French bulldog put down after owner left her underweight and dragging her limbs

When is an aspiring sociopolitical satire so exasperated with what it’s supposedly lampooning that its anger and indignation threaten to undermine the irony of what it’s trying to ridicule? Directed by Austrian pair Daniel Hoesl and Julia Nieman, their Sahara dry, deadpan social satire, “Veni Vidi Vici” (Latin for “I came; I saw; I conquered”)— about the untouchable nature of the rich and powerful of the world, and how consequences for their actions have largely vanished — isn’t necessarily that film.

In hindsight, it might not seem like it, but the 2024 Oscar season has been highly competitive on many fronts. First carried by the directors during the WGA and SAG strikes, the race got a November boost when the latter came to an end and the actors were free to promote to their heart’s content.

Is this a match made in heaven or a fumbling attempt to capitalize on the critical success of Martin Scorsese‘s “Killers Of The Flower Moon“? Deadline reports that “Yellowstone” mastermind Taylor Sheridan won a bidding war to adapt “Empire Of The Summer Moon: Quanah Parker And The Rise And Fall Of The Comanches, The Most Powerful Indian Tribe In American History.” Sheridan’s Bosque Ranch banner outbid everyone else to option S.C.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Mark Ronson will be honored with the Music for Life award and sit for an interview to open the National Association of Music Merchants show in Anaheim, Calif., next week, the organization has announced. The not-for-profit music trade organization will hold its annual gathering from Thursday, January 25 through Sunday, January 28.

A couple who paid £4,000 for two sets of 'Turkey teeth' have warned others not to get them - despite their new smiles getting all sorts of compliments. Jade, 33, and Kelly, 31, Tushingham jetted off to Antalya in September 2022 to have veneers fitted.

South Lanarkshire Council workers have been working hard to make the area clean.

When it comes to a good skincare product, then finding the right cleanser is one of the most important starting elements.

The Duke of Sussex has withdrawn his High Court libel claim against the publisher of the Mail on Sunday.

A new online petition is calling for reforms to Carer’s Allowance, a benefit delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Petition creator, Austin Powell-Allen, proposes that the benefit should be paid at a rate to match 35 hours at 50 per cent of the National Living Wage rate.

Eva Longoria has inspired many in the entertainment industry for years. From her early days on the hit TV show Desperate Housewives to her work behind the camera as a director and producer, Longoria has made a name for herself as a talented and passionate advocate for diversity and representation in Hollywood.Recently, two of Longoria’s close friends and colleagues, Jessica Alba and Ariana DeBose, gathered to honor her for her many contributions to the industry.

tanning bed craze is one we probably shouldn’t relive.Much to the chagrin of dermatologists everywhere, beauty-obsessed Kim Kardashian showed off her in-office tanning bed during a humorous TikTok teaser for her forthcoming collection of cosmetics.“I’m Kim Kardashian, of course I have a tanning bed and a red light bed in my office,” the SKKN mogul says in the video, which has since racked up over 14 million views and features models of her private jet and her brain and a wall covered in her framed magazine covers.But the SKIMS founder’s tanning booth boast vexed dermatologists online, who reminded viewers that there is “no such thing as a safe tan.”Tanning beds have been linked to skin cancer in an overwhelming number of studies over the years. Specifically, it raises the risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma, the two most common kinds, by 58% and 24% respectively, and increases the odds of melanoma by 47%.“Kim, no disrespect, but why do you have a tanning bed when your sister has had a history of melanoma herself?” board-certified dermatologist Dr.

opposite Tom Cruise in the 1988 movie “Cocktail” as a charismatic barkeep, says its success meant drinks were on the house.“I got a lot of free drinks all over the world from that movie,” he told the Post in a recent interview, adding that the scenes of him and Cruise, 61, juggling glasses and cocktail mixers “completely changed the nature of bartending for probably the next 12 years.”The Australian actor, 76, can currently be seen in the Netflix mini-series, “Boy Swallows Universe” based on the Trent Dalton book of the same name.In it, he plays Arthur ‘Slim’ Halliday, which is based on a real-life charismatic criminal with a long rap sheet, who for a time was a babysitter and friend for a young boy.Brown says he was immediately drawn in when he read the script and loved that his character was presented with “no judgment.”“We live in a world where we judge everything,” he explained. “And instead of just taking it on and going, ‘Well, that’s life,’ (instead) we tend to judge, other lives all the time.

Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Thursday, where she dished that her son Miles, 5, has yet to experience the joys of eating vegetables. The model, 38, who also shares daughters Luna, 7, Esti, 1, and son Wren, 7 months, with husband John Legend, opened up about her son’s food habits alongside her “Chrissy & Dave Dine Out” co-star David Chang.“Are your kids good eaters?” Kimmel, 56, asked.“Well, my daughter and John are here, they’re in the first row,” she said as the audience cheered for the Oscar winner, 45, and Luna.The “Cravings: Hungry for More” author continued: “I always say, she goes to ‘The Voice’ all the time and she sees daddy work but she’s never really come to see me so we snatched her up from school and she came to see this.”“But Luna is the best eater.

the Hollywood Reporter.The outlet added that the project centers around a grieving son who received a dying request from his late mother.“The film is about lost objects and lonely people and forgiveness and regret, but I also think it works hard to uncover where tenderness and closeness can exist in those things,” Malia revealed in an interview about the project.“We hope you enjoy the film and it makes you feel a bit less lonely, or at least reminds you not to forget about the people who are.”The film was previously screened at the Telluride Film Festival in Colorado back in Sept. 2023, as well as the Chicago International Film Festival in Oct.

