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Exclusive: France’s Studio TF1 has hired Julia Stuart, the former director of original Film at Sky, on a consultancy basis, and appointed Warner Bros. France exec Cristina Batlle as the head of its budding theatrical distribution operation.

The hires follow the rebranding in January of Newen Studios to Studio TF1, followed by an internal restructuring in March, and an announcement that the Paris-based pan-European production and distribution group would be expanding its cinema activities in France and getting behind more ambitious international co-productions.

The strategy is being spearheaded by Pierre Branco, who joined Studio TF1 (then Newen Studios) as CEO in March 2024, after 17 years at Warner Bros. France, where he rose to the position of General Manager France, Benelux and Africa.

Originally acquired by commercial TV giant the TF1 Group in 2015, the rebranded Studio TF1 group encompasses 50 production and distributions labels in 12 territories in Europe and predominantly focuses on audiovisual content.

Lazlo Nemes, the Hungarian filmmaker whose harrowing Holocaust drama “Son of Saul” won the Oscar for best international feature in 2016, is returning to WWII for his latest movie.

“Moulin” is set to tell the story of French Resistance hero Jean Moulin, and will be a French-language film starring Gilles Lellouche (“Tell No One”) and Lars Eidinger (“Clouds of Sils Maria”). The film will be introduced to buyers at this year’s Cannes Film Market, with Patrick Wachsberger’s 193 representing sales rights.

Based on true events, the story will follow Moulin (Lellouche) as he’s parachuted into occupied France to unite the French resistance fighters under Charles de Gaulle’s leadership. The film depicts how, despite all efforts to stay in the shadows, Moulin is ultimately betrayed and tortured at the hands of the ambitious head of the Gestapo in Lyon, Klaus Barbie (Eidinger). But even when locked in a tense,...

Patrick Wachsberger and Legendary’s Jv 193 will rep sales rights in Cannes to French-language biopic Moulin, about WWII resistance fighter Jean Moulin.

Gilles Lellouche (Tell No One) and Lars Eidinger (Clouds of Sils Maria) will star in the film from Oscar-winning filmmaker László Nemes (Son of Saul).

Based on true events, the film will chart how Jean Moulin (Lellouche) parachuted into occupied France to unite the French resistance fighters under Charles de Gaulle’s leadership. Despite efforts to stay in the shadows, Jean Moulin is ultimately betrayed and tortured at the hands of the ambitious Head of the Gestapo in Lyon, Klaus Barbie (Eidinger). But even when locked in a tense, deadly standoff with the vicious Barbie, Moulin doesn’t break, and his courage and silence helps lead to the liberation of France, while leaving behind a new spirit of strength and resistance.

The film is produced by Alain Goldman...

Netflix has published a letter about an appeal it lodged with France’s Council of State calling out the windowing rules which force the streamer to wait 15 months to access newly released films.

Such rules, which have largely been responsible for the absence of Netflix at the Cannes Film Festival, apply to all pay and free TV channels and subscription-based services. Simply put, their level of investment in theatrical movies determines their access to films after their release in cinemas.

These windowing guidelines are intertwined with France’s application of the E.U.’s Audiovisual Media Services Directive (Avms), which sets local content quotas for streamers across Europe starting 2022. Back then, Netflix was the only streamer to sign a three-year agreement to invest 20% of its revenues in France on local content. As such, the streamer gained an access to films 15 months after their theatrical release rather than the 36-month wait that applied previously.

Brock Lesnar is regarded as one of the most dominant and captivating WWE superstars of all time. He has been a force to be reckoned with and has emerged as one of the biggest WWE attractions of all time, winning multiple championships and accolades in the process.

The Beast Incarnate made his debut in 2002 in WWE. He was billed as the ‘Next Big Thing’ and strike fear in the hearts of individuals who stood across the ring from him. Moreover, he was applauded for the in-ring acumen that he possessed and displayed in his younger days.

Brock Lesnar on WWE television/ Credit: WWE

After all, Brock Lesnar was a former NCAA Division 1 Heavyweight Champion before signing with WWE. But despite coming from a strong wrestling background, Lesnar had his fair share of botches in the company. However, one of those times almost led to a top WWE star at the...

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Created by Miguel Sáez Carral and Isa Sánchez, Raising Voices (or Ni una más as it was known in Spanish regions) told the story of 17-year-old Alma and her friends Greta and Nata who have their lives flipped upside down after discovering a sign outside their school proclaiming a rapist was within the school gates. All eight episodes dropped on Netflix globally on May 31st, 2024. Nicole Wallace, Clara Galle, Aïcha Villaverde, and Teresa de Mera were among the cast.

