Barack Obama Calls Out ‘Embattled’ Studios and Streamers During Panel for His Netflix Series: ‘I’m Very Supportive of the Writers’

Charna Flam Netflix has released the first official trailer for the satirical conspiracy film “They Cloned Tyrone,” starring Oscar winner Jamie Foxx, Golden Globe winner John Boyega and Teyonah Parris. “They Cloned Tyrone” will premiere on Netflix on July 21. Ahead of its streaming release, the movie will debut at the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) on June 14. The film wrapped in April 2021, according to Boyega’s Instagram account. Per the film’s official logline, “A series of eerie events thrusts an unlikely trio (Boyega, Parris and Foxx) onto the trail of a nefarious government conspiracy in this pulpy mystery caper.”

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Amid the pending fate of its co-parent company Vice Media Group, Vice TV is focusing on its latest season of “Dark Side of the Ring,” and Vice Studios-produced projects recently launched on other platforms, including “American Gladiators” on ESPN, “Bama Rush” at Max, and “100 Days to Indy” at the CW network. It’s also looking to the future, ordering second seasons of “Dark Side of Comedy” and “Sex Before the Internet” and greenlighting new series “Dark Side of the 2000s” for its own cable channel, in addition to moving Vice web series “One Star Reviews” to linear. As Vice’s president of global TV, Morgan Hertzan, put it, the Vice TV network — which is part owned by A+E Networks — is “very, very busy” right now.

Judy Blume has a movie out. I’ve not yet seen it, but good for her. Her Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing was the first book to elicit laughter from me.

Brandi Glanville is sensing some “hypocrisy” at the heart of the “Vanderpump Rules” Scandoval scandal.

Here we go again. Brandi Glanville is calling out the cast of Vanderpump Rules for their reaction to Le Scandoval.

Brandi Glanville isn't holding back when it comes to expressing her disgust at some stars over the ongoing «Scandoval» drama.The alum took to Twitter Wednesday night — around the same time as the second part of the reunion special — and unloaded on some of the cast members (albeit not by name) with a profanity-filled message.«This f**king hypocrisy is f**king insane!!!!!» Glanville tweeted. «I never thought I would be friends with half the b**ches that f**ked my husband while I was married & pregnant.»Glanville later followed that up with a second message, tweeting, «I'm f**king over it with pretty much everyone.»Glanville has long had drama with star Scheana Shay, who famously had an affair with Glanville's ex-husband, Eddie Cibrian, which led to some serious tension between herself and Glanville and played out in detail during the first season of — a spinoff series ofThat feud resurfaced once again since the Scandoval drama began back in early March, when news broke that Ariana Madix and Tom Sandoval had split after nine years.

2023 Tribeca Festival in June, Robert De Niro made a splash at the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival, where the Oscar-winner's 45-year-old girlfriend, Tiffany Chen, made her debut on the carpet. Additionally, the actor's latest film,, made quite the impression on audiences during its world premiere. «It was great,» De Niro told ET's Rachel Smith about walking the carpet at the Cannes event with Chen in May.

Barack Obama has achieved many things in his life as a politician, but his younger self may have wanted to be on the court and not in the White House. The former president of the United States recently sat down for a fun interview ahead of the release of his new show on Netflix, “Working; What We Do All Day,” where he admitted that he wanted to play in the NBA when he was younger.Una publicación compartida por Barack Obama (@barackobama)He published the confessions to his 36.1 million followers on Instagram. “As a kid, I’d tell adults that my dream job was to be an architect.

KSI's 'elbow' knockout of Joe Fournier was intentional, according to Jake Paul. And the YouTube boxing star has taken his own brother Logan to task, for being "literally the only person who doesn't think that". Fournier hit the canvas in the second round of the exhibition boxing match after KSI - real name Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji - floored the 40-year-old with what appeared to be an accidental elbow.

Earlier this week, the world received the devastating news that rock and roll icon, Tina Turner, had passed away at her home in Stäfa, Switzerland. Just four days after her death, recent reports have emerged that her £58 million Swiss retreat will be transformed into a museum dedicated to the star’s life and career by her husband, Erwin Back - according to The Mirror.The sprawling property is just half an hour away from the mansion she shared with her husband, which is located on the banks of the stunning Lake Zurich.

The Writers Guild of America is getting even more Oval Office support.

Barack and Michelle Obama shared a tribute for Tina Turner, who passed away this Wednesday. She was 83. The Obamas joined millions of people who were moved by her passing, writing a statement that praised Turner’s spirit and music.

Tributes have poured in for music legend Tina Turner who has died aged 83. One of rock's most famous voices, who had hits including Proud Mary and The Best, the star died after a long illness. Turner passed away “peacefully" on Wednesday in her home in Kusnacht near Zurich, Switzerland, according to her publicist.

Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, died Wednesday at the age of 83 following a long illness. Turner's rep confirmed the sad news in a statement to ET and reflected on the «Proud Mary» singer's unique legacy and the impact she made on rock music. «Tina Turner, the 'Queen of Rock 'n' Roll' has died peacefully today at the age of 83 after a long illness in her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland. With her, the world loses a music legend and a role model,» the statement read.«Tina Turner was born Anna Mae Bullock on November 26, 1939, in Nutbush, Tennessee, USA.

Eva Longoria has shifting her focus to behind the camera, utilizing the experience she’s gained directing episode television for her feature directorial debut with “Flamin’ Hot”.

Thania Garcia Brandi Carlile will be honored with the Songwriter Icon award by the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) as part of the organization’s annual meeting at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall on June 14. “Brandi Carlile is in a class of her own,” said NMPA President and CEO David Israelite in a statement. “A critical success who has become a cultural and commercial force, she consistently has delivered stunning lyrics and vocals that cut to the heart of the human experience. We are thrilled to celebrate what she has given and continues to give to the craft of songwriting.” The first-ever NMPA Non-Performing Songwriter Icon award will be presented to country hitmaker Ashley Gorley and RIAA Chairman and CEO Mitch Glazier will be presented with the NMPA Industry Legacy award. Warner Music Group CEO Robert Kyncl will deliver a keynote conversation on the “value of music and the ever-evolving opportunities for songwriters, artists, and creators” in the context of streaming and artificial intelligence.

posted Saturday on Truth Social alongside a video of Farah Griffin describing her admiration for the former president. “A loser then, and a loser now!” In the video, “The View” co-host recalled her first time meeting Trump when she worked for former Vice President Mike Pence, during which he called her “Smiley” due to her large grin at the sight of him.

There will be no late night laughs in Moscow, comrade. Or anywhere else in Russia, for that matter.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Food Network has ordered two new series hosted by Selena Gomez as part of its upcoming programming slate. The first show from the “Only Murders in the Building” star, who also hosts cooking series “Selena + Chef” at HBO Max (soon to just be Max), will be a “celebration-focused series” debuting during the holiday season later this year. In 2024, Gomez will launch a show that sees her going to other chefs’ kitchens for a change. The untitled project will feature Gomez “meeting up with some of the best chefs in the country in a quest to cook their most popular dishes when she visits their kitchens.” A source tells Variety these new shows are unrelated to “Selena + Chef,” which has not yet been renewed for a fifth season at Max.

A different version of the story? Katie Maloney saw Tom Sandoval‘s bombshell interview about his split from Ariana Madix amid an affair with Raquel Leviss — and she has some questions.