‘The Power Of The Dog’ Director Jane Campion Says #MeToo Was Like ‘The Berlin Wall Coming Down’ For Women

Richard Madeley has denied that he is becoming the “new Piers Morgan” after taking up more regular appearances on Good Morning Britain.Richard, 65, has filled controversial mouthpiece Piers shoes nicely on the popular ITV show since his departure, regularly making comments that spark conversation among viewers.His most recent debate causing moment came when he questioned if death threats received by politicians are a “big deal” causing viewers to compare him to Piers Morgan “wrapped in woolly, comical jibes.”Richard has now spoken out about the comments in a chat with Express.co.uk as he vehemently denied the comparisons.He said: “I am part of a team, I am not, I repeat NOT the new or next Piers Morgan. I am me.

Saturday Night Takeaway returned tonight to mark the occasion Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly got into drag with the three winners from RuPaul's Drag Race UK – The Vivienne, Lawrence Chaney and Krystal Versace. Looking completely fierce for the End Of The Show Show on the popular ITV programme, Ant and Dec donned high heels, wigs and stunning sparkly dresses as they frolicked on the stage with the professional drag queens.The Vivienne stepped out of a car and was then met by Lawrence and Krystal as they entered the studio together – moments before a huge surprise left fans in disbelief.

Teesside Live reports.In 2017, Mr Clinton made a claim for loss of earnings on the grounds of his inability to work as well as ongoing pain.Insurer AXA UK reserved up to £50,000 for the claim and an additional £40,000 for legal fees, but first decided to launch an investigation into Mr Clinton’s claims.They found videos and posts on social media showing the claimant rock climbing, skiing and swimming in the wake of his supposedly crippling accident.He was also filmed surfing down a staircase on a construction site after the accident had taken place.According to Teeside Live, Damian Rourke, from law firm Clyde & Co, said: "Mr Clinton’s posts showed a very active individual, carrying out extreme and demanding physical activities shortly after the accident."These included activities like rock climbing and skiing that simply couldn’t be carried out or even contemplated by someone with the reported ongoing physical problems."Keep up to date with all the latest news stories. by signing up for one of Daily Star's free newsletters here.When Mr Clinton was confronted with the evidence from his social media, he discontinued his claim in October 2021.Deputy District Judge Crammond, sitting at Middlesbrough County Court on January 21, ruled that Mr Clinton had been "fundamentally dishonest" and ordered him to pay £4,439 in costs.Mr Rourke added: "Insurance companies and the courts will not tolerate any attempts to exaggerate injuries in order to get money."Mr Clinton certainly didn’t help himself by filling his social media with videos of sports and activities, none of which could have been done if his claims were true."Also, at a time when the pandemic has created a log jam throughout the legal system, his action was a complete

Real Madrid pedigree during Arsenal's win over Brentford in the Premier League by bamboozling a rival with an inspired piece of skill.The Norway international joined the club on a permanent deal in the summer following an initial loan deal from La Liga, playing an important role under Mikel Arteta.With the Gunners securing an important win over Brentford on Saturday (February 19) thanks to goals from Emile Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka, Odegaard earned praise of his own for his efforts before Christian Norgaard's consolation.As well as for his overall performance, the 23-year-old has been hailed for one piece of brilliance that set his side on a promising counter-attack out of nothing.During what was a cagey first-half, Odegaard received a ball to feet from Cedric and turned his body as if he was going to play the ball into the middle of the park.However, he deliberately swung his boot at the ball and missed, turning to see it reach its intended target of Saka, who played the ball back to Odegaard.The former Real Madrid man then slid the England international another pass down the wing, in a chance that should've led to more for the hosts.Will Arsenal play in the Champions League next season? Give us your thoughts in the comments sectionOne fan wrote in response: "Unbelievable. What a signing.

Dave Itzkoff profiles actress/director Sarah Polley in the New York Times, in advance of the publication of her new essay collection Run Towards the Danger.

Simon Leviev is doubling down that he’s not the so-called “Tinder Swindler”.

Alice Evans is seeking full child custody of her and Ioan Gruffudd‘s children!

