From ‘Heist 88’ to a Reimagining of ‘The Preacher’s Wife,’ Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance’s Production Company Plans to Shake Up the Usual Formulas

Taiwanese LGBTQ+ Streamer GagaOOLala has announced a packed slate of originals and acquired titles on the eve of Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF), including unscripted queer reality dating series Boys Like Boys. 

The Göteborg Film Festival has found a new Artistic Director. 

When Andrew Lloyd Webber pocketed nearly $40M from the sale of a Pablo Picasso masterpiece in 2011, his thoughts turned to a performing arts school in the leafy London neighborhood of Chiswick.

Luc Besson To EP ‘Rainbow Warrior’ Feature Doc

Universal/Blumhouse’s Five Nights at Freddy’s was still plenty game this weekend, crossing $100M at the international box office and $200M worldwide. The sophomore frame overseas, where this is a pure theatrical play, dipped 54% to deliver $35.6M in 74 markets for a $103.5M offshore cume and $217.1M global.

Meg Ryan recently admitted she doesn't believe she is cut out for the spotlight as she mounts her Hollywood comeback. The 61-year-old actress, who is starring alongside David Duchovny in the new romantic comedy "What Happens Later," reflected on her eight-year hiatus from acting in a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight. "What Happens Later" marks her first film appearance since her 2015 directorial debut "Ithaca," which also starred her son Jack Quaid.

West Lothian yobs smashed fire engine windscreen window last night.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently published the findings from a survey measuring the public’s response to proposed new powers to tackle fraud, error and debt in the benefits system. For each of the six potential new measures described in the ‘British Social Attitudes Survey ’, there were more respondents who saw the power as acceptable than those who saw it as unacceptable.

Concern is growing for a Hamilton man who has been missing since the early hours of this morning.

The first campmate headed for the I’m A Celeb jungle is reported to have touched down in Australia as champion jockey Frankie Dettori has been spotted Down Under.

The Young and the Restless November Sweeps are setting up to be some of the wildest in a while. Something strange is going on between Nikki Newman ( Melody Thomas Scott) and Claire Grace (Haley Erin.)There are all kinds of theories floating around “The Young and the Restless” soap circle regarding Nikki Newman and Clair Grace. It is easy to see a growing bond between them.

1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ has outsold the original in sales for debut release weeks, making it her best first week for an album ever.The new album has topped the Billboard 200 with 1.653million equivalent album units, according to Billboard, which puts it in the lead ahead of her previous personal best, last year’s ‘Midnights‘ at 1.578million.The original ‘1989’ sold 1.297million units in its first week in 2014, meaning this is the first ‘Taylor’s Version‘ re-recording to surpass the original in its opening week in sales alone.As per the publication, the achievement marks the largest week for any album by units earned since Adele‘s ‘25‘, which debuted at 3.482million album units.Sales of ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ were also boosted by its availability in 15 collectible physical formats, including vinyl, CDs and cassette tapes.The news comes after it was reported that ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ earned the biggest opening week on the UK Albums chart this year.This makes ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ her eleventh album to hit Number One in the UK charts. Previous chart-topping albums include ‘Red’ (2012), ‘1989‘ (2014), ‘reputation‘ (2017), ‘Lover‘ (2019), ‘folklore‘ (2020), ‘evermore‘ (2020), ‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version)‘ (2021), ‘Red (Taylor’s Version)‘ (2021), ‘Midnights‘ (2022) and Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) (2023).The re-recording of ‘1989’ also broke two Spotify records, with Taylor Swift becoming the most-streamed artist on a single day in the platform’s history.In a five-star review of ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’, NME wrote: “As we’re witnessing the biggest year of Swift’s career so far, the artist’s ability to reinvent herself while honouring her core blueprint is only becoming more impressive.

