‘Pieces of a Woman’ review: Give Vanessa Kirby the Oscar already

It was a family affair on Friday, Feb. 26 at a golf course outside of Los Angeles, when Jessica Alba and husband Cash Warren brought kids Honor, 13, Haven, 10, and Hayes, 4, along for a few rounds. In the rare photos of the whole family, Jessica and company rocked casual, relaxed attire for their day on the links, looking on proudly as her kids learned the ropes of one of her favorite games.

Billy Joel has paid tribute to Procol Harum‘s Gary Brooker with a cover of the band’s classic, ‘A Whiter Shade Of Pale’ – watch it below.During his performance at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium on Saturday night (February 26), Joel delivered a moving rendition of the 1967 single to celebrate the life of Brooker, who died on February 19 at the age of 76.Featured on the US version of Procol Harum’s self-titled debut album, ‘A Whiter Shade Of Pale’ is one of the most commercially successful singles in history, having sold more than 10 million copies worldwide.It’s a song that Joel has praised frequently, and covered on numerous occasions throughout his career, including a snippet during a Cincinnati concert in 2021 and a solo take during a Town Hall Q&A and concert with Howard Stern in 2014.His performance of the song in Vegas in honour of Brooker followed a performance of his own ‘Only The Good Die Young. You can watch Joel’s tribute below:Billy Joel pays tribute to Gary Brooker of Procol Harum with "A Whiter Shade of Pale." Just one song of a loaded 2.5 hour set at @AllegiantStadm #Vegas #BillyJoel #ProcolHarum @billyjoel pic.twitter.com/2pyX3cveRM— Rob Kachelriess (@rkachelriess) February 27, 2022Upon hearing the news of Brooker’s death earlier in the month, Joel took to social media to play his respects.“Sorry to hear about the passing of Gar Brooker,” he tweeted alongside a picture of the Procol Harum frontman sat at a piano.

Alexandra Daddario showed off her figure in a plunging silver gown with a daring slit at the28th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday, to celebrate the best of film and television in Hollywood night in Los Angeles.As she arrived to the red carpet, the35-year-old White Lotus actress looked incredibly glamorous with her glossy brunette locks in loose waves.She accessorized her dress with a pair of coordinating heels, a glitzy pair of statement earrings, a sweep of blush, red lipstick and matching nails. Mesmerizing: Alexandra Daddario showed off her sensational figure in a plunging silver gown with a daring slit at the Screen Actors Guild Awards on SundayThe star-studded event is being held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California and is set to kick off with a Hamilton reunion and feature a lifetime achievement award for Helen Mirren.

She's always been an animal lover and is known for taking only the best care of her pets.And Paris Hilton draped her beloved Chihuahua, Diamond Baby, in a custom Louis Vuitton robe as they stepped out in New York City together on Saturday night.The 40-year-old socialite made sure to match with her pet pooch as she sported a black-and-white, polka dot printed Saloni dress to battle the winter chill. Friends fur-ever: Paris Hilton draped her beloved Chihuahua, Diamond Baby, in a custom Louis Vuitton robe as they stepped out in New York City together on Saturday nightHilton's gorgeous Jamie silk-crepe midi dress was adorned with three crystal bows along the bodice and three-quarter length sleeves.

Kate Hudson soaked up some rays as she relaxed on a beach in Miami.The actress, 42, wore a small black bikini with skimpy bottoms as she laid down. While walking about, she donned a pair of form-fitting leggings.She accessorized with a pair of large square-rimmed glasses with light blue frames.

Pete Davidson did not appear on this week's edition of Saturday Night Live, as he was busy filming his upcoming horror movie The Home.The 28-year-old comic/actor this week was working on the James DeMonaco-directed motion picture, an insider told E! News on Saturday.In the film, Davidson portrays the role of a 'troubled' man named Max who takes a job at a retirement home where he comes to find out that the residents and caretakers have a past of 'sinister secrets,' Deadline reported in January. The latest:Pete Davidson, 28, did not appear on this week's edition of Saturday Night Live, as he was filming his upcoming horror movie The Home.

Kornél Mundruczó and Kata Wéber are taking a deep look into grief and motherhood in their gut-wrenching drama Pieces of a Woman. The Netflix film stars Vanessa Kirby and Shia LaBeouf and follows a young couple Martha and Sean grappling with the loss of their newborn baby following a complicated home birth.

