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Italian director Paolo Sorrentino has been named as jury president of Morocco’s Marrakech International Film Festival, which will run as a physical event for the first time in three years from 11 to 19 November.

Brian Johnson‘s autobiography The Lives Of Brian is set to be published next month.Initially announced in April 2021, the AC/DC frontman’s book has been billed as a “riotous, lovable memoir packed with outrageous stories”.“I’ve had some long nights and some great nights, bad days and a lot of good ones,” Johnson said in a statement about the memoir. “Now I’ve gone and written a bloody book about it… The Lives of Brian is coming this October.”The Lives Of Brian is now set to be published by Penguin Books in the UK on October 13, with a US release following on October 25.

The Weeknd is set to resume his ‘After Hours Til Dawn’ tour later this month after he was forced to abruptly end his LA show last weekend due to vocal issues.The Canadian artist, real name Abel Tesfaye, made it through four songs of his gig at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Saturday (September 3) before he left the stage.Returning to address the crowd, Tesfaye offered his “personal” apologies for ending the show early, saying: “I’m going to make sure everyone is good, you’ll get your money back. But I’ll do a show real soon for you guys.”The artist later clarified on Twitter that “my voice went out during the first song”, adding: “I’m devastated.

LOONA’s Haseul will not be joining the group on the upcoming European leg of the ‘LOONATHEWORLD’ world tour.Concert organisers MyMusicTaste announced on September 6 via Twitter that Haseul will be withdrawing from LOONA’s concerts in Europe this month, due to the deterioration of a current injury sustained to her shoulder.

Megan Hilty's pregnant sister Lauren Hilty, brother in law Ross Mickel and their child Remy have tragically died in a plane crash.The float plane, which was carrying ten people, crashed in Washington's Puget Sound on Sunday 4 September. Ross's family said in a statement: "We are deeply saddened and beyond devastated at the loss of our beloved Ross Mickel, Lauren Hilty, Remy and their unborn baby boy, Luca.

Katie Price has revealed she was brutally raped at gunpoint during a carjacking in South Africa in 2018, triggering a suicide attempt. The mother of five spoke out about the horrifying ordeal for the first time ahead of the release of a new documentary Trauma And Me, on Channel 4.The 44-year-old revealed details about the attack that happened as she and her production crew were filming for her Quest Red TV show My Crazy Life.The trauma of the experience left her suffering a mental breakdown, subsequent suicide attempt and led her to seek treatment for PTSD. Katie described how she was travelling from Johannesburg to Swaziland in two people carriers before they were attacked, with her being thrown from the vehicle and items such as laptops, iPads, passports, cash and jewellery being stolen.

Brian Dowling has shared the emotional moment his sister Aoife reunited with his baby daughter Blake, after selflessly acting as a surrogate.The Big Brother winner, 44, took to social media to announce the news he had welcomed a child with his husband, Dancing with the Stars judge Arthur Gourounlian on Saturday. Now, he has shared the special moment his sister reunited with the sweet tot days after giving birth. Brian gushed: "Today was REUNION TIME in the Dowling Gourounlian household." Alongside an image of Aoife cradling her newborn niece, he wrote: "We had a little visitor in the form of @effidy_dowling_ {heart emoji] It was an emotional reunion as the tears flowed.Times like this are so special.

Love Island’s Amy Hart has opened up about wanting to book constant ultrasounds for reassurance as she struggles with pregnancy anxiety. The star recently announced she was expecting her first child with her boyfriend Sam Rason. And while she couldn’t be happier about the news, the 30 year old says she has also been plagued with worry that something will “go wrong”.

READ MORE: Chinese people brawl over food amid world's strictest Covid-19 lockdown"All citizens please follow our quarantine rules and stay in your room."It stops in front of each flat and goes on to the next one playing the same message.Wuxi is one of more than 70 cities that have been subjected to full or partial lockdown, which impacted more than 300 million people."MuYe" who shared the clip, wrote: "Locked in my house, drone surveillance.

