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Variety’s Young Hollywood Impact Report come from the worlds of film, television, music and digital and all made a splash in the last year. All interviews were conducted before the SAG-AFTRA strike began. Many of the young performers are active in the labor movement.

Steve Lacy is speaking out.

For Stranger Things actor Noah Schnapp, life imitating art came as a surprise.

actor Noah Schnapp, life imitating art came as a surprise.The 18-year-old actor publicly came out earlier this year, following the reveal that his character on the Netflix sci-fi series, Will Byers, was also gay. For Schnapp, his on-screen journey was essential in figuring out and accepting himself.«Once I did fully embrace that Will was gay, it was just an exponential speed towards accepting it for myself,» he tells in their latest Power of Young Hollywood Issue, in an interview conducted prior to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike.

star Noah Schnapp, life imitating art came as a surprise.The 18-year-old actor publicly came out earlier this year, following the reveal that his character on the Netflix sci-fi series, Will Byers, was also gay. For Schnapp, his on-screen journey was essential in figuring out and accepting himself.«Once I did fully embrace that Will was gay, it was just an exponential speed towards accepting it for myself,» he tells in their latest Power of Young Hollywood Issue, in an interview conducted prior to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike.

Noah Schnapp is opening up about his sexuality, as well his role in his hit TV series.

William Earl Variety’s Power of Young Hollywood party will take place on Aug. 10 and celebrate its annual Young Hollywood issue. This year’s cover stars include singer-songwriter, guitarist and record producer Steve Lacy, actor Noah Schnapp and actress Sydney Sweeney.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Bronx-born Chris Lighty founded Violator Management with Mona Scott-Young in 1996 — and within months they had one of the most powerful firms in the hip-hop business, with a roster that grew to include 50 Cent, LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliott, A Tribe Called Quest and many more. During those years, Lighty negotiated 50 Cent’s deal with Vitaminwater — which ended up netting the rapper a reported $100 million — and over the course of his career worked at Rush Management and Def Jam, Jive and Loud Records, before his death in 2012.

Angus Cloud has died 10 years after the terrifying incident that almost took his life.Last year, the then-24-year-old actor shared the story behind the curved scar that runs along the left side of his scalp, an injury that almost killed him before his career even began. Opening up about the harrowing injury in the 2022 Power of Young Hollywood issue of, Cloud said, «It's real. I broke my skull on Friday the 13th.»In 2013, Cloud was walking down a darkly lit street in his hometown of downtown Oakland when he fell into a construction pit below.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Angus Cloud, the actor best known for playing the drug dealer Fezco “Fez” O’Neill on HBO’s “Euphoria,” died Monday in Oakland, Calif. He was 25. The Oakland Fire Department said it responded to a medical emergency at approximately 11:30 a.m., and the patient was “already deceased.” The cause of death was unknown, the fire department said.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Angus Cloud, the actor best known for playing the drug dealer Fezco “Fez” O’Neill on HBO’s “Euphoria,” has died at 25 years old. “It is with the heaviest heart that we had to say goodbye to an incredible human today,” Cloud’s family said in a statement. “As an artist, a friend, a brother and a son, Angus was special to all of us in so many ways.

Thania Garcia Arctic Monkeys, Fred Again, Raye and numerous other British and Irish acts are behind some of the top albums shortlisted for the U.K.’s esteemed Mercury Prize. The annual ceremony is set to take place on Sept. 7 at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith, London and will feature live performances from many of the highlighted artists.

Prince William and his younger brother Prince Harry are not communicating with each other in any way, according to a Royal source. The once-close brothers have become estranged in recent years, following reports of an explosive rift between the pair. There have been claims of Harry, 38, calling a truce with his brother William, 41, but rumours of peace talks between the two are seemingly wide of the mark.

EXCLUSIVE: Shout! Studios has set a September 28th nationwide theatrical release date for The Kill Room, the darkly comedic thriller from Yale Entertainment (Bucky F*cking Dent, Parachute) that marks the first reteam for Pulp Fiction stars Uma Thurman and Samuel L. Jackson in decades.

The list of nominees for the 2023 Mercury Prize has been revealed with Shygirl, Arctic Monkeys, Jockstrap, J Hus, and Fred Again.. set to compete for this year's title.

