‘Seed of the Sacred Fig’ Director Mohammad Rasoulof Made the Decision to Flee Iran in ‘Just a Few Hours’: ‘There Was a Tremendous Pressure on My Shoulders’

Will When Calls the Heart ever get a spinoff show? Hallmark Channel executive Lisa Hamilton Daly is revealing possible plans for the future of the series.

Hugh Grant‘s social media post is getting attention from Swifties after attending Taylor Swift‘s Eras tour last night!

The Resident might no longer be on the air, but it was a fan favorite drama for years.

David Henrie is teasing a few details about the upcoming reboot of the Wizards of Waverly Place, titled Wizards Beyond Waverly Place!

Whilst its technically now Summer, the UK is known more for its unpredictable climates than its hot summer climes and so its always a good idea to have a cardigan to hand that's perfect for all day wear and goes nicely with any summer look. If you're looking for some lightweight knits to add to your wardrobe this season, Love Island star turned documentary maker Zara McDermott - who's instagram page is a go-to for affordable fashion, has found the ideal cardigan contender for the warmer weather.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have experienced "the biggest plummet in popularity in history" since stepping down as working royals in January 2020. Going from being the Royal Family's main attraction to selling jam in the US, according to Royal expert Hilary Fordwich. Speaking to Express.co.uk, the US-based commentator suggested that the Sussexes' controversial exit from the Royal Family was due to 'Meghan not wanting to be number two to Kate.' She stated: "It is the biggest plummet in popularity in history.To have gone from the number one most popular royals after the Queen, Harry has now gone to just above Prince Andrew." They added: "That plummeting was by choice.

Love Island's Samantha Kenny and Patsy Field have shown they're not letting getting dumped from the villa get them down.The girls, who started in the original cast of the 2024 ITV2 show earlier this month, were spotted out partying in London together with friends.The group enjoyed watching Girls Aloud from a box on Saturday night. Patsy, 29, posted a video of Samantha, 26, dancing and singing along to their hit song Love Machine. Later on she shared an update from a taxi, showing the party carrying on as passengers including Liverpudlian Sam, singing and dancing in the car.

Love Island star Liberty Poole was whisked away for a surprise romantic getaway by her new boyfriend.The reality TV star, who rose to fame on the 2021 series of the ITV dating show, confirmed her romance with model boyfriend Joshua Raybould earlier this month. Her new relationship comes just a few months after Liberty appeared on Love Island All-Stars where she was awkwardly reunited with her ex Jake Cornish.

David Beckham is showing public support for his daughter-in-law Nicola Peltz after the "hardest month of her life." Nicola, 29, who married Brooklyn Beckham, 25, in 2022, faced fresh heartache after she suddenly lost her beloved dog Nala, just weeks after her grandmother Bunny, whom she calls Naunni died. The England football star, 49, showed his sympathy for Nicola by reposting an emotional statement she penned on social media, alongside a heart emoji. Nicola wrote: "My heart has been shattered these last few months.This last month in particular has been one of the most painful I've ever gone through.

Amy Dowden has jetted off on holiday with her husband Ben Jones - who she wed in 2022 - and is being sure to keep her fans updated. Posting to her 663,000 Instagram followers, the 33-year-old revealed that she is heading on an easyJet package holiday, to get some vitamin D. While she didn't share exactly where she is heading, she did post for a picture in front of a stunning sunset, in a warm looking country.

It looks to be another dramatic night on Love Island as show spoilers reveal Tiffany casting doubt over her relationship with Ronnie, Joey and Omar getting into an argument over Grace, and two islanders being dramatically dumped from the island. As day turns to night in the villa, Tiffany Leighton reveals to Ronnie Vint that she fears something may be missing from their romance.

