Prince Harry is in London, England, this week amid a High Court hearing in a lawsuit against Associated Newspapers Ltd (ANL). The hearing is part of the case in which Harry and other public figures claim they were hacked.
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Elizabeth Taylor On March 8, the eighth annual Icon Mann Honors paid tribute to “The Woman King” director Gina Prince-Bythewood, who was lauded for her hallmark filmmaking and for inspiring culture by breaking new ground in cinema. Striving for a better future in the arts, she addressed the audience that gathered at the Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills. “I have always believed our greatness is reflected in our work and the ways that we show the world the incredible breadth of our humanity.” The driving force for her career was further described during her acceptance speech. “From the beginning, I tell stories of Black women and girls and reframe the narrative of who we are and what we can be. I want us to look up on the screen and see ourselves reflected in a way that inspires us and that we can aspire to be. And I’m proud of the Black men that I’ve centered in my work.”
Icon Mann founder and CEO, Tamara Houston, spoke to Variety about the importance of the event as well as the thriving community the organization has built over the years. “When you look at our room tonight you see we have allies and advocates here from across all sectors who believe in what we’re doing with working towards positive imaging of the African diaspora,” she said. “As far as the content that is created by Black creators and filmmakers, it travels beyond American borders. It registers internationally. I think that we’ve made a lot of progress, but I also think clearly there is more to be done. But now it’s less about a push for inclusion and more about saying let’s just be inclusive.” The undeniable impact of fellow honorees including director and producer Reginald Hudlin and Uzodinma Iweala, CEO of the Africa Center NYC and author of “Beasts
Prince Harry is in London, England, this week amid a High Court hearing in a lawsuit against Associated Newspapers Ltd (ANL). The hearing is part of the case in which Harry and other public figures claim they were hacked.
Idris Elba shows off his musical abilities by hopping into the DJ booth to spin some hits during Hyde Beach’s Miami Music Week pool party at the SLS Hotel on Saturday (March 25) in Miami, Florida.
Marta Balaga Netflix vowed to decarbonize its productions “across the globe” at Series Mania. “That’s our main goal in the next couple of years,” said Claudia Augustinis, head of production at Netflix France. “We always say we want to entertain the world. But in order to do that, we need a world to entertain.” While there is no standard formula that fits all productions, observed Netflix Spain’s Ester Velasco, hiring external vendors to help out producers is key. Be it on “Elite,” now in its sixth season, or rom-com “In Love All Over Again.”
A project from Finland and a Belgium-Uruguay co-production have won the Seriesmaker initiative here at Series Mania.
Norway’s Casper Ruud and Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti helped groom puppies while volunteering during the Miami Open Unites campaign on Monday (March 20) in Miami, Fla.
disgraced Prince of York, 63, is reportedly “going to any length possible to worm his way back into public life,” according to ex-Member of Parliament Norman Baker.Andrew is set to attend Tuesday’s Royal Victorian Order, a celebration commemorating loyalty to the Crown where honor is bestowed up those who have served the monarchy.However, former MP Baker — a member of the Privy Council, a formal body of advisers to the sovereign of the UK — has proclaimed that Andrew shouldn’t be allowed to show his face there. “The only order he should be given is the order of the boot,” Baker, 65, told the Sun, referencing how global opinion of the rebellious royal has taken a nosedive.
Gina Prince-Bythewood is reacting to a story making headlines.
The opening of the 95th Academy Awards on Sunday is going to be a “moment,” the show’s producers promise.
King Charles has bestowed an unforgettable birthday honor on his younger brother, Prince Edward. On Friday, Queen Elizabeth's youngest child rang in his 59th birthday and, in celebration of the occasion, the new monarch granted him their late father, Prince Philip's, former title, the Duke of Edinburgh. «His Majesty The King has been pleased to confer the Dukedom of Edinburgh upon The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex and Forfar, on the occasion of His Royal Highness’s 59th birthday. The title will be held by Prince Edward for His Royal Highness’s lifetime,» a Buckingham Palace press release read. «The Dukedom was last created for Prince Philip in 1947, upon his marriage to Princess Elizabeth, who held the title of Duchess of Edinburgh before acceding to the throne in 1952.»Prince Philip died in April 2021 at the age of 99.
Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex have received new titles.
King Charles has officially given the title of Duke of Edinburgh to his youngest brother, Prince Edward. The announcement was made in a statement on the royal family's website Thursday to coincide with Edward's birthday, which is Friday. "His Majesty The King has been pleased to confer the Dukedom of Edinburgh upon The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex and Forfar, on the occasion of His Royal Highness’s 59th birthday," the statement began.
Gina Prince-Bythewood is taking issue with the Oscars.
A not-so-royal surprise. King Charles III’s decision to evict Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from their royal residence at Frogmore Cottage is one the couple didn’t see coming, a source exclusively reveals in the new issue of Us Weekly.
She's known for her extravagant outfits and larger-than-life personality, and Gemma Collins didn't disappoint as she stole the show once again at an event in London.The 43 year old former TOWIE star attended the launch of beauty company Sephora's first ever store opening in the UK. Gemma was ultra-glam for the occasion, with a slight Disney villain-inspired look due to her shiny black cape that flowed to the floor and featured a ruffled high neck detail.The TV personality vamped up her outfit even more as she donned a leopard print blouse and tight leather trousers underneath the cape. Her light blonde hair was slicked back into a bun which sat atop her head, whilst one loose curled tendril hung next to her face.
Lele Pons and Guaynaa finally tied the knot on Saturday, March 4th, 2023, in an intimate and unforgettable ceremony at the Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden in Miami, Florida. The couple, who have been dating for over two years (engaged in July), exchanged vows in front of their closest family and friends and many celebrities in attendance.
Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor Newly minted EGOT Viola Davis was bestowed with the ASC Board of Governors Award at Sunday night’s American Society of Cinematographers ceremony. Speaking to a room filled with artisans, Davis told the audience, “If you want to know me, don’t ask me how I do my hair or where I live, ask me what I live for. On hand to present was “The Woman King” director Gina Prince-Bythewood, who awards-hopped from the ACE Eddies. Davis was met with rapturous applause and said, “Sometimes you have to look at your life backward, and suddenly everything is in perspective.” In a nearly 10-minute speech, Davis talked about growing up in poverty and around domestic violence “and not seeing any way out.” She said, “What happens is you pray to be able to bust a hole through this wall with something. That’s what you imagine, ‘I gotta make a difference,’ but for me, I wanted to heal.”
Refresh for latest … The 73rd ACE Eddie Awards are being handed out today at UCLA’s Royce Hall in Westwood, and Deadline is posting the winners in all 14 categories as they are announced. Check the list below.
It’s official – Meghan Markle and Prince Harry received an invite to King Charles’ coronation!
King Charles went ‘directly against the Queen’s style’ and made a ‘big mistake’ by evicting Harry and Meghan from Frogmore Cottage, a royal expert said. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex this week confirmed that they had been asked to vacate their UK home on the Windsor estate - which was gifted to them by the late Queen Elizabeth II after they tied the knot in 2018.
BreAnna Bell SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers from Season 6, Episode 3 of “Snowfall.” With the Saint family at odds, chaos and killings run rampant throughout L.A. in the sixth and final season of “Snowfall” on FX. But even amidst the turmoil of a drug war, Leon (Isaiah John) and Wanda (Gail Bean) were able to have their moment in the sun. Episode 3 titled, “Door of No Return” opens to find Leon wearing an unusual getup that strays from his typical white t-shirt and dickies as he walks the streets of Ghana with Wanda with a haunting question that looms over their heads. (Fans may remember Season 5 left off with the two deciding to run away together to Africa). Do they leave their overseas sanctuary to go back to their home that’s essentially a war zone — or do they stay and build a new life for themselves without the harm of the past holding them down?