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Owen Gleiberman Chief Film Critic When the history of movies in the age of streaming, COVID and the first double strike since 1960 is written, the day of July 21, 2023, will still go down as the rare date that’s actually remembered as a box-office landmark. For that was the day that Hollywood dropped two blockbusters — one pink, the other dark — both of which hit their target audiences and went boom. A downside of our franchise culture is that even when movies become impressive hits, their appeal often boils down to a calculus that’s less inspiring than it is a basic expression of mass taste engineered by market forces. Look, the “Jurassic Park” concept worked again. Shocking! The “Mission: Impossible” series has a wild card tucked into its gamesmanship (you’re not going to get AI to do what Tom Cruise does on a motorcycle), but once you look past the star’s stunt mojo, even the perfectly decent new “M:I” installment has been greeted by critics as “the best action film of the summer.” That made me think: Aren’t the “Mission: Impossible” movies supposed to be more than action films? We’ve got “Fast XXV: Fuel-Injected Diesel” for that.

If you've been a Neighbours fan since the 90s, you'll definitely remember the Alessi twins, Christina and Caroline played by Gayle and Gillian Blakeney who now look totally different. Identical twins Gillian and Gayle Blakeney, who are now 57 years old, shot to fame on the Australian soap during the 1990s and they certainly had their fair share of dramatic storylines.

Courteeners‘ Liam Fray debuted the new Manchester United away shirt for the new season during a festival set this weekend.The Manchester band were headlining Sheffield’s Tramlines on Saturday night (July 22) and Fray emerged on stage in the white and green kit.“Fantastic night tonight,” Fray wrote on Instagram after the show. Headlining Tramlines whilst being asked to debut the new United shirt. Crowd were incredible, from start to finish…always have been here.”He added: “We’re off for a bit to do some new music.

Shakira is being investigated for alleged tax fraud in Spain for the second time.The singer was first charged with tax fraud in July 2021, when Barcelona prosecutors alleged she should have been paying tax because she was living in Spain for over half the year between 2012 and 2014.She allegedly owes authorities $13.9million (£13m). Shakira has maintained that her fiscal residence at the time was in the Bahamas and described the claims as “fictional”, saying she had paid what she had owed.The authorities also alleged that she made widespread use of shell companies to conceal her income made at that time, claims Shakira has strenuously denied, saying she has always been transparent about her income.Now, the Associated Press reports that a Spanish judge has agreed with prosecutors to investigate Shakira on two additional counts of alleged tax fraud that reportedly happened in 2018.

Nick Cave has revealed that he’s currently “finishing” work on his new album with the Bad Seeds.Last year, Cave said he was planning on writing a new album once his touring commitments had wrapped up.Then, at the start of 2023, he confirmed that work was underway and shared some early lyric ideas for the follow-up to 2019’s ‘Ghosteen’.Now, in an entry on his Red Hand Files website, he told fans that he was to take a short break from replying to questions from fans to finish work on the album.“Thank you for your kind words,” he told a fan who asked a question about soulmates, “but before I answer I’d like to let everyone know that I am now back in the studio finishing the new Bad Seeds record.“I will continue to read all the letters that come in, and will be with you in spirit, but my replies may not be that regular or very expansive over the next few weeks.”Cave confirmed that the album-writing process was underway in the first week of January. Responding to a question from Fred about his plans for 2023 on The Red Hand Files, Cave said: “My plan for this year is to make a new record with the Bad Seeds.

Officers have moved to reassure Mancunians their city centre is safe after shocking video emerged of a brawl on a busy shopping street. Footage shows punches being thrown and kicks lashed out among a group near to Market Street tram stop.

Carlee Russell’s boyfriend wants the hate against her to stop!

amid recent reports that she was holding out for just half of what he makes. “50 percent of Pat’s salary is so outrageous that no one in their right mind could say that it’s fair,” the unidentified insider alleged to People this weekend.“The negotiation is asking for much more than 50 percent of his salary.

Concerns are growing for the welfare of a teenage boy who has not been seen since nine days ago. Oscar, who is 13, is missing from his home in High Peak.

Drake has never walked down the aisle — and he knows exactly why he hasn’t been yearning to say “I do.”

Outnumbered star Ramona Marquez - who starred as Karen Brockman on the BBC Sitcom - has shared a snap of herself sporting a bikini.

