Rachel Zegler, Simone Ashley And Alison Oliver Are Elle Magazine’s New Rising Stars

Jens Petter Hauge has been watching Rangers since Steven Gerrard put them back on the European map.

Craig Halkett admits he pushed himself to the extremes in a Hamilton hot box as he raced to get ready for Hampden.

A seven-strong group of Lanark ASC swimmers took 15 medals from the West District Short Course meet at Tollcross International Swimming Centre in Glasgow.

Naman Ramachandran After a successful pilot scheme that supported more than 65 productions, including Cannes title “Enys Men,” the U.K. Global Screen Fund has been extended through the 2024/25 financial year.The fund will disburse £21 million ($25.7 million) over three years to develop new talent, create jobs and target new audiences around the world for U.K. independent films, TV and video games.

John Oliver has a new conservative in his scope: Alabama governor Kay Ivey.

Netflix’s FYSEE Space’s opening night ATAS panel on Sunday night showcased Shondaland’s Bridgerton season 2 and revealed big news about Season 3.

SPOILER ALERT: The following story reveals major plot points from the Season 2 finale of CBS’ The Equalizer.

Michele Amabile Angermiller Shawn Mendes was the man of the hour accepting the International Achievement Award, Deborah Cox made history as the first Black woman inducted into the Canadian Hall of Fame and Charlotte Cardin finished the weekend with a victory lap collecting four trophies at the 51st annual Juno Awards. The event took place in person, for the first time in three years, on Sunday (May 15) at Budweiser Stage in Toronto, Canada.Hosted by “Shang-Chi” star Simu Liu, Canada’s equivalent to the Grammys featured performances from Avril Lavigne and Arcade Fire, group of the year winners Arkells, Tesher, and more in a joyous evening celebrating the diversity of Canadian music and a return to live events since COVID-19 shut the world down.

Emily Longeretta Netflix’s “Bridgerton” is skipping ahead. Season 3 of the period drama based on Julia Quinn’s books will follow the Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) and Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) love story, Coughlan revealed during Sunday’s FYSEE panel.The first two seasons followed the first two novels; Season 1 focused on Daphne Bridgerton’s (Phoebe Dynevor) love story with Simon (Regé-Page Jean), while the second dove into Anthony Bridgerton’s (Jonathon Bailey) romance with Kate (Simone Ashley).While the third book zones in on Benedict Bridgerton’s love life, that season will likely be pushed to a later date with the fourth book’s subject, Penelope, moved up.During the Season 2 finale of “Bridgerton,” Penelope overheard Colin, who she has been interested in for years, say that he would never marry her.

Turning up the heat! Season 3 of Bridgerton has officially tapped Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan to lead the next chapter — with Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington’s love story being moved up in an interesting turn of events.

West Side Story co-star Ansel Elgort during their press tour.The actor, who played Maria to Elgort’s Tony, recently shared in an interview with ELLE that it was a “real gut punch” to have to answer for the actions of “an adult male who can speak for himself.”Ansel Elgort was accused in June 2020 of sexually assaulting a girl in 2014, when she was reportedly 17 years old while he was 20.Elgort denied the allegations, maintaining he has “never and would never assault anyone” and claimed he had a “brief, legal, and entirely consensual relationship”.“I reverted back to this brain space I was in [back in] June of 2020, when the accusation surfaced,” Zegler said, discussing the press tour where she was asked to comment.“We were in the middle of the first wave of lockdown, and there was nothing to do but doomscroll. Those days were some of the worst mental health days I’ve ever had.“I was sitting there having just turned 19, on the precipice of what was promised to be the biggest moment in my life, and was being held accountable [by the public] for accusations that not only had nothing to do with me but were made about a situation that was said to have occurred [five] years prior to when I had met and worked with this person.”The actor went on to say there is “inherent discomfort” with realising that many people believe you can speak for “an adult male who can speak for himself”.Zegler went on to say how disappointed she was, saying she believed it came from a place of people not caring about her own feelings.“In the grand scheme of things with this woman who has come forward with these allegations, I cannot imagine what she had to go through,” she continued.

