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Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Emily Henry‘s new romance novel, “Funny Story,” released April 23. “Happy Place” and “Book Lovers” author Emily Henry’s latest book “Funny Story” starts with its two leads, Daphne and Miles, sharing one very humorless tale: being left by their respective partners, Peter and Petra, a pair of childhood best friends who have realized their love for each other. And then Daphne gets kicked out of her house and has to move in with Miles, so Petra can move in with Peter.

Variety curates a list of the top film school programs across North America. From universities that are as old (or older) than the moving picture itself, to budding programs, the schools on this list collectively offer an impressive array of educators, facilities and lessons to be learned. Countless alumni from these programs have become legendary names in the industry.

The organization that hands out college football’s prestigious Heisman Trophy on Wednesday reinstated its 2005 award to USC running back Reggie Bush, an abrupt reversal by the group after one of college football’s most electric players of his era had the honor stripped from him in 2010 amid a wave of sanctions placed against the university by the NCAA.

EXCLUSIVE: The Writer’s Colony is an LA-Based three month screenwriting residency where writers have the chance to develop an original script that showcases their writing voice and vision. Throughout the residency they workshop their scripts and have access to network with a variety of entertainment professionals at all levels to prepare them to launch into the industry. The residency is an opportunity for underrepresented writers, with cohorts made up of those who have not been on staff with a studio or been in a scripted television’s writers room. The goal of the colony is to amplify the voices of those who have not yet had the chance to bring their ideas to the page.

Netflix has added a film with a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score which has an opening scene fans have hailed 'iconic' - although it leaves some 'screaming.'

Police have issued another warning about young children being sold illegal vapes laced with 'unknown substances' in Greater Manchester.

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Paddy McGuiness was supported by fans after making a claim about Bolton.

Former University of Albany defensive lineman and NFL Draft prospect Amitral “AJ” Simon has died. He was just 25 years old.

A teenager has been jailed after slashing a college student in the neck before making ‘slit throat’ gestures.

Riley Strain’s family is beyond upset by the “appalling” behavior of his fraternity brothers after he went missing.

Megan Vick Kenya Barris was deeply inspired by “The Cosby Show” when he created “Black-ish” in 2014. The writer and executive producer wanted to create a similarly beloved family sitcom that was expressly Black, not only with the characters, but also in the subject matter the show covered. That mission was achieved, and like “The Cosby Show,” “Black-ish” went on to spawn a TV universe that would also make an impact.

Brent Lang Executive Editor Maya Boyd will take over the title role in Broadway‘s “& Juliet.” She joins the cast directly from the company of “Merrily We Roll Along,” where she made her Broadway debut earlier this year while simultaneously completing her senior year at the University of Michigan. But there’s something Boyd has to take care of before she assumes the lead in the new show.

The college basketball season may be over, but Caitlin Clark helped lead ESPN to one more audience record before going pro.

who was the number one overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft, celebrated her milestone achievement alongside her boyfriend, fellow player McCaffery, who at 23, is no slouch on the court, either, having played in college and is now pursuing a coaching career.Here's a full timeline of Caitlin Clark and boyfriend Connor McCaffery's relationship, since we've already watched Love & Basketball like twice this week.April 15, 2024: After Clark was drafted by the Indiana Fever, McCaffery responded cheekily to a question about his reaction to .

—whose enormous talent on the court has been credited with bringing in unprecedented viewership to women's college basketball—has , you'd think she's about to get majorly paid. Well, you'd be wrong.

Barron Trump has given insight into what his dad, former President Donald Trump, does at home. The 45th president of the United States and Melania Trump’s 18-year-old son spoke about his father during a dinner at Mar-a-Lago with Patrick Bet-David, Tom Ellsworth and Vincent Oshana.Barron Trump makes rare appearance with his parents over Easter“I’ve never seen Tom laugh this hard for an hour and a half,” Patrick recalled on an episode of the PBD Podcast earlier this month, revealing that they just “watched Barron run dinner with stories, entertainment, everything.” Vincent called the former president’s youngest son “witty, smart, hilarious,” noting that Barron has a “good head on his shoulders “ and is “smart on politics,” adding, “He’s like ‘You know, everybody’s always going to fight. There’s left.

The NHS in Scotland spent nearly £30 million on locum psychiatrists in a year.

