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Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterParamount Pictures has scooped up the first feature film from director Lee Daniels in nearly a decade, “The United States vs. Billie Holiday.”Sold by Endeavor Content in an eight-figure deal out of Cannes’ big-spending virtual market, the project follows the dramatic true story of the Federal Department of Narcotics targeting the jazz legend with a sting operation.

Jake Kanter International TV EditorStarzplay has acquired the second season of Ramy Yousseff’s Golden Globe-winning comedy Ramy for the UK, Austria, Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Spain and Switzerland. The streaming arm of U.S.

Ellen Kuras will direct Oscar winner Kate Winslet as Vogue cover model turned World War II correspondent, Lee Miller in “Lee,” a biopic written by Liz Hannah. READ MORE: TIFF 2020: New Films From Idris Elba, Mark Wahlberg, Kate Winslet & More Among First Wave Selections Winslet has been involved with the project for quite some time, but it appears “Lee” is finally moving forward with both a writer and a director now attached, with production set to start in spring 2021.

Ellen Kuras has signed on to direct Kate Winslet as Lee Miller, the Vogue cover model turned Second World War correspondent, in the biopicLee. Liz Hannah will pen the screenplay for the indie, which was previously in development at Entertainment One.

Leo Barraclough Senior International CorrespondentEllen Kuras, whose credits include “Ozark” and “Catch 22,” has come on board to direct Kate Winslet as Vogue cover model turned war correspondent Lee Miller. Joining them is screenwriter Liz Hannah (“The Post,” “Long Shot”).“Lee” follows Lee Miller as she travels to the frontlines of World War II as a photojournalist and embarks on a mission to expose the hidden truths of the Third Reich.

United training complex at Carrington for pre-season in order to maintain fitness.United had offered Belgian youth international Ramazani, 19, a new deal but the forward demanded a higher wage that the club felt was excessive given his standing in the academy.

Gucci Mane, Atlanta-based audio engineer Kesha Lee has worked on chart-toppers like Childish Gambino’s “This Is America” and Migos’ “Bad and Boujee” and is now the go-to audio engineer for rappers including Playboi Carti and Lil Uzi Vert.

TERVUREN, Belgium -- When it comes to ruthless colonialism and racism, few historical figures are more notorious than Leopold II, the king of the Belgians who held Congo as his personal property and may have been responsible for the deaths of millions of Congolese more than a century ago. Yet across Belgium, the monarch's name is still found on streets and tunnels.

Bradley Cooper, 45, loves being a dad! The A Star Is Born actor stepped out with his adorable three-year-old daughter Lea on his hip — and she truly is his mini-me. The doting father was spotted with little Lea in New York City as he hailed a cab on June 9, and the pair look SO adorable. Lea wore a pink tank top with a light pink skirt, as her long blonde hair cascaded down her back in adorable curls. Her dad looked laid back in a white tee, blue pants and a backwards black cap.

Ted Johnson Family and friends mourned George Floyd in song, memories and prayer, while political figures including Joe Biden, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) and Rep.

hereIt's thought that trials could return to Manchester Crown Court, Crown Square by the end of the month.The country's most senior judge, the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, Lord Burnett of Maldon, said: "This is a very welcome step towards reopening all our court buildings.

RZA has paid tribute to Bruce Lee in a new song ‘Be Like Water’.The rapper has often cited Lee as an inspiration, with Wu-Tang Clan‘s debut album ‘Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)’ famously referencing 1973’s Enter the Dragon, the legendary martial arts star’s final film before his death, as well as the Shaw Brothers’ The 36th Chamber of Shaolin.“Bruce Lee’s teachings extended beyond physical martial arts.

City's appeal over their Champions League ban will influence whether Kevin De Bruyne stays at the club, according to Roberto Martinez.Belgium coach Martinez knows De Bruyne well through the national team, and has also discussed the player with Pep Guardiola.As it stands, City are banned from UEFA competitions for two years but have told their players that they are confident that decision will be overturned; the Court of Arbitration for Sport will hold a hearing on the matter next week.Losing

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