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Archer Film Festival to Host Filmmaking Trio for Power Discussion

Archer Film Festival to Host Filmmaking Trio for Power Discussion

Published by Daniella Wilson

The milestone 15th annual Archer Film Festival will feature a trio of entertainment industry insiders (including one of its founding members). Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences president Lynette Howell Taylor, Oscar-winning One Battle After Another producer Sara Murphy and filmmaker Nastasya Popov are booked to share the stage set inside in Pacific Design Center’s Silver Screen Theater in West Hollywood on April 17. Their panel discussion, “Women Behind the Camera: Shifting Power in Film,” is meant to examine “how power is evolving in the entertainment industry” with commentary on how they “are actively reshaping the stories we tell and the systems that bring them to life.” The Archer Film Fest is an entirely student-led and organized effort that seeks to empower female filmmakers and amplify underrepresented voices. In addition to the Q&A, the fest will screen a selection of finalist films. More than 300 student-produced film submissions were received from more than 50 countries. Event sponsors include Boardwalk Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, Mark Gordon Pictures, The Kennedy/Marshall Company, Paramount, Campfire Studios, Apache Digital, …

Zoe Ball drops huge hint that she’s the new Strictly Come Dancing host

Zoe Ball drops huge hint that she’s the new Strictly Come Dancing host

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter The biggest names in British TV have been queuing up to take over Strictly Come Dancing since Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman’s departure, and now contender Zoe Ball has dropped the biggest hint yet that she’s got a presenting role. The former It Takes Two host teased that she has something “glamorous” coming up, with BBC colleague Jo Whiley dropping a huge hint that it’s Strictly related. When asked what she’ll be up to this week, Ball said on her podcast Dig It with Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball: “Absolutely nothing going on my end. Nothing going on my end at all – she said suspiciously.” “Hopefully, afterwards I’ll be able to tell you about it all, but obviously at the moment I can’t say anything about it,” she said on Wednesday (15 April). Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball host podcast …

Meghan Markle ‘brutally snubbed radio host’ | Royal | News

Meghan Markle ‘brutally snubbed radio host’ | Royal | News

Published by Sam Flores

Meghan Markle is due to appear at the women’s weekend event, Her Best Life Retreat (Image: Getty) Meghan Markle allegedly asked a media executive to interview her for an event, rather than an Australian radio star, out of concern that her cause might be overshadowed. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are beginning a visit to Australia this week, which includes charitable and commercial engagements across Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney. Meghan, 44, is due to appear at the women’s weekend event, Her Best Life Retreat, where a ticket costs over £1,500 (AUS$3,000). The Duchess will be interviewed at a gala dinner being led by talent agent Gemma O’Neill. The event is being organised by O’Neill and her pal Jackie Henderson’s [Jackie O] company, We Are Besties. READ MORE: Harry and Meghan suffer humiliating blow as Australia ‘doesn’t want them’ READ MORE: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle warned about huge ‘risk’ with Australia tour Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will visit Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra (Image: Getty) Ms Henderson is a high-profile radio DJ in Australia. …

Eamonn Holmes stroke: GB News host speaks out after being rushed to hospital

Eamonn Holmes stroke: GB News host speaks out after being rushed to hospital

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Eamonn Holmes has spoken out for the first time since suffering a stroke last week. The GB News host was rushed to hospital, where he is recovering and “doing OK”, according to his son Declan. Hours after Declan provided an update on his father’s health, Holmes, 66, himself shared a message from his bed. He posted a photo of his two young granddaughters holding up a sign reading “Get well soom” – and, emphasising the spelling error, Holmes wrote: “Got this first thing this morning, from my two lovely granddaughters, so now doing my best to get well SOOM!!” The presenter also thanked his fans for their good wishes, which he said are giving him strength. Eamonn Holmes is in hospital after suffering a stroke (GB News) News of Holmes’s stroke was announced by GB News, where the broadcaster presents a …

Eamonn Holmes: Family issues health update after GB News host rushed to hospital

Eamonn Holmes: Family issues health update after GB News host rushed to hospital

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter GB News presenter Eamonn Holmes is “doing okay given the circumstances” after suffering a stroke, his eldest son Declan has confirmed. Declan Holmes added his father’s medical issue “came as a real shock”, and he thanked those who have sent messages of support, saying: “It means a lot to us as a family.” GB News announced on Saturday that Holmes, 66, had suffered a stroke last week and was recovering in hospital. In a statement on Sunday, his son shared: “What happened came as a real shock, but dad is doing okay given the circumstances and we’re taking it one step at a time. “I just wanted to share a quick message to say we hugely appreciate all the messages, it means a lot to us as a family. “For now, we’re focused on him and keeping things steady around him. …

