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Matthew McConaughey traveled to Uvalde, Texas where the actor paid his respects to the victims of the Robb Elementary School shooting. The "Greenlights" author, 52, was born in the Texas town where his mother was a teacher at a school a mile away from the tragic scene where Salvador Ramos, 18, allegedly killed 19 children and two teachers before he was shot and killed by a Border Patrol agent.

Jodie Foster is joining the universe. HBO announced on Thursday that the acclaimed actress is set to star in the fourth season of their popular anthology crime drama. is currently in development, with Mexican filmmaker Issa López set to write, direct and executive produce.

Serena Williams issued a powerful statement to express her sadness over the horrific Texas school shooting which took place in Uvalde on Tuesday.MORE: Amy Schumer, Matthew McConaughey, and more react to Texas school shootingThe tennis pro joined many others around the world in sharing her heartbreak following the tragic massacre that saw 19 children and two teachers shot and killed by a lone teenage gunman.WATCH: CBS Mornings' Tony Dokoupil shares emotional message from family of AR-15 inventorPosting on social media, Serena penned: "I have been truly heartbroken by these heinous shootings. I keep praying for the victims and people affected by these crimes."I also Pray for God’s Kingdom to come, but until then we know we are living in times that are indeed “hard to deal with”.

Deadline reported.This marks Foster’s first major TV role as an adult. “When the long winter night falls in Ennis, Alaska, the six men that operate the Tsalal Arctic Research Station vanish without a trace,” HBO explained in the official description of the story.

Jodie Foster is heading into Night Country.

Miranda Lambert has expressed her deep sadness over the tragic events that took place in Uvalde, Texas on Tuesday.MORE: Amy Schumer, Matthew McConaughey, and more react to Texas school shootingThe country music singer revealed she is heartbroken after learning that 19 children and two adults were killed by a lone gunman who opened fire at Robb Elementary School, where children aged seven to ten were being taught.WATCH: CBS Mornings' Tony Dokoupil shares emotional message from family of AR-15 inventorTaking to her Instagram Stories, Miranda shared a photo of an outline map of Texas, which featured the words, "Pray for Uvalde, Texas" written in the middle, alongside a drawing of a heart.Underneath the picture, Miranda added a broken heart emoji to portray her devastation over the horrific Texas shooting.MORE: Hoda Kotb hosts Today alone and delivers heartbreaking message about the Texas shootingMORE: Barack Obama says 'these tragedies must end' following Sandy Hook shooting An 18-year-old suspect entered the school with a handgun, an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle, and high-capacity magazines, according to investigators. He was killed by law enforcement after his attack.Texas Governor Greg Abbott said the shooter, who he named as Salvador Ramos, abandoned a vehicle before entering the school to "horrifically, incomprehensibly" open fire.

Kevin Bacon shared a heartbreaking new video with fans on Wednesday, breaking down in tears over the tragedy in Texas.MORE: Texas school shooting - Amy Schumer, Matthew McConaughey, Kourtney Kardashian and more pay tributeWith red-rimmed eyes, the actor took a deep breath in the video before he began, staring down the camera and sharing that he wanted to send a message "to our leaders in Washington this morning".WATCH: Kevin Bacon in tears and 'devastated' as he shares heartbreaking video"How many kids have to die before you do something? We all want to live in the land of the free and home of the brave but what about the freedom to drop kids off at school knowing you will pick them up at the end?  And being brave enough to stand up to the gun lobby?" he said."The same gun lobby that says 'strong laws wont do anything, 'but what if it could? What if it saves a kid's life? Isn't it worth a try at this point?"MORE: Kevin Bacon faces heartache as co-star passes away from cancerMORE: Tony Dokoupil shares emotional message from family of AR-15 inventor: 'He would be horrified and sickened'The father-of-two went on to share that he had been left "devastated" and sent his "deepest condolences to the victims in Uvalde"."Our children deserve #MoreThanThoughtsAndPrayers from leaders elected to protect them from gun violence. Something’s gotta change," he captioned the video.

Matthew McConaughey is speaking out following the tragic shooting in his hometown of Uvalde, Texas. The actor shared an emotional message following the incident, where 19 children, one teacher and one adult were killed by a gunman at Robb Elementary School.“As all of you are aware, there was another mass shooting today, this time in my hometown of Uvalde, Texas.

