Sheridan Smith quits judging job on ITV talent show Starstruck after just one series

Christopher Vourlias Building a bridge between American independent filmmakers and the European market is the goal of U.S. in Progress, which is hosted each year during the American Film Festival (AFF) in Wrocław, Poland. The event presents a carefully curated selection of roughly half a dozen American indie titles in the final stages of production to sales agents, distributors and festival programmers. This year’s edition takes place Nov. 9 – 11. Along with offering a showcase of those films for European buyers, U.S. in Progress each year invites leading Polish post-production companies to the event, with Fixafilm, Orka Studio, Black Photon, XANF and Soundflower Studio this year each offering a $10,000 in-kind award. That’s alongside a newly added $50,000 cash award being handed out by the Polish Film Institute, to be spent by the winning filmmaker on post-production, image, sound and/or VFX in Poland.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief A weekend concert by Hong Kong acting and singing superstar Andy Lau Tak-wah attracted a record-breaking 350 million viewers on Douyin, the mainland Chinese sister company of TikTok. The concert ran for two hours and attracted 100 million viewers in the first 30 minutes, with tens of millions more joining by the end. The figures beat Lau’s own previous record on the platform, which he set in July last year at a concert to celebrate his 40 years in the business. The South China Morning Post said the record numbers were swelled by a recent wave of nostalgia for Canto-pop or Cantonese-language contemporary music, though the paper also noted that Lau also performed a couple of Mandarin-language classics.

Christopher Vourlias The journey to the Lido has been longer than most for Ukrainian director Antonio Lukich, whose sophomore feature, “Luxembourg, Luxembourg,” has its world premiere Sep. 7 in the Horizons strand at the Venice Film Festival. Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, Lukich’s life has been upended. Forced to flee Kyiv at the start of the war, the director spoke to Variety from Sweden, where he’s among four Ukrainian filmmakers who were granted a residency with the support of the Göteborg Film Fund. It is, he acknowledges, a world removed from the one he left behind. “It’s a great opportunity to develop Ukrainian stories when you cannot develop them right now in Ukraine,” he said.

Christopher Vourlias A cross-section of works from revered masters and fresh faces will take center stage at Poland’s American Film Festival (AFF), whose 13th edition takes place Nov. 8 – 13 in Wrocław, Poland. Established in 2010 as the sister event of the New Horizons Film Festival, a showcase of independent and arthouse cinema launched in 2001, the AFF bills itself as the first film event in Central Europe solely devoted to the works of contemporary and classic American cinema. “We are searching for those voices, those auteurs, those talents and tendencies, and those waves of American film that are the most original and show some vibes of the current moment,” said festival director Ula Śniegowska.

Ed Meza @edmezavar France TV Distribution is ratcheting up global sales for the hit Gallic crime series “Bright Minds,” with deals ranging from Japan to the U.S., Canada and Latin America. In its third season, the show, which airs on France 2, follows a police detective who finds a brilliant partner in a young autistic woman with encyclopedic knowledge of criminal investigations who works in the police records bureau. Together, they realize their complementary skills are the key to solving cases. France TV Distribution, which is presenting its current lineup this week at the Unifrance Rendez-Vous market in Biarritz, sold the show to Japanese public broadcaster NHK, which has been airing it since July.

Royal Family's younger members eat in a separate room during big meals when the family gets together. The Queen is far less formal but she still keeps a number of strict rules in place that her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren wouldn't dare to break.The 96-year-old monarch likes to enjoy her meals in peace and and has a room set up for the children to dine in while the adults sit together in another room.READ MORE: 'Boss diva' Meghan Markle praised for 'phenomenal eloquence' in speech to young leadersEven durng Christmas Day and Easter Sunday as there are no exception, reports MyLondon.But we are sure they love having a room to themselves as the Queen's great-grandchildren have often been seen playing and laughing together in public.The revelation came to light after a conversation between the Queen's cousin, Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and the late journalist, Kenneth Rose.

