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Three years after HBO's iconic blockbuster series Game of Thrones went off the air, the pay-cable network is heading back into that world with the spin-off House of the Dragon.The show is based off Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin's companion book of the same name, that chronicles the 300-year reign of House Targaryen, set before the events of the TV series and books.HBO chief content officer Casey Bloys offered a few new updates on the show in an interview with TV Line, while hinting at the possibility of more spin-offs in the works.

Larry David delved into his unexpected success and lingering insecurities in the trailer for his upcoming documentary, The Larry David Story.HBO released the trailer on Wednesday and announced the film would premiere on the premium channel and its streaming service HBO Max on March 1.The trailer features the 74-year-old Seinfeld co-creator sitting down with his friend and regular Curb You Enthusiasm collaborator Larry Charles — who also directs — while admitting that he feels like a 'total fraud' because of how different he is from his on-screen character. Playing himself: Larry David admitted he's a 'total fraud' because he's so dissimilar to his Curb Your Enthusiasm character in the trailer for his HBO documentary The Larry David Story, which premieres March 1'I never thought of myself as being funny,' David admits at the start of the trailer.

Zendaya, 25, and Tom Holland, 25, enjoyed an adorable date night in New York City just days after Valentine’s Day. While they usually shy away from PDA, they must’ve been swept up in the romance of the holiday as they held hands while braving the NYC cold. The Spider-Man: No Way Home actor wore a fun, blue and yellow paneled shirt and dark pants. The Euphoria actress stunned in a strapless blazer-inspired black dress and black tights. Take a look at pics from the couples’ date night here.

Bella Hadid let her natural beauty and her fashion taste shine as she made her way through New York City on Wednesday.The 25-year-old supermodel was seen in nude earmuffs and a long brown coat as she made her way through the city with her bright red backgammon board in hand.Gigi Hadid's younger sister was fresh-faced in brown sunglasses and her long, brown hair slicked back in a tight bun. Out and about:Bella Hadid let her natural beauty and her fashion taste shine as she made her way through New York City on WednesdayThe runway star posted to her 49.4 million Instagram followers a selfie video with a filter that placed pink hearts in her eyes as she rode in the backseat of an SUV.

Pete Davidson has rejoined Instagram just days after Kanye West used the platform to publicly insult and threaten the comedian, who is currently dating his estranged wife Kim Kardashian.Davidson's verified Instagram page - under the handle '@pmd' - went live on Wednesday, according to Page Six. It currently has zero posts and zero accounts on its 'following' list.The SNL star, 28, has had a complicated relationship with social media and cited his mental health as the reason for originally deleting his Instagram in mid-2018. Guess who's back?Pete Davidson has rejoined Instagram just days after Kanye West used the platform to publicly insult and threaten the comedian, who is currently dating his estranged wife Kim Kardashian; Davidson pictured in 2021He penned a statement to his fanbase at the time, writing: 'No there's nothing wrong.

Brian Austin Green, 48, and Sharna Burgess, 36, are set to welcome a baby boy in the summer! The actor and dancer shared the gender of their upcoming bundle of joy with the world in two separate Instagram posts on Feb. 16 and they included gorgeous pics of Sharna’s baby bump.

Kim Zolciak is one proud mama bear who is raring to protect her cubs! The reality star took to her Instagram on Wednesday (Feb. 16) to clap back at trolls who were accusing her two daughters, Brielle, 24, and Ariana, 20, of getting plastic surgery. In her lengthy message, Kim said she was surprised after she posted pictures of her “beautiful baby girls” to find “nasty comments and assumptions” being hurled at them.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorWelcome to this week’s “Just for Variety.”Matthew McConaughey hasn’t exactly shut the door on appearing in the third installment of Channing Tatum’s stripper franchise “Magic Mike.” But the actor, who appeared in the 2012 original (but said no to 2015’s “Magic Mike XXL”), is still waiting for his phone to ring about “Magic Mike’s Last Dance.” “Channing Tatum, call me, bro! I haven’t heard from ya!” the Oscar winner said when I recently asked him if he’ll be back in the role of strip club owner Dallas.“I don’t know,” McConaughey said. “I’d have to read [the script] first. It was a helluva lot of fun doing the first one.” Tatum announced in November that “Last Dance,” directed by Steven Soderbergh, will be released on HBO Max.

Wilson Chapman editor“Fuller House,” which until now could only be seen via streaming on Netflix, is coming to linear TV.GAC Family has become the cable TV home for “Fuller House.” All 75 episodes of “Fuller House” will begin airing on GAC Family Feb. 28, following an agreement with Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution.

