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A partner for the fifth time to the Marché du Film’s Goes to Cannes Estonia’s Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival – the Baltics’ biggest film event – has dedicated a curated program to films from the region for the first time.

The five projects, among the current best from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, will be pitched on May 16 in Cannes. All are in post and looking for co-financing, sales and festival exposure.

The Baltics are on a roll, flying high on Latvia’s first ever Oscar win with “Flow,” so why not build on that momentum and flag what’s next from the region, argues Black Nights Festival’s Triin Tramberg, curator of the program. “As Baltic [co-nationals] we couldn’t be happier of the success of Gints Zilbalodis’ “Flow,” she stated. “We took seriously what [host] Conan O’Brien said at the Oscars – the ball is in our court, but we are...

Over the years, anime and manga have redefined and reshaped the Shonen genre as a whole. This applies to Kagurabachi as well, which has made quite the splash. The action-packed manga is turning out to be the crème de la crème in the genre.

There are several reasons for that: the plot, the characters, as well as the general reception. Some even go so far as to say that it is on par with another record breaker. Yes, they’re referring to One Piece and its towering popularity and chokehold on the audience.

For decades, it has continued to secure its spot as a cult favorite shonen manga. With time, however, it seems that Takeru Hokazono’s opus might take that spot eventually. The reviews, rating and the growing fanbase is an example of that. But is it better than One Piece? Let’s find out.

Kagurabachi, a manga propelled...

A partner for the fifth time to the Marché du Film’s Goes to Cannes showcase, the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival – the Baltics’ biggest film event – will dedicate a curated program to films from the region for the first time.

The five projects, among the best from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, will be pitched on May 16 in Cannes. All are in post-production and looking for co-financing, sales and festival exposure.

“Baltic have been on the rise for some time already,” said Triin Tramberg, curator of the Tallinn Black Nights Goes to Cannes, referring to the astounding success of Latvia’s Oscar-winning sensation “Flow” and Lithuania’s double Locarno wins for “Toxic” and “Drowning Dry,” among others.

“It’s the right time to make a small presentation of what to expect for Q2 2025- Q1 2026. I believe the five selected projects show the variety of quality we have, and I...

Michael Shannon and Judy Greer first collaborated when they were cast in the sweet homage to small town living “Pottersville” in 2017. They would meet up in an episode of the Duplass brothers’ anthology series “Room 104” again as actors. But in Shannon’s feature film directorial debut, “Eric Larue,” Shannon is stepping behind the camera to guide Greer.

Brett Neveu adapted his 2002 stage play for the film, which centers on Janice (Greer), the mother of a school shooter, in the aftermath of the act. Struggling to visit her son and managing the fallout in the community, Greer delivers a powerful tour-de-force for the actor best known for her work in comedies. It’s also a departure for Shannon, who once swore he would never direct for film.

“Eric Larue” also features impressive ensemble including Alexander Skarsgård and Tracy Letts, and opens in limited release April 4. The duo spoke with Variety about the movie,...

Across three seasons of “The Traitors,” the Peacock murder mystery competition series has poached 13 fan-favorites from CBS’s reality TV trifecta — and yet, only one of those contestants has been a one-time, non-winning player: Season 3 Traitor, Carolyn Wiger.

That’s part of the reason as to why the “Survivor 44” star experienced some slight “imposter syndrome” when she entered Alan Cumming’s Scottish castle, only to find herself thrown even more as a Traitor alongside “Big Brother” finalist Danielle Reyes, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” winner Bob the Drag Queen and fellow “Survivor” icon Boston Rob Mariano.

“I couldn’t believe it, first and foremost. I just truly never expected this. Like, I’m a huge fan of the show. I would wear my Parvati [Shallow] headband, I would watch in my cloak. I love the show. I love Alan. So when people would say, like, ‘You’d be great on ‘The Traitors,’ I was like,...

Steve Martinhas had one of the most surprising trajectories of any living actor, as he abandoned stand-up comedy at a relatively young age to become one of the most beloved comedic superstars of all time. Although Martin was renowned for his prowess as a performer, he was respected for the several films that he wrote, such as Roxanne, The Jerk, L.A. Story, and The Man With Two Brains. It was evident that Martin was talented at writing stories that fit his comedic sensibilities, but that didn’t mean that he was limited to films that he appeared in. Martin showed a more serious side with his script for Traitor, an intense spy thriller that featured excellent performances from Don Cheadleand Guy Pearce.

Max is bringing a lot of content in February, with the highlight being HBO’s Original ‘The White Lotus.’ Here’s every movie and TV show coming to the platform next month.

