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David Muir has been busy covering the proceedings surrounding the death of Queen Elizabeth II this past Thursday.MORE: Who is David Muir's 'cool' older sister Rebecca? - All we knowHe and the ABC News team decided to go the full mile, of course, as a few of them jetted off to London to cover the news from the ground.VIDEO: David Muir's glimpse into his lavish homeDavid was joined by his frequent ABC News co-star and friend Deborah Roberts and they met up with their British correspondent James Longman.Along with photographs featuring the other members of their team, the World News Tonight anchor took to social media to thank them for their work in getting the story together as efficiently as possible.MORE: David Muir gets everybody talking with photo of his lookalike nephew"What a week. Kyiv—> Lviv—> Warsaw—> New York—> London.

Nobody wants to hear the 'C' word when it's only in September, but then nobody wants to miss out on the best events either.

Caroline Framke Chief TV Critic If you were to see the trailer or basically any promotional material for “The Serpent Queen,” Starz’s new series about the infamous life of one Catherine de Medici, you’d be forgiven for assuming it’s a showcase for Samantha Morton in a historical drama with modern touches, following in the footsteps of her recent turn in “Harlots.” Even its arresting opening credits sequence, which sees Morton stride to a throne to a heavy guitar lick as snakes slither out and toward her, suggests a show preoccupied with being Edgy and Different — a show that would consider itself to be not like Starz’s many other historical drama girls, as it were.   However: as adapted from Leonie Frieda’s biography by Justin Haythe, this perception proves to be only somewhat the case. In fact, the first few episodes of “The Serpent Queen” — which premieres Sunday, Sept. 11 — feature Morton sparingly, with an elder Catherine telling the story of how she came to France as a teenager (played by Liv Hill) to a spirited maid (Sennia Nanua), in whom she sees a kindred spirit. In truth, Morton should only barely be considered the show’s lead until the fourth episode, which moves Catherine’s flashbacks far enough forward in time that she can safely assume the role in both the past and present, as she begins to square off against her formidable daughter-in-law, Mary Queen of Scots (Antonia Clarke). 

EXCLUSIVE: For the first time since launching eventual Best Picture Oscar winner Green Book five years ago, writer/director Peter Farrelly returns to the Toronto Film Festival with another drama built around an obscure and difficult to be believed but fact-based road trip set in the turbulent ‘60s.

No, the tabloid headlines about all the behind-the-scenes mishesgoss on Olivia Wilde’s Don’t Worry Darling isn’t hurting ticket sales.

David Muir is the first to admit that he has plenty to be thankful for - and a big part of that is his beloved family.While the star has become a household name for delivering the news to America, his sister, Rebecca, carved a very different career path and runs a farm in Borodino, New York.MORE: David Muir gets everybody talking with photo of his lookalike nephewDavid very occasionally shares a glimpse into his life out of the spotlight and a firm fixture in it is his older sister. WATCH: Inside David Muir's lavish home The celebrated journalist has described his sibling as "beautiful" and "cool" and in his most recent Instagram post with her, fans couldn't help but notice how alike they are. Both David and Rebecca have inherited their parents' strong good-looks and great bone structure and fans commented: "You could be twins," and, "your sister is beautiful".MORE: David Muir's rare glimpse into family milestone relivedMORE: David Muir's return to GMA for emotional tribute to Robin RobertsThe 20/20 host also has two younger step-siblings from his father's second marriage and due to his blended family, David is an uncle to a whole host of nieces and nephews, who he calls his "squad".

Anna Nicole Smith’s daughter, Dannielynn Birkhead, turned 16 on Wednesday. Her father, Larry Birkhead, took to Instagram to celebrate his daughter’s milestone birthday. "Sixteen years ago my beautiful baby was born.That’s if you want to feel really old.

Bruce Springsteen and Jon Stewart will hold to tradition by returning for this year’s Stand Up for Heroes in New York City. The 16th annual event, which features music and comedy to benefit the Bob Woodruff Foundation, will kick off the 2022 New York Comedy Festival on November 7 at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.

Single once more. Alex Rodriguez has split from his girlfriend, nutritionist Kathryne Padgett, Us Weekly confirms.

David Muir sparked a major reaction from his fans when he posted a photo of a very special family member on social media. The TV anchor, 48, delighted his followers with a glimpse into his time away from the studios and a snapshot of his handsome nephew too. MORE: David Muir's return to GMA for emotional tribute to Robin RobertsDavid - who calls his many nieces and nephews, his "squad" - captured his family member inspecting a vintage Ferrari, and shared the image with a caption which read: "Nephew has good taste."WATCH: Celebrity mother-daughter lookalikesHis fans agreed with him and commented: "Ferrari appreciation from the man who we appreciate giving us the news each night," and, "of course he does. He comes from good stock".MORE: Inside David Muir's $7m lakeside home he spent years restoringMORE: David Muir shares rare glimpse into home life with new photo Many also remarked on the resemblance between David and his nephew and wrote: "A young you," and, "he looks like you".A post shared by David Muir (@davidmuirabc)David said his nephew has good taste in carsThe World News Tonight host adores his family and while he doesn't have children of his own, he dotes on his sibling's offspring. MORE: Inside David Muir's $7million home - complete with his own lake MORE: David Muir shows support for Kelly Ripa's son in the best way David has an older sister, Rebecca Muir, who runs a farm in Borodino, New York.

K.J. Yossman Content studio Propogate, who are currently working on Netflix’s upcoming Anna Nicole Smith documentary, are opening a London office. The company has also appointed Catalina Ramirez and Dan Thunell to co-heads of Propagate International, the company’s global distribution arm. Ramirez has been upped from Propagate International’s vice president of sales and acquisitions. Her new role will include overseeing sales and distribution for LATAM, Asia, and Canada as well as development and production for the company’s Spanish-language content label Propagate Fuego. She will remain based in the L.A. office. Before joining Propogate in 2020, Ramirez worked at Gunpowder & Sky and Magnolia Pictures.

in 2020, revealed on Instagram that she was hospitalized and that she «seriously» needed help.Diaz initially revealed her hospitalization stay Wednesday when she posted in an Instagram Story, «Thank you to everyone that checked on me. I am ALIVE and out of the hospital.» Then, on Friday, Diaz again took to her Instagram story and thanked everyone for the prayers.

Former American Idol winner Samantha Diaz has been hospitalized for a mystery illness.

Vivica A. Fox has been critical of Jada Pinkett Smith’s initial response to her husband Will Smith slapping Chris Rock onstage at this year’s Oscars, but she still feels that Smith isn’t beyond redemption.

From costars to lovers! Chad Michael Murray met his wife, Sarah Roemer, in 2014 while filming the Crackle TV series Chosen together.

Monumental Sports & Entertainment, which owns the NBA’s Washington Wizards and the NHL’s Washington Capitals, has acquired full control of regional TV network NBC Sports Washington.

It’s NYFF day. OK, yes, earlier today, we were honored to premiere the trailer for the 60th New York Film Festival.

Gordon Cox Theater EditorThe new musical “American Prophet” is now in the midst of its world premiere run at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. Next stop: Broadway?Listen to this week’s “Stagecraft” podcast below:That’s the goal, according to the show’s star, Cornelius Smith Jr., speaking on the new episode of “Stagecraft,” Variety’s theater podcast. “I hope the next stage is that we get to Broadway and we get to New York,” he said.