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Three years on, lifting the ban on college athletes profiting from their name, image, and likeness (commonly referred to as NIL) has proven to be highly beneficial. Students now have the opportunity to earn substantial additional income, and it’s also providing career paths for those who no longer aspire to become professional athletes. Many young athletes across various campuses and sports express that the new NIL regulations have significantly impacted their view of their sport, their future careers, and how they interact with fans.

2024’s Christmas movie lineup appears to cater to diverse tastes, offering everything from heartwarming holiday rom-coms to thrillers with unexpected twists, and even a touch of spice. This weekend, Great American Family is focusing on timeless classics with the premiere of “A Little Women’s Christmas“, a contemporary take on Louisa May Alcott’s novel. In this rendition, Jen Lilley portrays Meg March, a military wife whose husband John is deployed overseas. The actress shared her experience playing a military spouse and the importance of authenticity for veterans with TopMob.

To achieve iconic status akin to Lucy Liu, one must maintain a joyful outlook and possess a keen sense of humor. Since the 90’s, she has been active in acting, transitioned into producing and directing, and is also a mother. Notably, she can be found on both our 2024 movie and TV schedules. At 55 years old, she appears to be busier than ever but still finds time to share her work with her son. However, she humorously admitted that not all of her films, such as Charlie’s Angels, have been shown to him yet.

Keke Palmer first appeared on the silver screen at just ten years old in “Barbershop 2”, but it was her role as the lead in the family-friendly movie “Akeelah and the Bee” when she was twelve that really propelled her career. However, even with her early success in Hollywood, Palmer found that personal issues within her family made her journey more challenging. One turning point for Palmer came when she felt she had had enough of her parents; at this time, an encouraging message from actor Will Smith arrived unexpectedly and had a significant impact on her.

Actor Javier Bardem, who played Fremen leader Stilgar in Dune and its sequel Dune: Part Two, is unsure if his character will appear in the third film of the franchise, Dune: Messiah. The film is currently being written by returning director Denis Villeneuve, but it seems that even Bardem himself doesn’t know what role Stilgar might play in this upcoming installment. With a captivating performance in the Netflix series about the Menendez brothers case, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, and his new animated musical film, Spellbound, recently released on the streaming platform, Bardem spoke to Variety about his future projects. During the interview, he shared an unexpected update regarding his potential involvement in Dune: Messiah.