City Palm Springs Showbiz Latest News and Updates

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent MK2 Films has boarded Bernhard Wenger’s feature debut, “Peacock,” a tragicomedy headlined by Albrecht Schuch, the German actor who starred in “All Quiet on the Western Front” and “System Crasher.” An up-and-coming Austrian director, Wenger developed the script at the Cannes Film Festival’s Cinefondation residency and was part of Berlinale Talents in 2020. His shorts, including “Keeping Balance,” “Guy Proposes to His Girlfriend on a Mountain” and “Excuse Me, I’m Looking for the Ping-Pong Room and My Girlfriend,” have played at festivals in Chicago, Palm Springs and Nashville, among others.

Not all the members of the Kardashian-Jenner family are Team Tristan Thompson.

An intensely liberal nudist resort where guests are free to engage in activities whenever and wherever they want has revealed how creeps are dealt with.

Marvel creatives, including studio chief Kevin Feige, assembled in Palm Springs for the studio’s annual retreat. Most years, the vibe would have been confident — even cocky — given how the premier superhero brand, owned by Disney since 2009, has remade the entertainment business in its image.

Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg It’s hard to overstate the late 1970s stardom of Suzanne Somers, who died on Oct. 15 in Palm Springs at 76. “Three’s Company” made Somers one of the most popular faces on TV, thanks to Chrissy Snow, the naive and charming character she played on the ABC sitcom. Somers fought for equal pay decades before it became a rallying cry for female actors — and she wound up getting fired for it. But Somers bounced back with TV series like “She’s the Sheriff” and “Step by Step,” and became a ubiquitous author and TV pitch woman. Perhaps even more importantly, she inspired a new generation of stars — including Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg. Here, the ‘Masked Singer’ panelist, SiriusXM host and performer pays tribute to her mentor and longtime friend. We all aspire to leave behind a positive impact, and Suzanne Somers achieved that and much more.

died early Sunday morning after a decades-long battle with cancer. She was 76.

Suzanne Somers has sadly died.

Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan presale for Olivia Rodrigo’s tour has added yet another complication: tickets purchased for her GUTS tour will not be available until 72 hours prior to the date of the show, and can only be accessed electronically.

Ticketmaster is making a big change ahead of Olivia Rodrigo‘s GUTS tour.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large As “Survivor” hits its 45th season this fall, CBS is building a new marketing campaign for the show inspired by its signature piece of clothing: The “Buff.” That versatile cloth that “Survivor” contestants have used as tube tops, bandanas and headbands since Season 1, will be seen at landmarks across the country over the next week, leading up to the series premiere on Wednesday, Sept. 27.

Olivia Rodrigo has added 18 new addition dates to her 2024 ‘Guts‘ world tour due to incredible fan demand.The updated 75 date tour will now include a four-night run at New York’s Madison Square Garden, London’s O2 Arena and Los Angeles’ Kia Forum. Second shows have been announced for Chicago, Montreal, Boston, Dublin, Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham, Amsterdam, Paris, San Francisco, and Seattle.Rodrigo’s world tour is set to kick off on Friday, February 23, 2024 in Palm Springs, CA at Acrisure Arena. From there the singer will make stops in major cities across the US before heading over to the UK and EU.

Teen pop star Olivia Rodrigo has added further dates to her huge GUTS world tour in 2024 with a second date in Manchester due to demand.

Olivia Rodrigo will take her 2024 Guts World Tour on 57 dates (and counting) across North America and Europe beginning in February, with two Madison Square Garden shows in New York City and two at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles.

Olivia Rodrigo is hitting the road.

Officials are still assessing damage in the resort city of Palm Springs, one of the hardest-hit areas that is still reeling from the power of Tropical Storm Hilary. Residents there, along with the rest of Southern California, are battling flooded roads, mudslides and downed trees.

KESQ. “And then the other two girls that were with her came and they were like basically jumping me and tore my clothes. I was in disbelief and a rage that I got hit for simply existing.”Perez, who had been stripped down to her undergarments, spat at the women, only to be sucker-punched by an unidentified man.

Trixie Mattel and her beloved reality series Trixie Motel have reason to rejoice as the show gears up for an eagerly awaited second season.In a delightful and somewhat unexpected turn of events, news broke recently that Trixie Mattel and her partner David Silver have signed on to produce a second season of Trixie Motel.The duo shared the good news with their devoted fanbase via an Instagram post that featured a photograph of the couple and a caption that kept things simple, but got the message across: “And we’re back #TMseason2.” Last year, drag enthusiasts were treated to an especially pink spectacle as RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 3 winner Mattel embarked on a new business journey, one which was televised for all to see.The adventure saw Mattel and her partner David Silver purchase, and completely redesign and renovate, a motel in Palm Springs. A post shared by David Silver (@dvdslvr)The show originally premiered on Discovery+, but now fans can watch it on Max, as the two streamers are part of a Warner Bros.-Discovery merger that occurred not long ago.

Actress Demi Harman has announced the arrival of her first child with husband Andrew Brooks.The Home and Away star shared the exciting news in a joint post on Instagram with her TV producer husband. They both shared a black and white photograph of the newborn boy and also revealed his name.The 30-year-old new mum said: "Meet Beau Thomas Brooks! Coming in at 9lbs13.5oz, 21.5 inches tall.

Rita Ora and Taika Waititi are celebrating their first wedding anniversary in a sweet way — by finally spilling the details of their intimate ceremony!

