New travel restrictions 'too late to make a material difference', expert claims

Chris Willman Music WriterSidney Poitier — film noir icon? That may not be one of the phrases that popped up most frequently in the recent obituaries and appreciations for the late actor, but Poitier did take his turn at noir. The movie with which he made his screen debut, “No Way Out,” will be featured at the upcoming resumption of the annual Noir City Hollywood Festival, which is devoting separate days to the treatment of race and women in the crime dramas of the ’40s and ’50s, along with a continued focus on presenting restorations in 35mm glory.Noir City Hollywood has been a staple at the American Cinematheque’s Egyptian Theatre each spring since the late ’90s, but with that theater closed for extensive Netflix-funded renovations, this year it will take place at the American Legion Theatre a few blocks up Highland Blvd.

Jason Gray-Stanford is opening up about his heart transplant.

Mrs Brown’s Boys star Brendan O'Carroll says if comedians don’t cause offence, they are not doing their job.His TV character Agnes Brown is starring in the Netflix special A Madea Homecoming.O’Carroll appears alongside Star Trek actor Tyler Perry who also dresses up as a woman called Mabel 'Madea' Earlene Simmons. The cross-dressing comedy is littered with BLM and anti-woke jokes as the cast of black characters mistake the Irish Mammy’s language for racism - mishearing the word "knickers" for "n * s" and getting upset with terms like "cotton picking" and "proud boy".

Instagram followers. When she does take the time to do them, Anzhelika's eyebrows are hard to miss.They're so big they take up the majority of her forehead and are painted on in a deep black shade.The Russian influencer is such a fan of them, she often refers to them as "hot" when she sports them in a photo.While the distinctive arches help her to stand out on social media, she doesn't always wear them out in public.When the influencer hasn’t got them drawn on, she easily blends in with the crowd.This is because her eyebrows are a lot more natural than one would expect.In a variety of recent snaps, the bare-faced Instagrammer toned down her eyebrows and opted for a bright red lipstick.Her arches are a much lighter shade than the Angry-bird ones she usually sports.If you're worried this means the end of her exaggerated eyebrows, don't you worry.In a post she uploaded at the end of last year Christmas time she said that this wasn't the case."Finally the eyebrows are back," she wrote in an Instagram caption.Anzhelika first viral when a fellow bus passenger shared a photo of her online.

The two-part reunion teaser trailer for The Real Housewives of Miami is here and it’s definitely full of drama! The ladies are back in their respective hot seats after a couple-year hiatus from being reality stars, but the conflict between the women is stronger than ever!

Sarah Jessica Parker is taking a trip through memory lane.

Liverpool have now been awarded more penalties than any other side in Premier League history following their 6-0 win over Marcelo Bielsa's struggling Leeds United.Manchester United were the previous record-holders, having been given 169 spot-kicks since 1992.But Jurgen Klopp's side have managed to knock them off their perch after being awarded penalty number 170 and 171 at Anfield on Wednesday night.Both efforts were successfully converted by Mohamad Salah - who brought his Premier League goal tally to 17 for the season - while goals from Joel Matip, Sadio Mane and Virgil van Dijk completed the rout for the rampant Reds, who are now just three points behind league leaders Manchester City.Rival fans flooded to social media in a rage as some accused Liverpool of cheating their way to the record."Liverpool have literally dived their way to this record. Unbelievable," wrote one fan."How is it that Liverpool have only been Prem champs once but have won the most pens?? Doesn't make sense," another posted."Why am I not surprised," a third said.However, some saw things a little differently.Do Liverpool get awarded an unfair amount of penalties? Let us know what you reckon in the comments section..."The more intense in attacks a team is, the more they are likely to get penalties awarded.

Months after the tragic death of his wife, Halyna Hutchins, Matt Hutchins is addressing the world in his first TV interview.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaImax has continued to dig out from a global pandemic that devastated the theatrical movie business, posting its best quarterly results since COVID-19 became a facet of daily life. At the same time, the big screen company made it clear that it is setting its horizons behind the latest new releases, talking up the opportunities it sees in launching special events with filmmakers and musical artists.Revenue at the company topped out at $108.6 million, a 94% year-over-year improvement, while the company reported earnings of 17 cents a share compared with a year-ago loss of 36 cents.

To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.Its ‘Future projections of UK storm activity’ document states: “The UK should expect to see storms more frequently than today, therefore additional adaptation and mitigation measures may be necessary to mitigate their impacts.”Stormy weather in the UK is driven by the merciless North Atlantic Oscillation - a giant see-saw of atmospheric pressure.Britain gets caught directly in the middle of a mighty tug of war between a high-pressure area over the Azores islands near Portugal and a low-pressure region over Iceland.It means we get pummelled by two clashing weather fronts.

BBC garden makeover show were shocked when they saw the efforts of her and designers Harry and David Rich on the episode that aired on Tuesday (January 22).Charlie and The Rich brothers were seen setting about helping homeowners Karen and Colin from Romsey to transform their outdoor space.The couple were heard describing their garden as a "total mess," as they described how they were looking for a "relaxing retreat" where Karen could relax after work.Colin and Karen explained that her work as a hospital reverend often meant she needed some time to decompress after work due to the "challenging" demands of providing end-of-life care.The couple also explained how they were looking for an "Italian feel," with a budget of £6,000 where they could entertain their family and friends.Listening to the pitches from the Rich Brothers and Charlie, they opted for the latter's creation as they set about constructing their dream garden.The changes included a terracotta water feature, a £500 olive tree, a pergola and boulders which were priced at £540 each.Upon revealing the changes Karen and Colin admitted feeling the transformation was "wonderful" - however viewers of the show weren't quite so enthusiastic.One viewer took to Twitter to admit feeling like the design looked a little unfinished.

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pubs and restaurants due to fears about the Omicron coronavirus variant.According to a government source, the plans have already been drawn up to be imposed over the Christmas period and look set to disrupt New Year parties up and down the country.The imposing of these rules comes as fears grow over Omicron reaching its peak in January.Speaking to The Sun, a government source said: “You will be able to see your family at Christmas, but at this rate, you might not be able to do it in a pub."As for New Year’s Eve, that is a different story.”However, Health Secretary Sajid Javid has insisted there are currently “no plans” for any more restriction to come in at the moment following last week's announcement of Plan B.

People who come in contact with someone who has Covid-19 should take a lateral flow test every day for a week, the government has announced.

Health officials have advised “stringent national measures” are needed by next weekend to avoid Covid hospitalisations surpassing last winter’s peak, according to a leaked document.

Plan B of Covid restrictions could soon be implemented by the government to tackle the Omicron variant, it has been reported.

A Government science adviser has warned it is “too late” to effectively halt the spread of the Omicron variant in the UK.

The first at-home treatment for Covid-19 could reportedly be offered to patients before Christmas.

All travellers arriving in England will be required to take a Covid-19 pre-departure test from 4am on Tuesday, Health Secretary Sajid Javid has said.

New rules have come into force which means face coverings are now mandatory again on public transports and in shops in England.