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Brent Lang Executive Editor Magnolia Pictures has acquired U.S. rights to “Arctic Convoy,” a Norwegian naval thriller that is set in the middle of World War II. The film is from the producers of “The Wave” trilogy, so it’s a homecoming of sorts given that Magnolia released all three installments of that series.

Masterchef winner Simon Wood has exposed a series of 'fake reviews' posted in a social media 'hate campaign' against his acclaimed Manchester restaurant WOOD.

Jaden Thompson Byron Allen’s media company Entertainment Studios, also known as Allen Media Group (AMG), is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, a major milestone for one of the most visible Black-owned media companies in the U.S. AMG has championed several diversity-related initiatives over the years, including the recent launch of the streaming service HBCU Go.

On Real Time tonight Bill Maher paid tribute to the late, great Norman Lear, who passed away a week-and-a-half ago.

Perth ’s brand new church at Bertha Park will welcome Christmas ‘Christingle’-makers this Saturday afternoon.

Did Charlie Sheen lie about his ex-wife Brooke Mueller not being “in the picture” for their twin boys?!

Sam Ryder has admitted that he would “love” for The Pogues’ ‘Fairytale of New York’ to beat him to this year’s Christmas Number One spot.The Eurovision star is one of the competitors in this year’s race, with his single ‘You’re Christmas to Me’, taken from the film Your Christmas or Mine 2.However, since the news broke of the death of Shane MacGowan, fans of his festive classic are rallying to get that track to the Christmas Number One. It has never gone above second place in the UK charts, peaking there on its initial release in 1987.

Amanda Bynes has officially kicked off her podcast!

It’s not just reality TV royalty like the KarJenners who are getting exposed for photoshop fails these days — the actual royal family is now getting called out, too!

Strictly Come Dancing fans have said someone 'should go to prison' as they complained about the choice of dance for Annabel Croft. The tennis ace made it to the semi-final of the BBC One dance contest on Saturday night (December 9) with dance partner Johannes Radebe.

The Pogues performed together for the first time since 2014 at Shane MacGowan’s funeral to play a version of ‘The Parting Glass’. Watch the video below.The Pogues frontman passed away “peacefully” on November 30, having died from pneumonia aged 65.

Like we said, don’t get it confused!

Manuel Betancourt The toxicity of patriarchal masculinity has become such a well-worn trope in pop culture (and especially in recent Colombian cinema) that it’s hard to remember its effects continue unabated in streets and households all over the world, and in that Latin American country specifically. And so, while Fabián Hernández’s central concerns in his simply-titled film, “A Man” (“Un Varón”), are all too familiar, his tale of a young man living in a shelter in the center of Bogotá who cannot escape the violence of the world of the streets around him, emerges nonetheless as a powerful portrait of the country’s inescapable machismo.

Kevin Costner and Jewel – new couple alert?!

Meghan Markle could be facing serious repercussions for something she claims she didn’t even do!

We imagine by now you’ve heard the wild news that Amy Robach and TJ Holmes‘ exes are dating! That’s right, the first thing the former GMA hosts produced after their office romance was discovered wasn’t a new show on NewsNation — it was what seemed like a spite couple! LOLz! It’s the type of couple juggling you’d expect from Melrose Place!

Bright Eyes have shared a new cover of John Prine’s festive song ‘Christmas in Prison’ – listen to the track below.The song was first recorded by Prine for his 1973 album ‘Sweet Revenge’. Prine, often referred to as one of the most influential songwriters of his generation, died in April 2020 from complications caused by COVID-19.The atmospheric, country-tinged track sees Oberst’s echoey vocal accentuated by plaintive pedal steel guitar. “It was Christmas in prison / And the food was real good / We had turkeys and pistols / Carved out of wood,” he sings.The song also includes an excerpt from ‘A John Prine Christmas’, a spoken word track recorded by Prine for his 1993 album of the same name that sees him reflecting on his memories of Christmases past.Proceeds from the track will be donated to Prine’s charity, The Hello In There Foundation and its current beneficiaries, which include the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition, Porters Call, the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans and Renewal House.

