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01.03 / 03:57
Celebrity Splits Camila Cabello’s fans share convincing theories about how her song ‘Bam Bam’ might be about Shawn Mendes
Camila Cabello is releasing a new song featuring Ed Sheeran on March 4, and fans are already convinced that the tune is about Cabello’s ex, Shawn Mendes. The Cuban American singer and actress took to social media to tease about the upcoming song “Bam Bam,” The single’s theories immediately started to flood the internet.“Isn’t really about shading Shawn, I feel like it’s more about how sometimes things don’t work the way you want in life, and you need to move on.
28.02 / 19:35
BBC exclusive Drama and epic All you need to know on Killing Eve and why Villanelle isn't in her epic outfits
As the iconic spy drama Killing Eve returns for its fourth and final season, we find Villanelle and Eve in very different places. Now, it’s Eve who’s out for blood, as she sets out on a revenge mission against The Twelve, while Villanelle is out to prove she’s not a monster, leading her to make a most unlikely move… And we can reveal we find the legendary assassin in a rather unusual setting. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox withOK!'s daily newsletter .
28.02 / 12:51
film singer Music WestEnd Films, Cinephil Team Up for Cesaria Evora Documentary (EXCLUSIVE)
Manori Ravindran International EditorWestEnd Films and Cinephil are teaming up for a feature documentary on the late Cape Verdean singer Cesária Évora.Directed by Portuguese filmmaker Ana Sofia Fonseca, the film — simply titled “Cesária Évora” — is described as a multifaceted portrait of the singer, who “leveraged her international fame to empower her community” on the African island of São Vicente, which is part of the Cape Verde archipelago. The film will have its world premiere at SXSW, with WestEnd and Cinephil repping worldwide rights.The two companies recently partnered on “Afghanistan,” which was announced during the 2021 American Film Market.Grammy winner Évora, who died at the age of 70 in 2011, rose to international fame in the mid ‘90s with her melancholic morna ballads thanks to the tireless work of her manager José da Silva, who took her from a Lisbon club to world stages like the Hollywood Bowl.
28.02 / 10:51
Strictly Come Dancing Exclusive: Janette Manrara reflects on heartbreaking sacrifices her parents made as she shares exciting news
Janette Manrara has vividly recalled the sacrifices her parents made and the imparting advice they gave in order to chase her dreams. There's no denying that this is a philosophy the Strictly Come Dancing star - who recently swapped the dancefloor for the presenting mic - has tried to live by ever since and judging by her continued zest for life, has served her very well.MORE: Janette Manrara reflects on childhood 'struggle' as she urges fans to speak out in emotional postDuring an exclusive shoot with HELLO! and New Nordic, the professional dancer was accompanied by her proud mother Maritza Manrara as she spoke enthusiastically about their reunion.WATCH: Strictly's Janette Manrara shares sweet family celebrations"My family and friends definitely make me happy," she said with a smile.
27.02 / 23:09
and controversy Elizabeth Gutiérrez addresses the controversy with William Levy: ‘Only him and I know what we’ve been through’
Elizabeth Gutiérrez breaks her silence. The actress discussed the situation she’s going through with William Levy, her partner of almost 20 years. Through social media, Elizabeth shared a message, making it clear that she wishes only the best towards the father of her children and that only the two of them know the truth in their longterm relationship.
25.02 / 00:23
film stage actor Colin Farrell 'fought valiantly' for his character Penguin to smoke in upcoming film The Batman
Colin Farell tried to defend his character Penguin's longtime smoking habit in the upcoming film The Batman.In a new interview for Jake's Takes the Irish actor, 45, revealed he made a case for Penguin to appear with his typical top hat, monocle, and cigarette.'I fought valiantly for a cigar,' he said, but ultimately the studio ruled against it. No cigar:Colin Farrell tried to defend his character Penguin's longtime smoking habit in the upcoming film The Batman'Big studios make big decisions around such things as the presence of cigarettes in films,' he explained.Colin added that he tried to compromise by suggesting he keep the stick unlit.
24.02 / 18:35
film actor sports Banned Colin Farrell’s Penguin Banned From Smoking in ‘The Batman’: ‘I Fought Valiantly for a Cigar’
Zack Sharf The Penguin is often depicted in comic books with his trademark top hat, monocle and cigarette, but none of these signatures are sported by Colin Farrell in the upcoming “The Batman.” The film takes place before Oswald Cobblepot’s full transformation into the villainous Penguin. However, Farrell recently told “Jake’s Takes” that he “fought valiantly” for his pre-Penguin Oswald to smoke in “The Batman.” The studio turned down such a request.“Big studios make big decisions around such things as the presence of cigarettes in films,” Farrell said.
