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Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaFresh off its Oscars triumph, Apple will re-release “CODA” in movie theaters on Friday. The film, which tells the story of the only hearing member of a deaf family’s relationship with her parents and brother, will screen in over 600 U.S. locations with open captions.

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment WriterThe Targaryens are returning to HBO.“House of the Dragon,” HBO’s first spin-off series of its record-breaking juggernaut “Game of Thrones,” will premiere on Aug.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe scripted series about WWE boss Vince McMahon’s federal steroids trial has brought on Micah Fitzerman-Blue and Noah Harpster, Variety has learned.The pair will serve as writers, executive producers, and co-showrunners on the limited series, which is titled “The United States of America vs. Vince McMahon.” It was first announced as being in development back in July 2021.

that resulted in a slap from Will Smith.Moments after the comic made the “G.I. Jane” joke, a clip surfaced from Rock’s 2009 documentary “Good Hair” showing the comedian with interior designer Sheila Bridges, 57, who details her struggles with alopecia, reports the Los Angeles Times.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorAside from the stunning costumes, “Bridgerton’s” lavish ball scenes are just as essential to its storytelling.The sequences were like putting together a jigsaw puzzle, Adjoa Andoh, who plays Lady Danbury said: “We’ve got the significance of the artist, who’s dancing, who’s plotting, who’s sitting with you, who’s walking behind him, what they’re drinking and where they’re looking.”But all of those pieces differ depending on the type of ball it is.“Bridgerton’s” second season continues to explore the love triangle between Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) and sisters Edwina (Charithra Chandran) and Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley), while Eloise (Claudia Jessie) questions societal norms. Along with the drama comes plenty of balls held by the finest of society.

Red Hot Chili Peppers will become the 2,717th recipients of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. There’s a good case to be made that at least a couple members of the enduring rock band that is synonymous with Los Angeles have had a closer connection to the sidewalks of Hollywood — literally — than any of the 2,716 honorees that preceded them.“I’m pretty sure that I have inadvertently vomited on Hollywood Walk of Fame stars in my lifetime,” Anthony Kiedis says, with a tinge of romanticism as he recalls a misspent youth prior to the group’s formation nearly 40 years ago.

Troy Kotsur is operating on one hour of sleep, but he’s still smiling ear to ear. It’s Monday, the morning after he became the second deaf performer in Academy history to win an acting award at the Oscars (after his “CODA” co-star Marlee Matlin, who took home best actress in 1987 for “Children of a Lesser God”).

footage resurfaced of the “King Richard” actor appearing to playfully threaten a Spanish TV presenter, warning: “Careful with what you say to my wife.”The 2010 clip — which is again circulating on the heels of Will slapping Chris Rock at the Oscar’s Sunday night — shows him and wife Jada Pinkett-Smith, 50, with TV host Pablo Motos on the popular Spanish talk show “El Hormiguero.”Motos starts out by complimenting Jada’s “beautiful” looks and career success — only for Will, 53, to interject as their son Jaden Smith shook his head.“Pablo, be careful with the words you use for my wife, okay!?” Will warned in Spanish as he raised his hand at the presenter. After defending his Jada, he motioned for Motos to continue talking, leaning in to suggest that he was listening closely to every word.

Will Smith and Chris Rock incident at the Oscars.The comedian was hosting the event alongside Regina Hall and Wanda Sykes this year, and was the first co-host to be tasked with responding to the event as it happened.“Still triggered and traumatised,” Schumer has now written on Instagram, several days after the ceremony. “I love my friend [Chris Rock] and believe he handled it like a pro. Stayed up there and gave an Oscar to his friend [Questlove] and the whole thing was so disturbing.“So much pain in [Will Smith], anyway I’m still in shock and stunned and sad.

Amy Schumer just added to the contentious conversations happening following the eventful night.MORE: Amy Schumer breaks silence following controversial joke during the Oscars fans called 'tasteless'In the days after the Oscars, celebrities, fans, and close friends and family of Will Smith and Chris Rock have broken their silence about the shocking moment Will slapped Chris after he made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's hair, who suffers from alopecia.Will released an apology, and his mother also commented on her son's actions, with the latest statement coming from Chris' brother, Tony Rock. Now Amy, who hosted the Academy Awards alongside fellow comedian Wanda Sykes and actress Regina Hall, is opening up about the "disturbing" night and its aftermath.WATCH:  Will apologizes to Academy after Chris altercartion in his speech follwoing his win for Best ActorMORE: Hoda Kotb opens up about her childhood in revealing chat with Amy SchumerThe comedian shared a post on Instagram to both her feed and Stories, where she expressed feeling "triggered and traumatized" after the chaotic moment unfolded.During the awards ceremony, when she came back on stage a little after the slap, the star tried to diffuse the situation by ironically asking the audience: "Did I miss anything?"She took a similar approach in her statement, beginning by jokingly saying: "I think we can all agree that the best way to unpack what happened is to stream my series Life and Beth and see me on tour this fall."A post shared by @amyschumerAmy used a promotional picture from her new series Life and Beth to release her statementAfter she admitted that she was still reeling from the night, she first commended Chris for his composure following the assault.

