‘Home Alone’ Director Chris Columbus Slams Upcoming Disney+ Reboot: ‘It’s a Waste of Time’

Shawn Mendes is speaking out with support for the LGBTQ+ community.

Kenedi Anderson has cemented her status as the one to beat on season 20 of American Idol after her incredible audition.

Kristen Stewart is glowing for her latest red carpet appearance!

Twilight alum Kristen Stewart looked like every bit the San Fernando Valley Girl while debuting her blonder locks at The Hollywood Reporter's Oscar Nominees Night, which took place at Spago in Beverly Hills on Monday.The 30-year-old César Award winner's shoulder-length hair appeared noticeably darker when she attended the Oscars Nominees Luncheon earlier that same day.Hairstylist Adir Abergel worked his magic to make Kristen's hair look softer, lighter, and more elegant with a simple side part. California girl: Twilight alum Kristen Stewart looked like every bit the San Fernando Valley Girl while debuting her blonder locks at The Hollywood Reporter's Oscar Nominees Night, which took place at Spago in Beverly Hills on Monday After/before:The 30-year-old César Award winner's shoulder-length hair appeared noticeably darker when she attended the Oscars Nominees Luncheon earlier that same dayStewart went strapless in a white tube top, light pink pencil skirt, and white pumps selected by stylist Tara Swennen.Make-up artist Jillian Dempsey brought out the Chanel brand ambassador's hazel eyes and natural brows as well as applying her bronzed cheeks and pout.

Just days ahead of its premiere, Apple TV Plus rolled out the red carpet for the stars of The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey, including Samuel L. Jackson.Jackson stars as the title character in the six-episode TV series, based on the book by Walter Mosley.The Oscar-nominated actor was joined by his wife of 42 years, LaToya Richardson, who also serves as an executive producer on the series, and co-stars such Dominique Fishback, Omar Miller, Damon Gupton, Cynthia Kaye McWilliams and more.

On Friday, Stromae shared his third album, Multitude, a set of 12 triumphant tracks arriving eight years after his previous studio LP. Now he's shared a cinematic video for "Fils de Joie," a dynamic mid-album cut.

Ed Sheeran has given testimony in an ongoing court case surrounding his Number One 2017 single, ‘Shape of You’.As reported last week, Sheeran is currently in a legal battle that has been taken to High Court by two songwriters, Sami Chokri (AKA Sami Switch) and Ross O’Donoghue. The pair have claimed ‘Shape of You’ is similar to their 2015 song ‘Oh Why’, pointing to “particular lines and phrases” that draw parallels between the two.At a previous hearing, Sheeran was branded as a “magpie” by Chokri and O’Donoghue’s lawyer, Andrew Sutcliffe QC, with regards to his approach to songwriting.

SEVENTEEN member Vernon has spoken about his love for English singer Charli XCX and their recent collaboration.Last month, the K-pop idol teamed up with Charli on a special remix of her recent single ‘Beg For You’, where he contributed a brand-new English-language verse. The remix came shortly after a string of online interactions between both Charli XCX and SEVENTEEN, after fans suggested that the duo work together.In a new interview with Teen Vogue, the K-pop idol revealed that he is “still having a hard time grasping this reality” that they have worked together.

Arsenal stars are set to be rewarded with an eye-watering £500,000 bonus if Mikel Arteta ’s side are successful in their bid to finish in the Premier League top four this season. The Gunners stretched their winning run to four games with a 3-2 victory over Watford on Sunday to put them firmly on course for Champions League qualification.

