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Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events For weeks after the Oscar nominations were announced, “Barbie” star Ryan Gosling publicly maintained he wasn’t sure if he’d perform “I’m Just Ken” during the 96th Academy Awards. However, “Barbie” co-star and producer Margot Robbie says he never hesitated to agree to the performance. In fact, she says she didn’t have to pressure him “at all.” “He jumped at this,” Robbie told me at the Chanel and Charles Finch party Saturday night at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

As Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, celebrates his 60th birthday on March 10, 2024, his profile within the British monarchy has surged, particularly in the wake of King Charles III's health crisis and other family controversies. Edward and his much-admired wife, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, stand in stark contrast to the family’s black sheep.These include Edward’s brother Prince Andrew, sullied by the Epstein scandal, and toxic Prince Harry and Meghan Markle who must be kept at arm's length lest the family’s private affairs be sold to the highest bidder for financial enrichment and maximum damage infliction. Edward is the youngest child of the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.

Asian Film Awards. The 17th edition of the prizes was held at the Xiqu Centre, part of the West Kowloon Cultural District in Hong Kong. While “Evil Does Not Exist” and Korean blockbuster “12.12: The Day” had dominated the nominations with six each, including those in the best film category, the prizes on Sunday were much more evenly distributed.

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor Daisy Ridley took a moment during the post-premiere Q&A for her indie thriller “Magpie” at SXSW on Saturday night to reflect on the journey of bringing the film to life. “I remember the first day on set when I saw the trailers saying ‘Oh my god, we’re making a film.’ Now, I feel like, ‘Oh my god, we’re here,’ ” Ridley said after “Magpie” had its world premeire at the State Theater in Austin, Texas. “Magpie” hails from Bateman’s Werewolf Films, 55 Films and Align.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter “Kung Fu Panda 4” topped the domestic box office, earning a solid $58.3 million from 4,035 theaters in its opening weekend. It marks the biggest debut of the franchise since the original, 2008’s “Kung Fu Panda” ($60 million), overtaking the start of the two prior entries, 2016’s “Kung Fu Panda 3” ($41 million) and 2011’s “Kung Fu Panda 2” ($47.6 million), not adjusted for inflation. Internationally, the fourth film in the martial arts-inspired animated comedy collected $22 million from 41 markets for a global tally of $80 million.

Saturday’s Golden Raspberry Awards, better known as the Razzies, scoring prizes for Worst Screenplay; Worst Director; Worst Screen Couple; Worst Prequel, Remake, Rip-Off, or Sequel; and overall Worst Picture.“Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey” earned 3% among critics and 50% among audiences on Rotten Tomatoes. The Post’s film critic, Johnny Oleksinski, called it a demented and sicko indie horror film.Other Razzie champions include Oscar winner Jon Voight, 85, for his “Lucky Charms leprechaun” Irish accent in the 2023 crime thriller “Mercy.”Megan Fox, 37, took home a pair of trophies, for Worst Actress (“Johnny & Clyde”) and Worst Supporting Actress (“Expend4bles”), a rare Razzie feat.Sylvester Stallone received yet another Razzie, for Worst Supporting Actor (“Expend4bles”).

Olivia Rodrigo brought out Sheryl Crow to perform ‘If It Makes You Happy’ in Nashville last night.Rodrigo is currently in the middle of the North American leg of her ‘GUTS’ world tour and performed “one of my favourite songs of all time” with Crow, who was the first surprise guest of the tour.It’s not the first time the pair have duetted – they previously teamed up to perform it during an intimate set at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville in September and again in November when Crow was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame.Check out fan-filmed footage of the performance below:MEU DEUS!!! Olivia Rodrigo com Sheryl Crow cantando “If It Makes You Happy” #GUTSWorldTourNashvillepic.twitter.com/R1Tryh7tre— Olivia Rodrigo Brasil (@oliviarodrigobr) March 10, 2024Sheryl Crow joins Olivia Rodrigo to sing “If It Makes You Happy” at Bridgestone Arena @SherylCrow @oliviarodrigo @consequence @stereogum @pitchfork #oliviarodrigo pic.twitter.com/tN7kPHC7jK— Justin Barney (@JBarney) March 10, 2024In November, Crow revealed some of the life advice she had shared with Rodrigo. Speaking to ET Online following the performance and ceremony, Crow spoke about working with Rodrigo and two pieces of advice she shared with the 20-year-old.

