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The Walking Dead star Norman Reedus has commented on the exit of his co-star Melissa McBride.McBride has played Carol Peletier in the hit AMC show and its spinoffs for the last 12 years, and was set to star alongside Reedus in a spinoff focusing on Carol and Reedus’ character Daryl.The show is slated for a 2023 lunch and will be shot in Europe, with Reedus recently supporting McBride’s decision to leave the project.“12 years is a gruelling schedule and she wanted to take some time off, so she’s doing that.

Future has today (April 29) released a new video featuring Kanye West – watch ‘Keep It Burnin” below.The new track features verses from West and he appears in the song’s dimly lit video with his face covered.In the new Rick Nyce-directed video, the two rappers reflect on there they came from.“Cross me so much, I got nails in my hand,” West raps, while Future adds: “Seen too much violence, done seen too much death…Bodies on bodies, got a gang full of them/Raised by gangsters, prostitutes and pimps.”Check out the new video here:The track features on Future’s new album, I Never Liked You’, which was released today (April 29).The new album also features guest collaborations from Drake, Young Thug, Tems, EST Gee, Gunna, and Kodak Black.Listen to the full album here:Future’s new album is the follow-up to the rapper’s 2020 LP ‘High Off Life’, which featured a the likes of Drake, Travis Scott, Lil Uzi Vert, DaBaby, Meek Mill, Lil Baby and more.NME‘s Luke Morgan Britton said of ‘High Off Life’: “Despite its glimpses of greatness, though, this album revisits too many of the rapper’s trademark themes to truly make good on his jubilant pre-release promises.”In February, Future released ‘Worst Day’ – his first solo single in almost two years. It came with an accompanying music video, in which American YouTuber and dating advisor Kevin Samuels plays Future’s therapist, describing himself as a “professional image consultant”.

The Walking Dead star Melissa McBride has quit the forthcoming spin-off featuring Daryl and Carol.Sources have reportedly confirmed to TVLine that McBride will no longer be involved in the offshoot and it will now focus on Daryl instead.“Melissa McBride has given life to one of the most interesting, real, human and popular characters in The Walking Dead universe,” an AMC spokesperson said in a statement.“Unfortunately, she is no longer able to participate in the previously announced spin-off focused on the Daryl Dixon and Carol Peletier characters, which will be set and filmed in Europe this summer and premiere next year.“Relocating to Europe became logistically untenable for Melissa at this time. We know fans will be disappointed by this news, but The Walking Dead universe continues to grow and expand in interesting ways and we very much hope to see Carol again in the near future.”The spin-off was confirmed in 2020 with Reedus admitting how it changed following the flagship show’s original ending.Reedus explained how The Walking Dead planted a seed for the spin-off in the season 10 episode Lines We Cross, in which Daryl and Carol muse on the idea of going to New Mexico together.The characters were going to leave the show while it was still airing, but that changed as the news broke that the flagship series will end after season 11.“I didn’t know the flagship show would end,” Reedus admitted at the time.

Future has revealed details of his new album title and cover, and has shared a clip of a collaboration with Kanye West.Epic Records shared a video clip on Tuesday (April 26) that features his collaboration with West, who is now legally known as Ye.  It comes after footage of the pair shooting a music video together emerged online earlier this month.“Cross me so much, I got nails in my hand/City on fire… City on fire,” West can be heard rapping on the track.Future also revealed that his album, which arrives on April 29, would be called ‘I Never Liked You’.Check out the clip and the album artwork below:

Birthday celebrations are approaching after a difficult year for the Queen. It’s been barely a year since Prince Philip, her “strength and stay”, died last April and since then she’s lived alone with her staff and beloved dogs at Windsor Castle. She fought off Covid and attended her late husband’s memorial service at Westminster Abbey on March 29.

EXCLUSIVE: Jill Hennessy is set to star opposite Michael Chiklis in Fox’s straight-to-series crime anthology drama, Accused, executive-produced by Howard Gordon, Alex Gansa and David Shore.

The stars of The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent are stepping out for the movie’s latest screening!

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz are expected to tie the knot very soon, making the two young stars one of Hollywood’s hottest married couples! If all goes as planned, the 23-year-old fledgling chef and the 27-year-old heiress/actress will say “I do” at Nicola’s family estate in Palm Beach, Florida on Saturday (April 8) in front of a star-studded guest list. The impending nuptials, which had been sidelined for some time over Covid concerns, came almost two years after Brooklyn asked Nicola to be his wife.

The father of a murdered police officer has backed calls for a new posthumous award for emergency service workers who die in the line of duty. Bryn Hughes has endorsed a new campaign to persuade the government to launch a new award for police officers, firefighters, paramedics and prison officers killed in service. Neither his daughter Nicola Hughes, 23, from Saddleworth, nor her colleague Fiona Bone, 32, from Sale, were ever given such an award, although there are memorials to their sacrifice.

