If you watch “Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words” looking for a clue as to Thomas’ inner workings, a key to who Clarence Thomas really is, then you’ll have to wait a while before it arrives. 19 more words
via ‘Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words’: Film Review — Variety
On Saturday, Jennifer Lopez defended her recent Super Bowl halftime with Shakira, which was criticized by some as being “too sexy.” “I think that’s honestly silliness,” she told Variety‘s Marc Malkin at the Independent Spirit Awards. 23 more words
Adam Sandler may have been snubbed by the Academy, but, just like when he lost his high school yearbook superlative for “best looking” to some “feather-headed douchebag,” he’s taking it all in stride. 26 more words
The Senate acquitted Donald Trump, ending the impeachment trial earlier this week, so “Saturday Night Live” turned its attention away from the current president and onto who might become the president — by delivering a new democratic debate cold open sketch. 16 more words
via ‘Saturday Night Live’ Delivers Democratic Debate Cold Open Ahead of New Hampshire Primary — Variety
RuPaul made history last year when winning a fourth consecutive Emmy for hosting a reality competition program while that program (“RuPaul’s Drag Race”) won a second consecutive Emmy in its own category. 26 more words
via ‘Saturday Night Live’: RuPaul Teaches Pete Davidson About the Art of Drag (Watch) — Variety
Awards season officially comes to a close on Oscar Sunday. The 92nd Academy Awards will be held at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre on Feb. 9 and air live on ABC at 5 p.m. 28 more words
There’s nothing like being honored for your 52nd Oscar nomination on your 88th birthday and finding yourself serenaded by 350 of the town’s top composers and songwriters. 30 more words
via John Williams Saluted on His 88th Birthday at Pre-Oscars Music Reception — Variety
The shortest awards season in memory will come to a close Sunday evening with the 92nd Academy Awards arriving with wintry weather in the forecast. The Oscars are taking place two weeks earlier than last year as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences aims to alleviate viewer fatigue with awards shows. The ceremony…
via Oscars Arrive in Hollywood With a Chilly Forecast and Tight Security — Variety
Warner Bros.’ comic-book adaptation “Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)” got off to a soft start at the international box office, generating $48 million when it debuted in 78 foreign markets. 21 more words
via Box Office: ‘Birds of Prey’ Flies Low Overseas With $48 Million — Variety
Diego Luna has quite the full dance card of projects over the next few years and on deck for the actor is Disney Plus’ “Rogue One” prequel series. 34 more words
via Diego Luna on ‘Rogue One’ Prequel Series: ‘I Can’t Wait to Go Back to That Universe’ — Variety
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