Met Office released several flood warnings, Brits are being advised to brace themselves for another Arctic blast this week.Weather mapping from independent forecaster WXCharts shows up to 20 inches (50cm) of white stuff falling in parts of Wales and Scotland, following a sweeping weather movement down from the Arctic. There will likely be over 20cm of snow in the Midlands and flurries on the south coast as the artic freeze takes hold.Bitter gale-force winds will brace freezing temperatures as the weather gears up for a battering in the next two weeks.The Met Office has warned Brits of strong winds, frost, freezing temperatures and coastal gales all sweeping in from the west and taking full effect on the rest of the country.Snow is predicted for Friday, March 11 and will likely come amid an unusually cold March week for Brits.The frosty temperatures and strong winds will hit before it's set to warm up for spring towards the end of March and temperatures will plunge to a chilly -5C in parts of Scotland and Northern regions on Tuesday.The Met forecast said: "As we move through the period, there will be an increased likelihood of spells of rain, potentially preceded by snow, arriving from the west.

Shortly before Walt Disney World closed tonight, guests began posting photos and video of what seemed to be a new water attraction: a lazy river running down Hollywood Boulevard at the resort’s Hollywood Studios park.

Clayton Davis The Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon was a happy occasion full of hugs between stars, but also a sense of trepidation as the first Academy luncheon since the COVID-19 pandemic started in March 2020. With a live, in-person event held at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, with remarks from Oscars producer Will Packer and Academy president David Rubin, over 200 guests gathered to celebrate the achievements of this year’s nominees for the 94th Oscars, set to take place on March 27.Rubin’s opening remarks acknowledged the war in Ukraine and the Academy’s global support for a peaceful resolution.Some key takeaways from the event1. The Academy wants the show to be fun.Packer emceed the top of the event, praising the year’s crop of nominees.

Queens supporting queens! Nicki Minaj showed up to defend Britney Spears after she called herself “not the best dancer,” reminding the pop star her status in the culture.

Just as we received news that Disney will remake “Lilo & Stitch” as a live-action film, so comes Chris Columbus with the perfect response to Disney remaking beloved films, as he recently slammed the upcoming remake of “Home Alone.” READ MORE: ‘Dial Code Santa Claus’ Trailer: Newly Restored ’80s French Christmas Film Is ‘Home Alone’ Meets ‘Rambo’ In an extensive new interview with Insider, Columbus talked about the recently announced “Home Alone” reboot for Disney+, which actually has a pretty decent cast including Kenan Thompson, Rob Delaney, Ellie Kemper, and “Jojo Rabbit’s” Archie Yates for 2021, and it seems like Columbus isn’t sold.

Home Alone director Chris Columbus says US President Donald Trump “bullied” his way into his cameo role in the film’s 1992 sequel.Trump appears alongside star Macaulay Culkin in a scene of Home Alone 2: Lost In New York, which was shot in the lobby of the Trump-owned Plaza Hotel in New York City.In a new interview with Insider, Columbus was asked about the President’s cameo in the film.

President Donald Trump 'bullied' his way into Home Alone 2: Lost In New York.The 74-year-old president was not supposed to be in the 1992 blockbuster but director Chris Columbus was told the only way he would get permission to shoot a scene in the lobby of the Big Apple's iconic hotel The Plaza was to give its then-owner a cameo role in the film.'Trump said okay. We paid the fee, but he also said, "The only way you can use the Plaza is if I'm in the movie,"' the director toldInsider.

Home Alone director Chris Columbus has called Ryan Reynolds’ proposed reboot “an insult to the art of cinema”.Reflecting on the 1990 festive film for an oral history to mark its 30th anniversary, Columbus said he was disappointed by the Deadpool actor’s proposed R-rated remake, called Stoned Alone.“The reboots are just silly to me,” Columbus told the Independent.

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. Trump appears in the movie for just a few seconds during a scene where Kevin asks for directions in The Plaza Hotel (which Trump owned at the time).

Chris Columbus isn't a fan of Disney+'s Home Alone reboot.The 62-year-old filmmaker told InsiderThursday that he was not contacted about the project and believes 'it's a waste of time' creatively.Columbus, who's also directed movies such as Mrs. Doubtfire, Nine Months and Only the Lonely, said it would be impossible to regenerate the magic of the 1990 holiday classic.

The director of “Home Alone” is criticizing Disney+ for its decision to reboot the classic Christmas movie into a new TV series.

The director of Home Alone has an unpopular opinion about Disney+’s upcoming series.