Ed Wheeler, ‘Law & Order’ and ‘Blue Bloods’ actor, dead at 88

Rebecca Rubin Senior Film and Media Reporter Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried will star in “The Housemaid,” a film adaptation of the popular novel by Freida McFadden. “Bridesmaids” and “A Simple Favor” filmmaker Paul Feig will direct the psychological thriller for Lionsgate. In the film, Sweeney will play Millie, a struggling young woman who is relieved to get a fresh start as a housemaid to wealthy couple Nina (Seyfried) and Andrew.

William Earl Melania Trump has released her memoir, the creatively-titled “Melania,” and while it largely reads like a list of accomplishments with very little reflection, coupled with echoes of her husband’s never-ending grievances against targets ranging from the media to trans athletes, there are some occasional flashes of insight. Read five of the key passages below. I saw my friend wave at someone behind me. When I turned around, I noticed a man and an attractive blonde woman approaching us.“Hi. I’m Donald Trump,” the man said when he reached my table. “Nice to meet you.” I recognized the name, and I knew he was a businessman or celebrity, but not much else. He put his hand out to shake mine.“Hello,” I replied. “I’m Melania.”His eyes filled with curiosity and interest, and, seizing the opportunity, he took the seat next to mine and started a conversation. He asked me about my time in New York, my Slovenian home, and my world travels. It was a moment of connection, a brief encounter that left a lasting impression. It was nice to make a new acquaintance.He was accompanied by a beautiful date, so I initially dismissed our conversation as mere pleasantries exchanged at an industry event. The music was loud, and the crowd boisterous, making it difficult to truly connect with someone.From the moment our conversation began, I was captivated by his charm and easygoing nature. There was so much bustling activity around us, but his intent focus on our interaction made me feel like the center of his world. It was a refreshing departure from the usual superficial small talk, and I found myself drawn to his magnetic energy.When his companion left for a moment, he asked me for my phone number. I politely declined his request. He

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Katrina Cukaj, a veteran ad-sales executive who rose to some of the highest positions at the former WarnerMedia and its predecessor companies and developed a deep knowledge of how to sell commercials on CNN to potential sponsors, is joining Fox Corporation as an executive vice president of advertising sales and portfolio marketing. Her hire marks one of the most significant by Jeff Collins, who was named president of ad sales, marketing and partnerships in January.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Amber Midthunder has joined Season 2 of “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” at Apple TV+ in a heavily recurring role, Variety has learned exclusively. The cast of Season 1 of the series included Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell as well as Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, John Goodman, Joe Tippett, and Elisa Lasowski.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Whitney Cummings has signed with Brillstein Entertainment Partners for representation, Variety has learned exclusively. Cummings is a highly-accomplished stand up comedian in addition to writing, acting, producing, directing, and podcasting. Her first stand up special, “Money Shot,” premiered on Comedy Central back in 2010.

Thania Garcia Deryck Whibley has accused Sum 41‘s first and former manager of emotional and verbal abuse. According to claims outlined in Whibley’s new memoir, “Walking Disaster, My Life Through Heaven and Hell,” the frontman was groomed and sexually and verbally abused by Greig Nori during the first stages of Sum 41’s career. Whibley alleges the abuse started when he was 16 and Nori was 34.

18-month prison term at a New Mexico state penitentiary for involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.In the “Rust” case, prosecutors blamed Gutierrez-Reed for unwittingly bringing live ammunition onto the movie set and for failing to follow basic gun safety protocols.Gutierrez-Reed shuffled into the Santa Fe courtroom Monday in a beige jumpsuit, handcuffs and ankle shackles to change her plea to guilty and waive her right to trial.“I’d just like to apologize to the court and thank you for your judgment today,” she said.The case stems from evidence that a few weeks before “Rust” began filming in October 2021, Gutierrez-Reed carried a gun into a downtown bar in Santa Fe where firearms are prohibited.Special prosecutor Kari Morrissey said Gutierrez-Reed filmed herself in the bathroom of the bar with a handgun — explaining how she snuck in the prohibited firearm in a video that was obtained when authorities searched the armorer’s phone during the “Rust” investigation.Gutierrez-Reed was convicted in March at trial of involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Hutchins. She has an appeal of that conviction pending in a higher court.Baldwin, the lead actor and co-producer for “Rust,” was pointing a gun at Hutchins during a rehearsal for the film when the revolver went off, killing Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza.In July, Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed an involuntary manslaughter case against Baldwin halfway through a trial based on the withholding of evidence by police and prosecutors from the defense.

Coldplay!Fresh off their eighth appearance (!) as the musical guest on “Saturday Night Live,” the seven-time Grammy winners have announced a U.S. leg of their ‘Music Of The Spheres World Tour’ aka “the biggest rock tour of all time” according to Billboard Boxscore.Before they head to the U.K.

