Tom Hiddleston's 'fiancée' Zawe Ashton's huge engagement ring seen as pair go on walk

Taylor Swift shared words of wisdom with New York University's class of 2022 on Wednesday as she received an honorary doctorate.MORE: Joe Alwyn opens up about relationship with Taylor Swift in very rare interviewThe singer was given an honorary doctorate of fine arts and gave the commencement speech to thousands who sat in Yankee Stadium for the special ceremony. "Hi I am Taylor," she began, joking: "Last time I was in a stadium this size I was dancing in heels and wearing a gliterally leotard but this outfit is much more comfortable."WATCH: Taylor Swift shares her fall favorites"I feel so proud to share this day with my fellow honorees who humble me with the ways they improve our world with their work," Taylor continued, adding: "As for me I am 90% sure the main reason I am here is because I have a song called 22."And let me say I am elated to be here as we celebrate and graduate NYU's class of 2022.MORE: Inside Taylor Swift's incredible $81m property portfolio: from New York to NashvilleMORE: Chris Stapleton opens up on his recent Taylor Swift collaboration"Not a single one of us here has done it alone, we are each a patchwork quilt of those who loved us, believed in our futures, showed us empathy and kindness, or told us the truth even when it wasn't easy to hear."The 32-year-old thanked her parents for the "sacrifices they made" for her, and spoke about her life in the public eyes.

bestselling 2016 novel of the same name — the story is set in Victorian-era England and follows Cora Seaborne (Danes), a London widow who has a keen curiosity about science and the natural world (especially paleontology) and loves reading Darwin. After her abusive husband dies, she’s free to pursue the life she wants.

Caroline Framke Chief TV CriticThe barest bones of “The Essex Serpent” make up a familiar enough story, whether taking place today or, as this new limited series does, in the late nineteenth century. An ambitious and attractive woman, seeking answers about what she should do next with her life, leaves the big city for a small town, where she meets an equally attractive man and finds that everything is more complicated than it seems.

Period dramas have long been a beloved genre of film and television, consistently indulging audiences in enthralling plots while fulfilling our deepest desires of escapism through lavish costumes and satisfying (yet sometimes frustrating) romances that keep you hooked. Costume dramas don’t seem to be going out of style any time soon, with the popularity of shows like “Bridgerton,” “The Gilded Age,” and “Outlander” serving as proof.

has been renewed for season 2. Now, as anticipation builds for new episodes from the MCU spinoff series, creator Michael Waldron and star Tom Hiddleston talk to ET about “getting the band back together” and peeling back even more layers of the titular mischievous superhero. With production reportedly starting in June, just one year after the series debuted on Disney+, Hiddleston is eager to dive back into the world of the character he’s played since first appearing in 2011’s .“We’re starting very soon.

Loki season two is set to begin filming next month.The Marvel/Disney+ series will soon start work on new episodes, first confirmed in the post-credits scene of season one, as revealed in a production listing.The shoot will reportedly begin on June 6 in London. No release date has been confirmed yet, but considering the scale of Marvel projects, fans are not expecting new episodes until 2023.Season two of Loki is expected to see the return of Tom Hiddleston’s titular Asgardian lord, and while it has not been confirmed, it is expected that Sophia Di Martino will reprise her role as Sylvie.Kate Herron, who directed the six episodes of the first season, will produce season two, with Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead taking over as co-directors.Tom Hiddleston recently spoke about the “meaningful” reveal that Loki is bisexual.

Zack Sharf Tom Hiddleston acknowledged in a recent interview with The Guardian that Loki coming out as bisexual on the character’s eponymous Disney+ series was only “a small step” and that “there’s further to go” when it comes to representing the comic book character’s sexuality on screen. Loki came out on the third episode of the series after telling Lady Loki (Sophia Di Martino) that he’s had a romantic past with both princes and princesses. That line of a dialogue was the extent to which “Loki” addressed the character’s bisexuality.“I was just really honored to be asked,” Hiddleston said about getting his own Disney+ series to lead.

Tom Hiddleston has spoken about the reveal that his Marvel character Loki is bisexual, saying he hopes it was “meaningful”In episode three of the Disney+ series Loki, Tom Hiddleston’s titular character can be seen having a conversation with Lady Loki AKA Sylvie (Sophia Di Martino) about their dating history.Sylvie says: “Must’ve been would-be princess or perhaps, another prince?” to which Loki replies, “a bit of both, I suspect the same as you”, implying he has had both male and female partners in the past.In an interview with The Guardian, Hiddleston has spoken about Loki’s journey from movies (he first played the character in 2011’s Thor and appeared in five subsequent Marvel films) to his own TV series. “I was just really honoured to be asked.

