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The Golden Lion, the highest honor at the Venice Film Festival, is a prestigious award that has been given to many of the world’s most acclaimed directors and films. The prize has recognized a diverse range of cinematic masterpieces from different eras and countries. Some notable winners include Akira Kurosawa’s Rashomon (1950), Michelangelo Antonioni’s Red Desert (1964), and Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things (2023).

The award has also been shared by multiple films in a single year, such as in 1980 when it was given to both Louis Malle’s Atlantic City and John Cassavetes’s Gloria. The festival has also awarded a Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement to legendary figures like Orson Welles and Charlie Chaplin.

Scroll through the gallery to see the winners over the years.

Patti Smith is set to celebrate the 50th anniversary of her pioneering debut album, Horses, with a new reissue featuring demos, outtakes, and other rarities. The expanded edition is out on October 10th via Legacy Recordings, and pre-orders are now available.

Available in either 2xLP or 2xCD packaging, the reissue features the original John Cale-produced album newly remastered directly from the original 1/4-inch master tapes. It also includes Smith’s 1975 RCA demo tape alongside four previously unreleased songs: “Distant Fingers,” “The Hunter Gets Captured by The Game,” and “Snowball.” Stream the latter track below.

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Accompanied by longtime guitarist and co-writer Lenny Kaye, Smith reminisces on “Snowball” with lyrics like,...

Chile’s Paulina García, winner of a Berlin Silver Bear for her performance in Sebastián Lelio’s “Gloria” and a highly-courted actor in Latin American productions, is attached to topline in Valeria Pivato’s tense drama project “La ilusión de un paraíso” (“An Illusion of Paradise”). García starred in Ira Sachs’ “Little Men,” which bowed in 2015.

The project is set up at Juan Pablo Miller’s Argentinian company Tarea Fina, the producer behind Pablo Giorgelli’s 2011 Cannes Camera d’Or winner “Las Acacias” and Paula Hernández’s Argentine 2020 Oscar submission “The Sleepwalkers.”

In development, “La ilusión de un paraíso” features among the 15 projects unveiled Aug. 11 by the San Sebastián Film Festival as part of its Europe-Latin America Co-Production Forum, which runs Sept. 22-24.

“La ilusión de un paraíso” marks the first solo feature by Pivato after Cannes Un Certain Regard player “The Desert Bride” and Mar del Plata best Argentinian film winner “Surfacing,...

In 2018, The Crown star Vanessa Kirby submitted the Benjamin Caron-directed episode, “Beryl,” en route to an Emmy nomination. The now Oscar-nominated actor and Emmy-winning EP-director worked together a handful of times on Peter Morgan’s Emmy-winning series about the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, so they decided to keep a good thing going once they made their respective exits from the Buckingham Palace set.

In 2020, the pandemic threw one potential film project of theirs into disarray, but they eventually bounced back in 2024 when Kirby’s Aluna Entertainment and Caron’s Square Eyed Pictures set up an adaptation of Willy Vlautin’s novel The Night Always Comes at Netflix. With the help of their producing partners Jodie Caron (Square Eyed) and Lauren Dark (Aluna), Caron and Kirby have now brought the book about gentrification in Portland to the screen, as Kirby’s poly-employed Lynette has one night to stave off...

Chile’s Paulina García, winner of the Berlinale Silver Bear for her turn in Sebastián Lelio’s “Gloria,” is teaming up once more with Panamanian filmmaker Ana Endara following their success in “Beloved Tropic,” which has won a clutch of awards worldwide.

Their next project together, “Victoria in the Clouds” (“Victoria en las nubes”), participates in the Europe-Latin America Co-Production Forum at the upcoming San Sebastian Film Festival in Spain where “Beloved Tropic” vied for the Horizontes Latinos Award last year.

García plays 65-year-old coffee grower Victoria who challenges a real estate project that encroaches on her land and disrupts her life. Growing friction with her long-time employee reveals a world in flux. As changes swirl around her, she’s compelled to question the privileges that have long sustained her comfortable way of life.

“Following ‘Beloved Tropic,’ this new film unfolds in the lush coffee landscapes of Panama. We are...

During the back half of the 1980s, there was this glamorous, extravagantly talented actor who kept turning up in exploitation movies and pumping them full of an erotic verve they generally didn't deserve. There were any number of beautiful, desirable ladies who could provide the va-va-voom films like "King Solomon's Mines," "Above the Law," and "Action Jackson" required, but the path to stardom has always been different for women, so here was Sharon Stone blowing everyone else who shared a frame with her straight off the screen.

