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Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Clubhouse is making a major reboot: The once-buzzy audio-livestreaming social app is laying off more than half its staff in what founders say is a necessary strategy pivot. Clubhouse founders Paul Davison and Rohan Seth announced the layoffs in a memo to employees Thursday. “We arrived at this conclusion reluctantly, as we have years of runway remaining and do not feel immediate pressure to reduce costs,” they said. “But we believe that a smaller team will give us focus and speed, and help us launch the next evolution of the product.” San Francisco-based Clubhouse had close to 100 employees, Davison said at the TechCrunch Disrupt conference last October.

Naman Ramachandran Cineflix Rights has acquired international rights to Finestripe Productions‘ feature documentary “The Mysterious Mr. Lagerfeld,” which premiered on BBC Two on April 26, and has sold to Prime Video for Australia, Canada and New Zealand. “The Mysterious Mr Lagerfeld” tells the story of Karl Lagerfeld, the legendary Chanel designer who transformed high fashion into blockbuster, dramatic entertainment over 40 years. The film, directed by Michael Waldman, delves into the life of the charismatic showman who lived a lavish personal life as he earned and spent millions, often courting controversy with his provocative statements. Lagerfeld had an extraordinary entourage, including his beloved cat, Choupette, who is expected to be one of the main heirs of his fortune. The documentary provides insight into the man behind the sunglasses and his legacy.

Hannah Abraham Guest Contributor A report circulating about a 22-year-old actor named Saint Von Colucci dying from cosmetic procedures to look like BTS singer Jimin have turned out to be an elaborate hoax likely involving the use of AI imagery. News of the alleged death was first published on the Daily Mail website on April 24, and has now been pulled. The outlet, which does not appear to have issued any form of retraction, did not respond to Variety’s multiple requests for comment. The alleged news was also picked up by several mainstream publications, including The Independent and TMZ, as well as leading news outlets in Korea. It’s likely that many outlets would have accepted the reports after a similar incident in 2022 in which British influencer Oli London admitted to having numerous surgeries in order to resemble Jimin.

Lise Pedersen “The Days I Would Like to Forget” by Ukrainian film collective Tabor, which picked up the top industry award at international documentary festival Visions du Réel, is a trilogy project that examines the consequences of war. It is directed by Alina Gorlova (“No Obvious Signs,” “This Rain Will Never Stop”), Maksym Nakonechnyi (“Butterfly Vision,” “This Rain Will Never Stop”), Simon Mozgovyi (“Salt From Bonneville,” “The Winter Garden’s Tale”) and Yelizaveta Smith (“Solitude,” “Butterfly Vision”), who have been working together and documenting the war in their country for close to a decade. The project is divided into three 70-minute chapters: “Human & War,” which examines the impact of war on everyday life, “Death & Life,” which focuses on the perception of death during the Russian-Ukrainian war, and “Space & Time,” which investigates the link between the war in Ukraine and other parts of the world.

Murtada Elfadl Movies have always thrived on the power of nostalgia, of viewers placing themselves in a historical context and seeing that self represented on screen — and this is just some of what Guinean filmmaker Thierno Souleymane Diallo explores in his debut feature “The Cemetery of Cinema.” Ostensibly the story of a quest to find a lost film — “Mouramani,” made in 1953 by Diallo’s compatriot Mamadou Touré — this documentary becomes both a playful meditation on why films matter and a rather sober examination of how history can be lost when not preserved. Diallo’s command of the thin line between absurdity and profundity makes it both an entertaining and contemplative watch.

Justin Long and Kate Bosworth are enjoying a night out!

It’s Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday — especially when it’s New Music Friday! We’re breaking down this week’s best new tracks to keep on your radar.

In new clips released from the upcoming season three of The Kardashians, the sisters are concerned about Khloe Kardashian, who in recent months has been losing weight and not sleeping properly.The new season, coming to Hulu and Disney+ on May 25, shows that Khloe and her health concerns are a worry for the close family, with Kendall Jenner, 27, saying that she "doesn't sleep, she lost a lot weight,' as viewers are shown scenes at a doctor's office where Khloe is sitting with her newborn son. Some fans have speculated that 38-year-old Khloe has been using diet drug Ozempic in recent months amid her weight loss, although the star has always denied this.

Is there a more appropriate shade for summertime than sunny yellow? Unlikely. We've noticed a few stars have been picking yellow nail polish colours that really say "sunshine" recently, a trend that's only growing as summer (slowly but surely) approaches.

Gillian McKeith is trying to "push the boundaries" and "cause a stir" in the I'm A Celebrity... South Africa camp, a body language expert has claimed. Gillian, 63, was a late arrival on the All Stars series and has already ruffled a few feathers among her campmates, especially after it was revealed she had snook contraband into camp.

Asake gig last year. Taking place on December 15, 2022, a crush was caused by people outside the venue, who forced their way into the show — leading to overcrowding and the gig being cancelled halfway through.Two attendees, Rebecca Ikumelo, aged 33 and Gaby Hutchinson, 23 died in the following days.

, 41, who worked as an actress before marrying Prince Harry, will be represented by global talent agency WME, which counts her close friend among its A-list clients. Tilda Swinton, Sir Patrick Stewart, and Helena Bonham Carter are also on the books.“Film and television production, brand partnerships, and overall business-building will be explored,” reveals , which first broke the news of the signing.

Tom Cruise is living out his musical theatre dreams.

It’s good news (possibly) for One Direction fans!

“Dodgeball” is getting a sequel.

A supporter of love! Martha Stewart is a big fan of Pete Davidson’s burgeoning romance with Chase Sui Wonders.

Dylan Mulvaney has returned to social media.

Beyonce filed a petition against an IRS claim that she owes $2.7 million in unpaid taxes and penalties.

The West Lothian Courier is delighted to be teaming up with our friends at Bathgate Cinema to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a pair of tickets to the biggest movies.

Scottish singer Nathan Evans has finally returned to social media following the birth of his and wife Holly's son, who arrived into the world earlier this week. Nathan gave an update to his fans on how mother and baby are doing after he faced a race against time to get back to Scotland from Germany.

Sunny Hostin is taking the high road when responding to remarks made by her former co-host of Meghan McCain. During Thursday's episode of , Hostin was asked by a caller about McCain's recent column where she condemns the talk show and claims it was a toxic work environment.«Let me take a drink,» Hostin quipped before responding.«I have not read the column.