‘Lando’: Justin Simien Compares Losing ‘Star Wars’ Spinoff Series To The “True Grief” Of Losing A Child

Variety Staff Follow Us on Twitter J.K. Rowling is among a number of voices including former Olympic athletes decrying the inclusion of a trans sprinter in the women’s sprinting category at the Paris Paralympics. 51-year-old Petrillo Valentino Petrillo is set to represent Italy in the women’s T12 400m category after qualifying for the semi-finals on Monday.

Plans to convert a disused gym into two houses of multiple occupation (HMO) for 14 people alongside six apartments in Wigan have been submitted.

Samantha Fox, the former glamour model turned pop star, is appearing in court for sentencing today after being charged with a public order offence and being drunk on an airplane.The iconic 80s chart-topper, now 58, known for hits like Touch Me (I Want Your Body) and Nothing's Gonna Stop Me Now, was on a flight to Germany when the incident occurred in December last year. She was arrested at Heathrow Airport and later pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly and using threatening behaviour causing harassment, alarm or distress to a police constable on a British Airways flight.The incident led to passengers having to abandon the flight as take-off was delayed, meaning the flight wouldn't be able to land in time due to strict air travel laws in Germany.

Dawson’s Creek star Katie Holmes is paying tribute to Obi Ndefo, her former co-star whose death was announced Aug. 31.

EXCLUSIVE:  Pauletta Pearson Washington says that the film adaptation of August Wilson’s acclaimed play The Piano Lesson has been a family affair. “All my babies are involved in this,” the actor, musician and philanthropist declares.  

Celebs Go Dating is about to serve up some serious drama for former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan. Dr.Tara Suwinyattichaiporn has let slip some of the thrills to still come on the E4 hit show. Helen, who parted ways with her long-term beau Scott Sinclair in 2022, has been dipping her toes into the dating pool on the show, mingling with a line-up of gents.

EastEnders has launched into Keanu Taylor's murder trial, with Dean Wicks (portrayed by Matt Di Angelo) potentially facing jail time for a chilling crime he didn't commit. However, some fans have been left side tracked by one detail, as they claim the soap 'is getting good again.' As regular viewers of the BBC soap will recall, Keanu (Danny Walters) assaulted Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) on Christmas Day and threatened to abscond with her young son Albie.

Emmerdale's Adam Thomas has opened up about his health struggles in a candid Instagram post, revealing the impact of his medication for Rheumatoid arthritis.The actor and former Strictly star shared a video showing him injecting himself and confessed to fans: "There has to be an easier way than this." Despite trying to stay upbeat, Thomas admitted the treatment is taking its toll, saying: "Don't get me wrong it's worked wonders, but am still in pain and the side effects that this drug has is really taking its toll now!" The Strictly Come Dancing star reached out to his followers for advice, asking: "Is anyone else on this or have been on this and noticed a huge difference in themself." Speaking about the side effects of constant fatigue and nausea, he added: "I feel like am constantly in fog! Drowsy, falling asleep all the time, stomach pain, throwing up." The TV star didn't stop there in seeking support, detailing his experience further and hoping for insights from others: "Maybe it's because I've not been as consistent with it as usual am not sure, but feels as though the side effects are getting worse, and lasting a lot longer." Wrapping up his heartfelt plea, Adam sought alternative experiences, asking: "Has anyone been on methotrexate and moved to something else that worked for them? any help or advice would be great x," reports the Mirror. Fans were quick to flood the comments with support and advice, with many offering different remedies.

who has treated us to a whole series of while supporting her husband, , on the press run for his film Wolfs at the Venice Film Festival.First, she kicked things off with a white leather strapless dress for a Cartier party. Then she slipped into a chiffon yellow mini dress while strolling alongside the Grand Canal.

