Omar El Akkad Wins Canadian Literature Award

Jennifer Garner penned a moving tribute to someone very special on Tuesday, when she mourned the loss of film director, Ivan Reitman. The Ghostbusters producer died at the age of 75 and Jennifer remembered what a wonderful man he was with a heartbreaking message. MORE: Jennifer Garner celebrates special birthday with memorable before-and-after photos The mom-of-three knew the celebrated man behind the likes of Stripes and Kindergarten Cop on both a professional and personal level and said she was pained that she didn't seize the opportunity to see him before he passed away. WATCH: Stars gone too soon Alongside a photo with Ivan, Jennifer wrote a lengthy note, which read: "I loved Ivan Reitman. As a director, Ivan had such an astute eye he noticed every thought crossing my mind in every take. "He would rush in with so many notes and ideas my brain would explode trying to keep track and execute – getting a laugh or good job from Ivan equaled Day Made.

Emeli Sandé has announced that she will release new album ‘Let’s Say For Instance’ in May, following on from a string of recent singles. Her fourth album in total, it will be her first for Chrysalis Records.“I’m so proud of this album and can’t wait to release it”, Sandé tells Variety.

The BBC Radio 6 Music Festival will make its fully-fledged post-COVID return this year, taking place across multiple venues in Cardiff. Among the line-up are Little Simz, Father John Misty, Idles, Pixies, Beebadoobee, Mykki Blanco, Self Esteem and more.“After two years, it feels very special to say that the 6 Music Festival is back with a bang in Cardiff”, says Head Of BBC Radio 6 Music, Samantha Moy.

Caitlin Quinlan In her debut feature, “Fogaréu,” director Flávia Neves interweaves the broader impact of colonialism in Brazil with a close-up tale of insidious goings on in Goiás, her home town in central Brazil. Having gained support from the CNC’s Aide Aux Cinemas du Monde, “Fogaréu” is an accomplished first film that offers a nuanced critique of power dynamics within a bold, cinematic thriller framework.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefCritically-acclaimed Australian series “The Newsreader” is set to air in 80 additional territories, following a string of rights sales deals organized by Entertainment One. The six-part show was licensed to the BBC (U.K.), Arte (France and Germany), RTE (Ireland), Viaplay (the Nordic and Baltic regions, Poland and The Netherlands), Cosmo (Spain), Filmin (Portugal and 2nd window in Spain), Now TV (Hong Kong), Telus (Canada) and NBCUniversal International Networks & Direct-To-Consumer (Latin America).Starring Anna Torv and Sam Reid, “The Newsreader” centers around the frantic, busy heart of a commercial TV newsroom set in the 1980s, while following the relationship between an ambitious young TV reporter and the star female news anchor.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentEdouard Weil and Alice Girard, the producers of Audrey Diwan’s Venice Golden Lion-winning “Happening” and Valerie Lemercier’s Celine Dion movie “Aline,” won the Toscan du Plantier Award at a fancy Paris ceremony hosted by the Cesar Academie. Weil and Girard, who run the Paris-based production banner Rectangle Productions, were selected by 1,557 voters, including all the artists and crew members who have been nominated at the Cesar Awards since 2008, as well as the 164 members of the Association for the Promotion of Cinema.Besides “Happening” and “Aline,” Rectangle Productions delivered several other critically acclaimed films within the last year, including Jean-Christophe Meurisse’s “Bloody Oranges,” Gaspar Noé’s “Vortex” which played at Cannes.

A Quiet Place Part III is officially in the works.The actor and filmmaker, who directed the first two films, announced during Paramount’s investor day yesterday (February 15) that a third film is currently eyeing a 2025 release, according to the Hollywood Reporter.The first film, Krasinski’s feature debut as a writer-director, was released in 2018 and launched a franchise which will now see a spinoff project helmed by Pig director Michael Sarnoski reach screens in 2023.A single-player horror game based on the idea of the first film is also due for release this year, courtesy of  iLLOGIKA, a studio based in Montreal comprised of developers with credits on Ubisoft titles Rainbow Six and Far Cry. The game is set to be published by Saber Interactive later this year.No director or writer has been announced yet for A Quiet Place Part III.

