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Leo Barraclough International Features Editor In one scene in Mona Achache’s “Little Girl Blue,” which world premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in the Special Screenings section, the director is seen insisting that lead actor Marion Cotillard stays in character even on her tea break, to the extent that she must drink tea noisily as her character, Carole – based on the French filmmaker’s own mother – used to do. Does this suggest a manipulative relationship between director and actor? Cotillard disagrees. “I don’t see a director and an actor as being in relationships of manipulation. It’s more a collaboration,” she tells Variety. “It happened to me only once where I felt that I was being manipulated by a director, and I really didn’t like that.”

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent Martin Scorsese is executive producing “Escape,” the next film from Spanish writer-director Rodrigo Cortés, who burst onto the international scene directing Ryan Reynolds in the 2010 Sundance hit “Buried.” Set to go into production at the end of May, Cortés’ first Spanish-language film since his debut feature, 2007 madcap dark comedy “The Contestant,” “Escape” stars Mario Casas, a Spanish Academy Award Goya winner for 2020’s “Cross the Line.”  One of Spain’s biggest film-TV stars, Casas leads a top-notch Spanish cast in “Escape” which takes in Anna Castillo (“The Olive Tree,” “Holy Camp!”), José Garcia (“Bastille Day”), Guillermo Toledo (“I’m So Excited”), Josep Maria Pou (“The Realm”), Blanca Portillo (“Maixabel”), and Jose Sacristán (“Velvet”).

Mae Muller is undoubtedly one of the most promising female talents in pop right now. Fresh off the back of her first-ever Official Top 10 single, the UK's Eurovision 2023 entry I Wrote A Song, Mae's booked and busy at festivals from Birmingham to Brighton Pride, has a headline tour in the diary and has just announced her debut album.

While it's nothing new, and we're certainly not complaining, Harry Styles' name is inescapable right now.

The wait is finally over. Beyoncé's much-anticipated RENAISSANCE World Tour is officially under way, with the superstar having kicking things off at the Friends Arena in Stockholm, Sweden.

Susanna Reid has confirmed that she hosted her last episode of Good Morning Britain on Wednesday (May 24) as she heads off on a break. The presenter was back at the helm of the ITV news programme alongside Richard Madeley when she made the announcement.

Emmerdale fans have said they were left in 'disbelief' as they continued to watch the ITV soap's latest affair unfold. Earlier this week, Wendy Posner and Liam Cavanagh let the excitement get the better of them after hiding their hidden interest from their friends and loved ones.

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has shared the news that she has breast cancer. The dancer has shared her personal news, which she only received last week, in the hopes to raise awareness of the disease and help others going through their own diagnoses.

North-West based IT Services & Solutions firm Nviron, recently delivered a series of education-focused events, raising awareness of the importance of 1:1 device programmes and the Microsoft Ecosystem within UK education establishments.

A woman was taken to hospital after police were called to the M60 over 'concerns for her welfare'.

who won ABC’s Season 18 of the hit competition, said they were “super embarrassed” to let fans know that they have resumed singing in public following the major win.Sam, whose real name is Samantha Diaz, shared several clips of singing Ariana Grande’s “Almost Is Never Enough” in a subway station on Instagram.“Back in 2021, I was super embarrassed to be going back to the trains. I didn’t want people to know that I legit needed the money & I didn’t want people to know that it wasn’t optional,” Diaz, who uses they/them pronouns, wrote in a since-deleted caption, according to The Sun.“I was disappointed in myself for allowing myself to fall so low after winning ‘Idol,’ but then I had to take it easy on me and remember that I started my journey with ‘Idol’ at 20 years old.

Kim Kardashian has shared how the one place where she isn’t as recognised or mobbed by fans. Kim, 42, recently enjoyed a family holiday to an Asian country and while there, she says she didn’t find herself being pestered for photos as much, which allowed her and her loved ones some much-needed time away from the limelight. Speaking on the On Purpose with Jay Shetty podcast, Kim discussed personal topics including parenting, healing trauma, navigating the dating world as a celebrity, and what it's like to travel with her family.

