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Napoli will be looking for revenge against Lazio after they dumped Antonio Conte's side out of the Coppa Italia in midweek.

Kate Middleton has arrived at her Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey as she continues her gradual return to public duties following her cancer treatment.

Dolly Parton has announced an open casting call for a new musical based on her life.News that the country music icon would be helping to develop a new Broadway musical arrived earlier this summer, when she confirmed that she had teamed up with Tony Award-winning director Bartlett Sher.Titled Dolly: An Original Musical, the show is set to follow the life and career of the singer, and will feature a combination of both her biggest hits and some new material written especially for the show.Now, around six months after she first shared news of the project, Parton has confirmed that she is looking for actors who will help bring the production to life, and holding an open casting call for actors who may be interested – regardless of their experience or background.“Whether you’re chasing your dreams from a small town or you’ve spent years performing on stages across the country, I want to give you the chance to help me bring my story to Broadway – and maybe even play me,” she said in a new video shared on Instagram yesterday (October 5).“This show is a celebration of my music, my life and all the amazing people who’ve been with me along the way.”A post shared by Dolly Parton (@dollyparton)She continued to emphasise that she and the team are open to embracing new, emerging talent for the production, and anyone can apply “whether you’re an experienced theatre professional or an undiscovered gem with that little special something”.“We’re looking for talented performers who can capture the spirit of my journey.

EXCLUSIVE: Stage, a regional streamer known for an appearance on Shark Tank India, has joined ZEE5 Global‘s U.S. add-ons suite.

The Scottish Cup fourth round TV picks have been confirmed, with Fraserburgh's once-in-a-lifetime trip to Ibrox set to be beamed live.

Naga Munchetty didn't hesitate to scold Matt Lucas on Friday's BBC Breakfast when the comedian appeared on the couch to plug his latest literary work.

Bows have been a popular trend this year, adorning everything from dresses and jumpers to phone cases and keyrings.

Charli XCX has revealed that she’s “often in a lot of pain” when performing onstage due to “nerve damage” in her neck.The ‘Brat’ superstar spoke to Variety in a video interview published Wednesday (December 4), after wrapping up a UK arena tour in support of her wildly-successful sixth studio album.“I find touring really hard emotionally,” Charli admitted. “I find the stage — especially these days — to be a very angry place for me.”“I’ve done a lot of physical damage to my body from performing, and I’m often in a lot of pain when I perform.

A disabled former SNP MP has said she would have struggled to “sit on my hands” during the Westminster vote on assisted dying. Amy Callaghan, who says she is “resolute” in her support for assisted dying, made the comment after SNP MPs abstained in the historic vote.

EXCLUSIVE: Nicole Kidman says she was smitten the moment filmmaker and writer Halina Reijn revealed the name of a movie she was writing. “I love the title. So, I was like, ‘Oh! I’d like to be a Babygirl!'”

The future's infrastructure projects could revolutionise travel by eliminating the distance between far-flung destinations, making what once seemed remote merely a short trip away.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Bill Murray appeared on Travis and Jason Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast (via The Daily Beast) and defended the current cast of “Saturday Night Live” from critics who say the show has gotten “lousy.” Murray was an “SNL” cast member from 1977 to 1980 before making the jump to movie star with comedy hits like “Caddyshack,” “Stripes” and “Ghostbusters” in the early ’80s. “People always give me a hard time about, ‘Oh, the original show was so great and it’s lousy now,’” Murray said. “And I say, ‘No, it’s not.’ The show that’s on now, they do stuff that’s just as good as anybody ever did, all the time.” Murray confirmed he “certainly” plans to return to “SNL” this year to commemorate the sketch comedy series’ 50th anniversary, adding: “I told ‘em I’d like to host one this year.

Strictly Come Dancing favourite Pete Wicks was candid about his emotions amid a surge of criticism over reaching the semi-finals.

Rafa Sales Ross Guest Contributor Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival kicked off its fourth edition on Thursday with the world premiere of Karim Shenawi’s Egyptian drama “The Tale of Daye’s Family” and a glitzy red carpet featuring Will Smith, Emily Blunt, Cynthia Erivo, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Eva Longoria, Michelle Yeoh, Minnie Driver, Michael Douglas and Vin Diesel, the latter of whom received the festival’s Iconic Characters Award. Diesel took to the stage after a warm introduction by his long-time collaborator Michelle Rodríguez, who said the two have “been creatively in rooms defending storytelling, people with our colored skin and the beauty of the streets and the people who don’t necessarily live by the rules of others.” Accepting the award, the actor quipped about the star-filled room: “There might be more familiar faces here than in some awards shows in America,” he said, adding that he doesn’t usually speaks so freely at Hollywood events but he felt inspired by the “warmth in the room.” Before leaving the stage, Diesel pointed out seat mate Will Smith, saying his colleague was “having so much fun” at the festival.

Ben Croll “Aisha Can’t Fly Away,” “Chronicles From the Siege” and “It’s a Sad and Beautiful World” claimed a trio of post-production prizes at this year’s Atlas Workshops, which ran from Dec. 1 – 5 as part of the Marrakech Film Festival.

Amber Heard is set to become a mother for the second time. The actress, known for her tumultuous relationship with Johnny Depp, has shared her joyous news.

Amber Heard is expecting her second child!

Rangers switched their AGM venue to the Clyde Auditorium after last year's was too cramped at their own New Edmiston House - and the Ibrox hierarchy were given plenty of wiggle room.

Anna Marie de la Fuente Chile’s most bankable stars, Paulina Garcia (“Gloria”), Alfredo Castro (“El Conde”) and Luis Gnecco (“No”), are leading the voice cast in the upcoming animated feature “Winnipeg, Seeds of Hope.” Producer Sebastián Freund (“Dad to the Rescue”), who launched Rizco Content Sales with partner Ángel Zambrano last October at Iberseries, has pounced on the international streaming rights to the toon and boarded as an executive producer. “Securing the international streaming rights for this vital and emblematic project, which portrays a significant chapter in the shared history of Chile, Spain, and Argentina, marks a major milestone for our agency and the global market for diverse audiences,” said Freund, who is attending Ventana Sur where the project participates in the annual event’s Animation! WIP section.

The Masked Singer is back!

The Masked Singer is back!