Apple recruited Nick Mohammed — one of the stars of “Ted Lasso,” Apple TV+’s biggest show — for a short film (i.e., a commercial) extolling the built-in privacy features of the iPhone. The running joke in the short, “A Day in the Life of an Average Person’s Data,” is that Mohammed wants to be recognized…
‘Britain’s Got Talent’ Judge David Walliams Replaced by Bruno Tonioli Following Controversy
Choreographer and dancer Bruno Tonioli, best known for his stints as a judge on “Dancing With the Stars” and “Strictly Come Dancing,” has replaced David Walliams on “Britain’s Got Talent,” according to a new video circulating on Twitter. In the video, which appears to have been filmed by an audience member at the first round…
Luck of the Irish: ‘Banshees of Inisherin,’ Paul Mescal and ‘Quiet Girl’ Push Ireland to Record Oscar Nom Haul
Ireland is celebrating a record haul for the country at the 2023 Oscar nominations, which totals 14 nods across various categories. “The Quiet Girl,” Colm Bairéad’s coming-of-age tale which began its awards haul at the 2022 Berlinale, made history by becoming the first Irish film to be nominated in the international feature category. Martin McDonagh’s…
Podcast Academy Awards: Larry Wilmore to Host Third Annual Show
The Podcast Academy has tapped Larry Wilmore, Emmy-winning producer, writer, comedian, actor and podcast host, to host its third annual Awards for Excellence in Audio — a.ka. “The Ambies,” positioned as the Oscars of the podcast space. The March 7 ceremony will be livestreamed on Twitch from the International Theater in Las Vegas from 6-7:30…
Dave Matthews Band Announces New Album, Summer Tour
Dave Matthews Band has announced its 10th studio album — the first in five years — titled “Walk Around the Moon,” out May 19. The band also revealed dates for a 2023 North American summer tour, kicking off May 9 in Mexico City and ending on Sept. 3 in George, Wash, with the band’s traditional…
‘Blood’ Review: Michelle Monaghan Finds Some Bad Habits Can’t Be Broken in a Harsh Horror Film
Vampirism has been treated as a metaphor for more prosaic addictions in movies before. In “Blood,” however, it’s one more hassle a recovering addict doesn’t need added to the burdens of her already discordant family life. Starring Michelle Monaghan as a mother just out of rehab whose young son gets bitten — then develops an…
Betty Gilpin, Jai Courtney, Dane DeHaan Among 11 to Join Taylor Kitsch in Netflix Limited Series ‘American Primeval’
Netflix has added 11 actors to the cast of the limited series “American Primeval,” Variety has learned. The six-episode series was originally commissioned in December with Taylor Kitsch in the lead role. He will now be joined by: Jai Courtney, Kyle Bradley Davis, Dane DeHaan, Betty Gilpin, Nick Hargrove, Derek Hinkey, Saura Lightfoot Leon, Preston…
25 Great Films Rejected by the Oscars in 2023: ‘Nope,’ ‘The Woman King’ and More Earn Zero Noms
The nominations for the 95th Academy Awards are here, and it was a huge morning for the likes of “Everything Everywhere All at Once” (11 nominations), “All Quiet on the Western Front” (9 nominations), “The Banshees of Inisherin” (9 nominations) and “Elvis” (7 nominations), among other films. On the opposite end of the spectrum are…
From Suni Lee to Olivia Dunne, gymnasts have more options than ever
From Olympic gold medalist Suni Lee to LSU star Olivia Dunne, gymnasts today have options previous generations never dreamed of.
49ers’ Omenihu arrested after domestic incident
49ers defensive lineman Charles Omenihu was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence. Monday.