Finland Ramps Up Incentives in Competitive Race

Guy Lodge Film Critic It’s striking how often the word “removal” comes up in various governments’ official policies regarding refugees and asylum seekers — a pointedly chosen term that conjures images of inanimate refuse or clutter awaiting collection, rather than human lives in desperate limbo. Fail to make your case to officials and you’ll be “removed,” a near-literally humanizing threat that hangs over Milad Alami’s tense, bristling social thriller “Opponent” like a pounding migraine. Following an Iranian wrestler and father whose urgent reasons for fleeing his homeland emerge aren’t entirely what he claims them to be, this is a tightly wound affair that unravels an obscured past and an uncertain future neatly in tandem. Alami maintains suspense at both ends of his narrative without making a blank cypher of his protagonist, played with seething specificity by an electrifying Payman Maadi.

Kacey Musgraves and Reese Witherspoon are launching a new country music reality competition on Apple TV+ this month.My Kind Of Country will debut on the streaming platform on March 24 with the aim of increasing diversity within the genre.In a new trailer released this week, Witherspoon said: “When we got together a long time ago we were talking about how country music should stop limiting people and start opening doors… it’s music brought over from all over the world.”Musgraves added: “The bluegrass, the folk, the gospel. There’s so many threads woven through country music.”Among the trio of judges for the show is gay country singer Orville Peck alongside Black stars Jimmie Allen and Mickey Guyton, putting an emphasis on balancing out the overly white, male and heterosexual current country scene.After the judges recruit contestants from around the world, they will all then head to Nashville to compete for the chance to win “a life-changing experience from Apple, including global exposure across the Apple TV+ and Apple Music platforms.”Watch the trailer for My Kind Of Country below.Last year, Musgraves hit headlines when she called out Ted Cruz during a show in Austin, Texas.During her set at Austin City Limits while performing her hit song ‘High Horse’, Musgraves took aim at the Senator, singing: “‘Cause everyone knows someone who kills the buzz/ Every time they open up their mouth,” before pausing to say, “Ted Cruz… I said what I said.”During the same gig, Musgraves also took a stab at the U.S.

We in the Dark Angel Family are deeply saddened and crushed today with the news of our brother and founder Jimmy Durkin…Posted by Dark Angel Official on Friday, March 10, 2023Durkin was a founding member of Dark Angel (under the name Shellshock) in 1981, going on to be known by their current name from 1983.Alongside the likes of Metallica and Slayer, they became a staple of California thrash metal through the 1980s and ‘90s.Durkin played with Dark Angel through until his death, with the band breaking up in 1992 before reuniting between 2002 and 2005, and then once again from 2013 until the present.The band’s most popular album came in 1986 with ‘Darkness Descends’. Drummer Gene Hoglan said last year that the band were lining up a new LP for a 2023 release.

Stevie Nicks and Billy Joel‘s co-headlining US tour began in Inglewood, California last night (March 10) – watch them duet two tracks below.Nicks’ joint tour with Joel – dubbed ‘Two Icons, One Night’ – will encompass seven shows between March and September, with the Fleetwood Mac member recently announcing headline dates to fill in the gaps between those shows, kicking off next week (March 15) at Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena.At the Inglewood show, during Nicks’ set she was joined by Joel for a rendition of ‘Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around’, before she then hopped up on stage with Joel during his set to lend vocals to a rendition of ‘And So It Goes’.Elsewhere during the gig, Nicks paid an emotional tribute to her late Fleetwood Mac bandmate Christine McVie.Before performing ‘Landslide’, Nicks told the crowd of McVie: “I have to imagine she’s still here. It’s all I can do” while tearing up.See the duets, emotional tribute and more from the opening night of the ‘Two Icons, One Night’ tour below.Earlier this year, Nicks was announced alongside Brandi Carlile, Paul McCartney, and Steven Tyler as a featured artist on Dolly Parton’s upcoming album ‘Rock Star’.

A “life-changing event.” Hailey Bieber (née Baldwin) marked the one-year anniversary of suffering a blood clot in her brain.

Kimberley Sustad and Brooks Darnell put love on the line in their newest Hallmark Channel movie, Game of Love.

The popular, innovative and genre-bending film from A24 has won the top prizes at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, Producers Guild Awards, Directors Guild Awards and Writers Guild Awards. Whew.

Oscars red carpet — has been experiencing a series of losses and recoveries in power. Ovation Hollywood, a shopping area previously known as Hollywood & Highland, has seen several key areas go completely dark, including credential and safety offices. The Dolby Theater, which will host the Oscars ceremony on Sunday, is part of the Ovation site.