It’s been great to see Warner Bros. and DC Films expand their superhero tent to include the first Latino-led DCEU feature film with Angel Manuel Soto’s “Blue Beetle.” Blue Beetle is a quirky comic book character that fans have long desired for a live-action adaptation.

Apple TV+ has landed the rights to a new feature documentary about the groundbreaking life and career of seven-time Formula 1 World Champion, Sir Lewis Hamilton, who has broken both records and barriers to become one of the greatest Formula One drivers in history. The documentary will feature full access to Hamilton and his team, on and off the track, and an all-star cast of guest interviews.

SPIDER-MAN star Zendaya got suited up at Paris Fashion Week yesterday. The actress, 25, wore a pink Valentino outfit for the fashion house’s womenswear show.

Sir Lewis Hamilton was a little starstruck sitting next to Zendaya at Paris Fashion Week and, naturally, tried to bag himself a role in her hit series Euphoria. The Formula One star landed a front row seat at the Valentino Womenswear Fall/Winter 2022/2023 show in the French capital on Sunday, and managed to nab a spot right next to the Spider-Man actress. It’s not the first time they’ve met but Sir Lewis couldn’t help but fawn over the actress’ critically acclaimed HBO series Euphoria, which he’s clearly been watching. Alongside photos of them sitting FROW at the fashion show, the sports star wrote on Instagram: ‘Thanks for having me @maisonvalentino and sitting me next to Z, asked her if I could be on season 3, those Euphoria kids need a teacher fr [for real].’ One follower agreed and commented: ‘They really do need a teacher!’ Another fan loved the idea of Sir Lewis making a Euphoria cameo and wrote: ‘How cool would that be – like really?!?!!’ ‘I wasn’t prepared for this photo

Max Verstappen has opened up about his dramatic Formula One world title victory and his bitter feud with rival Lewis Hamilton that it enflamed.The Red Bull driver, who extended his contract until 2028 earlier this week, says he deserves to be champion and insists there's "no reason" to speak to Hamilton, who reportedly considered retirement due to the controversial end to the season.An unprecedented situation unfolded in December as Verstappen and Hamilton went into the final Grand Prix of the year level on points, effectively meaning that whichever driver finished ahead of the other would win the world title.The Brit looked destined to seal a record eight F1 championship victory, and headed into the final few laps with a seemingly uncatchable 11 second lead, but a safety car period allowed Verstappen to make the ground up and he overtook Hamilton on the final lap. In many people's minds, Verstappen's maiden title victory comes with an Asterix, but the Dutchman insists he doesn't care."I believe I deserve to be world champion," he told the Daily Mail.When asked if he'd been in touch with Hamilton during the off-season, he replied: "No.

Lewis Hamilton has suggested Max Verstappen is a "bully" in previously unseen Formula One footage.With the second part of testing in Bahrain just days away and the 2022 season on the horizon, Hamilton and Verstappen are set to renewal their heated rivalry.The title contenders had several skirmishes on track last year as they fiercely contested the crown which Verstappen now holds.It was at the British Grand Prix in July when the tensions between them sky-rocketed.Their high-speed crash on the first lap at Silverstone saw Verstappen fly out of control at Copse Corner and hit the barriers with an impact of 51g after Hamilton had clipped his right rear wheel.The race is the focus of episode three of the upcoming fourth series of Drive to Survive, Netflix's inside look at the world of F1.Ahead of its release on March 11, an interview clip with seven-time World Champion Hamilton has emerged where he discusses Verstappen.Via the Express, he told Drive to Survive: "I think Max is aggressive as hell. And more often than not, he pushes it to the limit and beyond.Does Verstappen take it too far? Let us know in the comments section."I've raced against a lot of drivers.

Formula One will not return to Russia in the future after the sport severed all ties with the country off the back of the invasion of Ukraine. The Russian Grand Prix, which was scheduled to take place in late September, was already axed for the 2022 season earlier this week.

Lewis Hamilton, 37, is reportedly a single man after splitting from his model pal.

Formula One legend Lewis Hamilton was once forced to deny showering Russian president Vladimir Putin with champagne.Hamilton dismissed suggestions he covered Putin in alcoholic bubbly after winning the 2015 Russian Grand Prix.The Mercedes driver took the chequered flag at the Sochi Autodrom ahead of then-Ferrari rival Sebastian Vettel. He then went up to receive his trophy for winning the race from none other than the Russian premier himself.

Ukraine in the early hours of Thursday morning.

Lewis Hamilton by claiming race director Michael Masi did “nothing wrong” at last season’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.The Alpine driver insisted there was no foul play involved as Mercedes driver Hamilton controversially lost out on a record-extending eighth Formula One world championship due to sketchy decision-making by Masi.Alonso developed a bitter rivalry with a rookie Hamilton during their singular shared season at McLaren in 2007, where he claimed the Brit was given preferential treatment.And his latest comments are unlikely to earn him a place in Hamilton’s good books as he went against the general consensus in relation to the title-deciding final race of last season.Speaking at Alpine’s 2022 car launch, the Spaniard said: "On the whole theme of Abu Dhabi, maybe I have a different opinion, I don't think that there was anything wrong [with Masi's decision] there.