Taylor Swift to write and direct her first movie

Big holiday ticket prices, bonus performances and large audiences spurred a hefty surge of nearly 50% in Broadway box office last week (ending Jan. 1) over the previous week, with productions including Funny Girl, MJ, Six, Beetlejuice and & Juliet among the shows smashing house records.

Ryan Seacrest and Andy Cohen welcomed 2023 hosting their respective New year’s Eve specials from Times Square in New York City. The two were close to each other on Saturday night and Seacrest revealed that The Real Housewives producer snubbed him.

Hollywood star Jeremy Renner has thanked fans for their “kind words” in an Instagram post from his hospital bed two days after he was seriously injured in an accident near his US home.

Celtic are set to raise major concerns over the SFA’s handling of VAR after the Connor Goldson Old Firm flashpoint became the latest video nasty for the Hoops.

Miley Cyrus' mother Tish Cyrus looked smitten with her beau Dominic Purcell as the duo attended the singer's televised New Year's Eve bash on Saturday.The interior designer, 55 - who ended her 28 year marriage to country hunk Billy Ray Cyrus back in April - confirmed her romance with the Prison Break hunk, 52, in November.On Tuesday, she shared a post-party slideshow to her Instagram that featured three snapshots of herself and Dominic looking loved-up during the festivities. Smitten: Miley Cyrus' mother Tish Cyrus looked smitten with her beau Dominic Purcell as the duo attended the singer's televised New Year's Eve bash on SaturdayTish showcased her slender frame in a a sparkly one-shoulder gown that showed off her killer legs through a thigh-high slit.The mother-of-five's golden blonde hair tumbled down her back and chest in waves as she strolled the red carpet with her man.

Sarah Michelle Gellar cut a casual figure in a white Rolling Stones hoodie under a cropped black leather jacket on a coffee run in Culver City, California on Tuesday. Just days after returning from Hawaii with her husband Freddie Prinze Jr., the Cruel Intentions star was seen grabbing an iced beverage with a pal at Super Domestic.For her laid-back outing, the 45-year-old actress wore a pair of figure-hugging black leggings, white sneakers with black accents and silver hoop earrings. Staying caffeinated: Sarah Michelle Gellar cut a casual figure in a white Rolling Stones hoodie under a cropped black leather jacket on a coffee run in Culver City, California on TuesdayShe completed her look with a black crocodile embossed crossbody bag, which held her essentials.

Edward Norton discovered that he is a direct descendent of Pocahontas while making a guest appearance during an episode of the hit PBS show, Finding Your Roots, that is set to air on Tuesday. The Fight Club actor, 53, additionally learned from host and historian, Henry Louis Gates Jr., that his ancestors were once slave owners, prompting the star to admit, 'these things are uncomfortable,' reported Metro. The Golden Globe winner, who most recently starred in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, kicked off the popular show's ninth season, which takes a closer look at celebrities and their family ancestry.  A revelation: Edward Norton, 53, discovered that he is related to Pocahontas during Tuesday's episode of Finding Your Roots which airs on PBS; seen in October 2022 in London  The award winner was surprised to find out about his ancestral lineage, especially to learn that his 12th great-grandmother was none other than Pocahontas, who had a monumental impact in history, and was linked to the Jamestown colonial settlement in Virginia.  'This is about as far back as you can go, unless you’re a Viking,' the actor had expressed on the episode, according to NBC Philadelphia.  The Primal Fear star further added that, 'It makes you realize what a small piece of the human story you are.' According to the publication, Edward was a direct descendant of Pocahontas through her marriage to tobacco planter, John Rolfe, that took place in 1614.

Jersey Shore star Snooki just discovered this Monday that Pink slammed her nine months ago in an Instagram tirade attacking Rolling Stone.Pink had denounced the magazine as 'irrelevant,' fuming that its 'credibility went to s***' around the time that 'Snooki became acceptable coverage.'Snooki, 35, caught wind of the dig only this Monday and wrote incredulously on Twitter: 'Omg i never saw this! Pink came for me? The f***kkkk lol.' Side by side: Jersey Shore star Snooki (left) just discovered this Monday that Pink (right) slammed her nine months ago in an Instagram tirade attacking Rolling StoneFrom 2009 to 2012, Snooki, whose real name is Nicole Polizzi, enjoyed international fame as a scene-stealing presence on the smash hit reality show Jersey Shore.She covered Rolling Stone in 2011 and declared in her interview that she was 'trying to build an empire, because after this, I cannot get a normal job.' Meanwhile Pink covered the magazine a year later, posing in a saucy black leather corset next to the phrase: 'The Return Of Pink: "I'm still insane!"'  Pink's diatribe about Rolling Stone came early this year after the magazine left her off a list of the 25 best Grammy performances.

Tiger King star Joe Exotic is now a single man again, after his divorce from third husband Dillon Passage is now finalized... just a week after teasing it was close.The 59-year-old Exotic (real name Joseph Allen Schreibvogel) had tied the knot with Passage, 27, in December 2017.Passage revealed on Instagram in March 2021 that he was seeking a divorce, and now his dissolution of marriage has been finalized in Santa Rosa, Florida, via TMZ.  Final: Tiger King star Joe Exotic is now a single man again, after his divorce from third husband Dillon Passage is now finalized...

