Bake Off legend Liam Charles reveals the toughest part of competing in the tent as applications open for new series

Don’t be tempted to sleep on “Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical.” While it’s being given a limited theatrical release in the U.S. ahead of a Netflix streaming release on Christmas Day, that in no way reflects on the quality of this telling of the classic children’s story.  While the digital platform is where most American audiences will discover it, this iteration belongs on the big screen and, like the stage musical it is based on, with an audience.

I was joined at today’s Contenders Film LA3C event by the key people behind the hit epic The Woman King, which was just named to the prestigious list of AFI’s Top 10 Movies of the Year. It also scored a rare A+ Cinemascore during its opening weekend in September, proving it has not only critical acclaim but also that from the audience. The funny thing is this story of a band of all-female African warriors defending their kingdom in the 1800s was turned down by every studio the filmmakers approached until they finally got a yes from Sony’s TriStar Pictures. It was a smart move for the studio as it clearly has an Oscar contender here.

Following in the footsteps of a massively successful novel, and then the Oscar-nominated 2015 Swedish blockbuster A Man Called Ove, Tom Hanks stars in the English-language remake, A Man Called Otto. It was reinvented to take place in Pittsburgh but still features a central character who is about cranky as they come — a lonely widower who basically wants to end it all but who, with the help of a group of memorable neighbors and one colorful cat named Schmagel, finds hope and heart and a reason for living.

Thirteen Lives tells the true story of the attempt to rescue a group of young boys and their soccer coach who are trapped in a system of flooding underground caves in Thailand. This isn’t the first time that this story has been told, having been the subject of several documentaries previously, but director Ron Howard saw this film as an opportunity to paint a more intimate portrait of such a harrowing mission.

Ruben Östlund’s latest satire, Triangle of Sadness, dominated the European Film Awards with four wins, including Best Film, the evening’s top prize.

status.On December 9, Holmes attended  Z100's iHeartRadio Jingle Ball wearing a look that's so Y2K, I don't even know what to do with myself. The former star walked the red carpet in a strapless blue mini-dress, which she wore over a pair of frayed straight-leg jeans and black sneakers.

Instagram to admit that she has been forced to postpone her European tour after being diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome.The singer is said to be "overwhelmed" by the public support but knows she has a "difficult road ahead of her", leaving her to take the time to focus on her family and health.The My Heart Will Go On hitmaker moved fans to tears as she revealed that she had been diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome.This causes her muscles to tense uncontrollably, with the condition ultimately leaving its sufferers like "human statues''.A source told the People on Friday: "Celine is overwhelmed and moved by the outpouring of love and support from her fans."It's been a very difficult time and she has a hard road ahead of her, but she is doing everything she can to get back and see her fans."They have always been there for her. For now, she is focusing on her health and her children.She is the picture of resilience."Celine is the mother of three sons Rene-Charles, 21, and twins Nelson and Eddy, 12, whose father is her late husband René Angélil, who died in 2016.The condition, which affects one in a million people, ultimately leaves sufferers as "human statues" as it progressively locks the body into rigid positions, leaving sufferers unable to walk or talk.While there is no cure for the condition, there are treatments to slow down the progression, with Celine saying that she is doing all she can to minimise these symptoms.She wrote on Instagram in a touching message: "Hello everyone, I'm sorry it's taken me so long to reach out to you.

Alyssa Scott is more than ready for this baby to arrive!

Tina Turner 's son Ronnie reportedly died of cancer after suffering for three weeks before his death, wife Afida Turner has said.

. Reach out with generosity as a pre-winter warmer. Lean into glass-half-full mode and look for possibilities.

A royal wedding to remember! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s regal nuptials were watched by millions — and now they are taking Netflix viewers inside the intimate reception.

Elvis director Baz Luhrmann joined Deadline’s Contenders Film: LA3C awards-season event to talk about the craft of making his larger-than-life biopic and capturing the unique frenzy of the King’s aura and music.  

GMA3 switcharoo! DeMarco Morgan is the latest anchor to fill T.J. Holmes’ seat on GMA3: What You Need to Know in light of his alleged romance with cohost Amy Robach.

If not for The Slap that marred Will Smith’s Best Actor Oscar victory for King Richard last March, Emancipation would surely be at the forefront of the awards conversation.

Aubrey Plaza took to social media today to remember her former Parks and Recreation costar Helen Slayton-Hughes, who died earlier this week at age 92.

Tom Cruise has become notorious for performing his own stunts, and Top Gun: Maverick is no exception. In fact, the entire cast underwent intense training in order to perform many of the wild aerial stunts that audiences saw on screen when they flocked to theaters in May to see Cruise reprise his role as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell more than three decades after the first film hit the big screen.

The famous Rangers dressing room portrait of Queen Elizabeth II has finally been replaced with an image of her son, King Charles III.

Mothers and babies across Ayrshire are set to receive thoughtful gifts this Christmas thanks to the teaming up of a family service and charities.

BAKE OFF favourite Liam Charles loved hearing people guess he was one of the mystery stars on ITV's The Masked Dancer. But there was a repeat reaction from fans that took him by surprise.