Jesy Nelson sent temperatures soaring with her latest Instagram snap as the brunette beauty embraced her natural curls in her stunning selfie.The former Little Mix singer, who isn’t afraid to rock bold outfit choices, made sure her loyal legion of fans were lost for words as she showed off her jaw-dropping hair transformation online.In her sizzling Instagram Story, the Boyz singer left little to the imagination as she showed off her killer curves in a plunging black skintight strappy top which she teamed with a pair of figure-hugging leggings.READ MORE:Leigh-Anne Pinnock looks sensational in striking cut-out green dress for carnivalShe opted for a full face of glamorous makeup including glowing skin with a pinch of blush on her cheeks and lashings of black mascara on her long lashes.The musician finished the look by lining her killer pout in a dark pink lipstick which faded to a soft pastel pink ombre as she blew a kiss to her followers online.Her gorgeous selfie comes after the songstress reportedly prepares to release her second single with an independent label two months after she left her record company Polydor.According to The Sun, Jesy chose her second single after she made her solo debut with her hit track Boyz in collaboration with Nicki Minaj last October.It is thought the songstress is avoiding the traditional route in releasing her highly-anticipated music without the help of a major label, with the possibility that the brunette beauty will launch her own record label.An insider told the publication: “It’s been a bumpy 12 months but Jesy is almost ready to release new music once more.“Things are naturally going a lot slower due to the fact she’s now an independent artist but she now has 100% control to do as

Jamie Carragher has slammed Eric Bailly after the Manchester United loanee insisted there is an English bias at Old Trafford. The Ivory Coast international has been loaned out to Marseille after falling down the pecking order further since Erik ten Hag arrived at the club.

EastEnders fans are certain Mick (Danny Dyer) and Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) will get back together.Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks) has currently got her claws into the Queen Vic landlord after his split from Linda.During Monday's episode (August 29), Linda was due to find out whether she'd face prison time on the same day her divorce from Mick was final.READ MORE: EastEnders spoilers: DCI Keeble motive ‘exposed’, paternity riddle and flashback specialViewers on the BBC One soap are aware that Janine actually framed Linda for a driving offence, but has so far kept it secret to get rid of her love rival.Janine's vengeance went one step further as she bribed Linda's flatmate Jada (Kelsey Calladine-Smith) to plant a bottle of alcohol and alert social services.Fans have taken to social media to predict that Mick and Linda will get back together after they work our Janine's evil plan.Taking to Twitter, one fan penned: "Mick and Linda end game."Another added: "Linda and Mick will be back together once Janine's scheming is out."A third person posted: "They won't be divorced for long. This is Mick and Linda we are talking about.

Coronation Street's Toyah Habeeb could be facing a lengthy prison stint, as actress Georgia Taylor has hinted she might be found guilty of Imran's murder.Toyah was driving the car when it crashed into a wall, killing her husband after he suffered a cardiac arrest dragging her from the wreckage.Since then, Toyah has been released on bail pending her murder trial, rekindling her former romance with Spider Nugent on the cobbles and getting involved in various environmental protests after being sacked from her job at Underworld.READ MORE: Corrie's John Stape 'still alive' as fans 'solve' identity of Hope's mysterious Mad DogBut she's always known she'll have to face her day in court, and explained that Toyah crashed the car on purpose in a huge twist.Speaking about a potential prison stint for her character, Georgia told Daily Star and other press: "I’ve said all along I really want a prison storyline because I just think it looks like so much fun."Now the thing is, it could go one of two ways. Because Toyah’s got this counselling background, she could become someone that the fellow inmates come to and she’s very supportive of them, or she could be bullied massively."I can see her getting bullied – she’d need to find some of that Battersby spirit to get through time in prison, I would say.

Lea Michele appeared to tear up as she received a rapturous reception for her debut performance as Fanny Brice in the broadway musical Funny Girl.The 36-year-old actress, who took over the role from Beanie Feldstein under dramatic circumstances, looked overwhelmed as she took a bow with the rest of the cast on Tuesday night at Manhattan's August Wilson Theatre.Lea's debut in the long-desired role arrives just as she revealed to People that she began 'hysterically crying' after she learned she had gotten the part. Honored: Lea Michele appeared to tear up as she received a rapturous reception for her debut performance as Fanny Brice in the broadway musical Funny Girl in Manhattan on TuesdayLea was pictured at her first curtain call in a 1920s-style flapper dress decorated in red and gold beaded fringe.The look showcased her toned arms and trim legs, and she paired it with gold heels.