Following the end of Raising Voices, there had been some speculation of potential season 2 plans, but ultimately, most outlets landed on the series being a one-and-done situation. That said, Netflix uploaded the season with the “Season 1” label, as evidenced by the weekly top 10 reports for the series and on the tracker site NewonNetflix.info. Likewise, in checking all the pre-release materials for Raising Voices, there were no mentions of it being a limited series.

In 2023, Netflix released one of its best limited series, Class Act. Created by Oliver Demangel and Tristan Séguéla, Class Act follows the life of Bernard Tapie, a controversial French entrepreneur, entertainer, and politician. It's a larger-than-life true story and one of the most entertaining rise-and-fall tales put on screen in recent years. The show was met with solid reception and captured the imagination of subscribers everywhere.

While the series mostly adheres to the truth about Bernard Tapie's life, the producers have admitted to fictionalizing certain aspects, and the show also omits key details. Bernard condemned the miniseries before it was released, and his family has spoken out against it in the press. Regardless, Class Act is a captivating portrayal of power, corruption, and ambition, offering an absorbing look into a fascinating life that many outside of France are unfamiliar with.

The True Story Behind Benard Tapie The Subject Of Netflix's...

The best in global television was honored in New York on Monday night at the 2024 International Emmy Awards, with winners picked across nominees from 21 countries.

The big winners on the night were Drops of God winning best drama series, Timothy Spall winning best actor, Aokbab-Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying winning best actress, División Palermo winning best comedy and Liebes Kind winning best miniseries.

In the best drama category, Apple TV+’s French-American-Japanese manga adaptation Drops of God, produced by Legendary Television, won out against 1980s-set Australian series The Newsreader; the Amazon Prime Video Argentina espionage thriller Yosi, the Regretful Spy; and the Disney+/Hotstar series The Night Manager, an Indian adaptation of the 2016 BBC show of the same name.

British acting legend Timothy Spall went into the ceremony as favorite in the best actor category, nominated for his turn in the BBC true-crime tale The Sixth Commandment, and duly walked away with the award.

Streaming giants are a force to be reckoned with in the race for the 52nd International Emmys, organized by the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, as they approach the awards on Nov. 25 in New York.

Nominees for drama series include Season 2 of Prime Video’s Argentine thriller “Yosi, the Regretful Spy,” based on the real story of an Argentine police agent who infiltrates a Jewish community. Also nominated is Disney+ Hotstar’s Indian remake of BBC/AMC’s John le Carré adaptation “The Night Manager,” about a corrupt and dangerous arms dealer.

They compete alongside Apple TV+’s “Drops of God,” adapted from a manga series, about the estranged daughter of a French wine expert who must compete with her father’s Japanese protégé in a series of tests; and Season 2 of Prime Video’s “The Newsreader,” about the cut-throat world of Australian news media in the 1980s.

Exclusive: Pulsar Content has acquired world sales rights for Joséphine Japy’s upcoming feature The Wonderers following a family navigating the severe disability of the youngest daughter.

Produced by Cowboys Films, the feature marks Japy’s first time in the director’s chair.

The actress was recently seen in Netflix’s BAFTA-winning fictionalized Bernard Tapie biopic Class Act, with previous credits including On The Wandering Paths, Love At Second Sight, Breathe, as well as Claude François biopic My Way, early on in her career.

Set against the backdrop of a summer on the French riviera, the drama revolves around the Roussier family and its fragile equilibrium shaped by the uncertain diagnosis of its youngest daughter, 13-year-old Bertille, who suffers from a severe disability.

Her parents and 17-year-old older sister Marion live in constant fear of losing her. Disconnected from typical teenage dreams, Marion seeks escape in a relationship with an older boy.

Updated with complete winners list: Despite being up for four acting category awards, The Crown‘s final season left the BAFTA TV Awards empty handed tonight in London.

Elizabeth Debicki, Lesley Manville, Salim Daw and Dominic West were all snubbed, as the the likes of Matthew Macfadyen, Jasmine Jobson, Timothy Spall and Sarah Lancashire all triumphed and the Netflix show went out quietly.

There was also a major surprise in the International category, where little-known French drama Class Act beat the likes of Beef, The Bear and The Last of Us to win the prize. Among the most shocked was the show’s star Laurent Lafitte, who urged the audience to find and watch his show — to the amusement of the audience.

