We saw The 1975 live – here’s why they’re still… at their very best

Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events While the LGTBQ rights movement has made tremendous strides since that first rock was thrown at the Stonewall Inn in New York City in 1969, there are still many areas of the U.S. where the queer community doesn’t feel safe. In the new Hulu documentary, “We Live Here: The Midwest,” director Melina Maerker and producer David Clayton Miller chronicle queer families living in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota and Ohio.

In the wake of a Donald Trump presidency of 2016, in addition to the rise of anti-Gay legislation which poised a threat to the marriage equality decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, filmmaker Melinda Maerker and producer David Clayton Miller took the time to check in on the LGBTQIA+ community in the Midwest.

Whoa. Jamie Foxx is finally getting candid about his life-threatening medical scare!

21 seasons under his belt — but he nearly quit the show shortly after starting. In his new memoir, “When I Was Your Age: Life Lessons, Funny Stories & Questionable Parenting Advice From a Professional Clown,” the comedian, 45, confessed that his “SNL” beginnings were “marred by a ton of rookie mistakes.”When Thompson started on “SNL” in 2003, his confidence “sunk to an all-time low” when he “tanked” a sketch written by T.

Pep Guardiola believes that Manchester City will win a record fourth Premier League title in a row.

Jamie Foxx has made his first major public appearance since being hospitalised in April following a mysterious medical emergency.On April 12, Foxx’s daughter Corinne issued a statement, revealing that her father was in recovery in Atlanta after suffering a “medical complication” the day prior.Yesterday (December 4), the Oscar-winning actor made the surprise appearance at an awards ceremony hosted by the Critics Choice Association, accepting the Vanguard Award.He spoke for 12 minutes, fighting back tears as he offered some insight into the unknown nature of his ailment.“I want to thank everybody,” he said. “I’ve been through something, I’ve been through some things.

Jamie Foxx, who has been out of the public eye since experiencing a medical emergency on a film set in April, made his first official public outing Monday night during a surprise appearance at the Critics Choice Association‘s Celebration of Cinema & Television Honoring Black, Latino & AAPI Achievements.

Tim Chan If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. It’s hard to believe that it’s been 20 years since Paris Hilton and bestie Nicole Richie burst onto TV screens with “The Simple Life,” but as Hilton will tell you, time really does fly by when you’re having fun.

Oscar-contending documentary The Disappearance of Shere Hite will be making an appearance in cinemas in the U.K. and Ireland within weeks, courtesy of Dogwoof.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large SPOILER ALERT: Do not read ahead if you have not watched Season 10, Episode 9 of “The Masked Singer,” “Disco Night,” which aired Nov. 29 on Fox. Former O-Town member Ashley Parker Angel had set aside performing in recent years to focus on his health and wellness company, High Level. But when “The Masked Singer” came calling, he couldn’t resist: “It was a hell yes, right from the start,” he told Variety.

As the year comes to a close, studios are getting into the mix, still releasing some last-minute titles into the fray (see Michel Franco’s “Memory” with Jessica Chastain). Another late entry in the 2023 films sweepstakes is “The End From Where We Start,” a new ecological disaster drama starring Jodie Comer (“Killing Eve”) and the directorial debut from director Mahalia Belo, a BAFTA TV Award winner for the 2017 TV film, “Ellen” and a 2019 BAFTA TV Award nominee for 2019’s mini-series “The Long Song.” READ MORE: ‘The End We Start From’ Review: Jodie Comer Stars In A Refreshingly Grounded Disaster Drama [TIFF] “The End From Where We Start” is based on the best-selling novel by Megan Hunter and adapted for screen by “Succession” writer Alice Birch.

Charli XCX has announced her engagement to The 1975‘s George Daniel.The pop singer took to her official Instagram account today (November 28) to share a photo carousel of her and Daniel embracing each other with the second photo shared being of two teacups and an engagement ring in its box. The post’s caption read: “charli xcx and george daniel fucking for life!!!”Her announcement of the engagement comes a day after she posted a photo of herself wearing her engagement ring in a car to her private Instagram account @360_brats for fans to see.A post shared by Charli (@charli_xcx)Charli XCX has sparked engagement rumors after posting a ring photo to her more intimate private Instagram account, 360_brat pic.twitter.com/PgrsgxdPAN— Champagne and Shade (@ChampagneShade) November 28, 2023The 1975 frontman Matty Healy commented under the post saying: “I cry” while Dua Lipa added “Congratulations lovebirds”.

