Robbie Williams to be played by CGI monkey in biopic

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaBen McKenzie may be best known to television fans as the star of hit shows such as “The O.C.” and “Southland.” But the actor has more recently become an outspoken critic and skeptic of the burgeoning world of cryptocurrency. McKenzie recently partnered with author and journalist Jacob Silverman on a series of articles that unpacked everything from the celebrities who are earning money to hawk the speculative market on social media to NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ recent decision to take his salary in bitcoin.Now, McKenzie and Silverman are expanding that investigation into a book, “Easy Money,” which has been acquired by Abrams Press.

Zack Sharf Sean Penn is on the ground in Ukraine filming a documentary about Russia’s invasion, Vice Studios confirmed. The Oscar-winning actor appeared at a press briefing Thursday in the Ukraine capital of Kyiv listening to government officials speak about the crisis.The doc is a Vice Studios production in association with Vice World News and Endeavor Content.Penn last visited Ukraine in November 2021 and started preparing for his documentary by visiting with the country’s military.

CHLOE Ferry braved the cold in a crop top today as she headed to a tattoo studio to get a huge dragon inked on her thigh. The Geordie Shore star's design is very similar to her former co-star Charlotte Crosby's own dragon tattoo on her ribs.

Still catching up. Cynthia Bailey was never exactly sure what was happening in the Celebrity Big Brother house, but she does own up to owing Shanna Moakler an apology now that the season has wrapped.

THIS Morning has another changing of the guard tomorrow as Dermot O'Leary takes a day off. Instead the Friday show will be fronted in an all-female and all-Big Brother line-up of Alison Hammond and Josie Gibson.

PACKED Lunch star Steph McGovern has revealed how she dropped a dress size without dieting as she revealed her trim waist. The daytime TV presenter took to her Instagram to show off her figure in a blue top and black jeans as she filmed for her show. Steph, 39, shared the glamorous snap to her social media fans as she posed with her hands on her hips.

Ukraine has lost control of Chernobyl after it was seized by Russian troops, a presidential adviser has said.

A Conservative MP from Bolton is claiming £27,000 each year on expenses to pay for accommodation in London - despite already owning a flat in the city.

Manchester City have been handed a fitness boost ahead of their clash with Everton on Saturday as Jack Grealish and Gabriel Jesus returned to first-team training.

Kill Bill star Michael Madsen was arrested in Malibu on Wednesday evening, weeks after the death of his son from a suspected suicide.Michael, 64, who is known for starring in films such as Sin City and Die Another Day was escorted by three police cars to the hospital before heading to the police station.Images obtained by The Sun show the Hollywood icon with his hands restrained behind his back while being taken to a police vehicle by an officer who was armed.According to The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department website, Michael was booked just after midnight on Thursday, with his bail set to $500.After officers arrived at his home on Wednesday at 9:30pm, Michael was transported to West Hills Hospital, and he was seen leaving the venue hours later.American cops then took the restrained star to the police station roughly after midnight.The unexpected news of his arrest comes after the actor's son Hudson, was found dead from an alleged self-inflicted gunshot wound while on the island of Oahu, Hawaii.Hudson previously served in the US Army and posted pictures on his social media that he took while serving in Afghanistan.Confirming his death at the time, a spokeswoman for the Department of the Medical Examiner in Honolulu said: "I can confirm Hudson Lee Madsen, 26, died by a gunshot wound to the head in a suspected suicide on the island of Oahu."Hudson's Facebook shows that he lived in Wahiawa, Hawaii, with his wife Carlie.In a joint statement, the family said to The Blast: "We are heartbroken and overwhelmed with grief and pain at the loss of Hudson.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine, fears of World War Three and nuclear warfare breaking out have rarely been higher. The actions of Vladimir Putin have been condemned across the world as US President Joe Biden has vowed to "sanction" Russia and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has branded the fighting "hideous and barbaric" and has vowed to end the war.

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine Doting mum Ayda Field has shared the sweetest family photo on social media this week. Taking to her Instagram Stories, the Loose Women star posted a behind-the-scenes snapshot showing her husband, Robbie Williams, with the couple's oldest son, Charlie, six.

Robbie Williams said he was "tempted" to buy Blackpool Pleasure beach for himself.

Robbie Williams will be reimagined as a CGI monkey in the forthcoming biopic Better Man, according to reports.Deadline understands that the biopic, which is being helmed by The Greatest Showman director Michael Gracey, will show Williams as a CGI animal rather than being depicted by an IRL actor.In a separate interview with the outlet published a week prior (February 22), Gracey did not reveal anything about the portrayal other than it will be done “in a really original way”.“As for how we represent Robbie in the film, that bit is top secret,” Gracey said in the interview. “I want to do this in a really original way.

Robbie Williams "could have got certificates for sexual endeavours" as a teenager. The chart-topping pop star has revealed he still has fond memories of "sleeping with Blue Coats" during family holidays in Britain during his younger years.

Robbie Williams has admitted he's 'spent a fortune' trying to recreate sex-fuelled holidays of his teenage years where he would 'sleep with Blue Coats' on family holidays.

Not only is the spring a fun time for film fans excited about festivals, but it’s also a time when the industry prepares some major projects to sell at events focused on finding distributors.

Robert Carlyle is said to be a firm favourite to play Robbie Williams in a movie about his life.The film will reportedly be made with the assistance of Michael Gracey - director of hit musical The Greatest Showman."Better Man" will be a fantastical coming-of-age story which plots the rise of the former Take That singer, according to US outlet Deadline.And bookies favourite to play the Rock DJ singer is no other than Trainspotting's Robert Carlyle.Paddy Power has priced the Trainspotting and Full Monty star at 10/1 to play the former Take That member, ahead of James McAvoy at 12/1.Christian Bale might also be hoping that ‘He’s the One’ to play Robbie at 14/1, while Daniel Radcliffe is 16/1.Director Michael Gracey has said that the film will

A scam involving a fake cash giveaway and a possible Robbie Williams lookalike is circulating on Facebook. Facebook users should be on the lookout for any suspicious pages claiming to be affiliated to the former Take That singer.

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine Ayda Field has given fans another insight into her daily routine with husband Robbie Williams - and many were able to relate!Sharing a video of her superstar husband doing some colouring with his eldest daughter Teddy, Robbie could be heard saying: "Repetitive stuff, repetitive stuff. How does that feel in the morning?"MORE: Robbie Williams and Ayda Field throw son Beau an incredible 1st birthday partyWATCH: Ayda Field shares hilarious parenting video "@robbiewilliams is showing the kids how repetitive stuff can be annoying #breakfasttime #athomewiththewilliamses #daddydaughtertime #eatsleeprepeat AWxx," wrote Ayda, who was also heard giggling in the background.

The next film project for ‘The Greatest Showman’ director Michael Gracey will be a musical biopic of Robbie Williams. The movie will follow the “superhero narrative” of Williams’ life “in a really original way”.“Unlike some people who were born prodigies or musical geniuses and you follow the narrative of the world catching up to their brilliance, this isn’t that story”, Gracey tells Deadline.