Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem on "Being the Ricardos"
The stars felt intense pressure playing Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, two of the most famous people in television history, in Aaron Sorkin's latest film that goes behind the scenes of a comedy icon โ and a trailblazing career couple.
cbsnews.comNovelist Anthony Doerr on "Cloud Cuckoo Land"
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "All the Light We Cannot See" returns with a new historical novel that spans more than 700 years. Correspondent Lee Cowan talks with Doerr about his lifelong love of writing, his previous bestseller's overwhelming success, and the power of telling stories that transcend time.
news.yahoo.comHong Kong grants quarantine exemption to Nicole Kidman
Hong Kongโs government says it has granted a quarantine exemption to an individual to perform โdesignated professional workโ following reports that Hollywood actress Nicole Kidman did not have to spend time in quarantine when she arrived in the city to film a TV series.
Nicole Kidman photos as Lucille Ball spark social media casting debate
The 53-year-old actress was photographed on the Los Angeles set alongside her co-star Javier Bardem, who portrays Desi Arnaz and many fans took to social media to share their displeasure with Kidmanโs casting as the โI Love Lucyโ star.
foxnews.comHollywood stars hunker down in Australiaโs Byron Bay, where COVID-19 spurs film boom
Itโs testimony to a flair for the dramatic in this Australian region that filmmakers such as William Gammon want to harness. If Gammonโs vision becomes reality, film production will be the next big thing in the Shire of Ballina, where fishing was once a mainstay. Chris Hemsworth lives in Byron Bay, Zac Efron rode out most of the pandemic there, and Nicole Kidman chose Byron Bay to film her latest production. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)AdvertisementโAt one point there was โNine Perfect Strangers,โ โEdenโ and โBosch & Rockitโ filming in Byron Bay,โ Gammon said. Byron Bay has limited housing inventory because itโs particular about what can be built, she said.
latimes.comWith loved ones and pets, Globes winners embrace cozier show
Instead, most of Sunday nightโs winners accepted from their own homes or hotel rooms in laidback settings unheard of for Hollywood's biggest awards shows. Friends watching on television downstairs raised a delayed shout when she was announced as the winner for supporting actress in a motion picture drama. โIt was really fun,โ said Aaron Sorkin, winner for motion picture screenplay. Their daughters, Sunday and Faith, both wore white dresses while making a rare appearance. Known for her singing career, Day became the second Black woman to win for actress in a motion picture drama in her acting debut.
โBig Little Liesโ author has new novel out in September
This combination photo shows the cover of "Apples Never Fall," left, and author Liane Moriarty as she arrives at the second season premiere of HBO's "Big Little Lies" in New York on May 29, 2019. (Holt via AP, left, and AP Photo)NEW YORK โ The new novel from โBig Little Liesโ author Liane Moriarty will be a story of family, tennis and a mysterious absence. Henry Holt announced Wednesday that Moriarty's โApples Never Fallโ comes out Sept. 14. โIs her disappearance related to their mysterious house guest from last year? โBig Little Lies,โ published in 2014, is the basis for the Emmy-winning HBO series that stars Kidman, Reese Witherspoon and Shailene Woodley.
New this week: Jingle Ball 2020 & 2 doses of Meryl Streep
MOVIESโ Travel may seem closed off right now but how about a cruise with Meryl Streep, Dianne Wiest and Candice Bergen? โ If one Streep film wasnโt enough for you, sheโs again in typically fine form in โThe Prom,โ parodying a diva actor in Ryan Murphyโs adaptation of the 2018 Broadway musical. โ AP Film Writer Jake CoyleMUSICโ Jon Bon Jovi has already produced an album this year with โ2020โ and the concert film "On a Night Like This โ Bon Jovi 2020." โ AP Entertainment Writer Mark KennedyTELEVISIONโ This seasonโs winner for lengthy title: โHigh School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special,โ debuting Friday on Disney +. โ The CWโs โiHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2020,โ a 90-minute special based on the annual concert, will air at 8 p.m. EST Monday, Dec. 14.
