Why George Clooney Was the Perfect Messenger to Call for an Election Shake-Up

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Meg Ryan will receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award at the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival in recognition of her contribution to the art of film. Ryan will also present her latest film, “What Happens Later,” a romantic comedy that she directed and wrote, and in which she stars opposite David Duchovny.

Shaun Rooney has told how he has gone from the freezer to the Fjords after sparking St Mirren’s Euro dream night.

Clairo has shared a wrestling-inspired music video for ‘Juna’, marking her first in six years.After going viral in 2017 with the homemade video for ‘Pretty Girl’, Clairo has been seemingly reluctant to film more, although she has appeared in other artists’ videos, like Bleachers’ ‘Alma Mater’ in 2023.The ‘Juna’ video will be the first time a track from one of her albums has been given visuals, which see her at Beyond Wrestling’s Wrestling Open in Worcester, gazing at the chaotic scenes as the song plays.The track comes off her latest offering, ‘Charm’, which she recently announced on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon she is set to take on a 2024 North American tour. Check out the music video and find all upcoming tour dates below.SEPTEMBER06 – The Fonda Theatre, Los Angeles, CA 07 – The Fonda Theatre, Los Angeles, CA 08 – The Fonda Theatre, Los Angeles, CA 10 – The Fonda Theatre, Los Angeles, CA 11 – The Fonda Theatre, Los Angeles, CA 14 – Webster Hall, New York, NY 15 – Webster Hall, New York, NY 17 – Webster Hall, New York, NY 18 – Webster Hall, New York, NY 19 – Webster Hall, New York, NY 27 – The Factory in Deep Ellum, Dallas, TX28 – White Oak Music Hall, Houston, TX30 – ACL Live at the Moody Theater, Austin, TXOCTOBER01 – ACL Live at the Moody Theater, Austin, TX 03 – Mesa Amphitheatre, Mesa, AZ04 – The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, San Diego, CA06 – Frost Amphitheater, Stanford, CA07 – Santa Barbara Bowl, Santa Barbara, CA09 – McMenamins Edgefield, Troutdale, OR 10 – The Paramount Theatre, Seattle, WA11 – The Paramount Theatre, Seattle, WA13 – The Great Saltair, Magna, UT14 – Mission Ballroom, Denver, CO 16 – The Salt Shed, Chicago, IL 20 – Kemba Live!, Columbus, OH 21 – The Anthem, Washington, D.C. 23 – Massey

If you're in need of a foundation which can last you all day, sometimes it can be difficult to know where to start.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent TaleFlick, the online story discovery platform launched by “White Noise” producer Uri Singer and former Netflix executive George Berry, is opening its doors to poets in a move it says is driven by a desire to welcome submissions that “capture the essence, history, and vibrant traditions of Saudi Arabian culture.” Storytelling in the Arab world is traditionally tied to oral history and poetry. The stated goal of opening TaleFlick – which provides writers with a chance to showcase their work to producers and studios – is to build a bridge between Saudi poems and Hollywood.

BBC Breakfast's Ben Thompson was caught unaware as he was hosting the popular morning programme live on-air.

Lollapalooza over the weekend, Deftones played an intimate show in Chicago, where they broke out the first performance of ‘Passenger’ in five years. Check out footage below.Taking place last Thursday (August 1), the intimate show came as the band performed at one of the Chicago festival’s aftershows at the Metro – just one day before playing a huge set at Lolla 2024.News of the gig was announced at the last minute, and was quick to capture the attention of fans in the area as it would see Chino Moreno and co. head to a venue that only had a 1,100 capacity.On the night, the hits from across their discography came in thick and fast, opening with ‘Feiticeira’, and continued with hits like ‘Change (In The House Of Flies)’, ‘My Own Summer (Shove It)’ and ‘Be Quiet And Drive (Far Away)’.However, the highlight of the night undoubtedly came 11 songs into the 18-track setlist, when the band surprised the crowd by breaking out the first live performance of ‘Passenger’ in five years.

Meghan Markle has revealed her deepest fears about parenting in her and Prince Harry's first joint interview in three years.