Wolf of Wallstreet actor has previously about our country's lack of laws at a "" rally following the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in that left dead in 2018. This content can also be viewed on the site it from.In his post, McConaughey went on to write that is an “epidemic we can control," regardless of one's political party, and that it's time to “do better.” He added, “Action must be taken so that no parent has to experience what the parents in Uvalde and the others before them have endured.”You can read Matthew McConaughey's full statement, below:"As you are aware there was another mass shooting today, this time in my hometown of Uvalde, Texas. Once again, we have tragically proven that we are failing to be responsible for the rights our freedoms grant us. The true call to action now is for every American to take a longer and deeper look in the mirror and ask ourselves, ‘What is it that we truly value? How do we repair the problem? What small sacrifices can we individually take today to preserve a healthier and safer nation, state, and neighborhood tomorrow?’ We cannot exhale once again, make excuses, and accept these tragic realities as the status quo. As Americans, Texans, mothers and fathers, it's time we re-evaluate, and renegotiate our wants from our needs.

A post shared by Matthew McConaughey (@officiallymcconaughey)He added: “As Americans, Texans, mothers and fathers, it’s time we re-evaluate, and renegotiate our wants from our needs. We have to rearrange our values and find a common ground above this devastating American reality that has tragically  become our children’s issue.“This is an epidemic we can control, and whichever side of the aisle we may stand on, we all know we can do better.

Matthew McConaughey has spoken out following the devastating mass shooting at a school in his hometown of Texas. A gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde on Tuesday, shooting dead at least 19 people including children and teachers. Texas Governor Greg Abbott later identified the suspected gunman as 18-year-old Salvador Ramos, who was reportedly a student at Uvalde High School.  McConaughey, who is a proud lifelong Texan, paid tribute to the victims of the tragedy. In a statement shared on social media, the Oscar-winning actor said: ‘As you all are aware there was another mass shooting today, this time in my home town of Uvalde, Texas. ‘Once again, we have tragically proven that we are failing to be responsible for the rights our freedoms grant us.‘This is an epidemic we can control, and whichever side of the aisle we may stand on, we all know we can do better.‘We must do better.’ The Wolf of Wall Street actor, 52, continued: ‘Action must be taken so that no parent has to experience what the parents in Uvalde and the others before them have endured.‘And to those who dropped off their loved ones today not knowing it was goodbye, no words can comprehend or heal your loss, but if prayers can provide comfort, we will keep them coming.’ McConaughey has been outspoken about gun law reform over the years, and said in 2018: ‘At the same time, let’s admit that we have an epidemic in our country right now that we need to fix. And those of us who are legal and responsible American citizen gun owners, it’s time to join hands. ‘It’s time to get into the arena.

ruthlessly killed 19 children and two teachers at an elementary school on Tuesday.After learning of the horror on his home soil, McConaughey issued a call to action to combat gun violence.“As you all are aware there was another mass shooting today, this time in my hometown of Uvalde, Texas,” the actor wrote on social media. “Once again, we have tragically proven that we are failing to be responsible for the rights our freedoms grant us.”The Oscar winner called for Americans to take a “longer and deeper look in the mirror,” adding, “What is it that we truly value? How do we repair the problem? What small sacrifices can we individually take today, to preserve a healthier and safer nation, state, and neighborhood tomorrow?” McConaughey called for an end to making “excuses and accepting these tragic realities as the status quo.”Uvalde, Texas, USA.

19 children and two adults were killed by a lone gunman.On Tuesday, the 18-year-old suspect opened fire at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde where children aged seven to 10 were being taught. MORE: Barack Obama says 'these tragedies must end' following Sandy Hook shooting Stars immediately began responding to the tragic event voicing their horror and heartbreak and sending prayers. Matthew McConaughey is from Uvalde and penned an agonizing message on Instagram discussing the senseless act. Matthew McConaughey is from Uvalde "Once again, we have tragically proven that we are failing to be responsible for the rights our freedoms grant us," he wrote, in part. "The true call to action now is for every American to take a longer and deeper look in the mirror and ask ourselves, 'What is it that we truly value? How do we repair the problem?'"We cannot exhale once again, make excuses, and accept these tragic realities as the status quo."He went on to ask Americans to find "common ground" so that they can put an end to mass shootings.MORE: Kim Kardashian calls for gun control following Florida shooting"And to those who dropped off their loved ones today not knowing it was goodbye, no words can comprehend or heal your loss, but if prayers can provide comfort, we'll keep them coming."Taylor Swift said she was filled with rage and grief Singer, Taylor Swift took to Twitter and wrote: "Filled with rage and grief, and so broken by the murders in Uvalde.

