Nicole Scherzinger wows in poolside snaps as she gives fans glimpse into LA home

Naman Ramachandran India’s Mithila Palkar (Netflix’s “Little Things”) and Jaaved Jaaferi (“Sooryavanshi”) and Bangladesh’s Siam Ahmed (“Shaan”) have joined the cast of “In the Ring (Story of a Burqa Boxer).”Set in the female Muslim boxing community of Khidderpore, Kolkata, India, the film is a psychological thriller about Shama, a 17-year-old boxer who exchanges places with her double to fight in the national championship when she is framed in her aunt’s murder.The cast also includes Razia Shabnam, one of the first Indian women to become an international boxing referee and coach.The Hindi-language film will be directed by U.S.-based filmmaker Alka Raghuram, who previously directed the acclaimed documentary “Burqa Boxers,” about Muslim women boxers in Kolkata. The project is being produced by Sreyashii Sengupta for Singapore-based Darpan Global and Souvikk Dasgupta for Oriizon Global in India, with Los Angles-based Rick Ambros serving as executive producer.Raghuram said: “I started writing this script while I was filming the documentary ‘Burqa Boxers.’ While the immersion into their world allowed me to tell the documentary story in the style of realism, it also made me want to explore the interior [worlds] of the characters via a more stylized narrative and style.

Naman Ramachandran Producer and actor Sadie Frost (“Dracula”), who made her feature directorial debut with a documentary on British fashion designer Mary Quant, is now training her lens on another British cultural icon.“Twiggy” will be a feature-length documentary on Quant’s contemporary Lesley Lawson, better-known by her nickname Twiggy. It will trace her journey from her working-class childhood in northwest London, through to her international stardom as a celebrity model, and her career as an actor, singer, fashion designer, writer and TV presenter.

Christopher Vourlias Berlin-based One Two Films, in Cannes this week with Ali Abbasi’s competition title “Holy Spider,” is prepping a new feature from writer-director Ido Fluk, the filmmaker behind 2016 Tribeca selection “The Ticket.”“Köln 75” tells the true story of Vera Brandes, who, in 1975 and at the age of 17, staged the famous Köln Concert by jazz musician Keith Jarrett, which became the top-selling jazz solo album of all time. It stars Mala Emde (“And Tomorrow the Entire World”) in the lead role, alongside John Magaro (“First Cow”) as Jarrett.

Emiliano De Pablos Buenos Aires-based FilmSharks has picked up world sales rights to Ángeles Hernández’s supernatural horror film “El faro” (“The Lighthouse”), set up at Mr. Miyagi Films, co-producer of Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia’s multi-awarded Netflix smash hit “The Platform.”“The Lighthouse” ended shooting in May; FilmSharks is showing first footage to buyers at Cannes.Film toplines Spanish film and TV stars Hugo Silva (“Las brujas de Zugarramurdi,” “The Body”) and Paula Echevarría (“Si yo fuera rico,” “Velvet”) plus Zoe Arnao (“El inocente,” “Las niñas”) and Sergio Castellanos (“Tu hijo,” “La peste”).Produced by Hernández and David Matamoros at Barcelona-based Mr.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefUn Certain Regard title “Return to Seoul” from French-Cambodian director Davy Chou caused an early stir by being one of the first Official Selection titles from this year’s Cannes to secure a U.S. release — through Sony Pictures Classics. That may be a reflection of Chou’s quest for authenticity in a bi-cultural tale about a European-raised woman and her biological family in Korea.

Olivia Culpo has made more than a splash or two by landing in the pages of the coveted Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, as well as being crowned Miss Universe.And since moving on to become an in-demand model and entrepreneur, the Rhode Island native has lent her celebrity image to a number of worthy causes.On Thursday, Culpo hoped to shine a light on Best Buddies International as she attended an event hosted by the non-profitat MOD Pizza in Los Angeles. Making a difference: Olivia Culpo, 30, attended the Best Buddies International charity event held at MOD Pizza in Los Angeles on ThursdayCulpo looked casual for the dayin blue jeans and a cropped brown sweater combination that highlighted her toned midriff.She completed the ensemble with a pair of brown leather heels and a matching handbag.The actress' shoulder-length tresses were cut in a bob with a part down the middle.