Barcelona star Gavi is heating up, with Bayern Munich now joining the race after both Liverpool and Manchester United have shown interest in the 18-year-old.The Spaniard is yet to sign a new contract at Barcelona, and with his deal expiring at the end of the season the Nou Camp bosses are starting to sweat over his future. Gavi has reportedly already knocked back approaches from the club over a new deal, and was said to have rallied against the potential signing of Bernardo Silva from Manchester City.But Gavi may have his heart set on a summer move, and according to BILD, Bayern are keen to bring the Spaniard to the Allianz Arena and replicate their signing of Thiago from the Nou Camp back in 2013.

Liz Truss, Susanna Reid was blown away during Tuesday morning's instalment of Good Morning Britain.The breakfast news show anchor couldn't get over the fact she is older than Liz Truss who recently won a vote from the Conservative Party to become the new leader.Later today, Liz is expected to be sworn in as Prime Minister by the Queen during a historical event in Her Majesty's summer home, Balmoral, for the first time.Incoming Prime Ministers typically meet the Monarch, 96, at her official residence, Buckingham Palace, but sources claimed the Queen is facing mobility struggles.During a discussion about Liz, 47, Susanna, 51, was left blown when she discovered she was four years older than Liz.Later today (September 6), Liz will be invited by the Queen to form a government in her name but this will have a much more significant place in history.This will be the first time a British sovereign has asked an MP to become Prime Minister to take place outside of England.Truss won the votes of 81,000 members of the Conservative Unionist party following Boris Johnson's resignation after a string of failures.This is a live TV story and is being constantly updated. Please refresh the page regularly for the latest news, pictures and video.You can also get email updates on the day’s biggest TV stories straight to your inbox by signing up for our soaps and Hot TV newsletters .Get all the very best news, pictures, opinion and video on your favourite TV shows by following Daily Star every time you see our name.

Hollywood actor Peter Facinelli and his partner Lilly Anne Harrison have announced the birth of their first child together. The couple announced their happy news on social media, writing: "Happy 'Labor' Day. Sept 5th, 2022" along with a black and white photo of their newborn baby holding onto Peter's finger.Many friends and fans took to Instagram to congratulate the couple, who have been engaged since 2019.

Kanye West, amid a public fallout with the brass at Adidas, focused his attention on The Gap Monday, and was subsequently told to avoid mentioning the clothier by his legal team.The 45-year-old musical artist on Monday posted on Instagram text that read, 'Dear Ye, Your legal team recommends that we refrain from posting anything on Gap for another 10 days.'He added the phrase, '10 days' in the caption of the post. The latest: Kanye West, 45, amid a public fallout with the brass at Adidas, focused his attention on The Gap Monday, and was subsequently told to avoid mentioning the clothier by his legal team.

Oscar winner Angelina Jolie and her son Pax Thien stopped by The Urban Pet in Los Angeles on Sunday to pick up a dog bed and other supplies.The 47-year-old LA native watched on as the Vietnamese-born 18-year-old hauled a $35 Precision Pet Products 'ProValu' two-door dog crate into their waiting black SUV.A bodyguard hovered over Angelina, who was dressed casually in a white T-shirt with black flared silky slacks and matching platform sandals. Puppy love! Oscar winner Angelina Jolie and her son Pax Thien stopped by The Urban Pet in Los Angeles on Sunday to pick up a dog bed and other suppliesPax - whom Angelina and estranged third husband Brad Pitt adopted in 2007 - sported an Awake NY paisley-purple cap with a beige T-shirt, black baggy pants, and white canvas shoes.Last month, Jolie told People that Pax 'worked hard' shooting stills on the Italian set of her fifth feature directorial effort Without Blood where he worked in the assistant director department.

