China Box Office: ‘Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire’ Has Hollywood’s Best Opening This Year

announced at a vacant storefront at Connecticut Avenue and L Street NW, which will soon be transformed into a pop-up as part of Capital Fringe, an annual arts festival scheduled to take place from July 9 to 21.Japer Bowles, director of the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs, hailed the program as a potential boon not only for the city as a whole, but for the LGBTQ community, especially in advance of D.C.’s hosting of WorldPride in 2025.“This is going to be great for WorldPride, because LGBTQIA+ businesses and business owners — whether in D.C. or in the region, or nationally or internationally, can come to D.C.

Forecasters have given their verdict on when the weather in the UK will finally get warmer, following recent 'below average' temperatures for this time of year.

Two Premier League footballers were said to have been arrested after a report of a rape was made to police over the weekend.

told .What she's referring to, a “chemistry test,” is still a common practice, though nowadays it typically involves just doing a regular scene with someone on camera, and the kissing can be saved for maybe the final round of auditions, if it ever needs to come to that. You don't make someone kiss everyone. As Hathaway notes, testing for chemistry with make-outs is “actually the worst way to do it.”“I was told, ‘We have 10 guys coming today and you’re cast.

The subject of a timely new Variety profile praising his versatility, British actor Dan Stevens is having a moment. The actor is currently competing with himself at the box office with two different films: MonsterVerse installment “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” for Warners and directing duo Radio Silence’s new vampire movie “Abigail” for Universal.

Mitski has shared the dramatic new video for her song ‘Star’ – watch it below.The dreamy video for ‘Star’, taken off recent album ‘The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We‘, was directed by Maegan Houang.Filmed in the summer of 2023, it is the latest video Mitski and Houang have worked together on, having previously collaborated to produce the videos for ‘Happy’, ‘The Only Heartbreaker’ and ‘Stay Soft’.“Unlike the more narrative/concept driven videos Mitski and I have done together in the past, I wanted this video to encapsulate the impressionistic circularity we all experience,” Houang said in a press statement.She continued: “Our lives oscillate between light and dark repeating itself in an endless cycle where nothing is permanent. The best moments are fleeting, but so are the bad.”Watch the video for ‘Star’ below:Mitski is soon to tour the UK at the end of this month, where she will begin her tour in Edinburgh on April 27 and finish in Zurich on May 30.

EastEnders fans are convinced they've rumbled Nadine Keller's heartbreaking connection to another Walford character after the truth about her fake pregnancy was revealed to viewers during Tuesday night's episode (April 23.) As regular viewers will know, former sex worker Nadine made a dramatic return to Walford recently, stirring up drama with her announcement of an unexpected pregnancy from her past fling with Jay Brown. Understandably, the news sent shockwaves through the Square as Jay grappled with the prospect of fatherhood despite the anger of his family.

Nothing gets you ready for your summer holidays more than shopping for swimwear, but if the thought of trying to find a swimsuit that's both flattering, comfortable and trending fills you with dread, then you've come to the right place. If you're on the hunt for a swimsuit that will make you feel confident and fabulous, look no further than River Island's Beige Textured Whipstitch Swimsuit. Priced at £35 here, this stretchy, comfortable and flattering piece is everything you need to feel great by the pool or on the beach.

Josie Gibson has broken her silence on losing out on the This Morning presenting gig to Cat Deeley. It was reported that the Bristol native felt "disheartened and disappointed" after not securing the full-time position earlier this year. Despite having filled in for Holly Willoughby for several months, the former Celebrity Big Brother star, 39, was passed over in favour of Ben Shephard and Cat.

As Alison Hammond's new man was revealed as Russian masseur David Putman last week, the This Morning presenter has now shocked fans once again by giving herself a make-over. Taking to TikTok, Alison, 49, shared a clip of herself with copper hair rather than her signature dark locks, leading fans to comment on the 'stunning' look below the video. Over the clip, Alison played the song It's the Hard-Knock Life from Annie, captioning it: "Always wanted to be Annie !! Love ginger hair".

