg has been part of the core ensemble of the “Mission: Impossible” franchise, playing hacker and sometime field agent Benji Dunn opposite its stalwart star Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt. Pegg was never going to be the actor risking life and limb on screen — “it’s Benji’s job to be the one that actually says, ‘what the fuck are we doing here?’,” he observes. But over five installments of the indefatigable series, his character has shifted from questioning what Ethan is doing in the moment to believing absolutely in why he’s doing it, thanks in no small part to the writing and directing of Christopher McQuarrie. McQuarrie came onto “Ghost Protocol” as “a sort of master plumber to re-wriggle the pipes,” as Pegg characterizes it, and since became the series’ ongoing co-architect with Cruise. Their partnership reaches its peak, even if by all indications it’s far from over, with “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One,” half of an operatic culmination of narrative seeds planted since Cruise first played Hunt back in 1996. In a conversation with Variety, Pegg discusses what makes McQuarrie’s creativity so special, and his collaboration with Cruise et al so unique; he also talks about new details he discovered about Benji, explored the challenges of being self-referential in a franchise like this without undermining emotional stakes, and hinted at what is yet to come as he and the rest of the filmmaking team move on to “Dead Reckoning — Part Two.”

Thania Garcia Universal Music Group, the world’s largest music rights company, has requested aid from the United States Congress to combat copyright infringement by people using and developing new AI technology. Jeffery Harleston, UMG’s general counsel/executive vice president of business and legal affairs, spoke as a witness in a Senate Judiciary Committee on July 12 and called for a federal “right of publicity” — the intellectual property right that shields a person’s likenesses such as their voice and name (some states already follow this guideline but Harleston is arguing for a nationwide statute). According to a report by Music Business Worldwide, the company also requested copyright owners should have awareness of AI training models and that all “AI-generated content” should be labeled as such.

Ludacris was this spring when he appeared in the tenth (!) installment of the “Fast and Furious” franchise.Now, you can see him live.The popular rapper is touring all over North America this summer and fall.And if you’re a Luda fan in New York, you’re in luck.On Saturday, Aug. 5, Ludacris is set to headline alongside LL Cool J, Queen Latifah, De La Soul, Salt-N-Pepa, Big Daddy Kane and more at the annual Rock The Bells in Forest Hills, Queens.For those outside of the five boroughs, you can catch the “Welcome To Atlanta” icon perform in locales like Cincinnati, Des Moines, Salt Lake City, Tucson and Las Vegas.Clearly, he gets around.As of now, tickets are available for all 26 upcoming gigs on his tour calendar.Some are quite affordable too.“How Low?”Well, at the time of publication, we found tickets going for $37 before fees on Vivid Seats.We happen to think that’s a steal given all the timeless hits — “Move B—-,” “Rollout (My Business),” “Stand Up,” “Act A Fool” and “Area Codes” to name just a few — that Ludacris works into the set list.Want to catch the “Fast and The Furious” star and hip-hop icon own the stage live this year?Here’s everything you need to know about Ludacris’ 2023 tour.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Kevin Spacey denied that groping is his "trademark" pickup move during his second day of testimony in his criminal sexual assault trial taking place in London. The two-time Oscar winner stuck to his testimony from a day earlier in which he insisted he never sexually assaulted three of the four accusers who described encounters between 2001 and 2013.The acts allegedly escalated from unwanted touching to aggressive fondling to one instance of performing an oral sex act on an unconscious man. Spacey, 63, has pleaded not guilty to charges of sexual assault, indecent assault and causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent.

Fran Drescher, president of the actors trade union SAG-AFTRA, defended a photo she took with Kim Kardashian in Italy around the same time negotiations between actors and production companies began to break down. Drescher was in Italy to attend Dolce & Gabbana’s Alta Moda despite the union facing the strike deadline. She defended the outing as "absolute work" during Thursday's press conference announcing SAG-AFTRA would be going on strike.

Robert De Niro’s grandson, Leandro De Niro-Rodriguez, after Drena De Niro previously claimed that his son’s death involved the use of fentanyl. “Someone sold him fentanyl laced pills that they knew were laced yet still sold them to him,” the 51-year-old mom wrote on Instagram, following news of his death at 20.Now a woman has been arrested in connection with the death of Leandro. Sofia Haley Marks has been charged with federal drug distribution charges, as it was revealed by law enforcement sources to NBC News 4.