The Holdovers‘ screenplay has been accused of plagiarising a well-known, unproduced script.Yesterday (March 9), Variety reported that screenwriter Simon Stephenson (Luca) sent a complaint to the WGA. He alleged that the Alexander Payne-directed film had “brazen” similarities to his own script, Frisco – a drama between a middle-aged children’s doctor and his 15-year-old patient.Meanwhile, The Holdovers is about a surly classics professor (Paul Giamatti) at an all-male boarding school, forced to look after a 15-year-old student (Dominic Sessa) over the holiday break.In the email, Stephenson reportedly wrote he could demonstrate “beyond any possible doubt” that the “meaningful entirety” of The Holdovers had been plagiarised “line-by-line” from his own script.

and shared a new photo of Middleton with her three kids, which was reportedly taken by Prince William at Windsor “earlier this week” in honor of the UK's Mother's Day, according to . “Thank you for your kind wishes and continued support over the last two months,” the caption read.

Daft Punk fan has recreated ‘Face To Face’ using updated samples from the likes of Radiohead, LCD Soundsystem and more – listen to it below.Whilst the original ‘Face To Face’ uses samples sourced from 1968-1982, YouTube user Nickster decided to try and redo the song using samples from more contemporary albums.Along side Radiohead and LCD Soundsystem, listeners can also spot MGMT, Carly Rae Jepsen and System of a Down in the mix.In the description, Nickster wrote that the project was “mostly just something I did for fun”, adding: “I wanted to see how close I could get to the original song while using entirely different samples. Either way, hope you enjoy!”Take a listen to the new ‘Face to Face’ down below:Last year, NME explored how ‘Random Access Memories’ became the most hyped album of its era in a special retrospective feature.

Knocked Loose brought out Static Dress frontman Olli Appleyard to perform ‘Billy No Mates’ last night (March 9).The Kentucky band are currently on tour in the UK and last night played Project House in Static Dress’s hometown of Leeds, where Appleyard and the band joined forces for a special rendition of the track from Knocked Loose’s 2016 debut album ‘Laugh Tracks’.The tour is set to conclude at London’s O2 Kentish Town Forum tonight (March 10).Check out fan-filmed footage of their rendition of ‘Billy No Mates’ below:olli fuckin appleyarddont try copyright block me this time elon pic.twitter.com/9N5g29YJBo— cam (@camageddon_) March 9, 2024It’s not Appleyard’s only big guest spot of late – in January, he performed ‘Diamonds Aren’t Forever’ with Bring Me The Horizon on two dates of their recent arena tour, where Static Dress was one of their support acts.Meanwhile, Knocked Loose recently announced a new album, ‘You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To’ and dropped its lead single ‘Blinding Faith’. It is set to land May 10 via Pure Noise, which is set to feature collaborations with Poppy and Chris Motionless from Motionless In White.“On this album, we go the fastest we’ve ever gone; we go the scariest we’ve ever gone.

Manchester City travel to Liverpool for what could be a thrilling match on Sunday afternoon, which could be a game-changer in the Premier League title race.

Manchester City players arrived at Anfield on one side of the stadium while Liverpool fans waited for them on the opposite side after a route change.

Liverpool have been dealt a huge blow as Ibrahima Konate will miss the clash against Manchester City at Anfield.

Maya Jama has given fans an insight into her family life by sharing a rare picture of her lookalike mum, Sadie, and younger brother, Omar, with her 3.1 million Instagram followers.The 29 year old Love Island presenter, who hosted the BRIT Awards earlier this month, joined her sibling and mum as they celebrated Mother's Day this Sunday (10 March), having a laugh as Maya filmed her family from across the table. Both Omar and Maya bear a striking resemblance to their mum Sadie, who had Maya when she was just 18 years old, and one another.

