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Zack Sharf Digital News Director Julia Roberts is an icon of the romantic-comedy genre, but there’s one famous rom-com the Oscar-winner happened to turn down: Nora Ephron’s 1998 classic “You’ve Got Mail.” Roberts revealed the scoop during a recent appearance on Bravo’s “Watch What Happens Live.” Ephron’s film memorably paired Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan in the story of business rivals unaware they are falling in love with each other online. “You’ve Got Mail” marked the third Hanks-Ryan romantic comedy after “Joe Versus the Volcano” (1990) and “Sleepless in Seattle” (1993), the latter title also being directed by Ephron.

Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez and her son Nikko were in attendance at Miami’s Art Basel. The art fair is one of the most prestigious in the world, collecting artists, celebrities, and art fans in one location to showcase some of the best contemporary art in the world. Earlier today, the couple and Sanchez’s son made an appearance, kicking off their new life as residents of the Sunshine State.Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos have a double date with Usher and Jennifer GoicoecheaLauren Sanchez wears ‘Mrs.

EXCLUSIVE: American Documentary has acquired Elaine McMillion Sheldon’s award-winning documentary King Coal for the upcoming season of POV, the longest-running nonfiction series on television.

The Daily Mail. “I’ve never been around anyone who made faking an orgasm easier.” In the 1989 romantic comedy, Harry Burns (Billy Crystal) and Sally Albright (Ryan) are having lunch in New York City’s Katz’s Delicatessen when Burn claims a woman has never faked an orgasm with him.Albright then begins moaning and panting, drawing the attention of several restaurant patrons before fake climaxing. Left in disbelief, restaurant-goers attempt to return to their meals, while one woman takes the opportunity to order her meal.

Three very different movies, original, with arthouse cred and in theaters for weeks, are drawing audiences showing welcome depth and breadth in the specialty market as awards season kicks off. Nicolas Cage’s nerdy character sees his life collapse when he randomly starts appearing in people’s dreamsas Dream Scenario has a solid expansion, Saltburn is attracting young crowds on the coasts, The Holdovers drawing elusive older demos to theaters.

Safety Jamal Adams of the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks committed a very personal foul Friday on social media.

"When Harry Met Sally" star Meg Ryan hit back at critics claiming that Jack Quaid, her son with ex-husband and actor Dennis Quaid, is a "nepo baby" – that he's gotten his Hollywood career thanks to his famous parents. "Jack is really talented. He's more of a natural than I'll ever be," Ryan said during a recent interview with Glamour.

The Boys, is actually the child of two movie stars, with his father being Dennis Quaid (The Parent Trap).However, in a recent interview with Glamour, Ryan pushed back on the claims that her son might be a child of nepotism privilege, given his parents’ success in the industry.The Sleepless In Seattle actor said: “Jack is really talented. He’s more of a natural than I’ll ever be. That nepo stuff is so dismissive of his work ethic, his gifts, and how sensitive he is to the idea of his privilege.”Quaid, who made his movie debut in 2012’s The Hunger Games, acting opposite Jennifer Lawrence and Stanley Tucci among other famous faces, has always had a gift, according to his mother.“I remember seeing him in a middle school production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” she said.

Lou Reed’s final solo album, ‘Hudson River Wind Meditations’, will be getting its first vinyl release in January. ‘Hudson River Wind Meditations’, originally released in 2007, is a collection of ambient and drone recordings from the late Velvet Underground frontman, and was his last solo studio album.Helmed by Seattle independent label Light In The Attic, in conjunction with the Lou Reed Archive and Reed’s wife, Laurie Anderson, the vinyl release marks the album’s first-ever, and is scheduled to drop on January 12.

By Photography by Meg Ryan is not having a very Fall. Instead of curling up with a good book, an even better sweater, and a steaming cup of tea, Ryan has spent the last few months flying back and forth between New York and Los Angeles for a planned-to-the-second schedule created by a team of publicists and managers to promote her new film, What Happens Later.

