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Zack Sharf Digital News Director Kieran Culkin appeared on the latest episode of the “Smartless” podcast (via People) and remembered an uncomfortable incident that occurred on his first acting job when he was six years old. The Emmy winner was filming a commercial that had “something to do with learning disabilities.” The director allegedly called Culkin an “idiot” to try and help him get into character, but Culkin was only a child and didn’t understand. “First professional experience I had was a commercial when I was 6,” Culkin said.

Matt Minton mminton@variety.com Robert Smith can relate to Chappell Roan when it comes to setting boundaries with fans. Two months after The Cure released its latest album “Songs of a Lost World,” Smith was a guest on the BBC podcast “Sidetracked.” When asked about Roan drawing headlines as an artist not taking abuse from fans and the media, Smith talked about his experience as the lead singer of the prolific British rock band.

Celtic return to Scottish Premiership action after their Hampden nerve-shredder which saw them claim the Premier Sports Cup in a penalty shoot-out win over rivals Rangers.

Blake Lively is breaking her silence.

Kneecap’s Móglái Bap has passed away just ahead of the band’s biggest ever headline show in Belfast, with the band vowing to play the gig “for him”.As confirmed by a post on the hip-hop trio’s social media, Gearóid Ó Cairealláin, 67, died on Friday (December 20), with the band writing: “He was an Irish language revolutionary, community activist, loving father, husband and an inspiration to many. We are heartbroken.”Kneecap play a headline show at Belfast’s SSE Arena tonight (December 21), which has been described as the largest Irish language gig in the city’s history.

Tyson Fury will take on Oleksandr Usyk for their highly anticipated rematch on Saturday December 21, and The Gypsy King is taking things seriously. Earlier in the week, he made headlines saying he hadn't spoken to Paris or his kids in three months while training.

Lisa Vanderpump and Kristen Doute are definitely not on good terms.

Rangers' trip to Hearts headlines the latest SPFL TV picks for February.

Lady Gaga has revealed new details about her upcoming seventh album – see what she had to say below.In October, the ‘Born This Way’ singer shared dramatic new pop single ‘Disease’ – which served as the lead single of her new album. Little is known about the record yet, although it has been dubbed as ‘LG7’ by fans and is expected to arrive next February.The track saw Lady Gaga make her return to pop, and was preceded by the Bruno Mars collaborative power ballad ‘Die With A Smile’ in August.Now, Gaga has revealed more about ‘LG7’ in a new interview with the L.A. Times.

The stars of Strictly Come Dancing 2024 have spoken out just days after the series finale about the show which faced a troublesome time before the latest run.

Ethan Slater‘s ex is finally speaking out about her divorce, and what she has to say may make you rethink any warm, fuzzy feelings you have for his lovey-dovey relationship with Ariana Grande.

The Peacock limited series The Good Daughter has cast Rose Byrne (Physical, Bridesmaids) and Meghann Fahy (The White Lotus, The Perfect Couple) as the lead characters, sisters Samantha and Charlotte Quinn, respectively. Additionally, Byrne will executive produce.

William Earl Snap Inc. co-founder and CEO Evan Spiegel and FYI CEO will.i.am are added headliners of the Variety Entertainment Summit at CES on January 8 in Las Vegas. The summit features a full day of panels and keynotes exploring how new technologies and innovations are steering the future of film, TV, digital media, music, podcasts, gaming and more.

Lady Gaga has reflected on her mixed views to her 2017 Coachella headline set, and said that she is looking to redeem herself in 2025.The line-up for the 2025 edition of the California festival was shared last month, with it being confirmed that it’d be Lady Gaga headlining, alongside Green Day, Post Malone and Travis Scott.For Gaga, the event marks her second time taking the top of the bill at the event, as she headlined for the first time back in 2017. Initially, it was Beyonce who was set to headline seven years ago, however the singer was forced to pull out after announcing that she was pregnant with twins.Now, ahead of the 2025 edition, Lady Gaga has looked back at her first time headlining at the site, and said that there are aspects she wishes she could have done differently, but was unable to due to the time constraints.“Well, for reasons totally outside of my control, there was a cancellation,” she began in a new interview with LA Times, recalling what she meant by previous comments in which she said she “wants to go back and to do it right”.“I really wanted to be there for music fans, and at the time there was all this excitement to be able to film bits of A Star Is Born at Coachella.

Matt Minton mminton@variety.com For viewers who tune into the new Peacock series “Laid” this weekend, don’t be surprised if you spot a familiar public figure. Amanda Knox, the American exchange student who was convicted in Italy of murdering her roommate — before being ultimately acquitted by that country’s highest court in 2015 — makes a surprise appearance in “Laid,” as viewers will see late in the season. In “Laid,” AJ (Zosia Mamet) is a true crime fanatic who helps her best friend, Ruby (Stephanie Hsu), figure out why all of her ex’s are dying in the exact pattern she slept with them.

Manchester United's team at Tottenham tonight might be more about who is absent than who is named in their starting XI.

Three vehicles have been involved in a crash on the A70 near Coylton.

Burna Boy has announced his eighth studio album ‘No Sign Of Weakness’ – listen to new single ‘Bundle By Bundle’ below.The Afrobeats star is due to release the record next year via Spaceship, Bad Habit and Atlantic Records. It’ll follow on from his 2023 full-length effort ‘I Told Them…’.‘Bundle By Bundle’ was produced by Burna Boy’s frequent collaborator Telz.

Thania Garcia Trip-hop group Massive Attack revealed they turned down a performance slot at the 2025 Coachella Festival due to concerns about the desert event’s environmental impact. Coachella is held in April at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, Calif. and is one of the largest and most profitable music festivals in the United States.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Some of the biggest headlines to emerge while James Gunn was shooting “Superman” came from set photo leaks that revealed the new Man of Steel costume would include the superhero’s iconic red trunks. Zack Snyder famously got rid of this part of Superman’s costume during Henry Cavill’s tenure with the character. But now the red trunks are back and being worn by new Superman actor David Corenswet, which prompted debates online among fans over whether or not the trunks are just too silly-looking.

Emily Longeretta Kristin Cavallari is taking “Let’s Be Honest” live. The relationship and lifestyle podcast, presented by Dear Media, will have a four-city tour in 2025, with stops in Atlanta, Chicago, Boston and New York. “Kristin Cavallari’s Headline Tour” kicks off March 7.