Alison Hammond has returned to our screens on This Morning, alongside TV co-host Dermot O'Leary, as usual Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield enjoy a week off for half term. Always a huge fan of bright colours and bold prints, today is no exception as Alison, 47, opted for a a turquoise leopard print number to brighten up our screens on a very grey Tuesday.The stunning TV presenter, who won the nation's heart when she starred on Big Brother back in 2002, and Dermot stepped into the roles of Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford when they began presenting the ITV show every Friday in 2020.

They may be due to tie the knot this summer, but Danny Miller has admitted that he knew his fiancée Steph Jones was ‘the one’ just three weeks into them dating. Speaking exclusively to OK! about their relationship, the former Emmerdale star says “something happened” three weeks after he and midwife Steph started dating which meant he knew he loved her. The couple have been together for nearly three years and previously dated when they were at school together.

Molly-Mae Hague has revealed she's taken a pregnancy test after getting worried over her late period.The 22 year old, who recently overhauled Pretty Little Thing in a bid to make the brand more sustainable following backlash, spoke out about her experience in her latest YouTube video, titled "Spend my period week with me..." Wearing a cream jumper with matching jogging bottoms while her blonde mane was styled up into a high bun, she told her 1.63million subscribers: "I am so premenstrual it's a joke, I was meant to come on my period four days ago. I'm so late.

Craig David has postponed his BRITs Week show for War Child this week after testing positive for COVID.The singer and rapper was set to play a gig at London’s Under The Bridge venue tomorrow (February 17) as part of a series of charity shows in the capital surrounding the 2022 BRIT Awards, which were held at The O2 last Tuesday (February 8).Taking to his social media accounts to reveal the diagnosis and postpone the show, David wrote: “I’m so sorry, but I woke up feeling a touch funky this morning so I did some tests and unfortunately tested positive for COVID. I’m feeling ok and just taking it easy in isolation.“Apologies to anyone coming to my BRITs War Child show this coming Thursday, it has been rescheduled and will now happen on Thursday 10th March… I hope you can all still make it!”A post shared by Craig David (@craigdavid)Later this year, Craig David is set to release a new album called ’22’.

FA Cup. The FA Cup is one of the oldest domestic football competitions in the world which kicked off back in November 1871. It is an annual knockout football competition in the men's domestic English football with Leicester City as the current holders.As it's an important sporting event in the UK, the Royal Mint has launched a £2 coin to mark the beautiful game.

teenage football fan hit over the head with a police officer's baton has sparked an investigation.The clip shared online appears to show an officer hitting a 16-year-old over the head with his baton as a woman is heard screaming: "What have you done to my son?"South Yorkshire Police have promised there will be a "full and open investigation" into the incident, confirming that the boy had been injured by an officer's baton.The boy required hospital treatment after his head was cut open during an incident which happened amid clashes between bitter Championship football rivals, Barnsley and Sheffield Wednesday. An officer was also taken to hospital with injuries to his stomach and head, The Mirror reported.

snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan, 46.She took to Twitter to confirm their split as she wrote a brief statement. It read: "After nearly ten years of love and memories, Ronnie & I have parted ways. Peace & love to you all.