EXCLUSIVE: A documentary charting an expedition to the ancient capital of Genghis Khan‘s empire is in the works with French outfit Pernel Media.

May December, the title of Todd Haynes’s latest drama, reflects the director’s dance card for the year: having opened in Cannes, the Netflix title has been a festival favorite ever since, and will likely hang in there until voting closes after Christmas. Its two star names, Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore, have been getting curious audiences through the doors, but what keeps the film playing in everyone’s minds is the moral maze of questions it poses.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s haunting and anthemic holiday staple will hit arenas all over North America all the way up until Dec. 30 of this year.The Yuletide and pyrotechnics loving group, which comes out of hibernation in November and December to rock, has 88 shows remaining on their 2023 ‘The Ghosts of Christmas Eve Tour’ schedule.That includes a few gigs in New York.First up, they’ll drop into Albany’s MVP Arena on Nov. 29.After that, TSO will headline at Rochester’s Blue Cross Arena on Nov.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Paula’s Choice, the home to the top dermatologist-recommended exfoliants, is having a huge sale on their site for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The cult favorite brand is already ultra-affordable compared to most luxe skincare brands but loyalists claim that their products are just as good (if not better) than bold-faced brands with heftier price tags.

Geno Smith and the Seattle Seahawks are gearing up for their Thanksgiving day matchup against the San Francisco 49ers!

Nearly four decades after playing Frasier Crane in the third season of Cheers and thirty years since Frasier Crane got his own show, Kelsey Grammer is back with a Frasier revival, currently streaming on Paramount+.

The Rolling Stones – with a little help from AARP – will play 16 cities across the United States and Canada in a new spring-summer 2024 tour, with stops including L.A.’s SoFi Stadium and New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium outside New York City.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music As expected, the Rolling Stones have announced they are going back on the road in 2024 behind their recently released “Hackney Diamonds” album. The group, led by core members Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ron Wood, will perform in 16 cities across the U.S. and Canada, playing a combination of classics, deep cuts and songs from the new album, according to the announcement.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Maryam Touzani‘s “The Blue Caftan,” a drama revolving around the love between a closeted man and his wife, has sold more than 500,000 tickets around the world. The Arabic-language movie, which world premiered at Cannes in 2022 and won the Fipresci prize, has become the Moroccan film that sold the most admissions overseas in recent history, according to French promotion org Unifrance. Produced by veteran Moroccan filmmaker Nabil Ayouch (“Casablanca Beats,” “Much Loved”), “The Blue Caftan” stars Lubna Azabal (“Incendies”) and Saleh Bakri (“Costa Brava, Lebanon”).

EXCLUSIVE: In a matter of hours, the latest feature from MTV Documentary Films will premiere on Paramount+: A Song Film By Kishi Bashi: OMOIYARI.

Todd Gilchrist editor “Sleepless in Seattle,” “Punch-Drunk Love” and four more films from Columbia Pictures will make their 4K Ultra HD debut Feb. 13, 2024, via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Columbia Classics 4K Ultra HD Collection Vol.

. Our famously mop-topped former boy-bander has and —and we finally have a good picture of the new look. Good-bye Baby Boy.

Mannequin Pussy have shared their latest single ‘Sometimes’, along with dates for a 2024 North American tour.‘Sometimes’ is the third single to be released from the band’s forthcoming fourth studio album ‘I Got Heaven’. The track follows ‘I Don’t Know You‘ and the lead single ‘I Got Heaven‘.

Peter Hook & The Light have announced a huge 2024 world tour that will see the band play the ‘Substance’ albums from Joy Division and New Order in full – find dates and ticket information below.The New Order and Joy Division co-founder will be touring with his band from May next year, spanning New Zealand, Australia, North America, the UK and Ireland.The tour will open at the Opera House in Wellington, New Zealand on May 16, followed by eight more dates across New Zealand and Australia. From August 31, they’ll continue with a North American run that starts at History in Toronto, Canada.

