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There are a few documentarians who dabble in feature filmmaking: R.J. Cutler (“If I Stay”), Matt Heineman (“A Private War”), even Werner Herzog (there are many). To their ranks we can now add Oscar-winner Roger Ross Williams (“Music By Prudence”), and he’s all in on making it work.

At Telluride, Williams screened his well-reviewed Sundance feature “Cassandro”; saw the world premiere of “Stamped from the Beginning” at the Toronto International Film Festival; and Apple TV+ will air his four-part docuseries “The Super Models” September 20.

It’s an eclectic and vibrant collection of work and none of it was straightforward or easy. “Cassandro” is based on the true story of Luchador Saúl Armendáriz (Gael García Bernal in a career-best performance) who finds his true identity as the cross-dressing El Exotico on the Mexico wrestling circuit. Williams met his subject on the Amazon documentary short “The Man Without a Mask” (2016).

“I knew that story inside out,...

Filmmaker Roger Ross Williams is known for capturing moments of intimacy and awe in documentaries like God Loves Uganda and the Oscar-nominated Life, Animated. With Cassandro, a portrait of gay lucha libre wrestling star Saúl Armendáriz (Gael García Bernal), Williams has brought that sense of warmth and showmanship to his first scripted feature. The film, which arrives in theaters Sept. 15 and on Prime Video Sept. 22, is just one of a bumper crop of Williams projects that are landing in 2023, from HBO’s Love to Love You, Donna Summer, which premiered in May, to the AppleTV+ docuseries The Super Models, due Sept. 20, to his hybrid doc feature on the history of racism, Stamped from the Beginning, set to be released by Netflix in November.

At the Telluride Film Festival earlier this month, Williams spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about making the leap to scripted fare, the trip to Juarez, Mexico that...

America’s Got Talent fans, we’ve got a fresh off the press preview for the new Season 18 Episode 21 episode titled Qualifiers 5 Results!

Find out everything you need to know about the Qualifiers 5 Results episode of America’s Got Talent, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!

America’s Got Talent Qualifiers 5 Results Season 18 Episode 21 Preview

Get ready for a night of jaw-dropping talent as “America’s Got Talent” returns with its “Qualifiers 5 Results” episode. Set your reminders for September 20, 2023, at 8:00 Pm on NBC.

In this episode, the competition reaches its peak as the results from the previous night’s performances are revealed. Only the best of the best will make it through to the final round. Who will move one step closer to becoming the next big sensation?

Leading the charge is the iconic creator and executive producer, Simon Cowell. Joining Cowell at the judges’ table are three other talents.

From raging bulls to aging wrestlers, the ring has long provided a place for films to grapple with themes of masculinity. Roger Ross Williams’s rousing wrestling biopic Cassandro tells the story of a man, Saúl Armendáriz (Gael García Bernal), who rose to the very top of the industry by grabbing its outdated gender conventions and flipping them on their heads.

The film begins in the world of 1980s lucha libre, where the most aggressive brand of machismo has everyone in a chokehold. The wrestlers throw homophobic barbs at each other in the locker room before the matches begin, and the crowd takes up those same slurs after the bell rings. In both cases, the person most often on the receiving end is the night’s exótico, a wrestler defined by their flamboyant femininity. Naturally, the exótico is never allowed to win, as they’re here to be defeated by...

Gael García Bernal nails his best role in years, giving a performance steeped in cheeky humor, resilience and radical self-belief — not to mention some amazingly nimble moves — as groundbreaking lucha libre wrestler Saúl Armendáriz in Cassandro. Seasoned documentarian Roger Ross Williams, who profiled Armendáriz in 2016 for the Amazon series The New Yorker Presents, makes an assured transition into narrative features with this entertaining biopic, which doubles as a gorgeous depiction of mother-son love and an exhilarating exploration of fearless queer identity in a macho environment.

While Williams (Life, Animated) and co-screenwriter David Teague (who adapted Ta-Nehesi Coates’ Between the World and Me for HBO) slightly fumble the ending, this is a film with enormous heart, vivid immersion into its culturally specific milieu and celebratory admiration for its flamboyant subject, images of whom both in and out of the ring grace the end credits. It should prove popular with both LGBTQ...

[Editor’s Note: The following review contains spoilers for “The Good Place” Season 2, Episode 4, “Team Cockroach.”]

