Pregnant Emma Roberts chats on the phone in a lovely blue maternity dress in LA

Alissa Simon Film CriticUzbekistan-born Michael Borodin makes a searing feature debut with the Russia-Turkey-Slovenia co-production “Convenience Store,” a story of modern slavery in Moscow, taking places under the noses of thousands of indifferent witnesses. Demonstrating his interest in pressing social issues, Borodin’s Berlinale Panorama selection was inspired by his personal experience as an illegal immigrant to Russia and the 2012 case of the “Golyanovo slaves,” which is now making its way to the European Court of Human Rights.Developed through the Next Step program of Cannes’ Critics’ Week and other co-production markets, the film, like the case of the Golyanovo slaves, centers on citizens of the former Soviet Republics, who are illegal migrants to Moscow and forced to work long hours, unpaid, in 24/7 convenience shops, without being able to leave the premises.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorJeremy Vuernick has been promoted to president of A&R for Capitol Music Group (CMG), it was announced today by CMG chair & CEO Michelle Jubelirer.In his elevated role, he will lead the company’s A&R team, sign and develop artists for the company, as well as oversee recording projects for new and established artists spanning the company’s portfolio of labels. He also will work closely with Jubelirer as a key member of her executive team to set the creative direction of the company. He is based in the company’s Capitol Records Tower in Hollywood and reports to Jubelirer.Vuernick joined CMG’s Astralwerks label in 2013 after two years as an A&R executive at long-running electronic label Ultra Music.

Guy Lodge Film CriticHaving long been mired in a writer’s block that she fears might be terminal, celebrated novelist Junhee decides the solution is to try another medium altogether, and sets out make a film. She has an actor, and a cinematographer, but no clear idea of what her film should be about — and that’s okay, she decides, since it will all emerge in time.

J. Kim Murphy The 27th Critics Choice Awards are going global. The Critics Choice Association announced Wednesday morning that its upcoming awards ceremony’s telecast will unfold with broadcasts from events in both London and Los Angeles.“The role of the Critics Choice Awards in the entertainment world has grown exponentially over the past quarter century,” Joey Berlin, CEO of the Critics Choice Association, said in a statement.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterMelissa Fumero has joined the upcoming Netflix comedy series “Blockbuster,” Variety has learned.Fumero joins previously announced cast member Randall Park in the single-cam comedy, which takes place at the last Blockbuster Video in America. Further castings for the ensemble workplace comedy will be announced at a later date.Fumero will play Eliza, described as a dedicated mother whose marriage to her high school sweetheart is on the rocks. She left Harvard after one semester to start a family and now works at Blockbuster alongside Timmy (Park) as his trusty number two.Fumero is best known for her starring role as Det.

Angelique Jackson WarnerMedia has partnered with Black Beauty Roster and its network of 10,000 vetted beauty professionals in an effort to advance diversity in hair and makeup on set.Through the new relationship, WarnerMedia and Black Beauty Roster (BBR) aim to address a problem that is twofold — first, addressing the concerns of talent of color who’ve been underserved on sets by helping producers and executives find hair stylists and makeup artists skilled in working with their hair textures and skin tones; and second, creating opportunity for those artists to work on productions and special events, which is oft complicated by union regulations and rosters. “We [at WarnerMedia] had done these listening sessions to hear about the concerns that were happening, and, of course, one of the biggest things was hair and makeup,” Yvette Urbina tells Variety, explaining the genesis of this initiative.

Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden is known to put on a red-hot display for her legion of fans online and on TV.Showing off her ageless figure, incredible curves and jaw-dropping good looks, Amanda, who turns 51 on February 16, has certainly gained favourable attention over the years for her daringly risque outfits.However, despite many loving her boldness and her confidence to risk it all, the blonde bombshell has often been hit with numerous complaints as some believe she often takes her ensembles a step too far.In an interview with Loose Women, Amanda spoke openly regarding her decision to wear such courageous outfits.She also confessed that all of her Britain Got Talent show-stopping frocks are approved before she wears them on the show in front of millions.The star expressed: "There’s now a whole body of people that know on my door and come and stare at my chest before we go on air. There’s a t*t committee," she admitted.So as she celebrates her birthday today, Daily Star has taken a look at Amanda's most complained about outfits over the years.In 2020, Amanda sparked outrage after she appeared on ITV's Britain's Got Talent wearing a plunging blue dress.The presenter's royal blue frock was tightly fitted and sported a low neckline which drew focus to her ample assets.

