Meg Ryan Explains Why She Took an 8 Year Break From Acting

Celebrities such as Prince Harry and Ben Affleck have been very open about their love of certain fast-food restaurants; something their fans can relate to. Whether they are raving about their favorite McDonald's order or their go-to Dunkin' Donuts coffee, these stars cannot get enough. Here is a look at some celebrities and their favorite fast-food restaurants.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent The Marrakech Film Festival’s 20th edition kicks off on Friday with Richard Linklater’s action comedy “Hit Man” as its gala opening, Mads Mikkelsen being feted, and a rich roster of stars and top talents supporting a panoply of cinema from the African continent and the Arab world. The event will run Nov. 24-Dec.

Anna Marie de la Fuente Spain’s 7th Ibero-American Quirino Animation Awards has found its jury for next year, to be held over May 9-11. The jury is led by animation directors José Miguel Ribeiro from Portugal, Colombian Marcela Rincón and Wesley Louis (U.K.) alongside Zane Valeniece, director of acquisitions at Latvian public television (LTV) and Emmanuèle Petry, head of international sales at Dandelooo, France.

Stephen Graham To Receive Richard Harris Award At BIFAs

EXCLUSIVE: A fast turnaround doc from filmmaker Duki Dror profiling the survivors of the surprise Hamas-led attack on a music festival in Israel is set to launch in Germany and France.

Danny Cipriani has been pictured cosying up to his Strictly Come Dancing co-star Jowita Przystal just days after he announced his shock split from his wife Victoria.The former rugby star, 36, was seen proudly posing next to his new dance partner after the pair finished a day of intense training ahead of starring in the upcoming Strictly Christmas Special. Newly-single Danny, who recently announced he'd split from his wife of two and a half years with an emotional statement that they were on "different journeys", appeared close to his new dance partner despite only meeting for the first time hours earlier.

ITV's I'm A Celebrity viewers were left scratching their heads after Nella Rose and Fred Sirieix appeared to have made up, despite no such scene being shown. Fans voiced their confusion during Thursday's episode, hosted by Ant and Dec, which came two days after the clash between the Catfish UK and Channel 4 First Dates stars. Viewers were puzzled as Nella and Fred took on the 'Slam Dunk' challenge together, just 48 hours after Nella declared she wanted nothing to do with Fred following a comment he made by the fire about her late dad.

Dancing On Ice's 2024 cast has yet another injury to contend with, as another of the celebrity contestants has been struck down by a painful training problem. Amber Davies has revealed that she tore her quad muscle this week in her Instagram Stories, where she also showed a treatment she was having in hopes of getting back on the ice as quickly as possible.

Margot Robbie's necklace from the Barbie movie is now 20% off in the Missoma Black Friday sale. Fans of the film fell head over heels for a necklace worn by Margot, who played the iconic blonde doll.The beautiful piece is from Missoma Jewellery and it's currently 20% off in the Black Friday. Margot's ridge heart charm pendant necklace can be seen near the end of the Barbie movie, where she pairs it with a lovely yellow tea dress.The necklace has sold out several times since the film came out, but it's back in stock for Black Friday - and shoppers are going crazy for it.The gold pendant necklace has a delicate bobble chain and features ridge detailing in a 3D heart which is attached to the chain with a twisted rope jump ring.

Matthew Perry, the star of Friends, sadly passed away at 54 on October 28, 2023, in his Los Angeles home. He had a successful career despite personal struggles, with a decade on Friends and other big projects like 17 Again and Fallout: New Vegas contributing to his wealth.The actor, who played Chandler Bing, had an estimated net worth of $102million (£84million), making him the third richest 'Friends' cast member after Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox.

OK! has put together a comprehensive guide to the shopping event with answers to common questions like when is Black Friday 2023? Black Friday is the perfect time to get your hands on more expensive items your budget usually wouldn’t stretch to, with the massive discounts letting you snap up investment pieces for a lot less than usual. Although you can snap up day-to-day fashion pieces for less this weekend, it’s the ideal time to invest in a statement accessory that’s not only going to stand the test of time, but will be a valuable and versatile addition to your wardrobe too - and there’s nothing better than a great watch to complete an outfit.

