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Check out the sexy beast exploring his inner David Lee Roth in season 3 of Interview With the Vampire.

EXCLUSIVE: When we speak, Chuck Russell is in LA, getting ready for the world premiere of his new film Witchboard. It will be a homecoming in more ways than one; first, since — although it takes place in New Orleans — his supernatural horror was largely shot in Montreal, home to the Fantasia Festival, which is hosting the screening. But, more than that, Witchboard marks Russell’s return to the genre that introduced him in the late ’80s, initially with 1987’s A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors and then, a year later with his seriously gory take on camp ‘50s B-movie The Blob (tagline: “Terror has no shape!”).

“I have decided the best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation,” said President Joe Biden tonight from the Oval Office. “That is the best way to unite our nation,” the 81-year-old incumbent stated of his exit from the 2024 race and quick endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter “The Terror” Season 3 has rounded out its main cast, Variety has learned. A dozen actors have now joined previously announced lead Dan Stevens in the new season, which is officially titled “The Terror: Devil in Silver.” It is based on the novel “The Devil in Silver” written by Victor LaValle.

Spinal Tap II film to be released.The beloved 1984 mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap is considered one of the greatest comedy films of all time, with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer portraying the hapless heavy metal trio.All three actors are set to return in the much-anticipated sequel, alongside director Reiner (When Harry Met Sally, Stand By Me, The Princess Bride), who will also revive his own role as the fictional director Marty DiBergi within the film.The sequel was first revealed in 2022. Now, in a new interview with Deadline, Reiner has given an update on the progress and shared when fans can expect to see the film.“It’s going good,” he began.

Spinal Tap II to be released in the “spring or summer” of 2025.The beloved 1984 mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap is considered one of the greatest comedy films of all time, with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer portraying the hapless heavy metal trio.All three actors are set to return in the much-anticipated sequel, alongside director Reiner (When Harry Met Sally, Stand By Me, The Princess Bride), who will also revive his own role as the fictional director Marty DiBergi within the film.The sequel was first announced in 2022, and in a new interview with Deadline, Reiner has given a significant update on the film’s progress.“It’s going good,” he said.

Cardi B and Rob49 have teamed up for their boisterous new collaboration, ‘On Dat Money’.The New York rapper and the New Orleans musician have combined forces for their new hedonistic trap banger, which sees Rob49 request one to “Fuck me on that money, bitch / Bitch, fuck me on that money (Yeah)”.Speaking about his new video with the rap legend herself, Rob49 said: “I’ve been grinding hard all summer, and teaming up with Cardi B on ‘On Dat Money’ is something I’m very excited about.“Her talent and energy is unmatched, and this record is going to prove I’m not stopping any time soon.”Take a look at the video for ‘On Dat Money’ down below now:Cardi B has recently responded to the “obvious anticipation” around her upcoming new album, telling fans that it will be “coming this year”.The Bronx musician has not released music since her 2018 debut ‘Invasion Of Privacy’.On X/Twitter, Cardi wrote: “I wanna say this to Bardi gang or anybody who’s just a fan of my music or even my craziness… I have my good days and my bad days but you know what, whether it’s good or bad I couldn’t be happier with the obvious anticipation for my album…“Sometimes I get a little aggressive because yall know I don’t like to be told what to do but I promise you it’s coming THIS YEAR. Thank you for the love and anticipation and always holding me down.

One of Rob Reiner’s greatest filmmaking credits is the classic mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap. But he became the maker of an actual documentary – not a faux one – with Albert Brooks: Defending My Life. This morning (while working on the sequel to Spinal Tap in New Orleans) he learned he’s become an Emmy nominee for the HBO film about his lifelong buddy, Brooks.

who tragically died after a fall on July 13, one day after his 76th birthday, was calling and emailing hundreds of fans even in his final days, he revealed in his last interview with People. Admirers from around the country tell The Post the sunny aerobics instructor’s personal involvement in their lives really helped make a difference and saved them from tragedy.“He helped my sister during a dark time,” wedding singer and Oceanside, New York, native Beth Mauskopf, 66, told The Post.

Marilyn Manson subjected her to “horrific” abuse as a minor in the ’90s has spoken publicly for the first time.Bianca Allaine Kyne released a statement yesterday (July 15) saying she felt “empowered” to step forward with her full identity.“No longer a nameless victim, I stand before you as Bianca Allaine Kyne, a survivor. Today, I reclaim my voice, a voice stolen for far too long,” she said in a new statement released by her lawyer, Jeff Anderson to Rolling Stone.Kyne claims Manson, whose legal name is Brian Warner, subjected her to “horrific” abuse in New Orleans in 1995, when she was 16-years-old, then again in 1999 on Long Island and in upstate New York.She added: “Warner exploited his power and twisted influence to coerce me into his dark desires. The young girl he groomed in Louisiana became a victim of his perversion in New York.”Kyne continued: “For years, I lived under his shadow, paralysed by fear.

Pat Saperstein Deputy EditorRichard Simmons, the energetic, frizzy-haired TV personality and fitness coach who made exercise accessible to millions and then became reclusive in recent years, has died. He was 76. Simmons died at his home in Los Angeles on Saturday, one day after his birthday.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard is spilling all the tea about her pregnancy!