The first award of the night saw Jobson beat off competition from actresses from The Crown, Succession and The Last of Us to win Best Supporting Actress for...

Happy Valley and Top Boy shared the BAFTA love on Sunday night at the British Academy’s prestigious Television Awards in London’s Royal Festival Hall.

Sarah Lancashire took home the top prize for her performance in Sally Wainwright’s Yorkshire-based police thriller, and fellow Briton Timothy Spall beat Succession‘s Brian Cox to win the equivalent award, best leading actor, for The Sixth Commandment – which also won two BAFTAs.

Jasmine Jobson claimed the best supporting actress prize for her role in drug-gang drama Top Boy, which also went on to win best drama. Matthew Macfadyen was the only winner for Jesse Armstrong’s hugely popular black satirical comedy, winning the award for best supporting actor in Succession. Sitcom Such Brave Girls claimed best scripted comedy.

Notably, The Crown and Black Mirror missed out despite leading the nominations ahead of the awards show with eight and seven, respectively, and in...

Kevin Costner's rejection of a hefty payday instigated the demise of Yellowstone as he prioritized his own plans for his four-part Western epic. Costner's clash with creator Sheridan stemmed from his reluctance to dedicate more time to filming Yellowstone and his desire to reduce his involvement. While Yellowstone's flagship show is uncertain, the franchise will continue through spin-offs, including the introduction of Matthew McConaughey, ensuring its longevity.

Kevin Costner was offered a huge payday to work on Yellowstone’s 5th season as well as two further seasons, but his rejection of the $24 check led to the ultimate demise of the series. The actor’s ongoing divorce trial has unearthed a number of details previously unknown about the saga of Costner’s tumultuous time with the Taylor Sheridan series, including just how prematurely it came to an end.

The main issues for Yellowstone seem to have come about thanks to...

September and school have begun, so settle in for some new additions to Netflix this month that will provide comfort amid summertime blues. Those in the mood for love might enjoy the adaptation of Jennifer E. Smith’s book, “Love at First Sight” starring Ben Hardy and Haley Lu Richardson, or the arrival of Sony’s “Love Again” starring Priyanka Chopra and Sam Heughan. Those not aiming for straight rom-com, but a mix of humor and heart will look forward to the fourth and final season of “Sex Education” and the shenanigans of Otis Milburn (Asa Butterfield), Eric Effiong (Ncuti Gatwa), Maeve Wiley (Emma Mackey) and more.

More serious cinema lovers can look forward to Viola Davis’ Oscar-winning performance in “Fences” (2016) arriving Sept. 1. Eminem’s biographic film “8 Mile” will also arrive that day. Reality lovers can watch Season 4 of “Love Is Blind: After the Altar” before the new Season...

The bell-ringing, hateful-faced Don Hector Salamanca had no shortage of enemies in Breaking Bad and its prequel Better Call Saul, but cast members and creatives from both series are remembering actor Mark Margolis fondly today. The stage and screen veteran died Thursday at 83, and tributes are all over social media from the likes of Bryan Cranston, Bob Odenkirk, Peter Gould, Michael Mando and others.

“I am very saddened today to learn of a friend’s passing,” multiple Emmy-winning Breaking Bad star Cranston wrote on Instagram. “Mark Margolis was a really good actor and a lovely human being. Fun and engaging off the set (and in the case of Breaking Bad and Your Honor), intimidating and frightening on set. His quiet nature belied his mischievous nature and curious mind…and he loved sharing a good joke. I miss him already. Rest now, Mark and thank you for your friendship and your exceptional body of work.

The New York Comedy Festival, considered the largest comedy festival in the U.S., is about to get larger: In its 19th year, the 2023 Nycf will expand from seven to ten days, running Friday, Nov. 3 to Sunday, Nov. 12.

Headliners are set to include Dave Attell, Bill Burr, Nicole Byer, Jimmy Carr, Margaret Cho, Tim Dillon, Giggly Squad, Ilana Glazer, Brett Goldstein, Nate Jackson, Anthony Jeselnik, Matteo Lane, Sam Morril, Nick Mullen and Adam Friedland, Atsuko Okatsuka, Pod Meets World, Donnell Rawlings, Jeff Ross, Robyn Schall, Daniel Sloss and Michelle Wolf.

“We’re very excited to bring the best comedians – from emerging talent to established headliners – from across the country and throughout the world to perform at this year’s festival,” said Caroline Hirsch, founder and owner of the New York Comedy Festival. “We’ve curated an amazing line-up of shows, with many more to be announced in the coming months.

