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Emerald Fennell and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, have officially met!

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras chief executive Albert Kruger has called for a full NSW police investigation into the circumstances that led to the ejection of one of the original ‘78ers Barbara Karpinski from her seat in the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) during the Mardi Gras parade on Saturday night. He has also initiated an internal Mardi Gras investigation. Kruger told the Star Observer that he is in no doubt that the incident happened. He said that the police action was “unacceptable” and that he is “upset about it to be honest”. Karpinski was removed after standing briefly in the stadium seating area holding a handmade poster calling for peace and an end to the war in Ukraine.

Mark Ruffalo, 54, may be a successful actor, but his wife Sunrise Coigney, 49, is every bit as impressive as he is. The beauty and supporter of the star got married to him in 2000 and has led her own successful life and career over the years. Mark once admitted that their love story began when he was struggling and she is the one that turned things around for the better.

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Lily James put on a show-stopping display as she kicked off the end of Pam & Tommy on Tuesday.The actress, 32, who plays Pamela Anderson in the Hulu series, put on a busty display in a sexy gold choker dress at a screening for the finale in Los Angeles.Lily appears opposite Sebastian Stan, who plays rock star Tommy Lee, in the series, which follows the theft of the couple's sex tape from the safe in their basement of their Malibu home in 1995. Going for the gold! Lily Jameswho plays Pamela Anderson in the Hulu series, put on a busty display in a show-stopping gold choker dress at a screening for the finale in Los Angeles on TuesdayLily looked stunning posing up a storm in her dress with deep V-neckline and sheer skirt.The plunging dress belted at the waist, accenting her trim and narrow torso.

12-time Emmy nominee Sandra Oh gleamed in an orange sequin dress for the Canadian premiere of Turning Red, which took place at the TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto on Tuesday.The Korean-Canadian-American 50-year-old looked elegant in the embellished short-sleeve frock and silver heels selected by styling duo Jill Lincoln + Jordan Johnson.Hairstylist Lisa Vella curled Sandra's raven fringed bob and make-up artist Simone Otis applied her bright red pout for the film festivities. Hometown pride: 12-time Emmy nominee Sandra Oh gleamed in an orange sequin dress for the Canadian premiere of Turning Red, which took place at the TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto on TuesdayAt one point, Oh took out her phone for a red carpet selfie alongside producer Lindsey Collins and filmmaker Domee Shi, who made her feature directorial debut with Turning Red.The four-time SAG Award winner voices overprotective and strict mother Ming Lee in Pixar's animated puberty comedy, which premieres this Friday on Disney+.

Charlotte McKinney looked ready for spring on Tuesday at The Little Market event honoring International Women's Day in Los Angeles.The 28-year-old model wore a white tank top along with a light blue floral print knee-length skirt with a mid-thigh slit.The Orlando, Florida native completed her look with open-toed black stiletto heels. Women's day:Charlotte McKinney looked ready for spring on Tuesday at The Little Market event honoring International Women's Day in Los AngelesCharlotte had her blonde hair down below her shoulders and accentuated her natural beauty with full eye makeup and glossy lipstick.She carried a small black purse while walking the carpet at the event.

Variety reports.“We are adhering to international sanctions and, along with our employees and artists, have been working with groups from a range of countries… to support humanitarian relief efforts to bring urgent aid to refugees in the region.”According to Variety, a source has revealed that while the company’s staffers will continue to receive their salaries for an indeterminate amount of time, artists will likely see their recording activity frozen.Universal are the latest business to announce their withdrawal from Russia following its invasion of Ukraine on February 24, with the attack drawing widespread condemnation around the globe.Earlier this month, Live Nation announced they would not be promoting shows in Russia or doing business with the country, saying in a statement they were joining “the world in condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine”.Spotify, meanwhile, shuttered its Moscow office in response to the invasion, and said it would restrict the discoverability of content owned and operated by Russian state-affiliated media. They stopped short of shutting off service to Russian users, saying they believe it’s “critically important to try to keep our service operational in Russia to allow for the global flow of information”.One company who has suspended their service in Russia is Netflix, who shut down streaming in the country last week.

Luke Steele from Empire Of The Sun and The Sleepy Jackson has shared a new single ‘Armageddon Slice’, the latest cut from his forthcoming solo album ‘Listen To The Water’.Written during the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, the track is carried by a bright yet pensive tone, with Steele meditating on mankind’s future above gentle fingerpicked acoustic guitar and warm synth pads.The accompanying music video sees Steele performing in waterways and forests. Watch it below:The video actually opens with a poignant message from Steele regarding his path to completing ‘Listen To The Water’.

