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Express.co.uk, James discussed whether or not he spoke to his former co-hosts Richard Hammond or Jeremy Clarkson while filming for Our Man In Italy. He jokingly explained that he didn’t speak to them and was pleased to not have them there. James said: “No, I didn't phone them up, I was pleased not to have them [here] to be honest.“When I am making a TV show by myself, I can just keep going, it's great until the crew tell me to shut up.”The programme was thrown into doubt last year due to the Coronavirus pandemic. James and his crew were supposed to be filming the series in America, but were unable to due to the restrictions. He said: “We were supposed to be [filming in] the USA and I actually announced it on Twitter and various other places.“Then about two days later we realised we couldn't do it.The problem was COVID-19 restrictions.“But Italy didn't [have restrictions] and it wasn't completely sprung on us because we always have several ideas lined up and partly, it was in our back pocket as a possible [country] for the future.“So, we haven't blown America out of the water, we just didn't do it at that time.”Speaking about the future of the series, and whether filming in America could be next as a location, James continued: “Well, it would be nice to do another one, and that all depends on how well this one is received."America is still very much on the list.So, we have a lot of ideas for America already sorted out.”

Blac Chyna and her daughter Dream soaked up the sun during a beach day in Malibu on Saturday.The34-year-oldactress donned a tight one-piece bathing suit with a flowing skirt covering much of her powerful legs.She donned a black and white bucket hat, pulled low over her eyes, and her curly black hair fell in waves down the sides of her face. Soaking up the sun:Blac Chyna and her daughter Dream soaked up the sun during a beach day in Malibu on SaturdayShe held her five-year-old daughter's hand as the two splashed around in the cool ocean waves.Chyna's appearance out came as she prepares for the release of her new movie Secret Society 2.

Vladimir Putin's informers are working in the House of Commons, the civil service and top public schools, reports The Mirror.It is also understood that Putin has demanded that all his sleeper agents - operating under deep cover - remain on standby to jump into action as a response to Britain's support for Ukraine in their war with Russia.The Security Service have already been put on alert for potential cyber attacks by Russian spies in the UK.There are also concerns that the country's military secrets are being targeted, along with Ukrainian activists and Russian dissenters.A senior intelligence insider said: "We have to assume Russia is now active at all levels of British society. They scoop up all forms of intelligence and pass it back to the Kremlin through handlers."This could be anything from what sort of weaponry is being sent to the Ukraine – and how much of it – to the sexual antics of the country's political and military leaders."The disclosure comes after a suspected Russian spy was seized at Gatwick last week.The man in his 40s was held under the Official Secrets Act and remains in custody.Lt Col Philip Ingram, a former military intelligence officer, said: "It is impossible to accurately assess how many Russian agents there are in the UK.

increasingly cashless society. His remit involves not only branding and design; he's tasked with developing apprenticeship programmes, a huge reskilling drive, securing jobs and reinvigorating an almost extinct British industry. No pressure, then.“It could be if I wanted it to be, but I'm quite good at compartmentalising and staying in the present moment,” says Jones, every inch the east London creative with his platinum bob and armfuls of tattoos.

Gwyneth Paltrow left a flirty comment on Ethan Hawke's latest throwback Instagram featuring images from his 1989 film Dead Poets Society, on ThursdayPaltrow, 49, quipped that she wished she had 'made out' with more members of the cast. Hawke wholeheartedly agreed with Gwyneth in an Instagram response.The actress reportedly dated one of the film's stars, Robert Sean Leonard and she would go on to share steamy scenes with Ethan Hawke in 1998's Great Expectations.

Working dad! Nick Cannon detailed the ins and outs of his big family — and defended himself from critics who think he’s not a hands-on parent.

Gwyneth Paltrow is thinking about all the guys she didn't kiss. On Thursday, Ethan Hawke took to Instagram to mark the 33rd anniversary of the release of , which he starred in alongside Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Josh Charles and more.To commemorate the milestone, Hawke shared a series of photos from the flick, which he captioned with a quote from Williams' character, John Keating, a teacher at an all-boys high school that inspired his students through his poetry lessons.«I stand upon my desk to remind myself that we must constantly look at things in a different way,» the quote reads.Paltrow was quick to chime in in the comments section, calling the «best movie EVER,» before revealing a long-held wish she has about the cast.«I wish I had made out with more of you than I did,» Paltrow admitted.Hawke, with whom Paltrow starred in the 1998 film , replied to the actress' comment, quipping, «We all wish the same.»A post shared by Comments By Celebs (@commentsbycelebs)While they never appeared in a movie together, in real life, Paltrow and Leonard reportedly dated back in the '90s.Paltrow went on to marry Chris Martin in 2003.

Eric Roth, the longtime executive director of the Visual Effects Society, is retiring after nearly 19 years on the job, effective September 30.

