John Leguizamo on His Directorial Debut ‘Critical Thinking’ and Signing a COVID Contract for ‘The Power’ (Watch)

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorGiuliana Rancic and Vivica A. Fox were set co-host E!’s Live From the Red Carpet Emmys pre-show, but pulled out of the virtual event because both have tested positive for COVID.“As I go into my 20th year on the E! red carpet I have to say I do not take missing an award show lightly, but unfortunately this year is just so different,” Rancic said in a statement.

Watch Video: David Oyelowo Chose 'The Water Man' as His Directorial Debut Because of His Love for 'The Goonies'Armed with a map and some intel from mortician Jim (Alfred Molina, having a very good time here), Gunner hires Jo (Amiah Miller, “War for the Planet of the Apes”) to be his guide into the woods.

John Leguizamo has revealed the reason why he has decided to boycott this year’s Emmy Awards.

John Leguizamo will not be watching the 2020 Emmy Awards this weekend for a very specific reason.

told Yahoo.Awards shows such as the Emmys and the Oscars have been criticized in recent years for their lack of diversity.

John Leguizamo will not be tuning into the Emmys this year. The "Critical Thinking" star, 56, recently spoke with Yahoo! Entertainment and expressed his irritation with the lack of Latinx representation in the nominees.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorProduction on HBO’s “The Gilded Age” shut down three days before it was slated to begin back in March, and actor Cynthia Nixon has finally had her first fitting as the industry begins to ramp back up.She was picked up at her New York City apartment by a Teamster driver.  “I showed him my green screen saying I had passed my [daily COVID] questionnaire,” Nixon said on Thursday’s episode of the Variety and iHeart podcast “The Big Ticket.”

Peter Debruge Chief Film CriticAn engaging for-kids ghost story whose fantasy elements are thoughtfully grounded by real-world concerns, “The Water Man” ends with a blazing wildfire which is far scarier than the supernatural elements that precede it — especially now, as so much of the Pacific Northwest burns.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorGiven the controversies and allegations that surrounded Nate Parker, it came as a surprise to many when it was announced that the filmmaker would be directing David Oyelowo’s new film “Sweet Thunder,” a biopic about boxing great Sugar Ray Robinson.“I have a pretty good discernment when it comes to good people,” Oyelowo said during a conversation at Variety’s Virtual TIFF Studio presented by Canada Goose while promoting his directorial

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsWith brand new COVID-19 measures and guidelines, Mom season 8 is finally underway.“Hi everyone, we are all back at Mom on our first day with the new COVID protocol,” a masked Allison Janney says in a Twitter video. “Everyone’s here and it’s a whole new territory but we’re excited for season 8 to begin.”Janney posted the behind-the-scenes look at the CBS show’s return to set on Monday.

Eli Countryman “Selma” star David Oyelowo did not originally plan to make his feature film directing debut in 2020. But when the first director for “The Water Man” left for another project during the financing stage, Oyelowo stepped up.His film is now set to debut at the Toronto Intl.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorSelena Gomez and Blackpinkknow how to end the summer on a sweet note — by releasing their new single, “Ice Cream,” just before Labor Day. The music video for the infectious candy-coated tune, which will appear on the K-pop group’s upcoming full-length album, was viewed close to 100 million times within 24 hours of its Aug.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterEXCLUSIVE: Juliet Landau, who is best known for her role as the mean girl vampire in the cult favorite Buffy the Vampire Slayer series, has inked a worldwide distribution deal with Modern Films for her feature film directorial debut A Place Among The Dead.Landau will also star in the feature alongside icons Gary Oldman, Ron Perlman, Robert Patrick, Lance Henriksen and Buffy creator Joss Whedon.

It's not uncommon for celebrities to voice an interest in politics, and even tease a potential run for office, as was the case with John Leguizamo. In 2018, the "When They See Us" actor said that he'd be willing to give up his acting career to make a difference in a political office.

Before the world got hit by the devastating and ongoing pandemic, this year was going to see several actors make the jump to the director’s chair. From Halle Berry‘s directorial debut “Bruised,” to Regina King making her own debut with “One Night in Miami,” and David Oyelowo‘s “The Water Man” all premiering at film festivals this year.

straight to your inboxThe majority of Manchester United fans want Dean Henderson to be the club's No.1 goalkeeper next season instead of David de Gea.After weeks of speculation that he could depart Old Trafford for guaranteed football elsewhere, Henderson committed his long-term future to United this week by signing a new contract until 2025, with the option for a further year.The 23-year-old has spent the last two seasons on loan at Sheffield United and after helping them earn promotion to the

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorMaya Rudolph’s first auditions were usually for parts in commercials or music videos.It was the mid-90s when she snagged work as an extra in a Dr. Dre video.