Amanda Seyfried Says She 'Bent Over Backwards' To Audition For 'Wicked' Movie

Jesse Jo Stark has released a new single called ‘Tornado’ – you can listen to it below.The song will feature on the Los Angeles singer-songwriter’s debut album ‘Doomed’, which is due to arrive on September 21 (pre-order/pre-save here).“It’s a story of letting a feeling take you to heaven then bury you six feet in the ground… somewhere in the desert,” Stark explained in a statement about her personal latest offering.‘Tornado’ follows on from the artist’s previous singles ‘Modern Love’ and ‘So Bad’ (feat. Jesse Rutherford).

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are set to continue the wedding festivities this weekend. ET has learned that the couple’s wedding celebration, which is being put together by event planner to the stars, Colin Cowie, will be at Affleck’s estate in Riceboro, Georgia. Page Six was first to report the couple’s weekend plans.

Anne Heche’s ex, Canadian actor James Tupper, has come to the late actress’ defence on Instagram.

Interest in Anne Heche’s life story is growing.

Nothing ever changes, it seems. Zayn Malik is delighting fans with a soulful and sentimental video he posted to Instagram.

Zack Sharf When the first trailer for Olivia Wilde’s psychological thriller “Don’t Worry Darling” dropped in May, all anyone on social media could talk about was a provocative moment in which Harry Styles’ character performs oral sex on Florence Pugh’s character on a dining room table. The mere tease of a racy sex scene sent the internet into overdrive, but Pugh refused to discuss the scene during a recent interview with Harper’s Bazaar. In fact, Pugh criticized viewers for reducing the entire film to its one sex scene.“When it’s reduced to your sex scenes, or to watch the most famous man in the world go down on someone, it’s not why we do it.

Serena Williams is as much of a role model off the court as she is on it. The 40-year-old athlete recently sat down for a conversation with Selena Gomez where she spoke openly about her mental health and how she learned years ago that it’s healthy for her to have boundaries.

Florence Pugh and Zach Braff quietly called it quits earlier this year.

Tarek El Moussa is one proud husband.

Angelina Jolie is begging the world not to turn a blind eye to the women of Afghanistan.

Lindsey Pearlman’s cause of death has been revealed six months after her death at age 43.

Elden Ring-inspired Beat Saber clone inside of Dreams.An artist working for Media Molecule, Martin Nebelong, shared his incredible creation on Twitter today (August 16) with a two-minute video showcasing the Elden Ring rhythm game.Made in Dreams on a PS5, the video shows Nebelong using a recreated version of the Moonlight Greatsword from the FromSoftware title in an Elden Ring environment. Similar to in Beat Saber, when the music kicks in, the player uses the sword to hit some sort of magical hitbox in order to execute the sounds.

Eminem, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg have been pictured together in a recording studio – check out the post below.Taking to social media last night (August 15), Marshall Mathers shared an image of the three rap heavyweights posing in front of a mixing desk and a large set of speakers.“Just a few bros.. hangin out,” he wrote as the caption.No further details were offered, leading fans to speculate over a potential new collaboration.

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has warned motorists that they could face a hefty £1,000 fine for failing to declare certain common medical conditions.

A woman who purchased a £25 artificial insemination at-home kit has welcomed a baby boy after her very first attempt. Bailey Ennis, who was desperate to be a mum but didn't have the desire to be in a relationship, opted to get pregnant via a sperm donor September 2021.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is encouraging parents and carers to help keep children healthy over the school terms this winter by getting them vaccinated against flu.

Scots could face gas and electricity bills totalling close on £5,500 a year by next April, according to the latest dire forecasts on energy prices.

A Hamilton man who spat at two female police officers must wait until next month to learn if he will be jailed.

Clayton Davis With audacious directors, courageous actors and unforgettable stories that have touched the lives of cinephiles on a global scale, Focus Features has been a fixture in the Hollywood firmament for two decades.Since its inception, 14 Focus films have been nominated for best picture: “The Pianist” (2002), “Lost in Translation” (2003), “Brokeback Mountain” (2005), “Atonement” (2007), “Milk” (2008), “A Serious Man” (2009), “The Kids Are All Right” (2010), “Dallas Buyers Club” (2013), “The Theory of Everything” (2014), “Darkest Hour” (2017), “Phantom Thread” (2017), “BlacKkKlansman” (2018), “Promising Young Woman” (2020) and “Belfast” (2021).Marking the 20th anniversary of its first theatrical release, Variety is ranking the 30 best Focus Features films so far.In the summer of 2002, the arthouse studio released its first feature, “Possession,” a romantic drama with Oscar-winner Gwyneth Paltrow and Aaron Eckhart. Directed by Neil LaBute and adapted from the novel by A.S.

Blam! Calvin Harris, Justin Timberlake, Halsey and Pharrell Williams have bounced straight to the top of the Official Trending Chart with Stay With Me.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorMark Hoffman, the longtime chief of NBCUniversal’s business-news outlet CNBC will step down from the role after a 17-year tenure, the company revealed Tuesday.In a memo to staffers, Hoffman said his last day at the helm would be September 12.

It’s over. Florence Pugh and Zach Braff have split after three years of dating.

ASAP Rocky, born Rakim Mayers, has an arrest history stretching from Europe to the United States. At one point, former President Donald Trump allegedly threatened to start a trade war unless the Grammy-awarding-winning rapper was released from a Swedish prison.

