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A13 Films founder Chidozie Christian Ahiwe and UK-based Hong Kong creator Hiu Man Chan have been tapped to executive produce My Nigerian Fiancé, as the Nigerian-UK-Hong Kong romantic comedy opens at the Cannes Film Market. In the project, a successful Nigerian man based in London hires an Asian dancer to pose as his fiancée at a family anniversary celebration in Lagos. Both characters are forced to confront family pressures, ambitions, and identities when the arrangement gives way to genuine emotion. The film depicts Nigerian music and fashion throughout. “This is a rare opportunity to take a romantic comedy that resonates…

On September 27, 2025, one month after the fourth episode of the HBO documentary series Yogurt Shop Murders aired, Austin police announced that they had finally solved the 1991 cold case. Robert Eugene Brashears was responsible for the brutal rape and murder of teenage sisters Amy Ayers, Eliza Thomas, Jennifer Harbison and Sarah Harbison. On the same day, Margaret Brown, director of The Yogurt Store Murders, boarded a plane to Austin, where the murders occurred, to film the fifth episode of the series. The episode, titled “The End of Wondering,” examines how DNA evidence led to Brashears’ conviction. The murder…

Shia LaBeouf has been formally charged in connection with an alleged altercation during Mardi Gras in New Orleans in February. According to WWL Louisiana, court records on Thursday show the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office charged the “Even Stevens” alumnus, 39, with three counts of simple assault. The misdemeanor charges come months after NOPD officers were called to New Orleans party spot R Bar shortly before 1 a.m. on Feb. 17. Staff claimed the “Transformers” actor became combative as the night progressed. Shia LaBeouf (pictured above) was charged with three counts of simple assault following an altercation during Mardi Gras…

Love You Messi, a Kalbi-language indie feature from India’s Roola Roola Entertainment, has appointed UK-based Hong Kong creator Hiu Man Chan as executive producer following a co-production meeting at the India Pavilion during Cannes Film Market. Chan will oversee the project’s international packaging and be responsible for sales, festival strategy, distribution and marketing across markets outside of India, operating through the UK. Directed by Kanjan Kishore Nath and produced by Ranjit Theron, “Love You Messi” will be the duo’s second feature film together in the Karbi language, after “The Lost Way” (2025). The film is currently in production, with parts…

Shailene Woodley allegedly left bruises on Sterling K. Brown’s arm during the birth scene in Episode 4 of Paradise. She held him throughout the birth, willing his breath to leave her body, as if she was actually giving birth for the last time. Woodley didn’t even see Brown’s face at that moment, but only realized it later while watching the finished episode at home in tears. “At that moment, I felt like even if I died, it would be okay because Sterling had my back,” she told Variety. “It was a raw, honest exchange.” That scene was the culmination of…

Dak Prescott and Sarah Jane Ramos continue to do this event with all their heart for children. The former couple happily reunited to celebrate their youngest daughter Aurora’s first birthday. On Friday, Ramos posted a photo to her Instagram Story of her and the Dallas Cowboys quarterback all smiles together at a celebration in Aurora. In the photo, Prescott can be seen crouching down to the same height as Ramos, cradling her 2-year-old daughter Margaret. Ramos, wearing a straw cowboy hat, supports Aurora with his arm as she sits at a celebratory table with a birthday cake in front of…

Following its much-talked-about Cannes premiere, Javier Ambrosi and Javier Calvo’s La Bola Negra (The Black Ball) has been sold to Netflix in a deal thought to be in the $5 million range. The ambitious film, which marks the Cannes competition debut of the filmmaking duo known collectively as Ross Javis, earned a rapturous 16-minute standing ovation at its premiere Thursday night. On Friday, multiple distributors, including Neon, A24 and Mubi, acquired the U.S. rights to the film. Goodfellas negotiated international contracts on behalf of the filmmakers. The sale marks the second major bidding war at this year’s festival, following Jordan…

New details have emerged after Tom Hardy reportedly left the Paramount+ drama Mobland after two seasons. According to the Daily Mail, the actor slammed his co-star Helen Mirren, 80, for his behavior on set. “Tom’s character is charming. He’s a gentle person, but when the cameras stop he’s the complete opposite. Dame Helen is fun. She’s a total professional and has worked with so many people over the years,” one source said. At one point, Millen caught Hardy, 48, playing games on his cell phone when he was supposed to be elsewhere, sources claimed. New reports have surfaced after Tom…

Brandi Glanville revealed she may have contracted ringworm through oral sex. “I have a question for you: Have you ever heard of the sexually transmitted disease ringworm?” Glanville asked guest Lisa Ann on Thursday’s episode of her podcast “Brandi Unfiltered.” “I feel like I have something stuck in my throat.” According to the CDC, ringworm is a fungal infection that affects the hair, skin, and nails. It can be transmitted through skin-to-skin contact or sexual contact. These infections can be “serious and difficult to treat.” “This is one of those things that most people don’t know what to look for,”…

Everclear Films has signed two English-language productions, a British drama based on the true story of a British transgender prosecutor and a psychological thriller titled 16/32, as it looks to expand into international feature content. After years of producing commercials and branded content, the company, led by producers Raj Vasudeva and Anuradha Sachdev, has pivoted to long-form storytelling and has a pipeline of three projects. The first signature project, Making Maya (tentative title), is a British co-production that follows the life of British transgender prosecutor Maya Arputum as she overcomes the barriers of one of the most traditional institutions. The…