Crime, ‘Light-Toned’ Shows and Youth Programming: What Buyers Are Looking For at the London TV Screenings

Kim Kardashian made the most of being in London for St. Patrick's Day by visiting a pub for pints of Guinness before hilariously playing football in a hotel wither her son Saint and his best friends.The group have been in the capital this week, where Kim stunned fans by making an appearance at an Arsenal football match.

Kim Kardashian steps out of her car for a shopping outing in London, England on Friday (March 17).

Tom Hiddleston met his Night Manager counterpart Aditya Roy Kapur for the first time last night.

Hair is supposed to be fun, which is exactly why EastEnders star Rita Simons decided to ditch her long brunette locks back in November and go for a daring short pink bob.The soap actress has stuck with the style ever since, opting for a more purple-based pink colour over the Christmas period, before allowing it to fade out and return to her original warm blonde colour. Originally, Rita, 46, had gone for a dark blonde ‘shadow root’ which merged into a much lighter blonde with the pink blending into the lighter areas which made her transformation slightly more subtle, not to mention made the upkeep easier to manage.

The Fabelmans, The Banshees of Inisherin, Marcel the Shell with Shoes On and Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical were among the big film winners Thursday at the Casting Society’s 38th annual Artios Awards.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer John Wick is battling his way to Austin, Texas. The fourth installment in Keanu Reeves’ runaway hit franchise has the honor of being this year’s “secret screening” at the SXSW Film Festival, multiple sources told Variety. The film will show next week on the ground in Texas at a major venue, the sources added. Distributor Lionsgate and SXSW Film Festival organizers would not comment on this story, most likely trying to preserve the fan experience. One source added that digital marketing will come into play with how and when lucky guests nab tickets to the screening.

Cavetown has announced a huge headline show in London – find all the details below.The singer-songwriter (real name Robin Skinner) is due to perform his biggest headline gig to date at Alexandra Palace on Sunday, September 24 as part of his Bittersweet Daze festival.He personally curated the event’s line-up, which also features special guest openers Alfie Templeman, Dodie, Tessa Violet and Cafuné.In a statement, Cavetown said: “This is going to be such a massive epic time and I can’t wait to play songs with my dear pals in London at this incredible venue :’) !!!”Tickets go on general sale at 10am GMT this Friday (March 10) – you’ll be able to buy yours here. Alternatively, members of the Cave Club can access pre-sale tickets now here.Per a press release, £1 from every ticket sale will be donated to Cavetown’s This Is Home Project.

Amanda Holden dazzled in a green blazer dress as she made her way to Heart Radio in London. Amanda, 52, completed her look with an off-white duster jacket rested on her shoulders, Anna Wintour-worthy sunglasses and a pair of stunning gold Louboutin shoes. Flashing a smile to the cameras, Amanda looked happier than most while on their way to work as she didn’t let London’s grey weather affect her mood.

EXCLUSIVE: Lana Turner’s mobster boyfriend Johnny Stompanato was allegedly stabbed to death in her house by her daughter Cheryl Crane in 1958.

Fall Out Boy have announced two intimate UK shows and shared the tracklist for their upcoming new album ‘So Much (For) Stardust’.The band will release their eighth studio album – and first in five years – on March 24, via Fueled By Ramen.Ahead of the record’s arrival, Fall Out Boy will return to the UK for two tiny shows in Manchester and London. The US band will play at Manchester’s Band On The Wall on March 15 and London’s Heaven on March 16.Fans who pre-order the new album from Fall Out Boy’s UK web store before 2pm GMT on March 7 will get exclusive ticket access to the special gigs.

Former The Real Housewives of Cheshire star Christine McGuinness has announced her return to TV while asking viewers to "go easy" on her. The mum-of-three took to her Instagram Stories to say that, after months away from our screens, she'll be appearing on the ITV afternoon chat show Loose Women.

Manchester United are one of several clubs 'showing an interest' in Mason Mount as the Chelsea midfielder enters the final few months of his contract.

Foo Fighters have announced a trio of US headline shows for this year – find all the details below.The Dave Grohl-led band were already scheduled for a run of summer festival appearances including Boston Calling, Sonic Temple, Rock Am Ring and Rock Im Park, and Bonnaroo.Today (February 28), the Foos have confirmed their own concerts in Gilford, New Hampshire (May 24), Rogers, Arkansas (June 14) and Pelham, Alabama (June 16).Tickets are due to go on sale at 10am local time this Friday (March 3) – you’ll be able to purchase yours here. A fan pre-sale has also gone live today (February 28).

