Sundance Institute Alum Mary Sadeghy Joins Variety in Top Strategy Role

Strictly Come Dancing star Nikita Kanda has recalled the harrowing violence she witnessed growing up.The 29-year-old, who appeared in the 2023 series of the BBC dancing show alongside Gorka Marquez, said she felt it was her "duty" to use her platform in the hopes of creating a positive change. In a candid statement shared on Instagram on Thursday, October 24, Nikita said: "Sharing something quite personal on here today.

Lewis Bridgeman, the new face in Albert Square who has taken on the role of Barney Mitchell, isn't just causing a stir in EastEnders with his compelling storylines. Beyond his acting chops, he's also known for his remarkable intelligence. Lewis - who is now 17 and recently arrives in EastEnders as Barney - joined the elite ranks of Mensa at the age of 12, proving that his IQ sits in the top 2 percent globally.

Married At First Sight UK's Hannah Norburn has reportedly found love again with her third husband from the series.The 32 year old personal trainer left her co-stars stunned when she arrived at the reunion filming hand in hand with Ryan Livesey, 28. Ryan was previously married to Sionainn Carmichael, 29, on the show before they dramatically quit.

In case you didn't know, the 'it' colours of this autumn are burgundy and mauve. From boots to clothes to makeup, shoppers can't get enough of these shades that have taken the season by storm. And eyeliner is no exception.

Junior Andre, son of Katie Price and Peter Andre, revealed he had some car drama that caused him to miss an important meeting.The 19 year old took to Instagram to share his unfortunate experience of a tyre blowout while on his way to London. Speaking directly to his followers, an unimpressed Junior said: "Was on my way to a meeting in London and my tyre had to do it to me. It had to do it, it had to do it." He shared a video of his car getting a new tyre, but it seems the mishap made him late for his meeting.

Married At First Sight star Jess Potter, who appeared on the dating series in 2022, has revealed that she has been admitted to hospital following worsening symptoms involving her eyes.The dental hygienist posted from Hinchingbrooke Hospital in Huntingdon on Thursday 24 October, sharing a photo in which she is standing in a hospital gown ready for her surgery. Jess captioned the photo by writing: “Gowned up ready to go. So, I haven’t told anyone but I am having an operation today on my eye.

EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy has finally revealed why she hasn't tied the knot after a nine-year engagement and what her dream wedding must-haves are. During a recent episode of the Memory Lane podcast, the soap legend spoke about her future wedding plans with Marc Humphreys, after being asked why they haven't said 'I do' yet. Natalie confessed that two main factors were holding her back, but even though she's content with a "something small" ceremony, she still wants her big day with the BBC cameraman to have a touch of luxury.

Need a last-minute scare for the haunting season? Don't fret, my Prime Finds series has got you covered with the top Amazon picks for Halloween costumes! For those who have skipped the DIY route or haven't been able to hunt down that standout outfit, this list will be your saviour. Each item promises next-day delivery ensuring you're prepped and ready for the ghoulish festivities.They're wallet-friendly and guaranteed crowd-pleasers for All Hallow's Eve. READ MORE: 'Very comfy' Skechers trainers slashed by 71% to £19 in limited-time Sports Direct deal READ MORE: M&S' beauty advent calendar is finally here– and it gives you £300 worth of products 1.

Amy Childs has revealed that she's been the target of online trolls after shedding two stone following the birth of her twins.The former reality TV star welcomed daughter Milly and son Billy, 17-months-old, with partner Billy Delbosq in April 2023. Since then, Amy, 34, has embarked on a strict diet and fitness regime to lose her post-baby weight and recently confessed she's feeling 'the best she's ever felt' since becoming a mum.

Strictly Come Dancing's Tyler West was seen vomiting live on air. The broadcaster was seen throwing up into a bucket live on air during an appearance on Big Brother's Late and Live.

Chloe Ferry, 29, has been praised by fans after showing off her "real bikini body" in pictures from her latest holiday with a brunette pal. While Chloe didn't reveal what sun-soaked location she had jetted off to, she exuded confidence in the snaps she shared on Instagram.The Geordie Shore star posted a series of unfiltered pictures in a barely there red bikini sitting on a sun lounger and outdoor sofa. In the pictures, she donned a cleavage-enhancing red bikini top paired with a crochet cover-up over her red bottoms.

