'I sold everything I had after a stranger told me I didn't look happy - and brought something new to Manchester'

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent After being greeted with a seven-minute standing ovation on opening night of the Cannes Film Festival, Johnny Depp’s comeback movie “Jeanne du Barry,” directed by Maiwenn, has charmed French audiences after debuting in cinemas. The costume drama, which stars Depp as the French King Louis XV and marks his first leading role in three years, has been having a strong run at the French B.O., proving that the controversial star is still bankable. At least in France. The film was widely released by Le Pacte on 650 screens and has grossed nearly $4.1 million from more than 550,000 tickets sold in two weeks, according to Comscore France. Currently playing across 800 screens, the film got mixed reviews in Cannes, but still has the potential of selling up to 850,000 tickets (an estimated $6.4 million), according to Eric Marti at Comscore France.

Queen’s famous 1975 hit, “Bohemian Rhapsody,” was almost named “Mongolian Rhapsody” when frontman Freddie Mercury first wrote it.The inside intel comes from a new auction exhibition at Sotheby’s Auction House in London, “Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own,” which shows some of his private collection and belongings.Some of Mercury’s songwriting drafts will be on display, including a draft of “Bohemian Rhapsody” scribbled on a piece of stationery from the now-defunct airline, British Midland Airways.The draft spans 15 pages and appears that he crossed out the word “Mongolian” and replaced it with the lyrics “Bohemian Rhapsody,” written in black and blue ballpoint pen and pencil.On the pieces of paper, it also shows that he changed the lyrics of the nearly six-minute-long song’s famous second verse – initially reading, “Mama, there’s a war began, I’ve got to leave tonight.”The final version of the song’s lyrics read, “Mama, just killed a man.”The Post reached out to Sotheby’s for further comment.The manuscript of “Bohemian Rhapsody” is estimated to be auctioned between $100,000 and $150,000,000.Mercury was the lead singer in the popular band “Queen,” and was also their songwriter.He wrote and composed many hits, including “Love of My Life,” “Lazing on a Sunday Afternoon” and “Seaside Rendezvous.”The talented artist died on November 24, 1991, after a battle with AIDS – just one day after he announced his diagnosis publicly, according to the band’s website.The song “Bohemian Rhapsody” was a clear chart-topper, and has been sold or streamed more than 10 million times in the United States, according to People.During a rare 1982 interview with Entertainment Tonight, Mercury spoke more about his musical process and artistic

Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, looked stunning in a soft pink floor-length gown for the wedding of Jordan's Prince Hussein and his bride Raja Alseif. The 41 year old royal mum-of-three attended the ceremony with her husband Prince William, 40, as the couple cut incredibly elegant figures in their formal attire.The couple were surprise guests at the lavish nuptials, joining heads of state and world leaders, as well as the Prince of Wales' cousin Princess Beatrice, 34, and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.

Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland have all played Spider-Man, one of Marvel‘s most beloved young heroes, on the big screen in the last three decades. However, they faced some stiff competition to book the gig.

Amy Schumer has a new Netflix special, Emergency Contact, coming soon to Netflix.

Billy Joel announced that he is ending his historic monthly residency at the iconic New York City venue in 2024. Following his final show, Joel will have played the venue 150 times.«I'm kind of flabbergasted that it lasted as long as it did. My team tells me that we could continue to sell tickets, but ten years, 150 shows – all right already,» the 74-year-old singer said in a statement.«I do remember the first time we played Madison Square Garden, it was the pinnacle of my career.

Paul Peden has found a new romantic match! The season 4 contestant, who got engaged to his ex, Micah Lussier, on the show only to call things off at the altar, posted photos with his new girlfriend on Thursday, going public with the romance.Paul shared pics and videos on vacation in San Diego, California, with Geneva Dunham, who is seemingly the reality star's new girlfriend.The pair posed together at a speakeasy called Noble Experiment on Paul's Instagram Stories.

The new Alicia Keys musical Hell’s Kitchen will make its world premiere this fall as part of the 2023-24 season of New York’s Public Theater Off Broadway, the Public announced today.

Jane McDonald has broken her silence after being announced as Phillip Schofield's replacement at the British Soap Awards.

