Amanda Seyfried is supporting husband Thomas Sadoski on his big night!
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APPOINTMENTSPPL PRS Ltd – the joint public performance licensing venture operated by UK collecting societies PPL and PRS – has appointed Helen Sachdev as its new Chair. She replaces Theresa Robson-Capps. “I feel very privileged to take on this role”, says Sachdev.
“PPL PRS Ltd plays such a critical part in enabling businesses to easily access wonderful music, whilst ensuring our very talented music creators and rights-holders are recognised and rewarded for providing it”.Madelaine Napoleone has been appointed VP Marketing at Warner Music Canada. She joins from Universal Music Canada, where she was Senior Director Of Marketing. “I’m excited to be joining Warner Music Canada and being part of the next chapter of its evolution”, she says.
“I want to support the brilliant marketing team and help them focus on creative ideas, long-term strategies and artist specific goals”.Tanya Keogh has joined music and cultural PR agency Huxley as Strategy Director. “Huxley’s vision is uncompromising with impeccable taste on what hits culturally”, she says. “I am absolutely delighted to join this powerful team and share my cross-industry experience and strategic approach”.Universal Music’s Island Records in the US has promoted Nick Barr to VP A&R And Creative Strategy.
He was named General Manager of the label at the beginning of the year. “I’m not only humbled by this opportunity, but also extremely excited for my next chapter with Island Records”, he says. “I grew up on a lot of Island Records artists, many of which helped shape who I am and what music I listen to today”.Artist management group Three Six Zero has appointed Tim Pithouse – previously with The Orchard – as its President Of Central Services, which will see him overseeing
.Amanda Seyfried is supporting husband Thomas Sadoski on his big night!
Amber Heard has been keeping a low profile since the outcome of the defamation trial against Johnny Depp was announced last week.MORE: Amber Heard reveals the 'real' Johnny Depp following defamation trial resultsHowever, on Sunday, her sister Whitney Heard took to Instagram to share a defiant message in support of her.Whitney shared a picture with the hashtag 'I stand with Amber Heard' and wrote a lengthy tribute alongside it.VIDEO: Amber Heard speaks out in defamation trial It read: "I still stand with you, sissy. Yesterday, today and tomorrow I will always be proud of you for standing up for yourself, for testifying both here in Virginia and in the UK, and for being the voice of so many who can't speak to the things that happen behind closed doors.MORE: Johnny Depp seen for first time since winning Amber Heard defamation trialMORE: Lily-Rose Depp breaks silence amid Johnny Depp trial"We knew that this was going to be an uphill battle and that the cards were stacked against us.
Sasha Urban editorThe annual Palm Springs International ShortFest returns for its 28th edition from June 21 to 27, holding all of its screenings at the Camelot Theatres at the Palm Springs Cultural Center.The festival will feature 51 programs that showcase 300 films. That list includes 38 world premieres, 17 international premieres, 35 North American premieres and 18 U.S.
Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentBBC Studios and Dubai-based MBC Studios have teamed on the first Arabic-language adaptation of “The Office.” Titled “Al Maktab,” the Arabic redo of the groundbreaking BAFTA and Golden Globe award-winning British comedy series will be set in Saudi Arabia.Egypt’s Hisham Fathi (“Ending So Gently”) will direct with Italy’s Alessandro Martella serving a director of photography and Ryad-based AFLAM Productions’ Shadi Mcdad handling line producer duties.Cameras are set to roll in June on this MBC Studios original on which the BBC Studios international production team, who have licensed the format, will also have input. The plan is for the twenty-episode show to air on MBC’s linear TV channels, and stream on its Shahid VIP streaming platform later this year.
Johnny Depp left fans at a Jeff Beck gig stunned when the actor made a surprise appearance on stage.
Johnny Depp is giving fans a big surprise!
Read More: Amanda Holden makes racy outfit promise ahead of BGT semis And fans were quick to share the moment online. @Neliathemadhouse said: "Just been to see Jeff Beck at Sheffield City Hall, he had a surprise special guest, Johnny Depp!!"@Jdkzn said: "johnny depp just finished his case and he’s in sheffield tonight, what a lad"@OneLoveEarth said: "Johnny is an absolute mad man…leaves court Friday.
The UK's foreign travel advice for the United Arab Emirates has been updated with a warning urging holidaymakers to 'show respect' while visiting the country. Dubai is a hotspot for British tourists and has proved a popular destination for holidaymakers for years due to its luxurious lifestyle, remarkable architecture and warm climate.
Molly-Mae Hague made a 'rare' change to her look after jetting off to Dubai for her birthday. The former Love Island star swapped the UK for the sun-soaked city with her boyfriend Tommy Fury as she turned 23 on Thursday (May 26).
Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorSinger Elissa, soprano Hiba Tawaji, composer Oussama Rahbani, trumpetist Ibrahim Maalouf and more than 50 musicians performed at the “Night of Hope” at Lebanon’s Forum de Beirut on Sunday night in the largest concert to be held in the country’s capital since the devastating explosion in August of 2020 that killed more than 200 people, left an estimated 300,000 homeless and caused more than $15 billion in damage. The Forum de Beirut was also destroyed by the blast, but has been rebuilt.The concert paid tribute to the families of the explosion’s victims in a brief video, and patriotic songs were performed as part of a broader call to unite the country, which has seen its economy devasted in recent years.
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has shared a family photo from a trip to Dubai following the 'Wagatha Christie' trial. Last week Wayne and his wife Coleen jetted off on holiday with their four sons on the last day of her High Court battle with Rebekah Vardy.
Daniel D'Addario Chief TV CriticIn his new comedy special on Netflix, Ricky Gervais mocks “the new women […] with beards and cocks”; he urges trans women to “lose the cock” towards the end of a long tirade about trans people’s anatomy. It’d be easy to call this shocking.
Johnny Depp has the world's eyes on him right now during his high-profile court case against his ex-wife Amber Heard.MORE: Johnny Depp receives unexpected support from shock source during trialThe Pirates of the Caribbean star is expected to take to the stand on Tuesday to speak out against the actress, who he is suing for $50million (£40million) over the open-ed piece in which she described herself as a "public figure representing domestic abuse", which was written in 2020.He was not named in the article, but he has stated that the implication cost him acting roles.VIDEO: Inside Johnny Depp's family lifeBack in 2016, when Amber spoke out about Johnny's alleged violent behaviour, his ex-wife Vanessa Paradis, who is the mother of his two children, Lily-Rose and Jack, was one of the first to release a statement in his defense.MORE: The surprising meaning behind Amber Heard's baby name revealedMORE: Everything you need to know about Johnny Depp's son JackIn a hand-written letter to TMZ, she wrote: "Johnny Depp is the father of my two children, he is a sensitive, loving and loved person."I believe with all my heart that these recent accusations being made are outrageous.