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Rebel Wilson became emotional recently while hearing about the impact of her new memoir, Rebel Rising.The Pitch Perfect star spoke with Chris Evans on his Virgin Radio UK show on Wednesday (May 1), where she discussed her highly anticipated new memoir, which has now officially been published.While on the show, Wilson was able to hear directly the impact of her book on a reader, as one of Evans’ team members, named Vassos, shared with them a personal story.Vassos spoke with Wilson about how her book had helped support his friend, who had suffered with body image issues.He explained how he had been reading a segment of the book where Wilson writes a letter to her body. “Within a minute” Vassos got a phonecall from his friend, who “always had issues with body dysmorphia”.

Sonic The Hedgehog 2, Idris Elba returns as Knuckles in his own spin-off series.Created by John Whittington and Toby Ascher, Knuckles serves as a sequel to the 2022 film, as he trains deputy sheriff Wade Whipple (Adam Pally) in the ways of the echidna warrior.The series also features guest appearances from Tails (Colleen O’Shaughnessey) and Sonic (Ben Schwartz), with other cast members including Julian Barratt, Rory McCann and Christopher Lloyd as the voice of Pachacamac.Knuckles is set to be followed by Sonic The Hedgehog 3, which will see Keanu Reeves join the voice cast as Shadow. The film is scheduled to be released on December 20, 2024.The show’s score is by Tom Howe, who has previously worked on Apple TV+ shows like Ted Lasso and Shrinking.You can stream the full soundtrack, which includes the song ‘Flames Of Disaster’ with Julian Barratt and Michael Bolton, below.Scandal track ‘The Warrior’ is repeatedly featured throughout the series, but there are other needle drops from the likes of Madness and Elton John sprinkled throughout too.

Prince‘s Minneapolis house, which featured in Purple Rain, will be available to rent as an AirBnB for a year.Offered as part of AirBnB’s new experience – Icons. As per a press release, Icons is “a new category of extraordinary experiences hosted by the greatest names in music, film, television, art, sports, and more.” The vacation rental site has released the first 11 experiences to be released with Prince’s Purple Rain home listed as one of them.“In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the legendary album and film, the newly restored home– located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, his hometown – will be open to the public for the first time, only on AirBnB,” read’s the listing for the legendary musician’s home.It continued: “Guests will get to explore the home and go crazy for rare and special tracks from Prince’s world in an exclusive studio session.”“Icons take you inside worlds that only existed in your imagination—until now,” said Brian Chesky, AirBnB co-founder and CEO.

The Office and Fargo opted to stop eating meat in 1986 at the age of 14, explaining that he was “never really comfortable with the idea of eating animals”.He discussed the subject during his recent appearance on the Dish podcast, where he said: “In the last several months, it’s really new going back to being an omnivore, just sort of eating what I like.”“It’s a funny one, because I like meat replacement things, but my reservation about them is they can be very, very processed and I’m trying to eat less processed food,” he added.Freeman then went on to extol the virtues of scotch eggs and pork pies as the “food of the gods”, apparently contradicting his previous views on processed goods.In other Freeman news, he has responded to some of the criticism that his recent film Miller’s Girl has received.The movie came out in January, with Freeman playing the professor of an 18-year-old student, played by Jenna Ortega. It has been described as an erotic thriller and explores the complex and intimate relationship between the student and her teacher, as well as involving some sexual scenes.

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie that was cancelled last-minute at the ill-fated Co-Op Live Arena yesterday.The rescheduled show will take place on Saturday (May 4), partly confirming reports earlier today by Manchester Evening News that the AO Arena was preparing to host gigs scheduled for Co-Op Live following the venue’s recent string of technical difficulties.“Yesterday’s canceled Manchester show has been Rescheduled for this Saturday at AO Arena! We won’t give up that easy let’s go!” the rapper confirmed on X/Twitter.Yesterday's canceled Manchester show has been Rescheduled for this Saturday at AO Arena! We won't give up that easy let's go!— ABOOGIEWITDAHOODIE (@ArtistHBTL) May 2, 2024Last night, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie’s show was pulled just 10 minutes after doors opened due to a “venue-related technical issue”, which was later revealed to be caused by part of an air conditioning unit falling from the gantry inside the venue during soundcheck. Later that evening, the venue confirmed Olivia Rodrigo’s shows on Friday and Saturday (May 3-4) would also be postponed, which the artist said she was “so disappointed” about.The outlet also reported that the upcoming show by Keane may be rearranged, and looking to be held at the AO Arena instead of Co-Op Live.

