Noah Schnapp Calls Out Those Supporting Brutality in Israel: 'I Am Outraged By the Justification & Celebration...Have People Lost Their Minds???'

King Charles can take a joke. The 74-year-old monarch praised the “world-renowned” humor of Brits on Thursday while reflecting on his viral leaky pen mishaplast September.Charles and Queen Camilla attended a dinner at the Mansion House to recognize the City of London’s civic institutions and Livery Companies, as well at the city ancient and modern trade guilds.During an address, Charles praised British citizens for channeling humor to overcome issues like the rise of artificial intelligence and climate change. “The cherished well from which the sound of laughter can be heard — the healing well filled with a sense of humor laced with an invigorating dash of self-irony.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Britney Spears writes in her new memoir, “The Woman in Me,” that the media fallout ignited by Justin Timberlake‘s 2002 music video for “Cry Me a River” turned her into a “harlot” (via The New York Times). The song, the second single from Timberlake’s solo album debut “Justified,” was reportedly inspired by his relationship and breakup with Spears.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter “Black Adam” filmmaker Jaume Collet-Serra has been hired by Amazon Studios to direct a movie starring Emily Blunt as pioneering female detective Kate Warne. Melissa Stack wrote the screenplay from a previous draft by Gustin Nash. The untitled film, described as a “propulsive action thriller,” centers around the Sherlock Holmes-esque Kate Warne.

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Quentin Tarantino has been pictured posing with Israeli troops during what appears to have been a recent visit to an army base in southern Israel, according to the country’s official social media accounts.  

EXCLUSIVE: In one of the first major blows to the 2024 theatrical release schedule due to the ongoing actors strike, sources tell us that Marvel Studios‘ Deadpool 3 won’t be making its May 3 start-of-summer theatrical release date. Even if the strike ends in the next few weeks, a 2024 restart on the half-finished Deadpool 3 would not get the Ryan Reynolds-Hugh Jackman threequel to a May opening date.

The 2023 MTV European Music Awards (EMAs) have been canceled. Paramount Global cited “volatility of world events” in a statement announcing the decision, an allusion to the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

Sweet Magnolias will return for another season. Months after at the top spot on the streamer's chart, Netflix has ordered a fourth season of the heartfelt, fan-favorite series.JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott, and Heather Headley will all return as Maddie, Dana Sue, and Helen—best friends who juggle relationships, family, and careers in the small town of Serenity, South Carolina. Sweet Magnolias showrunner and executive producer Sheryl J.

South Korean auteur Chung Ji-Young came to the eighth London East Asia Film Festival on Wednesday night with his latest film The Boys, which opens in its homeland on 1 November. Based on real events, which saw three innocent country boys imprisoned in 1999 for a callous murder-robbery in North Jeolla Province, the film stars Sol Kyung-gu as detective Joon-cheol. Once known as “Mad Dog”, Joon-cheol has mellowed over time, and when he receives information many years later that suggests the real criminals have gone free, Joon-cheol begins a crusade for justice — bringing down the wrath of the area’s corrupt lawmakers, who begin a campaign of intimidation intended to destroy his career and credibility.

Matthew Vaughn returns to theaters next February with “Argylle,” his latest loony spy feature. But in the build-up to his new film, the director has been candid about his career’s earlier work, particularly a film he walked away from: “X-Men: The Last Stand.” Vaughn was initially scheduled to direct the film, but he bailed on it after concerns about the budget and how fast producers wanted it (ironically, he did the same thing on Marvel’s “Thor” before Kenneth Branagh took over).

The 2023 MTV EMAs have been canceled amid the devastating events in Israel and Gaza.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon,” an epic look at the French emperor and military leader’s rise to power, is one of the final potential awards hopefuls awaiting its first reactions from critics and pundits. As awards season approaches, Variety has learned exclusively which Oscar categories the film will be submitted for. Most notably, Vanessa Kirby will vie for best supporting actress.

Naman Ramachandran Super-indie Argonon has appointed Joe Weinstock to the newly created role of chief executive, Argonon USA, reporting into global CEO James Burstall. Argonon, a global production group headquartered in the U.K. and U.S., owns Scottish indie production company Bandicoot, which makes the U.K.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Variety has been given exclusive access to the trailer for Una Gunjak’s debut feature “Excursion,” which is Bosnia and Herzegovina’s entry for the Oscars’ international feature film category. Salaud Morisset is handling international sales. HBO Europe has just picked up the SVOD and pay TV rights to the movie in 15 countries in Central and Eastern Europe.

Ellise Shafer The MTV Europe Music Awards, which were set to be held in Paris on Nov. 5, are no longer going forward this year “out of an abundance of caution.” A statement from a Paramount spokesperson reads, “Given the volatility of world events, we have decided not to move forward with the 2023 MTV EMAs out of an abundance of caution for the thousands of employees, crew members, artists, fans and partners who travel from all corners of the world to bring the show to life.” The statement continues, “The MTV EMAs are an annual celebration of global music.

Qatar’s Doha Film Institute (DFI) has cancelled the 11th edition of its Ajyal Film Festival, which was due to take place from November 8 to 16, due to the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Paramount Global has cancelled the 2023 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) in Paris, citing the “volatility of world events” as the cause.

