A look at George Carlin’s HBO documentary

TMZ reported, after the star allegedly expressed his dissatisfaction with the venue’s services and “restrictions.”The 42-year-old has completed nearly a year of treatment for his high-profile substance abuse issues — and his friends and family are reportedly working hard to get him back into the Sunshine State facility.Meanwhile, Margera’s latest social media post on Instagram features a hopeful photo caption: “MMA fighter, chiropractor and ten years sober Dominick, is my new AA sponsor.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefBaidu, operator of China’s dominant search engine, has reportedly put up for sale its entire stake in iQiyi, the country’s second largest conventional video streaming platform. IQiyi has close to 100 million subscribers, nearly all in mainland China.The sale plan was revealed as an exclusive report by the Reuters news agency.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorSeven-time Grammy-winning producer Mark Ronson will give an in-depth master class on music production in a forthcoming BBC Maestro series, demonstrating in detail how he works as a producer, beat maker, musician, songwriter and collaborator. Ronson’s long resume includes classic albums with such legendary artists as Amy Winehouse, Lady Gaga, Adele, Bruno Mars (including the smash “Uptown Funk”), Paul McCartney, Lily Allen, Duran Duran and many others.The series, which launches on July 5, features 18 online lessons — with individual sub-chapters — wherein Ronson educates beginners on how to tackle songwriting, recording, production as well as advice on how to successfully collaborate with other musicians to create genre defying and timeless music.

Wilson Chapman editorIn the second part of her first post-trial interview, Amber Heard opened up to NBC News’ Savannah Guthrie on “Today” about her life after the trial that captivated the nation.When asked if she’s worried about being sued again by him for defamation, even in the interview, she said, “I’m scared that no matter what I do, no matter what I say or how I say it, every step that I take will present another opportunity for this sort of silencing,” she said.Guthrie brought up Depp’s text message to Heard that she would suffer “total global humiliation,” and asked Heard if she thought that came true.“I know he promised it,” she said. “I testified to this. I’m not a good victim, I get it, I’m not a likable victim, I’m not a perfect victim.

Lise Pedersen Disney will unveil a raft of new animated series productions Wednesday at the Annecy Intl. Animation Film Festival, and show sneak peeks of the upcoming slate of new original animated shows to air on Disney+ and other Disney-owned platforms in 2023 and beyond.Highlights include second season greenlights for hit Disney+ series “Monsters at Work” and “Chip ‘n’ Dale: Park Life,” and seasons three for “Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends” and “Mickey Mouse Funhouse.”Additional episode orders for some of Disney Television Animation’s upcoming series, including “Hamster & Gretel,” “Kiff,” “Hailey’s On It” and “Primos” will also be announced.“The announcements out of Annecy today further cement Disney as the leader in animation,” said Ayo Davis, president of Disney Branded Television.

Naman Ramachandran Universal’s “Jurassic World: Dominion” debuted atop the U.K. and Ireland box office with £12.1 million ($14.8 million), according to numbers released by Comscore.Paramount’s “Top Gun: Maverick” scored £5.5 million in its third weekend and now has a mighty total of £50 million, jetting towards being one of the highest grossers of the year in the territory. In third place and in its sixth weekend, Disney’s “Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness” collected £398,401 for a total of £41.5 million.

A US travel writer has posted an incredible rant giving the reasons why he hates Loch Ness - dubbing it the "longest, deepest, most boring, and most overhyped lake" he has ever laid eyes on.

Irvine Vineburgh boxer Brooke Neely shrugged off a freak sparring injury to be crowned British champion for a record-breaking third time.

A masked motorcycle gang have been caught on camera recklessly driving their bikes around Scotland's capital and terrorising locals.

Victoria Beckham's daughter Harper could be one of them.READ: Victoria Beckham reveals the secret to happy marriage with David BeckhamThe fashion designer married former footballer David Beckham on 4 July 1999, just four months after welcoming their eldest son Brooklyn. They said 'I do' in front of the couple's famous friends and family at Luttrellstown Castle in Dublin, with VB wearing the first of two show-stopping bridal gowns.WATCH: Victoria Beckham shows off stunning metallic dress designed for son Brooklyn's weddingShe walked down the aisle at her Robin Hood-themed wedding in a strapless Vera Wang satin ballgown with a corseted top and full skirt, which was reportedly worth $100k (around £82.6k) – and it could be passed down to Harper if she decides to get married.The revelation came during a chat with Stylist back in 2014 when Victoria admitted she had kept several sentimental outfits from her relationship with David, which began in 1997 when David was a Manchester United footie ace and Victoria was part of girl band the Spice Girls.MORE: Victoria Beckham’s mother-of-the-groom dress revealed in a colour that may surprise youREAD: Where to buy wedding dresses online in 2022A post shared by David Beckham (@davidbeckham)VB wore a strapless Vera Wang gown at her 1999 wedding"I kept my wedding dress," she said after clearing out her wardrobe for charity.

