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Joseph Baena is working hard to be his own man. The young actor and son of Arnold Schwarzenegger talked about his career and the challenges that arise when trying to make films when his father has left such an imprint in the industry. In a new interview, Baena talked about his dad and why he considers him “the smartest man alive.”Joseph Baena channels Schwarzenegger’s Hercules for ‘Dancing With the Stars’Arnold Schwarzenegger shares a hilarious post about subscribing to his newsletterA post shared by Joseph Baena (@joebaena)While speaking with E! News, Baena talked about his career and how despite having the support of his father, he still wants to figure things out on his own.

Brent Lang Executive Editor Will Ferrell brought out an adorable fluffy friend named Sophie to hawk his very R-rated new comedy, “Strays,” at CinemaCon on Wednesday. The comic actor and the border terrier teamed up to portray Reggie, a dog who is abandoned by his deadbeat owner (Will Forte). But Ferrell made it clear who has top billing. “My career is going to go on for a long time, but this is the peak for you,” Ferrell said, as the camera operator at the cavernous Colosseum kept cutting back to Sophie’s soulful eyes. If there’s a “Strays 3,” Ferrell joked, the 8-year old Sophie would need to be recast. “That’s an eternity in dog years…and that’s not even Hollywood years,” he said.

She celebrated her 90th birthday in 2023 and Carol Burnett’s net worth is indicative of her decades-long career in show business. But she came from a very modest background.

Juliette Lewis became one of cinema's 'it girls' in the 1990s thanks to her critically-acclaimed performances in Indie flicks and arthouse films. But she made her first ever on-screen appearance in Bronco Billy (1980), a Western comedy-drama starring her famous father – the late Geoffrey Lewis.  Geoffrey Lewis was an American actor famed for his portrayal of villains and quirky characters.

Kim Kardashian’s American Horror Story casting is turning into a real nightmare! At least where the press is concerned.

McKinley Franklin editor Frank Agrama, founder and chairman of Harmony Gold, died on Tuesday. He was 93. Agrama’s career as an entertainment pioneer saw him founding several production companies including the Film Association of Rome and then Harmony Gold, which launched television series such as “Shaka Zulu” and “Robotech.” He was born on Jan. 1, 1930, and became a child actor in Egypt with his own TV series. While his father was the Surgeon General of Egypt, Agrama initially followed in his father’s footsteps by acquiring a degree in medicine and surgery from the University of Cairo. By the time he was 23 years old, Agrama was a medical doctor. 

Black Mirror” is back for a sixth season. The Netflix series is scheduled to premiere this June, showcasing a talented cast made up of Salma Hayek, Aaron Paul, Ben Barnes, and more.Pedro Pascal, Salma Hayek, and more honored in Time 100Salma Hayek shares stunning bikini photos and her love of the oceanSalma Hayek and Valentina Paloma share photos of Kenya tripA post shared by Salma Hayek Pinault (@salmahayek)The teaser shows some of what fans of the series have been anticipating, including a futuristic dystopia, various prestigious actors on the edge of manic breakdowns, and the looming threat of technology.

Kim Kardashian might be ready for a new career path. The 42-year-old businesswoman has had a successful career in the entertainment industry, becoming a mom and embarking on multiple ventures. Fans of the star also know how influential Kim is following her new career as a lawyer and advocate.And while it seems like she is not ready to quit the entertainment business, she has definitely thought about it.

Jerrell Jimerson, chief product officer for Disney Streaming, is departing the company amid ongoing layoffs.

Malina Saval Associate Editor, Features Since joining the American Film Institute faculty as dean and executive vice president in July 2019, Susan Ruskin has kept a steady eye on what lay next in the field of film school education. Ruskin, Variety Entertainment Educator of the Year, discusses why TV and film are more alike than different, what advances in technology means for screenwriters and why film school is still a rock solid bet when it comes to forging a career in the cinematic arts.  With so many avenues to break into the biz, why choose AFI?  There are many different pathways to get into the industry, but I do believe that film school offers one thing that going straight into the industry does not–and that’s a safe place to fail, and a place to meet your collaborators for life. And that is a fast track to success that you cannot get without the sort of protection of being in a space where you get the opportunity to make things and fail at making things and figure out who you are as a storyteller. One of the greatest strengths about AFI is that you come into the discipline that you want for your MFA and you have a very bespoke curriculum. And at the same time, you’re making at least three movies in your first year. We’re doing upwards of 175 productions. You get that opportunity to collaborate. And I don’t know a better way of doing it. 

