California Bill Proposes $330 Million Boost in Film and TV Tax Credits

Coronation Street actor Sam Robertson has hinted that it might be time to “hang up Adam’s suit” as he admits the show has “taken over his life.” The 36 year old actor has starred as Adam Barlow on the hit ITV soap for six consecutive years from 2016, also appearing on the show from 2004 until 2007. Sam opened up about how “tough” he has found the storylines with his on-screen wife Sarah, played by Tina O’Brien, over the past few months that have led him to wonder if he needs a break from the soap.

Katie Price appeared on live TV for the first time since her latest round of cosmetic work and some viewers failed to recognise the star. The 43 year old appeared on the ITV show Lorraine today and the pair chatted about a range of topics, including the effects of going under the knife. Some viewers of the daytime programme took to Twitter to comment on how different mum-of-five Katie looks.

Kim Kardashian is trying to get her divorce over and done with.

Billie Eilish, 20, and Seth Meyers, 48, bonded over their love for Daniel Craig, 53, during the singer’s appearance on Late Night Wednesday, February 23. “He’s a DILF,” Billie said about the British actor, which Seth agreed with. The young superstar explained that she was nervous when she met Daniel to sing the Oscar-nominated theme song for the latest James Bond movie, No Time To Die.

Alex Salmond has bowed to pressure by suspending his show on a Kremlin-backed broadcaster following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The doors of Stirling’s new B&M store in Springkerse opened at the weekend - with the help of a local charity.

Airdrie and Shotts MSP Neil Gray is keen to see what North Lanarkshire Council will do with its share of a new £80 million Covid Economic Recovery Fund.

The Weeknd is clarifying his love life after sparking controversy while stepping out with a new lady amid his seemingly ongoing *whatever* with Angelina Jolie!

Kim Kardashian is laying it all out there.

Watch Lindsay Lohan swap drama for fitness in new Superbowl adLindsay Lohan recreates iconic scene from ‘The Parent Trap’ on TikTokThe video shows Lindsay speaking straight at the camera and wearing a light colored sweater. “Hey everyone, it’s Lindsay Lohan, and guess what? Now I’m on TikTok,“ she said, pronouncing her name with a silent ‘h’, going against everything we know. The majority of people pronounce ‘Lohan’ with an emphasis on the ‘h’.

A post shared by KAROL G (@karolg)“On this occasion, I wanted them to speak for me, my way of thinking, the success of my work and my music, and the security that has been so difficult to build over the years... VALUE WHO WE ARE ABOVE HOW WE SEE OURSELVES. MY FIRST COVER IN VOGUE,” she added.The reggaeton and Latin trap artist, born as Carolina Giraldo Navarro in Medellín, said music isn’t her only focus, and she wishes to become an actor.

Jennifer Lawrence has welcomed her first child with husband Cooke Maroney! The acclaimed actress reportedly gave birth to her first baby in Los Angeles.And while the couple is known for being private about their personal life, TMZ obtained public records that revealed the good news for the happy couple, but details regarding the exact date of birth and the sex of the baby have yet to be revealed.Lawrence and Maroney confirmed they were expecting their first child in September 2021. The pair tied the knot in Rhode Island in October 2019, after dating for over one year, previously confirming their relationship in June 2018.The 31-year-old Hollywood star described the 37-year-old gallery owner as “the greatest person I’ve ever met,” and confessed she felt “very honored to become a Maroney,” during an interview in 2019.Fans of the actress were excited when she made her first red carpet appearance showing her baby bump and looking absolutely glamorous wearing Dior for the premiere of the Netflix film ‘Don’t Look Up.’The happy couple currently live between New York and Los Angeles, as they have a property in Beverly Hills and a home in Manhattan.

2022 Oscars was officially released last week. And while the scope of awards season has changed pretty dramatically over the last few years, the talent and unique storytelling present in this year's pack of nominees is perhaps more impressive now than ever before. Leading the way for Oscar favorites is Netflix's which racked up12 total nominations including those in major categories like Best Picture, Best Director for Jane Campion, Best Actor for Benedict Cumberbatch, and supporting acting nods for Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons and Kodi Smit-McPhee.

Instagram and TikTok, with fans left floored when they learn she’s 51 years old. “People are pretty surprised when I tell them my age,” the Hoboken bombshell told Media Drum World.

Guy Lodge Film CriticNot since Alfred Hitchcock’s 1927 silent “The Ring” has there been a boxing film quite so quiet as “Small, Slow But Steady,” a gentle but hard-edged study of a flyweight female pugilist in suburban Tokyo. More concerned with the wear and tear of everyday life than pummeling sound and fury, director Shô Miyake’s measured, unsentimental adaptation of a memoir by Keiko Ogasawara — who turned professional despite the difficulties of lifelong deafness — turns out to be somewhat aptly described by its own title, though none of those adjectives quite conveys its rare and delicate grace.

Kris Bowers “Black excellence” is one of those phrases that might be difficult to explain, but you know it when you see it. It almost instantly pops into my mind — often in hashtag form — when I see images of classic Black icons or beautiful Black bodies dressed to the nines and stunningly captured in photographs; everybody Black at award shows; the Obamas; or anything Beyoncé and Jay-Z do.Black excellence is a feeling.

