Ismaila Soro becomes Celtic outcast as midfielder tipped to succeed Scott Brown slips into Parkhead obscurity

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentAdil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the Belgian directing duo behind “Bad Boys For Life” and Cannes’ Midnight Screening title “Rebel,” are developing “2000,” a film based on Dirk Bracke’s “Straks doet het geen pijn meer.” It will mark the pair’s return to Belgium after lining up “Ms. Marvel” for Disney+ and “Batgirl” for HBO Max.Bracke’s book, whose title translates into the phrase “soon it will be alright,” is being adapted by El Arbi, Fallah and Bulle Decarpentries (“Carnivores”).The project, which will be El Arbi and Fallah’s first film in Flemish, reteams the pair with Nabil Ben Yadir at 10.80 Films (“Les Barons”), with whom they made “Black,” their critically acclaimed sophomore outing that won a flurry of awards, including Toronto’s Discovery award.

Manori Ravindran International EditorLotfy Nathan, the director of Un Certain Regard title “Harka,” is set to make an elevated horror feature with the producers of “Armageddon Time.”Following the Cannes premiere of “Harka,” Nathan is moving forward with his sophomore film, which is tentatively titled “Son,” based on the apocryphal infancy gospel of Thomas, about the childhood of Jesus.The film continues the relationship between the U.S. director, Spacemaker Prods.

K.J. Yossman Paapa Essiedu has appeared in fare as varied as Michaela Coel’s critically acclaimed drama “I May Destroy You” and crime series “Gangs of London” but his latest turn, as James in Alex Garland’s latest feature “Men,” may be his most unusual role yet.

Manori Ravindran International EditorHBO Documentary Films has bought worldwide television rights for Cannes Special Screenings title “All That Breathes.”The film is the only Sundance movie to screen as part of Cannes’ Official Selection this year — a feat all the more impressive given Cannes is not known for its documentary programming. In Park City, the film picked up the Grand Jury Prize in the World Cinema Documentary Competition.Directed by Shaunak Sen (“Cities of Sleep”), “All That Breathes” follows two brothers who run a bird hospital dedicated to rescuing injured black kites, which are a staple in the skies of New Delhi, India.In one of the world’s most populated cities, where cows, rats, monkeys, frogs and hogs jostle cheek-by-jowl with people, the “kite brothers” care for thousands of these creatures, which fall daily from New Delhi’s smog-choked skies.

Ed Sheeran has announced the birth of his second daughter. No details of her name have been given and very few people actually knew that his wife Cherry was even pregnant.

Bethenny Frankel declared her love for Erika Jayne on Thursday's episode of Watch What Happens Live that was taped before she knew of a crude comment made by the embattled reality star about her late ex-boyfriend Dennis Shields. The 51-year-old entrepreneur and philanthropist appeared on the Bravo talk show after Erika, 50, on Wednesday brought up Dennis, who died in 2018, during a discussion with host Andy Cohen, 53, on the Watch What Happens Live After Show. Bethenny previously claimed that she knew Erica's estranged husband Tom Girardi, 82, owed people money, including Dennis, before his embezzlement scandal surfaced in late 2020 and Andy asked Erika to comment.

John Aylward has died aged 75. The 'ER' star - who played Dr. Donald Anspaugh in the NBC medical series from 1996 to 2008 - passed away on Monday (16.

Cannes Film Festival on Thursday. The actress, 28, wore a unique black sequinned dress with an eye-catching snakeskin texture, with a sheer panel giving a glimpse at her taut midriff. Saoirse's dress also featured a plunging sweetheart neckline featured cut away detailing as she posed while making her way into the honourary event.