The Acolyte” is pushing back against those who say that her show is “woke” propaganda featuring “lesbian space witches,” slamming the criticism as “reductive.”Leslye Headland, the “first openly queer person to create” a major Star Wars project as The Hollywood Reporter (THR) described her, spoke to the outlet this week about the backlash the show has gotten for its progressive themes, telling the outlet that she never intended to make a show with an overt political agenda, even if it contains some LGBTQ messaging.“I don’t believe that I’ve created queer, with a capital Q, content,” Headland told the entertainment outlet.“Star Wars: The Acolyte” has proven to be one of the most divisive entries in the Star Wars franchise since its debut on Disney’s streaming platform earlier this month. Despite being a hit with critics – it currently features an 85% Rotten Tomatoes rating among professional movie reviewers – it has a 14% audience score, the lowest rating in that category among all Star Wars content.The Disney-owned film franchise has been criticized by fans in recent years who claim the company has embraced “woke” storylines and characters, with fans slamming “The Acolyte” as the most progressive one yet.The show’s LGBTQ reputation has preceded itself, generating a now-viral moment where a journalist from The Wrap told Headland and non-binary series star Amandla Stenberg during an interview that the show is “arguably the gayest Star Wars by a considerable margin.”Though she and the actor were amused by the question, Headland suggested it wasn’t something she was aiming for.

New York Times that he never physically assaulted the “Vogue” singer, 65, when they were married from 1985 to 1989.Penn recalled the time that his home was raided by the SWAT team after Madonna called the police because she was concerned about guns in the house.“I said: ‘I’m not coming out. I’m going to finish my breakfast,’ ” Penn said in the interview published Saturday.

New Besiktas boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst is set to make a shock raid on Queen’s Park. The Dutchman is looking to take Anton McElhone out with him to Turkey. The former Rangers manager wants to bring in Queen’s Park’s head of youth and offer him a first-team role at Besiktas. Van Bronckhorst is well aware of McElhone from his own time in Scotland. McElhone has more than 20 years of coaching experience with Hibs, Tottenham Hotspur, New England Revolution, Celtic and Queen’s Park. Van Bronckhorst was named as Besiktas manager earlier this month. It sees him return to frontline management for the first time since he was sacked by Rangers back in November 2022. The Dutchman has bided his time and believes the Super Lig side offer him the perfect opportunity to breathe new life into his management career. Van Bronckhorst retains a big reputation due to his exploits with Rangers which included a run to the Europa League Final.

A pair of twins given the same name have left people astounded after they learned they lived the exact same lives.

A firefighter involved in the search for Jay Slater in Tenerife has described the situation as "increasingly strange".

Liverpool icon Alan Hansen has been discharged from hospital after falling seriously ill.

EXCLUSIVE: Synchronicity Films is adapting Hanif Kureishi’s The Body as a series with the novelist and screenwriter on board as an exec producer and Emmy-nominated director Paul McGuigan attached. There are scripts from crime writer Robert Murphy and the producers will relocate the action from the UK to the U.S. for the series.

Ellise Shafer Hugh Grant took to social media on Sunday to share his experience of attending Taylor Swift‘s Eras Tour in London, calling the show “incredible.” The actor also implied that he did tequila shots with Swift’s “excellent if gigantic” boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce. In a post on X, Grant said: “Dear @taylorswift13, You have an incredible show, an amazing and v hospitable team and excellent if gigantic boyfriend (#tequilashots.).

Rafa Sales Ross Guest Contributor The Mediterrane Film Festival kickstarted its second edition with the international premiere of Alexandre de La Patellière and Matthieu Delaporte’s “The Count of Monte Cristo.” The film, shown at the heart of Malta’s capital of Valletta on Saturday night, was followed by a reception at the historic Mdina Ditch Gardens, in which Malta Film Commissioner Johann Grech highlighted the importance of the festival as an event to “unite the nations of the Mediterranean through film.” The sentiment echoes this year’s festival theme of Unity Through Film, with Grech adding that he hopes the festival will bring nations together to “share stories that celebrate not only our diversity but also our shared outlook.” The film commissioner emphasised the success of the festival’s first edition, claiming the return to the local economy “far exceeded our investment, showing once again what a force for good film is in our country.” Several members of the local film industry were present at the gathering as well as international attendees in this year’s jury president Jon S. Baird (“Tetris,” “Stan and Ollie”) and “Triangle of Sadness” actor Zlatko Burić, who was part of last year’s jury.

