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Angelina Jolie dazzles Venice Film Festival with ‘Maria,’ a biopic about opera legend Maria Callas
Read full article: Angelina Jolie dazzles Venice Film Festival with ‘Maria,’ a biopic about opera legend Maria CallasAngelina Jolie portrays renowned opera singer Maria Callas in a film premiering at the Venice Film Festival Thursday.
What to stream this weekend: Childish Gambino, 'Love Lies Bleeding,' 'Cobra Kai' and 'Skywalkers'
Read full article: What to stream this weekend: Childish Gambino, 'Love Lies Bleeding,' 'Cobra Kai' and 'Skywalkers'This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include a final album under Donald Glover’s Childish Gambino moniker, Kerry Washington’s comedy “UnPrisoned” returning for a second season and daredevils who scale the world’s tallest buildings fall in love in “Skywalkers: A Love Story.”.
‘Freaky Tales,’ Kristen Stewart and Christopher Nolan help kick off Sundance Film Festival
Read full article: ‘Freaky Tales,’ Kristen Stewart and Christopher Nolan help kick off Sundance Film FestivalThousands of cinema lovers, Hollywood celebrities, industry executives and filmmakers from around the world have arrived in Park City, Utah, for 10 days of movie watching.
Sundance lineup for 40th edition features Kristen Stewart, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Steven Soderbergh
Read full article: Sundance lineup for 40th edition features Kristen Stewart, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Steven SoderberghKristen Stewart and Steven Yeun play a satellite and a buoy in love, and Will Ferrell takes a road trip with his best friend who is transitioning in films heading to Sundance this year.
America Ferrea urges for improved Latino representation in film during academy keynote
Read full article: America Ferrea urges for improved Latino representation in film during academy keynote“Barbie” star America Ferrera has used her platform at a major Hollywood event to address the ongoing industry issue of Latino representation in film.
Louis Vuitton's 'blow up' show caps energetic fashion season
Read full article: Louis Vuitton's 'blow up' show caps energetic fashion seasonThe funfair lights at Louis Vuitton sere shining as brightly as the starry front row for the vibrant and infectious spring collection from Nicolas Ghesquiere that capped Paris Fashion Week.
Glitzy Valentino show sees Paris Fashion Week at fever pitch
Read full article: Glitzy Valentino show sees Paris Fashion Week at fever pitchValentino’s fashion show in Paris saw black cars snared for blocks dropping off battalions of celebrities who, amid the commotion, just couldn’t find the entrance.
Sterling Lord, uniquely enduring literary agent, dies at 102
Read full article: Sterling Lord, uniquely enduring literary agent, dies at 102The uniquely enduring literary agent who worked for years to find a publisher for Jack Kerouac’s “On the Road” and over the following decades arranged deals for everyone from true crime writer Joe McGinniss to the creators of the Berenstain Bears has died.
‘Dune’ director out, KStew in and more Oscars surprises
Read full article: ‘Dune’ director out, KStew in and more Oscars surprisesThe 94th Oscar nominations were full of surprises in both satisfying and disappointing ways, but when there are only five nominees in most categories, it’s almost guaranteed that a few favorites will miss the cut.
Golden Globe Awards carry on, without stars or a telecast
Read full article: Golden Globe Awards carry on, without stars or a telecastEven though NBC dropped the 2022 Golden Globe Awards, the embattled Hollywood Foreign Press Association proceeded with its 79th edition Sunday night without a telecast, nominees, a red carpet, a host, press or even a livestream.
'The Lost Daughter' wins big at 31st Gotham Awards
Read full article: 'The Lost Daughter' wins big at 31st Gotham AwardsMaggie Gyllenhaal’s Elena Ferrante adaptation “The Lost Daughter” won four Gotham Awards including best feature film at the 31st Gotham Awards, the annual New York independent film celebration that serves as a boozy kickoff to Oscar season.
Disney’s 'Eternals' tops domestic box office for 2nd weekend
Read full article: Disney’s 'Eternals' tops domestic box office for 2nd weekendDisney and Marvel’s “Eternals” fell 61% in its second weekend in theaters, but it’s still hanging on to first place ahead of newcomers like “Clifford the Big Red Dog.”.
'Eternals' opens with $71M but audience response is mixed
Read full article: 'Eternals' opens with $71M but audience response is mixed“Eternals,” one of Marvel’s most ambitious efforts to expand its superhero universe, arrived in theaters over the weekend with an estimated $71 million in ticket sales.
‘Spencer,’ ‘The Last Duel' set for Venice Film Festival
Read full article: ‘Spencer,’ ‘The Last Duel' set for Venice Film FestivalThe Venice Film Festival has unveiled a starry lineup of world premieres for September including Pablo Larrain’s “Spencer,” starring Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana and Ridley Scott’s medieval drama “The Last Duel,” featuring Matt Damon, Ben Affleck and Adam Driver.
Chunky bootmaker Dr. Martens to sell shares to public
Read full article: Chunky bootmaker Dr. Martens to sell shares to publicFILE - In this Wednesday, April 23, 2003 file photo, a pair of Dr. Martens 1460 workboots, as interpreted by designers Michael & Hushi, are part of an exhibition of Dr. Martens boots in New York. Dr. Martens Ltd. said Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 that current investors plan to sell at least 25% of their stake in an initial public offering on the London Stock Exchange. Dr. Martens Ltd. said Monday that current investors plan to sell at least 25% of their stake in an initial public offering on the London Stock Exchange. Permira Funds, a London-based private equity investor, bought Dr. Martens for 300 million pounds (currently worth $400 million) in 2014. Dr. Martens Chief Executive Kenny Wilson said the IPO underscored the brand’s “global growth potential” after revenue increased by 39% over the past two financial years to an annual 672.2 million pounds ($900 million).