Titles coming to Max in February

February 1

42 (2013)

Accidentally Brave (2023)

Bad Boys (1995)

Bad Boys II (2003)

Brian Banks (2019)

Cabin in the Sky (1949)

Cleats & Convos with Deebo Samuel, Episode 114 (B/R)

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)

Deepwater Horizon (2016)

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1932)

Dredd (2012)

Duplicity (2009)

Entertainment (2015)

Experimenter (2015)

Final Destination (2000)

Final Destination 2 (2003)

Final Destination 3 (2006)

Final Destination 5 (2011)

Ivanhoe (1952)

Jackie (2016)

Jezebel (1938)

Jupiter’s Darling (1955)

Just Mercy (2020)

King Solomon’s Mines (1950)

Kitty Foyle (1940)

Kusama: Infinity (2018)

Lady Be Good (1941)

Lassie Come Home (1943)

Life Partners (2014)

Lili (1953)

Little Women (1949)

Love & Basketball (2000)

Mad Money (2008)

Malcolm X (1992)

Mary of Scotland (1936)

Massacre (1934)

Mechanic: Resurrection (2016)

Mildred Pierce (1945)

Mister Roberts (1955)

Mr. Church (2016)

Mrs. Miniver (1942)

Neptune’s Daughter (1949)

Noma: My Perfect Storm (2015)

One Way Passage (1932)

Safe in Hell (1931)

Shadow on the Wall (1950)

Skate Kitchen...

The following review contains spoilers for The Apothecary Diaries Episode 26, "Caravan", now available to stream on Crunchyroll.

Season 2 of The Apothecary Diaries anime is officially in full-swing, and with Episode 26 now available, it's clear no time will be wasted ensuring fans are quickly drawn back into the air of mystery that hangs over the rear palace like a dark cloud. Fortunately, Maomao's adept at more than just poisons and remedies; her keen mind has unearthed plenty of hidden threats at court, but she's just getting started.

Season 2, Episode 1, "Maomao and Maomao", may have been a little light on mystery and intrigue, but Episode 26, "Caravan", does not disappoint. As the caravan of traveling merchants arrive in the rear palace, the goods they bring for the concubines and servants start new trends in fashion, teas, and scented oils. Even though it's a festive time for everyone from servant to concubine, it...

The Traitors are plotting another Scottish funeral, but whose coffin is about to be buried alongside poor Ekin-Su? (Cue the Phaedra gifs!)

What does that have to do with innocent bystander Zac Efron? Read on for all the deets!

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When we last left the villainous foursome of Boston Rob, Danielle, Carolyn and Bob the Drag Queen, they were...

Taking an Ascendancy is an important part of customizing your character build in the latter half of Path of Exile 2. In this complicated, Diablo-inspired action RPG system, you'll live or die by the strength of your own unique character build (or one you found in a PoE 2 build guide online). You'll choose everything from your character's class, to the equipment they use, to the skills they learn, to passive buffs that affect all of the above. It can get complicated, but only because of how deep it goes, how customizable every aspect of your character is.

And sometime in the game's second act, you'll have the opportunity to choose an Ascendancy class. This additional wrinkle in your character customization can be hard to understand at first, but it's a necessary part of continuing to progress your character build. Without further ado, here's everything you need to know about unlocking...

American Idol season 22 finalist Kaibrienne placed 8th in the reality singing competition in 2024, and she's been busy furthering her music career since the season ended. Kaibrienne, a 20-year-old from Henefer, Utah, who turned 21 three days after the finale on May 22, earned a golden ticket to Hollywood from all three judges--Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan--with her powerful audition song, "Something in the Orange" by Zach Bryan.

Throughout American Idol season 22, Kaibrienne was known for her emotional pop rock style. For her Top 20 performance, Kaibrienne sang her original song, "girl i am now," which earned her a place in the Top 14. She also put her own spin on classic songs such as "Simple Man" by Lynyrd Skynyrd, "Heaven" by Bryan Adams, "Zombie" by The Cranberries, "I Hate Myself for Loving You" by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, "Wrecking Ball" by Miley Cyrus, "Here Without You" by 3 Doors Down, and "traitor" by Olivia Rodrigo.

Is Olivia Rodrigo okay after falling through the stage during one of her shows? Olivia has been performing with fierceness during her Guts Tour at different venues around the globe. Fans have been obsessed with hearing Olivia singing her biggest songs live on stage. Olivia usually moves with grace as she performs bangers like “Driver’s License,” “Traitor,” and “Deja Vu.” But this time around, things weren’t as graceful as anyone might’ve hoped. These are the details.

Did Olivia Rodrigo Get Hurt When She Fell On Tour?

The most alarming detail about Olivia‘s fall is that she descended through a massive hole while dancing around on stage. She didn’t trip over a small or simple piece of decoration. She fully slipped into a gaping hole that should have been solid and secure. The unfortunate event went down in Melbourne, Australia in front of 15,000 concertgoers.

Instagram / Olivia...

There’s no doubt that Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 is one of the biggest releases of the year, with more than thirteen years since the previous entry, which debuted in 2011. Under developer Saber Interactive, the sequel features Titus and his fellow Space Marines trying to protect an imperial world against an invasion.

