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ITV Studios has bought A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder producer Moonage Pictures.

EXCLUSIVE: A pair of unscripted indies are aiming to open up opportunities on both sides of the Atlantic via a development and production partnership.

Fans are gobsmacked by Susan Boyle's journey since her iconic Britain's Got Talent audition that left the world spellbound.The Scottish songstress became an overnight sensation after wowing everyone on the popular ITV show in 2009, where her stunning performance of 'I Dreamed a Dream' from Les Misérables truly set her star soaring.The Britain's Got Talent (BGT) YouTube channel's clip of her audition has raked in a jaw-dropping 29 million views, and is described as "one of the most unforgettable auditions in BGT history".Today marks Susan Boyle's 64th birthday (April 1), so let's delve into what the operatic pop sensation has been up to since stealing hearts all over the globe back in 2009. A TikTok user @celebrity.memorial has given fans a sneak peek at her life post-BGT fame.They uploaded a TikTok video complete with a voiceover detailing: "What really happened to Susan Boyle from Britain's Got Talent? Susan Boyle captured the world's attention with her remarkable audition on Britain's Got Talent in 2009, soaring to international stardom almost overnight." But while she's clocked up an eye-watering fortune of over $45 million (around £34 million), details about what she’s been doing more recently have been notably elusive, leaving followers curious about the current chapter of Susan's life.

Spring has sprung, and with it comes the dreaded hay fever season.The symptoms - watery eyes, non-stop sneezing, and a blocked nose - are not just a nuisance but can be a real nightmare for many UK drivers which could result in a hefty fine and points on your licence. Shockingly, a significant number of drivers are oblivious to the legal implications of driving while suffering from severe hay fever, warned one expert. Pete Ridley, Car Finance Expert at Car Finance Saver (www.carfinancesaver.co.

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard have announced a 2025 UK and European orchestral tour.The Melbourne sextet is set to bring their ‘Phantom Island’ tour overseas later this year, with select dates played as rave sets and other dates as orchestral shows led by conductor/musical director Chad Kelly.They will play songs off their forthcoming album ‘Phantom Island’ (release date unknown), along with cuts from their wide catalogue. Rave sets will incorporate tracks from 2023’s ‘The Silver Cord’, the band’s pivot into electronic music, and they will modify other songs through a fully modular synthesis table.Meanwhile, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard’s orchestral shows include a date at London’s Royal Albert Hall, where they will perform with Covent Garden Sinfonia.Pre-sale commences at 10am on April 2, whilst general sale will follow at 10am on April 4 – find your tickets here and see tour dates below:OCTOBER31 – Aviva Studios – Manchester (rave set)NOVEMBER1 – Brixton Electric – London (rave set)2 – Brixton Electric – London (rave set)4 – Royal Albert Hall – London (with Covent Garden Sinfonia)5 – La Seine Musicale – Paris (with Orchestre Lamoureux)6 – 013 – Tilburg, NL (rave set)7 – Mainstage – Den Bosch, NL (with Sinfonia Rotterdam)9 – Inside Seaside Festival – Gdansk, PL (with The Baltic Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra)10 – Columbiahalle – Berlin (rave set)11 – SaSaZu – Prague (rave set)12 – Gasometer – Vienna (rave set)14 – Poolen – Copenhagen (rave set)15 – Gothenburg Film Studios – Gothenburg (rave set)The UK/EU tour will follow the band’s upcoming leg in the US, where they will tour with conductor and musical director Sarah Hicks.

Public Enemy have announced a “once in a lifetime” show at Royal Albert Hall. Find ticket details below.Announced this morning (April 1), the show is being billed as an exclusive, one-off performance in the UK.

Naman Ramachandran Korean entertainment powerhouse CJ ENM continues to make significant strides on the international stage following its trio of nominations at the Banff Rockie Awards 2025, which further cement its position as a global content juggernaut. The Banff World Media Festival has named Korea as its inaugural Country of Honor for the 2025 edition.

The Beatles films have found their Fab Four – find out more below.At the end of Sony’s CinemaCon presentation on Monday night in the US (April 1 in the UK), director Sam Mendes took the stage to make a pair of blockbuster reveals for his four upcoming Beatles films.After a year of speculation, Mendes has confirmed that the Fab Four will be portrayed by Harris Dickinson, Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan and Joseph Quinn. Dickinson will play John Lennon, Mescal will play Paul McCartney, Keoghan will play Ringo Starr and Quinn will play George Harrison.The film franchise is being titled The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event, and in a shocking announcement, Mendes revealed that all four films will arrive in April 2028, though not at the same time.The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event, directed by Sam Mendes.Harris Dickinson (John Lennon)Paul Mescal (Paul McCartney)Barry Keoghan (Ringo Starr)Joseph Quinn (George Harrison)In theatres April 2028.

