‘Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat’ to Examine the Hope of Patrice Lumumba, and the Role of Jazz and Corporatocracy in Congo (EXCLUSIVE)

Radio Times: "I said, 'Look, I’m not Jewish – and really, really think about it because if you want to withdraw the offer to me, I have absolutely no hard feelings."'I would absolutely understand if you want to go another route.'"He did think about it and he said, 'Yes, I want you to do it,’ and so that gave me, in a way, the confidence to go forward.'The movie star added that casting has "sort of exploded from the inside out", but she does agree that "it’s all about opportunity"."Without opportunity, you can do nothing," she smiled."And if the discussion has to be had around my performance then – oh my God – I hope that I’m all right as Golda, because if I’m not..."While Mirren may feel a little apprehensive about her debut, we are without doubt that her portrayal will be nothing short of fantastic.She is undeniably one of Britain's most iconic actresses, having starred in countess movies and TV series, won an Oscar and 126 other awards alongside 134 nominations for her portrayals on-screen.While working on Golda, the 76-year-old has also got another film out this year; one that she hopes will help her "break free" from a character she's been associated with for a decade.The Duke, which is set in 1961, follows 60-year-old taxi driver Kempton Bunton, who steals Goya's portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London.He sends ransom notes saying that he will return the painting if the government invests more in care for the elderly.Mirren spoke about her character in the comedy-drama, the final film from director Roger Michell, who died last September.She plays Dorothy Bunton, a charlady who's married to real-life character Kempton Bunton, played by Jim Broadbent, and Dorothy's drab, worn-down

Dolly Parton, 76, has managed to keep her marriage to husband-of-55-years Carl Thomas Dean, totally elusive.

InStyle, the actress, 63, said she actually picked out the dress on her own — and, per her contract, she got to keep her entire wardrobe."The costume designer, Ellen Mirojnick, took me to Rodeo Drive and said, 'You can pick out any one thing that you want for your character,'" Sharon said. "At this point in my life, the idea that I could go into one of those high-end stores where a purse costs $20,000 and not feel like an impostor was beyond my comprehension."Sharon, a newcomer to film at the time, felt it was important to be able to keep her wardrobe, largely based on the fact that co-star Michael Douglas was making $14 million for the movie.

A primary school has received numerous complaints from outraged parents after it banned meat from its lunch menu.

Miguel, 36, and Nazanin Mandi, 35, are back together and look happier than ever! The singer and model, who split five months ago after getting married in 2018, posed for epic PDA-filled black and white pics that they shared to their Instagram pages on Feb. 15 and wrote captions that called themselves “the Pimentel’s” and talked about how “love heals.” In the snapshots. the lovebirds are showing off various affectionate poses and kisses and flashing nonstop smiles.

K.J. Yossman Graduates of Netflix’s first ever Documentary Talent Fund have launched their short films.Ten U.K.-based filmmakers were chosen to receive £40,000 ($54,000) as well as mentorship and access to production workshops covering legal, creative, HR, production and finance in order to create a short film with the brief of “Britain’s Not Boring And Here’s a Story.”The ten films received their premieres in London on Wednesday evening and will be livestreamed on Netflix’s 21.9 million strong TikTok page at 7pm GMT on Feb.

Julia Fox, 32, wants to set the record straight about her brief relationship with Kanye West. The actress is claiming the 44-year-old rapper, who she split from this month, “wanted” her to talk publicly about their romance, which she sometimes did after they started dating in late 2021. The claim came when she directly responded to a comment from an Instagram user that accused her of talking to the press because she was “desperate for attention.”

Although Elizabeth Olsen used to be known as the lesser-known younger sister to superstar twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, she’s now made such a name for herself as an actress, arguably surpassing the twins’ fame. The California native, born February 16, 1989, started acting when she was four, but didn’t really start to find her stride until after she graduated from New York University’s prestigious Tisch School of the Arts in 2013 after studying drama and finding critical acclaim for her leading role in the 2011 indie flick Martha Marcy May Marlene. She went on to act in a slew of other indie films and subsequently found her place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starring in many Avengers and Captain America films and also standing out as Scarlet Witch in Disney+’s WandaVision.