Apple TV+ has made quite the name for itself in the realm of film and television in the last year. Still reveling in their Best Picture win at the Academy Awards, their newest foray into TV is the highly anticipated “The Essex Serpent,” which debuts on Friday, May 13, 2022.

 dropping weekly, plus a special celebrating Mother's Day and more. The Peanuts gang celebrates families of all shapes and sizes in . Tom Hiddleston and Claire Danes star in a mysterious new series about a mythical serpent that shakes up their community in An Apple TV+ costs $5/month, or it's free for three months when you purchase an eligible Apple device. New subscribers can try Apple TV+ free for seven days. Try Apple TV+ for FreeCheck out the latest shows to land on Apple TV+ below. Looking for more great TV and movie recommendations? Be sure to check out the rest of our streaming guides to find out what’s new on Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu and more. Here’s what’s new on Apple TV+ this month:The Peanuts gang is getting ready to celebrate Mother's Day, and it seems like everyone's excited — except for Peppermint Patty. The holiday is hard for her because she didn't grow up with a mom.

Wilson Chapman editorAsian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month arrives on Sunday, and Ella Jay Basco is celebrating with “Bubble Tea,” the latest single from her upcoming album.Best known for her role as Cassandra Cain in the 2020 superhero film “Birds of Prey,” Basco got her start as a child actor in show’s like “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Veep.” But after “Birds of Prey,” she began exploring music, releasing an EP “Middle School” when she was just 13. Half-Korean and half-Filipino, Basco often draws upon her heritage and culture when constructing her songs.

Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards, Features EditorApple TV+’s new series “The Essex Serpent” isn’t easy to explain in a quick pitch. The drama, led by Tom Hiddleston and Claire Danes, grapples with big issues, wrapped in a story of mystery and emotion that examines love in all its forms, the battle between science and faith, and so much more.Nonetheless, Variety’s Awards Circuit Podcast asks Hiddleston to give his own synopsis, and he manages to pull it off in 35 seconds — and it’s a pretty good description that even includes the impressive phrase “Gothic opacity.”Hiddleston spoke to the podcast about both “The Essex Serpent” and his earlier turn as the star of Disney+’s Marvel series “Loki,” as well as having a milestone birthday during the pandemic and so much more.

Tom Hiddleston has played the villainous Loki in six total Marvel movies and fans have been wondering if he’ll be back for July 2022′s Thor: Love and Thunder.

Anyone who is convinced they know who will be nominated in the Lead Actor in a Drama Series category should take a deep breath before publicly making their predictions. Not only is it arguably an insanely competitive category in an Emmys season that will produce a mountain of snubs across the board, but there are a number of highly watched, fantastic performances that could surprise.

Tom Hiddleston has played Loki in six Marvel movies (including three “Thor” features and three “Avengers” films), as well as in the standalone Disney+ series “Loki”.

Spring has officially sprung, and with it comes a slew of new and returning TV shows. From the hotly anticipated season premiere of “Stranger Things” to another “Star Wars” series to some new offerings, May is shaping up to be a big TV month.Here are some essential shows to keep in mind.

For the last decade, Clio Barnard has been at the forefront of the social-realist resurgence in Britain. Both her quasi-fictional documentary “The Arbor” and her Loach-ian scrap metal drama “The Selfish Giant” picked up BIFA and BAFTA Award nominations—the former also placed at #16 in our ‘Best Documentaries of the Decade [2010s],’ and her musical love story “Ali and Ava” is currently surging in popularity in the UK and abroad.

Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton stepped out looking spectacular on Sunday at the premiere of the exciting new show The Essex Serpent.MORE: Loki star Tom Hiddleston engaged to actress Zawe AshtonThe celebrity pair have never looked more in love, and Tom was spotted being incredibly tactile with his stunning wife-to-be, who attended the event at the glamorous Ham Yard Hotel in Soho, in support of her new fiancé.WATCH: Tom Hiddleston shares touching moment with fiancé at The Essex Serpent screeningHELLO! understands that pair shared laugh while at the drinks reception, and Tom even couldn’t resist giving her a loving arm stroke at the special event.LOOK: Tom Hiddleston's new period drama The Essex Serpent finally gets release date - and it's so soon!READ: Tom Hiddleston and girlfriend Zawe Ashton fuel engagement rumours - see diamond ringNews of the couple's engagement came shortly after Zawe was spotted at the 2022 BAFTAs wearing the most exquisite oval cut engagement rings which truly is the stuff of dreams. The couple sparked engagement rumours at the 2022 BAFTA AwardsThe Fresh Meat actress looked fabulous at the screening donning a scalloped-edge dress of white lace, which she paired with black boots and black tights.The exciting new show sees the Loki actor star as Will Ransome the local Vicar, and "ultimate tortured soul," alongside Hollywood starlet Claire Danes, who dons a British accent for the sinister new series, set in the muddy Essex countryside.Standing on stage ahead of the anticipated screening, Tom discussed his complex character explaining: "I suppose I tried to think of Will's sense of purpose and duty and acute responsibility he feels for containing the anxiety of his parishioners.

Tom Hiddleston and Claire Danes are stepping out to promote their new Apple TV+ series!