J. Kim Murphy Miami Dade College’s annual Miami Film Festival has announced that Penélope Cruz will be honored with the Precious Gem Award during its upcoming 2022 edition.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“SEAL Team” star Max Thieriot has signed on for the lead role in the CBS drama pilot “Cal Fire,” Variety has learned.It was previously reported that Thieriot co-wrote the story for the series, which is inspired by his life growing up in northern California. He will also serve as an executive producer.

Naman Ramachandran The Berlin Film Festival has called for peace over the situation in Ukraine, which is currently in a state of military conflict after Russian forces struck on Thursday morning.“We — festival workers, artists, filmmakers — think fondly of our friends in Ukraine and we are by their side in a call for peace,” the festival said in a statement issued on Thursday. “One week ago, the Berlin International Film Festival was celebrating a complicated yet successful edition.

Partner Content The ongoing pandemic has inevitably changed the workings of the global film industry in a variety of ways. Throughout these ups and downs, one thing has yet to waver, and that’s the demand for new content.

'Octomom’ Nadya Suleman has been pictured with her eight children in a new snap as they celebrate turning 13.The octuplets, who were born in January 2009, celebrated becoming teenagers with a birthday bash at a bowling alley. Former adult film star, Nadya threw the party for Nariyah, Isaiah, Maliyah, Jeremiah, Noah, Josiah, Jonah and Makai earlier this month.The kids were seen posing with bowling balls before taking to the lanes.The festivities in California also saw the children tuck into vegan cupcakes at a local playground and in a joyful snap, the family are in high spirits as they run down the street holding hands.

Coronation Street star Alexandra Mardell has waved goodbye to the ITV soap’s famous cobbles after filming her last scenes as alter-ego Emma Brooker.The actress, who has played Emma since 2018, posted a behind the scenes snap of the Coronation Street sign with her hands making a heart around it.The 28 year old, who recently had her leaving party, then penned an emotional message, saying how much she’d miss her time on the show and everyone that works there and that the tears had been flowing. Alexandra wrote: “And that’s a wrap on the best street there is! And of course I ugly cried as soon as the scene completed.” Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter She continued: “So overwhelmed by all the love.The Corrie family are just insane.To every person in that building, every viewer, family member and friend, I love you all and can’t thank you enough!” The soap star then rounded off the post, writing: “I’ve said it countless times before but I’ll say it again, it’s been the best time of my life.

Netflix has revealed that almost £150,000 of props were stolen from the set of award-winning series, The Crown. The expensive items were reportedly stolen on Wednesday 16 February and Netflix has confirmed that a police investigation is underway to find thieves responsible.The theft is believed to have happened during the final week of the show’s production for series 5 in Doncaster, South Yorkshire.

It’s a tough week for EastEnders Mick Carter (Danny Dyer) as on Thursday 3 March he receives divorce papers from Linda. He’s devastated by that development, having never truly given up hope that his ‘L’ would come back to him at some point after she left Walford amid the fallout from her affair with Max Branning. But there’s even worse to come for the whole Carter clan the following day, when they hear the shocking news from police that missing Tina’s (Luisa Bradshaw-White) body has been found at the site of Walford eaterie the Argee Bhajee.

The Eurovision Song Contest has said it plans to welcome performances from both Russia and Ukraine later this year, despite Vladimir Putin’s ongoing invasion. Competition organisers said that the annual competition was a "non-political cultural event" and seemed to dismiss the idea that Russia could be banned from the event due to its attack on neighbouring Ukraine.The 66th edition of the annual competition is due to take place in Turin in May after Italian rock band Maneskin triumphed during last year's contest.

Todrick Hall opted not to participate in interviews after the season finale of Celebrity Big Brother, Us Weekly can confirm.

After sparking split speculation, Matthew Rondeau has made it clear that he is “over” Shanna Moakler — making several accusations about their relationship via an upsetting new video.

Robin Roberts has revealed that her longtime partner, Amber Laign, has breast cancer. In a touching, and personal, Instagram video, the 61-year-old anchor delivered the news.“My sweet Amber wanted me to tell you something that she’s been facing. At the end of last year, Amber was diagnosed with breast cancer.

New kids on the blockchain! Best known for playing vampire Alice Cullen in The Twilight Saga franchise, Ashley Greene is taking her talents from Hollywood to the Metaverse. The actress recently launched a new NFT project called Fridgits alongside husband Paul Khoury and a team of female entrepreneurs.

Proceeding with caution. Jana Kramer took things slow while introducing boyfriend Ian Schinelli into her children’s lives.

SEAL Team star Max Thieriot has closed a deal to headline CBS drama pilot Cal Fire, a project he co-wrote and executive produces.

The Golden State is about to hand out lots more gold to Hollywood, if a newly proposed legislative effort secures Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterThat escalated quickly.In May, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced an extra $30 million for the state’s film and TV tax credit program.

The studios are continuing to line up against the effort to recall California Governor Gavin Newsom, with the latest contribitions coming from the Motion Picture Association’s political action committee along with that of MPA’s chairman, Charles Rivkin.

“I can assure you they’re going to be higher.” That was California Governor Gavin Newsom’s response yesterday when asked about the updated numbers on the Delta variant due to be released today. He was right.