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Pedro Almodovar Named Cannes Film Festival Jury President
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Famed director Pedro Almodovar has been named President of the Jury for the 70th Annual Cannes Film Festival. “‘I am very happy to be able to celebrate Cannes Film Festival 70th anniversary from such a privileged position. I am grateful, honored and a bit overwhelmed,” the filmmaker said in a statement Monday. “I am aware of the responsibility that entails being the president of the jury and I hope to be up to the job. I can only tell that I’ll devote myself, body and soul, to this task, that it is both a privilege and a pleasure,” he added. »
- Matt Donnelly
NHL All-Star Game 3-on-3 Format, Metropolitan Division Prove to Be Winners
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The NHL past met the NHL present on Sunday when the surviving 100 great players were joined by the 2017 All-Star players to drop the pucks for a monumental 3-on-3 tournament at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.Before the game began, Grammy winner Carly Rae Jepsen took to the ice to sing the Canadian national anthem for the many players from north of the border. After one of the members of Fifth Harmony fell ill last minute, Los Angeles Kings Ice Crew member Courtney Daniels stood in to save the day by singing the “Star Spangled Banner” — and she nailed it. »
- Debbie Emery
Ellen DeGeneres Explains ‘Finding Dory’ for Presidents Who Might Have Missed the Point
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A day after signing the hugely controversial travel ban on citizens from seven majority-Muslim nations on Friday, President Donald Trump held a private White House screening of the Disney-Pixar hit “Finding Dory.” Maybe you’re among those who find juxtaposition of the Ellen DeGeneres-starring animated family pic with the previous day’s xenophobia particularly ironic. You might even wonder how someone could watch a movie while missing the point entirely, or even embodying the opposite of the point. If so, you’re not alone. DeGeneres noticed it too, and as such, in a rare departure from her usual apolitical stance, »
- Ross A. Lincoln
With Affleck Out of ‘Batman’ Director’s Chair, Is There Any Hope Left for DC Movies? (Commentary)
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“Batman v Superman” was a complete mess. Then “Suicide Squad,” five months later, managed to redefine what “mess” even means with its endless array of bizarre trailer montages after allegedly being taken away from director David Ayer and completely reworked in the editing room. “Wonder Woman,” out in June, switched directors in preproduction, from Michelle MacLaren to Patty Jenkins. “The Flash” movie has seen two directors, Seth Graeme-Smith and Rick Famuyiwa, come and go and is currently in screenplay development hell. There were very loud rumors a couple years back that “Aquaman” director James Wan was not happy with his situation. »
- Phil Owen
CBS Orders Mexican-American Family Cop Drama Pilot From Paul Attanasio
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CBS has given a pilot order to an untitled drama from “House” executive producer Paul Attanasio, TheWrap has learned. The hour-long drama follows the multi-generational members of a Mexican-American family with deep roots in San Diego that intertwine personally and professionally due to their powerful careers in law enforcement. Attanasio will serve as writer and executive producer on the pilot, which hails from CBS Television Studios. Rodrigo Garcia will direct and executive produce. Leonard Goldberg and David Barrett also serve as executive producers. Also Read: CBS Orders Hate Crime Investigation Drama Pilot With Katie Couric Producing Among the other pilots ordered at the network this. »
- Reid Nakamura
Trump Fires Acting Attorney General Who ‘Betrayed’ Department by Not Enforcing Travel Ban
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Donald Trump has fired Acting Attorney General Sally Yates over her refusal to enforce his controversial travel ban, the White House announced on Monday. “The acting Attorney General, Sally Yates has betrayed the Department of Justice by refusing to enforce a legal order designed to protect the citizens of the United States,” the White House said in a statement. The announcement that Yates had been “relieved of her duties,” follow’s Yates’ letter to Justice Department lawyers on Monday saying that she will not defend the announcement in court. Also Read: Lyft App Downloads Outnumber Uber for 1st Time Thanks »
- Reid Nakamura
13 People Azealia Banks Has Had Beefs With, From Rihanna and Lady Gaga to Russell Crowe (Photos)
