Black Women In Hollywood To Know: Publicists

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorGillian Anderson, speaking at a masterclass at the Canneseries TV festival on France’s Côte d’Azur Saturday, teased that she is developing “something else” based on the life of a historical figure, following her roles as Margaret Thatcher in “The Crown” and Eleanor Roosevelt in upcoming series “The First Lady.” No further details were forthcoming from the actor, who recently signed a producing deal with Netflix.Speaking about receiving recognition for her career achievements, such as the Variety Icon Award she accepted Friday in Cannes, she said it felt “kind of surreal actually,” adding, “it kind of feels like it is happening to somebody else.”Asked by French journalist Nora Bouazzouni, who was the onstage interviewer, whether she had realized that her role as Dana Scully in “The X-Files” would change the face of female leads on television when she first read the script, Anderson responded: “Oh God, no.” She saw it just as a job, and “figured it might be a year’s worth of work.” Anderson concurred with Bouazzouni’s assertion that Scully was a “badass” – “confident” and “no push over” – and that had set the tone for her whole career. “I think that the badass-ness pre-existed in me […] and she brought that out in me.

Ravens forever! One Tree Hill may have ended in 2012, but the casts’ friendships have stood the test of time.

One in 13 people across the UK are currently infected with Covid, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

“Tokyo Vice”Thursday, April 7, HBO MaxMichael Mann, the visionary filmmaker behind “Heat” and “The Insider,” returns to television for “Tokyo Vice.” (Yes, Mann was also one of the people behind “Miami Vice.” But there is no connection between the two beyond the title.) Based on the 2009 book of the same name by Jake Adelstein (played in the show by, um, Ansel Elgort), who in 1993 was hired by one of Japan’s largest newspapers to be its first non-Japanese reporter. Adelstein is soon taken under the wing of a veteran vice cop (Ken Watanabe) and exposed to Tokyo’s dangerous underbelly.

“The Equalizer 3,” the third film in his thriller franchise based on the television series of the same name.

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Strictly Come Dancing star James Jordan said he was diagnosed with shingles. It came after fans spotted a rash on his holiday photos. The professional dancer had been on holiday with his family when he fell ill.

Fresh from her appearance with a legend of film and stage, Liza Minnelli, leaving viewers in tears at the Oscars, Lady GaGa will once again be honoring one of showbiz’s last living legends. At the Grammys this weekend, GaGa will perform a tribute to iconic crooner, Tony Bennett. "You didn't think we'd show up to Vegas without her, did you?" the Recording Academy tweeted Friday, confirming that Lady GaGa will be on taking to the stage at the Grammy awards.

DEVASTATED Max George has paid tribute to his best friend and The Wanted bandmate Tom Parker after the star's tragic death. The heartbroken singer shared photos of his pal alongside an emotional post that left their fans in tears today. He spoke about forming the band in 2009 and being there on the night Tom met his future wife Kelsey in a club.

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences says it has accepted Will Smith’s “immediate resignation” from the organisation and will “continue to move forward” with its disciplinary proceedings against him. The actor said he was “heartbroken” and would accept any consequences that emerged from his scheduled hearing in a statement announcing his decision. His statement also said he had “betrayed the trust” of the Academy and “deprived” his fellow nominees and winners the opportunity to celebrate their achievements on the night.

THE Chase's Anne Hegarty has revealed the 'terrible' reason her mum didn't want her to dig into their family tree. Anne, 63, is one of the famous faces taking part in the new series of DNA Journey on ITV.

Gallery: 'Mark Zuckerberg invest 1 billion dollars into Kanye West ideas. . . ' 10 times Kanye West blew up social media (BANG Showbiz)She wrote in another tweet: "Unfortunately because of this I'm missing out on Janie's Fund, which sucks because it's a charity that's super important to me my friend Steven Tyler… Sorry Steven! We'll have to ‘Walk This Way' another time.

KATIE Price fans gushed over her likeness to eldest daughter Princess, branding the pair "definitely twins." The former glamour model, 43, is enjoying some special family time following her split with fiance Carl Woods, and filmed herself posing with her teen. She took to Instagram to share the short video showing her beaming as the pair, both with perfectly-styled blonde hair, hung out in tracksuits.

KERRY Katona melted hearts today with an adorable snap of her daughter Dylan-Jorge to celebrate the little girl's 8th birthday. The former Atomic Kitten, 41, shared the photo on Instagram as she paid tribute to her youngest child.

READ MORE: The Wanted singer Tom Parker dead at 33 after brain tumour battle Kelsey said: “It is with the heaviest of hearts that we confirm Tom passed away peacefully earlier today with all of his family by his side. Our hearts are broken. Tom was the centre of our world and we can't imagine life without his infectious smile and energetic presence.

KIMBERLEY Garner really is the gift that keep on giving, and today was no different. The former Made In Chelsea star, 31, looked incredible in a hip-baring swimsuit on the beach.

IT certainly pays to be on Loose Women - as stars of the ITV show can testify. We told this week how Stacey Solomon raked in £2.5million last year and is earning a staggering £3,000 per episode.

Will Smith has resigned from the Oscars Academy after slapping Chris Rock during Sunday's ceremony. The actor, 53, who won an award for Best Actor for his role in King Richard, took to the stage and struck Rock for a G. I.

TOM Parker had an incredible response when asked about not seeing his kids grow up after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. The Wanted singer bravely addressed his future in a candid interview alongside his wife Kelsey, 32, last year.

EASTENDERS' die-hard fans will well remember the beloved character Pete Beale who ran Albert Square's fruit and veg stall. But the actor who played the patriarch of the Beale family left the soap in 1993, and now lives a VERY different lifestyle.

Bruce Willis’ wife Emma is doing all she can to help the actor following his shock aphasia diagnosis. The model, 43, is “working with several medical professionals” to help the Hollywood star in his battle against the cognitive impairment. A source close to the couple told People that the diagnosis has “been hard for” Emma as “it’s not easy seeing a spouse decline”.

The Walking Dead has officially come to an end. Filming wrapped on the final ever scenes this week, almost 12 years after it first premiered.

Bruce Willis and his wife have sold $65 million in real estate over the last four years, as the beloved actor sought to simplify his life amid his deteriorating health. Willis, 67, has been diagnosed with the degenerative brain condition aphasia, his family announced on Wednesday, and is drawing the curtain on his legendary Hollywood career that spans 44 years. Supported by his wife of 13 years - Victoria's Secret model Emma Heming, 43 - Willis will now spend most of his time at their $9.

Men in Black star said the “list of those I have hurt is long” as he apologised to Rock and his family, Smith’s own family and friends as well as those at the Oscar ceremony last week and the global television audience. He said: “I betrayed the trust of the Academy. I deprived other nominees and winners of their opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated for their extraordinary work.

Idris Elba has revealed that the Duchess of Sussex asked him to play a song by the rapper Dr Dre when he was the DJ at her wedding to Prince Harry. The Luther star said Meghan made a special request for Still DRE, a hit which was released in 1999 and features Snoop Dogg.

Pointless Celebrities to air Tom Parker’s episode of the quiz show in tribute of The Wanted star, who died of a brain tumour this week. The Glad You Came hitmaker and his bandmate Max George appear in the episode, which was filmed last year and has been pulled forward following the news of his death. They make it to the final round, aiming to raise money for The Brain Tumour Charity and Brain Research UK.

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Just a few short years ago, the entertainment industry was stifling creatives of color. Now, Black women in powerful positions—from directors’ chairs to C-suites—are presenting fresh narratives and taking their rightful place in the field.