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Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer Kevin Spacey and Anthony Rapp are set to square off in a federal courtroom on Thursday, in the first of four #MeToo trials to get underway this month in New York and Los Angeles. The other three trials involve producer Harvey Weinstein, director Paul Haggis and actor Danny Masterson. The four cases — two civil, two criminal — each involve at least one sexual assault allegation against a once-powerful celebrity whose career was badly damaged, if not destroyed, in the court of public opinion. Coming five years after the #MeToo movement began, the trials will involve similar themes — power imbalances in the entertainment industry, the dynamics of sexual assault, the reliability of memories, and the nature of due process.

Brent Lang Executive Editor Academy Award nominees Andrea Berloff and John Gatins have formed a creative partnership with Netflix to write feature films for the streaming service. “From gripping dramas based on true stories to spectacle action adventure and comedies, Andrea Berloff and John Gatins have created stories that deeply connect with audiences across genres,” Kira Goldberg and Ori Marmur, Vice Presidents of Netflix Studio Film, said in a joint statement. “We’re thrilled to start this creative partnership with these two acclaimed and versatile writing talents.” Berloff is best known for co-writing the script to “Straight Outta Compton,” the hit film about NWA’s rise and dissolution. She earned an Academy Award nomination for her work. Her other credits include “World Trade Center,” a drama about 9/11 that was directed by Oliver Stone,” and “Blood Father,” a crime thriller that was directed by Jean-Francois Richet. For Netflix, she co-wrote the soon-to-be-released “The Mother,” which will star Jennifer Lopez.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Trading in shares of Twitter was halted Tuesday following a report that Elon Musk has proposed to complete the $44 billion deal to buy the social network at the original agreed-on terms. Musk made the proposal in a letter to Twitter, offering to close the deal at the $54.20 per share price, Bloomberg reported, citing anonymous sources. There’s been no official comment from Musk or Twitter yet. If Musk has in fact come back to his original buyout price, it indicates that he has concluded that he would likely lose his legal fight with Twitter in trying to back out of the deal.

Thania Garcia Depeche Mode has returned to unveil a new album, “Memento Mori,” and accompanying tours of North America and Europe, all to kick off next year. The forthcoming album will be the band’s 15th studio effort and their first release since the death in May of founding member and keyboardist Andy “Fletch” Fletcher. “We started work on this project early in the pandemic, and its themes were directly inspired by that time,” said Depeche Mode’s Martin Gore. “After Fletch’s passing, we decided to continue as we’re sure this is what he would have wanted, and that has really given the project an extra level of meaning.” Dave Gahan added, “Fletch would have loved this album. We’re really looking forward to sharing it with you soon, and we can’t wait to present it to you live at the shows next year.”

Clayton Davis Can Will Smith overcome the controversy surrounding the slap heard around the world to win his second Oscar? That’s the question facing Apple after it announced that it will release “Emancipation,” a drama about an escaped slave that it paid Smith $35 million to star in and produce. The streamer is betting that the furor over Smith’s assault of Chris Rock at the Oscars has died down, particularly after Smith recorded an awkward apology video. But even if Smith becomes the first performer since Tom Hanks to score back-to-back Oscars for best actor, he won’t be able to pick up his prize in person. Nor will he even be able to accept it via satellite. That’s because in April, facing almost certain expulsion, Smith decided to resign from membership of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences. That was followed almost immediately by the Academy Board of Governors’ decision to ban him from the Oscars telecast and Academy-sponsored events for 10 years.

The Times reported, how “both men seemed to radiate sadness after cutting their links with the Royal Family.”The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, 41, left the Firm in 2020 for a life in California while Edward abdicated the British throne in order to marry Simpson in 1936.Vicker noted that one could tell how Harry and Edward were both feeling by “looking into their eyes.”The author then compared this to the late Queen Elizabeth II, who “always had such sparkling eyes” due to her dedication to the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth Realms.He also noted how Edward — like Harry — “took the path of perceived happiness” when he married. However, he didn’t find true happiness as “in the end, it’s duty that makes you happy,” Vicker said.“As for the Duke of Sussex, who knows what’s going to happen to him? I think he looks thoroughly miserable,” Vicker added.

Russo-Ukraine war. The 79-year-old English rocker dropped the bombshell conspiracy theory during a recent interview with Rolling Stone.“Don’t forget, I’m on a kill list that is supported by the Ukrainian government,” declared Waters, who has repeatedly blamed Ukraine and the West for instigating the conflict.

