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Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentThe first feature by Berlin-based visual artist and filmmaker Ann Oren, which is titled “Piaffe,” is launching on Aug. 11 from the Locarno Film Festival’s Piazza Grande.Described by the director as “a love letter to the less recognized magicians of cinema and a playful celebration of otherness,” this German film is produced by Kristof Gerega, Sophie Ahrens and Fabian Altenried of Berlin-based Schuldenberg Films.Beijing-based Rediance, as previously announced, has taken international sales.“When her sibling Zara suffers a nervous breakdown, the introvert Eva is forced to take on Zara’s job as a foley artist.

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Not speaking on the actual quality of his more recent filmography, if there is one wide-reaching filmmaker who seems to have a particular recurring bone to pick with the rich and bougie currently, it is Adam McKay. From his Dick Cheney biopic “Vice” from 2018 to his climate change-concerned dramedy “Don’t Look Up” from last year, McKay seems to be having it up to here with those in power and the amount of power they wield.

Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash tied the knot in a stunning ceremony last month that took place in the grounds of their Pickle Cottage home. The Loose Women panellist, 32, and former EastEnders star Joe, 30, were surrounded by their closest friends and family for the intimate ceremony. As the couple emerged from their newlywed bubble they revealed that they would be spending their honeymoon at home with their children.

Ryan Reynolds’ friendship with Rob McElhenney caused some tension with Blake Lively.

Millie Bobby Brown talks about some of the downsides to being a child star in a candid new interview with Allure.

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which prompted the recent cancellation of the Atlanta festival Music Midtown, has now said that he wishes to “challenge” the live music promoter’s firearms ban inside its Georgia venues.The annual festival, which had been due to welcome the likes of My Chemical Romance, Jack White and Future from September 17-18, cancelled its 2022 edition earlier this month “due to circumstances beyond our control”.Billboard subsequently reported that recent changes to Georgia’s gun laws, which prevented Music Midtown’s owner Live Nation from banning festivalgoers from bringing guns on to the publicly owned festival grounds at Piedmont Park, were “the likely cause” for the cancellation.In a new interview with Billboard, Georgia IT worker, author and vocal gun rights activist Phillip Evans recalled how, in the weeks before the cancellation, he warned a contractor hired to handle security at Music Midtown that “should any member of your security team accost a legal carrier of weapons … [then] your company (and any involved individual) could be sued for damages”.“I urge you to honour and follow our state weapons law here in Georgia,” he added.A post shared by Music Midtown (@musicmidtown)Evans has now told Billboard that he never pushed for Music Midtown’s cancellation, and that he didn’t expect Live Nation to pull the plug on the event.“There’s nothing in my blog, in my opinion, that indicates I celebrated the decision,” he added. “I would’ve actually been thrilled had Live Nation gone ahead and had the event and said that they were following state law.”Describing himself as a “hardcore music fan” who “loves all kind of music from all eras”, Evans says that he wants Live Nation to “abide by a law”.

EastEnders stars Bobby Brazier and Ellie Dadd were pictured having a blast after wrapping up filming for the day. The newcomers, who play Freddie Slater and Amy Mitchell respectively, were all smiles as they left the studios where the BBC One soap is filmed. The pair smiled for photographers as they enjoyed the good weather after finishing up on set.

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentTo the exuberant tones of Christophe’s “Aline,” lamenting the loss of his love, two shirtless men rejoice orgiastically as water tumbling down a rock face drenching their bodies. Meanwhile, at a country house, maids and a gardener, dressed in period costume, proudly pour what looks like a mixture of water and milk onto plants.The scenes, it seems, are from a libertine costume drama, being shot in the wooded French countryside. Then suddenly Valentin, the director, disappears.

Out gay British Olympic gold medalist Tom Daley is receiving praise for his new documentary film ‘Illegal To Be Me‘ that explores the lives of gay athletes, many living in countries where homosexuality is illegal. Daley said the shooting the film exposed him to the fact that the laws against homosexuality in Commonwealth countries were a legacy of British colonialism. Tom DaleyIn a social media post, Daley revealed that he had been travelling around the world meeting other gay athletes for the film. “This year I have been travelling around the Commonwealth, visiting countries where same sex relationships are a crime,” said Daley. “I have spoken to athletes, advocates and activists to try and find out how they think sporting federations can better support and protect LGBTQIA+ athletes. The people in the documentary highlight the importance of visibility for queer people and it taught me an incredible amount about how we can continue the fight for equality,” said Daley. Ahead of the Tokyo Olympics, Daley had in October 2021 said that he was on a “mission” to get the Olympics to ban countries where homosexuality is punishable by death.Tom Daley (centre) with LGBTQI advocates and athletes at the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham.Last month, at the opening ceremony of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, Daley along with six other LGBTQI athletes carried the Queen’s baton into the stadium. “In over half of the Commonwealth countries, homosexuality is still a crime and in three of those countries the maximum penalty is the death sentence.

Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash are currently enjoying being in their newlywed bubble after tying the knot late last month. The couple, who met in 2010 when Stacey was crowned 'Queen of the Jungle' in I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here, said 'I Do' in a stunning at-home ceremony in the garden of their family abode.

Performances of Magic Mike, Celine Dion, and Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe live podcast tours set to take place in Manchester next May might have to be rescheduled if the city is chosen to host next year's Eurovision Song Contest.

A summer overhaul was needed at Old Trafford to help Manchester United get back to dining at the Premier League's top table — but so far it has been a source of frustration for fans and staff alike.

Poundshop.com - owned by Poundland - is reducing items to 1p every Wednesday in a bid to help struggling shoppers amid the cost of living crisis. Many customers are looking for deals and discounts, and the Value Heroes offer from the retailer will see one item slashed to a penny each week.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorMega-billionaire Elon Musk sold share of Tesla worth about $6.9 billion on Aug. 5, according to regulatory filings.

The Edinburgh Festival is now underway with three weeks of great theatre, comedy, cabaret, music, musicals, opera, dance, physical theatre, film, visual art, talks, debates and spoken word.CMU’s sister media ThreeWeeks is covering it all and here in the CMU Daily we’ll pick out some highlights from this year’s coverage.Today, we put the spotlight on ‘Unwanted Objects’ – a collection of stories and songs presented by David Head and Matt Glover as part of the Edinburgh Fringe – which is a follow up to 2018’s ‘A Good Service On All Other Lines’, which was also released as a podcast.We spoke to both performers to find out more about the show. Click here to read the interview.

Snoop Dogg has moved to have himself removed from a lawsuit filed in relation to the death of rapper Drakeo The Ruler last year.Drakeo The Ruler – real name Darrell Caldwell – was attacked by a group of people and stabbed shortly before he was due to go on stage at the Once Upon A Time In LA music festival last December. Following the stabbing, he was taken to hospital but died as a result of his injuries.The remainder of the event was called off after the stabbing, which meant that performances by the likes of Snoop Dogg and 50 Cent were cancelled.Caldwell’s brother Devante – who was also at the festival – launched legal action in relation to Darrell’s death in February this year.

Gemma Owen has fuelled the rumour mill in her latest social media post. The Love Island star, who finished the ITV2 dating show in second place alongside partner Luca Bish, is reportedly set to sign a 'six-figure deal' with a major fashion brand.

As another heatwave sweeps the country, people will be looking yet again for ways to keep cool. An amber warning for extreme heat has been issued for Thursday (August 11) to Sunday (August 14) in parts of England and Wales as temperatures are predicted to hit 36C.

Jennette McCurdy shared why she was "jealous" of Ariana Grande while being a Nickelodeon star.  In her new memoir, "I’m Glad My Mom Died," McCurdy, 30, got candid about her "Sam & Cat" co-star. McCurdy referred to Grande as a "burgeoning pop star" who "regularly" missed filming. According to McCurdy, Grande was absent "to go sing at award shows, record new songs, and do press for her upcoming album," while she was left to "angrily hold down the fort." Jennette McCurdy shared why she was "jealous" of Ariana Grande while filming their Nickelodeon show "Sam & Cat." (Photo by Jesse Grant) "Sam & Cat" aired for only one season during 2013-2014, and after the show's cancellation, Nickelodeon offered the former actress $300,000 to keep her experiences at the network private, McCurdy said.

STACEY Solomon has revealed the special meaning between her and Joe Swash's "honeymoon bucket list" after their sweet night out. The mother-of-four took to get Instagram stories last night to reveal how she and Joe, 40, had gone to a Simply Red concert as part of their ongoing post-wedding celebrations. Stacey, 32, and Joe - who were married last month in a ceremony at their Essex home - enjoyed the emotional night out on Sunday.

