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• Film Review: ‘QT8: Quentin Tarantino, The First Eight’
  In one of the intermittent revealing moments in “QT8: Quentin Tarantino, The First Eight,” a documentary about the films of Quentin Tarantino that’s like a familiar but tasty sundae for Quentin fans, we see Tarantino on the set of “Pulp Fiction,” shooting the iconic dance contest at Jack Rabbit Slim’s. As John Travolta and Uma […]
• Execs from Motown, Live Nation, Recording Academy Set to Speak at Culture Creators’ Inaugural C2 Summit
  Culture Creators, the organization which recognizes minorities in film, television, music and fashion, is holding its first-ever C2 Summit on Oct. 21 in Washington D.C. Its mission: to engage, mentor, and provide recruitment opportunities to students of color attending historically black colleges and universities. Students were selected from an application process and will participate in […]
• SESAC Toasts Rami Dawod as Pop Songwriter of the Year
  Camila Cabello’s “Never Be The Same” and “Electricity” by Mark Ronson and Silk City featuring Dua Lipa are just a few of the co-writing credits celebrated during an October 16 dinner at Nobu Malibu hosted by SESAC in honor of Rami Dawod. Named Pop Songwriter of the Year by the performance rights organization, Dawod is […]
• Why Emma Stone Was Haunted by Fear of Vomiting While Shooting ‘Zombieland: Double Tap’
  SPOILER ALERT: The following story contains a slight spoiler for “Zombieland: Double Tap.” The zombie slayers are back! Ten years after Emma Stone, Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg and Abigail Breslin first killed dead people walking in “Zombieland,” they’ve reunited for “Zombieland: Double Tap.” “You take stock of your life a little bit,” Stone says of […]
• Marcus Buckingham Lists Sunset Strip Villa
  English bestselling author and motivational speaker Marcus Buckingham is writing himself out of his Hollywood Hills crash pad. Barely two years after he bought the property for $3.3 million, the divorced father is moving on, having attached a $3.75 million pricetag to his charming 1920s home. Set just above the iconic Sunset Strip and a […]
• Live+3 Ratings for Week of Oct. 7: ‘Batwoman’ Doubles, ‘This Is Us’ Tops Scripted
  After swooping in with a solid debut in Live+3, the CW’s “Batwoman” doubled in week 2 after three days of delayed viewing to a 0.6 rating from a 0.3. That figures is still down a 0.1 ratings point on the tally from its premiere. “This Is Us” finished as the top scripted show in Live+3, […]
• John Cho Injured on Set of Netflix’s ‘Cowboy Bebop,’ Production Halted for 7-9 Months
  “Cowboy Bebop” star John Cho sustained a knee injury on the set of the live-action Netflix series while filming in New Zealand in October, Variety has learned, leading to a 7-9 month break in production. While the nature of the incident that led to the injury is not altogether clear, it occurred during a rehearsed […]
• The Best Horror Films to Stream Right Now
  Good horror movies aren’t always easy to scare up, but with Halloween on the horizon, Variety has compiled a list of some of the best horror films available on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu. NETFLIX Apostle Cult horror meets religious hypocrisy in this creepy gothic thriller, which follows prodigal son Thomas Richardson, who returns home […]
• TV News Roundup: NBC Announces ‘Making It’ Season 2 Premiere Date
  In today’s TV news roundup, NBC announced the “Making It” Season 2 premiere date and HBO Max greenlit a new docuseries from Brad Goreski and Gary Janetti. DATES Hosts Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman will return with the second season of “Making It” on NBC Dec. 2. After the show’s holiday season premiere, the show […]
• ‘Stranger Things’ Star Brett Gelman Joins Michael B. Jordan in ‘Without Remorse’
  Brett Gelman, best known for his scene-stealing roles in “Fleabag,” “Stranger Things” and “Love,” has joined Michael B. Jordan in Paramount’s adaptation of Tom Clancy’s “Without Remorse.” Jamie Bell and Jodie Turner-Smith are also on board. Jordan is starring as operations officer John Clark, also known as John Terrence Kelly, a former Navy SEAL who […]

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• John Cho Reportedly Injured on Set of 'Cowboy Bebop' Live-Action Series, Thanks Fans for 'Well Wishes'
  The actor said he would be 'back and flowing' in no time. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
• Lady Gaga Says She Had Her 'Whole Body' X-Rayed After Stage Fall
  The singer had a scary fall during her Las Vegas show on Thursday night. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
• Nick Jonas Celebrates Priyanka Chopra on Hindu Holiday Karva Chauth: 'I Love and Admire Her So Much'
  The Jonas Brother couldn't help but celebrate his lady love. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
• Elton John Talks Performing With Taron Egerton, Says the 'Rocketman' Star Is Now 'Family' (Exclusive)
  John also opened up to ET about his new memoir, where he talks about his friendships with Princess Diana and Michael Jackson. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
• Star Sightings: Kevin Smith Celebrates 'Jay and Silent Bob Reboot' Premiere, Garth Brooks Rocks Out & More!
