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Actor Michael Madsen was arrested on Wednesday night at a home in the city of Malibu, California, according to media reports.

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend are hopeful that they’ll be blessed with another little one as they begin their in vitro fertilization (IVF) journey.

K.J. Yossman The European Broadcasting Union, who organize the Eurovision Song Contest, have barred Russia from participating this year.In a statement, the EBU said:“The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has announced that no Russian act will participate in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.The Executive Board of the EBU made the decision following a recommendation earlier today by the Eurovision Song Contest’s governing body, the Reference Group, based on the rules of the event and the values of the EBU.The Reference Group recommendation was also supported by the EBU’s Television Committee.The decision reflects concern that, in light of the unprecedented crisis in Ukraine, the inclusion of a Russian entry in this year’s Contest would bring the competition into disrepute.

Michael Appler On Wednesday evening in New York City, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer offered its return to the original movie musical with “Cyrano,” director Joe Wright’s musical adaptation of “Cyrano de Bergerac,” starring Peter Dinklage and Haley Bennett.At the New York City premiere, held at the SVA Theater, cast and studio executives reflected on the film’s unusual journey from an off-Broadway musical to a $30 million MGM feature film.“The whole reason I set out to do this project was because I really, really wanted to be on Broadway,” Bennett, who plays the leading role of Roxanne, told Variety at the premiere. “We started out in this tiny room six or seven years ago, and in my imagination, we might have ended up on a Broadway stage together.

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorBerlinale Competition title “Return to Dust,” written and directed by China’s Li Ruijun, has been sold to Modern Films for U.K. and Ireland, and BTeam Pictures for Spain.

Todd Gilchrist The NAACP Image Awards ceremony celebrates its 53rd year on February 26, commemorating more achievements by people of color than ever before: in addition to its multiple Outstanding Motion Picture, Television, Recording and Literary awards, the organization selected Nikole Hannah-Jones as its second-ever Social Justice Impact Award recipient, and has also added five new categories recognizing podcasts and social media.  After last year’s ceremony, which like many other awards shows was held remotely due to the pandemic, the prospect of packing a live stage with honorees while Anthony Anderson hosts for his eighth time felt like an exciting, overdue balm — not just for the show’s audience, but for Karen Boykin-Towns, Vice Chair of NAACP’s Board of Directors. But the latest and most aggressive strain of the Covid-19 virus led to the sensible decision to not endanger the lives of the people that made some of the most inspiring accomplishments of the last year, and instead to try and capitalize on the discoveries made both during the weeks and months of quarantining as well as in the adjustments implemented during the 2021 Image Awards that seemed to resonate most strongly with the community that they were conceived in order to honor.  “I think like most, we thought that in 2022 we would be back in person at the Dolby but that’s not where we are,” Boykin-Towns tells Variety.

Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards, Features EditorHelen Mirren is the perfect choice for the SAG Life Achievement Award, that rare performer respected and awarded for their work but also beloved by audiences. Able to effortlessly move between Shakespeare and Hollywood spectacle, Mirren joined the “Fast & Furious” franchise with 2017’s “The Fate of the Furious.” Fans loved that she was perfectly cast as the mother of Jason Statham’s Deckard and Luke Evans’ Owen. She’s set to reprise the role in the final two “Fast” films, but that’s only part of her busy schedule.The SAG Life Achievement Award, which will be presented to her by Kate Winslet, is an honor previously bestowed on the likes of Robert De Niro, Sidney Poitier and Rita Moreno.

EXCLUSIVE: Police officer turned video game writer and technical director Morley Nelson (MIB: Alien Crisis, The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct) is currently in production in Minnesota on Uncontained, a horror-thriller that he is directing from his original screenplay.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are speaking out about the Russian invasion of Ukraine. On Thursday, the couple released a brief statement on their Archewell Foundation website, titled: «We stand with the people of Ukraine.»«Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and all of us at Archewell stand with the people of Ukraine against this breach of international and humanitarian law and encourage the global community and its leaders to do the same,» reads the statement.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are able to make such a declaration after officially stepping down from their roles as working members of the royal family last year. Royals usually do not comment on current events or politics, and no other member of the British royal family has publicly reacted to the situation in Ukraine and Russia.

The Talk co-host Amanda Kloots, who lost her husband Nick Cordero to Covid in 2020, has revealed she has tested positive for the virus.

“Like many of you, I’m praying for the people in Ukraine,” wrote Angelina Jolie at the start of the statement she posted to Instagram on Thursday (Feb. 24). Angelina, 46, said that as a Special Envoy for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, her focus “along with my UNHCR colleagues is that everything possible is [being] done to ensure the protection and basic human rights of those displaced, and refugees in the region. We have already seen reports of casualties and people starting to flee their homes to seek safety.”

An Asian-American dancer en route to a first-performance celebration at New York’s Public Theater was attacked Wednesday night in what theater officials describe as the latest “disgusting and heartbreaking”  incident “in a long history of violence against Asian Americans.”

EXCLUSIVE: Production has begun this week in Natchez, MS, on supernatural horror From Black, starring Pitch Perfect and True Blood actress Anna Camp.

