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Netflix has resumed production for season six of acclaimed royal drama The Crown and sources say the platform recreated the death of Princess Diana over the weekend

Woody Allen.The actor appeared in Allen’s 2008 film Vicky Cristina Barcelona as Vicky, one of two American women to ignite a romance with an artist while staying for a summer in the Catalan city.She then reunited with the director for 2019’s A Rainy Day In New York, which was filmed during a period in which there was pressure on many of his collaborators to speak out against Allen, in light of allegations against him in the age of the #MeToo movement.At the time, Hall said that she was “profoundly sorry” for her decision to accept a role in the latter film, after reading a statement from Allen’s adoptive daughter Dylan Farrow, and donated her fee for the film to the Time’s Up Legal Defense Fund.Dylan Farrow has accused Allen of sexual assault when she was 7 years old in 1993. He has vehemently denied the allegations and has never been charged with a crime in the case.Now, however, Hall has said she wishes she had not made the apology and stated that she does not believe actors should be pressured into taking a stance on such matters.In an interview with The Observer, she has explained that at the time she issued that statement, she was pregnant and in an emotional “tangle”, and in an effort to meet the moment and believe women, “I felt like I wanted to do something definitive”.“It is very unlike me to make a public statement about anything,” she added.

Hot Chip, Nightmares On Wax, Fantastic Man, Machinedrum and Theo Parrish.Located on the border of the Sant Antoni and Raval districts of the Catalan city, the club is switching to its ‘tardeo’ or late schedule for the autumn and winter months, meaning it will be open between 19:30 and 02:00 on club nights.Other artists announced for the season include Antal, Danilo Plessow B2B Hugo LX, Mainline Collective, Loco Bingo, Egyptian Lover, Luke Una, Mr. Bongo, Ruby Savage, GAZZI, Chico Blanco, Toy Tonics DJs and Bradley Zero.As part of its phased re-opening so far, it has already welcomed the likes of Adrian Sherwood, David Rodigan, Gilles Peterson and Francois K.The good news is a welcome respite from the challenging few years that have inflicted the live entertainment industry.

Maria Branyas, who was thought to be the world's oldest person at 117 years old, has passed away, her family has announced.

Shakira’s trial for tax fraud draws nearer. While the Colombian singer maintains that she has fulfilled all of her obligations in Spain, the Prosecutor’s Office accuses her of personal income tax evasion and wealth tax between 2012 and 2014 and requests eight years in prison and a fine of 23.8 million euros.

Shakira has said adios to Barcelona for the last time following her split with Gerard Pique.

Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero believes there is a 50 per cent chance of Lionel Messi returning to Barcelona before retiring.

Pablo Sandoval “Los pequeños amores,” the latest film from Celia Rico who made a splash at the 2018 San Sebastian Festival with “Journey to a Mother’s Room,” has been acquired for international sales by Spain-based Latido Films. Produced by Barcelona-based Arcadia Motion Pictures, which co-produced Rodrigo Sorogoyen’s 2023 Goya winner and box office breakout “The Beasts, and France’s Noodles Production (“One Year, One Night”), Rico’s second feature is set in a bucolic countryside. It weighs in as a mother-daughter two-hander sparked after strongly independent mother Ani falls over walking the dog and is forced to use a wheelchair to get around. 

straight to your inbox Joao Cancelo is backing Lionel Messi to thrive in English football if Manchester City are able to sign the Barcelona forward. Messi's future has never been more in doubt, with his father and agent Jorge flying into the Catalan capital on Wednesday morning for showdown talks over if and how the player will be allowed to leave this summer.

straight to your inbox Sergio Aguero is running out of time to play any part in Manchester City 's Champions League challenge. The Blues are preparing to face Lyon in the quarter-final of the competition at the Jose Alvalade Stadium tomorrow night, and if they win they will be in the semi-final next week.

A suspected ISIS terrorist said to be planning a ‘lone wolf’ attack in Barcelona this weekend has been arrested.