Years from now, if NBC programming decisions and our ability to stave off nuclear annhiliation cooperate, there’s a chance that we could look back on “Team Cockroach” as the moment that things started to look up for the core group on “The Good Place.” Michael being cooperative with no obvious unspoken ulterior motive, Eleanor asserting herself to her companions and her nemesis, and Jason finding a nice comfy spot on the couch. Everything is as it should be. Of course, this is also a comedy where nothing is ever really as it seems.

The best parts of “Team Cockroach” play out in the bottle episode confines of Eleanor’s sensible nightmare clown foyer, with Michael and the tortured quartet deciding how best to move forward to spare all of their eternal souls. Each side of the truce argues that they have the upper hand, with the humans declaring that...

Can you really trust a demon whose sole purpose is to torture you for eternity? That’s the dilemma facing Eleanor and company this week on The Good Place.

We pick up where we left off, with Michael asking the gang to team up with him. Eleanor’s instantly suspicious of his offer, and can sense that Michael needs them more than they need him. Michael warns them that the clock is ticking: Vicky is rebooting the town in 30 minutes… but Michael offers to not erase their memories this time, so they can continue their ethics lessons (and friendships) in secret.

It was a “good morning” in Kailyn Lowry‘s house!

Last month, the Teen Mom 2 star’s life changed forever when she welcomed her third child into the world: a son, whom she is referring to as baby Lo.

On Wednesday, the MTV personality shared a precious new photo of her little boy cuddled up in a blanket and soundly sleeping.

“Good morning ☀️ #babylo,” she captioned the sweet Instagram image.

Since Lowry, 25, brought baby Lo home in August, she has shared multiple photos of her growing infant to social media, including his 1-month milestone and the family’s first photo shoot.

Kailyn Lowry might have her hands full with three little boys, but she’s mastering the role of a multitasking mama!

The Teen Mom 2 star welcomed the newest little addition to her family – a baby boy whom she is referring to as “baby Lo” — two weeks ago and has been soaking up the snuggles with the newborn since bringing him home.

On Friday, the MTV personality shared two sweet new Instagram photos of herself holding the infant on the couch in her living room: the first of her smiling and gazing down at her son’s face and the...

Kailyn Lowry became a mom for the third time within the past week, and she’s now soaking up the cuddles at home with the newest member of her little family.

The Teen Mom 2 star confirmed on Twitter Saturday that she gave birth to her third child: a son, who she is referring to as “baby Lo.” And now, the MTV personality is introducing her newborn to her fans and followers!

On Wednesday, 25-year-old Lowry — she revealed on Twitter in early May that the father of her third child is Chris Lopez — shared three photos of her baby boy on her Instagram account.

Teen Mom 2‘s Kailyn Lowry is a new mom again!

The reality TV star has welcomed her third child, a boy, she confirmed on Twitter.

On Saturday, Lowry shared a RadarOnline report about her giving birth and later tweeted “Mother of boys.”

The 25-year-old MTV star revealed in a February blog post that she was expecting her third child, then confirmed on May 2 that the baby’s father is her friend Chris Lopez.

Lowry is already parents to Isaac Elliot, 7 (whom she shares with ex-boyfriend Jo Rivera) and son Lincoln Marshall, 3 (whom she shares with ex-husband Javi Marroquin). And...

Kailyn Lowry is soon to be a mommy for the third time!

Lowry, 25, is expecting to welcome her third child any day now — and the Teen Mom 2 star is hopeful that her baby’s arrival is sooner than later!

“I’m convinced I’m never having the baby and it’s all a dream,” the MTV personality tweeted Sunday evening. “I feel no progress here lol.”

I'm convinced I'm never having the baby and it's all a dream. I feel no progress here lol https://t.co/n9DPqkbvw9

— Kail Lowry (@KailLowry) July 31, 2017

The reality star announced that she...

Sean Spicer already seems to be in vacation mode, though he hasn’t moved out of the White House just yet.

According to Politico, Spicer seemed almost gleeful as he chatted with reporters on the White House lawn on Thursday, following a trip to New York to discuss post-press secretary career options.

Addressing the new White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci – before that New Yorker interview was published later Thursday – Spicer told reporters, “He’s done a great job helping to implement the president’s agenda.”

