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There are two new additions to the Country Music Hall of Fame, both of whom started their music careers in different genres, Jerry Lee Lewis, who began as a rock performer, and the late Keith Whitley, who initially got his start as a bluegrass performer. Lewis, also known as "The Killer," was not present at the ceremony on Sunday in Nashville, Tennessee, as he was following his doctor's suggestions.

The queen of disco-pop was introduced the new Queen Consort when Dua Lipa and Camilla both attended a star-studded event on Monday, Oct. 17.

Dave and Odette Annable have welcomed the newest addition to their happy family. The proud parents shared the news on Instagram on Monday with heartwarming posts.«Please give a warm welcome to the little lady that has completed our family and stolen all of our hearts,» Odette wrote in the caption alongside a black-and-white photo of herself in the hospital bed cradling her newborn girl in her arms.«Andersen Lee Annable, but we call her Andi,» Odette continued. «You came into this world last Thursday October 13th, fast and furious in about 2 hours door to door.

Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis are speaking out after the pair's former nanny delivered a slew of «false and scurrilous accusations» against them in an interview with . «As parents, it is incredibly upsetting to learn that a former nanny of our two young children would choose to make such false and scurrilous accusations about us publicly,» the former couple said in a joint statement released Monday.«Her now 18-month long campaign of harassing us, as well as loved ones, close friends and colleagues, has reached its unfortunate apex,» the statement continued. «We will continue to focus on raising and protecting our children with the sincere hope that she will now choose to leave our family alone.»The statement comes just hours after the nanny, who looked after the former couple's children, Otis, 8 and Daisy, 6, for over three years, gave an interview to the , in which she made several shocking accusations.In the interview, the woman, who spoke anonymously to the outlet, claimed that Sudeikis discovered that Wilde had kissed Harry Styes in Palm Springs, while filming , after finding emails between her and the pop star on her old Apple Watch. She also claimed that the Ted Lasso star was so upset about finding out about Wilde's alleged affair with Styles, that he tried to stop her from going to see the former boy band member by lying underneath her car.Wilde has long insisted that she and Sudeikis parted ways in early 2020 and that her relationship with Styles started months later.Elsewhere in the interview, the woman claimed that Sudeikis fired her on Feb. 1, 2021 while in a drunken rage after he discovered that she texted Wilde.

On Monday, former Brat Packer Demi Moore shared a cozy snap of herself being embraced by Kim Jones, the artistic director of Dior Men's and Fendi womenswear/couture.The Emmy-nominated producer - who's turning the big 6-0 next month - had her beloved Chihuahua Pilaf safely tucked away in her hoodie pocket for the PDA picture.Demi - who boasts 12.3M social media followers - captioned her Instagram post: 'Quality time with Mr. Jones.

Cardi B is going to trial with a man named Kevin Brophy who says he was left 'humiliated and appalled' after a distinctive tattoo he has was used without his consent on her album cover.The 30-year-old rapper was seen in the image - on her 2016 debut mixtape, Gangsta B**** Music Vol. 1 - with her legs spread and the back of a man's head in her hand, depicting oral sex.While the model in the shoot had consented to the depiction, according to Billboard, a freelance graphic designer named Timm Gooden later superimposed the distinctive tattoo - of a tiger and snake clashing - onto the model's back.

Bravo fans danced the night away on Saturday during a sold out concert by Tom Sandoval and his band The Most Extras at BravoCon After Dark.Sandoval was every bit the rockstar on stage in front of a screaming legion of Vanderpump Rules fans, belting out covers of pop, rock and R&B hits in sequin pants and a light up jacket.Not only was the show a feast for the senses for the audience, but the leading man rang in his best friend and business partner, Tom Schwartz's, 40th birthday on stage. Rocker! Bravo fans danced the night away on Saturday during a sold out concert by Tom Sandoval and his band The Most Extras at BravoCon After DarkTom and The Most Extras lived up to their name performing hit after hit. His set list was a toe tapping collection of chart toppers from the last several decades including:  Working For The Weekend, Power Of Love, Cake By The Ocean, I Write Sins Not Tragedies and Groove Is In The Heart.

John Legend, 43, shared some sweet snaps with his daughter, Luna, six, and his four-year-old son, Miles as the trio matched in red, white and blue outfits on Monday.The All Of Me singer posed with his children sitting on his lap with the caption, 'Sometimes you gotta cooooordinate ❤️.' The star, who is expecting his fourth child with wife Chrissy Teigen, 36, looked dapper in a blue sweater, bright red pants, and white kicks. Color coordinated: John Legend , 43, shared some sweet snaps with his daughter, Luna, six, and his four-year-old son, Miles as the trio matched in red, white and blue outfitsMiles wore a Gucci polo top with faded denim skinny jeans and black Doc Martens.

Leslie Grace has shared behind-the-scenes footage of the now-canceled DC Comics film Batgirl. The actor and singer shared a video on TikTok where she can be seen training for the superhero movie.