J. Kim Murphy Matthew McConaughey has issued a statement responding to news of a mass shooting at an elementary school in his hometown of Uvalde, Texas.

Matthew McConaughey is ready, and urging, for gun reform.

Matthew McConaughey is speaking out following the shooting in his hometown of Uvalde, Texas that killed 19 children and three adults. McConaughey took to Instagram Tuesday night to address the tragedy that hit so close to home for the 52-year-old actor.«As all of you are aware, there was another mass shooting today, this time in my hometown of Uvalde, Texas.

“As you are all aware, there was another mass shooting today, this time in my hometown of Uvalde, Texas,” McConaughey wrote.

Former University of Texas and NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho made his triumphant return tohis alma mater to deliver the commencement address for the new graduates in Austin, Texas.Following his keynote on Saturday, Acho sat down with Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey for a conversation about his new book,Illogical: Saying Yes To A Life Without Limits.After earning the status of being a New York Times bestselling author with his book - Uncomfortable Conversations With A Black Man - Acho's Illogical is a 'call to break through our limits and say yes to a life of infinite possibility.' Lively chat: University of Texas graduate Emmanuel Acho sat down with Matthew McConaughey to talk about his new book -Illogical: Saying Yes To A Life Without LimitsConsidered by many to be a skilled orator, both on screen and off, McConaughey couldn't resist showing off his verbal abilities while interviewing Acho.TheDallas Buyers Club star, 52, also showed off his casual-cool fashion sensibilities dressed in brown denim jeans with a charcoal button-down shirt and brown suede shoes. In an added touch of style, the proud Texas native also donned a multi-colored newsboy hat over his dark brown hair.Being theskilled orator himself, Acho, 31, also opted for a casual outfit in blue jeans with a colorful sweater and white sneakers.

Beck, Animal Collective and Jeff Tweedy are among the artists that will appear on a new birdsong-inspired compilation album.‘For The Birds: The Birdsong Project’ is set to be released in five monthly stages between now and September, with the first volume arriving yesterday (May 20).Nick Cave & Warren Ellis, Karen O, Kamasi Washington, Terry Riley, Mary Lattimore, Tyondai Braxton, and Elvis Costello are among the other artists that feature on the expansive compilation.Costello said of the project: “This should be so very obvious: without birds we would be knee-deep in worms, swarmed by bugs, the trees bereft of song. The least we can do is raise our voices in praise or lament.”In addition to the musical selections, the project also includes spoken-word pieces from the likes of Florence Welch, Matthew McConaughey, Bette Midler, and Natasha Lyonne. Randall Poster produced the entire collection, with Lee Ranaldo serving as one of the set’s executive producers.All proceeds from ‘For The Birds: The Birdsong Project’ will be donated to the National Audubon Society.Listen to the first volume of ‘The Birdsong Project’ below:The project will be also be released in a massive vinyl set, spread across 20 LPs.

Who doesn't love having a new Netflix show to get your teeth stuck into? And this week, The Lincoln Lawyer has shot straight to the top of the streaming giant's charts and got us all staying up way beyond our bedtimes as we binge.The ten part legal drama has brought the character of Michael Connelly back to our screens for the first time since the 2011 film. Starring Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Neve Campbell and Jazz Raycole, it is based on the 2008 novel The Brass Verdict and is so named because the main character, defence attorney Mickey Haller (Garcia-Rulfo), works out of a chauffeur driven Lincoln town car rather than in an office.The show is the brainchild of David E Kelly who is behind some of the biggest shows in recent years including Big Little Lies, Big Sky and Nine Perfect Strangers.

Bethenny Frankel arrived camera ready at the studios of CBS This Morning in New York.The 51-year-oldlooked stunning in a gorgeous navy blue boucle suit with fringe trim.She showed off her toned legs beneath the knee-length pencil skirt and wore a frilly black shirt underneath her jacket.The reality star chose gold earrings, black t-strap pumps and carried a large black bag to complete the outfit. Stunning:Bethenny Frankel arrived camera ready at the studios of CBS This Morning in New York, showing off her toned legs while wearing a navy blue boucle suit with fringe trim Monday's interview on the early morning news program was to promote her new book,Business is Personal: The Truth About What it Takes to Be Successful While Staying True to Yourself.