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Ryan Michelle Bathe on her toes — and guessing along with everyone else where her character, no-nonsense FBI agent Val Turner, is headed next on the NBC drama, premiering Monday (Feb. 21) at 10 p.m.“I have to say that Val doesn’t have much of a character evolution,” Bathe, 45, told The Post. “We’re shooting the seventh episode now … and literally hours have ticked by since we met her.

Netflix Wednesday. The hip-hop star breaks down his mental-health struggles since the 2007 death of his beloved mother Donda West in “Act III: Awakening” — the third episode of the three-part documentary, which will begin streaming on March 2.

Millie Court and Liam Reardon recently celebrated their first Valentine's Day with a cosy night in at their £1million Essex pad. Love Island winners Millie, 25, and Liam, 22, opted for a relaxing evening together watching TV instead of heading out to celebrate. Millie, who recently opened up about her struggles with acne, took to her Instagram Stories to reveal that the pair were currently cuddled up in bed waiting for a takeaway, as Liam wasn't "feeling 100%" ahead of an upcoming operation.

Olivia Bowen has shared a peek at her impressive baby haul, including a large list which she is slowly working through. The glamorous 28 year old is currently expecting her first baby with husband Alex Bowen and she took to Instagram to show her 2.8million what she'd purchased so far. Using her camera to pan the space, Olivia shared a look at bag upon bag of baby goods, ready for the little one's summer arrival.

Yellowstone is the crown jewel in the newly rebrand Paramount Global but the Kevin Costner-led series lives on streaming in the U.S. with rival Peacock.

Katie McGlynn has confirmed her exit from Hollyoaks and has teased new "exciting opportunities".The actress, 28, who played Becky Quentin on the Channel 4 soap, took to Instagram on Tuesday night to reveal it was "over and out" for her character. Katie revealed she had joined Hollyoaks in June — 18 months after leaving Coronation Street as her role of Sinead Tinker.

Louis Theroux made a welcome return to our screens on Sunday 13 February with the first instalment of his new documentary series, Forbidden America. The three-part series sees Louis, 51, head over to the US and cover three different topics, with the first episode focusing on the far right. Speaking ahead of the release, Louis revealed that the aim of documentaries was to highly how social media "had affected people in America who are different ways involved in dangerous, extreme, or morally questionable lifestyles." The TV star has became wildly popular thanks to his informative documentaries over the years, and his latest appears to have also been a hit with viewers.

Miles Nazaire left expert Anna Williamson stunned on Tuesday's Celebs Go Dating as he got down on one knee for Chloe Brockett. During the instalment, Miles, 26, and Chloe, 21, who have sent fans wild with their flirty exchanges, sat in the agency to discuss their budding romance. Anna, 40, said: "You've got something going on here between you two...

HBO Max has set premiere dates for three movies: Moonshot, Father of the Bride and the New Line reboot of 1990s comedy House Party. 

Universal will open their animated dog comedy Strays on Friday, June 9, 2023. The studio already had dibs on the releases date; a weekend they’re sharing with Paramount’s Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. 

Kanye West has issued an apology to his ex Kim Kardashian after admitting to “harassing” her by posting their private communications on Instagram.The 44-year-old rapper, who shares four children with reality star Kim, shared a series of Instagram posts over the weekend slamming her boyfriend Pete Davidson and calling him a “dic*head.”The apology comes after the Donda rapper shared a screenshot of a direct message with Saturday Night Live star Pete warning the comedian that he would never get in the way of him and his children.While attending the Super Bowl with his children, Kanye found himself at the centre of scrutiny after he was booed by thousands of fans after his social media rant.Kanye has now deleted all of his posts, including those declaring that he will bring his family back together again, and shared another contemplating on his actions over the last few days.His apology reads: "I’ve learned that using all caps makes people feel like I’m screaming at them. I’m working on my communication.

Ed Meza @edmezavarCaptivated by the seemingly many personas of late actor Omar Sharif, Egyptian filmmaker Mark Lotfy and Swedish director Axel Petersén delved into the legendary star’s eventful career, tracing how the politics of 1950s Egypt formed the international star’s complex character.Their new documentary, “The Life and Times of Omar Sharif,” shows in particular how the policies of President Gamal Abdel Nasser and the political climate of the time led him to change his name and convert to Islam, and later to become a cosmopolitan individual who was equally at home in Cairo, Paris or Los Angeles.Sharif’s life and career are described as a “dramatic balancing act, set on an East-West axis, illustrated by the hundreds of characters he