In a twisted turn of events, the Scottish man behind one of 2015’s most viral and head-scratching internet phenomena is now accused of a heinous crime.

Ty Pennington had a severe health scare after a short stint in the Barbie world.

Girl with the Dragon Tattoo era. But if has taught us anything, it's that eras are inherently temporary. On July 14, the debuted a on Instagram in the most casual way possible.

Ty Pennington is on the road to recovery after suffering a scary health emergency this week.The HGTV star took to Instagram on Friday to share that he was in the ICU after developing an abscess that required surgery. The 58-year-old posted a series of photos of himself in the hospital recovering from surgery after he had just been seen on the pink carpet of the  film premiere.«From the red carpet, to the ICU… this last week has been interesting!» he captioned his post.

Prime Day deals, don’t panic. This weekend's sales are slashing prices on swimsuits, so you can snag beach-ready ‘fits without burning a hole in your wallet.

Have you caught a case of Barbie fever? Unless you've been living under a rock, you know that the  movie premiere is just days away. Starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling and directed by Greta Gerwig —whose resume includes Oscar-nominated and  (among others) — the rom-com is bound to become the hottest movie of the summer and potentially the decade.While we count down the days until the July 21 premiere, we're preparing for the -double feature by shopping all things Barbiecore. Between Margot Robbie's awe-inspiring press tour outfits and the many, many Barbie collabs released in the last few months, there's no shortage of outfit inspiration. To help you nail the Barbiecore trend, we've rounded up 25 fabulous pieces to channel your inner Barbie girl.From a rhinestone-studded claw clip and pink platform heels to a replica of Barbie's iconic black and white swimsuit, here's our favorite pink picks for a stunning Malibu makeover.Perfect for channeling Barbie by the pool, the Eleanor Jelly Slide is an elevated take on a water-resistant sandal.Channel Barbie at the gym with a pair of sweat wicking, breathable leggings.The ultra-trendy claw clip is even more adorable in shimmering marble with a rhinestone Barbie logo. Inspired by Margot's '80s rollerskating outfit, the one-piece features a backless design that will make you the main character in the swimming pool or on the beach.An affordable alternative to the Versace pumps worn by Beyoncé, these 5-inch Barbie heels are surprisingly comfortable thanks to a two-inch double platform.Kipling is best known for its high-quality, comfortable backpacks, and this -themed style is no exception.

Kevin Costner   claims   estranged wife Christine Baumgartner charged various expensive personal items – including legal fees, cash advances and a car — onto   his   employees’   credit cards without his knowledge. 

Noah Beck is opening up about a past relationship. While appearing on the podcast, the 22-year-old TikTok star told host Lewis Howes that his ex, Dixie D'Amelio, was his first true love.While talking about what made it so challenging navigating their very public relationship, Noah shared that getting into a relationship at 19 when all eyes are on you ultimately proved to be difficult.«Everyone has their first true love, and she was mine,» Noah said. «I think everyone’s experience is different.

Kim Zolciak-Biermann seems to suspect her husband, ex-NFL player Kroy Biermann, may suffer from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disorder believed to be caused by repeated head injuries.

There’s nothing better than finding a dress that comes with multiple seals of approval from a celebrity, and it’s even better when you find out it’s in the sale. The current dress of the moment that’s been doing the rounds is this Crystal Embellished Strong Shoulder Mini Dress, £155.40 here (was £259), from Karen Millen, which has been spotted on several celebs, including Denise Van Outen and Made in Chelsea’s Olivia Bentley and Ruby Adler.

Much like Queen Elizabeth, King Charles and Queen Camilla are expected to spend at least part of the summer on the Balmoral Estate in Scotland, with a friend of the couple telling Vanity Fair: "The house was always full of guests coming and going and Charles will be continuing that tradition.That is very important to him." The Balmoral Estate was incredibly important to the late Queen and is comprised of several smaller properties, including Birkhall, Craigowan Lodge and Tam Na Ghar. While the King looks set to be returning to Scotland for a well deserved break in the coming weeks, former BBC Royal Correspondent Jennie Bond has questioned what the monarch's time up there could look like and why it will be different from how the late Queen would spend the period.

Nick Cannon is on dad duty.

Joe Jonas is opening up about a truly crappy performance!

Scott Evans is sticking up for brother Chris Evans and his girlfriend Alba Baptista.

This beautiful little boy is Dylan Scanlon. He had recently started school at the Oasis Academy in Limeside and was loving it. His teachers were happy with how he was settling in and he was making new friends.