‘Squid Game’ Creator Addresses Concerns That Netflix’s Real-Life Competition Spinoff Is Problematic

Taylor Swift has said that her new song ‘Anti-Hero’ hears her delve the deepest she ever has into her “insecurities”.The pop star has been sharing information about her forthcoming 10th album, ‘Midnights’, on social media and telling fans about the cover artwork over the course of the last few weeks. In August, she officially announced her new record, which is based on “the stories of 13 sleepless nights scattered throughout my life”.As of yesterday (October 3) the singer-songwriter had revealed nearly half the album’s tracklist, which she has been unveiling incrementally.

Kyuss bassist Nick Oliveri has said that he wishes he and his former bandmates could tour under their previous band name.In 2012, Josh Homme filed a lawsuit against Kyuss Lives! – the reunited incarnation of the singer’s pre-Queens Of The Stone Age band – accusing them of “trademark infringement, misrepresentation [and] false designation”.Homme was the original guitarist in Kyuss until their split in 1995 but did not take part in the band’s 2011 reunion tour under the Kyuss Lives! moniker.A judge later ruled that vocalist John Garcia and drummer Brant Bjork could not release music under Kyuss Lives!, adding that future live shows under that name “might continue to subject them to liability for trademark infringement”.Now, Oliveri has said he wishes that the former band members could still do gigs under the name.Speaking in an interview with Spanish site GoetiaMedia at June’s Hellfest in Clisson, France, Oliveri reflected on the legal dispute. “It’s one of those things.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent Showrun and directed by Academy Award winner Juan Jose Campanella (“The Secret in Their Eyes”), burgeoning hit Paramount+ franchise “The Envoys” has gone into production on Season 2 in Galicia, North-West Spain. Miguel Angel Silvestre (“En el corredor de la muerte”) and Luis Gerardo Méndez (“Club de Cuervos”) are reprising their roles as Vatican dispatched miracle corroborators, playing alongside Assira Abbate (“Empire of Lies”), who also starred in Season 1. Described as a gripping thriller, Season 2 is again produced by VIS, Paramount’s international studio, in collaboration with 100 Bares, Campanella’s Buenos Aires production label and, this time round, Galicia’s A Coruña-based Portocabo. A producer on Movistar Plus+ hits “Hierro” and “Rapa,” Portocabo has also been behind pioneering premium TV co-productions with Portugal (“Dry Water”). 

Ethan Shanfeld Bestselling fantasy author and “House of the Dragon” executive producer George R.R. Martin is caught in the crossfire of the heated battle over inclusive casting — and some of his fans are calling for a boycott of his upcoming book due to comments by its coauthors. Out Oct. 25, “The Rise of the Dragon: An Illustrated History of the Targaryen Dynasty, Volume One” is being touted as a “deluxe reference book” for those itching to learn more about Westeros’ most powerful family. When Martin publicized it on social media last week, thousands of fans responded in outrage, many calling out the problematic behavior and “history of racism” of his coauthors, married couple Linda Antonsson and Elio M. García Jr. “I will not be buying anything with Linda and Elio attached to it,” one wrote, while others urged Martin to sever ties with the pair.

Ethan Shanfeld Robert Glasper is all over the place. But not in a disorganized and chaotic way. Glasper is quite the opposite. Fresh off the release of “Black Radio III” and a summer tour that took him across Europe and North America, the Grammy-winning multi-hyphenate is scoring two shows — Starz’s “Run the World” and Peacock’s “The Best Man” reboot — and preparing for his monthlong takeover of New York City’s Blue Note jazz club.  From Oct. 4-Nov. 5, Glasper will play 48 shows across 24 nights, starting with a Herbie Hancock tribute series and ending with a couple sets with Yasiin Bey. In between, he’ll welcome a starry lineup of jazz A-listers and surprise guests — some of whom will be a surprise to him, too.

