In the wake of last month’s news of Courtney Holt’s exit from Spotify, the company has made several moves in its exec structure as it continues to expand in podcasting and creator-driven content.
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Naman Ramachandran Emmy-nominated Michael Sheen (“Good Omens”) will join the upcoming TEDxSoho talk on May 30 at London’s Cambridge Theatre virtually via a pre-recorded session. The event will also feature an in-person talk from actor Ray Panthaki, recently BIFA-nominated for “Boiling Point,” while Brit and Ivor Novello-winning singer-songwriter Tom Odell will be performing.Hosted by “The Battersea Poltergeist” podcast creator Danny Robins, the curated program of short inspirational talks features previously announced speakers including U.K Cinema Association CEO Phil Clapp, Variety international editor Manori Ravindran, author and computational biologist, autism advocate and winer of the 2020 Science Book Award, Dr.
Camilla Pang, and a performance from ex-Razorlight guitarist David Ellis. Confirmed speakers also include Karl Lokko, a former gang leader turned activist, poet, public speaker, adventurer and personal advisor to Prince Harry; Professor Katy Shaw, author of a report into post-COVID cultural recovery; restaurateur Paulo De Tarso; author and journalist Janet Wang; and art critic, curator, art historian and presenter Aindrea Emelife.
The event is created by Sam Oram.TrustNordisk has boarded sales on Zentropa-produced drama-comedy series “Agent,” directed by Nikolaj Lie Kaas (the Department Q franchise). The series, which will be a self-ironic story about an agent in the film and entertainment industry, has started shooting and stars Esben Smed (“Follow The Money”) in the lead alongside César-winner Sidse Babett Knudsen (“Borgen”), Dar Salim (“Darkland”), Ulrich Thomsen (“The Marco Effect”) and San Sebastian Silver Seashell-winning Lars Ranthe (“Another Round”).
In the wake of last month’s news of Courtney Holt’s exit from Spotify, the company has made several moves in its exec structure as it continues to expand in podcasting and creator-driven content.
It’s been almost four years since Prince Harry and his American actress love Meghan Markle tied the knot in a fairytale wedding at Windsor Castle in 2018, after dating for almost two years. Those subsequent years have been anything but uneventful, with the birth of two children, ‘Megxit’, and a transatlantic move to the US.
Prince William is reportedly worried that his brother, 37, will use conversations that they have at the Platinum Jubilee as material for Netflix shows. According to The Sun, a source said the Duke of Cambridge, 39, is "wary" of Prince Harry's decision to attend Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's 70th anniversary celebrations with his wife Meghan Markle, 40, and their two children Archie, three, and 11 month old Lilibet.
The June 2 reenactment of royal tradition “The Balcony Wave” will have some prominent cast members missing.
Prince Andrew, Prince Harry and Meghan will not make an appearance on the balcony during the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Trooping the Colour.
Dead on arrival. Pearl, the animated series created by Meghan Markle, will not air after all amid cuts at Netflix.
Meghan Markle has opened up on the famous - and in her words “vulnerable” - moment she was asked if she was “okay” during her final royal tour in Africa with husband Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex. Meghan, 40, was asked the question in 2019 by journalist Tom Bradby, which aired on ITV documentary Harry & Meghan: An African Journey. In reply to Tom, Meghan said honestly: "Thank you for asking because not many people have asked if I’m okay, but it’s a very real thing to be going through behind the scenes.” She continued: “Any woman, especially when they're pregnant, you're really vulnerable.
11 years ago today viewers across the world were left in awe when Kate Middleton walked down the aisle to marry her university sweetheart Prince William. As she made her way to the altar at Westminster Abbey alongside her proud father Michael Middleton, all eyes were on the beaming bride’s regal Alexander McQueen bridal gown.
Channing Tatum over Will Smith's Oscars slap - she has denied the incident. And the actress, 49, proved their was no hard feelings towards Salma, 55, as she took to Instagram stories on Saturday to share an image of the Mexican-American beauty's previous film.
Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Bush are so close that they can finish each other's sentences and even have their own special language. The pair are no strangers to writing about sisterhood, and their latest book, The Superpower Sisterhood, is a love letter to all sisters in every walk of life - from siblings to best friends.MORE: Hoda Kotb supports Jenna Bush Hager during proud momentInspired by their mom, Laura Bush, who grew up as an only child but with many close friends, the book has many special links to Jenna and Barbara's own family, and their own unique experience being twins. The sisters sat down with HELLO! following their busy weekend travelling on their book tour - the "sister road trip" - to chat about how they wrote their book in lockdown, recently hosting Today together, growing up in the White House and who they think will be following in their family's political footsteps in the future.Jenna: We took Mila, my nine-year-old, on the book tour and it was quite hilarious because she really encompasses all the things we want these girls to be - bravery is chief among them.
Hoda Kotb took to social media to show her support for her co-star and close friend Jenna Bush Hager as she embarked on a brand new adventure.MORE: Hoda Kotb's stand-in host revealed as star takes time off TodayThe Today host shared a snapshot of her co-host's book tour schedule, which took her around the country to talk about her latest release with sister Barbara P.
Jenna Bush Hager just delighted fans with a candid throwback as she reminisces about her childhood, opens up about growing up as a President's daughter and granddaughter, and looks back at past mistakes.MORE: Savannah Guthrie 'so excited' as she shares picture of best friend Jenna Bush Hager's book on shelvesThe Today Show star is currently road tripping around her home state of Texas with her twin sister, Barbara Bush, as they promote their latest children's book, The Superpower Sisterhood.While on the road, Jenna took questions from followers, and spoke candidly about her past self.WATCH: Jenna shares exciting career newsMORE: Jenna Bush Hager 'in awe' as she shares update on book club adaptationsWhen asked what advice she would give her younger self, the talk show host revealed a totally unexpected style choice she used to favor but wishes she hadn't done.She admitted that she would tell a young Jenna to: "Take off the toe ring, don't get your belly button pierced..." and, the most heartwarming tip: "Trust that you're going to be living your dream one day soon."The mom-of-three continued to keep it real with fans, sharing a hilarious video of herself doing pull-ups at a children's playground, eating burritos in the car, and revealing that her favorite pastime with her sister while traveling is: "Eating, laughing, and when we cozy up in bed watching Law & Order SVU."The epic beach throwbackShe was later asked: "What did your folks do to try to let you have a normal childhood as [the President's] grandkid then a [President's] kid?"MORE: Jenna Bush Hager makes surprising confession about Prince Harry and sister Barbara BushMORE: Jenna Bush Hager recalls moment she 'began bawling' when twin sister Barbara went into labor
Helen Mirren has released a plea for more eye tests after revealing that her stepson, Rio Hackford, had died from a rare form of cancer. The 76-year-old actress and her husband, director Taylor Hackford, shared a joint statement that confirmed that he had died after suffering from uveal melanoma.
Since Prince Charles and Camilla went public with their union years ago, the media spotlight has continued to shine over them and stepsons in the equation, Prince William and Prince Harry — with another set of stepchildren left firmly out of focus. Known widely as father to the famous princes, Charles took on the parental role again when he married the Duchess of Cornwall back in 2005, as he became stepfather to her two children shared with first husband Andrew Parker Bowles.