March on Washington Film Festival Aims to Refocus Black Cinema History

A CONTESTANT on The Chase was left red-faced after a dig at 'smug' Jenny Ryan majorly backfired. Monday's episode of the ITV quiz show saw Claire become the first contestant up to face the Chaser, and managed a respectable £6,000 in her Cash Builder.

BENIDORM star Sheila Reid is unrecognisable in snaps from early on in her hugely successful career. The 84-year-old actress has starred as the fearsome Madge Harvey in ITV's popular comedy from its first series in 2007.

DENISE van Outen has broken her silence following her shock split from fiancé Eddie Boxshall. The actress, 47, finished their seven-year relationship in January after discovering Eddie had been sending X-rated messages to other women.

HE played problem child Dennis The Menace in the hit movie of the same name back in 1993. With his cheeky looks and blonde bowl cut, actor Mason Gamble was the perfect choice to play the mischievous, dungaree-clad five year old.

ROSIE Huntington-Whiteley has shared the first photo of her baby girl Isabella James. The 34-year-old and fiance Jason Statham welcomed their second child last month but they've kept her under wraps until now.

LOUISE Redknapp has been warned that her new puppy's chew is dangerous. The 47-year-old singer got a bulldog called Banksy Blu earlier this month after the dog she shared with ex Jamie died.

EMILY Atack revealed she's had a telling off for partying too much over the weekend. The fun-loving TV star, 32, let her hair down with pals on Saturday and Sunday but was punished for it yesterday.

FAME in the Family viewers have slammed the "pointless" show - branding the first episode "a load of crap". The Channel 4 show is the new DNA guessing game, where celebrities host dinner parties with a twist, as four strangers who've never met before work out if they're related to the star host to win a share of a grand.

KELIS’ husband Mike Mora has died after battling stage four stomach cancer, her team has confirmed. The Milkshake singer's management team said the 37-year-old photographer had died on Monday.

“America’s Got Talent: Extreme” has crowned its first-ever winner.

EASTENDERS' Adam Woodyatt is looking slimmer than ever as it's been revealed he's in talks for a big money return to the soap. The 53-year-old has been on an extended break from the BBC show, appearing in I'm A Celebrity and performing on stage in Peter James' thriller Looking Good Dead.

MARTINE McCutcheon lives in an incredible Surrey mansion with her husband Jack, son Rafferty and their adorable pooches. The 45-year-old star's family pile has been decorated tastefully for a finish that is both liveable and stylish.

DANIELLE Lloyd has bravely opened up about the horrific abuse she suffered at the hands of a violent ex. The model and mum of five, 38, has revealed an abusive former partner would 'smash chairs over my head', leading to her turning to drink to escape the trauma.

WILL SMITH has insisted there has “never been infidelity” in his marriage to Jada Pinkett Smith following Rebel’s controversial joke about him at the Baftas. He scooped the Leading Actor prize for his role in King Richard but was instead at the Critics’ Choice Awards in Los Angeles.

KILLING Eve fans have been left swooning as Hélène and Eve Polastri stripped naked for a steamy bath scene. Eve - who is played by actress Sandra Oh on the BBC spy thriller series - left viewers flustered as she shared a snog with Hélène in an upcoming episode.

It’s “Succession” meets “Euphoria”.

Rachel Riley has confirmed she is officially returning to our screens following the arrival of baby Noa in October.MORE: Strictly dancer Pasha Kovalev addresses the Ukraine crisis - 'It hits too close to home'Although the celebrity mathematician returned to work a while back, Tuesday's episode of Countdown – which is a pre-record – will be the first time viewers will see Rachel hosting since giving birth.WATCH: Rachel Riley shares adorable video of daughter Maven singingSharing two snapshots from behind-the-scenes with little Noa in tow, Rachel remarked on Instagram: "I'm back on air today after mat leave from Countdown and brought a little friend with me to show off what I've been busy with. One to tune in to for fans of baby spam everywhere!"MORE: Rachel Riley reveals daughter Maven is taking after her in new heartmelting videoMORE: Rachel Riley flooded with support after sharing heartbreaking family tributeFans of the star were delighted and flooded her comment section with heartwarming messages.

the Beckhams' all-black kitchen at their £31million London home to Frankie Bridge’s recent monochrome kitchen renovation, there’s no denying the timeless appeal of shades of black, white and grey in the kitchen - and the look is certainly a celeb favourite.GALLERY: 30 astounding celebrity kitchensIf you’re inspired to make a move to the dark side with your own interiors, you will find that black and white is anything but boring, with different patterns and textures helping to create a sophisticated and impactful space.WATCH: See 10 of the most stunning celebrity kitchensThe design experts at Magnet have shared their expert advice on how to achieve the luxurious monochrome effect in your kitchen, just like David and Victoria Beckham, from the addition of simple accessories, to a full black and white statement kitchen.Whether you’re committing to a full monochrome kitchen, or simply looking to give your taps and handles a well-deserved revamp, black is a tried and tested colour that looks truly chic. With more and more people experimenting with their interiors, matt black hardware has seen a spike in popularity, with a +70% increase in Google searches for ‘matt black door handles’ in the last 12 months.

