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Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentThe Rome Film Festival is under new management following a political shake-up that has led to the appointment of RAI Cinema executive Paola Malanga as the fest’s artistic director and Gian Luca Farinelli, who heads the Bologna film archives, as president.Malanga, who was appointed late on Tuesday, replaces Antonio Monda, the New York based journalist and film academic who during his seven-year stint at the helm of the event secured a steady stream of high-caliber guests such as Quentin Tarantino, Tim Burton and Angelina Jolie, to mention a few names on the Rome red carpet at last year’s edition.Farinelli –– who has been appointed president of the Cinema Per Roma foundation that oversees the Rome fest –– takes the reins from Laura Delli Colli, a prominent film journo and critic who remains on the foundation’s board. The new Rome fest regime was prompted by the election last October of new Rome mayor Roberto Gualtieri.The Eternal City extravaganza, which is the brainchild of former Rome mayor Walter Veltroni, has been undergoing management shake-ups due to Italy’s political spoils system ever since its launch in 2006 with Nicole Kidman on the red carpet and ambitions to rival Venice.While Delli Colli exited gracefully, Monda’s departure has been a bit more acrimonious.

The Government's decision to reinstate parking fees for NHS staff has sparked a backlash. Health Secretary Sajid Javid issued a statement this week to say the goodwill gesture, introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic and funded by the Government, would end this month.

Northern Ireland striker Dion Charles insisted he should have been awarded a penalty before Hungary got the winner in Tuesday's 1-0 friendly defeat at Windsor Park.

A SNP MP was rushed to hospital in excruciating pain after suffering a serious fall in parliament.

Seventeen suspects have been arrested after an undercover operation to smash gangs supplying crack cocaine and heroin to Manchester's homeless. Dawn raids were carried out after an eight-month investigation into drugs being sold openly on the street, just a mile from the city centre.

A 12-year-old girl who was arrested after another girl was stabbed before school has been released under investigation.

Saints midfielder Alex Gogic helped steer Cyprus through a nervy play-off clash with Estonia.

Four men have appeared in court and been charged with theft after a police incident in Hamilton last week.

Susanna Reid hosted ITV's Good Morning Britain on her own on 30 March amid another presenter shake-up.The 51 year old, who recently revealed her chic new hairstyle, is usually joined by a roulette of different co-anchors, including Richard Madeley, 65, Ben Shephard, 47, and Adil Ray, 47, amongst others. Different presenters have been hosting the programme alongside her every morning during the weekdays after her former colleague Piers Morgan, 57, made his dramatic exit in 2021 after a row with Alex Beresford, 41.

SUSANNA Reid presented the first hour of today’s Good Morning Britain alone as part of a huge shake up. The 51-year-old, who normally has co-host Richard Madeley, took the helm before being joined by Martin Lewis for a cost of living special.

Senator Pearson! Randall (Sterling K. Brown) took a big step forward in his career during the Tuesday, March 29, episode of This Is Us, titled “Every Version of You” and directed by Justin Hartley.

North West might be “Encanto”‘s biggest fan.

A stressed police response officer who has seen five dead bodies in the past four weeks has spoken out about the grim reality of the job - after an application for two days off "for a break from it all" was rejected.

Rita Ora is opening up about her night at the Oscars this weekend with boyfriend Taika Waititi!

Paul Rudd dropped by Conan O’Brien’s “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” podcast, and managed to fool the host with the same prank he’s fallen for many, many times before.

Louise Thompson and Ryan Libbey recently enjoyed their first night away together since welcoming their baby son Leo-Hunter back in November. Former Made In Chelsea star Louise, 32, and fiancé Ryan, 31, has been busy celebrating Louise's birthday over the weekend, as well as her first Mother's Day.The couple joined Louise's brother Sam and his girlfriend Zara McDermott, as well as other family members to mark the special occasion, before heading off on a romantic getaway together.

Anne Hathaway knows the true meaning of friendship. While Hollywood can surely lend itself to tough competition and snarkiness, Anne clearly wouldn't let that get in the way of her friendships.MORE: Anne Hathaway's Californian home is totally unexpected - see insideThe star proved what an ever supporting friend she is following Jessica Chastain's win for Best Actress during the 2022 Academy Awards for her role as Tammy Faye Bakker in The Eyes of Tammy Faye.This is the first Oscar win for the actress, who spent ten years researching and producing the movie.

Taylor Swift is becoming a doctor! The iconic singer is adding one more achievement to her career, now that New York University has decided to give her an honorary doctorate of fine arts.The 32-year-old artist will be part of a traditional ceremony with the graduating class of 2022, receving her honors at Yankee Stadium, where she will be speaking to graduates and accepting her doctorate on May 18.Taylor is set to become Doctor of Fine Arts, honoris causa, as it was revealed in a recent statement from NYU, describing her as “one of the most prolific and celebrated artists of her generation.”The institution also highlighted her achievement as the only female artist to ever win Album of the Year three times at the Grammys and the only solo artist this century to have three albums reach No.

Free parking for NHS staff that was introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic will end on Friday in England, Sajid Javid has said. The Health Secretary issued a statement on Tuesday (March 29) announcing the perk would come to an end at the end of this month.

Jada Pinkett Smith has finally given her two cents following the slap heard ‘round the world at the 94th Academy Awards.It’s been two days since Will Smith shocked the world at the Oscars on Sunday night, walking up onstage to slap comedian Chris Rock after he told a joke about his wife. While the Red Table Talk host didn’t address the situation specifically, she did take to Instagram today to post a message about her outlook on life. “This is a season for healing and I’m here for it,” the post reads.