Asked further if he thought Scaramucci was doing a good job, Politico said Spicer laughed,...

One of the best parts about Sean Spicer’s role as White House Press Secretary was the “Saturday Night Live” sketches he inspired. But now that he has stepped down, nighttime television may need to find a new way to make fun of him. “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” to the rescue! On Monday, “The Tonight Show” posted a video on Twitter of Spicey “singing” Gloria Gaynor’s classic disco hit, “I Will Survive.” Ok, so, he’s not really singing. Instead, they took snippets from his various press conferences and pieced together to form the exact song lyrics.

The day before Buddy Valastro’s mother, Mary, died at age 69 after an exhausting battle with Als, she sang Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive” in her New Jersey apartment, surrounded by Buddy, his four sisters and her growing list of grandchildren.

The Cake Boss star had no idea it would be the last time he’d see his mother alive; now he says it’s a moment he’ll always cherish. “I got to sit by her and say, ‘Ma, I owe everything to you. I wouldn’t be who I am without you. You’re my No. 1 girl,...

To know Brienne and Tormund is to ship them, but it turns out the potential “Game of Thrones” romance wasn’t exactly planned in advance. Showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss just revealed in a new Entertainment Weekly interview that Westeros’ favorite will-they-or-won’t-they pairing is based on a vague stage direction that Kristofer Hivju made his own.

Read More: ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 7 Photos: Get You Someone Who Looks at You the Way Tormund Looks at Brienne of Tarth

“It’s great because there was no dialogue written for that, or major stage direction, there was just a line like, ‘He stares at Brienne because he’s never seen a woman like that before,'” Benioff told EW of Tormund and Brienne’s burgeoning romance. “And then we let the actors do what they do.” Hivju has taken it even further since then, giving Gwendoline- Christie’s battle-ready character...

With the July 16 premiere of “Game of Thrones” Season 7 quickly approaching, HBO has been amping up marketing for the show. There have been action-packed new trailers, clips of the main cast cheekily singing “I Will Survive,” and a series of posters showing the cast bathed in icy blue, reminiscent of the Night King and his army of undead. With just 13 episodes left until the last hurrah, the hype for “Game of Thrones” is at a fever-pitch.

Read More: ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 7: Watch This Supercut of Every Trailer HBO Has Released So Far

To capitalize on this, Time magazine has released a “Game of Thrones” issue filled with exclusive photos and behind-the-scenes coverage of Season 7 from television critic Daniel D’Addario. Although HBO is notorious for keeping a lid on spoilers when it comes to one of their most prized properties, there are plenty of interesting tidbits in the...

We’re down to our last 13 episodes of “Game of Thrones,” which means that even the characters with the thickest plot armor — Tyrion Lannister, Arya Stark, Daenerys Targaryen — may soon be on the chopping block. To remind us of the impending void, Sung by Movies has released a new video featuring “GoT” characters (many of them deceased, natch) singing along to Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive.”

Read More: ‘Game of Thrones’: 7 Things You May Have Missed From the New Season 7 Trailer

Well, sort of — the Sung by Movies folks actually combed through the series and spliced bits and pieces of dialogue together, setting it to the music so that the likes of Ramsay Bolton, Brienne of Tarth, Littlefinger and others collectively “sing” the famous tune. It may be the best jokey rendition of the song since a pug sang it in “Men in Black,” a sentiment echoed by...

TV is full of characters that wear eyepatches for various reasons, and sometimes it’s simply to stand out among a huge cast.

When it comes to dramas like “Twin Peaks” or genre series like “Game of Thrones” or “The Walking Dead,” massive casts of characters allow for variety, whether it’s the run-of-the-mill diner waitress or the sword-swinging knight or the eyepatch-wearing neighbor.

Read More: Why One Company’s Attempt to Censor the Show Is the Worst Idea Ever

At the most basic level, an eyepatch sets a character apart, giving them a dangerous, rakish or even quirky air. Beloved by stereotypical pirates, the eyepatch has also been used to indicate that someone is a seafaring person.

But often, the eyepatch is used to signify some sort of trauma in the past. It’s also an easy way for a character to visibly show a badge of suffering without...

Kailyn Lowry is soaking up the sun with her boys — and showing off her adorable baby bump while at it!

