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By the time you read this, the world will probably know what songs Warner Bros. has decided to submit from “Barbie” for Original Song Oscar consideration.

Fisherman, family, blue-collar life, debts that pile up, and crime all swirl together in the new drama, “Finestkind” from Oscar-winning writer/director Brian Helgeland, who won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for “LA Confidential” in 1998. Helgeland’s done a ton since, writing the Oscar-winning “Mystic River” for Clint Eastwood, “Man on Fire” for Tony Scott, and directing the Jackie Robinson biopic “42,” “Legend” with Tom Hardy, and now, “Finestkind.” “Finestkind” stars Ben Foster, Toby Wallace, Tommy Lee Jones, and Jenna Ortega, and it’s a crime drama about a crew of fishermen who tread dangerous waters after their debts start piling up.

Warring neighbors that hate each other sounds like the premise of a modern-day American comedy on the political divide, but it’s actually the concept of a 1920s period film set on the English coast. Having premiered earlier this year at the Toronto International Film Festival, today Studio Canal has released the U.K.

Dua Lipa, Michael Stipe and Cate Blanchett have signed an open letter, urging President Joe Biden to call for a ceasefire in Gaza.The letter calls for “an end to the bombing of Gaza and the safe release of hostages,” as well as a safe route to be established into Palestine to deliver humanitarian aid. So far, it has been signed by dozens of high-profile names from across the entertainment world.Many of those supporting the ceasefire are musicians, such as pop star Lipa, R.E.M’s Michael Stipe, Killer Mike and Caroline Polachek.

The Chinese Room have shown off a snippet of their psychological horror Still Wakes The Deep, set on an oil rig that becomes distorted by paranormal forces.The footage, which was presented in the Xbox Partner Preview event last night (October 25), was split into two scenes. The first had protagonist Caz McLeary trying to climb across the exterior of the rig, and then the second saw them try to avoid something that is stalking them in a flooded room.

The Beatles have finally announced details of the release of their “final song” ‘Now And Then’, along with news of expanded reissues of their ‘Red’ and ‘Blue’ albums. See all information below, along with a trailer for a new documentary about the project.The long-mooted single was created by Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, who joined forces to create the final ever Beatles track to feature all four members, with the help of AI.Having been teased this week with images of a cassette tape across social media and internet as well as projections across the Fab Four’s native Liverpool, the band have now shared details of ‘Now And Then’ and when fans can expect to hear it.Lennon first wrote and recorded a demo of ‘Now And Then’ with just his piano and vocals in the late ’70s at his home in New York’s Dakota building.

Beyoncé has officially announced that her concert film Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé will be released in cinemas worldwide on December 1.After the release date was revealed for the US earlier this month, the singer confirmed on Instagram the film will launch on the same date around the world – including Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe and South America.Tickets for territories outside the US will go on sale November 9 from the film’s website.According to The Hollywood Reporter, Beyoncé is holding two premieres for the concert film; with the world premiere taking place in London on November 30, while the US premiere will be held in Los Angeles on November 25.A post shared by Beyoncé (@beyonce)A description of the film reads: “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé accentuates the journey of Renaissance World Tour from its inception, to the opening in Stockholm, Sweden, to the finale in Kansas City, Missouri.“It is about Beyoncé’s intention, hard work, involvement in every aspect of the production, her creative mind and purpose to create her legacy, and master her craft.”The singer previously released a concert film in 2019 titled Homecoming on Netflix, which documented her headline performance at Coachella in 2018.In a four-star review of the ‘Renassiance’ tour in London, NME wrote: “It’s refreshing to witness the playfulness that runs through the whole show; nobody could possibly deny that Beyoncé is one of music’s most talented titans, but there’s now a lightness to her performance which offers up something new.”It comes after the success of Taylor Swift’s concert film for ‘The Eras Tour’ earlier this month, where Beyoncé was seen attending the premiere.

