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Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentEmpreinte Digitale, the thriving Paris-based production company behind Disney +’s “Parallèles,” has hired Thomas Saignes, a well-established producer whose track record includes “Bad Banks” and “Parlement.” Joining from Cinétévé, Saignes will be in charge of producing drama series and one-offs for streaming services and traditional TV channels, as well as spearheading Empreinte’s international co-productions.Saignes, who is based in Paris and lived a number of years in Montreal, Canada, has been actively involved in the financing and co-productions of films and series with international and European partners, notably Benoit Jacquot’s period movie “Farewell, my Queen.” Prior to Cinétévé, Saignes worked at the Luxembourg-based company Iris where he was involved in the ZDF-Arte series “Bad Banks” which Federation sold around the world. During his tenure at Cinétévé, Saignes collaborated with veteran producer Fabienne Servan-Schreiber and was a driving force behind several ambitious series, for instance Noé Debré’s political satire “Parlement” whose season 3 will soon launch on France Televisions; as well as the French-Italian series “Survivors,” and “Cuisine Interne,” an upcoming crime show set in the world of French gastronomy.

Naman Ramachandran U.K. film and TV star Noel Clarke has spoken up about cancel culture and McCarthyism and revealed that he had suicidal feelings after sexual harassment allegations against him. In an interview with U.K.

Harry Styles has announced that he and promoter Live Nation will be donating over $1 million in proceeds from his upcoming North American tour to the Support Fund of Everytown For Gun Safety, the largest gun violence prevention organisation in the US.This follows the horrific events in Uvalde, Texas last week, where nineteen children and two teachers were killed in a shooting at Robb Elementary School. Styles and Live Nation announced the charitable donation to the education, research, and litigation arm of Everytown For Gun Safety this weekend.Confirming that support, Styles said: “Along with all of you, I have been absolutely devastated by the recent string of mass shootings in America, culminating at Robb Elementary School in Texas.

Camila Cabello did not call Real Madrid and Liverpool fans rude when she performed an opening show at the UEFA Champions League Final in Paris on Saturday. While a message to that effect did appear on her Twitter account, a rep has insisted that someone else posted it.To be fair, it does sound like the football fans were quite rude, although given what was happening as those fans tried to get into the stadium on Saturday night, that was possibly inevitable.

This year’s Eurovision Song Contest winners Kalush Orchestra have auctioned off their trophy from the competition in order to raise money for the Ukrainian army. The winning bid of 500 Ethereums – roughly $900,000 – was placed by Ukraine-based cryptocurrency exchange WhiteBit.Announced last week, the auction took place on Sunday, hosted by TV presenter Serhiy Prytula, with the band also announcing the winner of a raffle to win the pink bucket hat frontman Oleh Psiuk wore on stage at this month’s Eurovision show.Tickets for the raffle cost five euros a pop, and raised a further $370,000.

A Scots family have been left heartbroken after watching their beloved dad deteriorate over nine-months after a devastating 'death sentence' diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

Scottish strongman Tom Stoltman has been crowned the World’s Strongest Man for a second year in a row.

South Ayrshire Labour’s leader wants a final ‘decisive’ consultation on the controversial Ayr leisure centre.

Blueberries could protect middle-aged people from developing dementia, according to a new study.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released new guidance to help certain people boost their State Pension income.

Manchester’s highly-anticipated new park has taken another step forward this month. Mayfield Park will be the city centre’s first new park in more than 100 years.

Hundreds of people took to the water at Salford Quays this afternoon for a charity boat race with a difference.

Shoppers have been feeling the cost of living squeeze in recent months, but Iceland is offering lucky customers the chance to win a £2,500 food shop in time for the Queen’s Jubilee.

After two years of lockdowns, it's a real joy to be able to get younger ones out for their first live theatre experience - and what better way to do it than with one of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's classic tales? The live show of Zog debuted in 2018, and now we have the follow-up, Zog and the Flying Doctors, playing to sold-out shows at The Lowry theatre over the weekend.