EXCLUSIVE: The BBC has said it was “wrong to speculate” on who was responsible for the devastating blast at a Gaza City hospital amid internal unrest over its coverage of the tragedy.

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It’s time to start preparing your party outfits as the festive season is fast approaching, and there’s no better time to add a little sparkle to your look than during party season. If you’re not one for sequins and can’t bear the trail that glitter leaves behind, then metallic fabrics are the ultimate way to add a little glitz and glamour to your ensemble, and they can instantly elevate any outfit into something chic without looking like you’ve tried too hard.

Never one to hold back when it comes to her brutally honest opinion, Katie Price has today slammed the stars of Loose Women, branding the ITV panellists "disrespectful". Katie's son Junior, 18 - whom she shares with ex-husband Peter Andre - recently made an appearance on the much-loved lunch-time show to promote his brand new music, with the series regulars asking him about growing up with famous parents.

Gareth Southgate may well be asked to stay on as England manager beyond the Euros - with Eddie Howe turning the chance to manage the Three Lions down.

Sam Heughan appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and shared what his unusual pre-fame dream career would be.

Concerns are growing for a woman who is missing from home in Trafford. Greater Manchester Police has issued an urgent appeal for help finding Janine, aged 42.

Strictly Come Dancing star Nadiya Bychkova has once again shared her love for Janette Manrara after they were last seen celebrating her birthday together. At the end of last month, the dancer was up north for an appearance on BBC's Morning Live, meaning she could catch up with Janette who moved to Cheshire earlier this year.

Ellise Shafer Egypt’s El Gouna Film Festival has now been postponed indefinitely due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. The festival was previously rescheduled to Oct. 27- Nov.

Prince Harry has opened up about a “painfully awkward” dating blunder that led to a ‘discouraging’ phone call with his cousin Princess Eugenie. The Duke of Sussex, 39, dated actress and model Cressida Bonas between 2012 and 2014. Cressida, now 34, is close friends with 33 year old Eugenie, who was said to have played matchmaker between the pair.

separated for the last seven years.However, Will has nothing but love for his “best friend” Jada, stopping by her event on Oct. 18.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent James Franco will play a U.S. Navy sailor stationed in post-World War II Naples, where he fathers a child, in gritty Italian drama “Hey Joe.” Directed by Claudio Giovannesi (“Gomorrah” TV series, “Piranhas”), the film is now shooting in the southern port city.

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Billie Eilish has shown off an image of her massive new back tattoo – but fans are having trouble understanding what it’s meant to be.The 21-year-old singer teased that she had gone under the needle to get a new tattoo last month, when she shared a post online giving fans a glimpse at a new pattern on the back of her neck.Now, Eilish has revealed an image of the full piece, which runs down her spine – however, some fans have been left baffled by what the design is meant to be.In the picture, the singer-songwriter is seen lying on her stomach with the new design running down the length of her back. It seems the picture was also taken within moments of the tattoo’s completion, as the fresh ink is still smeared on her skin.Billie Eilish shows off new back tattoo pic.twitter.com/9M1OJz2VWC— Daily Loud (@DailyLoud) October 18, 2023While most fans immediately took to socials to show their excitement for the new backpiece – many of which simply writing ‘TATTOO’ – others have been left puzzled by what the design is meant to be, or what it is meant to symbolise.“I’m gonna need Billie Eilish’ tattoo explained to me please & thank you,” one wrote on X (formerly Twitter), while another added: “I like Billie Eilish but all my timeline is her back tattoo and now I really just wanna know what it is”A third commented: “Hate to be like this but…what is it? what am I supposed to see?”, while another speculated it was meant to look like the portal in Stranger Things.One also took to social media to explain that the design isn’t meant to be anything per se, just a design in the style of “cyber sigilism”.

A Manchester United fan who attended matches at Old Trafford has been killed by Hamas. Yonatan Rapoport has been named as one of the seven UK nationals known to have been killed in Hamas' attack on Israel earlier this month.

Paris Fury looked glamorous on Thursday morning as she headed to her book signing in Manchester, just one month after welcoming her seventh child with husband Tyson Fury. The mum-of-seven, 33, looked radiant as she made her way to BBC Breakfast at Media City Salford on 19 October, ready for a quick radio interview before heading to the Trafford Shopping Centre for a book signing at Waterstones.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent While artificial intelligence has been one of the biggest points of contention in the WGA and the SAG-AFTRA strikes, back in France, Newen Studios has taken a deep dive into AI to deliver daily soaps, as well as source talent and pitch projects in their own metaverse space. During Mipcom, Newen’s head of innovation, Marianne Carpentier, launched the second edition of the banner’s Meta Pitch Contest.

Mipcom Cannes sensed a wave of opportunity coming at them from across the Atlantic, as Hollywood muddles through a period of strategic uncertainty and steep losses from the transition to streaming platforms. The extended labor strife in the U.S. this year, with the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA waging historic and concurrent strikes, has Euro producers touting the appeal of lensing on the continent with a strong pool of skilled talent accustomed to working at much lower price points.