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Brendan Rodgers insists he was right to slam his sloppy Celtic stars against St Johnstone – because he demands his players match his burning desire for glory.

Charli XCX has announced her engagement to The 1975‘s George Daniel.The pop singer took to her official Instagram account today (November 28) to share a photo carousel of her and Daniel embracing each other with the second photo shared being of two teacups and an engagement ring in its box. The post’s caption read: “charli xcx and george daniel fucking for life!!!”Her announcement of the engagement comes a day after she posted a photo of herself wearing her engagement ring in a car to her private Instagram account @360_brats for fans to see.A post shared by Charli (@charli_xcx)Charli XCX has sparked engagement rumors after posting a ring photo to her more intimate private Instagram account, 360_brat pic.twitter.com/PgrsgxdPAN— Champagne and Shade (@ChampagneShade) November 28, 2023The 1975 frontman Matty Healy commented under the post saying: “I cry” while Dua Lipa added “Congratulations lovebirds”.

Riptide Music Festival is returning to the Fort Lauderdale Beach Park for two days of fun, sun and jams on Saturday, Dec. 2 and Sunday, Dec.

Ellise Shafer Kanye West appeared on stage in Dubai on Sunday night alongside Lil Durk and Ty Dolla Sign, where the trio gave a surprise performance of their new song “Vultures.” The performance took place during Lil Durk’s show at night club Blu Dubai, which posted clips of the song on social media. On the club’s Instagram Stories, West can be seen rapping the song’s incendiary lyrics, including, “How am I antisemitic? I just fucked a Jewish bitch.” West debuted the new song on Nov. 17 via Chicago radio station Power 92.

Cat Deeley bought her wedding dress before she had even met her husband Patrick Kielty, the TV star once explained. The 47 year old This Morning host tied the knot with the 52 year old comedian in a private ceremony in Rome in September 2012 after a nine-month whirlwind romance.The pair had actually met in 2002 whilst hosting BBC talent show Fame Academy but sparks didn't fly between them until 10 years later. Cat has never released photos from her wedding day - but she has previously described what she wore for the occasion.

Wowcher, a popular deals website, has dropped the price of its biggest-ever Mystery Holiday deal for Black Friday. For only £89, you could find yourself jetting off to top destinations like Dubai, New York, Cancun, Egypt, Las Vegas or even the Maldives. If you're not one of the lucky ones to get a long-haul trip, don't worry! You could still bag a short break to a European city like Venice, Rome, Amsterdam, Madrid, Porto, Lisbon, Krakow, Budapest, Prague, Lake Como or Disneyland Paris.This deal also includes beach holidays to places like Crete, Ibiza, Portugal, Cyprus, Malaga, Malta and more.

Christian Nodal attended the Latin GRAMMY ceremony in Seville, Spain. The Mexican singer captivated the audience with his music and took home one of the coveted awards.

Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise married 17 years ago in a lavish wedding hosted in a castle in Rome. The event cost over 3 million dollars and was attended by guests like Jennifer Lopez, David and Victoria Beckham, Will and Jada Pinkett-Smith, and more. Robert Evans, one of the event’s photographers, recently discussed what it felt like to be a part of such a memorable occasion.

Cardi B is not having it! In response to a commentator’s accusations of faking their commitment to fitness and resorting to weight loss surgeries, the prominent rapper recently addressed the issue through her social media account. An X (formerly Twitter) user posted a video of Cardi in the gym, suggesting that influencers use exercise as a cover for their surgical procedures. “I hate influencers who do this, get all the surgery acting like they really be in the gym when really if they gain more weight they will just get surgery again smh,” the post reads.Cardi clarified a common misunderstanding about weight gain and shared her perspective on the matter.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Rome-based distribution and production exec Thomas J. Ciampa — who last year exited WarnerMedia where he was Italy, Spain and Portugal country manager — is joining Rainbow Group, the prominent Italian indie best known for creating the hit “Winx Club” TV franchise.

England travel to North Macedonia this evening, safe in the knowledge that they have secured qualification to next summer's European Championships in Germany.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Japanese manga series “Tiger Mask” is being adapted into a live-action feature for the international market by Italy’s Fabula Pictures and Brandon Box and Japan’s Kodansha. The popular manga, which follows a ruthless professional Japanese wrestler named Naoto Date who after making it big in the U.S.

Will Tizard Contributor Indie and art film producer Jon Kilik, unlike many, remains hopeful for the personal, mid-budget movie for grown-ups. “Those are the films directors love to make and audiences still love,” says Kilik, being feted this week at Poland’s Camerimage cinematography festival for work of special visual sensitivity.

