Michael Strahan inundated with messages as he marks special celebration during break from GMA

Joe Otterson TV ReporterBill Lawrence is staying put at Warner Bros. Television, with the TV writer and producer inking a massive five-year deal sources value at nine figures, Variety has confirmed.WBTV would not comment on the financial terms of the deal.

Anna Marie de la Fuente New York and L.A.-based indie distributor 1091 Pictures, known for such hit releases as Taika Waititi’s “Hunt for the Wilderpeople,” Spirit Awards winner “Christine” and knockout comedy “The Overnight,” has swooped on rights to all English-speaking territories for psychedelic thriller “To the Moon.” The drama, sold by Yellow Veil Pictures, marks the directorial debut of actor Scott Friend (“The Dark End of the Street”), who also wrote and plays a lead role in it.The film, which bows its first poster in Variety, premiered last year at the online film festival Nightstream, and was in selection at the 2020 U.S. in Progress industry showcase organized by Wroclaw’s American Film Festival, which later hosted the film’s international premiere.

Luke Bryan is getting advice from special sources ahead of his Las Vegas residency. ET's Rachel Smith spoke with the 45-year-old country star ahead of his residency at Resorts World Las Vegas, and Bryan revealed that his fellow judges, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, offered up some words of wisdom to him before the start of his shows.«Katy, I’ve been talking to her… She said, 'It's just a big, big stage,'» Bryan said of Perry's advice, after she had her residency at the same venue last year.While Bryan appreciates the heads up about the stage size, his turn at Resorts World Las Vegas will be much different than Perry's, which he classified as more «theatrical.»«I don’t take myself very seriously, to just stand there and try to be real theatrical,» he explained.

Zack Sharf Kevin Smith isn’t happy with the Academy for snubbing “Spider-Man: No Way Home” in the best picture race. Despite earning critical acclaim and being one of the highest-grossing films ever made with over $750 million in the U.S. and over $1.7 billion globally, the latest “Spider-Man” film earned just a single Oscar nomination.

Daily Post: "I just think it's unusual. The Hermes delivery man pulled outside my house with a parcel, he walked up the drive, knocked on the door, and then immediately pulled on the handle.

Dr Pimple Popper has explained what is happening in a gross video of someone digging into a belly button and finding a "pearl".In the stomach-churning video, the hairy stomach of someone is being filmed while another person pokes a pair of tweezers into the hole.After rooting around for a bit, they grasp on something and pull it out.The bean-shaped object is white and smooth, leaving baffled viewers to compare it to a "pearl".Dr Pimple Popper, real name Sandra Lee MD, says: "I have been a dermatologist for over 18 years and I've never seen anything like this."This happens when someone has a really deep belly button and they can collect stuff in it."It's a navel stone or omphalolith – it's as if your belly button is a dilated pore and this is a giant blackhead trapped in there, debris, oil, and dead skin cells." She uploaded it on her official @drpimplepopper TikTok page with the caption: "Belly Button Comedone. This would create decades of joy for a pop-a-holic!" The video was watched more than 2.5million times since it was uploaded on Tuesday (February 8) and her fans didn't know what to make of it.One baffled viewer commented: "I thought it was a pearl at first.

Amanda Holden paraded her bare belly in a gaping red blazer as she celebrated her birthday a few days early.Posting to her Instagram stories on Friday, the 50-year-old Britain's Got Talent judge looked smoking as she struck several poses in the scarlet tie-string Zara pantsuit set.The mother-of-two wore the blazer portion of the garment tied loosely at the waist, teasing the camera with a peak of red bralet underneath - while her flat stomach was also on display.Amanda styled her look with red stiletto pumps and modest silver jewellery.Her blonde tresses fell in gentle waves as she posed with a number of heart balloons in front of a red backdrop.She completed her look with dark eye make-up and a nude lip palette.Amanda will celebrate her birthday on February 16.In anticipation of the event, Amanda confirmed that she had been thrown a surprise party by her Heart FM colleagues in another series of posts hours later.She captioned the images: "My beautiful @thisisheart family celebrating my birthday early."Amanda could be seen gasping in surprise as her colleagues cheered and handed her a glass of Aperol Spritz, as well as a large birthday cake decorated with various types of fruit.The star couldn't help but beam while sitting at her desk at the radio station, headphones on and ready to start presenting her breakfast show.She seemed shocked by the surprise invasion, which comes days ahead of her 51st birthday.Earlier this month, the Wild at Heart actress revealed the secret to her ageless beauty.Last year, she also vowed to maintain her flawless image for two more decades before 'letting herself go to seed' at the grand old age of 70.Amanda told the Daily Mail: 'I'm going to allow myself to go to seed at 70.

Romelu Lukaku has continued to stir up speculation surrounding his Chelsea future after posting a cryptic message to his Snapchat.The Belgian has found himself in the headlines in recent months after expressing his desire to return to Inter Milan and criticising the tactics of Blues' manager Thomas Tuchel in a controversial interview with Sky Italy.In the build-up to Saturday's Club World Cup final against Brazilian outfit Palmeiras, the striker has now caused another stir with his latest social media activity.In a post to his Snapchat on Friday, Lukaku wrote: "If you have to force it then it probably doesn't fit."While it remains unclear what exactly the 28-year-old is referring to, the timing of the cryptic message is far from ideal.The dust has only just settled following the uproar caused by the remarks made in his recent interview, in which he appeared to take aim at Tuchel."Physically I'm fine, even better than before," Lukaku told Sky Italy. "After two years in Italy, in which I worked a lot at Inter with trainers and nutritionists, I am physically fine.

