Will Smith to debut new music at 2024 BET Awards

Thania Garcia Lana Del Rey and Quavo will release their new country-trap single “Tough” on July 3, the singers jointly announced Friday morning. The pair confirmed the release date following weeks of teasers with a post on Instagram featuring a black-and-white polaroid photo of Del Rey putting a diamond chain on Quavo. Del Rey and Quavo delivered the debut live performance of “Tough” last week during Del Rey’s headlining performance at Boston’s Fenway Park.

Variety’s chief film critics have found much to love: studio knockouts, independent standouts, international gems, documentary landmarks, underground breakouts. Here are our picks for the 10 best movies of 2024 so far. It’s scarier than any horror film.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer President Joe Biden returned to the campaign trail on Friday, as he sought to reassure supporters after a lackluster debate performance raised fresh questions about his age and ability to stay in the race. Speaking to supporters in Raleigh, N.C., Biden, 81, acknowledged the concerns, but pledged that he has what it takes to prevail. “I would not be running if I did not believe with all my heart and soul that I can do this job,” he said, as the crowd chanted “Yes you can.” “The stakes are too high.

Brent Lang Executive Editor “Inside Out 2” continues to dominate the box office, shattering records as it injects a largely absent feeling of joy into a movie industry that’s been in a prolonged funk. The Disney and Pixar sequel about the emotional life of a teenage girl has earned $863.1 million globally to overtake the lifetime gross of its predecessor, 2015’s “Inside Out’s” $859 million worldwide haul. It now ranks as the 19th highest-grossing animated film in history on a global basis after 16 days of release, and it should keep climbing up the chart.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large The early results are in, and CNN appeared to be the biggest winner from Thursday’s train wreck of a presidential debate. According to the news cabler’s report of Nielsen Fast National data, a combined 47.9 million total viewers watched the CNN Presidential Debate on TV across all networks, including its competitors. And in the key news demo of adults 25-54, an average of 12.6 million viewers watched.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer A covered wagon’s worth of ink has been spilled in recent weeks on “Horizon: An American Saga,” the potentially ruinous three-hour dice roll that writer, producer, director and star Kevin Costner makes this weekend when the first of four planned films about the American West opens in theaters. You’ve probably heard that the films — long-gestating passion projects from a movie icon who in recent years reclaimed his cultural relevance with the hit series “Yellowstone” – are pricey. The first cost $100 million to produce and will be followed only weeks later by its sequel.

Todd Gilchrist editor Pop-culture collections have become a personal signifier unlike ever before, and physical media — especially Blu-rays and 4K discs — is no exception. Whether your library is meticulously curated or a clearinghouse for every title no matter how big or small, it tells a story about your interests, appetites, and general passion for entertainment.

Thania Garcia There are many surprising elements to Camila Cabello‘s transitional fourth LP, “C,XOXO.” After dominating pop radio as a solo act with “Señorita” and “Havana,” Cabello’s new effort has her testing new territories that range from glitchy hyper-pop to trap-imbued club tracks. One of the most defining factors of the album has been its features: JT and Yung Miami (who have since called it quits as “the City Girls“) on “Dade County Dreaming”; PinkPantheress on “Pink xoxo”; Playboi Carti on the album’s lead single “I Luv It;” and Lil Nas X on the sultry “He Knows,” among others. Most striking of all are the pair of Drake features — “Hot Uptown” and “Uuugly” — that arrive in the throes of his loss to Kendrick Lamar.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer “Dungeons and Drag Queens” star Monét X Change has landed her own variety talk series at “Dimension 20” streamer Dropout. Titled “Monét’s Slumber Party,” the show is described as an “edgy, playful and queer variety show” where “Monét X Change will welcome friends, comedians and other celebrities to an adult sleepover.” “Combining honest conversation with a little mischief, ‘Monét’s Slumber Party’ will tackle taboo subjects like sex, dating and relationships with openness and humor,” per Dropout.

There’s been another big update about Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez‘s living situation amid reports of strain in their relationship.

Aly Michalka is looking back on the day she found out she was pregnant.

Gracie Abrams is opening up about the fire that broke out in Taylor Swift‘s apartment during their recent hangout session!

Samantha Kenny was the fourth islander to depart the Majorcan villa and she has now given an insight into behind-the-scenes of life in the villa as a girl. Speaking exclusively to OK!'s Love Island Dumping Debrief – OK!'s weekly video series where the 2024 cast unpack the latest drama from the series – the makeup artist revealed how the girls had to sometimes barricade themselves in the toilet in order to deal with “women things.” “All the girls had periods.

