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Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorSymone D. Sanders will take over the 4 p.m. weekend slot on MSNBC as the NBCUniversal-owned network continues to bolster opinion programming over hours devoted to straight news reportage.The former media strategist, who has helped two prominent Democrats in presidential campaigns, will kick off her first show on Saturday, May 7, at 4 p.m.

Jon Burlingame editor“Turning Red,” Pixar’s latest animated adventure, posed some pretty big musical challenges: it’s about a 13-year-old girl, obsessed with a boy band, whose Chinese ancestry literally looms large as she turns into a giant panda when her emotions spin out of control.It demanded a trio of world-class talents: Grammy winners Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell for the songs and Oscar, Emmy and Grammy winner Ludwig Göransson to compose the score.That such high-profile talents were available and eager to contribute to “Turning Red” says a lot about the music-friendly reputation of Pixar, which has won five music Oscars (including last year’s “Soul”) and 11 more nominations for either song or score since the original “Toy Story” in 1995. Tom MacDougall, president of Walt Disney Music, conferred with director Domee Shi — whose personal coming-of-age, mother-daughter conflict story inspired “Turning Red” — and reached out to all of them in 2019, before production on the film began.MacDougall had been a fan since Eilish’s early hit “Ocean Eyes” and was impressed, he says, “by the breadth of the territory that their songwriting and performing covered” ever since.

Zack Sharf Zoe Saldaña revealed in a new interview with Entertainment Weekly that her former management team “discouraged” her from using her real name once she landed her first major acting role in the 2000 teen drama “Center Stage.” The actor stressed that her team was not trying to be malicious at the time. Saldaña starred in the Nicholas Hytner-directed drama as Eva Rodriguez, a smart aleck dancer from Boston.

Ethan Shanfeld Shawn Levy has entered the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The director of “Free Guy” and “The Adam Project” will once again team up with Ryan Reynolds for “Deadpool 3,” the much-anticipated third installment of the comedic action franchise, Variety confirms.Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, who penned the first two “Deadpool” films, will write the third movie based on the “X-Men” comic book character, created by Rob Liefeld.

Chris Willman Music WriterNirvana is not quite to Matt Reeves’ “The Batman” as Prince was to Tim Burton’s 1989 version of “Batman.” But even with only one oldie being used instead of an entire new song score, the new film is being identified with primarily one musician, thanks to Kurt Cobain’s “Something in the Way” appearing at prominent beginning and end points in the film as well as being alluded to in the score.So the gloomy-sounding song is experience something in the way of a comeback even outside of theaters, not surprisingly. As of this Friday afternoon writing, a week after the film’s release, “Something in the Way” sits at No.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission.You can never have too many masks at your disposal. Although mask mandates are loosening up across the country — signaling a new phase of the pandemic — many people are likely to continue covering up as they venture into more public settings, such as movie theaters and concerts.Luckily, brands have mastered the art of creating durable, disposable face coverings.

Stuart Miller James O’Donnell’s stuntman resume includes many of the biggest names in action: James Bond, Jason Bourne, “Game of Thrones,” “The Dark Knight,” “Harry Potter,” Marvel. As a stunt coordinator he’s overseen movies from “Kick Ass” to “The 355” but he also revels in more story-driven projects like “Stan & Ollie,” “Rocketman” and “Bohemian Rhapsody” and, most recently, Kenneth Branagh’s autobiographical “Belfast,” which was nominated for seven Oscars, including best picture.For O’Donnell, who also worked on Branagh’s “Death on the Nile” and “Murder on the Orient Express,” “Belfast” feels personal.

Khloe Kardashian, 37, is under fire by fans of Jordyn Woods after comments about her thoughts on cheating spouses. “If your significant other is doing something wrong, for the woman to be blamed, that’s always been really hurtful for me. I’ve never quite understood that,” Khloe said in a cover story to Variety, which was published earlier this week in advance of their new Hulu series premiere, The Kardashians.

It is a long time coming, and it’s been four years since “Deadpool 2,” but the “Deadpool” franchise is finally starting to take shape. After being delayed and put in limbo following Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox, “Deadpool 3” finally has a director.

The faux-feuding bromance between Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman has been on display on the actors’ social media for years, but director Shawn Levy says he’s anxious to bring the hilarity to the screen.

Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson are making their love known to the world.

YOUR Garden Made Perfect fans have been left puzzled by a couple who were desperate for a backyard that wasn't overlooked. Lisa and Justin, who have two kids, complained to presenter Angela Scanlon that they felt "exposed" and "overlooked" in their current garden.

PETER Andre has finally reunited with his parents in Australia and is staying in his family home as they  catch up after two long years apart. The 48-year-old has jetted Down Under with his oldest son Junior, 16, and has shared glimpse from their stay.

KATIE Price has revealed she’s unhappy with her body – and is desperate to get in the shape. The 43-year-old has been hitting the gym while on holiday in Thailand after saying she gets “out of breath going up the stairs.” Speaking in her latest YouTube video, the mum-of-five admitted: “I thought I would start the gym.

STRICTLY Come Dancing star Nikita Kuzmin was overcome with emotion today as he reunited with his grandma in Poland. The dancer, 24, shared the incredible moment with his followers, revealing how she made it out of Ukraine, walking 8km in the freezing cold, without sleeping for two nights.

KHLOE Kardashian showed off her bare butt in a see-through dress in new photos from her time celebrating her best friend Malika Haaq's birthday earlier this week. The 37-year-old reality star paid no mind to her ex Tristan Thompson’s latest scandal as she shared the sexy snaps.

Colin Farrell and Q’Orianka Kilcher have reunited, nearly 18 years after they made their controversial movie The New World.

Bella Hadid is taking a note from her sister Gigi Hadid.

Following the box-office success of Free Guy and critical acclaim of The Adam Project, director Shawn Levy and Ryan Reynolds are now looking for the hat trick as Levy is now in negotiations to direct Marvel’s Deadpool 3. Reynolds is set to star Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick are penning the script. Wendy Molyneux and Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin penned a previous draft.

Symone Sanders, the former chief spokesperson for Vice President Kamala Harris, will debut on MSNBC’s weekend lineup on May 7.

Does time heal all wounds — even for former BFFs Kylie Jenner and Jordyn Woods?