Brooklyn Beckham has taken to Instagram to put rumours to rest after being pictured leaving a Los Angeles restaurant by himself, having arrived earlier with his wife Nicola Peltz.MORE: Victoria Beckham publicly reacts to Brooklyn's latest interview after absence from Romeo's birthdayDavid and Victoria Beckham's eldest son was photographed sitting on a curb outside Cecconi's West Hollywood on Sunday whilst tapping away on his phone and waiting for his car.WATCH: Brooklyn Beckham's touching gesture for Nicola Peltz's grandmother revealedIn an Instagram Story on Monday, Brooklyn reshared a post by Nicola, in which she clarified: "When you exit out the alley to avoid the paps and do it well enough that they think @brooklynpeltzbeckham left alone."RELATED: Brooklyn Beckham celebrates new milestone with Nicola Peltz - 'I love you more than life'MORE: Victoria Beckham reveals Romeo's epic 20th birthday cake - and you won't believe itResponding to her explanation, Brooklyn added: "Don't believe everything you read." Brooklyn and Nicola explained why he was pictured aloneIn the photo, Nicola can be seen in the same outfit she was pictured wearing to dinner, black trousers and a white T-shirt, and can be seen posing in an alley.The couple's clarification comes just days after Brooklyn gave a new interview in which he spoke about his famous family amid ongoing feud reports.Talking to Vogue Hong Kong, the couple didn't hold back and answered all types of questions, from how they fell in love, to Brooklyn's relationship with his siblings, Romeo, Cruz and Harper, and the "activity" he most enjoys doing with his mum, Victoria Beckham, and dad David.

America’s Got Talent has covered Ed Sheeran‘s reworked, Bring Me The Horizon-assisted version of his song ‘Bad Habits’.Sheeran first released ‘Bad Habits’ as a solo song in June 2021, forming the lead single for his fifth studio album ‘=’. In February of this year, however, the singer teamed up with Bring Me The Horizon for a reimagined version of the track, which the pair debuted as the opening acts at this year’s BRIT Awards.Days later, Sheeran and Bring Me The Horizon officially released the alternative studio version of ‘Bad Habits’, drawing on the band’s significantly heavier sound, with new vocals from frontman Oli Sykes.Now, 10-year-old Harper Jerret has offered her own take on the song, matching Sykes’ scream-laden vocals during a belting performance of ‘Bad Habits’ on the current season of America’s Got Talent.

Red Velvet dancer and vocalist Seulgi will be releasing her first official solo music next month, SM Entertainment has confirmed.On September 6, SM Entertainment confirmed to several South Korean news outlets that Seulgi will soon be making her official debut as a soloist, over eight years after debuting in girl group Red Velvet.“Seulgi is currently working on her solo album, with the goal of releasing it in October. Please show lots of interest [in the release],” said the K-pop agency, per Sports Kyunghang.

Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon is back in the "lime-light" after she sent pulses racing by posing in a revealing green bikini from her fun-fuelled holiday.The 26-year-old actress, who played Bethany Platt from 2015 to 2020 in the ITV soap opera, posted the Instagram shot as she continues to enjoy a luxury break with friends on the Spanish party island of Ibiza. Lucy's top, complete with a diamante trim, shows off her curves and is teamed with a black baseball cap, necklace and purple sarong.

Birmingham has been dubbed the ‘home of metal’ for a long time thanks to its long history of producing some of the genre’s most iconic acts. One of the second city’s biggest bands brought the 2022 Commonwealth Games to a thunderous close as Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath rocked the city’s Alexander Stadium. The band closed the games time in the city in style following performances from fellow Midlands acts Dexy’s Midnight Runners, UB40, Beverley Knight, Jorja Smith, Laura Mvula, Apache Indian, Goldie, Jacob Banks, Jaykae, Ash, Mahalia, Musical Youth, Neelam Gill, Panjabi MC, Raza Hussain, Talulah-Eve and The Selecter.

