Jamie Lynn Spears shares rare family photos from her 13-year-old daughter's homecoming dance

Claudia Eller Co-Editor-in-ChiefOne of my first big initiatives after joining Variety was to launch a weekly franchise called Artisans, a dedicated feature covering the world of the talented craftspeople who toil behind the scenes on every production made in Hollywood and elsewhere: the editors, production designers, costume and makeup artists, sound engineers and other specialists whose contributions are vital to the fabric of the industry and to breathing life into the movies and television shows we watch on the big and small screens.I felt this was a part of the industry that was woefully under-covered, and therefore by devoting special space to telling their stories and profiling them in our magazine, on our website and in video interviews, we’d be giving these unsung heroes their proper due. Over the past few years, we’ve greatly expanded our coverage under the leadership of our wiz Artisans editor Jazz Tangcay, who has deep ties throughout the artistic community.

Kathy A. McDonald One of California’s leading film festivals returns with a full slate of live screenings, industry panels and starry tributes, offering movie lovers a ray of sunshine in the gloom of COVID. The Santa Barbara Intl.

Manori Ravindran International EditorNicôle Lecky, the creator and star of the BBC musical drama “Mood,” has signed with UTA.The agency will represent the actor-writer in all areas. The signing comes a day after the British debut of Lecky’s buzzy drama “Mood.”The BBC Three drama premiered in the U.K.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentSet to celebrate its 75th anniversary this year, the Cannes Film Festival will likely be presided over by a female executive for the first time ever. Variety has confirmed that Iris Knobloch, the former boss of WarnerMedia France, Germany, Benelux, Austria and Switzerland, is well-positioned to succeed Pierre Lescure who was re-elected for a third term in June 2020 and is planning to step down after the upcoming edition.Knobloch has yet to be elected by the board of directors of the Association Française du Festival International du Film, which brings together public authorities and film industry professionals, but the German-born, Paris-based executive is being pushed forward by high-profile figures within the French government.

Toy Story and Monsters, Inc., has rescheduled his tour after learning that he broke his neck.In an update shared on his website, it was explained that the European tour dates for his live in concert event ‘An Evening with Randy Newman’ had been postponed as he recovers from surgery.The composer said in a statement that he recently ‘noticed I was shrinking’, saying: ‘People over whom I had towered over me,’ as he questioned: ‘Could this be payback for having written Short People?’The 78-year-old then revealed that it turned out ‘my neck was broken’, resulting in him requiring a surgical procedure and now taking ‘extended recovery’.‘They operated on me successfully, I think. For even now, I look less like an anteater and more like a folk rock artist from the early sixties,’ he said.However, he added that the doctor has advised him not to go on tour yet, as he is ‘not quite ready’.‘I was really looking forward to coming to Europe to perform,’ he wrote.‘I miss performing a great deal and I look forward to a time when I can come.

Kim Kardashian has been declared legally single by a US court, following the latest hearing in her divorce proceedings from Kanye West.Following a motion granted by a judge at Los Angeles County Superior Court, she will change her name from Kardashian-West back to Kardashian, with the reality star appearing via video link during Wednesday’s hearing.Wearing a plain black top with her hair pulled back, Kardashian reaffirmed that her request to dissolve the marriage due to ‘irreconcilable’ differences and her return to single status was still valid.It was first reported that the Kardashian had filed for divorce from the rapper in February 2021, six years after they had married.

new Batman movie in Belfast after the city council overruled the age rating given to the movie.It means Northern Ireland’s capital will be the only location in the UK where the movie, starring Robert Pattinson, will have a 15A rating.The Batman was originally given a 15 rating by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC).Michael McAdam, managing director of the Movie House chain in Northern Ireland, had previously made the application after he said cinema staff had faced abuse from parents in recent years because younger teenagers were not permitted to watch films with a 15 classification.He said a new 15A classification would allow parents to make the decision and accompany their children to the cinema.A proposal he took to the council’s Licensing Committee was narrowly defeated last month, but on Tuesday night the full council accepted a proposal from Sinn Fein councillor Arder Carson that the film should have a 15A rating.Mr Carson told the meeting: ‘My batphone has been ringing off the hook for these last two weeks with people asking me what in the sweet name of Gotham City is going on in that Licensing Committee.‘We all know the crux of the matter. There has been a request from the Moviehouse.‘The request from the applicant is that the council agrees to impose a rating of 15A which would allow young people under the age of 15 to see the film as long as they were accompanied by an adult.‘We have the authority to do this.

Former X Factor stars Rylan Clark and Alexandra Burke reunited as they attended an event in London on Monday evening. Alexandra won the singing series back in 2008 while Rylan finished in an impressive fifth place during the 2012 season – and both have gone on to have successful careers. And the pair couldn't wipe the smile from their faces as they attended the Melissa Bell Foundation and Style For Stroke Foundation at The Windmill Soho.Television presenter Rylan cut a stylish figure as he sweetly cradled the pregnant 33 year old's blossoming bump, that she dressed in a stunning black evening dress.