Douglas is Cancelled, the new four part TV drama starring Hugh Bonneville and Karen Gillan, made its debut on ITV on Thursday 27 June, and fans were quick to rush to social media to share their opinions of the series (all episodes are also streaming on ITVX).The series stars Downton Abbey and Paddington star Hugh Bonneville as TV news presenter Douglas, who faces having his career cancelled after he tells a sexist joke at a family wedding and a stranger overhears and mentions it online. Matters are complicated when his co-presenter Madeline, played by Doctor Who’s Karen Gillan, retweets the comment to her two million followers and it goes viral, causing a public backlash. The series, written by Doctor Who and Sherlock’s Steven Moffat and also starring Alex Kingston as Douglas’s newspaper editor wife, Ben Miles as his producer and Ted Lasso’s Nick Mohammed as a comedy writer enlisted to help Douglas respond to criticism, has divided critics, with the show getting a five star review from one newspaper and a one star review from another.

Channel 4's reality series, The Nevermets, has been giving us a glimpse into the lives of long-distance lovers meeting in person for the first time.The show follows five couples who are not only separated by miles but also by different cultures. Among the couples featured on the show have British catering assistant Sarah, 38, who travelled to the Philippines to meet Jgoy, a 27 year old Filipino virtual assistant.Their emotional farewell left viewers teary-eyed as they confessed their deep feelings for each other.

Love Island is famed for its stunning singletons on the hunt for romance, and it's no secret that some of these beauties have had a little help in the looks department.The show has faced criticism for not showcasing plus-sized bodies, and it's hard to overlook the flawless appearances of the cast - setting some seriously high beauty standards.There's been a significant increase in young people opting for cosmetic surgery, and our Love Islanders are no exception. Known as 'tweakments' - which can include treatments such as anti-wrinkle injections, fillers and extensive facial and injectable skincare regimes - the pressure to look effortlessly flawless has never been higher.

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, so you can start bookmarking). Though the tiered sale event hasn't doesn't officially kick off until next month, there are already some truly excellent discounts that you can shop now on top-notch skincare, hair-care, and makeup—and why wait, when the competition for products will be stiff come next month?Here's a quick breakdown of how the will work (and its key dates): On Tuesday, July 9, doors will open to Nordy Club cardholders (known as Icons).

Ozzy Osbourne has pulled out of an appearance at the Mad Monster Party film convention on doctors’ orders.The Black Sabbath frontman was set to appear at the Arizona convention next month alongside wife Sharon and daughter Kelly, but Sharon has since told fans he is currently unable to travel and won’t be attending.In a video statement, she said: “Regretfully, the Osbourne family have to cancel our upcoming appearance at the Mad Monster Party in Phoenix because Ozzy is unable to travel at this time.”She added that their son Jack would be there, “flying the flag for the Osbournes” in their absence. Referencing the “Osbournes: The Ultimate Sin Package” packages fans had paid $666 for, she said: “Everybody who bought the Osbourne package will, of course, get full refunds.”These kinds of posts are no fun but I hope the fans will understand.

Paul Heaton and Norman Cook have reunited to perform a Housemanrtins classic at Glastonbury 2024.It’s relatively early into day one of Glastonbury 2024, but Paul Heaton might have already set up one of the biggest moments of the weekend. During his set at the Pyramid Stage today (June 28), Heaton surprised punters in attendance by bringing out his former Housemartins bandmate Norman Cook (aka Fatboy Slim) to perform their 1986 hit ‘Happy Hour’.Watch fan-shot footage and see reactions to the mini reunion below.Paul Heaton on the Pyramid Stage with Norman Cook on Guitars!It’s Happy Hour!#PaulHeaton#riannedowney #normancook #glastonbury2024 pic.twitter.com/SQW5UmHFvs— Jonathan Boyers (@jmboyers) June 28, 2024Is it too early to say that Norman Cook joining Paul Heaton for "Happy Hour" is the moment of the weekend?I'm calling it anyway.— Alex McLaughlan (@alexmclaughlan) June 28, 2024Just watching The Paul Heaton set on the Glastonbury main stage.

Confidence Man played an early afternoon set on The Other Stage today (June 28), pulling in one of the biggest crowds of the weekend so far.The Australian band were fourth on stage, following performances from Annie Mac, Headie One and The Snuts. Bombay Bicycle Club will play next, alongside sets from Anne-Marie, D-Block Europe and Other Stage headliners IDLES.After opening with DJ Seinfield collaboration ‘Now U Do’, the dance-pop sensations played a selection of material from their 2018 debut ‘Confident Music for Confident People’ and 2022 follow-up ‘Tilt’.