If you're looking for a way to elevate your everyday outfits, search no further. H&M's Black Shopper, £54.99 here, is the perfect piece to complete your laidback looks - and we think it looks much more expensive than it is.The shiny accessory has two handles at the top and two zipped inner compartments. Best of all, we noticed that it resembles a much-pricier style from Aspinal of London.The luxury brand's Zipped Regent Tote comes in at a hefty £425, offering enough space to hold a 14-inch laptop.

Community is still a fan-favorite show, even though it’s been off the air for almost 10 years!

EXCLUSIVE: There’s a new student joining the ranks at Essex College.

Alana ‘Honey Boo Boo’ Thompson has HAD IT with her embattled mother, and things came to a furious head in a moment that you’re finally about to see! The forthcoming episode of Mama June: Family Crisis is set to drop on WEtv on Friday evening at 9:00 p.m. ET, and judging by this first look on Friday morning, Honey Boo Boo, her sister Lauryn ‘Pumpkin’ Efird, and their mother Mama June Shannon have a truly jaw-dropping blowout over missing money!

Mindy Kaling is having some fun at Prince Harry‘s expense!

Melania Trump is entering her campaign mode. The former First Lady attended John Paulson’s latest fundraiser, orchestrated to raise money for Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. Melania appeared to have a great time, charming all manner of guests.Melania and Donald Trump attend a birthday bash in Mar-a-LagoSolar Eclipse 2024: Donald Trump shares unusual solar eclipse campaign adThe fundraiser was hosted in Palm Beach, Florida, at the house of Paulson, a Republican investor and billionaire.

Chip Gaines is probably regretting this social media exchange!

Nitrous oxide abuse was a contributing factor in the death of a student from a blood clot, an inquest has heard.

Tom Hiddleston is being honored!

The cast of A Different World has reunited for a national tour of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). During a stop in Washington, D.C., hosted by Howard College, they appeared at the White House to meet Vice President Kamala Harris and Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.

By All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.You don’t have to be a sports fan to have noticed something epic is happening in women’s .Call it the , the phenomenon named for the Iowa Hawkeyes guard who completely reshaped the college basketball landscape this season.

A Florida woman is dead after her son stabbed her over 70 times — because he didn’t like her?! Over the weekend Polk County Sheriff Gr

for child care?How do you find and afford support for a disabled loved one?How do you do many of these all at once?As respectively the Founding Director of and the Executive Director of , when we talk to voters across the country—and particularly to women voters who often play an outsize role in deciding elections—these are the questions we hear. and freedom are top of mind for millions of us.

It was supposed to be the battle of the big men as UConn’s 7-2, 280-pound center Donovan Clingan took on Purdue’s 7-foot-4, 300-pound Zach Edey, but the NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship didn’t turn out that way. It was Huskies’ guard Tristan Newton who led his team with 20 points and 7 assists, and in so doing earned Most Outstanding Player honors for the Final Four for a second year in a row.

SPOILER ALERT! This post contains details from Episode 602 of The CW‘s All American.

South Carolina defeated Iowa in front of a record-breaking national audience on Sunday.

Maybe a star player will be singled out with a “thank you for making us better,” or some other sportsmanlike platitude.However, when Dawn Staley, head coach of the South Carolina Gamecocks, took the podium on Sunday, April 7, following her team’s big win, she went out of her way to dedicate an entire paragraph of her speech to , the college basketball star for the Iowa Hawkeyes.“I want to personally thank Caitlin Clark for lifting up our sport,” Staley . “She carried a heavy load for and it’s just not going to stop here on the collegiate tour, but when she is the number one pick in the draft, she’s going to lift up that league up as well.”She added, “Caitlin Clark, if you’re out there, you are one of the GOATs of our game and we appreciate you.”Head coach Dawn Staley of the South Carolina Gamecocks celebrates after beating the Iowa Hawkeyes in the 2024 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament National Championship.Staley’s decision to call Clark a GOAT seems pointed, especially after some fans believed the South Carolina coach in a previous interview.“If Caitlin wins the championship, she’s pretty damn good, yeah, she’s a GOAT,” Staley said the day before the final game, .

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. The NCAA men’s basketball national championship game is finally here, capping off an action-packed March Madness season. No.