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Courtney Howard It’s been a few decades since last we saw Jean Reno playing a withdrawn curmudgeon protecting a pint-sized charge in “The Professional.” Now, with director David Schurmann’s “My Penguin Friend,” it’s a welcome return to a winning formula. In the Brazilian filmmaker’s tender-hearted, all-ages adventure, Reno plays a grief-stricken father who gains a small, sweet companion after rescuing him from polluted waters.

Adaptive Sports Foundation – a 501(c)(3) non-profit that looks to make athletics more accessible to those with physical and cognitive disabilities and chronic illnesses – the auction is giving one fan the chance to have dinner with the Metallica frontman.According to the page, the dinner will have to take place in Edwards, Colorado, which isn’t far from the vocalist’s home in Vail, and the date of the dinner must be scheduled within three months of the end of the auction.The winner will also be allowed to bring up to three additional guests for the night, however, the rules also stipulate that the winner of the auction will have to foot the entire bill for the night.Travel and accommodation aren’t included in the package and the whole thing is expected to be wrapped up within two hours, that being said, the winner is allowed to take a photo with the metal legend and can bring along something small to be signed.The auction is open until next Wednesday (August 21) and at time of writing the bid stands at $28,500 (£22,112). This comes from just 21 bids, and the next minimum bid is currently set at $31,000 (£24,000).Visit here to find out more.In other Metallica news, the thrash metal icons recently announced the launch of a new Cliff Burton exhibition via their digital museum.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Orange Sky Golden Harvest, the company that descended from East Asia’s once-dominant film studio Golden Harvest and is credited with establishing Bruce Lee, has put out a warning to investors of deepening losses. It is the fourth profit warning by the company in the past two years. The company has moved away from Lee’s legacy and these days owns the largest cinema chain in Singapore, as well as others in Taiwan and Hong Kong. For the six months to June, management warns that losses may increase from HK$25 million ($3.2 million) to as much as HK$100 million.

When I first got into makeup in my late teens, Benefit was always one of the brands I gravitated toward; everything from its fun packaging to its iconic Hoopla Bronzer was just cool. Fast-forward fifteen years, and although I've branched out to more luxury names (the benefits of being in your thirties, am I right?), Benefit is still a favourite that I can always rely on.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle kicked off their tour with a day full of activities, including school visits and enjoying a vibrant performance.The couple began their day with a breakfast meeting with Vice President Francia Marquez and her husband, Rafael Yerney Pinillo.They savoured coffee, tea, and traditional pan de bono (Colombian cheese bread) before exchanging welcome gifts. Meghan, donning a navy Veronica Beard summer suit, and Harry, in a suit, then visited a children's school, the Colegio Cultura Popular, in Bogota.They were given a tour and informational session by the institution's head, Leonel Umana Parra, and student Jose David.

Joe Leydon Film Critic New Orleans natives may be slightly disappointed to find that a movie titled “Crescent City” — long a popular nickname for the storied Louisiana metropolis — actually is set in and around Little Rock, Ark. On the other hand, they might be happy to find that their hometown is not represented at all in this overplotted and instantly disposable drama, a bland gumbo of serial killer tropes, internal affairs investigation, Satanic sex addicts and buddy-cop shoot-’em-up stuff.

Alex Ritman A casual glance at Chiwetel Ejiofor’s upcoming lineup of films — spanning a superhero franchise (“Venom: The Last Dance”), a beloved rom-com return (“Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy”), a Stephen King adaptation (Mike Flanagan’s “The Life of Chuck”) and an A-list directorial debut (Scarlett Johansson’s “Eleanor the Great”) — hints at an insanely hectic work schedule for the actor. But even while being busy in front of the camera, the Brit — best known for roles in films such as “12 Years a Slave,” “Love, Actually” and “Doctor Strange” — has somehow managed to carve out time behind it. Six years on from his well-received directorial debut, “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind,” he returns with sophomore feature “Rob Peace,” released Friday with Paramount.

We've all been in the position of planning on going to the gym for a hefty, sweat-inducing workout - only to ditch it in favour of something way more fun, or relaxing. But something that will surely keep you motivated on the way to the gym is new gymwear, especially when it's pretty.

EastEnders star Jaden Lageda, who plays Denzel on the soap, lives a very quiet life off screen. Fans rarely get to see much of how the 18 year old actor spends his time away from Albert Square, except when he posts sun-drenched holiday pics from gorgeous-looking foreign holidays. But, last week the star – who joined the soap in August 2022 – took to Instagram to give viewers a rare behind the scenes of the Albert Square-based drama, revealing a few little-known secrets along the way.

Netflix miniseries Griselda.The Modern Family star – who leads the six-episode drama based on the real-life story of the Colombian drug trafficker – lost her older brother Rafael in 1996 after he was murdered by the Colombian cartel in a botched kidnapping attempt.In a new interview with Variety, Vergara described the impact her brother’s death had on her family, saying it “destroyed my mom. It changed our lives completely.

