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Phoebe Bridgers, Limp Bizkit‘s Fred Durst and Snail Mail will star in an upcoming horror film called I Saw The TV Glow.The movie, which is fronted by actors Justice Smith and Brigette Lundy-Paine, has a strong musical contingent in the production with Durst, Lindsey Jordan (aka Snail Mail), Haley Dahl’s Sloppy Jane (featuring Bridgers), and King Woman on the roll-call. Bridgers was a former Sloppy Jane bassist before forging her path as a solo artist.According to the logline (via The Hollywood Reporter) the film is based on two teenage outcasts (played by Smith and Lundy-Paine) who bond over their shared love of a scary television show.

Channel 4 has picked up a new six-part drama currently titled The Gathering from the acclaimed writer and director Helen Walsh.

Disney+ has greenlit a new eight-part series titled Rivals, based on the popular novel by British author Jilly Cooper.

Blantyre boxer Jacob Naismith created history in Turkey at the weekend when he became Scotland’s youngest fighter to take the 46kg EUBC schools crown – and the first-ever European champion for O’Neil’s ABC in Cambuslang.

It’s payday weekend which means you can FINALLY hit checkout on that order you’ve had saved for the past fortnight! But what’s even better is that it could be in the sale, as a number of online fashion retailers have launched summer discounts - some even better than half price.

Marta Balaga TrustNordisk has acquired international sales rights to the upcoming horror drama “Handling the Dead,” Variety has found out at Haugesund.  Anonymous Content is repping U.S. rights.  Thea Hvistendahl’s feature debut, produced by Kristin Emblem and Guri Neby for Einar Film and currently shooting, will be presented at Helsinki’s Finnish Film Affair’s Nordic Selection sidebar in September. Its first still has also been shared with Variety. “We are thrilled to be working with Thea and Einar Film on this exciting genre project, [one] that will be spine-chilling and moving at the same time. We believe it has strong appeal both within festivals and distribution,” observed TrustNordisk’s managing director Susan Wendt. 

Christopher Vourlias Producer Ilya Stewart has launched an independent studio based in Europe that will operate on a global scale, working with international talent and focusing on English-language feature films and television series, Variety can exclusively reveal. Hype Studios is the new venture from Stewart, the formerly Moscow-based producer who in recent years has been a fixture at the Cannes Film Festival, where his collaborations with Russian auteur Kirill Serebrennikov, including “Petrov’s Flu” and “Tchaikovsky’s Wife,” have premiered in competition. Among the co-productions with American and European partners currently on Hype Studios’ slate is Zach Wigon’s “Sanctuary,” starring Margaret Qualley and Christopher Abbott, which premieres as a Special Presentation next month at the Toronto International Film Festival and was produced with Rumble Films and Mosaic Films, along with Charades. Also on the slate is Pietro Marcello’s French-language “Scarlet,” produced in partnership with CG Cinéma’s Charles Gillibert, which opened this year’s Directors’ Fortnight in Cannes and will receive its North American premiere at the New York Film Festival.

A distant cousin of Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall has been found dead in a hotel room, according to reports. Charles Villiers, 59, was found deceased in a London hotel, reports The Times, after he was embroiled in a lengthy divorce battle with his estranged wife Emma, 62, in what was branded as one of "Britain's longest-running divorce battles".The pair separated a decade ago and filed for divorce in 2014. According to the publication, Charles was discovered by a housekeeper in a room at the Durrants Hotel, Marylebone, west London, last week.

Tynecastle is set to host a huge European night this evening as Hearts welcome Zurich in the second leg of the Europa League playoff.

