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What to stream this weekend: Zendaya hits aces, Orville Peck duets and Elizabeth Taylor sparkles
Read full article: What to stream this weekend: Zendaya hits aces, Orville Peck duets and Elizabeth Taylor sparklesThis week’s new streaming entertainment releases include an EP from country-turned-pop singer Maren Morris, Léa Seydoux and George MacKay lead the intriguing French sci-fi “The Beast,” and an HBO documentary lets Elizabeth Taylor tell her story by relying on 40 hours of recently discovered audio.
AP picks 2024's best movies so far, from 'Furiosa' to 'Thelma,' 'I Saw the TV Glow' to 'Challengers'
Read full article: AP picks 2024's best movies so far, from 'Furiosa' to 'Thelma,' 'I Saw the TV Glow' to 'Challengers'The movie year, jumbled a bit by 2023’s strikes, might feel like it’s only just getting going.
Met Gala hauls in record sum of more than $26 million to fund Costume Institute
Read full article: Met Gala hauls in record sum of more than $26 million to fund Costume InstituteThe 2024 Met Gala raised more than $26 million, a record sum for the party that has become an annual gathering for mega-celebrities in fashion, film, TV, sports, music, business and more.
The Met Gala was in full bloom with Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Mindy Kaling among the standout stars
Read full article: The Met Gala was in full bloom with Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Mindy Kaling among the standout starsMonday's Met Gala featured a garden green-tinged carpet and a palooza of A-list celebrities from film, fashion, music, sports, politics and social media.
Alcaraz defeats Medvedev to defend his Indian Wells title. Swiatek beats Sakkari for women's title
Read full article: Alcaraz defeats Medvedev to defend his Indian Wells title. Swiatek beats Sakkari for women's titleCarlos Alcaraz defeated Daniil Medvedev for the second straight year in the BNP Paribas Open final.
Fendi caps couture with futurism-tinged ode to Lagerfeld at Paris Fashion Week
Read full article: Fendi caps couture with futurism-tinged ode to Lagerfeld at Paris Fashion WeekFendi, under Kim Jones, has presented a mesmerizing collection blending minimalist futurism with an homage to Karl Lagerfeld at Paris Couture Week.
Weekend box office results are muted without ‘Dune: Part Two’
Read full article: Weekend box office results are muted without ‘Dune: Part Two’Universal and Blumhouse's video game adaptation “Five Nights at Freddy's” topped the North American box office in its second weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Vuitton transforms Paris with a playful spectacle of color, stars and history
Read full article: Vuitton transforms Paris with a playful spectacle of color, stars and historyLouis Vuitton dazzled Paris as the latest collection from women's creative director Nicolas Ghesquière swirled epochs and emotions.
Law Roach, the image architect, rethinks his own image with a New York Fashion Week show
Read full article: Law Roach, the image architect, rethinks his own image with a New York Fashion Week showLaw Roach collaborated with luxury Indian husband and wife designers Falguni Shane Peacock as creative director for their “2.0” collection that debuted at New York Fashion Week Monday.
'Euphoria' stars Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney post heartfelt tributes to late co-star Angus Cloud
Read full article: 'Euphoria' stars Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney post heartfelt tributes to late co-star Angus CloudZendaya has posted a tender tribute to Angus Cloud, her “Euphoria” co-star who died this week at 25.
Venice Film Festival unveils A-list lineup with ‘Priscilla,’ ‘Ferrari,’ ‘Maestro’ amid strikes
Read full article: Venice Film Festival unveils A-list lineup with ‘Priscilla,’ ‘Ferrari,’ ‘Maestro’ amid strikesBradley Cooper’s Leonard Bernstein drama “Maestro,” Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla Presley movie, Michael Mann’s “Ferrari,” David Fincher’s “The Killer” and Ava DuVernay’s “Origin” will be making their world debuts at the Venice International Film Festival this fall.
'Challengers,' starring Zendaya, will skip Venice premiere due to actors strike, moves to 2024
Read full article: 'Challengers,' starring Zendaya, will skip Venice premiere due to actors strike, moves to 2024Luca Guadagnino’s “Challengers,” starring Zendaya, has been pulled from the Venice Film Festival, where it was to be the opening night film, due to the actors strike.
New footage from 'Dune 2,' 'Barbie' unveiled at CinemaCon
Read full article: New footage from 'Dune 2,' 'Barbie' unveiled at CinemaConIn a starry presentation that included Timothée Chalamet, Oprah Winfrey, Zendaya and a first look at ‘Dune: Part Two,’ “Barbie” was no doubt the brightest star of Warner Bros.
Jeremy Scott leaves Moschino after 10 years at fashion house
Read full article: Jeremy Scott leaves Moschino after 10 years at fashion houseJeremy Scott is stepping down as creative director of Italian luxury house Moschino after a decade of wild and wacky fashion shows and his elegant dressing of numerous celebrities.