BtoB and Hongseok of PENTAGON have left long-time agency CUBE Entertainment.CUBE Entertainment announced today (November 6) that all six members of K-pop boyband BtoB would not be renewing their contracts, with the agency saying that it was “mutually decided”, as translated by Koreaboo.The news comes just days after it was reported that the contracts of five BtoB members had ended, with CUBE Entertainment saying that it and the K-pop idols were “working through this situation with an open mindset, looking at various options”.According to a new report today by Sports Chosun, BtoB had decided to leave CUBE Entertainment as early as last week over the trademark of the group’s name. Meanwhile, the K-pop agency told Dispatch that it is “positively discussing trademark rights with the BTOB members”.“We cannot provide details about the trademark rights discussions,” CUBE Entertainment added.

Russell Brand has been accused of sexually assaulting an extra on the set of his 2010 film, Arthur.According to a civil lawsuit in the US, Brand is alleged to have exposed himself to a woman before following her into a bathroom and sexually assaulting her. Brand has yet to respond to the lawsuit.The latest case has been filed under the Adult Survivor’s Act – a legislation in New York that allows alleged victims of sexual offences for which the statute of limitations has passed to file civil suits for a one-year period between 24 November 2022 and 24 November 2023 (via BBC).Brand has been accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse in other cases following aa joint investigation by The Times, The Sunday Times and Channel 4’s Dispatches.

Providing more options for special education needs in Greater Manchester is the big story of last week's planning applications.

Greater Manchester’s Town of Culture is preparing to mark the start of the festive season this November with a one-day Christmas celebration set to take place across the town centre.

New Look customers are rushing to buy a pair of £26 winter boots which fashion fans claim 'don't rub or give blisters from the first wear'. The budget high-street boots have been hailed for looking more expensive than they are, while many say they will go with virtually any dress or pair of trousers in the colder winter months.

A vision for a transformed Bury town centre by redeveloping the Mill Gate Shopping Centre and the surrounding 15 acres to include less retail and more housing has been put forward. Bury Council has published an update to its strategy for the town centre shopping complex after it acquired the centre and wider estate alongside joint venture partner Bruntwood in April 2022.

Less than a week after Roy Keane called on Erik ten Hag to strip him of the captaincy, Bruno Fernandes stepped up when Manchester United needed their captain most on Saturday.

Across Greater Manchester, parks and gardens are ablaze with rich autumn colours right now. It’s one of the things which makes this time of year so special as nature gives one last hurrah before winter kicks in.

A hammer-wielding law student who "threw away" his future as he raided a disabled man's house saw his criminal actions brought to a sharp end. Shamas Malik carried out a deliberately targeted burglary at the man's home, a court was told.

Just over a year after welcoming their first child, a baby girl named Bodhi, Chloe Madeley and James Haskell made the decision to part ways - announcing the news following a string of hints and incidents. And now, sources have told OK! that fitness guru Chloe has 'had enough' of the drama and has shut the door on rekindling anything with her husband of five years.

Real Housewives Of Cheshire star Nermina Pieters-Mekic was diagnosed with aggressive early stage breast cancer and said her "heart broke" over her worry for her daughter. After being told the news in the summer, the 33-year-old model said she feared she wouldn't see daughter Alaya-Rose, two, grow up.

No one is safe from a few hilarious and embarrassing moments throughout their career - including Peter Andre. During an appearance on Sky’s Extraordinary Life Stories, the dad-of-four opened up on one funny moment he'll never forget while performing on stage.

As footballer Erik Pieters supports his wife Nermina Pieters-Mekic as she battles aggressive breast cancer, he says it's essential for partners to "educate themselves".The West Bromwich Albion player, who has also played for the Dutch national team, has been by his wife's side since she was given her diagnosis just 10 days after her 33rd birthday this summer.The news was especially heart-breaking as the couple had also just learnt Nermina was in the very early stages of pregnancy, and would be unable to continue with it. Speaking exclusively to OK!during a special photoshoot with Nermina and the couple's daughter Alaya-Rose, two, the 35-year-old sportsman shared his advice for other men in similar situations.

