Janelle James on Refusing to Disclose Her Age, Hoping ‘Abbott Elementary’ Doesn’t Last Forever and Why She’s Not Interested in ‘Sexy’ Roles

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Berlin-based sales agency M-Appeal has released the first-look trailer (below) for the suspense filled drama “Power Alley,” from Brazilian director Lillah Halla, ahead of its world premiere in Cannes’ Critics’ Week sidebar. The gripping drama is set in Brazil, where abortion is illegal. Talented volleyball player Sofia (Ayomi Domenica Dias) discovers she is pregnant at a crucial moment, jeopardizing her career plans. Intent on deciding her own fate, Sophia tries everything possible to get an illegal abortion, but has to contend with an increasingly sinister fundamentalist group determined to stop her — but Sophia, her team and all those who love her, refuse to give up.

Callum McLennan In a bid to boost the animation sector across Latin America, Spain, Portugal and Italy, Ibermedia has opened a call for applications for Ibermedia Next funding, a scheme designed to take animation in the region to a new technological – and artistic – level.  Providing a much-needed boost to creators and producers who are eager to explore the cutting-edge possibilities of new technologies, the initiative, presented Friday May 12 at the Canary Island Quirino Awards, is offering grants of up to €150,000 ($163,500), alongside a support programme valued at up to €95,000 ($103,550). 

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor In what may have been an highly unconventional job interview, NBCUniversal ad chief Linda Yaccarino hosted a discussion with Elon Musk about Twitter’s content policies and approach to working with marketers at an industry conference one month before Musk announced that he’d hired her as the social network’s CEO. The April 18 keynote conversation was billed as a talk about Musk’s “Twitter 2.0: From Conversations to Partnerships” at MMA Global’s Possible marketing event in Miami. Yaccarino told Musk that marketers want “protection for their ad campaigns,” with content moderation policies ensuring that “provocative speech” is properly labeled. She applauded Twitter’s announcement last month to promote “freedom of speech, not freedom of reach,” under which the company said it will limit the reach of tweets that violate policies concerning hateful conduct and violent speech.

A search has been launched for a woman who vanished from a Fife town five days ago. Sarah Watson was last seen in the Lochgelly area of Kirkcaldy on Monday, May 8.

Rob Moose has shared a new version of ‘Wasted’, a collaboration with Phoebe Bridgers. Check it out below.While the song dates back to 2019 and while Bridgers has performed it live, this is the first time the song has been released.

NME about what the long-term impact of Eurovision may or may not be on Liverpool and it’s local music scene.Last year it was announced that Liverpool had beaten competition from Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield to be named as host city for the 67th Eurovision Song Contest, being held in the UK in honour of last year’s winners Ukraine. The grand final takes place tonight (Saturday May 13), after a week of events and celebrations around the city – including star-studded concerts at Liverpool’s Eurovision Village and Frankie Goes To Hollywood reuniting for their first performance together in 36 years.The city has also received widespread for the sense of community support show for Ukraine throughout recent weeks, as well as open events celebrating music and culture.In October 2022, it was reported that Eurovision could bring in a potential £30million of revenue to the city – marking the next wave of international cultural tourism that has occurred in the city last 15 years.

St Vincent and David Byrne have performed a cover of Stevie Wonder’s ‘Chemical Love’ together live – watch the moment below.The pair, who have collaborated together frequently in the past, performed the rendition of Wonder’s song at the Brooklyn Academy of Music earlier this week (May 10). The event was held to honour Byrne, filmmaker Spike Lee and real estate lawyer, Claire Wood.St Vincent, aka Annie Clark, performed a short set of songs at the event including ‘New York’, ‘Los Ageless’ and ‘Dancing With A Ghost’ from her 2018 album ‘Masseduction‘ before joining forces on stage with Byrne to cover ‘Chemical Love’ from the Jungle Fever soundtrack – a film directed by Lee.Speaking about their decision to cover the song, Byrne said: “We kind of wanted to tie Spike into this somehow, so this is a song from Jungle Fever, specifically ‘Chemical Love’ by Stevie Wonder,” he explained.“It takes a little bit of nerve for us to do it,” Byrne added.

Loreen, the singer representing Sweden at this year’s Eurovision, has opened up to NME about the meaning behind her song ‘Tattoo’ and explained what it would mean to her to be the first-ever woman to win the competition twice – following her victory in 2012.For Eurovision fans, the artist representing Sweden at the song contest this year needs no introduction. Set to take to the stage and represent her nation with her track ‘Tattoo’ at the final tonight (May 12), Loreen stands a strong chance of becoming the first-ever female artist to win the iconic competition twice.Already named as the bookies’ favourite, the singer revealed to NME what it would mean for her to claim that second victory, and what tempted her to return to the competition, 11 years after she first won with the track ‘Euphoria’.“It started with the song… It was just an embryo at the time, but I could sense that there was something with this song and me that was going to happen,” she said.

