From Arachnid Fuelled Sci-Fi to Heart-Pounding Airport Thrills, San Sebastian’s Diverse Basque Lineup

Affleck. To her Instagram, the multi-hyphenate posted a little highlight reel of her recent trip to Sin City, which included seeing Usher's residency show on Friday and Adele's on Saturday. From the VIP box, obviously.On Friday night—as indicated by the video clip's text overlay— saw Usher and Nas, who appeared as Usher's special guest for the night.

Britney Spears has revealed that she “absolutely hated” her time on the judging panel on “The X Factor.”Writing in her new memoir “The Woman In Me,” which hit stores Tuesday, the singer recalled her short-lived stint on the show.“Feeling like I needed more direction, I decided to go back to work. I tried to occupy myself by being productive. I began appearing on more TV shows – including, in 2012, as a judge on ‘The X Factor,'” she writes.“I think a lot of people are really professional on TV, like Christina Aguilera and Gwen Stefani.

They say looks can kill, and you might try.If you’re a human living on Earth in the year 2023, you know that Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour has become one of the biggest events of the year — and the popularity will likely live on with the addition of 2024 tour dates.On top of the tour, Swift, 33, has been releasing her re-recordings of her older albums, drawing in a lot of nostalgia for long-time fans and creating new memories for newer fans.That said, there’s no better time to go as the “Cruel Summer” singer for Halloween. Most people will be able to know exactly who you’re dressed up as and there are so many options, even outfits you can put together with items you already own.You can dress as any of her eras, re-create an iconic tour look or even go for a music video-inspired costume.

2007 MTV Video Music Awards when she performed her hit “Gimme More.”The live performance came following her multitude of personal struggles, such as her divorce from Kevin Federline and the moment that she spontaneously shaved her head.To add to her worries, she bumped into ex Justin Timberlake at the awards show just before she graced the stage — and the moment gave her much anxiety.In her new memoir, “The Woman in Me,” the pop singer, 41, detailed the awkward incident, writing: “It had been a while since I’d seen him.”“Everything was going great in his world,” the “Toxic” crooner penned. Spears went on in her book: “He was at the top of his game in every way, and he had a lot of swagger. I was having a panic attack.

Emma McVey has broken her silence after her shock split from husband Gaz Beadle was announced after seven years together and two years of marriage. Whilst the 31 year old model did not directly reference her split from former Geordie Shore star Gaz, 36, she took to Instagram to share a look at her life at home with their two young children, son Chester, five, and daughter Primrose, four.

UK Love Island star Lucinda Strafford has revealed she has joined the Australian version of the show. Taking to Instagram to announce the news, the influencer shared a picture of her posing in a black swimsuit, with the caption: "Lucinda is looking for love in the @LoveIslandAU Villa! Stream the new season of #LoveIslandAU from Monday, October 30 on @9now." Lucinda, 23, failed to find love when she first entered the UK villa in 2021, despite forming romantic relationships with Brad McClelland and Aaron Francis.

Paris Fury has given fans a rare glimpse at her lookalike sister as she prepares to welcome a new baby into the family in just “3 weeks”. Paris, who often shares glimpses into her large family with professional boxer Tyson Fury, took to Instagram to share a few sweet snaps of the family day out pumpkin picking, on Monday 23 October.

Strictly Come Dancing’s Bobby Brazier has said he is “glad”, after it was announced that Amanda Abbington and Giovanni Pernice will not be returning after they missed Saturday’s show.The news was confirmed during Strictly: It Takes Two on Monday, 24 October, and this morning Bobby and his dance partner Dianne Buswell appeared on Lorraine to talk about the series on Tuesday, ahead of Halloween week. However, during the interview host Christine Lampard spoke to them about Amanda’s shock decision to leave.

Actress Amanda Abbington has said it is “with the deepest regret” that she has had to leave Strictly Come Dancing. During Monday night’s Strictly spin-off show, It Takes Two, it was confirmed she would be departing the BBC One competition. Fleur East confirmed the Sherlock star had exited the show as she read a statement which said: “Amanda Abbington is unable to continue in Strictly Come Dancing and has decided to withdraw from the competition.

