‘Tracy Flick Can’t Win’: Alexander Payne Says He Has “A Couple Things To Do Before” He Makes His ‘Election’ Sequel

Alyssa Farah Griffin doubled down on her love for the 12-time Grammy winner — as well as her disdain for her former boss — during a Monday episode of “The View: Under the Table” podcast.Farah Griffin and executive producer Brian Teta were discussing the overwhelming coverage of Swift’s romance with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce when the former White House director of strategic communications abruptly made the dig at Trump.“This ends in one way. We are all Taylor Swift fans and, to be honest, if Donald Trump looks like he’s going to win, she’s just going to need to get in the race and defeat him once and for all because she’s probably the only person who can,” Farah Griffin said while laughing.Teta eagerly diverted the conversation back toward the celebrity couple: “There you go, there you go,” he hurriedly said.In the same episode, Farah Griffin said she could explain “in one paragraph any of the various cases” against Trump, pointing to his accusations of wrongdoing during his time as commander-in-chief.The passing jab at Trump is just one of many Farah Griffin has fired at her former boss since joining the daytime panel in July 2022.“I’ll never vote for Trump again, I’ve been clear on that,” she vowed in April.

Ed Sheeran received a surprise from his hometown soccer team, the Ipswich Town Football Club, as they serenaded him with ‘Perfect’ in the team locker room – watch footage of the moment below.Earlier this week, Sheeran attended the game between Ipswich and Hull, in which Ipswich beat our their opponents 3-0. While the celebrations for the team were a sight to behold, the Ipswich Town Football Club had their own plans in their locker room.Following the end of the game, Ed Sheeran joined the team in the locker room for a round of celebrations, but was surprised when he was serenaded by his hometown team who sang ‘Perfect’ to him.Watch Ed Sheeran’s sheepish reaction to the serenade below.A post shared by Ipswich Town FC (@ipswichtown)Elsewhere before the celebrations, Sheeran was gifted a soccer t-shirt, which he signed on air and donated to Town TV along with a signed guitar.In other news, Sheeran has just released a live bonus version of his latest studio album ‘Autumn Variations’.

A young Scots mum has shared the emotional moment she finally met her long-lost dad and grandparents for the first time.

Kaye Adams admits she has taken responsibility for being cheated on in a broken relationship in her past.

Street gangs in Scotland are being increasingly influenced by London’s drill music culture, according to a former hoodlum.

A retired solicitor has been found guilty of trying to rig a General Election by posting rumours about a politician being probed by police over nude photos of a woman.

A nail salon boss who was ordered to paint over her pink shop front has appealed to the government for help.

Social Security Scotland recently announced that an annual payment designed to help disabled children and young people heat their homes is changing its name. From this winter, Child Winter Heating Assistance, will become the Child Winter Heating Payment.

Are Aaron Rodgers and Travis Kelce feuding? If they are it seems like it’s pretty one-sided. But maybe not about what you think…

Gwyneth Paltrow gave fans a peek into her office – and her lunch – at Goop!

Wow. Kat Von D really has turned over a new leaf.

Maci Bookout is getting candid about her baby daddy and ex-boyfriend Ryan Edwards’ legal troubles.

“I couldn’t do this circus anymore — feeling like l have to absorb and explain people’s bad behaviors and laugh it off. I just couldn’t do that after 2020 particularly. I’ve changed. A lot of things changed about me that year.” – Maren Morris, on why she’s no longer participating “in the really toxic arms” of country music, via The New York Times Popcast podcast

Brian Austin Green is getting candid about something he didn’t expect to ever deal with — raising a gay son.

The NFL has found a big ticket feature, and they ain’t about to give it up.

Is Taylor Swift giving Travis Kelce the gift of her company for his birthday??

Kelly Ripa had an honest conversation about menopause on her Let’s Talk Off Camera podcast.

Lise Pedersen LYON, France — Four-time Oscar winner Alfonso Cuarón and “Time Bandits” helmer Terry Gilliam will join a star director-studded lineup at this year’s Lumière Film Festival including Wes Anderson, Alexander Payne and Wim Wenders. Cuarón (“Roma,” “Gravity”) is returning to Lyon – where he was a guest of honor in 2018 – to present a selection of films by Swiss filmmaker Alain Tanner (“Charles Dead or Alive,” “The Salamander,” “Jonah Who Will Be 25 in the Year 2000”).

There’s nothing that says classic autumn fashion quite like a camel coat, with celebrities everywhere donning one as soon as the temperatures start to drop, Timeless, chic and versatile, the camel coat is a staple in just about everyone’s autumn/winter wardrobe, and now thanks to Fenwick’s big sale you can get your hands on a luxurious celebrity-inspired winter coat and save yourself £140 at the same time. The Whistles Herringbone Smart Wool Coat, £159 here, has been reduced from £299 in the retailer’s sale and is the perfect way of getting the celeb-loved look for less, just in time for autumn.

The People’s Choice Award from the just-wrapped 2023 Toronto Film Festival has gone to American Fiction . First Runner Up is Alexander Payne’s The Holdovers. Second Runner Up was Hayao Miyazaki’s The Boy And The Heron . The Documentary Award went to Mr. Dressup: The Magic Of Make-Believe, ,and the Midnight Madness winner was Dicks: The Musical.

Brent Lang Executive Editor “American Fiction,” Cord Jefferson’s satire of race and media, captured the Toronto International Film Festival’s people’s choice award, bolstering its Oscars chances. TIFF’s people’s choice award is considered to be among the best predictors of eventual awards success, though the 2023 festival hosted a weaker lineup than most years due to the writers and actors strikes that saw some prominent contenders skip a Canadian premiere. In the past, winners of the prize such as “Green Book,” “12 Years a Slave” and “Nomadland” went on to be named best picture at the Academy Awards.