Fans of ITV's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! reckon they've spotted a potential clash brewing between two campmates, Tony Bellew and Nigel Farage.

Warning: This article contains details and accusations of sexual and physical abuseSean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been accused of drugging, sexually assaulting and more in a new lawsuit, filed in the Manhattan Supreme Court on Thursday (November 23).The new lawsuit, filed by Joi Dickerson-Neal, alleges that Combs had “intentionally” drugged and sexually assaulted Dickerson-Neal in 1991 when she was a student at Syracuse University, per CNN and Rolling Stone. The suit also alleges that Combs had filmed the alleged incident, and that he showed the video to other people in an act of “revenge porn”.Dickerson-Neal reportedly “reluctantly agreed” to have dinner with Combs at a restaurant in Harlem and that he “pushed” for her to keep him company afterward.

BRIT Awards have announced that they will be tweaking their rules for the 2024 instalment, following a row over diversity.The structuring of the award ceremony faced criticism at the start of the year when it was revealed that no female artists had been shortlisted for the 2023 Best Artist award. This came following the 2021 merging of the Best Male and Best Female categories.The winner of this year’s prize was pop icon Harry Styles, who also made a nod towards the perceived lack of fairness in the broader category – dedicating his speech to female artists including Rina Sawayama, Charli XCX, and Becky Hill, and acknowledging his “privilege”.Now, according to a new report by BBC News, it has been announced that the organisers of the BRITS will now increase the number of shortlisted artists for the Best Artist award.

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here fans were left stunned and flocked to social media as they were made aware of a surprise kiss that wasn't actually aired. The latest instalment of jungle action on Thursday night (November 23) saw the camp split into two teams.

Viewers were left asking 'what's going on' as I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here returned to screens and Ant McPartlin caused a distraction. Fans couldn't help but comment on what they believed to be a wardrobe error by the host as they tuned in to see the latest jungle action.

Former Manchester United star Roy Keane is on a long list of candidates to replace Stephen Kenny in the Republic of Ireland job.

Christine McGuinness has been supported by her fans and followers as she said she was 'very proud' of her latest move. The model and TV personality confirmed she'd be back on TV screens on Friday (November 24) for a special episode of Loose Women.

Five 'shivering' dachshund puppies were found dumped in a cage on a street in Salford.

Irish police have confirmed that 34 people were arrested after rioting broke out in Dublin city centre following a knife attack.

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here viewers were left wondering if they'd missed a specific moment as they tried to work out when Fred Sirieix and Nella Rose seemingly made up. The pair were the first to face tension in camp after Fred offended Nella with a throwaway remark.

Live coverage on BBC Breakfast was interrupted this morning after one of the Salford Quays buildings reportedly had to be evacuated.

NME will return for a third year to support the Featured Artists Coalition’s annual AGM, with a panel of artists looking back on 2023 and what challenges and opportunities lie in the year ahead.The FAC’s 2023 End of Year Party and AGM, in association with PPL, will take place at Signature Brew in Walthamstow on Wednesday, November 29. Following on from 2021 and 2022, NME will return to support the event with News Editor Andrew Trendell leading an artist-led ‘Year in Music’ panel discussion featuring FAC board member Joff Oddie of Wolf Alice, Murray Matravers of the band formerly known as Easy Life, LVRA and Cherise.LVRA and Cherise have both been recipients of the FAC’s Step Up Fund powered by Amazon Music, while TBFKA easy life will be recognised for their outspoken advocacy at the upcoming Artist & Manager Awards last night (November 23).The FAC’s Artist in Residence, Blur drummer Dave Rowntree will also deliver an opening statement.Much of the event will focus on the major issues that the FAC continues to tackle, such as streaming reform, the application of AI in music, the 100 Per Cent Venues campaign to end punitive commissions on merchandise sales, and the #LetTheMusicMove campaign to encourage friction-free international touring.“With 2023 coming to a close, I’m really proud of what the FAC team has accomplished, and particularly our campaigning work with 100 Per Cent Venues, #LetTheMusicMove and continuing push to reform the economics of streaming,” said FAC CEO David Martin.“Our end of year party is a perfect opportunity to hear the views and perspectives of artists on all these issues, to find out about the work we do, and for our community to come together in unison.

