Ellen Kuras to Direct Kate Winslet in Lee Miller Movie ‘Lee’

Spotify has shuttered its Moscow office in response to Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, and will restrict the discoverability of content owned and operated by Russian state-affiliated media.“We are deeply shocked and saddened by the unprovoked attack on Ukraine,” a Spotify spokesperson said in a statement.“Our first priority over the past week has been the safety of our employees and to ensure that Spotify continues to serve as an important source of global and regional news at a time when access to information is more important than ever.”Confirming its Moscow office would be closed “indefinitely”, the streaming platform said they were “providing individual support to our personnel” in Moscow, as well as their “global community of Ukrainian employees”.In addition to restricting the discoverability of Russian state-affiliated media, the platform has also removed all content from Kremlin-backed outlets RT and Sputnik that was hosted on Spotify in the European Union and other markets. Additionally, it has launched a guide on the platform that directs users to localised “trusted news” sources.Spotify has stopped short of shutting off access for their Russian users, however, saying they believe it’s “critically important to try to keep our service operational in Russia to allow for the global flow of information”.“We are exploring additional steps that we can take and will continue to do what is in the best interest of our employees and our listeners,” the statement concluded.Ukraine has been under attack since last Thursday (February 24), when Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a military operation in the neighbouring country.

Ghost have unveiled, ‘Twenties’, the latest cut off their upcoming album, ‘Impera’.Released on Thursday (March 3), the single offers listeners a new look into the Swedish metal outfit’s growth, as they meld together chugging guitar riffs with a reggaeton beat and dramatic orchestral instruments.Listen to ‘Twenties’ below.In a recent interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, Ghost founder and vocalist Tobias Forge shared that the song was inspired by a Brazilian performance that he had seen on TV years ago that featured aggressive vocals over a reggaeton melody.“It was one of the most musically aggressive things I’ve ever seen. I come from death metal, black metal, punk, where we’re obviously thriving on the idea of being violent – but this was sort of like a party,” Forge explained.A post shared by The Band Ghost (@thebandghost)“Of course, I had heard that rhythm before, but I thought ‘That sounds like a fun way to write an aggressive song that I’ve never really heard’”.‘Twenties’ serves as the third official preview of the band’s upcoming fifth album, ‘Impera’, which is due to release on March 11.

Kelly Clarkson has debuted a rock cover of Ed Sheeran’s pop hit ‘Shivers’ on the ‘Kellyoke’ segment of her TV show.Clarkson has made it customary to perform a cover version of a song requested by her audience to open The Kelly Clarkson Show. For the March 1 edition of the show, the Grammy winner took on Sheeran’s acoustic-guitar led tune, giving it a rock facelift with driving guitars and flashing red lights.Watch Kelly Clarkson perform her version of Ed Sheeran’s ‘Shivers’ below.Clarkson has previously covered Sharon Van Etten’s ‘The End Of The World’, Pixies’ ‘Where Is My Mind’, My Chemical Romance’s ‘Welcome To The Black Parade’, and Radiohead’s ‘Karma Police’ among others for the segment, most recently delivering a moving cover of George Michael’s ‘Faith’.

This Saturday, March 5, the annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade will take place at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) for the second year in a row.  In order to attend, visitors will have to pay for a ticket, which has raised equity concerns among members of Sydney’s LGBTQI Communities. The Parade was free to attend when it was held along  Oxford Street in Darlinghurst. Wei Thai-Haynes, a member of the SGLMG Board and activist group Pride in Protest, told Star Observer that “Mardi Gras should be free and accessible to all those who wish to attend.

Michael Sheen is soon going to be a dad of three!

Matthew McConaughey, 52, may be known for having luscious locks but it wasn’t always that way. The actor turned down rumors that he had a hair transplant when he opened up about using a special topical ointment after noticing he was going bald 19 years ago, in a new interview. He first reflected back on when the hair loss made him buzz off the hair he had left in the 1990s.

