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Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Prominent Afghan director Roya Sadat, whose latest film “Sima’s Song” is playing in competition at Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival, is denouncing being denied entry into the kingdom to present the film, despite having been issued a Saudi visa. Sadat, in an email to Variety, said she was scheduled to travel to Jeddah, the Saudi city on the Red Sea’s eastern shore where the fest is being held, on Dec. 3 to participate and present her film.

died aged 103 in 2020.The Hollywood Reporter wrote that Douglas dislikes the “Hollywood nepo baby” label, but went on to say any father would help their son if able.He explained: “I don’t know a father in whatever business, be it a plumber or a contractor or a carpenter, who doesn’t try to help his son join him. I’m a nepo baby too, you know? So that’s the way it goes,” he added.He went on to explain how his father Kirk helped him executive produce Milos Forman’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, which eventually won an Oscar for Best Picture.Douglas explained how Kirk acquired the rights to make Broadway stage and film adaptations of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest in 1962. Douglas then said he had had to convince his father to allow him to produce the movie adaptation.“I sort of impulsively said, ‘Let me run with it,’ Douglas explained, before expanding on how he finally got permission from his father to run with the project.“There’s a risk factor that also gives you the nerves when you’re starting a project.

Global sensation Dua Lipa is poised to dazzle viewers across the UK with ITV's eagerly awaited concert special this weekend.

Buzzing Ianis Hagi reckons he will play the best football of his career during the rest of this season after his impressive return to Rangers' first team.

Coronation Street star Shobna Gulati has candidly opened up about the struggles she's faced in the acting industry, admitting to feeling "rejected".The actress is famed for portraying Sunita Alahan in the ITV soap from 2001 until 2013. She's also appeared in the likes of EastEnders, Doctors and dinnerladies. Shobna, 58, took to her Instagram Stories to give an honest insight into what it's like to be an actress, and seemed to be questioning her choice of career in a sad confession.

Mark Withers, known for his role in Stranger Things, has sadly passed away at the age of 77 on November 22.The actor, also recognised for his parts in Dynasty and Magnum, P. I., died following a battle with pancreatic cancer, as confirmed by his daughter Jessie Withers. In a heartfelt statement to Variety on Friday, she said: "He confronted his illness with the same strength and dignity he brought to his craft, creating a legacy of warmth, humour, and dedication, along with his remarkable ability to make every role unforgettable.

Rico Lewis will always remember the Wednesday night that saw him become the youngest player in the history of the Champions League to score on debut.

Jennifer Lopez is a fashion icon who always makes headlines with her iconic looks and the latest is one for the books!

It is not uncommon for the Community Shield to often be described as a glorified pre-season friendly.

Coleen Rooney could surpass her husband Wayne in bringing home the bacon as she dazzles in the I'm A Celebrity jungle. Pals say Coleen's stint Down Under, rumoured to have netted her a cool £1.5 million, will bolster their balance massively.

Matt Minton mminton@variety.com Mark Withers, a television actor known for portraying Ted Dinard in the original “Dynasty” series, died Nov. 22. He was 77.

Taylor Swift has reached the end of the Eras Tour and it truly is marking the end of one of the most important eras of her career. So, what’s next?

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer TMZ is taking a former executive to small claims court, alleging that he embezzled at least $99,509 from the company. According to the suit, Alex “Woody” Wood worked for the media outlet from January 2023 to February 2024. The complaint accuses him of “exploiting his position of trust” by siphoning money out of petty cash.

Angelina Jolie‘s son has an exciting hobby!

Thania Garcia Angela Alvarez, winner of the 2022 Latin Grammy best new artist award, died on Friday per her grandson, composer and producer Carlos José Alvarez, who shared the news with an obituary published by Billboard Español. She was 97. Born in June of 1927, in Camagüey, Cuba, Angela Alvarez learned to sing as a child but did not pursue the entertainment industry as a career, instead opting to settle down and start her family.

Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards and Features Editor While most actors pray for a hit show, Ted McGinley has had the luxury of being on several. From his first TV job on “Happy Days,” to now enjoying a gig on Apple TV+’s “Shrinking,” McGinley spent multiple seasons on such popular 1980s programs as “The Love Boat,” “Dynasty” and “Married… With Children.” But that success came with a dark side when he was unfairly labeled “The Patron Saint of Jumping the Shark,” and associated with the death of popular TV shows.Speaking at the SAG-AFTRA Foundation during a lengthy conversation about his career, McGinley said the phrase hurt. “At first I thought it was kind of funny,” he said.

This is the moment a police officer was run over by a thug as he responded to a call. The cop was called to reports that Kyle Woods, 33, had been harassing his partner.

Catherine Zeta-Jones is confidently stepping away from mainstream Hollywood. In her next career move, "The Mask of Zorro" actress, 55, shared that she stepped back into a different film genre and away from the commercial demands of Hollywood. "I can’t talk about it right now, but I am doing a little indie picture, and I’m really excited about that, because I’ve never been part of that indie world," she shared at the Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Peter Debruge Chief Film Critic Tyler Perry has dedicated the past quarter-century of his career to giving voice to Black women on stage and screen. With “The Six Triple Eight,” the self-made mogul — who leveraged his success to build a production studio on a former U.S. Army base outside Atlanta — has found a story ideally suited to his strengths and interests: how a courageous group of 855 women of color made history during World War 2, becoming the first such unit to serve overseas.

The Christmas season has well and truly begun, and it’s officially time to start rewatching all of your favorite holiday movies. That very much includes Elf!

Angelina Jolie‘s life almost turned out very differently!