Who did it? TV viewers intrigued by HBO's 'The Undoing'
It was a good story.โIt was the most-watched night for HBO since the finale of โBig Little Liesโ last year, which also featured Kidman and creator David E. Kelley. โThe Undoingโ has generated more conversation on social media than any other new scripted television series this year, Nielsen said. NBC was the top-rated broadcast network in prime time for Thanksgiving week, averaging 3.64 million viewers. CBS had 3.55 million, ABC had 2.4 million, Fox had 1.6 million, Ion Television had 930,000, Univision had 890,000 and Telemundo had 530,000. Hallmark hit 2.53 million, Fox News Channel had 2 million, MSNBC had 1.59 million and CNN had 1.41 million.
New this week: The Boss, Billie Eilish, Borat & 'Bad Hair'
(Columbia Records via AP)Hereโs a collection curated by The Associated Pressโ entertainment journalists of whatโs arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. Edgier than the (also great) Gwyneth Paltrow version, Anya Taylor-Joy takes on the role of the matchmaker extraordinaire this time. โ Billie Eilish was on the road for just three days before she had to cancel her worldwide tour due to the coronavirus pandemic in March. But thankfully on Saturday the Grammy-winning star will host her first global livestream concert. โEssential Heroes: A Momento Latino Eventโ uses music, comedy, short documentaries and celebrity appearances to explore the Latino experience.
Golden Globes group gives $5.1 million in grants
Kidman was among the entertainers who appeared to discuss the charities that benefit from HFPA grants. More than $5.1 million in funds were given to over 70 nonprofit organizations during the โHFPA Philanthropy: Empowering the Next Generationโ virtual event on Tuesday. The event, formerly known as the Grants Banquet, celebrated some of the organizations with aspiring artists, filmmakers and storytellers. The organization is known for putting on the Golden Globes. Salma Hayek paid homage to the Las Fotos Project, a nonprofit organization that inspires teenage girls through photography.
Keith Urban finds musical connections across genre lines
โBreland was a man after my own heart musically and I was just dying to get in the studio with him to see what happened,โ Urban said. AP: In that vein, one song called โTumbleweedโ includes a sample of a didgeridoo, an instrument that originated in Australia. Urban: After the guitar solo, there was about four seconds of a breakdown, and I was like, "I need something here. Urban: If anyone wants to know what my beliefs are, my views are, listen to my music or look at my life. Urban: Iโm learning.
Writer David Hare turns his COVID-19 into a theater piece
LOS ANGELES Oscar-nominated writer David Hare says hes turned his COVID-19 illness into a stage monologue about enduring this quite extraordinary disease.Beat the Devil will open in London as soon as officials deem it safe for theaters to get back into business, Hare said Wednesday. I dont think anyone who has not had it (the virus) quite understands how extraordinarily unpredictable it is, not just on a daily but almost an hourly basis, said the Tony Award-nominated British playwright (Plenty, Racing Demon, Skylight). Hare discussed Beat the Devil during an online news conference to promote Roadkill, a political thriller debuting in November on PBS Masterpiece showcase. An actor has been cast for the virus monologue, Hare said, but he declined to say who or name the theater where it will be staged. Hare received Academy Award nominations for his screenplays for 2002s The Hours with Nicole Kidman and 2008s "The Reader starring Kate Winslet, with both actors winning Oscars.