Since graduating college in May, the Teen Mom 2 star can now fully enjoy her final days as a mother of two before she welcomes her third child.

To partake in some summer fun, the MTV reality star ventured down to St. Thomas with her two sons — Isaac Elliot, 7 (whom she shares with ex-boyfriend Joe Rivera) and son Lincoln Marshall, 3 (whom she shares with ex-husband Javi Marroquin) — where they’ve been swimming in the crystal clear waters.

“Coki beach & the...

Buddy Valastro's mother has died.

The Cake Boss star took to Facebook on Thursday morning to reveal his mother's passing after suffering Als.

Photos: Stars We've Lost In Recent Years

"It’s with an extremely heavy heart that I must share the news of my mother’s passing. She left for heaven this morning, surrounded by the family," the TV baker wrote in the heartfelt post. "This is a difficult time for all of...

Buddy Valastro‘s friends and family are sharing touching tributes to his mother Mary Valastro after she passed away on Thursday morning.

Mary suffered from Als and fought the neurodegenerative disease, which affects nerves in the brain and spinal cord, for more than eight years. She was 69 when she died.

“It’s with an extremely heavy heart that I must share the news of my mother’s passing,” Buddy captioned a throwback photo with his mother on Instagram. “She left for heaven this morning, surrounded by the family. This is a difficult time for all of us and I do...

Buddy Valastro‘s mother Mary has died, the Cake Boss star’s rep confirm. She was 69.

“Mary took a turn yesterday, and Buddy rushed back to New Jersey last night to be by her side,” Valastro’s rep tells People in an exclusive statement. “She passed early this morning, June 22nd, surrounded by all of her children. Mary’s condition had been steadily worsening these past months, so it was not sudden but still extremely heartbreaking for the family. After eight years of fighting her battle with Als, the family is relieved she is no longer suffering. Buddy and his...

Everyone is welcome in Gloria Gaynor’s new community!

The disco diva took home the first and only best disco recording Grammy award in 1980 for her 1978 hit “I Will Survive,” an anthem of empowerment written for anyone who had ever struggled to overcome a time or situation in their life.

As a song that truly has stood the test of time, Gaynor tells People, “it lifts you up out of the muck and mire, gives you a desire to survive, and then inspires you to reach down inside and pull up fortitude that helps you to plow through whatever difficulties that you’re having.

From Manchester, England to the south of France, the biggest celeb stories happened outside the lights of Hollywood this week.

Kourtney Kardashian is embarrassed for Scott Disick over ‘trashy’ hookups

Kourtney Kardashian may be living that yacht life in Cannes this week, but she’s not on board with ex Scott Disick‘s recent poolside Pda session with Bella Thorne.

After jetting out of Los Angeles together, Disick, 34, and Thorne, 19, were spotted getting close and cuddly on Wednesday in Cannes as they lounged in swimwear on sun beds at a luxury private villa.

“Kourtney thinks that the idea of Scott and Bella dating is embarrassing,...

The amfAR Cinema Against AIDS Gala in Cannes, France was the place to be on Thursday night, as celebrities like Will Smith, Jessica Chastain, Nicole Kidman, Eva Longoria, David Beckham, Leonardo DiCaprio and Lindsay Lohan celebrated one of the final star-studded events of the Cannes Film Festival.

But it was Bella Hadid and Nicki Minaj who appeared to be having the best time — posing for a series of sultry photos together outside (which Minaj posted to Instagram) and each rocking a few outfit changes over the course of the evening.

In fact, Hadid, 20, had a total of three different looks throughout the night.

For nearly a quarter of a century now, amFAR’s gala Cannes event has been a cornerstone of the glamour of the Cannes Film Festival. Although, because of this year’s 70th anniversary fest event and dinner earlier this week where Salma Hayek led a conga line of luminaries, it had to compete for the title of most star power. Nevertheless, raising $20 million in one night and having the legendary Diana Ross rip through “I Will Survive” is certainly notable (Nicki Minaj and…...

Hollywood’s A-list descended on the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on Thursday for the Golden Age of Hollywood-themed amfAR gala to cap off yet another event-filled Cannes Film Festival.

After their many photo-ops on the glamorous red carpet, actors, musicians and a bevy of supermodels made their way inside the fabled French Riviera venue to raise funds for AIDS research programs.

