News about Elizabeth Banks

Bos Nation FC, the NWSL expansion club slated to launch in 2026, has pulled its 'Too Many Balls' ad campaign amid uproar over the messaging for Boston's new women's soccer team. Among the reactions was an Instagram post from Seattle midfielder Quinn, who identifies as transgender and nonbinary, saying, 'Feels transphobic. Yikes.' Just one day after unveiling the slogan as part of the rollout of the team name BOS Nation FC, the organization said in a statement that 'we missed the mark' with an attempt to 'create a bold and buzzworthy brand launch campaign.'

If you're looking for something to keep you entertained on TV this weekend, look no further as our critics have picked out the 20 must-watch shows On Demand you won't want to miss.

The film, which premieres on August 16, follows a famed aesthetician named Hope Goldman, who begins to suspect that a rival beauty guru working across the street is trying to sabotage her. Hope discovers someone has hacked her email account, sent out messages posing as her, and leaked fake photos on the web - before she sets out on a quest to take down whoever is behind it. It certainly sounds like an exciting story that will leave viewers on the edge of their seats - but many may not realize that while the film is considered fiction, it was actually inspired by real events. Elizabeth's character Hope (left) is loosely based off skin specialist to the stars Dawn DaLuise (right).

The Hunger Games actress, 50, had been working on her upcoming thriller, Skincare, when she took a break to each lunch by herself. However, things took a dramatic turn when she began to choke on a green pea and had no-one around to help her. Recalling the 'scary' experience during Tuesday's Good Morning America, the actress stated: 'I had my first-ever choking incident. I was choking on a pea, a little green pea that I was eating for lunch.'

Elizabeth Banks is bringing some old Hollywood glam to the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. The Emmy Award nominee, 50, dazzled in a little black dress as she arrived Thursday at the Louis Vuitton Foundation's star-studded Prelude to The Olympics 2024. She put on a busty display in the low-cut number, which revealed her cleavage in a black bra.

Rosalia put on an ethereal display in a sheer pale gold dress at the Prelude To Olympics 2024 at Foundation Louis Vuitton in Paris on Thursday. The Spanish songstress, 31, beamed and waved to fans in the long-sleeved number which grazed her feet. Her dress was tiered and covered in floral designs and she accessorised with silver heeled sandals. She opted to wear no jewellery allowing her dress do all the talking as she strutted down the blue carpet. Also at the Louis Vuitton event was Rosalia's boyfriend Jeremy Allen White and the likes of Serena Williams and actress Elizabeth Banks .

The Euphoria star, 27, stole the show as she arrived in a shimmering black figure-hugging gown, before posing for striking snaps. Meanwhile Charlize, 48, put on a very leggy display in a chic white mini dress with a long shoulder drape detail.

Jessica Biel threw herself into character as she continued filming the Amazon Prime Video series The Better Sister in New York City on Thursday.  The actress, 42 - whose husband Justin Timberlake was recently arrested for DWI - was spotted on the set with co-star Elizabeth Banks, 50.  Makeup artists were on hand getting the women camera-ready, and a camera crew also appeared to be capturing the stars in character. 

She was on the hottest TV show of the 1970s that made her a global superstar. This female-driven series was so beloved, movie versions of the show have been made over and over again. But no one can replace the beauty and sex appeal of this pinup. Since she was on that show she has made many TV movies and then created a blockbuster clothing line that has made her a fortune. The brunette bombshell still works on the line to this day. On her down time, she hangs out with her two kids and doctor spouse. This Los Angeles resident still looks incredible today as she was seen in a new glam photo for a secret project, but because she is puckering up, she is hard to recognize. Who is she?

The former Team GB cyclist, 33, says she's been so traumatised by the ten-month fight to clear her name, after she was told she'd tested positive for traces of the drug chlortalidone and formoterol in July last year, that she became 'seriously worried for her life'. Publishing a blog post on her own website and appearing on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour this week, she said the way athletes are treated while under investigation by Wada (World Anti-Doping Association) and Ukad (UK Anti-Doping) is so stressful it will cause someone to 'lose their life'. (Pictured: Lizzy Banks, appearing on Woman's Hour. Inset: Her Instagram post this week detailing her ordeal)

Elizabeth Banks was spotted on the set of her upcoming thriller DreamQuil in Los Angeles this week. The Cocaine Bear director, 50, channeled Lucille Ball with red hair and a retro-looking red dress. The dress had a v-neck, long sleeves and was belted at the waist. The full skirt fell to her knees. The film also stars John C. Reilly as her husband. The story is set in the not so distant future. Elizabeth's character Carol signs up for a digital wellness retreat from the company DreamQuil hoping to reconnect with her husband and children.

Elizabeth Banks and Matthew MacFadyen are set to act as romantic opposites, while the height difference jokes unfolded. In Peacock's latest romantic drama The Miniature Wife, 50 and 5ft5in, and MacFadyen, 49 and 6ft3in, will both be executive producers. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the show is described as a "high-concept marital dramedy" investigating spouses' power (im)balances.