The next Warhammer 40k game needs a mod for the iconic Nintendo game. (Image via Focus Entertainment)

Besides the single-player campaign, gamers will be able to enjoy a variety of joint missions played by teams of three in co-op, as well as competitive matches where Space Marines can show their strength. However, what the game desperately needs alongside these features is a Pokemon x Warhammer 40k crossover that will captivate fans of both franchises!

Pokemon x Warhammer 40k is Something Gamers Need

Ever since its debut way back in 1996, the Pokemon franchise has significantly impacted the gaming culture.

Julianne Hough has spoken frankly about her changing understanding of her sexuality, and how it has shaped her life and relationships.

Now 36, the Dancing with the Stars host’s latest comments came on The Jamie Kern Lima Show podcast this month as she reflected on her experiences since coming out as ‘not straight’ in 2019.

“Coming out is one of the most vulnerable and empowering things that you can do,” Hough shared during the podcast.

She emphasized that her journey is not about fitting into labels such as straight, gay, bi, or queer. Instead, she explained, “I think I’m just learning what love is, and I love people. It’s more about the connection with individuals rather than their gender.”

Hough Recalls Coming Out To Her Husband And Family Members

In a 2019 interview with Women’s Health, Hough first publicly discussed her sexuality, revealing how she came out to her then-husband,...

The Real Housewives of Orange County viewers aren’t thrilled with how things are going for Season 18.

One of the biggest issues is the addition of Alexis Bellino, who seemingly was used to get under Shannon Beador’s skin. Alexis is currently engaged to John Janssen, Shannon’s ex.

However, the most recent episode has viewers begging for more Vicki Gunvalson.

As the Og of the Oc, her lack of appearances among the group is odd for long-time viewers. She was the breakout star during Season 1, and throughout the years, her life has been heavily featured on the show.

Seeing her back in the fold as one of Shannon’s closest allies has brought up some discussion about having Vicki back on the show.

One viewer wants “justice” for Vicki after things went haywire and she was demoted to a “friend of” role instead of holding her orange.

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Cole's grocery store oversight sparked playful drama, showing Chelsea & Cole's enduring chemistry & sense of humor. Chelsea's departure from Teen Mom 2 didn't stop her from keeping fans entertained with cheeky updates on social media. Fans love Chelsea & Cole's playful relationship, which has been a highlight since they first met on Teen Mom 2.

Chelsea Houska DeBoer is dishing out some serious shade! The reality star took to social media to call out her husband for what shes deeming a monumental betrayal. In a video thats as dramatic as it is comedic, Chelsea revealed why she and Cole are currently locked in a not-so-serious spat.

In a video thats equal parts playful and pointed, Chelsea laid into her hubby what shes calling a betrayal of epic proportions. Fresh from a grocery run, Cole apparently missed a golden opportunity to snap a pic of two Basset Hounds strutting their stuff in adorable...

Teen Mom alum Chelsea Houska DeBoer recently took to social media to slam her husband for the ultimate betrayal. In a video, she explained why she and her husband were currently fighting. Here’s what she had to say.

Chelsea Houska Slams Her Hubby For His Betrayal

Chelsea DeBoer playfully slammed her husband in the clip. She said that he’d just gotten home from the grocery store when she learned of his betrayal.

The Teen Mom alum sported a winter beanie and was wearing full glam. She quickly got to the point. “Cole and I are fighting because he was at the grocery store and a lady had two Basset Hounds with coats on in the store and he didn’t take a picture,” she complained with a laugh.

Chelsea Houska Adopts New Family Member – Instagram Photo

Over the video, Chelsea wrote the word “betrayal.” She continued, “He didn’t send me a picture.

Yesterday’s episode of Bigg Boss Ott was rather surreal with rapper Naezy and actress-tarot card reader Munisha Khatwani discussing the former being troubled by external forces. In a rather candid chat, we saw Munisha ask him if the voices that he was hearing have reduced now. To this he said that they had reduced drastically. He added that being in Bigg Boss has blocked the energies. She told him that she was very happy and would wish that these voices should be blocked in real life too.

Bigg Boss Ott 3: Armaan Malik says, “Kataria ladkiyon ko Elvish se milaata hain’; Lovekesh Kataria remains silent

Naezy revealed to Munisha that people, including his parents, often think he is sick as he is hallucinating, and that he was glad that Munisha was different. Agreeing with him, she said that people would think he is imagining all this but she believes that it is real.

Approaching the end of a beloved story is always a little bittersweet. It's natural to want things to continue for as long as possible because they've built up so many different expectations for the audience to enjoy. Sadly, not every story is One Piece or Detective Conan, which means that, eventually, every anime or manga needs to find its end. Some stories don't have the luxury of getting their naturally, like Bleach, while others seem to be racing to the finish line since the Elden Ring Dlc is coming out and Gege Akutami cannot end Jujutsu Kaisen fast enough in order to be first in like to play it.