††† (Crosses), the side-project of Deftones frontman Chino Moreno and Far multi-instrumentalist Shaun Lopez, have spoken to NME about what to expect from their new album and upcoming live shows.The duo, who released their self-titled debut album in 2014, announced their return in December by signing a new deal with Warner Records and releasing a cover of Q Lazzarus’ ‘Goodbye Horses’. Then last month, they shared two brand new original songs, ‘Initiation’ and ‘Protection‘.

New Order have launched a new official t-shirt in aid of the British Red Cross’ Ukraine Crisis Appeal.Available through the band’s official merch store, the shirt’s design was inspired by the VHS label of their Taras Shevchenko concert film, which was designed by the Peter Saville Associates agency.The gig in question was filmed in late 1981 at the Ukrainian National Home in New York City. The film was named after Taras Shevchenko, the 19th century writer, poet and painter whose works championed the formation of an independent Ukraine.You can purchase the white t-shirt for £25, with a minimum of £10 from each sale being donated to the Red Cross.Last November, New Order marked the 40th anniversary of their debut album ‘Movement’ by sharing the aforementioned NYC show on YouTube in its entirety.

Maksim Chmerkovskiy, 42, walked through what Ukrainian refugees can expect to see in the Polish town Medyka, while leaving their home country amidst the war with Russia. The dancer showed the different tents with volunteers handing out supplies, including food, clothing and baby products, while also talking about how cold it is for Ukrainians as they arrive in the camp, after their long journey.

Apple TV+’s newest drama Pachinko, based on the award-winning book of the same name by Min Jin Lee, offers poignant takeaways about family, survival and love. But, viewers should also expect to walk away with The Grass Roots’ “Let’s Live For Today” stuck in their heads.

Newtown’s Bedford Square is set to become Pride Square.The Inner West Council in NSW is seeking to permanently rename the public square outside Newtown Town Hall in time for WorldPride 2023.Inner West Councillor Mat Howard put forward the amendment which passed unanimously.Howard believes that Bedford Square is an ideal location as it is centrally located just adjacent to Newtown Station and is “right in the middle of businesses that are LGBTQ and/or LGBTQ friendly.”Howard continued, “I know when I first moved to Sydney, Newtown was the first place I came to looking for connection and support. I hope future generations of young LGBTQ+ people will do the same, see Pride Square at the heart of the suburb, and know that this is a community where they can be safe, be valued, and thrive.”Pride Square and the recently announced Rainbow Crossing would join the Rainbow Crossing in Summer Hill.It passed unanimously at the March 8 Council Meeting.  The Newtown Rainbow Crossing and Pride Square would be the fulfilment of a campaign aspiration by Howard.Prior to the 2021 Inner West Council Elections, he told Star Observer,  “I’m committed to delivering an Inner West Pride Centre, creating a rainbow crossing in Newtown, and making sure Council marks IDAHOBIT, Transgender Day of Visibility and Transgender Day of Remembrance.

A hunt for an escaped prisoner sparked the closure of the M56 and M6 for hours yesterday, causing traffic chaos.

††† (Crosses), the side project of Deftones’ Chino Moreno and producer/multi-instrumentalist Shaun Lopez, have shared two new songs – you can listen to ‘Initiation’ and ‘Protection’ below.The LA group, who released their self-titled debut album in 2014, announced their return in December by signing a new deal with Warner Records and releasing a cover of Q Lazzarus’ ‘Goodbye Horses’.Moreno and Lopez have now shared two new ††† (Crosses) tracks. ‘Initiation’, which is accompanied by a Lorenzo Diego Carrera-directed video, is inspired by the “world is yours” scene from Scarface and is described in a press release as “a soundtrack for uncertain times”.You can watch the video for ‘Initiation’, which features both band members and Thais Molon (playing a recurring character who has featured in such ††† (Crosses) videos as 2013’s ‘Bitches Brew’ and 2014’s ‘The Epilogue’), below.††† (Crosses) have also shared the track ‘Protection’, which “digs deeper into their influences and electronic textures with its masterful production”.

Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw have donated $1 million to relief organizations working on the humanitarian crisis from the war in Ukraine.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterSteven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw have donated $1 million to support humanitarian relief in Ukraine following Russia’s unprovoked invasion.Through their philanthropy Hearthland Foundation, Spielberg and Capshaw have allocated the money to several organizations in and near Ukraine, including the Polish Red Cross, Polish Humanitarian Action, World Central Kitchen, Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society and Urgent Action Fund.After Russia’s attack on Ukraine displaced more than a million refugees, Hollywood heavyweights have committed to raising funds and awareness to help those in need. Earlier this month, Mila Kunis, who was born in Ukraine, and her husband, Ashton Kutcher, launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise $30 million to go toward relief efforts that help Ukrainian families.

West Lothian volunteers are being sought to help raise funds for the Red Cross and its Ukraine campaign.

The British Red Cross is looking for volunteers to help raise funds for the increasing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.

