‘Squid Game’ director discusses tackling “real world” issues with the series

A new task force will look into how to improve the safety at large Houston-area events in the hopes of avoiding another tragedy like last year's deadly Astroworld music festival, officials said Wednesday. The task force will review possible safety upgrades, look at ways of improving communication between different agencies and departments and make recommendations "to ensure consistent operational standards for future events," Mayor Sylvester Turner said. A massive crowd surge at the Astroworld music festival led to the deaths of 10 concertgoers.

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit Josh Duggar's four sisters filed against officials who released records that concluded the former reality television star fondled them. U.S. District Judge Timothy L.

Billie Joe Armstrong took to Twitter on the weekend to reveal that his vintage Chevy had been stolen, but now he’s got it back.

Jesse Williams and his ex-wife Aryn Drake-Lee, both 40, are embroiled in a custody battle one year after their divorce. The Grey’s Anatomy actor has alleged that his ex is employing “erratic, gatekeeping behavior” and “repeated violation of court orders” pertaining to their kids Sadie, 8, and Maceo, 6, in court documents filed on Tuesday, Feb. 8, obtained by Us Weekly. HollywoodLife has reached out to reps for both Jesse and Aryn.

Nearly six years ago, Orlando Bloom was spotted in his birthday suit while going paddle boarding with Katy Perry during a vacation in Italy.

Russell Crowe has landed his second role in the Marvel universe!

The animated comedy series Futurama is set to receive a 20-episode revival to air on Hulu, with creators Matt Groening and David X. Cohen on board.'I’m thrilled to have another chance to think about the future … or really anything other than the present,' Cohen said in a statement.Groening said, 'It’s a true honor to announce the triumphant return of Futurama one more time before we get canceled abruptly again.' The latest:The animated comedy series Futurama is set to receive a 20-episode revival to air on Hulu, with creators Matt Groening and David X.

Netflix has released the trailer for its upcoming thriller starring Leighton Meester titled The Weekend Away.The film centers around a weekend trip to Croatia when a woman is accused of killing her best friend.While she works to clear her name, painful secrets are unearthed in the process. Set pulses racing:Netflix released the trailer for its upcoming thriller starring Leighton Meester titled The Weekend Away Vacation gone wrong: The film centers around a weekend trip to Croatia when a woman is accused of killing her best friendThe trailer shows Meester as she settles into her hotel with a friend.

Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire looked to be having a blast on Tuesday night as they grabbed drinks with friends in Brentwood, California.The dynamic duo were captured chatting with pals and patrons at a table inside the local bar.DiCaprio, 47, appeared to be joined on the evening outing by his girlfriend Camila Morrone, 24, while Maguire, 46, enjoyed the company of several pretty girls. Night out:Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire looked to be having a blast on Tuesday night as they grabbed drinks with friends in Brentwood, California Flirty: Maguire, 46, enjoyed the company of several pretty girlsDiCaprio rocked a black baseball cap and a windbreaker jacket while his brunette companion - presumed to be Morrone - looked comfy in a beige longline cardigan and a black bucket hat.The actress completed her ensemble with some light wash denim jeans and a simple black crop top.

Snoop Dogg has taken over a popular record label that launched his stellar career.The rapper-mogul, 50, acquired Death Row Records' brand from MNRK Music Group, which is controlled by a private equity fund managed by Blackstone, the investment firm announced Wednesday. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.Snoop Dogg said he's excited about acquiring the label's brand.

On Wednesday, Grammy winner Britney Spears Instastoried a video of herself in a private plane, which appeared to have been taken when she flew to Maui back on January 22.The 40-year-old semi-retired pop star - who boasts 153.5M social media followers - captioned the selfie: 'Me and my horrible purple hair.'On January 24, Britney wrote of her lavender shade: 'I will be honest I think my purple hair is absolutely horrible. I wish someone would have told me.' Before the color faded: On Wednesday, Grammy winner Britney Spears Instastoried a video of herself in a private plane, which appeared to have been taken when she flew to Maui back on January 22Spears was so nostalgic for her signature blonde mane, she shared a make-up free, swimsuit and heels-clad video of herself dancing to her 2007 song Get Naked (I Got a Plan) before she had dyed her hair.The Mississippi-born former Mouseketeer also cryptically wrote: 'This is a tease of what's to come.' Britney's fiancé Sam Asghari did an Amazon Live on Wednesday where he offered Valentine's Day gift ideas such as an e-bike, popcorn maker, cologne, candles, sunglasses, and cameras.'You don't have to break the bank to buy the perfect gift,' the Iranian 26-year-old noted.