My Hero Academia is closing in on its ending and that means that audiences are hoping to get their most burning questions finally answered. And, to be fair, there are a lot of questions that have answers that are eluding the grasping hands of the population.

Olivia Rodrigo’s single “Bad Idea Right?” is turning red flags everywhere green — or at least into an indecipherable shade of gray. Kelly Clarkson is the latest to ignore the warning signs about letting an ex back into her orbit as she performed the record during a recent Kellyoke segment on The Kelly Clarkson Show.

Clarkson performed “Bad Idea Right?” with My Band Y’all and two backing vocalists who built out the layered harmonies across the song. The singer bolstered her performance with a few acrobatic vocal runs, but...

Get ready for another thrilling episode of “The Traitors” as the stakes continue to rise in Season 2 Episode 10, titled “The Weight of Deceit.” Airing on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at 8:25 Pm on E!, this episode promises to deliver intense moments and shocking revelations that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

With only seven players left in the competition, tensions are running high as the Faithful grow increasingly suspicious of one of the Traitors. As doubt spreads among even their most loyal supporters, the Traitors find themselves facing mounting pressure to maintain their facade and stay one step ahead of their adversaries.

As the game reaches a critical juncture, alliances will be tested, and strategic moves will be made as both the Traitors and the Faithful vie for supremacy. Viewers can expect plenty of twists and turns as the remaining players navigate the complex dynamics of trust, betrayal, and...

With Monday’s episode of The Voice, NBC’s never-ending sing-off went live for the first time in Season 25. But did all 12 of the contestants really come alive? Read on, and we’ll discuss which members of Teams John Legend, Reba McEntire, Chance the Rapper and Dan + Shay gave the kind of performances that were likeliest to get them voted through to the Semi-Finals.

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Bryan Olesen (Team Legend), “Don’t Stop Me Now” — Grade: C+ | The season’s eldest contestant, 50-year-old Bryan knew that he had to...

Katy Perry is reportedly leaving American Idol, and allegedly, she ignored fans calling for her attention and played with her phone during commercial breaks. It came when the Top 8 competitors filmed, and some images were leaked. Fans of the show saw the competition on April 29 and Kaibrienne “Kb” Richins ended up eliminated.

Katy Perry’s Replacement Gets Discussed

If the famous judge hadn’t said she was leaving, then perhaps fans would be calling for her to go. They already did that over the years, but she seemed disinterested in the show, according to sources at the taping of the Top 8. There’s been a lot of talk about who might replace the judge.

Katy Perry American Idol – YouTubeKaty Perry wants to go touring and singing again because she misses that life. However, she also wants to take her child along. It was Ryan Seacrest who claimed that the...

After “American Idol” judge Katy Perry won the “Judges’ Song Contest” episode of Season 22 over Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, she had to decide whether to save either Kaibrienne “Kb” Richins or McKenna Faith Breinholt — both of whom placed in the bottom of the Top 8. (Read our minute-by-minute recap.) Ultimately, the “I Kissed a Girl” singer chose to keep McKenna in the ABC competition. That resulted in “Kb” being the latest person eliminated from “American Idol” — womp, womp.

Throughout the competition, Kaibrienne belted out tunes like “Something in the Orange” (Auditions round), “Simple Man” (Showstopper round), “Heaven” (Top 24 round), “girl i am now”, “Zombie”, “I Hate Myself for Loving You” (Top 14 round), “Wrecking Ball” (Top 12 round), “Here Without You” (Top 10 round) and “traitor” (Top 8 round). The 20-year-old B&b Host from Henefer, Ut had her fair share of fans, but in the end, their numbers weren’t strong enough to advance...

Hey, "American Idol" fans. Tonight, April 29, 2024, another new performances/results episode of American Idol's current season 22 did hit the air, and we found out who made it into the top 7 at the very end. The contestants sang songs that were picked for them by the celebrity judges: Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. Kicking off tonight's performances was Will Moseley with the song, "Folsom Prison Blues" by Johnny Cash. Afterwards, Luke said, "You're more loose and free with your performances." Kaibrienne sang, "Traitor" by Olivio Rodrigo. Afterwards, Katy said, "That was amazing. You look like such a superstar.” Luke said, “It was like a real moment.” Lionel said, "You were speaking from the heart. You killed it.” Emmy Russell and Jack Blocker sang, "Hello" by Lionel Richie. Afterwards, Lionel said, "The most terrifying thing is someone singing your song.

Tonight on “American Idol,” the Top 8 perform one of three songs secretly selected by Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, who are each competing for most songs chosen. America votes live for the Top 6, and the judges make a save for the Top 7; plus, a special tribute to Idol alum Mandisa.

Below, follow with our live blog for “American Idol 22” Episode 14 airing Sunday, April 28 (8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Et).

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8:00 p.m. — Previously on “American Idol”! The Top 10 performed for a spot in the Top 8. The top vote-getters advanced as judges Luke, Katy and Lionel watched host Ryan Seacrest send Kayko and Mia Matthews home. Who will be eliminated tonight?

