Sam Mendes Thinks “It Would Be Wonderful” To Have A Female Director In The Bond Franchise

BLACKPINK's agency have asked the police in South Korea to investigate those who leaked bandmember Jennie's personal photos online. YG Entertainment, the K-pop group's agency, released a statement on Monday revealing that they have enlisted the help of police to find those responsible for leaking private photos that have fuelled speculation Jennie is dating V from BTS.

Paris Hilton has hired seven pet mediums in a bid to help her find her missing dog Diamond Baby. Last month, the reality TV star took to social media to share that her chihuahua had disappeared from her Beverly Hills home while she was at a photoshoot. Paris urged anyone with information to come forward and offered a $10,000 (£8,800) reward for returning her beloved pet.

I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! star Jack Maynard has been sent to hospital for emergency surgery. The YouTuber, 27, revealed that he had suffered an agonising case of appendicitis, as he updated fans about his health condition from his hospital bed on social media. Posting a selfie donning a face mask, Jack wrote beside it: “Finally back home resting up, being pampered.

Kanye West has made his debut as a catwalk model, walking in a show at Paris Fashion Week. The Grammy-winning star made the surprise appearance modelling for the luxury brand Balenciaga, opening its show for the spring/summer 2023 collection. West - now known as simply Ye - walked a runway designed to resemble a bleak dystopian future with a muddy track with pools of water and the soundtrack of gunfire and techno.

AJ McLean is supporting his nine-year-old daughter's decision to change her name. The Backstreet Boys star's little girl Ava - who he shares with wife Rochelle Karidis along with a second daughter five-year-old Lyric - has decided she now wants to be known as Elliott and AJ has insisted it's her right to change her name and the family are totally behind her. He told People.

Chadwick Boseman's death left "a gaping hole" on the set of 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'. Winston Duke - who reprises his role as warrior M'Baku in the upcoming sequel - appeared alongside the late actor in the original 2018 movie, and it was difficult returning to the set for the first time since Boseman died in 2020 after a secret four-year cancer battle. Speaking on the 'Jemele Hill Is Unbothered' podcast, he said: "That is something that we have to wrestle with daily on set because there was a gaping hole when it came to his presence.

McLaren chief Andreas Seidl believes Red Bull overspent on salaries and benefit packages after the energy drink giants were accused of breaking budget cap rules in 2021. The FIA are currently reviewing team's spending for last year and have insisted any breaches will be dealt with "according to the formal process set out in the regulations.

Amanda Owen appeared on TV earlier today [October 3] without her wedding ring on her left hand. The Yorkshire Shepherdess, 48, reflected on her split from husband Clive Owen as she chatted to Steph McGovern on Channel 4 show Steph's Packed Lunch - admitting she finds being single after 22-years with her estranged partner a 'weird situation' but is on good terms with her soon-to-be ex-husband.

Channel 4 dating show Naked Attraction is looking to shake up the programmes format by adding a famous face into the mix to bare all. And the celeb who steps up to the task could land themselves a princely 'five figure sum' for their birthday suit appearance. The show presented by Anna Richardson, sees nothing left unseen in a bold bid to find their future love interest.

RAPPER Example has split from his model wife Erin McNaught after 11 years and two children together. The Kickstarts hitmaker - real name is Elliot John Gleave - took to Instagram to put an end to "speculation" over his personal life.

FORMER Strictly pro Joanne Clifton has hit back at Craig Revel Horwood's 'unfair' comments after he savaged Ellie Taylor's Paso Doble on Saturday night. Glitterball winner Jo analysed Ellie and Johannes Radebe's routine on last night's It Takes Two alongside host Rylan Clark.

WITH a net worth of £390million, Simon Cowell was already living an A-list lifestyle with sprawling pads on both sides of the Atlantic and a fleet of supercars. But I can reveal the record exec has pocketed another £90million cash in a deal to secure the future of his hugely successful television Got Talent franchise worldwide.

