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Neve Campbell to return for ‘Scream 7’ with director Kevin Williamson

Neve Campell announced that she will return for ‘Scream 7’, posting a photo of her script on Instagram along with the news that ‘Scream’ creator Kevin Williamson will direct the script from Guy Busick. Christopher Landon was originally hired to direct the seventh Scream in the film’s franchise, but during development, Scream and Scream VI star Melissa Barrera was fired by Spyglass Entertainment for comments about the Israel-Hamas war.  In addition, Jenna Ortega left the seventh film reportedly due to scheduling conflicts, prior to Barrera’s firing; after which Landon announced his departure as director in December.

Campbell posted on her social media: “Hi All. I’m so excited to announce this news!!! Sidney Prescott is coming back!!!! It’s always been such a blast and an honor to get to play Sidney in the Scream movies. My appreciation for these films and for what they have meant to me, has never waned. I’m very happy and proud to say I’ve been asked, in the most respectful way, to bring Sidney back to the screen and I couldn’t be more thrilled!!! Well actually I could. While I’ve been so incredibly lucky to make these films with both the master of horror Wes Craven and the wonderfully talented Matt and Tyler team, I’ve dreamt for many years of how amazing it would be to make one of these movies with Kevin Williamson at the helm. And now it’s happening, Kevin Williamson is going to direct Scream 7! This was his baby and it’s his brilliant mind that dreamt up this world. Kevin is not just an inspiration as an artist but has been a dear friend for many years. To the amazing Scream fans, I hope you are as excited as I am. See you on set @kevwilliamson”

Campbell played Sidney Prescott in the first five films of the ‘Scream” franchise, but declined to be involved in ‘Scream VI’, telling People at the time that the offer for her to appear in the film was below fair market for a franchise star in a sixth installment: “I honestly don’t believe that if I were a man and had done five installments of a huge blockbuster franchise over 25 years, that the number that I was offered would be the number that would be offered to a man.”

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs speaks out after raid of his homes by federal agents

The attorney for Sean “Diddy” Combs’ has released a statement after Homeland Security raided the rapper’s homes in Miami and Los Angeles on March 25.

In a statement to E! News, Diddy’s attorney, Aaron Dyer, is accusing the government of using excessive force while searching his home reportedly as part of a sex trafficking investigation in his statement. Dyer denounced Homeland Security’s use of force while searching Diddy’s homes, saying: “Yesterday, there was a gross overuse of military-level force as search warrants were executed at Mr. Combs’ residences. There is no excuse for the excessive show of force and hostility exhibited by authorities or the way his children and employees were treated.”

The statement said that Combs, 54, spoke to the authorities and he was not arrested, and maintained Diddy’s innocence: “This unprecedented ambush—paired with an advanced, coordinated media presence—leads to a premature rush to judgment of Mr. Combs and is nothing more than a witch hunt based on meritless accusations made in civil lawsuits. There has been no finding of criminal or civil liability with any of these allegations. Mr. Combs is innocent and will continue to fight every single day to clear his name.”

The raid comes four months after Diddy settled a lawsuit after his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, who accused him of sexual assault. In total, five women have come forward accusing the rapper of sexual assault since late 2023; Diddy released a statement denying the allegations against him.

A rep for Homeland Security Investigations confirmed that their New York branch “executed law enforcement actions as part of an ongoing investigation” on March 25, with sources familiar with the investigation telling NBC News that the raid may be tied to a federal investigation regarding accusations of sex-trafficking and sexual assault, as well as the solicitation and distribution of illegal narcotics and firearms against Combs.

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See Lily Gladstone and Riley Keough in the trailer for Hulu’s ‘Under the Bridge’

Hulu has shared the first trailer from the upcoming true crime drama Under the Bridge, starring Lily Gladstone and Riley Keough.

Under the Bridge is based on the true story of the 1997 disappearance of 14-year-old Reena Virk (Vritika Gupta). Gladstone plays the local police officer investigating the case. Keough plays Rebecca Godfrey, on whose book the series is based. Chloe Guidry, Javon “Wanna” Walton, Izzy G., Aiyana Goodfellow, Ezra Faroque Khan and Archie Panjabi also star.

An official series description reads: “Through the eyes of Godfrey and a local police officer, the series takes us into the hidden world of the young girls accused of the murder — revealing startling truths about the unlikely killer.”