8:05 p.m. — Let the games begin! The judges launch their own competition with the third annual “Judge’s Song Contest.” As a reminder, Katy won...

Toru Hagakure from My Hero Academia was finally revealed in full by creator Kohei Horikoshi. Toru's quirk "Invisibility" refracts light, making her unseen until now. Fans previously speculated Toru could be the UA traitor, but she has played a crucial role in the storyline.

The creator of My Hero Academia, Kohei Horikoshi, finally revealed the full look of Toru Hagakure, Invisible Girl. Toru's powers mean she is constantly invisible, and fans were able to get only a quick glimpse at her face until now. An official illustration celebrating My Hero Academia's 34th volume finally shows Toru completely visible.

In the world of My Hero Academia, the majority of people are born with unique abilities, called Quirks. These vary in power and usefulness, and while many Quirks make life easier for their owners, some have important drawbacks. In Toru Hagakure's case, her Quirk, "Invisibility," makes light refract through her body,...

Welcome to The B-Side, from The Film Stage. Here we talk about movie stars! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones that they made in between.

Today we have a conversation about what it means to be underappreciated. Not underrated necessarily. But underappreciated. And, boy, is Don Cheadle underappreciated. The Oscar-nominated actor has been elevating films in supporting roles since the late ‘80s.

Our guest today is Mitchell Beaupre, senior editor at Letterboxd.

Our B-Sides today include: The Assassination of Richard Nixon, Traitor, The Guard, and No Sudden Move. There is also a brief-but-worthwhile tangent on the Scott Caan-directed (!) indie The Dog Problem. Also the Sundance darling Manic from the early 2000s.

We discuss Cheadle’s incredible ability to listen as an actor. There may not be a better active listener working today. We offer some context into legend Steve Martin (who...

There are many lessons to be gleaned from Season Two of The Traitors, Peacock’s smash hit reality TV competition based on the parlor game Mafia: 1) that you should never drink from an ominous-looking rusty chalice, particularly if it has been offered to you by a notoriously cutthroat former Survivor contestant; 2) that virtually everyone looks cool in emerald-green velvet cloaks; and 3) that Peacock has an insanely high budget for both breakfast pastries and Alan Cumming’s headgear.

Perhaps the first and foremost takeaway from this season of The Traitors, however,...

The Traitors 2 reunion could be an exciting event for fans.

Players from the latest season of The Traitors all returned for a discussion about what happened.

Some Traitors cast members have already shared images on social media, hinting that a spicy night could be coming for viewers.

Twenty-two celebrities were playing on the newest season, with Below Deck’s Kate Chastain entering the castle late in the campaign.

Deontay Wilder was the only one to quit, with his exit coming after the first few episodes debuted. Deontay later explained the reasoning for his exit.

Kate also revealed why she returned to The Traitors, and how it was a much different experience the second time.

The Traitors 2 cast films the reunion special

“Filmed our reunion yesterday! @TamraJudgeOC loved seeing everyone. The finale was Very dramatic #TheTraitorsUS,” Janelle Pierzina wrote on a social media post.

The image was interesting, as it featured...

A 20-year-old BBC gameshow that bears striking resemblance to smash hit The Traitors has emerged online.

Yesterday, the Back the BBC Twitter account posted a YouTube video of a BBC series from 2004 titled Traitor, hosted by presenter Tony Livesey, in which contestants sit in a circle and try and figure out who the dishonest ‘traitors’ are to win a cash prize.

The BBC and Idtv, the Dutch producer of recent smash hit The Traitors, were taken by surprise by the emergence of this 20-year-old gameshow.

Traitor aired several episodes on the BBC in 2004. One of the former contestants, Pete Liggins, commented on X that the show was being considered as a replacement for The Weakest Link in the late afternoon slot but “I guess cost too much/was too complicated a production in comparison.”

Traitor, which can be watched in full on YouTube below, sees three ‘traitors’ selected and the...

Last week on “The Voice,” Team John Legend took the stage during the playoffs as all six contestants performed for a shot at making it into the live shows. In the end, three of John’s artists advanced to the next round: Mac Royals, Lila Forde and Azán. That meant the other three singers — Kristen Brown, Kaylee Shimizu and Taylor Deneen — were all eliminated.

Gold Derby asked “The Voice” fans to vote in our poll for which of these three was most robbed, and the results are overwhelmingly strong for Kaylee. She scored a whopping 82% of the vote, compared to just 10% for Kristen and 8% for Taylor. Do You agree or disagree with those poll results? Be sure to sound off down in the comments section.

The next time Team Legend will take the stage is during the live Top 12 performance show on December 4. That is when Mac Royals, Lila Forde...

