Kevin Costner drama Let Him Go tops election week box office with $4.1M

Guy Lodge Film CriticThat Colson Baker can act is no revelation. The rap-rocker, better known to his legions of fans as Machine Gun Kelly, has already held his own in a dozen or so roles for film and TV, demonstrating a scuzzy on-screen charisma within admittedly limited boundaries.

KATIE Price's 16-year-old son Junior Andre has told how he wants to move to Los Angeles and "find his wifey". The teenager revealed his wish to head to America amid his mum’s relationship drama. Katie's fiancé Carl Woods last night went on a lengthy Instagram rant, insisting he didn’t hit or coercively control her.

DEAR Katie, I'm the last person to criticise someone for fighting back against that bossy old bitch Mother Nature, who throws women on the scrapheap once past their first flush of fertility. You became successful in your chosen career of glamour modelling at 18.

SIMON Cowell has revealed his eight-year-old son played a part in his proposal to Lauren Silverman. The music mogul, 62, proposed to his partner of nine years in January while on holiday in Barbados and has now explained their son Eric helped him pop the question.  Appearing on Entertainment Tonight, Simon said: “One hundred percent he had to coach me.  “And we planned it.

NINETIES stars Vengaboys rose to fame more than 20 years ago - but in a new pic it appears they've barely aged. The band sold more than 25million albums worldwide and topped the UK charts with their songs Boom Boom Boom Boom and We're Going to Ibiza.

Kaley Cuoco had a Thursday to remember as she wrapped up season two of her hit series, The Flight Attendant, and received a surprise visit from her mother Layne Ann and sister Briana, for the first time.MORE: Kaley Cuoco has fans saying the same thing as she hails 'inspirational' personThe 36-year-old's family hadn't been able to visit the set this year due to COVID-19 restrictions but the pair surprised the star on her penultimate day of filming – as seen in pictures shared by on Kaley's Instagram.WATCH: Kaley Cuoco dances in her bra during 'delirious' moment"Family hasn't been able to visit set all season! Today was the day," Kaley wrote alongside a picture of them together in front of her trailer.READ: Kaley Cuoco shares bittersweet news about future of The Flight attendantRELATED: Kaley Cuoco shares glimpse at epic home bar inside LA mansion"Had to have the obvious trailer shot to prove we are on a set lol," she joked. Kaley looked gorgeous in a sequinned dress and Barbie sneakersKaley shared several pictures and videos from her penultimate day on set, including a gorgeous shot of her in character.In the black and white photo, Kaley can be seen looking at the camera whilst wearing a gorgeous sequinned dress featuring a high slit, which perfectly showed off her legs.

Rylan Clark has reassured fans that he is now feeling better as he returned to work on Thursday. Appearing on the One Show alongside Alex Jones on Thursday, the 33-year-old addressed the recent concerns about his health as he admitted to having a "dodgy time" lately.MORE: Rylan Clark releases new health update after hospital dash"How are you lovely?" Alex said as she welcomed Rylan to the show. "People have been worried." Rylan - who recently ended up in hospital - explained that he's feeling better, saying: "I'm good.

Six in ten adults “couldn’t cope” longer than a day without their mobile phone, a study has found.A survey of 2,000 smartphone users found three in ten never leave their house without their phone.More than one in ten (13 percent) use their device to help them find their way to work, while 16 percent use it as a mirror.Others rely on their smartphones for taking photos (68 percent), checking the time (64 percent), and looking at the weather (62 percent).It also emerged more than one in four (27 percent) are completely reliant on their device to get to their destination – with 35 percent admitting they have never used a printed map.The study, commissioned by HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, to launch the Nokia G11 and G21 smartphones, found more than one in ten (12 percent) admitted their phone battery dying would give them “anxiety”.As a result, over half (55 percent) claim running out of battery is a “nightmare scenario”, with the average adult charging their phone at least twice a day to avoid being caught out.And 48 percent of those polled would be upset if they lost their mobile phone – more than if they lost their bank card (46 percent), car keys (40 percent) or even wedding ring (25 percent).Petri Hayrynen, from HMD Global, home of Nokia phones, said: “Smartphones offer so much, it’s unsurprising that we’re dependent, making the common complaints around battery life a real issue.“That’s why we launched these smartphones that also uniquely offer a 3-day battery life.”The research, via OnePoll, revealed people typically check their mobile phones 20 times a day – spending a total of two hours looking at their screens over a 24-hour period.Of those who venture outside with their smartphone, 77 percent use online

Jamie Lang Spanish Academy Award-winning filmmaker David Pérez Sañudo (“Ane is Missing”) is shifting his gaze to the small screen, writing the upcoming eight-part drama series “Detective Touré,” which he will co-pen with novelist and TV writer Carlos Vila (“Los misterios de Laura”).Based on the “Detective Touré Saga” books by Basque author John Arretxe, the series is produced by Oscar-winning studio Tornasol (“The Secret In Their Eyes”) and DeAPlaneta, a prolific sales-distribution outfit now focused on producing literary adaptations  (“Ana. All In”).Just this week, the project was picked as one of 15 finalists selected to pitch at next month’s Series Mania Co-Pro Pitching Sessions, with a €50,000 ($56,000) cash prize on the line.

