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Olivia Rodrigo is living the dream! The 19-year-old singer has been making incredible duets during her latest concerts, and has been spotted becoming fast friends with many celebrities, even visiting Katy Perry at her successful Las Vegas residency.This time the musician surprised the audience at Billy Joel’s concert at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night, after joining the legendary singer on stage for a special performance of ‘Uptown Girl’ and ‘Deja Vu.’Fans of the young singer remember that she mentions Billy Joel in her hit song with the lyrics, “I’ll bet that she knows Billy Joel / ‘Cause you played her ‘Uptown Girl.” So there is no doubt Olivia was thrilled to be sharing the stage with the 73-year-old icon.“I’m going to bring up another young musician,” he said to the crowd before Rodrigo came out, with ‘Deja Vu’ playing while she surprised the audience.“This is a very talented singer-songwriter,” he said, revealing that he is also a big fan of her music. “I like her music and so do my kids.

Taylor Swift continues to inspire University students across the United States. This time the University of Texas at Austin will be adding an exciting English course to their curriculum, titled ‘The Taylor Swift Songbook.’Just in time for Fall 2022 semester, students will enjoy Taylor’s work, while they learn about famous poets, including Chaucer, Shakespeare, Wyatt, Coleridge, Keats, Dickinson and Plath.Professor Elizabeth Scala will be using the singer-songwriter’s songbook and the cultural context, to start class participation and debates.

Edgar Wright is set to teach a new online filmmaking class.The creator of films including Shaun Of The Dead, Hot Fuzz, Baby Driver, Scott Pilgrim Vs The World, and Last Night In Soho will be covering “everything from his signature stylized edits and soundtrack selection to how he approaches his first day on set,” according to a press release.Among the 27 total lessons the class offers, Wright will offer advice based on his years of experience across chapters such as The Craft Of Writing, Storyboards & Animatics, Casting & Directing Actors, Shooting Action Sequences, and Getting Your Film Seen.“In doing this filmmaking course, I hope I am able to impart some wisdom along with a few helpful tools that will aid in your first steps to becoming the filmmaker you know you can be,” Wright explained.“I can promise you that every filmmaker from the big action directors to the first-time indie darlings approach each film they make with a daunting sense of uncertainty. There’s no race to the finish line with filmmaking.

Deliveroo moped rider in a road rage attack on a busy London street.Nathan Smith, 28, stabbed part-time delivery moped rider Takieddine Boudhane, 30, on the evening of January 3, 2020 after a “minor road offence” in Finsbury Park, north London.Takieddine died in the street and Smith went on the run before being forced to face a jury trial, the Old Bailey heard.READ MORE: 'Chemotherapy triggered severe acne so I covered myself in tattoos – I'm finally happyMr Boudhane’s mother, Saide, said the family’s lives had been “changed forever” as Smith acted in “pure anger” in response to a “minor road offence”.She added: “When the defendant acted in pure anger that night, he did not just kill my son, he killed my whole family.

Emmerdale fans have been left distraught after they realised that ITV writers have changed Samson's behaviour.In recent scenes, Amelia has found out that she's pregnant and is planning on keeping the baby after two scans.During Thursday's (August 25) episode, Noah blurted out that Ameila was pregnant to a shocked Samson, who quickly ran to find her and ask about the situation.READ MORE:Emmerdale’s Clemmie village’s ‘next serial killer’ as fans spot ‘creepy’ streakNoah, Samson and Amelia began shouting down the road at each other as Samson called for her to have a termination.Moments prior, Samson had been slating Amelia to Noah who defended his new love interest.Fans called out the teenager for his attitude and were hurt that the series writers have changed his personality.One tweeted: "What the f*** have they done to Samson? Please, for the love of God, someone step in and remove the management at Emmerdale HQ."Another added: "Well, we couldn’t see that coming could we, it could have only been Samson."An upset viewer also wrote to the Emmerdale producers: "What you doing to Samson. He's the nicest in that village.