EXCLUSIVE: Film Independent Spirit Award nominee Kali Reis has inked with ICM Partners and Authentic Talent and Lit Management for representation.

EXCLUSIVE: The Fosters alumna Shi Ne Nielson has booked a heavily recurring role on the fourth season of The CW’s Charmed reboot. Nielsen will play Roxie, the mercurial owner of the Blue Camellia, a mysterious bar with an emotional history that caters to a dangerous collection of magical miscreants. Part fixer, part-confidant to those who drink at her establishment, part heartbroken hero…Roxie is the keeper of many secrets…including her own. She’ll play a central role in the action and drama of Season 4 as the Charmed Ones bring her deeper into their lives and their hearts. The question is…can they trust her? Based on the original series, Charmed is from CBS Studios in association with Propagate Content, with executive producers Jeffery Lieber, Nicki Renna and Joey Falco, Kevin Dowling, Jennie Snyder Urman, Ben Silverman , Brad Silberling, Howard Owens, Liz Kruger and Craig Shapiro. Known for her recurring roles on The Fosters and Chasing Life, Nielson recently guest-starred on MacGyver, S.W.A.T., and The Rookie. She’s repped by BRS/Gage Talent Agency.

It’s not only Pete Davidson who has to watch out if Kanye Wet rolls up to 30 Rock.

EXCLUSIVE: Larry Teng has been tapped as director and executive producer on CBS Studios’ CW pilot Walker: Independence, executive produced by Jared Padalecki. The project fall under Teng’s overall deal with the studio.

EXCLUSIVE: IFC Films has acquired North American rights to Julian Higgins’ feature directorial debut God’s Country, starring BAFTA and Emmy winner Thandiwe Newton (Westworld, Crash), on the heels of its debut at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. It will release the film won in a bidding war in theaters this fall.

Bill Lawrence, the top comedy showrunner at the moment amid the enormous critical and commercial success of Ted Lasso, is staying put at Warner Bros. TV Group through 2028. After lengthy negotiations, Emmy winner Lawrence, who had a little time left on his current overall pact at the studio, has closed a blockbuster new five-year deal for his Doozer production company, I have learned. Noone is commenting but sources value the pact at more than $100 million, catapulting Lawrence in the very top tear of TV showrunners.

EXCLUSIVE: Emerging filmmaker Jane Schoenbrun, whose narrative feature debut We’re All Going to the World’s Fair premiered in the NEXT section of the 2021 Sundance Film Festival, has signed with CAA for representation.

EXCLUSIVE: When Calls the Heart‘s Chris McNally has landed heavily recurring roles on two series — Paramount+’s upcoming Grease prequel Rise of the Pink Ladies, and season 2 of Netflix’s Firefly Lane, opposite Katherine Heigl and Sarah Chalke.

Michael Strahan has established a prolific career for himself through his time as a professional football player, and now a daytime staple thanks to Good Morning America.READ: Where is Michael Strahan on GMA and when will he return to the studio?He is now giving his adoring fans an insight into his journey and how he got to this point in a new documentary feature.WATCH: Michael Strahan reveals daughter's hilarious 'hustle' to make moneyMichael shared on his Instagram that his story would be highlighted in the second season of ESPN's Uninterrupted.The show's upcoming season will focus on the GMA journalist's journey from childhood to playing with the NFL and then making the move to daytime TV.SEE: Michael Strahan celebrates special occasion

Michael Strahan is taking a break from “Good Morning America”, but there are no days off for a dog dad.

Good Morning America star Amy Robach delighted her fans on Wednesday, as the star reunited with close friend Chapman Bell, who works as a producer at NBC.MORE: Good Morning America stars' epic weddings: Michael Strahan, Lara Spencer and moreChapman works and lives in London, so the pair don't often get to see each other. They had met up at a small restaurant, and Amy shared a glamorous selfie from their meal together.WATCH: Amy Robach impresses with her healthy cookingAnd the 48-year-old was positively glowing in the sweet snap.

Michael Strahan is a much-loved co-anchor on Good Morning America and his recent absence from the show hasn't gone unoticed. MORE: Robin Roberts enjoys memorable send-off as she exits GMAMany fans have been wondering where the TV personality has been, and it appears he is taking some much-deserved time off over the summer.The father-of-four will no doubt be back in September, reuniting with his co-stars, including Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos.VIDEO: GMA's Michael Strahan shares glimpse inside his NY homeMichael isn't the only member of the GMA team to be taking a vacation at present.

MORE: Ali Wentworth's bed selfie inside bedroom gets fans talkingThe celebrity couple have been happily married since 2001 and share daughters Elliot and Harper.The pair often talk about how different they are, and this was more evident than ever when they experienced a terrifying plane ride with their children. VIDEO: Robin Roberts bids farewell to Good Morning AmericaAli opened up about the encounter during an appearance on Good Morning America in 2018, when she sat down to talk to her husband and his co-anchors Michael Strahan, Robin Roberts and Lara Spencer.MORE: Inside George Stephanopoulos and Ali Wentworth's incredible NY homeMORE: Robin Roberts bids farewell to Good Morning AmericaThe comedian explained that the pair had handled the