Ben Platt and Ellie Goulding to Perform at LA Family Housing Awards (EXCLUSIVE)

Nickelodeon will be honored at this year’s GLSEN Respect Awards, the organization announced Thursday.First established in 2004, the annual GLSEN Respect Awards honor individuals and companies that have made significant impact in bettering the lives of LGBTQ youth. This year’s ceremony will see Nickelodeon receive the corporate ally award, given to companies that have made queer youth impact a priority.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterThe Sundance Film Festival has consolidated or cut several pilot programs for filmmakers in an effort to stay nimble during the ongoing pandemic, Variety has learned exclusively,New Sundance CEO Joana Vicente, the well-liked executive who joined the premiere American festival from TIFF last year, announced the measures in a memo to staff on Tuesday. Seven jobs have been eliminated as a result, according to the note obtained by Variety.The Sundance Interdisciplinary Program — a pilot which supported artists working across mediums with fellowships, residencies and labs — will phase out after its inaugural year.

Broadway star Ben Platt will be teaching the “American Idol” contestants his tips and tricks to being an amazing musician.

Giovanni Pernice has been reunited with his Strictly Come Dancing dance champion, Rose Ayling-Ellis. Sharing an insight into their friendship, the professional dancer couldn't help but poke fun at the EastEnders actress in a new Instagram clip.MORE: Strictly's Rose Ayling-Ellis shares intimate glimpse inside Barcelona getawayGiovanni, 31, filmed Rose, 27, whilst she was getting her makeup done by a makeup artist, and he teased: "Lots of makeup for you being done because you need it.

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorMunich-based sales agency Beta Cinema has closed sales to several major territories for stylish comic-book adaptation “Diabolik,” which is among the leaders in the race for Italy’s top film awards – the David di Donatello Awards – with 11 nominations. Beta Cinema will kick off presales on the film’s sequels in Cannes.“Diabolik” has been acquired by buyers in France (Metropolitan), Spain (Flins & Piniculas), and Latin America and Portugal (Sun Distribution Group).

, which will go inside the lives of three influential first ladies of the United States. The show’s first season, which will be directed and executive produced by, will star as Michelle Obama, as Betty Ford, and as Eleanor Roosevelt.“It’s one of those jobs where you almost have to say yes before you think about it too much because if you think too much you might actually say no out of fear or being absolutely terrified,” Anderson told ET about joining the series and taking on the daunting task of portraying such an iconic figure, with Davis adding that it was “absolutely terrifying” taking on someone like Obama, whom “everyone has ownership over.”“Once I realized the scope of this character, it was terrifying,” Pfeiffer said of joining the series, noting that she didn’t “want to let anyone down” with her portrayal.That said, they all came to slay.

Ben Affleck has been spotted since Jennifer Lopez wore a ring on THAT finger. The 49-year-old actor sat in the front seat of his vehicle as he took a call on his iPhone pro in photos taken on Friday, April 8. Ben kept his windows rolled down to enjoy the sunny 93 degree weather, also dressing for the temperature in a cotton t-shirt. He was notably parked outside of Jennifer’s Bel-Air area residence, worth an estimated $28 million.

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz are making the most of their free time before showdown whilst the Beckham cohort are enjoying Miami from a very lavish perspective.MORE: Brooklyn Beckham's 'biggest fear' ahead of wedding is not what you'd expectPictures published by the MailOnline on Thursday show Brooklyn whizzing around on a golf buggy with his friends at the Peltz family mansion in Palm Beach and looking a little bit sunburnt.WATCH:  Brooklyn and Nicola discuss why their marriage could end in divorceThe Beckhams on the other hand were lapping up the sun rays as David, Victoria, Harper, ten, Romeo, 19, and his girlfriend Mia Regan enjoyed some quality time on the £5million family superyacht ahead of the nuptials.READ: Brooklyn Beckham opens up about his Jewish wedding to Nicola and reveals the one item he has bannedREAD: Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz's A-list wedding - all the detailsIn the collection of snaps, Romeo could be seen cuddling up to Mia whilst they sunbathed on the impressive vessel and David and Victoria were relaxing on the stunning white sofa.

Wilson Chapman editorNickelodeon will feature TikTok stars, recent Oscar winners and Grammy nominated artists at the 35th Annual Kids Choice Awards, the channel announced on Thursday.Peyton List, Xavier Woods, Ralph Macchio, Unspeakable, Charli D’Amelio, Dixie D’Amelio, Jordan Fisher, Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Samuel L. Jackson, Heidi Klum, Terry Crews, Sofia Vergara, Jace Norman, Charlie Puth, Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Isaiah Crews, Isla Fisher have all been announced as participants for the show, which honors achievements in television, film, music and sports, as voted on by viewers of the Nickelodeon channel.

Wilson Chapman editorNewFilmmakers Los Angeles has announced the nominees for the 10th annual Best of NFMLA Awards.NFMLA is a nonprofit organization that supports emerging filmmakers and artists through a monthly series of screenings and events in Los Angeles. The nominees for its Best of NFMLA slate are comprised of films that have screened as part of the NFMLA Monthly Film Festival selection in 2021.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe ABC comedy pilot “Not Dead Yet” starring Gina Rodriguez has found five new series regulars, Variety has learned.Josh Banday (“Pam & Tommy,” “Upload”), Jessica St. Clair (“Playing House,” “Avenue 5”), Mary Elizabeth Ellis (“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” “Licorice Pizza”), Angela Gibbs (“Black Jesus,” “Hacks”), and Rick Glassman (“Old Dads,” “A Futile and Stupid Gesture”) will all appear alongside Rodriguez.In the single-cam pilot, Nell Stevens (Rodriguez) is broke, newly single and feeling old. Nell – a self-described disaster – works to restart the life and career she left behind 10 years ago.

ABC has rounded out the series regular cast for its single-camera comedy pilot Not Dead Yet. Josh Banday (Upload), Jessica St. Clair (Avenue 5), Mary Elizabeth Ellis (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia), Angela Gibbs (This Is Us) and Rick Glassman (As We See It) are set as leads opposite Gina Rodriguez in the pilot from The Real O’Neals creators Casey Johnson and David Windsor, McG and 20th Television.

It’s going to be a special night for Ben Platt and he has boyfriend Noah Galvin by his side!

Ben Platt and Noah Galvin are still going strong as the couple made their awards show red carpet debut hand-in-hand at the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards. Platt was nominated for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media for the film adaptation of the hit Broadway show. While Platt ultimately lost the category to Andra Day for soundtrack, he nor Galvin showed no signs of being disappointed by the loss, even sharing a kiss at one point. The GRAMMYs marks their second major public appearance together — the other being the night before at the 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards — since making their red carpet debut as a couple back in September 2021 at the Los Angeles premiere of, which saw Platt reprising the titular role he originated onstage. «It’s the first time we’ve been able to take pictures together because of the pandemic and all that noise, but it’s been a beautiful first time together,» Platt told ET about posing with his beau.