A family have been left raging after being left to sleep in Edinburgh airport after their flight was aborted.

Al Pacino apparently didn’t believe he could still be a new father.

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan would have some wise words for her younger self if she’d have known how the show “Never Have I Ever” would have changed her life.

Kendall Jenner ain’t afraid to flaunt what she’s got!

Staying close. Megan Fox was seen walking hand in hand with Machine Gun Kelly one day after her Johnny & Clyde costar Tyson Ritter detailed an alleged tense interaction with the couple on set.

’80s pop star Tiffany is breaking her silence after being involved in a car accident.

Steven Yeun stopped by THR for a roundtable discussion with Jason Segel, Tyler James Williams, Mo Amer, and John Mulaney last month to discuss their careers and upcoming projects.

Kerry Katona reveals she hasn't been able to watch ITV 'for a long time' as she speaks out her interview with Phillip Schofield that left her feeling suicidal.

EastEnders actor Ben Champniss, who plays market trader Shrimpy in the show, has shared a snap of 'Lola' as he headed to work the morning after her death aired. On Wednesday night, Lola detreated as her friends and family came to say goodbye to the young mum who has battled with a brain tumour in recent months.

“You move on because you’ve outgrown who you used to be.”

Instagram user on Monday who outlined what specifically Tessa was up to. Instead of providing advice that could be widely perceived as “safe” for someone dealing with an eating disorder, Tessa instead argued that intentional weight loss and eating disorder recovery could safely coexist.

following the 83-year-old icon’s death on May 24.Erwin Bach made his first appearance on Wednesday in front of their villa, Château Algonquin, in Küsnacht, placing flowers in front of a memorial for his late wife, whose decadeslong career brought in tributes from fans, her friends and peers in entertainment, politicians and even royalty.The 67-year-old German music executive was dressed in all black and wore sunglasses as he tidied up the many gifts fans left in front of their longtime residence.Swiss German-language newspaper Blick reported that Bach was silent but “drawn by grief” as he “looked calmly and visibly moved at the gifts from the fans.”“He read cards with interest and carefully picked up bouquets of flowers to place them with other bouquets,” the site wrote in German.Turner died from natural causes at home in Kusnacht near Zurich, Switzerland.A private funeral is planned for family and friends, according to a representative. The “Proud Mary” singer started dating music producer Bach in 1986, eight years after she ended her toxic marriage with Ike Turner.Turner knew it was “love at first sight” when she initially met Bach, she told longtime friend Oprah Winfrey in a 2013 interview.Bach proposed to the Grammy-winning “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll” twice before she agreed to tie the knot.

Walking on eggshells. Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard star Bria Fleming opened up about how her friend Jasmine Ellis Cooper changed since marrying Silas Cooper, who has been labeled as “controlling” on the Bravo show.

Harrison Ford has recalled how he told stuntmen to “leave me the fuck alone” while shooting Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny.The upcoming film marks the fifth and final instalment of the long-running action franchise — which kicked off in 1981 with Indiana Jones And The Raiders Of The Lost Ark.Now, over four decades after he first appeared in the lead role, Ford will celebrate his 81st birthday shortly after the latest film hits theatres. However, when speaking in a new interview, the acclaimed actor shared that he was determined not to conceal his age in the project.One moment that highlighted this best, he said, was a scene in Dial Of Destiny in which Jones is riding a horse through the streets of New York City during the 1969 ticker-tape parade that followed the moon landing.While filming this, Ford explained to Esquire, he felt the hands of multiple stuntmen helping him get off the horse, which irritated him as he wanted the scene to show him dismounting how he normally would.“I thought, ‘What the fuck?’ Like I was being attacked by gropers.

In a studio overlooking Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue, Rian Johnson is strapped to a lie detector machine. Next to him at the controls sits Natasha Lyonne, twiddling the device’s knobs with all the sinister intent of a supervillain. This photoshoot tableau is, of course, ripped right from the Meet the Parents Ben Stiller-Robert De Niro interrogation scene. Next, in an homage to the pithiest of TV detective tropes, Lyonne will pose at a typewriter, fake-talking into a rotary-dial phone. The visual nod this time goes to Angela Lansbury as Jessica Fletcher in Murder, She Wrote.

