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Chris Willman Music WriterGlobal Citizen has unveiled a list of entertainers and luminaries that includes more than 40 major music artists that will take part in an April campaign to urge governments to up their contributions toward supporting humanitarian efforts for Ukraine.Among those taking part in “Stand Up for Ukraine,” which is being described as a “social media rally,” will be Madonna, U2, Billie Eilish, the Weeknd, Radiohead, Luke Combs, Jon Batiste, Juanes, Garth Brooks, Billy Joel and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.The social media campaign will take place April 8-9, in advance of a “pledging summit” set to take place that second day, being spearheaded by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Other musicians getting involved with the push include Katy Perry, Kacey Musgraves, Celine Dion, Leon Bridges, Stevie Wonder, Green Day, Finneas, Stevie Nicks, Tame Impala, the Jonas Brothers, Usher, Elton John with David Furnish, Trisha Yearwood, Demi Lovato, Chris Isaak, Angélique Kidjo, Annie Lennox, Alejandro Sanz, Ryan Tedder, Ozzy Osbourne, Pearl Jam and Pharrell Williams.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterCatalina Sandino Moreno and Harold Torres have been cast in “Silent Night,” an action-thriller starring Joel Kinnaman.Hong Kong filmmaker John Woo (“A Better Tomorrow”) is directing the film, which is currently in production in Mexico City. The story centers on Godlock (Kinnaman), a father on a mission to avenge his young son, who was tragically caught in the crossfire of gang violence on Christmas Eve.

Chris Willman Music WriterA cast of 18 Grammy-winning or -nominated performers has been announced for MusiCares’ person of the year salute to Joni Mitchell taking place on April 1 in Las Vegas, with Brandi Carlile and Jon Batiste leading the way as the night’s artistic directors as well as being among the featured musicians.Also appearing on the list of performers covering Mitchell’s material at the gala dinner: Sara Bareilles, Beck, Black Pumas, Leon Bridges, Lauren Daigle, Mickey Guyton, Herbie Hancock, Chaka Khan, Angélique Kidjo, Cyndi Lauper, Pentatonix, Billy Porter, Allison Russell, Stephen Stills and St. Vincent.

Billie Lourd looked as glamorous as ever on her special day, celebrating her wedding with husband Austen Rydell over the weekend in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, during a private ceremony with their closest friends and family members.The Hollywood star wore a stunning Oscar de la Renta gown for her rehearsal dinner, and honored her late mother Carrie Fisher with a braided hairstyle laced with flowers, inspired by Fisher’s beloved character, Princess Leia.Billie also prepared two looks by Rodarte, her fabulous wedding gown and a sequin fringe mini for the reception. The actress confessed “It was inspired by my glam-ma Debbie Reynolds’ iconic dance outfits that she used to wear in all of her shows and is probably the most fun party outfit of all time.”She also revealed that she chose Rodarte as she has always been “a massive fan of their work and thought their elegant, ethereal, unique style was a perfect fit” for her “elegant, ethereal, unique personality,” adding that she “felt a strong connection to them because of their connection to my mom and because they are California gals just like me!”Billie also made sure to include many traditional elements and details to honor her family, including her engagement ring, made from the diamond ring that her father Bryan Lourd used to propose to her mom.

UPDATE, 7:40 AM: Starz has released the full-length trailer for Watergate drama series Gaslit, starring Julia Roberts and Sean Penn. You can watch it above.

The era of true crime podcasts, with stories of political intrigue and abuses of power, continues to sweep the nation. “Gaslit,” an upcoming limited series from Starz, looks to give another glimpse at one of the most disruptive events in American history: Watergate.

Billie Lourd made sure her late mother was a big part of her wedding day. The 29-year-old actress married producer Austen Rydell in Mexico over the weekend, and made Carrie Fisher an integral part of their big day.

Sasha Urban editorEntertainment Tonight will release never-before-seen footage of the late Whitney Houston in the new CBS special, “Whitney, a Look Back,” set to air on April 2 at 8 p.m. on CBS and available to stream the next day on Paramount Plus.Entertainment Tonight, which is also producing the special, will release the footage from its vault, in addition to new interviews with stars including Dionne Warwick, Clive Davis, CeCe Winans, Monica and Kelly Price.