Steven Spielberg and Paul McCartney recently attended a screening of Christopher Nolan‘s Oppenheimer together.The pair were spotted outside a cinema in New York’s summer vacation hotspot the Hamptons on Monday (July 24). You can view the pair at the premiere below.McCartney and the famous director have known each other since 1986, when the former Beatle told Rolling Stone at the time that he sought out Spielberg’s advice on the possibility of making a movie about the Fab Four’s career.More recently, Spielberg noted that The Beatles song ‘Michelle’ from 1965’s ‘Rubber Soul’ brought back memories of his first kiss in college.Steven Spielberg and Paul McCartney were spotted at a theater to watch #Oppenheimer in the Hamptons on Monday July 24.

McKinley Franklin editor Olivia Macklin and Dylan McTee are set to lead Paul Etheredge’s paranormal parenting thriller “Psychopomp” alongside Shawnee Smith, Avangeline Friedlander and Lily D. Moore. The horror will spotlight Macklin and McTee as a couple who foster a “mute orphan” (portrayed by Friedlander).

Cillian Murphy‘s wardrobe in Oppenheimer was partly inspired by David Bowie during his Thin White Duke era.The actor – who plays “father of the atomic bomb” J. Robert Oppenheimer in the new Christopher Nolan-directed epic – explained that the music icon provided inspiration for the clothing style worn by his character in the film, which came out Friday (July 21).“We worked very closely with our costume designer to design the clothes,” Murphy told MTV Movies.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Gareth Gates showed off his muscular new physique during an appearance at the Jacaranda Lounge beach club in Ibiza, and the star was barely recognisable after years away from the spotlight.The 39 year old, who shot to fame when he came runner-up to Will Young in Pop Idol back in 2002, looked worlds away as he got up on stage and performed for guests. Rocking a toned torso and bronzed tan, Gareth enjoyed screams and cheers from the crowd as he got everyone on their feet for an evening of fun and music.

Andrea Brooks plays a game of basketball with Patch May in this still from tonight’s premiere of A Lifelong Love on Hallmark Channel.

Nick Benedict, who was a key part of such major soaps as All My Children, The Young and the Restless and Days of Our Lives, died July 14 of complications following emergency spinal surgery. He was 77 and died in Arizona.

A summer dream! Young Hollywood stepped out to celebrate Armani Beauty’s Acqua di Gio fragrance at a party in Malibu on Saturday, July 15, and a good time was had by all.

EXCLUSIVE: Republic Pictures has snapped up rights to The Image of You, a recently wrapped thriller starring Sasha Pieterse (Pretty Little Liars) in dual roles. Pic is set for release via Paramount Global Content Distribution at a date that hasn’t been disclosed.

Manchester United forward Joe Hugill is set for a big pre season having impressed playing for the club's U21 side.

Noam Emeran will hope to finally make an impact in pre season and establish himself in Erik ten Hag's thinking four years into his Manchester United career.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Kevin Hart and his entertainment company Hartbeat are bringing back BET’s “Comic View” stand-up comedy franchise after a nine-year hiatus as part of a four-day weekend event in Las Vegas celebrating his 44th birthday. The actor, comedian, producer and entrepreneur’s Hartbeat is teaming with Paramount Global’s BET to relaunch “Comic View” for Hartbeat Weekend, taking place in Las Vegas from July 6-9 and timed for Hart’s birthday (July 6). Hosted by Mike Epps, the all-new episodes of “Comic View” will be recorded on location in front of a live audience throughout the four-day event with performances by Tommy Davidson, Tacarra Williams, Tony T. Roberts, Bresha Webb, D.C. Young Fly and rapper Tip “T.I.” Harris (in what will mark his televised stand-up comedy debut).

Kingsley Ben-Adir is really jamming now.

