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Popular celeb-approved brand Medik8 has just dropped its latest innovation - and it is said to "firm skin within a few days".

Jeremy Clarkson faced a series of setbacks in the opening moments of the new Clarkson's Farm series, leaving him utterly gutted.

Some of the leading restaurant groups when it comes to casual dining have been honoured at a glitzy awards ceremony recognising the best in the industry.

Diane Kruger and Justin Theroux were VIP guests of Dr. Barbara Sturm while attending the launch of her new glow cream.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Mattel Television Studios has tapped three new executives for key roles: Sidney Clifton as head of creative for animation, Cory Bennett Lewis as head of production, and Amy Suh as head of creative for live action, scripted and unscripted. The trio of execs will report directly to Mattel Television Studios chief Michelle Mendelovitz. “We are thrilled to welcome Sidney, Cory and Amy to Mattel,” Mendelovitz said.

Jack Dunn The National Association of Broadcasters and Curtis LeGeyt have agreed to a contract extension that will keep him as CEO of the organization through 2029, NAB joint board chair Perry Sook announced Tuesday. LeGeyt has been with NAB for more than a decade.

With the AFM heading to Las Vegas, a group of indie filmmakers are aiming to launch a “new film market and entertainment industry convention” in LA this October.

Gary Goodman has signed a new multi-year deal to continue in his role as exec VP of worldwide production. He’ll continue to oversee production on the studio’s slate of scripted series as well as East Coast television production facilities in Yonkers, N.Y., Atlanta and a new site opening soon in Newark, N.J.

Katcy Stephan Endeavor has hired Matt Kaplan as vice president of government relations to lead government affairs across Endeavor’s businesses, including WME. In the new role, Kaplan will lead Endeavor’s policy, political and civic-related priorities, working closely with each business to determine and execute annual policy priorities. He will support initiatives on behalf of WME and its clients, including AI legislative protections and advising talent with their political engagements such as the presidential campaign.

Rebecca Rubin Senior Film and Media Reporter Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has promoted Chaya Rosenthal to chief marketing officer. She’s worked at the company since 2017 and previously served as VP of marketing. Rosenthal has 20 years of marketing experience, including stops at Fandango and its parent company NBCUniversal before joining Drafthouse.

When it comes to innovative kitchen technology designed to making cooking as stress-free as possible, Ninja comes to a mind. The American brand has seen an astronomical rise in popularity in the UK in recent years, partly thanks to its pioneering range of energy-saving air fryers and multi-cookers, which have come in handy during the ongoing cost of living crisis.

Ninja has solidified itself as a go-to brand for innovative gadgets that makes cooking a breeze. The American kitchenware brand is known for its time saving and energy reducing air fryers and multi-cookers but shoppers are also enamoured with Ninja's nifty small appliances.

Anna Marie de la Fuente NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises Chairman Luis Fernandez is spearheading an executive shuffle and a restructuring of Telemundo Studios in a bid to amp up the company’s scripted content for both linear and streaming platforms. “At a time when Telemundo is the most-watched network in prime time, we are super-charging our scripted content production under one strong brand: Telemundo Studios,” said Fernandez who returned in December to Telemundo where he was previously head of the news division for six years before taking a hiatus.

EXCLUSIVE: Ayesha Harris has signed with Innovative Artists for representation.

Shoppers are going wild for Ninja's latest space-saving air fryer, which has been hailed as a “game changer” by happy customers.The gadget giant, known for its popular air fryers, has released a world-first today - the Ninja Double Stack XL 9.5L Air Fryer SL400UK, £269.99 here.This innovative appliance launched in the UK on Wednesday, 17 April after an unprecedented pre-order demand, with thousands of shoppers already snapping it up from Ninja direct and other retailers like John Lewis and Very.The Double Stack XL is designed to cook food in four layers and features two drawers large enough to accommodate an entire chicken each. Unlike most of Ninja's iconic wide air fryers and grills, the Double Stack is narrower but taller, taking up 30% less space than an equivalent capacity air fryer while still fitting under standard kitchen cupboards.

The 1975’s “carbon-removed” shows at the venue.The run of four shows in February this year have been billed as the world’s first such green-conscious large-scale concerts.AEG Europe, which owns the venue, worked with carbon removal experts CUR8 and sustainable event specialists A Greener Future on the shows, using a portfolio of scientifically viable carbon removal methods, including rock weathering and biochar.A total of 545.9 tonnes of residual carbon were extracted and removed during the shows, the equivalent of the average yearly electricity usage of 395 homes.

Ellise Shafer Charli XCX and Troye Sivan are promising to turn iconic venues into raves on their newly announced “Sweat” tour, which includes a stop at New York City’s Madison Square Garden. The pop innovators, who have collaborated on songs “1999” and “2099,” will co-headline with Shygirl opening for all dates. According to a press release, the tour is “not only a celebration of their individual successes, but it is also a testament to their commitment to inclusivity and diversity within the music industry.

