Spike Lee Teams With Netflix for Multi-Year Creative Partnership

Sasha Urban editorAlyssa Milano is still considering a run for congress. Milano first confirmed in June that she was looking at mounting a campaign in 2024 for California’s very red fourth congressional district seat.However, she now tells Variety that she doesn’t actually think she could win. But no matter.“My thought is, even if I’m not winning, which I don’t think I can, I can collect data for the next candidate,” Milano said Thursday night at GLAAD and the National Football League’s “Night of Pride” event.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorKanye West made a surprise appearance at a preview of the Netflix docuseries “Jeen-Yuhs” at Citizen News in Hollywood on Friday night.Celebs in the 300-strong audience at the Super Bowl Weekend event included Taraji P. Henson, Offset, Usher and Roddy Rich and Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. and co-president Valeisha Butterfield Jones.West arrived at about 8:15.

Manori Ravindran International EditorAmélie van Elmbt and Maya Duverdier’s documentary “Dreaming Walls,” about the legendary Chelsea Hotel in New York and its controversial renovation, has unveiled a trailer.The film world premieres in the Panorama section of the Berlinale on Saturday.The Chelsea Hotel, an icon of 1960s counterculture, was a haven for famous artists and intellectuals including Patti Smith, Janis Joplin and the superstars of Warhol’s Factory. However, the building’s lengthy renovation into a luxury hotel, which has spanned more than 10 years, has been a source of ongoing frustration for its tenants, as dozens of them, many in their later years, still live amid scaffolding and constant construction.

Saturday AM Update: Refresh for more analysis and chart Two major studios this weekend took a bold swing and decided to go after the challenged older female demo over Valentine’s Day weekend in a continued pandemic, and while the results were in line with projections, they wouldn’t be anything to brag about in a pre-pandemic marketplace. It’s also the hardest weekend for moviegoing with Super Bowl on Sunday.

The latest movie from French filmmaker Claire Denis, Fire (or Both Sides Of The Blade), premieres tonight at the Berlin International Film Festival.

ADELE was wearing an eye-watering £2.2million worth of jewellery during her Graham Norton appearance. The pop singer made sure she was dripping in diamonds - including her £740,000 'engagement ring' - before heading to a gay club in London. Adele, 33, donned a stunning £1.5million jewellery set for her night out on the town on Thursday, where she was seen pole-dancing at G-A-Y.

JAMES Argent has been seen for the first time since he was rushed to hospital after an emergency at his home. The ex-Towie star took a taxi to a local lake where he was seen feeding the ducks with a Nando's pitta bread. We told yesterday how the TOWIE star’s worried pals were forced to call 999.

Amy Hart has opened up on her egg freezing journey, explaining that she can't see herself going through the process again.The 29 year old just finished another round of freezing her eggs in a bid to ensure she can have biological children in the future. However, the former Love Islander was left disappointed after only being able to get seven eggs collected, bringing her total up to 12. Now, the reality star has spoken out on how tough the process was this time and has told OK! Online that she won't be going through this again.

Kate Lawler has recalled the "dark times" she has experienced during her first year of motherhood on social media. The former Big Brother star, 41, took to Instagram to share a collection of adorable snaps in order to mark her daughter Noa's first birthday on Friday 11 February.

Matthew Perry will be opening up his life in a new memoir.

Bella Hadid is strutting her stuff!

David and Victoria Beckham are doting parents to four children, including daughter Harper, and on Saturday they delighted her with a new addition to the family.PHOTOS: David and Victoria Beckham's 10 sweetest moments with mini-me Harper SevenVictoria took to Instagram to reveal that the family had welcomed a pet rabbit, and Harper couldn't have looked happier as she held the furry animal in her hands, with her smiling from ear to ear.

Elizabeth Hurley's bikini body is incredible. And we're just glad to see even her celebrity pals are driven green with envy when she posts a beach selfie!MORE: Super Bowl party essentials: 17 must-have supplies for the big gameThe Austin Powers actress has been taking her followers with her on a "pretend vacation" to the Maldives via Instagram, as travel restrictions and Covid make beach breaks harder than usual.WATCH: Elizabeth dances to the Spice Girls in tiny yellow binkini - and wow!And while we're all thankful to Elizabeth for brightening up our Februarys with her colourful photoshoots, some of her famous friends are admitting that her flawless figure is making them more than a little envious.A post shared by Elizabeth Hurley (@elizabethhurley1)British actress Patsy Kensit commented on one snap of the brunette bombshell, saying: "God I wish I had that body and face.....simply stunning inside and out."READ: Elizabeth Hurley's rocks short blonde hair in show-stopping photoMORE: Elizabeth Hurley shares flirty summer photo as she jokes about British weatherAmerican actress and TV star Lisa Rinna was lost for words, instead sharing a string of fire emojis expressing just how incredible Elizabeth looked in the shot.

