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We’re finally learning about what happened to Keisha Nash Whitaker.

Francis Ford Coppola‘s passion project “Megalopolis” will officially premiere in competition at the Cannes Film Festival, in a gala slot on May 17. “Megalopolis” boasts an all-star cast, including Shia LaBeouf, Adam Driver, Forest Whitaker, Nathalie Emmanuel, Jon Voight, Laurence Fishburne, Coppola’s sister Talia Shire, Jason Schwartzman (Shire’s son), Grace VanderWaal, Kathryn Hunter and James Remar.

Francis Ford Coppola kicked off 2024 by confirming that his self-financed magnum opus “Megalopolis” will reach audiences this year. “It’s only going to be a few months and it’ll be out,” Coppola said in January.

EXCLUSIVE: Actress Kat Graham (The Vampire Diaries) has signed with Untitled Entertainment for management, with partner Evan Hainey to run point on her behalf.

Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves looked incredible at last night’s Academy Awards. The pair decided to wear Versace for the occasion, making for one of the most stunning couples of the evening.America Ferrera and Matthew McConaughey to star in new drama: More detailsMatthew McConaughey and Camila Alves share reasons why they left LA for TexasDespite both wearing Versace, McConaughey and Alves had on very different and distinct outfits.

Oscars. The charismatic 27-year-old media personality and former YouTuber graced the 96th Academy Awards red carpet on Sunday in a red off-the-shoulder Marchesa gown and massive platform heels — the latter causing her to fall to the ground in front of photographers. “That’s alright,” the “Players” actress said from the ground as an assistant rushed to help her up.

UPDATED, 10:00 AM: The Academy said today that Emily Blunt, Cynthia Erivo, America Ferrera, Sally Field, Ryan Gosling, Ariana Grande, Ben Kingsley, Melissa McCarthy, Issa Rae, Tim Robbins, Steven Spielberg, Mary Steenburgen, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlize Theron, Christoph Waltz and Forest Whitaker will present at the Oscars on Sunday. See the rest of the envelope openers below.

BreAnna Bell Forest Whitaker has signed on to star in John Wells’ “Emperor of Ocean Park” series set at MGM+. He joins previously announced cast members Grantham Coleman (“Lawman: Bass Reeves”), Tiffany Mack (“Jessica Jones”), and Paulina Lule (“Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D”). He’ll play Judge Oliver Garland, a notable name in national politics and the judicial system as well as the leader of his family.

2024 has a ton of anticipated movies on its release calendar, but none have the same mystique as Francis Ford Coppola‘s “Megalopolis.” The long-gestating, self-financed titan of a film went into production in November 2022, wrapped shooting in March 2023, and …well, since then, FFC has been editing, tinkering, etc. After Coppola stated last May that the film wouldn’t reach audiences in 2023, many wondered if the director had hit a couple of snares in post-production.

Nick Carter is mourning the loss of his sister Bobbie Jean Carter.

Adam Driver has had enough of journalists asking him why he’s played two Italian roles in quick succession on the press tour for Ferrari.The actor made an appearance on the SmartLess podcast with Will Arnett, Jason Bateman and Sean Hayes on Monday (January 1), where the subject of him playing two Italian men in two recent movies came up. Driver played Maurizio Gucci in 2021’s House Of Gucci and Enzo Ferrari in Michael Mann’s biopic Ferrari.Speaking about how he hasn’t been very strategic in his acting career so far, Driver joked that the decision to play the two roles in quick succession was a “good example of not being strategic in a way that I probably should”.“So many people have been like, ‘How many Italians…?’ I’m like, it’s just kind of worked out that way,” Driver said, noting that someone on his PR team should have warned him it would “come up a lot” on the Ferrari press tour.“But I’m like, you know, it’s Ridley [Scott] and it’s Michael [Mann] and they’re in my mind some of the best filmmakers,” he said.

Keisha Nash‘s cause of death has been determined.

Actor-producer Keisha Nash Whitaker, ex-wife of actor Forest Whitaker, died from alcohol-related liver disease, according to her death certificate obtained by TMZ.

cause of death of Keisha Nash Whitaker, the ex-wife of Forest Whitaker, has been revealed.The former model died Dec. 7 from alcohol-related liver disease, according to TMZ.

As we welcome in the New Year, we can reveal our annual (non-exhaustive) list of U.S. and international movies we think could grace the festival circuit in 2024. We’ve stuck to our criteria that the project must already be in production and have not already been announced for a festival. More than 70% of our selections last year went on to debut at a major festival. Those that didn’t were largely delayed by the strike or are still in post-production. If the titles below make the cut, it will be a thrilling year on the festival circuit once again.

Keisha Nash Whitaker, an actor/producer who was married to actor Forest Whitaker for more than 20 years, has died. She was 51 and no details on cause or location were immediately available.

