“He is technically still with FKA twigs, but it doesn’t seem like it will last.” “They were serious at one point, but not anymore. The whole thing with Rob saying they are ‘kind of engaged’ speaks for itself. The relationship has been fizzling out. Katy is very good friends with Rob, but you never know what will happen in the future.”
Another source says:
“Rob already feels single. He and FKA have had major distance and tension between them for months now,” the source explained. “They really tried to make it work, and it’s not long until the split will be public. They have just been trying to figure out how to sort everything.” The insider continued, noting, “No one really understood what he saw in FKA, but they always supported him. As far as Katy goes, they have been good friends for a while. They have many mutual friends and have always kept in touch. They aren’t serious as of now, but Rob has always had an interest in Katy.”
the video stars Asian actors such as Ki Hong Lee (Kimmy Schmidt, Maze Runner), Bart Kwan (Just Kidding youtube), Peter Sudarso (Power Rangers TV series), Ritesh Rajan (Jungle Book), Timothy De La Ghetto, etc
- During Sense8's bday 08/08, Netflix released a 15 minute special of Lana Wachowski, the cast and everyone involved in the show thanking fans for bringing the show back to life. They also mentioned how they consider Sense8 to be a love letter to celebrate people's differences. - There's a bit of bloopers and a BTS of the gay pride parades.
The Hollywood Reporter uncovered a secret web of financial investors including Bill Gates AND GOP Bankrollers The Koch Brothers over at Warner Brothers.
Our current Treasury Secretary, Steve Mnuchin, who used to produce films for Warner Brothers, brought them on about 4 years ago.
The deal was worth $450 Million and was never disclosed as Mnuchin's RatPac-Dune Entertainment is a private company.
Their investments have hit recent films Wonder Woman and Dunkirk and helped finance the upcoming film Ready Player One.
A source familiar with the deal says the brothers don't actually care about the films they're investing in, they just want to grow their portfolio, currently worth 96.2 Billion.
The source is worried that now that Hollywood is getting bankrolled by these major political heads, what is the future for film?
Many Academy members were hoping the diversity train would keep rolling after President Cheryl Boone-Isaacs and CEO Dawn Hudson after the Academy made a big deal about wanting to be more inclusive.
Variety points out that the board members feels they may have "nothing to prove" because "Moonlight" and "12 Years A Slave" won best picture.
Other new officers were elected, including Kathleen Kennedy, who was elected Vice President of the Musuem committe.
Items on Baily's agenda include the Academy's museum project and the constantly falling ratings of the Oscars telecast.
Todd Haynes (Director 'Velvet Goldmine,' 'Carol') is in the planning stages of a documentary on rock group, The Velvet Underground
Haynes spoke to Variety about his previous and upcoming projects, one of which includes a documentary on The Velvet Underground.
The band was discovered by filmmaker artist, Barbara Rubin, who introduced the band to Andy Warhol and his Silver Factory in 1965. The group started a multi-media concert experience called The Exploding Plastic Inevitable, which incorporated light shows, film, art and dance. Haynes says the band, “came out of a truly experimental cross-section of film, contemporary art, and a rejection of mainstream consumer culture at a very rich and fertile time of the 1960s in New York City."
Although there is little documentation on the band, Haynes expresses his excitement in researching and obtaining archives for this project. He says the documentary "needs to be an intensely visual experience."
The untitled documentary will feature interviews by surviving members as well as other members of the 1960's New York art scene. Original band members of The Velvet Underground include Lou Reed, John Cale, Sterling Morrison and Moe Tucker - Later, Nico was introduced and appears on their debut 1967 album, "The Velvet Underground & Nico." Nico passed away in 1988, Morrison in 1995, and Reed in 2013.
Taffy Akner profiled Robert Pattinson for GQ's September cover story. They were trying to decide what activity to do together for the profile. Rob wanted to do ayahuasca with Taffy, but they decided there was too much vomiting involved for an interview.
Another suggestion from Rob: “Let’s get fecal-matter transplants." "You can have an athlete’s shit put inside you and then you’re an athlete afterwards.”
He didn't try to do a lot of big blockbusters after Twilight: “I think you have to have a specific type of confidence to be in those movies.”