Tuesday night during “The Playoffs” on NBC’s “The Voice,” John Legend was faced with the tough decision of cutting down his six-person team to only three aspiring singers. In the end, he chose to keep Mac Royals, Lila Forde and Azán, which meant Kristen Brown, Kaylee Shimizu and Taylor Deneen were all sent home. (Talk about a bloodbath!) So which of Team Legend’s three eliminated artists do You think was most robbed in “The Voice” Playoffs? Vote in our poll below.

“Mac, Lila and Azan — each of them knows who they are, and their stage presence is very assured, like they belong in this moment,” John declared at the end of the hour. “They’re real artists, and I’m excited to take them to the lives.” It’s been a while since a Team Legend artist has won “The Voice”. Can someone on this new team now prevail in Season 24? Stay tuned.

Heath, the longtime bassist of Japan’s most popular rock group X Japan, has died, the group confirmed today. He was 55.

The musician died October 29 of colorectal cancer, according to a statement from the group.

“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of X Japan’s esteemed bass player Heath after his battle with colorectal cancer, on October 29th, 2023, at the age of 55,” the group said in a statement. “His cancer was found during an examination in June of this year. Despite his efforts to battle the disease, his condition declined suddenly in October, and he took his last breath in the hospital.

“We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to those who cherished Heath throughout his lifetime. We, the members of X Japan have personally bid farewell to Heath, but are still deeply saddened and dismayed by his sudden loss.”

Heath outside Madison Square Garden...

Estonian producers and companies are looking to reproduce the success of the breakout drama “Traitor” with two new series set for release in 2024.

Financed by Estonian streaming company Elisa and featuring local talent both in front of and behind the camera, “Traitor” was the first domestically produced TV show to have international legs.

“Traitor” tells the story of the biggest spy scandal in Estonian history, when an Estonian defense official was recruited by the Russians in 2004 as the country was set to become the latest member of NATO. Running over two seasons from 2019, the show has been a hit domestically and was distributed internationally by GoQuest Media and will reach U.S. viewers via the Spanish-language streaming platform FlixLatino.

“The best compliment I received at Mipcom in Cannes this year was from an international producer who said they still feel sad they didn’t get ‘Traitor’ back then,” Toomas Ili,...

Competition on this season of “The Voice” is heating up as the NBC show enters into its battle round.

In TheWrap’s exclusive clip of Monday’s episode, Team Legend’s Kaylee Shimizu and Elizabeth Evans are paired up in a battle, and the duo wows the coaches as they perform an emotional rendition of Olivia Rodrigo’s “Traitor.”

The contestants score a standing ovation from their own coach, John Legend, as well as new coach Reba McEntire, who shared with the women she was “in awe” during their performance.

“Elizabeth and Kaylee, that was fantastic — unbelievable vocal range and power,” McEntire told the pair. “Elizabeth, when you opened your mouth and hit that big note, I was just in awe. Wow, and Kaylee, your range is just incredible — y’all just really did complement each other — love the harmonies.”

Ahead of Legend’s decision, McEntire disclosed that her pick for the battle was Evans....

Noah Kahan is reacting to Olivia Rodrigo‘s cover of “Stick Season” and revealing which Olivia hits he would sing!

During an interview with Rolling Stone, the 26-year-old folk singer expressed his excitement about the 20-year-old pop star covering his song during her appearance at the BBC Live Lounge.

He might just be returning the favor one day.

Keep reading to find out what he said…

Needless to say, Noah was beyond thrilled to see Olivia singing his popular song.

He told Rolling Stone, “You know how you listen to those AI covers on TikTok and you’re like, ‘Oh that’d be so f-cking cool!’ And it’s like, Jesus, this is actually happening! She’s doing ‘Stick Season’!”

“The cover was f-cking awesome,” Noah continued. “When someone covers a song and tries to copy the inflections, or sing the exact same way, you’re not learning anything new about the song.

Here are the top Star Wars authors every fan needs to read. Star Wars has always been a transmedia franchise. The first official tie-in novel, Alan Dean Foster's Splinter of the Mind's Eye, was published before The Empire Strikes Back even released. But it wasn't until 1991 that Star Wars really began exploring the potential of novels, with Bantam releasing a string of New York Times-bestselling books.

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It's extremely difficult to rank the best Star Wars authors, not least because many of the best stories are now officially considered non-canon. Some writers have only published once in the franchise, while others still feel as though they're finding their feet. Honorable mentions have to be made to George Mann, Aaron Allston, Alexander Freed, Cavan Scott, Greg Keyes, and Jason Fry. Still, here are Screen Rant's pick for the top eight Star Wars writers.

Los Angeles, June 19 (Ians) The Israeli espionage thriller ‘Trust No One’ is set to have its world premiere at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival.

It marries the pedigree and primetime polish of past series like ‘Traitor’ and ‘Valley of Tears’ with techno-anxieties tied to the here-and-now, specifically with regard to the security state and modern cyber warfare, reports Variety.

