‘Blue Jean’ Review: Georgia Oakley’s Brilliant Debut Is An Astonishingly Credible, Complex Queer ’80s Drama

Bella Kidman Cruise followed in the footsteps of her parents Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise into the arts – but instead of acting, she chose to pursue painting and digital illustration.MORE: Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise's son Connor's new fishing video leaves fans in aweThe 29-year-old has already amassed a strong body of work and a following in the thousands, and her latest achievement marks just another feather in her cap.VIDEO: Nicole Kidman’s relationship to adopted children with Tom CruiseBella took to social media to share that some of her work had been put up on display in an exhibition by Ikon Los Angeles.She shared a photograph of some of her art that had been lined on the walls, featuring a variety of graphic images steeped in horror and wondrous color.MORE: Bella Cruise shares rare personal news that will make her famous parents happyThe artist shared her gratitude for the accomplishment on her Instagram Stories, writing: "So excited to have this collection on display at @ikonla."Her fans quickly took to the comments section of the post to cheer her on as well, commenting with expressions of amazement and leaving behind heart and raised hand emojis.A post shared by IKON LOS ANGELES (@ikonla)Bella's artwork is on display at Ikon LA"I'm a proud owner of one of Isabella's portraits," one fan gushed, while another called it: "Amazing art!!!" and a third also simply deemed it: "Amazing!"Bella and her brother Connor adopted by the Hollywood couple when they were together, and while she resides in the UK with her husband Max, her brother is a deep sea fisher and meat expert.MORE: Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise's son Connor's fishing photos divide fansMORE: Bella Cruise's life away from parents Nicole Kidman and Tom

Bill Gates and his ex-wife, Melinda French Gates, are showing their dedication to philanthropy. The former couple proved this week that they are still committed to working together to make a positive change in the world.Bill and Melinda — who finalized their high-profile divorce in August 2021 — came together at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's 2022 Goalkeepers event in New York City on Tuesday and Wednesday, which was held in person for the first time after a two-year hiatus amid the pandemic.The pair both attended the Goalkeepers 2022 Global Goals Awards ceremony and posed alongside the honorees — which included a climate change activist, a journalist, a nonprofit organizer and the president of the European Commission.Melinda spoke with ahead of the event and addressed how she and her ex-husband are still working in collaboration on their foundation and its many efforts.«We met for the first time with our board of trustees last week in person,» Melinda shared.

Father John Misty has added new dates to his 2023 UK and European tour – tickets are available here.The singer-songwriter announced the run of shows earlier this year, but he’s now an extra three UK gigs at Brighton Dome on March 10, Portsmouth Guildhall (11) and Leeds University (12).Misty (real name Joshua Tillman) has also confirmed an additional concert at Oslo Sentrum Scene on February 26, and a new date at Gothenburg Pustervik the following night (27).You can see FJM’s revised UK/European schedule for 2023 below.FEBRUARY 202325 – Oslo, Sentrum Scene26 – Oslo, Sentrum Scene 27 – Gothenburg Pustervik 28 – Stockholm, CirkusMARCH 20232 – Denmark, KB Hallen3 – Berlin, Columbiahalle4 – Amsterdam, AFAS Live6 – Brussels, Ancienne Belgique7 – Paris, Salle Pleyel9 – London, O2 Academy Brixton 10 – Brighton Dome11 – Portsmouth Guildhall12 – Leeds University13 – Gateshead, Sage Gateshead15 – Glasgow, Barrowlands17 – Manchester, O2 Apollo ManchesterMeanwhile, Father John Misty has released a new live EP called ‘Live At Electric Lady’ which features a cover of Stevie Wonder‘s ‘I Believe (When I Fall in Love It Will Be Forever)’.Recorded at the iconic Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, New York City back in May, the special collection also contains live versions of five songs from FJM’s latest album ‘Chloë And The Next 20th Century’.Tillman is currently out on the road in North America, with his next show scheduled for tomorrow (September 22) at New York’s Radio City Music Hall.

BBC Breakfast stars including Naga Munchetty, Susanna Reid and Charlie Stayt have been seen arriving for the funeral of their late colleague Bill Turnball.READ: BBC Breakfast viewers confused by presenter's outfitBill passed away on 31 August after battling prostate cancer. A statement released at the time read: "Following a challenging and committed fight against prostate cancer, Bill passed away peacefully at his home in Suffolk surrounded by his family on 31 August."WATCH: Dan Walker gets emotional as he talks about exit from BBC BreakfastIt added: "Bill was diagnosed in 2017 and has had outstanding medical care from the Royal Marsden and Ipswich hospitals, St Elizabeth hospice and his GP.

