‘Trainspotting’s’ Irvine Welsh, ‘American Psycho’s’ Bret Easton Ellis Team for ‘American Tabloid’

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefTwo feature films from Ukraine will this month be given special screenings in Tokyo, Japan, as part of a fund- and awareness-raising initiative about Russia’s war in Europe.Both films “Atlantis” and “Reflection” were made by director Valentyn Vasyarovych. They played at the Venice film festival but have not been licensed to Japan or released commercially there.However, under the banner of the Ukrainian Filmmaker Support Screening Association, former Tokyo International Film Festival programmer Yatabe Yoshi, has arranged special permission for the benefit screenings to go ahead.

Lydia Hampson, the Fleabag exec and former Amazon Studios Head of UK Scripted, has joined Chernobyl indie Sister and struck a first-look deal with her former employer.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefSequoia Entertainment is taking advantage of Taiwan’s gay-friendly culture to launch urban comedy series “The Nipple Talk.” The show is in pre-production and is expected to be delivered by early 2023.Taiwan, which is self-ruled and democratic, has a more liberal culture than other parts of Greater China. In 2019, Taiwan legalized same sex marriage and is now more actively producing queer content than Hong Kong or mainland China.

Tomorrow X Together (TXT) member Beomgyu has unveiled a stunning cover of South Korean indie band ADOY’s 2018 single ‘Wonder’.On March 13 at Midnight KST, the K-pop idol commemorated his 21st birthday by surprising fans with his rendition of the soulful indie track. The cover was accompanied by an artistic video featuring scenes of Beomgyu wandering the city late at night.“Give me a feeling / Slowly in a déjà vu / Give me a feeling /Do you wanna feel it too,” he sings tenderly on the chorus of ‘Wonder’.Shortly after the release of the cover, Beomgyu also took to Twitter to share a series of photos of the cityscape from the filming of the video along with lyrics from the song.If this time is the last drive out in the hazeTake me in for the last time into your eyes☺️#BEOMGYU pic.twitter.com/Nk9tqFTbrC— TOMORROW X TOGETHER (@TXT_members) March 12, 2022ADOY soon took notice of the idol’s cover of ‘Wonder’ and wished him a happy birthday on their Instagram account.

By Dr Clifford Lewis and Kevin MarkwellIn 1985, calls for the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade to be cancelled in response to concerns about HIV/AIDS were successfully countered by the organisers. The parade is now recognised as an important way of creating awareness of safe-sex practices, reducing the social stigma of HIV/AIDS and being a living memorial to those who died from it. In 2020, like many other major events, the Mardi Gras parade became a victim of another virus: COVID-19.

Pete Davidson has been the subject of Kanye West's public attacks in recent months as he's been dating his ex Kim Kardashian. In one savage swipe at the Saturday Night Live star, Kanye buried a doll version of him alive in a music video. In another dig at Pete, he shared a screenshot of his Instagram account being deactivated again and claimed her "ran him off the gram".

New security measures to combat fraud come into force today which will see shoppers being asked to confirm their identity more often when making online payments.

CELEBRITIES looked all partied out as they headed home from the glamorous BAFTA Awards after parties last night. The famous faces could be seen piling out of a number of swanky London venues in the early hours of Monday morning.

A young boy donated all of his "savings" to support families in Ukraine.

Police are investigating after mindless yobs smashed 10 car windscreens in a single street.

IZ*ONE members Miyawaki Sakura and Kim Chae-won will return as bandmates in Source Music’s as-yet-unnamed new girl group, the entertainment company has confirmed.On March 14, a representative from Source Music shared a statement confirming that the two idols had signed “exclusive contracts with the agency” and would be joining its upcoming girl group. Notably, the label had reportedly signed the two stars as early as last August, though it did not confirm the news at the time.“Miyawaki Sakura and Kim Chae-won have signed exclusive contracts with the agency on the basis of mutual trust.

Yeah Yeah Yeahs have announced their first UK headline shows in nine years, where they’re set to try out some new material.The New York band last toured the UK in 2013 following the release of their most recent studio album, ‘Mosquito’, which came out in April of that year.Today (March 14) the trio confirmed that they’ll perform two UK dates this summer: the O2 Apollo in Manchester (June 5) and the O2 Academy Brixton in London (June 7). Support will come from English Teacher (Manchester) as well as Dry Cleaning and Anika (London).“OK UK! We are coming to lend our light to dark ages and holy shit are we ready to play our hearts out for you!!” frontwoman Karen O said in a statement.“Yeah it’s been 9 years since we’ve graced your club stages! Yeah we’ve got some tunes so fresh and so NEW to try out on you! Yeah the bill is so MAJOR with Dry Cleaning and Anika in London and English Teacher in Manchester.”She added: “Dress up! Make a night of it! Support your fave band that you may have seen debut at Brixton back in ’02!! Yeah let’s not wait another decade to see each other again! CANNOT WAIT! They don’t love ya like we do!! Luv YYYs.”Tickets for Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ upcoming UK headline shows go on general sale this Friday (March 18) at 9am GMT.

Red Velvet have shared teasers and details of their debut Japanese-language studio album ‘Bloom’.On March 12, the quintet unveiled the promotional schedule for ‘Bloom’.

Tamzin Outhwaite has spoken out in praise of her partner, Tom Child, describing him as a "dream stepdad".MORE: EastEnders stars' real-life children: from Natalie Cassidy to Tamzin Outhwaite & Patsy PalmerThe actress, who rarely speaks about her family life, shared a tweet of appreciation for Tom as she spoke about his bond with her daughters, nine-year-old Marnie and Florence, 13.WATCH: Peter Andre's must-see parenting hack revealed"Gratitude tweet," she told her fans. "My youngest is ill. My schedule has been manic.

