Italian Producer Luca Barbareschi Unveils Bio-Series Devoted To Bank Of America Founder A.P. Giannini

EXCLUSIVE: Sean Durkin’s new pic revolving around the Von Erichs is gaining steam as sources tell Deadline Where the Crawdads Sing star Harris Dickinson is set to play David Von Erich in Ironclaw. Zac Efron is set to star as Kevin Von Erich with A24 and Access Entertainment co-financing the pic. Durkin is writing and directing the film. Producing alongside A24 are Tessa Ross, Derrin Schlesinger and Harrison Huffman. The film was developed by House Productions, with the support of Access Entertainment, and BBC Films.

Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan has discussed the sexist backlash to Skyler White (Anna Gunn), saying that the character “did nothing to deserve that”.The show, which concluded in 2013, followed Walter White’s (Bryan Cranston) transformation from cancer-stricken chemistry teacher to ruthless drug kingpin. This switch to meth-dealer, however, was understandably not supported by his wife Skyler.As the show progressed, some viewers grew particularly hostile towards Skyler, to the point where actor Gunn wrote an op-ed in the New York Times in 2013 titled ‘I Have A Character Issue’. In the post, she wrote: “My character, to judge from the popularity of web sites and Facebook pages devoted to hating her, has become a flash point for many people’s feelings about strong, non submissive, ill-treated women.”In an interview with The New Yorker about the backlash, Gilligan said: “Back when the show first aired, Skyler was roundly disliked.

K-pop girl group IVE have dropped their third single album ‘After LIKE’ today (August 22).Its title track prominently interpolates Gloria Gaynor’s iconic 1978 hit, ‘I Will Survive’, written by Freddie Perren and Dino Fekaris. Accompanying its release was an energetic music video starring the six-member Starship Entertainment act, who unite in the chorus to showcase dynamic choreography and end the video with a dazzling, fireworks-filled finale.“Don’t you dare doubt what I just said / I’m not just saying I like you / What’s after ‘LIKE’?”, the members demand through the pre-chorus.‘After Like’, a label statement said, is about girls and women being confident in their emotions and pursuing what they want in love.

Zoe Kravitz and Channing Tatum are going strong.

Erik ten Hag dropped an F-bomb live on Sky Sports when discussing his Manchester United side's shock 2-1 victory over Liverpool.The Red Devils boss joined host David Jones and pundits Roy Keane, Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville after securing his first win in charge. He was asked to sum up his emotions as the post-match interview got underway.Ten Hag replied: "We can talk about tactical but it’s all about attitude.

Alesha Dixon is a proud mum to daughters Azura and Anaya, and often gives fans a peek into her life away from TV. This weekend was no different as the Britain’s Got Talent judge, 43, celebrated her youngest daughter Anaya turning three in style.Taking to Instagram, Alesha showed off the stunning Alice In Wonderland-themed party which she had renamed to “Anaya In Wonderland”.

Emmerdale is scheduled to celebrate its 50th anniversary this autumn and there's some huge storylines planned for the memorable episodes. There's already been a few hints dropped while some plot twists have been confirmed by bosses at the hit ITV soap, which first landed on screens back in 1972. Three iconic characters, Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller), Diane Sudgen (Elizabeth Estensen) and Tracy Metcalfe (Amy Walsh), will all be making a return to the show, just in time for a "massive storm" which will wreck havoc on the village.

As Love Island viewers reel from the recent announcement that host Laura Whitmore will not be returning for the next series, many fans have been left curious about her friendship with the late Caroline Flack, as she paid tribute to the former host in her exit announcement. Sharing the news on Monday evening that her time as the show’s host had come to an end, Laura wrote: "Some news! I won’t be hosting the next series of Love Island.

Adam Collard has revealed the real reason he returned to Love Island. The 26 year old personal trainer, who may well have dropped the L-bomb with new beau Paige Thorne, shocked fans with his reappearance on the show four years after his first stint. He went much further on the eight series of the show, coupling up with Swansea-born paramedic Paige, 24, who he is now dating outside the villa.

Ozzy and Sharon Osborne recently posted a rare photo of a PDA-filled moment they shared while on vacation in Hawaii. The picture shows the two of them kissing in a pool, with a view of the ocean and the luscious landscape in the background. Sharon simply captioned the photo with an emoji of a palm tree and a heart.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeFor a network comedy to earn as much attention in the year of our TV gods 2022 is a miracle. And it takes a once-in-a-generation talent to pull it off. Which is why we can’t stop raving about Quinta Brunson.

turned 30 last month, while Demi Lovato — who released her new album “Holy Fvck” on Friday — hit the mark on Saturday. And in the upcoming months, both Nick Jonas and Miley Cyrus will join the 30s club too.At this milestone moment, we look back on how they evolved from the Disney Channel to hitting their fourth decade.Birthdate: July 22, 1992Disney Channel breakout: She starred as Alex Russo on “The Wizards of Waverly Place” from 2007 to 2012.Pop power moves: After scoring such Top 10 hits as 2013’s “Come & Get It,” 2015’s “Good for You” and 2016’s “Hands to Myself,” Gomez went all the way to No.

