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spit on his co-star at the 2022 Venice International Film Festival. The incident occurred right before the world premiere of their film “Don’t Worry Darling,” further fueling the drama already surrounding the star Florence Pugh and Styles’ director-lover Olivia Wilde.According to the video — which was captured from several different angles — Styles subtly hocked a loogie in Pine’s lap as he was taking his seat next to the “Star Trek” actor.

A high-profile battle rapper who was well known to fans of the genre on social media across the world has been stabbed to death in a stunning and tragic attack.

Maren Morris has raised $100,000 for transgender charities. The 32-year-old singer has launched a range of T-shirts to benefit trans rights groups Trans Lifeline and GLAAD's Transgender Media Program and took to social media on Saturday (03. 09.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and Media After two years of exclusively virtual screenings, the Sundance Film Festival says it will be back in-person in 2023. The celebration of the best of indie filmmaking, which unfolds from Jan. 19-Jan. 29, isn’t abandoning its digital component. It will maintain a hybrid presence, allowing film fans who are unable to make the trek up the mountain to Park City, Utah, to participate in the event. But remote cinephiles won’t get to access to the newest arthouse films until the later in the festival. Beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 24, the festival will allow ticket-buyers to view select films online. The digital offering will consist of an on-demand, curated selection of the year’s feature films, including all competition titles (U.S. Dramatic, U.S. Documentary, World Cinema Dramatic, World Cinema Documentary, and Next), as well as other episodic work and short films. In the past, films would only be made available after their premiere. The 2023 festival will conclude with weekend screenings of the films that nab top prizes at Sundance. Those will screen on Jan. 28–Jan. 29, both in person and online. 

Manori Ravindran International Editor Bill Kramer, the newly appointed CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, kicked off his charm offensive with the international film community at the Venice Film Festival, telling a small audience of journalists that the Academy’s “future is with international cinema as much as it is with American cinema.” Kramer — who is in Italy this week and will also be at Telluride — is keen to demonstrate the Academy’s support of its international contingent, which makes up more than 25% of its overall membership. Kramer said that international members comprised 50% of the latest class of new Academy members. Kramer, who was interview by Variety’s Rome-based international correspondent Nick Vivarelli, suggested the org is looking to “educate” and “encourage” its international members to submit to more Oscar categories apart from best international feature film, and cited the multi-category success of films such as “Worst Person in the World” and “Drive My Car” in the recent Oscar season.

Amber Heard, slammed MTV after they featured actor Johnny Depp in a pre-recorded stunt at the 2022 Video Music Awards.She branded the channel “disgusting” for the feature, as it came shortly after Johnny and Amber’s explosive courtroom battle. Whitney, 34, was angered by the skit which featured the Pirates of the Caribbean star, 59, dressed as a spaceman.Johnny appeared as the MTV “Moon Person” in the pre-recorded sketch, allowing his face to be digitally superimposed into the helmet of the floating figure.Whitney, who has continued to stand by her sister Amber, 36, labelled MTV “disgusting” following the show held at the Prudential Centre in Newark, New Jersey.Her outrage comes after Johnny won his libel case against ex-wife Amber just weeks ago, following the Marvel actress’ allegations that he had been abusive during their relationship.Whitney took to Instagram to call out MTV, continuing to stand by her sister’s claims against Johnny. She wrote, with an apparent reference to domestic violence: "I stand with Amber Heard" and a graphic that renamed the event the "DVMA's".Amber’s sister continued: "@MTV you're disgusting and clearly desperate! “I really hope that none of the people that made this call have daughters..."MTV appeared to be delighting in the occasion, however, with its official Instagram account sharing a joint post with Depp, which was captioned: "Guess who? #VMAs.”During the sketch, as he appeared to float around in the air, the actor could also be heard telling the audience: "And you know what? I needed the work."Johny famously won his libel lawsuit against Amber, who has been ordered to pay the actor millions of dollars in damages.The trial, which was held in Fairfax, Virginia, concluded June 1, and

2022 MTV Video Music Awards are this weekend and the list of performers is hard to top!On Thursday, it was announced that Snoop Dogg and Eminem will be performing a live rendition of their latest collaboration — their first in more than 20 years -- «From the D 2 the LBC.» Inspired by the world of the Otherside metaverse, MTV is partnering with Yuga Labs to bring the creative experience to life. The moment will mark the first VMAs performance for either artist in more than a decade. Eminem last hit the stage to deliver “Not Afraid” and “Love the Way You Lie” in 2010, while Snoop rocked the mic in a 2005 tribute to the Notorious B.I.G.

Thania Garcia Bad Bunny will be performing remotely for MTV’s Video Music Awards live from his “World’s Hottest Tour” stop in New York’s Yankee Stadium. Although the VMAs are being held at New Jersey’s Prudential Center, roughly 25 miles (but nightmarish traffic distance) from Yankee Stadium, Bad Bunny will be making an appearance and performing “never-before-seen choreography” through the live broadcast. The Puerto Rican artist made his first VMAs appearance in 2019 alongside J. Balvin for a performance of “Que Pretendes.” The year before that, he scored his first Moon Person in the song of the summer category for his, Cardi B, and J. Balvin’s “I Like It.”