It took no less a cinematic genius than Paul Verhoeven to realize that Stone had supernova star power. After a test run in "Total Recall," he unleashed her on filmgoers the world over with the most stylishly sleazy studio movie ever made in "Basic Instinct." Stone's portrayal of Catherine Tramell is a femme fatale dynamo who belongs in the pantheon alongside Barbara Stanwyck's Phyllis Dietrichson,...

Five years ago, Sam Smith underwent an especially transformative period in their life. It was around the time that they were recording their fourth studio album, Gloria, an expansion of their creative vision that overlapped with an embrace of self-liberation. But the key to that transformation — an earnest ballad they wrote during those sessions titled “To Be Free” — was shelved for the time being. Smith didn’t believe it was a fit for the record. Now, after living with it for so long, they’re sharing it in hopes that...

Vanessa Kirby, who earned an Oscar nomination for her performance in Pieces of a Woman and is best known for the White Widow character she played in Mission: Impossible – Fallout and Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning (as well as landing the role of Sue Storm in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe film The Fantastic Four: First Steps), launched a production company called Aluna Entertainment with former Film4 executive Lauren Dark back in 2021. Just over a year ago, Aluna Entertainment went into production on its first feature film, a thriller called Night Always Comes, where Kirby stars alongside Eli Roth (Inglourious Basterds), Jennifer Jason Leigh (The Hateful Eight), Zack Gottsagen (The Peanut Butter Falcon), Stephan James (If Beale Street Could Talk), Julia Fox (Uncut Gems), Randall Park (WandaVision), and Michael Kelly (House of Cards). Night Always Comes is set up at the Netflix streaming service, which previously worked with Kirby...

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If you've read Matthew Perry's memoir, "Friends, Lovers, And The Big Terrible Thing," you'll know how important fame was to the young actor. Perry, who sadly passed away in 2023, wrote about how, prior to playing Chandler Bing in "Friends" and becoming a global megastar, fame seemed as though it would "change everything" for him. "I yearned for it more than any other person on the face of the planet," he wrote. "It was the only thing that would fix me. I was certain of it."

Though he would eventually get his wish and quickly find out that it wasn't quite the salve he expected, Perry spent years trying to attain fame and recognition. It didn't come quickly. The actor made his first on-screen appearance as a child in the TV series "240-Robert" back in 1979. But after moving to Los...

Sofia Vergara is embracing summer and her confidence with a bold new Instagram post that has fans buzzing. The Modern Family star set Instagram ablaze with her sultry, topless poolside photo. The post, which doubled as a nod to her skincare brand Toty, also shows her bold side as she embraced the season.

But behind every girl’s bold moment, there’s always a vulnerable side that often remains hidden. Similarly, behind her radiant public persona, the actor also once opened up about a challenging moment in her acting career. Last year, she shared her experience of her first intimate scene for a major Netflix project, and how it tested her vulnerability.

Sofía Vergara stuns in topless Instagram post Sofía Vergara in Griselda (2024) | Credit: Netflix

On Sunday, June 8, Sofia Vergara posted a topless photo on @sofiavergara/Instagram while sunbathing by the pool. Lying on a recliner, wearing only a minimal black thong bikini bottom.

On Thursday June 5 2025, Disney broadcasts Big City Greens!

Best of Gloria and Renny Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Big City Greens,” titled “Best of Gloria and Renny,” promises to bring more fun and laughter to viewers. This animated series follows the adventures of Cricket Green and his family as they transition from their simple country life to the bustling excitement of the big city. With each episode, they face new challenges and discover the joys of urban living.

In “Best of Gloria and Renny,” Cricket and his family will focus on the unique bond between Gloria and Renny. These two characters often find themselves in humorous situations, and their friendship adds a special touch to the show. This episode is expected to highlight their adventures and the lessons they learn along the way. Fans can look forward to seeing how Gloria and Renny navigate the ups and downs of city life together.

It was all about Wild West myths and classy Negronis as Rai Cinema celebrated “Heads or Tails?” in Cannes on Thursday.

Presented in Un Certain Regard and directed by Alessio Rigo de Righi and Matteo Zoppis, the surreal western follows Rosa (Nadia Tereszkiewicz), who, trapped in an unhappy marriage, flees with daredevil Santino (Alessandro Borghi). Many go after them, including Buffalo Bill (John C. Reilly).

“It’s a very original film and I think it will have a great impact. Not only in Italy, but in the world. It touches upon themes that are universal. There’s love, power and a little bit of politics,” CEO of Rai Cinema Paolo del Brocco told Variety at the event.

“It’s difficult to invent new things in cinema, but we hope more original films will come [in the future]. When we see a new idea, we invest a lot in it. We want it to be done well.