Of all the terrible 90s and 00s trends we’ve seen make a return this year (lowrise jeans, we’re looking at you), baby braids aren’t one we immediately want to see vanish from social media.These cute mini braids, usually placed around the front sections of hair, have found themselves at the centre of a new celebrity hair trend.The fashionable likes of Hailey Bieber and Bridgerton’s Simone Ashley have been pioneering the micro braid trend in recent months, causing the look to become very popular on social media.The good news is that they work on all hair textures, so it’s a trend that can be worn by anyone. All you need is a bit of dexterity and some small, clear hair ties.

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Rachel Zegler is getting real about how it felt to be asked about her  co-star, Ansel Elgort's allegations of sexual assault. In the latest issue of , in which Zegler is the cover star, the actress called being asked about the allegations «a gut punch.»“It was a real gut punch, honestly,” Zegler said of being asked to answer for her male coworker. Zegler, Ariana DeBose, and Rita Moreno were questioned about the allegation during a roundtable with . In 2020, a woman accused Elgort — who plays Zegler's love interest in the film -- in a since-deleted post, of sexually assaulting her in 2014, when she was reportedly 17 years old, and he was 20.“I reverted back to this brain space I was in [back in] June of 2020, when the accusation surfaced.

“I was sitting there having just turned 19, on the precipice of what was promised to be the biggest moment in my life, and was being held accountable [by the public] for accusations that not only had nothing to do with me but were made about a situation that was said to have occurred years prior,” actress Rachel Zegler told Elle Magazine about the allegation her West Side Story co-star, Ansel Elgort, had sexually assaulted an underage woman when he was 20. Elgort has denied the allegation.

In an interview with Elle Magazine, Zegler discussed the anxiety that she felt in June 2020 when reports first surfaced that Elgort had been accused of raping a 17-year-old girl in 2014 and she began to get questions from reporters and on social media about him, whom she shared the screen with as Maria and Tony in Steven Spielberg’s take on the classic Broadway musical.“I was sitting there, having just turned 19, on the precipice of what was promised to be the biggest moment in my life, and was being held accountable [by the public] for accusations that not only had nothing to do with me but were made about a situation that was said to have occurred [five] years prior to when I had met and worked with this person,” Zegler said. “With no thought to the fact that I was also 17 when I met this person, 17 when I worked with them, 17 and 18 when I had to do love scenes.”“[There is] inherent discomfort that comes with that realization that there are tons of people who think that you have to answer for the actions of an adult male who can speak for himself,” she continued.Elgort has denied all wrongdoing and was not present at this year’s Oscars, where “West Side Story” was nominated for Best Picture and won Best Supporting Actress for Ariana DeBose’s performance as Anita.

Season 2 of “Bridgerton” definitely built on the momentum of season one.

Ahead of the theatrical release and subsequent Oscar nominations for Steven Spielberg‘s remake of the musical “West Side Story,” the film hit a major obstacle. Lead actor Ansel Elgort was alleged to have committed sexual assault against a 17-year-old girl in 2014.

“Bridgerton” Season 2 is another massive hit for Netflix.After four weeks on the charts, it’s now become Netflix’s most-watched English Language series ever, with more than 627.11 million hours watched.“Bridgerton” Season 2, which stars Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton and Simone Ashley as Kate Sharma, has now bested Season 1 of the show. Season 1 is now the second-most-viewed English-language show. And it’s the first time a show has held the No.

sexual abuse allegations against costar Ansel Elgort. “It was a real gut punch, honestly,” Zegler, 20 told Elle magazine of constantly being asked about the Elgort’s controversy. “I reverted back to this brain space I was in [back in] June of 2020, when the accusation surfaced.

Rachel Zegler is speaking out.

Zack Sharf Rachel Zegler spoke critically to Elle magazine about how her press tour for “West Side Story” was often overtaken by questions regarding Ansel Elgort’s alleged sexual assault. Elgort was accused in June 2020 of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in 2014. The actor responded at the time by saying he has “never and would never assault anyone” and noting that he had a “brief, legal and entirely consensual relationship” with his accuser.

Simone Ashley is looking back at her first gig in Hollywood!