Jon Hamm has revealed that he wants to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).Speaking to Screen Rant recently for a new interview, the Mad Men actor spoke about nearly being cast as the villainous Mister Sinister in a scrapped sequel to The New Mutants and his hopes to join the superhero franchise in the future.When asked if we could see Hamm in the MCU soon now that the X-Men are finally under the Marvel Cinematic Universe banner – Hamm also made a cameo as himself in an X-Men comic – he told Screen Rant: “I don’t know. Those decisions get made at such a high level at this point, definitely above my pay grade. I would love to.

Naman Ramachandran Film co-productions between Australia and India received a significant double boost this week with the ratification of a treaty that was proposed last year and the Indian government’s major enhancement of filming incentives. An Australian delegation is attending the ongoing International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Goa and the concurrent film market, Film Bazaar.

EXCLUSIVE: Yorkshire Ripper: The Secret Murders producer Impossible Factual has secured greenlights from the BBC and Channel 5 for shows on the Cambridgeshire Crucifixion and Vesuvius.

Spun Gold, the producer of the BAFTA Film and TV Awards, has restructured under a newly-formed umbrella company.

King Charles III‘s first year on the throne is to be explored in a BBC documentary narrated by Helena Bonham Carter.

Alex Salmond has launched fresh legal action against the Scottish Government.

Entertainment Tonight Tuesday.“I just don’t think I’m a good celebrity… I just always felt a little bit like life was over, like, outside this little bubble; outside some sort of membrane. And I remember cars closing — like, expensive cars — and then you don’t hear the outside anymore.”The “What Happens Later” actress said experiencing seclusion can make people feel “roped off,” which could ultimately lead to a “limited life.”“You’re roped off in that part of thing, and I just knew it’s just not good for an artist or a creative person to have limited life, in a way, to draw from,” she notes.To shake things up, Ryan moved out of LA with her family to focus on her personal life.“I have a very charmed life,” she explained.

Meg Ryan and David Duchovny received a SAG-AFTRA Interim Agreement for their movie What Happens Later, so they were able to attend the red carpet screening!

Meg Ryan is “enchanting.” It’s hard to think of a better word to describe her than the one Nora Ephron usedin the “You’ve Got Mail” script — a word repeated four times in the first 30 minutes of the 1998 film. My ears perk up when Ryan uses it now, nearly 25 years later. We’re sitting across from each other in a suite at the Four Seasons hotel in Beverly Hills, meeting to speak about her new film — her first in eight years.

What Happens Later, which she also co-wrote and directed. It marks her first film appearance since her 2015 directorial debut, Ithaca.Speaking to People about her absence from Hollywood, Ryan explained that she wanted to dedicate time to other parts of her life outside of work, including being a mother to her two kids, Jack Quaid (The Boys), with her ex-husband Dennis Quaid, and daughter Daisy True, who she adopted in 2006.“I took a giant break because I felt like there’s just so many other parts of my experience as a human being I wanted to develop,” Ryan said.

Meg Ryan was THE rom com star in the late ’80s and all through the ’90s. Then a few years into the 2000s she just… stepped away.

People in a new profile.The “When Harry Met Sally” alum added: “It’s nice to think of it as a job and not a lifestyle. And that is a great way of navigating it for me.”Her son, Jack, 31, who she shares with ex-husband Dennis Quaid, and daughter Daisy, 18, whom she adopted in 2006, were also the reason why she wanted to take a break.“What Happens Later” is Ryan’s newest romantic comedy to add to her resumé, and also stars David Duchovny.

EXCLUSIVE: In what becomes the first go picture for the FilmNation Entertainment production startup Infrared, The Boys’ star Jack Quaid will star in Novocaine, a Lars Jacobson-scripted action thriller that will be directed by Dan Berk & Robert Olsen (Villians). The project will be introduced at the upcoming American Film Market, with FilmNation Entertainment handling global sales and co-repping U.S. rights with CAA Media Finance and UTA Independent. Pic is financed by Infrared and the plan is to begin production first quarter next year, with a SAG-AFTRA interim agreement in place.