Maria Bakalova’s Journey From Burgas to ‘Borat’ & Living the Dream She’d Given Up

KJ Apa has gone into full dad mode.

Tom Brady is ready for retirement! In recent photos you can see here, the former football player and Super Bowl MVP walked hand-in-hand with his wife, Gisele Bundchen, as the pair enjoyed some family time under the sun in Costa Rica. Gisele wore a casual black mini dress while Tom sported a t-shirt and shorts for the occasion as they walked along the waves with an adorable pup in tow. The photos of the couple come on the heels of Tom’s “difficult” announcement to his fans that he was retiring from the game of football after 22 years on the field.

mum has blasted a garage after they said they would call the cops when her son underpaid his fuel bill by 3p.Shekira Malcolm's 19-year-old son Donté had gone to fill up his car at the BP petrol station in Wembley on his journey back to university in Nottingham.But he ended up in trouble after a row broke out with an attendant over small change when he offered to pay his only £30 in cash towards his £30.03 fuel bill.The attendant is said to have refused the offer, and told him he would call the police unless he paid the remaining amount.Mum Shekira told MyLondon: "He was going to fill up his car to go back to uni in Nottingham on January 2, and had £30 cash but forgot his card. It went a few pence over.

Tom Holland‘s press tour for the new movie Uncharted has arrived in Paris!

Owen Wilson stopped by The Ellen DeGeneres Show this week to promote his brand new movie, Marry Me.

Drivers were greeted with an "eerie sight" as dead birds lying on a road looked like a "massacre", and it's a mystery as to what happened.Michaela Pritchard said she was travelling on the road between Waterston and Hazelbeach in Pembrokeshire on Thursday evening when she saw the surreal spectacle.One man added he heard a loud bang before seven or eight birds rained down on his car in nearby Waterston.There was seemingly little explanation for what caused around 200 birds to die so suddenly, with some pointing to the nearby Dragon LNG gas company plant as a possible cause, reports Wales Online. People suggested other theories for why the birds had died, including electrocution or being chased by a bird of prey at dusk before hitting the road surface.Michaela said she didn't hang around as it was such an eerie sight and instead phoned Pembrokeshire council to report what she'd seen.

Emily Atack knows how to thrill her loyal legion of fans with a steamy nighttime selfie. The 32-year-old TV beauty looked scorching hot as she showcased her glam hair and makeup in the up-close image on social media.Smouldering for the camera, she gazed straight into the lens as her platinum coloured tresses flocked down one side of her body.The Inbetweeners star modelled a seriously plunging black top that really demanded attention.By way of makeup, she opted for a light and natural eye shadow palette, black liner, contoured cheek bones, a nude matte finish lip and a flutter of mascara.Earlier this week, Emily sent temperatures soaring as she sizzled in a skin-tight dress that showcased her curves in all the right places at the BRIT Awards 2022.

Billionaire real estate developer Rick Caruso, who developed the Grove and a number of other high-end commercial properties across the Southland is officially running for mayor of Los Angeles. Long rumored, it became official when he fliled paperwork today with the City Clerk.

Channing Tatum is the cover star for VMAN magazine‘s spring/summer issue, and he has never looked hotter! For the spread, which you can see here, the actor-producer, 41, showed off his impeccable bod, shot by Dutch photography duo Inez and Vinoodh and styled by George Cortina. For the artsy black-and-white cover shot, Channing laid by a pool in nothing but a small black speedo, showcasing his exceptionally chiseled physique.

Denise Richards is weighing in on her choice to leave “Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills” and her alleged hookup with Brandi Glanville.

Camille Kostek got a sweet kiss from her football star boyfriend Rob Gronkowski at the NFL Honors in Inglewood this Friday.The 32-year-old beefcake wore matching outfits with his blonde girlfriend, who played up her hourglass figure in a tight gown.Rob opted for a light brown suit and a silver tie for his latest red carpet, where he leaned down to plant a smooch on Camille's cheek. The look of love::Camille Kostek got a sweet kiss from her football star boyfriend Rob Gronkowski at the NFL Honors in Inglewood this FridayCamille meanwhile slid into a sleeveless gown that was perfectly fitted to throw her curves into relief as she posed up a storm for the shutterbugs.