A taxi driver plied two girls with alcohol and drugs then raped them in a terrifying campaign of abuse.

Caitriona Balfe explained why she was in Los Angeles Thursday and not London for the “Outlander” season six premiere.

Peter Sarsgaard is no stranger to superhero films. Even before his upcoming role in Matt Reeves’ “The Batman,” as shady District Attorney Gil Coulson, Sarsgaard went full-on villain for the oft-maligned Ryan Reynolds film, “Green Lantern” back in 2011.

Heaux Tales tour will have to wait a few more weeks. The powerhouse songstress revealed on social media that she has unfortunately tested positive for COVID-19, and as such, will be unable to perform at any of her upcoming shows for the next week or so – including her scheduled appearance at The Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles today, Feb. 25.

Kanye West released the Donda 2 album exclusively on his Stem Player, and the always-newsworthy Kodak Black put out his new project, Back for Everything.Dreamville’s EARTHGANG dropped their highly anticipated studio album Ghetto Gods, Conway The Machine released his Shady Records debut, God Don’t Make Mistakes, and LightSkinKeisha continues her run with a new single called “Play Me.” Today’s list also includes songs from Smoke DZA, Dylan Sinclair, Jaxx and more.Check out this week’s list of new music below.TOPICS:  Dreamville earthgang february Kanye West new music

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The timing is always right for a passionate, cinematic romance for the ages. But in the case of Joe Wright’s musical extravaganza “Cyrano,” a lush re-imagining of Edmond Rostand’s classic “Cyrano de Bergerac,” the timing couldn’t be more perfect, when the world is still reeling from the ongoing pandemic and the isolating aftermath of the strict lockdown days of the past.

A dedicated Mrs Hinch fan page has shared a game changing cleaning hack that promises to work wonders on glass tiles. Inspired by the 32 year old Instagram star, the Facebook group was set up as a forum to try and test various home hacks and cleaning methods. One recent post on the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips group has been attracting a lot of attention after it was hailed as the fastest and cheapest way to clean bathroom tiles.

Stacey Solomon's return to Loose Women has been confirmed.The 32 year old television personality went on maternity leave in August last year before she and fiancé Joe Swash welcomed their second child, a baby daughter named Rose, in October. And four months on, Kaye Adams delighted viewers as she unveiled when the former X Factor star, who recently spoke of her insecurities during her first swim with little Rose, would be returning to the popular daytime talk show. "We've got a real treat for you next week when Stacey comes back to the show after maternity leave," Kaye said on Friday's episode.

Former Love Island star Laura Anderson is always switching up her hairstyle but her latest look might just be our favourite yet. The 32 year old, who’s currently living in Dubai with boyfriend Dane Bowers, showed off her new ‘do in an Instagram Reel shared with her 1.4 million followers. In the clip that’s amassed over 4K likes so far, Laura can be seen tugging on her hair extensions to the beat of a song, before the video cuts to her new, shorter locks.The star looks amazing in the clip, as her poker straight tresses quickly transform into a chic shoulder-length bob with bouncy, blow-dried curls.

Love is in the air for The Only Way Is Essex stars Tommy Mallet and Georgia Kousoulou as the couple announced their engagement while on a luxury holiday together.The pair revealed the news in a series of loved-up posts posted on their Instagram accounts. Sharing the news, 30 year old Georgia wrote “OF COURSE I SAID YES” followed by a crying emoji and a ring emoji.

Viewers love his ITV show about the adorable dogs up for adoption at Battersea Cats & Dogs Home, and now presenter Paul O’Grady has revealed he’s adopted another pooch from the rescue centre.The Paul O’Grady: For The Love of Dogs star’s news comes after he previously said that he was contractually obliged to not adopt any more new furry friends. Paul’s new pup Sausage, who has described as the “friendliest dog in the world”, joins the four other dogs the 66 year old has previously welcomed into his home from the centre.

Stacey Solomon and a mass of other stars have led the tributes to TOWIE favourites Tommy Mallet and Georgia Kousoulou after they announced their engagement on Friday, February 25.The reality stars finally made it official as Tommy got down on one knee and proposed to the love of his life in a stunning beachside location in Mexico.The family-of-three were enjoying a winter vacation on the other side of the world, and Georgia couldn't have beamed brighter as her beau of nearly a decade decided to ask her for forever. Mum-of-four Stacey was one of the first to take to the comments and share her joy for the loved-up couple, who have been together for eight years. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter "Omg congratulations xxx love uuuu," she gushed.

As news of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues to unfold, celebrities have been sounding off about the crisis.

Valery Gergiev, a conductor who is close to Russian President Vladimir Putin, will not lead the Vienna Philharmonic in a five-concert U.S. tour that starts at Carnegie Hall on Friday night.

Exciting things are happening at a college in Rochdale and Middleton – and you can see for yourself at its upcoming 'Access All Areas' open event.

Ian Evatt believes Bolton possess 'serious pace and energy' at the moment as the Wanderers boss expects his side to make full use of counter-attacks against MK Dons this weekend.

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