and Justin reportedly arrived separately, so don't start a rumor.The foursome dined at Il Cantinori, a celebrity hotspot that, yes, is where Carrie Bradshaw celebrated 35…or tried to, before no one she invited showed up. reports that this was a Saturday night dinner, and snagged photos of everyone arriving: Aniston wore all-black with gold accents, Theroux paired combat boots with an army green jacket, and the Batemankas coordinated in shades of black and dark grey.

Kim Kardashian might not be in the spotlight forever!

Shirley Halperin Executive Editor, Music Rocío Guerrero, global head of Latin music at Amazon Music, has collected many professional accolades over her career. If there’s a power list of women in the industry, she’s on it. Latin leaders? She’s there, too.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter WME has hired Carly Frankel as an agent in the digital department and Samantha Korn as an agent in the talent department focused on comedy, Variety has learned exclusively. Frankel will focus on the agency’s podcasting business, including the comedy, personal development, and narrative nonfiction verticals. Prior to joining WME, she was senior development executive at Wondery, having originally joined the company in 2019. In that role, she worked across creative and business development to identify original podcast concepts and to bring them to production. She was previously at Wondery where she most recently served as a senior development executive, working across creative and business development to both identify hit original podcast concepts and bring them to production. Following Wondery’s acquisition by Amazon Music in 2021, Frankel was instrumental in designing the company’s consolidated greenlight and deal protocols for original programming. She is based in WME’S Beverly Hills office.Korn comes from “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” where she most recently served as a creative executive for Colbert’s production company, Spartina. Prior to that, she started her professional career at CAA and went to “The Late Show” to work for then-executive producer and showrunner Chris Licht. In addition to “The Late Show” and its associated specials, her credits include “Pickled” for CBS and “Tooning Out the News” for Paramount+. She is also based in the Beverly Hills office.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Michael Shannon revealed on the “Bingeworthy” podcast that he was hesitant to reprise the role of his “Man of Steel” villain General Zod in “The Flash” due to Zack Snyder’s contentious exit from Warner Bros. Snyder directed Shannon as Zod in the 2013 Superman movie, which launched Snyder’s DC Universe. The director expanded his universe with “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice” and “Justice League,” but the latter was overtaken by the studio once Snyder left in post-production because of a family tragedy. Joss Whedon was brought in for reshoots and overhauled Snyder’s darker tone. “I was hesitant [to come back] because I wasn’t really happy about what happened to Zack Snyder in that whole deal,” Shannon said. “And I really love Zack. The fact that Zack asked me to play that part to begin with – that’s probably the biggest surprise of my career. It almost felt like a practical joke. I was like, ‘You’re kidding me, right?’”

Young Sweden Under-21 international midfielder Otto Rosengren says he was “shocked” to learn that Manchester United supposedly hold an interest in him.

Carol Burnett is a Wordle queen!The legendary comic is an avid subscriber to the daily  word game — and she plays it every day with one of her famous friends: Allison Janney. The 89-year-old comedian revealed the unexpected nugget while speaking to ET's Nischelle Turner for her star-studded NBC special, which airs Wednesday, her 90th birthday.Burnett and Janney co-star in the upcoming Apple TV+ series, , alongside Kristen Wiig and Laura Dern.

A former Greater Manchester Police officer who sexually assaulted a colleague on a drunken night out has been sacked from the force.

Head over heels! Jana Kramer said she’s met her match with boyfriend Allan Russell.

Paris Hilton is ready to kick off her music career once again!

EXCLUSIVE: Film Independent on Wednesday named the eight screenwriters set for the 25th edition of their Screenwriting Lab. The latest cohort of the intensive program, designed to provide individualized story and career development for screenwriters with fiction feature screenplays, includes Bri Brooks, Karina Dandashi, Thais Drassinower, Chloé Hung, Adam Meeks, Nat Moonhill, Veronica Moonhill and Richard Van.