Scaled-down Venice film festival hopes to shake off virus gloom

Each week, The FADER staff rounds up the songs we can't get enough of. Here they are, in no particular order.

Yves Tumor started out as a provocative underground noise musician. Then, with 2020's Heaven To A Tortured Mind, they unfurled into a rock star with the kind of vibrance that makes almost everything else in the genre look dull by comparison.

It’s one scandal after another for the Royal Family these days.

A beach just south of Sydney, Australia has been temporarily closed after fishermen on the shore witnessed a gruesome shark attack.

Linda Evangelista has gone through hell the last few years after undergoing a procedure that was supposed to remove her fat and left her with an even bigger problem. After nearly five years of hiding in the shadows ashamed of her new body, the fashion icon is now opening up about — and showing off — her new look.

Katie Price has given fans a glimpse into her celebrations for fiancé Carl Woods 33rd birthday. The Mucky Mansion star, 43, took to Instagram to document her and Carl's lavish night out, after spending the day together.

Alan Carr ’s ex-husband Paul Drayton has completed his stint in rehab after having avoided a 14-week prison sentence last month. Paul, 50, was arrested in 2021 for driving under the influence and crashing into a police car. He went on to plead guilty to the charges he was facing and was initially sentenced to over three months behind bars, but Paul went on to be released after just two days.

Emmerdale fans were left stunned on Wednesday's episode as Liam Cavanagh appeared to "kill" Meena Jutla on the same bridge she murdered his daughter Leanna. Only recently, Meena kidnapped Dawn Taylor in a limo during her Valentine's Day wedding to Billy Fletcher with the evil nurse also leaving Leyla Harding and Harriet Finch for dead after attacking them. During the latest instalment, it saw Dawn, who managed to overpower Meena, demand to know where her son Lucas is after the village murderer revealed she had kidnapped him.

TV magic. Grey’s Anatomy is scheduled to hit another series milestone with the season 18 finale: 400 episodes!

currently pregnant with her first child with her boyfriend, Ben Obscura. She and Michael announced their split in October on their two-year wedding anniversary. fans saw Juliana, a Brazilian model, move to Connecticut after she met Michael at a yacht party in Croatia. Although the two had big issues in their relationship — including signing a prenup -- they ended up tying the knot and Juliana got unexpectedly close to Michael's ex-wife, Sara, as well as his two kids, the scene-stealing Max and Cece. In an Instagram post in October that has since been deleted, Michael shared a picture from their wedding and said quarantine had broke them up.«Our marriage is a Covid-19 casualty that will not be showing up in any statistics,» he wrote.

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Closing their chapter. Shailene Woodley and Aaron Rodgers have split following their whirlwind engagement.

Aaron Rodgers and Shailene Woodley have called it quits less than a year after she confirmed their engagement, according to multiple reports.The just-announced NFL MVP and actress started dating around July 2020. It wasn't until Woodley appeared on back in February 2021 when she confirmed her engagement to Rodgers.«For us, it's not new news, you know?» said Woodley, who also revealed they met during the pandemic. «So it's kind of funny.

tribute recalling how he and the Texas City native met in a chance encounter.“Her incredible energy and carefree spirit made an indelible impression on me. This led to us working together but more importantly getting to know an incredible woman who was full of heart, wonder and love,” wrote Baker, who often casts non-professional actors in his films.“In the short time we spent together, she created with us, laughed with us and shared her stories with us, some of them heartbreaking and others insightful and fascinating. We all have people in our lives that change it for the better, and Brenda was one of those people for me.

the new Teen Wolf revival movie in the works for Paramount+.The supernatural teen drama series, developed by Jeff Davis for MTV, concluded after six seasons in September 2017. It was loosely based on the 1985 film of the same name, and helped launch the careers of stars Tyler Posey and Dylan O’Brien.Posey is officially set to return for the film, now titled Teen Wolf: The Movie, with Crystal Reed also surprisingly set to return as Allison Argent (per Entertainment Weekly).