Under the Bridge premieres with two episodes on April 17, with new episodes weekly on Wednesdays. Take a look at the trailer – here.

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Ryan Gosling and Kristen Wiig announced as upcoming ‘SNL’ hosts

NBC announced that “Saturday Night Live” will welcome former cast member Kristen Wiig, actor Ryan Gosling and comedian Ramy Youssef as hosts of upcoming episodes of “SNL” in March and April.

The March 30 episode of “SNL” will be hosted by Ramy Youssef with musical guest Travis Scott; Youssef will make his “SNL” debut to promote his upcoming HBO stand-up special, “Ramy Youssef: More Feelings,” while Scott marks his second time as musical guest on SNL. 

Wiig, who was a “Saturday Night Live” cast member from 2005 to 2012, hosts for the fifth time on April 6th, joined by musical guest Raye. Wiig stars in and executive produces the new Apple TV+ series “Palm Royale,” while British singer-songwriter Raye will make her “SNL” debut.

Gosling will mark his third time hosting “SNL” on April 13th, joined by musical guest Chris Stapleton, who also returns to the stage for the third time. Gosling will next be seen on the big screen alongside Emily Blunt in “The Fall Guy,” in theaters May 3, while 10-time Grammy winner Stapleton is currently on tour promoting his new album “Higher.”

‘SNL’: Ryan Gosling & Kristen Wiig Set As Hosts

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Two of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ homes raided by Homeland Security amid sex trafficking investigation

Law enforcement agents have reportedly raided homes owned by Sean “Diddy” Combs’ homes in Miami and Los Angeles in connection to an ‘ongoing’ sex trafficking investigation. Helicopter footage showed Homeland Security raid at the rapper’s Beverly Hills home on Monday.

According to Los Angeles station FOX 11, Homeland Security raided both Diddyl’s Los Angeles and Miami homes on Monday, March 25 in connection with a federal sex trafficking investigation. Multiple people, including Diddy’s sons Justin and King Combs, were detained at the scene. According to video footage, there appears to be dozens of armed agents in full tactical gear with rifles walking in and out of the Beverly Hills residence; it’s unclear if Diddy is present at either home.

A representative for Homeland Security Investigations told TMZ: “Earlier today, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York executed law enforcement actions as part of an ongoing investigation, with assistance from HSI Los Angeles, HSI Miami, and our local law enforcement partners. We will provide further information as it becomes available.

Diddy has faced numerous allegations of sexual misconduct in recent months; his ex-girlfriend Cassie (full name is Casandra Ventura) who dated on and off from 2007 to 2018, was the first to accuse Diddy of rape, assault and repeated physical abuse in a November 2023 lawsuit. The lawsuit between the exes was settled quickly and “amicably,” Diddy said in a statement. Diddy later faced three new lawsuits before the end of the year, in which he was accused of sexual assault, revenge porn and being involved in the “gang rape” of a 17-year-old girl.

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Rebel Wilson alleges that Sacha Baron Cohen is the A-list celebrity ‘threatening’ her over memoir

Rebel Wilson has named Sacha Baron Cohen as the ‘A-list Hollywood star’ who is allegedly trying to “threaten” her over her upcoming memoir, “Rebel Rising.” Wilson, 44, posted a picture of a binder and a purple pen in an Instagram Story on Monday, writing: “I will not be bullied or silenced with high priced lawyers or PR crisis managers. The ‘a—hole’ that I am talking about in ONE CHAPTER of my book is Sasha Baron Cohen.” Wilson and Cohen worked together in 2016’s “The Brothers Grimsby,” which also starred Penélope Cruz, Sam Hazeldine and Cohen’s wife, Isla Fisher.

A spokesperson for Cohen, 52, issued a statement in response to Wilson’s claims later on Monday, which read: “While we appreciate the importance of speaking out, these demonstrably false claims are directly contradicted by extensive detailed evidence, including contemporaneous documents, film footage, and eyewitness accounts from those present before, during, and after the production of ‘The Brothers Grimsby’.”

Wilson’s revelation comes days after she alleged an ‘A-list’ star (now identified as Cohen) hired a crisis PR firm and lawyers to hinder her book sales when she told the Cohen that she planned to dedicate a whole chapter to him. Wilson wrote in a now-deleted post: “now the a–hole is trying to threaten me. He’s hired a crisis PR manager and lawyers. He’s trying to stop press coming out about my new book.”

