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The first look at Spirited is here!

Apple has unveiled new details with regard to its upcoming slate, including premiere dates for its titles Cha Cha Real Smooth and Luck, along with a series of first-look photos from titles including Argylle, Raymond and Ray and The Greatest Beer Run Ever.

Angela Bassett was so shocked, she forgot to thank one of her children!

Melanie Griffith can turn heads by simply exiting a building! The 64-year-old Oscar nominee had all eyes on her as she was spotted leaving a gym in the tony Los Angeles neighborhood of West Hollywood on Friday (Feb. 25). Rocking a skintight set of black leggings and a matching top, the gorgeous actress gave her fans a treat during the rare outing.

She was never Josie Grossie! Drew Barrymore stole hearts from the second she hit the big screen in Never Been Kissed.

Ariana Grande values her private life and prefers to keep details, particularly her relationship with husband Dalton Gomez, away from the spotlight.MORE: Ariana Grande's $350k engagement ring's hidden meaning will make you emotionalThe singer took to social media to share a rare loved-up post featuring her husband in honor of Valentine's Day, and fans and her famous friends, understandably, went wild.WATCH: Blake Shelton and Ariana Grande joke on The VoiceFor the pictures shot at night, she wore a black dress with a high slit that featured lace detailing inside, pairing it with matching stilettos and her signature high ponytail.Dalton, for his part, looked incredibly dapper as he lovingly held on to his wife in a crisp gray suit with a black tie as she lifted one leg in the air.MORE: Ariana Grande looks statuesque in black outfit for emotional The Voice episodeAriana also shared a small boomerang clip of the two of them kissing while their photograph was being snapped, and simply captioned the post with a heart emoji.Journalist Evan Ross Katz commented: "Happiness looks so good on you both," with Scott Hoying writing: "LOVE," with a crying emoji.A post shared by Ariana Grande (@arianagrande)Ariana shared a rare insight into her romantic life with Dalton"Gorgeous you two!!!!" Octavia Spencer wrote, with many other celebrities simply dropping heart and star emojis.

Halle Berry has admitted that she and boyfriend Van Hunt shared a fake marriage picture to Instagram after consuming “copious amounts of drinks”. Earlier this month, the actor shared a picture to Instagram in which she and Hunt could be seen kissing at an altar in a chapel. “Well … IT’S OFFICIAL!” Berry captioned the post, leading many fans to believe that the pair were engaged.

EXCLUSIVE: LA-based production company Firebrand has set Frank Grillo (Captain America), Mekhi Phifer (Truth Be Told), Scott Adkins (John Wick: Chapter 4 ) and Dermot Mulroney (Hanna) to star in action movie Lights Out, which is in pre-production.

It’s not all that often that Lee Daniels directs a film. Before the release of 2020’s “The United States vs.

Deadline.Daniels wrote the film with David Coggeshall and Elijah Bynum, and though no title or plot details have officially been revealed, it’s said to be a true horror story. Deadline also reported that the film will star Day as an Indiana mother whose children supposedly became possessed by a demonic presence and that the story is rooted in a real case.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterNetflix has emerged victorious in a bidding war for director Lee Daniels’ next movie.Several Hollywood players, including MGM and Miramax, were vying for rights to the Oscar-nominated director’s upcoming project. Netflix’s $65 million price tag — a hefty sum covering the film’s production budget and buyouts — secured the sale, according to Deadline Hollywood, who broke the news.The movie reunites Daniels and Andra Day, who recently worked together on Hulu’s musical biographical drama “The United States vs.

EXCLUSIVE: The devil got into Hollywood this weekend as seven bidders waged a head-spinning auction battle for a star-studded exorcism movie package that was won late last night by Netflix.

EXCLUSIVE: The devil got into Hollywood this weekend, with seven bidders waging a head-spinning auction battle for a star-studded exorcism movie package was won late last night by Netflix. Lee Daniels will direct, reuniting with his Oscar-nominated The United States Vs Billie Holiday star Aundra Day, who’ll star with Octavia Spencer, Glenn Close, Rob Morgan, Caleb McLaughlin and Aunjanue Ellis. Day will play the mother of an Indiana family whose children purportedly became demonically possessed in a thriller inspired by an actual case. Sources tell Deadline that the package closed upwards of $65 million, covering the film’s budget and buyouts. Daniels and Tucker Tooley are producing. It is fast tracked to begin production by the middle of this year.

EXCLUSIVE: Emmy-nominated Sofía Vergara has signed with CAA. Vergara is best known for her role in the five-time Emmy-winning comedy series Modern Family, which ran on ABC for 11 seasons. She stars in the titular role of the upcoming Netflix limited drama series Griselda, chronicling the real life of savvy and ambitious Colombian business woman, Griselda Blanco, who created one of the most profitable cartels in history. Vergara has developed the series over eight years and executive produces with Luis Balaguer through Latin World Entertainment (LWE), an entertainment and media company they founded in the 1990’s.

Chrissy Teigen marked a major milestone this week — half a year of sobriety!

Chrissy Teigen had a reason to celebrate on Wednesday. “6 months no alcohol!” Chrissy, 36, captioned her Jan. 19 Instagram post. The Lip Sync Battle star shared a series of photos of her basking in the sun, while her message reflected on this new sober path. “Honestly, [it] kind of sucks saying it because even though I don’t ever crave it now, time has not exactly flown by haha. I prob won’t be excited til a larger milestone like at leasssst 5 years, and sometimes I don’t even know if I necessarily won’t ever drink again?”

