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A man dubbed the 'UK's Tinder Swindler' has been convicted of conning women out of £80,000 using a chilling method that left their lives in tatters.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer Dozens of top Hollywood creatives and activists have signed an open letter in response to the shuttering of production company Participant — imploring the industry to continue to effect change through film and television as the defunct company once did. George Clooney, Aflonso Cuarón, Ava DuVernay, Jane Fonda, Regina King, Viola Davis, #MeToo founder Tarana Burke, civil rights attorney Bryan Stevenson, Color of Change president Rashad Robinson and more are signators, in addition to groups like GLAAD and Human Rights Watch.

Zendaya always strikes twice, y’all! Why do you think she has two critically acclaimed films out at your local cineplex right now?

Janelle Monáe is picture perfection on the 2024 Met Gala red carpet!

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may be “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” but there was nothing snoozy about Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan at the event. Indeed, as the couple walked the carpet together we couldn't help but think of Carpenter's hit “Espresso” and the lyrics, “Oh he looks so cute wrapped around my finger.”The couple made their red carpet debut at the 2024 Met Gala, and they couldn't have looked hotter (or more in love).

's 2024, we barely knew ye. According to the Queen of the Met is skipping this year's red carpet for an unexpected and totally bummer reason: she has the flu.A source told the magazine exclusively that she cancelled last minute due to her illness, but had been planning to attend with her partner, A$AP Rocky.

, star of two upcoming movies, and maybe she just wanted to give the other gals a chance to shine. Who can blame her?It's actually been two years since Blake Lively attended the Met Gala. She wowed at the 2022 Met Gala in a Versace gown that, like the Statue of Liberty, transformed from copper to green.

Cardi B is the evil queen of the Met Gala!

Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer Roadmap Writers, a screenwriting education and training platform based in Los Angeles, is partnering with Hollywood producer Barry Josephson to identify short stories fit for film and television adaptation. The competition, open now and running through June 14, seeks commercial-leaning work and carries a cash prize of $7,000. The top three stories will be published on Roadmap Writers.

's garden glam, complete with pink and purple shadow and deep purple lips, 's bold blush, or 's Old Hollywood glam. The makeup is the moment!Considering that, it's no surprise -inspired makeup seemed to be another theme for the night: Zendaya, Chamberlain, Ashley Graham, and more all exuded femme fatale with goth glam makeup on the red-carpet, proving the trend is here to stay.Struggling to keep up with all the looks from the night? You're in the right place.

to Gwendoline Christie.Fashion usually takes center stage when it comes to high-profile events, but the Met Gala is no ordinary red carpet. Of course what the celebrities wear is important, but hair and makeup can also make or break a look.

EmRata EmRata, wearing next to nada!

would be good. We just didn't know how good. As co-chair of this year's event, which was the multi-hyphenate had her choice of high-fashion options to meet the “Garden of Time” dress code.What she went with: a stunning custom Schiaparelli Haute Couture dress, designed by Daniel Roseberry.

Warner Bros. Discovery chief David Zaslav largely evaded questions about NBA talks and Paramount Global‘s potential as a WBD merger partner, but he did weigh in on the hot topic of executive pay.

9-1-1 is one of the best shows on TV right now.

The 2024 Met Gala is kicking off right now, and unfortunately, there’s several celebrities confirmed to be skipping tonight’s major event.

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor Warner Bros. Discovery is staying on the sidelines of the Paramount Global acquisition drama — at least for now. That was the signal sent Monday by WB Discovery CEO David Zaslav during his appearance at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills.

, Jenner will wear…Yes, the ultra-minimalist line from .In the past, Jenner has worn , , Givenchy, Versace, La Perla, Calvin Klein, and Topshop. She’s favored figure-flattering outfits and plenty of sparkle, both on her gowns and via her jewelry. Whereas The Row’s aesthetic is like, here’s some loose brown pants and a large blazer, that’ll be ten thousand dollars, thank you.

EXCLUSIVE: In a competitive situation, Universal Television has acquired the rights to Jana Monroe’s memoir Hearts of Darkness: Serial Killers, The Behavioral Science Unit, And My Life As a Woman In The FBI to develop into a series. Winner filmmaker Susanna Fogel and Julia Ruchman (The Walking Dead) will both write and executive produce, with Fogel serving as director. Monroe and Rain Productions will also executive produce.

one of the most famous people in the world. The singer is an icon, and her name is well-known all over the globe. Of course, her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, is also finding an increase in fame due to their romance.

