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Carolyn Giardina A half-century ago when George Lucas decided to make “Star Wars,” a core visual effects team was handed a sizable challenge: Figure out a believable way to transport audiences to a galaxy far, far away. Essential to that goal was the development of a new type of motion control camera system: built in a Van Nuys warehouse where the production filmed space-set scenes such as the climatic trench run.

Prince Harry reportedly extended an invite to Prince William and the Royal Family for the Invictus Games service next week, but it seems he's been met with silence.The Duke of Sussex is due to fly from California to London next week for an Invictus Games service at St Paul's Cathedral on May 8. Flying solo and without his wife, Meghan Markle, Harry will be in the UK alone for the 10th anniversary of the games that he founded in 2014.

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It's looking 'likely' that Prince Harry will have a heart-to-heart with King Charles III next week as he makes his way back on to British soil. Royal insiders are buzzing with the news that the Duke of Sussex is set to jet off from sunny California to London for a very special occasion.

Billy Idol has reflected on his sobriety journey and decided “not to be a drug addict anymore” and is now “California sober”.The 68-year-old iconic rocker shared that he is now “California sober” – when a person gives up on alcohol and hard drugs but continues to consume marijuana – in an interview with People adding that he doesn’t consider himself to “be a drug addict anymore.”Idol told the publication that his decision to become sober came after he nearly lost a leg in motorcycle accident back in 1990.“I really started to think I should try and go forward and not be a drug addict anymore and stuff like that,” he said of the accident. “It took a long time, but gradually I did achieve some sort of discipline where I’m not really the same kind of guy I was in the ’80s. I’m not the same drug-addicted person.”He continued: “I mean, AA would say, ‘You’re always a drug addict.’ And that may be true, but I don’t do anything that much anymore.

Britney Spears claims she has had it with Los Angeles, California, and is ready to leave the state and head to Boston. On Wednesday, the singer was involved in an altercation with her current boyfriend, Paul Soliz. It reportedly got so out of hand that it allegedly spiraled Britney out of control.

Lindsay Lohan left quite an impression on Dennis Quaid when the two worked together on "The Parent Trap." During a recent interview with People, Quaid played the game Drawing from Memory, during which he was challenged to answer questions with a drawing. When asked to draw the infamous torn picture of him and Natasha Richardson that Lohan's characters carry around in the film, he couldn't help but praise the actress.

When it comes to life in the celebrity spotlight, it’s safe to say that Sharon Osbourne has seen and done it all. Whether it was building a showbiz empire alongside her famous family through to igniting feuds with celebrity heavyweights like Simon Cowell and Amanda Holden, Sharon has proven herself to be a force to be reckoned with time and time again.

What To Watch.What to watch: 7 movies and shows to stream this week — April 19What to Watch: 7 movies and shows to stream this week — April 26John Mulaney is back with a new comedy special, this time, in the form of six episodes that will air live on a weekly basis. The special will feature performances from various comedians, including Chris Rock and Jerry Seinfeld. After a two year break, “Hacks” is back with a new season, reuniting Deborah and Ava in their strange, co-dependant, and hilarious relationship.

Brad Pitt and his girlfriend, Ines de Ramon, were spotted enjoying a leisurely morning walk along the shores of Santa Barbara, California, on Monday, April 29. The Hollywood heartthrob, 60, and the jewelry executive, 31, exuded effortless elegance as they strolled along the sandy coastline. As they sipped their morning coffees, Brad Pitt and Ines de Ramon were a vision of style in their coordinated linen outfits.

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Gigi Hadid is sharing a glimpse at her romantic getaway with boyfriend Bradley Cooper and bestie Taylor Swift and her beau Travis Kelce!

EXCLUSIVE: Ali Afshar’s ESX Entertainment is entering into the horror space with the feature The Necklace starring sisters Madeleine & Violet McGraw, each of whom have garnered widespread acclaim forgripping performances in M3GAN and 2021’s The Black Phone respectively. Cameras will roll this summer.

