Cherokee Nation Celebrates ‘Land Of Gold’, The First Film Made At The Tribe’s Studio And Soundstage In Oklahoma

One day after it was revealed that a new highly-mutated Omicron subvariant had arrived in California, Los Angeles Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer announced the first case had been unidentified in Los Angeles.

Jessi has spoken up about her sudden depature from South Korean music label P Nation, which is headed by Psy.Yesterday (July 6), the music label announced that the popular Korean-American singer-rapper would be leaving the company, explaining in a statement to South Korean media that its exclusive contract with Jessi had expired. She was notably the first artist to sign with the label in early 2019.Today (July 7), Jessi took to her Instagram to speak out about the news, while also addressing retirement rumours.

Nathan Fielder is back in front of the camera with HBO’s “The Rehearsal.” On Wednesday, the pay cabler released the trailer for the new show. In the series, Fielder visits real people who need to undergo a difficult conversation of some kind, and helps them meticulously “rehearse” the event. Using actors and a construction crew to replicate where and how these talks will be held, “The Rehearsal” explores potential scenarios for each event, with Fielder treating the experience with the utmost seriousness.

The original Wonder Woman, Lynda Carter, voiced her support for trans women amid their ongoing fight for equality.

Paolo Nutini is on course to claim his third UK Number 1 album, with Last Night in the Bittersweet currently outselling its closest competition 4:1. 

Naman Ramachandran The world Premiere of local filmmaker Tearepa Kahi’s action-drama “Muru” will open the Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin chapters of the New Zealand International Film Festival, while American filmmaker Sara Dosa’s Sundance-winning documentary “Fire of Love” will open all the other festival locations, which include Gore, Hamilton, Hawke’s Bay, Masterton, Matakana, Nelson, New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Tauranga and Timaru. Ruben Östlund’s Palme d’Or-winning “Triangle of Sadness” will close the festival in all centers.Other Cannes titles joining the lineup include Charlotte Wells’ “Aftersun,” David Cronenberg’s “Crimes of the Future,” Queer Palm winner “Joyland,” from Saim Sadiq and “Sick of Myself,” by Kristoffer Borgli. Award winners from this year’s Berlin International Film Festival include Golden Bear winner “Alcarràs,” by Carla Simón and Natalia López Gallardo’s Silver Bear jury winning “Robe of Gems.” Other local films include Fergus Grady and Noel Smyth’s “Gloriavale,” Tom Levesque’s “Shut Eye” and New Zealand-U.S.

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton have already been married for a year now, finally walking down the aisle on 3 July, 2021 in Oklahoma.MORE: Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton's marriage - from heartache to happinessThe two are just as madly in love, however, evidenced by the way they celebrated their bond on social media with a couple of heartwarming wedding throwbacks.VIDEO: Gwen Stefani beams with happiness in newly released engagement videoGwen kicked things off with a video clip compilation of several moments from their nuptials, including when Blake lifted her veil and their first dance, set to Elvis Presley's Can't Help Falling in Love."1 year down, forever to go," she wrote while tagging her husband, and he reciprocated by commenting: "I love you! Thank you for saying yes!!!!!"MORE: Blake Shelton expresses regret as he shares emotional acoustic performanceMany of their friends sent anniversary blessings their way too, and a fan of theirs commented: "I love you guys so much and I'm so happy you found each other. Happy anniversary Mr and Mrs Shelton!!!"A post shared by Gwen Stefani (@gwenstefani)Gwen and Blake dedicated throwbacks to each other on their anniversaryAnother said: "I don't know you personally but I couldn't be happier for you both," with a third also adding: "OH MY GOSHHHHHH IT'S SO BEAUTIFUL."Blake also shared a photograph from their wedding day while they were in the midst of their first dance, completely overwhelmed with emotion.MORE: Gwen Stefani looks fabulous in red bikini top and fishnets in glamorous new photoMORE: Gwen Stefani serenades husband Blake Shelton live on stage for special celebration"Happy anniversary to the woman that makes my world go round…," he sweetly penned.

Aerosmith drummer Joey Kramer’s wife has died at 55. An obituary for Linda confirmed that she died on June 22 and the cause of death has not been shared.

The Rodgers’ next generation! Fresh off their European honeymoon, JoJo Fletcher and Jordan Rodgers have returned home to meet the latest addition to their family: Luke Rodgers’ newborn son.

Cha Eun-woo has reportedly been offered the lead role in the upcoming Hollywood film, K-Pop: Lost In America. Yesterday (June 30), Deadline first reported that Australia actress Rebel Wilson (Senior Year) and Riverdale actor Charles Melton have been cast in an upcoming film to be titled K-Pop: Lost In America, with filming said to kickstart sometime this fall.South Korean news outlet StarNews later reported today (July 1) that ASTRO member Cha Eun-woo has also been offered a role in the upcoming film. The publication claims that the singer is “in talks to play the lead”, as translated by Soompi, and that Cha has also “cleared part of his schedule for the second half of 2022 in order to prepare for filming”.K-Pop: Lost In America was first announced in August 2021 by South Korean media company CJ ENM.

EXCLUSIVE: Another star-studded package looks to have hit the market right before the holiday weekend. Sources tell Deadline that Rebel Wilson and Charles Melton are attached to star in K-Pop: Lost in America for producers Lynda Obst and CJ Entertainment’s Miky Lee. South Korean filmmaker JK Youn is directing and was written by Jeff Kaplan & Ian Springer, with a current draft by Karen McCullah & Kirsten “Kiwi” Smith.

EXCLUSIVE: Andrew Troy’s film I Am a Man – The True Story of Chief Standing Bear has been named as one of the first that will benefit from the Cherokee Nation Film Office’s tax incentive program, in support of filmmakers seeking filming locations and crew in Oklahoma. The CNFO’s mission with its $1M incentive, announced earlier this year, is to entice more film and TV projects to shoot within the boundaries of the Cherokee Nation—following a recent influx of projects like Killers of the Flower Moon and Reservation Dogs—while also supporting Native stories and increasing the presence of Native Americans in every level of the film and television industry.

Mexican Immigrant Tale ‘Sansón And Me’ Wins Best Film At Sheffield Doc/Fest

Matthew McConaughey is addressing President Biden signing a gun control bill following the tragic mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, the actor's hometown. On Saturday, President Joe Biden signed the «Bipartisan Safer Communities Act,» which enacts commonsense gun laws and provides funding for mental health support and anti-violence programs.McConaughey took to Instagram to share his thoughts on the measure, saying, «While this bill isn't perfect, it is a shining example of a great American potential and political virtue: the act of compromise and validating an opposing viewpoint.»In his eight-slide post to the social media platform, captioned, «America… the land of AND,» McConaughey addressed the Second Amendment, the heartbreaking loss in Uvalde, and American politics at large. A post shared by Matthew McConaughey (@officiallymcconaughey)«This bill will save innocent lives by keeping guns out of the law breaking and irresponsible hands that are trying to hijack the Second Amendment,» he wrote. «Our government took a step in the right direction.

One customer in Skiatook, Oklahoma, got a little more than what they ordered from a fast food restaurant this week!

Twitter. She is one of the first celebrities to publicly announce such support.However, after some abortion rights activists pointed out the benefits of donating locally — directly to abortion funds that are organizing in states and areas with more restrictive laws — the pop star course-corrected and added that the money will be split to them as well.

Jon Burlingame editorArtie Kane, Grammy-nominated pianist and composer of film scores including “Looking for Mr. Goodbar” and “Eyes of Laura Mars,” died Tuesday at his home on Whidbey Island, north of Seattle, Wash.