The B-52s‘ scheduled concert at the White House last night (October 25) was cancelled due to the “sorrow and pain” of the Israel-Hamas war.The US new wave band – best known for their 1989 hit single ‘Love Shack’ – were set to play at an official state dinner for the Australian PM Anthony Albanese, hosted by the US President Joe Biden.In a statement, First Lady Jill Biden said (via The Guardian): “While we had initially planned for the legendary B-52s to perform their iconic dance and party music, we are now in a time when so many are facing sorrow and pain, and we have decided to make adjustments to the entertainment portion of the evening.”It is reported that The B-52s – who are named after a US bomber aircraft – instead attended the state dinner as guests. Presidential military bands provided “instrumental music” in the group’s place.Albanese arrived at the White House on Tuesday (October 24) ahead of a formal state visit yesterday, when he reportedly discussed topics such as Ukraine, China and the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.“Nurturing our partnerships and relationships with our allies is critically important, especially in these tumultuous times,” Jill Biden continued.

like a gosh-darn shooting star in a three-piece gold suit on October 25, in a way that . On anyone else, this ensemble could have veered dangerously into cheesy game show host territory.The actor's drapey yet tailored suit consisted of a sharp blazer, vest, and wide-legged pants in the same rich gold fabric.

One of the main things that always seems to set us apart from divas and celebrities is how on-point and luscious their hair always seems to look.They obviously have teams of professionals looking after their locks using high-end luxurious products, but if you’ve ever looked at Shakira's perfect mermaid waves and thought "I will never be able to achieve that", hold your horses because we have a piece of great news: the main product her hairstylist Liam Curran, who regularly works with her, uses for her top-notch wavy look is an £8 Umberto Giannini Hair Jelly! So...what is this magic product and how do we use it to look exactly like Shakira (or at least merely try)? The Umberto Giannini Curl Jelly Scrunching Jelly, £8.25 here, is a vegan, silicone, sulphate and paraben-free Curl Jelly used for scrunch styling all types of curls, waves and coils. With its lightweight texture, this jelly provides medium hold with an uncanny slip through the hair that will ensure a smooth finish with all-around shine - no time for crunchy hair here! Liam, the celebrity hair stylist that is responsible for Shakira's mermaid waves, built an interestingly low-budget routine to achieve the result, and this is what he had to say about it: “The first product used was the signature Umberto Giannini Curl Scrunching Jelly, an essential for curly hair.

Kim Kardashian is hitting back at critics who accused her of complaining about the challenges of parenting while having the luxury of nannies and a chef. On an episode of The Kardashians, the billionaire mother-of-four addressed the backlash she faced after discussing the difficulties of single parenting on Jay Shetty's On Purpose podcast. In the episode, Kim, who co-parents her children with ex-husband Kanye West, mentioned that she is still learning how to be a single parent and talked about the negative reactions she received from her podcast interview.

If you’re still on the hunt for the perfect winter coat that'll take you right through to next year, then look no further as we think we’ve found it. New Look’s long teddy coat, currently £48.74 here (reduced from £64.99), is the perfect mix of warm, practical and stylish. It can be hard to find a winter coat that actually keeps you cosy and wrapped up while still looking great paired with everything, but this New Look one definitely fits the bill.The teddy coat comes in an expansive six different colourways, including cream, black and khaki, so you’ll definitely be able to find one that fits into your own personal style.

If you’re part of the 'dark circles' club, you’re probably one of the 15.8M people who watched Dr. Neera’s (@dermatologysurgeon) viral TikTok video.The clip spiked users' interest by sharing the theory that there are different types of dark circles and we should choose our under-eye beauty products accordingly.

This Morning's Josie Gibson looked gorgeous in a green halterneck swimsuit as she enjoyed breakfast with five year old son Reggie as she enjoys a break from the show.The 38 year old TV star is currently on holiday, in an undisclosed sunny location, with her son and some pals and she's been sharing plenty of snaps and videos from her trip. On Thursday, 26 October, Josie shared a video of herself, Reggie and friends tucking into some delicious-looking breakfast items, before she flipped the camera onto herself.

Coronation Street fans have been left complaining and asking 'how would he know' following Tuesday night's episode (October 24). Viewers of the ITV soap are still witnessing the fallout from Stephen Reid's death after he was killed by Peter Barlow on Friday, October 13.

A man has been charged with multiple child sex offences following a police investigation into 'fake online accounts'.

It's that time of the year again. Temperatures are dropping, the heating is coming on and the clocks are about to change.

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Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou are set to face off for a final time before they meet in the ring.

Anton Du Beke has weighed in on the latest Strictly Come Dancing drama during an appearance on This Morning as he discussed Amanda Abbington's potential 'return'. The Strictly star, who is best known for being a professional dancer and now a judge on the BBC dance contest, appeared on the ITV programme to chat to hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary about his latest novel.

Manchester City have learned when they will play their Premier League fixtures over the Christmas and New Year period.