Amy Dowden has revealed that she’s been diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 32. Amy is best known for being one of the talented professional dancers on Strictly Come Dancing, where she’s been partnered up with celebrities such as Tom Fletcher, Karim Zeroual and, most recently, EastEnders favourite James Bye. Amy, who hails from Wales, shared the devastating news of her cancer diagnosis on Instagram.

Ariana Madix is spilling even more Scandoval tea. On the latest episode of the podcast, the star gave fans more insight into her ex Tom Sandoval's months-long affair with Raquel Leviss.Among the biggest bombshells from the episode was Madix's claim that, while she was at the home she owns with her ex, Sandoval and Leviss hooked up in the other room.«They had sex in my guest room while I was sleeping in my own bed that he and I went into bed in together and then he left the bed and went to the guest room and f**ked her,» Madix said.As for the rumor that Madix and Sandoval were in an open relationship at the time of his affair, the former reality star denied that and suggested that her ex was the one to push that narrative.«Honestly, I think [that rumor] came from him,» Madix said, recalling how, in January, she came out to deny tabloid reports that they were in an open relationship.According to Madix, there was no indication that they weren't exclusive, as they were living together, sleeping in the same bed, and shared a romantic date night as recently as Valentine's Day.Madix additionally addressed Sandoval's claim that he tried to end the relationship several times and that she had an extreme reaction to that prospect.

Police Scotland officers claimed they were "punished" for raising concerns over "racism, sexism and homophobia" from their colleagues, a review has found. The report into the culture of the force found instances of "poor behaviour being known and seen in plain sight with no action being taken" and that people were being "punished for raising issues or concerns".

Summer is here and so is barbecue season and you could enjoy the ultimate event in Glasgow city centre. Albert Bartlett is throwing a potato-inspired soiree, where the humble spud will be the star.

North Lanarkshire Council had to carry out almost 1000 more visits last year following reports of rat infestations than in the previous year.

A Scots woman who signed up to run a marathon for a blindness charity was forced to pull out after discovering a previously unknown serious eye condition of her own. Gail Burns, from Edinburgh, had planned to run the London marathon for the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) in 2022 for her dad, when she discovered that she was suffering from her own serious issues with her eyes that medical attention.

It'll be an emotional night of goodbyes at Ibrox but Rangers look set to give their supporters a glimpse into the future too with a new face.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent Álvaro Morte, immortalized by his performance as the Professor in “Money Heist,” has inked a multi-year producing deal with Sony Pictures Television through his Madrid-based production company 300 Pistolas, which he founded alongside Blanca Clemente. The accord sees 300 Pistolas, a theater company, making the transition into producing scripted TV, with Morte developing English-language scripted series exclusively with SPT, which he and Clemente will serve on as producers via 300 Pistolas.  Morte and Clemente will have access to SPT’s development teams. SPT will serve as exclusive production and distribution partner to any projects produced under the deal, SPT confirmed Wednesday.

The highly anticipated sixth season of Selling Sunset has finally arrived, and fans are in for a surprise. As the doors of The Oppenheim Group swing open once again, viewers will notice some notable absences.The departure of Christine Quinn, who made a dramatic exit in the previous season's finale, has left a void that cannot be ignored.

Lise Pedersen Cannes Docs, the Cannes Film Market event dedicated to documentary film, brought together an expert industry panel to discuss the place of creative documentary in the fast-changing audiovisual market, where words like “content” and “format” are increasingly replacing “film” and “language.” Joining DAE co-founder Brigid O’Shea on stage for the May 21 talk were Emilie Bujès, artistic director of Swiss international doc film fest Visions du Réel (VdR); Edo Choi, associate curator of film at the NYC Museum of the Moving Image; and Ryan Krivoshey, president and founder of distribution company Grasshopper Film.