24.02 / 16:55
death shootings Halyna Hutchins' husband 'so angry' Alec Baldwin won't take responsibility for Rust shooting
Video: Alec Baldwin and other 'Rust' filmmakers sued by Halyna Hutchins' family (Cover Video)Kenneth Branagh joins Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer as production commencesScarlett Johansson unveils skincare brandJesy Nelson collaborating with will. i.
24.02 / 15:25
Pop and Orbital and Happy Mondays announced for Kaleidoscope Festival 2022
Orbital and Happy Mondays are among the leading names on the line-up for Kaleidoscope Festival 2022.The one-day event, which takes place in the grounds of Alexandra Palace in north London, is set to return on July 23 following its sold-out festival in 2021.As well as Orbital and Happy Mondays, the likes of Charlotte Church’s ‘Late Night Pop Dungeon’, The Magic Numbers, House Gospel Choir, Crazy P, Craig Charles‘ ‘Funk & Soul Show’, DJ Yoda, The Cuban Brothers, Zero 7 (DJ set) and PBR Streetgang will all perform at Kaleidoscope Festival 2022.More acts are set to be announced by the event in the coming weeks and months, but you can see the line-up so far below.Tickets for Kaleidoscope Festival 2022 are on sale now from here.In a statement, Simon Fell, Kaleidoscope Director, said: “Kaleidoscope truly is a labour of love for us here at Ally Pally and we can’t wait to welcome everyone up to the Palace for this year’s festival.“The festival site is arguably one of the most beautiful anywhere, offering a chance to roam around our beautiful park and iconic Palace, with stunning views across the whole of London spreading out like a blanket behind the main stage. With an epic line-up, there can’t be many better places to dance away a hot, balmy, Saturday in July.“As an independent festival, run by a charity, the last few years have been a huge challenge.
19.02 / 09:29
actress country singer Biden Bella Thorne slams Cuba's 'heartless move' to tax food sales, calls on Biden to end 'brutal suffering'
Bella Thorne is calling on world politicians, including President Biden, to assist in putting an end to the suffering of citizens in Cuba on the heels of the country's new 10% tax on food sales. Cuba announced the tax earlier this month.
19.02 / 05:11
film stars actor and Andy Garcia Teases ‘Father Of The Bride’ Reboot And Working With Gloria Estefan (Exclusive)
Andy Garcia is offering a glimpse of what to expect with the “Father of the Bride” remake — it’s the same but, simultaneously, also different.
18.02 / 23:25
ET MÁS and Andy Garcia Teases 'Father of the Bride' Reboot and Working With Gloria Estefan (Exclusive)
Andy Garcia is offering a glimpse of what to expect with the remake — it's the same but, simultaneously, also different.The 65-year-old actor spoke with ET's Nischelle Turner and they discussed a myriad of subjects, from the reboot of the Nancy Meyers-written flick starring Steve Martin and working with the magnificent Gloria Estefan to his new film,, and the secret to a four-decade marriage.Garcia, cast in the lead role in the Gaz Alazraki-directed film, says a lot of the conceptual elements from (beginning with the 1950 original starring Spencer Tracy and Elizabeth Taylor) and main premise of the past films (the 1991 remake and 1995 sequel) will carry into this reboot. But the approach to the original storyline is where the reboot separates itself from the rest.«In our case, it's a totally different approach,» Garcia explains. «The families are different.
18.02 / 18:57
show stars Charlie Sheen Teases His ‘Epic’ Comeback With 1st Pic From Set Of Secret Project With Kevin Connolly
Charlie Sheen appears to be teaming up with Entourage stars for a new project. The actor, 56, was in a group photo that also included Kevin Connolly and Kevin Dillon, as well as Entourage creator Doug Ellin, from the set of an upcoming movie or TV show. Charlie stood on the far left in the photo, which he shared to Instagram on February, 17, as the big group all lovingly wrapped their arms around each other to smile for the camera. Charlie wrote in his caption, “epic first day with my new ‘2nd.’ family. xox ©.”
