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What’s old is new again. After opening the door to streaming qualification during the pandemic, the Academy announced today that films attempting to qualify for the Oscars must once again be released in theaters.

While Netflix is canceling a bunch of projects to curb overspending, there are some originals that keep chugging along thanks to their massive popularity. One of those shows is “Squid Game” which became the most talked-about genre series of 2021 and helped cement that foreign-made originals can compete with western genre stories like “Stranger Things.” The massive hit that hails from South Korea is indeed getting a second season but don’t expect them to rush it.

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Wynonna and Ashley Judd thanked fans who stood by their mom, Naomi Judd, at CMT's "Naomi Judd: A River of Time" memorial special on Sunday — and have spoken out a few times to honor the late country music star since she died in April.  Over the weekend, the Judd daughters referred to their late mother as "a salty single mama" before thanking their family therapist for making the ceremony "a little lighter." The memorial was held at the Rynman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, and was hosted by Robin Roberts. Wynonna and Ashley sat beside Naomi’s husband, Larry Strickland, who spoke out about her death for the first time.  Ashley Judd, Wynonna Judd and Naomi Judd during Wynonna Judd Press Event at The Ritz Carlton in Pasadena, CA, United States.

William Earl Variety and Sony Pictures Television return with their month-long immersive experience, the Variety / Sony Pictures Television Virtual FYC House, aimed to capture the attention of TV awards voters. The interactive, 3D experience kicks off with a special preview night for a select audience and then will open to a wider audience on June 2 through June 27.The virtual event features original content, keynote conversations and panels with top contending talent from the studio.

K.J. Yossman HanWay Films have unveiled a first look image from Paul Schrader’s “Master Gardener,” starring Joel Edgerton and Sigourney Weaver.“Master Gardener” tells the story of horticulturist Narvel Roth (played by Edgerton), who tends to a beautiful and historic estate owned by wealthy dowager Mrs Haverhill (Weaver).

Tom Cruise fans – many of whom weren’t born when the original “Top Gun” movie came out in 1986 – were out in force in Cannes on Wednesday evening for a special screening of “Top Gun: Maverick,” Cruise’s hotly anticipated sequel to 1986 hit “Top Gun.”The crowd outside the Palais des Festivals convention center, where the screening was set to take place, ran 20-people deep in some places, while the street opposite the red carpet was also crowded to the point that passers by were struggling to squeeze through. Meanwhile onlookers were also gathering on the balconies in the apartment block above the street, which faces the Palais, camera phones ready to catch a glimpse of Monsieur Cruise.

Top Gun: Maverick” unspooled at the film’s Cannes premiere on Wednesday night, festival-goers made it clear that they think Tom Cruise is magnifique.The actor received a thunderous ovation after he was presented with a “surprise” Palme d’Or, one that genuinely seemed to take him off guard. He had received another ovation after making some spirited introductory remarks.It was an extravaganza that included the appearance of eight fighter jets bellowing red, white and blue smoke behind them as Cruise and other members of the film’s cast looked on from the red carpet below. Those colors are featured prominently in both the French and American flags, in a fitting piece of symmetry.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe NBC drama pilot “Found” has cast Kelli Williams, Variety has learned exclusively.Williams joins previously announced series lead Shanola Hampton in the project along with fellow cast member Mark-Paul Gosselaar.The show is built around the fact that, in any given year, more than 600,000 people are reported missing in the U.S. More than half that number are people of color that the country seems to forget about. Public relations specialist Gabi Mosley (Hampton) — who was once herself one of those forgotten ones — and her crisis management team now make sure there is always someone looking out for the forgotten missing people.

Rangers fans are in full-on party mode ahead of tonight's fateful Europa League tie against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Eintracht Frankfurt fans have unveiled a jaw-dropping tifo featuring the grim reaper ahead of the Europa League Final with Rangers.

Drivers have been left furious after being hit with fines from a seaside town car park - that they haven't even used.

The Lanarkshire Business Awards are back after two years due to the effects of COVID-19.

