Rihanna was offered special cameo in musical movie Annette with Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard

Who will be crowned NBA Champions this season? Comment belowThe Big Ten has since spoken out about the matter, as they confirmed that the situation would be reviewed to identify "swift and appropriate disciplinary action"."The Big Ten Conference is aware of a physical altercation involving Michigan Head Coach Juwan Howard at the conclusion of the Michigan Wolverines and Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball game," the statement read."The conference is in contact with both member institutions and is currently assessing the incident.

Adolf Hitler’s concentration camps during World War II.Holocaust survivors feared the collection would end off in the hands of neo-Nazis and extremists, so they sent complaints to the auction house about the sale.Chairman of the Anti-Defamation Commission, Dr Dvir Abramovich also said he had written to Snowball Auctions urging them to withdraw the items from the sale but his concerns were ignored. Dr Abramovich described the collection as a “showcase of pure evil” that symbolised “the unimaginable suffering inflicted by the Nazis and tramples on the memories of the victims."He added: "This gruesome item was probably bought by Hitler worshippers who wanted to proudly hang it in their lounge.To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here."Businesses own the message of the items they sell and it is hurtful that Snowball Auctions did not see anything wrong.”A spokesperson for Snowball Auctions acknowledged there had been a backlash to the sale but claimed those who were concerned were 'living in the past.'He said that collectors had a keen interest in the replica pistol and that the badges were probably from the internet, before adding: "It’s really just part of a wartime army."When ANZAC Day comes up there will be a lot of wartime memorabilia sold then as well."ANZAC Day is the day of remembrance commemorating those from Australia and New Zealand who died in wars.

here Friday 25th February at 9am.General admissions tickets are priced at £45.00 + fees and VIP tickets range from £60.00 + fees.For more information, fans can head to the festival's website here.For more of the latest showbiz news from the Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.

foodies’ claims bacon butties should be slathered with marmalade instead of sauce.Cookery writer Felicity Cloake and ex-Blur guitarist turned cheese maker Alex James both claim they’re a perfect match.Cloake said in an interview to promote her new book Red Sauce Brown Sauce: A British Breakfast Odyssey: “I feel like a bad British person for saying this – I much prefer English mustard in a bacon sandwich.

Salma Hayek took to Instagram to share a special tribute, and was inundated with words of encouragement from fans in return.MORE: Salma Hayek stuns in very rare picture with husband François-Henri for Valentine's DayAmid the announcement that Queen Elizabeth has contracted COVID-19, the actress paid her respects to the monarch with a new photo shared to her 20 million followers. The get well soon message featured a photo of Salma with a large portrait of the Queen hanging above her.WATCH: Salma and daughter Valentina make surprising confession about London homeMORE: Who is looking after the Queen as she isolates with COVID-19 at Windsor Castle?The Mexico native wrote in her caption: "Long live the Queen. Wishing #QueenElizabeth a swift recovery from Covid." She also added her usual translation in Spanish, and tagged the Royal Family's official Instagram account in the caption.Fans welcomed the tribute and commended the House of Gucci star for it, writing: "God save the Queen," and: "How precious Salma," as well as even: "Two queens in one picture."A post shared by Salma Hayek Pinault (@salmahayek)Salma's tribute to the QueenMORE: Salma Hayek overjoyed as she celebrates happy news close to her heartMORE: The Queen receives good news as she recovers from COVID-19 at Windsor CastleThe image featured a serious Salma looking impossibly chic in a navy blue suit with a ruffled lilac shirt underneath.

Michael Buble and his wife Luisana Lopilato have announced they are expecting their fourth child together. Singer Michael, 46, and his wife Luisana, 34, revealed the exciting news in the music video for his new song I'll Never Not Love You. A sneak preview of the upcoming video, obtained by TMZ, unveils Luisana's blossoming baby bump.

There's no doubt Molly-Mae Hague is talented in many things, but we think it's her hair chameleon abilities that are truly commendable. Love Island star Molly-Mae, 22, flits effortlessly between mermaid lengths and shorter crops, and though the star has only just braved one big hair chop in recent weeks, she’s gone one step further with a brand new “short short” bob.

Aldi is well known and loved by its loyal shoppers for their amazing candles, great homeware steals as well as some fab things down the middle aisle. But, what if we told you the supermarket is home to some pretty great booze, too? The German family-owned store has plenty of award winning wines and fizz to tickle your tastebuds – we mean it was crowned Wine Supermarket of the Year in 2021. Aldi even previously won awards on a national level for its gin.