EXCLUSIVE: Larry Mullen Jr., the former U2 drummer, is expected to return to the band's line-up in Las Vegas after recovering from back surgery. The 62-year-old has been missing from Ireland's performances at the MSG Sphere, the Irish band's stunning new planetarium-like auditorium, where they have been in residence for months. As he recovered from his surgery, he had to be replaced by a stand-in, but Mail's Richard Eden confirmed that he will make a dramatic and surprise return this weekend. A source with information for the Mail announced that "Nobody knows," but he will appear on Friday evening just in time to close the Vegas shows.' It's a complete surprise.' As frontman Bono said that work on their new album had been on hold until Mullen's health was better, the news will delight fans of the rock stars.

A number of leading celebrities attended the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards, which were held at the Santa Monica Pier on Sunday, but not all of them were impressed with their fashion choices. A number of celebrities were not on their fashion A-game at the glitzy night, from outdated floral designs, to sequin overloads, and strange bright costumes. Anna Kendrick, 38, Ali Wong, 41, and Elizabeth Banks, 50, were among those who missed the style parade this year.

Elizabeth Banks walked the blue carpet for the 2024 Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California. The Cocaine Bear chief, 50, wore a short, red dress with an unusual cut and shoulder pads that gave her shoulders and torso a full look. The jacket ended above the actress' mid-thigh and had a rare back with what looked to be a scarf tied to the dress and dangling down the center of the back cutout. In the back, the frock was rather shapeless. The 40-year-old Virgin actress accessorized with red patent leather slingbacks, a red clutch handbag, gold hoop earrings, and black sunglasses, which she cheerfully wore for photographs. With long, face-framing bangs that also fell across her forehead, the Hunger Games actress wore her blonde hair in a bun.

One Love made the right decision, boosting to the top of the box office on the long Valentine's Day weekend, while Madame Web made a disappointing debut. On February 14, the biopic starring Kingsley Ben-Adir, 38, as the ground breaking reggae singer made a record-breaking $4 million dollar. It continued to do well, grossing $51.1 million in domestically and another $29 million overseas, as well as another $29 million globally.

BRIAN VINER: I hear a lot about the complaint that "nothing worth going to the theater for" is something I hear a lot, and it's often impossible to refute, but it has no water at all this week, as we welcome two of the Academy Award contenders. I don't think either of them will be contaminated with the Oscar, which, according to sports analysts, would be Oppenheimer's to lose. Both of them will be worthy winners, especially The Zone Of Interest, a disturbing movie about the Holocaust. Unique, since the mass extermination of Jews, Hitler's abhorrent 'Final Solution,' is shown as a glowering yet mostly distant backdrop, while an ostensibly positive story of family life unfolds in the foreground. The film, shot in 1943, focuses on Rudolf Hoss (Christian Friedel), his materialistic wife Hedwig (Sandra Huller), and their five children. They live in a great deal of confidence, just over the wall from the concentration camp where he works with icy efficiency.

Melinda Ledbetter, the Beach Boys artist, died at the age of 77. Wilson, 81, of England, shared the bad news on Tuesday, accompanied by two images with his numbing thoughts on the death of his wife, who married in 1995.

During Elizabeth Banks' appearance on Live With Kelly And Mark on Friday, she expressed her desire to be in The White Lotus. During her appearance on the program, the 49-year-old actress was asked to name her dream role by the show's hosts. The performer, who recently credited her good looks to'squats and good lighting,' replied by saying that she wished to be killed so badly on The White Lotus.'

Elizabeth Banks turned up at The Today Show in New York City on Wednesday, looking chic. The 49-year-old actress, who appeared at Tom Ford's Milan Fashion Week show, wore a chic white blazer dress that flashed her honed legs.

Remakes and reboots are almost as old as Hollywood, and some of the best films of all time are redos of earlier attempts. However, the film industry's increasing reliance on established intellectual property (IP) and concerns about financing original stories has resulted in a shift toward increased attention on franchises, which require regular reboots to keep them running. The critically reviled Fantastic Four revival from 2015, which generated less than half of what was expected and ended up being a disaster when factoring in the large advertising and promotion budget.

REMEMBER FOGES: I am in the eighth month of my pregnancy as I write this column. Perhaps this is why I read the latest news about Paris Hilton's new baby with a rolling of the eyes. She became a mother to a baby boy named Phoenix earlier this year and was carried and delivered by a survivor. She's rounding off 2023 with a second baby, a girl named London, who was carried and delivered by another unidentified mother.

Elizabeth Banks attended the 2023 Breeder's Cup World Championships, which took place at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California, on Saturday. When she made the bulk of her time at the annual festival, the 49-year-old actress wore an eye-catching outfit. During the performance, the performer, who appeared at Tom Ford's show during Milan Fashion Week, was joined by several other celebrities from the entertainment industry.

The Sphere in Las Vegas has been praised for setting a new standard in live entertainment and has broken many records in the process. The massive structure, which opened on September 29 in Sin City, costs the most money per square foot. It is the world's biggest spherical structure, at 336 feet tall and 516 feet wide. Outside, the frame is adorned with 1.2 million LED lights, transforming it into an impressive, mesmerizing display that has never been made. This 16K curved screen, which is about 250ft tall and 400ft wide, is one of the highest resolution displays ever made.