Women Directed a Record 38% of Indie Films in 2019-20, New Study Finds

EMMERDALE star Aaron Anthony waved goodbye to the soap this week as his character Ellis Chapman headed to Australia. Viewers and characters alike were left in tears as Ellis joined his former flame Priya Sharma in a taxi to the airport before leaving for good. Actor Aaron, 28, quit the ITV soap in December following a race probe into two of its other leading stars.

POP Idol finalist Rosie Ribbons moved the judging panel to tears with her rendition of Mariah Carey hit Hero in 2001. The singer was a fresh-faced teen when she performed for the judges - but now looks totally different more than two decades on. Rosie, 39, featured in the same series as iconic Pop Idol winner Will Young and wound up in 6th place after weeks of competition.

8 out of 10 Cats do Contdown viewers were left in tears over Channel 4's tribute to Sean Lock. Co-star Jon Richardson was among those remembering the late comedian.

Oliver Hudson shared an update on his living situation on Friday and his mom, Goldie Hawn, won't be happy. The Nashville actor recently moved back in with Goldie and her partner, Kurt Russell, as his family home was remodeled. MORE: Goldie Hawn's son Oliver Hudson pays heartfelt tribute to famous momAt the time, Oliver said he wasn't sure he'd ever leave and teased that he, his wife, Erinn Bartlett, and their three children, would be there forever. WATCH: Oliver Hudson shares brilliant new video of famous mom However, that is not the case and his latest move is not going to please Goldie.  Speaking on PEOPLE Every Day podcast with host Janine Rubenstein, Oliver said: "My last night is tonight. Saturday, we move back into the house."While he said the timing was "perfect" so that he could celebrate the Super Bowl, he knows his mom's reaction wouldn't be so jovial.MORE: Oliver Hudson talks major family change he made that impacted his childrenMORE: Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell's unusual punishment to Oliver Hudson revealed"I actually go to the Super Bowl on Sunday," he added.

A gripping new crime documentary on Netflix has captivated viewers around the world as subscribers have been left astounded by the fraudulent actions of The Tinder Swindler, Simon Leviev.

Scotland's weather this weekend has called for six flood warnings to be issued as parts of the country face a battering of heavy rain.

A Wishaw football team have questioned North Lanarkshire Council’s decision to continue to not open changing rooms at a local high school.

Two years ago this month, the Southeast Asian nation of Myanmar witnessed a coup d’état, in which the Tatmadaw (the military) seized power from the democratically elected National League for Democracy and its leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

There are miles of walking routes crisscrossing across the Peak District, taking in the gorgeous scenery of the national park.

Manchester United will look to bounce back from their draw against Burnley and break into the top four this weekend, as they host Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday.

A mum-of-two has shown how being brave with DIY can massively pay off.

A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a double stabbing in Salford, police confirmed today (February 12).

8 Out of 10 Cats have paid tribute to Sean Lock on Friday night's episode of their Channel 4 comedy show, following his tragic death age 58.The comedy panel show aired a Countdown spin off and remembered the late, great comedian as he made one of his final appearances. Sean passed away at home in August last year following a battle with cancer.

Interim manager Ralf Rangnick has revealed that he has held several one-to-one discussions with Jadon Sancho in a bid to spark his Manchester United career into life.

Better Call Saul is set to kick off April 18 with a two episode premiere.Following on from the end of season five in April 2020, the final chapter of the Breaking Bad spin-off will “conclude the complicated journey and transformation of its compromised hero, Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkirk) into criminal lawyer Saul Goodman,” according to the official synopsis.The first half of the season features seven episodes. After a short break, the second half of the season (six episodes) will premiere July 11.The synopsis adds: “From the cartel to the courthouse, from Albuquerque to Omaha, season six tracks Jimmy, Saul and Gene (Jimmy’s post-Breaking Bad identity, hiding away managing a Cinnabon) as well as Jimmy’s complex relationship with Kim (Rhea Seehorn), who is in the midst of her own existential crisis.

A recent Gallup poll found 77% of registered voters said the outcome of the November election between President Trump and Joe Biden matters more to them than prior U.S. elections.  That represents an uptick of 6 percentage points from 2016 when Trump faced of against former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Ms. Magazine, Gloria Steinem.“Last month I announced New York State will honor the life and legacy of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg with a statue in her native Brooklyn,” Cuomo said in a statement.

Dave McNary Film ReporterThe percentages of women working as directors and writers on independent films reached recent highs in 2019-2020, according to a report released Thursday.Dr. Martha M.

The University of North Florida Public Opinion Research Lab released a poll of likely voters last week, which showed President Trump leading among seniors against Democratic nominee Joe Biden, but by a substantially smaller margin than he had in 2016 against then-rival Hillary Clinton.  The poll was released on Oct.

“Animaniacs” are making a comeback.

Ellise Shafer editorA first look at Hulu’s upcoming Steven Spielberg-produced “Animaniacs” reboot is here.The teaser clip was revealed during Sunday’s “Animaniacs” cast and producer panel at New York Comic Con, and features an animated Spielberg introducing Yakko, Wakko and Dot within the world of “Jurassic Park.” The clip begins with animated versions of “Jurassic Park’s” Alan Grant and Ellie Sattler stumbling upon the Warner brothers and sister during an expedition.“Alan, this species of cartoon has been extinct since 1998.