Coronation Street's Elle Mulvaney’s has given fans a glimpse of her off-screen life and it’s a world away from the drama of her character Amy Barlow on the popular ITV soap.The 19-year-old actress made her debut on the cobbles in 2010 as the eighth actress to play the role of the troubled teen.Her most prominent storylines have included falling pregnant at the age of 14 by gang leader Tyler Jefferies and having a secret abortion without telling her parents.Away from soapland Elle is loved-up with boyfriend Euan Marsden and often shares a glimpse into her glam lifestyle on her social media channels.From drastic transformations and fun night’s out with pals, let’s take a look at the star’s most glamorous snapsElle sent fans wild when she went Instagram official with her boyfriend Euan Marsden in 2021.The young star lifted the lid on her romance over Valentine’s Day sharing two loved-up snaps of the pair posing before a romantic dinner date.Elle looked stunning in an elegant white jumpsuit, while Euan sported a black t-shirt, faded black jeans.She captioned the post: "valentines," next to a love heart emoji.Euan also shared highlights of the evening to his own social media page including a sweet snap of a heart necklace he had gifted Elle which she wore as the couple went for dinner.Quick to comment on the actresses adorable post were Elle's Coronation Street co-stars.Summer Spellman actress Harriet Bibby wrote: "You look stunning."Meanwhile, Lauren Neelan star Kel Allen commented: "Cutie patooties."Manchester-born star Elle ditched her trademark school-uniform fans have come to recognize her in on the ITV soap as she prepared for a glam night out on the town.Elle oozed sex appeal in the racy snap as she posed in a black

Page 3 beauty hit headlines earlier this week as she decided to take to the New York streets in a skimpy underboob-flashing bikini.However, not it seems like she's moved on to a sunnier climate.The stunner, who is sometimes known by her model name of Barbi, took to her Instagram page to share some sizzling pictures from Mykonos, Greece.And the sexy snaps have certainly got fans hot under the collar.Fresh from bracing the snow in New York, Apollonia stripped off completely as she enjoyed a skinny dip in a Mykonos pool.The stunner managed to spare her blushes though by posing against the pool wall.This meant she only put her sideboob and booty on some as she enjoyed her swim.Cooling off even more, the bombshell was seen sipping from a cocktail.For accessories, Apollonia went for some dark Gucci sunglasses, teamed with a black hair clip and silver hoop earrings.She had wireless earphones in too, clearly enjoying a tune or two as she relaxed.Fans were loving the snap, posted on her @apolloniallewellyn account, with it racking up more than 17,000 likes."You’re so fit," exclaimed one fan, as another gushed: "Very hot."A third told her: "Loving seeing you live your best life."And that wasn't the only racy snap the model shared from her Mykonos trip.She was also seen flaunting her figure in a teeny turquoise crop top, which she teamed with a matching skirt and pink waist-belt.Again, fans were loving her look, as one told her: "Looking amazing babe."While another gushed: "So beautiful."Get all the biggest Lifestyle news straight to your inbox. Sign up for the free Daily Star Hot Topics newsletter

Chet Hanks is opening up about being the son of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson.

After Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder recently got into a war of words with Nikki Sixx, a perhaps unexpected person has come to the defence of the latter’s band Mötley Crüe – Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard.It all began last month when Vedder said in an interview that he’d worked at a venue in the 1980s where hair metal bands like Mötley Crüe had played, and that he had always “despised” what he saw as a “vacuous” music scene.Sixx then hit back, saying that he was taking Vedder’s comments as a “kind of a compliment”, because Pearl Jam are “one of the most boring bands in history”. This prompted Pearl Jam to tweet a video of one of their audiences apparently having a whale of a time, with the caption “we love our bored fans”.But while Vedder was not, and is still not, a fan of Mötley Crüe in their heyday, it turns out that several of his bandmates were.In a new interview with Revolver’s Fan First podcast, Gossard says: “For sure, Jeff [Ament, bass] and Mike [McCready, guitar] and I loved hard rock, you know, like, [we] went through it all.

DEALSOlivia Rodrigo has reportedly signed a new management deal with Lighthouse Management + Media, having split from Camp Far West Management last month.———————————————-APPOINTMENTSUtopia Music has hired Steve Markland as Vice President for the company’s operations in Nashville. “I’m delighted to join Utopia on its mission towards ‘fair pay for every play’ and ultimately create new income streams for creators”, he says.Concord has announced ten promotions.

Courtney Taylor has always dreamed of having a baby and becoming a mother and, when she was married, tried for many months to conceive naturally.

Stirling is braced for snow on Friday as Storm Eunice is expected to hit Scotland.