Leonardo DiCaprio arrived with Bff Tobey Maguire and David Beckham, both of whom were seated at the newly-single actor’s table. Bella Hadid, who wore a sheer Ralph & Russo gown, was spotted making her way to DiCaprio’s table.

The...

Brie Bella has abs of steel!

The WWE Superstar had a little trouble during the birth of her daughter Birdie Joe. Though Bella had hoped to deliver Birdie naturally, after 22 hours of labor, she needed a cesarean section because of her strong abs, her twin sister Nikki Bella revealed to E! News.

“She tried to go natural, and it was like eight or 10 hours into it, had to get an epidural and then in the end had to get a c-section,” the Total Divas star said during the Fox Upfronts red carpet Monday, where she appeared with her fiancé, fellow wrestling star John Cena.

Kailyn Lowry said she’s spent the past six years working to graduate from college and complete her bachelor’s degree. And on Saturday, the 25-year-old Teen Mom 2 star finally did just that — walking the stage in her cap and gown to receive her degree from Delaware State University.

The mother of two — who is currently pregnant with her third child — posted a sweet photo of herself and a friend to Instagram, both decked out in their graduation day best.

“Guess what today is!” she wrote, adding a series of emojis (including the graduation cap) and the hashtag “#Dsu.

The newest Diva has made her entrance into the ring (er, world)!

WWE Divas Champion Brie Bella and WWE SmackDown General Manager Daniel Bryan are first-time parents to a little girl named Birdie Joe Danielson, E! News reports. Born at 11:58 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9 (over a week late!), she weighed in at 8 lbs., 10 oz., measuring 21 inches long.

Birdie is the first child for Bella, 33, and Bryan (whose real name is Bryan Danielson).

“There is no better feeling in the world than meeting your daughter. I can’t even express the overwhelming joy and love that Bryan and I are feeling,...

Kailyn Lowry has revealed that Chris Lopez is the father of her third child.

The expectant Teen Mom 2 star took to Twitter on Tuesday to respond to a tweet from a tabloid publication about Lowry taking a DNA test that read: “Pregnant Kailyn Lowry takes DNA test – Is Chris Lopez Really the baby daddy?”

“Ancestry DNA & yeah he is… stop with the headlines already,” tweeted Lowry, 25.

Ancestry DNA & yeah he is… stop with the headlines already. https://t.co/tAB1ef6RHu

— Kail Lowry (@KailLowry) May 2, 2017

The MTV reality star announced she was expecting her third child on her blog in February,...

That’s an interesting interpretation! Anne Hathaway visited The Tonight Show on Monday to embrace her musical side with host Jimmy Fallon.

Watch: Exclusive: Anne Hathaway on Filming 'Colossal' While Pregnant & Working With Kim Kardashian: 'She's So Sweet'

The Colossal star happily participated in a game of “Google Translate Songs” where popular tunes were put through the often-faulty Google Translator.

Hathaway jammed out to The Weeknd’s “I Can’t Feel My Face,” singing the drastically different lyrics.

“In your presence, my front is not felt. Hey it is good, hey it is good,” she crooned while holding back the laughter.

Fallon then went singing, “I Will Survive,” which translated to, “I will be punctual.”

The pair then teamed up for Pink and Nate Ruess’ “Just Give Me a Reason,” which didn’t even come close to resembling the original tune. Watch the clip to see what happened!

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Werner Herzog doesn’t buy into the concept of independent film. The 74-year-old filmmaker explained to a packed audience in Brooklyn on Wednesday night that the only films he considers to be independent are home videos that people shoot at holidays, reunions, and other family functions.

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“I don’t believe that independent cinema exists. It’s a myth,” Herzog said. “Cinema is always dependent on distribution systems, money, and technology. I try to be self-reliant, and there’s a big difference.”

Herzog sat for a two-hour talk moderated by film and media curator Sally Berger at the Pratt Institute’s School of Art, where he will spend the entire day Thursday watching student films and participating in filmmaking workshops.

The conversation took place two days before his latest film, “Queen of the Desert,...

This article originally appeared on EW.com.

What is an a cappella diva “riff-off”? It’s what happened when Demi Lovato challenged James Corden to sing diva hits with an a cappella accompaniment.

