X Factor's Frankie Cocozza unrecognisable as he poses with young son

May December director Todd Haynes said of first reading Samy Burch’s script, “I loved how disquieting it was for the reader and thought, ‘Wow, if there was a way to convey this on screen and ignite that sense of engaged questioning and uncertainty’… It reminded me of the kind of movies that I came of age watching. It made you question your assumptions going in, made you want to discuss them and think about them later.” Haynes was speaking at Deadline’s Contenders London event this afternoon.

Spanish director J.A. Bayona talked the long and arduous journey to bringing air crash survival drama Society Of The Snow to fruition at Deadline Contenders London on Saturday.

Fresh from a victory tour of the fall festivals, four of the key creatives behind Netflix awards favorite Maestro stopped by Contenders London to reveal some of the secrets behind the scenes. Speaking to Baz Bamigboye, producer Kristie Macosko Krieger, makeup designer Kazu Hiro, costume designer Mark Bridges and production designer Kevin Thompson shared their thoughts and experiences on Bradley Cooper’s poignant biographical portrait of world-famous New York conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein, who died in 1990 aged 72.

Rescuers have saved the life of a common seal pup which became entangled in a fishing net in the Hebrides.

Police are investigating following reports a woman was raped in Edinburgh last night.

Reverend Richard Coles has revealed he was taken into hospital for emergency spinal surgery.

A popular soft drink maker that first became popular in the 1970s and 1980s is now on sale on the Amazon website.

A Highland Perthshire bus service has been extended to a five-day pilot for the next 12 months thanks to a funding boost.

Killer Mike performed an arresting live version of ‘Motherless’, a tribute to the rapper’s late mother – check out the video below.The Atlanta rapper went on Jimmy Fallon last night (October 5) and brought Robert Glasper and vocalist Eryn Allen Kane to perform with him. The song was dedicated to both Killer Mike’s mother, Druzella Denise Clonts, and Glasper’s mother, Kim Yvette Glasper.‘Motherless’ is taken off Killer Mike’s sixth solo studio album, ‘Michael‘, which was released September 15.

American Horror Story actor Jessica Lange has hinted at her upcoming retirement in a new interview.Speaking to The Telegraph, Lange said that she felt creativity is becoming “secondary” now in Hollywood.“I think I’m going to start phasing out of filmmaking,” she said, adding: “I don’t think I’ll do this too much longer.”She continued: “Creativity is secondary now to corporate profits. The emphasis becomes not on the art or the artist or the storytelling.

Netflix have announced their October slate of releases and just in time for Halloween, a classic Will Smith horror will be appearing on the streaming platform.Described by Netflix as “a post apocalyptic horror”, the film earned Smith praise on its release for his leading performance in this dystopian story.It continued: “Starring Will Smith as the last living person in New York City, [he’s] desperate to find a cure for the monsters that hide in the shadows.”The film, 2007’s I Am Legend, arrives on Netflix on October 23.Earlier this year, more details of the I Am Legend sequel emerged including news that it would feature a time-jump, as well as re-writing the first film’s original ending.The film’s producer and writer, Akiva Goldsmith, made the revelation during a conversation with Deadline. He explained that The Last Of Us had been a huge inspiration for his plans when it came to the film.“This will start a few decades later than the first,” Goldsman said.

AC/DC have launched a new limited edition whiskey with Ballantine’s Scotch whiskey.Last month (September 18), Ballantine’s launched the ‘True Music Icons Collection’, which the drinks maker describes as “a tribute to the world’s Finest music artists, including legendary rock band, AC/DC.”A statement said: “With AC/DC’s unwavering commitment to staying true to their roots aligning with Ballantine’s ethos of celebrating self-expression, it was a natural fit for the Scotch whisky to pay tribute to this iconic band in its 50th anniversary year.”The whiskey bottles showcase the band’s thunderbolt logo in neon red and are available to buy in limited quantities now here.Chivas Brothers’ Global Marketing Director for Ballantine’s, Mathieu Deslandes, said of the collaboration: “Ballantine’s has a storied history within music, via our True Music platform, and through this collection, the finest rockstars meet the Finest whisky. We can’t wait to put the B in to AC/DC with this collectible design and see it rocking shelves around the world.“Ballantine’s has always been behind those who do things their own way – and AC/DC personify this attitude with their unique and highly renowned music style that has remained the steadfast essence of the band for 50 years.”Earlier this week, AC/DC announced that they will be opening a pop-up dive bar in celebration of their headline slot at Power Trip festival.Located 10 minutes away from the festival grounds in Indo, California – the Empire Polo Club which is the venue for Coachella – the bar will open every day from October 5-8 from 11am PST until 10pm PST.

Glastonbury festival last year, a court in Liverpool has heard this week.Ashley Dale, 28, died after she was shot at her home in Liverpool on August 21 2022.At Liverpool Crown Court this week, the prosecution said Dale’s partner, Lee Harrison, had been the intended target. He was not in the house at the time.

Doja Cat has posted a photo with an alleged Neo-Nazi on her shirt.Yesterday (October 6), the American musician (real name Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini) uploaded a selfie to Instagram. On her shirt, the face of controversial comedian Sam Hyde was identified by Twitter users.