Ink always knew she was going to become an “icon magnet” and a prolific artist in her own right. She remembers standing in the streets near the Georgia Dome with her guitar, busking alongside ticket scalpers and fans as they piled in to see Beyoncé and Jay Z on their 2014 On the Run tour.

“All the guys was fresh, all the girls were going on dates. The whole city was lit, and I was outside on the street with my guitar playing music,” Ink remembers. “I wanted to go in there so bad,...

Kendrick Lamar once again demonstrated why he raps “Eff the big three, it’s just me” during the first of his three sold out L.A. show dates on the Grand National Tour on Wednesday evening. The Compton rapper didn’t bring out any hometown heroes for his SoFi Stadium showing, commanding the stage all by himself, except for a small group of backup dancers and select duets with his co-headliner Sza.

Kendrick began his set with “wacced out murals,” emerging from his signature black 1987 Buick Gnx atop the stage as he rapped the lyrics from the first song off of his latest album named after the car. Another Gnx favorite, “squabble up,” followed before Kendrick took a trip back to 2017 with “Element.” and 2015 with “King Kunta” before coming right back to the present day with “tv off.”

It was after those four tracks that longtime collaborator Sza had her...

Chile marks a standout year at Cannes with “The Wave” from Oscar and Berlinale winner Sebastián Lelio playing in the Cannes Premiere sidebar and “The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo” from Cannes Cinéfondation winner Diego Cespedes, world premiering at Un Certain Regard.

“The Wave” is a musical inspired by the 2018 feminist protests in Chile while “Flamingo” is an LGBTQ-themed drama set in a mining town. They highlight the diversity of Chilean cinema—ranging from an Oscar-winning veteran to a debut feature director—as Chile moves forward with collaboration agreements in Asia and aims to attract international shoots through new tax incentives, leveraging its rich talent pool and diverse locations.

Both films quickly secured sales agents ahead of their Cannes showings, with FilmNation Entertainment boarding “The Wave” and Charades snagging Diego Céspedes’ pic, which is lead produced by Chile’s Quijote Films and Les Valseurs, France.

“La Ola’s selection at Cannes is an immense joy.

The 70th David di Donatello Awards, held at Rome’s Cinecittà Studios, marked a pivotal moment for Italian cinema as women filmmakers emerged at the forefront of the country’s most prestigious film honors. Maura Delpero’s Vermiglio dominated the evening, winning seven awards, while major honors were also claimed by Valeria Golino and Margherita Vicario, signaling a broad shift in creative leadership and recognition.

Delpero’s wartime drama, set in 1944 in an isolated Alpine village, earned the top prizes: Best Film and Best Director. She became the first woman to receive the directing award in the seven-decade history of the event. Only two women had previously taken the Best Film category. Vermiglio also collected awards for Original Screenplay, Cinematography, Sound, Casting, and Production. These achievements reflect both the artistic ambition of the film and its technical command across multiple disciplines.

The narrative of Vermiglio follows the disruption caused by...

Maura Delpero’s Italian WW2 drama Vermiglio won best film at the 70th David Di Donatello awards, Italy’s version of the Oscars, held at Rome’s historic Cinecittà film studio on Wednesday night. Delpero also took best directing honors en route to a 7-trophy sweep.

The film, which had its world premiere in competition at the Venice Film Festival last year, beat out the two award frontrunners, Paolo Sorrentino’s Parthenope, a sumptuous, occasionally surreal tribute to his hometown of Naples, and Andrea Segre’s The Great Ambition, a political biopic about Italian Communist Party leader Enrico Berlinguer, which lead the pack going into the David awards with 15 nominations each. Parthenope went away empty-handed, but The Great Ambition took two awards: Best actor for Elio Germano, who play Berlinguer, and best editing for Jacopo Quadri.

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Maura Delpero’s Vermiglio took home Best Film and Director at the 70th edition of Italy’s David di Donatello Awards on Wednesday evening, in an historic win for a female director.

Delpero is the first woman to win the David di Donatello Best Director prize in the history of the awards, and only the third female filmmaker to win Best Film.

The film picked up seven David di Donatellos in total which also included Best Original Screenplay, Casting, Producer, Cinematography and Sound.

Set in a remote mountain village in 1944, Vermiglio revolves around a family whose life is disrupted by the arrival of a deserted soldier. The feature world premiered in Venice where it won the Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize and went on to be Italy’s 2025 Oscars submission.

It was an historically strong night for female directors.

Other big winners included Italian actress and singer-songwriter Margherita Vicario who won Best First Film,...

Ed O’Neill charmed fans as Jay Pritchett on Modern Family for 11 long years. While Sofia Vergara’s Gloria is widely considered to be the face of the sitcom, O’Neill’s Jay Pritchett is considered to be the soul of the series. As such, it is no wonder that he worked so hard to bring his best work forward for the show.

