Four female BBC presenters make 'discrimination' claims against broadcaster

EastEnders' George Knight and his son Junior Knight have left fans scratching their heads over their onscreen and offscreen ages.The BBC soap recently introduced actor Micah Balfour as Junior, the estranged eldest son of Colin Salmon's character George. He made his first appearance this week in a dramatic twist, reuniting the father and son after years apart. While some viewers were thrilled with the news and the casting of the role, others suggested that there wasn't a significant enough age gap between the actors.

Taylor Swift is looking to protect a phrase she mentioned early this week.

The Cannes Film Festival opened on Tuesday evening with a joyously female vibe as Meryl Streep received the Honorary Palme d’Or from an emotional Juliette Binoche and Greta Gerwig became the first female U.S. director to serve as jury president across its 77 editions.

Naman Ramachandran Woman-focused streamer Herflix, the Female Film Club, female empowerment community Yes She Cannes and French management and production company Sisterland have teamed to launch female collective Her Club Cannes. Attended by some 250 invited film professionals, the event aims to highlight the power and importance of women in film.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Saudi Arabian director Shahad Ameen, whose feminist fable “Scales” made a splash after launching from Venice in 2019, is back behind the camera on “Hijra,” an ambitious drama centered on the bond formed between different generations of Saudi women during a journey across the desert. CAA is handling North American sales on “Hijra,” which is being shot in a vast swathe of desert and in several Saudi cities and urban areas including Jeddah, Medina, AlUla and Neom.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief “Bona,” one of the landmark films of Philippines cinema, is headed for release in France and the U.S. later this year. Directed by Lino Brocka, considered one of the pioneers of Philippines cinema, a restored version of the film returns to Cannes after an absence of more than 40 years.

A "pretty" teacher accused of having sex with teenage boys has said she felt lonely and "craved" attention after a break-up - but denied sleeping with the youngsters.

K.J. Yossman Dutch Eurovision entry Joost Klein has been disqualified from the grand final on Saturday night following a complaint from a female crew member, which is being investigated by Swedish police.

Marvel Studios has finally found an actor to play cosmic supervillain Galactus for their “Fantastic Four” reboot helmed by Matt Shakman (“WandaVision”). According to The Hollywood Reporter, Ralph Inseon (“The Green Knight”) has been selected for the fan-favorite villain, Galactus, who is expected to share scenes with Julia Garner’s Shalla-Bal, aka The Silver Surfer (potentially a nod to the Earth-X run of comics).

The woman claiming to be the real life Martha from Baby Reindeer spoke out during an interview with Piers Morgan tonight.

Good Morning Britain viewers were left gobsmacked after ITV guest Andrew Pierce claimed that King Charles does not "trust his son" Prince Harry. His shock comments come after it was recently revealed Charles wouldn't have time to meet up with Harry during his scheduled visit to the UK.

German TV presenter Stefan Raab is stepping back into the ring with the German boxing champion who broke his nose in a previous encounter 23 years ago.

The BAFTA Television Awards return to our screens on Sunday, with the biggest stars heading to London's South Bank to celebrate top telly of the past year. However, there's one star who host Romesh Ranganathan will be avoiding after an awkward encounter years before - and that's Idris Elba. The comedian - who is back to host the TV BAFTAs with Rob Beckett - has revealed that he's learnt never to meet his heroes after an "embarrassing" run-in with the Luther star at his first ceremony.

Kristen Stewart is nothing if not a person with strong convictions. This is a woman who could have easily taken her fame and fortune from “Twilight” and become the biggest actor on the planet.

Emily in Paris fans have complained as Netflix confirmed its fourth season will air in two parts.

Four female BBC presenters cannot pursue complaints over gender pay discrimination as part of their lawsuit against the British broadcaster, a court has ruled.

Relatively still fresh on his Emmy and Golden Globe-winning performance for his supporting turn in the Apple TV+ series, “Black Bird,” acclaimed actor Paul Walter Hauser (“I, Tonya,” “Richard Jewell”) is looking to chart his next on-screen appearances for 2025.  Having just booked a role in “The Naked Gun” reboot starring Liam Neeson, Hauser has landed a role in Marvel’s “The Fantastic Four.” No character details are available, but Hauser will be joining a big ensemble that includes Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mr.

British comedian Dane Baptiste, a regular on TV and creator of two BBC shows, has been criticized for allegedly posting an “antisemitic” death threat about a female comic.

The Guardian, writing: “One thing that has surprised me is the number of young men who hit on me after a show.“I might make a joke about being a cougar and they’ll stand outside afterwards, waiting to talk to me,” she cheekily added. “They often ask me out, and it’s not my brain they’re after.”Forest, who was born in the mid-1930s, spent decades as a singer and actress but didn’t start telling jokes until 2003. The Manhattanite was inspired to make her fellow New Yorkers laugh again in the wake of the Sept.

BBC Radio Humberside newsreader Peter Levy warned listeners to be careful after revealing he had been scammed out of half his life savings.