Singer Charli XCX has announced that she is engaged to 1975's George Daniel in a sweet Instagram post where she appeared loved up with her new fiance and showed off her stunning diamond ring.The singer shared a carousel of images to her social media, including one where they were sharing a romantic kiss, and another of the diamond ring in a ring box on a tray between two cups of tea. She shared a cheeky confirmation of the engagement in the caption, as she penned: "charli xcx and george daniel f***ing for life!!!". Friends and fans rushed to send their congratulations, including 1975's lead singer Matty Healy who commented: "I cry".

Napoleon has been released – check it out below.The new film stars Joaquin Phoenix as the historical military commander, Napoleon Bonaparte, and charts his rise to power, as well as his relationship with Empress Joséphine (Vanessa Kirby).Described as a “spectacle-filled action epic that details the checkered rise and fall of the iconic French Emperor”, an official synopsis says the film “captures Bonaparte’s relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his one true love, Joséphine, showcasing his visionary military and political tactics against some of the most dynamic practical battle sequences ever filmed”.The film also stars the likes of Tahar Rahim, Ben Miles and Rupert Everett, while it was written by David Scarpa (The Man In The High Castle, The Day The Earth Stood Still).The original score for Napoleon has also been released. It was composed by Martin Phipps, who has previously worked on scores for the likes of Brighton Rock, The Railway Children Return, Black Mirror, Peaky Blinders, and The Crown.The score is comprised of 15 songs and runs for just under 48 minutes.

Green Day have explained why they briefly took a step back from political songwriting and recalled why they have gone back to their roots with their forthcoming new album.The discussion came in light of the band announcing their upcoming 14th studio album, ‘Saviors’ – an LP which they have described as one that “bridges the gap” between ‘Dookie’ and ‘American Idiot’.In promoting the forthcoming release, the trio – formed of Billie-Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool – recalled how the songs see them return to their political roots, which they took a step back from in recent years.Discussing the lead single ‘The American Dream Is Killing Me’ as the one that marked their return to politically-motivated songwriting, Armstrong recalled how the track was originally written during the sessions for their last album, ‘Father Of All Motherfuckers’, but put on ice until the members felt ready to take more of a political stance.“For ‘Father Of All…’ we didn’t want to go political because it was so obvious. It was such low-hanging fruit because we had just terrible politics and terrible division in the United States,” he told 102.1 The Edge.

Telegraph had claimed that Aardman Animations were facing a “crisis” after the rare form of modelling material that they use to create their characters stopped being made.The studio, which also created Chicken Run, Shaun the Sheep and Arthur Christmas, uses Lewis Newplast, a plasticine-like substance that is easy to mould but holds its shape under warm studio lights.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for the Season 1 finale of “Gen V, titled “Guardians of Godolkin,” now streaming on Amazon’s Prime Video. As a member of the “Gen V” cast, Chance Perdomo has gone through many on-set experiences specific to those in “The Boys” franchise: being repeatedly covered in fake blood and bodily fluids, shooting scenes with giant genitalia, and saying some truly filthy lines coming out of a superhero’s mouth. But Perdomo has another surprising connection to “The Boys.” “I came into this as a fan of ‘The Boys,’ I actually had originally auditioned for Hughie, years ago.” I read it and I thought it was such a great script.

Matty Healy has said it’s “a fucking outrage” that The 1975 didn’t get nominated for a Grammy Award this year.The Manchester band played their second consecutive night at Madison Square Garden in New York yesterday (November 15) as part of their ‘Still… At Their Very Best’ North American tour.At one point in the gig, frontman Healy took a moment to talk about how the group have been snubbed by the Grammys 2024 after the full list of nominations was revealed last week.“The fact we didn’t get nominated for a Grammy is a fucking outrage,” he told the audience. “And the reason people don’t say that is ’cause it’s not a very tasteful thing to say.

Jennifer Aniston has released a lengthy statement mourning the loss of her Friends co-star Matthew Perry, who passed away at the age of 54 on October 28 in an apparent drowning.

It's been 25-years since one of the most controversial TV soap plots of all time caused outrage on a national level. Now considered one of the greatest storylines ever, it sparked a national campaign and even saw Prime Minister Tony Blair step in.