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The Marvels has been mostly praised as a “delight” in first reactions following the film’s premiere.Directed by Nia DaCosta, the upcoming superhero blockbuster sees Brie Larson return as Captain Marvel alongside Teyonah Parris as WandaVision’s Monica Rambeau and Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan aka Ms. Marvel.After the film held its premiere in Las Vegas on Tuesday (November 7), critics have been sharing their first reactions on social media – with many praising in particular Vellani’s “standout” turn as Kamala.“The Marvels is the most fun I’ve had watching a superhero movies in a while! It’s hilarious, action-packed & full of girl power,” Pop Culture Planet founder Kristen Maldonado wrote on X. “Kamala was a stand out & so many moments surprised me.”The Washington Post reporter Herb Scribner said it was “funny, silly, short and sweet” and “exactly what a comic book movie should be”.

Tupac Shakur has been set, nearly 30 years after the rapper was fatally wounded in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas.Per AP, a Nevada judge has set a June 3, 2024 date for the trial, which sees Duane “Keffe D” Davis charged with involvement in Shakur’s 1996 murder. Last week Davis pleaded not guilty to the charge of open murder with use of a deadly weapon with a gang enhancement.Davis, a former member of the gang Compton Crips, is the uncle of the late Orlando “Baby Lane” Anderson who’d previously been identified as a suspect in Shakur’s murder but was never charged with any crimes.

James Blunt has recalled the time that Damon Albarn didn’t want to be photographed with him for an episode of Later… With Jools Holland.The topic arose during a discussion with actor Kathy Burke on an episode of her podcast series Where There’s A Will, There’s A Wake. It heard the singer-songwriter recall the shun that he received from the Blur frontman.Recalling feeling “a little bit annoyed” about one of the passages in Blunt’s new memoir Loosely Based On A Made-Up Story, Burke asked the artist about the passage where he discussed his appearance on the Later… With Jools Holland show – namely a moment that happened off camera.“They do this sort of group photo of all the bands at the end… was it Damon Albarn who refused to be in the photograph or didn’t want you in the photograph?” she asked.“I don’t know exactly.

TMZ that he was hospitalised in mid-October after his blood sugar was at a “scary level” due to his diabetes.While receiving dialysis in the hospital, Blout suffered a stroke and went into cardiac arrest. He’d been hospitalised ever since.A family member confirmed the news of C-Knight’s death to TMZ after he was left in an unresponsive state from the stroke and cardiac arrest.Blout was a founding member of the Long Beach, California-based hip-hop trio The Dove Shack along with rappers Bo-Roc and 2Scoops.The Dove Shack are synonymous with the West Coast G-funk movement of the ’90s and are best known for their 1995 hit ‘Summertime In The LBC’.Bo-Roc had commented on C-Knight’s health problems in a social media post last month, saying that he was praying for “one of my closest friends in the world”.The rapper has since posted to Instagram, writing that his bandmate’s death is a “nightmare”.“This is like fucking nightmare I swear this shit hurt different and I don’t want to talk about shit to nobody so please just let me be and pray for us… On my soul I love you bro and I already don’t know what the fuck to do wit u being gone…,” he wrote.The Dove Shack released two albums, 1995’s ‘This Is The Shack’ and 2006’s ‘Reality Has Got Me Tied Up’.

Girls Aloud are set to reunite.Speculation of the rumoured reunion first arose last night (November 7), when The Sun reported that members Cheryl, Nadine Coyle, Kimberley Walsh and Nicola Roberts had secretly entered a recording studio together.According to the outlet, the group are set to release a new single soon, which will be their first new release since their split back in 2013.It also claims that the rumoured new track will be dedicated to bandmate Sarah Harding who died of cancer in 2021. She was aged 39.“This has been one of the best-kept secrets in pop, but it’s actually happening now,” an unnamed source told the outlet, adding that it felt like a “totally natural thing to do — in Sarah’s honour”.The Sun also claimed that the new song – which, if true, will be their first in 11 years – will come with a music video that sees the members performing in superhero costumes.

SM Entertainment has previewed its upcoming music releases for the first quarter of 2024, featuring new music by aespa, NCT’s Taeyong and RIIZE.In the newly published SM Entertainment Earnings Release report for the third quarter of 2023, the company included a preview of the music line-up for the first quarter of 2024 It details a slew of planned album, mini-album and single releases from several SM artists for the period.Following the most recently announced upcoming release of Taeyeon’s mini-album ‘To. X’ on November 27, SM Entertainment has revealed that other artists slated to put out new music for the rest of the year include Super Junior’s Ryeowook, NCT 127 and TVXQ.