announced Tuesday.Under the new rules, the top three male and top three female candidates in both the Director categories, which include Factual, Fiction and Multi-Camera awards, in the BAFTA Craft Awards and the entertainment performance category in the TV Awards from the round one membership vote will now automatically go through to jury consideration.“This new intervention, a first for the TV Craft Awards, will increase the visibility of women at longlisting stage, with the longer-term aim to encourage a greater representation of women considered,” BAFTA’s press announcement read. “This sits alongside BAFTA’s wider charitable work to level the playing field for all.”In terms of the international category, the top three non-scripted and top three scripted programs will now automatically be longlisted, as a way to offset the historic “prevalence of scripted programs making it through to jury consideration” despite both non-scripted and scripted programs being eligible for the category since its conception.The changes also include splitting the Original Music category into two — Original Music: Fiction and Original Music: Factual — in order to recognize “the high volume and quality of entries.”“Television and the way in which audiences consume content is ever-evolving, and it’s essential we adapt alongside,” said Sara Putt, Deputy Chair of BAFTA and Chair of the BAFTA Television Committee.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Newen Connect is building up its English-language scripted slate with timely, high-concept titles, including “Wagatha,” a dramatic reconstruction of the viral court case involving Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy, the wives of high-profile British footballers. Newen Connect has also acquired the Australian supernatural bromance “Limbo,” and the inclusive British mystery thriller “Blindspot.” Written by Chris Atkins, “Wagatha” charts the High Court case which stemmed from alleged leaked Instagram stories in 2019 and opposes Rooney and Vardy. Produced by Chalkboard and commissioned by Channel 4, “Wagatha” stars Chanel Cresswell, the BAFTA-winning actor of “This is England,” Natalia Tena (“Game of Thrones”) and Martin Sheen (“The Departed”). Filming just wrapped in September.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Amara Walker, a CNN correspondent, will co-anchor the cable-news outlet’s weekend morning program, currently known as “New Day,” filling a role left vacant in June when Christi Paul decided to leave the network. Walker, who joined CNN in 2012, will work alongside co-anchor Boris Sanchez. The two will also anchor CNN’s 10 a.m.

An elected official in the Philippines has been charged with the murder of 38-year-old trans school teacher, Estee Saway.The four other suspects were captured on security video and quickly arrested.  Trigger Warning: This story discusses transphobic violence, which might be distressing to some readers. For 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For Australia-wide LGBTQI peer support call QLife on 1800 184 527 or webchat.According to Abra TV News, Wilson was identified as the mastermind behind the murder by one of the suspects arrested. Saway, a high school teacher from Suyo National High School, was shot multiple times on September 28, outside a local carwash.

Loose Women fans went wild over Line Of Duty star Vicky McClure's "stunning" longer hair transformation on Tuesday.The Line Of Duty star, 39, appeared on the ITV chat show to discuss the third season of her powerful and hit BBC series, Our Dementia Choir. During the appearance, Vicky debuted longer locks compared to her signature cropped hairdo and opted to go for a darker blonde balayage.

Stacey Solomon has shared a touching video for her daughter’s birthday, which shows unseen footage of her wedding and pregnancy. In celebration of her daughter Rose turning one, Stacey, 33, has posted a gorgeous clip of some of her favourite memories, sending Instagram into a cuteness meltdown.The video begins with a black-and-white shot of Stacey in labour before giving birth to Rose at home in Pickle Cottage, before cutting to a close-up of her newborn daughter.

As Gemma Owen launches her first edit with PrettyLittleThing.com, the Love Island 2022 finalist has opened up about why she and Molly-Mae Hague are "completely different". Many have commented on the 19 year old following in the footsteps of PLT's creative director, Molly-Mae, 22, after it was announced the brunette star bagged herself a staggering six-figure deal with the fashion giant in August. And with her new collection under her belt, Michael Owen's daughter Gemma tells OK!: "I think my style is timeless and in the moment.

Rebekah Vardy is being forced to pay Coleen Rooney £1.5m in legal costs. It comes after Rebekah Vardy took Coleen Rooney to the High Court in July accusing her of libel, but sensationally lost the case.