Dave Chappelle’s alleged attacker has been charged with attempted murder.The 48-year-old star appeared to be tackled to the ground as he performed as part of the Netflix Is A Joke festival, with LAPD officers later confirming they were holding Isaiah Lee in custody.Now, the 23-year-old has been charged with attempted murder in regards to an unrelated incident.Prosecutors alleged that Lee stabbed his roommate during a fight at a transitional housing apartment back in December 2021 and the victim reported the incident to police, identifying Lee as the perpetrator shortly after the incident with Dave.Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón said in a statement: ‘The publicity generated by the attack on Mr. Chappelle helped police solve this crime.

Rihanna, 34, fans after congratulating the pop star on the birth of her child.The Umbrella singer is reported to have welcomed her first child with rapper A$AP Rocky, 33, prompting Chris to celebrate the news on social media.Rihanna was in a turbulent relationship with Chris from 2007 to 2009, which hit the headlines when the rapper was charged with assault and making criminal threats after attacking the RnB star before the Grammy Awards, where she had been scheduled to perform.The pair reunited for a short period in 2013, despite Chris still being under probation for the violent incident.Chris, 33, took to his Instagram story to congratulate his ex following reports of the birth.

Ciara is celebrating her latest career milestone!

Claims have been made the Metrolink has made Oldham WORSE. A new study analysing how levelling up can be implemented successfully has suggested the town may have been better off if the region's tram system didn’t connect to it.

Coronation Street star Michael Le Vell may feel like a dear friend to viewers having played Kevin Webster for almost four decades. The actor joined the ITV soap in 1983 as the mechanic and it'd be fair to say he hasn't looked back since.

Headie One and has recruited French rapper Gazo for his new single, titled ’22 Carats’.Over a beat courtesy of French producer Leo Eynard, ’22 Carats’ sees Headie and Gazo rap in English and French respectively. The new single arrives alongside a Neetch-directed video, which features both rappers delivering their bars interspersed with studio footage.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaScreen Media has acquired all North American rights to “The Locksmith,” an upcoming action-thriller starring Ryan Phillippe, Kate Bosworth and Ving Rhames.The film was directed by Nicolas Harvard, a veteran first assistant director whose credits include “Hell or High Water” and “Whiplash.” It marks his feature directorial debut. Screen Media is planning a day-and-date, theatrical and on-demand release later this year.In “The Locksmith,” Miller (Phillippe), an ex-con recently released from prison for a bungled robbery, tries to walk a straight line and work his way back into the lives of his ex, Beth (Bosworth), a police detective, and their young daughter.

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentBrazil’s Gullane, one of Brazil’s biggest production powerhouses, has attached Fernanda Montenegro, Oscar-nominated for “Central Station,” to star in “The Hanged,” the anticipated new film from “Narcos” director Fernando Coimbra.The news comes as Gullane unveiled in Cannes its first post-pandemic movie slate, led by two movies from director Cao Hamburger.For “The Hanged,” Montenegro joins real-life daughter Fernanda Torres in the film.Produced with Globo Filmes and Telecine, “The Hanged” is co-produced by Portugal’s Fado Filmes Paris Filmes distributes in Brazil.” ‘The Hanged’ has been long delayed due to the pandemic but we are very honored to have two of the biggest acting stars, part of recent Brazilian cinema history,” said producer Caio Gullane. Other pics on the Gullane slate include Hamburger’s “Paulo Freire: The Story of Revolution,” a drama about a successful adult literacy initiative launched by Freire in the humble city of Anglicos.

Mark Schilling Japan CorrespondentThe Japanese film industry has long been notoriously insular, a tendency the pandemic only exacerbated. As the Hollywood pipeline shut down in 2020, local audiences flocked to local films.