Raven Gates celebrated her 32nd birthday Sunday by welcoming her second child. The alum took to her Instagram Stories to reflect on the extra special moment and share the first look at the newborn.«Literal BIRTHday,» Gates captioned a video of herself entering the hospital before giving birth to the little one.What made it more special, the former TV personality added, is the realization that her mother did the same thing on the same day when she welcomed her 32 years ago.«Super special sharing a birthday with this baby, but what a full circle moment my mom also did this on the same day,» the proud momma added. Gates and husband Adam Gottschalk's announced that they were expecting their second child back in January.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag BBC broadcaster Evan Davis found out through a phone call on his wedding day that his seriously ill father had taken his own life.The Dragons' Den star, 61, said he was alerted that something was wrong soon after he married Guillaume Baltz, 56, by a message from his brother Roland which urged him to "call ASAP". The news came during his wedding reception in July 2022 and the occasion turned into "a very warm-hearted, supportive, reflective day" as he told guests in a speech his father had died with the support of his brothers Roland and Beric. He told his guests at the time: "We've just had some news.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Love Island star Amber Wise has revealed that she made a vow to her footballer dad Dennis Wise before heading into the villa.The 19 year old star, who became part of the Casa Amor line-up, failed to make a strong connection with any of the boys in the villa, despite sharing a brief kiss with Sammy Root, 22. Speaking for the first time since leaving the villa last week, Amber said that she assured her dad that she would not have sex on TV to avoid embarrassing the football legend, 56.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Gordon Ramsay's daughter Holly has been spotted looking absolutely stunning in a little black dress during a date night with her new boyfriend, Adam Peaty. The 23 year old took to social media to upload a carousel of photographs from their night out together. Sharing their date night with her 331,000 followers, Holly uploaded a photo of herself sitting in the back of a car wearing a short black dress and chunky gold jewellery.

“Shark Tank” star Daymond John has been granted a permanent injunction against some former contestants on the show, alleging that they’ve been waging an online smear campaign against him.

Barbie movie marketing.Surely, I’d rather be at some protest or another, adding my substantial decibels to the righteous ruckus as we collectively shout, “No justice, no peace!” or “This is what democracy looks like!” or a dozen other cheery chestnuts.My go-to for news and pop-culture takes, The Guardian, offered a critique that might echo my own. Natasha Walter, author of Living Dolls: The Return of Sexism, therein wrote, “Mattel’s dedication to using feminist language to sell more and more plastic flotsam to women seems to me to be a poor return on our former dreams of thoroughgoing social change.”Certainly, I have not seen Barbie. But I might.

Victoria and David Beckham put on a show in Miami! On Sunday, the designer shared a video of her and her husband taking center stage and performing the Spice Girls' hit, «Say You'll Be There.» «Just a casual night out in Miami!

Elon Musk is making yet another change to his social media platform.

A Fatal Accident Inquiry is to be held after a dad-of-three was crushed to death by a 3.5 tonne drill at a Scots shopping centre.

While the Hollywood Studios and WGA and SAG-AFTRA are at a standstill in labor talks –streaming residuals being a big bone of contention– the theatrical side of the business exploded with Barbenheimer together grossing over $511M worldwide, $235.5M of that being domestic. Never before in the history of Hollywood movies have two films opened respectively to $100M+ and $50M at the domestic box office.

Searchlight Pictures’ comedy Theater Camp held its own on a big weekend of box office coin flowing in from and .

John Boyega is opening up about his Star Wars experience.

Drake isn’t interested in taking the plunge and walking down the aisle – not right now or potentially forever!

For Twitter users, “X” will soon mark the spot.

“Shark Tank” star panelist Daymond John was granted a permanent restraining order on Friday against three former contestants. They were posting on social media about their alleged “nightmare” experience with him, court papers claim.

Vince Hill, a frequent UK radio and television star best known for his 1967 hit, “Edelweiss,” has died at age 89. “He passed peacefully at home in Henley this afternoon,” said an announcement on his website, which didn’t give a cause.

Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, SAG-AFTRA’s national executive director and chief negotiator, told the Washington Post that the guild is working to use the strike to recruit more online creators into its ranks.