Manchester United are said to be showing 'great interest' in RB Leipzig's Christopher Nkunku.

Here are your Man City morning headlines on Thursday, March 3.

Maksim Chmerkovskiy has finally returned home to the United States.

Jason Momoa steps out of his hotel in a pair of striking pants in New York City on Wednesday (March 2).

Sean McVay is having some fun in the sun with his friends!

Olivia Rodrigo and Normani glam up the pink carpet for the 2022 Billboard Women in Music at YouTube Theater on Wednesday night (March 2) in Inglewood, Calif.

Maksim Chmerkovskiy is finally home.

Katie Holmes stuns in a chic white suit at the grand opening celebration of RiseNY in New York City on Wednesday night (March 2).

Christina Aguilera meets up with H.E.R. on the pink carpet for the 2022 Billboard Women in Music event held at YouTube Theater on Wednesday night (March 2) in Inglewood, Calif.

Paulina Gretzky is finally getting her bachelorette party.

Concert promoter Live Nation and streaming service Spotify are the two latest entertainment companies pulling out of further business with Russia.

Olivia Rodrigo is Billboard's «Woman of the Year» and the moment couldn't be more «surreal» for the 19-year-old singer.ET's Lauren Zima spoke to Rodrigo at the Billboard Women in Music Awards Wednesday night where she was being presented with the honor, and she shared how it feels to be recognized in such a big way.«Oh my gosh, it's incredible,» Rodrigo gushed. «I mean, writing songs is just my favorite thing in the whole world, and so to be recognized in this way, is absolutely surreal, and I'm just so grateful to everyone who has supported me this year.»"[I'm] excited for what's to come," she added.Rodrigo has had a meteoric rise to the top since the release of her debut single, «Drivers License,» and has already been a big award winner, taking home MTV Video Music Awards, American Music Awards and a People's Choice Award, in addition to her Billboard honor.Rodrigo's latest achievement comes a little over two months after she earned seven GRAMMY nominations in her first eligible GRAMMYs since the release of her debut album, .

A 24-year-old woman in Wisconsin is facing a murder charge after allegedly killing her lover “during a drug-fueled sex session” and then dismembering his body, reportedly leaving his head and penis in a bucket.

Jason Momoa and Channing Tatum are two peas in a pod! In a series of pics shot by photographer Jason Roman, The actors were spotted having a great time post-The Batman premiere in New York City on Tuesday, both showing up to support Zoe Kravitz who plays Catwoman in the latest DC Comics flick. Channing, 41, is notably dating the 33-year-old actress while Jason, 42, just recently split from Zoe’s mother, Lisa Bonet, after five years of marriage.

Maksim Chmerkovskiy, 42, and Peta Murgatroyd, 35, had the sweetest airport reunion landed in the US after fleeing Ukraine. The Dancing With The Stars had an incredibly difficult time escaping as Russian attempts to invade Ukraine but he has made it out and his and Peta’s relief is evident. The two greeted each other with a passionate embrace when Maks landed. He wore a light blue long-sleeved shirt and tight black pants as he lifted Peta mid-hug as she rocked a black jumpsuit.

Leo Barraclough Senior International CorrespondentMulti-Grammy winning director Jonas Akerlund is to helm “Midas Man,” a movie about The Beatles’ manager and music impresario Brian Epstein, it was confirmed Thursday.Epstein discovered The Beatles – indeed Paul McCartney referred to him as “the fifth Beatle” – and they signed a contract with him in 1961.

Ellen Kuras will direct Oscar winner Kate Winslet as Vogue cover model turned World War II correspondent, Lee Miller in “Lee,” a biopic written by Liz Hannah. READ MORE: TIFF 2020: New Films From Idris Elba, Mark Wahlberg, Kate Winslet & More Among First Wave Selections Winslet has been involved with the project for quite some time, but it appears “Lee” is finally moving forward with both a writer and a director now attached, with production set to start in spring 2021.

