A legal dispute has emerged as a woman pursues a lawsuit against renowned US actor Jamie Foxx, asserting that he sexually assaulted her at a New York City restaurant approximately eight years ago. The legal action contends that Foxx, birth name Eric Marlon Bishop, engaged in inappropriate touching when the woman sought a photograph with him. The accuser is seeking damages on grounds of “sexual assault, abuse, assault and battery.” In response, Foxx’s representative vehemently denies the allegations, pointing to the dismissal of a comparable lawsuit filed three years ago. The incident in question is reported to have transpired in…
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As a dedicated cinephile, Jane's love affair with movies began at a young age when she would spend hours captivated by the silver screen. Her insatiable appetite for storytelling through visual mediums led her to pursue a career as a writer. At HowToWatchInUK she shares her thoughts and opinions on what is trending and also pens down her favorite movies and TV shows
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Eleanor Tomlinson, aged 31, made a striking appearance after her participation on BBC’s The One Show, showcasing her long legs in a brown knitted dress with a daring leg slit. The Poldark actress exuded confidence, accentuating her toned physique with a roll-necked fit adorned with a small belt and silver chain at the waist. Eleanor complemented the ensemble with thigh-high suede boots and a faux fur camel trench coat. Her fiery red tresses were styled in a voluminous blowout, and she radiated flawless skin while posing for the cameras. Standing at 5ft6in, Eleanor was noticeably taller than guest star Sharon…
Basking by the pool in Turkey, Jennifer Ellison showcased her stunning appearance on Wednesday, emphasizing her newfound contentment after abandoning fad diets. The 40-year-old former Brookside star, who once wore a size 18, flaunted her figure in a vibrant cropped yellow bikini paired with clashing thong bottoms. Shielding herself from the sun, she adorned a straw trilby hat. In September, Jennifer, renowned for her role as Emily Shadwick in Brookside, disclosed that she had ceased dieting and was content with her weight, slightly exceeding 10 stone, marking the end of years of fluctuating diets. Speaking to new! Magazine, she expressed…
Country star Dolly Parton stole the spotlight as she took the stage during halftime at the Dallas Cowboys-Washington Commanders NFL game in Arlington, Texas. At 77 years old, Parton donned the iconic blue-and-white vest and short shorts of the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders while performing songs from her new rock-influenced album, Rockstar. The album features an impressive lineup of guest stars, including Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Lizzo, Elton John, Chris Stapleton, Pink, and Brandi Carlile. Accompanied by the entire cheerleaders troupe, Parton entertained the crowd with her classics “Jolene” and “9 to 5,” along with a cover of Queen’s “We Are…
Jonathan Ogilvie’s “Head South,” a post-punk coming-of-age comedy, is set to kick off the 53rd International Film Festival Rotterdam on January 25, running through February 4. The semi-autobiographical film, situated in Christchurch, New Zealand, circa 1979, revolves around a private schoolboy passionately embracing the post-punk movement. Ogilvie, whose last work, the thriller “Lone Wolf,” graced the festival’s Big Screen competition section in 2021, brings forth an unpredictable narrative that revels in its dynamic shifts. Festival director Vanja Kaludjercic expressed admiration, noting how the film seamlessly transitions from quirkiness and nostalgia to a more contemplative and sober tone, only to embrace…
South Africa’s Quizzical Pictures has given the green light to an eight-part crime series titled “Murder By The Sea.” This gripping narrative unfolds in Blaasgat, an imaginary coastal town distinguished by its colossal blowhole. The story kicks off with the mysterious death of Lennart Cato, a local success story discovered lifeless inside a papier-mâché whale on the inauguration of a Whale Museum he’s bankrolling. Seeking answers, the community turns to Lawrence Mantooth, a retired veteran actor renowned for his role as detective Pericles van Breda in an 80s TV show. Blurring the line between fiction and reality, Lawrence frequently aids…
Daisy Ridley is preparing to reprise her role as Rey in an upcoming “Star Wars” movie, and she’s shared that the plot is “unexpected.” In a conversation with Collider, Ridley reflected on her surprise appearance at London’s Star Wars Celebration, where it was unveiled that Rey would take center stage in the first “Star Wars” film since 2019’s “The Rise of Skywalker.” “I was extremely nervous before stepping on stage because no one anticipated my presence. Only a few, like Kathy [Kennedy], were aware I would be at Celebration,” Ridley disclosed to Collider. “The reception was overwhelmingly positive. It was…
Actor-writer Vishnu Manchu harbors ambitious plans for the grand-scale Indian epic “Kannappa.” The movie delves into the folklore of Kannappa, an atheist hunter who transformed into a devotee of the Hindu god Shiva, going to extreme lengths by plucking out his own eyes as an act of profound devotion. This narrative was previously brought to the screen in Kannada and Telugu as “Bedara Kannappa” and “Kalahasti Mahatyam” in 1954, both featuring Rajkumar; in Hindi as “Shiv Bhakta” (1955), starring Shahu Modak; in Telugu once more as “Bhakta Kannappa” (1976), starring Krishnam Raju; and in Kannada again as “Shiva Mecchida Kannappa”…
Zee Studios’ film, “Gandhi Talks,” helmed by Kishor P. Belekar, enjoyed a full house premiere at the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. The ensemble cast features Aravind Swami, Vijay Sethupathi, Aditi Rao Hydari, and Siddharth Jadhav. The latter trio graced the premiere, joined by the director and the acclaimed composer A.R. Rahman, known for his Oscar-winning work on “Slumdog Millionaire.” A unique facet of this dark comedy is its lack of dialogue, relying solely on Rahman’s musical composition. Rahman expressed, “This film is a testament to the director’s respect for my creative contribution, allowing me the…
In less than three months as Banijay France’s CEO, industry heavyweight Alexia Laroche-Joubert has orchestrated a pivotal move, bringing Authentic Media, a prominent French premium scripted banner, into the production-distribution powerhouse responsible for “Peaky Blinders.” The acquisition of Authentic Media, known for its successful French adaptations like “Rita” and “This is Us,” substantially enhances Banijay France’s scripted labels portfolio. This includes in-house entities Banijay Studio France (“Germinal,” “Marie-Antoinette,” “Versailles”) and Shine Fiction (“Brocéliande,” “Carême”), along with Fiction’Air (“Les Disparus de la Forêt Noire”), Terence Films (“Rivière-Perdue”), Montmartre (“Alphonse,” “Sulak”), Screen Line (“Trash”), and Marathon, currently developing three series. Established in…