Kevin Bacon wrote a sweet reply this Thursday to a fan who told a heartwarming story about him in his Instagram comments.She wrote that Kevin and his wife Kyra Sedgwick 'once body blocked my toddler who was running toward traffic by the Apple Bank on Broadway.'The admirer gushed: 'We’ve never forgotten your kindness,' and added that the incident took place a 'Long time ago—She’s 29!' Good deeds: Kevin Bacon wrote a sweet reply this Thursday to a fan who told a heartwarming story about him in the Instagram comments of a trailer for his new short film (pictured) 'She's 29!':She wrote that Kevin and his wife Kyra Sedgwick 'once body blocked my toddler who was running toward traffic by the Apple Bank on Broadway'Kevin took notice of the fan's remark and touchingly replied: 'It takes a village,' adding a heart emoji for good measure. He and Kyra married in 1988 and have two children - Travis, 32, and Sosie, who at 29 is the same age as the little girl Kevin and Kyra once protected in traffic.The comment exchange took place under a mysterious trailer that Kevin posted for a short film called Until, which will drop in full on Instagram this Friday.

Netflix and Judd Apatow are teaming up for a comedy titled “The Bubble,” as mentioned in Deadline’s new report. They also add the film’s impressive cast that includes Pedro Pascal, Karen Gillan, “Borat 2” actress Maria Bakalova, Keegan-Michael Key, Iris Apatow, Fred Armisen, David Duchovny, Leslie Mann, and Peter Serafinowicz.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterJudd Apatow has set the cast for his upcoming Netflix comedy “The Bubble.”The film will star “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” breakout Maria Bakalova, “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” actor Karen Gillan, Iris Apatow and Fred Armisen. Pedro Pascal, Keegan-Michael Key, Leslie Mann, Peter Serafinowicz and David Duchovny round out the call sheet.Apatow’s next directorial effort is categorically the opposite of escapism fare, instead choosing to address the coronavirus crisis head-on.

The 26th Annual Critics' Choice Awards movie nominees have been announced.David Fincher's Mank with 12 nominations and Lee Isaac Chung's Minari, with 10 nominations, lead the pack. The winners are to be announced at the hybrid virtual/ in-person awards show on March 7.The 26th Annual Critics Choice Awards is set to air on The CW network at 7 pm ET/PT.Mank, the black and white Citizen Kane origin story from Netflix, is up for best picture, actor (Gary Oldman), supporting actress (Amanda Seyfried) and director (Fincher) among others.

Maria Bakalova has been left "speechless" by her Golden Globes nomination. The 24-year-old actress has been nominated for Best Performance By an Actress In A Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for her performance as Tutar Sagdiyev in mockumentary 'Borat Subsequent Moviefilm' and she thinks it is just "incredible" that her work has been recognised.

Jimmy Kimmel has roasted Rudy Giuliani after Borat Subsequent Moviefilm scored several Golden Globes nominations. The Borat sequel is up for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, while its leads Maria Bakalova and Sacha Baron Cohen are each nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.

Within just a few short months, Maria Bakalova has gone from virtual unknown to streaming sensation, and now Golden Globe nominee.The 24-year-old actress became the first Bulgarian actress to get a Golden Globe nomination, and the first Eastern European actress since Polish actress Ida Kaminska was nominated for the Czech filmThe Shop on Main Street in 1967.Bakalova opened up about her historic nod in a new interview with Deadline, where she expressed her shock and delight about her whirlwind success.

Maria Bakalova is a Golden Globe nominee!

There were a lot of happy tears shared across 7,000 miles this morning as Maria Bakalova found out that she was a first-time Golden Globe nominee while on Zoom with relatives and friends in her native Bulgaria. Staying true to the proverbial “Balkan temperament,” the group ran the gamut of emotions, from crying to screaming to laughter, and Maria’s mom told her how proud she was of her.

UPDATED with latest: The Santa Barbara Film Festival on Tuesday unveiled the recipients of its Virtuosos Award, given annually to a group recognizing their noteworthy performances in film. The honors will be bestowed Saturday, April 3.