Chloe Sims shows off tanned legs in black swimsuit after quitting Towie

More than 250 of Israel’s top filmmakers have signed an open letter, saying they will not seek funding from, nor cooperate with the recently–established Shomron (Samaria/West Bank) Film Fund, following the fund’s inaugural film festival in the occupied West Bank.

A panel of international figures joined forces today at the Venice Festival to pledge their support for filmmakers suffering oppression, harassment and imprisonment around the world.

A lesbian gym teacher navigates Margaret Thatcher’s Britain under the “Section 28” law in Blue Jean, Georgia Oakley’s debut feature premiering in the Venice Days section of the Venice Film Festival.

SATURDAY AM UPDATE: “Estimates aren’t worth a whole lot this morning thanks to the brilliant idea of National Cinema Day” cried one industry source to us this morning about the challenges for studio box office analysts to peg exactly what’s going to be No. 1 over the 4-day holiday weekend. Despite all good intentions by the Cinema Foundation to drive business over a slow weekend, taking a page out of the book from what’s been down in Spain to spike admissions, it’s not creating a windfall of cash for the marketplace, but several movies are projected to show a 150%-200% gain in their Saturday box office over Friday thanks to $3 tickets on National Cinema Day today.

Transparent’s Trace Lysette stars in the Venice Competition title Monica, directed and co-written by Andrea Pallaoro, who returns to the Lido after his films Medeas and Hannah.

EXCLUSIVE: Leading media agencies Getty, AP and Reuters held impromptu talks with the Venice Film Festival yesterday over “unprecedented” new restrictions on them at red carpets and in press conferences.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Venice Film Festival title “Music for Black Pigeons,” directed by Danish filmmakers Jørgen Leth, best known for “The Five Obstructions,” and “The Lost Leonardo” helmer Andreas Koefoed, has debuted its trailer with Variety. The documentary, which premieres on Tuesday in Venice’s Out of Competition section, explores the lives and processes of some of the world’s most renowned and prolific jazz musicians, including Jakob Bro, Bill Frisell, Lee Konitz, Paul Motian and Midori Takada. Leth, who has directed more than 40 films including landmark works such as “A Sunday in Hell” (1977) and the surrealist short “The Perfect Human” (1968), returns to Venice after his feature documentary “The Five Obstructions,” which he co-directed with Lars von Trier, screened on the Lido in 2003.

Spencer Pratt is singling out one of the “Friends’ stars as being not so nice.

Jeremy Clarkson has spoken out in defence of Russell Brand after the star's plans for his pub sparked an uproar among residents.The Clarkson's Farm star, 62, hit out at "all the red trouser people" who took issue with the comedian's plans to makes changes to the only pub in the village.It comes after the star applied to South Oxfordshire district council for planning permission to alter the pub.The actor wants to convert the pub's garage into a recording studio for his YouTube podcasts.Addressing Russell's plans, Jeremy rushed to his defence.He wrote in his column: "Russell Brand has applied for planning permission to turn a small shed into a recording studio where he can make podcasts."And immediately, all the red trouser people in the village started running around, waving their arms in the air and saying that sound travels down the valley and they don’t want to have their weekends spoiled with loud music."What loud music?"It’s a podcast he’s making, not a Judas Priest album," he wrote in his column for The Sun.The comedian-turned-spiritual guru purchased the Grade II listed Crown Inn last Christmas in Pishill, Oxon, for a reported £850,000.He and his wife Laura Gallacher, who live in nearby Henley-on-Thames, now reportedly plan to turn it into a restaurant with a vegan theme.However, many villagers aren't on board with his ultra-healthy, ultra-ethical lifestyle and have spoken out in indignation.One reportedly told The Sun: "We’ve heard he’s planning to turn the pub into a vegan restaurant. Why would anybody want that?"He clearly never had any intention of using the pub as a pub."He doesn’t even drink alcohol.

