‘The Last Of Us’ Adds Clea DuVall; Jorge Lendeborg Jr. Takes Over Manny Role In Season 3

 Clea DuVall (Poker Face) and Jorge Lendeborg Jr. (Spider-Man: No Way Home). They have joined the cast of HBO's The Last of Us for its upcoming third season.

Deadline can reveal exclusively that DuVall will play a seraphite in the adaptation of Naughty Dog's popular game.

 Lendeborg will portray Manny, replacing Danny Ramirez, who played the recurring role in Season 2 but could not return for scheduling reasons.

The post-apocalyptic series The Last of Us was renewed for a third season before Season 2 debuted last April.

 Mazin, who served as executive producer/co-showrunner alongside Druckmann in Seasons 1 and 2, is the sole showrunner for Season 3 following Druckmann's departure.

The story in Season 3, which is shaping up to be the series' final chapter, is poised to be told from Abby's (Kaytlin Dever) perspective.

 Dever stars opposite The Last of Us lead Bella Ramsey. Other key returning cast members include Isabela Merced (Dina), Gabriel Luna (Tommy), and Jeffrey Wright (Isaac).

The Last of Us is a co-production with Sony Pictures Television.

 Executive producing alongside Mazin and Druckmann are Carolyn Strauss, Jacqueline Lesko, Cecil O'Connor, Asad Qizilbash, Carter Swan and Evan Wells; with writer/co-executive producer Halley Gross. PlayStation Productions, Word Games, Mighty Mint and Naughty Dog produce.

DuVall is represented by UTA.

 Lendeborg is represented by Verve, Mosaic, and Hansen Jacobson Teller.

‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ to End After Seven Seasons: This ‘Will Allow Me to Prioritize My Kids’

 "The Kelly Clarkson Show" is ending after its seventh season, which is currently on air. Clarkson made the decision to step down. In a message she shared, she thanked her team and fans, saying, "Taking a break from the daily routine will let me focus more on my kids, which feels important and right for our next chapter."

This news happens after the passing of Brandon Blackstock, her ex-husband, former manager, and the father of her two children.

 He had been fighting cancer for three years and was 48 years old.

Production of Season 7 will continue as planned, with the final episodes airing this fall.

 The season will also have special guest hosts, who will be announced later.

Clarkson's full statement said, "I've been really lucky to work with such a great group of people on 'The Kelly Clarkson Show,' both in Los Angeles and New York.

 There have been so many wonderful moments and shows during these seven seasons. I'm forever thankful and honored to have worked with the best band and crew you could imagine, all the talented and inspiring people who shared their time and lives with us, all the fans who supported our show, and to NBC for always being such a supportive and amazing partner. Because of all that, this wasn't an easy decision, but this season will be my last as host of 'The Kelly Clarkson Show.' Taking a break from the daily schedule will let me focus more on my kids, which feels important and right for our next chapter. This isn't goodbye. I'll still be making music, playing shows here and there, and you might see me on 'The Voice' from time to time... you never know where I might show up next. But for now, I want to thank you all so much for letting our show be a part of your lives, and for believing in us and sticking with us for seven incredible years."

"The Kelly Clarkson Show" started in 2019.

 The show features Clarkson interviewing celebrities and everyday people with inspiring stories. Each episode begins with a "Kellyoke" segment, in which Clarkson and her band perform covers of other artists' songs. Occasionally, the show has "Songs & Stories" episodes, where Clarkson dives deep into the work of artists like Alanis Morissette, Babyface, Miranda Lambert, and Pink. NBC later made a primetime spinoff where she interviewed the Jonas Brothers, Gloria Estefan, Teddy Swims, and Lizzo.

Throughout its run, "The Kelly Clarkson Show" has won 24 Daytime Emmys, including four in a row for both outstanding daytime talk series and talk show host.

"The Kelly Clarkson Show" is produced by Universal Television and distributed by NBCUniversal Syndication Studios, airing in over 200 markets nationwide.

 Alex Duda is the showrunner and executive producer.

"‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ has been an extraordinary collaboration," said Tracie Wilson, executive vice president of NBCUniversal Syndication Studios.

 "I'm grateful to Kelly for bringing her talent and energy to this. Her warmth, quick sense of humor, and connection with people created a show that made fans feel seen, heard, and a little bit better about their day. We couldn't have achieved the show's success without our exceptional showrunner/EP Alex Duda, whose vision, leadership, and unwavering commitment across all seven seasons guided us through unprecedented times and a cross-country move. Together with producers, staff, and crew, they created a legacy to be proud of."

"‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ has been a valued part of our NBC-owned stations’ lineup for seven seasons, always delivering an entertaining and engaging show for our daytime audiences," said Valari Staab, chairman of NBCUniversal Local. "

We thank Kelly and the production team for the wonderful, high-quality show they've produced consistently since 2019, and look forward to the remainder of this season as they complete their successful run."

Nate Bargatze’s Debut Movie ‘The Breadwinner’ Shifts Release to May

 Nate Bargatze's movie *The Breadwinner* is getting ready for the summer.

Sony announced on Monday that the film, directed by Eric Appel, will now open in theaters on May 29.

 It had been originally scheduled for March 13. The cast includes Mandy Moore, Colin Jost, Kumail Nanjiani, Will Forte, Zach Cherry, Martin Herlihy, and Kate Berlant.

*The Breadwinner* follows Nate Wilcox (played by Bargatze), a father of three young daughters.

 He has to take care of them for a long time when his wife Katie (Moore) gets a big business opportunity after appearing on *Shark Tank*.

Sony's family-friendly movie will be in theaters as many students start their summer vacations.

 On the same date, Paramount is also releasing *Passenger*, a horror film directed by Andrés Øvredal, starring Melissa Leo, Lou Llobell, and Jacob Scipio.

Appel, who directed *Weird: The Al Yankovic Story*, directed *The Breadwinner* based on a script co-written by Bargatze and Dan Lagana.

 Bargatze, Lagana, and Jeremy Latcham are all producers.

Bargatze is one of the top-selling stand-up comedians in the world and is making his debut in a feature film with *The Breadwinner*.

 This is his first major project since hosting the Emmy Awards in September.

For The Hollywood Reporter's cover story on Bargatze that came out before the Emmys, TriStar Pictures president Nicole Brown talked about why *The Breadwinner* is a good fit for Sony.

She said, "The idea of his first film being so personal and authentic to him and his comedy felt like the perfect start, and he really identified a space.

 He was like, 'I want to be able to watch a film with my whole family. We can go watch animation now, but there's nothing with real people in it.'"

Grammys 2026: Bad Bunny Makes History With Album of the Year, Kendrick Lamar Becomes Most-Awarded Rapper Ever

 Bad Bunny made history at the 68th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night, becoming the first artist to ever win the Grammy for album of the year for a non-English language album. His album, *DeBí TiRAR MÁS FOToS*, was recognized for its impact.

Bad Bunny said during his acceptance speech, "I want to dedicate this award to all the people who had to leave their homeland, their country, to follow their dreams."

In other major wins, Kendrick Lamar, who had the most nominations with nine, won back-to-back awards for record of the year with "Luther," a song he made with SZA.

 However, there was some confusion during the announcement. Cher, who had just received a Lifetime Achievement Award, started to walk off the stage before announcing the winner. She mistakenly called out Luther Vandross instead of Lamar. After the mix-up, the correct winner was announced, and Lamar went on to win five awards that night, including best rap album and best rap song. He now holds the record for the most Grammy wins by a rapper, beating Jay-Z.

A list of all the winners is available online.

This year’s Grammys, which were the last to air on CBS and the final one hosted by Trevor Noah, had a strong political message.

 Many of the biggest artists in the industry spoke out against ICE, especially after the recent events in Minneapolis. A lot of the evening’s winners either directly criticized the government or expressed support for immigrants.

After winning for "Luther," SZA said backstage, "It’s dystopian that we’re dressed up and able to celebrate accolades in the material world."

 She added, "People are getting snatched up and shot in the face on the street, it just feels bizarre."

Billie Eilish had one of the biggest surprises of the night when her song "Wildflower" from her 2024 album *Hit Me Hard and Soft* won song of the year.

 The category also included songs like "Golden" by Kpop Demon Hunters, "Manchild" by Carpenter, and "DtMF" by Bad Bunny. During her speech, she said, "fuck ICE," and added, "no one is illegal on stolen land."

Before winning album of the year, Bad Bunny began his acceptance speech for best música urbana album by saying, "ICE out."

 He continued, "We’re not savages, we’re not animals, we’re not aliens, we are humans and we are Americans," which got a big cheer from the crowd.

Olivia Dean won the best new artist award.

 During her speech, she called herself "a granddaughter of immigrants" and said, "I’m a product of bravery and I think those people deserve to be celebrated. We’re nothing without each other."

Bad Bunny, Lamar, Lady Gaga, and Carpenter all had nominations across the major three categories.

 Lady Gaga won the pop vocal album of the year, but she hasn’t won a Grammy in the general field yet. Carpenter, who had six nominations, didn’t win any.