Even if your holiday is a while away, it's never too early to start shopping for that perfect poolside look, and holidaymakers are going wild for Pour Moi's £50 'stylish and slimming' adjustable swimsuit with tummy control. A key item for any sun-soaked getaway is a flattering piece of swimwear, and this one-piece has been causing quite the stir among shoppers.

Emmerdale's Gus Malcolms blindsided fans when he had a sudden change of heart this week, and even went so far as to make an unexpected proposition to Rhona Goskirk amidst their ongoing feud. As regular viewers will know, Gus had previously shown his nasty side towards Rhona in court, as their fight for custody of baby Ivy resulted in both parties being arrested.

The King has bestowed a prestigious honour upon future Queen Kate Middleton in recognition of her remarkable public service and steadfast support for the arts, Buckingham Palace announced. As a working member of the royal family for over a decade, Kate has been appointed as the Royal Companion of The Order of the Companions of Honour, marking a significant milestone as the first royal family member to receive this distinction in the order’s 107-year history.

Abbey Clancy and The One Show host Alex Jones discovered a brand new thing in common during Tuesday night’s episode (April 23) of the hit BBC show, when the duo revealed that they both share the same unusual ‘obsession’ of plate collecting. The surprising hobby first came to light during a segment with fellow guest Chris O’Dowd, who was promoting his new show The Big Door Prize, which is about a sleepy American town that becomes the owner of a mysterious machine which reveals people’s full potentials and the lives they ought to be living, by printing their ideal future on a piece of paper.

Molly Smith has had a hectic few months after appearing on Love Island: All-Stars, where she not only won the series but found love with co-star Tom Clare in the process. Talking with OK! this week about the launch of her new fitness programme, Move With Molly, the reality star, 29. reveals that things are going extremely well for the new couple - who have just enjoyed their first holiday together.

Battlestar Galactica star Terry Carter has died at the age of 95.The news was confirmed by the actor's son, Miguel Carter DeCoste, to the New York Times on Tuesday, 23 April.Terry died peacefully at his home in New York City. Hailing from Brooklyn, Terry made history as one of the first Black actors to have a regular role on a TV sitcom, portraying Private Sugarman on The Phil Silvers Show. His portrayal spanned 92 episodes from 1955 to 1959.

EastEnders fans are convinced they've pieced together the puzzle of Sonia Fowler's pregnancy timeline, with many predicting an emotional rollercoaster on the horizon for the future mum. As regular viewers will know, Sonia has been desperately trying to have a baby with Reiss Colwell via IVF, after learning of his fertility issues while hoping to expand their family. After months of uncertainty and devastating setbacks, the couple finally saw success with their IVF treatment, with Sonia delightedly revealing she was pregnant during Monday evening's episode (April 22).

Emily Miller is set to become a mum for the first time as she and boyfriend Cam Holmes prepare to welcome a baby boy this June, three years after meeting on Netflix show Too Hot To Handle. And talking to OK! this week, it's clear that Emily, who has launched a maternity edit with e-retailer Pretty Little Thing this week, has taken pregnancy in her stride and is looking forward to the next chapter. However, as she nears her June due date, Emily isn't looking forward to the pains of labour, explaining: "I had Braxton Hicks last night for the first time and that's the first time I felt really scared for actually giving birth because it was so painful.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent In the run-up to its world premiere in competition at the Cannes Film Festival, Francis Ford Coppola‘s 135-minute epic “Megalopolis” is on track to sell to a French distributor, Le Pacte. The indie company, presided over by veteran French distributor Jean Labadie, is currently negotiating a deal. It seems like an odd match for such a pricey movie considering Le Pacte’s fairly modest size.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Callum Turner has been cast in the lead role of the series adaptation of the William Gibson novel “Neuromancer” at Apple TV+, Variety has learned. The series was originally announced in February. Per the official description, the 10-episode drama follows “a damaged, top-rung super-hacker named Case (Turner) who is thrust into a web of digital espionage and high stakes crime with his partner Molly, a razor-girl assassin with mirrored eyes, aiming to pull a heist on a corporate dynasty with untold secrets.” This will mark the second starring role in an Apple series for Turner.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Sylvester Stallone revealed on the TMZ special “Arnold & Sly: Rivals, Friends, Icons” (via The Daily Mail) that a near career-ending injury in the lead up to “Rocky II” threatened to end the boxing franchise before its first sequel got off the ground. Stallone was training with bodybuilder Franco Columbu about a month and a half before the “Rocky 2” shoot when he ripped his pec muscle right off the bone. “So, I go down, and it’s maybe only 200 [lbs].

