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Leo Barraclough International Features EditorXavier Henry-Rashid’s sales agency Film Republic has acquired Anna Kazejak’s “Fucking Bornholm,” ahead of its international premiere Saturday in the Crystal Globe competition of the Karlovy Vary Film Festival.The Polish comedy drama potrays the generation of today’s 40-year-olds from the perspective of a woman who is in need of profound changes in her life.Two couples with kids go away for a short holiday on the Danish island of Bornholm. Each person has different goals and expectations, and each one of them and their relationships will be tested.

Thania Garcia Ciara has signed to Republic Records and Uptown Records through her own label imprint, Beauty Marks Entertainment. Under the partnership, Ciara will be releasing “Jump,” her first single since 2020, slated for release later this summer.Regarding the signing, Ciara said, “I am thrilled to partner with Uptown/Republic Records through my own label imprint Beauty Marks Entertainment.

Sky has put a darkly comic drama about a foul-mouthed supermarket worker in Belfast into production. Roisin Gallagher (The Fall, The Dry) and Johnny Flynn (Beast, Emma) take the leading roles in The Lovers, which is from Doctor Foster and Pure producer Drama Republic.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorCity of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States and a leading research center for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses, announced that its Music, Film and Entertainment Industry group’s 2022 Spirit of Life Gala will feature a performance by singer-songwriter Jack Johnson.The gala will take place Oct. 27, 2022, at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles — the first after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic.

Reading & Leeds, Latitude and more – has teamed up with Music Declares Emergency in an effort to bring renewable power to UK festival sites.The project aims to drive grid connections to festivals nationwide and begin the transition of the UK outdoor live sector to grid power, per a press release. It will ultimately reduce carbon emissions for the sector in relation to temporary power generation.Funded by Festival Republic, the collaboration falls under the ongoing No Music On A Dead Planet climate campaign which has previously won support from the likes of Billie Eilish, Foals and Brian Eno.Festival Republic will support the project closely with the aim of presenting fully renewably powered, grid-connected stages at three of its events for the 2023 festival season.

Pete Wicks has reportedly pulled out of filming TOWIE in the Dominican Republic special after the death of his nan Doreen, whom the star was really close to.The 33 year old Essex-born reality TV star had been included in the ITVBe show's instalments in the Caribbean country, but according to his ex-girlfriend Ella Wise, opted to take some time off work instead. Pete has reportedly been devastated by the loss of his beloved grandmother.The star shared the news with a black and white snap of him holding her hand in her hospital bed on Instagram, which also showed he had Doreen's name tattooed on his hand. Ella, who is filming with the rest of the cast, revealed she had checked in with Pet to see how he was doing with the heartbreaking news.

Celtic star Anthony Ralston has kept his place in the Scotland squad to face Republic of Ireland this evening, following his man of the match display in Wednesday's win over Armenia.

Kim Kardashian will be giving fans an inside look at her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue photo shoot in the next episode of The Kardashians.The 41-year-old flaunted her bikini body on the beaches of the Dominican Republic as she shot snaps for the iconic publication and her SKIMS shapewear brand in a new trailer for the next episode.'We're here in the D.R. and we're doing SKIMS shoots, Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover,' she says.

The Only Way is Essex cast have headed on a lavish getaway to the Dominican Republic as they get set to film the next series of the popular ITVBe show. Stars of the show such as Courtney Green, Amber Turner and Chloe Meadows have jetted off together, alongside the likes of Dan Edgar, Diags, Yazmin Oukhellou and Dani Imbert.

Scots must be given the choice between the monarchy or a republic if the country votes for independence in the future, a Green MSP has insisted.

Ray Liotta, 67, died in his sleep this week while filming on location in the Dominican Republic for an upcoming thriller, Dangerous Waters.The feature film co-starred Euphoria and Grey's Anatomy actor Eric Dane, alongside Odeya Rush and Saffron Burrows.Their casting was announced just a few weeks back, at the beginning of May. RIP:Ray Liotta, 67, died in his sleep this week while filming on location in the Dominican Republic for an upcoming thriller, Dangerous WatersDangerous Waters, from Signature Films, which is directed by John Barr and written by Mark Jackson, was in the midst of shooting when the actor passed away unexpectedly.The film centers on an out of control sailing vacation that goes off the rails when a teenage girl discovers 'the dark past of her mother's new boyfriend,' according to the synopsis.

Ray Liotta, 67, died in his sleep this week while filming on location in the Dominican Republic for an upcoming thriller, Dangerous Waters.The feature film co-starred Euphoria and Grey's Anatomy actor Eric Dane, alongside Odeya Rush and Saffron Burrows.Their casting was announced just a few weeks back, at the beginning of May. RIP:Ray Liotta, 67, died in his sleep this week while filming on location in the Dominican Republic for an upcoming thriller, Dangerous WatersDangerous Waters, from Signature Films, which is directed by John Barr and written by Mark Jackson, was in the midst of shooting when the actor passed away unexpectedly.The film centers on an out of control sailing vacation that goes off the rails when a teenage girl discovers 'the dark past of her mother's new boyfriend,' according to the synopsis.