UK to host officials for Strait of Hormuz talks next week – POLITICO

UK to host officials for Strait of Hormuz talks next week – POLITICO

Published by Sam Flores

However, the next round of talks hosted by the U.K. will be at a more junior level than the first round on April 2. While foreign ministers attended that first set of talks, the next will involve officials at the level of political director. The official quoted above declined to say which day the talks would take place, but said they would follow multinational working groups in which practical solutions will be drawn up.  Britain expects the talks to explore economic and political measures, such as sanctions and working with the International Maritime Organization to free ships trapped in the Persian Gulf. The U.K. has insisted there can be no tolls on shipping through the vital waterway, through which normally travels around a fifth of the world’s oil and natural gas. Defence Secretary John Healey said Thursday that Persian Gulf nations agreeing pay-per-passage tolls could set a precedent that would be ”used and abused by others elsewhere.” Trump floated the idea of the U.S. being involved in charging tolls earlier this week. After international backlash, …

Tiffany Haddish to Host The Daily Front Row Fashion Los Angeles Awards

Tiffany Haddish to Host The Daily Front Row Fashion Los Angeles Awards

Published by Daniella Wilson

On Tuesday, April 14, the pool and ballroom at the Beverly Hills Hotel will once again turn into a peacock parade of influencers, models, actors, designers and stylists for the Daily Front Row’s Fashion Los Angeles Awards, one of the Hollywood style crowd’s favorite excuses to play dress-up. This year’s ceremony, the 10th annual, comes with an added attraction: Tiffany Haddish as host. That should help keep things lively. Haddish is not just funny, she’s also a genuine fashion obsessive. “I love love love clothes,” she’s admitted to The Hollywood Reporter. “I change as often as possible! Beyonce’ has an entire house full of clothes – that’s what I want. That’s what I aspire to.” This year’s honorees include models Brooks Nader (Breakthrough Fashion Talent award) and Carolyn Murphy (Beauty Icon); Kelsey Deenihan (Makeup Artist of the Year); Sam Woolf (Breakthrough Music Stylist of the Year); Mara Roszak (Hair Artist of the Year); Mark Holmes (Men’s Stylist of the Year); Courtney Mays (Sports Stylist of the Year); and Andrea Lieberman’s A.L.C. label (Powerhouse Brand). Lieberman, …

Washington to host Israel-Lebanon talks next week

Washington to host Israel-Lebanon talks next week

Published by Sam Flores

10/04/2026 – 04:32 This liveblog is no longer being updated. 10/04/2026 – 03:52 Japan plans to release 20 days’ worth of oil reserves Japan plans to release 20 days’ worth of oil reserves from May, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told a cabinet meeting on Friday, to ensure stable domestic supply while searching for non-Middle East barrels as conflict in the region disrupts global supply. Japan is dependent on the Middle East for some 95% of its oil. It began releasing reserves on March 16 unilaterally and in coordination with other nations under a plan to make available enough oil to last 50 days. The 20 days’ worth is additional. 10/04/2026 – 02:38 Kuwait says Iran and its proxies attacked it on Thursday Kuwait accused Iran and its proxies of launching drone attacks targeting it on Thursday despite the two-week ceasefire in the Iran war, as Saudi Arabia said recent attacks damaged a key pipeline in the kingdom. The statement from Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry, carried by the state-run KUNA news agency, put new pressure on the …

Today host breaks down in tears after ‘hell of a few years’ as co-stars show support

Today host breaks down in tears after ‘hell of a few years’ as co-stars show support

Published by Daniella Wilson

The Today anchors are always there for each other and have a close bond both on and off screen – something that was apparent on Wednesday’s episode of the NBC show.  During the Third Hour, co-hosts Craig Melvin, Al Roker and Laura Jarrett (who was filling in for Dylan Dreyer) made sure fellow host Jill Martin felt special ahead of her 50th birthday.  The anchors surprised Jill – who turns 50 on April 14 – with cupcakes and champagne after doing a shopping segment.  © InstagramToday’s Jill Martin was comforted by her co-stars following an emotional birthday surprise Laura turned to Jill and said: “Before we go, we have a little something for you because there’s a milestone birthday.” The rest of the anchors then started singing Happy Birthday to Jill, as the treats were presented to her.  “Jill, we love you, we’re so happy for you,” Laura said, as Jill became overcome with emotion, bowing her head and crying. “Thank you, it’s been a hell of a few years,” Jill said as she composed …

The final Great Celebrity Bake Off episode has been pulled – as it features sacked BBC host Scott Mills | UK News

The final Great Celebrity Bake Off episode has been pulled – as it features sacked BBC host Scott Mills | UK News

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The final episode of The Great Celebrity Bake Off For Stand Up To Cancer has been cancelled over allegations made against Scott Mills. The former Radio 2 DJ, who was sacked by the BBC over an accusation relating to his “personal conduct”, appears on the Channel 4 show. A spokesperson for the broadcaster said: “Having carefully considered the circumstances, we’ve taken the decision not to air the final episode of the 2026 series of The Great Celebrity Bake Off For Stand Up to Cancer, featuring Scott Mills. “Acknowledging the seriousness of the accusations that have been made against Scott, we don’t believe it would be appropriate to air the episode at this time.” Channel 4 has confirmed that an alternative episode of the show, which has been airing weekly since 22 March, will be broadcast instead. It emerged after his BBC sacking that the Metropolitan Police had launched an investigation into Mills in 2016 over “allegations of serious sexual offences against a teenage boy” between 1997 and 2000. Image: A view of the entrance to …