Cardi B Pulls Out On ‘Assisted Living;’ Paramount Shutters NY Set Days Before Production Start

J. Kim Murphy Broadway’s production of “Macbeth” has canceled its Saturday matinee and evening preview performances as a response to star Daniel Craig testing positive for COVID-19.The suspension of performances was announced through the production’s official Twitter on Saturday morning, along with confirmation that tickets sold for the two cancelled showtimes would be refunded.“Today’s matinee and evening performance of ‘Macbeth’ are cancelled due to Daniel Craig just testing positive for COVID this afternoon,” reads the production’s official notice.

Speaking out. After Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the 94th annual Academy Awards, Denzel Washington and other Hollywood friends were quick to console the King Richard star.

World Cup joy as Qatar will allow bars to serve beer in public. The Middle Eastern country is normally alcohol-free but will be relaxing its rules for the 2022 World Cup. Thousands of fans who will make the journey to the Gulf state will be able to enjoy a pint at one-off beach bars that will be set up, the Daily Mirror reports.

Camila Cabello took to the beach in Miami on Saturday to catch some rays in a skimpy two-piece swimsuit.The Havana singer, 25, showed off her stellar figure in a yellow bikini with black tiger-like stripes.Her beach getaway comes shortly after her ex-boyfriend Shawn Mendes, 23, released a new song about their breakup. Beach babe: Camila Cabello took to the beach in Miami on Saturday to catch some sun rays in a skimpy two-piece swimsuit.The Havana singer, 25, showed off her figure in a yellow bikini with black tiger-like stripesThe musician let it all hang out as she walked through the sand and took a dip in the ocean.She accessorized with a pair of black shades and gold jewelry.

property in time to meet a strict deadline.Danny McCubbin, 58, bought himself the house in Mussomeli, Sicily, where a 'Case 1 Euro' campaign was launched to encourage foreigners to the area. The Aussie, who had been living in the UK for 17 years, decided to jump at the chance to own an overseas home and even urged others to do the same.However, there was a catch.

Manchester United captain Gary Neville was taunted by Sky Sports’ Jeff Stelling, following the former right-back's recent suggestion Mikel Arteta should consider leaving Arsenal. Neville insinuated the Gunners’ boss should consider his next job if he manages to qualify for Champions League football.

Mohamed Salah is understood to be close to signing a new contract with Liverpool after having a change of heart over his future.The Egyptian winger had been at risk of leaving Liverpool with his current deal set to expire at the end of next season and negotiations over a new contract proving complicated.However, The Mirror now report that Salah is close to agreeing terms on a new deal that will keep him at Anfield for the rest of his playing career.

Manchester United supporter from the stands after a verbal exchange with Darren Fletcher.During United’s 1-1 draw with Leicester, the Manchester Evening News reports that a supporter wearing a hoody in the south stand fired shots at those in the dugout, with technical director and former player Fletcher 'venting back' at the individual. Consequently, the fan was removed from the stands and taken away by stewards, with a round of applause following him out by some of the home fans.

West End show Cock which he was starring in alongside Bridgerton actor Jonathan Bailey.The actor's exit from the play was announced in a statement made by the show's official Twitter account, which said the star, 32, had left the show for "personal reasons".The Rocketman actor had previously fainted on stage during the opening night of the play and was replaced by his understudy after contracting Covid.In view of their 1,400 followers, the show made the announcement confirming Taron's exit.It read: "Joel Harper-Jackson will take over the role of M in Mike Bartlett's razor sharp, hilarious play Cock until the end of the run."The part was originally played in this production by Taron Egerton, who has had to withdraw from the production due to personal reasons."Joel understudied the role and has been playing the part of M for the past ten days while Taron was absent from the production having tested positive for Covid," it added.The show's director Marianne Elliott branded Joel an "absolute hero" and a "gifted actor", adding that audiences have been "cheering" for him.Meanwhile, the show's star, Bridgerton actor Jonathan, called him an "immense talent", saying that he is "proud" to appear on stage with him.Express.co.uk has contacted Taron's representatives for comment.The play follows John (Jonathan) who falls in love with a woman (Jade Anouka) after going on a break from his long-term boyfriend (Taron).The announcement comes after Taron fainted on stage during the first run of the play.Following the concerning incident, a statement read: "During this evening's first preview of Mike Bartlett's play 'Cock' at the Ambassadors Theatre, Taron Egerton fainted towards the end of the performance."A doctor who was in the audience

Shia LaBeouf and Mia Goth have a new bundle of joy!