Prince Harry, 39, and Meghan Markle, 43, are on a four-day tour of Columbia, intending to teach young people how to combat cyberbullying and raise awareness about mental health.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were welcomed at the home of Vice President Francia Márquez in the heart of Bogotá on Thursday, with the couple arriving "hand in hand". As their whistlestop tour of the South American country gets underway, a leading royal expert has addressed how it's "easy to poke fun" at the couple, but she insisted their work is "to be applauded".

If you're on the hunt for some summer-style insperation, Princess Catherine is your go-to gal. Kate Middleton, a vision of beauty and fashion finesse, has set the standard sky-high with her effortlessly chic and elegant ensembles perfect for any event.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have kicked off their much-talked-about four-day tour in Colombia, and it's already shaping up to be a whirlwind of activity.Touching down in Colombia, the Sussexes were greeted by Vice-President Francia Marquez.Their packed schedule featured a heart warming visit to a local school, a cultural treat with a musical performance at a Bogota arts centre, and a summit focusing on internet safety. With Marquez, who personally extended the invite, by their side, Harry and Meghan will navigate their trip under the watchful eye of a full security team, giving this visit all the trappings of an official royal engagement.This trip, which has all the hallmarks of a traditional royal tour, is the Sussexes' second major outing of the year after their three-day stint in Nigeria, which came about after an invitation from the nation's chief of defence staff.

Selena Kuznikov The wild, wild west will soon be available from your couch: Kevin Costner‘s “Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1″ is moseying over to Max on Friday, Aug. 23. The first installment of his western series, which he starred in, co-directed, co-wrote, produced and co-financed, details the life of several characters in the American West during and after the Civil War.

Hinds have today (August 16) shared a dreamy new single – check out ‘The Bed, The Room, The Rain And You’ below.The Madrid-based indie duo – made up of Carlotta Cosials and Ana Perrote – have released the next taster of upcoming new album ‘VIVA HINDS’ via the latest single. It follows on from previously released tracks including ‘Boom Boom Back’, which featured Beck, and ‘Coffee’, ‘En Forma’ and ‘Superstar’.Speaking about the new track, the pair said: “It’s a love song that has nothing to do with being with the other person or even whether it is reciprocated.

Christopher Vourlias Across more than two decades as the parallel arm of the Sarajevo Film Festival, CineLink Industry Days has grown into the leading film and TV industry event in the Balkan region, an incubator of talent from Southeast Europe — and, increasingly, beyond — and a crucial stop for globetrotting industry executives looking to discover fresh cinematic voices. The mid-summer event, which this year takes place Aug.

The Black Label have announced the upcoming debut of its first girl group, MEOVV.The Black Label launched official social media accounts and posted the first wave of teasers for MEOVV earlier today (August 16).

Gorillaz collaborator has been diagnosed with lung cancer, as per a message on the newly launched GoFundMe page, and treatments are becoming increasingly pricey.Everett’s friend, George Shaban, is the one behind the fundraiser, and it was launched at the end of last month with the hopes of gathering $100,000 in donations to help support the cancer treatment.“Trying to raise money for my friend Peven who needs treatment for lung cancer. Any donation will help.

Glen Powell has responded to the backlash over his cut kiss scene with Daisy Edgar-Jones in Twisters.In a new interview with Screen Rant, the actor said he is “delighted” by the chatter surrounding the deleted scene, as it shows that fans “care” about the film and characters.“I really think that even that [backlash] shows that people care, which is really great,” he said. “I just love how excited people have gotten about that movie, and Daisy and I send each other the TikToks and the gifs.

BoA has announced her upcoming 2024 ‘One’s Own’ Asia tour, featuring concerts in Seoul, Singapore, Taipei and more.BoA’s 2024 ‘One’s Own’ Asia tour will kick-off with two shows in at the Olympic Handball Gymnasium in South, South Korean on October 12 and 13. In the same month, the singer will also perform at the Basket Hall GBK Senayan in Jakarta, Indonesia.In the following month, BoA will bring her 2024 ‘One’s Own’ Asia tour to Taipei and Singapore for one-night-only concerts at the NTU Sports Center 1F and The Star Theatre, respectively.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's contentious four-day tour of Colombia has officially begun, and it's already brimming with drama.

The AA has issued an urgent warning to motorists, cautioning that one common error on the road could lead to a driving ban. On their website, the motoring experts explains that new drivers are at particular risk since getting six points within two years of passing their driving test will result in their licence being revoked.

Halloween Ends arrives on Netflix this week, but is Michael Myers really dead at the end of the movie? Read on for all the details.The film was the final in a trilogy of sequels to John Carpenter’s highly influential 1978 slasher, following on from 2018’s Halloween and 2021’s Halloween Kills.David Gordon Green (Pineapple Express, Joe) directed all three films, which saw Jamie Lee Curtis return to the franchise in her role of Laurie Strode, the high school student targeted by serial killer Myers in the original film.Halloween Ends is set four years after the events of Halloween Kills and finds Strode attempting to move past her trauma while living with her granddaughter Allyson. However, 21-year-old Corey, who has his own history with Myers, becomes involved with Allyson, and by extension, with Strode.In a four-star review of the film, NME wrote: “Less concerned with making a slick modern horror than with doing something genuinely interesting with the franchise – Green’s trilogy makes much more sense when you can see the whole picture.