“Israel has become one of the largest global exporters of spy ware,” said co-creator Daniel Amsel. “Only, those technological weapons can undermine democracy and lead to the death of truth. So we wanted to thread those very sensitive topics into an entertaining and fast-paced thriller that deals with the loneliness of leadership and the difficulties of parenthood, among other themes.”

As per Variety, created by Amsel alongside Ron Leshem and Amit Cohen, directed by Ofir Lobel, and distributed by Keshet International, the nine-part drama follows Itamar, the youngest ever head of Israel...

World-premiering in competition at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival, Israeli espionage thriller “Trust No One” marries the pedigree and primetime polish of past series like “Traitor” and “Valley of Tears” with techno-anxieties tied to the here-and-now – specifically with regards to the security state and modern cyber warfare.

“Israel has become one of the largest global exporters of spy ware,” says co-creator Daniel Amsel. “Only, those technological weapons can undermine democracy and lead to the death of truth. So we wanted to thread those very sensitive topics into an entertaining and fast-paced thriller that deals with the loneliness of leadership and the difficulties of parenthood, among other themes.”

Created by Amsel alongside Ron Leshem (“Euphoria”) and Amit Cohen (“False Flag”), and directed by Ofir Lobel, the nine-part drama follows Itamar (“Fire Dance” award-winner Yehuda Levi), the youngest ever head of Israel’s Shin Bet security agency turned target of a cyber-security leak.

This story about “The Traitors” first appeared in the Limited Series/Movies issue of TheWrap’s awards magazine.

As a competition series mixing physical challenges, psychological warfare and reality TV star power, “The Traitors” gave Peacock one of its first watercooler shows.

Based on a Dutch format and produced by Studio Lambert (“The Circle”), the show is set in a castle in Scotland and featured 20 players in its first season, made up of reality television personalities like “Big Brother 22: All Stars” winner Cody Calafiore and “Below Deck” star Kate Chastain,” along with regular folks. The players, who are known as “Faithfuls,” work together to grow the collective prize pool of up to $250,000.

But among them are three covert “Traitors” selected by host Alan Cumming who decide to “murder” a Faithful each night — after those Faithfuls have kicked out a player in the hopes of flushing out the Traitors. It’s Mafia meets “Big Brother,...

Cannes — Burgeoning Israeli film-tv studio Sipur and cable channel Hot, behind the original versions of “In Treatment” and “Euphoria,” are introducing at MipTV “Everybody Loves…,” a new global dating reality format.

The news comes just days after France’s Mediawan Rights has pounced on international distribution of another Sipur format, “Hungry for Love,” and partners Sipur and MGM’s winning five Israeli Emmy Awards for chilling doc series “The Devil’s Confession: The Lost Eichmann Tapes.”

Tel Aviv-based Sipur has also moved into post on “Bad Boy,” a scripted series from Ron Leshem, creator of the original Israeli “Euphoria” and an exec producer on its U.S version.

All these moves mark further signs of growth at Sipur, driven by CEO Emilio Schenker. Formerly Tadmor Entertainment until its rebranding last July, it is quickly emerging as one of Israel’s fastest-growing film-tv studios, playing off unique international relationships, led by a first-look production-distribution deal with MGM,...

SeriesFest has announced the official lineup for SeriesFest: Season 9, which will be held from May 5 to 10 in Denver. “RuPaul’s Drag Race” producers will be presented with the SeriesFest Impact in Television Award at the annual festival, Variety can exclusively reveal.

SeriesFest: Season 9 has slated a wide variety of screenings, panels, workshops and sneak peeks/television premieres at this year’s festival. The non-profit organization is committed to showcasing and uplifting rising talent and underserved communities through episodic storytelling.

This year’s Impact in Television Award will be presented to “RuPaul’s Drag Race” producers Randy Barbato, Fenton Bailey and Tom Campbell, for their pioneering and creative developments in the world of television production. Barbato, Bailey and Campbell will also participate in a panel on Monday, May 8, where audiences can ask the creatives questions.

“We’re excited to celebrate this amazing content and embrace conversations about the ever-changing industry,” Randi Kleiner, co-founder and CEO of SeriesFest,...

High-flying Access Entertainment, a division of Len Blavatnik’s Access Industries and equity investor in A24 and “His Dark Materials” producer Bad Wolf, is investing in “Red Skies,” one of the biggest titles set to world premiere at this year’s Series Mania, in main International Competition.

Blavatnik and Danny Cohen, Access Entertainment president, will serve as executive producers on “Red Skies,” a position they also hold one upcoming movies such as Beau is Afraid, starring Joaquin Phoenix, Jonathan Glazer’s “Zone of Interest,” “Iron Claw,” starring Zac Efron, and “Conclave,” from Edward Berger, director of “All Quiet on the Western Front.”

An eight-episode series, “Red Skies” will be broadcast on Reshet 13 later this year.

“Red Skies” marks Access Entertainment’s first foray into Israeli television drama production. It makes its bow on a series which involves a bevy of the prime movers on Israel’s international TV scene.