K.J. Yossman “Deal or No Deal” is returning to Spain after a 12-year hiatus with original host Jesús Vázquez, Variety can confirm. The long-running gameshow, known locally as “¡Allá tú!,” is set to air on local network Telecinco, produced by Banijay Iberia label Gestmusic. Vázquez originally presented the show from 2004-2008. The re-commission follows the news that “Deal or No Deal” is also returning to the U.K. later this year on ITV and ITVX, produced by Banijay U.K.’s Remarkable Entertainment.

A fitness influencer was shot dead in front of her husband and son in what is believed to be an attempted car robbery. Luanne Jardim, 30, was killed in front of her husband and son in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on May 21, after numerous suspects approached their car and began firing guns. Reports say a bullet struck Luanne in the shoulder, before then going through her heart.

Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu has opened up on the mental health struggles she battled in secret while starring on Dancing On Ice earlier this year.The 28-year-old – who shot to fame when she won last year's Love Island with boyfriend Davide Sanclimenti – was the third celebrity eliminated from the hit ITV1 skating show in February. Now the reality star, who hails from Turkey and recently discussed how she would love to adopt victims of the country's recent earthquakes, has discussed her struggles for the first time. In an interview with Cosmopolitan UK, Ekin-Su said she "couldn't say anything" about her mental health until now.

Emmerdale's Nicky Mulligan is starting to struggle with the weight of his big secret, ahead of his wedding to Gabby. The Dales nanny, played by Lewis Cope, struck up the relationship with Gabby (Rosie Bentham) with the intention of digging out the secrets of Home Farm, on behalf of his father, Caleb Mulligan (Will Ash).

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, has broken her silence after an 81 year old great-grandmother died after being hit by a police motorbike in a royal escort for the Duchess. Helen Holland passed away after "suffering multiple broken bones and massive internal injuries" during the collision, which occurred at the junction of Cromwell Road and Warwick Road in Earl's Court, in west London, on May 10. Following the news, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said today: "The Duchess of Edinburgh is deeply saddened to hear that Helen Holland has passed away.

Prince William’s group of friends gave young Kate Middleton a cruel nickname while studying at St Andrew's University where the married royal couple met. According to royal expert Katie Nicholl, William’s friends would call Kate a name that mocked her mum Carole Middleton.They would reportedly say to the Princess of Wales: "Doors to Manual", which is a reference to Carole’s former career as a British Airways flight attendant.

CANNES – Martin Scorsese isn’t the only 80-year-old filmmaker with a movie in competition at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. Marco Bellocchio, who was most recently at the festival in 2019 with “The Traitor,” returns at the spry young age of 83 with the ambitious tale of Edgardo Mortara, in “Kidnapped.” A movie that begins with a horrific act by the Catholic Church and then attempts to paint a portrait of one of the most infamous popes of relatively modern times, Pope Pius IX.

A baby who appeared healthy at birth to his parents was diagnosed with a neuromuscular disorder after a doctor immediately spotted a problem with his breathing.

UK inflation dipped to 8.7 per cent in the 12 months to April as the measure of price rises finally slips out of double digit figures, it was revealed today.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has a four-point criteria that he looks for in his dressing room leaders.

A man was left 'stunned' by the local council after he filled in a 'dangerous' pothole himself.

Rail passengers have been hit with delays and cancellations this morning after a major line into Manchester Piccadilly has been blocked.

Kylie Minogue is the undisputed Princess of Pop; an adopted cultural icon of the UK and one of the most chameleonic forces ever seen in the music sphere.

Lucy Mecklenburgh looked stunning in an off-the-shoulder black and white dress as she attended the launch of her new Very clothing collection.The mother of two, 31, wore a long checkered black and white dress, paired with some white strappy heels and a lilac Valentino bag. She had a flawless face of makeup and wore her hair stylishly waved over her shoulders.The former TOWIE star documented the launch on her Instagram stories including getting in a lift and seeing a snap on the wall of herself and walking down a corridor to her event room.