Alec Baldwin is claiming prosecutors inappropriately rescinded a plea offer made months before he was charged for a second time with involuntary manslaughter. Baldwin's legal team revealed the actor received a plea offer from special prosecutors Oct. 5, 2023, according to new court documents obtained by Fox News Digital.The move was made to ensure "that similarly situated defendant's [sic] do not receive disparate treatment," the documents stated.

A boy was forced to remove his trainers by a group of thugs during a bus station robbery in Ashton-under-Lyne. Police were called to the incident on Monday night (April 22) to reports that two teenage boys had been the victims of a robbery by another group of males.

Ellie Leach has been flooded with compliments and left her famous cousin 'obsessed' amid her reunion with more of her Strictly Come Dancing co-stars. Over the weekend, the actress was seen enjoying a dinner date with dance partner Vito Coppola in a break from her stage role.

Emmerdale stars proved they're a talented bunch - showing off their singing and musical skills to support co-star Danny Miller's big charity ball in Manchester. Emmerdale favourite Danny, along with pal Daniel Jillings, run the Once Upon A Smile charity supporting families through bereavement.

Gogglebox star Ellie Warner has shared a sweet family update after being seen in a bunch of photos with her rarely-seen boyfriend Nat Eddleston. Fans of the Channel 4 show know the star for appearing on the sofa alongside her younger sister, Izzi.

A small aeroplane carrying two people crashed to the ground near an airport in Scotland. The light aircraft plummeted near to Glasgow Prestwick Airport on Tuesday (April 23).

died by suicide in February 2023, the country star performed for the first time since his death on Monday night.The occasion for her triumphant comeback was the “Walkin’ After Midnight” tribute to Patsy Cline at Nashville’s famed Ryman Auditorium.“How we doin’ tonight, y’all? I’d be lying if I didn’t say I’m incredibly nervous right now,” she said in a video shared via TikTok while addressing the crowd. “It’s been the first time I’ve been up on stage in a while.”To make it even more of an emotional moment, the 2006 “American Idol” alum even sang a song that she co-wrote with her late husband: “The Woman I Am.”“My husband and I actually wrote this song together, gosh, over a decade ago,” she said.

delivered unto us last week and while the reviews have been an extreme mix, the fanfare is without equal. The Post’s Chuck Arnold writes, “There is plenty of “Bad Blood” spilled on Swift’s latest. And with the raw honesty and specificity of her lyrics, she is clearly in her ‘IDGAF’ era.” Her ‘TTPD,’ era sees Swift take aim at exes and enemies Kim Kardashian, Matt Healy and stand-out British sad boy, ladies and gentlemen Joe Alwyn.