Mission: Impossible star Vanessa Kirby has responded to Tom Cruise’s on-set rant over COVID-19 safety procedures.Last month, audio was leaked of Cruise scolding crew members on Mission: Impossible 7, who he believed weren’t following coronavirus protocols.Kirby, who reprises her role of White Widow in the new film, said being safe was “the message”, as she also spoke about her sister – who is a director’s assistant on the movie.“I think being safe is the message for everybody, really,” the actress told ExtraTV. “For me, seeing my sister doing it on the ground and every day coming home from work and it all going well, it was really inspiring.“The whole industry has been shut down – cinemas, theaters, film sets.

Vanessa Kirby is opening up about what is was like to film that intense labor scene in her new movie Pieces of a Woman, which is streaming now on Netflix.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentLate last year, Chrissy Teigen and Meghan Markle both shared their personal stories of miscarriage and child loss.On Friday, Netflix’s Oscar-contending film “Pieces of a Woman” is released, shining a light on the taboo topics, which are rarely discussed in society, but highly common for women and families around the world.The subject matter is what attracted star Vanessa Kirby to the project, along with Ellen Burstyn, who says the film is emblematic of the strides Hollywood has taken when it comes to the way women are portrayed in media.“When I started out, I started out in the 1950s, so no, it would not have been possible at all! Not for many reasons.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentIn “Pieces of a Woman” — Netflix’s Oscar-worthy melodrama about a couple devastated by loss of their baby after a home birth — Shia LaBeouf plays Sean, the husband to Vanessa Kirby’s Martha, who is struggling with the unfathomable tragedy.In one scene, Sean becomes intimate, somewhat forcibly, with his wife, who is uninterested and unengaged, as she feels emotionless and empty after losing her child. In another scene, Sean, under the influence of drugs, throws an object at Martha, calling her belittling and demeaning profanities as he slurs his words.The scenes depict one side of grief, filled with anger and out-of-character emotions that have gone too far.

Vanessa Kirby wouldn't have felt right faking it. When she agreed to star in the drama, «I knew that our big job was to represent birth as it actually is,» she explains to ET.

One of the disappointing aspects of a pandemic-affected awards season is the lack of in-person events. Clearly, it’s absolutely necessary, but let us selfishly reflect on the joy we’ve all missed out on this particular season for just one fleeting moment.

amid a lawsuit from his ex, FKA Twigs.The under-fire star, who’s been accused of abusing Twigs and other girlfriends, has a starring role in the Oscar frontrunner that debuts on the streamer on Thursday.He plays a grieving dad whose daughter dies in a tragic home birth, leaving his marriage on the brink.His co-star, Vanessa Kirby, has already scored plaudits — including the best actress prize at the Venice Film Festival — and is a sure bet to be nominated for an Academy Award, alongside Ellen Burstyn, who plays her overbearing mom.LaBeouf, who industry experts said could have been placed in the best supporting actor category, has already been scrubbed from Netflix’s award campaign.And now, Netflix has removed him from its actual ads

Vanessa Kirby has said she "stands with all survivors of abuse" following allegations against Shia LaBeouf.

Shia LaBeouf's Pieces of a Woman co-star Vanessa Kirby has become the latest celebrity to voice her support for FKA twigs after she filed sexual battery charges against the actor. The singer and actress, real name Tahliah Debrett Barnett, raised claims against her ex-boyfriend, LaBeouf, last month, alleging that he abused her throughout their relationship, choked her, assaulted her at a gas station, and knowingly gave her a sexually-transmitted disease.

As Shia LaBeouf’s legal troubles continue, his Pieces of a Woman co-star Vanessa Kirby is finally opening up about her reactions to the allegations. The actress released a statement to The Times of London in which she said:

Vanessa Kirby has commented on Shia LaBeouf‘s ongoing sexual assault lawsuit.

Pieces Of A Woman, set to come out on Thursday (January 7) on Netflix.“I stand with all survivors of abuse and respect the courage of anyone who speaks their truth,” Kirby said in a statement shared with The Sunday Times.She added: “Regarding the recent news, I can’t comment on an ongoing legal case.”Last week it was revealed that Shia LaBeouf is seeking treatment in rehab for addiction and psychological issues, according to his lawyer.The actor was accused by singer FKA twigs in December of “relentless abuse” when they were in a relationship together, including sexual battery, assault, and infliction of emotional distress.

Vanessa Kirby is looking back on her royal role.

Vanessa Kirby has shown her support for survivors of abuse after her Pieces of a Woman co-star, Shia LaBeouf, was accused of sexual battery and assault by FKA twigs.  Earlier this month, singer FKA twigs filed a lawsuit against her ex-boyfriend LaBeouf, accusing the actor of “relentless abuse”, including sexual battery, assault, and infliction of emotional distress.