Lynne Spears is continuing to support her daughter Britney Spears — despite being blasted for allegedly being involved in the hotel drama!

EXCLUSIVE: Antoine Fuqua (Michael) and his Hill District Media will develop and produce Sky’s End, a feature adaptation of the New York Times bestseller from debut author Marc J Gregson.

Alex Ritman Samuel L. Jackson and Henry Golding are set to lead the cast of psychological sci-fi thriller “Head Games,” to be directed by Anthony Mandler (“Surrounded,” “Monster”) from a script by Colin Liddle (“Penny Dreadful: City of Angels”) Range Media Partners’ Brian Kavanaugh-Jones and Fred Berger will produce with Brillstein Entertainment Partners’ Josh Glick and Everlast Pictures’ Adonis Tountas.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Films Boutique has taken world sales rights to documentary “Elementary,” directed by Claire Simon, ahead of the film’s world premiere in the Special Screenings section of the Cannes Film Festival. The film was shot at the Makarenko public elementary school on the outskirts of Paris.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor The trailer (below) has debuted for Marcelo Caetano‘s “Baby,” which has its world premiere in Cannes Critics’ Week. Berlin-based sales agency M-Appeal has acquired world sales rights. The Brazilian film, based on a screenplay by Caetano and Gabriel Domingues, centers on 18-year-old Wellington, who has been released from a juvenile detention center.

, you're in luck: for the fourth year in a row, Vogue will host the official livestream on its website and across its digital platforms on Monday, May 6. This will give viewers an inside look at one of the most extravagant—and star-studded—events of the year.The event, as always, will take place in New York City at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

John Swinney became the next leader the SNP yesterday after a veteran activist from Arden - who claimed he had enough nominations to stand - pulled out of a leadership challenge.

New Look has recently delighted its shoppers by launching a new clothing edit with Girls Aloud member Nadine Coyle.

Lorraine Kelly has wowed her loyal fanbase after she wore an "elegant" dress from high street favourite Phase Eight recently.

Kate Middleton has reportedly set just one condition for meeting with Prince Harry should he visit the UK this week. According to royal commentator Ingrid Seward, the Princess of Wales is only open to seeing Harry if the request is directly approved by King Charles.

hadn't attended the California music festival since 2016, the same year that marked her last appearance at the Met Gala.But the real question at hand is not whether Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have the time for fashion's biggest night, it's do they even want to go?This year's Gala takes place three days before Swift resumes the Eras Tour in Paris, and well before Kelce has to report to NFL training camp in July, so, technically speaking, it's doable. (This is the same woman who flew directly from a show in to cheer on Kelce at the Super Bowl, after all.) This year's dress code is “The Garden of Time,” which will surely lead to a swath of botanical looks, but it's also vague enough that they could really wear anything.Taylor Swift in Oscar de la Renta at the 2014 Met GalaAll that said, a Taylor Swift Met Gala is not looking likely.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Sandra Hüller, the Oscar-nominated actor of “Anatomy of a Fall,” and four-time Academy Award nominee Willem Dafoe (“At Eternity’s Gate”) are set to co-star in Kent Jones’ “Late Fame,” reteaming “May December” co-screenwriter Samy Burch and producer Killer Films. One of the hottest packages set for a Cannes Launch, “Late Fame” has been boarded by MK2 Films which is hot off an Oscar win for “Anatomy of a Fall” and will represent worldwide sales outside of North America.

Will Ferrell brought back one of his fan-favorite characters – Ron Burgundy!

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief China- and Netherlands-based sales firm Fortissimo Films has picked up the international rights to new Chinese sports feature film “Wild Punch.” It will launch the film in territories outside mainland China next week at the Cannes Market. Co-directed by well-established director Yu Lik-wai and Wang Jing (“The Best Is Yet to Come”), “Wild Punch is a sports and action drama about a top mixed martial arts athlete who has passed the peak of his career and faces competition from his young and gifted trainee. Both with something to prove, the two will have to face each other in the ring. Yu has directed four feature films, including Cannes competition title “Love Will Tear Us Apart” and Venice title “Plastic City.” He is also well-established as a cinematographer who has worked on films including “Still Life,” “A Touch of Sin,” and “Mountains May Depart” by Jia Zhangke, Lou Ye’s “Love and Bruises” and Ann Hui’s “A Simple Life.” “Wild Punch” is produced by Momo Pictures, the subsidiary of the NASDAQ-listed Zhiwen Group, which is best-known for its Momo instant messaging mobile application.

Kim Kardashian took to the stage during The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady on Sunday (May 5) in Los Angeles.