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Seinfeld star Michael Richards has finally spoken publicly about his infamous N-word-filled tirade in 2006, saying, “I’m not racist”.At a stand-up show in Hollywood in November 2006, Richards, who played Kramer in the ‘90s sitcom, launched into a racist rant against a group of Black and Hispanic audience members who were heckling. Among a litany of N-words, Richards also made references to lynching and Jim Crow racial segregation laws. The rant was captured in mobile phone footage and quickly spread online.And now, in an interview with People, he has addressed the incident, saying, “I’m not racist”.“I have nothing against Black people,” he added.

Netflix has been branded by some critics as the “most hateable show ever”.Buying London is inspired by the US hit series Selling Sunset, and it follows a group of estate agents who sell expensive properties in the capital, led by property mogul Daniel Daggers.The show was released on the streaming platform this week (May 22), but the early reviews have been less than flattering.The Guardian posted a zero-star review, describing the show as “probably the most hateable TV show ever made”.“I hate that it bases all of its dramatic tension on pitting women against each other,” the review continued. “I hate that it makes Richard Curtis’s film Notting Hill look like a gritty documentary about the mean streets of London.

Hit Man.Directed by Richard Linklater (Dazed And Confused, Boyhood), the film follows college professor Gary Johnson (Powell) who stumbles into the role of posing undercover as a hitman, only to fall in love with one of his potential clients.Other cast members in the film include Adria Arjona, Austin Amelio, Retta, Sanjay Rao, Evan Holtzman and Molly Bernard.After a short run in cinemas from May 24, Hit Man will be released on Netflix on June 7, 2024.Graham Reynolds composed the film’s soundtrack, who has collaborated with director Richard Linklater on many of his previous projects, including A Scanner Darkly, Bernie, Up To Speed and Before Midnight.The film also features various tracks by artists who originate from New Orleans, ranging from jazz pioneer Jelly Roll Morton to contemporary acts like Rob49.Speaking about the soundtrack, the film’s music supervisor, Randall Poster, said: “The music in this film was born out of New Orleans and has that spirit of letting the good times roll.“That’s sort of a signature of the songs, and if you look at some of the New Orleans jargon, romance is generally complicated and sometimes duplicitous and sometimes aggravating and sometimes tragic. But there’s a spirit of endurance within it – just like this movie.”You can check out the full list of songs featured in the film below.‘New Orleans Bump (Monrovia)’ – Jelly Roll Morton‘Space Zydeco’ – Buckwheat Zydeco’99 Plus One’ – June Gardner‘Vulture Island V2’ – Rob49 ft. Lil Baby‘Big Chief’ – Professor Longhair‘Down Home Girl’ – Alvin Robinson‘Cast Your Fate To The Wind’ – Allen Toussaint‘When It’s Sleepy Time Down South’ – Ruby Braff

Monty Python colleague “couldn’t have done without him”.Cleese had made the comment during Zoe Ball’s BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show earlier this month, when he spoke about joining Palin for his 81st birthday.When Ball asked him how Palin is, Cleese joked: “Michael is just the same, sweet, kind, slightly boring man.”And now Palin has sent back his own barb during an appearance on ITV’s This Morning. “John is scintillating, we all know that.

He's the larger-than-life star of two hit BBC shows and now interior designer Banjo Beale is getting ready to headline this weekend’s Ideal Home Show.

Katie Price took a trip down memory lane as she reflected on past relationships on her 46th birthday. In her candid discussion, the TV personality detailed the depths of her regrets about past relationships.

Voters across Lanarkshire are getting set to go to the polls this summer after prime minister Rishi Sunak’s surprise announcement of a July 4 general election.

If you've only ever considered potatoes for your Sunday roast, crisps, or chips, it's time to think outside the box.

A confidante of the Princess of Wales has reportedly given a hint about when she might resume her public duties. Kate Middleton has been absent from her Royal responsibilities since the start of the year due to major abdominal surgery and a subsequent cancer diagnosis.