Emily Blunt has opened up about the time she met Taylor Swift, and shared the compliment the singer gave to her daughter.The actor, who is currently starring in a new film opposite Ryan Gosling, titled The Fall Guy, appeared on The Howard Stern Show recently, where she was asked about Swift.After admitting to being a fan of the singer, who has just released her 11th studio album ‘The Tortured Poets Department‘, Blunt shared a moment where the two stars met.She described how the Grammy-winning artist paid a compliment to her and The Office star John Krasinski’s nine-year-old daughter.Describing Swift as the “nicest”, the Devil Wears Prada actor explained: “She was so nice to my kids. My oldest kid has just cut all of her hair off, this very short haircut that she was very self-conscious about.

The Guardian, a lecturer at Columbia Law School called Bassam Khawaja said that he was “horrified to see Columbia invite police onto our campus for the second time this month to arrest our students”.Since the arrests, both faculty and non-resident students have been prevented from entering campus, and the scenes at the university have sparked a new sense of anger among UK students – with a shared sense of solidarity leading to more protests being planned.Speaking with The Guardian, David Maguire – the vice-chancellor of the University of East Anglia (UEA) – explained how protests at UK universities have been generally peaceful, but could easily escalate into scenes similar to those in the US.Among those planning demonstrations are students, staff and alumni from the universities of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam, who form a group called the Sheffield Campus Coalition for Palestine, and have already begun an encampment in solidarity with the people in Gaza.An encampment is also being held at the University of Warwick, which has been going on since last week, as well as one in Newcastle, which is said to include over 40 students.For the latter, organisers stated that students were left outraged after the university reportedly signed a partnership with Leonardo SpA – a defence and security company which they claim is responsible for the laser-targeting system used in the Israel Defense Forces’ F-35 fighter jets.Elsewhere, there was a May Day student walkout in Leeds in solidarity with Palestine, students in Bristol established an encampment in Royal Fort Gardens, and the University of York revealed that it “no longer holds investments in companies that primarily make or sell weapons and defence-related products or

Baby Reindeer is known to people in the television industry.Speaking as the new co-host of The Rest Is Entertainment podcast, Osman spoke with journalist Marina Hyde about the recent series, which has been topping viewership charts in the UK and US.The series, which was adapted from a one-man show by comedian Richard Gadd, is based on real events from his life. It follows a struggling comedian, Donny, who is relentlessly stalked by an older woman named Martha.

Welcome To Wrexham returns for a third season in May this year.Created by FX, the sports documentary series charts the ups and downs of Welsh football team Wrexham AFC after Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought the club in 2021.The show’s first season spanned the 2021/2022 season, which saw Wrexham narrowly miss out on promotion to the EFL League Two after being knocked out in the playoffs. In season two, which covered the 2022/2023 season, Wrexham were promoted after finishing top of the National League, in a closely fought race against Notts County.As you might expect, the 2023/2024 season is covered in season three, which debuts on Disney+ in the UK on Friday May 3.In the 2023/2024 season, covered in season three, Wrexham compete in EFL League Two for the first time in 15 years after securing promotion from the National League.By the end of the season, Wrexham finished second in the table below Stockport County and landed its second straight promotion.

Fleetwood Mac‘s ‘Rumours’ has been named as the best-selling vinyl of the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s.The seminal record by the band, which was originally released in 1977, was revealed to have sold just under 280,000 copes on vinyl in this millennium alone. Pink Floyd‘s ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ made it into the top five of the best-selling vinyl records, along with Nirvana‘s ‘Nevermind’ and Oasis‘s ‘(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?’.

