Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentSet to celebrate its 75th anniversary this year, the Cannes Film Festival will likely be presided over by a female executive for the first time ever. Variety has confirmed that Iris Knobloch, the former boss of WarnerMedia France, Germany, Benelux, Austria and Switzerland, is well-positioned to succeed Pierre Lescure who was re-elected for a third term in June 2020 and is planning to step down after the upcoming edition.Knobloch has yet to be elected by the board of directors of the Association Française du Festival International du Film, which brings together public authorities and film industry professionals, but the German-born, Paris-based executive is being pushed forward by high-profile figures within the French government.
First Dates’ Fred Sirieix details falling for fiancée ‘Fruitcake’ and unusual way they met
11.02.2022 - 17:01 / ok.co.uk
Love expert Fred Sirieix is best known for giving dating advice and setting couples up on E4's First Dates, but now, the French romantic has opened up on his own love story with his fiancee he nicknames "Fruitcake". In an exclusive chat with OK!, Fred, 50, revealed he met the love of his life when he was strolling down the street. "I was walking down the street, and we just started talking and went for a drink together – and that was that," he shared.
"We were just in the right place." The star – who has teamed up to work with King C Gilette this Valentine's Day – even revealed how their first date ended as he added: "There was a kiss at the end, too." As he recalled his own love story, it reminded him of some recent scenes he filmed for the hit show which sees singletons meet their dates for the first time. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter. He explained: "I was filming some First Dates scenes recently and I asked one girl, who was about 17, 'Are you going to kiss them if you like them?'" "She said, 'Oh no.
Who do you think I am? I’m not that kind of girl.' But I was like, 'Who’s judging you? I’m not!'" As we talk to the star ahead of Valentine's Day for King C Gilette's campaign, Fred tells us he celebrates the day every year and urges couples to do something special with their loved ones. "Every year with Fruitcake, we do something fun and memorable. For me, you always have to do something special on Valentines Day," he added.
Inside Kate Middleton and Prince William’s 'special' first home in Wales with cosy open fireplaces
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HBO Max Unveils First Trailer for Julia Child Series (TV News Roundup)
HBO Max has unveiled the first trailer for “Julia,” an upcoming series about the life of beloved culinary icon Julia Child.Created by Daniel Goldfarb (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”), “Julia” focuses on Child (played in the series by Sarah Lancashire) during the years following the publication of her iconic cookbook “Mastering the Art of French Cooking.” The series sees Child kickstarting her first television series, “The French Chef,” at the public television station WGBH.
First look at 224 new homes being built at new development in Wythenshawe
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‘CODA’s Predominantly Deaf Cast Becomes First To Win SAG Ensemble Award
The predominantly deaf cast of Apple TV+’s CODA made history on Sunday as it became the first to win one of SAG’s coveted ensemble prizes.
Prestigious Yale Drama Series Prize Announces First-Ever Short List Of Contenders
EXCLUSIVE: The prestigious Yale Drama Series Prize for emerging playwrights has announced eight contenders selected for its first-ever short list.
Made in Chelsea's Miles Nazaire joins celebrity dating app Raya following flirty exchanges with TOWIE's Chloe Brockett
Made in Chelsea star Miles Nazaire has joined celebrity dating app Raya following his flirty exchanges with TOWIE's Chloe Brockett. The 26 year old, who recently appeared on Celebs Go Dating alongside Ulrika Jonsson and The Apprentice star Ryan-Mark Parsons, has joined the exclusive app which 'provide members with access to exciting people and opportunities around the world'. Miles recently opened up to OK! about how he wanted to get 'a lot more intimate' with The Only Way Is Essex beauty Chloe, 21, after their time on the E4 show came to an end.
Stocks Plunge Ahead Of Open As Russia Attacks Ukraine; Dow Falls Over 800 Points
Shares plunged Thursday ahead of the open as geopolitical conflict deepened with Russian’s invasion of Ukraine, dampening investor sentiment. Execs from Discovery touched on it in a conference call with analysts following earnings this morning.
Showtime’s ‘First Lady’ Anthology Drama Examines White House Intrigue In Official Trailer
A look at the White House experiences of Michelle Obama, Betty Ford, and Eleanor Roosevelt is what Showtime’s anthology drama First Lady is all about. Its official trailer has been released in advance of the series’ April debut.
Simon Baker Strikes First-Look Deal With MGM International Television Productions
EXCLUSIVE: Simon Baker, star of CBS’ The Mentalist, has partnered with MGM International Television Productions.
Kurt Cobain's Daughter Frances Bean and Tony Hawk's Son Riley Are Dating
Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love's daughter, Frances Bean Cobain, and Tony Hawk's son, Riley Hawke, are dating.In a lengthy Instagram update posted Jan. 1, Frances, who took a year off from the app, shared what she's looking forward to in 2022 alongside a few photos from the last year, which included pics of Riley and his famous skateboarder father.«I took a year long break from posting on Instagram which was exceptionally good for my mental, emotional & spiritual health.
First look at Downton Abbey new movie and new characters
Downton Abbey fans have been given a teaser of the new movie ahead of its release on April 29.
HBO Max Releases First Look Photos, Premiere Date for Julia Child Series 'Julia'
HBO Max is giving fans a first look at their new show Julia!
‘The Forest’ Review: Oscar Winner Florian Zeller’s New Play Gets Lost in Itself
David Benedict The gap between what you see and what you get has long proved fertile territory for playwrights. At his considerable best, not least his Oscar-winning adapted screenplay of his play “The Father,” French dramatist Florian Zeller (and translator Christopher Hampton) has shown that by cunningly changing what audiences are seeing, he can not only define but also dramatize emotional content.
Colin Firth On His Approach To Playing True Crime Subject In HBO Max’s ‘The Staircase’
Colin Firth is tackling a character far removed from the British gentlemen he’s played throughout much of his career in HBO Max’s The Staircase, premiering in the Spring.
Courtney Love's Daughter Frances Bean Cobain Is Dating Tony Hawk's Son Riley Hawk!
Frances Bean Cobain, the daughter of Courtney Love and the late rocker Kurt Cobain, is dating Riley Hawk, the son of pro skateboarder Tony Hawk!
‘CODA’ Becomes First Apple Original, First Film Led By Predominantly Deaf Cast To Land Best Picture Oscar Nom
Sian Heder’s family drama CODA broke ground this morning as both the first Apple Original, and the first feature led by a predominantly dead cast to land a Best Picture Oscar nomination.
EXCLUSIVE Celebs Go Dating’s Abz is ‘wowed’ by Vanessa Feltz, his good pal who he dubs ‘V’
Tonight there’s going to be another one of those moments you never thought you’d see on television on addictive reality show Celebs Go Dating. Vanessa Feltz, one of the original talk show hosts and legendary radio host, is on hand to offer Abz Love - of boyband ‘5ive’ fame - some relationship advice. Not only is it surprising to learn that Vanessa and her fiance Ben Ofoedu are good friends with Abz, and keen to come on the show to help him find love and break his bad relationship habits.