Ethan Coen Explains Why He (Briefly) Quit Directing: ‘More of a Grind and Less Fun’

Love Island's Tasha Ghouri accuses new bombshell Jay Younger of "trying to put a wedge" between her and Andrew Le Page on Thursday's episode. Only recently, Tasha, 23, who is coupled up with Andrew, 27, enjoyed a flirty date with Jay, 28, where the latter admitted it was the "best date" he'd had and he was "surprised" by her. In upcoming scenes, Jay, who previously declared "game on", says to Andrew: "I won't lie man, I think you and Tasha might not be as strong as you think.

Kim Kardashian opened up to her Khloe about the end of her marriage to rapper Kanye West in the latest episode of her family's all-new reality show. In the series finale of The Kardashians on Disney+, Kim visited Khloe Kardashian amid the Tristan Thompson paternity scandal, and tried to have a bonding moment with her sister by discussing her divorce from her former husband. Kim told Khloe: "I feel like we always tip toe around each other’s situations 'cause we just don’t want to meddle.

Christine Lampard was spotted enjoying a day on the beach with her husband Frank and their three year old daughter Patricia.The Lampard family are currently enjoying the sun in Formentera and despite Wednesday being a beach day, Christine, 43, still looked as stylish as ever.The TV presenter wore a red maxi dress, which had a belt that wrapped around her waist to accentuate her figure. Christine completed her look by wearing a pair of black flip flops, carrying a beige Chanel beach bag on her arm and sporting a pair of black, chunky sunglasses, a silver watch and several bracelets. Meanwhile, her husband Frank, 43, looked dapper in a navy blue polo top, white shorts and a pair of Gucci sliders.

Love Island’s Ekin-Su is set to be torn between Davide and newcomer Jay in Thursday night’s episode. The villa has seen the recent arrival of Jay Younger, 28, and Remi Lambert, 22, with some of the girls’ heads turning as they reconsider their current couplings following the two newcomers' arrivals. In a dramatic preview of Thursday night’s episode, Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Jay are seen sneaking off to share what appears to be a cheeky kiss together.

Zack Sharf A juror from the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard defamation trial spoke exclusively to “Good Morning America” about the trial verdict, which ruled that Heard defamed Depp when she wrote a 2018 Washington Post op-ed alluding to her past claims of domestic violence. Heard is ordered to pay $10.35 million in damages to Depp as a result.

Sydney Sweeney has had a breakout year, stealing the spotlight on two HBO shows: as the insecure, self-destructive Cassie on “Euphoria,” and as the withering mean-girl Olivia on “The White Lotus.” Christina Ricci elicited a combination of laughter and terror as the macabre, damaged Misty on Showtime’s genre-defying survival drama “Yellowjackets.” When the two actors meet, for Variety’s “Actors on Actors” presented by Apple TV+, they discuss their characters’ varied traumas; how life on sets has changed for young women, particularly when it comes to sex scenes; and being memes. CHRISTINA RICCI: We’ve both played characters that have turned into memes.

Selome Hailu Lionsgate Television Group has signed a scripted television development deal with “Home Economics” creators and executive producers Michael Colton and John Aboud.Produced by Lionsgate, “Home Economics” debuted on ABC in April 2021. The series is based on Colton’s family and follows three adult siblings (Topher Grace, Caitlin McGee and Jimmy Tatro) who live at different levels of financial security.

R.L. Ford Inspired by her experience working remotely from her Los Angeles apartment to help a friend escape Afghanistan, it was slated to be a micro-budget production, paid for with money from her savings account.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent“The Black Pharaoh, the Savage and the Princess,” BAFTA-winning French director Michel Ocelot (“Kirikou and the Sorceress”)’s anticipated new animated feature, has been sold by Paris-based Playtime to major territories. The colorful film is playing at this week’s Annecy International Animation Film Festival where Ocelot is the recipient of the Honorary Cristal Award paying tribute to his laureled career.

Sasha Urban editorSydney Sweeney is opening up about filming sex scenes on “Euphoria,” which she says boosted her body confidence.“She doesn’t know how to communicate without showing her body,” Sweeney said about her character Cassie. “That is a form of communication for her, and she was never taught that you did not need that.”Sweeney dove into the psyche of her character for Variety‘s “Actors on Actors” series presented by Apple TV+, in conversation with “Yellowjackets” star Christina Ricci. “Euphoria” made headlines earlier this year when Sweeney revealed that there were supposed to be more nude scenes in the show’s sophomore season, until she spoke out against including them because she felt that they weren’t necessary.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorFX has long been known for iconoclastic dramas like “The Shield” or “The Americans” that feature flawed protagonists and inventive plots. Next year, it may serve up more of those things — but not from scripted series.In 2023, FX will start showing spring football games from the XFL, the startup league backed by Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia. Under a pact unveiled recently, FX and its corporate siblings at Disney will televise XFL games between 2023 and 2027.In its earlier days as a startup under the former News Corp.

Ukraine begin to bite.In a move that helps Russian exhibitors save face and avoid expulsion from a major global industry body, the Russian Association of Cinema Owners (RACO) said it had submitted an application to “exit UNIC.” It comes after Hollywood majors exited the Russian market following President Vladimir Putin’s decision late February to invade Ukraine, turning Russia into an international pariah state. The move broadens Russia’s isolation from the rest of the world at a time when its domestic cinema is facing near total collapse.

Manori Ravindran International EditorThe moody mountainscape surrounding the Fairmont Banff Springs hotel may have been tailor-made for the British Columbia-shot thriller “Yellowjackets,” which was honored at this week’s Banff World Media Festival, but the real survival drama was raging between Canadian broadcasters and the streaming giants.The tension was palpable among the country’s legacy broadcasters and the likes of Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, both of which were prominent at the 43rd edition of the festival. While this fraught dynamic — which has ramped up as the digital platforms launch originals divisions in Canada — is nothing new, relations are coming to a head as the much-ballyhooed Bill C-11, the proposed update to Canada’s dated Broadcasting Act, is fiercely debated in Parliament.

Amy Poehler can’t do. She serves as an executive producer on four projects currently on the air, including Emmy contenders “Russian Doll” and “Making It,” which she also co-hosts.

With Pride Month in full swing, it only makes sense that Universal Pictures wants to promote their upcoming romantic comedy “Bros” as much as possible. And “Boys” deserves all the hype it can get.

Have you got an event coming up that you need to look your best for? With Royal Ascot this week and Wimbledon coming starting on 27 June, now is the perfect time to book in for a blow-dry to ensure you snap up a good appointment time before your big summer event. Whether you’re local to London and you’re looking for a new hair styling salon, or you’re travelling into London for the event, we have all the intel you need to help you choose the right quick-fix beauty bar.

Tom Hanks was caught raging at a fan in defence of his wife Rita Wilson after she was nearly knocked over after leaving a New York restaurant.The 65 year old was heard shouting “back the f*** off” as he pushed away the overzealous suspect, who had bashed into Rita, 65, from behind in an attempt to get an autograph from the Castaway star as the pair entered the streets. Rita was seen in a clip from the incident looking panicked as she stumbled on the streets following the collision and raised her hands yelling: “stop it!” Tom then turned around and checked on his wife, before he shouted: "That is my wife.

The Voice USA star Kata Hay has reportedly been arrested on suspicion of having sexual contact with a minor.The musician, who appeared on the show in 2016, was taken into custody in Sumner County, Tennessee, on Tuesday, TMZ reports. According to legal documents that the website has seen, the alleged incident began when Hay made sexual comments about a 16-year-old boy in front of his parents, who she was staying with for a short period.The comments then allegedly progressed to physical contact, with the teen claiming Hay kissed him and forced him to touch her inappropriately multiple times against his wishes.

“Hacks.” HBO Max has renewed the award-winning comedy for Season 3 following the side-splitting yet tear-jerking season 2 finale earlier this month. “We congratulate ‘Hacks’ extraordinarily gifted executive producers and cast, and our partners at Universal Television,” Sarah Aubrey, HBO Max’s head of original content, said.

Beyoncé officially announced the launch of her next album, "Renaissance", set to drop on July 29.  She had previously teased the album on her social media when fans began to notice she was wiping her channels clean. Beyoncé began posting to her social media pages Thursday, including the release date and album title.

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Glastonbury 2022 ticketholders who are planning to travel by train are being advised to make alternative arrangements as Great Britain faces its biggest rail strike since 1989.The Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers Union (RMT) and National Rail’s nationwide strike was confirmed last week for the following days next week: Tuesday (June 21), Thursday (June 23) and Saturday (June 25).It means that those travelling to Pilton, Somerset for Glastonbury on its warm-up day on Wednesday (June 22) and its final day on Sunday (June 26), as well as the usual Monday (June 27) return travel day, will face disruption and a backlog from the strikes.Rail workers are striking over pay and redundancies. Separately, a strike is also planned on the London Underground on Tuesday (June 21), which is part of a different dispute over job losses and pensions and could also affect people heading to Glastonbury early.Steve Montgomery, who chairs the Rail Delivery Group, which represents train operators, has now advised ticketholders to plan their journeys carefully.“Working with Network Rail, our plan is to keep as many services running as possible but significant disruption will be inevitable and some parts of the network will not have a service, so passengers should plan their journeys carefully and check their train times,” he said in a statement [via The Guardian].A special, reduced timetable will be in operation from Monday (June 20) until Sunday (June 26).