"You forgot one thing. I'm indestructible." Netflix has revealed the trailer for the French streaming series Class Act, which is the offical English name. The original French title is Tapie, which is the name of the person this biopic series is about, but he might not be that well recognized outside of France. A relentlessly ambitious working-class man becomes one of France's most controversial public figures in this fictionalized biopic about Bernard Tapie, starring César nominee Laurent Lafitte. "It revisits the origins of the Tapie phenomenon, who didn’t start off quite so well, between a career in music cut short, small business issues, meeting Dominique, and his difficult relationship with his parents... In all this, his relentless determination, carried by a completely possessed performance by Lafitte." The cast includes Joséphine Japy, Ophélia Kolb, Ivan Murphy, Antoine Reinartz, Hakim Jemili, Camille Chamoux, and Fabrice Luchini. Looks like France's version of the businessman's rise & fall story.

Max’s first full month without ‘HBO’ in its rebranded title has a selection that kicks off summer 2023 in fine fashion. Three of the four iterations of “A Star Is Born,” including the most recent remake starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga, are streaming on Max in June. The 1954 and 1976 films land June 1, while the 2018 version arrives June 8.

To prepare for Margot Robbie’s performance in “Barbie” come July, one could watch one of her more intense roles as Tonya Harding in “I, Tonya” (2017). For some lighter summer watches, viewers might consider “Dolphin Tale” (2010), “Grease” (1978), “Hairspray” (2007) or “Tooth Fairy” (2010).

“Magic Mike’s Last Dance” (2023) starring Channing Tatum and Salma Hayek Pinault lands at Max after its theatrical release in February this year. Another major theatrical release from 2022, “Avatar: The Way of Water” (2022), swims onto the streamer starting June 7.

As for TV series, “Euphoria” creator Sam Levinson’s “The Idol,” starring Abel...

Max, the new name of HBO Max as of May 23rd, will be adding a new food series with Zooey Deschanel, an animated series set in the world of Gremlins, and the rebirth of Clone High to its streaming lineup in June 2023. The Idol, starring The Weeknd and Johnny Depp’s daughter, Lily-Rose, arrives on June 4th after dividing the crowd at Cannes, and the much-anticipated third season of Warrior kicks off on June 29th.

Max’s June lineup also includes new seasons of And Just Like That…, Painting with John, and The Righteous Gemstones. Theatrical releases making their way to the streaming service include Avatar: The Way of Water and Magic Mike’s Last Dance.

Series & Films Arriving On Max In June 2023:

June 1

3:10 to Yuma (2007)

A Star Is Born (1954)

A Star Is Born (1976)

Army of Darkness (1993)

Balls of Fury (2007)

Beautiful Creatures (2013)

Big Daddy (1999)

Breach (2007)

Bulworth (1998)

Class Act (1992)

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The highly discussed music limited series “The Idol” is set to premiere on Max on June 4. Starring Lily-Rose Depp, pop singer The Weeknd, and Dan Levy, the show involves a rising pop star Jocelyn (played by Depp) who gets involved with Tedros (The Weeknd), a sleazy nightclub owner who may also be a cult leader. She wants a rock career, while he’s focused on exploiting everyone he meets.

Watch the trailer for “The Idol”:

Also coming to the streamer next month is the second season of “And Just Like That,” the “Sex and the City” sequel. In Season 2 — which arrives on June 22 — Charlotte’s daughter is ready to lose her virginity, Carrie explores life and love after Big, and Miranda intensifies her relationship with Che.

Check out the “And Just Like That” Season 2 trailer:

Arriving on Max on June 27 is a documentary looking at the award-winning performance art...

Tubi originals for April include “Dead Hot,” co-starring Vanessa Hudgens and Gg Magree. They play witchcraft students who long to connect with the spirit world. But when a ghost hunt goes wrong, they head to Salem, Massachusetts, for a masterclass.

“A Good Man,” another streamer original, lands on April 13. A man enters a new relationship in the aftermath of his wife’s affair. But soon, things go awry when he notices familiar signs of betrayal.

The four movies that comprise “The Scorpion King” arrive April 1. A prequel and spinoff of “The Mummy,” the first movie, in 2002, is a sorcery action-adventure film starring starring Dwayne Johnson, Steven Brand, Kelly Hu, Grant Heslov, and Michael Clarke Duncan. An evil ruler wants to conquer the tribes of the desert.