Open Mike Eagle has announced that he will release new mixtape ‘Component System With The Auto Reverse’ this autumn. He’s also released the first track from it, ‘I’ll Fight You’.The fourteen track release, which features collaborations with Aesop Rock, Madlib and Quelle Chris, among others, is inspired by the rapper’s earliest experiences discovering hip hop.“When I was in high school I used to stay up late to tape the hip hop shows on college radio station WHPK on the south side of Chicago”, he says.

APPOINTMENTSThe CEO of the Royal Albert Hall in London, Craig Hassall, has announced that he will step down from the role at the start of the 2023 season in order to take up a new role as head of the Playhouse Square in Ohio.Luke Armitage has been named Senior Vice President of Universal’s Astralwerks label in the US. “We are incredibly fortunate to be working with the most forward-thinking artists in the industry, and I thank them – and their managers – for their daily trust in me to help them tell their story through their art”, he says.

Heather Rae El Moussa is feeling those new mama flutters! The 34-year-old star shared a look at her latest ultrasound photos on Tuesday, showing off her growing baby boy. «Got my first 'glimpse'

Beyoncé has hit the pinnacle of the music charts with her single “Break My Soul.” The singer topped the Billboard Hot 100 as a solo artist for the first time in 14 years. Beyoncé’s lead single from “Renaissance” first hit the charts six weeks ago and it rose to its peak the same week the album made its debut as No. 1 on the Billboard 200 list.

Kamille undoubtedly boasts one of the music scene's most accomplished CVs. With a GRAMMY for her work on Dua Lipa's Future Nostalgia, a BRIT Award for Little Mix anthem Shout Out to My Ex and five UK Number 1 singles to her name, she's probably gonna need a bigger mantlepiece to house her growing number of accolades.

Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, 27, and Davide Sanclimenti, 27, were this year's winning couple on Love Island.They stormed to victory after winning 63.7 per cent of the public vote, which makes them one of the most popular couples in the show's history. Ekin-Su and Davide's fun and lovable antics set them apart from the competition – who can forget Ekin's epic crawl on the balcony in the early stages of the hit dating show? The couple's fiery relationship won fans over and it is understandably unsurprising that fans rooted hard for the pair to win this year and take home the prize money.

Katie Price has vowed to make sure her fourth wedding is "different" as she plans to marry fiancé Carl Woods in an intimate ceremony abroad later this year.The 44 year old – who has already been married to Peter Andre, Alex Reid and Kieran Hayler – has been plotting to marry car dealer Carl, 33, for many months after he popped the question in April 2021. And after setting fresh split claims straight, a source tells OK! the pair have "already started looking at wedding venues in Italy and Spain".They continued: "Katie wants to have a small ceremony abroad.

For most people, how you feel about your body image can impact your attitude towards sex, and the ability to become aroused. In many cases, if a woman feels like her body is unattractive, it can lead to lower sexual self-esteem, which often leads to avoidance of sexual activity. According to research, negative body image is one of the biggest disrupters of sexual enjoyment and desire in women.

GOOD Morning Britain host Richard Madeley lost it with an MP live on air as they clashed over the energy crisis. In a furious bust up, the 66-year-old accused James Cleverly, Secretary of State for Education, of dodging questions. "If you keep interrupting I can't answer," insisted Mr Cleverly.

She may have missed out on the Love Island crown, but villa bombshell Gemma Owen has a bright future ahead of her - including a personal wealth that looks set to far exceed the show’s £50k prize money. The 19 year old daughter of footballing legend Michael Owen found love on this year’s show with Brighton fishmonger Luca Bish, 23 - but even without scooping that coveted win, the star has already bagged herself a six figure clothing brand deal, just one week on from leaving the villa.

LE SSERAFIM member Huh Yun-jin has released a new self-produced solo track, ‘Raise y_our glass’.The sentimental visual accompanying the release sees Yun-jin recording the track in the studio, along with other clips of her writing the track and embarking on photoshoots and promotional activities with her LE SSERAFIM groupmates.“In this ugly world where the colour is fading / You’re beautiful in every colour and shade / I don’t know if you drink, / But raise a glass to the past in the story of us,” Yun-jin croons in the chorus. ‘Raise y_our glass’ is available to stream on Soundcloud.This isn’t the first time Yun-jin has been credited as a producer on a song.

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