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Jonathan Lipnicki reveals he cried after filming a “psychologically harrowing” role as a predator in "Primetime": via: Variety Jonathan Lipnicki is jumping at projects that scare him. With three decades in the business, the 36-year-old actor and producer knows that sometimes, it’s about taking a risk. During a conversation with Variety at Coronado Island Film Festival on Nov. 5, he opened up about his career arc, including the daunting role he took on after director Lance Opp

The countdown to Avengers: Doomsday continues, and Disney+ has set the release date for Avengers: Endgame: Encore for Friday, November 13. via: Variety “Avengers: Endgame Encore,” the extended version of the 2019 blockbuster, will begin streaming on Disney+ on Friday, Nov. 13, roughly a month before “Doomsday” takes over theaters on Dec. 18. When it released in theaters, the slightly longer version of “Endgame” added four new scenes that tied into “Doomsday.” It was also a hi

Russell Brand, who was convicted of rape last week in London, posted on X Wednesday that his Instagram account has been removed by Meta. via: Deadline After being sentenced to 10 years in prison for rape and sexual assault, Brand has now found himself without a social media platform. “We disabled your account. You no longer have access to russellbrand,” read the screenshot the sex offender shared on X. In the explanation as to why his account was deleted, the screenshot read,

Francis Lawrence has "renewed hope" for a Constantine 2. Unfortunately, it comes courtesy of the latest major shake-up at DC Studios. via: Variety Following the news that James Gunn and Peter Safran are out as co-studio heads at DC, “Constantine” director Francis Lawrence is feeling a “renewed hope” about his long-awaited sequel to the “Hellblazer”-inspired 2005 action-horror. “Not that I want anybody to lose their jobs, so this is not like a schadenfreude kind of thing, but

You can’t keep a Good Guy down. via: Bloody Disgusting The creative force behind all things Chucky for the last several decades, writer/director/producer Don Mancini has inked a new deal with Independent Artist Group for representation. he news was exclusively broken by Deadline this week. But what does this mean? Deadline details, “At IAG, Don Mancini will focus on developing the next iteration of the Chucky franchise while also expanding his creative footprint with a slate

Irma P. Hall, the veteran actor who brought warmth and authority to matriarchal roles in “Soul Food” and “The Ladykillers,” and whose acting career took off after decades as a teacher, died Tuesday in Dallas. She was 91. via: Variety “Irma P. Hall was a beloved actress, author, poet, educator and public speaker whose contributions touched countless lives throughout her remarkable career,” her family wrote in a statement. “Her legacy of talent, dedication and compassion will c

One week after hitting season highs on Halloween, Saturday Night Live has done it again. This weekend’s episode, hosted by Druski with musical guest The Strokes, drew the show’s largest audience in two years, both among total viewers and in the key 18–49 demo. via: Variety The Nov. 7 episode of “Saturday Night Live,” hosted by internet comedian Druski with the Strokes as musical guest, brought a strong 5.6 million viewers to NBC. Not only does that total outpace the 5.2 milli

According to reports, Sade is joining Oasis as a no show at this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction. via: Rolling Stone Sade are not attending the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, which is set to take place on Saturday at Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The band confirmed the news on Tuesday via their official website after reports surfaced earlier in the day that they were bowing out. “Sorry we can’t be there in person to celebrate with the other artists.

The mystery is over: the lineup and headliners have been revealed for next year’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California. via: Rolling Stone Dua Lipa, Tame Impala, and SZA will top the lineup when Coachella returns to Indio, California in 2027. The fest returns the weekends of April 9-11 and April 16-18, 2027. Dua Lipa headlines Friday. She will be joined by Madonna, Zara Larsson, Steve Lacy, Jisoo, Diljit Dosanjh, Peggy Gou, Kehlani, Solid Grooves, Gio

Amid their alleged feud, Usher and Chris Brown have pulled the plug on two of their upcoming concerts. via: The Grio Fans of Usher and Chris Brown who were gearing up to see the R&B singers for their tour on November 16 will have to make new plans. According to TMZ, their concert at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood has been canceled. Another show, planned for December 6 at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, has also been canceled. No reason was given for either cancellation, and those who p

