New children's home approved as demand for services soar

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film Critic It’s not every day I get to review a documentary about a subject I feel personally close to, so let me put my bias right out there. “Veselka: The Rainbow on the Corner at the Center of the World” is a movie about one of my favorite New York restaurants — and, in fact, countless New Yorkers feel the same way. When you walk into Veselka, the legendary Ukrainian restaurant/diner on the corner of 2nd Ave.

The Scottish Tories have denied ever receiving any money from disgraced baroness Michelle Mone.

It's the end of another week, and if you're looking for some good news, winter is officially over - as March 1 marks the first day of meteorological spring.

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Rishi Sunak will head to Aberdeen today to rally Scottish Conservative members as his party continues to slide in the polls.

Pine martens have been caught on camera adorably playing on kids’ swingset at night in the Highlands.

If you're always on the lookout for new ways with vegetables then this will tick all the boxes and will make the perfect weekend kitchen experiment. Inexpensive and easy to get a hold of in all supermarkets, grab yourself a cauliflower and create magic as you build on the flavours to create an irresistible glaze. Picture the scene - tender bite-sized cauliflowers chunks smothered in a thick, sweet and sticky sauce combining all those best-loved flavours including brown sugar, honey and even tomato ketchup.

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment Writer SPOILER ALERT:This story includes major plot developments on the first episode of “Elsbeth,” airing on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. On “Elsbeth,” Carrie Preston reprises her Emmy winning role as the eccentrically shrewd attorney Elsbeth Tascioni, a fan favorite character from the CBS drama “The Good Wife” and its Paramount+ spin-off “The Good Fight.” On those shows, Elsbeth’s scatterbrained behavior disarmed her courtroom adversaries — and, just as often, her own clients — only for her to upend everyone’s expectations with some ingenious legal sleight of hand.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer Matthew Loeb is heading into what is likely to be the most consequential negotiation of his 16-year tenure to date as international president of IATSE. The union’s contract talks with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers are set to begin March 4. After last year’s protracted strikes by the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA, the industry is on edge about the possibility of another work stoppage.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor The descendants of Walt Disney and his brother Roy O. Disney have weighed in on the bid by two activist investment firms to win seats on the board of the Walt Disney Co. Nelson Peltz, the activist investor who runs hedge fund Trian Partners, is waging a proxy-fight battle to install himself and ex-Disney CFO Jay Rasulo as directors; Peltz’s stated aim is to drive up the price of Disney’s stock.

UPDATE: An Instagram announcement by Bethany Joy Lenz today revealed that her upcoming memoir will be titled Dinner for Vampires. The book details her decade in a cult while working on the hit TV show One Tree Hill.

EXCLUSIVE: Selma Blair has parted ways with her representation team, including CAA and Narrative PR. The Cruel Intentions star continues to be managed by Ben Gaynor.

EXCLUSIVE: Welcome back to the cinema, everyone.

During his recent appearance on Malcolm Gladwell’s Revisionist History podcast miniseries, Development Hell, director Stephen Gaghan talked about the film he almost made with Heath Ledger. And the phone call that ended that dream.

UPDATED: A federal judge has found Catherine Herridge in civil contempt of his order that she reveal the source of stories she wrote when she worked for Fox News.

Negotiations are underway to bring Academy Award-nominated Emily Blunt to the Dwayne Johnson film vehicle The Smashing Machine.

Francis Ford Coppola is celebrating his memorable film The Outsiders with footage of the auditions that brought together the film’s young stars, almost all of whom went on to even greater glory.

He’s not just getting older. He’s getting faster.

Ashley Benson is officially a mom of one!

Katharine McPhee and David Foster’s son sure is living up to the family legacy!

Bradley Cooper revealed that he is “totally” comfortable walking around his house in his birthday suit since his late father “always” did the same thing while he was growing up.Cooper, 49, appeared on Monday’s episode of Dax Shepard’s “Armchair Expert” podcast where the host admitted his family was “naked all the time.”“Me too,” Cooper replied. “And by the way, I was like that,” the “Maestro” star continued. “Not with my mom but with my dad.

A Taylor Swift fan has revealed on TikTok how he managed to sneak into her Eras Tour concert, but has now been fined and banned from Sydney Olympic Park.Posting on TikTok under the user garnetmae, the man captioned the video: “How to sneak into a Taylor Swift concert.”The 51-year-old man filmed himself printing out a fake Access All Areas pass.He then sat in the stand and walked down to the stadium floor, easily gaining access.“First you need to make an Access All Areas pass, and then you need balls of steel and you just walk straight in like you own the place,” he said in the video.After a series of clips from the concert, the video then cuts to him being removed by police with the subtitle: “Oops …”“I got fined and banned for six months,” he added.“That was the most interesting part of the night, to be honest.“They wouldn’t let me film it though — took it kind of seriously.”It means he cannot go to the Easter Show but he insists he will anyway.“You watch me,” he said.“At this point, all I can do is Shake It Off.”The clip ends with him singing We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.Several people commented, asking how he got caught by the police, but there did not seem to be an explanation from him.NSW Police confirmed the man was fined $150 and banned for six months on Monday night.“Officers performing user pays duties at the Taylor Swift concert at Homebush located a 51-year-old man inside the stadium without a valid ticket,” police said in a statement to NCA NewsWire.“The man was issued an infringement notice for trespassing and was also issued a banning notice from Sydney Olympic Park precinct for six months.”

Taylor Swift‘s fam is a HUGE fan of Travis Kelce for this reason!

JoJo Siwa already has her whole life planned out — even the names of her future babies!

Tish Cyrus has gone into damage control mode!

Say goodbye to “heartbreak feels good in a place like this.”

Ray Winstone spoke candidly about his Marvel experience.

Disney has revealed a first look photo at the upcoming movie Tron: Ares!

Dune: Part Two may have wrapped up events of Frank Herbert’s original novel, but there’s still plenty of material for more potential sequels.Directed by Denis Villeneuve, the sequel to 2021’s Dune picks up as Paul Atreides unites with the Fremen people on Arrakis to wage war against House Harkonnen.Along with Timothée Chalamet, Dune: Part Two stars Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Dave Bautista, Zendaya, Charlotte Rampling, Austin Butler and Florence Pugh.The sequel adapts the second half of Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel, which has been adapted for the screen several times over the years.At the time of writing (March 2024), a sequel has not been officially announced. Judging by how successful both entries have been at the box office, however, it’s certainly likely that Warner Bros.

Katcy Stephan Gravitas Ventures has acquired worldwide rights to Uinta Productions and Paper Street Pictures’ “Snow Valley,” the directorial debut from the late Brandon Murphy. Murphy, who died in January 2022, was the screenwriter for “Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard.” He also wrote the script for “Snow Valley,” which was in post production at the time of his death.

Disney+ has dropped a new offer where for only £1. 99 a month, members can watch exciting films and latest TV shows and you can enjoy this special price till March 14.

Christina Aguilera and Drew Barrymore shared their thoughts on joining the mile high club.

Pretty Little Liars kept fans on the edge of their seats for as long as it was on air. It also introduced viewers to a talented group of young stars who have each carved out their own paths in Hollywood.

JoJo Siwa has motherhood on her mind.

An insider spoke out about Noah Cyrus‘ relationship with her dad Billy Ray amid rumors that the family is engaged in a feud.

Millie Bobby Brown is enjoying some quality time with her little family amid downtime from her press duties for Damsel.