Nicole Kidman Posts Rare Photo With Daughter Sunday for Her 12th Birthday
Nicole Kidman is celebrating her daughter! The proud mom took to Instagram on Tuesday to wish her eldest child with husband Keith Urban a happy 12th birthday. In honor of the day, Kidman shared a rare pic of her and Sunday. "Happy Birthday baby girl xx"Fans last got a glimpse of Sunday back in November when Kidman shared a photo of a mother-daughter walk they took together. RELATED CONTENT:Keith Urban on 'Creative' Quarantining With Nicole Kidman and His New Music Video (Exclusive)Keith Urban Talks His and Nicole Kidman's Daughters Headbanging to Kidz Bop at Their First ConcertNicole Kidman Shares Stunning, Rare Photo of Herself and Daughter Faith
Earl Cameron, pioneering British film actor, dies at 102
Cameron was cast in one of the starring roles in Pool of London, a 1951 crime noir movie that was the first British film to feature an interracial relationship. During the 1950s and 1960s, he supplemented his film work with frequent British TV roles, including two episodes of Doctor Who in 1966. Unless it was specified that this was a part for a Black actor, they would never consider a black actor for the part. I got mostly small parts, and that was extremely frustrating not just for me but for other Black actors. We had a very hard time getting worthwhile roles.In 1972, Cameron got to work alongside another Bahama-born actor who broke barriers for Black film actors.
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman Celebrate Their 14th Wedding Anniversary With Sweet Posts
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman are celebrating their love! The longtime couple's 14th anniversary was on Thursday, and they both took to Instagram to mark the milestone. Urban, 52, posted an adorable pic of himself and Kidman running and jumping on the beach with giant smiles on their faces. "[We've had] lots and lots of family time, and I've actually been really enjoying that, honestly," he said. RELATED CONTENT:Keith Urban Explains How Wife Nicole Kidman Broke Her AnkleNicole Kidman's Nickname for Hubby Keith Urban Celebrates His ChillKeith Urban on 'Creative' Quarantining With Nicole Kidman and His New Music Video (Exclusive)
Nicole Kidman Says She's on the 'Right Track' to Recover After Breaking Her Ankle
Nicole Kidman is on the road to recovery. The Big Little Lies star took to Instagram on Sunday to share an update with fans after breaking her ankle. After thanking her fans for their well wishes, Kidman assured them she was almost "back on the right foot." The 52-year-old actress suffered the injury after rolling her ankle on a pothole, her husband, Keith Urban, revealed last week. RELATED CONTENT:Keith Urban Explains How Wife Nicole Kidman Broke Her AnkleNicole Kidman's Nickname for Hubby Keith Urban Celebrates His ChillKeith Urban on 'Creative' Quarantining With Nicole Kidman and His New Music Video (Exclusive)
Keith Urban Explains How Wife Nicole Kidman Broke Her Ankle
Keith Urban is revealing how Nicole Kidman injured herself. During an appearance on The Project, the 52-year-old singer said that it was a simple trip that made Kidman, 52, break her ankle. "And so she's been relegated to the boot for the last handful of weeks and is still sort of getting through it." Despite their uncertainty about when they'll be able to return to Australia, Urban told ET that he's been "really enjoying" their family time in quarantine. RELATED CONTENT:How Keith Urban Safely Performed a Concert for More Than 200 Healthcare Workers (Exclusive)Nicole Kidman's Nickname for Hubby Keith Urban Celebrates His ChillKeith Urban on 'Creative' Quarantining With Nicole Kidman and His New Music Video (Exclusive)
The highest paid actors and actresses of 2019, according to Forbes
Dwayne Johnson is the highest-paid actor in the world , having earned $89.4 million before taxes last year, Forbes reports in its 2019 list of the highest-paid actors. Margot Robbie, the eighth highest-paid actress of 2019, also has a production company, LuckyChap Entertainment, which focuses on telling women-driven stories. Seven of the top 10 highest-earning actresses of 2019 were producers of their own projects, Forbes reports. Here's the breakdown of how much the 10 highest-paid actors earn, according to Forbes. Dwayne Johnson: $89.4 millionAnd here's how much the 10 highest-paid actresses earn.
cnbc.comThese celebrities are donating money to the Australian bushfires
The bushfires in Australia are still ravaging parts of the country and are wreacking havoc on small communities and rural towns. The damage has been devastating and news of the bushfires has spread overseas with many activists and celebrities sharing photos of the devastation on social media. There are many different places where you can donate money to help with relief, and many celebrities have shared donation links and even donated themselves. I am totally devastated watching what is happening in Australia right now with the horrific bushfires. Another Australian actor, Russell Crowe, who is in Australia right now, posted that he donated $105,000 to firefighters.