Phoebe Bridgers just dropped a bright and bold new love song called ‘Sidelines’. Listen to the track below.Released via Dead Oceans, the song will appear in Hulu’s Conversations With Friends, the TV adaption of the popular Sally Rooney novel, when it premiers on May 15.Bridgers, a longtime fan of Rooney, was tapped to write the track by Hulu.

Simone Ashley is looking back on the work it took to get her to where she is now, Bridgerton's rising starlet. MORE: Simone Ashley reveals surprising adverse reaction on Bridgerton setThe actress visited the Ellen Show, which was temporarily being hosted by comedian Tiffany Haddish and Ellen’s resident dancer Stephen 'tWitch' Boss.The three discussed Simone's upbringing, how she got into acting, behind-the-scenes details of filming the hit Netflix show, and she even revealed an incredible hidden talent.WATCH: Simone left mortified by fans reaction to showMORE: Bridgerton star Simone Ashley's new cut-out dress will blow your mindThe 27-year-old is of South Asian descent and was born in England before she moved to Los Angeles when she was ten-years-old.On Bridgerton, she plays the elusive Kate Sharma, a newcomer for the show's second season. The second installment's plot focuses on Jonathan Bailey's character, Viscount Bridgerton, on his journey to find the perfect match for him, and follows his growing interest in Kate.True to her California upbringing, her first role, which she confessed was a "wild experience" was in Straight Outta Compton, the biopic portraying NWA's trajectory and Eazy-E, Ice Cube, and Dr.

The BBC has acquired HBO Max’s Ansel Elgort-starring Tokyo Vice from Endeavor Content.

SHE’S the relatively unknown beauty thrust into the spotlight as the leading lady in Bridgerton’s second series – a casting that has catapulted her to overnight stardom. As Lady Kate Sharma, the stunning love interest for hunky Anthony Bridgerton in the Netflix period drama, Simone Ashley’s ground-breaking appearance has already broken the mould as one of the first Asian actresses to slip into Regency costume for a period role.

We finally have another glimpse at the next Sally Rooney adaptation. Hulu released a full-length trailer Tuesday for the upcoming miniseries “Conversations with Friends.”The series follows Frances (played by Alison Oliver), a 21-year-old college student, as she navigates a series of relationships that force her to confront her own vulnerabilities for the first time. At the beginning of the trailer, Oliver’s Frances admits she thought she “maybe wasn’t capable of love.” “I thought there was something wrong with me,” she says. That is, until she lays eyes on Nick Conway (played by Joe Alwyn).

The first full-length trailer for Hulu‘s Conversations with Friends has debuted online!

Like the whole world right now, we're obsessed with all things Bridgerton. If, like us, you binge-watched the whole series in one sitting, you will no doubt be loving all the fabulous characters, what they get up to, and of course, what they wear.

The Irish romantic psychological drama “Normal People” from BBC Three, Hulu, author Sally Rooney, and Academy Award-nominated director Lenny Abrahamson (“Frank,” “Room“) was a huge hit in the spring of 2020, distracting many through the pandemic and creating a word of mouth buzz that continued all summer long. The series also made big, breakout stars out of its leads Daisy Edgar-Jones and Paul Mescal, who have gone on to become very in-demand actors.

Bridgerton’s Simone Ashley has confirmed which Netflix show her loyalties currently lie with, amid speculation she wouldn’t be returning for the fourth season of Sex Education. The star, who rose to fame for her role as Olivia on Sex Education, confirmed the news on Tuesday as the fanfare around the second series of Bridgerton showed no sign of dying down. Olivia and Kate Sharma – the leading lady of Bridgerton season two – are entirely worlds apart, so it’s no surprise she won’t be keeping them both on.

Simone Ashley has revealed she has quit her role in the hugely-popular Netflix series Sex Education. The TV star recently lit up screens as Regency beauty Kate Sharma, who steals the heart of eldest son Anthony (Jonathan Bailey) in Bridgerton season two. And in an interview on This Morning on Tuesday, April 12, Simone also confirmed that while some fans might be disappointed she won't be back in the halls of Moordale Secondary School, she will be returning to the Shondaland hit for its third season.