Produced by Yoav Gross,...

Berlinale Series, established in 2015, keeps offering new shows proper cinema treatment. But it’s not just about that “dark room and the level of concentration you hardly get when you sit on a sofa,” explains head of the event Julia Fidel, noting a surge in stories with a “reasonable” budget.

“We want to screen very different episodic narrative styles from any country in the world. There is this expectation of showcasing ‘blockbuster’ series, which we also include, but the real benefit of [having] a series section at a major festival are the discoveries.”

Such as Market Selects’ Israeli offering “Traitor.” “If the story is outstanding and the characters relatable, the language doesn’t matter,” state showrunners Ron Leshem and Amit Cohen.

“Good shows have to be meaningful,” states Cristina Iliescu, creator- director of Co-Pro Series title “Export Only,” the first foray into series by “Bad Luck Banging” producer Ada Solomon.

This year's MTV Video Music Awards rocked New Jersey, and some of the night's big winners have us shook. Held live at the Prudential Center in Newark on Aug. 28, the VMAs's crop of 2022 winners have dominated both the charts and our music libraries with some of their biggest hits.

Ahead of the ceremony, the network unveiled all the nominees back in July, with Lil Nas X, Kendrick Lamar, and Jack Harlow, leading the pack, all tied with seven total nods each. Harry Styles and Doja Cat were trailing behind with six apiece.

Read ahead to check out all the 2022 winners, below.

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Video of the Year

"Woman" by Doja Cat

"Way 2 Sexy" by Drake feat. Future and Young Thug

"Shivers" by Ed Sheeran

"As It Was" by Harry Styles

"Industry Baby" by Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow

"Brutal" by...

This year’s MTV VMAs took place at New Jersey’s Prudential Center on Sunday night (28 August).

Below is a list of winners from the action-packed ceremony, including brand new award for Best Metaverse Performance.

The first awards of the night were announced on the event’s pre-show red carpet, with Italian glam rock band MaÌ.neskin taking the prize for Best Alternative for “I Wanna Be Your Slave” and, with over 320 million fan votes cast, Blackpink won Best Metaverse Performance.

Album of the Year was given to Harry Styles for Harry’s House, while Red Hot Chili Peppers received the Global Icon Award and Nicki Minaj the Video Vanguard Award.

Follow live updates from the ceremony here.

Artist of the Year

Bad Bunny Winner

Ed Sheeran

Harry Styles

Jack Harlow

Lil Nas X

Lizzo

Song of the Year

Adele – “Easy on Me”

Billie Eilish – “Happier Than Ever” Winner

Doja Cat...

Olivia Rodrigo at Disney+ High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 3 Premiere held at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank. Pic credit: ©ImageCollect.com/AdMedia

This past week, singer Olivia Rodrigo showed her love of plaid miniskirts, as she wore different varieties for several different occasions.

The most recent arrived on Friday night, as the 19-year-old pop star was photographed leaving Electric Lady Studio in New York City.

Rodrigo was rocking a pleated red plaid miniskirt showing off plenty of leg and a bedazzled black t-shirt with cap sleeves. On her feet, she had black combat boots, adding to her pop-punk look.

The singer also had several long braids done in her hair, with one visibly falling down her side in one of the photos (below).

She carried a small black bag with her, which she clutched by her side as she walked down the street.

According to Elle’s report,...

It’s showtime! On Sunday, the biggest names in music gathered for the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards.

Jack Harlow, Kendrick Lamar, and Lil Nas X top this year’s list of nominees with seven nominations each. They are followed closely behind by Doja Cat and Harry Styles, who both received six nominations. Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, Rosalía, and Ed Sheeran also received nods for their work this year.

Harlow and Lil Nas X are recognized for the jail-themed video for their chart-topping collaboration “Industry Baby,” while Lamar’s...

MTV’s Video Music Award nominees for 2022 have been announced.

This year’s VMAs will air live from New Jersey’s Prudential Center on Sunday 28 August at 8pm Et.

Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, and Foo Fighters have received nominations, among a slew of other artists.

You can find the full list of MTV’s VMA 2022 nominees below.

Artist of the Year

Bad Bunny

Drake

Ed Sheeran

Harry Styles

Jack Harlow

Lil Nas X

Lizzo

Song of the Year

Adele – “Easy on Me”

Billie Eilish – “Happier Than Ever”

Doja Cat – “Woman”

Elton John and Dua Lipa – “Cold Heart (Pnau Remix)”

Lizzo – “About Damn Time”

The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber – “Stay”

Best New Artist, Presented by Extra Gum

Baby Keem

Dove Cameron

Gayle

Latto

Seventeen

MaÌ.neskin

Push Performance of the Year

September 2021: Griff – “One Night”

October 2021: Remi Wolf – “Sexy Villain”

November 2021: Nessa Barrett – “I Hope Ur Miserable...