Lady Gaga is putting on a happy face. Director Todd Phillips has shared a new look at “Joker: Folie à Deux,” posting an image depicting star Joaquin Phoenix in the arms of Gaga. “Happy Valentines Day,” reads Phillips’ brief caption on Instagram. The image marks the public’s first look at Gaga in the film. Gaga…
Brendan Gleeson Asked His Son Domhnall for Paul Mescal’s Number to Text Him About Oscar Nomination
Move over, Tom Cruise! The “Top Gun: Maverick” legend wasn’t the only star Hollywood’s latest group of Oscar contenders were excited about seeing at Monday’s nominees luncheon. “The Banshees of Inisherin” stars Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson gushed over meeting Paul Mescal (“Aftersun”). “I spent a long time chatting with him,” Gleeson told me after…
Cara Delevingne on How ‘Planet Sex’ Changed Her Life: ‘I Was Always Queer, but I Lived a Straight Lifestyle’
Cara Delevingne had already hoped to find a project exploring human sexuality before “Planet Sex” was pitched to her — though she didn’t imagine that would mean bringing a camera with her to have her blood drawn post-orgasm, nor that she’d attend a seminar about masturbation technique. Which is exactly where Hulu documentary series “Planet…
All-Star doubleheader: Giannis adds skills event
Giannis Antetokounmpo, one of the captains for Sunday’s All-Star Game, also is among the participants in All-Star Saturday.
Richard Anobile, Prolific Author of Film Books and Post-Production Supervisor, Dies at 76
Richard J. Anobile, a noted author of film books and post production supervisor and producer, died Feb. 10 in Toronto after a brief illness. He was 76. Born in New York, Anobile wrote more than 30 film books. His started out with books about the Marx brothers, including “Why a Duck” in 1971, followed by…
Shannon Elizabeth Was ‘Devastated’ After ‘American Pie’ Screwed With Her Accent: ‘They’re Ruining It’ and ‘This Movie’s Gonna Suck’
Shannon Elizabeth became a teen movie icon with her breakthrough role in 1999’s “American Pie.” She played Nadia, the foreign exchange student from Czech Republic who Jason Biggs’ Jim wants to lose his virginity to before high school graduation. Elizabeth recently revealed on the “Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum” podcast (via The Independent) that…
Dianne Feinstein Announces Retirement After 30 Years in Senate
Sen. Dianne Feinstein announced her retirement on Tuesday, setting the stage for the most competitive Senate race in California in three decades. Feinstein, who will turn 90 in June, said she will not seek reelection when her term expires in 2024. Reps. Adam Schiff and Katie Porter have already announced their campaigns to succeed her,…
‘Indian Matchmaking’ Producer Smriti Mundhra Explores Indian Cinema and Yash Chopra’s Legacy in ‘The Romantics’
Smriti Mundhra, the creator of “Indian Matchmaking,” has launched a show called “The Romantics” on Netflix just in time for Valentine’s Day. The docuseries centers on a bastion of Hindi cinema, Yash Raj Films, which just released the smash hit “Pathaan.” Netflix releases the series day and date in India, the U.S. and around the…
Bronny James tops picks for Nike Hoop Summit
Bronny James, the son of Lakers star LeBron James, was among 26 players named to the Team USA roster for this year’s Nike Hoop Summit.
Mbappe rushes injury return but can’t save PSG
Kylian Mbappe admitted that he was “not supposed to play” in Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League round of 16 first leg against Bayern Munich.