After sharing several loved-up snaps on social media, Maisie Smith, 21, and Max George, 34, made their first public appearance as a couple on Tuesday at Corinthia London Hotel.LOOK: Frankie Bridge, Rochelle Humes and Carol Vorderman exude glamour at the HELLO! Inspiration AwardsThe couple, who met on Strictly Come Dancing in 2020, cuddled up for photos together as they attended HELLO!'s Inspiration Awards, which is sponsored by luxury childrenswear retailer Childsplay Clothing and celebrates Britain's most selfless and giving individuals who have gone that extra mile to help others who are in need of support.WATCH: Meet HELLO!'s fabulous judges at this year's Inspiration AwardsTaking inspiration from the likes of Victoria and David Beckham, Maisie and Max had a twinning moment, with the EastEnders actress opting for a strapless cream bodysuit that highlighted her toned figure, while The Wanted star Max wore a matching cream suit layered over a white T-shirt.Their fellow Strictly star Johannes Radebe was one of the celebrity judges for this year's event, and he helped whittle down the shortlist alongside Countryfile presenter Anita Rani, Julia Bradbury, Saira Khan and our editor-in-chief Rosie Nixon. READ: Strictly's Aljaz Skorjanec talks 'very emotional' experience watching the show as a viewerRELATED: Exclusive: Lisa Snowdon reveals romantic plans with her fiancé and 'life-changing' Celebrity MasterChef win Max and Maisie attended HELLO!'s Inspiration Awards. Photo: Dave Benett Each category shines a spotlight on people - both famous and not - who have inspired others with their bravery and kindness, with last year's winners including Sir Elton John and David Furnish, Clara Amfo and Rochelle Humes.

HELLO! Inspiration Awards 2022. Luckily for us, some of our favourite fashionistas including Davina McCall, Dame Joan Collins and The Saturdays bandmates Rochelle Humes and Frankie Bridge were in attendance, looking every inch the style icons in their attire.MORE: Meet the celebrity judges at this year's Inspiration AwardsHeld at Corinthia London, Editor-in-chief Rosie Nixon welcomed celebrities and real-life heroes to pick up awards in front of a stellar crowd including Lisa Snowdon, Ollie Locke, Karen Brady, Amanda Wakeley and many more.

More than a decade ago, Martin McDonagh wowed audiences with his black comedy, “In Bruges.” That film features incredible performances from Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson, and instantly made McDonagh one of the most exciting filmmakers working today. And since then, film fans have been hoping to see the filmmaker replicate that same tone and feeling in a new project.

Making a new “Hellraiser” film in 2022 is an exercise about “better,” not “good.” Like most staple 1980s horror series, “Hellraiser” goes two entries deep with the original classic and a good-but-not-as-good follow-up, though “Hellbound: Hellraiser 2‘s” status as less than “Hellraiser” depends on who you ask. But step into the 1990s with “Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth,” and the franchise starts walking on air like Wile E.

“Allow me in, and you will be free.” These are the chilling words spoken by a mysterious nanny (Chai Fonacier) who upends the life of a fashion designer (Eva Green) recovering from an unknown illness in the trailer for filmmaker Lorcan Finnegan’s “Nocebo.” The film’s two-minute trailer does a great job establishing an eerie atmosphere without revealing too much. While it is quite apparent that Green’s character is still in recovery from whatever has stricken her, much to the worry of her husband (Mark Strong), Fonacier’s sudden entrance into their lives goes unexplained.

Andrew Lloyd Webber will add several new songs and a brief word to the title of Bad Cinderella – formerly, in London, just Cinderella – when the musical opens on Broadway next spring.

Big Bang Theory actors and real life exes recount their costars-to-lovers trajectory in a new oral history of the hit television show, , written by  In an exclusive excerpt from the book shared with , Cuoco says that her attraction to Galecki, was immediate. “I had a very big crush on Johnny early on,” she says.

Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki found love with one another way before their former “Big Bang Theory” characters Penny and Leonard Hofstadter did.

Blake Shelton will take any reason to celebrate his wife, Gwen Stefani, and her birthday was the perfect opportunity for the 46-year-old country music singer to publicly gush over her. Not only did Shelton shower Stefani with affection on social media, he also made sure her day was filled with surprises.

Is it getting hot in here? Kourtney Kardashian got real about her and husband Travis Barker’s PDA-filled relationship — and which one of them has a foot fetish.

Sharing her story. Constance Wu is opening up about her rocky experience starring on Fresh Off the Boat — including her criticized reaction to the show being renewed for a sixth and final season.