Stars from the 1991 blockbuster movie “The Addams Family,” including Christopher Lloyd, Anjelica Huston, and Christina Ricci, reunited at the 2024 Los Angeles Comic Con at the Los Angeles Convention Center on October 5, 2024.

The Eagles are coming home again.On Friday, Oct. 11 and Saturday, Oct.

according to the Daily Mail.“I usually dedicate this song to my ex, but I dedicate this song to my f—ing theater teacher…who kicked me out, b–ch! I’m here!”As she started to sing, a few lines were changed as Roan took a dig at her former teacher, singing, “We broke up on a Tuesday. Kicked me out…of theater club.”Fans took to social media to defend Roan’s words, with some sharing their own experience with their theater teachers.“As someone who got bullied by his high school theater teacher, Chappell Roan calling out her theater teacher at ACL was healing for the soul,” one person wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.“Chappell Roan’s teacher who kicked her out of theater club is never going to know peace ever again… and rightfully so!!” another person wrote.Another social media user tweeted: “Chappell Roan calling out her theater teacher for kicking her out of their theater troop at ACL is so fvcking funny dude if you’re a theater kid you get it.”Singer and rapper Tyler, the Creator even applauded Roan for her statement at the festival.“Shoutout Chappell man.

“From Here to the Great Unknown,” completed by her daughter, Riley Keough, following her death in January 2023, the late singer said that the King of Pop, who passed away in 2009, never had sex before they became a couple in 1994.“He told me he was still a virgin,” Presley wrote in the book. “I think he had kissed Tatum O’Neal, and he’d had a thing with Brooke Shields, which hadn’t been physical apart from a kiss.

diagnosed with cancer in February 2024. Buckingham Palace has not yet specified the type of cancer the king has, nor the treatment he is receiving, though he did undergo prostate surgery.Doctors told the king that he could take 11 days off from treatment for the Australian tour, according to the Daily Mail.King Charles, alongside Queen Camilla and a traveling doctor, is set to leave for the tour on Oct.

Ex-Bake Off presenter Sandi Toksvig left the show in 2020 and has now revealed why.The star hosted the baking series alongside comedian Noel Fielding, but stood down four years ago and was replaced by actor Matt Lucas.Talking to the Times, Sandi described doing the show as the “three longest years of my life”. She painted a less than glowing experience on the show, saying: "It's not for me. I walked away from the biggest pay cheque of my life, but that's fine.

Meghan Markle certainly had all eyes on her when she dazzled at the Salute to Freedom Gala in 2021. Choosing a glamorous red gown, featuring a daring neckline and leg-revealing split, 43-year-old Meghan definitely made a statement during what was one of her first red carpet appearances since stepping back from Royal duties, and it marked a significant departure from her more reserved Royal wardrobe.

Holly Willoughby has shrugged off Phillip Schofield's cruel nickname for her, with friends saying the television presenter "couldn't care less". Phillip, 62, reportedly began brutally branding his former best friend "the witch", after they fell out last year amid his departure from This Morning. A source told The Sun: "He dislikes Holly so much now he calls her 'the witch' when talking about her and sends the emoji to his mates if she comes up.

If you've been eyeing up the legendary Shark FlexStyle, then we have some great news for you.The iconic hair tool is currently on sale during Amazon's epic two-day Prime Day event.The popular hair gadget has been slashed from £319.99 to a more affordable £229.99, giving you a handy saving of 28%.The Shark FlexStyle 5-in-1 set is an excellent choice for those seeking an alternative to Dyson's famous, but pricey, Dyson Airwrap.The Shark FlexStyle sports a similar design but will save shoppers around £200 without compromising on performance; after all, Shark and Dyson are natural rivals. The Shark FlexStyle comes with 5 attachments, allowing you to dry, style, straighten and curl your hair quickly and easily.

The 16 year old daughter of The Flaming Lips' drummer Steven Drozd, Charlotte, has mysteriously disappeared. She was last seen near the iconic Space Needle in Seattle, according to a desperate plea from the Seattle Police Department on social media. On Twitter, the department shared a photo of Charlotte and wrote: " MISSING: Charlotte, 16 y/o, WF, 5'9", 140lbs, brown eyes and long brown hair.

Lisa Marie Presley struggled very badly to come to terms with the death of her son Benjamin Keough… so, before she could decide on his final resting place, she bought some more time with him by storing his body in her home for two months after his passing.

Manchester City secured a major victory over the Premier League in proving that the league's Associated Party Transaction rules were unlawful this week.

Well, that should quiet the haters… for approximately five minutes.