“Top Gun: Maverick” is the year’s biggest movie by a considerable margin, both in terms of box office and in the way it captured the cultural zeitgeist, and it now finally has a home video release date and bonus features details. The long-awaited sequel, made more than three decades after the original, was #2 at the domestic box office just this weekend and it was originally released in theaters back in late May.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterLet the 10th Hunger Games begin!Lionsgate is teasing a first look at “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” a prequel story set in the bleak world of Panem. The movie, which takes place long before the odds were in Katniss Everdeen’s favor in the popular “Hunger Games” franchise, centers on Tom Blyth as Coriolanus Snow (the eventual tyrannical ruler of the dystopian nation) and Rachel Zegler as tribute Lucy Gray Baird.The new photo gives a glimpse at the 18-year-old Snow, who is chosen to mentor Baird during the 10th Hunger Games — the highly publicized event in which teenagers are chosen via lottery to fight to the death.

Kelly Ripa's son Michael is an aspiring actor and is building a loyal fan base on social media as a result.MORE: Kelly Ripa's daughter Lola shares sun-drenched photo after launching music careerAnd while he is relatively private, the 25-year-old delighted his followers on Instagram this week with a stunning landscape photograph he had taken.From the looks of it, the image was taken at his family's home in the Hamptons, where Kelly and Mark Consuelos are spending a lot of time at the moment.VIDEO: Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' love story The picture was taken at night and was truly breathtaking, focusing on a beautiful skyline and the moon shining onto the ocean.MORE: Kelly Ripa looks fantastic in palm tree print swimsuit in latest vacation photoMORE: Kelly Ripa's time off Live involves spending time with her family at their stunning vacation homeFans were quick to comment on the post, with one writing: "So beautiful and peaceful," while another wrote: "Wow! That's an awesome picture." A third added: "Breathtaking!"It's been an exciting time for Michael's family, who have been celebrating the debut release of his younger sister Lola's single, Paranoia Silverlining.A post shared by Michael Consuelos (@michael.consuelos)Kelly Ripa's son Michael Consuelos shared a stunning scenary photo Michael was a proud brother as he posted the single cover on his Stories on the day it was released last week, alongside a sweet message. It read: ""My sister made a frigging amazing song.

Big Brother is back! The popular show, which ran for almost 20 years on Channel 4 and Channel 5 before being axed in 2018, made its mark on pop culture thanks to the brilliant housemates that entered.MORE: The most complained about TV moment of the decade has been revealedAs the phenomenon returns to our screens next year, here at HELLO!, we look at who should be the face of Big Brother.Big Brother is backA former Big Brother contestant, Alison has made a splash ever since she appeared on the show in 2003. And with the show being revived in 2023, it would make perfect sense for Alison to be the leading lady after 20 years in the spotlight.

Craig Melvin lost his beloved brother, Lawrence, to colorectal cancer and his efforts to raise awareness of the disease are as strong as ever. The Today show host and his wife, Lindsay, hosted The Bottoms Up Invitational golf tournament over the weekend and he spoke to HELLO! in an exclusive chat ahead of the event. MORE: Craig Melvin details heartbreaking details of father's battle with addiction Craig's sibling was only 39 years old when he was tragically diagnosed with stage 4 cancer after suffering with abdominal pain and weight loss.WATCH: Craig Melvin opens up about his family and his father overcoming addiction It was a shock to him and his loved ones who were unaware that there was a history of the disease in Craig's family. Now the TV star is working tirelessly with the Colorectal Cancer Alliance in a bid to boost screenings, raise money for research and to destigmatize this type of cancer which is 100% preventable.MORE: Craig Melvin takes on exciting project away from Today GALLERY: The Today show hosts' epic homes: Al Roker, Hoda Kotb, Jenna Bush Hager, more"Before my brother died I became very involved in the Colorectal Cancer Alliance," Craig told HELLO!.

Victoria Beckham is known for her passion for working out, even performing walking lunges while on board the family's yacht, and it seems her love of exercise has been passed on to her daughter, Harper.SEE: Harper Beckham and Victoria just had a £58 twinning fashion momentThe youngest of the Beckham clan is just 11 years old, but it seems she already has a keen interest in some of her mum's hobbies. On Monday, Victoria took to Instagram to share two photos of herself and her daughter, giving an insight into their precious mummy-daughter time.WATCH: Victoria Beckham reveals Harper's multi-step skincare routineIn the first, the duo can be seen walking down a tree-lined avenue, with their arms wrapped around each other.

She was changed for good. Amanda Seyfried was rehearsing for her Wicked movie audition while playing Elizabeth Holmes on Hulu’s The Dropout.

Amanda Seyfried is opening up about how she tried her hardest to get the starring role in .The actress recently sat down for an interview with and revealed how she auditioned for the role of Glinda the Good Witch in the film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical — a part that eventually went to Ariana Grande.The auditions came while Seyfried was filming, in which she played the embattled Elizabeth Holmes — which made the auditioning process all the more challenging.«Last summer, while I was playing Elizabeth, on the weekends I was auditioning in person to play Glinda in the movie version of — because I wanted it that much,» she recalled. «I was like, 'You know what? Yeah, I have to play the last scene of The Dropout on Tuesday.

EXCLUSIVE: Cynthia Erivo, just weeks away from starting rehearsals for the two-part Wicked musical movie, has stopped off in London to wow an audience at the Royal Albert Hall with a concert performance for the BBC Proms that will broadcast and stream in the late fall.

Amanda Seyfried is one to keep out of the press, with her private life and acting career kept as apart from one another as possible.MORE: Amanda Seyfried looks very different in childhood close-up you need to seeHowever, The Mean Girls star took to Instagram to promote her latest collaboration with Swiss luxury watch manufacturer, Jaeger LeCoultre. In the captivating video, Amanda looks breathtaking in a classic black gown with her hair swept to the side. She uses her acting talents to sell the new "Rendez-Vous Dazzling Shooting Star" as she alternates between dreams and reality.WATCH: Amanda Seyfried's husband Thomas Sadoski entertained their baby son while watching the latest football matchThe watch is stunning and has a striking look with its intricate embellishments.