Taylor Swift before receiving an an honorary Doctor Of Fine Arts from New York University

Participants in Renfrewshire Council’s Not Far? Leave the Car campaign can now pick up prizes from OneRen for getting active and using sustainable travel.

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Naman Ramachandran Revered Algerian actor Ahmed Benaissa died on Friday after a long illness, according to the Algerian Ministry of Culture. He was 78.Benaissa’s latest film, Clement Cogitore’s “Sons of Ramses,” (“Goutte d’Or”) in which he had a key role, playing Ramses’s (Karim Leklou) father, is premiering at Cannes on Friday, as a special screening in the Critics’ Week strand of the festival.“I am deeply saddened at the sudden passing of Ahmed Benaissa,” Cogitore said. “The film would not exist without him and words can’t express our sorrow at premiering the film in Cannes today.”“Sons Of Ramses” is produced by Jean-Christophe Reymond for Kazak Productions.

Gogglebox's resident eccentric couple Mary and Giles have not always been so in love, as Mary has revealed how the show saved their marriage.Mary Killen and Giles Wood are best known for their quirky Wiltshire cottage and great bond, which ultimately led them to be fan-favourites for Gogglebox viewers - but Mary admits that their relationship hasn't always been so straight-forward.The pair met when they were just 21 years old, when Mary was a model and Giles was studying at Wimbledon Art School, and together they have brought up two daughters who are now adults. One of their daughters was supposed to appear alongside Giles on the television show, but when she backed out, Mary stepped up to the plate.However, it turned out to be a blessing, as Mary has previously admitted that the programme ultimately repaired their marriage.Speaking to Daily Star, she said: "Giles and I were like ships that pass in the night.

The parents of some of this year’s graduating students might be second-guessing their choices after this Adam Sandler speech.

Gen Z are turning to the likes of TikTok and Instagram to learn new hobbies, such as creating portraits of pets, roller-skating – and bubble nails, a fingernail art technique.A poll of 1,500 18-25-year-olds found nearly three-quarters (72%) have been inspired to take up a new interest as a direct result of watching clips on popular social media channels.Of those with a new hobby, over half (53%) spend at least four hours a week watching them on their smartphones – equating to a total of 208 hours per year.Videos of past times and content such as ASMR, tie-dying and ghost-hunting have a loyal following among young adults, as do “how-to” clips featuring meditation, photography, and extreme make-up.It also emerged four in ten have gone behind the camera themselves to share their hobbies on social media.The study was commissioned to mark the launch of the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G, whose spokeswoman, Annika Bizon, said: “After two years of various lockdowns where our creativity could have been stifled, it’s no surprise we’ve seen an increase in awesome and unconventional hobbies coming from this generation.“This audience craves expression, turning to social media outlets like never before, to watch, create, and share their content.”Of those who post their own content relating to their hobby on social media, 86% said it has been well received – so much so, they’ve seen their number of followers increase by 21%.Key motivators for sharing include showing off their new skills (26%), personal enjoyment (25%), and connecting with others (24%) – while 23% do it to learn new things.A fifth said it took them three months to perfect their hobby content, to ensure followers would like it.And on average, content creators spend an average of

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer“I’m a masterpiece! I’m a masterpiece! Look at me, I am Anna,” shouted drag queen Yuhua Hamasaki as she riled up the crowd in full Anna Delvey garb at the imprisoned fake heiress’ one-night-only solo art exhibit. Hamasaki’s over-the-top impression of the subject of Shonda Rhimes’ Netflix limited series “Inventing Anna” was just the start of a surreal experience put on by the Founders Art Club and Delvey’s art dealer, Christopher Martine, at New York City’s Public Hotel on Thursday night.Titled “Allegedly,” the collection featured 20 pieces of art that were drawn by Delvey, legal name Anna Sorokin, herself from Orange County Correctional Facility in New York. Before the work was actually shown, guests at the exclusive event were treated to cocktails, like the “Anna on ICE,” and a recorded message from Delvey played by the DJ.

Chris Pratt can’t quite remember what happened in his new Amazon Prime Video series, The Terminal List. But he’s got eight episodes to figure it out.

Kathy Hilton received anHonorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from theSan Francisco-based Academy of Art University on Wednesday.The award was presented to Hilton by University President Dr. Elisa Stephens during the Spring 2022 Graduate Commencement Ceremony and recognized her achievements as an artistic entrepreneur.'I’m so honored to be receiving this honorary doctorate from the distinguished Academy of Art University,' said the RHOBH star.