  From New York City to Hollywood and everywhere in between, see what your favorite stars have been up to! [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
• Todd and Julie Chrisley's Rep Fires Back at Estranged Daughter Lindsie's 'Dr. Phil' Interview (Exclusive)
  In an exclusive statement from the Chrisley family via their rep, Todd and Julie call Lindsie's latest interview 'unfathomable.' [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
• Gwen Stefani Breaks Down Some of Her Most Iconic Looks Over the Years: 'I Was Really Confused'
  From bright pink hair to that powder blue fur bikini top, the singer looks back at six memorable looks from 1995-2019. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
• Kylie Jenner's 'Rise and Shine' Is the Meme of the Moment -- Check Out the Remixes, Merch and More!
  The reality star and makeup mogul is headed for the music charts! [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
• Brody Jenner Talks New Song 'It's Alive' and How Music Gets Him Through the Drama (Exclusive)
  ET spoke with Jenner and AHZ bandmate Adam O'Rourke about their new single, 'I'm Alive,' and music video. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
• Brody Jenner Says Kaitlynn Carter Split Will Play Out on 'The Hills: New Beginnings' Season 2 (Exclusive)
  The reality star also shared if his relationship with Josie Canseco will be filmed and how difficult it was to return to reality TV. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
• Hailey Bieber's Wedding Dress Had This Secret Detail You Can Only See Close Up
  Watch Mrs. Bieber try on her custom Off-White wedding dress for the final time before walking down the aisle. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
• 'High School Musical' TV Series Gets Season 2 Renewal by Disney+
  The cast of the upcoming comedy series was surprised with the news on Friday morning. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
• David Harbour and Lily Allen Pose on the Red Carpet Together After Kissing in NYC: Pics
  David Harbour and Lily Allen are taking their romance more public. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
• Selena Gomez Announces New Single 'Lose You to Love Me'
  The new track is set to drop Oct. 23! [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
• Holiday Gifts Under $200 for Those You Really Want to Treat
  Shop ET Style's gift picks that are sure to give you the best reaction. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
• Maddie & Tae Are Already Getting Emotional Thinking About Each Other's Weddings (Exclusive)
  The country stars dish on first impressions, wedding planning, and a dream collab with Lizzo in ET's 'Artist x Artist' series. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
• A 'Barney' Live-Action Film Is Happening With Daniel Kaluuya and Mattel
  'We're excited to explore this compelling modern-day hero.' [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
• Eva Mendes Says She and Ryan Gosling Have 'Bulldozing' Parenting Styles
  The couple is parents to two daughters. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
• The Best Holiday Gifts For Fashion-Forward Women
  For the gal who loves fashion, give her the gift that'll add to her stylish lifestyle. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
• Helen Mirren and Jason Clarke Open Up About Steamy Sex Scenes in 'Catherine the Great' (Exclusive)
  ET spoke with the actress and her co-star at the premiere for the new HBO series in Los Angeles on Thursday. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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• A day in Elton John's life: Buy Rolls, write hit song, dine with Ringo
  When Elton John was working on his new autobiography, the legendary singer, songwriter and performer pulled out diaries he had been encouraged to write during a stint in rehab.
• Singer Robbie Williams to release first ever Christmas album
  British singer Robbie Williams is getting into the festive cheer, announcing on Friday he would release his first ever Christmas album this holiday season.
• Bored by Brexit? British TV starts Brexit-free news channel
  After three years of Brexit crisis, Sky News is betting that some viewers are so bored by the divorce drama that there is a market for a channel dedicated to news that has nothing to do with Britain's exit from the European Union.