Tom Morello has revealed that working on his upcoming solo album has offered him more “purity” in his work than with a band.In an interview with NME, the Rage Against the Machine guitarist reflected on striking out solo – not least, with the forthcoming release of his single ‘Soldier In The Army Of Love’.“I’ve done a number of solo records before, but I love the idea of being in a band because what you get out of being in a band is chemistry,” he said. “Together you create something that none of you could create alone.”“What you get out of being a solo artist is purity and being able to create something that no one else would be able to create.”Elsewhere in the interview, Morello stated that the upcoming album will be his “first straight-up rock and roll record with my name on it”.“I was just letting the music lead the way and the songs that I was writing with [13-year-old son Roman Morello] were like heavy rock songs,” he adds.

Megan McKenna has left fans concerned after they spotted a "dangerous habit" the mother-to-be was doing as she prepared dinner.The former TOWIE star, 31, is expecting her first baby with her fiancé Oliver Burke - who proposed last summer - and she's been documenting her pregnancy since they announced the exciting news in April following fertility treatment. Some of Megan's main content on Instagram involves her cooking several hearty and delicious meals, from stacked pancakes to pasta Bolognese. But her most recent food creation left fans worried despite it being Megan's "favourite meal for summer." Taking to Instagram on Saturday, 22 June, the reality TV star made dinner, consisting of a watermelon and feta salad, with white fish, potatoes and green beans.

Following the death of Dave Myers, Si King has opened up about the future of the Hairy Bikers and his next plans.The TV star has revealed he has started to “think about what I want to do” after his co-star's passing. Si, 57, lost his best pal Dave to cancer in February.The dynamic duo were best known for their BBC travel and cooking shows exploring culinary delights on motorcycles, having been thrilling audiences for almost two decades. Reflecting on their friendship and moving forward, Si admitted there is "no Hairy Bikers without Dave".

Geri Horner, 51, has been spotted out in North London for the first time since it emerged that she used her maiden name Halliwell following her husband Christian Horner's public sexting scandal.The star kept a low profile as she tucked her flame-red hair away in a baseball cap, while opting to wear a matching casual t-shirt, jeans, and trainers in her signature white colour. She was seen walking around suburban Highgate, where she owns a home with her Red Bull boss husband Christian Horner, who was cleared of allegations of sending intimate texts to a female employee.

Coronation Street actor Jack P Shepherd, known for playing David Platt on the soap, has proposed to his girlfriend Hanni Treweek. Sharing the news to social media, Hanni shared a stunning selfie of the couple and wrote: "05.06.24 I said YES to forever!!!" as stars such as Michelle Keegan shared their congratulations.The Fool Me Once actress wrote: "Awww congratulations to you both", while co-star Alan Halsall said: "Congratulations to the pair of you xx." Actress Julia Goulding commented: "Such beautiful news! Congratulations to you both, absolutely perfect couple." And co-star Samia Longchambon gushed: "Ahhh amazing news guys! Huge congratulations." The newly engaged couple shared an intimate snap in one photo, with Hanni flashing her stunning diamond ring as her hand was tentatively placed on her future husband's arm.

Adele Roberts has shared a health update, over two years after being diagnosed with bowel cancer.The Dancing on Ice star was told she has stage two cancer in October 2021, and after months of gruelling treatment she was declared cancer-free less than a year later. The radio host, 45, now lives with a stoma bag, which has lovingly named Audrey. Having adapted to living with her stoma, Adele has admitted she will "mourn" the loss of it should it be reversed in the future.

Bank Of Dave star Dave Fishwick has said he would be "in big trouble" if he spoke about the rumours of him appearing on Strictly Come Dancing this year For weeks now, rumours have been circulating that the philanthropist has been approached by BBC bosses looking for Strictly's newest batch of celebrities. And on this morning's (23 June) BBC Breakfast show, Roger Johnson made a hint at the rumours, by asking if the 53-year-old could dance.