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Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has admitted the defeat to Galatasaray in the last Champions League matchday was a 'complete disaster' and doesn't feel the Reds have built much momentum since then despite back to back Premier League wins.

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has called upon the Reds' senior players to avoid the temptation of overly criticising Andre Onana as he attempts to find his feet at Old Trafford.

There will be NO big Christmas Lights Switch-on event in Manchester for 2023 - despite the council vowing last year that it would return after the disappointment of the plug pulled in 2022. Council bosses are yet again blaming "no safe or suitable location" in the city centre for the event.

Former Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea was seen reuniting with his former teammates, including captain Bruno Fernandes, at a popular brasserie in Greater Manchester earlier this week.

A stretch of a main road in Salford was closed off by police following a crash involving a woman 'on a scooter'.

Jack Grealish has shared his delight at recently meeting former Aston Villa striker Juan Pablo Angel, someone he calls his “first ever hero”.

Strictly Come Dancing star Amanda Abbington has broken her silence following her withdrawal from the competition.

Amanda Abbington has been a regular on our TV screens for many years, having starred in hit shows such as Sherlock and Mr Selfridge, and she most recently swapped acting for sequins on Strictly Come Dancing. The 49 year old, who has quit Strictly due to medical reasons, even found love thanks to her acting skills, having met ex partner Martin Freeman on the set of the film Men Only in 2000. Amanda and Martin, 52, were together for 16 years but never tied the knot.The couple welcomed two children together; daughter Grace, 15, and son Joe, 17.

Angelo Bruschini, the guitarist with the band Massive Attack, has tragically died they have confirmed.The Bristol-born star had been battling lung cancer.Taking to Twitter, the band wrote "RIP Angelo. A singularly brilliant & eccentric talent. Impossible to quantify your contribution to the Massive Attack canon.

Strictly Come Dancing has lost another star from this year's series, after actress Amanda Abbington quit the series.The 49 year old, who is best known for her roles in Mr Selfridge and Sherlock, was mysteriously absent from the live show on Saturday leaving pro dancer Giovanni Pernice without a partner. It Takes Two host Janette Manrara had to break the news to viewers of her TV show, just a day before Amanda and Giovanni were due to take to the dance floor for their Cha Cha Cha to Jamiroquai's hit, Canned Heat.

Frances Bean Cobain, the daughter of Nirvana's Kurt Cobain, has tied the knot with Riley Hawk, son of skateboarder Tony Hawk. Francess is the daughter of Courtney Love and Kurt Cobain - who tragically died in April 1994 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Frances and Riley got hitched on October 7 in Los Angeles after getting their marriage license in September in San Diego County.

When it comes to keeping your feet cosy for autumn, there’s nothing better than a pair of sheepskin-lined Uggs to keep the chill at bay. The UGG Classic Mini II Short Sheepskin Boots, £165 here, have been spotted on the feet of countless celebs including Bella Hadid and Hailey Bieber and are perfect for keeping your feet toasty and warm when the temperatures drop.

Gemma Owen's mum, Louise, was left emotional during Loose Women as her children, Gemma and James, spoke about James' rare condition, Stargardt. Louise sat while the pair opened up on Monday's show, 23 October, about James being considered blind by the age of just 13.

Dunelm's £16 Teddy blanket hoodie is being hailed as a 'lifesaver' by shoppers who say it makes them 'feel instantly warmer'. As heating costs rise, this cosy item is becoming a must-have for the chilly season.The Teddy Oversized Blanket Hoodie, available in 10 different colours, has a near-perfect 4.8 rating on Dunelm's website. It's part of Dunelm's Teddy range which includes throws, bed sheets, clothing and bedding.

Amanda Abbington has broken her silence after quitting Strictly Come Dancing.The 49 year old Sherlock star took to Instagram to share a snap of her dancing shoes, as well as a lengthy message in which she addressed her departure from the BBC show. Amanda failed to give a reason for her decision to quit the show, however she said she "did not come to this decision lightly" and said it was an "absolute joy" working with her fellow contestants. She did not mention her Strictly dance partner Giovanni Pernice, amid rumours of a 'feud' between the pair.

