‘Goodbye Julia,’ ‘Four Daughters’ Stand Out at Critics Awards for Arab Films Handed Out in Cannes

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck went out of their way to avoid kissing on the lips in their latest sighting! Uh oh!

Katie Price has expressed sympathy for Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes, following the news of their split. Discussing the former couple on her podcast, The Katie Price Show, the former glamour model, 46, shared that they were her "favourite couple ever." Sharing that she's planning to reach out to Ruth, with whom she previously appeared on Loose Women with, Katie explained: "I really want to reach out to Ruth, and Eamonn, but I'm sure they've been getting so many messages that mine would be diluted." After Katie shared that she loves both Ruth and Eamonn, her sister and podcast host Sophie added: "I like them, they're always nice to you as well." To which Katie replied: "They are so genuine on and off[camera].They are so funny off-camera.They're normal down-to-earth, not up their a***, they're just really nice genuine people that I would hang out with and have dinner with.They are so nice." Katie's comments come after Eamonn, 64, made his return to TV on his GB News show, Breakfast with Eamonn and Isabel.

Naman Ramachandran Cannes 2024 was a life-changing journey for Indian production designer-turned actor Anasuya Sengupta who won best actress at the festival’s Un Certain Regard strand for “The Shameless.” Sengupta made her acting debut alongside several of her friends in Anjan Dutt’s music-themed “Madly Bangali” (2009) and served as director’s assistant to Claire McCarthy in Australian production “The Waiting City” the same year. Kolkata native, Sengupta then moved to Mumbai, home to the vast Bollywood industry. She wasn’t impressed by Bollywood and became a noted production designer and artist instead.

The California Employment Development Department has insisted that loan out corporations will not be prohibited in the state, after entertainment payroll agencies raised alarm over the weekend.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Montreal-based distributor K-Films Amérique has acquired Canadian rights to Algerian multi-hyphenate Chakib Taleb Bendiab’s upcoming thriller “Algiers” that delves into the local phenomenon of child abduction. “Algiers,” which will go by the title “196 métres” in France, is set to have its theatrical release in movie theatres in Québec in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to a statement. K-Films Amérique is an indie distributor which services the Canadian province of Quebec where French is the official language.

Comments made by Ruth Langsford about Eamonn Holmes leaving her for "someone younger" have resurfaced following their split. It was confirmed on Saturday, 25 May that the former This Morning hosts, both 64, have called time on their 14-year marriage.

Billie Eilish opened up about her stance on dating and where she stands with her ex Jesse Rutherford.

A newly unveiled portrait of the Princess of Wales has sparked outrage among Royal enthusiasts, with numerous claims that it bears no resemblance to her.

Celebrate women, girls and non-binary people with the first WOW (Women of the World) Festival taking place in Manchester this month, presented by Factory International and The WOW Foundation.

The idea of a film about queer rodeo performers is pretty powerful stuff. Rodeos are typically seen in film as these hyper masculine events where real cowboys prove their mettle.

Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania’s  Four Daughters and Sudanese director Mohamed Kordofani’s drama Goodbye Julia topped the prizes at the 8th Critics Awards for Arab Films, which were announced on the fringes of the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Arab cinema continues to break new ground with a fresh crop of social dramas, several of which depict female empowerment in different forms. These range from the tale of a young woman who fakes being dead so she can leave everything behind, to a rape-revenge thriller titled “Beretta,” just like the semi-automatic pistol used by Suad, its mute protagonist. Below is a compendium of promising upcoming Arabic-language films in various stages that will be surfacing either at festivals or on streamers.

KT Tunstall has been named as this year’s recipient of the Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Song Collection.Yesterday (May 16), the Ivors Academy announced Tunstall as the 58th recipient of the award, following in the footsteps of Queen, U2, New Order, Pulp, Noel Gallagher and more. Most recently, Kamille was honoured with the prestigious award in 2023.Tunstall will be presented with the award at The Ivors with Amazon Music, which takes place at the Grosvenor House in London, on Thursday, May 23.

Madness have announced their very own ‘Hour Of Need’ award for fans who wish to nominate “an unsung hero in your life”.It allows fans to nominate people who they would like to thank for having been there for them or others during challenging times.The award, named after the band’s current single, will see winners receive two tickets to a forthcoming Madness concert along with travel, accommodation and a meet-and-greet with the band. They will also receive a special edition bookpack of their recent album ‘Theatre Of The Absurd Presents C’Est La Vie’, signed by the band for the person who made the nomination and the person that got nominated.

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” finished in time for its global release next week. Appearing at press conference at the Cannes Film Festival, auteur Miller discussed the tight deadline sitting beside his cast including Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth and Tom Burke. “We only finished the film two and a half weeks ago,” Miller told global reporters.” It hits theaters on May 24.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Los Angeles-based Scatena & Rosner Films has acquired worldwide rights to horror film “The Hermit,” starring Lou Ferrigno as a cannibalistic pig farmer in his first role playing a creature since CBS TV series “The Incredible Hulk.” They will be launching sales on the chiller, which is now in post, at the Cannes Marché du Film. “The Hermit” is directed by U.S.-based Italian helmer Salvatore Sclafani and produced by Los Angeles- and New York-based Gerry Pass via his Chrome Entertainment shingle in tandem with Sclafani’s First Child Prods.

Jamie Lang Catalan titles will be in no short supply at this year’s Cannes Festival and Marché du Film. Below, a near dozen titles that hope to impress at this year’s event. “Blue Sun Palace,” (Constance Tsang) Tsang’s debut feature, shot in New York, world premieres at this year’s Critics’ Week.

Ben Croll Shortly before last year’s Cannes Film Festival, director Sophie Fillières attended a cast and crew screening of “Anatomy of a Fall.” The filmmaker had a supporting role in the film, playing the deceased’s sister, and she soon celebrated her work’s Palme d’Or win from afar, hanging back in Paris, where she was preparing to shoot her seventh feature, “This Life of Mine.” The five-week production kicked off in late June, running smoothly and wrapping on the last day of July. The next day, Fillières checked into the hospital; in less than a month, she was gone.

Manchester United are reportedly losing out in the battle to sign in-demand Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo this summer.

Sephora has announced it will be handing out a limited number of exclusive treats to shoppers who visit its brand new Trafford Centre store on its opening day. The giant beauty retailer will open to the public next Thursday (May 16) making it its third UK store.