‘Patriots’ Review: Peter Morgan’s Disappointing Power Play About Putin’s Rise in Post-Soviet Russia is a ‘Nyet’

Alex Salmond’s company fell into the red for the first time after it was formed nine years ago.

Alison Hammond has finally broken her silence on her new romance with boyfriend David Putman and revealed what her son Aiden thinks of her dating.The This Morning host has been secretly dating Russian masseuse David for a number of months. Alison, 49, appeared to have previously shared photographs of her and David to her Instagram Stories, and has been seen commenting on David's posts as she left a love heart eye emoji on one of his recent uploads. However, she hadn't publicly addressed her new relationship until she appeared on Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe's Parenting Hell podcast, where she discussed dating.

Joe Leydon Film Critic The thin line between cheating death and chasing it appears to have been smudged, repeatedly, by maverick video journalist Margaret Moth, the subject of first-time filmmaker Lucy Lawless’ fascinating documentary “Never Look Away.” At least, that’s the impression we’re left with at the end of this compact yet complex portrait of a singularly and aggressively unconventional war correspondent who inspired equal measures of admiration and anxiety among her friends, colleagues and lovers throughout her 20 years of assignments in the world’s trouble spots — Baghdad, Sarajevo, Afghanistan, Lebanon, Zaire, you name it, she was there — for CNN. Something of an enigma even to those closest to her — “I never fully understood what was ticking inside of her” is a comment typical of responses by interviewees questioned by an off-camera Lawless — Moth was fond of proudly proclaiming, “I live life to the fullest.” But it was a life she repeatedly risked by going places, doing things and recording wartime horrors with such little regard for her own safety that a CNN teammate warned her: “There’s only so much Russian Roulette you can play.” It was also a life that she more or less reinvented herself to portray.

Alison Herman TV Critic At the end of its second season, “Hacks” seemed to have written itself into a corner. On the heels of a hit special, veteran stand-up Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) fired Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder), the young writer whose perspective helped push Deborah out of a yearslong creative rut. While harsh, the move was uncharacteristically selfless on Deborah’s part, cutting Ava and her valuable advice loose in an act of tough love.

Austin Powers movie.More than 20 years since the release of the spy comedy series’ third instalment, 2002’s Goldmember, its creator and star has weighed in on a possible fourth film.Speaking with Entertainment Tonight on the red carpet of the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award Gala in Hollywood on Saturday (May 27), Myers shared that there were “absolutely” more stories to be told in the Austin Powers Universe.The Canadian-British actor remained vague when asked about the speculation surrounding a fourth film, saying: “I can neither confirm nor deny the existence or non-existence of such a project.”It’s not the first time the Shrek star has addressed the rumours. In 2022, he gave an almost identical answer when asked about a fourth film, calling his response “a non-confirmed confirmation confirmation.”Back in 2019, he said to ET that any sequel would be “likely to be from Dr. Evil’s point of view.”Giving a similar answer to his recent response, the Wayne’s World star said: “It’s likely to be from Dr.

Two of the more anticipated star turns on Broadway this season – Steve Carell making his Broadway debut in the Lincoln Center Theater revival of Uncle Vanya and The Sopranos Michael Imperioli returning to the New York stage in Circle in the Square’s An Enemy of The People – got no love from Tony Award nominators today, and the West End hit Patriots, written by The Crown‘s Peter Morgan, barely registered on the roster with only one nom – for lead actor Michael Stuhlbarg.

Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, has become the first member of the Royal Family to visit Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion began in February 2022. According to Buckingham Palace, Sophie's trip was to "demonstrate solidarity with the women, men and children impacted by the war." Her visit was a continuation of her work to champion survivors of conflict-related sexual violence, and was at the request of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Piers Morgan has blasted Good Morning Britain after the show didn't include him in a montage of its best presenters.

Despite leaving Good Morning Britain in controversial circumstances in 2021, Piers Morgan has posted a message on social media to celebrate the morning show’s 10th anniversary. Current presenters Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley marked the special occasion on Monday 29 April by introducing a series of clips of some of the show’s most memorable moments, including a glimpse of Piers, who worked on GMB for almost six years.

The chants and shouts of pro-Palestinian demonstrators disrupted the entry to the Washington Hilton for this year’s White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, but once inside, attendees were greeted with what has become the usual scene: Celebrities on the red carpet, a crush for the security line and glitterati packed into a cavernous ballroom.

Russian oil could flood into Scotland if the Grangemouth refinery closes, it has been claimed.

Leanne Morgan‘s current tour is called Just Getting Started, and the 58-year-old comedian is living up to that with a comedy series and two more specials at Netflix. The streamer has given a 16-episode order to an untitled multi-cam series, headlined by Morgan in her TV acting debut and executive produced by top comedy showrunner Chuck Lorre (The Kominsky Method, Bookie). Additionally, Netflix has picked up two more stand-up specials from Morgan following the success of her 2023 debut, Leanne Morgan: I’m Every Woman.

Jeremy Renner faces a new foe in the official trailer for season 3 of Mayor of Kingstown, which will premiere Sunday, June 2 in the U.S. and Canada and begin rolling out on June 3 in all other Paramount+ international markets.

Two hours and 30 minutes. At the Vivian Beaumont Theatre, 150 West 65th Street.When Steve Carell emerges from behind a bench onstage at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre, the crowd giggles automatically at the “Office” star.Now playing the hapless title role in Anton Chekhov’s “Uncle Vanya,” the revival of which opened Wednesday night on Broadway, the actor’s presence gets laughs before he does much of anything.

brilliant-turned-tacky “The Crown,” the royals series that he created for Netflix, his writing about historical figures has grown animatronic and hackneyed. Mouthpiece Theater.

Dani Dyer has shared a sweet snap of her twin daughters with her friend and former Love Island co-star Georgia Steel. Dani, 27, and Georgia, 26, have been close friends ever since they appeared on the 28th series of the ITV2 dating show. While Georgia returned to the villa earlier this year for the show's special All Stars series, Dani has been focusing on being a mum to her three children Santiago, three, and twins Star and Summer, whom she welcomed last year.

The first look photos for Power Book II: Ghost‘s upcoming fourth season have arrived!

EXCLUSIVE: Blu Hunt (The New Mutants) and Peter Vack (PVT Chat) are in production in North Macedonia on Replay, the sophomore feature from veteran music video director Jason Lester (High Resolution), which has unveiled a first-look still.

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is shining a spotlight on one of the most revered filmmakers in cinema history.

This Morning star Alison Hammond's new love interest has been unveiled as she shares rare glimpse into her romantic life. Alison was dating her 'hunky' gardener Ben Hawkins until last year. Their relationship blossomed after she employed Ben in 2021 to spruce up her Midlands estate.