Ellen Kuras has signed on to direct Kate Winslet as Lee Miller, the Vogue cover model turned Second World War correspondent, in the biopicLee. Liz Hannah will pen the screenplay for the indie, which was previously in development at Entertainment One.

Titanic, the movie about Jack Dawson (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Rose DeWitt Bukater’s (Kate Winslet ) epic love story, ended up breaking many hearts. The film, with the classic poor-boy-falls-in-love-with-rich-girl plot, did not have a happy ending and was a total sob fest! Ever since the film released back in 1997, one question has been bugging the fans.

Anthony D'Alessandro Editorial Director/Box Office EditorOscar nominated director of feature documentary The Betrayal, Ellen Kuras, will direct Oscar winner Kate Winslet as Vogue cover model turned war correspondent, Lee Miller. Golden Globe-nominated screenwriter Liz Hannah (The Post, Long Shot)is adapting the project from the Anthony Penrose (Lee’s son) book The Lives of Lee Miller and will executive produce.Penrose and the Miller estate have granted the production unprecedented access to The Lee Miller Archives, which include all of her photos and diaries.

Also Read: Toronto Film Festival Lineup Unveils 'Tighter' Selection of 50 Movies for 2020 FestTroy Lum and Andrew Mason of Hopscotch Features will produce along with Winslet. Hannah is executive producing.The screenplay is adapted from the book “The Lives of Lee Miller” by Anthony Penrose, Miller’s son.

Leo Barraclough Senior International CorrespondentAs part of its Cannes Market presentations, HanWay Films arranged for Phillip Noyce to tell buyers about its true-crime love story “Peggy Jo,” which he will direct, with “Baby Driver” and “Yesterday” actress Lily James starring. The film is loosely based on the true-story of the life of Texan Peggy Jo Tallas, who takes to robbing banks while posing as a man.

Kate Winslet is certainly a force to be reckoned with in the world of acting, having won an Oscar, Emmy and a Grammy, as well picking up Golden Globes and BAFTAs.Although Kate stepped in front of the camera at the tender age of 15 in the British television series, Dark Season, her breakthrough role followed two years later in 1995 playing Marianne Dashwood in Sense and Sensibility, which saw her scoop up her first BAFTA Award. Two years later she secured one of the leading roles, in what has arguably been her biggest movie of all time, Titanic, alongside Leonardo DiCaprio.

Just recently, it was revealed that all signs are pointing to the Venice Film Festival being able to hold a physical event, complete with a red carpet, beginning on September 2. This would lead you to believe that the Toronto International Film Festival, which begins a week later, would be able to do the same.

Also Read: Saoirse Ronan, Kate Winslet Romantic Drama 'Ammonite' Acquired by NeonOver the first five days of the fest, TIFF’s full slate of films will premiere as physical, socially-distanced screenings, as well as drive-ins and outdoor experiences that can be safely managed. The festival will also launch its first-ever digital platform, partnering with Shift72 on a portal that can host digital screenings, talks and other events.Also screening at the festival are “Fauna,” from director Nicolás Pereda, “Good Joe Bell” by director Reinaldo Marcus Green, “Spring Blossom,” the debut film by director Suzanne Lindon and “True Mothers” by director Naomi Kawase.

Andreas Wiseman International EditorThe Toronto Film Festival (September 10–19), North America’s largest festival, has unveiled its plan for this year’s edition. As anticipated, the fest is going to look very different due to the coronavirus, which is likely to account fo a 50% year-on-year downturn in revenue.Organizers say the 45th TIFF will be “tailored to fit the moment”, with a combination physical screenings and drive-ins, digital screenings, virtual red carpets, press conferences and industry talks.

Leo Barraclough Senior International CorrespondentMunich-based sales agent Global Screen has sold 3D animated movie “OOOPS — The Adventure Continues,” which has its market premiere at Cannes’ online market, to multiple territories. Variety has been given exclusive access to the film’s trailer.