Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton expecting first child

Marilyn Stasio Theater CriticPlaywright Matthew Spangler’s adaptation of “The Kite Runner,” Khaled Hosseini’s bestselling 2005 novel about the friendship of two boys living parallel lives in Afghanistan, is a heartbreaker – but so uplifting, it’s worth the pain.The scribe puts it succinctly when he tells us, in a program note for the current Broadway production, that “this is a story about a father and son; two best friends; a husband and wife; immigration; the relative peace of 1970s Afghanistan; global politics; class and ethnicity; and much more.” More pointedly, he adds that, above all else, this epic-scaled drama is “a story of guilt and redemption.”If there’s a fault in Spangler’s meticulous adaptation and Giles Croft’s dynamically inventive direction, it’s that Amir (Amir Arison, who grasps this demanding role with both hands and holds on for dear life), the flawed hero based on the author’s biographical persona, is so exceedingly selfish and cruel to his loyal best friend in Act I, it takes herculean acts of atonement in Act II to earn his righteous redemption. As narrator of his own story, Amir initially presents himself as an adult, but a call from Afghanistan offers him “a way to be good again” if he will return home — and to the pivotal events that forged his character at the age of 12.

Manori Ravindran International EditorUtopia has acquired the North American rights to Amanda Kramer’s “Give Me Pity!” ahead of the musical comedy’s North American premiere at Fantasia Film Festival.“Give Me Pity!” follows a Saturday Night variety show host who slowly unravels on screen in what Kramer has called “an untamed and intimate portrayal of diva culture, female vanity, created persona, and the prisms of fame.”The film enjoys its North American premiere at genre fest Fantasia in Montreal, Canada, on Friday. Utopia has set an early 2023 release for the pic, and has partnered with boutique agency Aspect Ratio for a special distribution roll-out.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaJordan Peele’s “Nope” grossed a solid $6.4 million in Thursday previews as it looks to be the rare blockbuster with a brain to succeed at the summer box office. The plot of the science-fiction horror film has been shrouded in mystery, but reviewers have likened “Nope’s” supernatural elements to Steven Spielberg classics such as “Close Encounters of the Third Kind.”The Universal release is expected to top the domestic box office, but estimates vary about what it will ultimately rack up, ranging from predictions of a debut of $45 million to something in the $60 million neighborhood.

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SZA links up with Doechii for the remix to “Persuasive,” Megan Thee Stallion and Future release their new collaboration titled “Pressurelicious,” and Saucy Santana drops the visuals for the song “Booty,” which features Latto.For all you hip-hop enthusiasts, Joey Bada$$ shares his first full-length album in five years, 2000. The project comes a decade after 2012’s 1999, and includes guest appearances from Diddy, Westside Gunn, Larry June, Chris Brown, and more.

Dolly Parton approves! The country music icon has nothing but praise for a new rendition of her 1974 hit, «Jolene,» which went viral on a recent episode of . Chapel Hart, a trio of talented songstresses from Mississippi, came out and immediately won over the judges with their enthusiasm, energy and a creative new spin on the classic. The ladies explained that their original song, a tune called «You Can Have Him, Jolene,» is inspired by and an ode to Parton.«We were so inspired by the song 'Jolene,' and we just love the storyline. And we figured, though, from 1973 to 2022, we could not still be fighting over the same man,» singer Danica Hart explained.

Amber Rose is headed home -- with a heavy heart. On Monday's season finale of A&E's  the model and television personality searches for her missing childhood best friend, and ET has the exclusive first look at her emotional trip home. In the sneak peek, Rose returns to South Philadelphia, where she grew up alongside her friend, Tina.«It's my hometown, this is where I grew up,» Rose tells the cameras from the car as she pulls through a green light at night. «But all in all this isn't a vacation for me.»Instead, Rose's sole mission is to find Tina, who has gone missing in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood.

his divorce from Chantel in this exclusive clip from Monday's. In the clip, Pedro tells Chantel he wants a separation, which Chantel doesn't want. This season of has focused on the deterioration of Pedro and Chantel's marriage. In the clip, Pedro says a separation is the «smart thing» to do given their intense fighting.

Master P is turning his family's heartbreaking loss into a mission. On Friday, the 52-year-old rapper sat down with Gayle King for  to open up about his daughter, Tytyana Miller's, death by drug overdose and share how he is working to spread awareness on mental illness and substance abuse. Tytyana had been battling addiction for nearly a decade and shared her struggles while starring on with her father and brother, Romeo Miller.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are in love — or should we say ? Judging by new photos of the newlyweds in Paris, France, it certainly looks that way. The A-list pair was photographed while strolling the streets in the City of Light, Affleck dressed casually in a button down and navy pants.

