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Zoe Saldaña is mourning the sad passing of legendary Star Trek star Nichelle Nichols. Saldaña took to social media to share sweet words about Nichols, who died at the age of 89 on Jul 30, 2022.Considered a groundbreaker, Nichelle Nichols was the first actor to play the role of Lieutenant Nyota Uhura in the classic ‘60s sci-fi TV series. Decades later, Saldaña followed Nichols’ steps, and in 2009, she portrayed Uhura in the Star Trek reboot and all the two follow-up installments.“I’m saddened to learn of Nichelle Nichols‘ passing,” the 44-year-old Dominican star wrote. “We have lost a true star- a unique artist who was ahead of her time always.

Marc Anthony and his fiancee, Nadia Ferreira, had a fun weekend. The couple was photographed at the friendly match between Inter Miami and Cincinnati on Saturday, July 30. The lovers enjoyed the sporting event alongside David Beckham, one of the founders of Inter Miami CF.

Mortal Kombat series co-creator Ed Boon has implied that there will not be an announcement made regarding Mortal Kombat at Evo 2022.Boon’s quote tweet was in response to a now-deleted tweet from IGN claiming that “The developers behind Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat, Tekken and Guilty Gear are all expected to make announcements during Evo 2022.”The implication is that while the other aforementioned series may get announcements, there will not be a Mortal Kombat-related announcement at the fighting game community event.

Jamal Edwards died of a cardiac arrest after taking cocaine, a coroner has ruled.The DJ and founder of SBTV passed away on in Acton, west London on February 20. He was 31 years old.Back in June, his mother Brenda Edwards said that her son’s death was the result of him taking recreational drugs.

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Mock The Week has been cancelled after 17 years on the BBC.Presenter and comedian Dara O’Briain confirmed the news today (August 2), joking that the UK “has finally run out of news”.“The storylines were getting crazier and crazier – global pandemics, divorce from Europe, novelty short-term prime ministers,” he said in a statement. “It couldn’t go on.“And so, regretfully, we are closing the doors on Dara and Hugh’s Academy for Baby Comedians.”He continued: “We just couldn’t be more silly than the news was already.

We Are OFK, will launch later this month on August 18.In a new PlayStation blog post shared today (August 2), We Are OFK‘s creative director Teddy Dief revealed the news, confirming that the game will be released in a little under three weeks for PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam.We Are OFK is an episodic-based game and will launch with the first two episodes. Three more episodes will be released on a weekly basis, so the game will consist of five chapters.

Nathan Fillion's legion of loyal fans were treated to an insight into his beauty regime on Tuesday - and it isn't exactly glamorous. The star took a break from shooting The Rookie to post a close-up of his face along with a revealing message. SEE: The Rookie's Nathan Fillion looked so different at the start of his careerIn the image, Nathan had his eyes closed and a pair of scissors trimmed his eyebrows. He wrote: "Things I didn’t worry about in my 30s: Perpetually growing eyebrow hair."WATCH: Nathan Fillion in The Rookie season four Nathan's fans felt his pain and chimed in with comments as one wrote: "For years people told me it was all downhill after 40..

Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards, Features EditorPatton Oswalt is OK with making you squirm. After all, the actor and comic once performed a number called “The Cringe” on an episode of “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” a title that could describe his approach to cracking people up. “Real comedy comes from those moments,” Oswalt says. “I fully ascribe to Tracy Morgan’s maxim that ‘Cool is the enemy of funny.’ Cringe and awkwardness are real humanity, and that’s where the real funny stuff comes from.”  A comic’s comic adored by peers and audiences for wry, observational humor that often comes at his own expense, he’s also proven to be a skilled dramatic actor, recently playing Nixon’s hatchet man Charles Colson in the limited series “Gaslit.”   But his new film, “I Love My Dad,” ups the ante in discomfort while offering Oswalt a showcase role that is alternately hilarious and tragic.

Thinus Ferreira Guest ContributorNetflix’s top executive team in Africa plans to continue spending on scripted and unscripted content across genres until it unearths the big “Squid Game”-like show that captures global buzz.During Tuesday’s “See What’s Next Africa” showcase in Johannesburg, South Africa, the streamer unveiled several African original renewals, some co-production developments, more details around existing projects, and another multi-project output deal with the South Africa filmmaker Mandlakayise Walter Dube for films and series.Under the partnership, Dube — who directed Netflix’s first commissioned African film “Silverton Siege,” released earlier this year — will direct a variety of Netflix-owned projects. He joins Nigeria’s Junle Afolayan of Kunle Afolayan Productions and Mo Abudu of EbonyLife Studios who have similar output deals with the streamer already.