Ashley Longshore claimed she’d been “abused” by United Airlines staff — because a flight attendant told her to keep her pup inside its carrier during a jaunt to New Orleans.Longshore, a favorite of stars like Blake Lively and Salma Hayek whose art goes for up to $10 million, took to Instagram with tears streaming from her puffy eyes after she was chided for taking her Brussels Griffon dog out to give it water. “@United your flight attendant just made me shove and smash my dog under the seat and threatened me if I removed her or gave her water during a 3 hour flight! This is abusive!!!! I am so upset! I am sobbing!” she wrote in a since-deleted July 1 post.

As the European Championships kicks off the quarter finals, with games including Spain taking on Germany, Fox is celebrating record ratings.

Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and EventsMarc Jacobs kicked off July with a fashion show at the New York Public Library, where Cardi B made a colorful appearance. Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman launched their worldwide tour for “Deadpool & Wolverine” in South Korea while Taylor Swift continued her tour in Amsterdam.In New York City, Childish Gambino performed at Little Island, showcasing music from his new album, “Bando Stone & The New World.”Keep checking back all month long for more celebrity party and event pics.Childish Gambino performs music from his new album “Bando Stone & The New World” duriing “Childish Gambino Live From Little Island” in New York City on July 6.

Hunter Ingram SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from “And That’s the End of It. There’s Nothing Else,” the Part II finale of “Interview With the Vampire,” now streaming on AMC+. “We held each other’s hands, and we just fucking jumped.” That’s how Jacob Anderson says he and Sam Reid prepared for the climactic reunion between Louis and Lestat in Season 2 finale of AMC’s “Interview With the Vampire.” “I feel really proud of that scene, but that’s honestly what it was like to shoot,” Anderson tells Variety.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Khaby Lame brought his comedic chops to the U.S. — and the producers of his new unscripted series, “Khaby Is Coming to America,” are hoping his millions of TikTok fans will come along for the ride. The limited three-part series follows Lame as he explores the best (and weirdest) people, places and cuisine that America has to offer.

Essence Festival has outdone itself.From July 5-7, the annual festival will bring in some of the biggest names in music to New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome for three fun-filled days of Hip-Hop, R&B and good times.Headliners at this year’s extravaganza include Usher, Janet Jackson, Busta Rhymes, Keke Palmer and Big Boi.They’ll be joined by T-Pain, The Roots, Victoria Monét, SWV and Jagged Edge.If you ask us though, we’re most excited to see “SNL” cast member Punkie Johnson handle hosting duties on Friday, July 5.Plus, we won’t be skipping out on Method Man, Sheila E. and Tank and the Bangas, either.Sound like the festival for you?As of now, it isn’t too late to scoop up last-minute tickets.At the time of publication, three-day general admission passes start at $691 before fees on Vivid Seats.Single-day passes can be found for as low as $70 before fees.In fact, if you’re planning on attending, it might be wise to make three separate single-day ticket purchases instead of buying the three-day pass.

,” Kate Jackson, VP of Production at ESPN, said in a statement.“These honorees have used their platforms to change the world and make it more inclusive for marginalized and suffering communities, demonstrating incredible resilience, positivity and perseverance, and we’re thrilled to celebrate them at The 2024 ESPYS.”Harry is set to be honored for his on the Invictus Games, as well as his military experience in Afghanistan.The prince, who quit royal life in 2020, launched the Invictus Games in 2014 as multi-sport Paralympic-styled games for wounded or injured servicemen and veterans.He will be receiving the award “in honor of his tireless work in making a positive impact for the veteran community through the power of sport.”Harry — who recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Games in London — also served in the British Armed Forces for 10 years, including two tours of duty in Afghanistan as an Apache helicopter pilot and a forward air controller.The father of two has already proudly announced the news on his and wife Meghan Markle’s official website.Gleason for his part, played a total of 7 seasons with the New Orleans Saints from 2000 to 2006, before hanging up his cleats in 2008.The retired athlete was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, in 2011.Elsewhere, University of South Carolina basketball coach Dawn Staley is slated to receive The Jimmy V Award for Perseverance.The ESPYs will be air on July 11 at 8 p.m.

Jon Burlingame Just as he did for Yorgos Lanthimos‘ “Poor Things,” English composer Jerskin Fendrix has supplied an offbeat, musically provocative score for Lanthimos’ new film, “Kinds of Kindness” — except this time it’s all piano and choir instead of the strange, electronically processed sonorities of “Poor Things.” “Kinds of Kindness” was even more challenging, Fendrix tells Variety. Instead of a science-fiction drama about a reanimated corpse with a child’s brain, this was a trio of weird, decidedly absurdist tales featuring the same cast with only the most tenuous of connections between them.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Hands down, Giancarlo Esposito remains the busiest man in show business. Over the past year he’s starred in AMC’s “Parish” (which he also executive produces), Netflix’s “The Gentlemen,” Disney+’s “The Mandalorian,” MGM+’s “Godfather of Harlem,” Netflix’s “Kaleidoscope” and voiced Max’s “Harley Quinn.” And on the film side, his recent gigs include “Abigail” and the upcoming “MaXXXine” and Francis Ford Coppola’s “Megalopolis.” “I wrote in my notes last week, ‘I’m the busiest motherfucker,’” Esposito laughs.