Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi renew their vows! Together 15 YEARS ago

Emily Longeretta The sixth “Scream” movie is taking some unexpected turns — at least for Courteney Cox’s Gale Weathers. In a recent interview with Variety, Cox opened up about being the last original cast member to appear in the franchise. Cox, along with Neve Campbell and David Arquette, are the only three actors who appeared in all five “Scream” movies. Arquette’s Dewey was killed during the fifth movie in 2022. Campbell, the original face of the franchise, announced she would not be returning for the sixth movie due to a pay dispute. “I missed working with her, but I’m going to support whatever she feels is right,” Cox told Variety of Campbell’s decision.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Nexstar is bringing together two of its prized properties this spring with the debut of a daily “The Hill” program on NewsNation. Chairman and CEO Perry Sook revealed that the long-gestating series based on the political news outlet, acquired by Nexstar in 2021, will premiere in April and run Monday-Friday. “Next steps for us, obviously, Elizabeth Vargas is going to the network in April,” Sook said. “And by the end of April we will have a program schedule that will be news 24/5. So we will be a 24-hour news network Monday-Friday by the end of April and that will include the daytime expansion, the addition of ‘The Hill,’ the addition of the ‘Elizabeth Vargas Reports’ show at 6 o’clock Eastern, Monday-Friday. And at that point, obviously, we’re getting higher cost per thousands in news programming than we did in off-network programming. We’ve been able to substantially grow our distribution revenue because of news content and being one of five networks rather than one of a hundred general entertainment networks.”

Ed Meza @edmezavar Madrid-based Latido Films is partnering with the organizers of the new genre-focused Fantastic Pavilion at the Cannes Film Festival’s Marché du Film on a new award that will offer international distribution to selected Spanish-language Iberoamerican films. The prize will also provide theatrical release in Latin America for winning titles. News of the prize comes as plans for the Fantastic Pavilion, one of the major innovation of this year’s Cannes Film Market, are beginning g to emerge, based on a undeniable market reality: Elevated genre films and thrillers, if they are shaped by an auteurist vision, are proving to be among the surest sellers on the international market and genre is embraced by a new generation of young filmmakers who are often creating artistically ambitious films of substance, sometimes dealing with urgent gender and social issues.  

William Earl Variety‘s Power of Comedy, presented by Inspire Brands, will return at SXSW on March 10 and honor Chelsea Handler, Patton Oswalt, Anna Kendrick, Phoebe Robinson, Jake Johnson, Rachel Sennott, Eric André, Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin. Hosted by comedians Nick Thune and Mike Lawrence, Variety Power of Comedy joins the official SXSW Comedy lineup. The event will feature food and drink provided by Inspire Brands’ six restaurants — Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s and SONIC Drive-In. Handler will receive the Icon Award, recognizing her achievements as comedian, TV host and bestselling author. Recently, Handler made her return to Netflix with her comedy special “Revolution.” Next, Handler will embark on her stand-up tour “Little Big Bitch,” beginning later this year.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent After securing major distribution deals at the EFM, Luc Besson’s next film “Dogman” starring Caleb Landry Jones, is now eyeing a launch in the festival circuit this fall, Variety has learned. The movie’s French release, initially planned for April 19, has been pushed to the fall to allow distributors to prepare a coordinated global release after a launch at an A-category festival. It would mark the first Besson-directed movie to open at a festival in decades. His wild space opera movie “The Fifth Element” was the opening night movie of the 50th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in 1997. Besson’s first film since his 2019 actioner “Anna,” “Dogman” is rumored to mark a return to form for the French director. Based on the trailer which we saw before the Berlinale, the film will be closer to some of his early work, notably “Subway,” “Nikita” and “The Professional” which were character-driven movies with a darker edge.

Christopher Vourlias The Thessaloniki Documentary Festival kicks off its 25th edition Thursday at a time when the nonfiction genre has arguably reached unprecedented heights. This year’s festival, which takes place March 2 – 12 in the seaside Mediterranean city, unfolds just days after veteran French docmaker Nicolas Philibert won the Golden Bear in Berlin for his documentary about a Paris mental health care facility, “On the Adamant.” The award capped a fortnight in which Sean Penn’s gonzo doc about Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, “Superpower,” also generated plenty of buzz (albeit lukewarm reviews). Meanwhile, Cameroon’s Cyrielle Raingou took home Rotterdam’s Tiger Award just a few weeks earlier for “Le Spectre de Boko Haram,” a riveting view of terrorism seen through children’s eyes. And one summer ago, Laura Poitras triumphed on the Lido with “All the Beauty and the Bloodshed,” her docu-portrait of the photographer and activist Nan Goldin, which won the Venice Film Festival’s Golden Lion award.