Jim Carrey fans will want to revisit the two “Ace Ventura” comedies. Carrey shows off his gift for physical comedy, while creating a wacky...

Last week, we posted a list of five forgotten actors we’d like to see make a comeback, and the reaction was so strong, we decided to post a bunch more! There’s a ton of forgotten actors from the 80s and 90s we’d love to have back on our screen, so let’s take a look at another group of them today.

Kelly Jo Minter

Let’s start with a horror favorite and a regular presence on the convention circuit, Kelly Jo Minter. Most folks will remember her from A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child, The People Under the Stairs, and a slew of television series appearances. She was everywhere for a while in the 1980s and 1990s, then projects started becoming further and further apart, with nothing between 2008 and 2019, then nothing since. This actress is beloved by many people, and she should get a new part,...

Dubai, Aug 28 (Ians) Pakistan batter Fakhar Zaman on Sunday walked off after nicking the ball to the wicketkeeper despite any serious appeal from the Indian team during a high-intensity Asia Cup 2022 clash here, earning praise from fans on social media.

Pakistan were put in to bat first by Rohit Sharma and Bhuvneshwar Kumar had given India an early breakthrough with the wicket of Babar Azam. The Babar Azam-led Pakistan were struggling to go big in the first six overs when Avesh Khan came in to bowl the last over of the Powerplay.

Mohammad Rizwan, who was on nine off 17 balls at that point, took the pacer on for a six and a four off successive deliveries, but the momentum shifted again in the over when Zaman edged one to the wicketkeeper off the penultimate ball.

While there was little to no appeal from the Indians, Zaman started walking off, prompting...

In a video on Instagram Monday, Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez recounted her harrowing experience during the Capitol riot incited by Donald Trump on Jan. 6. But among the thousands of people watching was actor and comedian Michael Rapaport who, for some reason, took issue with her depiction of events.

So, while Aoc described what she saw and heard during the deadly uprising, Rapport peppered the comments on the video with derisive rhetorical questions and dismissively exasperated reactions.

Among the details shared by Aoc in the new video, which you can watch here, she said she and her staff took shelter in the office of fellow Democrat Katie Porter and remained there for hours. At one point, Aoc said she could hear someone nearby yell repeatedly, “where is she? Where is she?” “This is the moment where I thought everything was over,” she said. “I thought I was going to die.”

It...

Upcoming holiday film Rekindling Christmas has cast Raini Rodriquez, Ashley Atwood, and child actor Christian Ganiere.

The feature comes from Rio Vista Universal and is set to begin filming next month in Bryan, Texas.

Bestselling author and screenwriter Rebekah R. Ganiere wrote the screenplay based on her romance novel by the same name.

Her husband, James Ganiere, is producing and directing the film. James also produced the 2013 movie The Shift starring Danny Glover, and the ongoing miniseries Class Act.

This is the first time the two have worked together on the same project with their son Christian (in the role of Tj Marshall). Christian is a child actor best known for his roles on NBC’s Days of Our Lives and in ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy.

Atwood will play Annika Marshall (Tj’s mother), and Rodriquez (Paul Blart: Mall Cop) has been cast as Carrie.

Showtime's Kidding has added a couple of well-known guest stars to its second season.

Eric Roberts (Runaway Train, The Dark Knight) and Mae Whitman (Good Girls) will both appear on the Jim Carrey-led dramedy, which is due to return in the fall. 

Roberts will play Bernard Paley, an executive at Amazon who's looking to make an acquisition and comes into contact with the Puppet Time team. The ever-busy actor's recent credits include Class Act on Amazon, Syfy's Lost Girl and arcs on USA Network's Suits and Telemundo's La Reina del Sur.

Whitman plays Chloe, an employee at a ...

The Fyc Independents Screenings will take place Friday, May 31 in Van Nuys, Calif, Variety has learned exclusively.

Formerly the Fyc U.S. Independents, this evening of screenings and schmoozing with talent from series such as the CW’s “All American,” Netflix’s “Atypical” and Starz’ “Vida” is thrown by actress and producer Meredith Thomas to increase visibility of supporting, guest and short form actors.

“I’m driven to help independent talent and creators get much needed attention of TV Academy voters during a time when studios are spending millions on Fyc mailers and hosting extravagant events,” said Thomas. “I want to level the playing field so great work can be seen and recognized.”