Black Flag have announced that they’ll be hitting the road next year for a series of UK and Ireland winter shows – get tickets here.The Los Angeles punks will kick off the tour on January 20 at the Limelight in Belfast, followed by shows in Dublin, Sheffield, Wolverhampton, Glasgow and Manchester. They’ll wrap the tour at the O2 Forum Kentish Town on January 28.Black Flag, comprising Greg Ginn on guitar, Mike Vallely on vocals, Joseph Noval on bass, and Isaias Gil on drums, will be joined by California hardcore band Total Chaos who will provide support on the run of dates.You can check out the full list of dates below.

Black Midi have released ‘Eat Men Eat’, another cut from their third album ‘Hellfire’.The song is accompanied by a Maxim Kelly-directed video, which you can watch below. It’s the second song taken from their forthcoming album after last month’s ‘Welcome To Hell’.‘Hellfire’ follows last year’s ‘Cavalcade’ and the London experimental rock band’s 2019 debut, ‘Schlagenheim’.‘Eat Men Eat’ was written by Black Midi bassist/vocalist Cameron Picton and tells the tale of a disturbing desert quest.“The story starts in the desert with two men engaged in a desperate search for missing friends,” Picton said of the song’s inspiration in a press release.

The moment is finally here: Murray Bartlett is making his anticipated debut as weight-loss guru Vincent “Vinnie” Green on season 2 of “Physical”. In ET’s exclusive sneak peek of episode three, “Don’t You Go Far,” Vinnie and his short shorts grab your full attention as he leads a fitness class at his studio.

As if an upcoming Beyoncé album wasn’t enough good news for one day, her new British Vogue cover has also been released.

From looking after your car to keeping your kitchen in top condition, cleaning is a chore that comes in all different shapes and sizes. And over on TikTok it seems as though users are looking for ways to help keep their jewellery collection looking brand new, with #jewellerycleaning amassing over 12.5million views. Luckily, Abbott Lyon’s Lead Product Designer Jasmin Stanbridge is on hand when it comes to removing any grime and has revealed that getting jewellery looking pristine again doesn’t have to cost a fortune.

Sam Faiers made a stylish appearance as she headed out to the passport office with her four week old son Edward in central London.The 31 year old looked as bright as the weather in the capital as she was seen sporting a light blue blazer while she strolled her baby boy around in a pram for the trip. Sam happily showed off her figure wearing a black fitted tank top and matching cycling shorts which she wore underneath her lightweight jacket, and paired her outfit with white Nike trainers, black sunglasses and a black rucksack.The former TOWIE star’s second son arrived on 15 May, joining his two siblings Paul, six, and Rosie, four, shared with Sam’s husband Paul Knightley. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter .

Missguided went into administration at the end of May and now administrators have revealed what will happen to returns.The Manchester-based fashion brand fell into administration last month after accumulating millions of pounds in debts to creditors.The fashion brand called in Teneo Financial Advisory on Monday 30 May to sell its business and assets after clothing supplier JSK Fashions issued a winding-up petition on 10 May. On 1 June, Sports Direct owner Frasers Group, bought Missguided and its menswear brand Mennace for £20m.The new owner is expecting to take over both fashion brands in August.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film CriticWhen a documentary gets made, as an off-ramp passion project, by a noted filmmaker who normally directs fiction films, there’s a special curiosity and excitement to seeing the angle — and the kind of craft — he’s going to bring to it. “Jerry Lee Lewis: Trouble in Mind” is the first movie directed by Ethan Coen all by himself.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film CriticWhen a documentary gets made, as an off-ramp passion project, by a noted filmmaker who normally directs fiction films, there’s a special curiosity and excitement to seeing the angle — and the kind of craft — he’s going to bring to it. “Jerry Lee Lewis: Trouble in Mind” is the first movie directed by Ethan Coen all by himself.

so much fun to make,” Coen said when he introduced the film before its Cannes Film Festival premiere in the Salle Bunuel on Sunday night. “I know people always say that, but in this case, it’s true.

EXCLUSIVE: After a long Oscar-laden movie partnership with his brother, Ethan Coen makes his solo and documentary debut on the A24 film Jerry Lee Lewis: Trouble In Mind, which premieres at Cannes tonight. He and wife/editor Tricia Cooke made this one while brother Joel Coen and his wife Fran McDormand were off making The Tragedy of Macbeth. Here, Ethan Coen describes the allure of making a free form docu on the firebrand singer/pianist behind hits like Great Balls of Fire. Coen worked closely with T Bone Burnett, the music man extraordinaire who collaborated with the Coens on Inside Llewyn Davis. And when the Coens will put the band back together and make another together.

Four-time Oscar winner Ethan Coen has spoken out about the reasons behind his recent hiatus from filmmaking, as well as his return with the documentary Jerry Lee Lewis: Trouble in Mind, which makes its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on Sunday.