Glenn Close says she’s not ‘a loser’ for not winning Oscar despite 8 nods; Has hilarious message for critics

For the past seven years, Chris Licht’s favorite comic has been Stephen Colbert. As the new chairman of CNN, Licht’s focus has instantly shifted to the brilliant ex-comic from Ukraine named Volodymyr Zelensky, whose heroics are the story of the hour.

Charlamagne tha God, Nicole Brown, Reinaldo Marcus Green, and Danielle Lawson were among the talented creatives who attended the annual African American Film Critics Association Awards on Wednesday night, honoring some of Hollywood’s biggest and brightest.

Still healing. Jason Momoa is grateful for fans’ continued support of his family amid his split from Lisa Bonet.

The family feud lives on. Samantha Markle is reportedly suing half-sister Meghan Markle for defamation after the duchess and Prince Harry’s March 2021 CBS tell-all interview.

Making a difference. Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis are taking action amid the unrest in Ukraine.

Dua Lipa looked sensational in an all-denim look while heading to a taping of The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon in New York City on Thursday.The English songstress, 26, wore a minuscule zip-up denimDiesel bra, which showed off her toned midriff and fit arms, as well as her eclectic tattoos.The pop superstar matched the eye-catching look with a pair of unique quilted denim pants with built in high-heel boots from the Italian brand.Scroll down for video Sensational:Dua Lipa looked sensational as she stepped out in New York City on Thursday sporting an all-denim look while heading to a taping of The Tonight Show With Jimmy FallonThe Grammy Award-winner accessorized her look with a denim belt, as well as a matching denim purse. Her bling for the day consisted of multiple bracelets, sparkly earrings and rings, and a silver necklace.The star pulled her long black tresses into a chic bun, with her bangs and a couple of side strands framing her face in the front.

Taylor Swift sent Avril Lavigne flowers to celebrate her latest album, Love Sux.The Blank Space hitmaker, 32, declared herself a 'forever fan' of the pop-punk icon in a touching note with the arrangement, which was shared on the 37-year-old songwriter's Instagram Story on Wednesday.'Avril, Been dancing around my kitchen to your fabulous new album!! It's AMAZING, like you. Your forever fan, Taylor,' she wrote.

The iconic Amityville franchise will be going where few horror mainstays have gone before - outer space, as revealed in the trailer for Amityville in Space.The film hails from Wild Eye Entertainment, which has mined the Amityville premise for movies such as Amityville in the Hood, Amityville Island, Amityville Playhouse, Amityville Clownhouse, Amityville Exorcism and Amityville Toybox, to name a few.This film is directed by Mark Polonia (Amityville Island, Amityville Exorcism, Amityville Death House), which is slated for release in July. Space:The iconic Amityville franchise will be going where few horror mainstays have gone before - outer space, as revealed in the trailer for Amityville in Space Coming soon:This film is directed by Mark Polonia (Amityville Island, Amityville Exorcism, Amityville Death House), which is slated for release in JulyThe trailer begins with a priest entering the Amityville house, with a newscaster stating that 'something is about to go down' at the haunted abode.The priest sees some sort of spectral face, as someone is heard saying, 'This house is evil incarnate.

YFN Lucci recently filed legal documentation asking a judge to grant him bond so he can leave jail as he awaits his murder trial,TMZhas reported.The rapper, 31, claimed he was stabbed from behind by a fellow inmate at Fulton County Jail while on a video call last month.The Wet singer, whose real name is Rayshawn Bennett, also alleged that things have only gotten worse since the alleged stabbing. Afraid for his safety:YFN Lucci has filed legal documentation asking a judge to grant him bond so he can leave jail as he awaits his murder trial, TMZ has reportedYFN Lucci claimed in the docs that the unnamed inmate used a 'homemade shank' to stab him.He also alleged that other inmates informed him there has been a price on his head since the alleged incident on February 9.

She has kept her on–off relationship with John Miller out of the spotlight.But Jennifer Garner made a rare public outing with her boyfriend on Tuesday, when they were spotted catching a flight at JFK International Airport in New York City.The 49-year-old actress appeared to have been supported by the 44-year-old businessman as she dropped by New York for the premiere of her new film The Adam Project the day before. Rare sighting: Jennifer Garner, 49, and her boyfriend John Miller (R) were seen in JFK International Airport in New York City on Tuesday, despite the fact that they're rarely seen in publicJennifer was spotted walking down a hallway in the airport with John leading the way while other members of their entourage tagged along.She was dressed in a muted style with a long black double-breasted overcoat atop a vibrant orange sweater.