The lineup of actors whose Emmy eligible work will be showcased include Kristos Andrews (Amazon’s “Class Act”), Wendy Braun (“Atypical”), Elena Campbell-Martinez (“Vida”), Michael Campion (Netflix’s “Fuller House”), Kim Estes (Vimeo’s “Dicks”), Ren Hanami,...

They're ready to face the world together! Arie Luyendyk Jr. and Lauren Burnham may have caused a lot of controversy on the Bachelor finale on March 6, but they both seem way too in love to care. March 7 was the first time that the couple was allowed to go out together in public, and they made the most of it with a romantic date night. Life & Style has the inside scoop on their over-the-top dinner at Megu in NYC! Lauren shared a few clips of the delicious-looking food at the Japanese hot spot, and if you noticed that the couple seemed to be the only ones there, well, you're right. "They reserved a private table at the restaurant," explained the Megu insider. Clearly they weren't totally ready to deal with the backlash from fans, even if they're technically allowed to be in public together. Despite the drama, "they were in great...

There's a reason why Padma Lakshmi refuses to hide scars. If you've ever watched Top Chef then you've most likely noticed a large scar on her right arm. The 47-year-old host doesn't try to hide it during filming. And honestly, why should she? Instead, she views the changes to her body from a serious car crash as a teenager, a freak cooking accident, and endometriosis as reminders to how precious life is. "My body is almost a map of my life, for good and bad," she explained to Self in 2016. But, she hasn't always felt that way — there was a time when she felt the need to conceal them. "When I was young, I tended to be more self-conscious about my stretch marks from growing, or the scar on my arm from my car accident." A post shared by Padma Lakshmi (@padmalakshmi) on Feb 20, 2018 at 5:05am Pst When she was 14-years-old,...

Class Act: Serebrennikov Illustrates the Perils of Fundamentalism

Kirill Serebrennikov, one of several rising auteurs from Russia’s troubling political regime, reaches his widest platform yet with fourth feature, The Student.

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Happy birthday, Shannen Doherty!

The Beverly Hills, 90210 star turned 46 on Wednesday, and her friend, Sarah Michelle Gellar, couldn't help but celebrate with a sweet tribute.

Watch: Shannen Doherty Praises Pal Sarah Michelle Gellar: 'You Are a Class Act'

Gellar took to Instagram to honor her "most loyal friend," alongside a cute throwback pic of the two.

"Where do I even start with this birthday girl?!? She's everything," the 39-year-old actress wrote. "She's inspired me...well since... even before I called her a friend. But over the last year, I have watched her inspire and give hope to the world."

"I thought I knew how tough she was, but I didn't even have a clue to her power. When I think twice about leaving the house without makeup, Shannen shaved her head on the public stage. While I fiercely guard my privacy, she opened her life, her struggles, her fears and her journey to help people...

Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter George Michael “passed away peacefully at home” in Goring in Oxfordshire on Sunday, his publicist told the BBC. He was 53.

Michael’s manager told the AP the cause of death was heart failure. A statement from his publicist said, “There will be no further comment at this stage.”

Born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou in East Finchley, London, Michael rose to fame at age 18 as half of the singing duo Wham!, partnering with longtime friend Andrew Ridgeley to sell more than 25 million albums worldwide from 1982 to 1986. Their first single to to top the charts was “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go,...

NBC’s Thursday Night Football coverage of the Eagles/referees’ win over the Giants on Thursday drew 13.2 million total viewers and a 3.5 rating, surging 30 percent from last week’s fast nationals for Seahawks/Rams.

RelatedWhen Will Your Favorite Shows Return From the Holidays?

Among other fresh fare, ABC’s Great American Baking Show (3.9 mil/0.9) ticked up week-to-week, while The CW’s Terry Crews Saves Christmas (820K/0.2) dipped a tenth from its Wednesday outing.

Related2017 Renewal Scorecard: What’s Coming Back? What’s Getting Cancelled? What’s on the Bubble?

CBS’ Big Bang Theory rerun (7.9 mil/1.2) drew Thursday’s largest non-sports...

Ever wonder what famous people are like when they’re not giving interviews, filming movies or zipping around on Citi Bikes?

Eighteen people took to Reddit to share their real-world encounters with celebrities. (Though nothing will Ever top the time Tom Hanks crashed a non-famous couple’s wedding photo shoot.)

1. “I met Daniel Radcliffe at a pub in Dublin. Really nice dude. I told him I like his work, and he thanked me then introduced me to his friends. We chatted for a little about life, and then I let him be.”

2. “When I was younger, my grandmother and I...

