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The Royal Shakespeare Company called off five preview performances of the epic four-hour production last week, including one just hours before its scheduled curtain.
One of Britain's best known comedians and naturalists, his life was plagued by bouts of acute depression which saw many visits to psychiatric hospitals.
Singer-songwriter also had surgery to treat carcinoma on her face, leading her to ‘withdraw from public view’ The musician Carly Simon has revealed that she has Parkinson’s disease in a statement shared on Monday. “So many people have written to me, kindly wondering about my relative silence, asking how I am and what I have been doing,” Simon said. “The truth is, I’ve been learning how to live with Parkinson’s disease.” Continue reading...
Netflix has announced Women Like Us, a new comedy from Charles D. King’s Macro Film Studios and the Obamas’ Higher Ground, to star Whoopi Goldberg, Jenifer Lewis, Vanessa Williams, and Vivica A. Fox. Shooting in New York City this fall, Women Like Us watches as a recently widowed woman is dragged to the Hamptons by her lifelong best […]
The Tribeca Festival suffered a data leak that exposed hundreds of thousands of records, as well as the contact information for thousands of celebrities, including Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, Jennifer Lawrence, Angelina Jolie and festival co-founder Robert De Niro. Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler revealed the leak in an ExpressVPN blog post over the weekend, […]
Controversial anatomist’s body ‘will definitely be plastinated’ in line with his wishes, a spokesperson said Gunther von Hagens, who developed a technique for permanently preserving human bodies in rigid states and toured the world with his controversial Body Worlds exhibition, has moved closer to fulfilling a long-held wish to be sliced up and displayed in a museum after dying aged 81. “It is with deep sadness that the family and the Institute for Plastination announce the passing of Dr Gunther
Culture Club singer sings ‘I stand with the Jews / I don’t feel brave, I just need to behave like a human’, in song defending Israel’s response to Hamas attack Boy George has released a new song entitled We Will Dance Again, which voices support for Israel’s military action in Palestine. Posted on X and Instagram with the Hebrew title עוד נרקוד alongside its English translation, the song features a pop-reggae backing. The opening lyrics are: “You say genocide, I say war / When you’re attacked, t
The singer also reveals she has received treatment for skin cancer, but vows to keep singing.
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma have added another premium property to their expanding real estate portfolio by purchasing a luxury apartment in Mumbai's Versova. According to property registration documents accessed by Zapkey.com, the couple bought a 2,644-square-foot apartment in the Godrej Skyshore residential project for Rs 18.29 crores. The apartment is situated on one of the higher floors of the upscale development in Versova, located in Mumbai's Andheri West locality. In addition to the sp
Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” continues her reign on top for a 15th week along with two other entries, newcomer Stella Lefty maintains her top thee slot with her viral hit, “Boston” and pop girls Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande and Olivia Dean help fill out the rest of the top 10. Tetris Kelly: History is being […]
She made the landmark underground film “Christmas on Earth,” and helped bring together artists like Andy Warhol, Allen Ginsberg and Bob Dylan.
EXCLUSIVE: Starz’s flagship Power franchise will soon be available on Netflix in most of the world. In a big licensing deal with Lionsgate Television, the global streamer has acquired non-exclusive international rights to Power, Power Book II: Ghost, Power Book III: Raising Kanan and Power Book IV: Force, along with domestic rights to the mothership […]
Wilson, whose work on Homer’s epic was praised by Nolan, said his film was grandiose and superficial with ‘nothing convincing to say’ • Peter Bradshaw reviews The Odyssey • ‘At times I felt I’d bitten off more than I could chew’: Christopher Nolan interviewed • What Nolan’s Odyssey changed, invented – and left out Emily Wilson, the classicist whose 2017 translation of Homer’s Odyssey was cited by Christopher Nolan in early publicity for his hugely successful adaptation of the poem, has roundly c
For the first time since April, Savannah Guthrie posted a new video to Instagram directly addressing her mother’s kidnappers. “I’m coming on today with a very specific message. It has been months since our mom was taken from us. Our family is in agony. We are in a nightmare that will not end. Nothing about […]
We will be seated for when LeBron James tries to show Philadelphia 76ers fans how much he's tapped in to the city's favorite rap collective.
Sam Heughan said initmacy co-ordinators were not on set during the early series of the hit historical drama.
Actor Sana Saeed, best known for playing young Anjali in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, has opened up about her long and deeply personal battle with Bulimia. The actor, who now runs her own production company in Los Angeles, revealed that she silently struggled with the eating disorder for years before finally receiving the clarity and support she needed to recover. In a recent conversation with Hindustan Times, Sana shared that she spent six years without understanding what she was experiencing, and it to
The musical, set to begin previews next March, is an adaptation of the 1984 film about a musician whose talent is threatened by tumult at home and at the club.
The family of the anatomist vowed to carry out his wish for his body to be preserved using the plastination technique he developed himself.