Oasis reunion, saying that his dad Liam wants it to happen.Speculation about the iconic Britpop band reforming has been brewing over recent years, and came to a head at the start of 2024 as their breakthrough album ‘Definitely Maybe’ marked its 30th anniversary.While nothing has been officially announced, the members have been adding fuel to the fire when it comes to rumours – each expressing an on-and-off approach to the concept in past interviews.Now, Liam’s son – and Noel’s nephew – Gene has also weighed in on the debate, and explained in a new interview that his dad is wanting the reunion to come to fruition.“I get the feeling my dad wants it, too. Let’s hope it happens.

being hospitalized for a swimming incident in Ibiza.The “Dirty Grandpa” actor, 36, posted a message on his Instagram Stories on Sunday, alongside a photo of himself exercising shirtless.Efron wore a bathing suit as he lifted a pair of weights while laying on a pink exercise ball. “Happy and healthy.

Prince George was spotted making an adorable yet mischievous comment during Trooping the Colour last year, while he was riding in a carriage with his family as part of the festivities.

Junior Andre has sparked speculation among fans about whether he's had cosmetic surgery following a peculiar Instagram post by his mother.

A police constable has described the 'sickening moment' thugs attempted to set alight a hotel housing asylum seekers in Rotherham in South Yorkshire.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief “By the Stream” (aka “Suyoocheon”), the latest work by prolific South Korean minimalist director Hong Sang-soo, is set to release in North American theaters next year. Rights were acquired by Brooklyn-based distributor Cinema Guild from sales agent, Seoul, Korea-based Finecut. Both companies have handled many of the director’s previous works. The picture will have its world premiere in competition this month at the Locarno Film Festival.

Adele has kicked off her residency in Munich by breaking out her first live rendition of ‘Chasing Pavements’ in seven years. Check out footage below.The singer started her 10-night residency in the German city on Friday (August 2) – marking her first shows in mainland Europe since 2016.Taking place at the purpose-built state-of-the-art Munich Messe arena, the venue can accommodate 75,000 fans, and is playing host to the singer’s first shows since she wrapped up her recently extended ‘Weekends With Adele’ residency in Las Vegas.During the opening night, Adele played a 20-track set packed with her biggest songs, ranging from breakthrough hits ‘Hometown Glory’ to songs from ‘30’, including ‘Easy On Me’ and ‘Hold On’.It also saw the Brit break out her first live performance of ‘Chasing Pavements’ in seven years.Taken from her debut album ‘19’, the sing hasn’t been played live since 2017, and Adele used the gig on Friday to explain why she often refuses to incorporate it into her setlists.“The reason I don’t sing this song very often — and I shan’t sing it again after this Munich residency — is because the way I pronounce the words in this song when I was 19 years old, I sound like I’m 19 years old,” she told the audience.“And when I sing it now I still sound 19 years old and it annoys me.

Lily Allen has discussed the topic of education, and admitted that she can go into a “self-hared spiral” over her lack of qualifications.The pop singer opened up about her lack of traditional academic education while on the latest instalment of her Miss Me? podcast – which she hosts with her longtime friend and radio host Miquita Oliver.During the episode, the two got onto the theme of intelligence, which led to the ‘Smile’ singer admitting that she still feels self-conscious about leaving school at age 15, without having any academic qualifications under her belt.“I’m not educated,” she said. “I left school when I was 15 and I don’t even have one GCSE, not one qualification, and I am ashamed of it.”She also recalled how she can get lost in a “self-hatred spiral” about the topic – namely when she hears other people talk about going to university.Co-host Oliver went on to question if more degrees or qualifications would actually make a difference to either of them at this point in time, to which Allen added that she may not have returned to the music industry if she had other options available.This, she said, arose particularly after she suffered the stillbirth of her son, George, in 2010.“I would have thought, I’m actually gonna go and be a lawyer [for instance],” she explained.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent Focused on projects, producers and pics from smaller territories in Latin America, Locarno’s 2023 Open Doors showcase suggested a revolution is working through Latin America filmmaking. This year’s titles explore other facets of this next generation makeover. Four takes on the 2024 line-up: The Genre Revolution Many younger Latin American filmmakers are embracing genre.

Naman Ramachandran In a notable convergence of screen talent and stage production, Lily Collins (“Emily in Paris”) and Álvaro Morte (“Money Heist”) are set to make their London West End debuts with Bess Wohl’s “Barcelona.” “Barcelona” is billed as a two-hander play that unfolds during a late night in the titular Spanish city. The narrative follows an American tourist who goes home with a handsome Spaniard, with what begins as a casual encounter evolving into a more complex situation where personal and political elements intertwine.