Emily Andrea has opened up about stopping breastfeeding her two children and how she felt "an element of guilt" after her "milk just ran out". Writing in her weekly OK! column, the NHS doctor's comments came after Millie Mackintosh about her own breastfeeding journey coming to an end.

Danielle Lloyd has revealed her husband Michael put his foot down when it came to her getting more surgery, after she was left struggling to walk following three cosmetic procedures. The model and mum-of-five underwent liposuction, a Brazilian bum lift and a boob job – at the same time – after the birth of her fourth child, Ronnie.  And while she was delighted with the result, her family were less than impressed. Speaking exclusively to us as she showed off her incredible figure just four months after giving birth to daughter Autumn, Danielle said, "I was really happy with the result but it’s a lot for your body to go through.

When actress Lysette Anthony first landed the role of Hollyoaks’ Marnie Nightingale in 2016, she was understandably over the moon. But, unbeknown to viewers of the Channel 4 soap, Lysette was hiding a crushing secret – she had just been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at the young age of 52. Now, breaking her silence for the first time in an exclusive interview and shoot with OK!, Lysette has detailed the lows she’s overcome since her initial diagnosis, as she vows to live life to the full and continue working.

James Argent has made a blunder after he accidentally revealed Mark Wright's brother Josh's baby name. Former The Only Way Is Essex star Arg, 34, shared a photo of him meeting Josh's newborn son on Sunday 13 March.The snap sees Arg, who recently called Lydia his "best friend", cradling the newborn tot, who is dressed in all white, and smiling at the camera as he sits on a cream sofa. Sat next to Arg is proud new dad Josh, who is looking lovingly at his adorable son.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefAnson Lo, part of Hong Kong pop sensation Mirror, has joined the cast of “Chungking Mansions,” an ambitious zombie film that is currently in advanced preparation.Alongside Lo, Hong Kong-Canadian actresses Selena Lee and Jeannie Chan, Korean star Choi Si-Hun, and Hong Kong actor Louis Cheung join the previously announced Japanese action star Rina Takeda and Singaporean actors Desmond Tan and Rebecca Lim.Davika Hoorne, who previously starred in “Pee Mak,” Thailand’s highest grossing film of all time, will also join. She takes over a role previously assigned to Angel Locsin as the assistant to the American protagonist’s pregnant wife.Directed by banker turned producer and director Bizhan Tong (“The Escort”), the film tracks a diverse group of people who, following a zombie attack, try to break into Chungking Mansions.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film CriticIf I had a dime — or maybe a drop of blood — for every movie that tried to recreate the vibe, the situation, and the high anxiety of “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre,” I’d have a pretty big bucket of blood. For decades, I’ve been watching movies that open with a handful of obnoxious kids in a vehicle, tooling down a redneck roadway, and then…well, you know what happens then.

Manori Ravindran International EditorTransatlantic production powerhouse Sister has hired Amazon Studios scripted executive Lydia Hampson as executive producer. The company has also struck a first-look deal with Hampson  and Amazon Studios U.K.Hampson most recently served as the head of U.K.

A farmer displayed a 'heartfelt' plea to dog walkers after having to put down a pregnant sheep.

Michelle Heaton has opened up about how her friendship with Katie Price has survived over the years. Speaking in this week'snew! magazine, the star, now 42, said their friendship is intact as she "never talks" about her in public, and vice versa.

Danielle Lloyd has opened up about the turmoil she suffered in a previous relationship, which saw her turn to alcohol when she experienced physical, verbal and emotional abuse at the hands of an ex-partner. The mum of five admitted the trauma was "always in the back of my mind" and that she's had therapy to try and deal with it. At her worst though, she was drinking alcohol to get through her ordeal and has been left with severe anxiety as a result.

Marlon Dingle will face a health shock in Emmerdale next week when he suffers a stroke.

Kym Marsh has announced she's set to become a grandmother to a baby boy as her son David and his fiancée found out the gender of their baby.The 45 year old, who recently hosted the Pride of Birmingham Awards, took to her Instagram feed to post a video of the special moment for her 502,000 followers to see and share in the joy.The short 30-second video sees David dressed in a white T-shirt with a green jacket and grey trousers on as he holds onto a large confetti popper. Meanwhile his wife-to-be Courtney looks incredible in a skin-tight white long-sleeved midi dress as she excitedly awaits the burst of colour to come out.

Kerry Katona has revealed watching the new series Pam and Tommy left her in tears after watching how Pamela Anderson was treated when her sex tape was leaked. In her latest column – which you can read for free by signing up as an OK! VIP – Kerry, 41, explains why she identifies with the Hollywood star and why she's glad to have spoken out about her mental health. Are you an OK! VIP? If not, why not? It’s free and gives you backstage access to stories like this, exclusive home tours, special discounts and so much more! All you need to do is pop your email address below! P.s.

American Tabloid, the working title, will show a weekly publication across different decades.The project is expected to be a fictional place “where political correctness, morals and ethics are left firmly at the door”.Burning Wheel said it was “positive” the deal would be firmed up shortly, with development to begin soon.Producer Shelley Hammond said: “To do this production justice we always knew we would require writers who don’t hold back and go way further than most would dare.“We are just beyond delighted that we are ready to agree a deal to make this happen with the incredible talent of Bret and Irvine.

rambunctious cavalcade of pranksters, con men, and rapscallions — in other words, journalists — being brought together from across the globe to change not only the landscape but the power of the press forever from scandalous rumour to political puppetry.”“To do this production justice we always knew we would require writers who don’t hold back and go way further than most would dare,” Burning Wheel’s Shelley Hammond said in a statement. “We are just beyond delighted that we are ready to agree a deal to make this happen with the incredible talent of Bret and Irvine.