16.02 / 13:27
dance performer composer Expect Cuban flair as thrilling dance show comes to The Lowry
There will be exhilarating entertainment for all when renowned international ballet star Carlos Acosta brings his world-class dance company The Lowry.
15.02 / 18:09
New York City Carmen Herrera (1915–2022), abstract artist who became famous late in life
Carmen Herrera was an abstract artist who made her first sale at the age of 89 and went on to great fame in the art world.Herrera was a native of Havana, Cuba, where she initially studied architecture. She turned this talent into one for art after she moved to New York City in the 1930s. She studied painting there, beginning to form the style that would be celebrated many decades later.
15.02 / 01:15
Pop track ibeyi and Ibeyi share new single ‘Single 2 Sister’ and unveil details of new album
Ibeyi have shared a new single – listen to ‘Sister 2 Sister’ below.It comes as the Afro-French Cuban musical duo – comprising twin sisters Lisa-Kaindé Diaz and Naomi Diaz – also unveiled details of a new album ‘Spell 31’, which arrives on May 6 via XL. You can pre-order the album here.The album has been made with longtime producer Richard Russell and features guests including Jorja Smith, Pa Salieu and Berwyn.Listen to ‘Sister 2 Sister’ and see the full album track listing below.Tracklist1. ‘Sangoma’2. ‘O Inle’3. ‘Made Of Gold’ (Feat. Pa Salieu)4. ‘Sister 2 Sister’5. ‘Creature (Perfect)’6. ‘Tears Are Our Medicine’7. ‘Foreign Country’8. ‘Lavender & Red Roses’ (Feat. Jorja Smith)9. ‘Rise Above’ (Feat. Berwyn)10. ‘Los Muertos’ Back in November, Ibeyi released ‘Made Of Gold’ featuring Pa Salieu.Speaking about that track the pair said: “The first song we produced in the studio was ‘Made of Gold’.
14.02 / 21:13
Love Waters Arma and Ben Affleck and Ex Ana de Armas Get Intimate in Sultry 1st Trailer for ‘Deep Water’
More than meets the eye. Ben Affleck‘s upcoming film with ex-girlfriend Ana de Armas, Deep Water, finally has a trailer — and love has never looked more sinister.
14.02 / 20:45
Indie Bez Happy Mondays’ Bez says he hid in a Moroccan cave for weeks after he shoplifted
Bez has revealed that he once hid out in a cave for weeks after he was chased out of an area in Morocco where he’d shoplifted.The Happy Mondays percussionist/dancer said in a new interview that he’d turned to theft as a way to survive while travelling the world in his late teens, which was before he joined the band in 1985. Bez was “mostly homeless and sofa-surfing” at the time, and had intentions to move on from petty crime, for which he had served prison time.He told The Guardian: “By the time I was about 19, I decided I didn’t want to get caught up in the sort of shit I was doing again, so thought the best thing I could do was to have a huge adventure and go travelling.“I lived in Morocco for a bit and was shoplifting just to survive; pinching bars of chocolate.
10.02 / 21:56
actress actor Latin and Penelope Voices: Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz need to stop playing Latinx roles
Parallel Mother and Bardem was nominated for portraying Cuban Desi Arnaz in Being the Ricardos. Javier Bardem and Cruz, who have been married since 2010Bardem’s casting was widely criticized — many felt Arnaz should’ve been played by a Latinx, ideally Cuban, actor. Bardem responded by stating, “We should all start not allowing anybody to play Hamlet unless they were born in Denmark.
10.02 / 18:05
actor Department Patrick and WME Promotes TJ Bernardy And Chris Fioto To Partner In The Agency’s Talent Group
EXCLUSIVE: TJ Bernardy And Chris Fioto has been promoted to partner in WME’s Talent Group Deadline has learned.
08.02 / 07:13
Instagram show rapper Megan Thee Stallion shows off her incredible curves in a revealing see-through fishnet dress
Megan Thee Stallionstunned her 27.5M Instagram followers on Monday by posting a series of racy snaps in a see-through black fishnet dress.The 26-year-old rapper showed off her spectacular curves as she leaned on a car in dark shades and a black leather coat draped over her shoulders.'Been working be back soon — megs,' the Hot Girl Summer hitmaker captioned the set of images. Sizzling: Megan Thee Stallion stunned her 27.5M Instagram followers on Monday by posting racy snaps in a see-through black fishnet dressThe 5ft10in beauty's dark hair was slicked down, and shesported a black head covering to keep her warm.

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