Even the Saturday Night Live writers can’t stop thinking about the Roman Empire.

Treat yourself to a visit to Germany’s capital to immerse yourself in a generous sprinkling of festive spirit. Berlin has nigh on 100 Christmas markets to explore – yes, all in one city – with something for all tastes, from traditional to eco-friendly and Bavarian to Scandi. There are even Japanese-themed markets to explore.

Rejoice exhibition, because some wide releases are keeping their dates on the theatrical film schedule next year, despite it being wrecked by the actors strike. Disney had April 5 on hold and that’s being designated to 20th Century Studios’ psychological thriller The First Omen, the prequel to the classic 1976 horror film. 

Blaga’s Lessons, Bulgaria’s International Film Oscar submission, has set a release in multiple countries.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Italian cinema is in the spotlight at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles where the screening series “Ennio Morricone: Essential Scores from a Movie Maestro,” programmed in partnership with Cinecittà, is currently playing to sold-out audiences. The Oct. 6-Nov.

Travis Scott will never forget the tragedy that occurred at his Astroworld Festival.

Made in Chelsea stars Maeva D'Ascanio and James Taylor tied the knot at London's Chelsea Registry Office this week and have now shared details from their wedding.The sweet couple revealed that they walked down the aisle together with their one year old son, Beau, before they exchanged their vows. In an interview with Hello!, Maeva said: “The ceremony was quick but very intense and beautiful.” The newlyweds added: "We loved seeing our families being so emotional while walking down the aisle, and having beau with us was very special." The couple got married at the registry office ahead of a second lavish ceremony which will be filmed for the reality show Made In Chelsea, where their fellow co-stars are expected to attend.The second ceremony is reported to take place next month.Taking to Instagram to announce the news, Maeva said: "Yes! We did it!! Now we can't wait to celebrate with all our family and friends." The couple have recently been embarking on various wedding preparations and were even seen getting trained up in the gym together in the latest episode of Made In Chelsea.

Gladiator writer.The Oscar-winning actor will play the famed military leader who posed the greatest threat to the Roman Republic. In 218 BC during The Second Punic War, Hannibal led troops atop elephants over the Alps, attacking Rome from the north.Washington’s casting, first reported in Deadline, is met with news that John Logan, the writer of Ridley Scott’s 2000 epic Gladiator, is writing the script.

EXCLUSIVE: Universal Pictures International has acquired French rights for Italian actress and screenwriter Paolo Cortellesi’s feature directorial debut hit There’s Still Tomorrow, in a deal brokered by Vision Distribution.

Sarah Ferguson stunned in a purple gown on Thursday as she attended the Red Cross Charity Event in Italy, following reports she could be set for a career in TV. The Duchess of York, 64, was all smiles as she attended the photocall for the event in Rome on 9 November, and posed for snaps with film producer Tiziana Rocca and tycoon Hormoz Vasfi.

The National have today (November 10) unveiled details of huge new UK and European tour dates. Check out all the ticket details and dates below.The band will play The Eden Project on July 2 with support from This Is The Kit.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Polish actress and singer Joanna Kulig (“Cold War,” “The Eddy”) and French icon Fanny Ardant are co-starring in “Island,” a psychological thriller by Italian-German writer director Nora Jaenike filmed on the Italian island of Elba. Filming on the mostly English-language atmospheric noir wrapped on Nov. 4 on the island, which is located off the coast of Tuscany.

French production powerhouse Federation Studios is investigating strategic options that could include its full or partial sale, according to a Reuters news agency report on Thursday.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Marina Cicogna, Italy’s first major female film producer who shepherded films by Pier Paolo Pasolini, Franco Zeffirelli and Elio Petri, including Petri’s Oscar-winning “Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion,” has died. She was 89. Cicogna died on Nov.

Fabio says he’s “steaming mad” about Biden, whose presidency is “destroying the country, who spends our money like a drunken sailor, and who’s going to get us into a major war. Because of Biden, the world sees that we are now at the weakest point in US history.” He’s enraged about the southern border, and believes that among the illegal border crossers are “terrorists planning more attacks.” “It’s like the Trojan horse story, and I guarantee we’re going to be next.

Holidaymakers who want to go on a last-minute getaway for under £100 will have to act fast, as a deal offering just that ends this weekend.

This may be the comeback of the decade. In her first film role in almost 30 years, Bulgarian actress Eli Skorcheva — who had gone into self-exile from cinema, changing careers and working odd jobs including as a cleaning lady – stars in Blaga’s Lessons, which earned her the Best Actress Award at this year’s Karlovy Vary Film Festival and is Bulgaria’s 2024 International Film Oscar submission.