‘Darby and the Dead’ Director Silas Howard and Star Nicole Maines Took Full Advantage of ‘a Window of Representation’ for Trans People (Video)

Ruggero Deodato, the Italian filmmaker whose hyper-realistic found-footage horror pic Cannibal Holocaust got him arrested and was banned in more than 50 countries, died today, Italian media reported. He was 83. No details of his death were given.

died aged 83.The late screenwriter and actor is said to have influenced high-profile Hollywood filmmakers with his work, including Quentin Tarantino, Oliver Stone and Eli Roth.Deodato had a lengthy career in cinema, but remains best known for his gruesome 1980 horror film, Cannibal Holocaust.The movie was banned in multiple countries and sparked controversy around the world.Some disturbing scenes included depictions of extreme violence and torture, while real violence against animals, including onscreen killings of monkeys and a coati, were shown.Cannibal Holocaust was also a pioneer of the “found footage” pseudo-documentary genre, preceding other famous films such as 1999’s The Blair Witch Project. While his film was very divisive, he did win a cult following that included several influential Hollywood filmmakers. Tarantino has cited him among his influences, while Roth has also referenced him as one of his inspirations.Roth paid homage to Cannibal Holocaust in his 2013 cannibal horror The Green Inferno.Deodato then later made a cameo appearance in Roth's 2007 shocker Hostel II.The late star began his career as a highly regarded assistant director for Roberto Rossellini.He then went on to work as a number two to Sergio Corbucci on the influential 1966 spaghetti western Django.The movie was the inspiration for Tarantino's 2012 Western drama film Django Unchained.Deodato spent the next few decades of his career making more than 30 movies, although Cannibal Holocaust remains his best-known. The film’s plot follows an academic who heads into the Amazon forest in search of a missing US documentary crew who are feared to have been eaten by a tribe.He then discovers the film they recorded before their horrific deaths and, to

NICOLE Scherzinger looks red hot in a plunging gown. The Pussycat Dolls singer, 44, wore her hair in voluminous curls for the festive shoot.

Joseph “Jo Mersa” Marley, the grandson of legendary reggae singer Bob Marley, has passed away at just 31 years old.

Jamaican-American reggae artist Joseph Mersa Marley is dead at the age of 31. The musician was found unresponsive in a vehicle in the United States on Tuesday, according to the streaming service TIDAL. The initial announcment did not specify a location.The artist - who went by his stage name Jo Mersa - had reportedly suffered from asthma his entire life, and the Florida radio station WZPP claimed he died of an asthma attack.He is the grandson of iconic reggae musician Bob Marley and the son of Stephen Marley. Bob tragically died of cancer in 1981 at the age of 36, and is widely considered one of the pioneers of reggae music.

Melanie Martin took to social media on Christmas day to honor late fiance Aaron Carter.The on-off partner of the former child star — who died last month at the age of 34 —shared a reel full of moments from the holiday.The mother-of-one, also 34, wrote in the caption, 'We can no longer see you with our eyes but we can feel you in our heart forever.' New post: Melanie Martin took to social media on Christmas day to honor late fiance Aaron CarterMelanie held her and Aaron's 13-month-old son Prince in her arms as she smiled into the camera.As she engaged with her 219,000 followers she signed off to Aaron: 'love your mini me and hunni.' At one moment in the seconds-long snippet she zoomed in on a silver ornament with angel wings in the shape of a heart and Aaron's name inscribed at the center. Melanie wore a pink and white houndstooth patterned cropped blazer on top of a white blouse.  Cute: Melanie held her and Aaron's 13-month-old son Prince in her arms as she smiled into the camera with a filter on their faces Heartfelt: The mother-of-one wrote in the caption, 'We can no longer see you with our eyes but we can feel you in our heart forever' Her long, blonde tresses were styled in an imperfect center part and fell over her chest in a straight look.Her face was fully made up, with her carefully arched dark eyebrows framing her visage.She held her baby on her hip and he looked adorable as he sported a white crew neck shirt with gray sleeves and red trim.Earlier this month Melanie, an Only Fans content creator, regained full custody of the boy.

Eight months after filing for divorce, The Real Housewives of Potomac star Ashley Darby went Instagram official with Winter House star Luke Gulbranson on Tuesday after two months of dating.'The definition of a winter wonderland,' the Virginia-based 34-year-old - who boasts 1M social media followers - captioned the snowy snap.'I didn't know I missed snow so much! Thank you for showing me the beauty of Minnesota!' Still going strong! The Real Housewives of Potomac star Ashley Darby went Instagram official with Winter House star Luke Gulbranson on Tuesday after two months of dating Ashley also Instastoried a video of the car she was in slowly driving through snow near the small mining town in Northern Minnesota where the 38-year-old R_Co founder-designer grew up.Darby (born Boalch) received comments from her RHOP castmates Robyn Dixon and Gizelle Bryant as well as the Bravo account, RHOA alum Cynthia Bailey, RHOD alum Stephanie Hollman, and RHOC alum Braunwyn Windham.'Luke's mom has a cuckoo clock, so cute,' Miss District of Columbia 2011 said on the Mention It All podcast on Monday.'Meeting Luke's family and his friends has been really cool. It's nice.

