NBA Draft: French Players Taken Early, But No Bronny James In Round 1; ESPN Misidentifies Player

Bronny James may not be the best player selected in the second round of the recent NBA draft. But he is likely the most marketable, as he comes into the league with an unusual set of resources that could lead to a marketing bonanza, according to a report from Deadline’s sister publication, Sportico.

The Far right Rassemblement National (RN) party has won the first round of France’s snap parliamentary elections, according to first exit polls released immediately after polling booths closed.

Things are set to heat up on Love Island this weekend with the arrival of the Casa Amor bombshells. Known for creating chaos among the established couples, the Casa Amor format has either the boys or the girls taken away to Casa Amor - leaving their partners behind at the main villa.This year's set of new arrivals will no doubt cause a stir, especially as one, fashion content creator Emma Milton, is another of Joey Essex's exes and, it turns out, "open to reconnecting" with the TOWIE star, even though she also is friends with Grace. Other newbies who may rock the boat include Blade Siddiqi, who works as a "butler in the buff" and financial advisor Lionel Aduwu, who has his eye on not one but three of the girls in the villa.

Austin Butler has revealed that he unsuccessfully auditioned to play Peeta Mellark in The Hunger Games.The role ultimately went to Josh Hutcherson, who starred in four Hunger Games movies between 2012 and 2015 opposite Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen and Liam Hemsworth as Gale Hawthorne.“I auditioned for ‘The Hunger Games’ and I didn’t get it at all,” Butler told Buzzfeed in a recent interview. “I don’t even think I got a call back, what’s the character, Peeta? Josh Hutcherson got that, he’s great.”Butler was joined in interview by his The Bikeriders co-star Jodie Comer, who revealed she also once missed out on a big big franchise: “I auditioned for ‘Mamma Mia!’ That was a time, That was also when I was auditioning for ‘Killing Eve’ as well,” she said.Before auditioning for The Hunger Games, Butler was best known for featuring in various Disney Channel and Nickelodeon projects such Zoey 101, iCarly and Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure.

LeBron James and his son Bronny James are going to make history as the first father-son duo to play in the NBA together… and they’ll be doing it on the same team!

Bronny James is heading to the NBA!

It’s been years in the making, and today the Los Angeles Lakers chose 19-year-old Bronny James with pick No. 55 in the NBA draft. The selection will unite the teen with his father, all-time great LeBron James on the Lakers’ roster, the first ever father-son pairing in the league’s history to play at the same time, much less on the same team. The move creates not only a compelling box office draw but fulfills a stated dream of the elder James: to play with his son in the NBA.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Austin Butler revealed in a video interview with BuzzFeed that he unsuccessfully auditioned to play Peeta in “The Hunger Games” franchise. The role ultimately went to Josh Hutcherson, who starred in four “Hunger Games” movies between 2012 and 2015 opposite Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss and Liam Hemsworth as Gale.

Austin Butler almost starred in the Hunger Games!

Rudie Obias editor If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. With the end of the 2023-24 NBA season, let’s look forward to the next season of pro basketball. The 2024-25 season officially begins with the NBA Draft on Wednesday, June 26 and Thursday, June 27.

Austin Butler has become one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, but he is just like all of us in that he still gets starstruck.

Biopics about popular musicians are major moments for the actors who land the roles, and that was certainly the case for Austin Butler!

Al Capone in 2020’s abysmal “Capone” — brings that same serpentine gargle to Johnny. He broods, snarls, spits out something unintelligible and repeats.“Come again?” we go.

Editors Note: This review was originally published September 1, 2023 after the film’s world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival. The movie was originally to be released in December 2023 by 20th Century Studios before being derailed by the Hollywood strikes. Focus Features is now distributing and released it in theaters Friday.

Kelly Clarkson put Austin Butler on blast for the silliest reason when he stopped by The Kelly Clarkson Show with his The Bikeriders costar, Jodie Comer.

Austin Butler and Jodie Comer are stepping out to promote their new movie.

is on another press tour—and apparently, no journalist is safe from his natural charm. The actor has been making the red carpet and press junket rounds for his new film The Bikeriders, and he simply cannot stop compulsively flirting with his interviewers.

Percival Everett, whose novel “Erasure” was adapted as “American Fiction.” Steven Spielberg will executive produce the movie through his company, Amblin Partners, with Taika Waititi in early talks to direct the project. Everett will write the screenplay and will serve as executive producer. Published in March by Doubleday to critical raves, “James” reframes the classic story of Huckleberry Finn from the point of view of Jim, an enslaved man who floats down the Mississippi River with teenaged Finn, a good friend of Tom Sawyer.

Austin Butler opened up about the relationship that he has with his close friend Ashley Tisdale‘s daughter Jupiter.

With Austin Butler making the press rounds with interviews for Jeff Nichols‘ “The Bikeriders” in theaters tomorrow, he’s getting plenty of questions about buzzy upcoming projects. Among them?  Darren Aronofsky‘s “Caught Stealing,” Ari Aster‘s “Eddington,” and … possibly Michael Mann‘s “Heat 2“?  There’s no official confirmation yet that Butler will play Chris Shiherlis in Mann’s upcoming prequel, but rumors abound that the actor will play a younger version of Val Kilmer‘s character from the 1995 film.