Laura Whitmore has revealed her ‘edgy’ new job just days after she announced she was quitting her job as Love Island host after three series.The 37-year-old ITV presenter has swapped her life of glitz and glamour inside the jaw-droppingly beautiful Spanish villa for a grungy new docu-series called Laura Whitmore Investigates.Her new project is set to “delve into difficult worlds” as she prepared to get “back to her journalism roots” following her slew of presenting gigs since she rose to stardom.READ MORE: Love Island's Maura Higgins dons tiny bra as fans beg her to host ITV showThe three-part investigative series is a far cry from her glamorous scenes filmed for the hugely popular ITV2 dating series, as she prepares viewers for her to explore controversial topics where “sex and power collide”.Less than 48 hours after she confirmed her time on Love Island had come to an end, the blonde bombshell shared her new project with her loyal legion of fans online.In full view of her 1.5million followers, the Laura confessed her new role on the new ITV investigative series felt like “a dream come true.”She told her adoring fans: “It’s a dream come true to have this platform and work with a brilliant team at ITV through this series of investigate films.“Getting back to my journalistic roots, I hope we can shine a light on some really important topics and issues and delve into a variety of serious and interesting real life subjects.”Jo Clinton-Davis, the factual controller for ITV, said: “We’re excited about the opportunity ITVX presents for us and with our commissioning we want to broaden the palette of factual in very different and surprising ways.“Documentary box sets with directorial ambition, on a diverse range of subjects, our

body positive babe has proudly flaunted her acne and curves in stunning snaps to show what normal women look like.Faye Seager, AKA Faye's Skin on Instagram, shares natural, non-photoshopped images to promote skin positivity to her 38,000 followers. In a recent post she flaunted her natural skin and curves to show that it's completely normal to have imperfections - as nobody looks like a filtered image on social media. READ MORE: Influencer called 'dirty' for flaunting toe hair tells trolls to 'mind your business'She simply captioned the images "It’s a gorgeous day to feel gorgeous".The social media star wore a beige crop top and white trousers as she showed off her natural tum, back rolls and unedited skin.By sharing the images she aims to show that everyone deserves to feel beautiful in their own skin - and that you don't need to perfectly edit snaps to feel gorgeous.More than 900 people have liked the defiant pictures, which show how Faye really oozes confidence as she strikes a pose.

Annika Pham New Europe Film Sales has added U.K. distributor Signature Entertainment to the slew of global buyers won over by Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson’s “Beautiful Beings,” which has racked up awards from Poland, Bulgaria, Italy and Taiwan, since its first bow at the last Berlinale Panorama. Earlier deals were closed with the U.S. (Altered Innocence), Hungary (Vertigo), Benelux (Arti Film), Germany/Austria (Salzgeber), Spain (Filmin), and CEE (HBO).Billed by Variety reviewer Jessica Kiang as an “Icelandic coming-of age, radiant with violence and tenderness,” Guðmundsson’s drama revolves around a young boy raised by a clairvoyant mother who decides to adopt a bullied misfit into his gang of outsiders. 

A new pub has opened in the Northern Quarter, taking over an iconic venue which sadly shut down after struggling with the Covid pandemic earlier this year. The Mancunian Bar opened towards the end of last month on Oldham Street in the Northern Quarter, with a mural dedicated to the city on the wall and serving local beers and more.

is under investigation in NYC after he was accused of raping his friend in 2017.Ratray, who played Buzz McCallister in the hit 1990 film, allegedly attacked Lisa Smith at his Manhattan apartment five years ago, according to CNN.Smith claimed the 45-year-old actor drugged her before sexually assaulting her. She filed a police report shortly after the alleged ordeal.Ratray denied all allegations against him and told the outlet he “did not have sex” with Smith.Ratray was last year arrested on domestic violence charges in an unrelated incident after he was accused of trying to strangle his then-girlfriend.He was later released on a $25,000 bond and pleaded not guilty.After his arrest in December, Smith began wondering why her case was not being investigated.According to CNN, the case was shelved because police thought Smith didn’t want to press charges against Ratray.Smith is now “in touch” with officials who are handling the case.

Phil Spector.Titled Spector, the upcoming four-part series will explore his conviction for the murder of actress Lana Clarkson in 2009.One of the most influential music producers of the 20th century, Spector worked with everyone from The Beatles and John Lennon to the Ramones and Celine Dion, as well being the driving force behind many era-defining songs.An official description of the docuseries reads: “In the early hours of February 3rd, 2003, a 911 call was placed to the Alhambra, California Police Department reporting the fatal shooting of a woman. The location, an eccentric French chateau style mansion known as The Pyrenees Castle, was the home of legendary music producer Phil Spector.