Fans of Saturday Kitchen were left disgruntled at this weekend's instalment of the show, which featured Gavin and Stacey star Ruth Jones as a guest star. While many were happy to see the actress, 57, who is famed for playing Nessa in the sitcom, some took to social media X, formerly Twitter, to share their frustration at her 'annoying habit'. As she spoke with presenter Matt Tebbutt and got involved in the show, viewers felt she was 'speaking over' the chef too much during the programme.

You can probably sum it all up in just one word: Barbenheimer.

A woman has been charged in connection with the death of a man in Paisley last summer.

Kate Middleton resurfaced for Mother’s Day in her first official public sighting since the Princess’ surgery weeks ago.She was seen in a casual look next to her three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, in a portrait captured by Prince William in honor of Mother’s Day.In the family photo the Princess of Wales, 42, is seen without her wedding ring or any other jewelry.This is the first update from Kensington Palace since Kate’s surgery. She thanked her supporters for the well wishes as she recuperated.“Thank you for your kind wishes and continued support over the last two months.

A curious new detail in the Princess of Wales' Mother's Day post has left sharp-eyed fans puzzled - and not for the first time.

Brendan Rodgers has revealed Cameron Carter-Vickers' Celtic absence for the Scottish Cup clash with Livingston is down to injury.

Kaouther Ben Hania will history for her native Tunisia on Sunday with its first Academy Award if her nominated work Four Daughters triumphs in the Best Documentary category on Sunday.

Chris Meledandri’s Illumination and video game giant Nintendo have partnered on a new animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros. with theatrical release set for April 3, 2026 in the U.S. and international markets.

, and yes, Ryan Gosling will perform and Zendaya will present, but before we get into all that, let's focus on something else: the start of the most jam-packed premiere season.Studios, networks and streamers will start unveiling the shows they consider to have major shots at this September's Emmy Awards, and the deadline to air the bulk of those episodes is the end of May, meaning they start premiering now. That way they are fresh in voter's minds when it comes to the “For Your Consideration” period.

Pensioner's in Greater Manchester have been issued a reminder on unclaimed Pension Credit.

Former Manchester United defender Jaap Stam has offered his verdict on Erik ten Hag's side and expressed his desire to see him turn fortunes around at Old Trafford.

A man who died after being fatally stabbed in a park in Sheffield has been named as 24-year-old Sacad Ali. Emergency services were called at 4.35am yesterday morning (March 9) to Ponderosa Park in the Netherthorpe area of the city after a man was found with multiple stab wounds.

Harry Kane is tipped to join Manchester United after a key obstacle was removed by Bayern Munich.

Film fans are in for a treat tonight (Sunday) as the glam and glitz of Hollywood spills into millions of homes across the world direct from LA. The long-awaited 96th Academy Awards are screening this evening, with celebrities galore and the chance of some memorable moments.

Gary Neville believes Manchester City must win at Anfield this afternoon to prove one final point under Pep Guardiola.

No trams are running from Rochdale due to a broken down car blocking the tracks. Metrolink services are not operating between the town centre and Freehold, affecting all stops to Oldham too, because of the blockage that was first reported this morning (March 10).

With spring now here, many people are eager to start working on their gardens, especially their lawns. But some gardeners might be surprised to find their beautiful green space covered in moss.

Cat Deeley, longtime presenter of So You Think You Can Dance, has revealed details of her experience being caught up in a Los Angeles shopping mall shooting scare that made her want to leave her home in Hollywood and return to live in the UK.

Kate Middleton delighted her fans on Mother's Day with a snap of herself and her three children that she shares with husband, Prince William: Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. It came two months after the Princess of Wales, 42, was admitted to hospital for "planned abdominal surgery". She is not expected to return to public duties until Easter.

Israel’s Eurovision team have struggled to create a non-political song against the background of strong international feeling over the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict.

Jayne Torvill has been brightening up our dark winter Sunday evenings since Dancing On Ice returned in January, with fans regularly commenting on how incredible she looks. "Jayne Torvill looks so pretty tonight. Hair make up and dress just simply gorgeous," one viewer penned on X, formerly known as Twitter.