'Wakanda Forever' scores 12 NAACP Image Award nominations
Read full article: 'Wakanda Forever' scores 12 NAACP Image Award nominations“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” has been nominated for 12 NAACP Image Awards, while “The Woman King” and “Abbott Elementary” will enter next month’s ceremony as other top nominees.
New this week: Bruce Springsteen, 'The Big Brunch' and Sonic
Read full article: New this week: Bruce Springsteen, 'The Big Brunch' and SonicThis week’s new entertainment releases include albums by Bruce Springsteen and Louis Tomlinson, Olivia Wilde's “Don't Worry Darling” hits HBO Max, and Dan Levy of Emmy-winning “Schitt’s Creek” fame has “The Big Brunch,” a cooking competition he created and hosts.
'Succession,' 'Ted Lasso' top Emmys; 1st time winners shine
Read full article: 'Succession,' 'Ted Lasso' top Emmys; 1st time winners shineThe Emmy Awards have spread honors around repeat winners – Zendaya, Jason Sudeikis and Jean Smart – and some first timers, like Sheryl Lee Ralph and Quinta Brunson of “Abbott Elementary.”.
'Dune,' 'The Power Of The Dog' lead BAFTA nominations
Read full article: 'Dune,' 'The Power Of The Dog' lead BAFTA nominationsSci-fi epic blockbuster “Dune” and Jane Campion’s dark Western “The Power Of The Dog” lead the nominations for this year’s British Academy Film Awards, with Benedict Cumberbatch, Leonardo DiCaprio and Lady Gaga among those up for acting awards.
Designer Christopher John Rogers tops starry CFDA awards
Read full article: Designer Christopher John Rogers tops starry CFDA awardsDesigners Christopher John Rogers, who designed Vice President Kamala Harris' purple inauguration ensemble, and Emily Bode-Aujla have taken top honors at the annual Council of Fashion Designers of America awards.
'Nomadland' wins best picture at a social distanced Oscars
Read full article: 'Nomadland' wins best picture at a social distanced OscarsChloé Zhao’s “Nomadland,” won best picture Sunday at the 93rd Academy Awards, where the China-born Zhao also became just the second woman — and the first woman of color — to win best director.
Harrison Ford, Brad Pitt join Oscars starry presenting cast
Read full article: Harrison Ford, Brad Pitt join Oscars starry presenting castThe Oscars are aiming to be more like a movie than a television show and enlisting A-list stars like Harrison Ford, Brad Pitt, Halle Berry and Reese Witherspoon to help.
Goldberg, Zendaya to be honored at Essence Hollywood awards
Read full article: Goldberg, Zendaya to be honored at Essence Hollywood awardsThis combination photo shows actress Michaela Coel, from left, Andra Day, Cynthia Erivo, Whoopi Goldberg and Zendaya. Essence announced on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, that the actresses are among the honorees at this year's Essence Black Women in Hollywood event. (AP Photo)LOS ANGELES – Whoopi Goldberg, Andra Day and Zendaya will be among the honorees at this year's Essence Black Women in Hollywood event, which will be livestreamed during Oscars week for the first time this year. Essence on Tuesday announced the honorees for the 14th annual ceremony on April 22. In addition to the Emmy-, Grammy-, Oscar- and Tony-winner Goldberg and “Euphoria” star Zendaya, they include actor, singer and songwriter Cynthia Erivo and actor Michaela Coel.
Santa Barbara Film Festival unveils its 2021 lineup
Read full article: Santa Barbara Film Festival unveils its 2021 lineupBill Murray poses for a portrait at the 2012 Toronto Film Festival in Toronto on Sepy.9, 2012, left, and Carey Mulligan poses for a portrait during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah on Jan. 25, 2020. Murray will receive the Maltin Modern Master Award and Mulligan will receive the Cinema Vanguard Award during this year's Santa Barbara International Film Festival. (Photos by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, left, and Taylor Jewell/Invision/AP)The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is always starry a celebration of up and coming filmmakers and Oscar hopefuls, but this year the programmers have also decided to make it more accessible. Virtuoso Award recipients include Riz Ahmed, Maria Bakalova, Kinglsey Ben-Adir, Andra Day, Sidney Flanigan, Vanessa Kirby, Tahar Rahim and Zendaya. AdThe Santa Barbara International Film Festival regularly attracts more than 100,000 attendees annually.
Cicely Tyson paved way for Black actors to follow footsteps
Read full article: Cicely Tyson paved way for Black actors to follow footsteps(AP Photo/W.A.Harewood, File)LOS ANGELES – Cicely Tyson was a Black actor who knocked down doors so other women of color could walk through them. Tyson strategically selected powerful roles with an intent to elevate how Black actors were perceived. Tyson desired to get away from the negative portrayals of Black women with the hopes of highlighting them with powerful prestige. “Tyson showed the world that the Black woman is more than a moment. He went on to say that Tyson “became a vessel through which all the dignity of who she was as a Black person, a Black woman, could flow.”AdTyson’s fame transcended all media.