AMANDA Holden has revealed the truth about braless pics that her fans go wild for - and jokes her nipples are "insured". The Britain's Got Talent judge, 51, is used to the internet going into meltdown when she goes braless in the skintight outfits she favours for her commute to the Heart Radio offices in London — where she co-hosts the Breakfast Show with Jamie Theakston. In an exclusive interview with The Sun, Amanda said: “Jennifer Aniston has the same problem.

LOVE Island star Georgia Townend rushed to hospital last night after slicing through her thumb. The reality TV favourite was left terrified after she couldn’t stop the bleeding at home and was forced to get help – which resulted in spending the night in A&E.

THIS is the moment a photographer was allegedly floored by Margot Robbie's Brit pal after a row outside a restaurant. Pedro Alberto Orquera claims he was left with a broken arm while lying bleeding on the floor following a street brawl. The incident allegedly happened when Wolf of Wall Street star Margot, 32, and Brit model and actress Cara Delevingne left a Buenos Aires restaurant at 3am on Sunday.

LOVE Island's Luca Bish has revealed his secret friendship with Chris Eubank Jnr as he enjoyed a boys night in town - as girlfriend Gemma Owen launched her plush @plt range down the road in Mayfair. The fishmonger, who came second place on Love Island last summer with Gemma, revealed his surprise new career as he hung out with the boxing champ. Luca was a guest at the star-studded Eubank Jr vs Benn launch party at Autonet where they partied with Joe Garratt, Jake Hall and buddies to support Team Eubank Jnr.

MOLLY-Mae Hague has revealed her midwife was shocked by how much weight she gained during her first trimester. The 23-year-old opened up about her pregnancy journey in a new YouTube video and hinted at her due date as she admitted she was already six months pregnant. Molly - who announced her news with boyfriend Tommy Fury last month - told her fans: "When I announce, I'm going to have three months left.

EMILY Atack wowed in a glam night time selfie at the end of a long day. The comedian, 32, certainly didn't look as tired as she felt, resting her chin in her hand and staring at the camera as she relaxed on the sofa. The I'm A Celeb star wore a plunging black and white cardigan and told fans she wanted cheese on toast.

James Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson have played down speculation that Idris Elba will be the next 007.In a recent interview with Variety, the pair responded to Elba’s recent claim that he doesn’t see Bond when he “looks in the mirror”.“We love Idris,” said Broccoli.

next James Bond have been going on for years, and he’s even seemingly denied wanting to take on the role. Now, producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G.

Daniel Craig only just wrapped up his time as suave super-spy James Bond last year in Cary Fukanaga‘s “No Time To Die,” but fans of the franchise already want to know who will replace him. As of right now, the short answer to that question is: no one knows, but it’s not Idris Elba.

Manori Ravindran International Editor Landing James Bond may be the biggest acting gig in Hollywood, but 007 producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson say they still have to pitch prospective actors on the part. When Variety catches up with Britain’s most famous producers in late August, they’re busy preparing for the 60th anniversary of Bond in October. But the search for a new actor to play the world’s most famous spy is quietly rumbling on in the background. It’s still “early days,” they claim, but whomever lands the role has to be in it for the long haul. For a while, that person seemed to be Idris Elba. But the “Luther” star recently said he didn’t see Bond when he “looks in the mirror” — remarks that some have interpreted as Elba’s valediction to 007.

Danny Boyle "persuaded" Queen Elizabeth to take part in the 007 sketch for the Olympics. The late monarch - who passed away on September 8 at the age of 96 following a 70 year reign - appeared alongside James Bond star Daniel Craig back in 2012 as part of a sketch for the opening of the 2012 Olympics in London which saw her go on a mission with the legendary spy before a stand-in was seen skydiving into the London Stadium, with acclaimed director Danny Boyle having been the one to persuade Her Late Majesty to take part in the first place. Lord Sebastian Coe, who served as London Organising Committee for the Olympics, said: "There isn't a day that goes by without somebody somewhere in the world asking me about this.