workout secret with fans.The 63-year-old gran often leaves fans wowed online with her toned figure.She even says her hot bod is a hit with younger guys - with many making a beeline for her.And now she's told fans how they can achieve her physique like hers.Lesley took to her Instagram page to tell fans that to set things off right for the week, they should never miss a Monday workout.Addressing her 83,400 followers, the Aussie trainer wrote: "Never skip a Monday training session!"Apparently working out at the beginning of the week gets the ball rolling for future workouts."And it feels great too."The gran shared a photo of herself in the gym alongside the inspiring comments.This saw her show off her muscles as she rocked a mint green sports bra and matching skintight leggings.Despite ready for a workout, Lesley still looked glam as she rocked glowing makeup.She also wore her blonde locks in a chic half-up, half-down 'do.Fans were loving the post, as they took to the comments section to praise the fitness star.One branded her "fit and stunning," as another called her "gorgeous".Referencing her gym wear, another follower quipped: "You look mint!"The photos comes after Lesley opened up about younger men finding her attractive, as she admits she's had guys as young as 18 hit on her.They trainer admitted she thinks that "age is just a number" and admits all her partners have been younger than her.This includes her ex-husband who she had a 13-year age gap with.Get all the biggest Lifestyle news straight to your inbox. Sign up for the free Daily Star Hot Topics newsletter

Chris Willman Music WriterThe return of the Jazz Foundation of America’s annual benefit at Herb Alpert’s Vibrato club saw lifetime achievement awards being presented to four musical legends whose careers date to the ’60s or before, Randy Newman, Smokey Robinson, jazz fusion figure Bennie Maupin and producer Lou Adler. Homage was paid at the intimate nightspot in Bel Air by singers and actors including Jackson Browne, Merry Clayton, Herbie Hancock, Jeffrey Wright and Danny Glover.Drummer Steve Jordan — currently between Rolling Stones pickup gigs — led a house band out of the fantasies of anyone who scanned liner notes during the last 60 years, joined by Stones backup singers Lisa Fischer and Bernard Fowler among the serenaders, and jazz players Tom Scott, Billy Childs and Davell Crawford also taking the lead on tribute numbers during a two-and-a-half hour dream jam.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorMadison Avenue has a lot to say about the current state of the TV industry — and more of it will need to be spoken in Spanish.Univision, the Spanish-language broadcaster that is operating under new ownership, has secured double-digit percentage increases in advance advertising commitments for its next programming cycle, the latest traditional broadcaster to benefit from an unusually speedy “upfront” market, when TV companies try to sell the bulk of their commercial inventory.  While many English-language broadcasters are seen eking out single-digit percentage increases in ad volume for their primetime linear schedules, Univision expects double-digit hikes in both its broadcast and cable inventory, according

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorFox saw increases in advance ad commitments for its primetime schedule and expanding digital venues as part of the industry’s annual “upfront” sales process, the latest of the nation’s big media companies to see robust activity as advertisers try to move forward as the coronavirus pandemic diminishes.The Fox Corporation unit saw advertising commitments rise across all areas of its portfolio, which includes the Fox broadcast network; Fox Sports and Fox News Media, according to a person familiar with the matter. The company also secured significant commitments for Tubi, its ad-supported streaming video hub, with the venue it did in the upfront compared with the year-earlier period.Like other U.S.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorCustomer-relationship management company Salesforce has struck an advertising pact that will have it become a sponsor of both Team USA and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games, as well as an advertiser in NBCU’s coverage of the Olympics and Paralympics over the next seven years.As part of the agreement, Salesforce will provide proprietary technology to help create digital experiences for fans and athletes over that time period as the 2028 Games draw near.

“Here in Los Angeles, it’s a big day tomorrow,” said NBC Universal chief executive Jeff Shell, with California set to drop most pandemic restrictions.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorMadison Avenue’s interest in digital ads, sports and new concepts tied to bolstering messages of diversity helped Disney close a fast-paced upfront that saw more than 40% of total dollars committed to the company go to streaming and interactive venues, the latest sign of how advertisers are working differently with some of the nation’s most traditional media companies.“We led with streaming this year.

NBCUniveral chief Jeff Shell plugged the studio to talent and called theatrical releases crucial to the business. He also said movies may be more profitable post-pandemic, and that Peacock is “misunderstood” since it’s was really designed to complement existing businesses.

NBCUniversal has wrapped its upfront advertising sales for the upcoming season, describing it as a “watershed moment and a clear signal that everything has changed.”

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorA new lineup of Saturday programming and a surge of post-pandemic spending by Madison Avenue helped the CW boost its volume of advertising commitments in TV’s annual “upfront” market, a sign that advertisers continue to make the medium a central part of their plans even as they are showing new interest in chasing viewers to new streaming venues.The network, jointly owned by ViacomCBS and AT&T’s WarnerMedia, has wrapped its upfront negotiations, according to a person familiar with the matter, and believes it has obtained a greater volume of advertising for its next programming cycle than it did in 2020.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorThis year’s upfront ad-sales session is shaping up to be one of the fastest in recent memory. But some TV companies are working to slow things down.At a time when advertisers appear willing to capitulate to significant pricing increases, they are still balking at demands from both Discovery and ViacomCBS, according to three media buying executives and other people familiar with the tone of these annual negotiations for commercial inventory between U.S.