Eight months after filing for divorce, The Real Housewives of Potomac star Ashley Darby went Instagram official with Winter House star Luke Gulbranson on Tuesday after two months of dating.'The definition of a winter wonderland,' the Virginia-based 34-year-old - who boasts 1M social media followers - captioned the snowy snap.'I didn't know I missed snow so much! Thank you for showing me the beauty of Minnesota!' Still going strong! The Real Housewives of Potomac star Ashley Darby went Instagram official with Winter House star Luke Gulbranson on Tuesday after two months of dating Ashley also Instastoried a video of the car she was in slowly driving through snow near the small mining town in Northern Minnesota where the 38-year-old R_Co founder-designer grew up.Darby (born Boalch) received comments from her RHOP castmates Robyn Dixon and Gizelle Bryant as well as the Bravo account, RHOA alum Cynthia Bailey, RHOD alum Stephanie Hollman, and RHOC alum Braunwyn Windham.'Luke's mom has a cuckoo clock, so cute,' Miss District of Columbia 2011 said on the Mention It All podcast on Monday.'Meeting Luke's family and his friends has been really cool. It's nice.

Searchlight’s Next Goal Wins from Oscar-winning filmmaker Taika Waititi is jumping from April 21 next year to Sept. 22. It won’t be a shocker if this film world premieres at TIFF as that’s whereWaititi’s Jojo Rabbit blasted off before its Oscar run winning the fest’s top prize, the People’s Choice Award.

Eight months after filing for divorce, The Real Housewives of Potomac star Ashley Darby went Instagram official with Winter House star Luke Gulbranson on Tuesday after two months of dating.'The definition of a winter wonderland,' the Virginia-based 34-year-old - who boasts 1M social media followers - captioned the snowy snap.'I didn't know I missed snow so much! Thank you for showing me the beauty of Minnesota!' Still going strong! The Real Housewives of Potomac star Ashley Darby went Instagram official with Winter House star Luke Gulbranson on Tuesday after two months of datingAshley also Instastoried a video of the car she was in slowly driving through snow near the small mining town in Northern Minnesota where the 38-year-old R_Co founder-designer grew up.Darby (born Boalch) received comments from her RHOP castmates Robyn Dixon and Gizelle Bryant as well as the Bravo account, RHOA alum Cynthia Bailey, RHOD alum Stephanie Hollman, and RHOC alum Braunwyn Windham.'Luke's mom has a cuckoo clock, so cute,' Miss District of Columbia 2011 said on the Mention It All podcast on Monday.'Meeting Luke's family and his friends has been really cool. It's nice.

Cuffing season confirmation? Fans are convinced Ashley Darby and Luke Gulbranson solidified their rumored romance with a snowed-in photo.

Johnny Depp was trying to make a point!

If this is a sign of things to come, this war of words will probably never end.

very reluctantly. The only reason Darby agrees to help is because Capri quickly figures out that she can use her ghostly powers to draw a lot of attention to Darby, in ways that the latter can’t easily explain off. (This includes a moment at the end of the film, when Capri terrorizes her own party guests by making a ouija board fly around the room and deliver messages).But, like we said, there are rules.

Amanda Bynes sported a casual look to run errands in Los Angeles on Tuesday.The former actress, 36, donned a vintage D.A.R.E. tank top and black leggings while she filled up the gas in her car.The She's The Man star started attending cosmetology school to become a nail technician after her nine-year conservatorship was terminated in the spring.

Feeling good in your skin! Bryce Dallas Howard doesn’t have time for body shaming or Hollywood weight-loss pressures — and that goes for her kids, too.

Paul Silas, who won three NBA championships and was a College Basketball Hall of Famer, died Sunday at age 79, his family confirmed. No cause of death was revealed.

Thirteen Lives tells the true story of the attempt to rescue a group of young boys and their soccer coach who are trapped in a system of flooding underground caves in Thailand. This isn’t the first time that this story has been told, having been the subject of several documentaries previously, but director Ron Howard saw this film as an opportunity to paint a more intimate portrait of such a harrowing mission.

Cookie champs! Bryce Dallas Howard and her family — including father Ron Howard — take their holiday traditions very seriously.

Bryce Dallas Howard learned an important lesson about at home haircuts: leave it to the experts. The actress opened up about her decision to give herself bangs five years ago.