2022 MTV Video Music Awards are this weekend and the list of performers is hard to top!On Wednesday, it was announced that Bad Bunny will be performing live from Yankee Stadium as part of the , and will feature some never-before-seen choreography.Plus, he's making history! This will be MTV’s first-ever live remote VMAs performance to air from Yankee Stadium. It's also Bad Bunny's first VMAs appearance since 2019, where he made a memorable debut performance of “Que Pretendes” with J Balvin.The Puerto Rican singer is up for nine nominations this year, including Artist of the Year, Best Latin, Album of the Year and Song of the Summer.

The 2022 Nordic Council Film Prize Nominees Announced The five nominees for the prestigious Nordic Council Film Prize have been announced. The list of nominees includes Joachim Trier’s Oscar-nominated The Worst Person in the World, Hlynur Pálmason’s Godland, Teemu Nikki’s The Blind Man Who Did Not Want to See Titanic, Lamb by Valdimar Jóhannson, and Clara Sola, directed by Nathalie Álvarez Mesén. The Nordic Council Film Prize, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, is awarded to “an artistically significant, Nordic-produced full-length feature film with cinema distribution”. The award comes with a €41,000 cash prize shared equally between the winning film’s director, screenwriter and producer. The winner will be announced on November 1 at a ceremony in Helsinki, Finland. Last year’s winner was Flee directed by Jonas Poher Rasmussen.

Marta Balaga Five Nordic features are nominated for the Nordic Council Film Prize. The prestigious recognition, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, was first awarded to Aki Kaurismäki’s “The Man Without a Past.”Hlynur Pálmason’s “Godland,” Teemu Nikki’s “The Blind Man Who Did Not Want to See Titanic,” “Lamb” by Valdimar Jóhannson, Joachim Trier’s Oscar-nominated “The Worst Person in the World” and “Clara Sola,” directed by Nathalie Álvarez Mesén, will all vie for the award.It is billed as a prize that celebrates “a unique filmmaking vision, deeply rooted in Nordic culture” and comes with a sum of DKK 300,000 ($40,000), shared equally between the director, screenwriter and producer.

Marta Balaga Joachim Trier’s Oscar-nominated smash “The Worst Person in the World,” about a young woman trying to figure out what – and who – she really wants in her life, won big at Norway’s Amanda Awards on Saturday night, scooping five statuettes, including one for best film.Trier, who now holds the title for most Amanda Awards, also won for best screenplay with his long-time collaborator Eksil Vogt. The film’s breakout star Renate Reinsve, already awarded at Cannes, picked up her first Amanda for her portrayal of Julie, with Anders Danielsen Lie named best supporting actor.Back in February, Reinsve – who will be next seen in “A Different Man” alongside Sebastian Stan – opened up about her work with Trier, which started in 2011 on “Oslo, August 31st,” her very first feature film.

Ryan Giggs has a “fantastic temperament” ex Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson told jurors today. The 80-year-old came to Manchester Crown Court in person to give evidence about Giggs during his trial.The 48-year-old former Manchester United star is accused of controlling and coercive behaviour towards his ex Kate Greville, 36, during their six-year relationship.

Annika Pham Former Oslo Pictures CEO-producer Dyveke Bjørkly Graver and producer Andrea Berentsen Ottmar have set up their own shop, Eye Eye Pictures, Variety has learned.The Norwegian producers were both behind the Cannes-winning and double Oscar-nominated “The Worst Person in the World” by star Norwegian director Joachim Trier. The Nordic romcom, released by Neon in the U.S., earned Renate Reinsve a Cannes Festival best actress award in 2021.Besides Trier, Bjørkly Graver and Berentsen Ottmar have brought another visionary Norwegian auteur to Cannes: Kristoffer Borgli, whose satire “Sick of Myself” world premiered at the festival’s Un Certain Regard strand this year.

2022 MTV Video Music Awards are right around the corner and the latest batch of performers has been announced. Lizzo, Jack Harlow, BLACKPINK and Måneskin are all on tap to hit the stage at New Jerseys' Prudential Center on Sunday, Aug. 28.

2 min read Mr Gay World 2022 will take place in Cape Town, South Africa from 9 to 16 October 2022. In the wake of the lifting of international Covid-19 restrictions, this will be the first time in three years that Mr Gay World will be presented as an in-person event.

Leading independent German distribution label Koch Films has been renamed as Plaion Pictures.

Nicki Minaj will receive MTV’s Video Vanguard Award at the 2022 VMAs.The 5x Video Music Award winner will also perform at this year’s ceremony, marking the first time the New York-bred musician takes the VMA stage in four years. Her set in 2018 featured many tracks from her album Queen, including the songs “Majesty,” “Ganga Burn,” “FEFE” and “Barbie Dreams.Following her first win in 2011, Minaj earned several awards in the “Best Hip Hop” category, picking up wins for “Anaconda” in 2015 and “Chun-Li” three years later.

2022 MTV Video Music Awards are right around the corner and the first batch of performers has been announced. Anitta, J Balvin, Marshmello x Khalid and Panic! At the Disco are all on tap to hit the stage at New Jerseys' Prudential Center on Sunday, Aug. 28.

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Zack Sharf Behold Sebastian Stan like you’ve never seen him before. The actor debuted a shocking first look photo on Instagram from his upcoming indie drama “A Different Man.” Stan plays a man who undergoes facial reconstructive surgery, only to become obsessed with an actor starring as him in a play based on his life.