A Class Act NY, Manhattan's award-winning acting studio for kids and teens, is hosting a School Of ROCKworkshop with stars of the Broadway cast. In this special session, John Hemphill Mamma Mia, School Of Rock and Shahadi Wright Joseph The Lion King, School Of Rock will work with students of all skill levels, ages 7-24, on a song and dance combination from the musical. Hemphill will teach the Guitar Hero sequence, and Joseph, a student ofA Class Act NYand a child star of School Of Rock, will teach a song and dance cut of Stick it to the Man...

Even though Steve Harvey is facing major backlash for accidentally crowning the wrong winner at the Miss Universe pageant on Sunday, there is one woman who is sticking by his side: his wife, Marjorie Bridges-Woods. On Monday, she took to Instagram to say how proud she is of how he handled things, writing, "You are a Stand Up Man and A True Class Act the way you went back out on the stage on live TV and took full responsibility alone. I am so proud to be your wife! I love you." After the well-known host's major mishap, in which he pronounced Miss Colombia as the winner instead of Miss Philippines, he was quick to apologize for his actions, but the Internet still didn't go easy on him. Check out Marjorie's post below, and then see how other celebrities responded to the incident. A photo posted by Marjorie Harvey (@marjorie...

Steve Harvey has a big supporter in his corner following his Miss Universe gaffe – his wife Marjorie.

"You are a Stand Up Man and A True Class Act the way you went back out on the stage on live TV and took full responsibility alone," she wrote on Instagram Monday. "I am so proud to be your wife! I love you."

You are a Stand Up Man and A True Class Act the way you went back out on the stage on live TV and took full responsibility alone. I am so proud to be your wife! I love you...

Steve Harvey has a big supporter in his corner following his Miss Universe gaffe - his wife Marjorie. "You are a Stand Up Man and A True Class Act the way you went back out on the stage on live TV and took full responsibility alone," she wrote on Instagram Monday. "I am so proud to be your wife! I love you." You are a Stand Up Man and A True Class Act the way you went back out on the stage on live TV and took full responsibility alone. I am so proud to be your wife! I love...

Steve Harvey has a big supporter in his corner following his Miss Universe gaffe - his wife Marjorie. "You are a Stand Up Man and A True Class Act the way you went back out on the stage on live TV and took full responsibility alone," she wrote on Instagram Monday. "I am so proud to be your wife! I love you." You are a Stand Up Man and A True Class Act the way you went back out on the stage on live TV and took full responsibility alone. I am so proud to be your wife! I love...

We love teen movies. We’ve seen everything from Say Anything to Whatever It Takes, Pretty In Pink to Drive Me Crazy. Name a teen movie that was in theaters and chances are we’ve seen it twice. But while we love these films we were always taken aback by the lack of diversity. Though Kid and Play and films like House Party and Class Act shook things up by adding some brown faces to the teen movie mix, it is still bleak out there. This void inspired us to make our own teen movie Paper Chase. Paper Chase is a comedy […]...

We love teen movies. We’ve seen everything from Say Anything to Whatever It Takes, Pretty In Pink to Drive Me Crazy. Name a teen movie that was in theaters and chances are we’ve seen it twice. But while we love these films we were always taken aback by the lack of diversity. Though Kid and Play and films like House Party and Class Act shook things up by adding some brown faces to the teen movie mix, it is still bleak out there. This void inspired us to make our own teen movie Paper Chase. Paper Chase is a comedy […]...

As Bachelorette devotees know, it's all about first impressions. And for one male candidate, his drunken antics caused quite an uproar on social media after Monday night's premiere – and sent him packing.

Fans took to Twitter to slam contestant Ryan McDill, better known as Ryan M., for his controversial comments and wild behavior during the first episode of season 11 of the dating reality show, which prompted host Chris Harrison to dismiss him.

The 28-year-old from Kansas City, Missouri, was asked to leave after he grabbed contender Kaitlyn Bristowe's butt and made a comment about rape to another competitor, Jj,...

Bill Clinton likes saxophones, chicken enchiladas and, apparently, Pete Davidson's tenure on Saturday Night Live. The first two are well-documented, the last one is a newer development, brought to our attention by Davidson himself, 21, who Tweeted a picture of the letter on Tuesday. Just got this in the mail today. Holy shit! Thank you so much Mr. Clinton! pic.twitter.com/3Aq6SNz72E— Pete Davidson (@petedavidson) February 24, 2015 Class act, that former President Clinton. But Davidson sort of buried the lede here: What letter, in 2015, takes almost three full months to arrive? Do we blame The United States Postal Service?...

