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30-03-2025
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Is Jennifer Lopez dating again amid Ben Affleck divorce?
ALBAWABA - Recent rumors are indicating that American singer and songwriter Jennifer Lopez has already reportedly recovered from her divorce to actor Ben Affleck and is dating another individual. The rumors come nearly two months after JLO and Affleck's divorce, but according to reports from People Magazine, the actress and singer is "not dating" and is "happy as it is". People Magazine's insider added, "Life goes on and if anyone can move forward and be positive about it, it's Jennifer. She sees everything as a lesson," further stating that she was hurt from the sudden separation because she really wanted it to work out. Is Jennifer Lopez dating again amid Ben Affleck's divorce? PARK CITY, UTAH - JANUARY 26: (L-R) Tonatiuh, Jennifer Lopez and Bill Condon attend the "Kiss Of The Spider Woman" Premiere during the 2025 Sundance Film Festival at Eccles Center Theatre on January 26, 2025 in Park City, Utah. (/AFP) Dating rumors about Lopez and her 'Kiss Of The Spider Woman' co-star Tonatiuh started circulating the same week after she posted photos of them together on her social media, but everything was cut short when a source told Us Weekly that they are just friends. So... no, JLO is not back in the dating game and doesn't look like she's returning anytime soon. On the contrary, her ex-husband Ben Affleck is currently "casually dating" but not looking for anything serious since he is "very focused on work," according to sources who told People. He also expressed in a recent interview that he thinks Jennifer Lopez is a "superwoman whom he is willing to support in her future endeavors, including the devastating LA fires, despite their separation.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
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See Real-Life Couple Alison Brie and Dave Franco Go to Some Very Dark Places in Disturbing 'Together 'Trailer
Dave Franco and Alison Brie's (onscreen) relationship is undoubtedly put to the test in Together. Neon released a teaser trailer for the upcoming Michael Shanks-written and directed horror flick on Wednesday, March 19, which opens with a blissfully in-love Millie (Brie, 42) being carried by her husband Tim (Franco, 39) into their cozy-looking new home under a canopy of trees. The trailer soon shows just how those supernatural entities unfold, beginning with a sighting of two dogs in the forest that stand still in their tracks, as if frozen in time. Tim is next shown looking into a bathroom mirror, pulling a seemingly never-ending black string from inside his mouth, before Millie, who is presumably a teacher, peers down at a drawing done by one of her students: two fire-tailed dogs that appear conjoined at their heads, foaming at the mouth. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories. Related: Dave Franco and Alison Brie Joke Their Latest Movie Made Them 'More Codependent Than Ever' (Exclusive) Other disturbing images in the mostly dialogue-free trailer, set to an eerie instrumental piano piece, include Tim screaming from inside a pit, Millie appearing possessed as her body contorts and someone shaking as they levitate above the ground. Near the end of the preview, Tim tells Millie, "I love you," to which she responds, "I love you too." Together, Shanks' directorial debut, reunites Brie and Franco (who also co-produced) for the first time on-screen since the couple costarred in 2017's The Little Hours and The Disaster Artist. Franco also directed his wife in 2023's Somebody I Used to Know. 'With a move to the countryside already testing the limits of a couple's relationship, a supernatural encounter begins an extreme transformation of their love, their lives, and their flesh,' per a synopsis from the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, where Together first premiered in January. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! Related: Dave Franco and Alison Brie's Relationship Timeline During an interview with PEOPLE at the 2025 SXSW Film & TV Festival in Austin, Texas, earlier this month, Brie told Franco that working with him is "very attractive." 'I am always so in awe of you when we're on set together,' added the Community alum, who has been married to Franco since 2017. 'We just gain more and more respect for each other," Franco told PEOPLE of working with his wife both on and off screen. 'We are getting to watch each other do new things,' Brie added. 'I'm endlessly impressed by the amount that Dave pushes himself outside of his comfort zone.' Together is in theaters Aug. 1. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
04-02-2025
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It List guide to Sundance Film Festival: 'Opus,' 'Twinless' and the other movies that had everyone talking