Jessica Kiang The dogged pursuit of the relationship unicorn that is the good break-up informs the wit and winking wisdom of Jonás Trueba‘s “The Other Way Around,” a delightful showcase for the Spanish director’s lithe, airy style, here accented with glistening strands of Madrileño meta-melancholy. A hip, popular twosome decide to call it quits after 14 years, cuing a very funny yet properly grown-up portrait of the ideal couple trying to smoothe, and even to celebrate, their transition into ideal exes. It’s the celebration aspect that will prove their undoing.

Alex Ritman Fresh from his appearance in mega-buzzy Cannes competition entry ‘The Substance,’ Dennis Quaid is now set to join Zazie Beetz and Elizabeth Debicki in another wild-sounding project, “This Blue is Mine.” First announced by Variety ahead of the festival and being launched in the market by HanWay and UTA, “This Blue is Mine” is described as an “original, psychosexual sci-fi drama,” and marks the English-language debut of Brazilian-born director Iuli Gerbase. The story is set amidst a family holiday at a tropical resort, where Arthur (Quaid), a guilt-free bon viveur, surprises everyone by bringing his new beautiful and enigmatic girlfriend, Ivy (Debicki). Ivy’s arrival and her odd behavior throws the already delicate dynamics off balance with Arthur and his daughters.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Laura Linney, Ben Semanoff and Justin Kurzel have all signed on to direct multiple episodes of the upcoming Netflix limited series “Black Rabbit.” The trio will each direct two episodes of the series, which was picked up at Netflix in March. It will mark a reunion for Linney and “Black Rabbit” co-lead Jason Bateman, who previously starred as Wendy and Marty Byrde in the Netflix crime drama “Ozark” for four seasons.

Guy Lodge Film Critic Love, as everyone has long agreed, makes you do crazy things. Silly things, too, and vastly indulgent things, and occasionally even beautiful ones.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large That’s why I wasn’t happy in the late 1990s when hourlong shows like “Ally McBeal” and “Desperate Housewives” entered (and won, in some cases) the Emmy comedy race. Hourlong dramedies are not comedies! No one ever called “All in the Family” — which had some deep, dark moments — a drama, and yet there were a couple of laughs in “Desperate Housewives” (which opened with a death!) and suddenly it’s a comedy? Sadly, I lost this battle years ago. And as we know, the comedy race is really now a dramedy race.

Marta Balaga “Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know…” from Chidananda S Naik, a student from FTII, Pune, India, has received La Cinef Award for best short, sparking thunderous applause, at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. The film, the director told Variety, was “challenging to shoot.” “We had only four days. I was basically told not to make this film.

Jamie Lang “The Other Way Around” from Spanish director Jonás Trueba has won the Europa Cinemas Label for best European film in the Directors’ Fortnight section at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. The film turns on Ale (Itsaso Arana – who co-wrote the screenplay with Trueba) and Alex (Vito Sanz), who have been together for 15 years. Now, though, the duo is ready to split, but not without throwing a hell of a fiesta to celebrate their time together.

Thania Garcia Country star Kelsea Ballerini has joined the lineup for New York City’s Soho Sessions on June 5. The special edition of the live music series will be co-presented by Rolling Stone CEO Gus Wenner in support of Everytown for Gun Safety, the largest gun violence prevention organization in the country.

Selena Kuznikov Since the #MeToo movement began gained momentum in Hollywood back in 2017, entertainment workers have voiced concerns about how to safely report harassment, bullying and workplace abuse. Now, the Hollywood Commission, the advocacy organization chaired by Anita Hill, has launched MyConnext, a secure, all-in-one online tool, resource center and reporting system for entertainment industry workers.

KT Tunstall has expressed sympathy for new musicians ahead of her acceptance of the Ivor Novello award for outstanding song collection. The 48-year-old Scottish singer-songwriter is due to be honoured at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on Thursday.

It's Scottish Cup Final weekend and what a blockbuster occasion it is set to be!

St Mirren today confirmed their retained list with seven players leaving the club.