Sorry, folks. Natalie Portman doesn’t plan on ever going topless in a movie.

that former Good Morning America co-hosts Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes were dating, many had questions about their significant others.Though Robach and Holmes that they were both in the process of getting divorces when they struck up a romance, it still stings to see your ex move on with a co-worker regardless, right?Well. Make what you will of this news: Amy Robach's ex-husband Andrew Shue is reportedly now dating Holmes' ex-wife Marilee Fiebig.

Cat Power and Iggy Pop have covered ‘Working Class Hero’ in an upcoming tribute album to Marianne Faithfull.Back in November, it was announced that a Faithfull covers album was in the works, with the likes of Shirley Manson and Peaches set to duet on ‘Why D’Ya Do It’.Now, Cat Power and Iggy Pop have teamed up to cover ‘Working Class Hero’, originally written by John Lennon and covered by Faithfull herself in her album ‘Broken English’ (1979).In a statement, Power said of Faithfull: “Marianne has lived a life!! She is a queen to all who know her, and all who adore her! Her framework of contributions to the world of music is unmistakable! Every time I hear her gorgeous vocal sway, I am moved, I am closer to permanence. In a world of dizzying, new fizzling arrows of song and voices, Marianne has always struck the bullseye of my heart and soul. I adore her like no other.

Gerry Turner may not be willing to look back and give specific answers about his controversial love life before starring on The Golden Bachelor… but someone in his life is!

Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes are finally speaking out about their relationship, one year after their romance was revealed to the world.

Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes are speaking out for the first time since their suspension and eventual exit from their co-anchor spots on ABC’s GMA3 a year ago after news of their extramarital relationship went public.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Former “Good Morning America” hosts Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes have addressed their ouster from the ABC News morning show for the first time — on a new podcast that debuted a year to the day after the network suspended them.

There have been quite a few hot takes revolving around “Barbie.” This is just something that happens to any film that turns into a surprisingly massive hit and the biggest film (financially) of 2023. But with “Barbie,” it’s also a film that invites all sorts of debate surrounding its social message, which has been twisted by lots of different folks in an attempt to claim the film isn’t just feminist but it’s also “anti-men.”  READ MORE: ‘Barbie’: Noah Baumbach Thought The Film Was A “Terrible Idea” When Greta Gerwig Signed Up For It In a new interview with “60 Minutes,” “Barbie” co-writer Noah Baumbach talked about the film being perceived as “anti-men.” And not surprising at all, the writer, who co-wrote the film alongside director Greta Gerwig, doesn’t think his film has some sort of anti-man agenda.

As the big day approaches, people of all ages across the UK will be preparing their homes and bellies for Christmas Day.

Joan Baez believes in torch-passing, and she signaled her approval of Boygenius in a big way by presenting the trio with the Group of the Year award Saturday at Variety‘s annual Hitmakers event. “I’m here to offer the award for Group of the Year to three women who have personally and musically stolen my heart,” said the legendary folk singer, in making the presentation. “I was introduced to them of course through my granddaughter.

Well, this is an inneresting take!

Most of what’s in Omid Scobie‘s new royals tell-all Endgame is about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. This story doesn’t seem to be… until it is.

Rachel Leviss is ready to speak her truth! And she hopes LOTS of people will listen!

Man, we’ve seen some politician sex scandals over the years, but this one is WILD! Christian Ziegler is the chair

SPOILER ALERT! This post contains details from the finale of The Golden Bachelor.

Grace Dent has broken her silence on her exit from I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, admitting she is "overwhelmingly sad" about leaving the hit ITV show.The food critic, 50, left the I'm A Celebrity jungle after just one week, with ITV announcing her departure in a statement on Monday, 27 November. "Unfortunately Grace Dent has left the show on medical grounds.

Omid Scobie has caused shockwaves after his new controversial Endgame was released this week. The Royal author compared Kate Middleton to a 'Stepford wife' as he discussed the book on ITV's This Morning on Thursday, reports the Mirror.

A.D. Amorosi Regarded for his wrenching, joyful lyricism as a bard of all things Irish, Shane MacGowan – the singer-songwriter known mostly for his work as frontman of the Celtic punk phenomenon the Pogues – was truly a tender poet of universal concern.

Shane MacGowan, the singer-songwriter best known as the frontman of Celtic punk band the Pogues who found success with the 1987 song “Fairytale of New York,” died on Thursday. He was 65.