Zack Sharf “Yellowstone” actor Forrie J. Smith will not attend the upcoming Screen Actors Guild Awards due to rules requiring all attendees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.The “Yellowstone” cast is nominated in the top category of ensemble in a television drama alongside “Succession,” “Squid Game,” “The Morning Show” and “The Handmaid’s Tale.” The nomination marked “Yellowstone’s” first major bit of awards attention after four seasons on air. Smith posted a video on Instagram saying he is against vaccinations and thus won’t be at the SAG Awards later this month.“I want to apologize to y’all for not being at the Screen Actors Guild Awards,” Smith told his Instagram followers.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorIn the entertainment industry, the name WetaFX is synonymous with high-end visual effects. CEO Prem Akkaraju wants to make the firm, founded by filmmakers Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh, a marquee name for original content as well.As he explains on the latest episode of Variety podcast “Strictly Business,” Akkaraju has helped reorganize the company’s operations to facilitate growth in content production, marking the next evolution of the New Zealand-based VFX company that at present employs about 2,000 people.“We’re a household name in the households that make movies,” Akkaraju said.

Black History Month, a crucial time to learn about different Black lives and stories that have left a significant mark on our society.MORE: 10 inspiring Black History Month books that kids will loveAs the month progresses, various stars such as Kerry Washington and Tracee Ellis Ross are taking to Instagram to share all the different ways in which they commemorate the significance of the month. From photo recreations to special music videos and more, here are how different celebrities are honoring Black history.WATCH: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle commemorate Black History MonthRihanna kicked it off with news that sent fans wild. Just two days after the singer announced her pregnancy alongside A$ap Rocky with stunning photos in the streets of New York, she shared with her followers an intimate photo of her growing baby bump.The star shared a picture from her bathroom where she was lifting an orange sports jersey to show her belly.

Matthew McConaughey is opening up about the possibility of appearing in the upcoming Magic Mike film, Magic Mike’s Last Dance.

50 Cent to shame? Fat chance! The rapper has been mercilessly blasted with fiery fat jokes and body-shaming bombs since Sunday, when he rocked the Super Bowl halftime show with an upside-down performance of “In da Club” — the iconic hanging stunt he debuted in the 2003 video for the smash hit. Despite the 46-year-old’s ability to effortlessly execute the physical feat for fans almost two decades later, cyber critics and wannabe comedians were focused on Fiddy’s apparent weight gain. “50 cent got fat now he a dollar,” tweeted a heckler. “50 Cent out here looking like a FAT BAT,” penned another jeerer, alongside a screenshot of the “Wanksta” rhymer suspended in the air. Timeline trolls even teased the veteran rapper by backhanding him with his renowned “I love you like a fat kid loves cake” lyric from his love ballad “21 Questions.”50 Cent out here looking like a FAT BAT.

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Matthew McConaughey is opening up about the possibility of appearing in the upcoming Magic Mike film, Magic Mike’s Last Dance.

“Safe from Online Sex Abuse” (SOSA) in 2020.The organization’s work is featured in the new TV documentary series “Undercover Underage,” which debuts on Investigation Discovery on Feb. 24. It’s currently airing on the streaming service Discovery+.Cameras follow Powell and her fellow investigators as they help police bring perverts like Jones to justice.

Alan Sugar became the victim of a hate crime after receiving three distressing letters voicing a desire to "murder all Jews in Britain" or deport them.The Apprentice star has revealed he was left "extremely scared" after the threatening communications, as the perpetrator was finally put behind bars.The letters were sent to one of Alan's company addresses, opened by his assistant, and referred to the police.Though 70-year-old pensioner Patrick Gomes was found responsible and has since been jailed for three years and six months, it has left a lasting effect on Alan, who still feels worried due to the threats.One letter stated: "I would like to murder all Jews in Britain, Alan."Another letter, signed "the Jew hater", continued: "I would round all of you up and put you into camps ready for deportation."There was also an horrific reference to “shoving your screaming head into a hot oven", adding: "We call it baking Jewish bread”.He also wrote: "Welcome to hell, I’m the biggest f****** Jew hater in the whole of Britain.”The pensioner also claimed there was "no anti-semitic element in the Labour Party" in the letters.The perpetrator denied sending any threats, but was caught after his DNA was found in fingerprints found on one of the letters.He was then convicted of religiously aggravated harassment.It had begun after Alan Sugar had made public comments about the Labour Party and its stance on anti-semitism and Patrick Gomes, hearing them, had then become obsessed with targeting the TV star.Alan attended the trial at Chelmsford Crown Court where he made a statement, explaining: "The whole incident has shaken me up and I’m now always looking over my shoulder in case someone is close to me and about to attack me or my

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Paolo and Vittorio Taviani directed films together from the early 1950s until Vittorio died in 2018, leaving his now 90-year-old brother to carry on alone. Leonora Addio, the second film Paolo has made without Vittorio, is not only dedicated to him but picks up many of the themes that ran through their earlier work, including their enthusiasm for theater in general and the writings of Nobel laureate Luigi Pirandello in particular. The Berlin Film Festival competition entry looks and sounds sumptuous, but its two stories — both of which raise questions about what the living owe the dead — are disappointingly slight.