We can confidently predict a documentary is forthcoming on ‘90s TV psychic Miss Cleo.

Emma Roberts holds onto a few bags from a local boutique as she heads back to her car in Los Angeles on Wednesday afternoon (December 16).

Emma Roberts is indulging in those pregnancy cravings as her near date inches closer and closer.The Scream Queens actress, 29, was seen getting a ride to a local Los Angeles McDonald's on Thursday.Though deep into her third trimester, it was hard to tell the star was even pregnant as she covered up in a flowy black shawl.

She's expecting to give birth to her first child 'any day now'.And as she continues to wait, heavily pregnant, Emma Roberts decided to run some errands on Wednesday in LA.The actress, 29, was seen leaving a men's store Buck Mason carrying purchases in two large store bags. Last minute items; She's expecting to give birth to her first child 'any day now' and Emma Roberts decided to do a little shopping in LA on Wednesday as she awaits her baby's arrivalShe was dressed in a green patterned cotton smock and blue jeans.She stepped out in a pair of animal-print flats and tied her blonde hair into a ponytail.

Emma Roberts highlighted her stylish maternity wear on Tuesday by draping her growing baby bump in a burgundy patterned dress.The 29-year-old Holidate star was spotted in Los Angeles as she took care of errands around town.In addition to her knee-length sleeveless dress, which featured a lovely lace collar, she stayed warm on the breezy day with with a thick brown cable knit cardigan.

Emma Roberts has shared a series of sweet pregnancy photos which appear to signal she might be nearing her due date. Over the weekend, the 29-year-old actress uploaded several photos to Instagram captioned 'thoughts & feels [sic]' in two parts, which gave her fans insight into how she's resting in the latter weeks of her pregnancy.

Emma Roberts cradled her baby bump in an Instagram snap on Sunday.The 29-year-old actress captioned the first in a series of shots 'thoughts & feels part II,' as she's reportedly 'due to have her baby in the next couple of days' with partner Garrett Hedlund, asource toldUs Weeklylast week.In the shot, the American Horror Story wore an off-white patterned maternity dress with gold hoop earrings and had her blonde locks parted and pulled back.

Emma Roberts draped her baby bump in a sky blue maternity top during a Los Angeles outing on Friday.The 29-year-old showed her animal instinct by wrapping herself in a leopard print scarf as she emerged from lockdown.She made sure to take the precaution of wearing a mask, opting for a stylish blue and white striped mask that complemented her outfit.

Emma Roberts is getting ready to pop!

Emma Roberts draped her bulging baby bump in a flowing dress when she was glimpsed out in Los Angeles this Friday.The 29-year-old Scream Queens actress, who is expecting by her dashing beau Garrett Hedlund, opted for a 1950s chic number.Her maternity dress featured flared sleeves and a polka dot pattern, and she accessorized with large tortoiseshell shades.

Pregnant Emma Roberts showed off her chic maternity style in an all-black outfit, which hugged every inch of her blossoming bump on Wednesday morning.As she got her caffeine fix with her beau Garrett Hedlund, the 29-year-old star kept her nose and mouth covered under a plaid face mask amid the COVID-19 pandemic.The mom-to-be, who is due to give birth to a baby boy in the next couple of days, appeared at ease as she carried an iced coffee and warm beverage in Los Angeles.

Emma Roberts is bumping along!

Emma Roberts looked chic in a dark beige grandfather cardigan and leopard print shoes as she stepped out in Los Angeles on Wednesday.The 29-year-old Holidate actress also wore a black jumper that displayed her large baby bump.This sighting comes the day after UsWeekly claimed the girlfriend of 36-year-old Tron actor Garrett Hedlund is 'due any day now.' Chic chick on the street:Emma Roberts looked chic in a dark beige grandfather cardigan and leopard print shoes as she stepped out in Los Angeles on WednesdayAccording to the site, the former child star should welcome her baby well before Christmas.'Emma is due to have her baby in the next couple of days,' the insider said.

Emma Roberts and Garrett Hedlund are expecting their little one very soon, a source tells Us Weekly exclusively.“Emma is due to have her baby in the next couple of days,” the insider adds. “The last month of pregnancy has been very uncomfortable for Emma, but Garrett has been great at taking care of her and making sure the nursery is ready.”Us broke the news in June that the Holidate actress, 29, is pregnant with her first child with Hedlund, 36.