Pregnant Jessie J showed off her blossoming baby bump in a sheer outfit as she performed live ahead of her baby's birth The singer, 34, is expecting her first child with her boyfriend Chanan Safir Colman and showed off her style as she performed a concert in London on Monday evening. Jessie took to the stage in a shimmering navy-blue top, which revealed a matching bra underneath, pairing it with some long-slung blue trousers. The star kept the blue theme going with a glittery blue eyeshadow and completed her look with a pair of oversized silver hoops.

Tara Conlan Guest Contributor After five years of quietly gathering steam within the international TV community, the 2023 edition of the London TV Screenings is its biggest outing yet. Running Feb. 27 to March 3, the event features more than 25 distributors and 400 buyers. But how did the confab evolve from a set of casual screenings by rival distributors of the BBC into an event that now rivals MipTV in Cannes? Its genesis goes back to 1976, when BBC Showcase was created from 25 European buyers gathering in Brighton’s Old Ship Hotel to watch episodes of shows such as “Fawlty Towers,” and buy such programs for audiences back in their home countries. The showcase then moved to other locations, including Edinburgh and Harrogate, before returning to Brighton, and eventually relocating to Liverpool in 2012.

Made in Chelsea star Tiffany Watson has announced that she is expecting her first baby with her footballer partner Cameron McGeehan.The Londoner, who joined the reality tv show in 2014 with stars like Spencer Matthews, Georgia Toffolo and Ollie Locke, took to Instagram on Monday to reveal the spectacular news in a joint post with Cameron that showed them looking as loved up as ever.The picture showed Cameron, 27, and Tiffany, 29, in matching beige outfits, while another picture also featured their labrador, who seemed just as excited at the news. A third photo showed Cameron kissing Tiffany's bump as he lifted the pooch to do the same for the perfect pregnancy picture.

Adam Lambert has announced details of two special shows in London and Cologne this summer – get details on how to buy tickets here.The singer released new covers album ‘High Drama’ this month, which features reworked songs by the likes of Kings Of Leon (‘Sex On Fire’), Lana Del Rey (‘West Coast’) and Sia (‘Chandelier’), among others.Tonight (February 27), he’ll play a one-off album party launch London’s KOKO, and has announced he’ll return to the capital this summer as one of two special European gigs.On June 5, Lambert will play the Royal Albert Hall, before heading to Cologne for a show at The Palladium on June 10.Tickets for the London show will go on sale here from Friday, March 3 at 9.30am GMT. An artist pre-sale will be available here from Wednesday, March 1, also at 9.30 local time.I’m so excited to play at the iconic @RoyalAlbertHall on June 5th and take the stage at Cologne’s Palladium on June 10th! ✨ Presale begins Wed, March 1st at 9:30am and the general on-sale begins Fri, March 3rd at 9:30am.

Paddy McGuiness has reportedly been seen "looking cosy" on a night out with Kirsty Gallacher at a London hotel.The Top Gear presenter, 49, who split from his wife Christine McGuinness, 34, in July, was spotted with the TV star at the Ham Yard Hotel in London's Soho. It comes after Kirsty, 47, revealed she was dating again after splitting from former rugby player Paul Sampson in 2015 after 16 years together. Speaking to Closer magazine, she gushed: "I'm currently dating! I'm not with anyone in particular right now, but I'm very open to something.That would be really lovely." One onlooker, who spotted Paddy and Kirsty together, told The Mail on Sunday: "They were sitting together, laughing together and looking cosy." OK! has contacted Paddy and Kirsty's representatives for comment.

London Fashion Week was back with a bang for autumn/winter 2023, returning to a full schedule of catwalk shows and presentations after last season’s event was scaled back following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Celebrities were out in force – on the runways and the front row – as designers old and new unveiled their latest collections. From Florence Pugh's surprise spoken word performance on the Harris Reed catwalk to Julien Macdonald's incredible return following a three-year absence from LFW, the 2023 event was definitely one to remember.

Naman Ramachandran The 2023 London Screenings, which unfold Feb. 27 to March 3, take place in an increasingly crowded international TV calendar. The event kicks off just days after the Berlinale Series Market, overlaps with the BBC Studios Showcase and precedes Series Mania and MipTV. The week-long showcase has established itself as a key place to acquire the best of British and international programming. All major global TV distributors, spanning 26 companies, have a plethora of content to offer across genres and formats, and a series of screenings, meetings and events have been lined up. To help you cut through the slates, Variety has surveyed the goods from key international distributors. Here are our picks of 15 shows that will whet buyers’ appetites.