French Prosecutors Request Director Benoit Jacquot Be Charged With Rape – Report

Zooey Deschanel has revealed that she used to received abuse on the street about her titular role in 500 Days Of Summer.The 2009 romantic comedy starred Joseph Gordon-Levitt as a greeting card writer who, after being dumped by his girlfriend, Summer (Deschanel), reflects on their 500 days together to try and figure out why their relationship failed.Over the years since the film’s release, Deschanel has frequently defended her character, who many perceive to be the villain of the story, due to her rejecting a seemingly ideal romance.In a new interview with Heart to promote her upcoming film Harold And The Purple Crayon, the actress revealed just how far some fans took their hatred of Summer.Explaining that people would actually confront her in the street, she said: “Back when 500 Days Of Summer came out, everyone was like, ‘You’re such a bitch, Summer!’“I don’t know if that’s a word you can put on the air, but I was like, very tired of hearing that, because I was like, ‘She’s absolutely not.’ And I feel very protective of that character. So, stop saying that about Summer, guys.”Gordon-Levitt also jumped to Summer’s defence in an interview earlier this year, providing his interpretation of the film.“People say negative things about Zooey’s character,” he told the i.

West Lothian locals got “proud and loud’ at the weekend to celebrate a fantastic day of diversity.

Good Morning Britain viewers were left spitting out their tea in frustration as presenters tackled the issue of driving in flip-flops yet again. Ranvir Singh and Ed Balls, manning the fort on Thursday (August 1), stirred up a storm among the audience as they revisited the controversial topic of appropriate driving footwear.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are reportedly set to file for divorce after two years of marriage.According to sources close to the singer and Gone Girl actor, the couple have finalised the documents after a final attempt to salvage their relationship.The news comes after Affleck purchased a new $20.5million “bachelor pad” mansion Pacific Palisades on Wednesday, July 24, the day of Lopez’s 55th birthday. Days before, the pair listed their Beverly Hills mansion for $68million.July 24 also marked the day Lopez finalised the sale of her four-bedroom New York City penthouse for $23 million, People reported.“They finalised the divorce papers with her a month ago, but are waiting for the right time to drop them,” one source told DailyMail.com.“At that time, they will release a joint statement that will say how they have much love for each other and how they fought to make it work, but couldn’t.”Another source claimed: “Honestly, in the end they could not come to a compromise.

Snoop Dogg has claimed in a recent interview that the late Queen Elizabeth II “was a fan” of his.Speaking to DJ Jordan North on Capital FM, the rapper was asked what he planned to get up to while he was in the UK. “I’ll go by the palace, see if they let me in,” he responded, referring to Buckingham Palace (via Music News).North replied: “Well, I’ve heard the future King, William, is a huge Snoop fan.”Snoop then said: “Well, the Queen was a fan too.

Iconic Steven Gerrard has earned adulation for his work during his time at Rangers in Spain as he caught up with former English Premier League rival Santi Cazorla.

Prince William reportedly used a significant Royal photograph to send a potent message to his younger brother, Prince Harry.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent In a sterling example of the globalized nature of the international film business, Barcelona-based Cornelius Films, behind Basque Country-set “Negu Herbilak” and buzzy upcoming stop-motion feature “Olivia and the Invisible Earthquake,” has boarded “My Uncle’s Movie,” a Dominican Republic feature starring “Better Call Saul’s” Steve Bauer. Now in pre-production and set to shoot in 2024, ““My Uncle’s Movie” (“La Película de Mi Tío”) marks the follow-up of Dominican Natalia Cabral and Catalan Oriol Estrada’s auspicious fiction feature debut “Miriam Lies” (2018) and multi-prized “Una Película Sobre Parejas” (2021).

Elden Ring is so hard that they’ve only seen half the game.As reported by MP1st, Twitter user ‘aribagged’ posted some screenshots from a 4Chan account claiming “only two months remain, starting today.

Huw Edwards has pleaded guilty to downloading indecent images of children following an investigation which spanned months.

Prince Harry's circle has been dishing out some royal revelations, with claims that King Charles III is giving his son the cold shoulder by not taking his calls, confirming the cool relations within the House of Windsor.

SiR in Toronto was cancelled seemingly out of nowhere, with speculation that it has to do with the venue’s ties with Drake.On July 18, he quote-tweeted a fan’s concerned tweet about his show meeting the same fate as his labelmate ScHoolboy Q, whose own show in Toronto on July 18 was also suddenly cancelled by venue History. “My shit ain’t cancelled,” SiR wrote.Last Tuesday (July 30), he quote-tweeted his own tweet to correct himself: “This shit didn’t age well at all….” He then broke the news: “So sorry to my Toronto fans.

Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport.The attack occurred at a workshop on Hart Street in the Merseyside town on Monday (July 29). Three young girls have died: Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and nine-year-old Alice Dasilva Aguiar.Eight other children were injured, as were two adults.

Today marks World Lung Cancer Day.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Jisoo, a member of Korean music sensation Blackpink, is confirmed to lead the cast of upcoming zombie thriller series “Newtopia.” The series, hatched by local streaming service Coupang Play, involves two lovers navigating a zombie-infested Seoul. The man, portrayed by Park Jung-min, initially encounters a zombie outbreak during his mandatory military service.

ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin has released a letter NewJeans member Danielle wrote to her amid the music executive’s dispute with HYBE, which owns the K-pop agency.Yesterday (July 31), Min Hee-jin took to Instagram with a post of an image of a card that was alleged written by NewJeans’ Danielle, where the K-pop idol described the ADOR CEO as her “mother and warrior”, per Korea JoongAng Daily.“It’s been two years already. Our CEO who really did the most, thank you so, so much,” wrote the NewJeans member.