Walter Coblenz, the Oscar- and Emmy-nominated producer behind All the President’s Men and nearly two dozen other titles, died on March 16, aged 93. A cause of death has not been disclosed.

Harry Styles dropped «As It Was» on Friday and already fans catapulted the track to great heights.The 28-year-old GRAMMY winner's new single off his third album,, became Spotify's most-streamed song in the U.S. in a single day in Spotify history with 8.3 million streams. That record previously belonged to Olivia Rodrigo's «drivers license,» which had 8 million streams back in January.But that's not all.

Made In Chelsea is about to get more explosive than ever. The latest series kicks off Monday night (April 4) and it is set to be packed with drama.Verity Bowditch and Maeva D’Ascanio are among the stars back for more.

Sheridan Smith had to wipe away tears as a Frankie - a Billie Eilish lookalike - took to the stage to perform on the final of the talent scout ITV hit programme Starstruck.The 40-year-old TV and Westend star wrestled with her emotions as she watched the final from the judges table alongside her co-star's Adam Lambert, Beverley Knight and Jason Manford.It isn't unusual for Sheridan to moved by many of the singers who have performed on the show and comedian Jason had certainly picked up on it as he landed an hilarious swipe.Turning to his co-star as the young Billie Eilish act left the stage, he said: "That was the closest I'd come to doing a Sheridan."Fortunately, Sheridan saw the funny side of things declaring that she was "always crying".Later on in the programme, Sheridan found herself emotional for a second time as she became choked after mum-of-one Keeley transformed into Barbara Striesand.She blew the judges away with her powerful vocal range, leaving Sheridan sobbing as she mentioned Keeley's daughter Willow - who was watching in the audience. In spite of a number of incredible acts on the programme in was Rachel who channelled pop icon Cher who took to winners crown and the £50,000 prize fund.While many fans were delighted that Rachel had swooped up the win, other online users complained about the result.One tweet read: "Tina or Barbara should've won for me great show @JasonManford #Starstruck."Another agreed: "Barbara was robbed! #Starstruck."A third grumbled: "#starstruck on @ITV what a waste of time...

Ukrainian woman has shot down two Russian jets and an attack helicopter with a shoulder launched rocket.The 22-year-old woman, who until a few weeks ago was studying at university, destroyed the aircraft with an Igla infrared surface to air missile.It is understood she was only taught how to use the device two weeks ago but is now regarded as an expert.Her identity is being kept a secret amid fears Russian agents will try to assassinate her.The Igla is Russian-made and has existed in various forms since the 1980s. The missile can fly at twice the speed of sound and to a height of 11,000ft.

Kerry Katona has left fans swooning after she paid a sweet tribute to her adorable daughter Dylan-Jorge ahead of her 8th birthday next week.Taking to Instagram to gush over her daughter, Kerry posted a sweet snap and penned: "This little bunny is gonna 8 on Monday!!!!!! Where has the time gone!!!"Dylan-Jorge is Kerry's youngest child, and is set to turn eight on Monday (April 4).Licking her lips as she pulled apart a croissant, Dylan-Jorge can be seen donning bunny ears and a stylish jacket as she posed for the snap."She is so beautiful like her mummy and sisters," one fan penned in the comments section.Another added: "Stunning photo. The image of her mum."A third person commented: "I just love her little face! So sweet."Kerry welcomed Dylan-Jorge in 2014 when she was with her late ex George Kay.George, who was a former rugby league player, was just 39 when he passed away from a drug overdose, five years after DJ was born.Kerry has recently opened up about her young daughter meeting her now-step-dad, Kerry's partner Ryan.

Marcus Rashford was spotted going nuts at Anthony Elanga after his Manchester United team-mate denied him the chance to score a late winner against Leicester City on Saturday.With just seconds left on the clock, Rashford darted into the box and was about the pull the trigger before Elanga foolishly tried to nick the ball off him and take the shot himself. The two clattered into one another with Elanga accidentally hacking the back of his team-mate's legs before also being flagged for offside.Incensed, Rashford threw his arms in the air and smacked the turf before shooting some serious daggers at the young Swede, who stayed stiff as a board like a man who'd just knocked a vase off a coffee table.Rashford had words with the youngster, questioning why he had denied him the chance to finish off his mazy run with a shot in the final moments of the contest."Not sure anything sums this season up more than Elanga tackling Rashford in the box when he was through on goal, what a club," one United tweeted in response."That should have been a red card for Elanga after taking out Rashford in a clear goalscoring position," tweeted another, while a third said: "Tell me you're trying to keep your team-mate out of the team without telling me you're trying to keep him out."Even Gary Neville said on commentary for Sky Sports: "Rashford wants to know why Elanga took it off him.