Well, it checks out since O’Neill has admitted himself that he was so impressed by the script that he even changed his initial decision not to do a sitcom again after Married…With Children.

However, his anxieties about the show reared anew soon after that. The reason behind that was that during his first table read with the rest of the cast members, he realized that he might have been wrong about the show after all.

Ed O’Neill was convinced that Modern Family would never be made...

Jeff Hiller is perfectly satisfied with where his character, Joel, landed at the conclusion of HBO's comedy series Somebody Somewhere. “He had gotten some of the things on his vision board, and I also loved that he didn’t get everything. I think that’s more realistic,” he tells Gold Derby. Hiller particularly appreciated that the series ended highlighting the friendship that had been built between Sam (Bridget Everett) and Joel over the past three seasons. “It’s reaffirming that that is the central love story of this show,” he shares.

When Hiller first read the role of Joel at the start of Somebody Somewhere, what struck him most was that the character was an openly gay Christian — and that his faith wasn’t portrayed as a source of trauma or horror. “The church didn’t represent this terror, and I’m not saying that there aren’t some bad churches out there,...

The 2025 Tribeca Festival has set its selection of shorts across narrative, documentary, animated works and music videos.

Expanded eligibility to projects previously screened in New York or online for out-of-competition consideration led to record submissions and 93 short films this year, a high among major fests.

The music video lineup curated by Sharon Badal, spans the world premiere of Kid Cudi’s new short film Neverland, directed by Ti West and produced by Monkeypaw Productions; Rock the Bells from LL Cool J; Jack White’s That’s How I’m Feeling; and Madame President by Grace Bowers.

Tribeca, which runs June 4–15 in NYC, is also deepening its investment in shorts by introducing the inaugural Shorts Cinema screening room at its Spring Studios festival hub to allow more filmmakers and fans to discover the next generation of independent film, where shorts are often a first stop.

“This year we received a staggering number of short submissions,...

Kendrick Lamar and Sza launched their “Grand National Tour” (get tickets here) in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, teaming up for a massive 52-song, nine-act set that saw the longtime collaborators perform both together and solo as they ran through their respective catalogs.

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Lamar opened with the live debut of Gnx standout “wacced out murals” along with “squabble up,” followed by To Pimp a Butterfly staples like “King Kunta” and “Element.” From there, Sza took the spotlight with a run of Ctrl favorites including “Love Galore,” “Broken Clocks,” and “The Weekend,” before the two came together for the first time for “30 for 30.”

Lamar’s subsequent acts mixed newer material and past albums like Damn., good kid, m.A.A.d city, and Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers. Sza countered with highlights from both Ctrl and Sos—including “F2F,” “Shirt,” “Kill Bill,” and “Saturn.

Sofia Vergara continues to be the face of Modern Family. Even years after the mind-blowing sitcom’s conclusion, many new fans get lured into the show thanks to Vergara’s charms. Her character, Gloria, became a style icon in the show, as much as a goof people loved to laugh with.

As such, when rumors started swirling of a devastating incident taking place in Season 10, fans panicked, thinking whether Vergara’s character might be the one to take the fall after all. Interestingly, though, Sofia Vergara wasn’t stressed about it at all. However, the thing she was stressed out about would put a smile on everybody’s face.

Sofia Vergara wasn’t afraid of an impending Modern Family moment for a specific reason

Sofia Vergara carried the groundbreaking sitcom, Modern Family, on her shoulders for many fans. As such, when rumors surged that the series is about to tackle...

FilmNation Entertainment has boarded “La Ola (The Wave),” a musical about the 2018 student feminist protests in Chile directed by Sebastián Lelio. The company is launching worldwide sales outside of Latin America at Cannes, where the film will premiere in the Cannes Premieres section.

Lelio won the Oscar for best international feature for “A Fantastic Woman.” His other credits include both the Chilean film “Gloria” and its English-language remake “Gloria Bell,” as well as “Disobedience” and “The Wonder.”

“La Ola” stars newcomers Daniela López, Avril Aurora, Lola Bravo and Paulina Cortés. It is produced by Juan de Dios Larraín, Pablo Larraín, Rocío Jadue and Lelio. Fabula also produced the movie, which is co-financed by Participant and Fremantle. The screenplay was written by Lelio, Manuela Infante, Josefina Fernández and Paloma Salas. “La Ola” was shot on location in Chile over nine weeks.

The film follows Julia, a music student drawn into the...

