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Sophia Scorziello editor Casting director Susie Farris got the unique opportunity to participate in the meticulous process of jury selection, choosing all but one of 12 jurors — but it was for an entirely made-up court case. Even with over two decades of casting experience and credits in “Elf,” “Wet Hot American Summer,” “Speechless” and “Mr. Robot,” she had never been met with a task quite like casting Amazon Freevee’s viral series “Jury Duty,” a hidden-camera, “Truman Show”-esque comedy. In the weeks after its release, “Jury Duty” has been applauded for its outstanding cast of actors, improv comedians and one Ronald Gladden, the lone, non-actor who believed the entire, absurd court case was real.

Jessie Ware recently revealed to NME why she missed out on the opportunity to open for Prince.Speaking to NME for the latest In Conversation series, Ware shared the reason why she had to pass up on the opportunity to open for the late pop icon on his 2014 ‘Hit & Run’ tour – jokingly blaming having to go to Greece to plan for her wedding.“I was supposed to be opening for him at a Birmingham gig,” she said. “I knew he liked me because he used to do these live streams as a DJ, and he started playing ‘Wildest Moments’.

Shonda Rhimes is being recognized for her achievements.

Gordon Ramsay has partnered with Rangers FC to create his very own menu at a special hospitality lounge in Ibrox stadium.

The Tailor has audiences around the world captivated. The Turkish show follows Peyami Dokumacı, played by Çağatay Ulusoy, a tailor who inherited the family business from his late grandfather.Peyami is dealing with family secrets and his relationship with his best friend Demitri, (Salih Bademci) and a mysterious woman named Firuz (Şifanur Gül), who escapes captivity and shows up as a caregiver for his disabled father, Mustafa (Olgun Şimşek).

Ed Sheeran is triumphant!

Every Thursday, we here at Official Charts round up the biggest New Releases coming your way across music and home entertainment. 

A Stirlingshire high school teacher who performed a partial striptease for a 15-year-old schoolgirl he called “the full package” was this week spared a jail sentence.

Miranda Lambert got candid about standing her ground against pressure to change her appearance.

Chris Pratt really loves his father-in-law.

Laura Prudom News Editor In her 2011 memoir, “Shockaholic,” Carrie Fisher opens with a quote from Jewish poet, playwright and paratrooper Hannah Senesh: “There are stars whose radiance is visible on Earth though they have long been extinct. There are people whose brilliance continues to light the world though they are no longer among the living. These lights are particularly bright when the night is dark. They light the way for humankind.”  Self-deprecating to a fault, it’s unlikely Fisher would’ve ever referred to herself in such complimentary terms, but six years after her death, and soon to be bestowed with her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on May 4, it’s impossible to ignore the way her brilliance continues to permeate our cultural consciousness, and how much dimmer the world seems without her.

Kevin was once destined to be a known name for simply that, not to mention his harrowing involvement with gangs and drug lords. Indeed, the 51-year-old has battled back from not only his addictions, but also being ostracised by his family after regularly running into trouble on the streets of Philadelphia. It was a life that meant a previously broken relationship with his celebrity sibling, eight years his junior.

Coronation Street actress Maria Charles, who was known for playing Lena Thistlewood in the ITV soap, has died. The star enjoyed a long career both on the screen and on the stage, performing to audiences for over 60 years. As well as playing Lina Thistlewood in Corrie back in 2005, Maria also notably played Mrs Reaper in 2007's hit movie Hot Fuzz and Noreeen Biggs in Bad Girls from 2002 to 2003.

With Erling Haaland's lovely chip over Lukas Fabianski, Manchester City killed the game against West Ham and took a huge step towards the Premier League title by winning their first game in hand to return top of the table.

The late Carrie Fisher had a love/hate relationship with the franchise that defined her career, "Star Wars." Fisher – who died in 2016 at age 60 from a heart attack – will be honored with a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on May 4, or "Star Wars Day." Fisher played Princess Leia in the original "Star Wars" trilogy, from 1977 to 1983, before reprising the role for its sequel trilogy in 2015 and again in 2017. She was outspoken prior to her death about her struggle with simultaneously loving the iconic film franchise and also wishing she had turned down the offer. Here is a snapshot of some of Fisher's most memorable comments about "Star Wars." Having regrets Fisher was known to be an open book.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Glossy drama film, “Inside the Yellow Cocoon,” has unveiled its first trailer ahead of its world premiere this month in the Directors’ Fortnight section at Cannes. Its world sales representative, Cercamon will give the picture a market launch with a buyers-only screening on May 16. The anticipated Vietnamese-Singapore co-production is the debut feature by Pham Thien An and is eligible for the Camera d’Or prize. Its narrative follows a man whose sister-in-law is killed in a freak motorcycle accident in Saigon. He is tasked with delivering her body back to their countryside hometown. It is a journey on which he also takes his young nephew, who miraculously survived the crash. Amidst the mystical landscapes of rural Vietnam, the man begins a search for his older brother who vanished years ago in order to be able to hand over the boy. His pursuit, interrupted by magical dreams and forbidden desires, leads him to question what is worth living for.

Singer-songwriter Linda Lewis has died at the age of 72, her family has confirmed. In a statement on social media, her sister Dee Lewis Clay said: “It is with the greatest sadness and regret we share the news that our beloved beautiful sister Linda Lewis passed away today peacefully at her home. “The family asks that you respect our privacy and allow us to grieve at this heartbreaking time.” With an impressive career spanning more than four decades, it comes as a huge loss to the music industry.

Hollywood writers – it’s interesting to note that Emma Watson has also been downing tools. The Harry Potter actor, aged just 33, explained to the FT, over a glass of Chablis at her father’s French vineyard, why she hasn’t really gone to work since 2018. Because she is Emma Watson – young, beautiful, and extremely well remunerated – she is bound to take flak for talking honestly about the need for a career break.

The BPI - the voice of independent and major record labels across the UK - has revealed the first artists to receive its prestigious BRIT Billion award.

David Beckham has struggled with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) over the course of his life. He’s opening up and discussing some of these struggles in a new Netflix documentary exploring his life and career. David and Victoria Beckham celebrate Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz anniversary after feudVictoria Beckham shares photo of David Beckham in his underwear — ‘You’re welcome’David Beckham meets Lionel Messi in France amid Inter Miami transfer speculationA post shared by David Beckham (@davidbeckham)The Guardian reports that Beckham opens up about his “tiring” disorder in the series, sharing some of the experiences that have put a weight on his life.

A sixth series of Scotland’s Home of the Year has been given the green light, with a brand new judging line-up set to trail the country searching for the most outstanding homes.