Nicole Kidman and Margot Robbie Consider Harry Styles, Brad Pitt and More to Date Charlize Theron
And Charlize Theron's Bombshell co-stars Nicole Kidman and Margot Robbie are here to help the 44-year-old South African star find herself a man on Tuesday's episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show. When they comment that they aren't sure of Ventimiglia's relationship status, Theron chimes in, "You guys, we should probably start with single men. Theron accuses Kidman. Brad Pitt is later an option, to which Kidman proudly states, "I did not date Brad." For more, watch the clip below:RELATED CONTENT: Charlize Theron on Nicole Kidman's Reaction to Her Unrecognizable 'Bombshell' Transformation Embed Code Restart'Bombshell' Trailer Sees Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman as the Fox Women Who Took on Roger AilesNicole Kidman Jokes About Her 'Threesome' Relationship With Her 'Bombshell' Co-Stars (Exclusive)Charlize Theron Recalls Nicole Kidman's Reaction to Her 'Bombshell' Transformation
Nicole Kidman Jokes About Her 'Threesome' Relationship With Her 'Bombshell' Co-
Nicole Kidman, Charlize Theron and Margot Robbie appear to have formed a truly close friendship on the set of their upcoming drama, Bombshell. Kidman and Theron both walked the red carpet at the star-studded Elle Women In Hollywood Awards at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills on Monday. On a more serious note, Kidman also shared a lot of love and praise for Theron, and her role in getting Bombshell off the ground. "This film is a very powerful film and Charlize really sort of championed getting it made," Kidman shared. Charlize Theron on Nicole Kidman's Reaction to Her Unrecognizable 'Bombshell' Transformation Embed Code RestartRELATED CONTENT:Charlize Theron Reveals Nicole Kidman's Reaction to Her Unrecognizable 'Bombshell' Transformation (Exclusive)How 'Big Little Lies' Inspired Nicole Kidman to do 'Bombshell'Why Meryl Streep Says Convincing Nicole Kidman to Take on 'Bombshell' Role Was a 'No Brainer'
Charlize Theron Reveals Nicole Kidman's Reaction to Her Unrecognizable 'Bombshell'
According to Theron, Nicole Kidman -- who co-stars in Bombshellas journalist Gretchen Carlson -- didn't even recognize her after Theron had gotten into full makeup for a scene. "She walked by me at one point and I thought she was mad at me," Theron recalled. According to Theron, despite the strong Oscar buzz surrounding the project, its been a "nerve-racking" experience showing it to screening audiences. "You hope that the thing you emotionally tapped into was the thing audiences will tap to in as well," Theron explained. Nicole Kidman Jokes 'Threesome' With Her 'Bombshell' Co-Stars 'Has Been Going on for So Long' Embed Code RestartRELATED CONTENT:How 'Big Little Lies' Inspired Nicole Kidman to do 'Bombshell'Charlize Theron Responds to Megyn Kelly's Praise of Her 'Bombshell' RoleWhy Meryl Streep Says Convincing Nicole Kidman to Take on 'Bombshell' Role Was a 'No Brainer'
Nicole Kidman Shares How 'Big Little Lies' Inspired Her to do 'Bombshell'
Nicole Kidman is opening up about some of her latest roles. "It's part of the reason I wanted to do Bombshell, to support Charlize," Kidman says of Charlize Theron, who stars as Megyn Kelly in the film, which chronicles the sexual harassment allegations against Roger Ailes at Fox News. ZOEY GROSSMAN / ELLEWhen ET's Cassie DiLaura caught up with the 52-year-old actress back in September, Kidman revealed that it was actually her BLL co-star, Meryl Streep, who convinced her to sign on to Bombshell. Kidman also discussed wanting "to be a part of a movement" through the film, as well as Theron's incredible transformation for her role. RELATED CONTENT: Nicole Kidman Shares Why Meryl Streep Told Her to do 'Bombshell' (Exclusive) Embed Code RestartKeith Urban Cuddles Up to Nicole Kidman During Italian Vacation: See the Sweet SelfieWhy Meryl Streep Says Convincing Nicole Kidman to Take on 'Bombshell' Role Was a 'No Brainer'Nicole Kidman Says Meryl Streep Insisted She Join 'Bombshell' Cast (Exclusive)