EastEnders fans say they have predicted a potential DNA twist that will reveal the real parents of Albie Watts, Sharon Watts' son, as a concerning health development unfolds. Upcoming show spoilers hint that hospital test results related to Albie will push for more genetic testing to be done in her family, as viewers suspect that Keanu Taylor might not be the biological father.

There's no doubt about it - Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu captured the nation's hearts when she and boyfriend Davide Sanclimenti blagged the Love Island trophy in 2022. But the 27 year old has now exclusively revealed to OK! that she never could have imagined just how much her life would changed since that incredible moment. “To this day, I still believe that I was going to get booted off on the second week.

Ashley Jensen has taken on the role of DI Ruth Calder in BBC One hit series Shetland.The drama is in its eighth series and Ashley's character has returned to the Isles to track down a witness to a violent gangland crime. The actress has been in the spotlight for many years and has starred in several well-known shows from Extras to Ugly Betty. Ashely, 54, has been through her fair share of heartbreak following the death of her husband in 2017.

Eastenders star Charlie Brooks has made Janine Butcher one of the most iconic TV villains of recent years. But originally Janine was played by a different actress who left fame entirely to forge a new career. In fact over the years the character, known for her transformation from sweet girl to husband killer, has been portrayed by three actors.Taking on the role in 1999, Charlie is today considered the definitive Janine.

Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher and his wife Liz have opened up about the "testing" times in their marriage.The couple, who met when they were just eight years old, admitted that like any relationship, theirs has had its ups and downs but they've always been committed to their wedding vows.The pair officially got together in 2009 and tied the knot six years later at a beautiful ceremony in London's One Mayfair. Speaking on Amelia Singer's new podcast Ameliarate Through Wine, Kelvin shared some advice for a long-lasting marriage: "Work hard, like anything in life. You've got to put the hard work in.

Lorraine Kelly was one of the first journalists on the scene of the Lockerbie disaster in 1988 and, after returning to the town 35-years later, the TV host unlocked undiagnosed PTSD.

Prince William crushed Prince Harry's feelings with a hurtful comment when they both attended the same boarding school.

South Lanarkshire councillors are calling for local fire services to be protected due to cuts at Hamilton Fire Station.

New details about the Glasgow Winterfest Christmas festival have been unveiled ahead of its launch this week.

Falkirk Council's director of Children's Services, Robert Naylor, has retired from his post after nearly 36 years in local government.

A former B&M employee has shared what it's really like behind the scenes at the iconic bargain store.

Ellise Shafer Barbra Streisand is getting candid about her relationship with the late Judy Garland in her new memoir, saying their rumored rivalry was nonexistent. “People were looking for some sort of rivalry between us. And when they couldn’t find anything, they made it up,” Streisand writes in her tell-all book, “My Name Is Barbra,” via an excerpt from People magazine.

Kourtney Kardashian and her husband Travis Barker have finally left the hospital after they welcomed their first son together on Saturday.The loved-up couple were reportedly seen driving away from the hospital on Tuesday, with Blink-182 drummer Travis behind the wheel of his black Range Rover. In photos obtained by TMZ, the mum of four was seen wearing a baseball cap and sunglasses.This is the first time the duo have been spotted since welcoming their son, who is thought to be called Rocky after Travis previously said he liked the name “Rocky 13”.

James Haskell has spoken candidly about his experience with ADHD in a new interview, admitting that while he it is his "superpower" it also can be "destructive".The former rugby player, 38, opened up on the newest episode of The Rethinking ADHD Podcast, which was recorded prior to his split from wife Chloe Madeley, 36, and spoke about how the condition has impacted his life and career. James, who was diagnosed with ADHD during childhood, told host Simon Mundle: "My ADHD has been my superpower.

When you think of Christmas crackers you no doubt picture pulling one over your Christmas dinner, only to be bestowed with a party hat, a miniature pair of tweezers, and a eye-rolling joke. However, this year your Christmas crackers have gotten a serious upgrade thanks to Cult Beauty, who are waving goodbye to the bad jokes and instead giving you gifts that everyone will want.

Rafa Sales Ross Guest Contributor For the second year in a row, the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) launches against the backdrop of a major war. Last year, the festival took place at the height of Russia’s attacks on Ukraine, this year it runs as the Israel-Hamas War rages.

