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Nellie Andreeva Co-Editor-in-Chief, TVIn the early weeks of the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S., I spoke with Hollywood historian William Mann about the profound impact the 1918-19 Spanish flu pandemic had on the film business. In the interview, he pointed some major mistakes made in handling the Spanish flu pandemic that today’s authorities should learn from, including reopening too soon.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerIn the 1996 film Independence Day, President Thomas J. Whitmore, aka actor Bill Pullman, tried to rally his ragtag troops against an alien invasion.On Independence Day 2020, he’s at it again.

Dean Henderson is ready to ­challenge David de Gea for the No.1 role at ­ Manchester United, according to goalkeeping guru Eric Steele.

Joe Cole has urged West Ham’s owners to stick with David Moyes – and allow him to turn the club into the Premier League’s RB Leipzig.

Drinkers have packed into pubs and bars in Central London - with pictures showing the streets of Soho rammed on "Super Saturday" as some revellers appear to ignore social distancing rules.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerAmber Heard, the ex-wife of actor Johnny Depp, can watch him testify in a libel case over allegations of domestic abuse, a court has ruled.Depp is suing the publisher of the Sun, News Group Newspapers (NGN), and its executive editor, Dan Wootton, over a 2018 article which described Depp as a “wife beater.” The article cited claims by Heard that Depp was physically abusive during their marriage, a charge he has denied.The case is planned to be heard in a UK court on Tuesday. NGN’s legal team failed to get the case thrown out of court earlier this week.In UK criminal cases, witnesses cannot be present in court while others testify.

Jordan Moreau “Hamilton” fans rejoiced as Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical was finally released on Disney Plus on Friday, giving people the long holiday weekend to watch the groundbreaking performance.Originally released in 2015 on Broadway, the hip-hop infused musical about founding father Alexander Hamilton became an instant smash hit. Most people had to pay hundreds or thousands of dollars to get seats at the frequently sold-out shows, but now anybody with a Disney Plus subscription can enjoy it from their own home.Director Thomas Kail put together the Disney Plus version after filming several live performances during the show’s original run.

The top of July means Pride month is technically over, but given the fact that this year's festivities never quite happened as initially intended, we're just gonna keep that energy for the rest of the year now. Down in Cape Town, Angel Ho (the project of artist Angelo Valerio) is carrying the torch with her newest EP, Battle of Love.

Olivier Giroud, Willian and Ross Barkley got Chelsea’s Champions League bid back on track as they ramped up the pressure on relegation-threatened Watford.

FREE newsletter is as good as that first pint back at the pubCentral London are so packed with punters flooding to bars and pubs on Super Saturday that pedestrians are concerned their health could be at risk.Scenes in the Soho neighbourhood of London show drink swilling members of the public spilling out onto the streets as watering holes set up outdoor seating in order to serve drinks whilst increasing health and safety measures amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.But while bar hoppers may hope the new measures will improve their own health and safety, it seems pedestrians fear their health and safety is being encroached on.One pedestrian trying to saunter through Soho on Saturday fumed that they were unable to pass without breaching

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerThe National Basketball Assn. has reached agreement with its players union on 29 social justice statements that players can optionally have on the back of their jerseys instead of their names.The NBA plans to resume its season and playoffs on July 30 in Orlando, Florida.

Matt Grobar Assistant Editor, AwardslineAfter his experience with Watchmen, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II has been thinking a lot about disruption. In the show’s timely exploration of systemic racism in America, the actor plays two roles—stay-at-home dad Cal, and the Black god known as Doctor Manhattan.

David Beckham has shared the story of the first time he ever saw his future wife Victoria.

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester City evening headlines on Saturday, July 4.Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists he has no personal issues with Pep Guardiola.Both managers have been at the pinnacle of European football for a number of years, yet the emergence of both City and Liverpool as powerhouses in the Premier League has seen their relationship come into question.When asked about Guardiola, Klopp outlined there is no bad blood between the two despite years of close rivalry.He told the Mirror: “I don’t know most of them on a personal level so why should I have rivalry with a person I don’t know?“I don’t have to hate the manager of the other team to want to beat him.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerEarl Cameron, who was among the first Black actors to break into significant roles in British film, died on Friday at age 102. His agent confirmed his death and said he “passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and family” in Kenilworth in Warwickshire.Born in Bermuda in 1917, Cameron came to the U.K.

Orca surprised two Shetland fishermen.Piet Steenkamp and pal Donald Gordon were stunned to see the beautiful creatures cruise past their tiny boat on Friday afternoon.The friends were fishing off Levenwick, Shetland when the amazing encounter happened.Piet’s wife, Niki, said: “They were absolutely blown away by what happened.

By She may have an insanely enviable wardrobe, but that doesn't mean Victoria Beckham actually has time to shop for it.

It’s one of the most highly anticipated reunions of 2020... and next month Friends will start filming their TV comeback.

“The Office” may have ended its run in 2013, yet the NBC comedy continues to remain popular with legions of new fans who’ve discovered the show via streaming.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerAs the US celebrates its 244th Independence Day, residents are also showing a stubbornly American streak of defiance against pandemic restrictions, some of it egged on by President Donald Trump.Beaches, bars, businesses, restaurants and other areas are closed in Southern California.