Zack Sharf Brad Pitt has nothing but praise for Ana de Armas’ performance as Marilyn Monroe in Andrew Dominik’s upcoming drama “Blonde.” The Oscar winner produced the movie through his Plan B production banner after starring in Dominik’s directorial efforts “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford” and “Killing Them Softly.”“She is phenomenal in it,” Pitt told Entertainment Tonight about de Armas’ turn as Monroe. “That’s a tough dress to fill. It was 10 years in the making.

Marta Balaga There has been an outpouring of love for Kelly Reichardt as of late, with the “Showing Up” helmer awarded a Carrosse d’Or at Cannes – only the fourth woman to be honored this way – and now a Pardo d’Onore Manor at Locarno.But it hasn’t always been smooth sailing for the U.S. director, described by the Swiss festival as a “committed, political and independent auteur.”“Things have gotten easier over time,” Reichardt tells Variety ahead of the event, looking back on her 28-year career.“I have done a lot of work in the last two decades and I work in a similar kind of mode and budget size. People are familiar with my producers and know them to be very reliable people.

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Joe Otterson TV ReporterFX has ordered a limited series exclusively for Hulu from Steven Knight with Elisabeth Moss set to star, Variety has learned.Titled “The Veil,” the show is described as a thriller that explores the surprising and fraught relationship between two women who play a deadly game of truth and lies on the road from Istanbul to Paris and London. One woman has a secret, the other a mission to reveal it before thousands of lives are lost.“We’re excited to continue our partnership with Steven Knight on ‘The Veil’ and thrilled to have Elisabeth Moss sign on for the lead role,” said Nick Grad, president of original programming at FX. “Steven’s scripts are riveting and no doubt will showcase Elisabeth’s exceptional talent.” Knight is writing and executive producing “The Veil,” with Moss executive producing under her Love & Squalor Pictures banner.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter20th Century Studios is looking to revive “Working Girl” with the help of Selena Gomez.Gomez is in final negotiations to produce a reboot of “Working Girl,” the Mike Nichols-directed comedy starring Sigourney Weaver, Melanie Griffith and Harrison Ford.Ilana Pena, who created the Disney+ series “Diary of a Future President,” is adapting the screenplay for the film, which is eyeing a release on Hulu. A director has not been announced.Casting has not been set, and it’s unclear if Gomez will star in the “Working Girl” remake in addition to serving as a producer.

Growing up! Kylie Jenner’s daughter Stormi is getting older — and the reality star isn’t ready for the big change.

Future Crocodile Hunter. Bindi Irwin‘s daughter, Grace, knows all about her late grandfather, Steve Irwin.

Love Island star Jacques O’Neill was notably absent from last night’s wrap party, as his ex-partner Paige Thorne arrived at the farewell shindig alongside Adam Collard. The 23 year old rugby player made the decision to leave the villa part way through his time on the show, after struggling with his mental health while in the villa.

Vernon Kay kicked Love Island star Jay Younger off This Morning after his exercise confession left the host speechless. In a segment during Tuesday's episode of the ITV daytime show, Jay and hi fellow Islanders Billy Brown and Deji Adeniyi, were in the studio to model Lisa Snowdon's swimwear collection for men.

Hit reality TV series Love Island drew to a close on August 1, with Ekin-Su Culculoglu and Davide Sanclimenti being crowned the winning couple of Love Island 2022.The couple dubbed as ‘Turkish Delight and Italian Stallion’ kickstarted their life outside the villa, by being the toast of social media in a now-viral Instagram post that has garnered over half a million likes. A total of 3.4 million viewers watched the Love Island final, the biggest since 2019, which is a massive amount of eye-balls.

Elsa Pataky and Chris Hemsworth attended the Thor: Love and Thunder premiere in Sydney, Australia, with their 8-year-old twins, Sasha and Tristan —being this the first time they walked a red carpet with their famous parents.Set to hit theaters on July 8, Thor: Love and Thunder follow Marvel Studios’ hero on his mission to stop Gorr the God Butcher from destroying all the gods. The action and adventure film star Natalie Portman, Christian Bale, Taika Waititi, Tessa Thompson, and Chris’ brother Luke Hemsworth.The Kate Bush multiverse: ‘Thor 4’ dance scene featuring hit song ‘Running Up That Hill’Elsa Pataky talks about fame and what success means to herElsa Pataky talks about being an ‘action mom’ & inspiring her kidsPataky is also back in the movies! The actress starred in Interceptor as JJ Collins; a tough soldier tasked with saving the world.