Teddi Mellencamp showed off her fit physique during a jog through sunny Los Angeles on Tuesday afternoon.The 41-year-old weight loss guru powered through the heat in an ab-baring beige tank top and a pair of marching leggings.Looking noticeably sun-kissed, the daughter of musician John Mellencamp trekked along the sidewalk in a pair of black sneakers. Fit: Teddi Mellencamp showed off her fit physique during a jog through sunny Los Angeles on Tuesday afternoonHer bright blonde hair was styled in a low ponytail and she wore a gray baseball cap.Letting her natural beauty shine, Teddi kept her face makeup-free.  To power through her workout, Teddi listened to music through corded earbuds that were plugged into her iPhone.Instead of placing her cellphone in an armband or pocket, the RHOBH alum kept it clutched in her hand for the duration of her run.  On the run: The 41-year-old weight loss guru powered through the heat in an ab-baring beige tank top and a pair of marching leggings Plugged in: To power through her workout, Teddi listened to music through corded earbuds that plugged into her iPhoneTeddi helms her very own weight loss program, which she describes as 'accountability coaching,' called ALL IN with Teddi Mellencamp.'ALL IN by Teddi was created to empower all of us to be our best selves by partnering up for positive change,' states the official website.The program provides clients with one-on-one coaching in order to shift bad eating habits and help them achieve their body/weight loss goals.

Armie Hammer is keeping his head down amid the storm.A source tells ET, «Armie kept it low key this past weekend after the release of the  podcast, which levels several shocking allegations against the Hammer family.»The source says that Hammer and his estranged wife, Elizabeth Chambers — who split in 2020 amid the litany of high-profile allegations against the actor -- are «still coparenting really well.»«Nothing has changed between them in terms of that since the docuseries came out,» the source adds. «Their priorities are still taking care of their children and making sure their kids feel secure.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Paolo Sorrentino, the Oscar-winning director of “The Great Beauty” and “The Hand of God,” is set to preside over the jury of the Marrakech International Film Festival. The popular fest will make a comeback this year after a pair of editions were canceled due to the pandemic. The upcoming fest will take place Nov. 11-19. Sorrentino’s jury will award the Étoile d’Or to one of 14 feature-length films set to compete at the festival, which aims at showcasing rising filmmakers from around the world. The helmer follows the footsteps of prestigious directors and talents such as Martin Scorsese and Tilda Swinton, who presided over previous years.

Kerry Katona has told OK! she’s become more body confident with age.The 42-year-old, who was pictured in her bikini in Marbella earlier this month, says, “As much as I champion people to be comfortable in their own skin, I know it can be hard. "As I’ve got older, I’ve started to embrace it. I’m not 21 any more and it’s normal for your body to change.” It comes after the mum-of-five previously revealed she’d put on a "s**tload of weight", adding, "But that’s normal and I am just embracing it.

Emmerdale fans think they have figured out a new twist for Mackenzie Boyd after he cheated on Charity Dingle with a mystery and local person in the village last week. Last week, Mackenzie, who recently lost his baby with Charity in heartbreaking scenes, told Charity that he wanted to try for another baby.

Comedian and OK! 's treasured columnist Judi Love has opened up on being unable to afford her children's school uniforms at the start of her career while reflecting on the new cost of living crisis. Writing in her column this week, Judi also gives us the lowdown from her final ever episode on The Big Breakfast - revealing her favourite interviewee - congratulates rapper pal Dave for becoming Leeds Festival's youngest ever headliner and praises Lizzo for hitting back at fat-shaming haters. As well as this, she wishes her condolences to the families of Olivia Pratt-Korbel and Kyra Hill.

Heidi Klum looked chic while walking down the America's Got Talent red carpet in Los Angeles on Tuesday.The 49-year-old model — who was joined by fellow judges Simon Cowell and Howie Mandel — donned a flowery black blouse with pink petals and bright green stems.She added a pair of skintight black pants, and she walked in matching high heels.  Fashionable: Heidi Klum looked chic while walking down the America's Got Talent red carpet in Los Angeles on TuesdayKlum's long blonde locks cascaded down her back, and she wore bangs in the front.  Her co-judges Simon Cowell and Howie Mandel walked down the carpet along with the supermodel. The 62-year-old former American Idol judge wore his trademark charcoal gray t-shirt and black jeans.  Flowery: The 49-year-old model donned a flowery black blouse with pink petals and bright green stems Blonde: Klum's long blonde locks cascaded down her back Letting her hair down: She wore her bangs down in the front Down the red carpet: Her co-judges Simon Cowell and Howie Mandel walked down the carpet along with the supermodelHe walked in stylish brown loafers and shot onlookers a small smile with his arms crossed. The 66-year-old Mandel donned a black shirt underneath a matching blazer.