Patti Smith’s 50-year cross-generational musical impact was on full display Wednesday night, as artists both young and old came out to serenade the legendary artist during a tribute concert at Carnegie Hall. Bruce Springsteen, Michael Stipe, Flea, Sean Penn, Karen O, Scarlett Johansson, Maggie Rogers, Johnny Depp, Susanna Hoffs, Jim Jarmusch, Matt Berninger, Glen Hansard, Sharon Van Etten, Courtney Barnett, Angel Olsen, Alison Mosshart, Michael Shannon, and members of Smith’s backing band were among the many names who turned out for “People Have the Power: A Celebration of Patti Smith.”

The concert doubled as a celebration of the 50th anniversary of Smith’s landmark album, Horses, and a charity benefit for music education for underserved youth. Tony Shanahan, a frequent collaborator of Smith’s, served as the event’s musical director and led a house a band also featuring Flea, Steve Jordan, Charlie Sexton, and Benmont Tench.

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Ty Burrell is alive and well, but no one would have known it based on the internet’s reaction to his absence from the Modern Family reunion in 2023. Burrell has finally spoken out about the time the internet thought he had passed away. The actor, who became a household name playing the lovable and goofy dad, Phil Dunphy, on the hit sitcom, finally addressed the humorous situation.

Ty Burrell as Phil Dunphy in Modern Family| ABC

What was supposed to be a simple gathering of the beloved sitcom’s cast turned into a viral moment when fans assumed the worst. Burrell recently clarified the misunderstanding in his Modern Family co-star’s podcast.

Ty Burrell finally responded to the Modern Family reunion rumors of him passing away Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Mitchell Pritchett in Modern Family | Credits: ABC

During the latest episode of Modern Family star Jesse Tyler-Ferguson’s Dinner’s on Me podcast,...

Set amidst spring in wine country, every year the 28th Sonoma International Film Festival offers a festive fusion of food, film, and community. Opening March 19, the festival wrapped things up on March 23 after five days of specialty screenings and culinary pleasures with its Grand Jury and Audience awards (see below). This celebration of cinema showcased 93 films from 21 countries, accompanied by an array of film talent and culinary stars. The festival’s diverse lineup included 39 narrative features, 16 documentary features, and 38 short films.

The festival opened with the World Premiere of documentary “Sweet Störy” (Utopia), directed by Sarah Justine Kerruish and Matt Maude, about saving a colorful café in a remote area of Sweden. The Centerpiece Film was “On Swift Horses” (Sony Pictures Classics), a period relationship drama starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, Jacob Elordi, and Will Poulter, and the festival closed with Andrew Ahn’s “The Wedding Banquet” (Bleecker), starring Bowen Yang, Lily Gladstone,...

Super Bowl Lix was an action-packed and thrilling event, with the Philadelphia Eagles defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 to claim their second franchise trophy. However, the excitement wasn’t just about the game; Kendrick Lamar’s electrifying halftime performance also stole the spotlight.

K.Dot headlined the halftime show alongside Sza this year, performing their hit collaboration. However, the night wasn’t just about chart-topping duets and feel-good moments—the 37-year-old Humble rapper also used the stage to bring up his ongoing feud with Drake.

Drake and Lamar have been beefing since April 2024, after Kendrick made the song Like That, in which he says:

“Motherf*ck the big three, ni**a, it’s just big me,”

It was in response to Drake’s verse in First Person Shooter:

“Love when they argue the hardest Mc, Is it K-Dot? Is it Aubrey? Or me? We the big three like we started a league.

The Academy Awards honored late titans of the film industry, including actors Gene Hackman, Dame Maggie Smith, James Earl Jones, Donald Sutherland, and legendary director David Lynch, during the 2025 Oscars on Sunday night.

Morgan Freeman paid a special tribute to his “dear friend,” the two-time Oscar winner Hackman, who died aged 95 in February. Starring alongside Hackman in the 2000 thriller Under Suspicion and the western Unforgiven in 1992, Freeman said the late actor would often say, “I don’t think about legacy. I just hope people remember me as someone who tried to do good work.

It’s not every day that your tío’s carne asada playlist and your own rap faves collide. On Monday, Mexican star Marco Antonio Solís shared a video that shows him dancing along to a mash-up of Los Bukis’ “El Celoso” with Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.”

“¡Mira, mira!” Solís says in the video as he follows his dancers’ choreography to the 1992 song before “Not Like Us” comes in, evoking a roar from the crowd. Solís then launched into the viral TikTok dance trend inspired by Lamar’s Super...

The classic sitcomAll in the Family, considered by many to be ahead of its time when it aired from 1971 to 1979, as it pushed boundaries regarding social issues like racism and sexism, is heading to a free streaming service soon. The comedy series, which won 22 Emmy Awards during its run, will come to Tubi on March 1.

