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Kate Middleton's close friend has revealed how the Royal family are "going through hell" following Kate's cancer diagnosis.

10 countries have triumphed in the first semi-final of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden, when 16 countries competed to get through to Saturday’s Grand Final.

Loreen, who won Eurovision in both 2012 and 2023, has announced a UK and European tour for next year.The artist’s biggest jaunt across the continent to date will kick off in the Netherlands on February 15 with 20 stops across Europe. She will later head to Birmingham on March 17 before playing a headline show at London’s iconic Eventim Apollo on March 19 before continuing on to Liverpool, Manchester, Bristol and Glasgow.

A serious illness has been detected in Spain that is fatal in nearly 30 per cent of cases, sparking a warning from health officials.

2024's best looks. The theme this year was “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” with a “Garden of Time” dress code, which celebs took in a variety of directions.

WBD Unveils Canal+, Amazon Deals For Max In France & Spain Along With Launch Date

EXCLUSIVE: Stillking Films, the production services company behind titles like Yorgos Lanthimos’s Poor Things has teamed up with production house Twentyfour Seven to launch the Málaga-based production outfit Ánima Stillking.

Jamie Lang “Emmanuelle,” a new feature from French writer-director Audrey Diwan, will world premiere in competition as the opening film for the 72nd San Sebastian Film Festival, which kicks off on September 20. Inspired by the eponymous erotic novel by Emmanuelle Arsan, the film tells the story of a woman looking for a lost pleasure. During a business trip to Hong Kong, she meets several new people, including a man named Kei, who constantly eludes her.

Audrey Diwan‘s Emmanuelle has been announced as the opening film of the 72nd San Sebastian Festival, in competition.

Brits abroad in Spain could be slapped with a hefty fine for a common bad driving habit. Motorists planning to visit the country this summer have been warned their actions could result in a £170 penalty.

In a heartfelt revelation, Amaia Arrieta, the children's clothing designer favoured by the royals, has shared her deep concern for Prince William and Kate Middleton amidst the Princess of Wales' cancer battle.The family friend described the situation as "going through hell" since the diagnosis came to light. Amaia, known for crafting the adorable ensembles worn by the young royals, expressed her emotions in an interview with the Telegraph: "I'm heartbroken at the moment.

Ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Sweden this weekend, a huge two-time winner from the country has announced they’ll be touring Europe and the UK next year.

Claire Sweeney's friends and fans have been quick to share the same response as she offered an update on her first holiday with new man Ricky "Hitman" Hatton. The Coronation Street star has taken to social media to share a string of photos from her break with the retired boxer.

Rosalía has landed at the 2024 Met Gala!

Ryan Gosling has shared one of his favorite nicknames from his daughters, Esmeralda and Amada. In a new interview, the actor has opened up a bit about his family life, revealing that his girls, whom he’s raised alongside Eva Mendes, speak some Spanish and have a special nickname for him. Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling wear matching metallic ensembles: ‘Together at last’Ryan Gosling, in awe of Eva Mendes’ beauty, influence, and support, shares his feelings at ‘The Fall Guy’ premiereIn an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Gosling revealed that his daughters have been learning Spanish, which has resulted in them calling him “Papi” with a slight accent.

Vin Diesel is set to enter production on Riddick: Furya, the anticipated fourth installment of the Riddick franchise, on August 26.

Brits soaking up the sun in Spain are reeling from staggering booze price hikes that have pushed popular resorts like Magaluf out of reach for some holiday budgets. The cost of a tipple has doubled in some bars and cafes, leaving destinations once known for their affordability now pinching tourists' pockets.

MadRiver Pictures has closed a multi-year equity financing and distribution deal with several major international distribution partners which gives it the ability to fully finance films at a budget of $25M-$75M for the global theatrical marketplace.

Morgan Freeman, Olivier Marchal and Simone Ashley will be lauded at the Monte-Carlo TV Festival in June. Prince Albert II of Monaco will present Freeman with Festival’s Crystal Nymph award.

Overmono have announced a ‘Pure Devotion’ world tour that will take place across five dates in autumn 2024. See all the details below.The Welsh electronic duo, made up of brothers Tom and Ed Russell, had already been confirmed for an extensive list of festival appearances for the summer, and they will now be adding major shows across the globe to their schedules.They will begin at Brooklyn’s Paramount on October 4, before heading north to Toronto’s Opera House the following night.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent The Match Factory is set to handle international sales on a new film by “Fire Will Come” director Oliver Laxe, headlined by Sergi López, star of Guillermo del Toro’s “Pan’s Labyrinth.” Having begun production, shooting in Spain and then Morocco, the untitled Oliver Laxe project is a Movistar Plus+ original film produced with Pedro and Agustín Almodovar’s El Deseo, Laxe’s Galicia-based label Filmes da Ermida, Oriol Maymó’s Uri Films in Barcelona, and Paris’s 4 A 4 Productions. The latest from Laxe follows Cannes wins for all his first three features.

