How Dan Stevens Became Hollywood’s Go-To Guy for, Well, Anything

Tim Chan If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Madonna is closing out her “Celebration Tour” with a historic free concert tonight in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil streaming live on Globoplay. The aptly-named “Madonna in Rio” concert takes place live from Copacabana Beach tonight, Saturday, May 4 at 9:45 p.m.

In the glitzy world of Hollywood, fame and fortune often go hand in hand. But for some major stars, the allure of the spotlight eventually fades, leading them to trade celebrity status for more traditional careers. From Disney darlings to A-list icons, these Hollywood stars have waved goodbye to fame in pursuit of new passions and paths.

Billy Idol is looking back on his sobriety journey. During an interview with People, Idol shared that, at 68, he's now "California sober" and no longer considers himself to "be a drug addict anymore." The musician told the outlet this decision came after he nearly lost a leg in motorcycle accident in 1990. "I really started to think I should try and go forward and not be a drug addict anymore and stuff like that," Idol said of the accident.

CBS is bringing back Hollywood Squares.

EXCLUSIVE: After having a busy month at the box-office with Godzilla x Kong: A New Empire and Abigail both opening, Dan Stevens is continuing to stay busy as he is set to join Lily James in the upcoming film inspired by the story of Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd, from 20th Century Studios and Ethea Entertainment.

With their newest film The Idea of You, a May-December romance based on the novel by Robinne Lee, filmmaker Michael Showalter and producer Jordana Mollick appear to have hit the zeitgeist yet again.

Pregnant Megan McKenna has revealed she's been rushed to the hospital after developing 'scary' swelling.The star issued a statement explaining that she’d been ‘really unwell’ after developing a ‘painful abscess.’ She was then rushed to Birmingham City Hospital after developing a serious allergic reaction to the medication she was given. In a statement, she said: "Sorry I've been quiet. I've been really unwell; I have an abscess which has been the most painful thing I've ever experienced, and I've had an allergic reaction to medication I took for it.

Simon Cowell recently reunited with his ex-girlfriend Terri Seymour, whom he previously dated for six years, showing that despite their failed romance, the pair have remained on good terms in the years since their split. The music mogul, 64, invited Terri to a recent Easter celebration, alongside his fiancée Lauren Silverman and their son Eric.Terri attended the event with her partner Clark Mallon and their daughter, Coco.

Ellen DeGeneres is back! Uh, kind of. On Wednesday night, the 66-year-old superstar did a standup comedy set at the Largo in El Lay. During her routine on stage — and also afterwards in a fan Q&A session — she opened up a bit to attendees about her controversial recent past!

Fathom Events will partner with Warner Bros. Pictures in bringing filmmaker Daniela Völker’s documentary The Commandant’s Shadow to theaters across the U.S. on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, with an encore presentation the following day. Screenings will be available in 500+ theaters across the Fathom network of cinemas. Tickets go on sale from today at Fathom Events and participating theater box offices. 

Paul Hollywood has ditched the Great British Bake Off tent for the great outdoors in his latest role.The celebrity chef was spotted filming in London, looking worlds away from his role on the Channel 4 show. Paul, 58, who is a judge on Bake Off with Prue Leith, transformed into a Marvel-inspired superhero on a set in the capital, as he filmed a commercial for Compare The Market. He was seen wearing a full red and blue costume, complete with plastic body armour and a cape.

There’s some big drama in the YouTube world involving Connor Franta and Daniel Preda.

Billie Eilish has opened up about her body dysmorphia, sharing that “self-pleasure” has helped her feel “empowered and comfortable”.In a new interview with Rolling Stone, the singer opened up about how masturbation has helped her navigate her “extreme body issues”. “TMI, but self-pleasure is an enormous, enormous part of my life, and a huge, huge help for me,” she began.

told .What she's referring to, a “chemistry test,” is still a common practice, though nowadays it typically involves just doing a regular scene with someone on camera, and the kissing can be saved for maybe the final round of auditions, if it ever needs to come to that. You don't make someone kiss everyone. As Hathaway notes, testing for chemistry with make-outs is “actually the worst way to do it.”“I was told, ‘We have 10 guys coming today and you’re cast.

The subject of a timely new Variety profile praising his versatility, British actor Dan Stevens is having a moment. The actor is currently competing with himself at the box office with two different films: MonsterVerse installment “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” for Warners and directing duo Radio Silence’s new vampire movie “Abigail” for Universal.

Alex Ritman Al Pacino and Dan Stevens have teamed up for exorcism horror film “The Ritual” from director David Midell. XYZ Films has acquired worldwide rights to the feature, with plans to release it theatrically in 2025 and arrange international distribution at the upcoming Cannes market. “The Ritual” was written by Midell and Enrico Natale and produced by Andrew Stevens, Mitchell Welch and Natale.

EXCLUSIVE: Danica McKellar (A Royal Date for Christmas, Swing Into Romance) and Oliver Rice (Firefly Lane, Magic In Mistletoe) have booked their next flick for Great American Family. The duo will star in A Royal Christmas Ball, with waltzes choreographed by Dancing With the Stars pro Gleb Savchenko.

“Family Guy” has charmed viewers for 25 years.The animated comedy has been on the air since 1999, and creator Seth MacFarlane has no intention of ending it after 23 seasons.The comedian, 50, got candid about the show’s stability in the last two decades in a Los Angeles Times profile to celebrate the series’ milestone anniversary.He noted that he’s not ready to let go of little Stewie Griffin and his cartoon family just yet.“At this point, I don’t see a good reason to stop. People still love it.

Ellie Leach has shared a cryptic post about 'shining' and 'starting again' after she was seen in tears during her reality show debut. The actress is continuing to appear in Drama Queens, the new ITVBe show that follows a string of glamourous soap stars.

The title is the worst thing about this lively, fun and largely true World War II adventure The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, which is inspired by the Damien Lewis book of the same name but extending it to add: How Churchill’s Secret Warriors Set Europe Ablaze and Gave Birth to Modern Black Ops.