Dave Grohl's pitch for was succinct but effective, because the rest of the Foo Fighters immediately jumped at the «wild» idea.ET's Matt Cohen caught up with Grohl and the rest of his bandmates at TCL Theater in Los Angeles for the premiere of their horror comedy, which hits theaters Feb. 25. When asked what his pitch to the guys was for this film, Grohl didn't skip a beat and laid out exactly what he envisioned.«Food Fighters need to make a record,» Grohl's pitch begins.

Millie Bobby Brown just turned 18 and she had her boyfriend Jake Bongiovi by her side for the celebrations!

The conclusion to Hallmark’s popular The Wedding Veil trilogy – The Wedding Veil Legacy – is airing tonight!

Lindsey Pearlman, an actress who appeared on shows like General Hospital and Chicago Justice, has passed away at the age of 43.

Ex-Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores, who is suing the National Football League for discrimination in its hiring practices, has landed another NFL job.

Los Angeles Unified School District will drop outdoor masking requirement for students and staff next week, the schools superintendent announced Friday. However, masks will still be  required indoors at schools across the state.

Manchester United - leaving Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s future in serious doubt.The £19 million Portuguese ace, 22, has made the right-back position his own in recent weeks after winning his first-team battle against ex-England Under 21 international Wan-Bissaka.Dalot has 15 months left on his present deal but the club have an option to trigger an additional year.And the Reds have decided already to exercise that clause in order to protect themselves against any cut-price offers in the close season.Both AC Milan, where he spent last term on loan, and German club Borussia Dortmund failed with bids to sign the ex-Porto starlet last summer. Should Dalot continue to impress under interim boss Ralf Rangnick, United will be keen to open talks over an improved new deal - in order to tie him down long-term.

weight drop off.It helped Tiffany, a customer support advisor from Merseyside, to build up her confidence.And she joined a gym when she got back to the UK from Australia and New Zealand in August 2020 – dropping 7st 2lb.She is now down to a healthy 9st 6lb – and fits into a svelte size 8 to 10.Tiffany added: “I look at old photos and I can’t believe what I’ve achieved. I get so many people asking what I did and asking how long it takes.“It does take time and commitment to lose weight.“But it’s all worth it in the end and I hope I can encourage people to stick with it.

Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole left separate to the Everton team after their defeat to Southampton.The Toffees were rolled over on their Premier League travels once again as they were beaten 2-0 by the Saints.They've picked up just six points on the road this season, though that record is largely inherited from Rafa Benitez's torrid spell in charge.However, since Lampard took charge last month he has lost his first two away matches.And he and first-team coach Cole were clearly not in the mood to be social for their journey back to Merseyside from the south coast.They both left in their own cars after the team coach had already departed St Mary's Stadium. Ex-Chelsea defender Cole hung around for a while to sign autographs, but his former team-mate Lampard zoomed off.Speaking after the match, the Everton boss told BBC Sport: "The first half was not fantastic, the first 15-20 minutes were OK and we might have been ahead.

The Power of the Dog at Venice Film Festival, shared her optimism for the future of women in the film industry.“All I can say is that, since the #MeToo movement happened, I feel a change in the weather,” she said, according to The Guardian. “It’s like the Berlin Wall coming down or the end of apartheid for us women.”Campion commented on this year’s Oscar wins for Chloé Zhao’s Nomadland, and on the victory of Titane directed by Julia Ducournau at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival – making Ducournau the second woman to ever win the Palme d’Or since Campion herself in 1993.“The girls are doing very well,” Campion added.

Ramin Setoodeh Executive EditorJane Campion, only the second woman to ever been nominated for an Oscar for directing, has been encouraged by the efforts she’s seen to get more women in the director’s chair.“All I can say is since the #MeToo movement happened, I feel a change in the weather that’s substantial,” Campion said on Thursday morning at a press conference at the 78th annual Venice Film Festival.

Venice Film Festival jury president Bong Joon-Ho told the press corps at the opening press conference this morning that he’s looking forward to bringing his panelists together and hoping to “have an explosion with them” as they judge the 19 movies in competition. He added that the jury is “ready to fight, maybe, on the very last day.”

Even though Chloé Zhao has gone out of her way to explain how much of a comic book nerd she actually is, when it was announced that the Oscar-winning filmmaker was going to helm Marvel Studios’ massive blockbuster, “Eternals,” film fans were confused.

After a fairly prolific run in the ‘90s, Jane Campion only made two films in the ‘00s. And since 2009’s “Bright Star,” the director has yet to create another feature.