A woman created a touching tribute to Queen Elizabeth II in the shape of a delightful corgi model, which has been acclaimed and approved of by well-wishers and perhaps even by the Royal Family itself.

go here, but the long story short, a farm outside of Chicago that claims to have the world’s largest corn maze decided, for this year, to create a tribute to the “James Bond” movies that contains very excellently done recreations of various “Bond” actors. Now to be clear, these recreations are only visible from the air — it’s a corn maze after all. Which makes it even more impressive.

The Son and The Father director Florian Zeller will direct, write and co-produce the upcoming big-budget TV adaptation of Tony Award-winning play The Lehman Trilogy, his debut TV project.

Skyfall director Sam Mendes has said he thinks a woman should direct the next James Bond film.The filmmaker discussed the future of the 007 franchise after producer Barbara Broccoli had said the next actor to play James Bond would be male.In an interview with Deadline, Mendes said that he thinks the director of the next film “has to evolve” after discussing Daniel Craig’s exit from the franchise.“I don’t envy Barbara having to follow Daniel’s [Craig] five movies,” Mendes began. “He reinvigorated the franchise but the franchise is so huge that it’s very difficult for a younger actor to step into that.”Referring to the director specifically, the filmmaker added: “I think that the actor playing Bond is going to evolve, the director has to evolve.

KIT HARINGTON is supposed to be the star of his family — but it turns out his grandad was a superspy who was probably the inspiration for James Bond. The Game of Thrones hunk delves into the history of his relative, MI5 and MI6 agent John Harington, for a new series of My Grandparents’ War, which starts tonight on Channel 4 at 9pm.

Could it be the One Direction Harry Styles is going in is to play none other than James Bond? Chances of the As It Was and Late Night Talking star becoming everyone's favourite secret agent have been priced at 66/1 by William Hill. He joins other longshots such as Thor's Chris Hemsworth and Star Wars' Ewan McGregor to succeed Daniel Craig, who stepped down from the role after last year's No Time To Die. Bizarrely, the chances of Harry landing the 007 role don't seem to have been hampered by his poorly-received acting skills in movies Don't Worry Darling and My Policeman.

Sam Mendes was writing the screenplay for what would become Empire of Light and he’d hit a wall.

George Lazenby is “sorry” after being removed from a live show after complaints about his on-stage stories. The ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’ star outlined it was not his “intention” to upset people with his anecdotes from the height of his fame while appearing at 'The Music of James Bond' in Perth, Australia on Saturday night (10. 09.

James Bond actor George Lazenby has apologised after being accused of making “homophobic” and “misogynistic” comments in a recent on-stage interview.The actor, who starred as 007 in the 1969 film On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, was appearing as a guest as part of an Australian tour called The Music of James Bond.However, audience members in Perth took offence at the Australian actor’s anecdotes, describing them as “creepy” and “disgusting”.Taking to Twitter, Lazenby said he was “sorry and saddened to hear” that his stories had offended some fans.“It was never my intention to make hurtful or homophobic comments and I am truly sorry if my stories that I have shared many times were taken that way,” he wrote.Theatre producer Concertworks said it was “extremely saddened and disappointed” by Lazenby’s “language, comments and recollections” during Saturday’s (September 10) show in Perth, and have since removed the actor from all future performances of the tour.“These were his personal views and there is no excuse for this in today’s society. They do not reflect the views of Concertworks,” said the company’s lawyer, Aaron Kernaghan in a statement (via the BBC).Kernaghan added that the company has “chosen to discontinue its relationship with Mr Lazenby” and is now conducting a “thorough review of the matter”.I am sorry and saddened to hear that my stories in Perth on Saturday might have offended some people.

George Lazenby, best known for his take on James Bond in the 1969 film “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service”, has issued an apology after he was accused of making “disgusting” comments.