All in the Family was created by sitcom legend Norman Lear, who was behind other classics like Maude, Sanford and Son, and Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman. Lear died in 2023 at the age of 101.All in the Family starred Carroll O’Connor as the cranky Archie Bunker and Jean Stapelton as his wife, Edith Bunker. Sally Struthers portrayed the Bunker’s daughter, Gloria, and actor-turned-director Rob Reiner played her husband Michael, who was better known as “Meathead” on the show.

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Ed O’Neill’s stint as Jay Pritchett in Modern Family has been widely appreciated by fans. His heartwarming character and dynamic relationship with Sofia Vergara’s Gloria drew fans from around the world.

Ed O’Neill as Jay Pritchett | Credits: ABC

Interestingly, he wasn’t always so keen on joining the show, as he had grown tired of acting in sitcoms. However, he changed his mind quickly once he got the script.

Unfortunately for him, though, by then he almost lost the role to another fellow comedian and iconic Disney star as the creators thought the latter would create more of an impact. Ultimately, however, luck ended up favoring him, and thus began his journey of bringing the iconic character to life.

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Ahead of Sunday night, Kendrick Lamar promised to deliver “storytelling” in his Super Bowl Halftime performance in New Orleans. And, while dropping a career-spanning set over 13 minutes amid dancers clad in red, white and blue, the multi-platinum-selling rapper and this year’s Grammy Awards darling spun a narrative equally about a politically divided America (while still putting a nail in the coffin of his feud with rapper Drake).

Before the lights went up on Lamar as he launched into the performance, which marked the Super Bowl’s first-ever solo rap halftime show, the field at Caesar’s Superdome was lit into nine squares with Xs, Os and triangles popping up within. A familiar face appeared on the floor as iconic actor Samuel L. Jackson, dressed as American icon Uncle Sam, welcomed the audience to “the great American game.” Lights in the stadium crowd spelled out: Start Here above a downward pointing arrow squarely on Lamar,...

Three days ahead of his hotly-anticipated Super Bowl halftime performance and four days after taking home five Grammys, Kendrick Lamar previewed his upcoming performance at the NFL’s season closer, saying that audiences should expect “storytelling” that will help his biggest audience yet immerse themselves in his music.

The 37-year-old multi-platinum selling and Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper, who received even more accolades at the Grammys, winning record of the year, song of the year, best rap performance, best rap song and best music video for his massive summer hit, “Not Like Us,” spoke about his plans for the big game at a Thursday press conference.

But Lamar was mum on details. The rapper did not reveal any new guest artists who may join him on stage at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans or whether he’ll perform his contentious Grammy-winning hit, but he did put Sunday’s show in context with...

Jay Pritchett might’ve been the patriarch of Modern Family, but Gloria was the literal game-changer. She shook up his old-school ways, brought the energy, and made sure no one underestimated her. And off-screen, Sofia Vergara did the exact same thing.

Sofia Vergara with Ed O’Neill and Jeremy Maguire in Modern Family | Credits: 20th Century Fox Television

Being the highest-paid actor on the show was proof that Vergara’s presence was the selling point.

Sofia Vergara’s Gloria: The glue that held the Pritchetts together Sofia Vergara in Modern Family | Credits: 20th Century Fox Television

Gloria didn’t just shake up Jay’s world; she practically saved the Pritchett family. Before she arrived, they were a little… well, disconnected. Mitch and Claire weren’t that close, Jay was stuck in his old ways, and big family gatherings weren’t exactly a thing.

And then came Gloria. She softened Jay,...

Chilean director Sebastián Lelio made a joyously feminist film with his 2013 breakthrough, Gloria. The film is a model for finding happiness later in life — carving out your own path while not blindly following societal expectations. In 2018, he made an English-Language remake, this time set in America, and starring Julianne Moore as the titular Gloria Bell. The premise is mostly the same in the two films, as the narrative focuses on Gloria, a middle-aged divorcée who is living her best life.

Sza will join Kendrick Lamar as a special guest during his Super Bowl Halftime performance at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday, February 9th.

The longtime collaborators have teamed up on several tracks. Most recently, Sza contributed to “Luther” and “Gloria” from Lamar’s latest album, Gnx, while Lamar was the sole guest feature on Sza’s newly released Lana, appearing on “30 for 30.” Their previous collaborations include “All the Stars’ from the Black Panther soundtrack and “Doves in the Wind” from Sza’s debut album, Ctrl. This summer, the two acts are set to hit the road together on the “Grand National Tour” (get tickets here).

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Lamar previously appeared as a special guest during Dr. Dre’s Super Bowl Halftime Show in 2022, performing a brief medley of “m.A.A.d city” and “Alright.” He also backed Dre on “Forgot About Dre” and “Still D.