Shia LaBeouf, Olivia Wilde and More to Be Honored at 2019 Hollywood Film Awards
This year's Hollywood Film Awards is set to be a star-studded event. On Tuesday, it was announced that Shia LaBeouf, Olivia Wilde, Taron Egerton and Cynthia Erivo will be honored for their standout contributions to film this year at the 23rd Annual Hollywood Film Awards. LaBeouf, 33, will receive the "Hollywood Breakthrough Screenwriter Award" for Honey Boy, his film based on his own turbulent childhood. Additional 2019 Hollywood Film Award honorees will be announced in the coming weeks. Watch the video below for more:RELATED CONTENT:Brad Pitt Makes Rare Public Appearance at Hollywood Film Awards'Crazy Rich Asians' to Receive Ensemble Honor at 2018 Hollywood Film Awards (Exclusive)Watch Kate Winslet Share a Steamy Kiss With Allison Janney at the Hollywood Film Awards!
Keith Urban Cuddles Up to Nicole Kidman During Italian Vacation: See the Sweet Selfie
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman are feeling the romance in Italy! The "Only You Can Love Me This Way" singer took to Instagram on Sunday to share a sweet snap of himself cuddling up to Kidman on their trip to Florence, Italy. - KU," Urban captioned the slideshow, which first showcased the sun setting over the picturesque city. While Florence is beautiful, Kidman is Urban's muse, after he revealed she inspired his sensual track, "Gemini." Gwyneth Paltrow Has the Sweetest Response to Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's PDA PicNicole Kidman Reacts to Keith Urban Calling Her 'a Maniac in the Bed' in 'Gemini' Song
Natasha Lyonne Is the New Nicole Kidman of Awards Show Clapping at Emmys 2019
"Natasha lyonne clapping, that's it," one viewer wrote alongside a GIF of the redheaded actress showcasing her clapping skills. Natasha Lyonnes clapping tonight... #Emmyspic.twitter.com/HcYc35I0MQ Jess Sardella (@jessnatale) September 23, 2019natasha lyonne clapping will gone down in history pic.twitter.com/Mqdtue7SSm (@suckitnichols) September 23, 2019I love Natasha Lyonne clapping for every thing and every body! Yet another fan hilariously argued that "Nicole kidman's clapping walked so natasha lyonne's clapping could run #Emmys2019." RELATED CONTENT:Emmys 2019: Connie Britton, Natasha Lyonne and More Standout Female Performances on TVHow Natasha Lyonne Found Her Voice on 'Russian Doll' (Exclusive)EXCLUSIVE: Judy Greer, Natasha Lyonne & Jessica St. Clair Have a Bitter Reunion in 'Addicted to Fresno'
Why Meryl Streep Says Convincing Nicole Kidman to Take on 'Bombshell' Role Was a 'No
Meryl Streep knows a good role when she sees one! Nicole Kidman told ET earlier this month that it was her Big Little Lies co-star, Streep, who convinced her to take on the role of Gretchen Carlson in Bombshell. "I remember Meryl Streep saying to me, when I said, 'Oh, should I play Gretchen Carlson?' So when Meryl says, 'Yes, you should,' you do what she says," Kidman told ET last week. RELATED CONTENT:'Big Little Lies': Secrets Behind Meryl Streeps Scene-Stealing CharacterNicole Kidman Says Meryl Streep Insisted She Join 'Bombshell' Cast (Exclusive)'Big Little Lies': Meryl Streep Reveals Where Fans Can See Cut Ice Cream-Throwing Scene (Exclusive)