Fashion icon Andre Leon Talley passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 19 and the overwhelming amount of tributes that poured in proves that he was loved by many. The fashion legend was best known for being the creative director of Vogue, a judge on America’s Next Top Model and creating an ever-lasting legacy in the fashion industry. Most importantly, he has left an eternal mark on those who loved him and left heartfelt messages including Brad Goreski, Holly Robinson Peete, Andy Cohen, Octavia Spencer and more.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorThe world of fashion and entertainment is paying tribute to André Leon Talley. The former editor-at-large of U.S. Vogue died on Tuesday at the age of 73.Talley’s career in fashion journalism spanned six decades.

Ryan Reynolds kicked off Christmas Day by sharing a brief look at his upcoming holiday film, “Spirited”.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“Truth Be Told” has been renewed for Season 3 at Apple.The second season of the series, which stars Octavia Spencer, debuted on Aug. 20.

EXCLUSIVE: Apple TV+ has ordered a third season of mystery anthology series Truth Be Told, starring and executive produced by Octavia Spencer, with Maisha Closson (Claws, How To Get Away with Murder) coming on board as executive producer and showrunner.

Octavia Spencer has said that her home is haunted by the ghost of a late film star.The Oscar-winning actress, who has starred in the likes of The Help, Ma and The Shape Of Water, made the claim on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, revealing that her house was owned by an unnamed film star previously.“I grew up watching Westerns and I bought this house, and it was owned by a guy who did Westerns, so I must have been a fan of his,” she began. “I think he is my protector.

Octavia Spencer not only believes in ghosts, she has a friendship with one. The actress, 51, appeared on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" on Friday where she discussed her new movie "Encounter," her belief in UFOs, and made the revelation that she's joined by a spirit in her home from time-to-time.

opened up about the ghostly presence.“I grew up watching Westerns, and I bought this house, and it was owned by a guy who did Westerns, so I must have been a fan of his,” Spencer, 51, explained to DeGeneres, 63, who said the loves stories about haunted houses and believes in ghosts herself.Luckily, Spencer’s ghost is of the friendlier “Casper” variety than those in “Poltergeist” — at least to her.“My ghost can haunt me, but he doesn’t haunt me,” Spencer noted.

Riz Ahmed and Octavia Spencer arrive at the premiere of their new film Encounter at the Directors Guild of America on Thursday Night (December 2) in Los Angeles.

Octavia Spencer loves the holidays.

Octavia Spencer is a hardcore superfan. The celebrated actress isn't shy about expressing her love for the outdoorsy drama.Spencer spoke with ET's Matt Cohen on Tuesday, at the Los Angeles premiere of her new sci-fi drama and was asked about her outspoken appreciation for the Kevin Costner-led series.«Oh my gosh! Who's not [a fan]?» Spencer marveled when asked about some of the comments she's made, including on social media, about the show.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorPeacock has acquired “Right to Try,” the Octavia Spencer-produced documentary short about trying to find a cure for HIV.Directed by “The Late Late Show With James Corden” producer Zeberiah Newman, the film tells the story of veteran casting director Jeffrey Drew’s participation in an experimental treatment trial to cure him of his HIV.

Right To Try, a documentary short chronicling HIV survivor and activist Jeffrey Drew’s pursuit to find a cure for for the disease, is headed to Peacock.

Riz Ahmed‘s star began its ascent with breakout roles in 2014’s “Nightcrawler” and the 2016 HBO miniseries “The Night Of.” Now, fresh off his second Golden Globe nomination and first Oscar nom for last year’s “The Sound Of Metal,” Ahmed is a full-fledged A-lister. READ MORE: Riz Ahmed Can’t Save A Very Messy ‘Encounter’ [Telluride Review] Now, Ahmed looks to continue his success with another intense character study from Amazon Studios.

EXCLUSIVE: FX is developing The Bobby Love Story, a one-hour drama starring and executive produced by Octavia Spencer, from writer Shalisha Francis-Feusner (Seven Seconds), Kerry Washington’s Simpson Street Productions and ABC Signature, where Spencer and her Orit Entertainment and Washington and Simpson Street are under deals.

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterVariety highlights up-and-comers who will be feted during a brunch Oct. 24 at the Newport Beach Film Festival.Since 1998, Variety has been selecting its 10 Actors to Watch. Past honorees include over 35 now Oscar winners and nominees, such as Mahershala Ali, Timothée Chalamet, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Brie Larson, Lupita Nyong’o and Melissa Leo.

Spirited alongside Will Ferrell and Octavia Spencer.“Singing, dancing and playing in the sandbox with Will Ferrell made a whole lotta dreams come true. And this is my second film with the great @octaviaspencer…,” he wrote.“Perfect time for a little sabbatical from movie making.

Ryan Reynolds is taking a little break from movie making. After sharing that he wrapped production on the Apple TV+ holiday movie,, with Will Ferrell and Octavia Spencer, Reynolds revealed that now is the perfect time for him to take a «little sabbatical,» from the film industry.«That’s a wrap for me on.

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds just cannot help but constantly troll each other — and we love it!

Ryan Reynolds announced he is going to be taking a "little sabbatical" from making movies after completing his latest project, "Spirited." The 44-year-old actor-turned-producer shared photos from his time working on the film, which he stars in alongside Will Ferrell and Octavia Spencer. "Perfect time for a little sabbatical from movie making," Reynolds wrote in the caption.