During the height of his twilight fame he used to ride in the trunks of cars constantly. “People were like, ‘It’s fine, who cares?’ ” he says now. “ ‘They’re just photos or whatever.’ They’ll say, ‘Just live your life.’ But that’s not life for me, if someone’s observing it.” ( Collapse )
Presenting "Fear & Shame": A short film written by and starring Robert Pattinson. pic.twitter.com/Sco8dYfVXQ
- Coen Brothers' first tv project is heading to Netflix - will be a Western anthology titled "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs" and have six different chapters - Tim Blake Nelson has been cast as Nelson - Annapurna Television will produce
- Kylie Cosmetics has already sold $420 million in the last 18 months alone - to compare, Bobbi Brown took 25 years just to reach a billion in sales, Lancome took 80 years - Kylie's latest launch (the special edition birthday collection) made $10 million in a day - says she wants to focus on concealers and foundations next
Last night Rita received the first ever Variety + H&M Conscious award for her philanthropic work.
Rita's been active with UNICEF, amfAR and other organizations. In 2015 Rita was named honorary ambassador of Kosovo for her work helping the country rebuild from the war. “I’m a prime example of somebody that you shouldn’t throw out or not let into your country. I’m one of those cases that you just never know who you’re declining from your country… it’s about giving people something to believe in.” She accepted her award on behalf of her parents.
One of the recent causes that touched her heart was the Grenfall Tower fire as she grew up in the area and knew some people who were affected personally. “Growing up in government homes, it’s like your only bit of sanctuary,” she says. “It’s big, it’s like your only place where you feel safe, so [the disaster] was really off-putting for me.” The Grenfall Tower fire relief fund will receive a $10,000 donation from Variety and H&M.
It's official! Wonder Woman has officially passed 400M at the US Domestic Box office on Tuesday. Not only is it the most lucrative DC Comic film stateside and highest grossing live-action film for a female director in the US and Canada, but it's the #1 movie of the summer!
Inspired by the hit Comedy Central sitcom, these sassy sex-positive toys are worthy of kweens (and kings) everywhere. The range includes Yas Kween vibrators, Pegasus pegging kits, Respect Your Dick love rings, Ass Of An Angel butt plugs, Mind My Vagina lube and more. Broad City returns for its fourth season on September 13.
Richard is determined to get to know Sutton's friends outside of the office and invites the girls to dinner, but things don't quite go as planned. Sutton attempts to network with a new social circle by attending a high tea. While on a date with someone else, Jane comes to a realization about Pinstripe; and Jacqueline is forced to intervene when Kat's new staffer keeps damaging Scarlet's social media presence.
Kendrick Lamar says he ‘wasn’t aware’ of the Pop world's Pac & Biggie feud. Lamar was asked if he knew that being involved in the track Swift being salty over Parry winning John Mayer was like taking sides, Lamar laughed and said: “No, I wasn’t aware of that, bro.”
Lamar was featured on the remix of Taylor Swift's Kidz Bop diss track, Bad Blood. He added: “No! On the record, no. Which makes it even more funny now, for sure. That’s far beyond my concern. I have to stay away from that, for sure. That’s some real beef.”
After the New Year’s Eve fiasco, Mariah fired Anthony Burrell, her now-former choreographer and creative director.
"It's just typical Mariah. Mariah is clear: when she doesn’t wanna do something, she doesn’t do it. She’s performing with lackluster and no fucks given, and it’s taking away her star."
"Working with an artist like Mariah, who’s not a mover first, it’s always a challenge to get them to think physically and not just vocally. You always have to keep in mind that they’re a singer first. The priority is not teaching them 100 counts of 8, or endless routines. I wanted to give Mariah a modern push to revamp her, give her a fresher, more modern feel, make her more aware of her body and her lines, and not look like her feet hurt when she’s walking."
The Game of Thrones cast and crew give an inside look on filming the loot train attack in season 7. They say it was maybe bigger than Battle of the Bastards (lol no)
Katie Wimbush-Polk accused Rose of defamation after an alleged profanity-laced phone call that took place on June 19 : Wiz’s mom claims Amber made a “profanity-laced” called, to her line on June 19. Polk’s 5-year-old niece initially answered the phone to a heated Rose, who had already begun yelling into the phone. The lawsuit reports that Polk’s friend, Danesa Letic, eventually gained control of the phone, to which Rose continued her vicious tirade.
Katie claims that Rose accused her of being an unfit grandma, and stated that Wimbush-Polk was responsible for the death of Khalifa's sister. The call reportedly took place after Wimbush-Polk reported Rose to California Child Welfare Services. Wimbush-Polk is suing for $50,000, which would cover court costs, interest, and punitive and other damages.
Quantasia Sharpton is declaring "I need money" has nothing to do with her lawsuit against Usher She's just struggling financially like millions of Americans. It's not a crime to be poor. Bloom says Quantasia's been repeatedly fat shamed online since the news conference.
