J.K. Rowling Claims Trans Activism in the 21st Century Is ‘Elitist,’ Pens Essay Defending Her Views: They ‘Haven’t Changed’ Despite ‘Death, Rape and Torture Threats’

Variety - Oct 21, 2026

J.K. Rowling has written a new essay about her political views, noting they have not changed despite the harassment and death threats she has received. “It’s been six years since I wrote my essay explaining why I chose to speak up on the issue of trans activism and the risk I believe it poses to […]

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Billie Eilish and Finneas Enter the Jewelry Business With New John Hardy Collection

Oct 21, 2026

Billie Eilish and Finneas Enter the Jewelry Business With New John Hardy Collection

Billie Eilish and Finneas have spent much of their careers making music together. Now, the Grammy-winning siblings are bringing their creative partnership into to the jewelry business. The pair have teamed up with luxury jewelry house John Hardy on their first co-designed collection, launching Wednesday, Oct. 21, with two lines that reflect their “contrasting personal […]

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Oct 21, 2026

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‘The Holiday’ Returning to Theaters for 20th Anniversary

Oct 21, 2026

‘The Holiday’ Returning to Theaters for 20th Anniversary

‘Tis the season! “The Holiday” is returning to theaters on Dec. 11 to celebrate the romantic comedy’s 20th anniversary. Starring Cameron Diaz, Jude Law, Kate Winslet and Jack Black, the official logline for the 2006 holiday classic reads: “Iris (Winslet) is in love with a man who is about to marry another woman. Across the […]

Ron Funches Sets Stand-Up Special ‘Eat Cookies & Die’ at Gorilla Comedy+ (EXCLUSIVE)

Oct 21, 2026

Ron Funches Sets Stand-Up Special ‘Eat Cookies & Die’ at Gorilla Comedy+ (EXCLUSIVE)

Ron Funches is back with another stand-up comedy special. The comic, actor and fan-favorite from “The Traitors” will debut his new hour, “Eat Cookies & Die,” on the indie comedy streamer Gorilla Comedy+ on Nov. 2. The special will then launch on YouTube on Dec. 1. Funches is in “top form” in “Eat Cookies & […]

Jesse Eisenberg’s ‘The Debut’ Wins Middleburg Film Festival Audience Award

Oct 21, 2026

Jesse Eisenberg’s ‘The Debut’ Wins Middleburg Film Festival Audience Award

Jesse Eisenberg’s “The Debut” snagged the top prize at the Middleburg Film Festival, which ran Oct. 15-18. Starring Julianne Moore, Eisenberg’s third directorial outing won the audience award at the Virginia festival, which held its 14th edition over the weekend. Ava Duvernay’s “14th” took home the prize for best documentary feature, while “La Bola Negra” […]

Variety’s 10 Screenwriters to Watch on Finding Inspiration in Unlikely Places: ‘You Don’t Have to Just Cite Poetry; You Can Cite a TikTok Account’

Oct 21, 2026

Variety’s 10 Screenwriters to Watch on Finding Inspiration in Unlikely Places: ‘You Don’t Have to Just Cite Poetry; You Can Cite a TikTok Account’

Inspiration for a great storyline can come from anywhere — whether that be a classic work of literature or a great pop song. It’s become somewhat of a bit for “Blue Film” writer-director Elliott Tuttle to include a reference to Lana Del Rey’s music in his screenplays. He’d written three (as yet unproduced) screenplays before […]

Lea Michele Returning for ‘Glee’ Reboot as Rachel Berry (EXCLUSIVE)

Oct 21, 2026

Lea Michele Returning for ‘Glee’ Reboot as Rachel Berry (EXCLUSIVE)

You can’t rain on her parade. Lea Michele is returning to the role that launched her career in Disney+ and Hulu’s reboot of “Glee,” the Ryan Murphy-created musical dramedy series. Variety has confirmed the news with multiple sources. “She’s in,” one source said. “It’s still early-ish days, but it feels good and we’re happy to […]

Netflix Announces New ‘Jon & Kate Plus 8’ Family Documentary, Reveals Which Gosselins Are Participating

Oct 21, 2026

Netflix Announces New ‘Jon & Kate Plus 8’ Family Documentary, Reveals Which Gosselins Are Participating

Netflix is working on a new documentary about the family made famous by Jon & Kate Plus 8! The streaming […] The post Netflix Announces New ‘Jon & Kate Plus 8’ Family Documentary, Reveals Which Gosselins Are Participating appeared first on Just Jared - Celebrity News, Entertainment News & Photos.

I Was A Literal Puddle Of Tears Watching The Cast Of This Iconic '90s Movie Reunite On "Dancing With The Stars" To Honor Their Late Costar

Oct 21, 2026

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TikTok Star Grant Gibbs Claims Crumbl’s Sawyer Hemsley Got Him Uninvited from Grindr’s Halloween Party

Oct 21, 2026

TikTok Star Grant Gibbs Claims Crumbl’s Sawyer Hemsley Got Him Uninvited from Grindr’s Halloween Party

TikTok star Grant Gibbs, one half of the viral duo A Twink and a Redhead, is calling out Crumbl co-founder […] The post TikTok Star Grant Gibbs Claims Crumbl’s Sawyer Hemsley Got Him Uninvited from Grindr’s Halloween Party appeared first on Just Jared - Celebrity News, Entertainment News & Photos.

Snoh Aalegra Put Her Secrets Into New Album, “Legendary Love”

Oct 21, 2026

Snoh Aalegra Put Her Secrets Into New Album, “Legendary Love”

The enigmatic R&B singer returns with an intimate LP made her way. Inspired by ’80s sounds, it draws on her connections to Babyface, Stevie Wonder and Prince.

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