EXCLUSIVE: Lifetime is expanding its lifestyle programming via its Home.Made.Nation strand.

F yeah. FBoy Island is getting a second life on The CW after HBO Max canceled the series following the release of season 2.

No longer a lone wolf! Tyler Posey and his longtime girlfriend, Phem, are engaged.

Scott Disick is lucky to have a daughter like Penelope.

Jem Aswad Senior Music Editor Billy Joel and Madison Square Garden Entertainment announced on Thursday that the singer will end his record-breaking residency at the iconic New York venue in July of 2024, after 10 years and some 150 concerts. The first of the final 10 concerts will take place on October 20, 2023. Throughout the course of his run, Joel has sold more than 1.6 million tickets. The announcement was made during a press conference at the venue, attended by Joel, MSG CEO James Dolan and New York City Mayor Eric Adams. “There’s only one thing that’s more New York than Billy Joel — and that’s a Billy Joel concert at MSG,” Mayor Adams said. “For more than 50 years, Billy’s music has defined our city and brought us together. On behalf of 8.5 million New Yorkers, congratulations, Billy, on a historic run of sold-out shows at MSG, and thank you for a lifetime of bringing joy to us all.”

Kate Bosworth and Justin Long officially tied the knot last month at the Rockaway Hotel in the borough of Queens in New York City, according to reports.

A furious Edinburgh mum has been forced to use a food bank after JustEat charged her £48 for a grocery order that she cancelled before a driver was even assigned.

Romeo Beckham and his model girlfriend Mia Regan are proving that there’s always room for second chances.The couple, who are more smitten than ever, shared a sweet photo on Tuesday that proved their relationship is going from strength-to-strength second time round. Taking to his Instagram feed, the 20-year-old son of David and Victoria Beckham posted the adorable picture. Captioning the post, he penned: "Sunsets with you @mimimoocher," alongside a kissing face emoji.

After her sad split from longterm boyfriend Dan Edgar, it seems Amber Turner is finally feeling like herself again.The TOWIE star, who is currently in Dubai, posted on her Instagram grid to her 848k followers, 'me again' with an angelic emoji. She wore a stunning white two-piece number complete with a fluffy and feathered edging and a fitted, corset-style top. And Amber had clearly had her bronde hair colour refreshed too, with the darker tones more prominent and glossy.

Jordan Moreau Nearly a year after he was fired from Disney by former CEO Bob Chapek, Peter Rice has set a film and TV production deal with A24, Variety has confirmed. It’s his first major move after he was ousted. A24, hot off a leading nine Oscar wins with “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and “The Whale” this year, will co-finance film and TV projects with Rice. The deal is non-exclusive, and projects under the agreement will be backed by Rice via A24’s banking relationships. The projects will be for global distribution theatrically and on major streaming platforms. “I am incredibly excited to be an independent producer and could not be more thrilled to begin that journey in partnership with A24,” Rice said in a statement. “They have built Hollywood’s most vibrant, fearless, and creative studio. The fact that they made it out of whole cloth in a decade is a testament to their exquisite taste, razor-sharp business acumen, and infectious enthusiasm for creativity and artists. I have been blessed to work with so many amazing creators as an executive and cannot wait to start producing provocative, meaningful, and entertaining movies and TV shows with creators I admire and respect.”

K.J. Yossman Australian indie WFTN Entertainment – the company behind hit blue-light shows including “Bondi Vet” and “Paramedics” – is hoping to lure unscripted creatives Down Under in a new hiring drive, Variety can reveal. WFTN says it has already identified 20 roles it needs to fill – including editors, producers, showrunners, post producers, field producers and production managers – and is prepared to spend up to seven figures to snap up a host of U.K. creatives. That sum will go towards flights, accommodation and work permits as well as salaries. The indie says that due to growing demand – it reports an uptick in commissions – plus the post-COVID production boom Australia is currently experiencing means it is becoming increasingly hard to fill those roles domestically – which is why Steve Oemcke, WTFN Group’s co-founder and CCO, is now casting his eyes across to the U.K.

Hitting all the right notes. Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes are ready to put a new spin on their relationship as they reconnect nearly two years after their split.