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Boots Riley on Casting 'National Treasure' Keke Palmer in 'I Love Boosters'
The Bay Area rapper and filmmaker's new movie also stars Demi Moore, LaKeith Stanfield, Don Cheadle and more.
Steven Spielberg: Barack Obama Saying Aliens Are ‘Real’ Was ‘Amazing’ for New UFO Film
Last month, the former president said aliens could exist, but he later clarified his remarks.
Keke Palmer Proposed to By Stranger During SXSW Panel: 'I Don't Know You'
The 'One of Them Days' actor thought the stunt was a prank at first.
Teddy Swims Admits to Sometimes Using AI to Make Music, Calls It a 'Beautiful Tool'
The singer says the process of reproducing a song could "take months," which AI drastically shortens.

SXSW 2024: Here's Everything We Experienced at This Year’s Festival
From Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt making a grand entrance on the back of a pickup truck to Magic City getting the documentary treatment, we take a look at highlights from this year's SXSW.

Jermaine Dupri Brings Back His Louis Vuitton Pearl Socks, Clowning Resumes
The rapper and producer first debuted his socks during Usher's Super Bowl Halftime Show last month.

Travis Kelce Will Help Produce New Jean-Michel Basquiat Documentary 'King Pleasure'
The Chiefs tight end follows up the war dramedy 'My Dead Friend Zoe' with a new film project.

Black Twitter Reacts to Upcoming 'Black Twitter: A People’s History' Hulu Docuseries (UPDATED)
The online community shared its reservations about the series that airs May 9.

Tyler, the Creator Makes a Cameo in HBO's Presumably Awesome 'Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show'
The upcoming series sees the comedian and 'Poor Things' actor trying to "maintain being truthful on camera."

Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor Beat the Absolute Sh*t Out of Each Other in 'Road House' Trailer
Directing the remake to the 1989 original is Doug Liman, known for 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' and 'The Bourne Identity.'

'Bottoms' Trailer Teases High School Fight Club Comedy With Marshawn Lynch, Ayo Edebiri, and Rachel Sennott
The SXSW hit is one of the year's most anticipated comedies. In the first trailer, audiences are given a look at just how anarchic this sharp satire can get.

The Genesis of ‘Air:’ Writer Alex Convery Says He Never Thought the Movie Would Get Made
As Ben Affleck's 'Air' hits theaters, screenwriter Alex Convery talks us through the process of bringing such an iconic story to life against all odds.

Talking ‘Beef’ Over Beef: A Conversation With Steven Yeun, Ali Wong, and Lee Sung Jin
The stars and creator of the new Netflix series ‘Beef,’ one of the year’s most anticipated releases, sit down with Complex over a beef breakfast in Austin.

SXSW 2023: Here's Everything We Experienced at This Year’s Festival
There's nothing like SXSW, which this year included everything from a lightning-canceled Lil Yachty set to the debut of the best high school comedy in years.

William Shatner Says Customs Agents Are Shocked He Still Has A Canadian Passport
At 91 years old, William Shatner still has the time and energy to talk about his life and career, appearing at this year’s SXSW to talk about his career & life.

Four People Injured After Shooting Near SXSW
A shooting took place on Saturday near Austin, Texas’ beloved South by Southwest festival on early Sunday morning, leaving four people injured.

Nicolas Cage Wants to Join Possible ‘The Batman’ Sequel With ‘Absolutely Terrifying’ Rendition of This Villain
Speaking with reporters at SXSW, Nicolas Cage revealed he would love to star opposite Robert Pattinson in a potential sequel to Matt Reeves 'The Batman.'

Ashanti Announces Partnership With Web3 Company EQ Exchange
The partnership was announced at the SXSW festival in Austin, Texas this week. For Ashanti, the pairing is built on self-empowerment via "new technology."