Meryl Streep has joined the Season 3 cast of “Only Murders in the Building” at Hulu. The announcement was made by series star Selena Gomez in a video posted to Instagram, which can be seen below. The comedy-drama series follows Charles-Haden Savage (Steve Martin), Oliver Putnam (Martin Short) and Mabel Mora (Selena Gomez), neighbors at…
‘Euphoria’ Makeup Artist Donni Davy Releases Five Vibrant Blushes With Brand Half Magic: ‘Blush Is the New Bronzer’
Emmy-winning “Euphoria” makeup artist Donni Davy has just released five new blush products as part of her beauty brand Half Magic, which the founder first launched last May. While the brand’s first collection is filled with the ’80s-inspired rave makeup that is a staple of the HBO show (vibrant eyeshadows, sparkly face gems and shimmering…
Disney Reveals Timeline of Bob Chapek’s Ousting, Iger’s Return and Nelson Peltz’s Board Attempt in Latest Proxy Filing
Disney published a detailed breakdown of the timeline of events that led to Bob Chapek’s exit as CEO, former CEO Bob Iger’s return to the position, and activist investor Nelson Peltz’s attempt to join the company’s board in a proxy filing Tuesday. The timeline, which Disney released ahead of its upcoming meeting of shareholders, “details…
Bret Easton Ellis on Harnessing a ‘Pervasive Sense of Dread’ for His Semi-Autobiographical Serial Killer Novel, ‘The Shards’
After a 13-year break from the form, Bret Easton Ellis wrote his new horror novel, “The Shards,” to exorcise some demons. “I often write a novel because I’m stuck at a certain point in my life,” he said to Variety. “I’m confused, I’m scared, I’m having anxiety and I can’t quite figure out how to…
Piers Haggard, ‘Pennies From Heaven’ Director Who Worked With Liza Minnelli, Dies at 83
Director Piers Haggard, best known for his film “Pennies From Heaven” and for establishing directing guild Directors U.K., has died. He was 83. No cause of death was given but in a statement his agents at Casarotto said he “died peacefully” on Jan. 11. “He is deeply missed by his family, friends, colleagues, and the…
Ousted Disney CEO Bob Chapek Paid $24.2 Million in 2022, to Receive More Than $20 Million in Severance
Bob Chapek, who was fired as CEO by Disney last fall, received a pay package worth $24.18 million for 2022 and is set to receive severance payments worth more than $20 million. The company’s board on Nov. 20 announced that it was replacing Chapek with former CEO Bob Iger for a two-year term. In a…
Newen-Owned Nimbus Film Buys Stake in ‘The Rain’ Danish Producer Tall and Small
Nimbus Film, the Newen Studios-owned Danish production company, has bought a stake in Tall and Small, the outfit behind hit Netflix series such as “The Rain,” “Nisser” and “Chosen.” Besides Tall and Small and Nimbus Studios, Newen Studios’ growing footprint in Scandinavia also includes Anagram, a Swedish/Norwegian production company, and the Danish banner Real Lava…
Tomorrow X Together Unveil U.S., Asia Tour Dates
Tomorrow X Together has unveiled Asia and U.S. dates for their “Act: Sweet Mirage” world tour that kicks off with two nights in Seoul, South Korea. The U.S. leg of the 21-date trek will begin May 6 in Charlotte, North Carolina before wrapping up in Los Angeles. This will be the second world tour, a…
Black Bear Expands Management Ranks, Hires Arabella Flores and Dominique Grund (EXCLUSIVE)
Black Bear, the studio behind “I Care A Lot” and “The Imitation Game,” is expanding its ranks. Arabella Flores and Dominique Grund have joined the company’s newly created management arm. Flores will expand Black Bear’s foothold in representing international writers, directors and showrunners. Grund will work across all clients at Black Bear on the management…
‘Anti-Hero’ Becomes Taylor Swift’s Longest-Running No. 1 Single, With Eight Weeks on Top
“Anti-Hero” was officially become Taylor Swift’s biggest single to date by at least one metric: It’s topped the Billboard Hot 100 now for eight non-consecutive weeks. That’s one more than the seven weeks her previous leader in that ranking, “Blank Space,” managed back in 2014-15. “What on earth — I love you guys,” Swift wrote…