Kendrick Lamar‘s untitled comedy film is being pushed back to 2026 – find out more below.In early 2022, it was revealed that Kendrick Lamar would be producing a live-action comedy film in collaboration with the creators of South Park, Matt Stone and Trey Parker. The following year, it was confirmed that besides producing, Parker would also direct the live-action movie.Ever since then, little information has been shared about the film, except that it would release on the Fourth of July this year.

Sue Devaney's dyslexia posed a challenge during her character Debbie Webster's dementia storyline on Coronation Street.The actress, 57, who first graced the cobbles 41 years ago, is set for turmoil as Debbie Webster navigates a challenging storyline involving vascular dementia. ITV viewers have been concerned for her fate in the Manchester-based program since the storyline was confirmed. On-screen, Debbie has been exhibiting erratic behaviour, struggling with emotional control and showing signs of increasing forgetfulness.

Swim By Judit. This year shot the campaign for the Colombian jewelry line Tikuna, by Patricia Acosta.Silvia seamlessly balances her career as an actress, appearing in films such as Awareness on Amazon Prime, TV shows like Crypto Game and Melodía de Amor, and music videos like Fiebre by singer David Bisbal, with her career as a model and TV host.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer Turns out zombies don’t mellow with age.Sony Pictures unleashed an extended look at Danny Boyle’s “28 Years Later” – the threequel to the director’s groundbreaking 2002 outbreak film – at CinemaCon in Las Vegas on Monday night. The franchise refresh picks up, well, 28 years after the terrifying Rage virus broke out across the globe (pandemics now being shorthand for worldwide audiences). Man has found a way to survive amongst the flesh-eating zombies, on a remote English island connected to the mainland.

Chubby and The Gang appear to have broken up – find out more below.Last night (March 31), the band – led by Charlie Manning-Walker – took to social media to announce what appears to be their split. They wrote: “Every dog has his day, ours came and went away.

Rosemary Rossi Who knew that combining a sweet story about an adorable penguin and one about the atrocities of a political uprising in 1976 Argentina could have such charm? “The Penguin Lessons” does just that, thanks to the balancing act of director Peter Cattaneo — and the Magellanic penguins playing Juan Salvador (the bird is named after Jonathan Livingston Seagull). After Cattaneo was given the script by one of the producers, he went back to its source material, a memoir of the same name by Tom Michell, which was a tale of the unexpected bond between man and penguin in the setting of a British private school in Buenos Aires.

Not stirred. Helen Mirren has criticized the James Bond franchise for “profound sexism” while also saying she doesn’t believe the next 007 should be female.The Oscar winner, 79, spoke about the famed fictional spy in an interview promoting her new series “MobLand,” which she stars in alongside Pierce Brosnan, 71, who played Bond in four films from 1995 to 2002.“I have to say I was never a great ward [of Bond],” Mirren told the Standard. “I’m a huge fan of Pierce Brosnan, I mean massive fan.

Netflix has announced that it is going to make hit drama Adolescence available to view for free in all UK secondary schools.Since its release on March 13, the drama about a father dealing with the fallout of his son being suspected of murder has prompted a wider discussion about toxic masculinity in the UK.Series star Stephen Graham produced the show alongside Hannah Walters, his wife and regular co-star in projects such as Boiling Point, A Thousand Blows, and This Is England.Now, Netflix has said that the show will be available to watch for free in schools.

Industry continues to add big names for its upcoming fourth season. Kal Penn (Designated Survivor), Stranger Things star Charlie Heaton and Claire Forlani (Departure) have joined the cast of the HBO/BBC finance drama.

AJ Odudu has let slip details about the brand new Celebrity Big Brother house ahead of the 2025 series launch next week. The ITV reality show returns to television screens next Monday (April 7) with a bunch of new famous faces who'll move into the most famous abode in Britain. It has already been confirmed that the house has been moved to new location and host AJ has revealed that the property is even smaller than before.

Molly-Mae Hague has sent her fans into a frenzy by announcing the launch date for the next chapter of her popular series, Molly-Mae: Behind It All.The reality TV alum and digital sensation dropped the juicy deets on Insta, revealing the second series will hit Prime Video UK on May 9th. Gushing to her impressive 7.5 million followers, Molly-Mae graced their feeds with a sneak peek from the set, writing: "Season 1 WRAPPED! ! ! See you on May 9th for our next three episodes of Molly-Mae: Behind it all.

Will Best and AJ Odudu have opened up about all things Celebrity Big Brother ahead of the 2025 series launch next week.The revamped version of the hit reality series is making its grand return to ITV next week, and it's set to see a host of celebs ditch their plush pads for the UK's most notorious residence. Names like Jack P Shepherd, Chris Hughes, Ella Rae Wise, and Danny Beard are buzzing as potential stars rumoured to be entering the CBB house for the 2025 season. While hosts Will and AJ are still in the dark about the final roster, which remains a tightly guarded secret by show execs, they haven't shied away from revealing their personal picks for the show.

Fat Dog, bdrmm and more have been announced as the final wave of performers for this year’s edition of Wide Awake festival.The one-day event is due to take place at Brockwell Park near Brixton in South London on Friday May 23.