Rosé and Bruno Mars opened the show with "Apt.,'' a global hit that made history by putting K-pop on the biggest stage.

 While the song didn’t win record of the year, another K-pop song, "Golden," made history as the first K-pop song to ever win a Grammy. Carpenter followed with a powerful performance of "Manchild," where he played the role of a pilot running through an airport.

Lamar started the night off strong by winning the first award of the night for best rap album with GNX. He beat out Clipse's Let God Sort Em Out and Tyler, the Creator's Chromakopia. All three rap albums were in the running for album of the year. Clipse also won a Grammy during the pre-telecast for best rap performance with "Chains and Whips," which also featured Lamar.

All eight best new artist nominees—Dean, Leon Thomas, Addison Rae, Sombr, KATSEYE, The Marias, fellow Brit Lola Young, and Alex Warren—took the stage for a BNA segment.

 Last year's winner, Chappell Roan, announced that Dean would be this year's winner shortly after.

Leon Thomas didn't win best new artist, but he won two Grammys earlier in the day for best traditional R&B performance and best R&B album.

 His album Mutt was also up for album of the year. Lola Young managed to beat out Lady Gaga and Carpenter for best pop solo performance with "Messy." She also talked about her mental health struggles and her collapse on stage last year, as well as her return now.

"We constantly have to be protected as artists always, and I had to make a decision to do it for myself and to be kind to myself, give myself space," Young said.

 "But now I am back. I feel better. I will do as much as I can to be good for my fans and to be good for the people that love me, and thank you to all of my fans and everyone who supports me and has followed me on this journey."

Justin Bieber, who hadn't performed at the Grammys since 2022, returned to the stage and played his hit "Yukon.

" His vocals were perfect, and he played the song on his own with just a guitar looper. Lady Gaga gave a stronger rock version of "Abracadabra," and Tyler had one of the most intense performances of the night with his medley of "Thought I Was Dead," "Like Him," and "Sugar On My Tongue."

The most memorable performances of the night came from a star-studded in memoriam segment.

 Reba McEntire, Brandy Clark, and Lukas Nelson started it off. Then Post Malone led an all-star tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, joined by Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, Duff McKagan, Slash, and Andrew Watt. Lauryn Hill gave one of the biggest tributes in recent Grammy memory, honoring her friend and collaborator D'Angelo as well as Roberta Flack. She brought up a wide collection of stars, including Thomas, Raphael Saadiq, Jon Batiste, Lucky Daye, John Legend, and Fugees bandmate Wyclef Jean.

Batiste called the performance an "assembly of the Black music Avengers."

Harry Styles, who is preparing to release his new album, "Kiss All the Time.

 Disco Occasionally," was the final presenter of the night. It felt symbolic because it was Harry who beat out Bad Bunny's Un Verano Sin Ti for album of the year in 2023 with his album Harry's House.

Bad Bunny gave most of his final speech in Spanish, and like Kendrick Lamar, he is heading into next week on a victory lap as he will be the focus of attention for his highly anticipated Super Bowl Halftime Show.

Steven Spielberg Achieves EGOT Status After Landing First Grammy Win

Steven Spielberg has officially become an EGOT winner.

The famous filmmaker reached a special level of achievement on Sunday with his first Grammy win.

 He was honored for producing the documentary "Music by John Williams," which won the best music film category. The award was given during a special, non-televised ceremony before the main Grammy event.

Spielberg already has four Emmys, for "The Pacific," "Band of Brothers," "Steven Spielberg Presents: A Pinky & The Brain Christmas," and "Steven Spielberg Presents Taken."

 He also has a Tony for producing "A Strange Loop" and three Oscars for "Schindler’s List" and "Saving Private Ryan." This is his first Grammy nomination and his first Grammy win.

Spielberg said in a statement, "Thank you to all the Grammy voters, whose recognition of Music by John Williams means the world to me and our Amblin team, Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey, and congratulations to our partners at Imagine and the Walt Disney Company.

 This acknowledgment is obviously deeply meaningful to me because it validates what I have known for over 50 years: John Williams’ influence on culture and music is immeasurable and his artistry and legacy is unrivaled. I am proud to be associated with Laurent’s beautiful film." 

Only 21 people have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony in their careers.

 This group includes past Spielberg collaborators like Rita Moreno, as well as stars like Audrey Hepburn, Mel Brooks, Elton John, Whoopi Goldberg, John Legend, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jennifer Hudson, Viola Davis, composers Richard Rodgers and Alan Menken, and songwriting duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.

Spielberg also has a chance to add to his Oscar count this year as he serves as a producer on the best picture nominee "Hamnet."