Grace Olson, star of The Yorkshire Vet, has bravely opened up about her teenage suicide attempt, revealing that a relentless bully "filled her life with fear".The TV personality shared the harrowing experiences she endured as a child, explaining how she was mercilessly targeted by a classmate from the age of seven to 14. Despite being popular in school, Grace struggled to win over one particular girl who she had tried hard to impress.

Brie Larson put on a fashionable display while attending the Filming Italy Sardinia Festival 2024!

Weddings aren’t cheap, but some stars take the expenses to the next level.

Charli XCX song ‘Girl, so confusing’, which features Lorde.Earlier this month, ‘Girl, so confusing’ was released as part of ‘Brat’, the critically-acclaimed sixth studio album by Charli XCX which debuted at number two on the UK Albums Chart. Upon its release, Lorde praised the album on an Instagram story, saying “There is NO ONE like this bitch”.Last week (June 20), Charli began teasing the Lorde collaboration after getting a wall promoting her album repainted to feature Lorde’s name.

here.The line-up includes DJ Archie, a nine-year-old DJ who has already had Glastonbury Festival under his belt after his 2023 debut. Meanwhile, 14-year-old DJ Daan makes his return to Tomorrowland after performing at the festival last year.A post shared by Tomorrowland (@tomorrowland)Additionally, Tomorrowland will also host a “kids bootcamp” called DJ-Kids Camp, where participants from age eight to 16 can build their DJ skills in week-long workshops.

Nathy Peluso has announced a tour to support her new album ‘Grasa’ that will cover the UK, Europe and the US in 2025. See the full list of dates below.The Argentine-Spanish singer released her second album ‘Grasa’ on May 24 via Sony Music Latin and 5020 Records.

Bob Dylan kicked off the ‘Outlaw Music Festival Tour’ this weekend with a typically unpredictable setlist of ‘50s blues and country covers and deep cuts – watch footage below.The music icon has garnered a reputation for idiosyncratic setlist choices – fans in Atlanta and Charlotte were once again caught off guard by his decision to indulge in choice cuts from years gone by over fan favourites.The opening night included versions of Willie Dixon’s ‘My Babe’, Chuck Berry’s ‘Little Queenie’ and Hank Williams’ ‘Cold, Cold Heart’, as well as four separate songs from his own 2012 album ‘Tempest’, including ‘Long And Wasted Years’ and ‘Scarlet Town’.Now he’s ripping up Little Queenie. What is happening?? pic.twitter.com/nUrvb6LCBY— Ray Padgett (@rayfp) June 22, 2024Best song yet pic.twitter.com/pszagrg4si— Ray Padgett (@rayfp) June 22, 2024That set also included more classic Dylan cuts such as ‘Simple Twist Of Fate’ and ‘Things Have Changed’, while the second night in Charlotte also included ‘Ballad Of A Thin Man’, ‘I’ll Be Your Baby Tonight’ and ‘Highway 61 Revisited’.The curious inclusion of songs from the ‘Tempest’ album was further highlighted after fans spotted T-shirts promoting the album’s 2012 tour on sale at the festival’s merch booth.The Bob Dylan shirt onsale last night was for “Tempest Tour 2012.” They’re new; it says “c2024” on the back.

Tove Lo has responded to Megan Thee Stallion’s request for the two to work together on new music.At a show in Phoenix this week (June 19), Megan picked up a sign from the crowd and made a public appeal to the Swedish singer that they should work on a collaboration some time.“Tove Lo, I don’t know if you’re seeing this, but we gotta do a song, because they’re not fucking around,” Megan said. “Somebody record this for my girl and tell her we need a song.”Now, Tove has given her reply, and it seems like the collab is on.

Legendary Scottish tennis star Andy Murray will reportedly miss Wimbledon after surgery on a spinal cyst – casting fresh doubt on the future of his iconic career.