Kristin Doute is returning to the real world after spending a tropical vacation with her new boyfriend during the holidays. The former Vanderpump Rules star, 39, who recently confirmed she's dating her Love, Sex and What Else Matters podcast host Luke Broderick, 31, in early December, took a big leap of faith on vacation, jumping off a boat into the crystal blue waters off Cancun with her beau. Kristin showed off her curves in a brown and black one-piece swimsuit with a cutout on the torso. Luke looked fit in blue, green and gray swim shorts.

Steven Moffat, the co-creator and showrunner of the Emmy-winning series Sherlock, said he would begin writing the show's fifth season if stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman committed to return.Moffat, 61, in an appearance on the BBC Today program Monday, said he'd 'start writing tomorrow' if the actors, who played Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson on the feted series, committed to another season of the show.'They're on to bigger and better things but, Martin and Benedict, "Please come back?"' Moffat said, according to Deadline.

Elsa Hosk showed off her toned physique in a floral print bikini on Tuesday.While vacationing in a tropical paradise, the model, 34, donned a pastel yellow gingham bikini adorned with pink flowers.The former Victoria's Secret Angel shared the snaps from her vacation just a few days after she went on a family outing to The Huntington Library in Pasadena, California on Sunday. Bikini body: Elsa Hosk, 34, showed off her toned physique in a floral print bikini on TuesdayPosing for photos, the Swedish-based model donned the bright Heavy Manners triangle top with the matching cheeky bottoms.

Despite the fact that they announced their breakup five months ago, Zach Braff didn't forget his ex-girlfriend Florence Pugh's birthday this year.The Scrubs star, 47, took to his Instagram Stories to share a snap of the Don't Worry Darling actress as she turned 27, and wrote, 'Happy birthday, legend.'The black and white photo featured the British star sitting on the slopes of Mount Lee in Los Angeles, looking over the Hollywood sign, with a fantastic view of Tinseltown behind her.  'Legend': Zach Braff, 47, took to his Instagram Stories on Tuesday to wish his ex Florence Pugh a happy 27th birthday, as he shared a snap of the actress and wrote, 'Happy birthday, legend'Pugh announced she and Braff split up after three years together last year, in an August interview with Harper's Bazaar, where she said they went their separate ways earlier that year.  The pair worked to keep their relationship out of the public eye, with Florence saying they wanted to break up in private.She said: 'We've been trying to do this separation without the world knowing, because it's been a relationship that everybody has an opinion on.' Friendly: Pugh announced in August of 2022 that she and the Scrubs star split up earlier that year, after three years together 'We just felt something like this would really do us the benefit of not having millions of people telling us how happy they are that we're not together. So we've done that.

Teresa Giudice showed off her fit physique in a black bikini in an Instagram post on Tuesday from her family vacation in Mexico.The 50-year-old reality star had her curves on display in a tiny Chanel two-piece as she posed near a pool at Rosa Negra in Tulum.'Tulum,' Teresa wrote as a caption along with a black heart emoji for her roughly 2.3 million followers. Black bikini: Teresa Giudice showed off her fit physique in a black bikini in an Instagram post on Tuesday from her family vacation in MexicoThe Real Housewives Of New Jersey star also posted a group portrait that included her husband Luis Ruelas, 47, and their children from previous relationships.The dynamic couple have a combined six children: Giudice shares daughters Audriana, 13, Milania, 16, Gabriella, 18, and Gia, 21, with ex-husband Joe Giudice, while Ruelas is dad to sons Louie Jr., 19, and Nicholas, 21, from a previous relationship.

WORLDWIDE fame has left Taylor Swift terrified for her safety after eco-zealots repeatedly leaked details of her travel plans. The Midnights singer, who has been the victim of a number of stalkers, had splashed out tens of thousands of pounds on state-of-the-art technology used by stars including Tom Cruise in a bid to keep the location of her private jet under wraps.

Get ready, Swifties, because Taylor Swift is going to become a filmmaker!

Taylor Swift announced her plans to direct her first feature for an original script that she wrote, less than a year after earning Oscars buzz for All Too Well: The Short Film.After stepping behind the camera to co-direct the music video for her 2019 hit, ME!, the pop star, 32, has impressed fans with her video-making prowess by self-directing herself in her music videos for The Man (2019), Cardigan (2020), Willow (2020), Anti-Hero (2022), and Bejeweled (2022).Her project will be produced by Searchlight Pictures, which is the studio behind a number of critically-acclaimed flicks, including Nomadland and The Shape of Water.  A force behind the camera: Taylor Swift announced her plans to direct her first feature for an original script that she wrote, less than a year after earning Oscars buzz for All Too Well: The Short Film; seen in 2021While the plot and casting remains tightly under wraps, Searchlight presidents David Greenbaum and Matthew Greenfield described the singer as 'a once in a generation artist and storyteller.' 'It is a genuine joy and privilege to collaborate with her as she embarks on this exciting and new creative journey,' the pair gushed in a statement. The 11-time Grammy winner hinted at her next step at the Toronto International Film Festival in September, when asked if she would be open to directing a feature-length film.

reports that Searchlight Pictures has picked up Swift's original script (written by her, of course), that the singer-songwriter is also set to direct. "Taylor is a once in a generation artist and storyteller.  It is a genuine joy and privilege to collaborate with her as she embarks on this exciting and new creative journey,” Searchlight presidents David Greenbaum and Matthew Greenfield told Variety.

Taylor Swift will make her feature directorial debut with Searchlight Pictures, the company announced today. The acclaimed singer, songwriter and director has written an original script, which will be produced by the studio.