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Tom Cruise had another night of adventure on the set of his latest Mission: Impossible movie!

The National have added a massive Cardiff Castle show to their summer 2024 UK and Ireland tour plans.The American quintet – comprised of Matt Berninger, Aaron Dessner, Bryce Dessner, Bryan Devendorf and Scott Devendorf – are set to perform at the iconic Wales establishment on July 3.They will be joined by special guests, New Zealand psychedelic rock band Unknown Mortal Orchestra, who will serve as the opening act for the night. Tickets for the Cardiff Castle gig are available to purchase here.The National are also set to perform at a variety of festivals this summer including taking over the Other Stage at this year’s edition of Glastonbury.

Angelina Jolie is responding to Brad Pitt‘s latest request in their faceoff over the sale of Miraval, a winery that they shared joint ownership of in France while together.

WWE WrestleMania to London, should he be re-elected as mayor for a third term.On Thursday (April 25), Khan took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce his plans, adding that the nation’s capital will also attempt to attract the Super Bowl and NBA, as well as launching another bid for the 2040 Olympics.“London is already the sporting capital of the world. If I’m re-elected next Thursday – we’ll go even further,” he wrote.

Steven J. Horowitz Senior Music Writer For electronic duo Justice, everything comes down to timing. When the French group debuted with 2007’s “Cross,” Gaspard Augé and Xavier de Rosnay entered the music space at the exact moment when bloghouse — a cultural moment defined by its skittery, electroclash sound and propagated by music-sharing blog sites — was opening audiences to developing strains of dance music.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film Critic “Challengers,” Luca Guadagnino’s enthralling sports opera about three great-looking tennis stars who trade partners, is the latest movie to feature that time-honored configuration, the love triangle. And make no mistake: This one is complicated. It’s no mere either/or thing.

Éric Cantona has spoken to NME about his debut live album, ‘Cantona Sings Eric’, working with Liam Gallagher and their subsequent friendship, as well as his hopes to one day perform at Glastonbury festival.The football legend’s post-retirement career has included forays into acting, art, modelling and, most recently, music. ‘Cantona Sings Eric’, released on March 29, followed debut EP ‘I’ll Make My Own Heaven’ – and was recorded during his first ever European tour at the end of 2023.

and French fashion house are building a beautiful romance. At the , while performing her duties as a co-chair of the ceremony, , the same dress worn by Claudia Schiffer at the fall/winter 1992 haute couture show. Almost a year after this remarkable appearance, the Brit once again called on Chanel to create an exceptional look for her at the Time 100 Gala in New York on April 25, where the 28-year-old performed.

Newly-launched Carrousel Studios has appointed French film industry veteran Cécile Gaget as its CEO, with effect from May 1.

Ryanair has warned passengers flying to three major holiday destinations that they must print off their boarding passes. The budget airline said that airports in Turkey and Morocco do not allow digital boarding passes downloaded onto mobile phones.

Alison Hammond had a one-word response to a fan who hit back at those who 'judged' her taking on the presenting role on For the Love of Dogs before watching the show for themselves.

Dennis Harvey Film Critic In an odd quirk of distribution timing, this month has seen the arrival of no less than two imported, semi-comedic thrillers featuring decrepit apartment building invaded by giant spiders. Already playing U.S. theaters is the Australian “Sting,” which is fun, if formulaic.

Swifties are predicting that the Eras Tour set list will get an update when the tour resumes in two weeks.

Salma Hayek had a wonderful time visiting The Pinault Collection, an extensive art collection amassed by her husband, French billionaire François Pinault, and his family. The private collection is at three museums, and she stopped by the Palazzo Grassi and Punta della Dogana in Venice, Italy, to appreciate it.

French director Laurent Cantet, who won the Cannes Palme d’Or in 2008 for The Class, has died at the age of 63.

The Cannes Film Festival’s Classics sidebar celebrates 20 years this year with a lineup of films including a 4K restoration of Wim Wenders’s Palme d’Or winning Paris, Texas, and a debut screening of Ron Howard’s 2024 doc Jim Henson Idea Man. 

The Foreign Office has issued an urgent warning for people flying to France as flyers are urged not to head to the airport without checking with their airline.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent French sales powerhouse Charades has boarded Constance Tsang’s migrant drama “Blue Sun Palace” which is set to world premiere at Cannes’ Critics’ Week. WME Independent is representing domestic rights for the movie in North America.