@OliviaGranted⁩, died a year ago, this evening. “Holding each other’s hands until her final earthly breath. Forever dancing in my heart.” Fans shared their thoughts on the post and gave their sympathies and heartwarming support. @LouiseHolan related to the post, writing: “It’s my dad’s first anniversary today too, although we lost him in the morning. “The kindest man in the world, loved by everyone who knew him, a devoted grandad. “Oddly comforting thing to share, the anniversary of losing a loved one, ever so slightly know what you’re going through.”@RevRichardColes wrote: “So sorry Richard — and solidarity.” Lesley Nicol said: “Dearest Richard - I am only four months down the same road - it’s indescribable- bless your heart.“Sending love xx” It comes after the star’s wife, Joan Washington, was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer two years ago, and died last year in September. Writing in the Daily Mail about their life together, Grant said: "It's an extraordinary phenomenon to be truly 'seen' and 'known' by another human, and in Joan, I found someone who innately did both."To have loved one another for almost four decades has been the ride of my lifetime."He revealed his late wife’s death on September 3, sharing the clip that he recently shared for the first time. In the original post, he wrote: “Joan - Love of my Life & Giver of Life to our daughter Olivia. “Our hearts are broken with the loss of your Life last night.

Frankie Essex welcomed her twin bundle of joys Logan and Luella, whom she shares with doting boyfriend Luke Love, in June and has since started a column exclusively with OK! magazine to detail the highs and lows of navigating life as a parent. In recent weeks, the 34 year old TOWIE star has spoken out on a range of different topics – from her terror of taking her babies out on her own following a fellow mum's warning over strangers to her plans to move in with cousin Chloe Sims while renovations at her own home get underway. Now, Frankie tells to OK! about the terrifying moment she had to take her baby boy to hospital after he developed hives, the subtle sign she's received from her late mum and some life-saving parenting hacks she's already picked up...

LAURA Whitmore has landed a HUGE new job away from Love Island - after quitting her radio show. The TV presenter will play Jenny in 2:22 A Ghost Story, a role previously played by Lily Allen and then Giovanna Fletcher.

Chloe Sims has predicted that she will be engaged “next year” in her latest post. The 40 year old shared a series of snaps of herself in a romantic setting watching the sunset with a mystery person behind the camera, while she revealed her big goal in 12 months to fans. Chloe, seen taking in the scenery in the photos, captioned the snap: "Doing what I want this summer..

Brian McFadden has revealed that he recently suffered a severe allergic reaction to a bee sting which caused his face to swell up. The former Westlife singer, 42, took to Instagram to share a string of snaps showing how his reaction had gotten worse throughout the day, before revealing that he'd had to go and see a doctor.

Countryfile’s Helen Skelton has reportedly signed up for Strictly Come Dancing after the shocking split from her husband earlier this year.

CHLOE Sims was left feeling "vulnerable" after she experienced a scary van incident in London. The Towie star, 40, said the four-wheeled vehicle approached her while she enjoyed a day out in the city.

THE Only Way Is Essex's Dani Imbert has been spotted looking unrecognisable in a racy outfit on a night out with her co-stars. The reality TV star showed off her figure in the tight-fitting outfit, which showed off her abs and cleavage in a cut-out top. Dani, 23, joined her co-star Ella Rae Wise as they headed out to The Mayfair Bar in London for a lavish night out on Monday.

CELEBS Go Dating bosses have snared a Love Island star to join their line up – just hours after she split from her boyfriend. Scottish reality star Laura Anderson, 33, is going to be a part of the new series following her break up with Dane Bowers, 42.

SHE is about to embark on the most gruelling training regime of her life for Strictly Come Dancing. But when Kaye Adams isn’t on the dancefloor she has an amazing home to come back to. The 59-year-old lives in Scotland alongside her partner Ian Campbell and their two children.

STACEY Solomon has admitted that she didn't shave her legs when she tied the knot to Joe Swash. The couple said "I do" at their £1.2million Essex home in a beautiful Jewish ceremony last month. Stacey, 32, and Joe, 40, celebrated with family and friends inside a large marquee after exchanging vows in their garden.

MAYA JAMA has split from her fiance basketball player Ben Simmons after a year of dating. The TV presenter, 27, called off the engagement with Australian sports star, 26, last month.