Ozzy Osbourne made a surprise appearance onstage in his home city of Birmingham to close out the 2022 Commonwealth Games and was met with a rapturous reception.The Aston-born musician, 73, was joined by members of his band Black Sabbath, including guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Tommy Clufetos and bassist Adam Wakeman for the explosive performance.Fireworks were set off and crowds cheered as they launched into their hit song Paranoid as part of a celebration of the musical heritage of the West Midlands, during which the singer proudly proclaimed: ‘Birmingham forever!’The ceremony, held at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, also saw performances from artists including UB40, Beverley Knight, Dexys Midnight Runners, Goldie, The Selecter, Jorja Smith and Laura Mvula, giving a special Peaky Binders-themed performance.However, fans were most enthralled by Ozzy’s fiery performance and flawless vocals, considering the health battles he has fought of late.The metal icon, who has Parkinson’s disease, had been keeping a low profile recently after undergoing an operation in June that would ‘determine his life’, but was spotted in a rare appearance in London on Friday alongside his wife Sharon and daughter Kelly.What a way to send off #B2022 ð¤©ð And what a headline performance from Ozzy Osbourne!What was your favourite part? #BBCCWGThe 73-year-old recently said that it was a ‘slow climb back’ after the surgery.However, none of that slowness seemed to be in evidence as he lead Black Sabbath in a rousing performance.‘Great to see Ozzy looking and singing so well after recent health scares,’ enthused one fan, adding: ‘Still holding onto those tickets for next year’s UK tour.’‘No way is Ozzy Osbourne at the commonwealth games what a

2022 Commonwealth Games is coming to a close tonight and the closing ceremony will mark the end of 11 days of sporting action that has seen 4,500 Commonwealth athletes compete across 27 sports.Like the rest of this year's games, the Ceremony is being held in Birmingham and will take place in the same venue as the opening ceremony – the Alexander stadium.The highly-anticipated line-up has finally been revealed and is set to include some spectacular performances from Black Country musicians, as well as a nod to the hit TV show Peaky Blinders.Martin Green, chief creative officer of the Birmingham Games, said: "With this closing ceremony, we wanted to create a spectacular line-up of global artists from the West Midlands for an exhilarating musical production to conclude an unforgettable 11 days of sport and culture."The medley of high-octane performances will celebrate the vibrant energy and cultural heritage of this incredible city, as we bring these spectacular home Games to a fitting end."Here's everything you need to know about tonight's closing ceremony line-up.Birmingham band UB40, West Midlands star Jorja Smith and Wolverhampton legend Beverley Knight are all among the musician's performing at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games closing ceremony tonight.The line-up will celebrate the musical heritage of the West Midlands and puts the spotlight on some of the regions best performers, featuring an array of musicians from Birmingham and the rest of the Black Country.The full line-up for the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony includes:The closing ceremony will also feature a sequence from the musicalPeaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby, which has its world premiere in Birmingham next month.

Naman Ramachandran A sequence from an upcoming “Peaky Blinders” stage show and a performance from legendary local band UB40 are amongst the highlights of closing ceremony of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.The sequence from U.K.-wide theater show “Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby,” will be staged at Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium on Aug. 8, with a special performance of a newly-commissioned track from Laura Mvula, inspired by Nick Cave’s “Red Right Hand,” which is used as the TV show’s theme song.

Jorja Smith, Laura Mvula, UB40, Dexys have been announced to perform at the 2022 Commonwealth Games closing ceremony tonight (August 8).West Midlands acts and other associated figures Beverley Knight, Goldie, Jacob Banks, Ash, Apache Indian, Mahalia, Musical Youth, Neelam Gill, Panjabi MC, Raza Hussain, Talulah-Eve, and The Selecter will appear at the event to round off the multi-sport event that’s been hosted this year by Birmingham.The acts in question have been selected to “celebrate the diverse musical heritage of the West Midlands, championing the genres and trends that run through this great Commonwealth city; from rave to reggae, street and grime to R&B, drum ‘n’ bass and rap”, according to a press release.Masterminded by creative directors Amber Rimell and Bronski from TAWBOX, the ceremony staged at the city’s Alexander Stadium will also feature a sequence from the theatre production Peaky Blinders: The Redemption Of Thomas Shelby. Laura Mvula will perform a freshly commissioned track for the show, which has been inspired by the Blinders‘ theme tune, ‘Red Right Hand’ by Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds.The Redemption Of Thomas Shelby is written and adapted for the stage by creator Steven Knight, and choreographed and directed by Rambert’s Artistic Director Benoit Swan Pouffer.

SHERIDAN SMITH has quit ITV’s Saturday night talent show Starstruck. The actress judged contestants on their impersonations of music icons, alongside fellow panellists, singers Beverley Knight and Adam Lambert and comic Jason Manford.