from Ben Affleck.On September 1, the was spotted dancing during a shopping trip at Westfield Century City mall in Los Angeles—and no, it didn't appear to be for a music video. In photos shared by , Lopez vibed with her hands in the air while 16-year-old appeared to film the joyful moment on their phone. Many teenagers would be embarrassed by their mother dancing in public, but Emme was all smiles, holding the phone in one hand and a Sephora shopping bag in the other.Lopez just shared her first Instagram dump since filing for divorce from Ben Affleck.While the teen was dressed in baggy cargo pants, plaid button-down, and black paisley bandana, Lopez wore a multi-toned denim maxi skirt and cropped white tank with sequins.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Angelina Jolie received a thunderous, eight-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival following the world premiere of Pablo Larraín’s “Maria.” The reception moved the Oscar-winning actress to tears and left her contemplating the legacy of Maria Callas, the opera diva she brings so thrillingly to life on screen. “I thought about her a lot in that moment,” Jolie said during an interview at the Telluride Film Festival, where “Maria” screened last week. “It’s strange when you feel so close to this real human being.

Katie Holmes has paid tribute to a former Dawson's Creek co-star following his unexpected death.The 45-year-old film and television actress was deeply moved by the news of Obi Ndefo's passing earlier this week and expressed her sorrow on social media by reposting an image originally shared by Mary-Margaret Humes, 70, another Creek alumni. Both actresses were stunned by the sudden loss of Obi, who played Bodie Wells, at just 51 years old on Sunday, September 1. "He was wonderful to work with and such a kind man," Katie wrote next to the picture she shared.

is, perhaps, the ultimate Hollywood actress. Dignified in speech with a Hellenic beauty and an underlying pathos that evokes Louise Brooks, Pauline Starke and .

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor “The Piano Lesson” seems to be hitting all the right Oscar notes. With Black excellence, impeccable filmmaking, and towering performances, Netflix’s “The Piano Lesson” hit the awards season scene this weekend at the Telluride Film Festival. Debut director Malcolm Washington and stars John David Washington and Danielle Deadwyler were on hand as the film premiered to strong reviews.

Harry Potter alumna Imelda Staunton has returned to the franchise to reprise her role as the villainous Dolores Umbridge in Universal’s “Ministry of Magic” theme park ride.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film Critic Characters die in movies every day. Whether you’re watching a violent thriller or a death-bed tearjerker like “Steel Magnolias” or some of the more macabre meditations of Ingmar Bergman, you might say that the movies, in some grand collective way, are nothing less than a rehearsal for death. Yet it’s still rare to encounter a big-screen drama that grabs death by the horns, that looks it in the eye, that asks us to confront its daunting reality on every level the way Pedro Almodóvar’s lyrical and moving “The Room Next Door” does.

The Big Lebowski actor was spotted eating at Bubba’s Fish Market in the south Dublin town of Dalkey on Saturday evening (31 August).Buscemi is currently there filming the new season of the Netflix‘s hit series Wednesday, starring Jenna Ortega and directed by Tim Burton.“No one at my table recognised him except for me; I’m a huge movie buff, so I knew him straight away,” fellow diner Oisín Heavey told the Irish Independent. We were having dinner, and he was at the table beside us for 90 minutes.”After the actor finished his meal, Heavey said that his wife noticed a crowd gathering outside the restaurant, which they assumed was for the actor.“We could see there were loads of people outside, kind of looking up towards where he had gone, so we assumed he was spotted,” he said.“When we went outside, there was actually a very vicious fight going on, and that’s what everybody was looking at.”He explained: “Steve Buscemi was kind of standing there completely unnoticed.

Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton are hitting the red carpet at the 2024 Venice Film Festival!

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Giulio Donato‘s “Labyrinths,” which plays in an Out of Competition slot at Venice Days, an independent sidebar to the Venice Film Festival, has debuted a first clip (below). Open Reel is handling international sales. The film centers on Francesco, an introverted guy, born in a village surrounded by nature in the mountains of Calabria.

Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber are stepping out for the UK premiere of their new Netflix series!

K.J. Yossman Ticketmaster is set to face some tough questions in the U.K. after thousands of Oasis fans were left disappointed having failed to secure tickets through the site for the band’s long-awaited reunion tour.