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The Santa Barbara Film Festival said Thursday that newly minted Oscar nominee Penélope Cruz has been chosen to receive the Montecito Award at the festival’s 37th edition next month.

EW confirms prior rumblings that “the movie doesn’t show the death of his parents.”So no, we don’t have to watch Martha Wayne’s pearl necklace clatter to the pavement in slow motion, yet again. And that’s not the only shift away from a typical Batman film.

Angelique Jackson Will Smith’s Westbrook Studios and David Oyelowo’s Yoruba Saxon have partnered with Netflix to produce the film adaptation of “Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun.”Based on the upcoming book by British-Nigerian author, journalist and hair care educator Tọlá Okogwu, “Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun” tells the tale of a teenager who learns she has powers and travels to Nigeria to learn more about her origins, where she discovers a threat to her newfound magical community.Described as “Black Panther” meets “X-Men” or “Percy Jackson,” the book is the first in an action-packed series for middle-grade children and will be published by Simon & Schuster in the U.S. and U.K.

It would be a huge understatement to say that Sheridan Smith is a versatile actress. In recent weeks alone, she’s been on screens as a mother desperate to free her son in ITV’s No Return, as well as a teacher accused of sexually assaulting a pupil in aptly named Channel 5 series, The Teacher.

Actress Paige Sandhu has continued to show her skills as Emmerdale's resident serial killer Meena Jutla and co-star Jay Kontzle (who plays Billy Fletcher in the ITV soap) has confirmed that the star is "a fantastic actress." So much so, that Jay admitted feeling "threatened" and "scared" of Paige when the cameras start rolling and she goes into 'Meena mode.' When asked during a press conference what Paige is like to work with, he explained: "She smashes the role and it's really interesting to watch her do it. You do feel threatened by her. You do actually feel scared of her.

Coleen and Wayne Rooney have been married for over 13 years, having tied the knot in a lavish ceremony in Italy back in June 2008. The former professional footballer, 36, and his childhood sweetheart Coleen, 35, soon became one of the most famous couples around, and their marriage has continued to hit the headlines over the years.

Will Smith had the support of his family while attending the premiere of the new Peacock series Bel-Air!

The Santa Barbara Film Festival on Thursday revealed the lineup for its 37th edition, which is set to run March 2-12 in-person in its customary spot in the heat of Oscar season.

Emmerdale actress Paige Sandhu has been front and centre of the ITV soap as menacing murderer Meena Jutla for several months. Now, behind the scenes of the show, Paige has branched out and is offering soap fans personalised messages for £45.Taking to her Instagram account, actress Paige recorded a short video for her story where she revealed her exciting update for Emmerdale fans.

Wayne Rooney has opened up on his 'difficult' past in his first ever interview on ITV Good Morning Britain.

Larry Birkhead is remembering his former partner, Anna Nicole Smith, 15 years after her death. The photographer took to Instagram on Tuesday and wrote an emotional tribute to the Playboy cover girl and GUESS model, who passed away on Feb. 8, 2007, at age 39.

Will Smith has received his third Oscar nomination this morning, earning his place on the Best Actor list for his role in King Richard. Smith played Richard Williams, the father of tennis players Venus and Serena Williams, in a story charting the early days of their careers, and his role in the movie has been a favorite with critics and guilds all season long. In addition to pending nominations from SAG, BAFTA, and Critics’ Choice, Smith has already claimed prizes from several critics groups. It is a long-overdue return to the Oscars spotlight for Smith, whose turn in Warner Bros.’ King Richard, written by Zach Baylin and directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, has been recognized 15 years on from his last citation by the Motion Picture Academy.

Three time Emmy Award nominee Betty Gilpin is in talks to play the late Anna Nicole Smith in a new biopic titled Hurricana.

“GLOW” actress Betty Gilpin is in talks to star in a biopic as Anna Nicole Smith, the actress, model and Playboy Playmate who died in 2007 at age 39 of an accidental drug overdose. The film “Hurricana” will focus on Smith’s final days of her life as she embarks on a 36-hour odyssey with her therapist, in which she unknowingly delivers the fatal blow.

Glow star Betty Gilpin is in discussions to play model, actress and TV personality Anna Nicole Smith in movie Hurricana, we can reveal.