Wake & Bake with Double S Express.”Snoop Dogg wouldn’t be the first prominent rapper or actor to appear on the adult platform, as rapper Iggy Azalea, 33, and former “The Sopranos” star Drea de Matteo, 51, have also found success on OnlyFans. “I figured, ‘OK, so everybody’s in their underwear and being sexy on Instagram and I don’t do that, but I can do that and get paid for it.’ … I don’t know why I didn’t think of this sooner,” de Matteo said in September. But, Snoop Dogg (nee Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr) said he had to turn down the opportunity because, “Ain’t no way in the world she gonna allow me to go on there and pull that thang out for no amount of money.”His wife, Shante Broadus, 52, has been with him since the two were teenagers at Long Beach Polytechnic High School in California.“I was there with him when he started all this,” Broadus told W Magazine in 2021.

K.J. Yossman “10 Lives,”an animated comedy set to premiere at Sundance, tells the story of a pampered cat called Beckett (voiced by British comedian Mo Gilligan) who undergoes a series of transformations – both physical and emotional – while learning a lesson about love. The all-star cast includes “Bridgerton’s” Simone Ashley, “Love, Actually” star Bill Nighy and One Direction heartthrob Zayn Malik in his first feature film speaking role (he plays a pair of dopey henchmen, Cameron and Kirk).

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor It’s game on for Amazon MGM Studios‘ TV division! MGM Alternative, a division of Amazon MGM Studios, announced a pact with the Global Esports Federation to create a range of content built around the GEF’s Global Esports Games, esports pro athletes and “the gaming lifestyle.” MGM Alternative’s productions include such reality shows as “The Voice,” “Shark Tank” and “Survivor.” The Singapore-based GEF, founded in December 2019, says it “promotes the credibility, legitimacy and prestige of esports globally.” The organization and MGM Alternative will work together to develop new linear and streaming content, as well as live events within GEF’s esports conventions and events. “With the global interest in esports at an all-time high, we’re eager to share the stories and excitement surrounding the Global Esports Games, their athletes and the gaming lifestyle,” Barry Poznick, GM of MGM Alternative, said in a statement.

Ellise Shafer Prince Harry has withdrawn his libel claim against Associated Newspapers, the publisher of the Mail on Sunday, according to the PA news agency. The Duke of Sussex had sued the company over a February 2022 article about his legal battle with the Home Office after he was told he could no longer use their security while visiting the U.K.

Rudie Obias editor If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. While the year is still very young, there has yet to be a big game released in 2024.

Alex Ritman Molly Manning Walker was on a boat to Greece last May when she got a call to say she should probably turn around as soon as possible and get back to the Cannes Film Festival. She’d already made a major splash in the south of France with her debut feature “How to Have Sex,” a cautionary tale following three British teenage girls on a wild and intoxicated summer holiday that takes a dark turn over the issue of sexual consent. The film, which had been picked up by Mubi prior to Cannes, became one of the breakout hits of the 2023 event, enjoying critical acclaim, standing ovations and earmarking Manning Walker as an exciting new cinematic voice.

Addie Morfoot Contributor Carla Gutierrez is known in the documentary community for her work as a film editor. She was behind Oscar nominated docs “RBG” and “La Corona” as well as Emmy winner “Julia.” But in 2022, after two decades of editing, Gutierrez decided to direct “Frida,” a docu about iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, which has its world premiere at Sundance Film Festival this week. “A few months before we started working on ‘Frida,’ I would say, ‘I’m really content with editing.’ I had no thoughts of directing, but her story really pulled me in and I realized I have to direct this (film).

A paedophile who abducted a child and abused her for 27 hours will have a bid to reduce his “excessive” sentence considered amid claims it put “too much weight” on his transgender identity, a court has heard.

It’s been reported that small moves made by the monarchy last year will ensure that Prince Harry and Prince Andrew will not be able to step in to help as the King takes time out for a medical procedure.

An angry councillor has said a plot of land on a former war memorial site should "never have been sold" to developers, after plans to build around 50 houses were rejected.

Broadband customers who are with BT, EE, TalkTalk and more have been warned that a hefty price hike is on the way this year after the news was confirmed earlier this week.

Creative Monklands residents are invited along to visual arts classes held at Airdrie's Sir John Wilson town hall when they make their return next week.

Perth and Kinross councillors contemplating axing an ice rink hailed “The Home of Curling” stand accused of being “asleep on their watch.”

We’re taking a look back Jacob Elordi‘s dating history amid all of the rumors and reports about his current relationship status.

Robert Pattinson is getting in some exercise.

Kailyn Lowry is now a mom of seven!

Ellie Leach has confirmed the status of her 'relationship' with Vito Coppola after he told her he was 'going nowhere' when their Strictly Come Dancing journey comes to an end. The pair have been subject to romance rumours for months after being partnered in the BBC One dance contest last year.

Jadon Sancho has been praised by Borussia Dortmund head coach Edin Terzic after returning to the club on loan from Manchester United. Sancho returned to the Bundesliga side after being left out of the Reds' squad by boss Erik ten Hag over alleged poor training performances.

Finding cheap fuel in the current climate can be a challenge.

Dermot O'Leary was left having to issue an apology to This Morning viewers - after they pointed out the show's F-bomb blunder. The presenter was back at the helm of the ITV daytime programme on Friday (January 19) alongside Alison Hammond.

Kevin De Bruyne has been tipped to end up playing alongside Rodri in the Manchester City team.

Zara McDermott has prompted a few confused comments to her latest post as she was seen getting 'date night' ready. The Strictly Come Dancing star took to social media with a video after filming herself cooking up a storm for herself and her boyfriend Sam Thompson.