Victoria Beckham has candidly opened up about the challenges of balancing her roles as a mother, pop star, and wife to David Beckham.

Naman Ramachandran United Talent Agency (UTA) has signed content creator Banijay Entertainment. The agency will serve as marketing consultant and talent representative for Banijay Branded Entertainment (BBE), the group’s specialized division focused on brand-funded content. BBE, launched in November 2023, aims to capitalize on Banijay’s global production expertise to deliver content solutions for marketers.

Recently, I embarked on a long weekend staycation in the UK countryside. Due to train travel, I was limited to one overnight bag.

Ellie Leach appears to have paid a poignant tribute as she showed off her latest inking. The actress is no stranger to going under the needle in order to pay tribute to those she loves or memories she holds dear.

Three men appeared in court this morning in connection with violent disorder that broke out in Bolton yesterday.

Josie Gibson split fans on Monday (5 August) morning as she detailed one of her controversial cooking habits while hosting the show.The presenter, who hosted alongside Craig Doyle, explained to guest chef John Torode that she 'always washes' chicken before cooking it. John was whipping up a roast chicken and potato salad dish on the show when Josie interrupted: "John, can I ask you a question about the chicken quickly? I've always washed my chicken but somebody said you're not meant to do that?" "You don't need to wash it," assured John. "You don't really need to wash it, they're all clean.They're all done these days.

Manchester has outshone London as the prime hotspot for property investment in England. In the latest UK residential investment cities report by Colliers for the first half of 2024, Manchester climbed to third place in the rankings - with the city now recognised as the strongest city in England for property investment.

Everyone's been talking about one athlete during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games - Simone Biles.The American gymnast has been smashing records and making history with her amazing routines, adding a bunch of gold medals to her already impressive collection. But it's not just her athletic prowess that's caught everyone's attention.

Naman Ramachandran Rising Bollywood actor Sharvari is gearing up for her third consecutive high-profile release of 2024 with “Vedaa.” Following her performances in horror-comedy “Munjya,” one of the biggest Bollywood hits of the year, and the Netflix ratings success,socialdrama “Maharaj,” “Vedaa” marks Sharvari’s first venture into action roles. In “Vedaa,” directed by Nikkhil Advani, Sharvari plays the titular character who fights against a repressive system with boxing as one of her weapons.

Naman Ramachandran Bangladesh‘s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and left the country, the BBC reports. This development follows weeks of intense protests and violent clashes across the nation. According to BBC Bengali, Hasina, who had led Bangladesh since 2009, is reportedly on a helicopter en route to Agartala, India.

Sam Thompson has been flooded with messages from fans as he was seen on holiday with girlfriend Zara McDermott. The pair have been back sharing updates together on social media, including from their latest trip to Ibiza.

Coronation Street star Sair Khan has been told 'well done' by fans as she showed off some of the results of her recent home renovations which have been taking place amid the arrival of her first child.

Emma Finucane is set to make her Olympic Games debut at Paris 2024 and is a firm favourite to bag a spot on the podium.The 21 year old, who hails from Wales, is one of the most exciting athletes at this year's games, having proven to be an immense talent. Emma will be competing in Women's Team Sprint on 5 August, Keirin on 8 August and Individual Sprint on 11 August at the Vélodrome de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelinesover in Paris. She is hoping to make history by becoming the first female to win three gold medals at a single Olympic Games.

Naman Ramachandran Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has revealed a first-look deal with industry veteran Jack Nguyen, with a Korean remake of the 2015 comedy-drama “The Intern” set as the inaugural project. The agreement, made through Nguyen’s JOAT Films, focuses on Asia-centric film projects, particularly local-language remakes of WBD’s English-language titles.

Gemma Atkinson has been flooded with support from fans who have said their 'heart breaks' for her and her family. The Hits Radio host announced at the end of June that her beloved pet pooch Norman had passed away.

Peter Andre has expressed his worries about the privacy of his young daughter, Arabella, in light of the increasing capabilities of artificial intelligence.

Manchester United's summer hasn't exactly been going to plan.

Two-thirds of Brits are struggling to afford holidays abroad this year, according to new research. Instead many are turning towards staycations in an effort to save money.