Hello, friends! Welcome to the It List Sundance guide, where I'm sharing my picks for the best of the festival's films. Catch the weekly It List here for the latest releases that we can't wait to watch, stream, listen to, read and binge. This year, 88 films screened at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. The titles ranged from A24-produced Opus to Netflix-acquired Train Dreams. The festival ran between Jan. 23 and Feb. 2. I caught about 15 movies on the ground and 25 at home during the festival's online screening portion. I'm so sad I missed out on The Wedding Banquet and Peter Hujar's Day, but I trust that they'll be available to the general public soon. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. I assigned superlatives to 11 of the best movies I saw, along with some honorable mentions. Get your watch lists ready — I'll walk you through them. What to know: Writer-director Eva Victor stars as an academic facing triumphs and setbacks as she moves past something really, really bad that happened to her. Why I recommend it: Knowing as little as you can about this movie and letting its complexities, sadness and wry humor wash over you is the way to go. It's a smashing debut for Victor, who got their big break posting viral videos on X. How to watch: Sorry, Baby was acquired by A24 at the festival and is 'coming soon.' What to know: Twinless is a story about two men who meet and film an unlikely friendship at a support group for people who have lost a twin. Why I recommend it: I interviewed writer-director-star James Sweeney about the film, and he was hesitant to spill many juicy details. He was extremely complimentary about his co-lead, Dylan O'Brien (of Maze Runner movie fame), who plays two characters with immense distinction and heart. How to watch: Plans for distribution have not yet been announced. Honorable mention: In Oh, Hi!, Logan Lerman is no longer the young star of the Percy Jackson movies — he's the elusive and ever-so-slimy love interest of Molly Gordon's character, who becomes increasingly unhinged trying to ensure that their vacation is perfectly romantic. What to know: An ensemble cast including Alex Wolff and Chloë Sevigny star in this movie that skewers edgy media companies that mine foreign locales for offbeat stories. Moments of sweetness emerge as well, somehow. Why I recommend it: It felt like Girls mixed with the Vice News YouTube channel, which might be the highest praise a millennial can offer. How to watch: Mubi will be releasing the film in 2025. What to know: It's an intense premise: Advertising legend André Ricciardi is dying of cancer because he didn't get a colonoscopy when he should have, and the audience watches that slowly happen. Why I recommend it: I saw many a gut-wrenching documentary at Sundance — that's often the vibe, I hear — but stay with me. You fall in love with Ricciardi as he dies, and the simple procedure he overlooked becomes a necessity to anyone watching. It's his final and most powerful ad campaign, as director Tony Benna told me. How to watch: André Is an Idiot was produced by A24, but plans for distribution have not yet been announced. Honorable mention: Sugar Babies follows a young woman who paid her way through college running an online sugar baby business. The documentary shares so much about what it's like to live in a rural area that offers community where it lacks resources. What to know: This remake of the 1992 musical (which, like the original 1985 movie, is based on the 1976 book) may be its best iteration yet. It stars Tonatiuh as a prisoner recounting stories of his favorite old Hollywood legend (Jennifer Lopez) to his roommate (Diego Luna) to pass the time through wretched conditions. Why I recommend it: On the red carpet, director Bill Condon said he cast Lopez because she's a true diva, which he means as a sincere compliment. This is her best role yet, and I'll be running to the theater to rewatch as soon as it's available. How to watch: Plans for distribution have not yet been announced. What to know: The film follows an American railroad laborer who deals with loss and solitude his whole life. But this is more than a run-of-the-mill bummer of an indie movie — it's a beautiful, sweeping look at survival and coping with grief after a devastating fire, which is more relevant than ever. Why I recommend it: It was written and directed by the same team behind Sing Sing, one of my favorite movies of 2024. If you can find it in your heart to watch something slow and sad, both of these movies will make you better for it. How to watch: Train Dreams was acquired by Netflix at the festival, but a release date has not yet been announced. Honorable mention: Didn't Die is a zombie movie about figuring out how to live through constant loss. I spoke with the film's writer-director, who had just lost her home in the Los Angeles wildfires but came to the festival to support her