, shared exclusively with ET, Alana «Honey Boo Boo» Thompson's dad is confronted with signing over custody of the teenager.In the footage, fans see Joshua Efird, Lauryn «Pumpkin» Shannon's husband, meet with Sugar Bear to have him sign the legal documents. «If the only thing that you’ve been interested in is the best interest for Alana,» Joshua tells him, «then we have to sign some papers.»He explains, «This is, like, for us to gain sole custody of Alana from [Mama] June.»Joshua clarifies he's not coming at Sugar Bear «with a dagger,» and instead just wants to be able to formally take care of Lauryn's sister. «I just want to be able to take care of Alana like I have been taking care of Alana,» he tells Sugar Bear, mentioning that this arrangement would include medical bills and college. However, Sugar Bear is visibly having a difficult time with the situation and admits it's going to be hard for him to sign. As he said, it feels like he's «basically signing her out of my life.»Joshua can empathize with Sugar Bear considering he and Lauryn also have children. «As a father, I could never, ever, ever imagine having to sign my rights away to my child especially to another person,» he says in a confessional.

TAYLOR Swift’s ex Tom Hiddleston is expecting his first child with Zawe Ashton. Fresh Meat actress Zawe, 37, showed her bump at a screening for her latest film this week in New York.

Zawe Ashton revealed her pregnancy while walking the red carpet at the Mr. Malcolm’s List premiere and then changed up her look for the after party!

K.J. Yossman President of Heyday Television Tom Winchester has departed the company to set up his own production outfit, Pure Fiction Television.See-Saw Films (“Power of the Dog”) and talent agency Hamilton Hodell have minority stakes in the new company.

Mr. Malcom's List, on Wednesday, June 29 in New York City. For the screening, Ashton wore billowing beige gown embellished with cascading beads that draped over her growing bump. The off-the-shoulder dress, by Sabina Bilenko Couture, also featured a sheer cape, a bedazzled empire waist, and subtle floral detail at the arm.Ashton paired the gown with a half-up, half-down hairstyle and soft makeup, both of which played into the romance of the look.

Gallery: On, off, on and OFF AGAIN! The Hollywood couples who just can't stop breaking up and making up. . . (BANG Showbiz)Tom and Zawe sparked speculation they were engaged at the BAFTA Awards when a candid photo shared online by AJ Odudu showed the actress sporting a huge diamond on her ring finger, but her hands were covered by her flowing sleeves when the couple had posed on the red carpet earlier in the evening.

Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton are set to welcome their first child together as the Fresh Meat actor debuted her baby bump on the red carpet.The 37 year old stepped out on Wednesday 29 June in stunning nude-coloured dazzling gown for the premiere of Mr. Malcolm's List in New York.

Tom Hiddleston's fiancée Zawe Ashton revealed that the couple are expecting their first child when she debuted her baby bump on the red carpet.Ashton — who revealed she was engaged to the star in March — rocked a golden gown that shined nearly as brightly as she did while walking the carpet at the premiere of her new film at the DGA Theater in New York City on Wednesday.Ashton posed for photographers and smiled on the carpet in the ethereal ensemble -- a tulle gown by Sabina Bilenko Couture which cascaded over her burgeoning baby bump. The couple's pregnancy was confirmed by in a special behind-the-scenes pictorial showing her preparing for the premiere.While Hiddleston was not in attendance at the premiere, Ashton was joined by several of her co-stars, including Sope Dirisu, Freida Pinto and Theo James.ET learned in March that the pair will be tying the knot after sparking engagement rumors while attending the British Academy Film Awards.While the couple has been very reserved and private about their romance, Hiddleston expressed his excitement over his relationship back in April after ET's Rachel Smith congratulated him on his engagement while on The Essex Serpent red carpet.«Thank you very much. Yes, I’m very happy,» Hiddleston gushed while at the premiere for the Apple TV+ series.

Zawe Ashton and Tom Hiddleston are going to be parents!

Tom Hiddleston confirmed his engagement to actress Zawe Ashton earlier this month.And now it seems the happy couple will soon welcome a little bundle of joy together.The London-born actress, 37, debuted a baby bump at the premiere of her new movie Mr. Malcolm's List on Wednesday night in New York City.

Baby makes three! Zawe Ashton and fiancé Tom Hiddleston are pregnant and expecting their first child together, according to Vogue.