It’s a tragic day for Forest Whitaker and his family.

Keisha Nash has passed away at the age of 51.

EXCLUSIVE: Jon Voight has signed with Gersh for represenation.

Keisha Nash-Whitaker, actress and producer ex-wife of Forest Whitaker, has died, her family confirmed. A cause of death was not released. She was 51.

confirmed the devastating news on Instagram, writing “goodbye mommy,” the heartfelt tribute began. “I love you 4ever and beyond.

Disney’s reputation is notoriously squeaky clean.

Netflix and Adam McKay are putting an end to a forthcoming project.

Disney’s reputation is notoriously squeaky clean.

EXCLUSIVE: Miramax‘s high-profile TV series remake of Robert Altmann‘s Prêt-à-Porter has shifted development from Paramount+ to the BBC.

Francis Ford Coppola has spoken out on a recent trend — women asking men in their lives how often they think about the Roman Empire.

Michaela Zee Francis Ford Coppola is joining the Roman Empire TikTok trend by answering the question: “How often do you think about the Roman Empire?” “How often do I think of Ancient Rome? Quite a lot, as the Roman Republic served as the example for my country America and its institutions, and was the inspiration for my upcoming film ‘Megalopolis,'” the “Apocalypse Now” and “Godfather” director wrote on Instagram Friday. In the recent trend on TikTok, women ask the men in their lives how often they think about the Roman Empire, with most men claiming that they think about it daily or multiple times a week.

Hollywood actors’ and writers’ strikes have shined the spotlight on the relationship between laborers and corporations. If you want to watch programming with those themes, or if you want to kick back, relax and take your mind off of everything, there’s something for everyone. Here’s your essential guide for what to watch and stream.

Megalopolis, the long-awaited passion project from Francis Ford Coppola, is the latest film to land an interim agreement from SAG-AFTRA. The film finished production earlier this year so it is unknown what the agreement would be used for but with festival season ramping up it could potentially be getting one in order to be sold on one of the markets or potentially screen an upcoming festival and in need of one for publicity purposes.

EXCLUSIVE: JoAnne Colonna has joined Linden Entertainment as a partner alongside founders Nicole King and Stacy O’Neil. She ends a 20 year run at Brillstein Entertainment Partners, where she was a manager and partner. Colonna will operate between Linden’s LA and NY offices.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor Jadakiss, Busta Rhymes and Lord Afrixana are just a few of the artists whose music is featured in thethird season of MGM+’s 1960s-set “Godfather of Harlem.” “I don’t pick artists based on their names, I pick artists based on what we’re trying to do,” says Swizz Beatz, who serves as the show’s music producer and creative director. In putting the show’s sonic landscape together, Beatz says he tried to be thoughtful when using a placement. “Music is so powerful and with this, I wanted to use it to give the characters an authentic landscape,” he says. He also didn’t want to put himself in a box by selecting music from the 1960s, rather, he was given creative liberties to use new artists which helped him find the right approach and voices.

While “Star Wars” fans await the premieres of “Ahsoka,” “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew,” and “The Acolyate,” another anticipated series looms on the release horizon: “Andor” Season 2. And excitement for Tony Gilroy‘s show is well deserved.

Charlie Jones is all grown up 13 years on from his role on EastEnders as Ben Mitchell. Charlie, 26, took on the role of 10 year old Ben in 2006 and went on to be a regular face on the BBC soap for four years, featuring on nearly 300 episodes in total. Charlie’s not the only star to have played Charlie though; six actors have portrayed EastEnders icon Phil Mitchell and Kathy Beale’s son over the years.

Michael Douglas is to receive the Honorary Palme d’or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.

“Don’t Look Up” writer/director/producer Adam McKay has inked a deal to bring his upcoming film “Average Height, Average Build” to Netflix.The comedy will star Robert Pattinson, Amy Adams and Robert Downey Jr. McKay will also write and produce the film, Netflix confirmed to TheWrap Sunday.As expected with any McKay film, the cast of “Average Height, Average Build” is star-stacked.

J. Kim Murphy Adam McKay is partnering with Netflix again for his follow-up to “Don’t Look Up.” The streamer has acquired the director’s next feature comedy, titled “Average Height, Average Build,” which will star Robert Pattinson as a serial killer that looks to leverage American politicians to make murder easier. Amy Adams will star alongside Pattinson. She reunites with McKay after earning an Oscar nomination in best supporting actress for her turn as Lynne Cheney in their 2018 comedy “Vice.” The ensemble also includes Robert Downey Jr., Forest Whitaker and Danielle Deadwyler. Along with writing and directing, McKay will produce under his Hyperobject Industries banner with Kevin Messick. The film does not yet have an official release date.