film anyway. What to know: Ayo Edebiri stars as one of a handful of journalists tapped to go to the compound where a mysterious pop star (John Malkovich) is debuting his first album in decades. Things get weird. Why I recommend it: I saw this one at midnight, where the theater was packed with viewers on the edge of their seats, both for the scares and for Malkovich's shockingly good musical performances. How to watch: Opus is in theaters March 14. Honorable mention: Touch Me follows two co-dependent roommates as they get addicted to the heroinlike touch of an alien cult leader. I came for the brightly colored aesthetics and stayed for the gory practical effects involving tentacles. What to know: A woman struggles to navigate her child's mysterious illness and maintain relationships as her house starts falling apart. She does not get one moment of peace and neither does the audience. Why I recommend it: People will tell you that this is Rose Byrne's best-ever performance, and it is, but don't miss A$AP Rocky and Conan O'Brien in their incredible supporting roles. How to watch: If I Had Legs I'd Kick You will be distributed by A24, but a release date has not yet been announced. What to know: While a move to the countryside tests the strength of their relationship, a couple (played by Alison Brie and Dave Franco) must also contend with something supernatural drawing them ever closer. Why I recommend it: This movie is delightfully gross. I haven't experienced this type of squeal-inducing disgust and glee since The Substance. How to watch: Together was acquired by Neon at the festival and is in theaters Aug. 1. What to know: The movie follows 30-year-old Ricky (Stephan James) as he reenters the free world after being imprisoned as a teenager. Danger lurks at every turn despite Ricky's best intentions. Sheryl Lee Ralph plays against type as his tough parole officer. Why I recommend it: In his introduction at the film's premiere, writer-director Rashad Frett said he's lost many loved ones to recidivism. If more people knew how relevant this movie is, the world would be a better place. How to watch: Plans for distribution have not yet been announced. Honorable mention: Jimpa is every bit as sweet as it is gut-wrenching. Olivia Colman and John Lithgow star as a woman trying to relate to (and make a movie about) her dad, a civil rights icon, as he ages but remains wholly himself. What to know: Alia Shawkat stars as an aspiring actress who takes a gig at a military role-playing facility that simulates life in Iraq for soldiers. Things get wonky when she falls in love. Writer-director Hailey Gates told me on the red carpet that this movie is based on a real-life thing. Why I recommend it: You're as likely to cringe as you are to cry at Sundance, but this movie grasps your emotions with a purpose — to critique war and the ways we interact with it. There's a reason it won the festival's top prize! How to watch: Plans for distribution have not yet been announced. Honorable mention: Lurker follows a fan who infiltrates the inner circle of an up-and-coming artist and sheds light on the messiest (and most cringe-inducing) elements of hard-fought online fame.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
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Dave Franco and Alison Brie Knew They'd Either Be Divorced or ‘More Codependent Than Ever' After Their Relationship Body Horror ‘Together'
Instantly the buzziest Midnight entry at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival after a raucous, packed premiere at the Eccles, 'Together' puts real-life couple Alison Brie and Dave Franco through the emotional and physical wringer. Written and directed by Michael Shanks as a body-horror satire of his own relationship to relationships — specifically a long-term one with his own partner — the skin-crawling, not-for-the-squeamish indie tars Brie and Franco as spouses who give a whole new, grotesque meaning to the idea of codependency. In the film, Tim (Franco) and Millie (Brie) relocate from the city to the countryside after she takes a new job teaching at an elementary school. Once there, a mysterious cave in the woods reveals a supernatural water source that draws them closer together — and in Lovecraftian body-horror terms. More from IndieWire 'Lurker' Review: Archie Madekwe Shines in a Transfixing Tale of L.A. Obsession Gone Awry 'Move Ya Body: The Birth of House' Exists Because Hillary Clinton Loves House Music Shanks, Brie, and Franco joined the IndieWire Studio presented by Dropbox at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival to talk about their new film — starting with whether or not the buzzed-about horror title (which features plenty of sex, contorted limbs, and crawling skin) tested Brie and Franco's actual marriage. 'I think we thought it might [test our relationship] more than it did,' Brie said. 