Will Smith shockingly slapped Chris Rock while he was presenting an award at the Oscars four months ago, fans have been itching to know what will come of the actor's career.MORE: Will Smith hailed a 'hero' as he shares video of terrifying encounter during family timeThe star's unexpected downfall came ironically right at the peak of his career, having won his very first Oscar for his role in King Richard the very same night.Though he remained largely silent about the altercation, he recently returned to social media with a video in which he discussed the now infamous Oscar night, and apologized to all of those involved.WATCH: A glimpse into Will and Jada's marriageMORE: Will Smith jokes about difficulty of returning to social media after Oscars slapDespite his apology, Variety reported on 18 August that according to their Intelligence Platform from Q Scores, which is "the longtime industry standard for quantifying celebrities' star power and appeal," his numbers and reputations tanked following the slap.Now Will finds himself in murky waters, having been headed towards a year full of even more career accomplishments, and having had plenty of projects in production, both as an actor and as a producer, thanks to his production company, Overbrook Entertainment.Currently, the Aladdin lead has nearly fifty projects in development, and their status ranges from pre-production to script or simply announced.A post shared by Will Smith (@willsmith)Will returned to social media with a five minute apology videoIn the coming year, he is also set to host a yet to be titled comedy special with Netflix, of which the plot reads: "Will Smith presents his first comedy variety special, which includes surprise celebrity guests, comedic

Al Roker turned 68 on Saturday and the beloved weatherman shared a glimpse of his joyous surprise birthday celebrations.MORE: Al Roker continues to prepare for life-changing moment involving son NickTaking to Instagram, the weather anchor posted a carousel of upbeat snaps documenting the 'wonderful' family event organised by his wife, Deborah Roberts.WATCH: Al Roker's rise to fameIn one photo, Al revealed the birthday dinner menu which featured an array of gourmet dishes including Spanish mackerel, pici pasta, apple upside-down cake and a bespoke elderflower cocktail.MORE: Al Roker shares unexpected video for daughter revealing unfortunate health diagnosisMORE: Al Roker and Deborah Roberts mourn heartbreaking loss of her sisterIn other snaps, a beaming Al could be seen enjoying his special meal surrounded by his nearest and dearest. The TV star enjoyed a surprise birthday mealHe captioned his photos: "#Aboutlastnight @debrobertsabc arranged a wonderful family #surprisebirthdaydinner at the fabulous @wmfarmerandsons in #hudsonny."Al's fans raced to the comment section to heap praise on the star, with one writing: "Happy Birthday, Al! I bet you had a lovely time!" whilst a second remarked: "Looks like a wonderful birthday celebration and I wish you a very blessed, healthy year ahead!" Gushing over the food, a third penned: "That menu looks AMAZING! If there were leftovers, pls ship them here please and thank you," and a fourth added: "Looks absolutely dreamy!! @debrobertsabc nailed it!! Glad you had a wonderful birthday - you deserve it!"Al's birthday celebrations come after he shared an impressive health milestone.

Ramona Singer appeared to be having the time of her life as she spent a day out in the sun in The Hamptons on Saturday. The Real Housewives Of New York City star, 65, donned a vibrant pink and blue ensemble for her eventful outing. The TV personality has starred in a total of 13 seasons of The Real Housewives, and is the only person to have done so in the entire franchise.   Fun in the sun! Ramona Singer, 65, flaunted her fit physique as she spent a day out in The Hamptons for a party earlier on SaturdayThe businesswoman showed off her fit summer body in a hot pink, strapless bodysuit with a large floral, fabric embellishment on the front. She wore a vibrant blue wrap skirt for an additional pop of color for her party look for the day. The reality TV star uploaded a post onto her Instagram, where she posed with entrepreneur and media influencer, Julie Macklowe. Ramona wrote a short caption to her snap, typing out that she attended a, 'Barbie & Ken Party!!' She added a pink bow emoji at the end.   Party time: The TV personality appeared to be in high spirits at she attended the 'Barbie & Ken' party in The Hamptons with friend, Julie Macklowe  Beautiful: The businesswoman and author was all smiles as she posed for a few photos at the summer event The author slipped into a pair of stylish wedge heels with white straps for a finishing touch to her ensemble. Ramona accessorized her look with pink, heart-shaped sunglasses to coincide with the color scheme of her outfit. In an interview with Us Weekly, the star discussed the importance of always carrying fashionable shades in the big apple.