ITV comedy Benidorm was a huge hit with TV viewers throughout its 11-year run, with fans left devastated when it was taken off air.The hit show aired from 2007 until 2018, with 74 episodes being created in total. Benidorm bagged numerous awards and nominations including NTAs and BAFTAs. It even inspired a spin-off stage show, Benidorm Live, which ran in 2018 and 2019, and remains one of ITV's most iconic comedies.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Morgan Freeman will receive the Crystal Nymph Award at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival, which runs June 14-18 in Monaco. Freeman will receive the award at the opening ceremony from Prince Albert II of Monaco, in recognition of his television career.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Studio 100 Intl., in collaboration with Germany’s Caligari Film and Studio Isar Animation, and Spain’s 3 Doubles Producciones, is to produce action-comedy CGI movie “Dougie Dolittle.” Targeting a core demographic of 8-12 year olds and a family audience, the movie is planned for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2026. Studio 100 Film is handling global sales and will introduce the film at Marché du Film in Cannes.

Rebecca Rubin Senior Film and Media Reporter Sony’s animated “The Garfield Movie” scratched up $22 million in its international box office debut. It’s currently only playing in 18 markets, roughly 35% of its eventual overseas footprint, so those ticket sales represent a promising start for the family film. “The Garfield Movie” doesn’t open in the U.S.

Demi Sims and Eve Gale have reunited at a bikini-clad event in Ibiza, after sharing that they are "taking things slow" with their new romance.The duo were jetted out to the Spanish island, along with Eve's sister Jess, by fast fashion retailer SHEIN. The trio joined a string of other celebrities and influencers as they partied the day away at Ibiza's infamous Ocean Beach club. In photos from the event, Demi, 27, posed in a black bikini top and matching skirt.

Madrid might be the capital – and most populous – city of Spain, but as we discovered on a short weekend trip, it may also be one of the most relaxed.The Spaniards, for the most part, embrace a laid-back approach to enjoying life and so when in Spain, why not live like the locals? From strolling through one of the capital’s 200-plus green spaces and soaking up the sun with sangria on a sun-basked roof terrace to trying traditional tapas hot spots and museum hopping, this is a city where you can lap up Spanish culture for days yet still leave wanting more. If you're looking for a city break where you can fully immerse yourself in the local culture, without watching the clock magnetic Madrid has it all.

Selome Hailu Paramount+ tends to lag in both Luminate and Nielsen’s weekly streaming rankings, but came through with a No. 4 title for the April 26-May 2. “Knuckles,” a limited series based on the “Sonic the Hedgehog” video games, debuted on the first day of this viewing period and was watched for 450 million minutes.

Can you believe it’s been two years since Johnny Depp and Amber Heard‘s defamation trial?!

Eight suitcases filled with cannabis were found by at Manchester Airport as Border Force officers located 278 packages.

Picture the scene: it’s a balmy summer’s evening and you’re sipping on a cocktail as you watch the sunset over the sea. It might be what you’d expect to be doing while on holiday in Spain or Greece, but in fact it’s exactly what you can do at Crosby beach this spring and summer.

Annika Pham In a move to consolidate its bullishly expanding audiovisual industry, Spain’s Canary Islands have just scrapped a prior €50 million ($53.5 million) cap on total annual tax incentives tapped by movies and series shooting in the archipelago. Announced April 30, the ground-breaking measure was applauded by local industry heavyweights who have been lobbying national and regional authorities, “This couldn’t be better news for the Canarian audiovisual sector, and by extension, for the Spanish audiovisual sector,” said Rubén Zarauza, president of the Audiovisual Cluster of the Canary Islands, and co-head of Amuse Studios, the Spanish branch of France’s Amuse Animation group.

Coronation Street star Sally Carman-Duttine has spoken out on her real-life husband's 'break up' with their co-star. Fans of the ITV soap may know that the Abi Webster actress is loved-up with Joe Duttine, who plays Weatherfield's Tim Metcalfe.

BBC legal drama The Split is returning to our screens for a two-part special after the show came to an end in 2022 - and its welcoming a new cast member.The series stars Nicola Walker as family lawyer Hannah Defoe, navigating her high-intensity career with her complicated love life. While the drama came to a close with series three, the BBC has revealed that the Defoe family will be back for a two-part special.

He is famed for his portrayal of bartender Mateo Castellanos in the hit ITV series Benidorm, but actor Jake Canuso looks worlds away from his former TV role now. Jake played the role for 11 years, appearing in every series of Benidorm from 2007 until 2018.The 54 year old ended up being the show's longest-serving star, appearing in all 74 episodes. He acted alongside the likes of Johnny Vegas, Steve Pemberton and Sherrie Hewson.

K.J. Yossman Abi Morgan’s compulsive legal drama “The Split” is set to return for a two-part special. “The Split” is focused on high-powered divorce attorney Hannah Defoe and her family.