Bill Clinton likes saxophones, chicken enchiladas and, apparently, Pete Davidson's tenure on Saturday Night Live. The first two are well-documented, the last one is a newer development, brought to our attention by Davidson himself, 21, who Tweeted a picture of the letter on Tuesday. Just got this in the mail today. Holy shit! Thank you so much Mr. Clinton! pic.twitter.com/3Aq6SNz72E— Pete Davidson (@petedavidson) February 24, 2015 Class act, that former President Clinton. But Davidson sort of buried the lede here: What letter, in 2015, takes almost three full months to arrive? Do we blame The United States Postal Service?...

One of the hardest bouts of growing pains experienced by adolescents is that rite of passage known as the high school experience. In high school one is subject to discovering their own sense of self-identity and purpose. In fact, sometimes the social factor is crucial because the cost of belonging in social-related circles is vital in a four-year commitment to belonging among your peers.

The tension is high to belong and get along as your search for excellence in good grades, social interaction and the overall learning experience is important. However, not every youngster can cope with what they are faced as the obstacles to excel are demanding in high school. Hence, the potential to become “an outsider” is inevitable and the unlikeliest label that no one can overcome no matter how much they try.

The movies have been instrumental in capturing such heavy-handed angst and frustration of the tortured...

By Christopher Rosa

Screen legend James Garner died of natural causes at his home in Los Angeles on Saturday. He was 86 years old. Garner’s most recent work was voicing Shazam in the 2010 short animated film Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam; however, his extensive résumé dates back to 1956.

Garner’s most notable film roles include The Great Escape (1963), The Americanization of Emily (1964), Grand Prix (1966), the music-packed Victor Victoria (1982), and Murphy’s Romance (1985), for which he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. He is perhaps best known for the television series Maverick and The Rockford Files, the latter of which won him an Emmy for his performance in 1977. Garner also played wise-cracking grandpa Jim Elgan on ABC’s 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter from 2002 to 2005.

New fans of Garner may recognize him for his work in The Notebook (2004), where he played the elder Noah “Duke” Calhoun,...

By Christopher Rosa

Screen legend James Garner died of natural causes at his home in Los Angeles on Saturday. He was 86 years old. Garner’s most recent work was voicing Shazam in the 2010 short animated film Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam; however, his extensive résumé dates back to 1956.

Garner’s most notable film roles include The Great Escape (1963), The Americanization of Emily (1964), Grand Prix (1966), the music-packed Victor Victoria (1982), and Murphy’s Romance (1985), for which he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. He is perhaps best known for the television series Maverick and The Rockford Files, the latter of which won him an Emmy for his performance in 1977. Garner also played wise-cracking grandpa Jim Elgan on ABC’s 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter from 2002 to 2005.

New fans of Garner may recognize him for his work in The Notebook (2004), where he played the elder Noah “Duke” Calhoun,...

Tom Hanks won his first Oscar as a gay lawyer who takes his firm to court when he is sacked after his colleagues discover he has Aids. Class act Denzel Washington is the attorney who takes the case against his better judgement while Antonio Banderas goes against his natural macho grain as Hanks' lover. An involving drama from Silence of the Lambs director Jonathan Demme, the film presents its case with grace and dignity - and without resorting to placard-waving histrionics.

South African action thriller iNumber Number was a closely watched film here at Twitch even before it blew us away at the Toronto Film Festival. And with good reason; the picture has been subsequently picked up for worldwide distribution (by Xyz Films for North America, and Hong Kong/Amsterdam-based Fortissimo Films for the rest), and has already been optioned for a remake by Fast & Furious producers at Universal. South Africans will now finally, and firstly, be able to see the much hyped film, which had its local premier on April 22, and opens nationwide in the country today. Star S'dumo Mtshali rose to fame in South Africa as the winner of a local reality TV show, Class Act, in which contestants competed for a contract with a...

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NBC’s primetime Olympics broadcast Sunday will be remembered as the night that reporter Christin Cooper made Bode Miller cry by essentially asking what he was saying to his late brother, Chilly, when he spoke to the sky before his run in the men’s Super-g. We’ve devoted a separate item to it, which includes Miller’s response to the backlash against Cooper, and you can read that here. I think it was a fair question — considering how open both Bode and his wife Morgan, who’s allowed herself to be mic’d during Bode’s events in Sochi,...