'We went into knowing that because of the intimate nature of the film and how much time we'd be spending together, even though we've worked together before, Dave likes to say we would come out of it either getting divorced or becoming more codependent than ever.' 'It was the latter,' said Franco, who previously directed Brie in the horror movie 'The Rental' and the 2023 romance 'Somebody I Used to Know.' 'This was like the most full-on thing we've ever done together. We're very picky about what we choose to do, especially when we're onscreen together, just because we don't want to burn people out on us.' 'Or have it be distracting,' Brie said. 'The fact that we're a real-life couple fuels the viewer's experience watching it.' Franco pointed out that the production, which shot in Melbourne despite being set in New York state, had just 21 days. 'Every single day, there was either a heavy prosthetic or really intense stunt sequences. We had to go in knowing that we were probably going to only get one or two takes per setup,' Franco said. Did the actors struggle to separate their personal and professional lives, going to a set and going home together? 'No. Luckily our relationship is much healthier than the couple in the movies, so it wasn't difficult to leave their relationship on set,' Brie said. Franco added, 'When we're on location for this movie, we really do live and breathe it, and we're OK with the movie being our life. But when we're home and writing something together, we need to put boundaries so we're not only talking about work.' 'And when he says 'we' need to put up boundaries, he means 'I' need to put up boundaries because David would just keep writing any second of the day, brushing our teeth, about to fall asleep.' 'Together' premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. It is currently looking for U.S. distribution. Dropbox is proud to partner with IndieWire and the Sundance Film Festival. In 2025, 68% of feature films premiering at the Sundance Film Festival used Dropbox in their film production. Dropbox helps filmmakers and creative teams find, organize, and secure all the files that are important to any project. Best of IndieWire Guillermo del Toro's Favorite Movies: 56 Films the Director Wants You to See 'Song of the South': 14 Things to Know About Disney's Most Controversial Movie The 55 Best LGBTQ Movies and TV Shows Streaming on Netflix Right Now
Yahoo
26-01-2025
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Jennifer Lopez Basks in the Snow in Black Suede Booties for Sundance Film Festival 2025
Jennifer Lopez shared a reel to her Instagram yesterday sharing an edgy outfit while attending the 2025 Sundance Film Festival held in Park City, Utah. The post was accompanied by a caption that read 'Ready to Sundance ❄️.' The 'Maid in Manhattan' star trudged through the snowbanks in a pair of black knee-high boots. The sleek all-black pick included what appeared to be suede uppers in a slouchy style accompanied by sharp pointed toes and zipper closures. Thin but sturdy 4 to 5-inch stiletto heels rounded out the set, offering Lopez a substantial boost in height. The silhouette gave the illusion of length, elongating the star's silhouette. More from Footwear News Sarah Jessica Parker Makes a Fashion Statement at Sundance and Brings Out a Pair of Purple SJP Boots Bella Hadid Puts Favorite Archival Black Leather Prada Sport Boots Back on for Casual NYC Outing For thoose looking to channel their inner Lopez, similar black booties to her own can be shopped via brands like Veronica Beard, Tony Bianco, Nine West, Paris Texas, Christian Louboutin, Manolo Blahnik and Ralph Lauren, just to name a few. In an edgy twist, the 'Shotgun Wedding' actress wore an all-black leather look featuring a sharp and structural trench coat fixed with a coordinating leather shawl draped over her shoulders. Lopez accessorized with a black leather newsboy cap, leather gloves and sunglasses. Over the years, Lopez has been applauded for her impeccable style. Her sleek red carpet selections often feature classic styles with striking edits and additions. Throughout her career, she has undertaken several fashion ventures, including a partnership with Giuseppe Zanotti on a 2017 luxury shoe collection. In 2020, she launched a namesake shoe line with DSW. The Sundance Film Festival is an annual film festival organized by the Sundance Institute. It is the largest independent film festival in the United States. The 2025 festival takes place from Jan. 23 to Feb. 2 in Park City, Utah and Salt Lake City, Utah. Thus far, notable attendees have included Lili Reinhart, Cynthia Erivo, Dave Franco and Alison Brie, among others. Launch Gallery: Jennifer Lopez's Best Shoe Moments From 'Unstoppable' Movie Press Tour [PHOTOS] Best of Footwear News Lucy Liu's Best Shoe Moments Over the Years [PHOTOS] Kai Trump's Best Shoe Moments So Far [PHOTOS] Pharrell Williams and Wife Helen Lasichanh's Couple Style [PHOTOS]
