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The Sharjah Intl. Film Festival for Children and Youth, now in its 12th edition (Oct. 6-12), affirmed its growing stature as one of the Arab world’s most dynamic and globally connected showcases for new cinema. This year’s program featured 76 films from 26 countries, selected from over 1,700 submissions, including first time entries from Sao Tomé and Principe, Belize and Ecuador, reflecting both an expanding international reach and deepening artistic ambition. From intimate animations to socially-charged dramas and visually-daring documentaries, SIFF celebrated stories that blend emotional honesty with creative risk. The festival’s launch of the Global Children and Youth Film…
Brigitte Bardot was reportedly taken to hospital for a mysterious illness and underwent surgery. Citing French media, the Daily Mail reported on Thursday that the 91-year-old actress was staying at her home in Saint-Tropez when she fell ill with a “serious illness” about three weeks ago. She was reportedly taken to a hospital in Toulon, where she underwent unspecified surgery and is currently recovering. The newspaper said Bardot’s condition was being monitored by doctors. Brigitte Bardot was reportedly taken to hospital for a mysterious illness and underwent surgery. AFP (via Getty Images) Citing French media, the Daily Mail reported on…
Season 3 of Euphoria has added 18 new cast members, including Trisha Paytas, Natasha Lyonne, Daniel Deadwyler, and Eli Roth. HBO’s high school drama created by Sam Levinson will return in spring 2026 with eight new episodes. The ensemble also includes fresh faces such as Bela Podaras, Bill Bodnar, Kaylin Rice, Colleen Camp, Gideon Adlon, Hemky Madera, Homer Geer, Jack Topalian, Jessica Blair Herman, Kwame Patterson, Madison Thompson, Matthew Willig, Rebecca Pidgeon, and Sam Trammell. Also returning to the series are Alana Ubach (Suze), Deg Furch (Mitch), Melvin Bones Estes (Bruce), Paula Marshall (Marsha), Sophia Rose Wilson (BB), and Zack…
rundownSelena Gomez revealed the surprise gift Benny Blanco left her after her Fortune Summit appearance. Blanco wrote a note to Gomez saying, “I know I’m being dramatic, but every day without you feels like forever!” Selena recently opened up about why she felt scared after the wedding, even though she was happier than ever.Selena Gomez made a special trip to Washington, D.C., this week, where the Rare Beauty founder attended Fortune magazine’s Most Powerful Women Summit. Her new husband, Benny Blanco, missed her very much while she was gone and prepared a special surprise for her.Gomez posted the gift on…
Ace Frehley, original lead guitarist and founding member of the rock band KISS, has died. He was 74 years old. The musician’s family confirmed the heartbreaking news in a statement released Thursday. “We are completely devastated and heartbroken. In his final moments, we were fortunate to be able to surround him with loving, caring and peaceful words, thoughts, prayers and intentions as he left this world,” the statement said. “We will cherish all of his fondest memories, his laughter, and celebrate his strength and kindness that he gave to others. The magnitude of his death is epic and beyond comprehension.…
Carlotta Films will co-produce Twist & Shoot Mr. Suzuki, an ambitious new documentary about cult Japanese author Seijun Suzuki, directed by Yves Montmayeur (Sangre del Toro). The leading French classic film distributor announced the project at Lyon’s Lumière Film Festival, where director Suzuki was honored with a retrospective of five films, including the world premiere of the restored version of Carmen Kawachi, which will be shown for the first time outside Japan. Co-produced by Brilliant Pictures, Viall Productions and Carlotta Films, in partnership with Nikkatsu Corporation, which holds the worldwide rights to nearly all of Suzuki’s films, the documentary explores…
Artifex Fine’s Kindred Lubeck spoke about designing Taylor Swift’s engagement ring on Friday morning’s “Today” show. Kindred Lebec/Instagram Kindred Lubeck of Artifex Fine has had a successful year of celebrity fame since Page Six Style exclusively revealed in August that she designed Taylor Swift’s engagement ring. On Oct. 3, Swift revealed on “Heart Breakfast” that the seed was planted more than a year and a half ago when she showed fiancé Travis Kelsey a video of her job as a jeweler. “It turns out he was just paying attention to everything. When I saw the ring, I (gasped),” Swift said…
Composers Diversity Collective, winners of this year’s World Soundtrack Awards Industry Award, attended a panel discussion at Music Days at the Ghent Film Festival to talk about their work and what still needs to be done in terms of diversity in the sector. Members in attendance included founder Michael Abels (Get Out), co-presidents Sandro Morales-Santoro (Venom) and Amrita Vaz (They Charge for the Sun). The WSA Industry Awards are presented to recognize individuals or organizations who have made lasting and meaningful contributions to the film music industry. CDC’s mission is to overcome barriers in “finding culturally diverse music creators, music…
Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes Mitchell go back. The Tony Award-winning duo reunited on Thursday, October 16th, for the opening performance of Lincoln Center Theater’s Triumph of Ragtime production. The two longtime friends, who created the roles of Sarah and Coalhouse Walker Jr. in the 1998 Broadway production, posed with the show’s official playbill, providing a dose of nostalgia for theater fans who still hold the original cast close to their hearts. The pair were among the many stars who gathered at the Vivian Beaumont Theater in New York City for the groundbreaking production of Ragtime, which received rave reviews.…
Britney Spears has slammed her money-hungry ex-husband Kevin Federline, who she claims is “profiting off of[her]pain” in his upcoming memoir. The pop star posted a lengthy message on X Thursday criticizing Federline for promoting her book titled “I Thought You Knew” in a recent interview and “attacking” Federline for spreading false and harmful stories about her. “Why is he so angry…and the scary thing is he’s vindictive,” she said of how Federline performs sob stories in front of the camera. “I literally freaked out when he stopped before he started crying. Are you serious?” Britney Spears has slammed her money-hungry…