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has encouraged British people to be more forgiving – including towards Prince Andrew. In 2015, Virginia Giuffre alleged that late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, whom Prince Andrew was friends with, forced her to have sex with the now-62 year old Royal when she was 17. Prince Andrew always claimed his innocence and, following a civil lawsuit in the US, he ended up paying out “millions” to Virginia earlier this year in a financial settlement.

Iris Apfel… and when you see her, you can’t help but look. The American interior designer, known for her eclectic, theatrical love of clothes, is 100 and has recently collaborated on a collection with H&M.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefKawase Naomi, the Japanese auteur who won the Camera d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 1997 and has had films in competition on multiple other occasions, is paying a flying visit to the festival with “Official Film of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Side A,” which screens on Wednesday evening.A feature-length documentary, “Side A” is focused largely on the athletes. “Side B,” Kawase’s next project, casts a wider net and captures what Kawase calls a turning point for Japanese society.The International Olympic Committee hired me to do it. I was elected or nominated by the IOC.

Now hear this: The Cinema Audio Society has set its key dates for the 2022-23 awards season. The 59th annual CAS Awards will be presented live and in-person on Saturday, March 4. The venue is TBA.

The board of governors at the American Society of Cinematographers on Monday reelected Stephen Lighthill as president for a third one-year term.

Awkwafina attended Sunday'sAsia Society Southern California 2022 Annual Gala in a black, striped dress.The 33-year-old actress was all smiles as she walked the red carpet in the long, long-sleeved frock.She wore her long, black hair in a center part and let his cascade freely down her back. Night out: Awkwafina attended Sunday's Asia Society Southern California 2022 Annual Gala in a black, striped dressThe Nora From Queens star's look had pops of green, blue, and burgundy and she paired the look with red boots.She carried a black leather clutch in her hands and wore tiny, understated earrings.

Ioan Gruffudd is attending his first public event with his girlfriend Bianca Wallace!

The Lounge Society have announced details of their debut album ‘Tired Of Liberty’, out this summer via Speedy Wunderground.The new album follows the band’s 2021 EP ‘Silk For The Starving’, which made NME’s list of the best EPs and mixtapes of last year. The Dan Carey-produced full-length will be released on August 26 and is being previewed today by a first single called ‘Blood Money’.Commenting on the new song, the band said: “’Blood Money’ is a reaction to the culture of greed that’s seeping into the corridors of power across the world. It’s a reminder that ultimately, we all suffer at the hands of self-serving elites, and it’s our personal perspective on the effects of dirty politics on the everyday lives of ourselves and people we know.“For us it’s a song that completely captures this record and us as a band.

Netflix unveiled the second trailer for its six-episode conspiracy comedy The Pentaverate - premiering May 5 - that was created by and stars Emmy-winning writer Mike Myers.The 58-year-old Canadian comedian enlisted SNL's Emmy-winning make-up artists Louie Zakarian and Jason Milani in order to transform into eight distinct characters for the show.Mike's main protagonist comes in the form of Ken Scarborough, a reporter who loses his job at CACA News Toronto and sets off to expose an Illuminati-style secret society called The Pentaverate. Premiering May 5! Netflix unveiled the second trailer for its six-episode conspiracy comedy The Pentaverate, which was created by and stars Emmy-winning writer Mike Myers Aside from Ken, Myers plays a New England conspiracy theorist, a far-right radio host, a tech genius, and all four Pentaverate members including Alice Cooper's former manager Shep Gordon.Tim Kirkby directed the limited series inspired by a bit in Thomas Schlamme's 1993 black rom-com, So I Married an Axe Murderer, which starred the SNL veteran.But now, Debi Mazar - who played Susan in Axe Murderer - plays the Pentaverate's highly trusted executive assistant Patty Davis.

Camila Cabello is speaking out after photos were taken of her at the beach this weekend.

Manori Ravindran International EditorIf you picture a “Lord of the Flies”-style summer camp from the “Great British Bake Off” producers, it might look something like their new reality show for U.K. broadcaster Channel 4, “Kids in the Wild.”The six-part series from Love Productions and “Love Island” co-producer Motion Content Group is fashioned as a wholesome production that transports a cooped-up pandemic generation “back to an idyllic old-fashioned summer and the carefree abandon of Swallows and Amazons, away from their parents for the first time.”The show will convene a diverse, 20-member group of 9 to 11 year olds from across the country who will spend part of their summer living in nature, without “the shackles” of adult supervision and rules.

Piers Morgan has defended Will Smith after he slapped Chris Rock on stage during Sunday night’s Oscars ceremony in Hollywood.The presenter, 56, admitted he felt “moved to defend” the actor and criticised what he calls “an overly sensitive snowflake society”. Will, who won an Oscar for his role in King Richard later that evening, took offence to comedian Chris’ joke about his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith and climbed on stage to slap the Oscars host before returning to his seat.

Steve Venezia has been re-elected vice president of the Cinema Audio Society, and Frank Morrone has been re-elected secretary. They will continue to serve alongside CAS president Karol Urban and treasurer Lee Orloff, who weren’t up for re-election this year.