flight, from Manchester to Rhodes, Greece, had to be diverted to Munich so the woman could be handed over to authorities.The woman was in her 70s, Deadline reports, and had allegedly been infuriated after her repeated requests for free champagne were snubbed.READ MORE: Rampaging crocodile sparked plane crash that killed 20 after being smuggled onboardStaff were caught on camera trying to calm the woman down, but were said to have taken away her drink when she became aggressive.At one point, the woman’s arms flail aggressively and the steward is seen holding them down.He then takes a seat next to her but is soon hit across the face.The woman then hits her head as she stands up, before hitting the man in the face twice.An anonymous passenger also claimed the woman urinated in her seat before she was taken off the plane in Germany.Speaking on Thursday, the passenger said: "A woman on the flight repeatedly asked the flight attendants for free champagne.To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here."The flight attendant told the woman that wasn't part of the service and she bought a gin and tonic in the end. She began to get aggressive so the flight attendant removed her drink."She started swearing and having violent outbursts.

READ NEXT: EastEnders' Melissa Suffield snubs OnlyFans as she 'won't charge' for lingerie picsGet the tissues ready for #Stainie's exitAw Stuart is giving goosebumps with this speech to Callum and Vi. What a performance from Ricky Champ, defo shouldn't be leaving.As fans react to his final scenes, many admitted to shedding tears as they say goodbye to the popular pair who have dominated a huge storyline for moths.“That’s so heartbreaking.

READ MORE: Sylvester Stallone's wife files for divorce as star is accused of 'hiding assets'It is reported that the police did not investigate further when the report was filed as they thought she did not want to continue with the charges against the actor.The woman has told CNN that she was “devastated” the allegation was not investigated.She also gave details about the alleged event and said that she had known Ratray before the incident.The woman said that she, her brother and a friend met the Home Alone actor for a drink before the group headed back to his apartment, where Smith claims she was drugged after she was given a drink that Devin had made.According to CNN, she said: "I remember waking up and I couldn’t move. I couldn’t really open my eyes, but I could hear what was happening and I could feel what was happening.

Kim Kardashian never fails to make a statement with her scorching outfits, and this week was certainly no different.The stunning socialite put on a sizzling display for social media on Wednesday (August 24), with a red-hot look that could have broken the temperature gauges.The Kardashians star, 41, decided to ditch the bra and opt for a skintight black bodysuit that could barely contain her curvaceous body.READ MORE: Kim Kardashian's alleged thief 'doesn't care' about heist that left star fearing for her lifeKim poured her killer curves into the busty black piece, but she arguably risked a wardrobe malfunction as it could have popped open at any moment.The reality star posed up a storm for the camera in front of her giant handbag wardrobe, but as impressive as her bag haul was, it was Kim that stole the show.Kim looked confident as ever as she knelt down and poked out her famous bum that is widely known for breaking the internet.Her black bodysuit was a shoulder-less item that clung to her enviable assets and left her arms, sides and back on show.It meant the fashionista was able to parade her iconic hourglass figure in front of the world.The mum-of-four matched her look perfectly with a pair of black heels with blue foundations.Kim was also sporting her edgy new blonde pale blonde hairdo, but she decided to sweep it back behind her head.She kept things low-key in the accessory department, option only for a pair of stylish shades and a tiny black handbag.The SKIMS owner looked more gorgeous than ever with a glowing face of makeup and her brows that are always on-fleek.Kim has just launched her 'essential' SKIMS bodysuits on Instagram.Explaining her new collection, she wrote in the caption: "Introducing new SKIMS

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, which is already back in production on season 4, is adding Jeffrey Dean Morgan to the cast. The hit Prime Video series about corrupt superheroes will reunite the actor with executive producer and showrunner Eric Kripke, after he first worked with the creator on.  While details about his role haven’t been revealed, Morgan took to Twitter to share his excitement.

A source is speaking out about Nick Cannon and the mothers of his children.

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Joe E. Tata has sadly died.

Carson Burton Biyi Bandele, the renowned Nigerian novelist, playwright and filmmaker behind 2013’s “Half of a Yellow Sun” and upcoming film “The King’s Horseman,” has died. He was 54.Bandele died on Sunday in Lagos, Nigeria, according to a Facebook post from his daughter, Temi Bandele.

Global streamer Prime Video is supercharging its investment in Nigeria by unveiling its first Amazon Originals from the country, and for the first time allowing customers to sign up in the local currency, the Naira.

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.