Neil Young has announced that he will finally release his legendary ‘lost’ album ‘Chrome Dreams’ this summer.The 12-track LP was originally set for release in 1977, but ended up being shelved and has never seen the light of day.On August 11, Young will release ‘Chrome Dreams’ via Reprise Records, presented in its original form.Four of the 12 songs are originals, and many have never been presented in recorded form before.See the tracklist and recording dates for ‘Chrome Dreams’ and its artwork, by Ronnie Wood, below.1. ‘Pocahontas’ (August 11, 1976)2. ‘Will To Love’ (December 3, 19763. ‘Star of Bethlehem’ (December 13, 1974)4. ‘Like a Hurricane’ (November 29, 1975)5. ‘Too Far Gone’ (September 5, 1975)6. ‘Hold Back The Tears’ (February 6, 1977)7. ‘Homegrown’ (November 19, 1975)8. ‘Captain Kennedy’ (August 11, 1976)9. ‘Stringman’ (March 31, 1976)10. ‘Sedan Delivery’ (May 22, 1975)11. ‘Powderfinger’ (August 11, 1976)12. ‘Look Out for My Love’ (January 20, 1976) The release of ‘Chrome Dreams’ is the latest in a long line of new and archival releases from Young in recent years.Late last year, he released a 50th anniversary reissue of his 1972 album ‘Harvest’, while he also recently released ‘World Record’, a new album he created with his band Crazy Horse.2022 also saw him release ‘Toast’, a previously shelved album he recorded with Crazy Horse all the way back in 2001.According to Young, ‘Toast’ is “an album that stands on its own in [his] collection”.

Freeform has announced that two shows will not be continuing on the network – Just Jared Jr Saying goodbye to DListed after 18 years – DListed Go behind the scenes with Kylie Minogue – Egotastic Two of the most promising stars in Young Hollywood were seen hanging out together in London – Just Jared Jr

“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” which opens June 30, will be Harrison Ford’s last outing as the thrill-seeking archeologist.Ford first played Indiana Jones in 1981’s “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” but did you know that 1984’s “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” (the feature film debut of Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan) is set before “Raiders”?Ford isn’t the only actor to play Indiana Jones. Sean Patrick Flanery played Jones in the aptly titled prequel series, “The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles,” which aired on ABC for two seasons in the early ’90s, followed by four made-for-TV films.

EXCLUSIVE: Just a day after announcing Black, White, & Blue as his first film under a four-picture deal with Amazon inked back in November, Tyler Perry has named Divorce in the Black as his second. Starring in the pic, which Perry will direct and produce from his script, are Meagan Good (Harlem), Cory Hardrict (All American: Homecoming), Joseph Lee Anderson (Young Rock), Taylor Polidore (Snowfall), Shannon Wallace (City on a Hill), Richard Lawson (For Colored Girls) and Debbi Morgan (Power Book II: Ghost). 

Ed Meza @edmezavar Behrooz Karamizade’s Iranian drama “Empty Nets,” which has its international premiere in the Crystal Globe Competition at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival, offers a sobering look at the increasingly difficult, sometimes hopeless lives of young working-class people in Iran as they strive for better lives. Set on Iran’s northern Caspian Sea coast, the film follows Amir (Hamid Reza Abbasi), a young man who, desperate to marry his girlfriend Narges (Sadif Asgari), seeks work at a local fishery with the hope of earning enough money for an appropriate dowry and winning over her upper-class parents. Once there, illicit opportunities present themselves and he is soon drawn into the dangerous but lucrative business of sturgeon poaching and the black market caviar trade.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has announced the Class of 2024, consisting of 31 celebs who will be receiving stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next year.

Pierce Brosnan is celebrating the premiere of his new film “The Out-Laws” with his sons by his side.

A major cancer research project in memory of singer Sarah Harding will look for early signs of breast cancer in young women.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Young Thug — who has been awaiting trial in an Atlanta jail for over a year — may not belong in an orange jumpsuit, but he’ll probably reinvent the attire at some fashion show when he gets out. Thugger is one of the top rappers in the game, and yet he’s been sidelined by allegations from Georgia’s Fulton County that his Young Stoner Life label is actually a criminal gang. Thug’s response: a surprise album, as he awaits jury selection, that doubles as a kind of opening statement, not for the “peers” to be selected by the court, but for his friends, fans and family rooting for him from the sidelines.  Arriving just a week after “Gift & a Curse,” the new album from labelmate and former associate Gunna — who was also indicted but pleaded guilty to one count of racketeering and has been freed — “Business Is Business” is Thug’s first solo release since 2021’s “Punk,” and since his was incarcerated. Despite its “Godfather”-ish title, the album reflects the divides in the YSK camp: BSlime, Lil Gotit and Yak Gotti are the only featured crew members, Gunna is nowhere to be seen, and Wheezy has three production credits on the album but none on a “Gift & a Curse.” Consequently, it’s missing the camaraderie that has been a hallmark of Thug’s career, from “Best Friend” to the YSL collaborative album, “Slime Language 2” — although it does feature guest verses from Travis Scott, Future, 21 Savage, Lil Uzi Vert and more.