Ray Liotta appeared in good spirits in a photo taken with an adoring fan just days before his death.The Goodfellas actor – also known for his roles in Field of Dreams and Something Wild – died in his sleep at the age of 67, while in the Dominican Republic where he was shooting for a new movie.His death sent shockwaves through TV, film and gaming communities, with thousands of fans and celebrity friends pouring their hearts out in loving tributes, celebrating his life and career.A selfie obtained on Sunday, March 22, a mere four days before Liotta’s death, shows the US star looking happy and healthy as he surely made a fan’s day by stopping for a chat.Liotta – who has been remembered as a kind and generous soul by friends and colleagues – was as polite as ever when he posed with the fan, cosying up inside a shopping mall.TMZ obtained the snap which shows the actor wearing a casual ensemble and protecting his head from the heat with a hat, while smiling next to a young woman.The woman who was fortunate enough to have the chance encounter told the publication that he was as kind and receptive as could be.Named Alba, she shared with the outlet that she was mindlessly strolling through BlueMall in Santo Domingo when she caught a glance of Liotta walking alongside a couple of handlers as he was headed into a pharmacy.While Liotta was inside, Alba walked up to his associates and asked if she could approach him.After being given the thumbs up, she said the actor gave her a hug and was ‘super gracious.’She adds that he complimented her English, since it was not her first language.When Alba kindly asked to take a selfie together, Liotta happily obliged before the two parted ways, with the pair both oblivious to the heartbreak

Ray Liotta, 67, died in his sleep this week while filming on location in the Dominican Republic for an upcoming thriller, Dangerous Waters.The feature film co-starred Euphoria and Grey's Anatomy actor Eric Dane, alongside Odeya Rush and Saffron Burrows.Their casting was announced just a few weeks back, at the beginning of May. RIP:Ray Liotta, 67, died in his sleep this week while filming on location in the Dominican Republic for an upcoming thriller, Dangerous WatersDangerous Waters, from Signature Films, which is directed by John Barr and written by Mark Jackson, was in the midst of shooting when the actor passed away unexpectedly.The film centers on an out of control sailing vacation that goes off the rails when a teenage girl discovers 'the dark past of her mother's new boyfriend,' according to the synopsis.

Livingston FC have confirmed the signing of a new defensive midfielder, Scott Bitsindou, from Belgian side KSK Lierse Kempenzonen. The 26-year-old has had spells in Switzerland, Serbia and most recently Belgium as well as having made his international debut for Congo last Summer - he started out from the Anderlecht Youth Academy.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorRepublic Records has announced the promotion of Chris Blackwell to EVP of A&R and Content Strategy, as announced today by label president Wendy Goldstein.According to the announcement, in this new role, Blackwell will continue to shepherd the creation and development of content for the entire Republic Records roster. Additionally, he will work with new artists to identify and maximize content opportunities at the onset of their careers. Blackwell played a major role in Coi Leray’s rise by producing her viral “Cooking With Coi Leray,” and also collaborated with Ka$hdami, Lil Wayne, Benee and Kash Doll on upcoming programming.

Popular Manchester brewery, Beatnikz Republic, has announced that it has ceased trading. Owner Paul Greetham confirmed the news via a pained statement on the brewery’s website, citing a difficult recovery from successive lockdowns and increasing business costs.

Thania Garcia Republic Records has named Danielle Price executive vice president, based in the label’s New York headquarters. In this new role, Price will contribute to overall strategy, business development, and label expansion as well as serving as a member of the leadership team.Most recently, Price was senior VP of business and legal affairs at 10K Projects, where she spearheaded business affairs for Trippie Redd, Iann Dior, Internet Money, Surfaces, and others.

Marc Anthony owns several properties, but none as spectacular and idyllic as the one he owns in the exclusive Casa de Campo complex in La Romana, in the Dominican Republic. Precisely, “El Oasis”—as the residence is known— is where the interpreter of “Vivir mi Vida” is spending his vacations next to his new love, the model Nadia Ferreira, her mother, and her best friend.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorRepublic Records is relaunching the Mercury imprint as an “extension” of the label, the company announced Monday. The move is similar to Atlantic’s relaunch of Elektra and Interscope’s of Geffen, an effort to split the parent label’s large roster so that artists receive more attention.

EXCLUSIVE:  Francis Lawrence is set to direct the feature take of Kevin J. Anderson and Steven L. Sears’ Stalag-X following New Republic Pictures winning the graphic novel’s rights.