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Zack Sharf Digital News Director Keira Knightley admitted in a new interview with the Los Angeles Times that she told “Love Actually” director Richard Curtis while filming the infamous cue card scene with Andrew Lincoln that it was all “quite creepy.” Knightley was 17 years old when she was filming the Christmas romance. Both “Love Actually” and “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” opened in theaters in 2003, turning Knightley into a global star.

Beyond studying the Civil War and exhibiting oral proficiency in Italian, one LSU student spent this year scribbling his name on more than just the back of desks. Timothy Wayne, an up-and-coming country music artist, followed in the footsteps of his uncle, country music legend Tim McGraw, and signed his first major record deal with UMG and Capitol Records. "I always wanted to do it," Wayne told Fox News Digital.

If ever you’ve looked to crack open a nonfiction book detailing the tales of one man, a former bodyguard of Elvis Presley, who earned himself both a super middleweight kickboxing championship and a drug smuggling conviction, the pages are now hot off the printers. Ted Pryor, formerly refereed by Chuck Norris and training partner of Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran and Don "The Dragon" Wilson, was hired by Presley following his world championship win. He details the job in his newly released book, "Three-Time World Champ: The Death-Defying True Story of a Kickboxer Turned Drug Smuggler .

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Quentin Tarantino made headlines for defending “Joker: Folie à Deux” earlier this year against the onslaught of critical pans, and now another filmmaker is joining him by naming the maligned “Joker” sequel one of the best movies of 2024. “Pink Flamingos” and “Hairspray” icon John Waters published his annual top 10 list on Vulture and “Joker: Folie à Deux” is in the sixth spot. “Finally, a love story I can relate to,” Waters rights.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Following the shocking murder of the CEO of UnitedHealthcare outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel this week, security teams responsible for ensuring the safety of senior corporate execs are taking stock of their strategic plans. On Wednesday (Dec.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Ryan Reynolds recently took to X to respond to a user who mocked his inclusion in Variety’s upcoming “Actors on Actors” series. Reynolds reprised his role of Deadpool/Wade Wilson this year in Marvel’s record-breaking blockbuster “Deadpool and Wolverine.” He’s paired for “Actors on Actors” with Andrew Garfield, who earned strong reviews for his performance in the A24 marriage drama “We Live in Time.” “Andrew Garfield talking about playing a husband and father who’s wife decides to forgo cancer treatment and Ryan Reynolds talking about playing Deadpool,” an X user wrote in a now-deleted comment while sharing the full list of pairings for this month’s “Actors on Actors” series. “Correct.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Ariana Grande fought back tears during a video interview with French journalist Salima Poumbga when asked about how she copes with beauty standards and constant criticisms over her looks and body. The Grammy winner has been the target of increased online bullying amid her global press tour for “Wicked,” for which she’s an Oscar contender in the best supporting actress race. “I’ve been kind of doing this in front of the public and kind of been, you know, a specimen in a petri dish, really, since I was 16 or 17,” Grande said holding back tears.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Jon Stewart used the latest episode of his “Weekly Show” podcast (via The Daily Beast) to criticize the media for getting Americans scared about Donald Trump‘s second term as president before it’s even begun. “The Daily Show” host said America is in a “transitional period where we are not sure about whether the ground we are standing on is solid” and noted how the media is only stoking more fear by being “convinced that we are the Roadrunner and the Coyote and the Coyote has run over the cliff, and we just looked down and realized there’s nothing under our feet and now we are plunging to our deaths.” “We don’t know what’s going to happen when Donald Trump takes over,” Stewart said, adding that Americans should be “prepared for all outcomes” but “I don’t know how helpful it is to get us shitting our pants this much, this early.” Stewart is often critical when it comes to how the media covers Trump.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Bill Murray appeared on Travis and Jason Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast (via The Daily Beast) and defended the current cast of “Saturday Night Live” from critics who say the show has gotten “lousy.” Murray was an “SNL” cast member from 1977 to 1980 before making the jump to movie star with comedy hits like “Caddyshack,” “Stripes” and “Ghostbusters” in the early ’80s. “People always give me a hard time about, ‘Oh, the original show was so great and it’s lousy now,’” Murray said. “And I say, ‘No, it’s not.’ The show that’s on now, they do stuff that’s just as good as anybody ever did, all the time.” Murray confirmed he “certainly” plans to return to “SNL” this year to commemorate the sketch comedy series’ 50th anniversary, adding: “I told ‘em I’d like to host one this year.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Ben Stiller appeared on “Hot Ones” and confirmed that the team behind “Meet the Fockers” had to find a real person with the Focker surname in order to prevent the MPA (then called the MPAA) from giving the comedy an R rating. The 2004 film was the sequel to “Meet the Parents” and became a blockbuster hit with $522 million worldwide, which made it the seventh highest-grossing movie of the year. “I think that is true.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Disney’s “Mufasa” is one of the last remaining Hollywood tentpoles of the year, and it might be director Barry Jenkins‘ first and last time making an all-digital movie. Jenkins is the Oscar winner behind acclaimed dramas such as “Moonlight” and “If Beale Street Could Talk,” and he said in an interview with Vulture that he knows what everyone is thinking: “On what planet do I, Mr. ‘Moonlight,’ make a prequel to ‘The Lion King?'” “I can’t tweet about the Super Bowl without somebody reminding me that I’m making this fucking film,” he added.

