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Meghan Markle has become "irritated" at Prince Harry after realising he's not the "charismatic figure" she thought he was, according to one Royal expert.

Aramide Tinubu While the perils of higher education are becoming a wider part of the conversation, namely its lack of guarantee and exorbitant cost (particularly in America), solid academic preparation for the future is still often a ticket to a more expansive life. In Tubi‘s “Boarders,” created by BAFTA-nominated screenwriter Daniel Lawrence Taylor, five Black teens from London’s inner city uproot their lives for the opportunity to attend St. Gilbert’s College, a prestigious boarding school in the U.K.

Diego Ramos Bechara editor When discussing the industry-wide changes needed for television to more authentically capture the lived experiences of disabled people, actor Eileen Grubba passionately implored the industry to end what she described as the tokenization of the community. “The industry has got to stop saying, ‘OK, let me go find some kid that’s cute that’s in a wheelchair and give them a series.’ That is soul-crushing to the people who’ve been fighting for decades to make a living,” said the “New Amsterdam” actor, who has faced disabilities since the age of 5.

Ahead of the return of International Women's Day (IWD) on Friday (March 8) we're taking a look at this year's theme and the issues women are focusing on for 2024.

Christopher Vourlias As the Thessaloniki Documentary Festival embarks on its second quarter-century, with its 26th edition kicking off March 7, the event’s industry arm continues to look for ways to reinvent itself. “We are educating ourselves. We are asking the local and the regional industries and communities, ‘What do you need from us?’” says Angeliki Vergou, who heads the Agora industry program.

The DEI wars raging in Red State America have made their long-expected arrival in Hollywood. With support from one of Donald Trump‘s closest aides, a SEAL Team staffer has filed a discrimination lawsuit against CBS and Paramount Global claiming he was denied a writing position on the show because of being a straight white guy.

Meghan Markle is headed to the 2024 South By Southwest film festival, which is kicking off on March 8, 2024 in Austin, Texas!

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment Writer Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex is coming to SXSW.

Naman Ramachandran Giants of U.K. TV and streaming have combined for the fourth iteration of The TV Collective’s groundbreaking Breakthrough Leaders program. The program aims to identify and empower 50 exceptional individuals from Black, Asian and global majority (a collective term for people of Indigenous, African, Asian, Latin American descent, who constitute some 85% of the global population) backgrounds who are poised to become the future leaders of the U.K.

Naman Ramachandran Two proposed “Black Out” London West End performances of Jeremy O. Harris‘ “Slave Play” have come under fire from U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak‘s office.

The good news: the demographic diversity of the Television Academy’s membership has increased and women with historically marginalized racial/ethnic identities reported a 10% increase in “belonging.”

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Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Whoopi Goldberg, famed EGOT and business mogul, is adding another entry to her résumé: streaming entrepreneur. Goldberg is an equity investor in Blkfam, billed as the first and only Black-owned and Black-focused family streaming platform. The free, ad-supported service launches Feb.

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A woman with albinism who was "picked on" and fetishised at a younger age for her pale skin, grey eyes and blonde hair is now a model featuring in Vogue and London Fashion Week.

Plans to move Mossley station to a different location by the end of the decade have been tabled by rail bosses.

Ant and Dec fans have been comparing tonight's episode of Saturday Night Takeaway to Oprah Winfrey's own show.

and TikTokers alike. In fact, the platform likely has much to do with its success: several of their products have gone viral on the app.While they garnered most of its fanbase online, LYS is far from just another “buzzy" beauty brand.

Travel blog by Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog) – Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog) - Travel & Lifestyle Hipster Blog Malaga is one of the most welcoming cities in Spain, owing to its warmth and fascinating feel for the LGBTQ community. It is hospitable, and a lot of interesting sites can be observed in it, for instance, beaches, clubs, and museums. This article will give you information on how to hire a car at the airport and everything else that suits LGBTQ+ travelers.

Barbie may have rescued the box office in 2023, but she could not tip the balance for representation of women in films.

2 min read Hold onto your hats, Sydney! CDC NSW is back with its dazzling “Ride with Pride” bus, spreading vibrant hues and promoting inclusivity across the city. This isn’t just another mode […]

Christopher Vourlias The fight for diversity and inclusion takes center stage at this year’s European Film Market, which will host a day-long event Feb. 20 as part of a concerted, pan-European effort to open more doors in the continent’s screen industries.

Ellie (Ashley Johnson), left, and her girlfriend, Dina (Shannon Woodward), are two prominent queer characters in the acclaimed blockbuster game “The Last of Us Part II.” Approximately 17% of active video game players are LGBTQ+, but less than 2% of games on major consoles and personal computers include queer characters, according to a report from GLAAD. (Photo: Naughty Dog)

Julie Gurian has been named partner at the entertainment law firm Del Shaw Moonves Tanaka Finkelstein Lezcano Bobb and Dang. Gurian was recently named one of Variety’s “Hollywood’s New Leaders of 2022” and works to represent production companies and individuals — negotiating and drafting agreements concerning all aspects of film and television production, including financing, development, production, clearance and distribution. Within the firm, Gurian has worked in the non-fiction and unscripted practice.

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Ellise Shafer During a press conference on Thursday, Berlinale jury president Lupita Nyong’o responded to the festival inviting and then disinviting politicians from far-right group AfD to its opening ceremony. “I’m a foreigner here. I don’t know the ins and outs of the political situation here,” Nyong’o said in response to a question asking if she would have attended the ceremony had the politicians still been invited.

An Ayrshire secondary has been hailed for its work in Holocaust education.

K.J. Yossman Scooter Braun, Emmy Rossum and Helen Mirren are among 400 celebrities and industry executives who’ve signed an open letter supporting Israel’s inclusion in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. Although there has been no suggestion the European Broadcasting Union, which organizes the annual singing competition, has any intention of barring Israel from the event, the open letter has been published in response to a handful of fringe voices calling for a ban.

Temu has debuted a new their new Super Bowl commercial!

An inspirational swimming coach who saved her club from folding has been handed an award for her efforts.

Leo Pearlman I am Leo Pearlman, born in Sunderland, living in London. I am a partner at production company Fulwell 73, where we make content including “Carpool Karaoke” and “Cinderella.” I am a husband, a father, a son and a brother. But I know that even today in some parts of the world there are those who would define me simply as: Jew.

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Councillors have been provided with an update about a huge blaze that ripped through Hyde earlier this week.

Ashley Graham is here to tell you the fashion industry is far from being fixed!

A healthcare property investment company has been given planning permission for a ‘major enhancement’ of its Altrincham town centre headquarters. FTSE250 firm Assura plc invests and manages healthcare buildings across the UK and relocated to The Southmark Building on Barrington Road.

A Different Man tackles weighty themes of disability, identity, and transformation. Directed and written by Aaron Schimberg and starring Sebastian Stan, Renate Reinsve, and Adam Pearson, what emerges is a complex portrayal of the clashes between outer perceptions and inner truths and makes valiant efforts towards inclusion to express a vital message about appearance and identity, but the execution can often feel tonally inconsistent, and overlong.Edward (Stan) is an aspiring actor with facial deformities (neurofibromatosis, to be exact), that subjects him to ridicule and isolation. Though self-conscious and lonely, Edward finds hope when he befriends Ingrid (Reinsve), his empathetic, playwright, next door neighbor. When presented with the possibility of normalcy through a risky reconstructive procedure, Edward pursues the chance to lead a life free from judgment and staring eyes.