BAFTA’s Climate And Sustainability Division Appoints Former ITV Exec As New Boss

EXCLUSIVE: Tara Long, who was President of Global Unscripted Television at eOne, has finalized a deal with John Morayniss’ Blink49 Studios.

EXCLUSIVE: ITV made big bucks from Love Island brand extensions, and the man behind the merchanise millions has now launched his own company.

Coronation Street bosses have thrown their support behind longest-serving Weatherfield legend Bill Roache, who plays Ken Barlow on the ITV soap. Bill, now 91, was reportedly forced to file "for bankruptcy" due to his financial situation. The reports come as a result of a petition he has now had launched against him by HMRC.

In a first look at Thursday's episode of Love Island All Stars, awkwardness arises between Chris Taylor and Arabella Chi, who were seemingly going strong, after he admits his crush on new bombshell Sophie. After Chris returns from his date with Sophie, he spills the beans to Arabella about his former crush and explains that they're going to keep chatting to each other. But tension soon grows when the next day Chris pulls Sophie for a chat and the two hold hands as they walk past Arabella.

Alison Hammond was reportedly left feeling "gutted" after being told she wouldn't be needed at the 2024 BAFTAs, despite winning over many new fans when she hosted the previous year. The This Morning presenter had taken charge of the annual awards show, held at the Royal Festival Hall, alongside Richard E.

Kanye West has shared a dramatic trailer for his new three-volume ‘Vultures’ albums and announced their respective release dates.The rapper, who now goes by Ye, has confirmed that the long-delayed collaborative project with Ty Dolla $ign will begin its rollout on February 9 with the first volume.The second two volumes will then be available on March 8 and April 5, respectively.The newly released trailer, directed by Jon Rafman, includes eerie clips stitched together of fire and destruction, cult-like figures and ominous animals.It’s soundtrack by a reworked version of his previously released title track, his first new song since a month-long storm of controversy relating to anti-Semitism allegations.You can watch the new trailer here.The news confirms previous reports that ‘Vultures’ would indeed be released on February 9, though at the time it appeared to be a standalone release rather than a trio of volumes.Ye and Ty Dolla $ign had been teasing their new album for some months, after news first circulated in August 2023 that West would be releasing new music “imminently”.After numerous delays to the project, recent reports suggested that the LP would be dropping some time at the end of January, before it was delayed further.It appears the artists are also sticking to the controversial album art (per images shared by Yeezy’s head of design today) which features typography that has similarities to the font used by black metal band Burzum, whose frontman Varg Vikernes is a convicted murderer and has been known to hold neo-Nazi and far right views.The artwork itself is a painting by landscape artist Caspar David Friedrich whose work was used to promote Nazi ideology.Last month, West and Ty Dolla $ign‘s hosted a Las Vegas

Fremantle has backed the new indie run by Channel 4‘s former entertainment boss Phil Harris.

Scott Brown remains top of Ayr United's wanted list in their hunt for a new boss.

The former chief executive of Greater Manchester’s failing mental health trust was still being paid his £196,000 CEO salary for months after resigning and finishing his duties at the helm. Over the four-month period, the incoming chief executive officer was also being paid the same six-figure salary by the trust, the Manchester Evening News can exclusively reveal.

Anna Marie de la Fuente Spain’s fast-growing Secuoya Studios has tapped seasoned Sony Pictures Television International exec Brendan Fitzgerald for the newly-created position of CEO. His most recent position as SPTI’s senior VP of international English-language co-productions makes him the perfect fit for the company’s lofty ambitions.

The Trian Group’s Nelson Peltz has formally asked Disney shareholders to elect himself, as well as former Disney executive Jay Rasulo, to the company’s board of directors at the annual meeting this spring.

Toby Byrne, who spent 20 years at Fox, has joined A+E Networks as EVP, National Ad Sales as part of a broader revamp of the cable programmer’s sales team.

