Before ‘Mean Girls’ and ‘Spamalot,’ this was Jonathan Bennett’s first NYC job

Ice Spice is set to appear in Spike Lee‘s upcoming English-language reinterpretation of the Akira Kurosawa crime thriller “High and Low.” “High and Low” will mark Ice Spice’s acting debut, and she’s already begun shooting for the project starring Denzel Washington. The rapper skyrocketed to fame following the release of her breakthrough single, “Munch (Feelin’ U),” and subsequent collaborations with Pink Pantheress, Nicki Minaj and Taylor Swift. She was nominated for four Grammys this year, including best rap song and best new artist.

Amanda Abbington, in her first TV appearance since Strictly Come Dancing, humorously snapped at a fan asking for a selfie, telling them to 'f**k off'.The actress had recently stepped away from the limelight after her time on the BBC dance show, where she was paired with Giovanni Pernice but withdrew halfway through the competition. Reports have suggested that she was left with PTSD following her experience.

Social Security Scotland has confirmed thousands of people claiming Carer’s Allowance will receive two one-off payments for £288.60 - totalling £577.20 - before the end of this year. Carer’s Allowance Supplement is an automatic payment made in June and December by the Scottish Government to recognise the important contribution made by unpaid carers.

Ellise Shafer Joaquin Phoenix, Elliott Gould, Chloe Fineman and more than 150 other Jewish creatives have signed an open letter in support of Jonathan Glazer’s Oscars speech. The list of 151 signees obtained by Variety also includes Phoenix’s sister Rain, three-time Oscar nominee Debra Winger, “May December” director Todd Haynes, “Sorry to Bother You” helmer Boots Riley, acclaimed filmmaker Joel Coen, “Room” director Lenny Abrahamson, “Arrested Development” star David Cross, documentarian Amy Berg, “Barbie” actor Hari Nef, legendary playwright Tom Stoppard, former Focus Pictures CEO James Schamus, comedian Kate Berlant, “You Hurt My Feelings” director Nicole Holofcener, “Secrets & Lies” auteur Mike Leigh, “Passages” filmmaker Ira Sachs, “Gossip Girl” actor and writer Tavi Gevinson, “The Princess Bride” actor Wallace Shawn, “Bottoms” director Emma Seligman, “Mistress America” star Lola Kirke, “Zola” helmer Janicza Bravo, “Broad City” stars Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson and IndieWire film critic David Ehrlich.

Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events Dev Patel refused to let the slew of injuries he suffered while filming his elaborate fight scenes in “Monkey Man” get in the way of him completing the movie. Patel not only directed and co-wrote the action movie, but he also stars as Kid, a young man who seeks to avenge his mother’s death at the hands of India’s corrupt law enforcement officials, political figures and spiritual leaders. He earns money by competing in a brutally violent underground fight club.

Peter Andre and wife Emily MacDonagh are expecting their third child together, with the 34 year old doctor due to give birth in a matter of days. Mysterious Girl hitmaker Peter, 51, and his wife - who share children Amelia, 10, and Theo, seven - have opted not to find out the gender of their third child and are waiting to be surprised. However, Peter has now shared that they're at the point of discussing potential baby names.

Katcy Stephan Ryan Gosling and Apple Original Films exec Jessie Henderson have launched General Admission, a production company with the objective to collaborate with world class filmmakers to create bold theatrical and streaming events within all genres. In introducing their new venture, the duo has signed a three-year first-look film deal with Amazon MGM Studios. Under the pact, Amazon MGM Studios will have a first look on narrative features, some of which Gosling will star in, that General Admission intends to produce for both theatrical and streaming.

of being randomly punched in the face on the streets of New York City, Bethenny Frankel has joined the chorus.The didn't make her own video but commented on another young woman's story of assault, “This is insane bc this happened to me a few months ago but I was embarrassed to say. I was on the UWS [Upper West Side]. Insane.

Love Island All Stars winner Tom Clare was reportedly dating Made In Chelsea star Ruby Adler ahead of his stint on the ITV2 show. According to the MailOnline, Tom, 24, enjoyed a fling with Ruby, 28, after sliding into her DMs and the pair are said to have exchanged messages just moments before he had his phone confiscated by TV producers.

Jaden Thompson Sony Pictures has just released the trailer for “Bad Boys 4,” starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. The film’s official title is “Bad Boys: Ride or Die.” This is the fourth film in the popular action-comedy franchise that debuted in 1995, when Smith and Lawrence first teamed up as Miami PD detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett, who investigate illegal drug trading in Miami.

Buying a new pair of jeans can be a difficult with so many factors to keep in mind, from the price, leg length, colour and fit. I usually just buy my clothes from the high-street, usually spending no more than £30.

Prince George has been passed down a precious gift from his grandfather and it's kept in King Charles' beloved grounds of Highgrove House.The home, which the Monarch bought in 1980, was a haven for Charles’ sons William and Harry in their younger years and now it proves to be the same for his grandchildren. In 1988, Charles built a magical treehouse for William and Harry to play in, which has now been passed down to Prince Georgie after it was refurbished in 2015.

True crime fans are obsessed with BBC1's The Serpent. The drama series - first screened in 2021, but now available to view on Netflix - tells the incredible story of convicted killer Charles Sobhraj.

The Drew Barrymore Show: The wore a black turtleneck stuffed with fake muscles, a fanny pack, and a questionable wig as an homage to her guest and his . Then he lifted her over his head for a little stunt.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.A little background: Johnson appeared on the show last week to promote his new collection of men's skin care products , and during his interview Barrymore, reading a fan's question she had pulled from her fanny pack, asked whether he could do five squats with her on his back (and, presumably, a few other questions about skin-care-related stuff).Johnson answered that, yes, he could easily do five squats with the actor hoisted over his shoulders.

The new Broadway musical The Notebook celebrated its opening night this week!

Selena Gomez steps out in a familiar outfit while on the set of Only Murders in the Building on Tuesday (March 12) in New York City.

After missing the chance to accept his first Oscar in person, following his win for Best Live-Action Short for The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, Wes Anderson has addressed the circumstances surrounding his absence and what he would’ve said in his speech.

“This is a love letter to Black women,” Da’Vine Joy Randolph said backstage at the Academy Awards, having just collected her Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in The Holdovers.

Rachel McAdams is just weeks away from making her Broadway debut!

to themselves right now? Lohan's bridal-esque silk gown is pretty appropriate, given that she wore it to the premiere of her new rom-com Irish Wish—in which Lohan's character is magically granted her wish to trade places with the woman marrying the man of her dreams.Bride or not, Lohan's look was full-on glam for the New York City premiere. Her silky, spaghetti-strap dress featured ruching at the bodice to give it a figure-hugging fit and a low neckline to show off her curves. She wore her hair in loose, red waves, and accessorized with plenty of jewelry, including sparkly bangles, dangling earrings, and lots of rings.