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Jonathan Bennett has announced a major new role!

with oat milk for the first time, I couldn’t imagine my morning caffeine any other way. I’m not lactose intolerant nor do I follow a vegan diet — instead, oat milk simply tastes good.

Eric Bailly has unpacked how tough he found his seven-year spell at Manchester United after suffering constant injury setbacks under three different managers.

EastEnders appeared to accidentally air a swear word during its recent New Year's Day episode. The pre-watershed BBC soap found itself in an awkward blunder as the F-word was broadcast while a group of Walford residents were seen clubbing to bring in 2024.

EXCLUSIVE: New York-based cultural institution Villa Albertine and Unifrance have announced the selection of French features due to be showcased in the 9th edition of their joint Young French Cinema program.

Pablo Sandoval Hollywood studio execs – including James Lin, Universal Pictures SVP physical production, Legendary TV’s Lily Tammy and Robert Ortiz, Paramount SVP, production – met with international location managers, scouts, and line producers and film commission reps at this year’s Shooting Locations Marketplace in Spain’s Valladolid. Among location managers, event ambassador Lori Balton (“Jack Ryan,” “Argo”) was joined by William Doyle (“Mank”) Mika Saito (“Tenet”) Michael Glaser (“Inception”) Les Fincher (“Over the Brooklyn Bridge”) John Hutchinson (“White Noise”) and John Rakich (“See”). David Williams (“Cobra Kai,” David Mckinney (“Batman v Superman”) Jeffrey Shepherd (“Straight Outta Compton,”) and Sandra Solares (“Point Break”) also attended.

Naman Ramachandran Eimi Imanishi is thematically expanding her Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival winner, “Battalion to My Beat,” as a narrative feature film titled “Doha – The Rising Sun.” The film, written and directed by Imanishi, will follow Mariam, a young woman who is forced to return home to Western Sahara when she is deported from Europe. Adrift in the very place that was once her home, she desperately searches for the means to assert agency over her own life.

Alex Batty said he doesn't want his mum to go to prison in his first live TV appearance since his return to the UK.

EastEnders' Penny Branning made a dramatic comeback to the BBC soap this week, but who is she and what's her story? Penny is Jack Branning's daughter and has been off-screen since 2008. She uses a wheelchair as she is paralysed from the waist down, a fact revealed during her first stint on the show. Not everyone knew about Penny, even though she adored her dad.

Queer Eye is set to lose one of the show’s key cast members after season eight.The rebooted US reality series sees the Fab Five – Antoni Porowski, Bobby Berk, Jonathan Van Ness, Karamo Brown and Tan France – apply their respective expertise to help improve the life of individuals across the US (and, for one spin-off, in Japan).The show, which first debuted on Netflix in 2018, is set to return for its eighth season in New Orleans on January 24, 2024.As confirmed in November 2023, Bobby Berk, the show’s expert on interior design, will make his last appearance on the show in season eight.In a post on X announcing his departure, Berk described the decision to leave the show as a “necessary one”.“It is with a heavy heart that I announce that season eight will be my final season on Queer Eye,” Berk wrote. “It’s not been an easy decision to be at peace with but a necessary one.

Naman Ramachandran Banijay Productions France is reviving hit reality format “Temptation Island” for French network W9, marking its return to the country after five years. “Temptation Island” sees couples at a crossroads in their relationship embark on a journey to test their commitment. Separated in two different beach resorts, the couples interact with a group of singles to determine if their love is strong enough to withstand the challenges they will encounter on the island.

‘Ms. Marvel’ Actor Asfandyar Khan Joins ‘Sapiens’

In the history of football, only 13 players have won the World Cup and played professionally for Manchester United.

Danni Menzies returns to screens today as part of a long-awaited A Place in the Sun spin-off.

(like Kate, Mary is from a solidly middle-class background, has a considered approach to royal style, and is widely regarded as a major asset to the crown), Denmark’s future Queen Consort likes to champion local designers (she wore Uffe Frank on her wedding day).And after almost 20 years in the royal spotlight, Mary is an adept diplomatic dresser and increasingly conscientious – the velvet Birgit Hallstein gown she wore to usher in 2024 in Copenhagen is the same one she’s worn for three previous New Year receptions.As she prepares to become Queen Consort, revisit Princess Mary of Denmark’s royal style.This story was first published in Princess Mary has worn this velvet gown, by Danish couturier Birgit Hallstein, for no fewer than four New Year’s Eve celebrations. She wore it first in 2007.With another glamorous European royal, Spain’s Queen Letizia, in Copenhagen in November.Wearing a fresh pink dress by Andrew GN for the Coronation of King Charles III.Princess Mary nodded to two of the colors on the French flag for a trip to the country at the end of last year.By Meghan RoseBy Emily TannenbaumBy Lisa DeSantisA cream knit and checked skirt was the outfit of choice for her introduction to French First Lady Brigitte Macron.Like the Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Mary of Denmark is a fan of a flattering belted midi dress.

EXCLUSIVE: The first images from writer-director Joel Souza’s Western Rust starring Alec Baldwin have emerged. Deadline has the first look.

Snoop Dogg has signed up to provide commentary on the TV coverage of the 2024 Olympics in Paris.News that the rapper will be reporting for the US coverage was announced over the weekend (December 31), during the halftime of Sunday Night Football’s coverage of the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers.According to the update, Snoop will be providing coverage for the Olympics primetime show in the US – giving insight into what’s happening at the event in Paris. It will also see him attend the events, speak to the athletes and their families, and explore iconic landmarks across the French capital.This year’s instalment will kick off on July 26, and his commentary will be available on NBC and Peacock.“I grew up watching the Olympics and am thrilled to see the incredible athletes bring their A-game to Paris.

Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa) made a dramatic return to Albert Square, alongside her son Louie Beale, with fans quick to notice that the youngster has been recast. Last year Louie appeared as part of Cindy Beale's (Michelle Collins) return, as it emerged that she was living in France with husband Ian (Adam Woodyatt) and son Peter (Thomas Law), who is Louie's father. In this storyline, the eight year old was played by Freddie Harrington, but now Jake McNally is in the role.

EXCLUSIVE: Cohen Media Group has set Italian filmmaker Matteo Garrone’s latest pic, Io Capitano, for a nationwide release. 

French exhibitors can start 2024 with renewed confidence as new figures released by the National Cinema Center (CNC) show that audiences are heading back to the big screen.

TV star and baker Martha Collison has anounced that she and husband Michael Haywood are expecting their first child.The former Great British Bake Off star was just 17 when she competed on the show in 2014, making her the youngest contestant to ever participate. Martha shared the news of her pregnancy on Instagram where she shared a snap of her blossoming baby bump, which she captioned: "Christmas with our own little pudding, due to be ready in spring #BabyBaker #BunInTheOven" Resharing the post on her Story, the baker added: "Beyond thankful for this little blessing - our family is growing #BabyBaker" Martha's followers were quick to congratulate her, with former MasterChef semi-finallist Nisha Parmar writing: "Oh my goodness!!! Martha!! That’s the best bun you’ve ever cooked!!! So happy for you both!! Congratulations" And 2013 Bake Off winner Frances Quinn commented: "Oh Martha, congratulations lovely am so happy for you and Michael and the whole family! You’re going to be the most wonderful Mum and sending so much love and hugs Xx" Fans also commented, as one wrote: "Congratulations!! That baby is going to eat so well when they come" "Best bun you’ll bake, congratulations again to both of you x" added another.