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We were supposed to get Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas bumping beautifuls on the big screen earlier this year, and then 20th Century Studios seemingly lost their nerve or just didn’t have the confidence in the movie as a big-screen effort. Instead, the long-awaited erotic thriller, initially scheduled for January 2022, now arrives on Hulu on March 18.

We were supposed to get Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas bumping beautifuls on the big screen earlier this year, and then 20th Century Studios seemingly lost their nerve or just didn’t have the confidence in the movie as a big-screen effort. Instead, the long-awaited erotic thriller, initially scheduled for January 2022, now arrives on Hulu on March 18.

Jon Bon Jovi has taken to Instagram to share a video message with fans thanking them for their birthday well wishes.MORE: Blake Shelton's heartbreaking family story as he gives rare interview about personal lifeThe musician, who celebrated his landmark 60th birthday on March 2, can be seen stood on a balcony overlooking a city scape as he speaks to his supporters.WATCH: Jon Bon Jovi celebrates in rare personal video"I'm a very lucky man," he can be heard saying. "And I want you to know there's not a day of this I've taken for granted.READ: Glee star Darren Criss confirms death of brother Charles aged 36MORE: 90210 star Tori Spelling reveals unexpected royal story involving Prince Charles"So on this occasion of my 60th… 60th birthday?! It fits. I feel good about it.

Naman Ramachandran Entrepreneur Karnesh Ssharma is launching Clean OTT, a streaming service focusing on female-oriented original content, in the first quarter of 2023.Female actors, directors and producers will be at the heart of the service, which aims to move away from the male gaze that plagues Indian content and to create a sustainable platform for female professionals to further their career in the entertainment industry, while also removing age barriers.The content will include originally curated and produced works by Clean and pre-selected projects that meet the Clean OTT messaging framework by other producers from India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.Ssharma is also a co-founder of Clean Slate Filmz (Netflix’s “Bulbbul,” Amazon’s “Paatal Lok”). The Clean OTT library will feature work from directors, scriptwriters, actors, and producers associated with Clean Slate Filmz, as well as providing opportunities to emerging talent.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaBen McKenzie may be best known to television fans as the star of hit shows such as “The O.C.” and “Southland.” But the actor has more recently become an outspoken critic and skeptic of the burgeoning world of cryptocurrency. McKenzie recently partnered with author and journalist Jacob Silverman on a series of articles that unpacked everything from the celebrities who are earning money to hawk the speculative market on social media to NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ recent decision to take his salary in bitcoin.Now, McKenzie and Silverman are expanding that investigation into a book, “Easy Money,” which has been acquired by Abrams Press.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeTwo decades ago, then-NBC executive Jeff Zucker made headlines by “supersizing” “Friends” episodes as a monthlong stunt. But in the streaming era, viewers are frequently caught off guard by run times that vary considerably from one episode to another.Freed from the need to fill a half-hour (actually, 21 minutes with commercials) or an hourlong (e.g., 44 minutes plus ads) time slot in linear TV, producers are allowing their shows to breathe — and let the story dictate how long or short an episode can be.Netflix’s new Shonda Rhimes drama “Inventing Anna,” for instance, is an hour long … sometimes.

Compass listing for the Greenwich Village four-bedroom, the new owner inked the contract for the unit on Feb. 16, shortly after the property listed on Feb. 10.

Tyler Perry’s iconic, gun-slinging grandma, Mabel «Madea» Earlene Simmons!Just when fans thought Perry stepped out of the wig and housecoat for the last time in 2019, Madea's back, in , and she may be here to stay.“Listen, I thought it was over this last time,” Perry told ET’s Kevin Frazier at the film’s premiere on Tuesday. “So, I’ve decided not to say anything. Just let it be.”Perry promised that he «officially hung up» the character with 2019’s.

The Jeff Bridges drama The Old Man is back in production and set to premiere this summer via FX and the next day on Hulu.

Foals have spoken about how they now feel comfortable being “in a lane of one”, adding that they no longer feel competitive with other bands.The Oxford band were speaking to NME for this week’s Big Read cover story to launch their upcoming new album, ‘Life Is Yours’. While this upcoming record will be Foals’ seventh album, frontman Yannis Philippakis “balked” at the suggestion that the band were now “indie statesmen”.“I mean, I don’t agree with the ‘indie’ bit, I guess, weirdly – or the statesmen bit,” Yannis told NME.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck?Eighteen years since the couple, known as Bennifer, called it quits, the two look more in love than ever and are possibly on the path of becoming husband and wife.  A source tells ET that Lopez and Affleck «are open to the possibility of getting engaged and married.»«Ben and Jen are so in love. Their loved ones would not be surprised if Ben pops the question,» the source says. «Of course, they will be considerate of their children when thinking about moving forward with their relationship.

“secret weapon of Super Bowl 2022” — bought the sprawling 4,000-square-foot apartment in 2017 for $18.94 million, real estate records show.An elevator opens into a private vestibule that leads into a 40-foot living room, complete with a Juliette balcony overlooking the city bustle, with a large adjoining eat-in kitchen fully equipped with appliances, according to the property listing on Compass. There are also floor-to-ceiling windows and a private terrace. The condo’s primary bedroom suite has exposed views to the south and the east, fitted with a walk-in closet and a windowed marble bathroom.

EXCLUSIVE: Following a global search that took almost a year before making a decision, Paramount Pictures looks to have found the person to play its Reggae legend for its upcoming untitled Bob Marley biopic. Sources tell Deadline, Kingsley Ben-Adir has been tapped to play Reggae singer and musical icon Bob Marley in the biopic with King RIchard helmer Reinaldo Marcus Green directing.

Jeff Bezos’ girlfriend Lauren Sanchez had a long career as a reporter in front of the camera but, that doesn’t mean she still doesn’t get nervous. On Wednesday, the former TV anchor shared behind-the-scenes photos from an on-camera interview and, she admitted in the caption that she was feeling nervous. “BTS of yesterdays interviews.

featuring Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige and Eminem — remains spoiler-free until game day.With the big event set for Sunday, Feb.