Elizabeth M. Daley, Dean of the USC School of Cinematic Arts, announced today that the school’s First Jobs program has cleared the 1,000 mark for number of recent graduates it has helped place in paid entry-level entertainment industry positions. (The tally is currently at 1,019.) Some 64 alumni already have been promoted from positions they were originally hired for and/or have been hired again with the same employer.

Shawn Mendes put his muscular arms on display while soaking up the sun in Toronto, Canada this week.The 23-year-old music heartthrob flaunted his figure in a clinging white tank top as he relaxed on a park bench with a male friend.He teamed the plunging white top with a pair of sweats and occasionally flung on a cardigan in case of a drop in temperatures. Smoldering:Shawn Mendes put his musclebound arms on display while soaking up the sun in Toronto, Canada this week A place in the sun:The 23-year-old music heartthrob flaunted his figure in a clinging white tank top as he relaxed on a park bench with a silver fox male friendAt one point while enjoying a breath of fresh air on the bench he kicked off one of his loafer and crossed his legs.The sizzling ex-boyfriend of Camila Cabello was recently spotted in a more glamorous aspect at this year's edition of the Met Gala.

Stella Maxwell showed off a bit of her toned tummy when she enjoyed theMuseum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles on Wednesday.The model, who turned 32 last weekend, stepped out in a white crop top and a pair of matching drawstring pants for her day out.The ex of Kristen Stewart wore her straw-yellow hair tied back behind her head, and she had on black sunglasses with gold frames. Out and about:Stella Maxwell showed off a bit of her toned tummy when she enjoyed the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles on WednesdayShe carried a bag slung over her right shoulder and wore a thick necklace that dangled down toward her chest.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music CriticBob Neuwirth, a recording artist and mainstay of the New York City folk scene in the 1960s, and a collaborator with Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, John Cale and Peter Case, among others, died in Santa Monica Wednesday night at age 82. The cause of death was heart failure.“On Wednesday evening in Santa Monica, Bob Neuwirth’s big heart gave out,” said his longtime partner, entertainment executive Paula Batson, in a statement. “He was 82 years old and would have been 83 in June.

This morning, 11-time Grammy winner Taylor Swift delivered a different kind of acceptance speech.

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Taylor Swift's longtime boyfriend Joe Alwyn shared his excitement over his beau receiving an honorary doctorate degree from New York University.In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, the 31-year-old actor gushed over the 32 year-old singer-songwriter's achievement, the night before she delivered the commencement address at NYU and accepted an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degreefrom the prestigious university.'It's an incredible honor,' the Conversations With Friends star told the media outlet on Tuesday. Sweet:Taylor Swift's longtime boyfriend Joe Alwyn shared his excitement over his beau receiving an honorary doctorate degree from New York University.

Taylor Swift received an honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts degree from New York University on Wednesday morning and gave a commencement speech to the 2022 graduates, where she touched on cancel culture. In her speech, the 32-year-old singer spoke to a packed Yankee Stadium about how she’s officially a doctor, but not to count on her in an emergency situation.

Taylor Swift has received an honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts degree, having left school aged 17 to enter the music business.The 32 year old star attended New York University's commencement ceremony at the Yankee Stadium in the Big Apple on Wednesday, where she gave a speech urging her fellow graduates to "decide what is yours to hold and let the rest go".Taylor addressed the classes of 2020, 2021 and 2022.The huge ceremony was carried out after others were previously cancelled because of the Covid-19 pandemic. She said she wanted to give the graduates life advice she wishes she had been given.The superstar said: "Life can be heavy, especially if you try to carry it all at once. Part of growing up and moving into new chapters of your life is about catch and release.

Taylor Swift is feeling the Class of 2022! On Wednesday, the 32-year-old singer slipped on a cap and gown «for the very first time,» and received a honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts degree from New York University. Swift also gave a commencement speech at the graduation ceremony, which was held at Yankee Stadium in New York City. Needless to say, the GRAMMY winner referenced more than one of her own song lyrics.«I’m…90% sure the main reason I’m here is because I have a song called ‘22.' And let me just say, I am elated to be here with you today as we celebrate and graduate New York University’s Class of 2022,» she told the packed stadium. Swift also couldn't help calling out her song about New York! «Let me say to you now: Welcome to New York.

Paramount is moving one of its upcoming Yellowstone spinoffs from its streaming service to linear.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film CriticBack when art house movies played full-time in art houses, “Tchaikovsky’s Wife,” at least on paper, might have seemed a film of middlebrow commercial hooks — the sort of movie that would have slipped into the Lincoln Plaza Cinemas in New York and played there comfortably for a month or so. The first hook, of course, is Tchaikovsky himself, the Russian composer who created works of such timeless and popular beauty that he is always in danger, in an odd way, of being underrated, like the Spielberg of longhairs.