Jennifer Lopez was spotted filming on the set of her new movie The Mother in Gran Canaria on Wednesday, looking all sorts of hard-core.The Marry Me star, who recently released a music video for her latest version of the titular track from the rom com, which features a cameo from her real-life beau Ben Affleck, meant business in a khaki tank top and combat trousers, over which she wore a white shirt.Her character also rocked chunky boots, a belt, and an under-arm gun holster, with the actress and singer wearing her hair back in a low ponytail.In The Mother, the 52-year-old pop icon stars as an assassin who comes out of hiding to protect her daughter.The set photos showed JLo walking around the set and interacting with the crew, who all wore face masks, as shots were set up.Co-star Omari Hardwick was also present for filming on the Spanish island, with a fake bleeding wound on the side of his head suggesting it included some sort of action or fight.Plot details for The Mother are scant, but Jennifer’s character is fleeing from dangerous assailants, choosing to come out of hiding to protect her daughter she left earlier in life.The thriller is due to premier on Netflix later this year, and also stars Joseph Fiennes and Gael García Bernal.Sound of Metal Oscar nominee Paul Raci and newcomer Lucy Paez, who features as Jennifer’s daughter, round out the main cast for the flick, which is directed by Mulan’s Niki Caro.As with other productions, the shoot for The Mother has been disrupted by Covid.Filming ground to a halt in January after several crew members on the set tested positive for coronavirus, according to People magazine.The outlet claimed that the ‘majority’ of shooting had been completed in Canada with its main star

Cardi B has been forced to postpone what would have been her first starring movie role.Cardi was due to star in Paramount Pictures comedy Assisted Living, but a week before production was due to start, the rapper was forced to back out of the production according to Deadline.Cardi was due to play a “low-level criminal on the run when she’s wrongly accused of a crime”, who goes on to hide out in her grandmother’s retirement home, per the film’s official synopsis.However, the movie’s cast and crew were reportedly told last week that Assisted Living is being put on hold for the foreseeable future – although they are hoping to resume filming later this year, Deadline reports. The reason given for Cardi’s departure was her “overextended” work schedule. NME has reached out to representatives for Cardi for comment.Cardi made her film debut in 2019’s Hustlers alongside Jennifer Lopez. Most recently, she also played a supporting role in F9: The Fast Saga.Last week, Charli XCX recalled the time that Cardi B called her “Charli STD” on Twitter.Charli appeared as a guest on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon on March 4, having released her latest single ‘Baby’ earlier this month (March 1).At one point in the conversation, the singer looked back on her collaborative track with Cardi B and Bebe Rexha, ‘Girls’, which came out in 2018.“It was one of those scenarios where we never actually met when we made the song,” Charli told Fallon.

Wilson Chapman editoriHeart Radio has set performers for the upcoming 2022 iHeart Radio Music Awards, with Megan Thee Stallion, Jason Aldean, John Legend, Charlie Puth and Måneskin all newly announced to perform on the March 22 telecast.The five join two other artists who were previously announced for roles in the event and are now confirmed for performances as well — host LL Cool J, who teased a special performance for the night, and Jennifer Lopez, who will be receiving the iHeart Radio Icon Award during the ceremony.Megan Thee Stallion, Aldean and Måneskin all have three nominations each. Megan is nominated in the hip-hop artist of the year category, as well as in the fan-voted categories of top fan army and TikTok bop of the year, for her hit single “Thot Shit.” Aldean is nominated for country artist of the year, and his duet with with Carrie Underwood, “If I Didn’t Love You,” is recognized in the collaboration and country song categories.

She certainly does make it look easy! Jennifer Lopez, 52, proved she is a natural beauty through and through, as she was spotted going makeup free on Wednesday (March 2). While filming her new movie The Mother in Spain, the singer/actress/producer showed off her good genes by looking absolutely ageless. Jennifer was all smiles while rocking a casual, yet chic, cable knit sweater.