Naga Munchetty took to Twitter on Wednesday to reply to criticism from one of the listeners to her radio show – and her fans were quick to support her as she gave the most dignified response!RELATED: Naga Munchetty thanked by fans after speaking outRetweeting a message from someone who called her "condescending" on her Five Live radio show and concluded: "it’s not all about you," the BBC Breakfast co-host took the high road as she wrote: "Hey - You're listening! Thanks for being part of the @bbc5live audience, Lots of love Naga xxx."The star's followers rushed to share their enthusiasm for the way she rose above the critical comments, writing: "Keep it up Naga," and: "Great response @TVNaga01 that's why some of us love to see and hear you, keep it up, you do a great job."WATCH: BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty applauded by fans after lifesaving actionsOthers gushed: "The only reason why I listen is because of Naga, So as far as I'm concerned it IS about Naga," and: "Sharp as ever Naga. Keep it up girl x."MORE: Naga Munchetty hints at unexpected eating habits in new postSEE: BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty's home with husband just might surprise youThe 46-year-old was supported by fans again recently, as they applauded a selfless act that took place last month.

Variety for a new interview marking the cult movie’s milestone anniversary.“When we would have screenings for the film… she would see what an impact she had and how this movie really affected people,” Davis, 60, recalled. “I think there was a lot of pressure.”Davis says that pressure, combined with hardships in her personal life, caused Spears to break.

Marta Balaga “At least for the main competition, we have achieved almost complete parity without having to modify our selection criteria and these [female-directed] films have been positively welcomed. This goes to show that Venice doesn’t have any kind of bias,” said the Venice Film Festival’s artistic director Alberto Barbera at a seminar on gender equality and inclusivity earlier this week at the festival.Competition films by women directors at the festival include “Nomadland,” directed by Chloe Zhao (pictured); her film premieres Friday. Barbera also mentioned Biennale College, where only two out of four selected projects were made this year due to the pandemic – both of them by women.

Nancy Tartaglione International Box Office Editor/Senior ContributorAt the Venice Film Festival’s annual press lunch today, Artistic Director Alberto Barbera offered further insight into down-to-the-wire preparations for what has so far been a very successful mounting of the pandemic era’s first major industry event. He also talked about some of the titles that were still under discussion until near the September 2 launch, as well as talent travel issues.

Andreas Wiseman International EditorThis has been a Venice like no other. The world’s first COVID-era festival is taking place amid a slew of health and safety protocols and has had to adjust expectations accordingly.

Nancy Tartaglione International Box Office Editor/Senior ContributorAfter a day of early press screenings and conferences, the Venice Film Festival officially was declared open this evening by the directors of several major European fests including Venice’s own Alberto Barbera and Cannes’ Thierry Frémaux.But before they got to the stage of the Sala Grande, there was plenty to remark upon during the first evening of the first major film industry gathering of the COVID pandemic era. With deference to Verdi’s opera, this could be coined as the Lido’s Un Ballo In Maschera.

If you’re a fan of films (and you’re reading this website, so that probably means you are), then you are likely someone that supports the theatrical experience and wants to see cinemas thrive. Unfortunately, no matter how many of us really support theaters and the big screen experience, there is no denying that streaming platforms have become more and more ubiquitous and powerful.

The 77th Venice International Film Festival opened Wednesday with few stars and fewer fans but with a determination that, coronavirus pandemic or not, the show must go on. By kicking off the first major festival to start since the pandemic, Venice artistic director Alberto Barbera has said he hopes to prove "a restart for cinema" and a sign that the global film industry could bounce back after months of enforced shutdown.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentThe 77th Venice Film Festival kicked off today amid a surreal sense of empty spaces, countered by the morale-boosting presence of Cate Blanchett, who during the opening press conference zeroed in on the milestone event’s crucial importance for the global film industry.Blanchett, in fine fettle, praised organizers for their “inventiveness and resilience” in assembling the first major coronavirus-era physical fest, which she said seems “a miracolo” (Italian for miracle).

Nancy Tartaglione International Box Office Editor/Senior ContributorIn a sign of unity, Artistic Directors of several major European Film Festivals gathered for a press conference here in Venice this afternoon. Venice Film Festival chief Alberto Barbera and the others will appear on stage at this evening’s opening ceremony to reassert the importance of cinema and in solidarity towards the global film industry which has been hit hard by the COVID pandemic.

Call it Operation Reboot. When the 77th Venice Film Festival kicks off Sept.

Fall Film Festival Season is upon us! Though the size and scope of the events being presented this season are a bit smaller due to the pandemic. However, beginning with Venice, the film festival industry, which has largely been canceled due to COVID-19 is expected to restart with in-person screenings and fanfare that we normally expect this time of year.