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Ed Meza @edmezavar U.S. streaming service Topic is expanding its roster of French content with such recent acquisitions as the Arte fantasy-thriller miniseries “The Rope,” picked up from Wild Bunch TV, and Season 2 of political satire “Parliament,” sold internationally by France TV Distribution. Launched by First Look Media in 2019, Topic specializes in crime and thrillers, including top Nordic shows like “The Killing,” “The Bridge,” “Arctic Circle” and “The Bridge”-inspired German thriller “Pagan Peak.” Jennifer Liang, Topic’s vice president of programming strategy, acquisitions and sales, is attending this year’s Unifrance Rendez-Vous TV programming market in Biarritz for the first time and on the lookout for titles that fit the niche streamer’s high standards.

East Kilbride and Strathaven community groups are being encouraged to have their voices heard at a networking event.

Olivia Wilde said she had to cut out some sexual scenes from the trailer for her latest film Don't Worry Darling.The 38-year-old actress talked to the Associated Press about how the Motion Picture Association required her to cut some of the scenes out to approve it. 'There's a lot that had to be taken out of the trailer. The MPA came down hard on me and the trailer at the last second and I had to cut some shots, which I was upset about because I thought they it took it up another notch,' she said.  Cutting back: Olivia Wilde said she had to cut out some sexual scenes from the trailer for her latest film Don't Worry Darling (pictured 2022)'But of course we still live in a really puritanical society.

From tying the knot with beau Taika Waititi to jetting off abroad, she's had a busy few months. And Rita Ora has reminisced on her summer with a slew of snaps, putting together a photo video to share with her 16.1M followers.The singer, 31, showed off her toned physique with a gorgeous bikini shots - alongside snippets from loved-up moments and life outtakes. Toned: Rita Ora showed off her taut abs in a green bikini on Thursday as she reminisced on summer by sharing a round up of snapsFor one snap, the beauty showed of her toned physique in a bright green bikini, which featured a floral print design.

Peter Jackson's highly acclaimed documentary The Beatles: Get Back was a big winner at the 2022 Creative Arts Emmys held in Downtown Los Angeles.The eight-hour, three-part Disney+ series ended up taking home four awards out of five nominations, including the coveted Outstanding Documentary Or Nonfiction Series, according to Emmys.com.Jackson shared the big win with fellow producers, and former members of The Beatles, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, as well as Yoko Ono Lennon, Olivia Harrison, Clare Olssen, and Jonathan Clyde, along with Disney +, Apple Corps Limited and WingNut Films Productions Limited. Big winner: Peter Jackson's The Beatles: Get Back won four Emmys out of five nominations during the Creative Arts Emmys in Downtown Los Angeles on Saturday'I'd just like to thank everyone who worked on this film, especially our family back home and our second family in London at Apple Corps,' Jackson, 60, said when he accepted the award during the ceremony, as reported by Deadline.'This could not have been made without the unfailing support of Paul, Ringo, Olivia, Julian [Lennon], Yoko and Sean [Lennon] who were all always there with their support and love.  He ended with a nod of respect to the Fab Four: 'Finally, a big shout out to The Beatles.

Chadwick Boseman posthumously won a Creative Arts Emmy this Saturday, two years after his tragic death of cancer at the age of just 43.He was given the award for his voiceover work on the Marvel cartoon What If...?, in which he reprised the role of Black Panther that made him a global star.His widow Taylor Simone Leonard accepted the prize and according to Deadline declared: 'Chad would be so honored and I am honored on his behalf.'  'Chad would be so honored': Chadwick Boseman posthumously won a Creative Arts Emmy this Saturday and his widow Taylor Simone Leonard accepted the prize Details: He was given the award for his voiceover work on the Marvel cartoon What If...?, in which he reprised the role of Black Panther that made him a global starBoseman died with his wife at his side two years ago last Sunday, after a four-year battle with colon cancer he kept secret from the public.Black Panther at the time had a sequel in the works, and the film that eventually got made wound up excluding his character rather than recasting it. He recorded his lines for What If...? in four sessions prior to his death.