The Studio’ Cancels Apple TV Press Day Panel After Catherine O’Hara’s Death

"The Studio" has canceled its panel at Apple TV's upcoming press event after Catherine O'Hara, a key star, passed away on Friday.

"The Studio" was one of several panels scheduled for Tuesday at the Barker Hangar in Los Angeles.

 Apple TV announced the cancellation on Friday, right after O'Hara's death. According to the event schedule, O'Hara wasn't planned to attend the panel with her co-stars Seth Rogen, Ike Barinholtz, Kathryn Hahn, and Chase Sui Wonders.

Apple and Lionsgate released a joint statement on Friday expressing sadness over O'Hara's passing.

 They said, "We are all heartbroken by the loss of Catherine O'Hara. An undeniable legend, icon, and incomparable talent, Catherine elevated every project she was a part of, including the singular genius she brought to her role on 'The Studio,' and every transcendent performance she gifted to us. Her artistic accomplishments will forever bring humor, light, and love for generations to come, and her brilliance and generosity of spirit touched everyone around her. We will hold her in our hearts always, and extend our thoughts and deepest sympathies to her husband Bo, and children, Matthew and Luke."

O'Hara's manager confirmed on Friday that the "Home Alone" actress had died in her Los Angeles home after a short illness.

 She was 71 years old.

O'Hara's long and successful comedy career began with the Canadian sketch show "Second City Television" and ended with a successful comeback in projects like "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice," "Schitt's Creek," and "The Studio."

 After her death, there was a lot of praise and tributes from people in Hollywood.

Seth Rogen, who co-created and starred in "The Studio," shared his thoughts on Instagram.

 He wrote, "Really don't know what to say... I told O'Hara when I first met her I thought she was the funniest person I'd ever had the pleasure of watching on screen. 'Home Alone' was the movie that made me want to make movies. Getting to work with her was a true honour. She was hysterical, kind, intuitive, generous... she made me want to make our show good enough to be worthy of her presence in it. This is just devastating. We're all lucky we got to live in a world with her in it."

Next ‘Fast and Furious’ Movie ‘Fast Forever’ Sets Spring 2028 Release Date

Vin Diesel is getting ready to race one more quarter-mile.

Universal has set the date for the next "Fast & Furious" movie, now called "Fast Forever," to come out on March 17, 2028.

Vin Diesel, who is a main part of the series and helps make the movies, shared the news on Instagram.

 He posted a picture of himself with the late Paul Walker, who was in the first movie, "The Fast and the Furious" from 2001. He wrote, "No one said the road would be easy... but it's ours. One that has defined us and become our legacy... And a legacy... lasts forever."  

Over the past 25 years, the "Fast & Furious" movies have made a total of $7.3 billion, making it the most successful and longest-running movie series for Universal.

 The highest-grossing movie in the series is "Furious 7" from 2015, which made $1.5 billion worldwide. The latest movie, "Fast X," made $704 million. The movies have also branched out into other things like an animated show and a spinoff movie called "Hobbs & Shaw."

The news about "Fast Forever" comes after many people were wondering when Vin Diesel's character, Dominic Toretto, and his group of friends — Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris, Jordana Brewster, Nathalie Emmanuel, Sung Kang, and Jason Statham — would get back into their cars after the big ending of "Fast X."  

In the final scene of "Fast X," Dominic drives down the side of a dam and into the water, trying to escape with his son, Little Brian, from a trap set by the villain Dante.

 The movie ends with a black screen and two scenes that hint at the return of Dwayne Johnson's Hobbs and Gal Gadot's Gisele.

Before the movie came out, Universal already hired Louis Leterrier, who directed "The Transporter," to be the director for the next movie.

 Christina Hodson and Oren Uziel will be writing the script.

However, fans have been waiting for news about the next movie since May 2023, and the updates have been slow and confusing.

 This 5-year wait is the longest gap between movies since the series started.

There have been some changes along the way.

 Vin Diesel first said the movie would come out in April 2025, then Louis Leterrier said 2026. But plans stopped because the studio and the team had to agree on the story and budget.

In January, Vin Diesel said the series, which has filmed in faraway places like Rio de Janeiro, Tokyo, London, Havana, and Abu Dhabi, would "return home" to shoot in Los Angeles to help the local economy after the wildfires.

 Then in March, he announced he would direct a sequel to the short film "Los Bandoleros" to connect "Fast X" to the next movie. In June, he performed at Fuel Fest, a car-lover event in California, with his co-stars Tyrese Gibson and Cody Walker, and hinted at an April 2027 release.

After all these ups and downs, the plan is now official.

 Dominic and his family will be on the road again in 2028.