Olivia Wilde and Florence Pugh allegedly got into a 'screaming match' with one another while filming Don't Worry Darling, as the director would often disappear with her boyfriend Harry Styles, a report claims. Despite Wilde, 38, previously denying any animosity between herself and Pugh, 26, a new bombshell report is suggesting otherwise, with sources claiming to Vulture that tensions between the two stars reached a fever pitch on set.'Olivia and Harry would just disappear,' an insider claimed to the outlet.The Booksmart director and Styles, 28, were first romantically linked in January 2021, after they got close on set of Don't Worry Darling in September 2020.  Oliva Wilde and Florence Pugh 'got into a screaming match' on set of Don't Worry Darling... as director allegedly kept sneaking off with Harry StylesAccording to an unnamed insider on the movie, Pugh and Wilde came to blows over Wild's 'frequent, unexplained absences,' on set which resulted in a 'screaming match' between the two women. The apparent feud between them came to light last month when Wilde referred to Pugh as 'Miss Flo' and said she needed a 'wake-up call' during the rehearsal period of the movie, in a video to actor Shia LaBeouf that was leaked. The report even claims that the spat between the pair got so bad, it was taken to the to the highest-ranking Warner Bros.

When Chris Wallace’s talk show returns today on HBO Max, there won’t be many changes from its previous incarnation: Sitting on a spartan set with a black backdrop, he interviews celebrities, politicians, authors and other boldfaced names. He even sings, a bit, with Shania Twain.

, because one of this month's most talked-about films is finally here. Following a tumultuous world premiere at the 79th Venice International Film Festival on September 5, makes its theatrical debut on Friday, September 23. Olivia Wilde's sophomore feature directorial has been largely overshadowed in recent weeks by off-screen allegations and rumors, but the behind-the-scenes drama has only made the film that much more intriguing. The IMAX fan experience at 100 locations on Monday sold out within 24 hours after going on sale.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor Welcome to this week’s “Just for Variety.” Somewhere over the rainbow, indeed! Kenya Barris tells me that LGBTQ representation will be featured in his “Wizard of Oz” remake. “The original was an allegory and a reflection of the way the world was at the time with things like the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl,” says Barris, who will write and direct the reimagining for Warner Bros. “Now we’re going to turn a mirror on where we’re at right now and take disparate characters from the LGBTQ community, from different cultural communities and socioeconomic communities, and tell a story that reflects the world. I think this is the best time to do that.”

Zach Shallcross came up empty-handed during this season’s edition of The Bachelorette, but he’s about to get another chance at finding his love connection: the 26-year-old tech exec from from Anaheim, CA. will headline 27th season of The Bachelor.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Marc Graboff has decided to exit as president of global business and legal affairs and content supply chain at the legacy Discovery side of Warner Bros. Discovery, Variety has learned exclusively. The NBCUniversal alum will step down from his position at the end of the year. “Marc approached every challenging business negotiation with affability, professionalism and attention to detail, and his expertise will be sorely missed,” Kathleen Finch, chairman and chief content officer of the US Networks Group at Warner Bros Discovery, said Tuesday. “We are grateful for his invaluable support and the terrific partnership he’s brought throughout his years of service.” 

EXCLUSIVE: Major movie theater circuit Cinemark has reached a deal with CJ 4DPlex to outfit select auditoriums with the ScreenX premium exhibition format.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Ryan Spicer, after more than 14 years with WarnerMedia and Turner Broadcasting, is joining Atmosphere, which operates a national out-of-home streaming news and entertainment network, to lead ad sales in the role of chief revenue officer. Most recently, Spicer served as VP of sales and partnerships for WarnerMedia Digital, which is now part of Warner Bros. Discovery, covering the CNN Digital portfolio as well as the HBO Max with ads streaming platform. Prior to joining Turner Digital in 2008, he worked as a sales exec at MTV Networks. At Atmosphere, Spicer reports to chief operating officer Blake Sabatinelli. Spicer officially started in the role on Sept. 6.

Kelly Clarkson was honored with her own star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, and the celebrated singer and TV personality beamed as she basked in the celebratory glow of the achievement.Clarkson spoke with ET's Cassie DiLaura after the big event — where she was reunited with original  judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson — and Clarkson reflected on what it was like to be «cemented in history» on the Walk of Fame.«Wow, how you just said it kind of freaked me out, that's crazy. I didn't really think about it like, that but it's incredible,» Clarkson shared. «I mean, you know, you've seen these pictures since you were a kid, with all these major people that influenced you artistically in your life, and it's cool to be a part of that.»«Especially like right in front of where I won [] 20 years ago,» added Clarkson, whose star is located right in front of the Dolby Theater on Hollywood Blvd.

JONATHAN Goodwin has insisted that his near-fatal stunt during rehearsals for America's Got Talent: Extreme that left him paralysed wasn't his fault. The 2019 Britain's Got Talent contestant claimed he "didn't do anything wrong" when an Instagram fan asked him to explain the cause of the tragic accident.