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Dubai-Based The Plot Pictures Takes MENA and Turkey Rights to Slew of Titles, Including ‘William Tell' (EXCLUSIVE)

New Dubai-based distribution and production studio The Plot Pictures is headed for the Cannes Marche du Film after snapping up Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (MENAT) rights to a slew of indie titles across different genres. They include "Locust," a first feature film from Taiwanese American multidisciplinary artist Keff that is playing in Critics Week, […]

Robert Downey Jr. to make Broadway debut

Robert Downey Jr. has announced he will make his Broadway debut in the new play McNeal. The Iron Man star will appear in the Pulitzer Prize winner Ayad Akhtar's new play at the Lincoln Centre Theatre. The 50- year-old will also be the executive producer on the show, along with his wife Susan Downey.

'Pay what you can' festival returns with 150 films

It will also operate on a "pay what you can" basis amid the cost-of-living crisis.

Rio Ferdinand wades into Drake and Kendrick Lamar feud: "he lied to my face"

Well, we didn’t expect to be saying this, but Rio Ferdinand just got involved with Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s feud. The former Manchester United and England player went in two-footed over Drake’s lack of football loyalty while speaking on his YouTube channel. It came when he was discussing the biggest feud in music, which has seen Lamar and Drake h...

Adrian Grenier went from 'open and poly' Hollywood 'liberal' to married homestead ranch owner in Texas

In an interview with Jordan Peterson, actor Adrian Grenier discussed his journey of leaving "shady" Hollywood for homesteading with his family in Texas.

How Gary Oldman’s farting, belching and manic charisma made Slow Horses one of the best shows on TV

How Gary Oldman’s farting, belching and manic charisma made Slow Horses one of the best shows on TV - COMMENT: The Apple TV+ series is up for the top prize at the Baftas, and it deserves one for Oldman’s sublimely repulsive performance alone, writes Nick Hilton

Miss USA Noelia Voigt resigns her title on mental health grounds

Miss USA Noelia Voigt resigns her title on mental health grounds - ‘Never compromise your physical and mental well-being’

Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' becomes Spotify's most-streamed album in single day in 2024

Beyoncé's twang-tinged album "Cowboy Carter" became Spotify's most-streamed album in a single day after its release on Friday.

The 20 best 'Comedy Central Roast' jokes of all time

We are in the third decade of celebrity roasts on Comedy Central. The TV event kicked off with a roast of Drew Carey at the legendary New York Friars Club in 1998 and has continued with targets ranging from athletes to musicians to actors to future Presidents of the United States.

Hilary Duff gives birth to baby No. 4, daughter Townes: 'We all love you'

Hilary Duff has welcomed her fourth child, a daughter named Townes, with Matthew Koma. The actress revealed the birth in a candid Instagram post.

The 20 best songs with a city in their name

Flip through the slideshow for 20 excellent songs written about cities, from Prince's impactful "Baltimore" to George Strait's iconic "Amarillo By Morning."

20 of the most popular country songs performed by Black musicians

Like many popular genres, country music began with Black people. Keep scrolling to read up on 20 of the most popular country songs by Black artists today.

Back to Black's Jack O'Connell to join 28 Years Later cast

'28 Years Later' already had a star-studded cast, including Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes.

Fans are following Taylor Swift to Europe after finding Eras Tour tickets less costly there

LONDON (AP) — Thousands of ride-or-die Taylor Swift fans who missed out on her U.S. concert tour last year or didn't want to buy exorbitantly priced tickets to see her again found an out-of-the-way solution: Fly to Europe. The pop star is scheduled to kick off the 18-city Europe leg of her record-setting Eras Tour in Paris on Thursday, and planeloa...

Meet Sara Curruchich, the singer-songwriter bringing Maya Kaqchikel culture to the world

Sara Curruchich blends folk, rock and traditional music with lyrics in Spanish and in Maya Kaqchikel to share her Indigenous culture with the rest of the world.

Susan Buckner, 'Grease' actor who played cheerleader Patty Simcox, dies at 72

Actor Susan Buckner, best known for portraying peppy cheerleader Patty Simcox in the 1978 movie 'Grease,' died last week, The Times has confirmed. She was 72.

The 20 most famous on-again, off-again couples in pop culture history

Relationships seem far more complicated when they occur in Hollywood, and these 20 famous on-again, off-again couples are proof.