Michael Strahan opened up about something he's never spoken publicly about before, his fans branded him an inspiration.The Good Morning America host revealed his personal anguish before fame and admitted there were times he felt utterly alone. MORE: Michael Strahan talks 'surviving' every day in heartbreaking confession about high school The former NFL player shared an emotional message with fans in the second episode of ESPN's More Than an Athlete and posted a clip to his Instagram.WATCH: GMA's Michael Strahan and Robin Roberts are friendship goals Michael - who had never played American Football until senior year of high school - moved from Germany to Houston as a teenager to try to break into the game, but it was far from easy for the star who admitted he was lost. His caption to the footage read: "I have never told this story publicly… let’s just leave it at that." MORE: Michael Strahan reveals bittersweet memory of late fatherREAD: Michael Strahan delights fans after revealing 'mystery woman'The video began with Michael saying: "I'm gonna tell a story here which I don't think has ever been on tape about my college.A post shared by michaelstrahan (@michaelstrahan)Michael opened up on ESPN's More Than an Athlete"When I first went to Houston I was scared. Here I am a kid coming from Germany.

The father of a man who shot and killed five people in 2021 said that he is "sorry and ashamed" over his son's actions.

Cops have launched a desperate search for a missing Scots teen who vanished from a park in Paisley.

Cops have launched an urgent probe after a man impersonating a police officer stole a "significant" amount of cash from a Scots home.

Motherwell Football Club’s off-field achievements have been praised at Holyrood.

Despite the continuing challenges of the pandemic, it was a year of highlights from film festivals around the world.

Spike Lee has signed a multi-year creative partnership with Netflix to direct and produce features through his production company, Forty Acres and a Mule Filmworks.The acclaimed director has teamed up with Netflix on four projects so far, including Da 5 Bloods, She’s Gotta Have It, Rodney King and as a producer on See You Yesterday.Lee’s next project for the streaming service is Gordon Hemingway & The Realm Of Cthulu, where he serves as producer.Speaking about the partnership with Netflix, Lee said: “There is no better way for me and my company 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks to begin the new year than renew our partnership with Ted Scott and Tendo – da fearless leaders of Netflix.“Besides my joints, we together will focus on new diverse

Reinaldo Marcus Green was a grad student at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, angling for extra time with his professor — Spike Lee. Flash-forward six years: Marcus Green has directed one of the best-reviewed dramas of 2021 — “King Richard,” starring Will Smith as Richard Williams, the father of tennis champs Venus (Saniyya Sidney) and Serena (Demi Singleton).

“Da 5 Bloods” and the “She’s Gotta Have It” series, the streaming giant said Thursday,Under the deal, the “Do the Right Thing” filmmaker will direct and produce narrative films via his Forty Acres and a Mule Filmworks production companies.Lee said “there is no better way for me and my company 40Acres and a Mule Filmworks to begin the new year than renew our partnership” with Netflix. He turned to Netflix’s investment in and financial support for his mission to develop “new talent and increase representation in the entertainment industry.”“Besides my joints, we together will focus on the new diverse storytellers, youth must be served.

“There Is No Better Way For Me And My Company 40 Acres And A Mule Filmworks To Begin The New Year Than Renew Our Partnership With Ted, Scott And Tendo — Da Fearless Leaders Of NETFLIX. Besides My Joints, We Together Will Focus On The New Diverse Storytellers, YOUTH MUST BE SERVED.

Oscar-winning filmmaker Spike Lee (Da 5 Bloods, BlacKkKlansman) has entered into a new creative partnership with Netflix, which will see him directing and producing narrative features for the streamer under a multi-year deal.

Television. Radio. Pop music. A large tub of confectionery. There’s nothing better, really, is there? We’ve sifted through the highlights a-coming your way like an array of festive trucks making their way down the highway. Be it queens of pop, kings of swing, masters of opera or legends of synthpop and country - we've really got you covered! So without further ado, let us guide you through some of our TV and radio picks over Christmas.