HOLLY Willoughby was forced to change her top today at the last minute after suffering a major blunder. The This Morning presenter, 41, was about to go on air when producers realised her shirt was causing strobing issues on camera due to its pattern.

STRICTLY Come Dancing star Kaye Adams has slapped her Loose Women co-stars with a major demand after leaving the show. The TV presenter returned to her spot on the panel of the ITV talk show on Tuesday after she was voted out of the BBC dancing competition in the first round.

TOWIE'S Fran Parman branded Ferne McCann "vile and disgusting" over the fallout of a leaked recording, believed to have been made by Ferne, criticising Sam Faiers. The clips, which began circulating online from a mysterious Instagram account, appear to feature Ferne's voice saying insulting things about her longtime friend and former Towie co-star Sam. Neither Sam nor Ferne have officially addressed the feud, although the latter's mum Suzie Wells took to Instagram to criticise Ferne.

MASKED Dancer fans are convinced they have worked out who is behind Sea Slug – a Spice Girl. The sassy underwater creature showed off their moves to Pussycat Dolls' When I Grow Up on the show, and those watching at home think its Mel B after spotting a series of clues.

MARRIED At First Sight UK star Thomas Hartley has taken a swipe at arrested star George Roberts with a cryptic quotes. The E4 reality star took to his Instagram stories with a quote that encouraged his following to "stop defending creepy men".

THIS Morning fans were horrified today as Gino D’Acampo decided to cook with white truffle - despite the ongoing cost of living crisis. The TV chef, 46, shaved the delicacy on top of Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby’s pasta – admitting it costs over £100. Quizzed by the hosts about using such a pricey product, Gino boasted that he did it “because he can.” He also revealed that his sons had encouraged him to use the ingredient on the show and he called This Morning to make sure they had it for him.

KERRY Katona has said her daughter Dylan-Jorge, eight, still shares a bed with her. The 42-year-old Atomic Kitten legend also said she lets the youngster sleep between her and fiancé Ryan Mahoney. She was responding to Frankie Bridge's comments on Loose Women that her sons sleep in bed with her and husband Wayne.

LOVE Island winner Davide Sanclimenti has revealed his reputation as a mega-rich entrepreneur is undeserved - saying his business isn't profitable yet. The Italian hunk, who owns premium shisha company S Deluxe Shisha, markets his product to high-end venues in the north-west.

Squid Game has suggested that Leonardo DiCaprio could be a part of the series one day, after the Inception star revealed he’s a huge fan of the show. Following the premiere of the South Korean drama last year, it went on to receive numerous recognitions, including 14 nominations at the recent Emmy Awards.

Moonhwa Ilbo reported that the second season of the hit Netflix series will implement a new mechanism for the games named Cheol-su, described to be the “boyfriend” of Young-hee, the iconic giant doll used in the ‘Red Light, Green Light’ game in the first season.Moonhwa Ilbo cited the reason behind the introduction of new mechanisms to creator Hwang Dong-hyuk’s resolve to come up with new games for the upcoming season, who was said to have “put a lot of effort” into devising the games and even “struggled” with selecting the final one.Filming for the hit Netflix series’ much-anticipated second season will begin in 2023, according to Moonhwa Ilbo, with an alleged release window for the new season being sometime at the end of 2024.The publication also reported on alleged new details of Squid Game 2, writing that the first season’s main character, Seong Gi-hoon (played by Lee Jung-jae), will continue to be the second season’s primary focus. Moonhwa Ilbo also alleged that the Frontman (played by Lee Byung-hun), as well as Gong Yoo’s cameo character, will be returning to the show.Reportedly, Squid Game 2 will also feature a new roster of characters, seeing as a majority of the participants and cast were killed off in the first season. However, Moonhwa Ilbo reported that actors Jung Ho-yeon (Kang Sae-byeok on the show) and Wi Ha-joon (detective Hwang Jun-ho) may have appearances in the upcoming sequel.Neither Netflix nor representatives from the Squid Game production team have responded to the reports as of writing.The news comes shortly after the show and its cast took home several historic wins at this year’s Emmy Awards, which were held earlier this week on September 12.