Former Real Housewives Of Cheshire star Nermina Pieters-Mekic says being diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer shortly after discovering she was pregnant left her in an unbearable position. Speaking exclusively to OK!, the 33-year-old explained that she received her devastating diagnosis just a few weeks after taking a positive pregnancy test.The television star, who is married to West Bromwich Albion footballer Erik, 35, and mum to two-year-old Alaya, was told by doctors earlier this summer that the lump she'd found in her left breast was indeed cancerous. “I was pregnant when I found out I had cancer, it broke my heart we couldn’t keep the baby – nobody should ever find themselves in that unthinkable position,” she said.

It’s Monday, and one star sign will feel like a dream has come true today, while another will accept that mistakes have been made. There are 12 zodiac signs - Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces - and the horoscopes for each can give you the lowdown on what your future holds, be it in work, your love life, your friends and family or more. These daily forecasts have been compiled by astrologer Russell Grant, who has been reading star signs for over 50 years.

Real Housewives Of Cheshire star Nermina Pieters-Mekic has pledged to do "everything and anything" to beat breast cancer so she can watch her two-year-old daughter grow up.The 33-year-old model and equestrian was diagnosed with early stage aggressive breast cancer this summer and has now opened up in in an exclusive chat with OK! about her motivations for beating the disease. "I have to do everything and anything I possibly can to give myself the best chance to beat this because I have a little girl here and she needs me," she said.

A stuntman from the Avengers films tragically died in a car accident in Georgia, along with three of his children, one of whom was a newborn baby. The other two children in the car, a 10 year old boy and a 13 year old girl also sadly died, while one child, a three year old, is in hospital with severe injuries but is expected to recover.The fatal car crash happened on an exit ramp on Interstate 20 in Dekalb County, Georgia. Stunt man Taraja Ramsess, famous for his roles in Avengers movies, was driving a pickup truck with all of his children on Halloween night when it collided with a tractor-trailer.

The Big Brother house was thrown into chaos on Sunday night when a surprise nominations twist left the contestants in tears.The drama unfolded during the latest episode, which saw the housemates wake up to find out it was Jenkin's birthday and they would be participating in the Big Brother Hunger Games. Noky joked as they got into their costumes: "We're going to look like we're in a space film!" The housemates were split into two teams - District A with Chanelle, Henry, Matty, Noky and Tom, and District B with Jenkin, Jordan, Olivia, Trish and Yinrun.They then took part in a series of challenges that tested their skills and endurance. But there was a twist - one housemate was nominated for eviction while another won immunity from the next eviction.

Truanting from school can be short-lived mischief. It can also damage a child's education irreparably. But in the case of two young boys playing hooky in Manchester city centre - it left them scarred for life.

On a grey and rainy November afternoon in Rochdale town centre, a group of college students push each other down the high street in an abandoned shopping trolley. Nobody tries to stop them, or even looks twice.

Residents in an apartment block were left in fear after a man 'did nothing' when a blaze engulfed his flat. The fire began accidentally at Jason Madegwa's home in Hulme after he discarded a lighter in the property.

Angelique Jackson Veteran film executive Paul Davidson has acquired the remake rights to “Electric Dreams,” the 1984 film written and produced by Rusty Lemorande. Davidson — who previously ran The Orchard and IDW Entertainment — struck the deal with Lemorande (“Yentl,” “Caddyshack”), who retained the rights to the film after its release nearly four decades ago. Brian T.

Angela Bassett, Paris Hilton and Fan Bingbing were among the stars walking the catwalk during the Mugler Womenswear Spring/Summer 2024 fashion show on Monday (October 2) in Paris.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter “The Alchemist” by Paolo Coelho is set to be adapted for the screen. Legendary Entertainment has acquired the film, TV, and ancillary rights to the acclaimed book, Variety has learned. The company will lead development of a film adaptation along with Sony’s TriStar Pictures and Palmstar, with TriStar set to distribute under their distribution partnership with Legendary.