Lana Del Rey has spoken out about her friendship with Camila Cabello, and quashed rumours about why she brought the singer out during her Coachella set.Speculation about the relationship between the two came into the spotlight once again following Del Rey’s recent headline set at the 2024 edition of Coachella. During her performance during the second weekend of the California festival last month, the ‘Candy Necklace’ singer surprised fans by bringing out Cabello as a surprise guest.The moment saw them come together to perform a rendition of the latter’s recent single ‘I LUV IT’, and caught some fans off guard as it was widely thought that it would be Taylor Swift who would be joining Del Rey as a guest on the night.Some viewers also questioned why the headliner chose to bring out Cabello, particularly because the track they duetted is unlike anything in Lana Del Rey’s discography and not the obvious choice when it comes to a collaboration.For some devoted fans, a consensus emerged that the appearance at Coachella may have been somewhat of a peace offering, following the ‘Video Games’ singer seemingly calling out the pop star in a past post.The alleged tension between the two arose back in 2020, when Lana Del Rey shared a now-infamous post on Instagram titled ‘Question for the culture’.

The Contestant,” out Thursday.In 1999, the then 24-year-old thought he was auditioning for a “showbiz-related job” on a new TV series called “Susunu! Denpa Shonen,” which translates to “Do Not Proceed! Crazy Youth.” It was the era of Japan’s outrageous challenge shows, which found contestants shutting their eyes and biting into mystery objects — maybe it was a bonbon; maybe it was a shoe — or trying to climb slippery steps, or picking a potential girlfriend based only on a lineup of bare butts.The point of “Denpa Shonen” was to put participants, often young comedians willing to do almost anything to get famous, in extreme situations.But Nasubi didn’t know what he was signing up for when Toshio Tsuchiya, known as the “King of Reality Television,” showed him to a windowless studio apartment in Tokyo. It contained a desk with postcards, magazines and a diary, in which Nasubi was told to chronicle his experiences in the room.“Tsuchiya was a very famous producer,” Nasubi told The Post. “I felt honored to have gotten picked.

EXCLUSIVE: Goodfellas has boarded upcoming war crime drama Occupation from Ukrainian writer-director Myroslav Slaboshpytskyi (The Tribe). The project, which will be produced by Loveless and Leviathan producer Alexander Rodnyansky alongside Nick Shumaker for Anonymous Content, is being launched to buyers in Cannes this month with Goodfellas repping international sales rights and Anonymous Content and CAA Media Finance co-repping North American rights. 

Lexi Carson Disney’s “Launchpad,” the anthology series of American independent short films will return for its third season. Submissions for the new season are now open through June 2.

Death in Paradise star Ralf Little has shared a heartfelt message to his replacement on the show, just one month on since he bowed out of the BBC detective series in emotional scenes. As regular viewers will know, Ralf’s character DI Neville Parker sailed off into the sunset with his love interest Florence Cassell, sparking a huge debate over who would step in to replace him as the show’s lead.

Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh is busy preparing to tour the UK - 21 years since she and her bandmates Cheryl Tweedy, Nadine Coyle, Nicola Roberts and the late Sarah Harding won Popstars: The Rivals. But away from fame, the 42-year-old star is a doting mum to her three sons, Bobby, nine, Cole, seven, and two-year-old Nate and shares the same relatable struggles as any busy mum. Taking a break from her hectic schedule, Kimberley sat down with OK! for a catch-up where she detailed the challenges of parenthood, her "tough childhood" and the upcoming Girls Aloud tour.

UPDATED 10:00 a.m. PT: London’s Met Police is investigating comedian Dane Baptiste following a now-deleted death threat posted on Instagram that was aimed at a fellow comic.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul are one step away from achieving EGOT status, needing only an Emmy to complete the prestigious quartet of entertainment honors. The duo has submitted “Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It?” from Hulu‘s “Only Murders in the Building” for outstanding music and lyrics at this year’s Emmys.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor In the latest twist in Paramount Global‘s M&A saga, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Apollo Global Management reportedly have made a bid to take Paramount private with an all-cash buyout offer of $26 billion. Sony and private-equity giant Apollo submitted an offer letter Wednesday to Paramount Global, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday. The report comes as Paramount Global board’s special committee established to consider M&A proposals is evaluating the best and final offer from Skydance Media to merge Paramount and Skydance, while keeping Paramount Global public.

Princess Charlotte is growing up! Kate Middleton and Prince William released a new portrait for their daughter’s ninth birthday — and despite past Photoshop issues with the royal family, this one appears to be untouched.“Happy 9th Birthday, Princess Charlotte!

A+E Networks executive David Bank has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer.