O-T Fagbenle: From Britain To Being Barack Obama

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefMumbai-based Banijay Asia has struck a deal with ITV Studios’ Armoza Formats to bring an official adaptation of the award-winning Canadian mini-series, “Vertige,” to screen.The high-profile French-language show deconstructs the alleged suicide of a young girl, Daphne Roussel. Banijay Asia will reimagine the psychological thriller for the Indian audience.With a remit focused on India and, increasingly Southeast Asia, Banijay Asia is a joint venture between Banijay, Stéphane Courbit’s TV production and distribution powerhouse behind “Survivor” and “Peaky Blinders,” and veteran producer Deepak Dhar.The Banijay parent company this week announced that it is set to go public and launch on the Amsterdam stock exchange through a newly-created special purpose acquisition company or SPAC.

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Ant and Dec know how to keep their fans entertained!MORE: Stephen Mulhern forced to take a break from TV due to 'doctor's orders'The hit presenting duo are the latest stars to jump onto the 'crying filter' trend – with hilarious results.A post shared by Ant & Dec (@antanddec) WATCH: Ant and Dec have fans in stitches with 'crying' videoThey shared a new video with their Instagram fans on Wednesday – filmed by Ant and starring Dec, whose face has been altered by the TikTok app.READ: Limitless Win contestants reveal Ant and Dec's behaviour off-cameraMORE: Declan Donnelly's luxurious home with wife Ali has almost tripled in value – see insideAnt can be seen approaching his best friend to ask him what’s wrong, with Dec seemingly confused by his reaction. "Having a bawl with this one #cryingfilter," they joked in the caption.

Hull City boss Shota Arveladze has revealed that he was due to speak with Manchester United over the progression of defender Di’Shon Bernard over the weekend.

Korea’s CJ ENM and its production subsidiary Studio Dragon, along with Naver Webtoon’s affiliated company Line Digital Frontier are partnering on a Japan-based joint venture under the tentative name Studio Dragon Japan. The new production studio will be established in the first half of this year, with 30 billion won ($23 million) invested by the three entities.

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Simon Cowell's long term friend and ex Sinitta may not be invited to his upcoming wedding as his fiancée Lauren Silverman is "set on it not being a big celebrity affair," a source tells OK!.The 62 year old is set to marry American socialite Lauren, 44, in a lavish ceremony next month.The Britain's Got Talent boss and Sinitta, 58, dated for two years in the 1980s and have stayed close friends ever since, with her making regular appearances on The X Factor alongside the music mogul. But our source says: "It will be very small and intimate, they don't want any drama. It's going to be true friends and Lauren's family from America.

LE SSERAFIM member Kazuha has praised BTS member Jimin for his skill in dance in the choreography for the group’s 2020 hit ‘Dynamite’.Kazuha recently revealed in an interview with Weverse Magazine that she had submitted a dance cover of BTS’ 2020 English single ‘Dynamite’ as part of her audition for HYBE. The idol later spoke about her thoughts on the group’s skills as performers.“There’s a dance break in ‘Dynamite’ that’s so cool that I wanted to try to do it,” recalled the Japanese idol, who had been training to become a professional ballet dancer prior to her career in K-pop.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefWarner Bros. Discovery and telco giant BT are to launch a premium sports venture in the U.K. and Ireland.

Barack Obama's daughter Sasha is dating the young son of a famous Hollywood actor.

Barack Obama and Michelle Obama are ending their exclusive podcast deal with Spotify.According to Bloomberg, Barack and Michelle’s media company Higher Ground could not come to an agreement with the popular streaming service, stating that they wanted their content to reach a larger audience. The former First couple’s production company signed a three-year agreement with Spotify in 2019, and due to the terms of the deal, their projects were unable to reach an audience wide enough for the Obamas’ satisfaction.After Higher Ground’s deal with Spotify ends in October, the company will not renew its contract, Bloomberg reported.

Sasha and Malia Obama are grown-ups now. They are both independent, and both are in relationships.

Viola Davis’ transformation into Michelle Obama in ‘ The First Lady’ relied on extensive “research” by her hair and makeup team. Hair stylist Louisa Anthony “did a lot of Google searches” to get to grips with how to “recreate” the 58-year-old wife of President Barack Obama's hair with “accuracy” on the 56-year-old actress. Louisa told Harper’s Bazaar: “The scene where Viola is at a photo shoot with the now historic black-and-white dress—Ms.

Michelle Obama is returning to The Ellen DeGeneres Show for one last hurrah.The Former First Lady is sitting down with longtime talk show host Ellen DeGeneres for one last time as her show wraps up its final season. Photos from the episode show the politician and author enjoying a life-drawing class with the comedian.Joining Ellen for her 11th appearance on April 19, Obama is just one of the guests who will be going on the show for one last time for the final run of episodes in May.Photos from the episode released ahead of its broadcast show Michelle smiling with Ellen, who she has become good friends with after spending time together over the years. During her latest appearance, the two catch up on what life has been like over the past year and give updates on the Barack Obama Presidential Center.Throughout their conversation, the mother of two also chats about her daughters and their first time attending the talk show, when they saw the Jonas Brothers.

Michelle Obama is taking on a new hobby!

A new team member! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle hired Christopher Sanchez, who used to work for former U.S. president Barack Obama, as part of their security team.

Michelle and Barack Obama are back to being empty nesters. On Tuesday’s episode of, the former first lady of the United States talks about saying “bye” to her now-grown daughters, Sasha, 20, and Malia, 23 — after they both moved out of the family home, again.  “It was an extra special treat to have them that little bit of time,” Obama tells DeGeneres about her family’s time in quarantine together.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are being protected by a bodyguard who watched over two American presidents. The Invictus Games competition for wounded service personnel and veterans opened Saturday night in the Netherlands with a standing ovation and a tribute from the Duke of Sussex to the Ukrainian team members, who temporarily left their war-torn nation to compete.The Duchess of Sussex was by her husband’s side for the opening ceremony. Harry founded the Invictus Games to aid the rehabilitation of injured or sick military service members and veterans by giving them the chance, and the challenge, to compete in sports events similar to the Paralympics.

Ellen DeGeneres has been looking for some new hobbies to take up once her show ends, and Michelle Obama is on hand to help.

Michelle Obama marked the Easter weekend with her followers on social media, by sharing a reflective family photo.MORE: Michelle Obama shares photo of rarely-seen daughters to mark exciting newsThe former FLOTUS took to Instagram to post a picture of herself, Barack Obama and their daughters Malia and Sasha in church, standing up and singing from the hymn books.The picture was a throwback, but nonetheless received a mass reaction from Michelle's fans.VIDEO: Michelle Obama opens up about parenting with Jennifer Garner Alongside the image, she wrote: "Every Easter, I am reminded of the power of faith and community.

Look… even a heavy hitter like Viola Davis can miss every once in a while.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly being protected by ex-US President Barack Obama's former bodyguard. After a brief visit to the UK, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been enjoying their first public appearance in Europe for the Invictus Games in the Netherlands. And Harry, 37, and Meghan, 40, were seen being flanked by ex-Secret Service agent Christopher Sanchez, who spent five years protecting presidents, including Barack Obama and George W.

depiction of Michelle Obama in Showtime’s series “The First Lady” turned heads on Sunday evening following the premiere.The episode made fans’ jaws drop when they saw the Oscar winner’s portrayal of former President Barack Obama’s wife.Watchers were confused over one scene in which Davis, 56, is talking and her lips were overly-pursed in an exaggerated way. The scene involves Davis as Michelle conversing with her husband Barack, played by O.

cute pics of their adorable families!With families once again feeling more comfortable getting together after two long years of lockdowns, celebs were taking the opportunity to reconnect and celebrate togetherness once again.Chrissy Teigen shared some heartwarming snapshots of her and John Legend's adorable kids — 6-year-old daughter Luna and 3-year-old son Miles — celebrating the holiday with big smiles and fun, pastel ensembles.«Happy easter and chag sameach from my little chickadees!» Teigen captioned the adorable pic.A post shared by chrissy teigen (@chrissyteigen)Barack Obama and Michelle Obama paid tribute to the significance of what togetherness means on a day like today — particularly after (and amid) troubled times.«Wishing all who celebrate today a blessed and joyful Easter. After a difficult couple of years, let’s give thanks for all the gifts we enjoy—and the people who make this life special,» the former president wrote, alongside a family photo taken during his time in office.Wishing all who celebrate today a blessed and joyful Easter.

O-T Fagbenle is opening up about portraying Barack Obama in Showtime’s The First Lady.

Inside the halls of power. Showtime’s new series The First Lady examines what goes on in the White House through the lens of presidential wives — and several stars underwent major transformations to play them.

, on April 14. Davis, who plays former in the series, was styled by Elizabeth Stewart, who shared on her Instagram that the jewelry choice was about more than simply looking good.Designed by fine jeweler Satta Matturi, the earrings feature a cluster of diamonds set in yellow gold that fans out like the branches on a tree.

Al Roker was over the moon on Wednesday when his special interview with former President Barack Obama aired on NBC's Today Show—but wife Deborah Roberts was quick to bring him back down to Earth.MORE: Al Roker provides rare insight on debilitating cancer diagnosis with wife Deborah Roberts"I hope you get to watch my interview with @barackobama on @todayshow and on @todaysxm," Al captioned the post which included a picture of the two men walking through the woods.WATCH: Al Roker shares sentimental tribute during DC visitHowever Debroah was quick to comment, joking: "Nice work on this special assignment!"Next time I’m gonna scoop you!"MORE: Al Roker expresses gratitude and inspires fans in latest sentimental videoDeborah works for rival network ABC, but Al saw the humor in the comment, replying with a laughing-crying emoji.Al flew in to Washington DC for the special conversation to celebrate Barack's new series, Our Great National Parks on Netflix/A post shared by Al Roker (@alroker)Deborah commented on this post of Al'sDays prior, he told fans about one of the first times he visited the capital city and how much the visit meant to him.The video, posted on social media, saw the news anchor with the US Capitol building towering behind him, and he expressed the impact the historic structure had on him, explaining: "I'm telling you, I never get tired of seeing that building, it means so very very much to all of us, it should." Deborah left this comment on his pageHe captioned the somber yet impactful message: "First time I saw the #uscapitol building was a church field trip in 1968 and ever since then, I am still awestruck by what it represents."The father-of-three also took the time to commemorate Judge Ketanji Brown

Tonight on Saturday Night Live, Weekend Update’s anchors tackled topics ranging from Barack Obama’s joke at President Biden’s expense, to Will Smith’s resignation from the Film Academy and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Grammys speech.

biggest shareholder — shared a tweet by World of Statistics that ranked the most followed accounts. “Most of these ‘top’ accounts tweet rarely and post very little content,” he said of the list, which included names like Rihanna, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga and himself. He particularly singled out Swift, who “hasn’t posted anything in 3 months,” and Bieber, who “only posted once this year.”And @justinbieber only posted once this entire yearEarlier this week, Musk became Twitter’s largest shareholder with a 9.2% stake, which saw his investment increase $800 million to a $3.68 billion valuation after the news.