Kendrick Lamar is bringing Sza out for his 2025 Super Bowl halftime show performance!

The 37-year-old music superstar shared a promo on social media on Thursday (January 23), in which he is seen talking on his phone on a football field, stating that he has plans to bring another artist along during the performance.

“I’ve been thinking about a guest performer,” he says before Sza spills a cooler of blue drink on him in slow motion.

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The two have worked together for years, including their hit “All the Stars” from the Black Panther soundtrack in 2018.

Most recently, Sza guested on songs “Luther” and “Gloria” on Kendrick‘s new album Gnx, while he returned the favor on Sza’s “30 for 30” off of her new album, Lana.

The Super Bowl is taking place on February 9 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans and will air on Fox.

The Super Bowl Halftime Show just got a lot bigger. On Thursday, Apple Music announced that Sza will be joining Kendrick Lamar during this year’s halftime show, hosted at New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome on Feb. 9.

Apple Music shared a video of Lamar and Sza to make the announcement. “What’s up with it. Everything’s smooth. I’m on the field right now… This feels a lot better than what people think, so that’s a must,” says Lamar on the phone, as Sza approaches the rapper from behind.

There’s no way we can imagine Modern Family in any other format or with different actors than the ones who ended up playing the respective characters. It feels wrong to mess with the show that left a lasting legacy in television.

However, when the creators of the show, Steven Levitan and Christopher Lloyd look back on their time in developing the show, they can recount numerous challenges that hindered their progress.

Ty Burrell and Julie Bowen as Phil and Claire Dunphy in Modern Family | Credits: ABC

One such challenge? Finding the right cast for the show. Considering it’s an ensemble series, the creators wanted each actor to bring authenticity to the table and truly embrace the essence of the diverse characters.

Nobody can be Phil Dunphy except Ty Burrell

One of the standout characters on the show Modern Family was Phil Dunphy, the ultra-hip and cool dad who supported his family unconditionally.

International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) has unveiled its “Cinema Regained” program for 2025, featuring 43 restored classics, documentaries, and film heritage explorations. The strand includes both contemporary works and pre-1970 restorations.

Key premieres include Mousso Fariman — the first film from Burkinabé director Drissa Touré (Haramuya) in 30 years, co-directed with Stéphane Mbanga — and The Lilac Wind of Paradjanov, a tribute to the late, legendary Soviet filmmaker Sergei Parajanov, from director Ali Khamraev. The film will screen in Rotterdam 38 years after Parajanov and co-director Dodo Abashidze’s The Legend of Suram Fortress premiered at IFFR in 1987, winning the prize for best innovative film.

The Cinema Regained program will also show a restored version of José Álvaro Morais’s The Jester, which was first screened at IFFR in 1988.

Other highlights include Lee Taewoong’s Korean Dream: The Nama-jinheung Mixtape, examining Korean Cold War history through archival footage; Khavn’s AI-driven Bomba Bernal, which pays homage...

On Wednesday January 8 2025, Oxygen broadcasts Dateline: Secrets Uncovered!

A Promise to Gloria Season 14 Episode 9 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Dateline: Secrets Uncovered,” titled “A Promise to Gloria,” promises to delve into a heart-wrenching story that has lingered for years. This episode focuses on a mother who is determined to find answers regarding the unsolved murder of her 14-year-old daughter, Gloria. The pain of loss is evident as the mother grapples with the mystery surrounding her daughter’s tragic fate.

As the episode unfolds, viewers will see how new DNA technology plays a crucial role in the investigation. This advancement offers a glimmer of hope in a case that has remained cold for too long. The mother’s relentless pursuit of justice highlights the emotional toll that unresolved cases can take on families. Her journey is not just about seeking answers; it is also about honoring the memory of her daughter.

Ana Endara, a well-known Panamanian documentary director, has made an impressive crossover to fiction with her debut feature film, Beloved Tropic. The emotional drama is gaining international acclaim, marking a watershed moment for Central American cinema.

The film features Chilean actress Paulina García, noted for her Silver Bear-winning performance in Gloria. Beloved Tropic is the story of an upper-class woman with dementia and her pregnant immigrant caretaker. Set in Panama City, the film explores issues of caregiving, identity, and the unforeseen ties that bring people together.

Beloved Tropic has received widespread accolades at international film festivals. It was the first Panamanian film to get the Arthouse Cinema Award from Cinélatino Toulouse’s Cinéma in Construction. The film has since played at prominent festivals such as the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), San Sebastián’s Horizontes Latinos section, and Rome and Havana festivals competitions.

The film’s distribution has also drawn attention.