The pop singer heard Corden telling his Late Late Show audience on Wednesday that divas from the age of Tina Turner and Cher are better than ones from today. So, she brought out a cappella group Level to see which songs hold up.

“I got hits from before you were born,” Corden said.

“And, um, I got hits that are my own,” Lovato fired back.

The “Body...

Demi Lovato and James Corden had a riff-off after the host wagered that divas of the past, like Tina Turner, are better than divas of the present, like Adele.

For the riff-off, Lovato invited the a cappella group Level to back them both onstage. The "Confident" singer kicked things off with Adele's "Rolling in the Deep" before Corden launched into Turner's "River Deep — Mountain High." After throwing some playful insults at one another, Corden sang a bit of Aretha Franklin's "Respect," which Lovato countered with Katy Perry's "Roar...

James Corden challenged Demi Lovato to a divalicious duel on Wednesday, facing off against the “Cool For the Summer” singer in a fierce battle of sass, voice and song.

VideosDemi Lovato, Nick Jonas, James Corden Form Supergroup in Carpool Karaoke

The showdown was prompted by the Late Late Show host, who claimed they “just don’t make divas like they used to,” citing the likes of Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston and Cher. Lovato, of course, took umbrage with this sentiment, triggering an intense virtuosic riff-off between the multi-platinum recording artist and the CBS funnyman.

Corden and Lovato were accompanied by Level,...

From the mind of James Gunn, and director Greg McLean, comes The Belko Experiment. If you're on its wavelength, you're going to love it...

As The Belko Experiment opens we hear a Spanish language version of a pop song and, after a moment, we realise it’s I Will Survive. It’s the on-the-nose punchline to a joke that we don’t fully get at that point and a hint of what a dark, mischievous film lies ahead.

I think The Belko Experiment is an excellent film. I don’t know that you’ll agree with me.

It’s a film that’s an odd shape. It’s twisted and warped, and it crawls into your head looking to slither through some of the more hard-to-reach and unpleasant nooks in your brain. And if your brain isn’t twisted or misshapen just so, I’m not sure that you’ll find the experience particularly pleasant.

A workplace turns into a war zone this weekend with the release of Bh Tilt and Orion Pictures' The Belko Experiment. Accompanying the carnage on screen is composer Tyler Bates' ominous, epic score, and to give your earbuds an idea of what to expect, Daily Dead has been provided the special treat of premiering the "Molotov Cocktails" track from the official score for The Belko Experiment.

The soundtrack for The Belko Experiment will be released on CD and digital platforms by Lakeshore Records on March 17th. For more information, we have the official press release and exclusive soundtrack excerpt below, and to learn more about Tyler Bates, visit:

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Press Release: (March 6, 2017 – Los Angeles, CA) – Lakeshore Records will release The Belko Experiment – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack digitally and on CD on...

Brie Bella is well-versed when it comes to enduring physical stress on her body, but she understands that carrying a child — and giving birth — are a different story.

“Everyone can tell you what pregnancy feels like, but it will still be new to you,” the WWE Divas Champion tells Fit Pregnancy and Baby for its April cover story. “I’m preparing for a natural birth. I hope I can stick with that, but obviously I’m open to medical help if need be.”

Bella, 33, isn’t worried about being uncomfortable, though — and her reason why makes a lot of sense.

Teen Mom 2 star Kailyn Lowry is pregnant again!

The 24-year-old reality star confirmed the "exciting news" on Thursday with a blog post promoting her new book, Hustle & Heart.

Related: Teen Mom 2’s Leah Messer and Kailyn Lowry on Social Media Scrutiny, and Why Leah Went to Rehab

"I am pregnant," Lowry shared, revealing the she was "sad" that the news apparently leaked prior to her official announcement. "I'm sad that I should have known that people in my life would sell me out before I was ready. Like any normal person, I want it to be a happy time. I wanted this to be a private time so I could be excited while not getting chased by paparazzi and bothered with crazy headlines."

"Please know this was a choice I made," she continued. "I already know some won't agree but I've been showered with support by the ones I love since I found out. Why...

Teen Mom 2‘s Kailyn Lowry is pregnant.

The MTV reality star, who became a public figure from her stint on 16 and Pregnant, is expecting her third child, she announced on her blog on Thursday.