The Weeknd lost his singing voice while in the midst of performing his second concert at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Saturday night.He abruptly stopped the concert, informing fans that he would not be able to continue on with the rest of the evening's set.The 32-year-old hitmaker was met with loud boos from the jam-packed arena, which holds 70,000 people, as he profusely apologized on stage for the sudden ailment. The Weeknd lost his singing voice while in the midst of performing his second concert at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Saturday night; the singer seen September 2  'I can't give you the concert I want to give you. I'm going to make sure everyone's good, gets your money back, and I'll do a show real soon for you guys, but I wanted to come out and personally apologize and not tweet it or Instagram it,' he told his mass of assembled fans according to Billboard.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were seen indulging in a public display of affection while out and about in Los Angeles this weekend.The sizzling showbiz hot couple held a lavish wedding at a plantation-style estate in Georgia last month and then honeymooned in Italy.However the stunners are back home in Los Angeles where they were spotted with Jennifer's twins Max and Emme, 14, this Saturday, heading to an animal rescue center. Handsy: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were seen indulging in a public display of affection while out and about in Los Angeles this weekendJennifer, who shares her twins with her third and most recent ex-husband Marc Anthony, could clearly not get enough of Ben during their latest sighting.The newlyweds looked to be the picture of a lovestruck couple as they clung to one another while walking across the parking lot with her children.

had argued that the shot of him in the nude swimming towards a dollar bill on a fish hook amounted to child porn.US District Judge Fernando Olguin of Los Angeles said Elden had waited far too long to take legal action against the legendary grunge rockers in a suit that named several record labels, drummer Dave Grohl, bassist Krist Novoselic, Cobain’s estate and photographer Kirk Weddle.Elden had filed three versions of the suit, and Olguin’s dismissal prevented him from filing a fourth.Elden alleged last year that the photo caused him “lifelong damage,” though he has the album title tattooed across his chest and recreated the famous picture in 2016 to pay homage to the seminal record on its 25th anniversary.In a 2003 interview with Rolling Stone, a 12-year-old Elden predicted he would probably “get some money from” his contribution to the album, which went triple diamond and revamped the face of popular rock music on the strength of the smash hit “Smells Like Teen Spirit.”Nirvana — a previously underground group on an independent label — paid Elden’s family $200 to dunk the 4-month old in a pool at the Pasadena Aquatic Center in California before their major label debut made a splash.Elden got the gig because his father was friends with photographer.With Post wires

Selling Sunset's Chrishell Stause and co-star Chelsea Lazkani turned up the glam factor as they led the stars at night one of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles.Chrishell, 41, was a showstopping presence at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, sliding her sculpted frame into a peekaboo burnt-orange frock that flashed her ample endowments.Chelsea, 29, cut a magisterial figure in an extravagantly designed scarlet gown that featured massively ornate floral accents and clung to her statuesque figure. Making it happen: Selling Sunset's Chrishell Stause (left) and co-star Chelsea Lazkani (right) turned up the glam factor as they led the stars at night one of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles Accessorizing with a pair of sheer mesh opera gloves, Chelsea complemented the outfit with a pair of matching ruby earrings and a slick of deep scarlet lipstick.She sharpened her screen siren features with makeup and struck a pose almost resembling a trophy as she stood for the photographers on the red carpet.

Bruce Willis is keeping busy and active in the wake of his aphasia diagnosis, which is a brain disorder that affects the ability to effectively communicate.On Saturday, the longtime Hollywood leading man stepped out for an errand run, and along the way he and a friend made a pitstop for breakfast at a restaurant in the Santa Monica neighborhood of Los Angeles.Looking as fit as he has in recent years, the Die Hard star kept it casual-cool in the fashion department in gray slacks, a white short-sleeve, button-down shirt and blue sneakers. Keeling active: Bruce Willis, 67, looked happy and fit when he stepped out on an errand run, which included a pitstop for breakfast with a friend in Santa Monica on SaturdayWith the sun glaring down and the temperature topping neat 100 degrees Fahrenheit more inland, the action hero superstar got a little relief by heading close to the shoreline, where it was more than 10 degrees cooler.To help stave off the sun, Willis added a baseball cap to his ensemble while making the rounds around town.

Eminem's recent Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show won an Emmy for Outstanding Variety Special during the 2022 Creative Arts Emmys held in Downtown Los Angles, according to Emmys.com.With the win, the legendary hip hop star now just needs a Tony award to reach the coveted EGOT status, which has been referred to as the 'grand slam' of show business.There have only been 17 artists in the history of entertainment that have won all four 'EGOT' categories: Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony.  One shy of EGOT: Eminem, 49, won an Emmy award for Outstanding Variety Special during the 2022 Creative Arts Emmys held in Downtown Los Angles; rapper is pictured during the Super Bowl Halftime Show in February 2022The Slim Shady rapper joined Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J.