Rita Ora and Taika Waititi are celebrating their first wedding anniversary in a sweet way — by spilling the details of their intimate ceremony! Opening up about their special day to, the couple admits that they've been enjoying all the misinformation that has spread like wildfire about their nuptials across the internet. After sparking romance rumors in April of 2021, when Ora shared a pic of herself hugging the director, the 32-year-old singer and 47-year-old filmmaker generally played their cards close to their chest when it came to sharing their relationship.They made their red carpet debut in August 2021 at the premiere of, in which Waititi starred in, before engagement rumors began swirling in June 2022, after they'd been together for more than a year.

Taika Waititi and Rita Ora tied the knot one year ago, but the duo haven’t said much about their nuptials — until now.

Scheana Shay and Brock Davies’ daughter, Summer Moon, is recovering after an unexpected injury.

“Barbie” star Margot Robbie gives a tour of her toy character’s fantastic plastic Dreamhouse in a video released by Architectural Digest on Friday.We learn that “there’s no water in Barbieland,” so Robbie had to mime taking a shower. That also means there’s no swimming in the pool, of course.

 director Greta Gerwig enlisted production designer Sarah Greenwood and set decorator Katie Spencer to bring Barbie's Dreamhouse to life they never envisioned causing an international shortage of pink paint.The trio opened up to  about the gargantuan effort, which drew inspiration from Palm Springs midcentury modernism. For starters, Gerwig wanted to «literally» create «the alternate universe of Barbie Land» as they aimed for «authentic artificiality» whenever possible.So instead of opting for CGI when it came to the picturesque sky and San Jacinto Mountains backdrop, Gerwig wanted the backdrop to be hand painted.«Everything needed to be tactile, because toys are, above all, things you touch,» Gerwig told the venerable magazine.And, in order to maintain the «kid-ness» of the Dreamhouse, the director said everything needed to be pink.«I wanted the pinks to be very bright, and everything to be almost too much,» she added.And it too much.According to Greenwood, construction of the Dreamhouse — which was erected at the Warner Bros.

Alan Carr has said his husband's alcohol addiction was "too much" as he opened up about their divorce. Alan, 46, and Paul Drayton had been together for 13 years before the pair announced their decision to call time on their relationship at the beginning of 2022.The TV presenter also revealed that he previously questioned whether he was an alcoholic himself after experiencing some incredibly messy nights out.

This is wild!

Selling Sunset‘s Chelsea Lazkani revealed Bre Tiesi‘s alleged reaction to Nick Cannon‘s ninth baby.

Thania Garcia It’s April 27, one day before the first of Rauw Alejandro’s two sold-out concerts at the Los Angeles Forum. His team is gearing up to bring next-level surround sound to the storied arena – which will see Alejandro singing and dancing for nearly three hours on a 360-degree stage – as they’ve done only twice before on the “Saturno World Tour,” in Miami and New York. Putting on a 360-degree concert is not only complicated and costly, it is enormously physically demanding for the performer, who must project in all directions instead of one. It’s taking a toll: In the hour leading up to showtime, Alejandro, swatched in bandages, hops from an exercise machine to a massage table where a team of physical therapists gets to work on his lower body. In the week that follows, doctor’s orders force him to postpone a show in Palm Springs due to injury – despite his constant efforts to go ahead. 

EXCLUSIVE: Nina Bloomgarden (The Resort), James Tupper (Big Little Lies), Theo Germaine (They/Them) and Paige Collins (Big House) have signed on to star alongside Mary Beth Barrone in the indie erotic thriller Good Girl, which Lauren Garroni is directing, in her feature debut. No details on their roles have been disclosed.

Palm Springs Pride has designated the theme for 2023 Pride Week as “Drag Now. Drag Forever.” Organizers said the move is a way to take a stand against anti-drag bills that have been proposed or passed around the country and the increase in anti-LGBTQ+ extremism as well as an effort to support the historic form of artistic expression and advocacy. Photo: City of Palm Springs

Booked and busy. Reneé Rapp is currently filming the movie adaptation of Broadway’s Mean Girls musical and recording her debut album amid the success of her debut EP, Everything to Everyone.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Dubai-based sales agency Cercamon has picked up international rights to “Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell” by first-time feature director Pham Thien An. The film will have its global premiere next month in the Directors Fortnight section of the Cannes film festival. Pham Thien An previously made short films “The Mute” in 2018 and the one-take “Stay Awake, Be Ready” in 2019. Both enjoyed a busy festival career, with “Stay Awake” earning the Illy Prize in Cannes followed by additional awards at the Palm Springs, Busan, Kyiv and Flickerfest events. “Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell” follows the emotional journey of Thien, who is entrusted with the responsibility of delivering his sister-in-law’s body to their hometown after a tragic motorcycle accident in Saigon. Amidst this heartbreaking task, Thien also takes care of his nephew, Dao, a five-year-old survivor of the accident. As they traverse the mystical landscapes of rural Vietnam, Thien embarks on a quest to find his long-lost brother and reunite him with Dao, a journey that ultimately leads him to question his faith.

Dancing in the desert! Leonardo DiCaprio, Irina Shayk and more stars were spotted partying at Coachella 2023.

Leonardo DiCaprio remains the king of the world, at least at Coachella.  The 48-year-old "Killers of the Flower Moon" actor enjoyed some one-on-one time with Irina Shayk, who previously dated his friend, Oscar-winner Bradley Cooper. DiCaprio sported his signature black T-shirt with a matching black hat and face mask for the star-studded Neon Carnival after party following the annual music festival at the Empire Polo Fields in Indio, California.

Looking cool for the hottest event. The stars hit the desert for the 2023 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, and they showed off their style while doing it.

Off to the desert! Tom Sandoval made his way to Coachella while Raquel Leviss receives treatment for her mental health amid the ongoing fallout from their affair.