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Don’t Worry Darling production temporarily halted after positive Covid-19 test New Line has temporarily shut down production on the Olivia-Wilde directed film Don’t Worry Darling after a member of the production tested positive for Covid-19. The studio confirmed it happened and shut down straight away.  The film stars Florence Pugh, Harry Styles, Chris Pine, KiKi Layne, Gemma Chan and Nick Kroll with Wilde playing a supporting role. The film has a script by Carey and Shane Van Dyke that was rewritten by Wilde and her Booksmart partner Katie Silberman. The pic was shooting downtown Los Angeles when this happened today.…

Kendall Jenner HUGE A-list birthday bash filled with non-maskers and no social distancing proves Hollywood is still the worst Kendall Jenner has been slammed online for throwing a huge birthday party on Saturday to mark her upcoming 25th birthday. However, most guests in attendance were seen not wearing masks or following social distancing guidelines. Her actual birthday is on Tuesday but the supermodel held a huge party at Harriet’s Rooftop atop of the 1 Hotel in West Hollywood.  Every guest and employee on-site had to have a negative rapid Covid-19 test before entering the party, according to E! Online, but…

Arts & Entertainment …………………………………. Emily in Paris: Netflix hit’s creator Darren Star ‘not sorry’ for ‘clichés’ BBC News says the creator of hit Netflix show Emily in Paris has defended the programme following criticism that its view of the city is idealised and clichéd. US writer and executive producer Darren Star said he was “not sorry for looking at Paris through a glamorous lens”. The show follows a young American, played by Lily Collins, who travels to the French capital for work. Read the full story on BBC News …………………………………. £115 million Euromillions Superdraw set for November WTX News…

£115 million Euromillions Superdraw set for November  Euromillions have announced there will be a fourth Superdraw event this year. The Superdraw events give players a chance to win guaranteed €130 million (approximately £115 million) on Friday 20th November. The big event The Euromillions Superdraws are announced several weeks before the event takes place and the advertised jackpot is guaranteed to be put up for grabs, so you can plan your strategy now and make sure you don’t miss the opportunity to become an overnight multi-millionaire.  The jackpot is guaranteed because SUperdraws work a little different to ordinary draws. Whereas it…

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ARTS & ENT: Exclusive on-set Batman footage – Justin Bieber reflects on teen fame in new song – Greta Thunberg movie & more ……………………………. I Am Greta: The coming of age movie wrapped up in a super-hero flick BBC News says there are many extraordinary things about the new documentary I Am Greta. The first is that the film happened at all. Its director Nathan Grossman had never made a documentary feature before. The former film student was curious when he heard, in 2018, that 15-year-old Swedish girl Greta Thunberg had decided to bunk off school…

Disney issues new content warning for racism in classic films Last year Disney films placed a content advisory notice for racism in their classic films, which has recently been updated with a strengthened message. When played on the Disney+ streaming service, films such as Dumbo, Peter Pan and Jungle Book now flash up with a warning about stereotypes.  “This programme includes negative depictions and/or mistreatment of people or cultures,” the warning says. “These stereotypes were wrong then and are wrong now.” The message adds that rather than remove the content, “we want to acknowledge its harmful impact, learn from it…

BTS ads and merch suddenly disappear after backlash in China following Korean war comments K-pop group BTS are facing backlash in China over comments made about the Korean War.  The band’s leader RM caused controversy after he said South Korea and the US share a “history of pain” over the 1950-53 conflict, in which the two countries fought together.  RM’s comments caused anger as China backed North Korea during the war – and it appears to have impacted the brand’s advertising deals.  BTS have adverts for brands including Samsung, Fila and Hyundai – all of which have now disappeared from…

Arts & Entertainment Rihanna apologies to the Muslim community; The Wanted star diagnosed with terminal cancer, Kim Kardashian donates $1m to Armenia fund https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qANvxE2MHsQ&feature=youtu.be ……………………………. Rihanna apologises to the Muslim community  Sky News says Rihanna has apologised to the Muslim community for the “unintentionally offensive” use of sacred texts during a lingerie fashion show. “I’d like to thank the Muslim community for pointing out a huge oversight that was unintentionally offensive in our savage x fenty show,” Rihanna wrote in her Instagram Stories. Read the full story on Sky News ……………………………. Sister Act 3 is coming! According to Whoopi…

