Kerry Katona transforms multi-million pound home into a Christmas wonderland

Holly Jones Bolivian-Mexican filmmaker Natalia López Gallardo enjoyed tandem careers in editing (“Jauja,” “Post Tenebras Lux”) and acting (“Nuestro Tiempo”), as she made her debut as auteur with the short film “En el cielo como en la tierra.” In her first feature-length project, “Robe of Gems,” she tackles the parallel individual struggles of three women against a backdrop of unrelenting cartel infiltration.What lured you into directing after careers in editing and acting? Was it a natural progression?Definitely, yes, it was there, but I think maybe it took time to accumulate the big necessity. I think it’s very important to have that need to do a film. It’s not a desire; it’s not an objective; you have to need it because that impulse that makes you start a film has to last maybe five years with the same power.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentThe Berlin Film Festival, whose scaled-down edition kicked off on Thursday evening with strict COVID measures, has recorded only eight positive cases among the film teams, the festival spokesperson confirmed to Variety. Unlike at Cannes or Venice, the Berlinale is requiring guests to take a daily test, even if they’re vaccinated three times, in order to access screenings, as well as select events and venues.

Netflix's recent documentary The Tinder Swindler has had international attention after it shared the story of several women on their mission to track down the man who tricked them into giving him tens of thousands of dollars after meeting him on a dating app. Shimon Hayut, 31, known to his victims as Simon Leviev, is estimated to have stolen $10m (£7.4m) through expensive dates and manipulative ploys. He was arrested and sentenced to 15 months on fraud, theft and forgery charges in December 2019, but only served five months of his sentence, being released on 'good behaviour' in May 2020.The women met Simon on the dating app Tinder, so OK! caught up with life and relationship coach Kapil Gupta on if, and how, we can avoid matching with people using the app for sinister purposes.

Rebekah Vardy is said to have secretly invited Coleen Rooney to stay with her after husband Wayne was caught drink-driving in 2017, according to a new report. One source alleged that Rebekah, 39, invited Coleen, 35, to come and stay at her house with her children, two years before Coleen accused Becky's Instagram account of leaking "false stories" about the Rooneys to the press.

EMILY Atack has been spotted spending quality time with her family this weekend - including her rarely-seen dad Keith. The Inbetweeners star - who is best known for playing Charlotte Hinchcliffe - travelled home with her brother George and sister Martha.

KANYE West accused Kid Cudi of betrayal as the Donda rapper dropped him from his upcoming album and even crossed out Pete Davidson from a photo. Kanye, 44, opened up about his friend split with Cudi, 38, in an Instagram post.

– Heather, via emailI’m not an investment specialist, so I have limited knowledge in this field. However, having carefully read your letter, it’s obvious to me what you should do – consult a solicitor.Your concerned letters to the agency are either being ignored or yielding the most brusque of replies, and this is totally unacceptable – it is your money they are holding, with no consultation or acquiescence on your part.

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Michael Nordine authorFew things will have you longing for an end to the pandemic like “Coma,” an experimental lockdown project from French provocateur Bertrand Bonello. If you’re the type to dread being alone with your thoughts, try being locked in a room with Bonello’s: The “Nocturama” director’s ruminations on free will, dreams and the deeper meaning of Michael Jackson’s music will have you longing to fall into a deep sleep, just so you don’t have to listen to it anymore.

Hollywood star Mike Myers has hinted that his secret agent alter-ego Austin Powers might be making a comeback for a fourth film.The news comes ahead of Mike Myers making a cameo appearance as Austin Power's nemesis Dr Evil during an advert for General Motors at the 2022 Super Bowl, which will see the star reunite with Austin Powers cast members including Rob Lowe, Seth Green and Mindy Sterling.Speaking on The Today Show in America, the Waynes World and Bohemian Rhapsody star explained that he would love to make a fourth Austin Powers film, saying: "I would love to do one. Yeah, yeah, yeah."He then teased that a fourth film could possibly be in production, by adding: "We’ll see.

THE Masked Singer runner-up Charlotte Church has been left red-faced as a tweet of her appearing to bash the show resurfaced. The opera singer was unmasked as Mushroom on ITV show last night - coming second place. But in 2020, Charlotte didn't sound too keen to be involved.

Queen yelping "ow" when two-year-old Princess Eugenie stepped on her foot resurfaced in an upcoming documentary to mark her Platinum Jubilee.The inventive film, Elizabeth: A Portrait In Parts, will look into Her Majesty's 70 years on the throne and her private moments with the Royal Family.

Instagram page. As a warning to others, the photo showed her child in tears with Leah explaining the slightest touch would make the spots bleed.

King Crimson founder Robert Fripp and his wife, singer Toyah Willcox, have shared a cover of ‘Too Drunk To Fuck’ by The Dead Kennedys – watch it below.The special Valentine’s Day cover – which they’ve renamed ‘Too Drunk To Funk’ – is a part of the pair’s ‘Sunday Lunch’ video series which returned last month after a brief break for the holidays.Launched in 2020, the series has so far seen the couple share renditions of songs by Ramones, Nirvana, David Bowie, Metallica, Billy Idol, The Rolling Stones, Judas Priest, The Prodigy, Guns N’ Roses, Alice Cooper and many more through Willcox’s YouTube channel.Last week’s cover saw the pair perform Billy Idol’s ‘White Wedding’.

Marvel boss Kevin Feige has described upcoming Disney+ series Moon Knight as “brutal” and a show that sees “the boundaries shifting on what we’re able to do.”A first look at the upcoming Disney+ series, which sees Oscar Isaac play the titular role of Marc Spector, “a mercenary who has numerous alter egos”, arrived in a trailer last month. The show will debut on Disney+ on March 30.“He’s brutal,” Feige told Empire of Spector, adding: “It’s been fun to work with Disney+ and see the boundaries shifting on what we’re able to do. There are moments [in the series] when Moon Knight is wailing on another character, and it is loud and brutal, and the knee-jerk reaction is, ‘We’re gonna pull back on this, right?’“No.

In its heyday Figure of Eight Park drew tourists from across the country to marvel at its rides, illuminations and a 100-tonne stuffed whale known as Eric.

EXCLUSIVE: The Berlin Film Festival, which got underway on Thursday evening, has recorded more than 60 positive Covid results from its testing procedures, organizers have confirmed to us.

Gallery: Famous and frisky! These stars hooked up with one another (BANG Showbiz)The ex-'Atomic Kitten' singer - who is mum to Molly, 20, and Lily-Sue, 18 from her marriage to Westlife star Brian McFadden, as well as Heidi, 14 and Max, 13 from her marriage to Mark Croft and Dylan-Jorge, seven, from her marriage to late rugby player George Kay - then went on to state that PDAs "mortifying" for children. She said: "I also just think that PDAs are mortifying for the children.

Kerry Katona is feeling festive after using the weekend to deck the halls at her posh new pad.The Atomic Kitten star shunned the professionals and opted to put up all her own decorations ready for the most wonderful time of the year. With just over a month to go until the big day, the 41-year-old wasted no time in giving her home a seasonal overhaul.

Kerry Katona has revealed she would love to return to I'm A Celebrity if she was asked. The former Atomic Kitten star, 41, won the show back in 2004.

KERRY Katona has revealed she would "love" to go back to rehab as she found it was a time to "reconnect" with her values. The star, 41, opened up about her recovery from drug addiction in a bid to help Jack Fincham after he sparked concern when he was filmed seemingly inhaling ‘hippy crack’ on a night out.