Ellise Shafer
Ellise Shafer is a London-based news editor for Variety. She covers breaking news and writes features on music and entertainment. Prior to her current role, Ellise was an associate news editor and editorial intern at Variety's Los Angeles office. Before joining Variety, she worked as a digital intern at Billboard and graduated from Northwestern University in 2020 with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism.
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https://variety.com/author/ellise-shafer/
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Recent Articles
Surprise Collaborations at Glastonbury 2024: Dua Lipa and Tame Impala, Coldplay and Michael J. Fox
Broke On: Saturday, 29 June 2024Music legends Dua Lipa and Michael J. Fox made surprise appearances at Glastonbury Festival 2024, collaborating with Tame Impala and Coldplay respectively. Dua Lipa and Tame Impala's Kevin Parker performed 'The Less I Know the Better' and 'Houdini'. Michael J. Fox joined Coldplay on guitar for 'Humankind' and 'Fix You', performing from a wheelchair in a heartwarming moment. Both artists delivered impressive sets, with Dua Lipa performing hits like 'Levitating' and Coldplay playing classics like 'Yellow' with a live orchestra. 
Shifty Shellshock, Charismatic Frontman of Crazy Town, Passes Away at 49
Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024Charismatic Crazy Town frontman Shifty Shellshock passed away at age 49 in 2024, leaving behind a legacy formed with bandmate Brett Mazur in Los Angeles in 1995. 
NFL Star Travis Kelce and Tom Cruise Spotted Together at Taylor Swift's London Show
Broke On: Sunday, 23 June 2024NFL star Travis Kelce and actor Tom Cruise attended Taylor Swift's London show on June 23, 2024, joining a star-studded guest list that included Prince William, Princess George, and Princess Charlotte. Kelce has been accompanying Swift on her Eras Tour and met several A-list celebrities during her shows. Hugh Grant praised the concert as incredible and shared tequila shots with Kelce and Swift. Tom Cruise was also seen dancing with Kelce and director Greta Gerwig. 
Celine Dion Reveals Her Battle with Rare Neurological Disorder, Stiff Person Syndrome: 'Somebody is Strangling Me'
Broke On: Friday, 07 June 2024Renowned Canadian singer Celine Dion reveals her struggle with Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS), a rare neurological disorder causing severe muscle spasms that impacted her singing career. Diagnosed in 2022, she describes the condition as feeling like 'somebody is strangling' when speaking or singing. With approximately one million people affected worldwide, SPS symptoms include rigidity and falls triggered by stimuli. Dion continues to share her story in hopes of raising awareness through her upcoming documentary. 
New Hunger Games Novel, 'Sunrise on the Reaping', Explores Implicit Submission and Propaganda in Panem
Broke On: Thursday, 06 June 2024In March 2025, Suzanne Collins releases 'Sunrise on the Reaping', a new Hunger Games novel exploring themes of implicit submission, control, propaganda, and truth through the lens of the Fiftieth Hunger Games. Notable characters include Haymitch Abernathy and older Coriolanus Snow. The publication marks a return to Panem after 'The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes'. Sean Baker's Provocative New Film at Cannes: A Steamy Offering
Broke On: Wednesday, 22 May 2024Sean Baker's provocative new film at the Cannes Film Festival makes waves with its steamy content. 
Kinds of Kindness: Yorgos Lanthimos' Triptych Anthology Film Premieres at Cannes with Jesse Plemons, Emma Stone, and Willem Dafoe
Broke On: Friday, 17 May 2024Yorgos Lanthimos' anthology film, Kinds of Kindness, premiered at Cannes 2024 with three distinct stories. A rebellious office worker, a suspicious husband, and cult members search for a young woman. Praise poured in with standing ovations and acclaimed cast including Jesse Plemons, Emma Stone & Willem Dafoe. Food imagery, doubles, and Lanthimos' signature themes recur. 
Megalopolis: Francis Ford Coppola's Ambitious and Visually Stunning Sci-Fi Epic Explores Power, Love, and Individual Freedom
Broke On: Thursday, 16 May 2024Francis Ford Coppola's long-awaited sci-fi epic, Megalopolis, premiered at Cannes in 2024. The $120 million film, which stars Adam Driver and Nathalie Emmanuel, explores themes of power and individual freedom through an ambitious narrative. While some praise its grandeur and visual spectacle, others find its pacing and narrative convoluted. Regardless, Megalopolis is a thought-provoking cinematic event showcasing Coppola's unparalleled vision. 
Lady Gaga Joins Joker: Folie â Deux as Harley Quinn, Audio Preview Released
Broke On: Wednesday, 03 April 2024Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix are set to star in Joker: Folie â Deux, a musical follow-up to Todd Phillips' 2019 DC film. The singer will play Harley Quinn, and an audio preview of her as the character has been released. 
Euphoria Season 3 Delayed as Creator Sam Levinson Continues Scripting Efforts
Broke On: Monday, 25 March 2024HBO's Euphoria Season 3 is being delayed due to creator Sam Levinson still working on scripts. The show, starring Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney among others, has been put on hold indefinitely while the cast pursues other acting opportunities. There was no firm production start date for Season 3 but filming was expected to begin within the next couple of months. A movie version of Euphoria was also discussed but HBO's focus shifted back on producing a new season.