Recurring Martin Scorsese collaborator Bobby Cannavale reveals he believes he disappointed the director after the cancellation of their 2016 TV show. Cannavale made his screen debut in Sidney Lumet's 1996 crime drama Night Falls on Manhattan and followed it up with the HBO television film When Trumpets Fade in 1998. He then rose to prominence on the TV crime-drama series Third Watch, and scored roles in big screen crime-thrillers such as Gloria, The Bone Collector, and 3 A.M., before achieving greater recognition with a supporting role in Will & Grace.

His breakout role came with the 2012 crime drama Boardwalk Empire, one of the best TV period dramas set in the 1920s, in which he played the role of Gyp Rosetti. Scorsese produced the show for HBO, which ran for five seasons, and directed the pilot episode. Cannavale would team up with him again with the epic crime film The Irishman in 2019. However,...

After the successful release of Gnx, some of Kendrick Lamar’s opps are probably flipping through the How to Be More Like Kendrick for Dummies book he holds in the “Squabble Up” video. On Monday, the rapper released the follow-up video to “Not Like Us” and filled it with references to the West Coast and Compton.

The Calmatic-directed video features several homages, including one to Nate Dogg’s G-Funk Classics, Isaac Hayes’ Black Moses, 1993’s Menace II Society, and iconic TV variety series Soul Train‘s Scramble Board. Elsewhere in the video,...

After Kendrick Lamar commanded attention with the surprise release of his sixth album Gnx on Nov. 22, revered rapper Nas posted the album cover on his Instagram with a loving note to Lamar. “Always inspired by my brother Kl,” he wrote. “Keeping the essence of this shit alive and at the forefront. Salute King!”

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On the album, Lamar shines a light on Nas’ support for his career and influence on it. “Won the Super Bowl and Nas the only one congratulate me,...

Kendrick Lamars surprise album Gnx has captivated audiences with its unexpected drop and unique blend of West Coast energy and introspective storytelling. Released two and a half years after Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers and with little warning, the rapper's sixth studio album showcases Lamar's versatility through a dynamic mix of groovy beats and emotional reflections. Gnx serves as both a celebration and exploration of Lamars artistic evolution, highlighting his ability to craft cohesive projects that balance accessibility with innovation.

The tracks range from cinematic orchestration to raw lyricism, each offering something distinct to the listening experience. This ranking counts down to the album's standout moments, analyzing what makes each track compelling. Together, the songs make Gnx a fascinating and essential addition to Lamars catalog.

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Title

Length

1

"wacced out murals"

5:17

2

"squabble up"

2:37

3

"luther"

2:57

4

"man at the garden"

3:53

5

"hey now"

3:37

6

"reincarnated"

4:35

7

"tv off"

3:40

8

"dodger...

A P.F. Changs fortune cookie predicted Deyra Barrera’s Friday: “Tomorrow will be a very important day for you.”

That morning, the 49-year-old mariachi singer from Tucson, Arizona, woke up to a text from a friend, telling her that Kendrick Lamar had surprise-released Gnx — and Barrera’s vocals opened the album. Barrera was shocked.

“My skin gets goosebumps because all of this happened so quickly for me,” she tells Rolling Stone, minutes after Lamar dropped the project.

“I felt your presence here last night,” she sings in the first few seconds of the album,...

Kendrick Lamar is following up the massive success of “Not Like Us” with a new album. The rapper surprise-released his sixth studio album, Gnx, featuring 12 new songs, on Friday, Nov. 22.

Gnx follows the release of his Lamar’s last album Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers in 2022, which served as his comeback album after releasing Damn. in 2017.

The album opens with “Wacced Out Murals,” which features the Spanish vocals of mariachi singer Deyra Barrera, and hears K. Dot rapping scathing lyrics about his detractors. Barrera’s vocals return on track “Reincarnated,...

Kendrick Lamar has dropped a brand new album called Gnx without warning. Stream the 12-track release below.

Gnx marks Lamar’s sixth album to date and follow 2022’s Mr. Morale and the High Steppers. Production was primarily handled by frequent Lamar collaborator Sounwave and Jack Antonoff. Mustard, Terrance Martin, and Kamasi Washington also contributed production. Sza contributed vocals to two tracks: “Luther” and “Gloria.” Gnx also marks Lamar’s first release since cutting ties with Top Dawg Entertainment.

The album comes ahead of Lamar’s headline performance at the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans on Sunday, February 9th. His Drake diss song, “Not Like Us” is up for Song of the Year and Record of the Year at the 2025 Grammys.

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Gnx Tracklist:

01. wacced out murals

02. squabble up

03. luther (feat. Sza)

04. man at the garden

05. hey now 9feat. Dody6]

06. reincarnated

07. tv off

08. dodger blue (feat.