Emilio Mayorga Film Factory Entertainment has taken international rights to “Loli Tormenta,” the next film by one of Spain’s foremost auteurs, Agustí Villaronga (“The Belly of the Sea,” “Uncertain Glory”). Shooting is scheduled for the first week of July in Barcelona.Enrique González Kuhn’s Caramel Films distributes “Loli Tormenta” in Spain.

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Nicole Scherzinger sent temperatures soaring as she paraded her enviable figure wearing a teeny bikini in her latest social media snap.The 43-year-old posted a duo of sizzling snaps on her Instagram page which showed off her peachy behind in a thong bikini.The singer looked sensational as she posed with her back to the camera and fully showcased her impressive flexibility as she performed the splits while sitting in a swimming pool. The Don't Cha singer raised a glass in the air as she soaked up the sun while she let her wet hair fall loose down her back.She captioned the stunning set of snaps: "Happy Cinco De Mayo from Mexico.

X Factor star who reduced the judges to tears on the ITV show looks totally different five years after her incredible audition.Shanaya Atkinson-Jones blew Nicole Scherzinger away as she performed a mind-blowing rendition of Say Something by A Great Big World in 2017, aged just 19.She was instantly recognisable with her edgy look, donning a burgundy crushed velvet jacket and black skinny jeans for her solo song, with her dark curls framing her face in a stunning halo.Though she impressed fans around the country, Shanaya was dropped from the programme at Sharon Osbourne’s Six Chair Challenge - though she released her debut single, her cover of Say Something, just a day later.Speaking to ChronicleLive at the time of its release, she explained: “I love the song as I get to really get to the heart of it.“My strongest suit is my ballads as I love to give loads of emotion in my performances, so it’s the perfect song for me to be releasing for my single.”Now 24, Shanaya has a completely different look.She regularly updates her social media followers on her life, and regularly posts incredible snaps.The star tends to wear her brunette hair in a sleek style down to her waist, and opts for a range of fashion choices - with her most recent snap showing her in a black t-shirt emblazoned with silver diamantés and a black-and-white striped blazer.A white leather clutch bag completed the ensemble, as Shanaya donned an array of chunky silver rings that glinted in the sunlight.“Waiting for cocktails,” she captioned the snap.Since her life-changing audition, Shanaya has also opened up on her battle with fibromyalgia - which, according to the NHS, is a long-term condition that causes pain all over the body.Posting a snap in her wheelchair,

Nicole Scherzinger has wished singer Lizzo a happy birthday in a cheeky social media snap.The former X Factor judge took to her Instagram and showed off her impressive flexibility in the light hearted stories.In the first boomerang, Nicole, 43, began to raise her leg above her head while Lizzo stood beside her.The Don't Cha singer wrote: "Here's to always stretching the limits and pushing the boundaries."In the second snap, Nicole raised her leg and rested it on the 34-year-old's shoulder as she shut her eyes and beamed to the camera.She penned: "Happy Birthday to the most fiiiiine flexible funky fiercest fun feline in the game."The Pussycat Dolls singer wore a white t-shirt tucked into a pair of blue jeans which she teamed with a killer pair of white knee high boots.The bombshell wore her brunette tresses sleek and straight and opted for a bold red lip.Lizzo comically held Nicole's leg while wearing a purple ensemble along with a pair of white trainers with gold details.The Don't Hold Your Breath singer wasn't the only star to wish the rapper a happy birthday as actress Kerry Washington and musician Mark Ronson also took to their Instagram stories to mark the special occasion.Nicole recently revealed to The Sun that she is making a solo music comeback after an eight-year break.Announcing her return during an intimate show in Los Angeles, she said: “I’ve been doing some writing lately, working on this album.”She reportedly stepped away from making her own music to focus on television projects as well as the Pussycat Dolls, however, she returned to the studio after the group’s reunion didn’t go to plan.The 43-year-old took to social media to confirm the tour wouldn't be going ahead and concluded by saying that she “can’t