John Travolta is one of the most famous names attached to Scientology but the strain of recent years has led to reports he may have already begun the process of 'breaking away' from the church.The 67-year-old actor joined the controversial religious movement in 1975.John has been paraded as a famous celebrity follower in the many years since but over the past 12 months, cracks have allegedly begun to show.In the latter months of 2021, various reports began to circulate that John was 'ready to ditch the church' following the death of his wife of 29 years Kelly Preston in July 2020.The Twins actress passed away aged 57 from breast cancer.So, what is John's relationship with the Church of Scientology like today?Having joined the Church of Scientology almost 50 years ago, John was listed as one of the most successful scientologists on the religion's website as of August last year (via US Magazine).On the site, he was reportedly quoted as saying: "As a Scientologist, I have the technology to handle life's problems and I have used this to help others in life as well. "I would say Scientology put me into the big time."Later that month, however, John sold his home near Scientology headquarters in Florida - fuelling speculation that he may be stepping away from the church.In the latter months of 2021, reports began to emerge that John was 'possibly breaking away from the church'.Indeed it was widely reported that the Grease star was looking to 'step away from everything' - including his faith as he processed the death of his wife Kelly.A source reportedly told OK! Magazine (via Central Recorder): "It's no secret Kelly was the more ardent Scientologist.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorAfter Mike Golic Sr. was tweeting regularly about playing DraftKings with his pals, the sports-betting company reached out to the former ESPN host and commentator — and offered him a deal for his own podcast.Golic will host a one-hour weekly video podcast alongside Meadowlark Media personality Jessica Smetana for DraftKings. The show will cover the intersection of sports news and culture and is slated to feature interviews with special guests.

Focus Features' Let Him Go rode to No. 1 in its domestic debut with $4.1 million from 2,454 locations, the top gross in six weeks amid the challenges posed by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Kevin Coster and Diane Lane‘s Let Him Go is on top at the box office.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaFocus Features’ “Let Him Go” provided a few sparks at an otherwise lifeless box office, opening over the weekend with an estimated $4.1 million.In these COVID times, that was good enough for a first place finish. Focus also took second place with the sophomore weekend of its horror film “Come Play.” Co-produced with Amblin Partners, “Come Play” netted $1.7 million domestically bringing its total to $5.6 million.The speciality division of Universal Pictures has been active during coronavirus in part because of a deal that its studio parent company inked with AMC Theatres.

Kevin Costner and Diane Lane reunite on the big screen as George and Margaret Blackledge, a couple fighting to rescue their grandson from his wicked stepfather, Donnie Weboy (Will Brittain), and his villainousfamily in the Focus Features film Let Him Go. Lesley Manville plays Blanche Weboy, the matriarch of the mysterious Weboy clan at the center of the dramatic thriller set in the 1960s.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorAs a modern Western, “Let Him Go” interweaves landscapes of the American West with domestic settings that convey the drama of the characters’ lives. The film, starring Kevin Costner as sheriff George Blackledge and Diane Lane as Maggie, shows the two as they travel across sweeping landscapes to bring their grandson home after their son dies, and take him from the Weboys family.At the heart of the film are the two houses, the Blackledge home and the Weboys home.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorIn “Let Him Go,” Kevin Costner and Diane Lane play a longtime married midwestern couple in the 1950s who attempt to save their grandson and dead son’s widow from the violent family she married into.Costner insists viewers will be in for the same kind of ride they enjoyed with a couple of his classics.“I try to become [the moviegoer] when I’m reading the script for the first time, which is, what’s this journey going to be for somebody, and too often the scripts don’t live up to it,” the actor told Variety while promoting “Let Him Go.” “But once and awhile they come along.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterThis weekend, Focus Features will bring to theaters the feature adaptation of Let Him Go starring Oscar winner Kevin Costner and Oscar nominee Diane Lane.Directed and written by Thomas Bezucha, the suspense thriller is based on Larry Watson’s popular 2013 novel of the same name. The story follows retired sheriff George Blackledge (Costner) and his wife Margaret (Diane Lane) after they lose their son.

There is a prescient shot that opens “Let Him Go,” the frontier drama starring Kevin Costner and Diane Lane. A flat stretch of Montana plain, a blanket of blue-gray sky, as if Heaven itself was just beyond the horizon.

Focus Features and Amblin's Halloween offeringCome Play filled its trick-or-treat bag with $3.2 million in domestic grosses, easily enough to top another hollow weekend at the box office amid the ongoing pandemic. Opening in 2,183 theaters, the horror-thriller came in ahead of expectations and jumped 18 percent from Friday to Saturday (Halloween).

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film Critic“Let Him Go,” starring Diane Lane and Kevin Costner as an aging rancher couple out to rescue their grandson from a clan of varmint in-laws, is set in Big Sky Country about 50 years ago, and it’s like a family-values, homespun-nostalgia version of “The Searchers” crossed with “Midsommar” on the range. If that sounds like an oddball of a movie, but one that’s going to keep you watching, it is.