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The stars of the Oscar-nominated movie American Fiction at the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards!

Awards season is continuing with the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards, an afternoon event on the beach!

Protests interrupted the show at the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards this afternoon.

Natalie Portman and Charles Melton were both subjects of host Aidy Bryant‘s roast at the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards!

A lot of A-List stars are in attendance at the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards!

William Earl administrator The 2024 Independent Spirit Awards are taking place on Sunday at the traditional Santa Monica beach tent location, with Aidy Bryant set to host. “Past Lives,” “May December” and “American Fiction” are leading the pack of nominees with five nods each.

It wasn’t a group of Pro-Palestinian protesters that was causing noise throughout the Santa Monica Beach tent at the Independent Spirit Awards — rather one.

The 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards have kicked off Sunday on the beach in Santa Monica, celebrating the year’s best in indie film and TV as the movie awards season hits its peak.

Da’Vine Joy Randolph kicked off the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards with a big win!

Anne Hathaway is always giving us amazing looks on the red carpet!

The best in independent film and television is being celebrated today at the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards!

The 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards are here!

The 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards are set to take place Sunday, February 25 on the beach in Santa Monica, celebrating the year’s best in independent film and television.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Pro tip for Screen Actors Guild Awards viewers: Watch it live. That’s because even those Netflix subscribers on the cheaper advertising tier will still get a commercial-free experience when the telecast runs live on Saturday at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m.

Does John Mayer have someone new in his life?

Gregg Goldstein When film and TV talents collide on the Santa Monica beach at the Film Independent Spirit Awards, anything can happen. Just ask “American Fiction” nominee Jeffrey Wright.

After denying romance rumors, pals Martin Short and Meryl Streep grabbed dinner together this week!

The 2024 Independent Spirit Awards are nearly here!

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor Judi Pulver, a singer-songwriter who became the top music sales executive for Variety and The Hollywood Reporter, died Tuesday in Santa Monica, Calif. She was 77. Pulver spent about 15 years with Variety, steering all music-related sales and marketing activity.

Michael Jackson, titled Michael, is set to be released in 2025, and the cast is coming together – read on to see who will star in the film.Michael has been confirmed to receive a theatrical release in the United States on April 18, 2025, per production house Lionsgate. A UK release date is yet to be announced.It will be directed by Antoine Fuqua, who is known for films including Training Day, The Equalizer and Brooklyn’s Finest.

Here we go again.

Kylie Minogue performed her huge hit ‘Padam Padam’ at the People’s Choice Awards last night (February 18) – check out footage below.The Australian pop star attended the awards show, hosted by Simu Liu at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, where she gave the Grammy-winning hit its latest live rendition.The singer recently won the inaugural Best Pop Dance Recording at the 2024 Grammys, 20 years after her last victory, where she beat out competition from Troye Sivan, Calvin Harris, Bebe Rexha and more.Check out the performance of ‘Padam Padam’ below.Taylor Swift won Female Artist of the Year and Pop Artist Of The Year at this year’s awards, while Jungkook won Male Artist Of The Year.‘Padam Padam’ features on Minogue’s 16th studio album, which NME said in a four-star review was “up there with her best”, adding that the singer was “back with another high-energy blast of dance-pop that’s more than just hit single ‘Padam Padam’.”The pop star was recently announced as the latest headliner for London’s BST Hyde Park 2024.“I can’t wait to return to BST Hyde Park this summer,” Minogue said in a statement. “My last appearance at this iconic event was in 2015 and it was a truly unforgettable experience.

Kandi Burruss, Kyle Richards and Chrishell Stause were among the reality stars who are in attendance at the 2024 People’s Choice Awards held at Barker Hangar on Sunday (February 18) in Santa Monica, Calif.

Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney put on a bit of a surprise performance at the 2024 People’s Choice Awards on Sunday night (February 18) in Santa Monica, Calif.

That’s a wrap on the 2024 People’s Choice Awards!

Jennifer Aniston helped honor her longtime friend Adam Sandler at the 2024 People’s Choice Awards and she also won an award herself!

Rachel Zegler and Halle Bailey look absolutely stunning at the 2024 People’s Choice Awards!

Billie Eilish just picked up her first major award for acting!

Megan Fox put her new look on display at the 2024 People’s Choice Awards!

Sydney Sweeney looks beautiful in a red dress while arriving for the 2024 People’s Choice Awards on Sunday evening (February 18) held at The Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif.

Kathryn Hahn and Tom Hiddleston snap a pic together at the 2024 People’s Choice Awards held at Barker Hangar on Sunday (February 18) in Santa Monica, Calif.

The musicians have arrived at the 2024 People’s Choice Awards!

Simu Liu has arrived to host the 2024 People’s Choice Awards, and some of his Barbie co-stars are joining him!

Chandra Wilson, Caterina Scorsone and Camilla Luddington looked gorgeous on the carpet at the 2024 People’s Choice Awards held at Barker Hangar on Sunday (February 18) in Santa Monica, Calif.

Kylie Minogue dons a shiny look while arriving for the 2024 People’s Choice Awards held at Barker Hangar on Sunday (February 18) in Santa Monica, Calif.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. The awards season continues this weekend with the People’s Choice Awards, which take place on Sunday, Feb. 18 at Santa Monica’s Barker Hanger.