Michelle Obama to narrate beloved children’s book

Valerie Wu Intern Barack Obama celebrated the end of Hollywood’s historic strikes during a surprise appearance alongside former First Lady Michelle Obama at a special screening of Netflix’s “Rustin.” “It’s great to see even more of you since the strikes are over,” the former president told the audience on Friday night in Washington, D.C. He added, “As somebody who cares a lot about the power of workers in this country and as the father of somebody who writes in film, I am glad that both the actors and the writers came to an agreement that recognizes their worth and their work.” The screening for the Netflix biopic was held at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C, and was one of the opening night events for the inaugural HBCU First Look Film Festival from Nov. 10 to Nov.

Former President Barack Obama made mention of the end of Hollywood’s labor strife at a special screening on Friday of Rustin, the Netflix biopic of civil rights Bayard Rustin made by he and former First Lady Michelle Obama‘s Higher Ground Prioductions.

Don Cheadle is blowing up the safe with Peyton and Eli Manning.

Arnold Schwarzenegger is hoping to be useful to Peyton and Eli Manning.

Tom Hanks is coming to Liverpool for a special book event this month.Hanks will be in the UK to talk about his debut novel, The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece.The Oscar-winning star of Forrest Gump and Philadelphia will be live on stage for ‘An Evening with Tom Hanks’ to discuss his book and the inspiration behind it.An official description of the event reads: “Live on stage, Hanks will be in conversation to celebrate the publication of his debut novel, The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece: a wildly ambitious story of the making of a colossal, star-studded, multimillion-dollar superhero action film, and the humble comic book that inspired it all.“Exploring why he wanted to capture the changes in America and American culture over the past 80 years, Hanks will share the inspiration behind his colourful cast of characters. Taking the audience behind the scenes and offering a glimpse into how a story becomes a finished film, Hanks will also touch on how he drew on his own career in Hollywood.”The event will be held at Liverpool’s Empire Theatre on November 29 and each live ticket holder will receive a copy of the book along with their ticket.

Britney Spears‘ memoir The Woman in Me is big. But it’s not the biggest.

Katie Holmes channeled her love of dance into a recent shoot with acclaimed photographer Mark Seliger. On Tuesday, the 44-year-old actress shared a gallery of stunning photos inspired by ballet.A post shared by Katie Holmes (@katieholmes)The Alone Together star, showed off her effortless beauty and movement in the photos, wearing a black oversized suit in two of the images, and a black dress with her hair slicked back into a perfect bun. She said they were taken a few weeks ago at his studio.

Ariana Grande has paid a touching tribute to her former drummer Aaron Spears, who she described as the "brightest light of a human being" after he died aged 46. Aaron's wife Jessica announced his passing on social media, describing him as having an "unparalleled talent and passion for music" and being a "devoted father". She wrote: "Aaron was not only an incredibly accomplished drummer, admired by many for his unparalleled talent and passion for music, but he was also a devoted father to our precious son, August." She continued: "His love, guidance, and warmth were the pillars of our family, and his absence leaves a void that words cannot describe.

Malia Obama, the eldest daughter of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama, has always been in the public eye. Her fashion choices and personal style have consistently drawn attention.

Michelle Williams took on the momentous task of narrating the audiobook version of Britney Spears‘ new memoir The Woman in Me, and now fans are wondering if she could win a Grammy for the project.

Sasha Obama, the younger daughter of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama, was seen shopping for moving boxes at a UPS store in Los Angeles. The sighting of the 22-year-old graduate has sparked a wave of intrigue and speculation as she steps into a new chapter of her life.Sasha’s outing to the UPS store was a casual yet chic style lesson.

big professional embarrassment from Spotify, Meghan Markle is allegedly close to making a big deal with its competitor, Audible. “Word of mouth is spreading that it will lead to a huge payout—even bigger than the millions Spotify splashed out—and Meghan is thrilled that she’ll be in the company of Michelle and Barack Obama, who signed a multi-year contract with Audible last year,” a source told “The Mirror.”Meghan, who the source said “seems very confident at the moment” in the potential deal, “knows her new deal with Audible could be make or break for her Hollywood dream.” The Duchess of Sussex, 42, and her husband Prince Harry, 39, have been the subjects of ridicule – and mockery on “Family Guy” – for their multi million dollar deals with Netflix and Spotify, which haven’t produced much content.

TV favourite Sarah Lancashire is joining Keira Knightley and Ben Wishaw for a new Netflix spy thriller.

Sam Esmail, the director of the Netflix post-apocalyptic film Leave the World Behind, spoke to Deadline Wednesday night on the red carpet at the film’s AFI premiere.

Meghan Markle could be set for a "huge payout" as the former royal is on the brink of signing a massive deal.

The trailer for Julia Roberts and Ethan Hawke‘s new apocalyptic thriller Leave the World Behind has been unveiled!

The 2023 Gotham Awards nominations are here!

Caroline Brew editor The nominations for the 33rd annual Gotham Awards will be announced on Tuesday at 9 a.m. PT. The Gotham Film & Media Institute’s executive director Jeffrey Sharp and deputy director Kia Brooks will announce the nominations via Variety’s YouTube channel on Tuesday, Oct.

Peyton Manning, LeBron James and Michelle and Barack Obama are looking to team up with Netflix for an NBA docuseries modeled after Quarterback.

EXCLUSIVE: There’s change at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.