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Bradley Cooper’s decision to use a prosthetic nose to portray Leonard Bernstein in his upcoming biopic Maestro.The Jewish organisation, which fights against antisemitism, released a statement on Monday (August 21) addressing the film after the actor was accused of performing in “Jewface”.In the statement (via Variety), the ADL said the use of prosthetics is not inherently tied to antisemitism. “Throughout history, Jews were often portrayed in antisemitic films and propaganda as evil caricatures with large hooked noses,” the organisation said.“This film, which is a biopic on the legendary conductor Leonard Bernstein, is not that.”Cooper, who also co-writes and directs the film, stars opposite Carey Mulligan in Maestro, which charts the relationship between Leonard Bernstein and his wife Felicia Montealegre.Bernstein, the son of Jewish-Ukrainian immigrants to the US, was a renowned composer and conductor perhaps best known for writing the music to West Side Story.Earlier this month, Bernstein’s family similarly defended Cooper’s decision to use prosthetics for the role.“It breaks our hearts to see any misrepresentations or misunderstandings of his efforts,” Bernstein’s children, Jamie, Alexander and Nina, said.

Oppenheimer composer Ludwig Göransson has explained how Cillian Murphy’s performance shaped the film’s score.Murphy plays the lead role of physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan’s historical drama, which follows the creation of the first nuclear weapons under the Manhattan Project.Speaking to NME, Göransson, who previously collaborated with Nolan on films Dunkirk and Tenet, said the score for Oppenheimer would have “absolutely” been different if another actor had portrayed the titular scientist.“With [Murphy’s] performance, you’re just living it, you’re breathing it, you’re taking it home,” he said.

Neighbours legend Guy Pearce has revealed the devastating news that his mum has died.The TV and film star shared a loving tribute as he sadly announced his mother Anne Cocking passed way following a battle with Alzheimer’s. Sharing images of him, his sister Tracy and their "fierce and witty" mother on X, formerly known as Twitter, Guy, 55, wrote: "Lost my beautiful Mum today. "Kicked the bucket’ as she would say.

Only Fools and Horses star John Challis' nephew, Simon, has died, his family has confirmed. And they've been left heartbroken after Simon's watch was cruelly stolen from his body. John Challis played Boycie in the popular TV comedy, and his wife took to Twitter to share the news, saying: "Simon’s personal belongings were returned to us today from Germany, at last.

Celebs Go Dating star Lottie Moss has exclusively opened up to OK! about her ongoing battle with mental health, admitting that though she's doing better, one certain medication results in some unwanted side effects. "I tried loads of different medications for my ADHD and it just numbed me," the 25 year old reality star said. "It made me less of a fun person.

Made in Chelsea star Mark-Francis Vandelli is well-known for his posh and elegant persona. Currently appearing on the dating show Celebs Go Dating, he is recognised for his connections to high society, including royal acquaintances and a luxurious lifestyle. Born on October 14th, 1989, Mark-Francis attended the prestigious St.

Today marks the first anniversary since little Olivia Pratt-Korbel was shot dead in her own home.

Authorities have issued an extreme wildfire warning for parts of Greece after eight villages were evacuated on Tuesday (August 22).

Manchester United are in talks with Sheffield United over a potential loan deal for Facundo Pellistri.

Families who lost loved ones in the Manchester Arena bombing have joined growing calls for the most serious criminals to be forced to attend sentencing hearings.

We're just as invested as you are in the Netflix reality show At Home With The Furys. It gives us a unique insight into how the family tick when they're away from public events. There's a focus on mental health, the importance of family and realities of parenting.

NME’s latest star of The Cover, Ashnikko, has shared a playlist exclusively to accompany the story’s launch – listen to it below.The US artist is on this week’s (August 21) edition of The Cover, a renewal of NME’s commitment to supporting emerging talent across the globe on a weekly basis. Every week, a rising artist will feature on The Cover – you can read Ashnikko’s profile here.Prime yourself for their debut album ‘WEEDKILLER’ with their exclusive playlist, titled: “I am 4 millimetres tall, sitting on a dandelion”.

Nick Cave and Warren Ellis have announced details of a new live album, created from their three performances at the Sydney Opera House last year.Titled ‘Australian Carnage’, the collection features audio taken from the pair’s performances in the Australian city, held as part of their 16-stop tour in the country at the end of 2022. The tour celebrated the release of the 2021 lockdown album, ‘Carnage’, which saw Cave and longtime Bad Seeds member Ellis come together for a new introspective side project.The live album will be released in two different formats: an 18-track digital version, which will be released this Friday (August 25), and an eight-track vinyl edition, which will arrive on December 1 via Goliath – pre-order here.To celebrate the announcement, Cave and Ellis have also shared the live version of ‘Balcony Man’, taken from the forthcoming album.

Reading & Leeds festivals return this week, and speculation surrounding potential secret sets has begun.The 2023 edition of the twin-site event is due to take place at Richfield Avenue in Reading, and Bramham Park in Leeds between August 25-27. You can buy any remaining tickets here.Headlining this year’s R&L will be Billie Eilish, Sam Fender, The 1975, The Killers, Foals and Imagine Dragons.