Noel Gallagher has called Brexit a “fucking absolute unmitigated disaster” in a new interview.Back in 2019, Gallagher received criticism after calling out those who wanted the result of the EU Referendum overturned. Speaking to The Manchester Evening News, Gallagher said: “There’s only one fucking thing worse that a fool who voted for Brexit.

BBC Breakfast presenter Sally Nugent has reportedly split with her husband after 13 years together.

Airdrie have snapped up Hibs youngsters Josh O’Connor and Murray Aitken from Hibs on loan deals for next season.

Former TOWIE star Frankie Essex gave birth to her twins, whom she shares with boyfriend Luke Love, last May and has since shared many updates while settling into life with babies Logan and Luella. In her exclusive column for OK!, Frankie has discussed a range of topics related to motherhood – from her first social outing with the twins and a blackout at her home when they were just a few days old, to “feeling more human again” as the babies dropped their dreaded 2am feed. This week, Frankie opens up about feeling overwhelmed with chores sometimes, how she celebrated King Charles' Coronation, and taking the twins to their first swimming lesson...

Meghan Markle has been captured smiling in a new snap as her pal paid tribute to her, describing her as "incredibly warm and open".The Duchess of Sussex, 42, is gearing up to celebrate Mother's Day with the rest of the USA on Sunday, May 14, and no doubt she will be spending it with her children, Prince Archie, four, and Princess Lilibet, almost two. Prince Harry's wife is currently supporting a group named 'Alliance of Moms' which aims to raise awareness of "expectant and parenting foster youth" in Los Angeles.The group's co-founder Kelly McKee Zajfen, took to its official Instagram page to share a snap with Meghan, as both women sported a 'Community Motherhood' T-shirt with cream knits slung around their shoulders. Meghan looked fresh-faced with minimal makeup, whilst her glossy brown hair tumbled in waves past her shoulders.

Katie Price has been "forced to give up her driving licence weeks after getting back behind the wheel". The 44 year old mum-of-five was was banned from driving and given a suspended sentence after a crash, involving just her own car, near her Sussex home in September 2021.

Sheridan Smith has shared a number of sweet posts to Instagram of her son Billy and pal Sandy Ryan. In the posts - shared to her Instagram grid and Instagram stories - Billy can be seen wearing boxer Sandy Ryan’s World Championship belt, and later messing around with the boxer. In one story shared to Instagram, giving fans a rare glimpse of three-year-old Billy, Sheridan - who was joined by her athlete pal WBO Welterweight winner Sandy - joked that the prize was a “bit heavy” for her son.

As Prince Harry prepares to become next month the first senior British royal to enter a courtroom witness box for 130 years, his case is being slammed by his legal opponents. 

Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers says he's back at work and is feeling much healthier after his cancer battle thanks to a particular kind of food.

A mum has recalled how her murderous ex-boyfriend 'lovebombed' her with affectionate messages in an attempt to manipulate her emotions.

A man has been left “insulted and upset” after being refused dental treatment because he was “too fat for the chair”. David Bottomley, from Penderyn in Wales, was “gobsmacked” after turning up at Dental Lounge in Glynneath on Friday, May 5, and being told that he couldn't be seen due to his weight.

A theatre group will be going back to their roots when they put on a dram fine production in Lanarkshire.

The Eurovision Song Contest is widely known for its fiendishly complex voting system. To make things more complicated, the European Broadcasting Union, which produces the competition, has made some tweaks for the 2023 edition. Ahead of the grand final on Saturday night, here is a refresher.

Dermot O'Leary is the front runner to replace Phillip Schofield on ITV's This Morning if he was to be axed from the show, according to reports. Rumours of a "feud" between TV golden duo, Phillip, 61, and Holly Willoughby, 42, have been swirling as of late. Reports emerged earlier this week that the pair were "barely speaking," with Phil going on to make a statement.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent The city of Cannes has banned protests along the Croisette and its surroundings during the Cannes Film Festival. The labor union CGT, which is represented by Denis Gravouil on the administration board of the Cannes Film Festival, is still preparing a large demonstration on May 21 but it will take place along Boulevard Carnot, far away from the Croisette and from the festival’s headquarters. There will also be a rally of hospitality workers, including staff from hotels, cafes and restaurants, in front of the Carlton hotel – whose famous guests this year include Martin Scorsese — on May 19, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The rally, which will likely involve protesters banging saucepans to express their anger, is technically allowed because the front of the Carlton is a private area.