EXCLUSIVE: Yul Vazquez (Severance) has been tapped to star opposite Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera in Apple Original Films’ Camp Fire drama The Lost Bus from writer Brad Ingelsby and director Paul Greengrass, joining in an undisclosed role.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle shouldn't be using their Royal titles, Piers Morgan has claimed.The TV presenter slammed the couple, who stepped down from Royal duties in 2020. Harry, 39, and Meghan, 42, were stripped of their HRH titles after leaving the Royal Family, but the pair occasionally still use their Duke and Duchess of Sussex titles.

Even though he was born in London, Prince Archie has spent very little time in the UK and is being raised, alongside his younger sister Princess Lilibet, in Montecito, California. Despite this, Archie remains sixth in line to the throne and is officially titled as Prince Archie of Sussex.

ATEEZ have announced the North American leg of their 2024 to 2025 ‘Towards the Light: Will to Power’ world tour, featuring concerts in New York, California and more.On April 23, ATEEZ announced 10 brand-new cities for their upcoming 2024 to 2025 ‘Towards the Light: Will to Power’ world tour in North America, which will take place this July and August.The tour will kick-off on July 14 at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington. In the same month, the K-pop boyband will also play shows in the US states of California, Arizona, Texas and Minnesota.In August 2024, ATEEZ will hold concerts in three more US states, including New York, Washington, D.C.

Billy Idol is looking back on his sobriety journey. During an interview with People, Idol shared that, at 68, he's now "California sober" and no longer considers himself to "be a drug addict anymore." The musician told the outlet this decision came after he nearly lost a leg in motorcycle accident in 1990. "I really started to think I should try and go forward and not be a drug addict anymore and stuff like that," Idol said of the accident.

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and divorced in 2015. Collins, 76, starred on the WB series for 11 seasons, from 1996 to 2007.

Alice Braga has been getting in her weights. The Brazilian actress and producer is starring in Apple TV+’s new show, Dark Matter, which is out on May 8, and she looked stunning at the world premiere on Monday, April 30.Braga wore a black leather dress with a corset top and thin straps for the red carpet at Hammer Museum in Los Angeles, CA. She had a big smile on her face and looked toned and fit.

Lana Del Rey has spoken out about her friendship with Camila Cabello, and quashed rumours about why she brought the singer out during her Coachella set.Speculation about the relationship between the two came into the spotlight once again following Del Rey’s recent headline set at the 2024 edition of Coachella. During her performance during the second weekend of the California festival last month, the ‘Candy Necklace’ singer surprised fans by bringing out Cabello as a surprise guest.The moment saw them come together to perform a rendition of the latter’s recent single ‘I LUV IT’, and caught some fans off guard as it was widely thought that it would be Taylor Swift who would be joining Del Rey as a guest on the night.Some viewers also questioned why the headliner chose to bring out Cabello, particularly because the track they duetted is unlike anything in Lana Del Rey’s discography and not the obvious choice when it comes to a collaboration.For some devoted fans, a consensus emerged that the appearance at Coachella may have been somewhat of a peace offering, following the ‘Video Games’ singer seemingly calling out the pop star in a past post.The alleged tension between the two arose back in 2020, when Lana Del Rey shared a now-infamous post on Instagram titled ‘Question for the culture’.

EXCLUSIVE: Jordan Peele‘ s Monkeypaw Productions is getting back on the documentary horse and is using his movie Nope as inspiration.

EXCLUSIVE: Josh Swindell, a former pro skater who is set to be the central subject of a forthcoming skating biopic from MindRiot Entertainment, has signed with The BKS Agency in London. 