Nicole Kidman Says Meryl Streep Insisted She Join 'Bombshell' Cast (Exclusive)
While speaking with ET's Cassie DiLaura backstage at the 2019 GQ Men of the Year Awards in London on Tuesday, Kidman shared that she took her role as Gretchen Carlson in Bombshell because Streep insisted upon it. "I remember Meryl Streep saying to me, when I said, 'Oh, should I play Gretchen Carlson?' So when Meryl says, 'Yes, you should,' you do what she says," Kidman said with a laugh. Charlize Theron stars as Megyn Kelly, while Margot Robbie plays Kayla Pospisil. RELATED CONTENT:Nicole Kidman, David and Victoria Beckham & More Standout Looks From the GQ Men of the Year Awards'Bombshell' Teaser: Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman Transform Into Megyn Kelly, Gretchen CarlsonGwyneth Paltrow Has the Sweetest Response to Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's PDA Pic
Nicole Kidman, David and Victoria Beckham & More Standout Looks From the GQ Men of the Year
The GQ Men of the Year Awards are here! Rita OraDavid M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Hugo BossOra commanded attention as she walked down the carpet in a lingerie-inspired ensemble. Kylie MinogueJeff Spicer/Getty ImagesThe singer, who was honored with the night's Icon Award, rocked a thigh-high slit in a beautiful Grecian gown. See more on the GQ Men of the Year Awards in the video below. RELATED CONTENT:Prince Charles Cracks Jokes While Being Honored at GQ Men of the Year AwardsZendaya, Chrissy Teigen & More Celebs Ooze Sex Appeal at 2018 GQ Men of the Year AwardsBella Hadid Stuns in Plunging Gown at GQ Men of the Year Awards
'Jersey Shore' Star Jenni 'JWoww' Farley Officially Divorced From Roger Mathews
Jersey Shore star Jenni 'JWoww' Farley has officially divorced Roger Mathews. Jenni and Roger have reached an amicable conclusion and finalized their divorce, a rep for the reality star told ET in a statement on Thursday. ET confirmed in September that 33-year-old Farley had filed for divorce from Matthews, citing irreconcilable differences. "I've spent a lot of time with the kids," Carpinello said. RELATED CONTENT:Jenni 'JWoww' Farley's Boyfriend Zack Clayton Carpinello Gushes Over His 'Queen' at 2019 MTV VMAs (Exclusive)Jenni 'JWoww' Farley on Son Greyson's Progress Since Autism Diagnosis (Exclusive)Roger Mathews Claps Back Over 'Negative Comments' About Ex Jenni 'JWoww' Farley's Parenting Skills
'Bombshell' Teaser: Charlize Theron and Nicole Kidman Transform Into Anchors Megyn Kelly
Charlize Theron and Nicole Kidman lead a star-studded cast in Bombshell, the new film about the Roger Ailes sexual harassment scandal exposed by the women who worked at FOX News. On Wednesday, Lionsgate released the first teaser for the film, which depicts news anchors Gretchen Carlson (Kidman), Megyn Kelly (Theron) and others facing years of misconduct by the FOX News boss and their decision to take him down. I think it's an important story, Theron told ET about getting involved in the project by The Big Short writer Charles Randolph and director Jay Roach. I think were really gonna learn a lot about our own history because Roger Ailes has really had a huge impact in the last two decades, she said. RELATED CONTENT:Charlize Theron Transforms Into Megyn Kelly on the Set of New Roger Ailes FilmRussell Crowe Talks 6-Hour Transformation to Play Fox News' Roger Ailes in 'The Loudest Voice' (Exclusive)Connie Britton Shares Best Parenting Advice From Nicole Kidman