Independent TV Pilots Are Having A Moment

Manchester might be quiet tomorrow, I think to myself as I interview group after group of City fans. It's about an hour before kick-off, the sun is beating down, and beer is flowing.

Ainsley Harriott, one of Britain's most popular TV chefs, announced his split from wife Clare after a 23-year marriage in 2012.The culinary personality and his spouse mutually decided to part ways, although things remain amicable between the pair. At the time, a representative for Ainsley, now 67, stated: "Following media speculation, Ainsley and Clare confirm that they are currently living apart." They added: "Their separation is completely amicable and, as yet, they have no definite plans for the future." Echoing the respectful nature of their split, the statement continued: "They remain close and, together with their family, they ask that their privacy be respected." The statement concluded with the words: "They will be making no further comment.", reports the Mirror.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. When it comes to shorts discourse, there is one preeminent question to consider: how short is too short? In womenswear, it seems, the cheek is the limit. Micro-shorts took off as a trend this past spring, with everyone from Emily Ratajkowski to Hailey Bieber to Sydney Sweeney being photographed in the leg-baring style.

Tarek El Moussa and Christina Hall are reuniting on screen once again!

Vicky Pattison has told fans that she suffered 'major imposter syndrome' at an event in a recap of her week. The former Geordie Shore star turned radio presenter shared her 'favourite moments' of the last seven days with her 5.5 million followers on Instagram, including her appearance at the BAFTAs.

Travis Kelce and Niecy Nash aren’t just costars, they’re new besties!

Bradley Cooper brought someone special to the premiere of his new movie – his daughter Lea!

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent The Venice Film Festival will honor Australian director and screenwriter Peter Weir – whose body of work comprises “Dead Poets Society,” “The Truman Show,” and “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World” – with its 2024 Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement. “With a total of only thirteen movies directed over the course of forty years, Peter Weir has secured a place in the firmament of the great directors of modern cinema,” Venice artistic director Alberto Barbera said in a statement.

Nicole Kidman is making a dramatic arrival!

Ashley Cain has paid a heartbreaking tribute to his late daughter Azaylia in a new social media post.The reality TV star posted an adorable clip of him reuniting with his baby son Aliyas after another day of completing his latest charity challenge. Ashley, 33, is currently taking part in a challenge called Ultraman to raise money for his charity, The Azaylia Foundation, which aims to support children fighting cancer.The challenge involves Ashley running 898 miles from Lands End to John O' Groats, cycling 925 miles back to Lands End them heading out on a 955 mile kayak back to John O' Groats. After completing day 13 of his Ultraman challenge, Ashley was reunited with his baby son Aliyas, who was born earlier this year.

The Real Housewives of New Jersey have seen many ladies leave throughout the past 13 seasons!

EastEnders actress Lorraine Stanley has officially unveiled her latest career plans after leaving the BBC soap earlier this year. As regular viewers will know, Lorraine announced her character Karen Taylor’s departure last August, with the character last seen on screen in February 2024.

Elizabeth Gutiérrez is determined to move forward and forget about the past. After her reported separation from William Levy, the actress is firmly resuming her career with her best attitude.

Gemma Atkinson appears to have been left emotional as she shared what happens when she returns home from work. Bury-born Gemma has recently returned to her main job on Hits Radio where she co-hosts the drivetime slot from 4pm alongside Mike Toolan and with producer Matt.

Blur have shared some unseen footage from the shoot for the ‘Parklife’ video, as well as a restored version of the video itself.The clip from the visuals of the 1994 Britpop anthem sees the quartet hanging around an ice-cream van, almost kicking a football into its path. They are also shown dancing in the street and spraying paint on a wall.In a post about the shoot, bassist Alex James remarked that he had “great memories” from shooting the video.The release of the archive clips follows the 30th anniversary of the album ‘Parklife’, which the group celebrated last week.

Todd Gilchrist editor Ostensibly a big-screen reboot of the 1980s television series of the same name, “The Fall Guy” is actually director and former stunt performer David Leitch’s love letter to both his wife, producer Kelly McCormick, and the undersung art of stunt work — only not always in that order. Working closely with screenwriter and executive producer Drew Pearce, who previously scripted his “Fast and the Furious” spinoff “Hobbs & Shaw,” Leitch creates a clearinghouse of gobsmacking stunts (some truly record-breaking) while chronicling the tumultuous relationship between veteran stunt man Colt Seavers (Ryan Gosling) and first-time director Jody Moreno (Emily Blunt).

Jeff Bridges is heading back into the world of Tron.

Antonela Roccuzzo is enjoying her time spent as a ‘soccer mom,’ especially if she has a friend to share it with. The social media personality and wife of Lionel Messi shared an adorable post over the weekend, showing her and fellow soccer mom Sofia Balbi as they hung out with their kids and watched them play their favorite sport over the weekend.Messi celebrates his ‘princess’ Antonela Roccuzzo’s 36th birthdayWhy weren’t Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo at Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday party?A post shared by Antonela Roccuzzo (@antonelaroccuzzo)The post is made up of various photos of Antonela, her kids Mateo, Thiago, and Ciro, and her close friend, Sofia Balbi, who’s also the wife of Luis Suarez, the soccer player who also plays for Inter Miami and is a friend of Messi. The photos show Antonela and Sofia watching their boys play and have fun.

Academy Award winner Jeff Bridges is set to return for Tron: Ares, his third film in the long-running sci-fi franchise from Disney, sources have confirmed to Deadline.

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment Writer Jeff Bridges is going back to the grid. The 74-year-old actor told the Film Comment podcast (via The Playlist) that he is going to appear in “Tron: Ares,” the third film in the long-running sci-fi franchise that Bridges inaugurated with “Tron” in 1982 and reprised with “Tron: Legacy” in 2010.