Jack Keating has revealed he is co-parenting his newborn daughter with his ex as he spoke about becoming a father for the first time on Friday.  The son of Irish singer Ronan Keating shocked fans earlier this week when he shared a photo of himself cradling to tot to his Instagram, announcing the birth.  Having entered Love Island's famous Casa Amor in July, viewers of the show gathered Jack, 23, had conceived his daughter before finding fame in the villa.

Prince Archie Harrison and Princess Lilibet Diana will be using their titles, commentator Neil Sean noted the children will also not be allowed to use the HRH style. Bartender shares interaction with demanding customerQueen Rania of Jordan looks forward to daughter's weddingTop chef shares top tips for cooking beefGrace Kelly and Prince Rainier's wedding in Monaco in 1956Watch the 'Juan Sheet' Plenty advertAnimal meat is a ‘healthy protein source' claims expertDaily Express details how to remove tea stains without bleachGarden expert shows off her stunning spring gardenJames Martin's mouth-watering Bramley Apple SliceDaily Express demonstrates food storage hack for breadPlant-based chef and nutritionist Lisa Marley makes egg-free carrot cakeJordan Banjo takes to the streets to ask Brits who their heroes areHowcast: Top 3 sleeping tips for children with insomniaThis Morning: Holly and Phil talk to Kate Middleton during lockdownKate Middleton reveals wish for Royal Foundation in 2018Meghan Markle speaks about female empowerment in 2018Tune into our Royal Family Snapchat Show, every Monday exclusively on SnapchatLinkMr Sean told Fox News: "Yes, they are entitled to use Prince and Princess but not HRH - which is really the most important line in royal protocol.

Police have arrested a man on suspicion of terrorism offences after a woman was stabbed outside a leisure centre. The woman was seriously hurt following the incident in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, on Thursday night.

What is spinal stenosis?The Mayo Clinic explains: "Spinal stenosis happens when the space inside the backbone is too small. "This can put pressure on the spinal cord and nerves that travel through the spine. "People who have the condition can experience pain, tingling, numbness and muscle weakness, which can worsen over time.

Shakira has broken a whopping 14 Guinness World Records following the release of her brutal diss track aimed at her ex. The hitmaker, 46, released her song Music Sessions Vol. 53 alongside Bizarrap in January this year, and it's been topping the charts ever since.

Gigi Hadid and Leonardo DiCaprio are sparking romance rumors again.

Strictly star Dianne Buswell has shut down claims her and boyfriend Joe Sugg have split – instead suggesting she would love to see Joe propose. Fans were concerned that 33 year old Dianne had split from her YouTuber beau Joe, 31, after she flew to her native Australia without him for Christmas. But the Strictly dancer has denied the rumours, instead saying that marriage could be on the cards and explained why she made the trip to Australia alone.

Michael Lockwood has formally asked the court to appoint him as guardian ad litem so he can represent his twin daughters' interest in Lisa Marie Presley's trust battle.According to legal docs, obtained by ET, Lockwood filed the legal documents in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Thursday and said he should be appointed as the guardian to represent 14-year-old twin daughters Harper Vivienne Ann Lockwood and Finley Aaron Love Lockwood in an upcoming hearing in probate court, which is slated for April 13.In the documents, Lockwood notes he wants to officially be appointed as the twins' guardian because «the minor is a beneficiary of a trust at issue before the probate court in the above-referenced case. The minor requires appointment of a guardian ad litem to represent her interests in the proceeding.»He added, «There is no conflict regarding appointment because the proposed guardian is not a beneficiary of the trust instrument at issue.»Harper and Finely each signed the form consenting to Lockwood being their guardian.This is the latest development in Lisa Marie's ongoing trust battle.

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situationship" with Emily Ratajkowski ended, Eric André's ready to joke about his dating life. Just ask Katie Couric.The 39-year-old comedian roped the TV news legend into his speech while accepting the Cult Favorite Award at 's Power of Comedy event to kick off the first night of the 2023 South by Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas.

Miley Cyrus dropped her eighth studio album,, and already her most ardent fans have analyzed and deduced Liam Hemsworth cheated on her.In her new track «Muddy Feet,» featuring SZA, Miley includes lyrics such as, «And you smell like perfume that I didn't purchase. Now I know why you've been closing the curtains (uh-uh).

Millie Bobby Brown will make one last stop to Hawkins, Indiana, for the fifth and final season of . It's a bittersweet feeling for the 19-year-old actress, who recently revealed she's «very ready to say goodbye» to the show.In an interview with, Brown opened up about her time on the hit Netflix show she's been a part of since she was 12 years old. The fifth and final season will reportedly begin filming in June, and when it's done, Brown will look back on her time fondly, but also eager to begin another chapter in her budding career.«I'm definitely ready to wrap up.