Charli XCX is getting candid about her mental health.

Bridgerton‘s character posters for the upcoming second season just debuted!

Elle Fanning is unrecognizable in the full-length trailer for the true-crime series . In the upcoming limited Hulu drama, the actress portrays Michelle Carter, who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the “texting suicide” case surrounding the events leading up to the death of her boyfriend, Conrad Roy III (played here by Colton Ryan).

Billie Eilish’s living situation. In the latest issue of, the 20-year-old “Happier Than Ever” singer opens up about how she still resides in the home she grew up in.“My relationship with my home has not changed, just like with my parents and my brother,” she said. “I think it’s a bit jarring for some people who grew up with me or haven’t seen me in a long time...[they] come over to see us and see that it’s exactly the same.

Evan Rachel Wood's latest transformation. The actress has time-traveled for her new role as Madonna in the upcoming Roku Original biopic, . In a first-look photo of the star in her new role, fans can see Wood channeling the «Like a Virgin» singer's classic '80s look in a tulle skirt, lace gloves, plenty of jewelry and bleached blond hair. Along with Wood, 's Julianne Nicholson has been cast as Yankovic's mom, Mary Yankovic, while Toby Huss will play his father, Nick.

2022 Oscars was officially released last week. And while the scope of awards season has changed pretty dramatically over the last few years, the talent and unique storytelling present in this year's pack of nominees is perhaps more impressive now than ever before. Leading the way for Oscar favorites is Netflix's which racked up12 total nominations including those in major categories like Best Picture, Best Director for Jane Campion, Best Actor for Benedict Cumberbatch, and supporting acting nods for Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons and Kodi Smit-McPhee.

Kim Kardashian's petition to be declared legally single amid her divorce proceedings with Kanye «Ye» West has been granted. The ruling also means Kim will be dropping West from her last name, but does not mean her divorce is final.This ruling simply means her martial status is single while she continues to work out a divorce settlement with Kanye. The judge made the ruling Wednesday morning in court, and the 41-year-old reality TV star also gave a short testimony via Zoom.The court's decision comes a day after ET learned that Kanye has changed divorce lawyers.

lightweight moisturizers and healing retinol body lotions, to TikTok trends like slugging and light therapy, no skincare technique is off the table. And since you've likely been investing more in your skincare than ever before — especially while dealing with the brisk, often dry winter temperatures of the last few months — a spring skincare refresh feels like the perfect opportunity to embrace the new (thankfully warmer) season, and tap into some of the year's biggest beauty trends while you're at it. Whether you're the type of person to go all-in with spring cleaning each year or not, there's no doubt that cleaning out a cluttered beauty drawer or closet is always worth the time — especially when it leaves you with more space for a new arsenal of products.Just as you would transition your wardrobe from winter to spring, adjusting your skincare routine for the changing seasons is a natural shift.

iCarly is back!Season 2 of the Paramount+ revival led by Miranda Cosgrove premieres Thursday, April 8, ET can exclusively reveal, and the official two-minute trailer — which features glimpses of Cosgrove's co-star Josh Peck's guest spot -- is here to whet your appetite as the month-long countdown begins.The new season, consisting of 10 episodes, picks up after the events of the finale with Carly (Cosgrove) refocusing her attention on her friends and family after being at the center of a love triangle between her ex, Beau, and current boyfriend, Wes, all while working to boost her revived web channel.

A legal victory. Kim Kardashian’s legally single request has officially been approved by a judge amid her ongoing divorce from Kanye “Ye” West.

The nonprofit organization that Jamie Lynn Spears pledged to support through sales of her forthcoming memoir has declined to accept any money from the beleaguered star.  In yet another blowback for the controversial book, the 501(c)(3) This Is My Brave announced Monday that its team passed on an opportunity to receive proceeds from "Things I Should Have Said," which is slated to hit stores on Jan. 18, 2022.  "We heard you.

This Is My Brave has announced that they will not be accepting any proceeds made from Jamie Lynn Spears‘ upcoming memoir, “Things I Should Have Said”.

Britney Spears' little sister Jamie Lynn Spears has given the public a rare glimpse at her family life after sharing a snap of her daughter.The 30-year-old recently took to Instagram to share some snaps of her 13-year-old daughter Maddie Briann Aldridge.And grown-up Maddie is now a far cry from the little girl fans have seen on her mum and aunt Britney’s social media in the past.Jamie Lynn was only 16 when she discovered she and her boyfriend at the time, Casey Aldridge, were soon to welcome their first child.The announcement rocked the world at the time, and many even slammed the actress and singer for trying to glamourise teen pregnancy.The Nickelodeon star - who eventually broke up with Casey in 2010 and - gave birth in June 2008, one