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Jessica Kiang To lose ourselves in a world of winks and wisecracks from quick-witted showgirls, ditzy heiresses and fast-talking career women may seem like a borderline irresponsible choice in These Troubled Times. But the blast of pure pleasure that is the Berlin Film Festival’s 27-movie tribute to Mae West, Rosalind Russell and Carole Lombard is an act of cinematic self-care with a precedent.

Camilla Parker-Bowles has broken her silence after she was handed the future title of 'Queen Consort' by the Queen on the eve of the Platinum Jubilee last weekend.The Duchess of Cornwall, 74, said she was "very, very honoured" and "very touched" to be bestowed the honour by Her Majesty while on a royal visit to Nourish Hub community food centre in West London.She went ahead with the public appearance after testing negative for Covid despite spending the previous evening with husband Prince Charles, who remained in self-isolation after contracting the virus for the second time yesterday (February 10).Charles, who is said not to be experiencing any symptoms of the virus, was forced on Thursday to cancel his visit the Great Hall at Winchester Castle and the unveiling of a statue of Jewish-British historical figure Licoricia of Winchester.It was also revealed that he had seen his mum the Queen two days before testing positive.Describing the situation, Camilla told Willie Hartley Russell, high sheriff for Berkshire: "He’s diagnosed now. Luckily (she’s negative).

Halsey stepped out with a stylish look while hitting the red carpet at the 2022 Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest.The 27-year-old singer hit the red carpet before performing on the first night of the three-day festival at the Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles.She headlined the first night of the festival with Machine Gun Kelly, with Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani performing with Mickey Guyton on Friday and Green Day and Miley Cyrus performing on Saturday. Red carpet ready:Halsey stepped out with a stylish look while hitting the red carpet at the 2022 Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest All smiles:The 27-year-old singer hit the red carpet before performing on the first night of the three-day festival at the Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles First night:She headlined the first night of the festival with Machine Gun Kelly, with Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani performing with Mickey Guyton on Friday and Green Day and Miley Cyrus performing on SaturdayHalsey hit the red carpet in a tiny brown mini-dress that matched her auburn locks that were parted down the middle.She also had silver hoop earrings seen peeking out from her flowing locks, before she took the stage.

Gallery: Nobody told him he had to change the oil! Stars and their first cars (BANG Showbiz)The 42-year-old star - who also has Kenzo, four, with his spouse and Heaven, 16, and Hendrix, 14, with ex-wife Torrei Hart - insisted Kaori will be "fine" and joked things could have been worse. He laughed: "Ellen, I feel like you're judging me like I'm a bad parent. We've been spending a lot of time together and my baby's picked up some bad habits.

Celebs Go Dating, Ulrika was asked by receptionist Tom Read Wilson: 'So, how much do you have to know about meteorology?'She replied: 'The weather presenters you have on the BBC and ITV are trained meteorologists but I was a weather girl so I didn't really understand what I was saying!'Ulrika appeared on Good Morning Britain last year to talk to then hosts Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid about her work on breakfast television and said she wouldn't reveal so much about herself on air today as she did back then. She said: 'Probably the last time might have been 31 years ago, I might have been once before.

Celebs Go Dating star Ryan-Mark Parsons' time at the agency might be cut short due to his behaviour. In tonight's (February 10) episode, agents Anna Williamson and Paul Carrick Brunson had a word with the former Apprentice candidate over the harsh criticism he has received from his latest dates.

Kim Kardashian as she’s now with Pete Davidson. Kim has not long seperated from the father of her four children, Kanye West who has also moved on with actress Julia Fox.

Gallery: Young love! These stars spill on their first celebrity crushes. . . (BANG Showbiz)He said: "I still think me wrapping his face on my private plane is better than his sending me a vending machine full of condoms.

Gallery: ‘I asked my dad if he was going to be upset’: Stars who took their partner’s last name after marriage (BANG Showbiz) “I think if everyone’s happy, if I’m happy, then she’s happy, and if she’s happy, I’m happy. ” Katy also praised her fiance - who is also dad to 10-year-old Flynn from his marriage to Miranda Kerr - for always "pulling the weight" when she's working and she thinks they make a "great team".