Jenna Bush Hager and her family are all in big celebration mode as they marked a huge family milestone.MORE: What Jenna Bush Hager has said about her rebellious teenage yearsThe Today Show host announced that over the weekend, she celebrated her niece's very first birthday.The Bush family got together to wish Cora Georgia Coyne, Jenna's twin sister Barbara Bush's daughter with husband Craig Coyne, a very happy first birthday. It is her first child with her husband, who she married in 2018.WATCH: Jenna Bush Hager explains why the Queen's death was a surprise to King Charles IIIMORE: Jenna Bush Hager wears figure-hugging dress and strappy heels for late night television appearanceDetailing all of the celebrations, the mother-of-three spoke to co-host Hoda Kotb about her birthday party, sharing an adorable selfie with Barbara and baby Cora, who has a crown on her head."There was some celebrating going on at your house," Hoda said, and both immediately gushed over how fast she was growing up and how adorable she looked in her little birthday crown.Jenna gave a glimpse of what the family got up to, saying: "So we had breakfast tacos, and some queso...

Michelle Zauner (Japanese Breakfast) has teamed up with The North Face to release a cover of “The Story,” the 2007 hit by singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile. The cover features a string arrangement by Craig Hendrix and will be featured in The North Face’s new “It’s More Than A Jacket” campaign.

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Good Music — a project of author Dave Eggers and music exect Jordan Kurland — has announced a new compilation with dozens of artists benefitting abortion non-profits in the United States.

Quavo and Takeoff have a new album out this week. The duo, Unc & Phew as they have dubbed themselves, are notably minus the third Migos member, Offset, and have spoken on the current dynamic between the three family members. During an appearance on DJ Scream’s Big Facts podcast, Quavo and Takeoff were asked about the future of Migos and the possibility of them reuniting to make another album.

In adapting “White Noise,” filmmaker Noah Baumbach often felt like a “translator,” reaching into Don DeLillo’s epochal novel and pulling out as many elements of its expansive plot as possible while also finding “cinematic equivalents” for its distinctly postmodern style. In conversation with actress Emily Mortimer this past Saturday during the 60th New York Film Festival, which had opened with “White Noise” the night before, Baumbach discussed the challenges of doing so, also touching upon his experiences working with younger actors and getting screenwriting advice from the Coens.

“The world is beautiful, this world is luscious and precise, and it takes specific people to create a living world,” director David O. Russell says in a new exclusive clip about the craft of his latest film, “Amsterdam.” While the film, which comes out this week on October 7, has been lauded for its sprawling, A-list cast—Margot Robbie, Christian Bale, and John David Washington as the three leads, plus a cavalcade of supporting actors like Chris Rock, Anya Taylor-Joy, Zoe Saldaña, Mike Myers, Michael Shannon, Taylor Swift, Rami Malek, and Robert De Niro— there are also several superstars below the line who worked on the gorgeous-looking movie.

Documentarian filmmaker ​​Alexandre O. Philippe is known for his deep dives into specific films and filmmakers.

The murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till is one of the lesser-known turning points in U.S. history; but the details of his case, along with the pictures of his disfigured body, haunted the nation’s consciousness back in 1955.

One of Ayrshire's biggest employers has been named as one of the best companies to work for in the UK.

Love Island’s Molly-Mae Hague has revealed she’s "cried 5 times a day" during her pregnancy. The influencer, who appeared on the 2019 series of the ITV2 dating show with boyfriend Tommy Fury, recently announced she was expecting her first child with the boxer.

Ukrainian forces continue to push eastwards towards the Russian border as Putin’s invading army is on the retreat.Maps published by Russian media outlet Rybar prepared just four hours apart show a massive Ukrainian push in northern Kherson, with Russian resistance crumbling as Ukrainian tanks pour into the region. The advance on a broad front is 30 miles deep at some points.

Made In Chelsea star Louise Thompson looks completely unrecognisable with a swollen and red face after waking up with a worrying rash amid suffering flu-like symptoms.Taking to her Instagram stories on Tuesday, October 4, Louise shared a candid and makeup free snap while branding the worrying rash as "horrendous".Looking worlds away from her usual glamorous self, the 32-year-old brunette beauty had red and puffy undereyes as she glared into the camera.READ NEXT: Made in Chelsea star Liv Bentley poses with a Marilyn Monroe inspired sex toyAddressing her very different and quite worrying appearance on the social media platform, Louise spoke of how she feels as though her immune system is attacking her face.Taking to her stories to post the worrying snap, Louise penned: "I've woken up with the most horrendous rash and swelling accompanied by this ongoing headache and really bad pain in my face. "I feel like my immune system is attacking my face."It's actually a miracle that anyone got any sleep in our household last night.