More than 3.5million people on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) may have to wait months to find out whether changes will be made to the disability benefit following the end of the consultation period last month. Proposals made by the then-Conservative government in the ‘Modernising support for independent living: the health and disability green paper ’ aimed to cut £12billion from the welfare bill each year until 2030.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have kicked off their tour with a flurry of activities, including school visits and enjoying vibrant performances.

A pretty and floaty dress from the White Stuff has been hailed by fans as flattering and feminine.The red printed dress is currently on sale for £60, down from £85.The midi dress has short sleeves and a white floral print all over it. It's also available in a black floral print and a plain navy option too - although both of these options have limited sizing left in stock.The model pairs it with white trainers.The Ivy Linen V Neck Midi Dress has 288 reviews, 186 of which have been awarded five-star ratings by customers. READ MORE: Boots beauty deal gets shoppers Fenty, Too Faced and Nars products for less than £3 each READ MORE: Kate Middleton's Wimbledon style polka dot midi dress now a steal on Amazon for £22 One shopper wrote: "I wore this dress for the first time at the weekend to a luncheon party.

Kidzeco in Bathgate has opened its doors again after a phenomenal campaign that saw supporters raise over £8000.

Kildean Business Park in Stirling is being touted as the ideal location for the new headquarters of the Government-backed GB Energy.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have kickstarted their four-day visit to Colombia, with the couple beginning their trip by meeting Vice President Francia Marquez in capital city Bogota on Thursday, 15 August.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who stepped back from their roles as senior royals in 2020, touched down in Bogota on Thursday morning where they joined Vice President Francia Marquez and her husband, Rafael Yerney Pinillo, for a breakfast meeting. A lip-reading expert has reportedly revealed a subtle interaction shared between the Sussexes as they greeted fans.

the “Wranglers” crooner shared a series of photos detailing her trip to Italy with her husband, Brendan McLoughlin.However, fans were quick to point out one snapshot in particular that shows Lambert making an obscene gesture towards a statue. “You’re probably gonna get banned from Instagram,” one fan commented, referencing the photo in question, in which Lambert appears to be pinching the statue. “Cracking up @ that one pic,” another fan wrote, alongside a pinch emoji.

Taylor Swift has retitled a song from her most recent album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department‘ to seemingly take aim at Kanye West.The original version of the song, ‘thanK you aiMee’ appeared on Swift’s 11th studio LP back in April. ‘thanK you aIMee’ left fans believing that the song was aimed at the reality TV star who has had a history with the pop singer.The letters capitalised in the title spell out ‘Kim’, connecting the song to the Kardashian.

Katy Perry will be this year’s recipient of the Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Video Music Awards.Announced yesterday by MTV (August 16), Perry will perform a career-spanning medley of songs at the event, which takes place on September 11 at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York.Perry made her MTV VMAs debut in 2009, joining Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry for a version of ‘We Will Rock You.’ She later received her first three VMA awards in 2011 for her Kanye West collaboration ‘E.T.’ and her hit song ‘Firework.’ Perry’s hosted the VMAs in 2017, which was also her last appearance at the event.Taylor Swift and Post Malone lead the nominations for the MTV VMAs this year with 19 nominations between them.‘Cause baby you’re a… 2024 VIDEO VANGUARD AWARD RECIPIENT!!

Jake Bugg has shared rock‘n’roll-infused new single ‘Keep On Moving’ and spoken to NME about his Green Day-inspired sixth album ‘A Modern Day Distraction’.True to its name, ‘Keep On Moving’ explores the album’s forward-looking mindset in the face of adversity and regret as Bugg sings: “I’ve been on the run for far too long / But there’s no turning back.”“I think it’s important to be self-critical, to push yourself and to keep pushing on”, he told NME of the meaning behind the song. “But that can be very difficult when people are always trying to drag you down.

Taylor Swift sent fans wild on Thursday, 15 August as she returned to London’s Wembley Stadium for the final string of shows for the European leg of the Eras Tour. Having previously performed three shows at the iconic venue back in June, Taylor, 34, made her return to the stage once more as she kicked off a five-day run at the stadium in what was her first concert since her shows in Vienna were cancelled. As she entered the crowd during a set that lasted over three hours, the Love Story singer was joined by a familiar famous face.

Janette Manrara has sparked confusion among fans as she took to social media with a wholesome 'memories' update. The dancer and presenter shared a new snap of herself and her daughter taken earlier this summer.

TREASURE recently brought out 2NE1‘s CL as a surprise special guest at their recent ‘Reboot’ encore concert in Seoul.TREASURE held a concert at the KSPO Dome in Seoul, South Korea on August 15, which was also the final date of the YG Entertainment boyband’s ‘Reboot’ tour of Asia in May and June. To wrap up the show, they surprised audiences by bringing out labelmate CL of girl group 2NE1.During her surprise appearance, CL performed mash-up of two of her older songs: 2013 solo debut single ‘The Baddest Female’ and the 2014 track ‘MTBD’, from 2NE1’s second studio album ‘Crush’.