Julia Roberts took to Instagram to send well wishes to herniece Emma Roberts in honor of her 31st birthday on Thursday.The Pretty Woman star, 54, uploaded a funny slow motion video of the twosome, who not only share the same acting profession and looks, but apparently also the same sense of humor.'Happy Birthday Magical One!. Oh how I love you,' wrote Roberts, who encouraged her followers to sit through the entire clip for the comedic payoff with the hashtag'#waitforit.' Happy Birthday!Julia Roberts took to Instagram to send well wishes to her niece Emma Roberts in honor of her 31st birthday on ThursdayRoberts, who turned 31-years-old on Thursday, February 10, can be seen wearing matching party hats with her look-alike aunt as they stare directly into the camera.Setting the mood, both leading ladies are standing still with party blowers in their mouths, and cold, stoic looks on their faces.

Simon Cowell has been forced to pull out of Britain's Got Talent auditions after testing positive for Covid.The ITV entertainment show is back this year after being cancelled in 2021 because of the pandemic and auditions have been under way at the London Palladium.Due to his positive test result, the 62-year-old TV personality could not take his seat at the judge's table. Simon's spokesperson exclusively told Mail Online that the star is currently isolating at his London home after contracting the virus.His spokesperson said: "Simon was unable to attend filming today as he was isolating at home after testing positive for Covid-19." Simon was scheduled to be on the set of the talent competition on Thursday alongside his fellow judges Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams.A week before testing positive and withdrawing from the audition process, Simon was rushed to hospital after being caught in a horrific e-bike accident near his home in West London.The incident which happened last Thursday night saw Simon fall off his e-bike while reaching speeds of 20mph.This is the second e-bike accident the father-of-one experienced, just 18 months after breaking his back on an e-bike in Los Angeles.

A new Nintendo Direct is always likely to get fans excited for what’s up and coming on the Switch platform, but few will have expected ‘Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’, a game released in 2017 to be featured, let alone be getting new content. But that’s exactly what has happened, as Nintendo has announced 48 newly remade classic courses are coming to the game as paid DLC.

Terry Flores The VIEW Conference in association with Baobab Studios and OGR is presenting free virtual panels with the creatives behind some of the season’s most critically acclaimed animated films.First up is a free virtual screening and conversation with the filmmakers behind “Namoo,” the shortlisted animated short by Oscar-nominated Erick Oh. In addition to Oh, speakers will include Baobab Studios’ co-founders Maureen Fan and Eric Darnell, who produced “Namoo,” art director Eusong Lee and lead Quill artist Nick Ladd.

Since the novel coronavirus lockdown began in mid-March, Village Roadshow Entertainment Group CEO Steve Mosko has kept a daily journal, detailing what's working for his staff of 37, what's not and what could change going forward. Among the obstacles the company has faced was the production shutdown of Lana Wachowski's The Matrix 4.

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is not slowing down as her city continues to face challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the aftermath of the killings of George Floyd and Rayshard Brooks. Despite her busy schedule, she often makes time for interviews with the national press, and after an impromptu viral speech at the height of the protests, she became a real political sensation.

Kim Kardashian West has welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to grant a stay of execution to a prisoner whose cause she has championed.

Was it hypocritical of Kanye West to attend a Chicago protest – even though he’s a huge MAGA person and announced he’s voting for Donald Trump in November??? This and much more on our latest podcast! Listen to The Perez Hilton Podcast with Chris Booker on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or directly at http://PerezPodcast.com

John Cusack has been highly active on social media since protests began breaking out in the wake of George Floyd’s death, even documenting his own experiences at a march in Chicago.

Bachelor Nation is calling for change. After 18 years on air and a combined 40 seasons under its belt, the "Bachelor" franchise has cast only one black lead in Rachel Lindsay, and now, fans have created an online petition urging producers to make a change. Several alums from the franchise have been lending their support.

Rachel Lindsay wants the franchise to make a real change. The former Bachelorette — who remains the franchise's only black lead to date — took to her blog on Monday to address her recent comments that she would cut ties with if they didn't overhaul their approach to diversity and representation. Lindsay explained the thought process behind her decision, called for thefranchise to «make a statement acknowledging their systemic racism,» cast leads that are interested in dating outside of their race, and diversify producers on the show, amid other suggestions. ET has reached out to Warner Bros.

Alexa Chung has responded to Melania Trump wearing her one of her coat dresses.The First Lady of America was photographed on the steps of the White House with her husband Donald Trump in March last year when they met the Czech Republic Prime Minister Andrej Babis and his wife Monika Babisova. Melania was wearing a dark green leather double-breasted coat dress from Alexa’s eponymous label, that was cinched in at the waist with a belt, and retailed for $1,585 (£1,252).