Britney Spears has said that she’s feeling “overwhelmed” as she prepares to end her six-year hiatus to release a new collaboration with Elton John.The team-up – titled ‘Hold Me Closer’ – includes an interpolation of the chorus from John’s 1971 classic ‘Tiny Dancer’, and is due to arrive tomorrow (August 26). It’ll mark Spears’ first material since her most recent album, 2016’s ‘Glory’ (an outtake from that record, ‘Swimming In The Stars’, came out in late 2020).Taking to Twitter today (August 25), the singer wrote: “Okie dokie … my first song in 6 years!!!! It’s pretty damn cool that I’m singing with one of the most classic men of our time … [Elton John].“I’m kinda overwhelmed… it’s a big deal to me !!! I’m meditating more and learning my space is valuable and precious !!!”Spears continued: “I’m learning everyday is a clean slate to try and be a better person and do what makes me happy … yes I choose happiness today.

Brooklyn Beckham took part in an impromptu Instagram Live on Thursday and spoke to over 4,000 of his followers about his career, his favourite London restaurants and his tattoo collection, amongst many more things.MORE: Brooklyn Beckham divides fans with latest recipe after hinting chef career enables his luxury lifestyleDavid and Victoria Beckham's eldest son didn't hold back and in the 20-minute chat, addressed the criticism over his cooking career.WATCH: Brooklyn Beckham's touching gesture for Nicola Peltz's grandmother revealedThe former budding photographer shared his latest recipe on his Instagram earlier this week, and fans were left shocked over his decision to make a "fresh pizza" with many commenting that he was "not a chef, just a cook".READ: Brooklyn Beckham reveals marriage advice from parents David and VictoriaMORE: Nicola Peltz celebrates exciting news with fans after Brooklyn's emotional confessionAfter one fan asked him during the live if he was a chef, the 23-year-old candidly revealed that he wasn't. Brooklyn answered fans' questions on Thursday"I am not a chef, I am a cook," he said, before adding: "I just absolutely love cooking and starting from the very bottom and you know, learning, I'm going to be learning every day."Nicola Peltz's husband did, however, tease at a possible new career if cooking doesn't work out, and his mum Victoria is bound to be delighted.After saying that he wasn't sure what else to say, Nicola read out a comment that asked if he could sing.

Britney Spears has said she’s ‘overwhelmed’ to be releasing her first new song in six years, as she collaborates with Sir Elton John on their duet Hold Me Closer.The Toxic hitmaker will provide a new twist on Sir Elton’s Tiny Dancer, with the song set for release on Friday.Speaking about the huge moment, Britney, 40, wrote on Twitter: ‘Okie dokie … my first song in 6 years!!!! ‘It’s pretty damn cool that I’m singing with one of the most classic men of our time …@eltonofficial!!!! I’m kinda overwhelmed… it’s a big deal to me !!! I’m meditating more and learning my space is valuable and precious !!!’She added: ‘I’m learning everyday is a clean slate to try and be a better person and do what makes me happy … yes I choose happiness today. I tell myself every day to let go of the hurt bitterness and try to forgive myself and others to what may have been hurtful.‘I want to be fearless like when I was younger and not be so scared and fearful.

A consumer watchdog has warned that if the government doesn't increase the energy bill discount it could risk pushing millions of households into financial uncertainty.

Billy Joel found a new “Uptown Girl” — one who was born long after that classic 1983 single became one of his biggest hits — at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night.That would be Olivia Rodrigo — the 19-year-old pop sensation — who famously name-checked the Piano Man in her 2021 hit “Deja Vu”: “And I bet that she knows Billy Joel/‘’Cause you played her ‘Uptown Girl’/You’re singing it together.”And, fittingly, Rodrigo joined Joel to sing both “Deja Vu” and “Uptown Girl” for some in the audience who were old enough to be her grandparents. But  there were surprisingly more people in the crowd who knew the words to sing along to “Deja Vu” than you might have expected.

Tegan and Sara have shared a new single called ‘Faded Like A Feeling’ – you can listen to it below.The emotional track will appear on the Canadian duo’s 10th studio album ‘Crybaby’, which is due for release on October 21 via Mom + Pop Music.“I wrote the song last summer/fall under the spell of the changing seasons,” read a statement on the band’s official Instagram page. “It began as a love song then evolved into more of a loss song.”The message continued: “Just as the seasons can’t stop themselves from changing, nor can I; nor can anyone else.