Zendaya, Oprah, others react to death of Cicely Tyson
Read full article: Zendaya, Oprah, others react to death of Cicely TysonFILE - Cicely Tyson arrives at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 20, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)LOS ANGELES – Reaction to the death of Tony and Emmy-winning actor Cicely Tyson at 96. Thank you Cicely Tyson. Cicely Tyson just published her memoir this week!! "I’m sad to hear the news that we lost our dear Cicely Tyson, the sweetest person I’ve ever met.
Study: TV industry falls short of off-camera inclusivity
Read full article: Study: TV industry falls short of off-camera inclusivityDungey will succeed Peter Roth who will be stepping down from his Studio responsibilities running the TV Group and its operating divisions in early 2021. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES – When Zendaya won last month’s Emmy Award for top drama series actress, her triumph seemed to underscore the TV industry’s progress toward inclusivity. That's most notable in Hollywood's executive suites, where little has changed since the UCLA study tallied the numbers five years ago, he said. While they made gains in those and most other on- and off-camera jobs, they remain underrepresented in nearly all. “We've come a long way in that regard” from UCLA's first study of the 2011-12 season, Hunt said.
Aniston is award-worthy first responder in Emmy fire skit
Read full article: Aniston is award-worthy first responder in Emmy fire skitLOS ANGELES – Jennifer Aniston missed out on an Emmy but proved herself as an award-worthy first responder when a ceremony stunt got overheated. In a bit during Sunday night's Emmys, host Jimmy Kimmel sprayed an envelope holding a winner's name with disinfectant then, for good measure, dropped it in a wire wastebasket and set it on fire. So far, so good, ceremony executive producer Reginald Hudlin said Monday. A test had been run beforehand, with a booster added to make the fire more visible, and things were going as planned when the scene was shot — including Aniston to the rescue. She sprayed the wastebasket again, but as she and Kimmel bantered the fire flared again, bigger, and "we're like 'uh oh,'" Hudlin said.
The 'Pandemmys' were weird and sometimes wonderful
Read full article: The 'Pandemmys' were weird and sometimes wonderful(The Television Academy and ABC Entertainment via AP)It was Regina King, winning her fourth career Emmy on Sunday, who perhaps summed up the proceedings the most succinctly — and accurately: “This is freaking weird." Nobody was more thrilled than Daniel Levy, son of best actor winner Eugene Levy; the younger Levy won the award for comedy writing, shared a directing award and captured the supporting actor trophy. A CALL TO THE BOOTHLevy used some of his considerable mic time to urge viewers to vote in November. “I know this seems like a really weird time to be celebrating,” Zendaya said. Sterling K. Brown gave out the show’s final award, best drama, in a Black Lives Matter shirt.
Zendaya becomes youngest lead drama actress to win Emmy
Read full article: Zendaya becomes youngest lead drama actress to win EmmyIn this video grab captured on Sept. 20, 2020, courtesy of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and ABC Entertainment, Zendaya accepts the award for outstanding lead actress in a drama series for "Euphoria" during the 72nd Emmy Awards broadcast. (The Television Academy and ABC Entertainment via AP)
Zendaya becomes youngest lead drama actress to win Emmy
Read full article: Zendaya becomes youngest lead drama actress to win EmmyIn this video grab captured on Sept. 20, 2020, courtesy of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and ABC Entertainment, Zendaya accepts the award for outstanding lead actress in a drama series for "Euphoria" during the 72nd Emmy Awards broadcast. (The Television Academy and ABC Entertainment via AP)LOS ANGELES – Zendaya said her “heart was filled” when she saw her fellow nominees, including Jennifer Aniston, cheering on the “Euphoria” actress for becoming the youngest drama lead actress to win an Emmy. She is only the second Black actress to claim the lead drama actress award, following Viola Davis’ groundbreaking 2015 win for “How To Get Away With Murder.”Zendaya along with her gleeful family and friends screamed, cheered, hugged and cried behind her as a stunned she accepted the award in what appeared to be a hotel suite. It’s pretty crazy.”On “Euphoria,” Zendaya plays Rue Bennett, a teenage addict struggling with her sobriety and recovery on the series that delves into sex, drugs, trauma and identity among high-schoolers. “I definitely felt like this wrapping of love around me as I was sitting here,” Zendaya continued.
