International Insider: Netflix Metrics; All Change At Berlin; ‘The Crown’s Leaving Do Continues

Supermarkets across the UK face a potential ban on certain packaging which is likely to affect shoppers.

Claudia Winkleman has said she originally declined to present hit reality show The Traitors to prioritise her family life.

, , and your everyday LA cool-girl wearing the , I finally pulled the trigger.On December 9, I found a fresh pair of chestnut beauties in my size and determined that yes, I can justify the $140 price tag because I will likely wear them every day to write articles like these in the coffee shop down the street from my own Los Angeles apartment. I started running through outfits in my head, concluding they'd go perfectly with my wide-leg jeans, , and the basic black workout leggings and chunky sock combo I wear more than anything else in my closet.Gigi Hadid in September 2022.Keke Palmer in September 2022.Blake Lively in October 2023.Kendall Jenner in January 2023.Plus, I had about $80 of credit at Artizia that I needed to spend…So what if the large platform soles were significantly heavier than I imagined and slip a bit in the back? I felt great about my new (Uggs are perpetually sold out and, according to my research, Emu may have them beat on quality).

Prince Louis melted hearts as he sweetly held hands with Mia Tindall during the Royal family's traditional Christmas Day walk to church at Sandringham.The young prince was seen wearing tartan trousers and a blue pea coat as he held onto his dad Prince William and Mia Tindall, the oldest daughter of Mike and Zara Tindall. Louis looked thrilled to be walking with his cousin as both had red cheeks from the cold and flashed grins at waiting royal fans.

Coronation Street star Mollie Gallagher has been at the heart of some huge storylines since she joined the ITV soap in 2019 as fiery Nina Lucas. But away from the cobbles, the actress is miles away from her on screen persona and is often cosied up with her boyfriend.

Miley Cyrus gets into the Christmas spirit in Nashville. A post shared by Miley Cyrus (@mileycyrus)Jennifer Lopez shared a photo posing in front of her stunning tree ahead of her holiday party with Ben Affleck.

Good afternoon Insiders, Max Goldbart here leading you into the Christmas break with your final dash of news and analysis of the year. It’s been a blast. Thank you to regular readers for taking time out your busy schedules to give this a good ol’ glance every week. As our counterparts across the pond like to say, we appreciate you. We’ll be back in 2024 with plenty more.

Allison Holker Boss took to social media to share a glimpse of the first hardcopy of the children’s book she wrote with tWitch. The dancer and TV host finds solace and strength in preserving the cherished legacy of her late husband. Before the untimely passing of tWitch, they embarked on the heartfelt endeavor that encapsulates their family’s unwavering spirit.Keep Dancing Through A Boss Family Groove is a beautiful tale that embodies their shared mission.

Congratulations are in order for Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach – they’re married!

Angela Bassett will star as the President in an upcoming Netflix series!

Netflix has a new YA hit on its hands with My Life With The Walter Boys.

There’s some new insight into the royal family Christmas amid tensions between Prince Harry, his wife Duchess Meghan Markle, and the extended family.

Krista Allen is seemingly revealing what happened behind the scenes that led to her being removed from The Bold and the Beautiful.

So many stars stepped out for The Boys in the Boat premiere!

A popular star of Hindi films for a decade with over 80 million Instagram followers, Alia Bhatt, best known internationally for her 2022 double Gangubai Kathiawadi and RRR, has fast become one of India’s hottest exports. 

Imelda Staunton is one of Britain's finest acting talents and continues to enjoy an illustrious career which has seen her take on iconic roles in everything from Harry Potter to Downton Abbey. And now, fresh from her role as the late Queen Elizabeth in the final two series of Netflix's The Crown, the actress is set to take on a new challenge as she is relegated from royalty to play the role of crazy aunt in a Brassic Christmas special. Imelda has spoken excitedly about her new role and even joked about continually working with actor Dominic West, after recently playing mother and son in series five and six of the hit royal series.

Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas knows what it’s like to lose a loved one to suicide and wants to help anyone suffering with dark thoughts.The dance expert’s brother David took his own life in 2003 and in his honour, Shirley focuses her charity work on mental health.This year Shirley did a Skyathlon – zip line, wing walk and skydive – for CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably), which was no small feat as she’s scared of heights. She is hoping to top that effort in 2024. “My New Year’s resolution is always to keep forging forward with all my charity work, it’s actually one of my top priorities,” she says.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. There’s a new class of scientific anthropology brewing in Los Angeles, one that isn’t merely centered around the human species but around another foreign primate that is often seen but rarely understood: the hot girl. To be a hot girl is about more than having an enviably symmetrical face and seemingly pore-less skin.

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EXCLUSIVE: It’s been a year of evolution for the European Film Market and its TV track Berlinale Series. Management is changing at sister festival Berlinale, with Mariëtte Rissenbeek and Carlo Chatrian exiting amid worries about finances, and the number of films screened reducing.