“If you’ve googled my name the past few weeks, the speculation of so many things have surfaced – no one knows what’s true, what’s false and what really goes on in my day-to-day life. Since everyone can’t wait for the confirmation; here it goes. I am pregnant,” the post reads. “I’m sad that I should have known that people in my...

In a new interview, Gloria Gaynor says she decided to open up about her own sexual abuse to help fellow survivors realize “it happens to anybody and everybody.”

“I felt that as an entertainer I should disclose this part of my life to help people who’ve gone through it recognize that it’s not your fault,” Gaynor says in an upcoming episode of Oprah: Where Are They Now?

Gaynor previously detailed her multiple sexual assaults in her 2013 book, I Will Survive – also the title of her iconic song.

“I was first sexually molested by a neighbor who I thought...

Less than 24 hours after being named a headliner of Donald Trump's inauguration concert, Jennifer Holliday has canceled her performance.

The 56-year-old Tony-winning actress announced that she would no longer be performing at the welcome concert ahead of Trump's inauguration, after she realized the negative effect it had on her Lgbt fans. Holliday was slated to perform alongside Lee Greenwood, Toby Keith and 3 Doors Down at the Lincoln Memorial on Jan. 19 for what is being called the "Make America Great Again! Welcome Celebration."

Related: Marie Osmond Would Like to Make It Clear: She's Not Performing at Donald Trump's Inauguration

In an open letter to her Lgbt fans, Holliday, who originated the role of Effie in Dreamgirls on Broadway, and just wrapped a run in The Color Purple, called her decision to perform at the concert a "lapse of judgement."

Read the letter below.

To My Beloved Lgbt Community:

Please allow me this opportunity to speak to you...

In this weekly feature from Murtada we follow Oscar contender appearances and interviews. With Oscar balloting closing today, who did we enjoy on the campaign trail.

This was the last week of campaigning and contenders did not disappoint. Some got a boost from the Golden Globes, while everybody continued to cram in appearances. Amy Adams got her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Natalie Portman made headlines about gender wage disparity, for No Strings Attached of all her films. Many sang “I Will Survive”.

Today ends what is termed as Phase 1 in Oscar campaigning, the nomination portion. This phase started on Labor Day Weekend as films were unspooled at the Venice and Telluride festivals. So who made it through almost 5 months of interviews, appearances and came out on the other side surprising, charming and endearing to those of us who follow these things closely? Here are our favorites...

Marie Osmond would like to set the record straight.

The Donnie & Marie star took to Twitter on Thursday to release an "official statement" responding to rumors that she wanted to perform at Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration.

Related: Elton John Will Not Play Donald Trump's Inauguration, Despite Key Adviser's Claim

"Many of you have seen various stories saying that I volunteered or that I am performing at the inauguration. So let me be clear!" Osmond started the statement. "I had no intention of performing at this inauguration, no matter who won!"

"I try to stay out of politics. I'm an entertainer. My interview statement simply tried to be nice and promote a message of love, not hate," she wrote, adding that she has made visits to the White House and done Uso tours "regardless of who the sitting President is."

"I love this great country!" she concluded her message.

Related: Bill and...

Celebs may be going into survival mode!

With the President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration less than two weeks away, W magazine tapped the stars appearing in their annual Best Performance portfolio to belt out the disco classic, "I Will Survive."

Related: 'America's Got Talent' Star Jackie Evancho to Sing National Anthem at Donald Trump's Inauguration

Taraji P. Henson, Emma Stone, Matthew McConaughey, Natalie Portman, Amy Adams, Michelle Williams, Chris Pine, Andrew Garfield, Hailee Steinfeld and Felicity Jones were among those playfully channeling their inner Gloria Gaynor for the magazine's Lyrical Improv video series.

"This is going to be interesting," Garfield warns. "It may get too real."

The video montage, directed by Lynn Hirschberg, features a mixture of singing and dramatic readings of Gaynor's 1978 single.

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We popped into rehearsals for the UK Premiere of Seth Rudesky's Broadway hit Disaster The Musical Starring its creator Broadway legend Seth Rudetsky and a cast of top West End performers, Disaster is packed with unforgettable 70s dance floor hits such as 'I Will Survive', 'Knock On Wood,' 'Hooked On A Feeling,' 'I Am Woman' and 'Hot Stuff'.

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