• Alicia Alonso, Cuba's ballet legend, dies at age 98
  Legendary Cuban ballerina Alicia Alonso, who achieved global acclaim in the 1940s and went on to run the internationally renowned National Ballet of Cuba for decades, died on Thursday at age 98, state-run media said.
• WarnerMedia's HBO Max to stream films of 'Spirited Away' producer
  HBO Max, the forthcoming streaming service from AT&T Inc's WarnerMedia, will screen films from Studio Ghibli, the Japanese animation producer behind the Academy Award-winning movie "Spirited Away".
• Netflix and Amazon face censorship threat in India: source
  India is deliberating potential censorship on streaming platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, a senior government source told Reuters.
• Hitler satire 'Jojo Rabbit' mixes dark humor with plea for tolerance
  New Zealand movie director Taika Waititi says he likes a challenge and his satire of Adolf Hitler and Nazi culture may be his riskiest and most successful yet.
• Number of new Netflix shows to dwarf those from Disney, Apple at launch
  Streaming video leader Netflix Inc is planning to release around 62 new original productions, including films, series, documentaries, and comedy specials, from October to December as it braces for the debut of rival services from Apple Inc and Walt Disney Co in November.
• Plane carrying UK's William and Kate aborts Pakistan landing twice, couple 'fine'
  Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate told reporters on board their flight on Thursday that they were fine, after the plane was forced to abort landings in the Pakistani cities of Rawalpindi and nearby Islamabad due to a severe thunderstorm.
• Plane carrying UK's William and Kate twice aborts Pakistan landing in severe turbulence
  Britain's Prince William said he and his wife Kate were fine after a Royal Air Force plane carrying the royal couple was forced to abort a landing in Islamabad twice on Thursday and return to Lahore after being caught in a severe thunderstorm.
• Prince William and wife Kate see impact of climate change at Pakistan glacier
  Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate on Wednesday visited a melting glacier in the Hindu Kush mountain range not far from Pakistan's border with Afghanistan, witnessing first hand the impact of climate change their trip is seeking to highlight.
• Wanted: Intimacy coordinators. Hollywood's fastest growing job
  Two years after a sexual harassment scandal roiled Hollywood, one of the fastest growing jobs in the entertainment industry is that of the intimacy director.
• Grime star Stormzy, rockers the 1975 among Q Awards winners
  Rockers the 1975 and grime star Stormzy triumphed at the Q Awards in London on Wednesday, winning Q Best Act in the World Today and Q Best Solo Artist, respectively, at the annual ceremony hosted by British music magazine Q.
• Malaysia orders China map cut from 'Abominable' film as furor widens
  Malaysia's film censors have ordered a scene removed from the animated movie "Abominable" which shows China's "nine-dash line" in the South China Sea, an official said on Thursday, amid growing anger among countries with overlapping claims in the waterway.
• 'Panama Papers' law firm sues Netflix over film based on scandal
  Mossack Fonseca, a Panamanian law firm at the center of the "Panama Papers" scandal, has filed a lawsuit against Netflix Inc over its new movie based on the case, accusing the video streaming company of defamation and seeking to stop the film's release.
• TV 'Tarzan' star's wife slain by son, who is shot dead by police
  The wife of the 1960s television "Tarzan" star Ron Ely was stabbed to death at their California home by the couple's son, who was then fatally shot by police in a confrontation outside the residence, authorities said on Wednesday.
• K-pop singer decries cyber bullying after death of 'activist' star Sulli
  Sulli, a former South Korean singer-actress, was a rare taboo breaker in a world where K-pop stars' every move is strictly monitored by their management, but her death has exposed the dark side of the industry that propelled a global craze.
• Philippines' top diplomat calls for cut to 'Abominable' over China map
  The foreign minister of the Philippines called on Wednesday for a cut to a scene in DreamWorks' animated film "Abominable" that shows China's unilaterally declared "nine-dash line" in the South China Sea.
• Jolie and Pfeiffer battle for power in 'Maleficent' sequel
  The sequel to Walt Disney Co's 2014 hit "Maleficent," which begins rolling out in global theaters on Wednesday, puts three women at the center of a fight for control between humans and fairies.
• Actor Cuba Gooding Jr pleads not guilty to pinching woman's buttocks in club
  Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to pinching a woman's buttocks in a nightclub last October, four months after he was charged with groping a woman in a separate incident.