Hilaria Baldwin's daughter Carmen Gabriela was the spitting image of her mom while sporting a glamorous makeup look while celebrating, her upcoming ninth birthday.As the eldest child of Hilaria and actor Alec Baldwin prepared to turn another year older, her 38-year-old mother shared some sweet snaps of her little girl with both her parents during a family dinner. 'Starting the bday celebrations 2 days early!' the What's One More podcast host, who is  pregnant with her seventh child, captioned an image on her Instagram Story.  Adorable: Hilaria Baldwin's daughter Carmen Gabriela was the spitting image of her mom while sporting a glamorous makeup look while celebrating, her upcoming ninth birthdayIn the snap, Carmen can be seen sporting a bright red lipstick, a heavy sweeping of blush and bold metallic smokey grey eyeshadow.  Later, Hilaria revealed the budding fashionista 'raided' her shoe closet with a picture of the elementary school student rocking her high heels.The mom-of-six went on to praise her daughter's posing skills and flamenco dance moves before sharing additional images of Carmen experimenting with press-on nails. Just like mom! Later, Hilaria revealed the budding fashionista 'raided' her shoe closet with a picture of the elementary school student rocking her high heels  Having fun: The mom-of-six went on to praise her daughter's posing skills and flamenco dance moves before sharing additional images of Carmen experimenting with press-on nails 'She did a shoe change and lost one of the press on nails in my closet.

Virgil van Dijk was caught doing a Liam Gallagher impression as Jadon Sancho put Manchester United ahead during their 2-1 win over Liverpool on Monday night.The Dutchman is undoubtedly one of the best defenders around, but fans were bewildered when he decided not to close Sancho down on the edge of the box, choosing instead to stay rooted to the spot with his arms behind his back, mimicking the iconic on-stage pose of former Oasis front man Gallagher."Why was Van Dijk just standing there like he's the singer in Oasis when he could've moved forward to block Sancho's shot?" one fan tweeted, while another said: "Van Dijk looking like he's about to sing Wonderwall there."READ MORE: James Milner 'roasts' Virgil van Dijk and fans can't get enough of Liverpool beef"VVD looked like a s*** Oasis tribute act for that goal," a third wrote.Fans on social media weren't the only ones perplexed by Van Dijk's antics. James Milner, who had thrown himself at Sancho's dummied shot moments earlier, was seen screaming at his team-mate as United celebrated, appearing to tell him he should've "got out" to the United forward to block the strike.Marcus Rashford doubled United's lead in the second half and although Mo Salah grabbed a late goal for the visitors, it wasn't enough to stop Erik ten Hag's side registering their first points of the season.If Van Dijk is Liam Gallagher then which Liverpool player is Noel? Let us know in the comments section below.Having failed to win any of their opening three matches, Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool find themselves in 16th place.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefKorean pop-culture fest KCON LA wrapped up an in-person edition on Sunday with a second multi-act concert that largely filled Los Angeles’ Crypto.com arena.The mania for Korean culture seemed barely diminished by the COVID hiatus, during which time the genre’s digital natives gathered virtually and KCON morphed into KCON:TACT.The seamless flow between fandom’s online and offline iterations was a dominant feature of the convention, held in person for the first time since 2019. And organizers Monday confirmed that the three-day convention at the Los Angeles Convention Center attracted more than 90,000 real world visitors, plus a further 7.17 million worldwide via video streaming. “The Asian American community, they existed 12 years ago [when KCON started].

Thania Garcia Florida rapper Rod Wave earns his second No. 1 album with the debut of his fourth studio effort, “Beautiful Mind,” which tops the Billboard 200 chart with 115,000 equivalent album units.Meanwhile, topping this week’s Billboard Hot 100 is Nicki Minaj’s Rick James-interpolating “Super Freaky Girl,” which earns the rapper her first No. 1 as a solo artist.

Read more: Popular UK waterpark shuts after 'mystery illness' left 20 violently sickProf Nolan said: “I’ve spoken to the people who are about to come out and whistle-blow on it.“There’s been an active cover-up.’’ He added that a “light has finally been shone” on the perpetrators. Proposed new laws currently before US Congress will pave the way for open hearings into UFO sightings where witnesses will get their chance to give evidence under oath.

EXCLUSIVE: 20th Television has re-upped the deal for Milo Ventimiglia and Russ Cundiff’s DiVide Pictures, the company behind the studio’s drama The Company You Keep, headlined by the This Is Us alum. The drama just received a series order by ABC.