Rihanna in hot water after using Hadith during 2020 Savage X Fenty Show Popstar Rihanna has found herself in hot water with Twitter users after using a Hadith during her 2020 Savage X Fenty fashion Show.  On Friday, Rihanna staged the latest Savage X Fenty show in New York and impressed her fans with the diverse casting of models. However, those who picked up on one part of the show were left unimpressed.  As part of the show’s soundtrack, a song titled ‘Doom’ by London producer Coucou Chloe was used. The remix uses a narration of a Hadith about the…

Stranger Things Season 4 – the return to Hawkins! Stranger Things is heading back to our screens! Here’s what you need to know Release date Stranger Things was renewed for a fourth series in September 2019. The new series started filming in early 2020 – though paused due to Covid-19 – and started filming again in September 2020. The filming schedule has three main locations – Lithuania, Atlanta and New Mexico. Season 4 was expected to hit screens in early 2021 but is now expected to drop sometime in 2022. The cast  The main cast will all return for season…

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Arts & Ent: Kris Jenner accused of sexual harassment – Jamie Foxx to return to MCU Spiderman – Louis Tomlinson new music – CBBC actor dies aged 19 – Remembering Chadwick Boseman – Burma Boy’s emotional video & Actors Studio …………………………………… Kris Jenner accused of sexual harassment Sky News says Kris Jenner has denied allegations of sexual harassment and exposing herself after being sued by a former bodyguard. Jenner is alleged to have subjected the man to “unwanted and unwelcome” sexual advances while he was working in security – a claim described as “ludicrous” by…

CBBC star Archie Lyndhurst dies aged 19 Actor Archie Lyndhurst, the son of Only Fools and Horses actor Nicholas Lyndhurst, has died at the age of 19 after a short illness.  He was best known for his work in the comedy show So Awkard, playing the role of Ollie Coulton. The show followed the lives of a group of secondary school friends https://twitter.com/cbbc/status/1311590684084797441 CBBC head of content Cheryl Taylor said he was “such a talented young actor”, adding: “All of us at BBC Children’s are devastated. “He will be greatly missed by us all and our deepest condolences go out…

Actors Studio: Top tips for UK actors moving to Hollywood https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KoR2KvIK_4&feature=youtu.be …………………….. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND SHARE WTX NEWS WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY: Facebook – Please like our page Twitter – Twitter updates available in English and Arabic. Please follow us and we would love to hear from you Instagram – Follow our pages in English and Arabic

Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman raised co-star Sienna Miller’s pay with his own salary  The shocking death of actor Chadwick Boseman in August, following a private four year battle with cancer, left many fans, co-stars and friends shocked. Many came forward with stories and tributes to the late actor and shedding light on his kind heart.  In an interview with Empire, actor Sienna Miller revealed it was Boseman who fought for her to be cast in 21 Bridges, and he went to extraordinary lights to ensure she was paid appropriately for the film they both starred in. “I didn’t know…

Bella Hadid cleans out her closet for a good cause Bella Hadid’s ultra-luxe wardrobe featuring brands like Dior, Off-White and Vivienne Westwood is up for grabs! The part-Palestinian model this week decided to take part in the Sidewalk Sale for Social Justice in Brooklyn by donating a slew of her own clothing items to the good cause.  The Sidewalk Sale for Social Justice, which took place on Sunday, benefits a variety of causes such as Black Lives Matter, which Hadid has voiced her support.  The supermodel documented the charitable event via her Instagram Stories and showcased the “lil rack of…

Joaquin Phoenix names his newborn after his late brother River Phoenix Actor Joaquin Phoenix has welcomed his newborn son with longtime love Rooney Mara and they named their son after someone very special. Joaquin and Rooney‘s newborn child is reportedly named River, after his late brother actor River Phoenix, who passed away in 1993 from a drug overdose. Director Victor Kossakovsky revealed the happy baby news at the 2020 Zurich Film Festival over the weekend during a Q&A session with the audience following a screening of Gunda. Joaquin is an executive producer on the film. “He just got a baby,…

Actors Studio: The Incredible Rise Of Millie Bobby Brown We look at how UK actor Millie Bobby Brown rose to international fame in just a few short years. Brown is one of the most talented child actors out there and she’s become one of Hollywood’s fastest breakout stars! Having earned critical acclaim and teen idol popularity, Millie has won various awards, countless cover magazines, she now has her own beauty line and her own production company. The 16-year-old has also earned her first producer credits on her latest film Enola Holmes. No doubt 2021 will see Millie continue her meteoric…