Rob Brydon looks worlds away from his Gavin and Stacey days in his latest acting role.The actor is arguably best known for his portrayal of Bryn in the hit BBC sitcom, written by James Corden and Ruth Jones. Rob, 58, has swapped Barry Island for Tudor England in new series My Lady Jane, in which he portrays Lord Dudley.The upcoming romantic period drama is due to be released on Prime Video on 27 June, and is set in an alt-Tudor world. History has almost been rewritten in the series, as King Henry VIII's son Edward does not die of tuberculosis, and Lady Jane Grey and her husband Guildford are not beheaded in a twist of events.

French director Olivier Marchal has begun filming new police thriller Bastion 36 for Netflix, billed as contemporary cop drama adapted from Michel Tourscher’s novel Flic Requiem.

Bargain Hunt's Caroline Hawley is not just a whizz on the show, helping the red and blue teams uncover hidden treasures, but she's also a savvy businesswoman with her own antiques shop in Yorkshire.The star has given fans a sneak peek into her life away from the cameras, revealing that she lives in the stunning Albion House and boasts an incredible collection of designer dresses. Reminiscing about a lucky find at a car boot sale, Caroline shared with the Yorkshire Post: "I'd just about given up finding anything, but on one stall I saw this bit of old black cloth lying on the ground and I picked it up carefully, and there, without a shadow of a doubt, was that unmistakable label." She recounted the moment she snagged a bargain, saying: "I turned to the guy on the stand and I asked how much he wanted for it.

For the Love of Dogs fans have highlighted presenter Alison Hammond's "bad habits", and it seems to be unsettling viewers.

A new season of Drag Race France is on the way!

Lexi Carson After spending more than 30 years at Ubisoft, Cécile Russeil has been promoted to executive vice president, starting Wednesday. In her elevated role, Russeil will bring her experience in the company to lead Ubisoft’s functions and teams. She will also be in charge of communications, corporate affairs, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility, human resources, and legal.

Gogglebox's Daniel Lustig has been turning heads on social media after he posted a topless photo following his recent split from husband, Stephen Webb. Flaunting his toned physique and impressive biceps, the TV personality, who is known for his stint on the popular Channel 4 show, took to his Instagram Stories to share a mirror selfie, where he was clad in just a towel at the gym.

and naturally free of dairy, lactose, and soy, after all.Of all the plant milks to flirt with, it didn't cause ugly side effects for those who suffer from a nut allergy. And unlike , which uses up vast quantities of water, oat milk is more environmentally friendly too.

The Swifts and the Kelces are headed across the pond! Together!

EXCLUSIVE: Charades and New Europe Films are joining forces to co-sell Oscar-winning Hungarian director Laszlo Nemes’ long-awaited new feature Orphan, as the production gears up to commence shooting in and around Budapest this June.

Gus Malcolms made a surprise offer to ex Rhona Goskirk this week in Emmerdale, despite their ongoing feud over baby Ivy. It seems the new dad could have a change of heart.

Naman Ramachandran Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) South Asia has a sizzling summer slate lined up in the kids space including a mix of anime and homegrown IP. Launching on the Indian animation-focused Pogo channel in May is new Indian IP “Jay Jagannath.” The series portrays the friendship between the Hindu God Lord Jagannath, who has taken the form of a child, Jagan, and his devout follower Balaram.

Manchester United and Chelsea are reportedly battling it out to sign RB Leipzig centre-back Castello Lukeba.

Emily Blunt and Ryan Gosling are continuing their The Fall Guy press tour abroad!

One part of the Megalopolis distribution puzzle could be close to falling into place in France.

Clue is set to get another crack at the remake treatment.

Emmerdale's Gus Malcolms blindsided fans when he had a sudden change of heart this week, and even went so far as to make an unexpected proposition to Rhona Goskirk amidst their ongoing feud. As regular viewers will know, Gus had previously shown his nasty side towards Rhona in court, as their fight for custody of baby Ivy resulted in both parties being arrested.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent In the run-up to its world premiere in competition at the Cannes Film Festival, Francis Ford Coppola‘s 135-minute epic “Megalopolis” is on track to sell to a French distributor, Le Pacte. The indie company, presided over by veteran French distributor Jean Labadie, is currently negotiating a deal. It seems like an odd match for such a pricey movie considering Le Pacte’s fairly modest size.