The Mirror reports.The sector is suffering from a shortage of staff after thousands of jobs were cut during the pandemic and recruitment efforts to make up the numbers have failed to satisfy the rising demand for travel now that restrictions have been lifted.In an email to travellers flying from Gatwick, BA said: “We want to do everything we can to help you avoid spending your time queuing.”This means holidaymakers will need to go to the airport to drop off their luggage before going back home for the night, only to have to return to the airport the next day for their actual flight.The 'overnight bag drop service' was used last year when staff shortages were causing disruptions and delays.In other news, hundreds of TUI passengers were left outraged after they received a text saying their trips were cancelled from Manchester Airport.Holidaymakers say they had a gruelling four-hour wait to get through check-in and security, followed by a four-hour flight delay “waiting for a pilot”The troubled flight to Kos, out of Terminal 2, was supposed to take off at 3.45pm on Saturday.But one family says they were informed by text from TUI that their £4,500 trip, including flights and an all-inclusive hotel, were cancelled.George Sharp told The Mirror: “It was like circumstances I’ve never ever heard of before.“They went to board and then they cancelled not just the flight but the entire holiday.“TUI staff refused to face up to anyone and the police arrived to tell them to go back through security to collect their bags and go home.”A spokesman for TUI said: “We understand how disappointing and frustrating this is and we do apologise for any inconvenience caused.“We would like to thank customers at Manchester airport today for their

Love Island 2022. The nation’s favourite dating show is returning for its eighth series and there is a host of sexy new singletons looking for love.22-year-old Liam, who is a Masters student in Strength & Conditioning, is next in line to head to the infamous villa and he sees joining the popular ITV show as "a great opportunity to meet someone."Asked why he thinks now is the perfect time, he said: "I think 22 is a really nice age to meet someone, you’ve got your years ahead of you so you have time to experience stuff and grow together."On entering the villa with a group of singletons, Liam believes being in that environment will help determine what he likes about people.He said: "I think Love Island is a great opportunity to meet someone, you’re in with a load of different types, so you can get to grips with what you really like about people."When asked how others would describe him, the 22-year-old said the opinion differs depending on who he asks.He joked: "If you ask my mum, probably a little s**t," before adding "No, I’m a good kid, she knows that."However his friends would say Liam is "quite generous, quite caring, happy, chatty, chirpy, and bubbly."The student went on to say he finds it difficult to hide how he feels about someone because he is "quite emotional" as a person.He quipped: "I wear my heart on my sleeve, I can’t hide how I feel about anyone.

Manchester City as an oil club following Liverpool’s trophy parade on Sunday.The midfielder was involved in the celebrations as Liverpool’s squad paraded through their city while thousands of fans flocked to the streets. It marked a bittersweet end to the season for the Reds, who won two trophies but brutally lost out to Real Madrid in the Champions League final just a day earlier.Fabinho played all 90 minutes of the 1-0 Stade de France defeat to Los Blancos, having narrowly missed out on a Premier League title to rivals Manchester City the week before.But with rival fans poking fun at Liverpool for squandering a historic quadruple in the final weeks of the season, the Brazilian’s wife Rebecca Tavares decided to hit back.

Emmerdale star Daisy Campbell has floored fans with a collection of sizzling holiday pics.The 18-year-old actress plays Amelia Spencer on the ITV soap, with the character in the middle of a heartbreaking body confidence storyline.Posting to Instagram on Sunday, Daisy appeared to put the stresses of the Dales behind her as she enjoyed some holiday fun.

Coronation Street and Emmerdale are known as the soap heavyweights, but until 2003 there was another show on the block.Crossroads had two spells on ITV over the years; the show burst onto screens in 1964 and lasted until 1988 when it took a short break.It then made a short comeback in 2001 again on ITV however in 2003 it was axed completely from the channel. Throughout the years the show accumulated over four thousand episodes.Unsurprisingly, the show has seen plenty of cast members over the years, with some finding fame and fortune and others not being as lucky.

Love Island.The hit ITV2 dating show is back with a bang for its eighth season, which means a fresh batch of singletons are set to enter the villa on a hunt for love.Sizzling hot hotel waitress Indiyah from London has now been revealed as one of the official castmates by show bosses, who finally spilled the lineup on Monday (May 30).The brunette beauty said she's at a stage in her life where she's ready to meet new people, and she thinks the ITV villa is a "great place" to strike up a spark with someone. When asked why she entered Love Island, Indiya said: "I feel like I’m at a stage in my life now where I’m ready to meet new people and start dating properly.

K.J. Yossman Daniel Brühl (“The Falcon and the Winter Soldier”), Riccardo Scamarcio (“John Wick 2”) and Volker Bruch (“Babylon Berlin”) are set to star in motorsport thriller “2 Win.”Directed by Stefano Mordini (“The Players”), the film is inspired by true events that occurred during the fierce rivalry between Germany (Audi) and Italy (Lancia) at the 1983 Rally World Championships. HanWay Films is handling worldwide sales, which will kick off at Cannes.“It’s a real David vs.