Zac Efron returns as a father fleeing shadowy government forces in the first trailer for his upcoming remake of the 1980s thriller Firestarter.The 34-year-old heartthrob shows off his darker side in the video — released on Wednesday — which highlights his relationship with his wife (Sydney Lemmon) as they try to keep their daughter's deadly pyrokinesis a secret.When her powers prove to be too strong to keep at bay, the two go on the run while being pursued by sinister agents in the adaptation, which will be released simultaneously in theaters and on the Peacock streaming service on May 13. Coming soon: Zac Efron stars in the first trailer for Firestarter, a remake of the 1984 adaptation of the Stephen King thriller First look: The trailer, released Wednesday, shows him trying to help his young daughter Charlie (Ryan Kiera Armstrong) learn to control her pyrokinesis while escaping shadowy government officialsThe trailer opens with a somber conversation between Efron, who plays Andrew 'Andy' McGee, and his daughterCharlene (Ryan Kiera Armstrong), who goes by Charlie.'Something feels weird.

Pop act Camila Cabello was spotted this week enjoying a day out in sunny Los Angeles with a mystery male pal.The 24-year-old Havana singer demonstrated her music tastes by slipping into an Elton John t-shirt for her latest outing.She and her friend could be seen polishing off a pair of ice cream cones as they ambled together down a sidewalk. Side by side: Pop act Camila Cabello was spotted this week enjoying a day out in sunny Los Angeles with a mystery male palCamila teamed her Elton John shirt with a pair of wide-set quilted trousers that was done in autumnal earth tones.She and her pal both wore cross-body bags and Camila added a touch of glitz to her accessorizes by wearing hoop earrings.

Bob Saget died of a brain bleed after the comedian hit the back of his head last month on an object, sources told TMZWednesday.Insiders told the outlet that the Full House star struck his head January 9 after he checked into the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Orlando.Saget had a bruise on the back of his head in the wake of his passing, sources told the outlet, noting that it was not clear what Saget's head made contact with to trigger the deadly injury. The latest:Bob Saget died at 65 of a brain bleed after the comedian hit the back of his head last month on an object, sources told TMZ Wednesday.

Montreal rapper Skiifall has dropped a new single. "Bloodclarrt Business" is released via XL Recordings and arrives ahead of a tour with labelmates BADBADNOTGOOD, due to kick off next month.

Omar Apollo emerged out of Indiana in 2017 as a cult favorite singer-songwriter making genre-disregarding pop for a post-Frank Ocean landscape. 2020 saw the release of his "debut project" Apolonio, and on April 8 of this year he'll share IVORY, which is billed as his "debut album." Huge difference, obviously.

Betty Davis, a commercially unsuccessful but immensely influential soul, funk, and R&B singer, died today of natural causes, a representative confirmed in an email to The FADER. Born Betty Mabry in Durham, North Carolina, she moved to New York in the early '60s to study at the Fashion Institute of Technology.

This is not a good look for Justin Hartley…

Selome Hailu CBS has given a pilot order to “East New York,” a drama series written by William Finkelstein and Mike Flynn.The series follows Regina Haywood, the newly promoted police captain of East New York, an impoverished, working class neighborhood at the eastern edge of Brooklyn. She leads a diverse group of officers and detectives, some of whom are reluctant to deploy her creative methods of serving and protecting during the midst of social upheaval and the early seeds of gentrification.Finkelstein is best known for his writing and producing work on a number of police and legal dramas.

Netflix knows a good thing when it sees it.

Netflix confirmed earlier this month that the wildly popular Korean series Squid Game was the streaming service's biggest show ever... but that didn't make series creator/writer/director Hwang Dong-hyuk any richer.The series, which follows a group of randomly-selected debt-riddled strangers picked to compete in deadly games for a shot at a massive prize, was watched by a record 111 million subscribers, easily beating Bridgerton as the biggest Netflix show.Hwang, 50, who wrote and directed all nine episodes of Squid Game, was asked in an interview with The Guardian if he's now as rich as the game's winning contestant, which he laughed off, revealing Netflix hasn't given him any kind of bonus.