With a Record Number of African Films in Cannes, Marketgoers Ask if This Is the Continent’s Time

As the shockwaves continue to reverberate from Tuesday’s news of the planned merger of Saudi-backed LIV Golf and the PGA Tour, it appears likely that a lot more foreign money will soon start to flow into U.S. sports.

become a regular part of the “Gutfeld!” schtick on Fox News late night, and the namesake host dropped a doozy amid a monologue about the merger between the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia-based LIV Golf. This time, the unwise wisecrack earned him 10 seconds of near-silence.Gutfeld served up the blockbuster sports merger as the main topic of his opening monologue, fully aware he was out of his element.

Lionel Messi played his last game with Paris Saint-Germain last Saturday, leaving fans wondering about his next steps. There were rumours he could be joining Al-Hilal FC, a football club in Saudi Arabia, while others believed he might rejoin Barcelona FC. He shocked the world by choosing Inter Miami CF as the stage for the next chapter of his career. Lionel Messi suspended by PSG after unauthorized trip to Saudi Arabia: PhotosLionel Messi apologizes for his messy vacation to Saudi ArabiaAntonela Roccuzzo and Daniella Semaan reunite in Italy and travel with their 6 childrenpic.twitter.com/pgu2mE7zlYThe announcement was made through Inter Miami CF’s social media, sharing a video where the world theorized about Messi’s next team.

Abu Dhabi will host the Middle East premiere of Paramount/Skydance’s Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One on June 26, with star Tom Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie walking the red carpet.

An ongoing war between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf has ended with the two entities merging. This will put an end to the lawsuits stemming from LIV Golf poaching the PGA Tour’s players.Furthermore, PGA players who hopped ship to join LIV Golf will be able to regain membership once the 2023 season wraps up.Both the PGA Tour and LIV Golf bring unique benefits to the table.

They call CKay "Africa's Boyfriend," and his new single is certainly swoon-worthy. The afrobeats singer released the original Sad Romance last Septebmer., and an expanded version is set for release this month.

State Banquet held at Buckingham Palace at the time. Princess Kate was also in attendance at Thursday’s wedding, although she wasn’t snapped speaking with Trump.The royal nuptials drew dignitaries from around the world, including current First Lady Jill Biden and her daughter, Ashley.

As royals and diplomats from around the world descend upon the Zahran Palace in Amman, Jordan, for the royal wedding of the summer, they make up a very exclusive guestlist. Heads of state and representatives from royal families from the UK to Bhutan arrived to celebrate the union of Crown Prince Hussein, 28, and Saudi Arabian architect Rajwa Al-Saif, 28, this afternoon. Rajwa was dazzling in a white gown for the occasion, which featured a lengthy train embroidered with flowers, and a sparkling diamond tiara. She was given away by Crown Prince Hussein's brother Prince Hashem, who walked arm-in-arm with her through the gardens of the palace. Later this evening, an event will be thrown for 4,000 guests to celebrate Jordan’s 'diverse social fabric' and demonstrate the royal family’s 'profound respect for each segment of Jordanian society. 'The celebration will take place in the Royal Hashemite Court's ‘Madareb Bani Hashem’. The 4,000 guests include members of the Royal Hashemite Family and representatives of the nation’s tribes and Circassian and Chechen communities. Meanwhile, members of civil society organizations, business leaders, youth figures, former and current government officials and army and security agency personnel have also been invited. But the ceremony itself was more intimate with 140 guests, including members of the Royal Hashemite family, invited royals and heads of state, sat in the pews as they watched the couple tie the knot in the palace garden.  Here, FEMAIL breaks down the exclusive guest list at the wedding of Crown Prince Hussein and Rajwa Al-Saif. . . 1.

Cristiano Ronaldo fans reckon Lionel Messi is about to join the Manchester United favourite in Saudi Arabia next season after his Paris Saint-Germain departure was formalised.

Saudi Arabia’s burgeoning production hub Neom has locked a partnership with the film and digital content production and finance company Telfaz11.

EXCLUSIVE: Indian mega-star Ranveer Singh has signed for representation with WME in all areas globally.

EXCLUSIVE: Back in 2009, Quentin Tarantino began dropping hints that he’d be outta the movie-making business by the time he reached 60.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Hasan Minhaj is open to the idea of hosting “The Daily Show” — but it’s not a decision he would make alone. “That’s a family conversation now,” Minhaj tells Variety’s Awards Circuit Podcast. “It’s a very different conversation then when I first got hired at the show, when I was 29. My life is in a very different place. And so that’s a bigger convo.” Minhaj’s recent Netflix stand-up special, “The King’s Jester,” includes a deeply personal look by the comedian at the evolution of his family, from being infertile to eventually raising two children with his life — and how that has changed a lot of things in his life, including his career choices and his on-stage routines.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Saudi Arabia’s Ithra Film Productions has launched a new film fund that aims to attract international filmmakers to shoot fully-financed movies in the kingdom on which local talents and crews can cut their teeth. Ithra Film — which is a unit of The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, financed by Saudi Aramco Oil Company to promote cultural development – is looking to commission and fund up to five films annually. The level of funding was not disclosed, nor was the criteria for selection besides the requirement that they contribute to foster the growth of Saudi Arabia’s embryonic film industry. “We invite international filmmakers to collaborate with filmmakers in the kingdom and join us on our journey to accelerate talent and sector development in Saudi,” said Majed Z. Samman, who is head of performing arts and cinema at Ithra, announcing the fund at the Cannes market during a panel at the Saudi pavilion.

EXCLUSIVE: Quiver Distribution has boarded recently wrapped holiday film Christmas Actually, starring Malin Akerman (Billions), Ryan Hansen (Party Down) and Amy Smart (Stargirl).

EXCLUSIVE: Dekanalog has picked up North American rights to the Sundance competition title Mami Wata, the third feature film from Nigerian filmmaker C.J. “Fiery” Obasi.

Perry Sook, CEO of The CW parent Nexstar, said the network’s deal this year to broadcast the Saudi-backed LIV Golf circuit has led to talks with “everyone” in the vibrant sports rights marketplace.

CANNES — Johnny Depp seemed back in full celebrity mode on Tuesday, signing autographs and taking pictures with fans before the premiere of the Cannes Film Festival’s opening film “Jeanne du Barry,” which marks the actor’s first major role since his high-profile defamation trial.

CANNES (Reuters) -Johnny Depp seemed back in full celebrity mode on Tuesday, signing autographs and taking pictures with fans before the premiere of the Cannes Film Festival's opening film "Jeanne du Barry," which marks the actor's first major role since his high-profile defamation trial. Fans in the French Riviera city were seen hoisting signs that read "Congrats, Johnny" and "We are sorry" with a heart. The festival delivered on its glamorous reputation with a parade of stars including Mads Mikkelsen, a blue-haired Helen Mirren and John C.

EXCLUSIVE: Here’s your first look at Samuel L. Jackson (Pulp Fiction) and Vincent Cassel (La Haine) in action-thriller Damaged, which wrapped this spring in Scotland.