Aisling Bea And Matthew Lewis Join Romesh Ranganathan Comedy ‘Avoidance’

EXCLUSIVE: Lone Scherfig‘s The Shift has been renewed for a second season and distributor Beta Film has struck a deal for the first with North American streamer MHz Choice and Australia’s SBS. The Killing star Sofie Gråbøl, who led the first run, is returning as guest.

European broadcasting heavyweight RTL has warned of “persistent weakness” in the TV advertising market, as it posted Q3 revenue down more than 10% year-on-year.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Series Mania Institute, the first school entirely dedicated to series, and Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA), Wednesday announced launch next year of Serial Bridges, a workshop event, in France and Taiwan. The first workshop will begin in March at Series Mania (Mar. 15-21, 2023, 2024) in Lille, France, and conclude at the Taiwan Creative Content Fest in November 2024. The Serial Bridges workshop is open to six writer-producer duos with a series project.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief “My Stand-In,” an action drama that starts shooting imminently, is a new Thai-language original series for Chinese streaming platform iQiyi. Fitting the booming ‘Boys Love’ genre, the series is a screen adaptation of a hit Chinese-language web novel “Stand-In Ship” written by Shui Qiancheng. The underlying novel has garnered over a billion readers on platforms including Weibo and iQiyi Novels.

Anneka Rice, the presenter of Challenge Anneka, was arrested at a Croatian airport after a live Kalashnikov bullet was found in her handbag.The bullet was given to her as a gift by a tour guide back in 2015, and she put it in her bag without thinking. She recalled: "At the airport I was arrested. Because it showed up on security, they found a live bullet in my handbag.

Abbey Clancy has defended Karens - after her mums name became the punchline to internet jokes. In recent years the name Karen has been roundly mocked online, used as shorthand to describe women of a certain age who are seen as overly entitled or demanding. Model Abbey, the wife of footballer Peter Crouch, spoke up to defend her mum's 'amazing qualities', while also joking about the Karen stereotypes.

Former Love Island star Belle Hassan looked unrecognisable as she danced with her movie star dad in a viral clip on TikTok.The 25 year old appeared on the ITV2 dating show back in 2019 as a Casa Amor bombshell, and was picked to stay in the villa by Scottish hunk Anton Danyluk. Belle, the daughter of Hollywood star Tamer Hassan, has swapped her long blonde hair for a sleek black look.

Former Strictly Come Dancing pro dancer Joanne Clifton defended Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell on It Takes Two, after they faced criticism from some judges. She told host Fleur East that Bobby's leading during their Argentine Tango was well done, despite judge Craig Revel Horwood suggesting otherwise. Joanne also disagreed with Craig's scoring, saying Bobby deserved more.

If you’re struggling to find the best Christmas gift for a beauty lover in your life, we’ve got just the thing.This year’s limited-edition OK! Christmas Beauty Box has just launched, and it's a treasure trove of pampering products that makes the perfect gift. This one-off bundle costs £60 and contains 11 fabulously festive full size and travel size goodies, hand-picked by our beauty editors and packaged up in a gorgeous gift box.

Stores are gearing up for their biggest pre-Christmas shopping event at the end of this month – Black Friday. But there are some excellent deals to be found before then, including some fantastic fragrance finds. Black Friday 2023 is happening on 24 November but if you can't wait until then to bag a beauty bargain you're in luck, as we've found a cracking deal on at Very.

Ella Morgan has opened up about her plans for more plastic surgery as she admitted she loves the ‘ Katie Price look.’ The 29-year-old found fame appearing on the latest season of Married at First Sight. Ella is Channel 4's first-ever transgender bride, marrying Nathanial Valentino, before re-entering the experiment with JJ Slater.The TV personality underwent gender reassignment surgery when she was 21 years old, as well as multiple facial reconstruction surgeries to appear more feminine. Now the star, who admits she thinks former glamour model Katie Price looks incredible, has detailed her plans for further cosmetic surgery.

Many households will find it a regular occurrence to wake up in the morning and find the windows covered in condensation.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer Anonymous Content enacted a small round of layoffs on Friday, representing about 8% of the workforce at a company of around 170 people. The talent management and production shop reduced staff across all divisions, including representation, television, motion picture, literary, media rights and branded entertainment. Insiders familiar with Anonymous cited the Hollywood labor strikes and a volatile larger entertainment marketplace as reasons for the job cuts.