BBC broadcasters including Sian Williams, Charlie Stayt, Susanna Reid and Naga Munchetty were among those celebrating the life and legacy of Bill Turnbull at his funeral.

EXCLUSIVE: Amazon and German production and distribution force Constantin Film are teaming up on YA fantasy feature Silver (working title), based on the popular novel series of the same name by Kerstin Gier.

Guy Lodge Film Critic At the 1987 Conservative Party Conference in Britain, then Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher issued one of the most grimly memorable quotes of her career: “Children who need to be taught to respect traditional moral values are being taught that they have an inalienable right to be gay.” For many of us, it’s a line that now sounds so archaically out of step with contemporary life as to be comical — that “inalienable right” wording ironically appropriated by many a queer-rights cause — though you need only look at Florida’s recent Don’t Say Gay bill to know that Thatcher’s sentiments live among us still. A frank, piercing debut from British writer-director Georgia Oakley, “Blue Jean” is a Thatcher-era period piece that crisply evokes that climate of politically propagated homophobia without preserving it in amber: It effectively puts the past in tacit dialogue with the present.

Former Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter, George W. Bush and Donald Trump have released statements regarding the death of Queen Elizabeth.

Neon has acquired North American and UK rights to the horror-drama Handling the Undead, marking the narrative feature debut of Thea Hvistendahl, who previously directed the documentary Adjø Montebello and several short films, including the SXSW Grand Jury Award-nominated Virgins4lyfe. The project reteams the distributor with Renate Reinsve and Anders Danielsen Lie, who starred in its Oscar-nominated romantic drama The Worst Person in the World, directed by Joachim Trier.

Married At First Sight star Jenna Robison is making history on the show as one half of the reality series' first ever lesbian couple. We're now week in to the brand new series of MAFS UK and so far there's been no shortage of drama, awkward clashes and flirty moments. Monday's episode sees Blackpool-based Jenna, 32, marry Zoe Clifton, a 30 year old : Quantity Surveyor.

A lesbian gym teacher navigates Margaret Thatcher’s Britain under the “Section 28” law in Blue Jean, Georgia Oakley’s debut feature premiering in the Venice Days section of the Venice Film Festival.

prostate cancer every year - that's more than 140 diagnoses every day. Chief executive officer of Movember, a campaign which raises awareness of men's health issues - Michelle Terry - shared more about the symptoms of prostate cancer to look for. Speaking with Express.

Former BBC Breakfast presenter Bill Turnbull used to go down to the end of his garden and yell at his cancer to help him cope with his emotions.The former Strictly Come Dancing contestant sadly died on Wednesday aged 66 after a battle with prostate cancer, which he was diagnosed with five years ago. In a statement, a spokesperson on behalf of the family said: “Following a challenging and committed fight against prostate cancer, Bill passed away peacefully at his home in Suffolk surrounded by his family on Wednesday, 31 August.

Bill Turnbull spoke openly about his battle with prostate cancer until his death this week, five years after being diagnosed with the disease.The former BBC Breakfast presenter was also an ambassador for Prostate Cancer UK who campaigned to raise awareness among those at risk. His family confirmed he passed away aged 66 surrounded by loved ones at home on Wednesday, after "a challenging and committed fight against prostate cancer." Before his death, the former Strictly Come Dancing contestant spoke about early warning signs he had missed eight months before his terminal diagnosis in 2017.

Louise Minchin has told how her late co-star Bill Turnbull saved the life of one of their BBC Breakfast colleagues after he spoke out about his cancer diagnosis. The presenter and journalist's death was announced by his family in an emotional statement on Thursday (September 1).

EXCLUSIVE: Fresh off multiple rave reviews last night, we can reveal that Altitude has secured UK and Ireland distribution rights to writer-director Georgia Oakley’s buzzy Venice, Toronto and London Film Festival-bound drama Blue Jean from London and Paris-based Film Constellation.

Prostate Cancer UK chief executive says the late Bill Turnbull saved lives and encouraged “thousands and thousands” of men to come forward for testing.