Former "America's Got Talent" contestant Jane "Nightbirde" Marczewski has died while battling cancer, her family confirmed to Fox News Digital. "Nightbirde," a favorite from Season 16, died on Sunday at the age of 31. "It is with the deepest heartache that we confirm that after a four year battle with cancer, Jane Marczewski, known to many of you as Nightbirde, passed away on February 19th 2022.

Britney Spears has agreed to a $15 million book deal to produce a tell-all memoir, according to reports. Spears, 41, signed the deal with publishing house Simon & Schuster, People magazine confirmed.  Simon & Schuster landed the book deal after a bidding war with multiple publishers, according to Page Six. "The deal is one of the biggest of all time, behind the Obamas," a publishing insider told the outlet.

Marion Cotillard was not the first actress cast in the role of Ann Defrasnoux in the musical fantasy “Annette.” In fact, she wasn’t even the second. But when she was eventually offered the part in Leos Carax’s long in the works oeuvre she simply couldn’t say no.

Selome Hailu editor“Annette,” the film written and scored by brothers Ron and Russell Mael of Sparks that won Leos Carax the best director at the Cannes Film festival, is unorthodox, so it may be fitting that it got its Los Angeles premiere at the Hollywood Forever Ceremony Aug. 18.The titular character of the film, a baby girl born to singer Ann (Marion Cotillard) and comedian Henry (Adam Driver), is embodied by a lifelike, uncanny puppet.“We think we found a really modern way of doing movie musicals.

Maria Bakalova posed up a storm at a special Los Angeles screening of the new film Annette starring Marion Cotillard and Adam Driver.The 25-year-old actress shot to fame in last year's comedy Borat Subsequent Moviefilm as the daughter of Sacha Baron Cohen's iconic character.At the new Annette screening she cut a summery chic figure in a fitted floral dress that emphasized her enviably trim frame.

Marion Cotillard wore a strapless black and white striped top and a pair of light grey trousers, which showed off her trim waist, to the premiere of her film Annette.While attending a special screening of the highly-anticipated musical drama starring her and Adam Driver at the Hollywood Forever on Tuesday, the45-year-old Oscar winner oozed confidence as she rocked a red lipstick and hair in a sleek updo.She completed her chic look with a pair of silver earrings, a rosy smokey eye and light-weight foundation on her flawless skin. Driver did not appear at the event.

Marion Cotillard hits the red carpet for the premiere of her new movie, Annette, held at Hollywood Forever on Wednesday evening (August 18) in Los Angeles.

Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard in the leading roles, but the fantastical movie musical nearly had even more star power.Rihanna was originally supposed to star in Annette, playing herself and duetting with a wooden puppet.Early reports of the film attached the star to the movie, and director Leos Carax explained that screenwriters Ron and Russell Mael – aka Sparks – had written a small role for Riri.He told USA Today: ‘It was a small part written specifically for her. She was supposed to play Rihanna.‘When Baby Annette becomes famous, there was a duet between the puppet and Rihanna.

Annette, hit US theatres this past weekend and with that came the news Rihanna was set to play a small part in the musical drama.Annette tells the story of a stand-up comedian (Driver) who falls in love with a world-renowned opera singer (Marion Cotillard). The glamorous couple, who exist largely in the public eye, go on to have their first child, Annette – represented by a puppet.According to director Leos Carax, Rihanna was supposed to feature directly opposite the puppet at one point in the film.“It was a small part written specifically for her,” Carax told USA Today. “She was supposed to play Rihanna.

Annette (★★☆☆☆). “We love each other so much,” sing Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard, over and over, portraying celebrity couple Henry and Ann, a brash standup comedian and renowned soprano who don’t appear to love each other so equally.

Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards, Features EditorSimon Helberg was so invested in landing the role of The Conductor in Leos Carax’s musical movie “Annette,” he became a French citizen.The actor, perhaps best known for his 12-season run on CBS’ “The Big Bang Theory,” steals scenes opposite Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard in the film, arriving in theaters on Aug. 6 before hitting Amazon Prime Aug.

Since it opened the Cannes Film Festival in July, presumably by now you’ve heard all about “Annette,” the avante garde rock opera musical by the great Leos Carax (“Holy Motors“) featuring the music of the avante-pop band Sparks (featured in Edgar Wright‘s recent documentary “The Sparks Brothers“) and featuring Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard. READ MORE: ‘Annette’: Leos Carax Warps The Star Is Born Vision Into An Ironic, Dark Pop Musical Fantasia [Cannes Review] Reception at Cannes was a bit muted and or all over the place, from puzzled faces to raves.