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT NEWS …………………………………… Michael Kiwanuka wins Mercury prize for self-titled album WTX News says Michael Kiwanuka has won this year’s Mercury Prize. The singer-songwriter, from North London, had been nominated twice before, but it was his third self-titled album that scored the prize.  He beat off competition from Stormzy, Dua Lipa, Charlie XCX, Kano and Laura Marling.  He told the BBC: “This year, I thought if there’s any chance, it would be this one. I was resigned to the fact if I didn’t win this year, I would never win. But I never thought I actually would.” Read…

Michael Kiwanuka wins Mercury prize for self-titled album Michael Kiwanuka has won this year’s Mercury Prize. The singer-songwriter, from North London, had been nominated twice before, but it was his third self-titled album that scored the prize.  He beat off competition from Stormzy, Dua Lipa, Charlie XCX, Kano and Laura Marling.  He told the BBC: “This year, I thought if there’s any chance, it would be this one. I was resigned to the fact if I didn’t win this year, I would never win. But I never thought I actually would.” When asked how he would celebrate, Kiwanuka, 33, revealed…

How to be an actor Becoming a successful actor is no easy task! Here are 5 simple steps for UK actors with no experience to follow to help you get started in the industry! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9L6jWiYKFU …………………….. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND SHARE WTX NEWS WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY: Facebook – Please like our page Twitter – Twitter updates available in English and Arabic. Please follow us and we would love to hear from you Instagram – Follow our pages in English and Arabic

Arts & ENT: Bieber returns with uplifting track ‘Holy’ – Netflix gives gripping look at doomed NASA flight – Weinstein stripped of CBE ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT NEWS …………………………………………. Netflix’s ‘Challenger’ a gripping look inside the doomed shuttle & NASA in danger WTX News says Netflix’s new documentary “Challenger: The Final Flight” walks a delicate path both celebrating the lives of those lost in the 1986 space shuttle disaster and the politics and pressure to deliver that led to NASA’s darkest hour.  The four-part documentary series goes through a lot of history, including NASA’s efforts to diversify the space program, the…

This Is Paris gives rare insight into the real Paris Hilton as she opens up about alleged abuse, fame and her $1bn goal.  Paris Hilton has released a new documentary – This Is Paris – to show the world the woman behind the famous “character” she created. The new documentary details deeply personal allegations of abuse at a residential behavioural school she was sent to as a teenager.  Speaking to Sky News – in her only UK interview to promote the doc – Paris discusses the real her, her goal to make $1bn and why a “weight has been lifted”…

Actor Kevin Spacey sued over alleged abuse of two men in 1980 – when they were 14 Actor Kevin Spacey is being sued by two men who say he sexually assaulted them whilst they were young teenagers in the 1980s.  One of the accusers is actor Anthony Rapp, best known for the TV series Star Trek: Discovery. Rapp first made allegations against Spacey in October 2017. The second accuser is anonymous in the case. Both men say they were 14 when Spacey allegedly assaulted them, they are suing him for unspecified damages, claiming to have suffered psychological damage.  In Rapp’s…

Ellen to address ‘it’ as the show prepares to return, a full rundown of the controversies Ellen DeGeneres – known for her ‘Be Kind’ mantra – has faced controversy over the past few months after rumours exploded into major headlines and led to some serious allegations and press for the show. Here’s a break down of the controversy timeline.  April 16, 2020: Treatment of Union Workers During Shutdowns A report in Variety revealed the frustration over treatment of crew members during the pandemic shutdowns. According to their investigation, the “core” stage crew – of over 30 people – ere angry…

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT NEWS …………………….. Ellen DeGeneres vows to ‘talk about” show controversy on season premiere   E! says  Ellen DeGeneres is ready to address the ongoing controversy surrounding her syndicated talk show. The host said via a press release, “I can’t wait to get back to work and back to our studio. And, yes, we’re gonna talk about it.” The “it” in her statement is presumably a reference to the accusations of workplace misconduct on the Ellen set and the ensuing internal investigation conducted by an outside firm hired by Warner Bros.  Read the full story on E!  …………………….. The…