World health experts have warned we should prepare for deaths in Europe from monkeypox.

Hollywood joined forces with the English Premiership League this week when Steven Gerrard enjoyed a night out with Will Ferrell.

Foo Fighters have announced the full list of artists performing at a tribute concert for their late drummer Taylor Hawkins, which includes Manchester’s own Liam Gallagher.

With Erling Haaland's signature officially announced this week, Manchester City are pressing on with the rest of their summer transfer business. Kalvin Phillips could be next on the shortlist according to reports, with the Leeds United man tipped for a move ahead of next season.

Greater Manchester will finally see some summery weather this week as the UK is set to be hit with a Spanish heatwave. Clear blue skies, sunshine and soaring temperatures will take over the region with predictions that Friday will be the 'hottest day of the year'.

Rise Films is nearing the end of what has been a monumental month for the London-based production outfit. Last week, HBO Max launched the company’s two-part documentary George Carlin’s American Dream, which chronicles the life and five-decade career of the comedian with Judd Apatow in the director’s seat.

No one would accuse Judd Apatow of being a concise writer or director. When he is at his best — “Knocked Up,” “Funny People” — his runtimes allow characters to develop and breathe, creating lived-in worlds.

Apatow refers is co-producer Michael Bonfiglio, the acclaimed documentarian (“30 for 30: Bo Jackson”) with whom he collaborated on the 2018 HBO documentary “The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling.”Their study of the trailblazing Carlin, who died in 2008 at the age of 71, unfolds in much the same vein as “The Zen Diaries” and includes interviews with Carlin’s daughter, Kelly Carlin, and a gaggle of fellow comics including Paul Reiser, W. Kamau Bell, Steven Wright, Judy Gold, Robert Klein and Patton Oswalt.Viewers familiar with only the bare-bones arc of Carlin’s life will take a deep dive into his professional and personal trajectory — from the clean-cut, suit-wearing ’60s-era stand-up comedian who grudgingly embraced “establishment” television mores (including a 1966 guest-starring role on the ABC sitcom “That Girl”) — to embracing his inner voice and morphing into the bearded, pony-tailed comic voice known for his cutting-edge record albums and standup act (The “Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television”) that launched him into household-name stardom — and plunged him into an abyss of drug abuse.Apatow and Bonfiglio also shine a light on Carlin’s personal life, including his childhood growing up on West 121st Street, and his nearly-forty-year marriage to wife Brenda, who died in 1997 from liver cancer.“What’s interesting is that he changed [performing] styles five times.

Addie Morfoot ContributorGeorge Carlin’s enduring comedic legacy inspired Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio to make HBO’s upcoming documentary about the counterculture icon, whose observations remain eerily topical nearly 14 years after his death.Carlin, who appeared on “The Tonight Show” more than 130 times during his lengthy career, riffed about abortion, the planet, police brutality and organized religion in his stand-up sets and also appeared in movies such as “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure.” His legendary 1972 routine “Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television” is still regularly invoked in media circles.“We were always so surprised that anytime something happened in the news, George would start trending,” says Apatow, who co-directed “George Carlin’s American Dream” with Bonfiglio, a frequent collaborator. “Most comedians’ material ages really badly, but his work was so deep — and he also liked to talk about the big picture — that it just gets better with age.

The first trailer for “Bros”, a rom-com about two gay men stumbling towards love, has been released by Universal Pictures.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaRob Reiner is shooting a documentary about Albert Brooks and he’s lined up some major heavyweights to wax poetic about the filmmaker, actor and all-around comic genius.The director tells Variety that he’s already talked to or is planning to interview fellow comedians such as Larry David, Conan O’Brien, Sarah Silverman, Ben Stiller, James L. Brooks, Judd Apatow, Chris Rock, Wanda Sykes and Jonah Hill, as well as Sharon Stone, who worked with Brooks on 1999’s “The Muse.”“Albert is my really, really close friend,” says Reiner.