The Latest: 'Succession' swipes the crown for best TV drama
Read full article: The Latest: 'Succession' swipes the crown for best TV dramaThe HBO series won best television drama series at the Emmy Awards on Sunday night for its second season. It also won the best actor trophy for Jeremy Strong along with best writing and best directing. She won best actress in a drama for her role on HBO’s “Euphoria,” scoring one of the few long shot victories in a Sunday night full of wins from favorites. Star Regina King won best actress, her co-star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II won best supporting actor and the show’s creator Damon Lindelof won for writing. Eugene Levy won best actor, Catherine O’Hara won best actress, Annie Murphy won best supporting actress, and Levy’s son, Dan Levy, claimed three: for best supporting actor, writing and directing.
A sweep for ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ ‘Succession’ tops Emmy Awards
Read full article: A sweep for ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ ‘Succession’ tops Emmy Awards(The Television Academy and ABC Entertainment via AP)LOS ANGELES – “Schitt's Creek,” the little Canadian show about a fish-out-of-water family, made history at Sunday's Emmy Awards with a comedy awards sweep, something even TV greats including “Frasier” and “Modern Family” failed to achieve. The awards for Pop TV's “Schitt's Creek” included best comedy series and trophies for its stars, including Catherine O'Hara and father-son Eugene and Daniel Levy. Moments later, his son won the award for comedy writing for “Schitt's Creek” episode, then shared a directing award and captured the supporting actor comedy trophy. As “Schitt’s Creek” gobbled up comedy awards, that left acclaimed “Insecure” and its creator Issa Rae empty-handed. But Black stories, Black performances and Black Lives Matter,” he said, urging Kimmel to shout with him.
Nomination surprises: 'The Mandalorian,' Quibi get Emmy love
Read full article: Nomination surprises: 'The Mandalorian,' Quibi get Emmy loveThe program was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding drama series on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (Disney Plus via AP)NEW YORK The Emmy Award nominations announced Tuesday included some snubs and surprises. But it also earned Disney+ a nod for guest actor in a drama series for Giancarlo Esposito and a spot in the best drama race. AIRING JORDANMichael Jordan proved his competitive pull once more as the ESPN documentary The Last Dance earned three Emmy nominations. Homeland over its run has won eight Emmy awards for outstanding drama series, writing, editing and casting, among the trophies.
Zendaya Shares First Look at Quarantine-Shot Film 'Malcolm & Marie' WIth John David Washington
Read full article: Zendaya Shares First Look at Quarantine-Shot Film 'Malcolm & Marie' WIth John David WashingtonZendaya shared the first look at a mysterious new project on Wednesday, posting a photo from her upcoming film, Malcolm & Marie. The actress shared the shot on Instagram, a black and white photo of her and co-star John David Washington as the intimate titular couple. Deadline's report also includes an extensive rundown of how the production -- which was funded by Zendaya, Washington, Levinson, and producer Kevin Turin -- pulled off their two-week shoot in compliance with COVID-19 safety protocols. The production came together after Zendaya and Levinson had to shut down production on season 2 of Euphoria back in March. RELATED CONTENT:All the Movies and TV Resuming Production After Coronavirus ShutdownsCA to Resume Film & TV Production as Governor Shares Reopening PlansHow Hollywood Will Return to Work With New COVID-19 Adjustments
Awkwafina, Zendaya among 819 invited to join film academy
Read full article: Awkwafina, Zendaya among 819 invited to join film academyCynthia Erivo, John David Washington, Eva Longoria, Zendaya and Awkwafina are among the 819 people who have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. If they accept, which most do, those in the new class will have voting privileges at this years Oscars. A handful of actors from this years best picture winner Parasite, including Jang Hye-Jin, Jo Yeo-Jeong, Park So-Dam and Lee Jung-Eun, were also invited to join. The Academy said that 49% of the new invitees are international and represent some 68 countries. It has since surpassed those goals and continues to infuse membership classes with both women and people from underrepresented communities.
Jacob Elordi Is a Rom-Dram Dreamboat in '2 Hearts' Trailer (Exclusive)
Read full article: Jacob Elordi Is a Rom-Dram Dreamboat in '2 Hearts' Trailer (Exclusive)Jacob Elordi is falling hard in the inspired-by-a-true-story romance, 2 Hearts -- if fate doesn't cut their love story short. Elordi (of Euphoria and The Kissing Booth) plays college freshman Chris, who meets cute with a classmate (Riverdale's Tiera Skovbye). "I believe that connections are everywhere -- the kindness of a stranger, the first heartbeat of a baby, the love for your family," Elordi narrates the trailer. Freestyle ReleasingRELATED CONTENT:Zendaya's 'Euphoria' Co-Star Jacob Elordi Gives Her a Sweet Kiss in NYC: Pics! Zendaya and Jacob Elordi Rock Matching Outfits During Trip to the Flea Market'Euphoria's Jacob Elordi Gets Steamy With Emma Zander in Her 'Bad Dream' Music Video (Exclusive)