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large NewsNation anchor Ashleigh Banfield is set to host this year’s Clue Awards, which will take place on June 1 in Nashville, Tenn., during the annual CrimeCon event. The ceremony, which announced this year’s nominees on Thursday, will also air live on the Law&Crime Network and stream on that channel’s social platforms.

a brand-new lifestyle brand, but that doesn’t mean she’s turned her back on a potential dip into politics.The Duchess of Sussex, 42, has long been rumored to have been eyeing a career in politics, with unconfirmed reports suggesting she’s been forging connections with top Democrats since quitting royal life in 2020.In fact, President Biden’s sister, Valerie Biden Owens, previously reportedly “endorsed” Markle as a woman she would back for the White House.“I’ve always said Meghan has her eye on a bigger gain; this isn’t the bigger gain. I’ve always said she has had her eye on politics,” the late Princess Diana’s former butler Paul Burrell said of the Duchess.“She is trying everything she can to make as much money as she can to support their lifestyle.”He continued, “Again, they are going against the royal family’s wishes.

Slipknot‘s brand-new drummer.The band confirmed the identity of their new drummer on Tuesday April 30 on their social media pages. Slipknot posted a new promo photo of its nine members in their classic red jumpsuits and masks, resembling an iconic photo taken in 1999. In the photo, the band tagged eight of its nine members – one of whom has been revealed to be Casagrande.Now, the former drummer of Brazilian metal icons Sepultura has shared his first statement after confirming his position in the band.

Good Morning Britain host Kate Garraway admitted it was time for her to "shut up" when the show was interrupted by a piece of breaking news this morning. She and co-presenter Richard Madeley returned to screen this morning with another round-up of news events.

Ioan Gruffudd and Bianca Wallace are back home in California.

An unlawful assembly order has been given by law enforcement to a pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA. The order sets the stage for a confrontation between entrenched protesters and officials if the encampment does not disperse.

The Television Academy Foundation has appointed veteran media and nonprofit executive Anne Vasquez as its executive director effective May 13.

Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) was named to Politico‘s list of “The 10 Thirstiest Members of Congress.”The “Thirsty Awards,” now in their second year, pay tribute to the “most shamelessly media-seeking members of Congress.”“This is Washington, after all, and it’s Washington in the Donald Trump and social media age,” Politico writes in its current issue. “Building seniority, developing relationships and forging cross-aisle consensus for incremental gains is out.

Jordan Moreau Harvey Weinstein appeared in a Manhattan courtroom Wednesday, less than a week after the New York Court of Appeals overturned his 2020 rape conviction. It’s the first time the former movie producer has been seen in public since he was convicted of rape in a Los Angeles court and sentenced to 16 years in prison in February 2023. Weinstein was seated in a wheelchair and wheeled by a security guard into a courtroom packed with journalists, lawyers and other officials.

Darren Criss has played queer roles over the years and is now explaining why he says he’s “culturally gay.”

BeachLife Festival is returning to Redondo Beach, CA’s Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center for three huge days of rock, folk, reggae, boogie and more.Headliners at this year’s event include Rock Hall of Famer Sting, ’00s FM radio regulars Incubus, jam band legend Trey Anastasio, “Kiss from a Rose” singer Seal and beard heroes ZZ Top.They’ll be joined by My Morning Jacket, Fleet Foxes, Santigold, Dirty Heads and City and Colour.Plus, Devo and Sugar Ray are taking the stage as well.In total, over 40 (!) chill artists will be on hand for the three-day extravaganza.And if you want to scoop up last-minute tickets, it isn’t too late.At the time of publication, three-day passes are going for $356 before fees on Vivid Seats.Single-day passes start at $173 before fees.Need a few more details before committing to a chill weekend on the beach?We’ve got everything you need to know and more about the 2024 BeachLife Festival below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all the best prices on single and multi-day BeachLife passes can be found here:VIP passes are also available; they include VIP-only front row access, unlimited in & out privileges, dedicated express VIP entry, air conditioned restrooms, shaded areas w/ seating and access to VIP craft village.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

Russ has added new UK and European dates to his ‘It Was You All Along’ world tour. Check them out along with ticket details below.Back in March, the New Jersey rapper first announced his upcoming ‘It Was You All Along’ tour in North American with 6LACK and Melii as support acts.