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A lively discussion about the global standing of the Tokyo International Film Festival — and whether such considerations even matter — was the highlight of a rather genteel competition jury press conference on Tuesday. The 2026 Tokyo competition jury is headed by Dutch-Australian filmmaker Rolf de Heer (Bad Boy Bubby, Charlie’s Country, Ten Canoes and The Tracker), and he was joined on stage by competition jury members: French film colorist and producer Yov Moor; leading South Korean producer Oh Jungwan; veteran Japanese actress Makiko Watanabe; and Taiwanese-American producer Alex C. Lo. In stark contrast to many recent pressers at the…
Reading Time: 2 minutes UPDATE: It’s official! A full week after word got out that Jay-Z would be the headliner at Super Bowl LXI, Apple Music has confirmed the big news. There’s no word yet on which other performers will be joining the hip hop GOAT, but you can bet it’ll be a star-studded affair! (And it’s 2026, so you can literally bet on that on like a dozen different apps.) Read on for our initial coverage of the worst-kept secret in sports. Jay-Z apparently believes the best person to headline the Super Bowl halftime show is none other than…
The Walt Disney Co. and U.K. broadcaster Channel 4 have struck what they described as a “landmark agreement” and a “first-of-its-kind collaboration” that will bring Channel 4‘s main broadcast channel and on-demand content to Disney+ in the U.K. and Ireland” starting in early 2027.“The agreement includes multiple Channel 4 shows being made available on-demand each year on Disney+ at the same time as their release via Channel 4,” the partners said. “These include drama Maya, featuring Bella Ramsey, comedy Stepping Up featuring Denise Welch, and reality format Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins – plus Channel 4’s main TV channel and…
Bruno Fernandes’ future at Manchester United is becoming increasingly uncertain, with AC Milan now reportedly monitoring the situation ahead of the January transfer window.The 32-year-old has been at the centre of growing tension after publicly questioning United’s tactical approach following the 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como.Michael Carrick then left his captain on the bench for Sunday’s 3-0 loss to Bournemouth, fuelling speculation that the relationship between player and club is beginning to fracture.Milan are watching Man United star FernandesAccording to Calciomercato, AC Milan are keeping a close eye on Fernandes and could explore a January move if he becomes…
Reading Time: 3 minutes After four years together, Chrishell Stause and G Flip are calling it quits. The reality star shared the news in a tearful video posted on Instagram moments ago. The split itself is surprising, but the most shocking part might be Chrishell’s admission that she is still in love with the Australian musician (via OK! Magazine). Chrishell Stause and G Flip attend Netflix’s “Will & Harper” LA Premiere at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on September 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Netflix) Even so, the 45-year-old confirmed that she and G…
Liverpool are continuing to plan for a major midfield addition in 2027, with Monaco’s Lamine Camara and Bournemouth star Alex Scott emerging as two of the leading names on their shortlist.The Reds chose not to directly replace Curtis Jones during the summer, but strengthening Andoni Iraola’s midfield is now becoming an increasingly important priority.Both Scott and Camara would bring youth, energy and ball-carrying ability, although the financial demands involved in the two deals could be very different.Camara and Scott are top two Liverpool targetsAccording to Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg, Liverpool currently have Camara and Scott high on their list…
Manchester United are facing an increasingly serious battle to keep JJ Gabriel, with Paris Saint-Germain now pushing strongly to sign the highly rated 16-year-old.Gabriel’s future has become one of the biggest academy stories in Europe after he decided he wanted to leave Old Trafford in search of a clearer pathway to senior football.Real Madrid remain among the frontrunners, while PSG have now stepped up their own efforts ahead of the January transfer window.PSG join Real Madrid in race for GabrielAccording to Diario AS, PSG have entered the race for Gabriel and are now competing directly with Real Madrid for his…
Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Newcastle United defender Lewis Hall as Michael Carrick looks to strengthen his defensive options ahead of next summer’s transfer window.According toFootball Insider, the Red Devils remain keen to sign the England international, despite Newcastle’s determination to keep one of their most important players.Lewis Hall could be an ideal defensive additionThe 22-year-old has established himself as an impressive Premier League performer, attracting interest from several leading clubs with his technical ability, defensive awareness and attacking qualities.Manchester United identified Hall as a priority target during the summer transfer window but ultimately decided to focus their…
Abby Lee Miller and Cathy Nesbitt-Stein are taking their dance rivalry back to the small screen. In this case, it’ll be the really small screen, as the former Dance Moms stars have teamed up with ShortVydz, which touts itself as “a talent-forward new mobile-first streaming platform for shortform reality television,” for a new dance competition show. Abby vs. Cathy: Hit the 8 finds the two dance pros on the same judging panel for the first time. Along with professional dancer/choreographer Lorenzo Hines, they will be judging a dance competition against each other in a single-elimination bracket. A total of 128…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Not everyone was feeling the Christmas spirit with this one. Sydney Sweeney’s festive ad was there to grab attention and flaunt her lingerie. It worked. It also ignited controversy, and not in a one of those positive reverse-psychology good-for-her-brand ways. Did Sweeney’s ad sexualize child characters? Is someone feeding her really bad advice? Sydney Sweeney attends Variety’s 2025 Power of Women at The Beverly Hills Hotel on October 29. (Photo Credit: Maya Dehlin Spach/Getty Images) Why are people unhappy this time? As we previously reported, Sweeney’s latest controversy stems from an October 21 ad featuring the…