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“Downton Abbey” film is coming to the silver screen.According to star Imelda Staunton — who played Lady Maud Bagshaw in the first two movies — a threequel is set to premiere sometime next year.“The Crown” alum, 68, spilled the royal tea in a recent interview with BBC Radio 2 host Zoe Ball.“There will be the final film – there you go,” Staunton dished.Ball then quipped that she hopes that the “Shakespeare in Love” star won’t be reprimanded for revealing the info.“I don’t care,” Staunton bluntly said.The Sun reported Wednesday that the cast will begin shooting this summer at Highclere Castle in Hampshire, England, for a 2025 debut.According to the outlet, Paul Giamatti is also set to reprise his role as Harold Levinson.He last made an appearance on the Julian Fellowes historical drama in a 2013 Christmas special alongside Shirley MacLaine.Two big-screen adaptions based on the 2010 series of the same name were previously released in 2019 and 2022.The OG show ran until 2015, across five seasons, taking the influential Crawley clan and their estate servants throughout the turmoil of the 1910s and 1920s.The ensemble cast included Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern as the Earl and Countess of Grantham, as well as Maggie Smith as the Dowager Countess.Smith’s character met her demise in the second film, titled “Downton Abbey: A New Era,” in 2022.Rounding out the show’s ensemble are Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Raquel Cassidy, Brendan Coyle, Michelle Dockery, Kevin Doyle, Michael Fox, Joanne Froggatt, Harry Hadden-Paton, Robert James-Collier, Allen Leech, Phyllis Logan, Sophie McShera, Lesley Nichol and Penelope Wilton.Bonneville, 60, previously discussed how the franchise was beginning to weigh him down.“I suspect, on a

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent French public broadcaster France Televisions has commissioned a raft of new scripted shows, including “Lucky Luke,” an adaptation of the cult graphic novel, and “Rallye 82,” a 1982-set female-led racing show. “Lucky Luke” is an adventure comedy directed by Benjamin Rocher and penned by Mathieu Leblanc and Thomas Mansuy, based on the “Lucky Luke” comicbook. The eight-part half-hour series is produced by Geraldine Gendre and Lionel Uzan at Federation Studios, and co-produced by Rémi Préchac and Julien Vallespi at Un pour tous productions, and Alban Lenoir at Homerun.

Justin Timberlake‘s new album Everything I Thought It Was is out in the world now and he celebrated its release with a star-studded party in Los Angeles.

Halloween is coming early this year, as Blumhouse and AMC Theatres have partnered to launch the Halfway To Halloween Film Festival, which will take place at over 100 AMC theaters in 40 U.S. cities from March 29 to April 2.

Cillian Murphy, Robert DeNiro, Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce and more partied at Madonna’s lavish Oscars afterparty following the ceremony.Taking place on Sunday March 10 after the Academy Awards ceremony, the pop icon hosted an exclusive and exuberant party to celebrate the night. Simply titled “The Party”, the event took place in the Hollywood Hills and saw the likes of Murphy, DeNiro, Swift, Kelce, Lily Gladstone, Jennifer Lawrence, Mathew McConaughey and more in attendance (per British Vogue).The event was co-hosted by talent manager Guy Oseary at his home and supported by Italian luxury brand Gucci, who provided custom monogrammed travel duffles from their new Valigeria Fluo collection instead of goodie bags.A post shared by Madonna (@madonna)A post shared by British Vogue (@britishvogue)The 96th Academy Awards saw Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer win the trophies for Best Director, Best Picture, Best Actor for Murphy’s performance, Best Supporting Actor for Robert Downey Jr., Best Original Score, Best Cinematography and Best Film Editing.Murphy dedicated his acceptance speech to “peacemakers everywhere”, while Downey Jr.

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Johnny Depp has caused confusion by sharing a photo of himself with Robert Downey Jr that appears to have been Photoshopped.The edited photograph of the two was posted on Instagram to celebrate Downey Jr’s first Oscar at the weekend, which saw him win in the category of Best Supporting Actor for his role of Lewis Strauss in Oppenheimer. The photo has since been deleted, but showed Depp posing with Downey Jr – who is a long-time friend of his – at a Hollywood party when they were younger.

Dolly Parton has seemingly let slip that Beyoncé has covered her hit song ‘Jolene’.Speaking to Knox News recently, Dolly Parton spoke about Beyoncé’s venture into the world of country music with her two latest singles, ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ and ’16 Carriages’, as well as her upcoming album, ‘Renaissance Act II’.While talking about Beyoncé’s pivot to country music, Parton was asked about rumours that Beyoncé will include a cover of ‘Jolene’ on her new album. “Well, I think she has,” Parton said to Knox News.

Beyoncé may be covering one of Dolly Parton‘s biggest hit songs on her new album!

Steven J. Horowitz Senior Music Writer With just a few weeks to go until her country album “Act II” arrives, Beyoncé may have a Dolly Parton-sized surprise in store for the project. Beyoncé historically keeps details close to the chest for her records—she dropped her two new singles, “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages,” out of the sky during the Super Bowl—but Parton revealed that she believes the singer covered her 1973 classic “Jolene” for the set.

The 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party was the hottest place to be on the night of the Academy Awards with even more stars attending the after party than the actual show!

Florence Pugh wore a very sheer dress while stepping out for the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party on Sunday (March 10) at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Nearly two months later, Elle King is finally speaking out about the storm she kicked up with her “hammered” tribute to Dolly Parton on the Grand Ole Opry Jan. 19… and it’s not the apology tour some celebs would have embarked upon in the face of a similar controversy. “Oh no was my human showing,” King posted on her Instagram account Sunday morning.

Elle King took to Instagram on Sunday and spoke out about her performance at a January tribute to Dolly Parton. During her stage time, she slurred words, forgot lyrics, and cursed, the latter a major no-no at the staid Grand Ol’ Opry.

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Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Dolly Parton is cooking up a lot more than just music these days. The rock legend has announced first ever cookbook “Good Lookin’ Cookin,” which is now available to pre-order on Amazon, where it’s already a No.

Kate Winslet has shared her memories of Robert Downey Jr.’s audition for The Holiday, which she has described as “dreadful”.The actress was appearing on The Tonight Show when host Jimmy Fallon brought up the audition, for which he was also present. “I remember it extremely well, I really do,” Winslet said. At the time, Winslet had already been cast in her role, but Fallon and Downey Jr.

Dolly Parton, 78, wrote on Instagram last week. “So congratulations on your Billboard Hot Country number one single.

Barry Keoghan will return as the Joker in The Batman: Part II, the Irish actor has seemingly confirmed.The Saltburn star’s appearance as the iconic Gotham villain was teased in the first instalment – which starred Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne/Batman – but he didn’t actually feature in the final cut.Instead, Keoghan’s Joker appeared in a 5-minute deleted scene that was released online. Director Matt Reeves later explained that the cameo was surplus to requirements due to it being too similar to a scene with the Riddler.

We’ll be seeing more of Kayla and Jimmy in the upcoming third season of Hacks. Megan Stalter and Paul W. Downs, who have recurred as the characters since Season 1, have been promoted to series regulars for the upcoming season set for premiere this spring.