Mortal Kombat 1 features an accessibility setting that describes the fatality that characters are suffering aloud, and fans are finding it very funny.Mortal Kombat‘s fatalities are the most famous aspect of the enduring fighting series, with each special move riffing off the fighter’s abilities and personality. For example, one of action star Johnny Cage’s fatalities has the victim slammed into a wet concrete slab in a reference to Hollywood’s Walk Of Fame sidewalks.The accessibility setting narrates what is happening on the screen to visually impaired players.

tragic death of her mother, Olivia Newton-John, in August 2022. The 37-year-old daughter of the late performer and her ex-husband, Matt Lattanzi, took to Instagram over the weekend to share an update with her followers. Discussing the year since her mother's death and the lengthy breast cancer battle Newton-John endured prior, Chloe said that since that time, «I have not been OK.» Noting she has struggled with «extreme memory loss» and «had difficulty getting out of bed,» Chloe shared that she has been «neglecting myself.» Adding that the star was always an advocate of taking care of yourself, Chloe shared that after the upcoming 2023 Olivia's Walk for Wellness in her mother's memory, she plans to «disappear for three weeks» to take care of herself.

Emmerdale’s executive producer, Jane Hudson, has announced that she will be stepping down from the role later this year on September 22 following this year's blockbuster Super Soap Week. Announcing her exit, Jane said: "I’ve had a wonderful time at Emmerdale and feel very lucky to have spent the last five years working alongside such a hardworking and talented team.

As she prepares to lift the lid on her love life on the upcoming series of Celebs Go Dating, model and reality star Lottie Moss has looked back on her first ever relationship. The 25 year old little sister of international supermodel Kate Moss previously dated Made In Chelsea's Alex Mytton, and this week tells OK! of the lessons their relationship taught her. Speaking of her "pretty savage" dating history, she reveals: "My first boyfriend was Alex Mytton back in 2017 – he was in Made In Chelsea.That was quite difficult because it was my first time being in the limelight and being in London, dating somebody a lot older." The duo dated for nine months in 2017 when Lottie was 18 years old and Alex was 24 years old.

There’s nothing quite like the British summertime, with its ever-changing temperatures forcing us to battle with blazing sunshine one moment and unexpected downpours the next, which mean we often end up woefully unprepared for the sudden weather change. As we start to head towards autumn, it’s more important than ever to find something that’s going to help keep you warm and dry, whilst also being versatile enough to work for the last few sunny days of the year.

After nearly four decades on our screens and radio stations, BBC presenter Louise Priest has announced she is to step down from her role. The 62 year old, who currently hosts the morning and lunchtime headlines on BBC Look East, has released a statement saying she feels like "the time was right" to leave after almost 40 years working at the broadcaster.

Chris Evans is a radio veteran and legend, usually known for hilarious anecdotes and skits while live on air. So it came as a shock to many of his viewers on Monday when he made a serious announcement.The 57-year-old told listeners that he has melanoma, a skin cancer, and that it had been discovered in its early stages. He shared: "We need to discuss what's going on with this issue.

The BBC is partnering with TikTok to create a boot camp for social media creators looking to break into the television industry.

Fans of hit BBC TV show Gavin and Stacey will certainly remember Neil the baby from classic episodes of the series, but would they recognise him today? Actor Oscar Hartland is all grown up and has continued to embrace being on screen. Gavin and Stacey viewers will remember that characters Smithy and Nessa had a baby boy together, who was affectionately referred to as Neil the baby almost every time he appeared in a scene. Actors James Corden and Ruth Jones had strong on screen chemistry that captured the hearts of viewers worldwide, turning the show into something of a cult phenomenon.

If you're as nosy as we are then you probably spent a lot of this past 2023 Love Island series wondering how the stars achieved their glowing tans and toned figures. We particularly wondered what Jess Harding did to get such flawless skin and perfect features – and now we finally have the answer. Posting new Instagram Story videos from the passenger seat of a car, Jess answers "aesthetic-related" questions from followers.

KSI has opened up about finding global fame and becoming one of the most recognised influencers in the world.The Youtube star, 30, appeared on Good Morning Britain on Tuesday morning, 22 August, to discuss everything from being an influencer to his boxing career, and revealed how he stays grounded despite his success. Hosts Kate Garraway and Richard Madeley asked KSI, real name Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji, how he deals with his huge level of fame, prompting him to admit he aims to keep many parts of his life private including his relationship.

Although Peter Andre's youngest children, Amelia and Theo, who he shares with wife Emily, are rarely in the public eye, the 50-year-old has offered up a rare insight on a day out together. Speaking exclusively to new in his weekly column, Peter revealed that Amelia and Theo aren't afraid of taking on a challenge. He said: "We had a great day out at the Bristol Zoo Project last week.

She was once famous for her party girl reputation but, after a successful stint in rehab, Lottie Moss says she’s in a good place and even considering settling down. Kate Moss’ half-sister spoke about her treatment for cocaine addiction last year, admitting she had surrounded herself with "toxic people" who only wanted her there for a "fun time".

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent SRMG Ventures, the venture capital arm of Ryadh-based conglomerate Saudi Research and Media Group, has announced a small but significant $5 million investment in Anghami, which is the Arab world’s rival to Spotify. SRMG Ventures in a statement said that, besides the investment, it will be providing the Middle East music and entertainment streamer its “extensive media reach, content library and portfolio of leading assets in audio/podcasts.” It claims this will enable Anghami to snag a larger share of the fast-growing music streaming sector expected to “reach $700 million in the Middle East and North Africa in 2026.” As part of the agreement, SRMG will be invited to join Anghami’s board of directors and will have the option to increase its investment in the music streaming service going forward.

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