K.J. Yossman BAFTA award winners Tom Cross and Elliot Graham have decried the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ decision to cut eight different Oscar categories, including film editing, from the live telecast.Although “No Time to Die” is not nominated for best film editing at the Oscars, the duo said they were unhappy with the Academy’s decision to remove craft categories from its live awards broadcast during the BAFTA winners press conference after picking up their award.“I’m glad you asked that,” said Cross in response to Variety’s question about the Academy’s decision. “I mean speaking for myself, I’m not a fan.

Iron Gate has begun teasing the next Valheim update that will improve the Mistlands, starting with a new weapon.A new video from Iron Gate shows the bow being modelled and added into the game. The bow will be added in the Mistlands update, which will take the small uneventful area of Valheim’s world and expand it.

Ukraine. Alan Carr, Michael McIntyre and Romesh Ranganathan are teaming up as part of a star-studded line-up for a comedy event raising money for the war-torn country. The charity benefit will be held across two nights at London's Eventim Apollo on March 28 and 30 in aid of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) Humanitarian Appeal providing aid to those fleeing Ukraine.

Several major supermarkets are removing a number of items from their shelves this week in protest of the invasion of Ukraine.

Famous comedians across the UK are joining forces to put on a special show to raise money for Ukraine.

Jennifer Aniston celebrated the brave women of Ukraine in a post on International Women's Day, commending them sacrifices their making for their country and their families. The "Morning Show" actress shared the powerful message on her Instagram account, which has amassed nearly 40 million followers.

LADstudios Behind ‘Lens On Ukraine’

Universal Music Group has become one of the latest media companies to suspend operations in Russia amid the country’s invasion of Ukraine. The music publishing giant on Tuesday said it was closing its offices in Russia, effective immediately. Meanwhile, major Western food and beverage companies Coca-Cola, McDonald’s and Starbucks are also pulling out.

Coffee Stain Studios, the publisher behind hits like Valheim and Satisfactory, is donating £207,000 ($250,000) to charities that are aiming to provide aid to those affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.In a statement posted on both Twitter and Instagram, the studio said that “Right now, millions of innocent people are suffering as a report of the needless, senseless war in Ukraine. Our hearts go out to all who have been affected.”Coffee Stain explained it would be donating the money to support the important work of Save the Children and the Red Cross, which is providing aid to people affected in Ukraine.

Before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy entered politics and found himself in charge of his country's fight against Russia's Vladimir Putin, he led a life as an on-screen performer. A former comedian, Zelenskyy, 44, starred as a head of state in the 2017 political satire "Servant of the People," which is also the name of the real-life political party he founded.

People from across the world are supporting Ukrainians after Russia invaded the country over a week ago.

Dunscore put the kettle on at the weekend and brewed up plenty of support for Fairtrade and local producers.

Russian supermodel Irina Shayk is throwing her support behind Ukraine in the ongoing invasion of the country by her homeland. The Inside Amy Schumer actress took to her Instagram on Tuesday (March 1) to make her stand clear as she pledged financial aid to UNICEF and Red Cross Ukraine. “No To War,” she wrote alongside an image of a peace symbol. “I will be donating to @unicef and @redcrossukraine – Please check my stories for donation links and resources, give what you can. Praying for peace.”

LONDON -- Countries are snapping up the rights to “Servant of the People” — a comedy series starring the Ukrainian President, as the Ukrainian President.Back in 2015, former actor and comedian Volodymyr Zelenskyy played Vasiliy Petrovich Goloborodko, a high school teacher propelled to the presidency after a student’s video of him denouncing official corruption in Ukraine goes viral.Goloborodko sets about running the country while eschewing the perks of being leader by keeping hold of his normal life.A hit in Ukraine, where it ran for three seasons and a spin-off movie, interest in the show has peaked since Zelenskyy became the face of the nation as it endures attacks from Russia.Eccho Rights has distributed the program, made by Zelenskyy’s Studio Kvartel 95, since it launched. The company’s managing partner, Nicola Söderlund, said sales have increased dramatically in the last few days, calling interest in the program “remarkable.”“It’s quite an old show already,” he explains.

Naman Ramachandran Global rights management company Eccho Rights has licensed “Servant of the People,” the 2016 series created by and starring Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, to Channel 4 in the U.K., MBC in the Middle East, ANT 1 in Greece and PRO TV in Romania, in solidarity with Ukraine and Zelensky.Fredrik af Malmborg, managing director at Eccho Rights, said: “Eccho Rights stands in solidarity with our friends and partners in Ukraine. It is our position that the best support the global television industry can offer to Ukraine today is to share this story.”Three seasons of the series and feature film are available to license from Eccho Rights.Nicola Söderlund, managing partner at Eccho, said: “The series is a comedy but also an important document of where Zelensky comes from.

Global networks including the UK’s Channel 4 have picked up Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky’s comedy series Servant of the People.