Pet Shop Boys have claimed that Drake used a sample of their hit ‘West End Girls’ without their knowledge or permission.Yesterday (October 6), Drake released his eighth studio album ‘For All The Dogs‘. On a track titled ‘All The Parties’, the Canadian rapper sings: “East End boy and West End girls.” The lyrics and melody mirror the Pet Shop Boys’ own song, in which they sing: “In a West End town, a dead end world/ The East End boys and West End girls.”The London duo took to Twitter the same day, writing: “Surprising to hear @Drake singing the chorus of “West End Girls” in the track “All the Parties” on his new album.

Oasis have topped a new BBC chart ranking the most streamed albums of the ’90s.The Official Most Streamed Albums of the ’90s chart, which is being shared to celebrate National Album Day next week (October 14), features the Top 40 most-streamed albums from that decade, based on UK streams, as compiled by the Official Charts Company. It will air on BBC Radio 2 between 1-3pm on October 14; the programme is available to listen to now on BBC Sounds here.Oasis have earned the two top two slots in the chart with ‘(What’s The Story) Morning Glory’ at number one and ‘Definitely Maybe’ at number two.

A Scots mum and daughter have told how they feel lucky to be alive after their car was washed off a 30ft cliff by a powerful landslide.

A dad died from cancer after struggling to secure a GP appointment for six weeks.

NHS and care staff felt under-appreciated when the weekly doorstep clap was taking place in the pandemic, the UK Covid-19 Inquiry has heard. Kate Bell, of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), said “claps don’t pay the bills” and explained that healthcare staff felt people could not understand the scale of what workers were experiencing as the virus ripped through hospitals and care homes.

Two supermarket giants have announced plans to recruit thousands of workers ahead of the busy festive season. Aldi is creating 3,000 permanent and temporary jobs, while Morrisons is looking for 3,500 extra staff to work in its stores, food manufacturing sites and logistics operations as both firms deal with expected increased demand over the Christmas period.

MPs and peers from all sides have called for an “immediate stop” to the use of live facial recognition surveillance by police and private companies. Former Brexit Secretary David Davis MP, Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey, Green MP Caroline Lucas and former shadow Attorney General Baroness Shami Chakrabarti are among the 65 members of the House of Commons and House of Lords who campaign Big Brother Watch say have backed their call for a halt to the technology’s use.

Hearts of Darkness: Serial Killers, The Behavioral Science Unit and My Life as a Woman in the FBI” (Abrams Press), out Tuesday.Monroe, now 69, was in the middle of investigating multiple murders in Philadelphia that may or may not have been connected. Kemper, calling from prison in Vacaville, California, was willing to share his expertise.

Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, the sequel to Aardman Animation’s 2000 stop-motion hit, is arriving 23 years after the original. Mused director Sam Fell during a panel at Deadline’s Contenders London today, “At the end of the first one, you’re kind of a bit sick of chickens. It takes about three or four years to make these things so I think everyone wanted to do new things.”

In the David Fincher-directed film, The Killer, from a screenplay by Andrew Kevin Walker, and based on a graphic novel, Michael Fassbender stars as an assassin battling his employers when a hit goes terribly wrong.

“I wanted to tell a story about the environment that I grew up in but based in the biblical era and merge the two,” Jeymes Samuel told Deadline’s Baz Bamigboye of the idea behind his latest pic, The Book of Clarence at London Contenders. 

A man has been charged with murder after a 22-year-old man was stabbed to death in Brixton.

The monitoring and testing of coronavirus levels is set to return this winter, after being ended earlier in March 2023.

Incredulous Ange Postecoglou could not believe his Spurs side weren't 1-0 up against Luton after a shocking miss from Richarlison.

It's a first for many but expect the same old blood and thunder when Hearts and Hibs collide.

David Beckham may have had one of the worst days of his life on June 30, 1998, but he and Victoria were secretly celebrating just hours before.

The convictions of Michael Stone for the murder of Lin Russell and her daughter Megan are to be reviewed again by the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC), it's been confirmed.

The pumpkins may not be out just yet but Emmerdale has teased what fans can expect this Christmas as well as in the New Year. Last year Cain Dingle took centre stage as his long-lost brother made a sudden return into his life while he was in prison for admitting to killing Al Chapman - despite it being his son Kyle.

Take That have announced details of their new single, marking the iconic boyband's first new material in five years. The trio have been on a five-year long hiatus and are said to be working on their ninth studio album, following the release of Wonderland in 2017.

Naman Ramachandran “Succession” star Brian Cox is the latest luminary to impart his knowledge as part of the BBC’s Maestro online education initiative. Cox’s course, titled simply “Acting,” will shine a spotlight on how to deliver award-winning performances, capture — and hold — an audience’s collective attention, and embody a multitude of iconic characters. As is customary with the Maestro template, across his lessons, Cox will direct aspiring actors through practical exercises designed to help them master both stage and screen.

If you experienced your teenage years in the 90s, chances are you knew of, or were into the music of Chris Leng, Giles Kristian, Jamie Browne and Richard Micallef, aka former boyband, Upside Down. Alongside Britpop, the 1990s was the decade of the boyband, and the era produced other major stars like Take That, Boyzone, Backstreet Boys and Five.

Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, proved what a Beyonce fan she is as she attended another one of the superstar's concerts this week.The 42 year old wife of Prince Harry mingled with some of the huge celebrities that attended the last concert of the LA leg of Beyoncé's Renaissance world tour. Mum of two, Meghan, posed alongside Kelly Rowland – Beyonce's old Destiny's Child bandmate – and actress Kerry Washington as they all attended the show on Monday, September 4.