Glamour editors for its slick, hydrating, toy-friendly lubrication. Whether you’re setting up a masturbator or getting into anal play, it’s along for a good time.Time to focus on the prostate, a.k.a. the P-spot (or the male G-spot).

Maya Hawke showed off her chic street style as she stepped out in New York City on Tuesday.The 23-year-old actress, who is the daughter of A-listers Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke, rocked a corset crop top over a white dress shirt when she was spotted strolling while on a phone call in Manhattan.The Stranger Things star's top featured a red, blue and maroon embroidered design across the chest. Trendy: Maya Hawke showed off her chic street style as she stepped out in New York City on TuesdayThe By Myself singer showcased her long legs in high-waisted, wide-legged khaki trousers that were cropped at the ankles.

Bella Hadid took her boyfriend Marc Kalman shopping in New York City on Wednesday.But the Versace supermodel did not take her beau of one year to any ordinary shop. Rather the cover girl brought him to Gwyneth Paltrow's GOOP store on Bond Street.The shop sells the actress' This Smells Like My Vagina candle and a collection of small vibrators.

Mindy Kaling hit the stage this Wednesday at the star-studded Warner Bros Discovery upfronts in New York City.The beauty looked slender in a sunny yellow blouse tucked into a pair of leafy green slacks after losing weight thanks to a change in her diet.The actress was attending the upfronts in support of the HBO Max series The Sex Lives Of College Girls, which she created with Justin Noble. Limelight:Mindy Kaling hit the stage this Wednesday at the star-studded Warner Bros Discovery upfronts in New York CityThe 42-year-old joined a glittering array of celebrities including Shaquille O'Neal, Gloria Estefan, Jennifer Hudson and John Cena at the glamorous affair.Meanwhile Shaq, who was there in aid of Inside The NBA on Turner Sports, goofed around with Shaun Robinson of 90 Day Fiancé.

Bob Saget's widow Kelly Rizzo continued her day-long tribute to her late husband on Tuesday night when she wore a T-shirt honoring his memory while out to dinner.The 42-year-old TV host rocked a black 'Love like Jesus, Hug like Bob Saget' T-shirt, which was created by her late husband's former Full House costar Candace Cameron Bure.Kelly was seen dining at the celebrity hotspot Craig's in West Hollywood after paying tribute to Saget earlier in the day on what would have been his 66th birthday. Keeping the memory alive: Kelly Rizzo, 42, celebrated her late husband Bob Saget's 66th birthday on Tuesday when she wore a shirt paying tribute to him while out to dinner at Craig's in West Hollywood Kelly dressed up her casual black shirt with a sleek gray blazer with the sleeves rolled up to reveal tattoos just past her wrists.She tucked it loosely in a set of black leather shorts, and she complemented them with knee-high black boots.

Ant Anstead recently accused his ex-wife Christina Hall of exploiting their son Hudson for financial gain on social media but is now defending his right to share snaps of the toddler online.The 43-year-old was branded a hypocrite by a fan of Christina's who called him out in an Instagram comment for posting a video of Hudson playing soccer on Monday.Anstead, who is currently vying for full custody, shot back at the criticism by pointing out the difference between 'being a puppet 'used' for commercial gain' and 'capturing organic moments in the footsteps of a toddler'. There is a difference:Ant Anstead recently accused his ex-wife Christina Hall of exploiting their son Hudson for financial gain on social media but is now defending his right to share snaps of the toddler online Defending himself: The 43-year-old was branded a hypocrite by a fan of Christina's who called him out in an Instagram comment for posting a video of Hudson playing soccer on Monday but Anstead shot back at the criticism On Monday, Ant took to Instagram with a sweet video of Hudson kicking around a soccer ball.'I thought you didn't want your son to be exploited on social media,' a Christina fan quipped in the comments.

Andy Burnham has highlighted the staggering cost of rail travel in the UK by pointing out it's cheaper to fly to Jamaica than to get a train from Manchester to London. In a tweet that has been liked more than 14,000 times, the Mayor of Greater Mancheste r shared a screenshot of £369.40 anytime return ticket from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston for Monday morning.