Paramount is betting that audiences will re-embrace the star a decade after allegations of domestic abuse and a defamation trial.
EXCLUSIVE: Crystal Fox (His & Hers, The Big Door Prize) has joined the series regular cast of the untitled Cable Guy pilot inspired by the 1996 Jim Carrey movie of the same name, from Hulu and Sony Pictures Television. She joins the previously announced cast of Jake Johnson, Damon Wayans Jr. and Natasha Rothwell. Fox […]
The beloved star of The Goodies went on to become TV’s most famous birdwatcher. But behind these triumphs were pain, frustration and mental health issues that led him to leave the show he loved • Bill Oddie, naturalist and broadcaster, dies aged 85 • Bill Oddie – a life in pictures Bill Oddie, who has died aged 85, had two separate, substantial TV presences – as a comedy actor and an ornithologist. Both roles brought him fame but also pain. The peak of the former career was 76 episodes from 1970
Pop star is celebrated as ‘one of the defining cultural figures of her generation’ by gallery, which acquires Brat-era portrait by Harley Weir A portrait of Charli xcx has been added to the National Portrait Gallery’s collection, in the week that she hopes for a No 1 chart position for her new album Music, Fashion, Film. The photograph by Harley Weir was taken in 2023 and became one of the key images associated with Charli’s Brat era: the 2024 album that became a pop cultural phenomenon for its
Gold House, the cultural platform behind the Gold Open movement and The Gold Gala is moving into production with the launch of Gold House Studios. Since its launch eight years ago, Gold House has been one of the most influential forces in entertainment and culture. The company has campaigned over 800 openings for films like […]
Maria Avila says the star's reps "have made no effort to satisfy any portion of the judgment."
His agent pays tribute to the "multi-talented" broadcaster, comedian and conservationist.
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra came to Caramoor with Handel’s “Tolomeo,” a far-fetched opera seria with a lively score.
Actor Viineet Kumar Siingh's upcoming film Pal Bhar Ke Liye has been selected for its world premiere at the 2026 edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) in Australia. Directed by Vikram Phadnis, the film also stars Saiyami Kher and Tahir Raj Bhasin in key roles. The film will have its first public screening at the festival, which is known for showcasing Indian cinema and talent on an international platform. Viineet Kumar Siingh on the film's festival debut Reacting to the selecti
EXCLUSIVE: Oscar-winning filmmaker Roger Ross Williams has inked with Cinetic Media. Williams is an Oscar, Emmy and Peabody award-winning director, producer, writer, and the first African-American director to win an Academy Award with his short film Music By Prudence. He was awarded the lifetime achievement award from the International Documentary Association, The San Francisco Film […]
Christopher Nolan cited Emily Wilson’s 2017 translation of “The Odyssey” as an influence on his own interpretation of Homer’s epic poem while on the press tour for his latest blockbuster. Wilson is not returning the favor. In a negative review of Nolan’s “The Odyssey” for the London Review of Books (via The Guardian), Wilson criticized […]
Film studio Universal takes down a high-quality bootleg version of the film, which appeared on X.
‘The ripple of energy and anticipation from the audience was almost visual. It was like opening a new Star Wars film – I didn’t hear a phone go off once’ My initial response when I was asked if I was interested in the role was confusion – I felt a bit long in the tooth to play a teenager. I had read the first Harry Potter book and seen a few of the movies, but was just past the right age when it was all kicking off. I didn’t know that there was the coda in the final book that places the action 1
“This is high priority,” Lt. Pat Agema of the Michigan State Police says of the ongoing investigation to find those responsible for infant's death.
VERIVERY is embarking on a concert tour! On July 28, the dates and cities were announced for VERIVERY’s upcoming tour “GIVE ME FIVE, KEEP THAT VIBE.” Starting with Seoul in October, VERIVERY will then visit fans in Jakarta, Osaka, Tokyo, Warsaw, Amsterdam, Cologne, Berlin, Paris, Macau, and Taipei. Find the schedule below, and also check… Continue reading VERIVERY Announces Schedule For “GIVE ME FIVE, KEEP THAT VIBE” Tour The post VERIVERY Announces Schedule For “GIVE ME FIVE, KEEP THAT VIBE” To
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The gallery describes the pop star as "one of the defining cultural figures of her generation".
Five years after heading up NYC Still Rising After 20 Years: A Comedy Celebration to benefit 9/11 charities, Jon Stewart and Pete Davidson are teaming up once again to lead NYC Still Rising After 25 Years: A 9/11 Charities Comedy Benefit, marking the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. In addition to Stewart and Davidson, […]
It’s one thing to inherit a throne. It’s quite another to rule from it.
When Ryan Reynolds showed up at Comic Con on Saturday during the Marvel Studios presentation, audiences were surprised. He didn’t show up in his regular red suit, but donned a grey denim suit instead. It was afterwards that fans who had been wandering the halls of Comic Con and taking photos with who they thought […]
Musk has backed a European film, called Citizen Vigilante, that critics say spreads an anti-immigrant message.