Beatles ‘Let It Be’ documentary director noticed ‘tension arising’ in the band before infamous breakup

The Beatles documentary "Let It Be" premiered a month after the band's breakup, and director Michael Lindsay-Hogg noticed some tension during that time but never thought it was the end of the band.

Great Scott! A jazz bar in east Belfast

Offering an important platform for showcasing jazz musicians from Belfast and further afield, Sophie Clarke speaks to pianist Scott Flanigan about his experience running Scott’s Jazz Club

These countries made it through Eurovision's first semifinal

Electric Fields brings the love to Eurovision

The Australian duo taking Sweden by storm The post Electric Fields brings the love to Eurovision appeared first on The Australian Women's Weekly.

Game of Thrones actor dies from 'dreadful illness'

He played Kevan Lannister in the series.

Live Nation's Concert Week Returns - Get $25 Tickets to Alanis Morissette, Missy Elliott, Peso Pluma, Blink-182 and More

Music and comedy fans can save big during Live Nation’s Concert Week. From Wednesday, May 8 to Tuesday, May 14, Live Nation is celebrating its 10th anniversary with discounts of up to 75 percent off concerts Livenation.com/concertweek. Fans can score seats as low as $25 for over 5,000 shows in the U.S. and beyond across […]

TV tonight: it’s the last ever series of hit black comedy Inside No 9

Inside No 9 10pm, BBC Two Some starry guests join Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton to kick off the ninth and final series of their treacle-black comedy anthology. Mark Bonnar, Siobhan Finneran, Susan Wokoma and Charlie Cooper play a motley crew of passengers who are forced to take sides when their train breaks down and a woman’s handbag is stolen – but will they choose the “right” one? Hollie Richardson Race Across the World 9pm, BBC One...

Olly Alexander delivers first Eurovision performance

Olly Alexander delivers first Eurovision performance - Cameras were rotated to give a spinning feel as Alexander and the dancers performed.

Singer Frank Turner ‘still recovering’ after smashing gigs world record

Singer Frank Turner ‘still recovering’ after smashing gigs world record - Exclusive: British singer-songwriter explains how he beat the record for most gigs played in 24 hours while raising money and support for independent music venues

Dark Matter, review: multiple universe drama suffers from multiple episode syndrome

The head-scratching idea that we might exist in an infinite set of parallel universes is ripe with dramatic possibility. According to so-called quantum multiverse theory, the life you lead in a neighbouring reality can be subtly or entirely different. That’s the secret at the heart of Dark Matter (Apple+ TV), in which Jason Dessen (Joel Edgerton), ...

How to watch John Mulaney's upcoming live Netflix series 'Everybody’s In LA'

The six-episode live series will release as part of the "Netflix is a Joke Festival" event which runs from May 2 to May 12.

Film ‘Following’ Focuses on Dark Side of Social Media: Director Kim Se-hwi

▲ A photo of Kim Se-hwi, the director of film "Following," provided by Content Zio on May 8, 2024. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- Director Kim Se-hwi's film 'Following' delves into the story of Sorah (played by Shin Hye-sun), an influencer leading a double life contrary to the glamorous persona displayed on social media. Jun...

Australian rock legend dies aged 67

Inside No 9 has entire episode shot through 'doorbell camera' in latest twist

'Inside No. 9' creators Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton have shot an entire episode through a "doorbell camera".

Jennie Bond: Depth of royal family rift shown after King Charles too busy to see Prince Harry during UK visit

Jennie Bond: Depth of royal family rift shown after King Charles too busy to see Prince Harry during UK visit -

Peter Jackson should take the Beatles’ advice and Let It Be

The remastered documentary – unavailable for 50 years – looks great, but adds nothing to the story of the Fab Four that we didn't already know

‘Baby Reindeer' Star Richard Gadd on Struggling With "Toxic Empathy" for Real-Life Stalker

The Baby Reindeer phenomenon has landed in Los Angeles. On the heels of Richard Gadd’s limited series becoming a certified sleeper hit by coming in at No. 1 on Netlfix's English-language TV rankings for a third consecutive week, the streamer welcomed its creator and star to the West Coast. Gadd is making the media rounds […]