After rocking Tuesday night’s episode (November 10) of ‘Dancing with the Stars‘ with a sizzling live performance of their history-making 1998 duet ‘The Boy Is Mine,’ the dynamic R&B duo took to the net to confirm news of their highly anticipated stay in Sin City. via: Variety Brandy and Monica have announced “The Boy Is Mine Vegas Residency,” their first-ever series of shows in Las Vegas. The R&B icons announced the residency following a performance of their collaborative hit

Chris Brown’s baby mama is working overtime to see the singer’s finances in her bid to collect a bigger child support check … claiming she’s been roadblocked for months by his team ... TMZ has learned. via: Us Weekly Chris Brown is facing yet another development in his messy child support dispute with Diamond Brown, the mother of his daughter Lovely. Diamond is now requesting access to the singer's financial records as she tries to secure a significant increase in his monthl

Daniel Radcliffe isn’t sure if he’ll be revisiting Hogwarts this time around. via: Pink News The actor was asked about the reboot while speaking to the Associated Press at the world premiere of Netflix’s animated feature Steps in New York. Radcliffe led the original franchise across eight films. “I don’t know if I will [watch], honestly,” Radcliffe said. He suggested it is less about the wizarding world and more about his viewing habits, adding that he does not really keep up

Two streaming subscriptions, two monthly charges, two separate logins. That setup may eventually collapse into one, but it will not happen today or anytime soon. via: Deadline UPDATED with earnings call comments. An HBO Max–Paramount+ bundle will launch in early 2027, Skydance CEO David Ellison confirmed in a letter to shareholders on Monday. The bundle has been promoted but not the timing of its launch, which was revealed along with a range of results from the third quarter.

The indie James Dean biopic One Hand Tied (formerly titled Willie and Jimmy Dean) is directed by Guy Guido and stars Brandon Flynn as James Dean. via: THR A planned biopic focusing on James Dean‘s personal life has found its co-lead. Mitchell Robertson, the Scottish actor known for a breakout performance on Netflix’s Half Man, has been cast in writer-director Guy Guido’s indie film One Hand Tied, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. Robertson will play the star’s close friend

Robbie Williams has responded to claims from fans that Olivia Rodrigo’s new Christmas single sounds like his 2012 hit “Candy”, saying he “couldn’t care less” and is “not going after her”. via: Billboard Robbie Williams says he won’t sue Olivia Rodrigo after some fans claimed her holiday track “Take Me Home (4 Christmas) sounds like his song “Candy,” and that he thinks such lawsuits are “disgusting” and “complete bollocks.” Social media users have heavily speculated that Olivi

Pop diva and former I Kissed a Boy/Girl host Dannii Minogue slammed Russell Brand – the British comedian convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexual assault, rape and emotional abuse – as far back as 2006, labeling him “completely crazy”. via: Page Six “I certainly don’t think he has cured his sex addiction, that’s for sure,” Minogue, now 55, told the Mirror in 2006. “He wouldn’t take no for an answer.” Minogue detailed her negative experience appearing on Brand’

Former child star Brandon "Bug" Hall has refused to refund an additional $27,000 in funds raised from a GoFundMe campaign he set up after fans told him to "get a real job." The former actor, best known for playing Alfafa in the 1994 comedy The Little Rascals, claimed that the excess funds were part of "God's will" before claiming he would continue having children with his wife. via: Page Six “Little Rascals” star Brandon “Bug” Hall has no plans to return the more than $26,000

Julia Garner is on board to play Madonna onscreen, that is, if the biopic is still happening. via: EW Fans might need an immaculate collection of luck for Madonna’s long-delayed, self-directed biopic to see the light of day, per actress Julia Garner. Years after Entertainment Weekly reported that she was officially cast in a film about Madonna’s life, the Emmy-winning Ozark actress provided a cryptic update on the status of the film that was initially postponed amid Madonna’s

Halle Berry hasn't been able to see her son Maceo much in the last month and a half, and her ex-husband, Olivier Martinez, wants more dough because it's costing him more to care for the boy the lion's share of the time. via: Page Six On Monday, Martinez filed paperwork in Los Angeles Superior Court requesting a “modification” to the former couple’s child support order, which was entered when they finalized their divorce in August 2023 and “reflects the parties’ 50-50 physical