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Chris Fischer made a nasty joke about his divorce from wife Amy Schumer years before his marital woes made headlines. To commemorate the comedian’s 40th birthday in June 2021, Fisher gave him a birthday cake that read, “I’m leaving you. This was the only way I could think of.” At the time, Schumer, now 44, posted a video on Instagram showing her loved ones singing “Happy Birthday” as she accepted a questionable chocolate dessert from a chef. As Fisher placed the cake in front of Schumer, her son Gene, now 6, was sitting on Schumer’s lap. Her expression changed from…
Renowned Indonesian film director Garin Nugroho has received one of the country’s highest cultural honors, being promoted by France’s Ministry of Culture to the board of the Agency for Arts and Culture in recognition of his contributions to film. Fabien Penone, the French Ambassador to Indonesia, Timor-Leste and ASEAN, presented the ornament to Mr. Nugroho during the JAFF Market French Night held at the Indonesian-French Institute in Yogyakarta. The film director was awarded the Chevalier in 2015. Established in 1957, the Order of Arts and Letters recognizes individuals who have made exceptional contributions to French and world culture. The promotion…
The touring Spanish-language screening returns to Buenos Aires’ Ventana Sur on December 4, the most important mart convention in Latin America, to much fanfare. The fourth edition of the Spanish Film Festival, organized by the Málaga Film Festival, which has proven in the past to be an important promotional platform for Spanish cinema, features panels that briefly explain many of the themes that are driving international business these days, such as new talent, theatrical success, sales, co-productions and intellectual property. The morning of December 4th will begin with the winners of the Malaga Festival’s Hack Malaga, which features the next…
The 2025 Red Sea Film Festival, which opens in Jeddah on Thursday, has begun announcing its lineup of winners. Never one to shy away from tapping into star power, the Saudi festival’s ‘first wave’ includes British, American and French screen icons Michael Caine, Sigourney Weaver and Juliette Binoche. Meanwhile, French-Algerian film director Rachid Bouchareb and Hong Kong action film legend Stanley Tong will also be honored. Binoche will also appear as part of Kering | The Women in Motion program includes the initiative’s first panel discussion held at this year’s Red Sea Festival. Launched at Kering, Cannes 2015 | Women…
Dave Courier is battling tongue cancer, months after announcing he had beaten lymphoma. The “Full House” alum shared the latest diagnosis on Tuesday’s “Today” show, calling the news “a shock to the system.” The 66-year-old actor clarified, “It has nothing to do with my non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. This is a new cancer. I said, ‘Are you kidding me?'” Dave Coulier was diagnosed with tongue cancer. Today/NBC The “Full House” alum shared the news on the “Today” show on Monday, months after beating lymphoma. Today/NBC He said doctors “could be due to an infection with the HPV virus up to 30 years…
Nicholas Hoult and Daisy Edgar-Jones are teaming up with The Great and Poor Things writer Tony McNamara to create the new Disney+ comedy series Mosquito. According to the show’s synopsis, the show is described as an “ironic look at the relationships of a young couple”, with the British stars playing Kate and Ed, “a newly married couple whose secrets begin to be revealed as their day-to-day personas gradually fade… and it all started with an invading mosquito.” Filming is scheduled to begin next year. The UK-based Hulu original series “Mosquito” marks the reunion of Hoult and McNamara following the success…
rundownMiley Cyrus and Max Morand attended the premiere of Avatar: Fire and Ash on December 1st. Cyrus wore a strapless Gucci dress with a diamond sparkler on her left ring finger. The gold accessory is fueling engagement rumors amid Cyrus and Morando’s low-key romance.Miley Cyrus and Max Morando made a rare red carpet appearance at the Hollywood premiere of Avatar: Fire and Ash on Monday. Cyrus stunned in a strapless sequined black dress by Gucci with a mermaid-style train, while Morando wore a matching tuxedo. The “Flowers” singer completed her look with a sparkling necklace and a diamond ring with…
What you need to know Guatemalan pageant queen and TV host Raquel Escalante dies at the age of 28 after revealing her battle with cervical cancer. “Her charisma, joy and the special light that always accompanied her made every moment by her side special and memorable,” read a tribute posted by TV Azteca Guate, where she was the host. Escalante, who was crowned Miss Intercontinental Guatemala in 2021, has 87,000 fans over the age of 28 on Instagram and 324,000 on TikTok. Guatemalan pageant queen and television host Raquel Escalante has died after sharing her journey with cervical cancer. She…
Poor Stacey, the emo rapper and musician who frequently collaborated with Travis Barker, has died at the age of 26. The Palm Beach County Coroner’s Office confirmed the musician’s death to Page Six on Monday. The Boca Raton Police Department confirmed to Billboard that the Florida-born rapper, real name Carlito Milfort, died Saturday due to an “incident.” Poor Stacy, Travis Barker’s collaborator, has passed away. He was 26 years old. Getty Images According to TMZ, the musician, whose real name was Carlito Milfort, was pronounced dead by the Palm Beach County coroner. poverty/instagram Authorities were reportedly called to a Boca…
As São Paulo-based development and training hub BrLab prepares for its 15th anniversary edition in 2026, one of Latin America’s most influential project labs has opened submissions and announced a number of changes aimed at expanding its scope, deepening its support for emerging talent and pushing sustainability up the region’s agenda. The 15th BrLab will be held mainly in São Paulo from April 7th to 14th, with satellite activities in Brasilia and Recife. Producers, directors and screenwriters from across Latin America, Spain and Portugal gather for a week of labs, market encounters and open industry programs. Applications for the four…