Never mind which country takes the Eurovision crown this evening in Liverpool, UK – the audience has already claimed its favourite, and it’s the host Hannah Waddingham. 

Phillip Schofield is reportedly fighting to save his longtime television presenting gig on This Morning amid his reported rift with co-host Holly Willoughby.The pair have been at the centre of feud rumours, with reports emerging earlier this week that they were "barely speaking," with Phil going on to make a statement hoping to mend the broken relationship with the blonde. And now, insiders have claimed that ITV bosses will not hesitate to act fast if they feel his on-screen chemistry with Holly has been ruined.The Mirror has also claimed that the network was fuming that the 61 year old went public on the rift with his statement that they knew nothing about, adding: "Monday is very much D-day." The publication alleged that ITV and Holly believe Phil's statement made the situation much worse, with the insider adding: "This Morning's ­relationship with its viewers is built on trust, and they have to believe that Holly and Phil's friendship, and what they're watching, is real." Adding that the "noise and speculation" over their friendship "could have easily been ignored", they continued: "But by putting this statement out there, he has turned what was a manageable situation into a feeding frenzy.

Amanda Holden proved age is just a number as she posted a very sexy snap in a red mini dress whilst laid across a grand piano.The 52 year old mother-of-two looked sensational in the snap, where she appeared to be in a club with dim lighting and gilded curtains.The Britain's Got Talent judge has been enjoying a trip to Paris, where she posted a series of snaps in a red satin minidress that gathered across the bust and at the waist. She also donned a pair of strappy red shoes to complete the look, whilst her blonde hair was styled straight and her makeup was perfectly-applied.

BBC Breakfast presenter Sally Nugent has reportedly split from her husband Gavin Hawthorn of 13 years after they “tried to tough it out”. Sally, 52 and husband Gavin, 52, who share a son together, have reportedly decided to “amicably” end their marriage.

Clyde boss Jim Duffy admits he’s relieved to get through to the League One play-off final after a battling 2-1 aggregate win over League Two side East Fife.

A Scots Elvis die-hard has Got a Lot o' Livin' to Do after he and his family won more than £200,000 in the People's Postcode Lottery.

 star Janelle James is a woman of mystery that prefers to keep it that way. In conversation with  for the cover of its latest issue, the comedian explained that there are many facts about her life that she doesn't believe people need to know, like her age.«I'm grown. I have a 20-year-old son.

Janelle James is getting real.

 fans, you're in for an emotional ride tonight! Series star Tyler James Williams issues a warning for viewers while on Wednesday's episode of . «A lot of things happen,» Williams tells host Jennifer Hudson about the season 2 finale airing on Wednesday, April 19. «It's going to be good, it's a good one.

Abbott Elementary predicted a walk-off home run from a baseball player less than 24 hours before it happened.During episode Mom which aired in the US on Wednesday (April 12), Baltimore Orioles fan Gregory Eddie (Tyler James Williams) is seen talking with lunch lady Shanae about the score of that day’s Orioles game.“Adley Rutschman hit an opposite-field walk-off homer and Cedric Mullins was a single shy of the cycle,” Gregory remarks (via IndieWire).During the team’s match against the Oakland Athletics on the following day (April 13), Rutschman won the game with a walk-off home run. Gregory, however, was slightly off on the details, as it wasn’t opposite-field, while the overall score also wasn’t the same.Whatta rutschMAN pic.twitter.com/19JkUnUSeS— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) April 13, 2023Speaking in a post-match interview, Rutschman revealed this was the first time in his life he’s ever hit a walk-off home run.

Since its debut, Abbott Elementary, which follows the lives of a group of teachers at an underfunded school in Philadelphia, has shone a light on the struggles of teachers across America who aren’t receiving the support they need to help students thrive.

Taraji P. Henson has officially made her  debut, and it was an emotional ride! The award-winning actress was the highly anticipated guest star of the season's penultimate episode, aptly titled «Mom.» Henson starred as Vanetta, Janine Teagues (Quinta Brunson)'s estranged mother who shows up unexpectedly right before the schoolteacher plans to vacation in Ocean City — Maryland, not Jersey — over the Memorial Day weekend.On Wednesday's episode, Vanetta visits Janine during the school day, telling her that she «grew worried» when Janine didn't answer her call, so she came to check up on her.

, in which our favorite group of teachers share their plans for the upcoming three-day weekend. Jacob (Chris Perfetti) will be helping his boyfriend, Zack, clean out his shoe closet since they are «drowning in swooshes,» while Barbara (Sheryl Lee Ralph) shares that she is going with her husband, Gerald, to a soft jazz cafe for some musical appreciation.