Chris Brown has seemingly congratulated Rihanna after the news that she’s given birth to a baby boy with A$AP Rocky.On Thursday evening, it was reported that the We Found Love singer and her boyfriend had welcomed their first child together on Friday May 13.The couple are yet to speak publicly about the addition to their family on social media, with Rocky – whose real name is Rakim Athelaston Mayers – having confirmed their relationship in May 2021.In a post shared on Instagram, Brown, who was in a relationship with Rihanna from 2007 to 2009 and briefly again a few years later, appeared to refer to his ex-girlfriend giving birth.The Instagram Story – which was shared on social media while it disappeared from Brown’s profile – showed an orange background with praying and heart emojis placed on top, as well as a pregnancy emoji alongside the caption: ‘Congratulations.’In February 2009, Brown was arrested and pleaded guilty to felony assault after attacking Rihanna.Chris Brown seems to congratulate Rihanna on her baby news ðð¤°ð¾ pic.twitter.com/msoameas5eAfter pleading guilty, the singer was sentenced to community service and mandatory anger management classes, as well as probation and a restraining order against his ex-partner.They rekindled their relationship a few years later, before splitting for good in 2013.In 2014, Brown violated the terms of his parole from the 2009 incident, resulting in him spending more than 100 days in prison.Several people on Twitter expressed their shock over the musician seemingly congratulating Rihanna on her baby, whose name is yet to be revealed.‘Never did Chris Brown just congratulate Rihanna on his Insta story,’ one person wrote.‘I know Chris Brown did not just congratulate Rihanna,’

Ed Sheeran is building a burial chamber on the grounds of his sprawling £3.7 million Suffolk estate.The plan was given the go-ahead back in 2019, but the British hitmaker has now submitted amended plans to the local council that detail his desire to build the crypt within a church that he is building at the bottom of his garden. Drawings submitted to the East Suffolk District Council in February show that the chamber will be 2.7m long by 1.8m wide and will only be accessible via a stone slab and underneath the church.The church is also set to feature a tower, eight pews, an altar, an upstairs gallery, stain-glassed windows, and a stair turret with access to the tower.

Roy Keane might just have his Manchester United wish to come true ahead of Erik ten Hag's arrival at the club.Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been frequently criticised by the Red Devils legend after a disastrous season at Old Trafford. The Red Devils could finish as low as seventh this year and are on course for their lowest points haul ever in the Premier League.One of the most damaging reasons why is because of their shocking defensive form with the likes of Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Raphael Varane – signed from Real Madrid last year – all coming under fire.

Friday is the perfect time to wrap up any loose ends and pay attention to others, Virgo is advised to reach out to a neglected friend while Scorpio moves on from a misunderstanding with a partner. There are 12 zodiac signs - Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces - and the horoscopes for each can give you the lowdown on what your future holds, be it in work, your love life, your friends and family or more. These daily forecasts have been compiled by astrologer Russell Grant, who has been reading star signs for over 50 years.

NHS midwife Anna Kent’s life has been changed as a result of her humanitarian work. Here, the 41-year-old - who lives in Weymouth with daughter Aisha, six - opens up to OK! about helping others and suffering her own tragedy. "It’s 2007 in South Sudan.

'Michael Schumacher tried to kill him' over the team radio when the two former teammates went head-to-head in a race in Hungary. Seven-time Formula One world champion Schumacher is widely regarded as one of the greatest drivers in the history of motorsport and is remembered for his aggressive driving style that led him to be involved in a number of controversial incidents.One particular incident occurred in 2010 during Schumacher's second stint on the F1 grid when he was competing for Mercedes.

Parents who shop at Lidl and Home Bargains have been blown away by a £2.49 item they say will keep kids busy 'all summer'. The bargain item recently appeared on shelves, and can be used with a £4.99 box currently on sale in Home Bargains.

Eight new cities will be created in the UK as part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Fans now best recognise her for playing Nicky Wheatley in Coronation Street but there’s a lot more to Kimberly Hart-Simpson than being an actress. Away from the ITV soap, the 35-year-old is a businesswoman having set up a sustainable rework brand, Hart-Work, in 2018 and all the items for sale are handmade by the soap star herself.

Neil Lennon is on the brink of his first trophy since leaving Celtic after his Omonia Nicosia team advanced to the Cypriot Cup Final.

Former Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has backed Neil Lennon after he said former team-mates had "stabbed me in the front".

It wasn't so long ago Celtic's 10 In A Row hopes went rocketing into the Dingwall night, never to be seen again.

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