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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Recent Articles

Bridgerton's Second Eldest Brother Benedict Finds Love with a Lady in Silver in Season 4

Bridgerton's Second Eldest Brother Benedict Finds Love with a Lady in Silver in Season 4

Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024 In the fourth season of Bridgerton, Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson), the second eldest Bridgerton brother known for his reluctance to settle down, finds love at his mother's masquerade ball with a captivating low-born woman named Sophie Beckett. Fans are eager to see Benedict's romantic journey unfold in this season, which is based on Julia Quinn's third novel, An Offer From a Gentleman.
Surprise Collaborations at Glastonbury 2024: Dua Lipa and Tame Impala, Coldplay and Michael J. Fox

Surprise Collaborations at Glastonbury 2024: Dua Lipa and Tame Impala, Coldplay and Michael J. Fox

Broke On: Saturday, 29 June 2024 Music 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

Shifty Shellshock, Charismatic Frontman of Crazy Town, Passes Away at 49

Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 Charismatic 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

NFL Star Travis Kelce and Tom Cruise Spotted Together at Taylor Swift's London Show

Broke On: Sunday, 23 June 2024 NFL 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'

Celine Dion Reveals Her Battle with Rare Neurological Disorder, Stiff Person Syndrome: 'Somebody is Strangling Me'

Broke On: Friday, 07 June 2024 Renowned 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

New Hunger Games Novel, 'Sunrise on the Reaping', Explores Implicit Submission and Propaganda in Panem

Broke On: Thursday, 06 June 2024 In 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

Sean Baker's Provocative New Film at Cannes: A Steamy Offering

Broke On: Wednesday, 22 May 2024 Sean 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

Kinds of Kindness: Yorgos Lanthimos' Triptych Anthology Film Premieres at Cannes with Jesse Plemons, Emma Stone, and Willem Dafoe

Broke On: Friday, 17 May 2024 Yorgos 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

Megalopolis: Francis Ford Coppola's Ambitious and Visually Stunning Sci-Fi Epic Explores Power, Love, and Individual Freedom

Broke On: Thursday, 16 May 2024 Francis 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

Lady Gaga Joins Joker: Folie â Deux as Harley Quinn, Audio Preview Released

Broke On: Wednesday, 03 April 2024 Lady 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.