Valerie Bertinelli has a stern message for those who "harshly" criticized her vulnerable photo that showed off her figure. "To all of you that would sit in judgment of my body, the photo, and my reason for posting it, I hope you find a place in your heart to not judge yourself as harshly as you judge others," the celebrity chef shared on Instagram. "I have dealt with judgment my entire life starting from when I was a young girl.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Can James Cameron give people a new reason to buy Meta‘s Quest mixed-reality headsets? Cameron’s Lightstorm Vision stereoscopic technology venture inked a deal with Meta to “scale the creation” of 3D entertainment experiences “featuring big-name IP,” spanning live sports and concerts, feature films and TV series, the companies announced. Under the pact, Meta Quest will be Lightstorm Vision’s exclusive MR hardware platform.

latest bestseller may seem like a quest worthy of its own epic plotline, fear not, because this gift guide for book lovers has you covered. There’s a world full of thoughtful and creative gifts sure to delight any reading enthusiast. From cozy accessories that will elevate a reading nook to useful gadgets that promote optimal reading conditions, this guide is packed with bibliophilic gift galore.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Keira Knightley‘s life changed forever in 2003 when the the back-to-back releases of Disney’s blockbuster “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” and Richard Curtis’ Christmas romance “Love Actually” turned her into a global star practically overnight. The actor was 17 years old when she shot these movies and 18 when they opened. Such instant fame as a teenager came at a “big price,” Knightley recently told the Los Angeles Times.

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Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor TikTok could become a bigger part of advertisers’ measurement mix under a new pact unveiled Thursday with Nielsen. The two companies have struck a partnership that will give advertisers and buying agencies the ability to compare ad performance on the quick-hit streaming-video site with that of other digital, connected-TV and linear outlets.

Jamie Lang Global indie animation powerhouse Miyu Distribution has acquired Mexican Aria Covamonas‘ buzzy debut feature, “The Great History of Western Philosophy,” sure to be a key player on the 2025 animation festival circuit. Featuring digital cutout animation, the meta comedy turns on a cosmic animator hired by the Central Committee of the People’s Republic to create a philosophical film for Chairman Mao. The leader is outraged, however, when the depressed filmmaker gives up on the project before it even gets off the ground and sentences the director to death by firing squad.

A 'ground-breaking' immersive experience in collaboration with National Portrait Gallery will debut in Greater Manchester next year. It represents the first major touring art experience inspired by a UK art institution.

Prince Harry addressed speculation surrounding his marriage with Meghan Markle during a summit in New York on Tuesday. Harry, 40, detailed a range of topics, including interest in the royal's personal life, during the 35-minute sit-down with columnist Andrew Ross Sorkin as part of The New York Times Dealbook Summit 2024 at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Chatter about the Duke and Duchess of Sussexes union peaked recently when the pair began appearing separately at events, with royal experts believing divorce was imminent for the pair.

Fashion icon and Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour is addressing her trademark look – her signature sunglasses. While Wintour, 75, has rocked the shades and her bold bob hairstyle for decades, she explained why she chose to rock the specific ensemble.