By In recent weeks, the surge in attention toward women's sports has been electrifying. The shattered glass ceilings and TV records and led to broader recognition of athletes like and .

Beauty fans of all ages are heaping praise on an anti-ageing tanning elixir which is being called 'Botox in a bottle', as well as a 'non invasive' alternative to dermal fillers. Shoppers say the anti-ageing bronzing serum gives them such a youthful glow overnight, they've ditched foundation altogether.

Apple is set to allow iPhone owners to repair their devices using used, genuine parts for the first time as part of an update to its repair scheme. The tech giant announced that the new scheme would apply to "select" models and would commence in the autumn.

The Scottish Maritime Museum on Irvine Harbourside has collaborated with The Nature Library to create a permanent home for the innovative and, until now, touring pop-up collection of land and environment writings.

Jack Dunn CAA appointed Thursday nine managing directors and new membership for its agency board. The managing directors will work on a wide range of strategic and operation matters while the agency board will focus on organization, dealmaking, sustained innovation and development and training.

AMC has announced an extensive guest cast for Dark Winds Season 3, led by Jenna Elfman (Dharma & Greg, Fear the Walking Dead) and Bruce Greewood (The Fall of the House of Usher, The Resident).

Marta Balaga And the winners are… Pan-African non-profit Ubongo and footage and data visualizations library Open Planet. The two organizations picked up MIP SDG [Sustainable Development Goals] awards at MipTV on Tuesday. Adopted by all UN member states in 2015, the SDG Awards’ 17 goals are a call to action to boost the economy while tackling climate change, improving healthcare, and ending inequality.

A Michelin-starred restaurant in the Lake District, a glamping site in Lancashire and an Italian restaurant in the Ribble Valley are among the finalists shortlisted for the VisitEngland’s Awards for Excellence. Celebrating the very best of England’s tourism industry, the awards champion quality, innovation, best practice and exceptional customer service.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Showtime, Taiwan’s second largest cinema chain, is to open eight ScreenX auditoriums across the island. Developed by Korea’s CJ group of companies, ScreenX is cinema technology that expands specially selected sequences of a film onto the left-and-right-side walls of the auditorium, creating a 270-degree panoramic experience. The first four theaters are expected to be completed before summer this year in northern, central and southern Taipei. The others will be completed by mid-2025. Among the first sites, Taichung Wenxin will bring both the inaugural ScreenX auditorium and the first EWD laser 4K projection system to Taiwan.

Marta Balaga It’s confirmed: AI is going to be “the single biggest driver of change facing the industry,” said Mark Endemaño at MipTV. According to AlixPartners’ managing director, the creative industry is “leading innovation and looking for ways to make it work.” “Seventy-two per cent of execs say that they are ‘early adopters’ and as an industry, totally, 25% expect to take up with AI in the next year.

K.J. Yossman “Ginny & Georgia” exec producer Holly A. Hines has partnered with former Eric Jarboe, former COO of the Motion Picture Corporation of America (MPCA), to launch new L.A.-based film and TV studio Happy Accidents.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Meta filed a motion Friday requesting the dismissal of the Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust lawsuit against the social media company — arguing the agency still hasn’t provided any basis for its litigation, which could potentially force Meta to divest Instagram and WhatsApp. In December 2020, the FTC and more than 40 state attorneys general sued the company (then called Facebook), alleging it illegally acquired competitors Instagram and WhatsApp in an abuse of its monopoly power.

Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and EventsApril kicked off with Beyoncé being presented with the Innovator Award at the iHeartRadio Awards in Los Angeles.

Carolyn Giardina It’s been one of Hollywood’s most sought-after invitations. For the past few years, a who’s who of directors, cinematographers, studio execs and exhibitors have been quietly ushered into an unmarked room at the famed Glen Glenn Sound facility in Los Angeles. They’ve made the trek to get a peek at new projection technology that has been in the works for years at Barco, the Belgian tech firm known for its high-end cinema exhibition systems.

EXCLUSIVE: Apple TV+ has rounded out the cast for Jessica Chastain-led The Savant, its eight-episode limited series from writer/executive producer/showrunner Melissa James Gibson, Fifth Season and Anonymous Content.

“We’re your Dreamgirls!”

Fox Television Stations has promoted John Brauer to SVP of Insights and Media Measurement.

Meghan Markle treated the kids at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to a surprise visit in March and footage has been released!

Thania Garcia Beyoncé, Cher, SZA, Taylor Swift and Ice Spice led the charge on what turned out to be a celebratory night for women in music at iHeartRadio‘s 2024 Awards on April 1 in Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre. Meryl Streep introduced the icon award recipient, Cher, with whom she starred in the 1984 film “Silkwood.” Streep’s speech recalled her relationship with Cher technically started when Streep was a “14-year-old freshman in high school in Bernardsville, New Jersey,” back when “the song that I carried in my head in 1962 was the No.