Kristen Stewart stepped out in a relaxed ensemble during an afternoon in West Hollywood on Saturday.The 32-year-old actress donned a white V-neck shirt, and she added a pair of pale blue jeans.She pulled a black cap with white lettering low over her eyes, and she also wore dark sunglasses.

Kylie Jenner has been dedicated to getting her pre-baby body back since welcoming her son into the world in February.And the 25-year-old makeup mogul displayed her impressively toned tummy while modeling pieces from her older half-sister Khloe Kardashian's clothing line Good American.She strutted around her sprawling Hidden Hills estate on Saturday in a neon yellow bandeau top styled with a pair of black drawstring shorts. Snapping back! Kylie Jenner has been dedicated to getting her pre-baby body back since welcoming her son into the world earlier this year.

accompany the announcement of its annual Coffee Morning fundraising event later this month. “You can’t get a cancer diagnosis without knowing about Macmillan because they are everywhere,” he explains. “I’m not afraid of vulnerability or saying I am vulnerable, so I’m slightly surprised at myself that I kept seeing these leaflets and pamphlets, but somehow I had in my head that if I go to Macmillan, I would be telling myself it’s over.

@gourounlian are ABSOLUTELY TOTALLY IN LOVE with her & can’t believe she’s here & is ours. ’He also paid tribute to the anonymous egg donor as well as his 33-year-old sister Aoife, who acted as their surrogate, adding: ‘None of this would have been possible without our donor, a woman we have never met or even seen a picture of but has given us the GIFT OF LIFE.  ‘Now, where do we even start with you @effidy_dowling_ you are a SAINT to us & we will FOREVER be GRATEFUL to you for the REST OF OUR LIVES.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, giving him some cakes and a case of red wine. The Everton legend's trip to see the veteran Scot wasn't merely a social visit, though. He popped by to pick Ferguson's brains about the intricacies of football management as he looks for his next opportunity in the game after leaving Goodison Park.Big Dunc had served on the backroom staff under a succession of managers at Everton but left in the summer to pursue managerial ambitions.

Rylan Clark has surprised fans by posting a link to his "OnlyFans" as he tried to drum up support for his new book. The Big Brother star is about to release his new autobiography – Ten – but reckons the other releases coming out on the same day will stop him from reaching the top of the book charts.

Victoria Beckham took to social media on Saturday with a message for her son Brooklyn Beckham, 23, after his latest interview with Vogue Hong Kong.MORE: Victoria Beckham wows in plunging dress for date night with David BeckhamThe fashion mogul's reaction comes just hours after her firstborn was noticeably absent from his younger brother Romeo's 20th birthday celebrations where dad David, brother Cruz, 17, and sister Harper, 11 united at Geko, a lavish restaurant in Miami.WATCH: Victoria Beckham is a fashion icon at Harper Seven's 11th birthday bashResponding to the interview, the 48-year-old shared a photo that read: "Looking good Bust, @brooklynpeltzbeckham," and added an avatar of herself shaping a heart with her hands.MORE: Victoria Beckham reveals Romeo's epic 20th birthday cake - and you won't believe itREAD:  Brooklyn Beckham talks relationship with siblings and parents David and Victoria following feud reportsIn the photo, Brooklyn wore a black top and pair of jeans as he knelt in a garden while being showered with water coming off of the sprinklers. David Beckham shared the same messageThere have been reports in recent months of a growing 'feud' between Brooklyn and his new wife Nicola Peltz with his parents, and Brooklyn hasn't been photographed with his family since his wedding April.Despite the noticeable distance from his family, talking to Variety magazine he and Nicola addressed the suspected rift, and the Tranformersstar also revealed that she didn't reject the idea of Victoria designing her wedding gown.Nicola told the publication that she initially intended to wear a dress designed by her mother-in-law.

Christine McGuinness left fans baffled as she took to Instagram with a confusing wedding post – despite announcing recently that she was parting ways from husband Paddy McGuinness. The 34-year-old former model looked jaw-droppingly beautiful as she tried on a number of classic and traditional white dresses in the swift teaser clip.Dazzling her followers Christine saved the best till last as she popped on a glitzy eye-popping number that was cinched in nicely at her waist and boasted a sparkling train.READ MORE: Christine McGuinness' RHOC return teased as ITV star drops hint after Paddy splitEven more alluring about post was that the reality TV star had even set a date as she asked fans to "save the date".