Harry Styles closed out his ‘Love On Tour’ shows in Italy last night (July 22), closing the set with a new instrumental piano song.The singer has been on an extensive world tour behind his album ‘Harry’s House’ and the run of gigs came to an end on Saturday in Reggio nell’Emilia, Italy.To close out the performance at the RCF Arena Campovolo, Styles performed a new song alone at the piano, so far without lyrics.See footage of the 10-minute performance below.At a recent show as part of ‘Love On Tour’, Harry Styles invited Wet Leg onstage for a rendition of their track ‘Wet Dream’.“It has been the most wonderful, wonderful tour, getting to watch them play every night,” he said to the audience, introducing the band. “They’re one of my favourite bands.

Jane Birkin‘s Paris home was reportedly targeted by thieves just days after her death.The singer and actress was found dead on July 16 at the age of 76, having been found by her caregiver on the first night she had spent home alone in two years in a bid to regain some independence. Birkin had been living with cancer for 16 years.Now, local media outlet BFMTV has reported that an attempted burglary took place in the early hours on Wednesday (July 19).Citing a police source, the publication claimed that shortly before 4am, a childhood friend of Birkin’s staying in the house heard noises coming from behind the door.According to the reports, police officers were called to the scene where they saw potential evidence of an attempted break-in, including markings on and damage to the door and its frame, as well as pieces of wood scattered on the ground.In addition, it was claimed that the day before the alleged incident, three individuals were seen and cautioned by neighbours for attempting to enter the house.Birkin’s family confirmed in a statement on the same day that she had died of natural causes.

Travis Scott has confirmed that his long-awaited new album ‘Utopia’ will be released next week (July 28) along with an accompanying film.A new movie called Circus Maximus will come to cinemas next Friday alongside the album, which has been teased for multiple years.Scott made the announcement during his performance at the Rolling Loud Miami festival last night (July 22).Before the end of his set, he played a trailer for the album and film on the big screens at the festival, which you can watch below.You just had to be there. #rollingloud #rollingloudmiami #travisscott ♬ original sound – Rolling Loud On the day that ‘Utopia’ and Circus Maximus are both released, Scott will also play an album launch party for his long-awaited LP, to be held at the historic site of the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt.Shortly after the gig was announced, the Egyptian Musicians Syndicate appeared to announce (via Egypt Today) that it would no longer go ahead due to safety concerns and “peculiar rituals performed by the star during his performance, contradicting our authentic societal values and traditions.”However, the gig is still set to go ahead according to promoter Live Nation.‘Utopia’ will serve as the follow-up to Travis Scott’s acclaimed 2018 effort ‘Astroworld’.

Lana Del Rey.According to an indictment, and reported by CTV News, 40-year-old Denys Mallet  “knowingly made threats to cause death or bodily harm” to the singer between January 1, 2022 and July 6, 2023.He was arrested ahead of Del Rey’s performance at Festival d’été de Québec in Canada earlier this month.It comes after Del Rey was granted a temporary restraining order against a man she alleged stole one of her cars.Back in 2018, the singer also spoke out after a man who stalked her was sentenced to serve one year in prison.Michael Shawn Hunt, who was 43 at the time, was intercepted a block away from the singer’s Amway Center show in Orlando, Florida that February after the police received a tip about a potential kidnapping.In 2016, a man was also sentenced to nearly three months in prison for breaking into Lana Del Rey‘s home. That same year, the star was granted a restraining order against two Russian fans who reportedly threatened her and screamed at her in public.Elsewhere, the singer was spotted this week working a shift at a waffle house in Alabama.

Sai De Silva and Brynn Whitfield’s The Real Housewives of New York City bond has splintered.

Jamie Foxx savored the support from the nearest and dearest in his life just days after publicly speaking about the "medical complication" that sent him to "hell and back" earlier this year. Foxx, 55, found comfort from longtime friend Barbra Streisand, as he shared her words of wisdom on Instagram Saturday evening.

Gisele Bündchen celebrated her birthday with her girls!In a post, shared on Saturday, the supermodel revealed that she celebrated her 43rd birthday (which she marked on July 20) with her twin sister and their daughters.«I wanted to thank everyone who took the time to congratulate and send good vibes on our birthday. I am so lucky I got to spend it with my twin sister and our girly girls.

Anderson Cooper is remembering his brother, Carter, on the 35th anniversary of his death.The 56-year-old CNN anchor took to Instagram to share a set of photos of Carter, then a child, starting the slideshow with a black-and-white photo of the pair. Anderson also included two solo shots of his older brother — one of him as a kid and a photo of Carter as a teen.«It is 35 years today since my brother, Carter Cooper, died.