Autumn is in full swing and as much as we hate to admit it, the countdown to Christmas is officially on, so now is the perfect time to snap up your beauty advent calendar ready to open on December 1. Plenty of brands have already launched their beauty countdowns, including the LookFantastic Beauty Advent Calendar 2023, £99 here, which is worth more than £565, and the Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Lucky Chest Of Beauty Secrets, £160 here, which contains plenty of the brand’s must-have products.

EXCLUSIVE: Little Dot Studios and its streamer, History Hit, have struck an exclusive deal with Rishi Sharma, a doc maker known for interviewing thousands of World War II veterans.

sensationally shut the door on royal life in 2020, they’ve managed to damage most of their personal relationships with members of the Firm.What’s more, Owens believes the couple’s antics have dented the royals’ image of being the “best of British family life.”“The story is a slightly tragic one as it has damaged this idea of a family monarchy. This idea that this is a united group who embody, if you like, the best of British family life,” he said on the Mirror’s “Pod Save The King” podcast.“Originally King Charles III’s reign was going to be based around him being supported by his two trusty lieutenants — William and Harry.”“But when that went so disastrously wrong in early 2020 because of Harry and Meghan’s decision to leave Britain, it really put paid to that vision of the family monarchy,” he added.Owens, who wrote “After Elizabeth: Can the Monarchy Save Itself?” continued, “And then of course we’ve had the Sussexes airing their dirty laundry in public for the best part of three years — and again it has done much damage to that narrative of happy family life.”“So why not, as I suggest in my book, do away with this family narrative once and for all? We don’t need to have this big royal family presenting themselves as moral exemplars,” he went on.“King Charles is uniquely placed because he knows first-hand that the ideal of the family rarely matches the reality of the family monarchy.”Harry and Meghan’s move sparked several high-publicity projects such as their six-part Netflix documentary, their bombshell sit-down interview with Oprah Winfrey, and Harry’s protocol-shattering memoir, “Spare.”In “Spare,” which has become the fastest-selling nonfiction book of all time since its release on Jan.

A man whose asthmatic son died in his prison cell after testing positive for Covid has said the Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry must deliver accountability.

Prince Harry was spotted looking "on top of the world" and like "his most relaxed self" while he attended the US Grand Prix without Meghan Markle according to a body language expert.

A young girl has been left unable to walk or talk after a lorry ploughed into the back of a broken down car. A family-of-four were left seriously injured when the HGV hit their Nissan X-Trail on the hard shoulder of the M42 in Warwickshire on April 28, 2022.

Amanda Abbington has broken her silence following her shock exit from Strictly Come Dancing.

Callum McLennan At this year’s Annecy, the most important animation festival in the world, Basque animations were out in force. With a diverse showcase ranging from the nostalgic cartoon charm of “Conej Steps Out” by student outfit Funnie Fantasies, to UniKo’s tantalising taster excerpts for feminist story “Sultana’s Dream” by Isabel Herguera and the short “Body of Christ” by Beatriz Lumez, Basque animators made a mark. The festival’s spotlight on Spanish female creators further underscored this region’s depth of talent.

Callum McLennan A San Sebastian competition contender, Isabel Herguera’s awaited debut feature film, animated feature “Sultana’s Dream,” (“El sueño de la sultana”), has a first trailer, which Variety can share exclusively. Seen at Annecy as a work in progress, the feminist film will world premiere at Spain’s 71st San Sebastian, becoming the first animation feature directed by a woman to garner selection. Producers of “Unicorn Wars” Abano Producións and UniKo, join El Gatoverde Producciones, Sultana Films and Fabian & Fred, to bring this three-part animated feature, recounting the modern-day vicissitudes of a Spanish artist in India; the travails of real-life feminist thinker Rokeya Hossain; and the story she published remarkably as early as 1905 about Ladyland, where women hold the dominant power.

The San Sebastian International Film Festival has long been considered the most intimate of the A-list festivals, neatly wrapping up a hectic fall festival season as delegates descend on the enchanting seaside city in Northern Spain. But in the last few years, the event has cemented itself into a festival reputed for championing new talent and emerging voices across all sections of its programming.  

Spanish cinema has undoubtedly been making a strong imprint on the international film festival circuit throughout the last few years and, crucially, there’s a new wave of female filmmakers that are driving this charge.