Jordan Moreau Mario is powering up his release date. Universal and Illumination’s “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” will now hit theaters around the world two days earlier than expected, the company announced Tuesday. The movie’s new release date is Wednesday, April 5, instead of its original Friday, April 7. In addition to going wide domestically, “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” will release in more than 60 markets around the world, including China, Australia, France Germany, Italy, Brazil Mexico and the U.K. and Ireland. There are around 10 markets in Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Europe opening on a variety of dates in April and May, Universal also announced. “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” will release in Japan on April 28, timed to the Golden Week Holidays.

Anna Marie de la Fuente Since 1961, Argentina has been sending films to vie in the foreign film race and Ricardo Darin, the country’s most celebrated actor, stars in at least seven of them, including this year’s nominee, “Argentina 1985.” That’s no mean feat but given his lifetime commitment to his craft, perhaps not surprising. Four of them: “Son of the Bride” (2001), “The Secret in their Eyes” (2009), “Wild Tales” (2014) and now the Amazon Studios-backed “Argentina 1985,” have either been shortlisted or in the case of Juan José Campanella’s “The Secret in Their Eyes,” taken home the golden statuette. Given its wins at the Venice Film Festival, the National Board of Review and the Golden Globes as well as the growing buzz, “Argentina 1985” may again clinch the honor.

Jem Aswad Senior Music Editor J. Cole has announced the full music lineup for this year’s Dreamville Festival, set to return to Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh, North Carolina on April 1-2. Cole’s festival-closing set will also feature a guest appearance from Drake. GA, GA+ and VIP two-day passes are on sale now. Day 1 on Saturday will be headlined by R&B star Usher and will also feature performances from Lil Durk, Ari Lennox, City Girls, Sean Paul, Earthgang, Jessie Reyez, and Key Glock, among others. Sunday features Nigerian superstar Burna Boy along with Summer Walker, J.I.D, GloRilla, Bas, Waka Flaka Flame, Mario, many more.  


Zendaya “just closed a big re-negotiation,” according to new reports regarding her salary.

Kris Jenner proved there's no job she can't do as she officiated Ellen Degeneres' surprise wedding vow renewal this week. Kris, 67, is best known as the Kardashian-Jenner matriarch and 'momager' who has built a multi-billion dollar empire on the images of her daughters, Kourtney, 43, Kim, 42, and Khloe Kardashian, 38, as well as Kendall and Kylie Jenner.

 Ellen DeGeneres was seen for the first time since renewing wedding vows with wife Portia de Rossi in a star-studded ceremony officiated by Kris Jenner and attended by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The 65-year-old former talk show host was seen without her 50-year-old Ally McBeal actress wife on a solo shopping trip in Southern California on Sunday.Ellen looked casual cool in a green flannel over similar colored top, light grey jeans, and blue sneakers.She accessorized with a black baseball cap over her signature blonde pixie cut and donned a pair of sunglasses. This is the first time the media mogul has been seen since she and wife of 14 years said 'I do' all over again in front of pal Kris Jenner who served as officiant, as well as Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and his wife Meghan Markle as guests in their new home on Friday. Big week: Ellen DeGeneres was seen for the first time since renewing wedding vows with wife Portia de Rossi Loved up: The power couple tied the knot again in a star-studded ceremony officiated by Kris Jenner and attended by Prince Harry and Meghan MarkleIt has been 15 years since they first tied the knot at their home in Los Angeles.Portia sweetly was wearing her old wedding gown from when she walked down the aisle to Ellen in 2008.

