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all sexually-related or “age-inappropriate” topics from being broached in primary grade classrooms. But Republicans rejected the amendment, choosing to ban only LGBTQ-specific content. LGBTQ advocates also argue that, in enforcing the bill, teachers will send an implicit message to LGBTQ-identifying students that they have no supportive allies and should closet themselves, which may lead some youth to contemplate suicide due to feelings of isolation or depression.DeSantis, who has been roundly criticized for his support of the bill, slammed LGBTQ advocates and Hollywood elites — who mocked the bill and Florida at the most recent Academy Awards on Sunday — for attacking him, saying: “If the people who held up degenerates like Harvey Weinstein as exemplars and as heroes and as all that, if those are the types of people that are opposing us on parents’ rights, I wear that like a badge of honor.“They don’t want to admit that they support a lot of the things that we’re providing protections against,” he said, according to Fox News.

Expressing regret. Nick Lachey responded after he allegedly tried to grab a phone from a photographer who was trying to take a picture of him and his wife, Vanessa Lachey.

Guy Lodge Film CriticIt’s a problem that has plagued countless kids’ movies — and more than a few grownup ones — over the course of film history: The villain is conceived and performed with such lip-smacking relish that the nominal hero seems a simpering drag to be around by comparison. Conscious of that perennial imbalance, “The Bad Guys” takes a simple solution and multiplies it, making a sympathetic protagonist of not just one supposedly dastardly antagonist, but several.

Wilson Chapman editorAndrew Gumpert, the chief operating officer of Paramount Pictures, will expand his duties to additionally serve as the COO of Nickelodeon Studios.The news was announced by Paramount Pictures president and chief executive officer Brian Robbins on Monday, via an internal memo sent to employees. The news is another major move toward consolidating Paramount and Nickelodeon’s leadership, after Robbins was tapped to serve as president this past September.

Chris Willman Music WriterAt Elton John’s 30th annual viewing party to benefit his AIDS Foundation, there was little danger of the crowd not sticking around after the Oscars were over, with Brandi Carlile and her full band doing an hour-long set to cap off the night. “It ain’t a mini-set,” Carlile said on the red carpet. “We’re going all the way.

After dabbling in the streaming format with the Ryan Reynolds-led action flick “6 Underground” for Netflix, director Michael Bay is heading back to theaters. In his new crime thriller “Ambulance,” the action junkie has assembled a cast consisting of Jake Gyllenhaal, Emmy-winner Yahya Abdul-Matten II, and Eiza Gonzalez.

Paramount Pictures CEO Brian Robbins has just made it effective that the studio’s COO Andrew Gumpert will be taking on the additional oversee of Nickelodeon Studios.

After an eventful end to the 94th Annual Academy Awards, Kim Kardashian and Julia Fox‘s Vanity Fair Oscars party attendance could have sparked even more drama to dish out—but as far as we know, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum managed to narrowly avoid Kanye West’s recent ex at the event.

2022 Oscars, which is probably the most star-studded event of the year – especially when there’s a live performance from Beyoncé.Aside from the excitement of finding out which nominees received an Oscar, it’s also the red carpet fashion that draws a lot of viewers in. Whether you decided to actually tune into the live-stream, spectators could also see the looks hit the carpet in real-time via social media.

Mending fences. After a rocky introduction during season 11 of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Crystal Minkoff opened up about her surprising friendship with Sutton Stracke.

Checking in. Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert have been keeping an eye on friend Cheryl Burke amid her divorce from Matthew Lawrence.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission.Kristen Stewart is not one to shy away from a bold eye look. Strategically smudged under eyeliner and metallic-hued shadows are a staple of the actor’s edgy glam — and her look at the Oscars on Sunday night was no exception.Stewart, who received her first-ever Oscar nomination this year for her starring role in “Spencer,” stepped out on the carpet in a stunning makeup look that offered a polished update to the effortless rocker-chic look she’s known for.

UPDATED, 10:29 AM: If only the Oscars themselves moved as fast as the numbers counters at ABC.

Kim Kardashian has apologized about her recent women need to work harder comments, remarks that made her the butt of a joke in Sunday night’s Oscar show, saying her words were “taken out of context.”

Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, who sadly passed away on Friday, helped fulfill a little girl’s dream just days before his death.

No more holding out hope for these two! Jason Momoa has confirmed that he and Lisa Bonet are, sadly, broken up for good.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a new law that bans instruction of gender identity and sexual orientation for public school children from Kindergarten to the third grade, drawing condemnation from one of the state’s largest employers, The Walt Disney Co.

“Obviously, he’s got emotional problems,” said Howard Stern on this SiriusXM show today about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars last night. “Where’s security? This is a live television event. Not one person came out, because he’s Will Smith.”

Liam Payne appears to have confused his dedicated fanbase after his accent seemed to change after the Oscars event in Hollywood.Speaking on Good Morning Britain today (March 28), the former One Direction star offered his take on the controversial moment Will Smith bolted on stage and slapped Chris Rock during the Hollywood event.During a chat, Liam who normally speaks with a broad Wolverhampton accent said: "To sit and watch one of the best emoters that we've seen speak from the heart and I'd rather take the beauty out of the situation than the pain. But I had to leave my chair I've to be honest with you." Speaking to the Daily Star, accent coach Luke Nicholson teamed up with youth travel operator Contiki to share the true reason behind Payne's sudden change.

The original Aunt Viv is on Will Smith’s side.

Phil Collins performed his farewell show at London's O2 Arena on Saturday (March 26) with a hoard of celebrities and fans packed into the large venue.One of those looking on in awe, was his daughter, Emily In Paris star Lily Collins who was supporting her father as well as her brother, Nic, who plays the drums for the rock band.Nic joined the group after Phil's health condition left being unable to hold a drum stick after undergoing surgery on a dislocated vertebrae in his neck.Now aged 71, the Chiswick-born star has bowed out of the music business after he was left unable to walk following a back operation, resulting in him having to use a chair during performances.Reflecting on the concert, Lily took to social media sharing a string of behind-the-scenes snaps taken from the side of the stage, as well as her VIP seat.She said: "Tonight marks the end of an era. To have witnessed this last show was truly the memory of a lifetime and an event I shall hold in my heart forever."Endlessly grateful doesn’t begin to do it justice.