Naman Ramachandran Los Angeles-based independent film studio XYZ Films has hired Celine Lin as senior VP of international sales and distribution. Lin will spearhead the company’s distribution and licensing strategy across the Asia Pacific region and in select European markets. She will report to XYZ president of international sales and distribution, Tatyana Joffe.

Naman Ramachandran June Givanni, film curator, writer and programmer of African and African diaspora cinema and founder of The June Givanni PanAfrican Archive, will be presented with BAFTA’s Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema award at the BAFTA Film Awards in February. The award is presented to an individual or organization that has made a significant and inspiring contribution to film through a particular project or work – with focus on recognizing work that might not otherwise be eligible in BAFTA’s competitive awards categories.

Viewers of 22 Kids and Counting have been left divided after Britain's biggest brood revealed they were hunting for a new house that would divide their family. Sue Radford, 48, and her husband Noel, 52, who are parents to a whopping 22 children, shared that they had found a property they liked – but it could split up their kids.The TV stars are parents to Christopher, 34; Sophie, 29; Chloe, 28; Jack, 26; Daniel, 24; Luke, 23; Millie, 22; Katie, 20; James, 19; Ellie, 18; Aimee, 17; Josh, 16; Max, 14; Tillie, 13; Oscar, 11; Casper, 11; Hallie, eight; Phoebe, seven; Archie, six; Bonnie, four; and three-year-old Heidie.The latest episode of their Channel 5 series saw the couple reveal their decision to move house in hopes of getting more "privacy" for their children.

Amanda Abbington was left "fuming" after being snubbed by Strictly bosses for the show's live tour, despite making it clear she was 'desperate' for a slot.

Ariana Grande has returned with the new single ‘yes, and?’, dropping a music video that sees her convert some of her critics. Check it out below.The new track arrived earlier today (January 12), and sees Grande addressing her personal life over a house-inspired instrumental that channels Madonna‘s ‘Vogue’.She first announced details of the track last weekend, and confirmed that it would be the lead song from her forthcoming seventh album – the follow-up to 2020’s ‘Positions’.Now, the pop star has also dropped a new music video for the long-awaited single, which shows her facing her doubters and winning them over one by one.Bringing them into a room a group at a time, Grande gives each a live performance of the new track, emerging out of the rubble of broken statues and performing some defiant choreography with her backing dancers.“Now, I’m so done with caring/ What you think, no, I won’t hide/ Underneath your own projections/ Or change my most authentic life,” she sings.Recorded in New York City, ‘yes, and?’ was written and produced by Ariana Grande, Max Martin, and Ilya Salmanzadeh.The lyrics in the song also take aim at those who criticised the singer for growing as an artist and not being tied to her early roots.

Jay-Z and D’Angelo have teamed up on a collaborative new single called ‘I Want You Forever’ – you can listen to it below.The epic, nine-and-a-half-minute song was created in partnership with filmmaker and musician Jeymes Samuel for his new film The Book Of Clarence, which hit US cinemas today (January 12).Samuel previously described the track as “nine minutes and 32 seconds of absolute soulful, biblical bliss”.In Jay-Z’s verse, he raps: “Life don’t taste the same without you/ Tears in my champagne ’bout you/ Quit playin’ girl, you know I’m crazy ’bout you/ You know that week you ran back to your momma house/ Ask my friends, the can vouch (Ooh).”Tune in here:The Book Of Clarence was written and directed by Samuel, and he also served as a producer alongside Jay-Z and others. The pair previously worked together on Samuel’s 2021 film The Harder They Fall.In a press release, the filmmaker explained: “The Book Of Clarence is a film that I wanted to make for many years.

Alicia Vikander has landed on her next role, and it’s a comedy starring Cate Blanchett!

News Corp today announced that veteran communications executive Arthur Bochner is set to become chief communications officer and EVP at News Corp. when Jim Kennedy retires later this year.