A farewell to @realDonaldTrump, gone after 57,000 tweets
Read full article: A farewell to @realDonaldTrump, gone after 57,000 tweetsThis Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 image shows the suspended Twitter account of President Donald Trump. It began with a May 4, 2009, tweet promoting Donald Trump's upcoming appearance on David Letterman's show. “I said, ‘Let’s call you @realDonaldTrump — you’re the real Donald Trump,’” recalled Costanzo. In its most popular tweet, on Oct. 2, 2020, @realDonaldTrump announced that Trump and first lady Melania Trump had contracted the coronavirus. Trump deleted 1,166 tweets and, in his final months on the platform, had 471 tweets flagged by Twitter for misinformation, according to Factba.se.
A farewell to @realDonaldTrump, gone after 57,000 tweets
Read full article: A farewell to @realDonaldTrump, gone after 57,000 tweetsThis Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 image shows the suspended Twitter account of President Donald Trump. It began with a May 4, 2009, tweet promoting Donald Trump's upcoming appearance on David Letterman's show. “I said, ‘Let’s call you @realDonaldTrump — you’re the real Donald Trump,’” recalled Costanzo. In its most popular tweet, on Oct. 2, 2020, @realDonaldTrump announced that Trump and first lady Melania Trump had contracted the coronavirus. Trump deleted 1,166 tweets and, in his final months on the platform, had 471 tweets flagged by Twitter for misinformation, according to Factba.se.
New this week: 'Saved by the Bell,' Miley Cyrus & McCarthy
Read full article: New this week: 'Saved by the Bell,' Miley Cyrus & McCarthy(Trae Patton/Peacock via AP)Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. The Melissa McCarthy comedy, her latest with director-husband Ben Falcone ("Tammy," “The Boss"), had been headed to theaters but will instead debut Thursday on HBO Max. —AP Film Writer Jake CoyleMUSIC— Miley Cyrus is ready to rock ‘n’ roll on her new album. The pop star recruited some famous rock stars to help on her seventh studio release “Plastic Hearts,” including Stevie Nicks, Billy Idol and Joan Jett. Everyone wears wear full hazard protection gear as they navigate a “giant house of cards.”— Can you have a “Saved by the Bell” without Screech?
Stephenie Meyer says more Twilight books are planned
Read full article: Stephenie Meyer says more Twilight books are plannedNEW YORK There is still plenty of life in Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Saga.Meyer is planning at least two more books in her mega-selling vampire series, she said during a recent promotional event. Meanwhile, the author's long-awaited Midnight Sun sold more than 1 million copies in its first week, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers announced Thursday. Her novels have sold more than 100 million copies worldwide, and were adapted into a blockbuster film franchise starring Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson. Meyer once vowed never to write another Twilight book, but on Monday she revealed during an online event held by the chain store Books-A-Million that she is far from done with Edward and Bella. There are two more books I think in the world that I want to write, she said.
Kristen Stewart thinks Robert Pattinson is perfect for 'Batman'
Read full article: Kristen Stewart thinks Robert Pattinson is perfect for 'Batman'Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson first found fame playing lovers in the "Twilight" film franchise and were a real life couple for a minute years ago, and it sounds like there are no hard feelings. Stewart gave her seal of approval for Pattinson starring in the forthcoming Matt Reeves-directed film, "The Batman." "I feel like he's the only guy that could play that part," she told Variety during the Toronto International Film Festival. She and Pattinson dated for three years ago after they played star-crossed lovers Bella and Edward in the "Twilight" films before they broke up in 2013. Both Stewart and Pattinson have been private about their relationship, but she was happy to share her thoughts on the news that he would be the new Batman which she called "crazy."
Kristen Stewart: I was told not to hold hands with girlfriend in public
Read full article: Kristen Stewart: I was told not to hold hands with girlfriend in publicKristen Stewart walks the red carpet ahead of the "Seberg" screening during during the 76th Venice Film Festival at Sala Grande on Aug. 30, 2019, in Venice, Italy. (CNN) - Kristen Stewart is opening up about her relationships. After the "Twilight" franchise that made her internationally famous, her relationship with co-star and then-boyfriend Robert Pattinson received intense public attention. "When me and Rob were together, we did not have an example to go by," the actress tells British Harper's Bazaar. As for the name-calling, "I try to avoid the word 'awkward'," Stewart says.
'SNL' announces Eddie Murphy, Phoebe Waller-Bridge will host
Read full article: 'SNL' announces Eddie Murphy, Phoebe Waller-Bridge will hostNew faces include Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the Emmy-nominated star and creator of Amazon's "Fleabag," and David Harbour, who is known for roles such as Netflix's "Stranger Things" and the upcoming Marvel film "Black Widow." She will host the October 5 episode, featuring musical guest Taylor Swift. "SNL" kicks off what will be its 45th season on September 28 with host Woody Harrelson and musical guest Billie Eilish. Kristen Stewart will host the November 2 episode, with a musical guest who has yet to be announced. The "SNL" lineup so far:Sept. 28 -- host Woody Harrelson / musical guest Billie EilishOct. 5 -- host Phoebe Waller-Bridge / musical guest Taylor SwiftOct. 12 -- host David Harbour / musical guest Camila CabelloNov. 2 -- host Kristen Stewart / musical guest TBADec. 21 -- host Eddie Murphy / musical guest TBAThe-CNN-Wire & 2019 Cable News Network, Inc., a Time Warner Company.