MORE: Loose Women's Coleen Nolan surprised by daughter Ciara amid feud reportsThe former Loose Women star is preparing to hit the road with a brand new tour, and on Tuesday shared her excitement with fans.WATCH: Jane McDonald gets emotional as she discusses death of her fiancéJane uploaded a photo showing her on stage, holding a glittering silver microphone and dressed in a red sequinned gown featuring a cowl-neck.READ: Ruth Langsford reveals Loose Women co-star was 'horrified' after eyebrow tattoo treatmentMORE: Nadia Sawalha in tears as husband Mark Adderly opens up about eating disorderShe wrote: “My 2022 tour starts this June - come along and join me! Find a full list of tour dates and booking details on my website jane-mcdonald.com.”A post shared by Jane McDonald (@thejanemcdonald)Jane shared her excitement ahead of her tourFans rushed to celebrate the news, with one telling Jane: “I cannot wait to see you!!!” A second remarked: “Looking forward to all the energy you all send from the stage so we can send it right back to you. Lots of Love.” And a third echoed: “Cannot wait to see you live… Dream come true.”READ: Loose Women's Saira Khan defends Coleen Nolan – 'She is not the problem'MORE: Inside Loose Women's Linda Robson's chic London homeFollowers also complemented Jane on her stunning appearance.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorChristina Aguilera will headline the L.A. Pride 2022’s music event — L.A. Pride in the Park — with more artists to be announced, Christopher Street West, the 501(c)3 nonprofit that produces the event, has announced.The multi-stage event will return Saturday, June 11, after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic and move to Los Angeles State Historic Park.

Pat Saperstein Deputy EditorMale characters in films continued to heavily outnumber female characters in 2021, according to the latest It’s a Man’s (Celluloid) World study from Dr. Martha Lauzen, executive director of the Center for the Study of Women in Television and Film at San Diego State University.A hefty 85% of films featured more male than female characters, the study found.

Lise Pedersen Swiss documentary film festival Visions du Réel (VdR), which revealed its industry program last week, has unveiled its full lineup as it prepares to welcome participants both in person and online. A total of 160 films will be screened throughout the fest, which runs from April 7 through to April 17 in half a dozen venues in and around the city of Nyon.While the event is back in its physical form, organizers have learned from the past two editions and decided to keep a strong online presence.

Kelis‘ husband, a photographer named Mike Mora, is dead at the age of 37. “Sadly, it’s true that Mike Mora has passed away,” a member of Kelis’ management team confirmed to Entertainment Tonight. “We would ask all to respect Kelis and her family’s privacy as of right now. Thank you.” Kelis and Mike married in 2014. They have a six-year-old son and a one-year-old daughter together.

At the time, Professor Dobson was sitting on the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues and was also named 2009’s Australian of the Year for his commitment to improving the lives of Indigenous people and galvanising reconciliation between Australia’s Indigenous and non-Indigenous residents.Gafa identifies as a queer, Aboriginal man and is actively striving to fight for safe and accessible spaces for everybody in the queer community.Having come out at the age of 17 and moving from coastal NSW to Canberra for university, the queer community in Canberra has shaped “a lot of who I am as a person.”When it comes to labels and informing his identity, Gafa recalls that he originally came out as bisexual before feeling pressure to “choose either side.” While comfortable and happy with identifying as either bisexual or pansexual, he notes the seriousness of bierasure and discrimination against bisexual people within the queer community.Gafa proudly comes from a union family. His mother and sister are educators, and his uncles are union members in the steel and transport industries.

as contestant Sam Finelli faced his fears to audition for judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan. The 28-year-old bakery assistant opened up about his struggles with autism, expressing how music helped him get through a difficult childhood.«I don't connect with people very well. It's just a small part of who I am,» Sam explained.

Belle And Sebastian have released new single ‘If They’re Shooting At You’ in support of those affected by the war in Ukraine.The band will donate all income from sales and streams of the song to the Red Cross. Money raised through sales on Bandcamp up to 18 Mar will also be matched by the UK government as part of the joint appeal with the Disasters Emergency Committee.“When the situation in Ukraine first started to happen it became clear that the lives of the people there, and probably ‘ours’ too, were never going to be the same”, says the band’s Stuart Murdoch.

Radio 1 has announced the line-up for this year’s Big Weekend festival, which will take place in Coventry in May. Headlining the first physical edition of the event since 2019 – thanks to the pandemic – will be Mr Ed Sheeran himself.“I can’t wait to kick off festival season and perform in front of a live audience at Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2022 in Coventry”, says Sheeran, covering all the facts as efficiently as possible.If you’re wondering what a less efficient version of that statement would look like, here’s Head Of Radio 1 Aled Haydn Jones: “We are kicking off the UK’s festival season in true Radio 1 style with an incredible line-up of acts already on the bill, and more exciting names to be revealed this week.

Martine McCutcheon looks unrecognisable in a recent Instagram snap, where she told her followers an important message.