After Meghan Markle made a triumphant return to the red carpet while Prince Harry was busy charming the masses at various solo events all around the world, a source tells OK! that the Duchess of Sussex is starting to feel the strain of their new dynamic.The couple haven’t been seen together in public for over a month as 40-year-old Harry has travelled across three continents without his wife of six years - or their two children - by his side. But while the couple are no doubt used to the rumours of them living almost separate lives, our source says the pressure of the recent weeks is starting to get to Meghan, 43.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Even without the John Williams factor, the premiere event for the 38th annual AFI Fest would have been notable in one particular regard, Steven Spielberg said. “First of all, I thank the AFI board and everyone for doing something they’ve never done before, which is to open the AFI Festival with a documentary,” Spielberg said in introducing the 2025 events’s opening-night attraction at the TCL Chinese Theatre.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large A sneak preview of the “Squid Game” Season 2 is among the series set to be in the spotlight as Netflix unveils the return of its fall/winter awards campaign event “The Fall Edit: An FYSee Showcase” next month. This year’s gathering will take place over two weekends (Nov.

Brent Lang Executive Editor “Back to the Future: The Musical,” a pricey stage adaptation of the beloved sci-fi adventure, is packing up the DeLorean. The production will have its final Broadway performance on Sunday, January 5, 2025. The musical, which earned mixed reviews from critics, will have played for 18 months at the Winter Garden Theatre, and over 500 performances.

Tyler, The Creator has announced a special ‘Chromakopia‘ listening party set to take place in Los Angeles.The ‘See You Again’ rapper took to his official X/Twitter account to share that there will be a special listening party for his forthcoming album this week. “Los Angeles, I am playing my album in full for you at the Intuit Dome. I will not be performing, I will be standing in the middle of the venue lip syncing to the new sounds,” he wrote.He went on to share that tickets for the event will be $5 (£3.86) and the event will take place this Sunday (October 27).

U2 have shared a song called ‘Happiness’ that was originally recorded in 2004 – check it out below.The song came together during the sessions for the Irish rockers’ 2004 album ‘How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb’ and is set to feature on the shadow album ‘How To Re-Assemble An Atomic Bomb’ alongside the previously released songs ‘Country Mile’ and ‘Picture Of You (X + W)’.The forthcoming record – available to pre-order here – will include new, unreleased songs dug up from the archive of the original album’s sessions. It will be released on November 22 alongside a remastered version of ‘How To Disassemble An Atomic Bomb’.‘How To Re-Assemble An Atomic Bomb’, meanwhile, will be exclusively available in physical format for Record Store Day Black Friday as a limited edition black and red marble 1LP vinyl, and as a standalone 10 track digital release on November 29.Check out ‘Happiness’ below:Per a press release, The Edge said of ‘How To Re-Assemble An Atomic Bomb’: “The sessions for ‘How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb’ were such a creative period for the band, we were exploring so many song ideas in the studio.

Netflix documentary Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare is streaming now, but where is Simran Bhogal now? Read on for all the info.The feature film follows on from the Tortoise podcast series of the same name and tells the story of Kirat Assi, who fell in love with a man named Bobby Jandu, who she met online in 2010.Assi spent much of the following decade immersed in an intense virtual relationship with Bobby, only for her perceptions to be devastated when she came to learn that the real identity of the man she was connected to was in fact Simran Bhogal, Assi’s own cousin.The success of the podcast led to an array of interest in telling Assi’s story on screen, and Kirat eventually agreed to a deal with Netflix.“It’s just sharing the story to a wider audience,” she explained about to Radio Times about her decision to agree to the film. “Lots of people don’t listen to podcasts and if this helps people to speak up [and] speak out, to fight for themselves a bit harder when it comes to not being believed, then that’s what matters.”Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare is streaming on Netflix now.As depicted in the documentary, Assi connected to the man claiming to be Bobby Jandu on social media after he sent her a friend request.

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Zoe Hewitt It takes a village to make a movie, but when it comes to producers, at best they’re stereotyped as the money people — at worst, their efforts are nullified by honorary titles handed out like Halloween candy among anyone in need of recognition. It can be difficult to discern what producers do because unlike regulated union and guild positions where responsibilities are clearly delineated, they don’t have an over-arching protective governing body.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Lorne Michaels told The Wall Street Journal that he was “angry” when Shane Gillis got fired from “Saturday Night Live” in 2019 after offensive jokes he made on a podcast resurfaced online, including ones with racial slurs about Asian people. “He said something stupid, but it got blown up into the end of the world,” Michaels said.