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Rihanna is the most recent celebrity to get caught in the crosshairs of Azealia Banks’ rage, but there were many… many before her who got their own taste of the rapper’s rage. Rihanna Azealia Banks, who is known to be a supporter of Donald Trump, wasn’t all too pleased with celebrities bashing his Muslim Ban — especially Rihanna. She called out the R&B singer for her comments and went on to post Rihanna‘s phone number on her social media page to which she retaliated with a screenshot of a text message Banks allegedly sent, accusing her of »
- Rasha Ali
‘Roxanne Roxanne’ Star Nia Long on Film’s Relationship With Hip-Hop Roots (Video)
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Newcomer Chante Adams stars in one of Sundance’s biggest hits this year, “Roxanne Roxanne,” as one of the pivotal figures of 1980s hip-hop, Roxanne Shante. “It was a little nerve-wracking because I want to do her justice. I want to do this piece what it deserves.” Luckily, the real Roxanne Shante was on set for the shoot and made herself available for any help she could give. “Whenever I had a question about anything, it was great to have the source right there, and we had some fun times in between takes.” Also Read: Tupac Shakur Biopic Releases First Trailer on. »
- Matt Hejl
Ben Affleck Out as Director of Standalone ‘The Batman’ Movie
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Ben Affleck has stepped down as the director of the planned DC Comics standalone movie, “The Batman.” Both the star and studio Warner Bros. say he’ll still play handsome billionaire Bruce Wayne and his vigilante alter ego Batman in the undated film. “There are certain characters who hold a special place in the hearts of millions. Performing this role demands focus, passion and the very best performance I can give. It has become clear that I cannot do both jobs to the level they require,” Affleck said in a statement Monday. Also Read: Ben Affleck Reveals What He Learned From Viral #SadBatman. »
- Matt Donnelly
Lyft App Downloads Outnumber Uber for 1st Time Thanks to Trump Opposition
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Lyft’s decision to publicly oppose a controversial travel ban against citizens from seven majority-Muslim nations has paid off bigly. On Sunday, for the first time ever, downloads of the rideshare app on iOs devices surpassed closest rival Uber. Lyft’s daily downloads have also more than doubled during the last two weeks, culminating in yesterday’s iOs milestone and giving Lyft its best day ever,according to analyst firm App Annie (via Business Insider). Also Read: Here's Everything Hollywood Said About Trump, Muslim Travel Ban at SAG Awards The win came after Lyft co-founders John Zimmer and Logan Green »
- Ross A.
Pittsburgh Steelers’ Le’Veon Bell Drops Diss Track Against Skip Bayless (Audio)
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There’s no doubting Le’Veon Bell’s abilities on the field, but did anyone know that he could rap, too? Even better, the Pittsburgh Steelers running back is using his hip-hop skills to tackle his on-air nemesis, Fox Sports’ talent Skip Bayless. And while the Steelers won’t be playing in Super Bowl Li after being blown out by the New England Patriots in the Afc Championship game, Bell torched the “Undisputed” host with his diss track “Shrimp Bayless” on Monday. Also Read: Super Bowl Parties 2017: TheWrap's Ultimate Guide to the Hottest Invites in Houston “Shrimp Bayless, I been hearing you lately. »
- Debbie Emery
Nick Gordon Slammed for Posting Bobbi Kristina Brown Pics: ‘You Killed Her’
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Nick Gordon paid tribute to his deceased ex-girlfriend on Monday, and found himself facing a heavy amount of social-media wrath because of it. “You’re the first thing I think about when I wake up and the last thing I think about before I go to sleep,” Gordon wrote on Twitter, accompanied by pictures of Brown, including one of her and Gordon kissing. “I love& miss you Rih my angel.” Unfortunately for Gordon, who was found legally responsible for Brown’s death in September, those who responded to the tweet by and large weren’t interested in his fond remembrance. »
- Tim Kenneally
Fox Business: At&T-Time Warner Deal Should Go Through, CNN Might Be Sacrificed
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Fox Business host Charlie Gasparino said on his Monday show that he expects regulators under the Trump administration to approve the proposed merger of At&T and Time Warner, even as he repeatedly bashed the deal as a candidate on the campaign trail. “Here’s what we’re getting from the market as bankers working from the deal are reading the tea leaves — that there is increasing market optimism that a deal that Donald Trump said he was against on the campaign trail, he will actually approve it going forward,” Gasparino said. “They point to the free market people that are likely to. »
- Matt Pressberg
Movies Are Liberal Propaganda, and That’s Why You Love Them (Commentary)