Brandi Carlile turned heads in a dazzling ensemble and colorful blouse as she stepped onto the star-studded red carpet at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday. The Right On Time hitmaker, 41, who recently performed at Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi's vow renewal, was also accompanied by stylish wife, Catherine Shepherd, at the music event held at the Crypto Area. Earlier in the afternoon, the critically acclaimed singer won the awards for Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance for her track, Broken Horses, at the Grammy Premiere ceremony held at the Microsoft Theater, reported Yahoo Entertainment.  Dazzling: Brandi Carlile, 41, opted for a rhinestone-covered ensemble as she stepped onto the red carpet at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday The talented performer was effortlessly chic wearing a black, long blazer coat that fell down towards her knees.  Left unbuttoned, the top piece contained rhinestone details on both arm sleeves that sparkled under the bright lights and camera flashes. Brandi donned black pants that additionally contained matching, glittering patterns on the outer sides for a flashy touch. For a pop of color to the otherwise monochromatic ensemble, the Crowded Table singer tucked in a hot pink blouse into the waist of her pants.

Portia de Rossi was seen shopping in Santa Barbara on Friday, one day after renewing her vows with wife Ellen DeGeneres in a star-studded ceremony officiated by Kris Jenner.The Arrested Development star, 50, wore minimal makeup and kept herself warm in a beautiful blue coat stitched with ornate white designs.Portia paired blue jeans with cowboy boots and her blonde hair flowed in casual waves, giving her a relaxed look as she got into her car. The Ally McBeal alum's shopping trip comes on the heels of her surprising Ellen, 65, with their vow renewal on Wednesday.She enlisted the help of their 'BFF' Kris Jenner, 67, who gushed about the couple on Instagram when she shared a clip of the A-list ceremony.  Romance renewed! Portia de Rossi, 50, was seen shopping in Santa Barbara on Friday, one day after renewing her vows with wife Ellen DeGeneres in a star-studded ceremony officiated by Kris Jenner'It was such an honor to officiate my beautiful BFFs Ellen and Portia’s wedding vow renewal,' captioned Kris. 'I love you guys so much and wish you a lifetime of happiness, love and laughter!!' She included two white heart emojis and tagged both of the brides' social media handles. Jenner looked typically sharp as she sported her signature pixie haircut as well as a pair of thick, black-rimmed, square-shaped eyeglasses.She wore her sleek, cloak-like outer layer buttoned, showing off its pronounced collar and a peek of her black turtleneck.The snippet featured Portia moving through a crowded room in the same halter-neck wedding dress she wore in their 2008 wedding.The Australian beauty approached an awestruck Ellen, who was dressed casually in khaki pants, a button-up shirt and a light jacket.Portia offered her wife a small bouquet

Kris Jenner gushed with excitement as she commemorated friends Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi on their recent wedding vow renewal.Taking to Instagram, the 67-year-old businesswoman shared a clip from the ceremony, which she officiated.Kris wrote to her 51.4 million followers, 'It was such an honor to officiate my beautiful BFFs Ellen and Portia’s wedding vow renewal.'The fashion-forward mom and grandmother was typically chic for the occasion, donning a structured white coat.She balanced it with skintight black leggings and black leather boots that stretched over the knee.  Proud friend: Kris Jenner gushed with excitement as she commemorated friends Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi on their recent wedding vow renewal Jenner, who manages the careers of her six children, added in her online note: 'I love you guys so much and wish you a lifetime of happiness, love and laughter!!'She included two white heart emojis and tagged both of the brides' social media handles. Jenner looked typically sharp as she sported her signature pixie haircut as well as a pair of thick, black-rimmed, square-shaped eyeglasses.She wore her sleek, cloak-like outer layer buttoned, showing off its pronounced collar and a peek of her black turtleneck.The snippet featured Portia, 50, moving through a crowded room in the same halter neck wedding dress she wore in their 2008 wedding.She then approached an unexpecting Ellen, 65, who was dressed casually in khaki pants, a button-up shirt and a light jacket.Portia then offered her wife a small bouquet of white flowers before Kris read from a paper, 'Welcome to Portia's birthday party, and to the newest home of one of my favorite couples.'Within just a few hours the post garnered more than 200,000

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been keeping a very low profile ever since the release of their Netflix docuseries and Spare, but they made an exception this week!

A royal affair! Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi’s surprise vow renewal included two royal faces on the guest list: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

They do, again! Portia de Rossi put together a star-studded vow renewal ceremony for her wife, Ellen DeGeneres — without the former talk show host’s knowledge.

They celebrated their 18th anniversary last month. And on Tuesday, Ellen DeGeneres, 50, wished wife Portia de Rossi a happy birthday.The talk show host, 65, posted a snap of Portia to her Instagram page, writing: 'Happy birthday, Portia. Thank God for you.' So sweet: They celebrated their 18th anniversary last month.