Amber posted a photo of her imitating Ariel and he commented: "Cute" and then added "Btw, just to clear up some of the press storm this weekend, although Amber and I did break up, we are still friends, remain close and love one another."
Then Amber posted a post on instagram to clear things up: "Being in the public eye means having to explain yourself to so many people, so much of the time. In this case, I'd like to remain more quiet. Although we have broken up, Elon and I care deeply for one another and remain close. Thank you for the continued support, respect, and privacy during these difficult, very human times."
Updates: - Despite claims that it was Mueller's boss that groped Taylor instead (??), photo evidence shows that this was not the case, with the photo of Eddie Haskell and Taylor being a normal M&G photo. - One of the assistants said Swift told them shortly after the photo with Mueller was taken: "Dude, that guy just grabbed my ass." - Others testified in prior depositions that they had never seen Swift react to a photo-shoot in that way. - Backtracking on yesterday's comments that he "touched her ribs", Mueller now says that he had "no idea" where his hand was - Mueller acknowledged that he told approximately 37 people in the radio industry about the allegations between him and Swift and his firing from KYGO -Mueller admits he has never filled out an application for a job outside of the radio industry, though he says he had sought jobs. Yesterday he stated that he had applied for a dozen jobs. - He admits he’s only sought on-air personality jobs in top 20 markets - It is alleged that Mueller was drunk when he got into the room to take the photo.
Lainey revealed two really recent blind items today. One is about Anna and Chris, the other is about Elon and Amber.
So here are a few more blind items that have been revealed. FYI, blind items are delicious tea that an insider can't spill because it's too hot. So the writer will pour it in secret and spill little drops here and there like clues. Got it?
"Elisabeth Moss believes that she can't talk to me," says Remini. "There's a thing in Scientology called 'acceptable truth.' It means you only say what's acceptable to the public. But she believes that I'm an antisocial personality — because I've spoken out against Scientology. So she isn't allowed to talk to me. And me knowing that, I wouldn't put her in the awkward position."
When asked what would happen if she saw Elisabeth Moss at the Emmys: "I would, of course [congratulate her]," says Remini. "I don't hold anything against Elisabeth Moss other than she's continuing to support a group that is abusive and destroying families."
- "Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812" (the best most nominated show of this season) announced that it will close on September 3. Hamilton alum Oak Onaodowan will play the role of Pierre until August 13, followed by standby Scott Stangland and creator/composer Dave Malloy
- Followup to this post: the show had terrible sales following the departure of stars Josh Groban and Ingrid Michaelson (who will play the role of Sonya until August 13). Homeland star Mandy Patinkin, who was set to replace Onaodowan, dropped out after public backlash, leaving the show with no lead
- This battle between Kim Jong Un and the Urinator-in-Chief is one that literally no one signed up for. Trump improvised his comments re: North Korea without running it by advisors. Both Democrats and Republicans have bashed Trump's comments and called it reckless. World leaders are also condemning Trump's remarks.
- The FBI and Mueller coordinated a pre-dawn raid at Paul Manafort's home on July 26th. They obtained a search warrant based on the fact that they did not trust Manafort to cooperate with the investigation. The FBI woke Manafort up early morning before raiding his home. They searched his home for tax documents and foreign banking records.
Ava is teaming up with Charles D. King's Macro Ventures and acclaimed director/writer Victoria Mahoney for a television adaptation of Octavia Butler's science-fiction novel, Dawn.
In Dawn, after war has culminated in a nuclear apocalypse and the near extermination of the human race, the survivors are rescued by an alien species and kept in suspended animation on an Earth-like spaceship. Lilith Iyapo, a black woman, is the first to be awakened and is chosen to lead her people into an uncertain future. She is faced with a choice: adapt or die. But, what good is survival if it comes at the cost of humanity?
- Tyra turned down 'Life Size 2' 15 years ago but is now working on the script - Lindsay is on board and "excited" to film the movie - The sequal is rumored to air on Freeform in December 2018
The half-hour project, tentatively titled Queen, is a fictionalized version of RuPaul’s rise from club kid to drag queen, gay icon, and global star. It is set in New York City during the Reagan era 1980s.
The final episodes from Starz’s No. 1 show Power were accessed via the network’s press portal and posted on social media. The leaker streamed the episodes via a cracked iPhone and then posted video of them playing on his Facebook page.
- Details of what role Ahmed will play are not clear, but the rumor is that it'll be a popular Marvel character - "Venom" will be a stand alone movie and not a part of the Spider-Man universe - "Venom" is is set to come out on October 5, 2018