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It was really funny, to me and a lot of other people, when back in December a group of conservatives pledged to boycott “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” because they heard it was anti-Donald Trump propaganda. The filmmakers had reshot the ending of the movie, the ringleader of the boycott claimed, to make it about Trump. It was a ludicrous concept, of course. Disney didn’t change the ending of its biggest tentpole of the year at the last second to turn it into some kind of grand political statement about current events. There was a punchline to the “controversy”: “Star. »
- Phil Owen
‘The Hero’ Star Sam Elliott on Landing the Role of a Washed Up Actor: ‘My Luck Continues’ (Video)
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Sam Elliott takes a walk on the mild side in his latest film, “The Hero,” playing a washed-up Western actor who is relegated to making a living doing voice overs for barbecue sauce. The film follows Elliott’s Lee Hayden, “a sad, lonely guy, who smokes a lot of weed and hangs out with his drug dealer and best friend, played by Nick ,” writer-director Brett Haley said of the role. Lee is faced with coming to terms with his “legacy” and what kind of mark he’s left on the world. “This opportunity is one of those opportunities that doesn’t come around, »
- Rosemary Rossi
‘The Last Word’ Filmmakers and Cast on Working with Shirley MacLaine (Video)
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Shirley MacLaine stars in “The Last Word” as Harriet Lauler, a retired businesswoman who is underwhelmed when she hires a journalist to write her obituary before she dies. Deciding to rewrite the story of her life, she drags a few people along as unwitting accomplices. “The genesis of this idea was, ‘What kind of person would want to have their obituary written while they were still alive?” asked writer Stuart Ross Fink. “The character of Harriet Lauler was created from that question.” Writer-director Mark Pellington expounded on MacLaine’s influence on him during the shoot, and vice versa: “She’s a tough bird. »
- Matt Hejl
Lily Collins on ‘Shadowhunters': ‘I’m So Glad the Stories Get to Live On’ (Exclusive Video)
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Lily Collins has no hard feelings about passing the “Mortal Instruments” torch to Freeform’s “Shadowhunters.” The actress, who played Clary Fray in the original film based on Cassandra Clare’s Ya fantasy novels, says she hasn’t watched the series adaptation now airing on Freeform, but she gives it her blessing. “The stories speak for themselves. I love the books, I was so excited to play Clary. It didn’t pan out the way we wanted, but I think it works as a series,” Collins told TheWrap’s Stuart Brazell. “There are so many avenues to explore in the books. »
- Linda Ge
‘Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland’ Casts ‘Switched at Birth’ Star Sam Adegoke
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“Switched at Birth” star Sam Adegoke has been cast in the lead role of Michael Jackson’s bodyguard in the Lifetime biopic, “Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland.” Based on the best-selling book “Remember the Time: Protecting Michael Jackson in His Final Days,” the film is told through the eyes of the King of Pop’s trusted bodyguards, Bill Whitfield and Javon Beard. Adegoke will play Beard, while Chad L. Coleman will play Whitfield. Navi, a renowned Michael Jackson tribute artist, will star as Jackson in his acting debut. Also Read: Paris Jackson's Rolling Stone Interview: 5 Biggest Shockers Adegoke’s »
- Joe Otterson
Boy Scouts of America to Admit Transgender Boys
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The Boy Scouts of America will allow transgender children who identify as boys to enroll in scouting programs, the organization announced Monday. “Starting today, we will accept and register youth in the Cub and Boy Scout programs based on the gender identity indicated on the application,” Effie Delimarkos, director of communications for the organization, said in a statement obtained by TheWrap. “Our organization’s local councils will help find units that can provide for the best interest of the child.” The organization noted that it offers “number of programs that serve all youth,” but that it’s best known for Cub Scouting and. »
- Beatrice Verhoeven
Deleted ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Scene Belts Out School Song From American Hogwarts (Video)
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During the run-up to “Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them,” J.K. Rowling released a series of Pottermore articles explaining the history of magic in North America. When Rowling wasn’t taking heat for appropriating Native American culture and the real life tragedy of the Salem Witch Trials into her world of wizardry, she was raising the eyebrows of many Harry Potter fans with this little bit of information: There’s a Hogwarts-like school of magic in the United States called Ilvermorny. Now, a deleted scene from “Fantastic Beasts” that has been posted on Facebook sheds a little bit more light on this. »
- Jeremy Fuster
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