Naman Ramachandran Mira Nair has boarded Indian filmmaker Sarvnik Kaur’s Sundance-winning documentary “Against the Tide” as an executive producer. The film follows Mumbai-based fishermen Rakesh and Ganesh who are inheritors of the great Koli fishing knowledge system — a way to harvest the sea by following the moon and the tides. Rakesh has kept faith in the traditional fishing methods while Ganesh has strayed away from them, embracing technology.

Serena Williams spent an unforgettable night alongside her friends. She shared photos and videos of her time at Ricky Martin, Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull’s concert, sharing with the world her new status as a “Latin music lover.” Eva Longoria reveals the ‘special place’ she met her husband José BastónSerena Williams named Fashion Icon by the Council of Fashion Designers of AmericaA post shared by Serena Williams (@serenawilliams)Williams shared a video on Instagram of some of the highlights of her concert going experience at the Kaseya Center in Miami. The clip is set to the tune of Enrique Iglesias’ “Bailando,” and shows snippets of the show and backstage moments of herself with the evening’s stars.

Guneet Monga Kapoor (“The Elephant Whisperers”) and Michelin-starred chef and filmmaker Vikas Khanna (“The Last Color”) have boarded Oscar-qualified animated short “American Sikh” as executive producers. The film tells the true story of an American-born, turban-wearing Sikh illustrator, writer, performance artist, diversity speaker and creator of Sikhtoons.com, Vishavjit Singh, who after a lifetime of facing prejudice, self-doubt and violence, finally finds acceptance in a superhero costume.

Jaden Thompson Variety’s fourth annual “Variety Salute to Service” special, airing on the History Channel on Veterans Day, honors contributions and sacrifices by veterans. This year’s special is hosted by Marine Corps and Navy veteran Montel Williams, former host of “The Montel Williams Show” and current host of “Military Makeover With Montel.” The special highlights veterans making an impact on their communities after service.

Audiences in the U.S. were awake bright and early on Sunday to watch the Kansas City Chiefs defeat the Miami Dolphins from Frankfurt, Germany.

Lauren Sanchez, the 53-year-old American news anchor and media personality, made a stunning appearance at the Glamour Women of the Year 2023 Awards. Her red strapless gown featured a lace trim and a thigh-high split, which elegantly showcased her curves.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter “Here Lies Love,” an unconventional disco musical about the rise and fall of former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos, will close on Broadway this month due to lackluster ticket sales. It will play its final performance on Nov. 26, concluding a run of 33 previews and 150 regular performances.

Here Lies Love, the costly David Byrne-Fatboy Slim immersive musical that required an extensive renovation of the Broadway Theatre for its dance club setting, will play its final Broadway performance on Sunday, November 26.

EXCLUSIVE: Los Angeles-based distributor Orchid Tree Media has acquired North American rights to Anastasia Tsang’s A Light Never Goes Out, which is Hong Kong’s submission for Best International Feature at the Oscars. A theatrical release is being lined up in select cinemas. 

Lauren Sanchez is known for keeping a healthy lifestyle. The mom-of-two is always sharing some of her favorite recipes on social media, proving that many delectable and sustainable dishes can be made at home.

What Happens Later” — are thrilled she’s back on the big screen, but sleepless on social media due to her seemingly “bad and bizarre” plastic surgery. “Great to see Meg Ryan back with her bread and butter but lord I wish she didn’t mess with her face,” wrote @afiaonfiyah on X.“Rename the film . .

Naman Ramachandran Sarvnik Kaur’s documentary “Against the Tide” has won the Golden Gateway Award at the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival. The film previously won awards at Sundance, Sydney and Seattle. Diwa Shah’s San Sebastian winner “Bahadur: The Brave” received Mumbai’s Silver Gateway Award.