Whitney Houston interview moments as part of a new special for CBS. Titled, it will chronicle the life and legacy of the music superstar and will air Saturday, April 2, at 8 p.m.

Billie Lourd is officially married to her longtime boyfriend and fiancé Austen Rydell! The couple celebrated the special moment in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.The 29-year-old Hollywood star tied the knot with the 29-year-old producer, following their 2-year engagement in June 2020, and after welcoming their son Kingston Fisher in September 2021.Leslie Grossman, Billie’s co-star in ‘American Horror Story,’ confirmed the news on social media, writing, “Billie and Austen’s wedding weekend is over, which is so sad ‘cause it was the most fun,” revealing that she “won best dressed, and I may have bribed the judges.”A post shared by lesliegrossman (@lesliegrossman)It was also reported that Billie’s father, Bryan Lourd, paid for a block of rooms at the hotel venue for all guests, making it a private pool party celebration over the weekend.The happy couple reconnected in October 2017, however they had dated when they were younger, and Austen even accompanied Billie on a family trip to Norway, during the anniversary of the death of her mother Carrie Fisher.“My momby had an otherworldly obsession with the northern lights, but I never got to see them with her,” The actress shared at the time, explaining that they “journeyed to northern Norway to see if we might ‘see the heavens lift up her dark skirts and flash her dazzling privates across [our] unworthy irises’.

Billie Lourd and Austen Rydell. On Tuesday, the 29-year-old actress confirmed her March 12 wedding with a sweet photo of her kissing her groom in a whimsical setting. The couple, who got engaged in June 2020, tied the knot in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, on Saturday, according to social media posts of the pair's wedding festivities and multiple reports.Lourd's friend, Leslie Grossman, confirmed the news in a video on her Instagram Story. «Billie and Austin’s wedding weekend is over,» Grossman proclaimed, «which is so sad because it was the most fun.» A post shared by Billie Lourd (@praisethelourd)According to 's source, Lourd's father, Bryan Lourd, paid for a block of rooms at the hotel venue for all guests, and that they enjoyed a private pool party there a day prior to the wedding.Lourd hinted at her imminent nuptials in February when she shared photos of herself all dressed up for her bachelorette party. In June 2020, Rydell revealed in an Instagram post that he had popped the question. «She said YES!!» he captioned the post.

Carrie Fisher's daughter Billie Lourd has reportedly married her longtime beau Austen Rydell.The couple, both 29, have been engaged for nearly two years when they reportedly finally decided to tie the knot in celebrity hotspot Cabo San Lucas in Mexico.The exotic sun soaked wedding featured a stunning ceremony in the heart of the glittering destination, and Billie's dad Bryan Lourd was also said to have helped arrange his daughter's nuptials. According to reports, the talent agent purchased a number of rooms in the hotel venue for the wedding guests. What's more, PEOPLE claimed that friends and family were treated to a private pool party on the Friday afternoon, getting them in the mood for the big day on Saturday, March 12.

Christie Brinkley is staying young and soaking up the sun! The 68-year-old model shared a stunning Instagram shot of herself on the Caribbean beach on Sunday, taking in the bright sun at a gorgeous tropical locale. Christie was photographed walking along the beach and taking a small dip in the ocean, showing off her stunning physique in a baby blue-colored one piece swimsuit. “Grateful!” the mom-of-three captioned the post, as she also featured a sun hat hanging around her neck and kept the rays at bay with sunglasses.

Billie Lourd and Austen Rydell got married in a lavish wedding celebration.

Billie Lourd and Austen Rydell are married!

Billie Lourd and Austen Rydell. The couple, who got engaged in June 2020, tied the knot in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, on Saturday, according to social media posts of the pair's wedding festivities and multiple reports. While neither actor has spoken out about the personal milestone, Lourd's friend, Leslie Grossman, confirmed the news in a video on her Instagram Story. «Billie and Austin’s wedding weekend is over,» Grossman proclaimed, «which is so sad because it was the most fun.» According to 's source, Lourd's father, Bryan Lourd, paid for a block of rooms at the hotel venue for all guests, and that they enjoyed a private pool party there a day prior to the wedding.Lourd hinted at her imminent nuptials in February when she shared photos of herself all dressed up for her bachelorette party. In June 2020, Rydell revealed in an Instagram post that he had popped the question.