Just three days remain before the release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day and excitement is historic, as evident by ticket sales. A week before release, the studio completed the censor process. In this article, Bollywood Hungama will focus exclusively on the cuts made to the film. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) passed the film with a U/A 13+ certificate. However, the studio was asked to make a few changes. To begin with, ‘obscene’ words were muted and removed in the audio and subtit
“Dai Dai” reigns again following the World Cup final halftime show.
Bayreuth festival theatre, Bayreuth Alexandra Szemerédy and Magdolna Parditka’s production swaps 14th-century Rome for an abstract near future in an over-busy staging . Jennifer Holloway’s Adriano is a standout in a strong cast It was Adolf Hitler’s favourite opera – and thus vital to a historical chapter that Germany’s Bayreuth festival long preferred to avoid. But Rienzi has finally arrived at Wagner’s symbolic HQ, opening the 150th anniversary season as an exception to the festival’s rigid ca
The British actor will play the son of T'Challa, king of Wakanda, in the third movie in the series.
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Canal+ has pledged more than $1 billion for French and European cinema over five years in a fresh deal with France’s BLOC group, gathering film guilds, SRF, the SPI, the UPC, DIRE, the SDI and Animfrance, as well as director body ARP. The Paris-based pay-TV giant heralded the deal – which begins in 2028 and […]
This week’s episode was a pivotal moment in the Kingmaker’s long and tortured journey. According to the actor who plays him, it was also a highlight.
Variety returned to San Diego Comic-Con and hosted the casts of major movies and TV shows, like “Resident Evil,” “Ghosts,” “Walking Dead: Dead City” and more in the Variety Studio, presented by Google TV. Resident Evil Watching Austin Abrams turn an off-beat junkie into a complex character in “Weapons” was what made Zach Cregger see […]
Three of Jay's closest collaborators provide an inside look at the road to his Yankee Stadium trifecta.
Ranbir Kapoor was all set to take the Dhoom franchise forward. The actor was expected to play the antagonist in Dhoom 4. However, it appears that the discussions have now fizzled out. According to reliable sources, Ranbir Kapoor has decided to opt out of the film. “Dhoom 4 was initially set to be helmed by Ayan Mukerji, but after War 2, Aditya Chopra decided against entrusting the project to the filmmaker. However, Ranbir remained a part of the film and was awaiting clarity from Aditya Chopra,”
The debut from Scandinavian outfit Dead Astronauts promises shooting, survival, and, in a shake-up to the genre, seeds that terraform its pristine world right before your eyes The wilds of the sub-Arctic north: towering pine trees, flashes of psychedelic-yellow lichen, and a sun that never wholly sets during the summer months. This land is gorgeous, yes, but also unforgiving, yet in Haex (pronounced “hex”) you have an unusual tool at your disposal to make it a little more hospitable: a cube that
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The rapper takes the witness stand at his trial in Australia where he denies raping a fan in a hotel room.
EXCLUSIVE: Neon is taking the Chloe Domont directed adult thriller A Place in Hell and moving it from a Christmas Day release to April 23, 2027. We’re hearing that this office knives drama about a successful cutthroat criminal defense attorney (played by 5x Oscar nominee Michelle Williams) who has her ambitions upended by a younger […]
The 19-year-old darts champion will be challenged by 20 amateur players in a live event in October.
Kong Hyo Jin’s upcoming MBC Friday-Saturday drama “A Bona Fide Killer” has shared three key reasons to tune in ahead of its premiere! Based on the hit webtoon of the same name, “A Bona Fide Killer” is an action drama about a working mother with a lethal job who is fighting to protect her work-life… Continue reading 3 Things To Look Forward To In Kong Hyo Jin’s New Drama “A Bona Fide Killer” The post 3 Things To Look Forward To In Kong Hyo Jin’s New Drama “A Bona Fide Killer” appeared first on So
Marvel and DC should watch out because “Dungeon Crawler Carls” may be the next huge fandom. Author Matt Dinniman’s “Dungeon Crawler Carl” series began as a self-published novel in 2019. The series follows Carl, a Coast Guard veteran who is thrown into a deadly, video game-inspired dungeon when Earth is taken over by aliens. The […]
The strange case alleged the rapper borrowed an uber-lux Richard Mille, never gave it back, and had offered a counterfeit watch as collateral.
Prime Video India has announced a multi-year distribution partnership with Korean entertainment company CJ ENM, expanding its Korean content catalogue for viewers in India. As part of the collaboration, more than 100 titles, including 26 new releases, will be made available on the platform over the next two years. The agreement builds on the existing global partnership between Prime Video and CJ ENM, with a stronger focus on Indian audiences. The upcoming titles will be available with English su
The singer-songwriter, 83, has also had surgery to treat basal cell carcinoma on her face, making her “self-conscious about being seen in public,” she said.