Charna Flam A new single, “Justice for All,” featuring former President Donald Trump, from the J6 Prison Choir, reached No. 1 on iTunes’ top songs on March 11.   The J6 Prison Choir is comprised of a group of men who were convicted after their participation in the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan.

unearthed text messages sent by the late night host prior to the Jan. 6 attack. “We are very, very close to being able to ignore Trump most nights.

Drew Barrymore is looking back on her very first Oscars look as a young child.

Shakira is reflecting on her “rough year.”

Hollywood Reporter survey found that a majority would like to go back and change their 1977 votes for “Rocky” to “All the President’s Men.” And looking back at 1999, if they had to do it all over again, they’d give the gold to war epic “Saving Private Ryan” instead of the largely-forgotten “Shakespeare in Love.” But there have been a lot more recipients of Hollywood’s highest honor that have fallen out of favor — and sometimes in epic fashion. Here are 11 examples of Best Picture winners that probably wouldn’t win the award in 2023 — that is, if they were even green-lighted in the first place.

said in a TikTok video. “I hope you and your family have a wonderful time in Omaha, and I hope you see us again.”In the video, Schaffer gushes to the “Whatcha Say” singer that his “heart’s beating really fast” after seeing the eye-popping amount at the bottom of the bill.

according to IMDB’s Box Office Mojo.Its star, Dermot Mulroney, told The Post his affinity for the genre could be his “birthright,” since he was born on Halloween.The film dethroned last week’s box office champ, “Creed III,” which came in second, earning $7.52 million.The “Rocky” spinoff brought in $58.4 million in its opening weekend at the domestic box office, which is more than any other movie in the boxing franchise, according to Screenrant.

Hulu limited series of using exclusive reporting from her Spotify podcast without citation or payment.In an interview with The New York Times published Friday, Petrzela explained that she believes that content from her podcast, “Welcome to your Fantasy,” was used for Kumail Nanjiani’s “Welcome to Chippendales.”Petrzela further told The Post on Saturday that she is “troubled by the close similarities” between the two projects.“From story structure to certain characters and plot details to the almost identical title, which understandably led many to believe, mistakenly, that I was involved in the creation of the television adaptation,” Petrzela emailed The Post.“I am glad this case is being reported because it raises important questions about attribution and creative ethics, especially when reporting nonfiction.”The Post reached out to Spotify, Hulu, and Nanjiani’s reps for comment.Petrzela’s 2021 podcast, which was co-produced by Gimlet Media and Pineapple Street Studios, told the story of Somen “Steve” Banerjee, the late founder of the all-male revue Chippendales.The nine-episode series explored Banerjee’s rise and fall before his 1994 suicide ahead of sentencing for pleading guilty to arson, racketeering and murder-for-hire charges.Banerjee had hired Nick De Noia to help him manage the business, but after a bad deal, Banerjee became angry with De Noia and wanted to have him killed.“It was forbidden for dancers to take money for sex but some did,” Petrzela told The Post in a 2021 interview about Chippendales. “I heard of guys making $300 to $1,500 for encounters.”Petrzela worked on the Spotify series with Dr.

their daughter Stella for a special family dinner, with the actress showing their sweet snap with fans on Instagram."Surrounding our Stella with love @stellabanderasgriffith @antoniobanderas," Melanie captioned the picture, which showed Antonio pulling a funny face as Stella, wearing a dark blue sweater, sat cosied between her parents. The family took the sweet selfie togetherMelanie, 65, looked incredible in a black turtleneck sweater, with her blonde hair loose over her shoulders.

BBC has suspended Lineker for breaching impartiality guidelines after the sports pundit posted tweets this week criticising Rishi Sunak’s new asylum policy and likened the language used by ministers about asylum seekers to “that used by Germany in the 30s”. The decision has caused massive backlash, with Linker's fellow Match of the Day pundits pulling out of the show this weekend and many high-profile figures coming out to defend the pundit.

Film project auctions are some of the more interesting deals made in Hollywood, as you’ll see studios/streamers throwing around a lot of money to outbid each other if there is intense competition. Netflix, of course, has plenty of original movies cooking at any moment.

Kourtney Kardashian is now twinning with her youngest son!

Party run-in? Khloé Kardashian was all smiles at her friends Malika Haqq and Khadijah Haqq’s joint birthday bash — where her ex Tristan Thompson was also in attendance.

Ladies supporting ladies. The 16th annual Women In Film Oscars party gathered some of the fiercest females in Hollywood to celebrate awards season on Friday, March 10.

Scottish filmmaker Lynne Ramsay hasn’t delivered us a feature film since 2017’s fantastic thriller “You Were Never Really Here,” starring Oscar-winner Joaquin Phoenix as a moody/violent veteran tasked to track down a lost girl. So, we’re quite curious to learn what is going on with the various films Ramsay has been developing over the last couple of years, and thankfully she is giving us some fresh updates on where everything stands.

Celebrities hide their awards in some very odd places!