Britney Spears, 40, is celebrating her fiancé Sam Asghari‘s 28th birthday by sharing a gorgeous post of herself and her man and giving him the best wishes. “Happy Birthday

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Ukrainian officials have pleaded with Russia for an 'immediate cease fire' at a nuclear plant as a massive blaze threatens a blast '10 times larger than Chernobyl'. Fighting between Ukrainian and Russian troops at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has been raging for the past few hours.

Dennis Harvey Film CriticCurrent B-grade thrillers so frequently have too little plot — often not much more than a starting premise — that it’s almost refreshing to see something like “The Weekend Away,” which has many more narrative complications than it can pull off. Certainly not with sufficient credibility, suspense or atmosphere, and not in one hectic hour and a half.

Clayton Davis Aunjanue Ellis was content being a journeywoman actor in the business and providing for her family — but now the acclaim is pouring in.And yes, that includes an Oscar nomination for her role as Oracene ‘Brandy’ Williams in Reinaldo Marcus Green’s “King Richard.” On the latest episode of the award-winning Variety Awards Circuit Podcast, we talk to Ellis about what it feels like to now be an Academy Award nominated actress, which she still can’t say out loud. She discusses her experience with working with double Oscar-nominee Will Smith (for best picture and actor) and the difference between his “lore” and the “good person” she was privileged to work with, in addition to her cast members.

A line-up of nearly 30 stars – from Glenn Close, Patti LuPone, Darren Criss, Kelsey Grammar and David Alan Grier to Jake Gyllenhaal, Joshua Henry and Phillipa Soo – will perform title songs from more than 20 musicals for a special livestreamed musical event next month benefiting The Actors Fund.

The wait is finally over, Prince Harry and Oprah Winfrey’s much-anticipated docuseries, The Me You Can’t See which discusses mental health and emotional well-being, just released its first trailer ahead of its May 21st release date! The trailer features a glimpse of Prince Harry‘s wife and former Duchess Meghan Markle, as well as superstar Lady Gaga, chef Rashad Armstead, NBA’s San Antonio Spurs’ DeMar DeRozan and Phoenix Suns’ Langston Galloway, Oscar-nominated actress Glenn Close, 2021 Olympic Boxer Virginia “Ginny” Fuchs, and mental health advocate and speaker Zak Williams, who you may also recognize as the son of the late Robin Williams.

Glenn Close has hit back after being called a loser for never taking home an Academy Award after eight nominations over her stellar career, by declaring: 'I'm not a loser.'This all started when the Los Angeles Times published an article about the acclaimed stage and film actress and how she 'is now tied (with Peter O'Toole) as the most nominated actor without a win.'The article has since prompted some backlash, including a tweet from an annoyed Sarah Paulson who said she wishedthis loser conversation 'would cease.' 'I'm not a loser': Glenn Close, 74, reacted to an article that focused on her eight Oscar losses: First of all, I don't think I'm a loser''She's brilliant and continues to have an extraordinary and enviable career.

Glenn Close is very proud of herself – and she doesn’t need an Oscar trophy to prove it!

Disney movie about the iconic villain’s origin story is just around the corner, but the 74-year-old star is still keen to get back into her fur coat for another 101 Dalmations flick.Glenn famously brought the puppy-hating fashionista to life in the 1996 live-action movie, and the 2000 sequel, and now she’s got an idea in mind for what Cruella would be doing now.Speaking to Variety, she teased: ‘I have a great story to make another Cruella with my Cruella.’The eight-time Oscar nominee didn’t want to share more than that but she added: ‘Cruella comes to New York and disappears down the sewers.’We can already picture her reaction as one of her fabulous fur coats gets ruined.Until that comes to life, Emma Stone will be playing a younger Cruella

With Emma Stone having all the fun as Cruella de Vil in the upcoming Disney film, “Cruella,” it appears that Glenn Close is ready to return as the evil dog-skinning villain in a future film. Of course, it’s been more than two decades since Close appeared as Cruella de Vil in the live-action film, “102 Dalmations.” However, with the franchise returning in this month’s Emma Stone-led prequel, “Cruella,” Close has an idea she’d like to see turn into a feature where she returns as the villain.