Ed Balls was seen ‘fighting back tears’ on Thursday’s episode of Good Morning Britain during an interview with TikTok star Jessie Davies - known online as Mimidarlingbeauty. During the interview, Ranvir Singh and Ed spoke to Jessie about her viral video in which she ordered some food from a drive thru, which was seen over 70 million times. Jessie told the hosts how she was ‘in a dark place’ at the time with her speech as well as her mental health while recording the video.

Struggling with the hot weather at night? The fan that has happy buyers raving that it's "fabulous at keeping everyone cool" is part of a limited-time sale that sees the price cut by £100. The Dyson Cool AM07 Tower fan is an ideal investment for the summer heatwave if you're struggling to sleep in the rising temperatures.

After 14 years of marriage, Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes announced they were calling it quits on their relationship back in May - and now Ruth's Loose Women co-star Linda Robson has revealed how she has been supporting her. When OK! asked the 66 year old at the National Reality TV Awards how Ruth was doing following the split, Linda said she was "keeping her spirits high".

If you're not going abroad this summer, beauty fans have found a luxurious perfume that will transport you to sunnier climates: Laura Mercier's Ambre Vanille Eau de Parfum.The oriental floral, which costs £72.50 at LookFantastic, is being hailed as 'beautiful' and 'long-lasting' by customers who have tried it. Hints of tangerine, tiger orchid and heliotrope are enhanced by almond, brown sugar, coconut and sandalwood, for a scent that's rich, yet subtle.The perfume is also hypoallergenic, safe for all skin types and dermatologically tested. On the LookFantastic website, Ambre Vanille boasts an incredible average star rating of 4.7 out of five from 27 reviews, most of which have been left by impressed customers.

The UK’s new Culture Secretary will meet BBC Director General Tim Davie as early as today to discuss the fallout of the Huw Edwards scandal.

Coleen Nolan didn't waste time clapping back when she got an unwelcome response to her gorgeous 'prom' appearance. The Loose Women star dazzled during her latest appearance on the ITV show as it hosted its very own Loose Women prom.

Jet2 has issued a travel warning to Brits flying to Alicante in the coming days. Passengers have been told that industrial strike action “will affect congestion at Security Control” at the Spanish Airport.

Craig Revel Horwood has described the Strictly Come Dancing scandal as a 'shock' as he explains the judges' true role behind the scenes. The BBC One dance contest judge has been quizzed on the allegations surrounding the show's professional dancers in a new TV appearance.

Miranda Wayland, a former senior Amazon and BBC diversity exec, is to run the UK’s Creative Diversity Network (CDN).

Coronation Street fans have suggested Jack Webster's newly-explored link in Weatherfield could be behind his shock act as he admitted to being behind the fire at Stefen Brent's office.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief “I Can See Your Voice,” the mystery music show which has been a hit format for South Korea’s CJ ENM, will strike a new chord with its 30th local adaptation set for Singapore. The show in which guests have to identify whether the contestants are genuinely talented singers or bad singers based solely on lip-syncing and body language, is set to be adapted by public broadcaster Mediacorp. The aim is to eliminate the poor singers while identifying the talented ones to emerge as the winner. It has previously been given local editions in countries including the U.S., the U.K, Germany, France, Thailand and the Philippines. “[The adapted show is] set to bring our audiences weeks of family-friendly, dynamic entertainment.

Love Island champion Mimii Ngulube and a fellow contestant are rumoured to have recently 'ignored' each other, with the apparent friction drawing attention just days after the finale.

Wall Street Journal (WSJ) journalist Evan Gershkovich, who is serving a 16-year sentence in a Russian penal colony on contested espionage charges, could be on the cusp of a freedom as part of a rumored, imminent prisoner swap between Russia and the U.S. alongside Germany.

“inappropriate language” in his early online days, as numerous controversies bubbled up around him and a former collaborator.MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, and his reported $700 million empire have come under new fire in recent weeks after accusations of past racist comments by Donaldson surfaced along with allegations that a longtime colleague made inappropriate sexual comments to minors.“When Jimmy was a teenager he acted like many kids and used inappropriate language while trying to be funny,” a spokesperson for the YouTuber said in a statement to The Associated Press. “Over the years he has repeatedly apologized and has learned that increasing influence comes with increased responsibility to be more aware and more sensitive to the power of language.

A fifth man has been arrested in connection with the riots in Southport on Tuesday. Merseyside Police said they recognised the suspect from footage of the disorder after being called to a separate incident.

Prince Harry is reportedly keen on securing a British base for his family, but security concerns have put a spanner in the works, an insider reveals.

Coronation Street star Sair Khan has melted her fans' hearts as she shared a fresh update on life as a first-time mum. The actress announced she was pregnant back in December with partner Nathan Chilton.

Homeowners are being warned that 'affordability is still stretched' despite predicting that interest rates could come down today. The Bank of England will reveal on Thursday, August 1 whether the base rate will finally be slashed after remaining at 5.25 percent since August last year.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have sparked rumours they are 'married' after fans noticed a significant hint in the NFL player's suite at Arrowhead Stadium.

Former Rangers and Kilmarnock striker Kyle Lafferty sparked Auchlnleck Talbot fury over the tackle which earned him a straight red card for Johnstone Burgh - as he was slammed by former top referees.