Tobias Menzies says The Crown viewers were ‘naive’ to think show was real

Tobias Menzies says The Crown viewers were ‘naive’ to think show was real - He said the show ‘always headed on a bit of a collision course’

‘Enough’: Frustrated Kristi Noem loses cool with Fox host over dog killing story

‘Enough’: Frustrated Kristi Noem loses cool with Fox host over dog killing story - Negative attention to governor’s memoir ‘No Going Back’ could imperil prospects as Trump’s VP pick

Bridget Moynahan shares cryptic post after ex Tom Brady is roasted for leaving her mid-pregnancy

Bridget Moynahan shares cryptic post after ex Tom Brady is roasted for leaving her mid-pregnancy - ‘For him [to] allow anyone to say those things about the mother of his children is classless,’ said supportive fans

Tobias Menzies interview: ‘Old-fashioned masculinity has largely vanished from our screens’

“I’m temperamentally not well suited to being well-known or being spotted,” says Tobias Menzies. This can’t be the easiest of traits for the British actor, who has a peculiar knack for being cast in shows that go on to win devoted fan followings. “I can almost tell when someone comes up, whether they’re likely to be a Game of Thrones person or an O...

Iconic albums turning 50 In 2024

In 2024, a number of classic albums are celebrating their 50th anniversary. Half a century may seem like a long time, but these albums sound as good as they did when they were first released back in 1974. If you're looking to dig up some music gems, then you're in for a treat. Some of the albums in this gallery are among the best released by these artists. Ready for a trip back to 1974? Click on!

Invictus Games will last 'as long as it's serving a purpose' - Duke of Sussex

The duke, who was joined onstage by Sir Keith Mills, the former Invictus Games Foundation chairman, said whenever he was asked how long Invictus will last, his reply was "as long as it's serving a purpose". He added: "The root cause of the problem is conflict and I can't fix that.

Rebel Wilson hints Isla Fisher friendship is over after Sacha Baron Cohen claims

Rebel Wilson hints Isla Fisher friendship is over after Sacha Baron Cohen claims - Actor addressed ‘timing’ of divorce announcement after bombshell allegations

The Eurovision Song Contest kicked off with pop and protests as the war in Gaza casts a shadow

MALMO, Sweden (AP) — Competition in the 68th Eurovision Song Contest kicked off Tuesday in Sweden, with the war in Gaza casting a shadow over the sequin-spangled pop extravaganza. Performers representing countries across Europe and beyond took the stage in the first of two semifinals in the Swedish city of Malmo. It and a second semifinal on Thursd...

Netflix edits out Kim Kardashian being booed at Tom Brady roast

Netflix edits out Kim Kardashian being booed at Tom Brady roast - Current Netflix version only has applause for reality star

Big Bang Theory stars reunite in first look at Young Sheldon finale

Big Bang Theory stars reunite in first look at Young Sheldon finale - The show will air its final episode on 16 May

The best opening lines from movies

People often talk about the best final lines in movies. They also talk about the best opening lines in books. Ah, but what about the best opening lines in movies?

Hang on! 'NCIS' stars Michael Weatherly, Cote de Pablo reveal the title for Tony, Ziva spinoff series

It's getting real for the Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo "NCIS" series. The delightful duo announced their title and mission on Tuesday.

Famous songs that were written for movies

It's easy to forget that many of the hit songs that have remained popular for generations were first written for movies. Whether the musician in question starred in the movie or simply created a song for the soundtrack, their songs lived on in public memory long after the credits rolled. How many of these tunes were you already aware were specifically created for the movies? Click on and test your knowledge!

US talk show host claims Trump should be jailed at Guantanamo Bay

The comments came on talk show The View.

How to watch 'Hollywood Con Queen' online – release date, episode schedule

Based on the investigations of Scott Johnson and Nicole Kotsianas, stream "Hollywood Con Queen" on Apple TV Plus, a 3-part documentary about international fraudster Hargobind Tahilramani.

Kate Winslet To Be Honored At The Munich International Film Festival & ‘Lee' To Have Its European Premiere

Kate Winslet will be honored with the Munich International Film Festival's CineMerit Award. The Oscar winner's movie Lee will also have its European premiere at the Festival. Winslet joins the Jessica Lange, as previously announced, in receiving the Cinemerit accolade this year. Lee tells the story of war correspondent and photographer Lee Miller. Winslet plays […]