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The Clash frontman Joe Strummer was a big fan of football, having used the game as a way to bring the band together during rehearsals.According to a press statement, “During rehearsals at Vanilla Studios in Pimlico for the recording of London Calling in 1979; he and the rest of the Clash played lots of 5-a-side and used football as a means of bringing the band closer together, getting them tight and making them play together as one. Local kids would come and knock on the door and ask them to play.”The JSF FC ‘Strummer United’ campaign aims to promote equality, inclusivity, and diversity, while providing opportunities to young people.The Umbro x Joe Strummer Foundation shirt features an exclusive Strummer football motif, with the back of each shirt emblazoned with ‘STRUMMER 22’ player details.

Claire Foy, star of The Crown, received more than 1,000 emails in a month from an alleged stalker who wanted to be her boyfriend, a court has heard. Foy, 38, who played the young Queen in the first two series of the hit Netflix show, was allegedly targeted by Jason Penrose, 39, in November and December last year.

Heyday Television President Tom Winchester has launched a production company backed by Power of the Dog producer See-Saw Films and talent agency Hamilton Hodell.

Naman Ramachandran A wealth of film and TV titles are available at launch on streamer Studiocanal Presents, which is now available as an Amazon Prime Video channel in the U.K.Some 300 films and series from Studiocanal’s catalogue are available at launch, including Francis Ford Coppola’s “Apocalypse Now: Final Cut” in 4K; Brian Helgeland’s “Legend”; Joel and Ethan Coen’s “Inside Llewyn Davis”; a digitally restored version of Carol Reed’s “The Third Man”; Lynne Ramsay’s “You Were Never Really Here,” zombie horror “Train to Busan” and Céline Sciamma’s “Girlhood.”Also available are Nicolas Roeg’s “The Man Who Fell To Earth” and Sidney Lumet’s “Murder on the Orient Express,” award-winners “Manchester by the Sea” and “Room,” seminal titles like Luis Buñuel’s “Belle de Jour” and Jean-Luc Godard’s “Breathless” and modern British classics “Submarine” and “Four Lions.” Other recent additions include Sharon Stone classic “Basic Instinct” and John Carpenter’s “Escape From New York.” Studiocanal Presents also offers TV series showcasing the best of Studiocanal and Canal+’s own TV productions, including “Hannibal,” “Spiral” and “All the Way Up,” which broke streaming records upon its launch on Canal+ in France.A variety of new titles will launch on the channel every month, many of which can’t be streamed anywhere else in the U.K. New titles arriving include “Possessions,” “Animal Kingdom” and “The Guard.” After a seven-day free trial the service costs £4.99 ($6) a month.

Andy Murray has collaborated with celebrity nail artist Michelle Humphrey to create limited edition nail designs to celebrate Wimbledon in style. The two-time Wimbledon champion and Olympic gold medallist worked with Humphrey, whose famous clients include Dua Lipa and Katy Perry, to come up with the designs for fans enjoying American Express’ special Fan Experience at the tennis event this week.

The existing system for training showrunners cannot keep up with the demand, and John Wells has stepped in to help. The seasoned showrunner of shows such as ER, The West Wing and Shameless and former two-time WGAW President has launched The Showrunner’s Corner, a section of his company John Wells Productions’ web site dedicated to giving up-and-coming writers the basics they need in order to successfully make the transition to showrunners.

EXCLUSIVE: Greg Lauritano (Big Gold Brick) today announced the launch of his Brooklyn-based production company, Black Magic, at the same time offering details as to its upcoming slate.

Peaky Blinders and Cobra producer Joe Donaldson has set an indie, Magic Hour Television, and signed a first-look deal with All3Media International and All3Media-owned drama house New Pictures. Donaldson will develop a slate, funded by All3 and its international arm, and partner with New Pictures co-founder and CEO Willow Grylls to produce scripted TV.

Naman Ramachandran Joe Donaldson, producer of “Peaky Blinders” and “Cobra,” has launched new production company Magic Hour Television and signed a first look deal with All3Media and New Pictures.Donaldson will develop a slate, funded by All3Media and All3Media International, and partner with New Pictures co-founder and CEO Willow Grylls, to produce new scripted television content. He will also serve as executive producer for New Pictures on the upcoming third series ‘Cobra: Rebellion’ for Sky Max, which is due to start filming later this year.Magic Hour is set up to produce human stories about life in Britain and beyond, tapping into U.K.

Emma Chamberlain is back on film!The mega-popular YouTuber had previously announced an indefinite hiatus from the social media platform, but returned Wednesday with a surprise video.In the vlog, titled, «what’s good in new york,» Chamberlain is in New York City interviewing people at Washington Square Park. With a sign that she made from supplies at a local CVS that reads, «Please let me ask you just ONE question for my cute little YouTube video,» the vlogger asked parkgoers about their favorite spots in the city.Chamberlain, who has been a -favorite at the past two Met Galas, took her interview skills away from the celebrity world and onto the street.

Emma Chamberlain is back on YouTube!

Victoria Beckham's VB Body black mini dress.  The girlfriend of David and Victoria's middle son Romeo looked effortlessly chic in the figure-hugging number as she stopped for a slew of photos in Monaco.

A school in the running to be crowned the world’s best has received a message from an A-list celebrity. Actress and screenwriter Dame Emma Thompson has congratulated staff and pupils at Dunoon Grammar in Argyll and Bute for reaching the final 10 of the T4 Education World’s Best Schools Award for community collaboration. In a video to the school, Dame Emma said the news was “amazing” and added: “I’m here to congratulate you so, so much on this extraordinary global award category that you’re in, ‘Community Collaboration in the World’s Best Schools Awards’.

Bruce Willis’ wife, Emma Heming, is sharing a key piece of advice when it comes to self-care. In a recent post on her Instagram Story, the Coco Baba founder gave her followers a reminder that it’s OK to put yourself first — even when caring for someone else. Heming shared a post from the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement’s Instagram account, with a blurb from an interview she did with.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaProducer and entrepreneur Alex Lieberman has launched Bright West Entertainment, a new film finance and production company with a special focus on backing documentary content.The company is making a big splash this month. Three of its next feature documentaries — “On the Line: The Richard Williams Story,” “Subject” and “Rudy! A Documusical” — are set to world premiere at the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival, which kicks off on Wednesday.“I’m focused on financing interesting stories and trying to serve as a catalyst to help projects get made,” Lieberman tells Variety.

Eamonn Holmes has taken to Instagram to share a statement with fans regarding his health.MORE: Eamonn Holmes shocks fans as he turns to alternative medicine to cure back problemsThe GB News star admitted he is taking some down out "to heal" after undergoing an "unexpected hospital treatment". WATCH: Eamonn Holmes worries fans as he visibly struggles to walkEamonn, 62, wrote: "Many of you have been asking why I haven't been presenting GB News for the past week."Unfortunately, due to a reoccurrence of a long-term back condition, I've had to undergo some unexpected hospital treatment and am now following Doctor's orders by taking a short time off." The former This Morning star continued: "However, I'm looking forward to being back alongside Isabel, my Breakfast co-presenter and friend, next week."Even though I only joined GB News six months ago, the whole team and our amazing audience has shown me immense support which has been greatly appreciated.