Wilson’s memoir, “Rebel Rising,” is currently set for release on April 2.

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Cameron Diaz and husband Benji Madden announce birth of second child

Actress Cameron Diaz and her husband, ‘Good Charlotte’ co-founder Benji Madden, have announced the birth of their second child, a son they named Cardinal.

The couple posted on Instagram a colorful illustration accompanying their announcement, reading, “A little bird whispered to me,” in a nod to Cardinal’s name.  The baby announcement stated: “We are blessed and excited to announce the birth of our Son, Cardinal Madden❤🙏He is awesome and We are all so happy he is here! For the kids safety and privacy we won’t be posting any pictures- but he’s a really cute ☺We are feeling so blessed and grateful 🍀Sending much love from our fam to yours 🙏❤Best wishes and Good Afternoon!! 🤘⚡

Diaz, 51, and Madden, 45, have been married since 2015; they are also the parents to 5-year-old daughter, Raddix.

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‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ is No. 1 at the weekend box office with $45.2M in earnings

“Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” was No. 1 at the box office, earning $45.2 million in ticket sales over the weekend.

The opening of “Frozen Empire” was nearly identical to the opening earnings for “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” in 2021, which rebooted the franchise with original cast members Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson and Bill Murray returning in supporting roles. ‘Afterlife’ came in at the time with a $44 million opening weekend.

The No. 2 spot at the box office this weekend went to “Dune: Part Two,” starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, which added $17.6 million in its fourth weekend of release bringing its domestic total to $233.4 million. Universal’s “Kung Fu Panda 4” fell to third place with $16.8 million in its third weekend, bringing its domestic total to $133.2 million.

In fourth place was the weekend’s other new release, “Immaculate,” which debuted with $5.4 million on 2,354 screens. The horror film starring Sydney Sweeney as an American nun at a remote Italian convent premiered at SXSW, costing less than $10 million to make.

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Take a look at the trailer for the ‘Dora’ reboot series from Paramount+

Paramount+ has shared the trailer and premiere date for its Dora the Explorer reboot series. ‘Dora’ is created by Chris Gifford and Valerie Walsh Valdes and produced by Nickelodeon Animation. The original Dora the Explorer aired on Nickelodeon from 2000 to 2014, inspiring several spinoffs, including the 2019 live-action feature film ‘Dora and the Lost City of Gold’ starring Isabela Moner.

The streaming service’s ‘Dora’ is a CG-animated preschool series following Dora (Diana Zermeño), a young Latina explorer, and her best monkey friend Boots (Asher Colton Spence), as they embark on epic adventures in a fantastical rainforest. An official synopsis reads: “Guided by trustworthy Map (Anairis Quiñones), Dora and her friends must work together to overcome many obstacles while being challenged by the sneakiest fox, Swiper (Marc Weiner).”

Kathleen Herles, the original voice of Dora the Explorer, and Mike Smith Rivera will voice the roles of Mami and Papi. The cast also includes Maria Canals-Barrera, Danny Burstein, Katarina Sky, Donovan Monzon-Sanders, Tandi Fomukong, Quintún Muñoz and Chris Gifford, with Taboo and Kate del Castillo as guest stars.

‘Dora’ will consist of 26 11-minute episodes, and is set to premiere on April 12 on Paramount+. Take a look at the ‘Dora’ trailer – here.

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Amy Schumer, Will Forte to star in Netflix’s ‘Kinda Pregnant’

Amy Schumer and Will Forte have signed on to star in the new Netflix comedy movie, Kinda Pregnant, directed by Tyler Spindel with a screenplay from Julie Paiva. Schumer will produce the film alongside Adam Sandler under his ‘Happy Madison banner.

“Kinda Pregnant” will also star Jillian Bell, Damon Wayans Jr., and Brianne Howey and Chris Geere, as well as recent additions to the cast including Alex Moffat, Joel David Moore & Lizze Broadway. Details as to their roles are under wraps.

Schumer will star as Lainy, a woman jealous of her friend’s pregnancy who decides to wear a fake baby bump. As it turns out, her deception leads her to meet the man of her dreams. The series synopsis reads: “Jealous of her best friend’s pregnancy, Lainy wears a fake baby bump…and accidentally meets the man of her dreams.”

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