empty barstool at Moe’s Tavern.Fox’s long-running sitcom “The Simpsons” killed off one of its familiar characters Sunday night — Larry the Barfly.Larry, who was often seated next to his friend Sam, was (a fictional) 42 years old.While casual fans might not know the balding man by name, Larry has had a spot at Moe’s since, at least, Season 1’s “Homer’s Odyssey” that aired back in January 1990 — more than 34 years ago.He appeared sporadically over the years, rarely saying a word.But in the Season 2 episode “Bart Gets Hit by a Car,” the drunk checks out Marge Simpson and shouts, “Who’s the chick?”Sunday night in the Season 35 episode “Cremains of the Day,” Larry died, and Homer, Moe and fellow bar regulars Lenny and Carl went on a road trip to scatter his ashes.As Larry was a background character only — with little known about him beyond his fondness for booze and incoherently muttering — the script references how vague his story is.Homer and Co., who realize that they hardly knew the guy, feel lousy when Larry’s mother tells them that he described the Moe’s gents as his “best friends,” and asked them to share some “fond memories.” They make up a bogus fishing tale.Longtime fans were shocked by the loss.“Just learned they are killing off Larry on The Simpsons tomorrow. I need a minute,” one posted on X.

Jelly Roll, 39, told People that he had already lost 70 pounds ahead of a 5K he plans on running next month. “I’ve really been kicking ass, man.

Megan Thee Stallion has been accused of harrassment by a former photographer, who alleged he was forced to watch her have sex with a woman.According to NBC News, cameraman Emilio Garcia filed a lawsuit today (April 23) against the rapper (real name Megan Pete), accusing her of harrassment and creating a hostile work environment.Garcia claimed that he was trapped inside a moving car with Pete and three other women, where she proceeded to have sex with one of the women. According to the photographer, the incident allegedly took place in June 2022 in Ibiza, Spain.In the lawsuit, filed to the Los Angeles Superior Court, Garcia went on to allege that he was told by the rapper afterwards: “don’t ever discuss what you saw”.“I felt uncomfortable.

Monty Python film Life Of Brian as well as Fawlty Towers in the works. He is also working on a musical version of A Fish Called Wanda, and recently hosted a programme on GB News called The Dinosaur Hour.In a forthcoming interview with SagaMagazine, Cleese puts the costly end to his third marriage to Alyce Faye Eichelberger, an American psychotherapist, as one of the main reasons he is working so hard late in his life.The couple split in 2008 after 16 years of marriage.

Karol G received a heartwarming surprise backstage at the National Stadium. The surprise came from none other than Myriam Hernández, the Chilean artist whose timeless melodies have captured the hearts of millions.For Karol G, the encounter held profound significance.

Kevin Costner and Chris Hemsworth fell in love with the same movie. In a batch of new interviews, Costner and Hemsworth revealed that they were both vying for the same role, with Hemsworth sharing that his wife Elsa Pataky wanted him to do the film since it involved horses, one of her great passions. Chris Hemsworth goes on a ‘bestie’ getaway with his daughterKevin Costner named his son after a character in ‘Horizon’, his new filmCostner was attached to the project as lead actor and director, with Hemsworth trying hard to get himself signed on to the lead role.

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone found success in Hollywood with iconic roles in popular films, and with similarities in their careers and action-packed productions, the pair also found themselves competing against each other while at the top of their fame.Sylvester Stallone wants Ryan Gosling to be the new ‘Rambo’: ‘He loves the character’Arnold Schwarzenegger reveals he’s recovering from surgeryArnold Schwarzenegger’s most iconic role could have been played by OJ SimpsonDuring their latest joint interview with TMZ, the pair discussed their rivalry and shared some insight about their careers, where they compared how deep their competition went, including machine guns and even body fat.“We ended up kind of like, ‘Well, you killed 28 people in the movie; I killed 32,’” Arnold said during the interview, with Sylvester sharing his thoughts at the time; “I got to top that.” The two actors also discussed their appearance and how they competed for the best physique in the business.“It was now the body count and then it was kind of, like, ‘Well, what was your body fat? ‘I was down to seven percent,’ Sly said. And then I said, ‘I was down to 10 percent,’” Arnold added, “So it became a competition with the body.”“And then he started using machine guns that were kind of, like, huge machine guns.