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Samantha Faiers celebrated her son's second birthday this weekend and, despite it being only May, the bash had a Christmas theme. Her two-year-old boy Edward is apparently a huge fan of the Grinch, and the former TOWIE star went all out on the festive theme.The celebrations took place at The Smokery in Albury – a picturesque lakeside venue nestled in the heart of the Surrey hills – and Samantha enlisted the help of some party planners to turn the space into a Grinch-themed winter wonderland complete with a huge balloon display, a pancake station and an elaborate party table.The reality star documented the day on her Instagram Stories and posted an adorable image of the tot when he arrived and saw what was put in place for his big day.

Hallmark Channel fans are in for a treat this holiday season.

Naman Ramachandran Animation studio Toonz Media Group has unveiled an eclectic slate for the Cannes Film Market. Drawing stories from popular Indian ancient fables and retelling them with a contemporary flavor, “Return of the Jungle” is set in present-day India and revolves around a group of classmates from junior school who must outwit the biggest, meanest bully in the school. A cool and loveable grandpa by their side peps the fourth graders with inspiring stories from the jungle.

EXCLUSIVE: Gilmore Girls star Lauren Graham and The Nightingale‘s Aisling Franciosi have joined the cast of Three Point Capital and David Permut Production’s movie Twinless. They will star opposite previously announced Dylan O’Brien and James Sweeney. 

EXCLUSIVE: Ali Afshar’s ESX Entertainment is entering into the horror space with the feature The Necklace starring sisters Madeleine & Violet McGraw, each of whom have garnered widespread acclaim forgripping performances in M3GAN and 2021’s The Black Phone respectively. Cameras will roll this summer.

A report was published today (April 30) about Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and his upcoming movie Red One.

are back in —and this time they packed formal wear.On April 27, the power couple joined in Vegas for The 15 and Mahomies Foundation Golf Classic gala and auction event. In one video recorded by an attendee, Kelce could be seen leading Swift by the hand in a classic suit, though he left his tie at home and kept his white dress shirt unbuttoned at the neck.For her part, Swift was dressed in a floor-length emerald dress with a chainlink necklace, letting her blonde hair down in loose waves.

EXCLUSIVE: Comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias has inked a deal for two more stand-up specials at Netflix, Deadline can exclusively reveal.

A sneak peek of Netflix’s 100 Years Of Solitude has been released. The hugely anticipated series adaptation of the Gabriel García Marquez novel bows on the streamer later this year.

Due to their roles as hosts of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have never been able to take part – but that hasn't stopped them from giving the iconic Celebrity Cyclone a go.The fan-favourite Bushtucker trial sees the final four celebs attempt to climb a slippery slop and then remain in place with a giant star - but with wind machines, giant balls and paint bombs it's certainly not as easy as it sounds. Something Saturday Night Takeaway host Dec discovered when he was left needing six months of physio after sustaining a serious injury while attempting the trial.

Kyle MacLachlan sent “sweetest” video to a Twin Peaks mega fan at the request of his Fallout co-star, Ella Purnell.Speaking to NME, Purnell revealed that she’d left it late to get her friend – who was a huge fan of the show – a Christmas gift and so asked MacLachlan if he’d be able to make him a video instead – and he agreed.“He’s just so so so sweet. He’s the most kind and generous person, as well as actor.

EXCLUSIVE: Keegan-Michael Key and his multi-hyphenate partner Elle Key, along with their Bigger Picture Media Group banner, have signed with Range Media Partners for management.

There’s some major casting news for Final Destination: Bloodlines!

New Line has set the cast for Final Destination: Bloodlines, the sixth installment in its Final Destination horror franchise, Deadline has confirmed.

BBC Death In Paradise star Tahj Miles has landed a new role after his exit from the detective drama in which he played Marlon Pryce.

EXCLUSIVE: Kaiwi Lyman is producing and starring in a romantic drama film out of Brazil.

Melissa Gilbert had a ready answer when asked why fans of Little House on the Prairie always seem to burst into tears whenever they see her in person.

An A-list cast including Brian Cox, Fiona Shaw, Jodie Whittaker, and Bill Nighy will lend their voices to That Christmas, an animated feature from Netflix penned by Richard Curtis and directed by Simon Otto (How to Train Your Dragon trilogy). 

Arnold Schwarzenegger has booked his next role. He’ll be starring in “The Man With the Bag,” scheduled to shoot later this year, with the film labeled as a holiday family comedy co-starring Alan Ritchson, known for his work in the series “Reacher.” The occasion marks for Schwarzenegger’s first film since 2019, when he starred in “Terminator: Dark Fate.” Arnold Schwarzenegger shares his ‘big dream’ while promoting new movieArnold Schwarzenegger joins Katherine and his granddaughters for a family ski tripWhile details about the roles have yet to be released, it’s expected that Schwarzenegger will play Santa. “When Santa’s magic bag is stolen, he turns to his naughty list to find Vance, a former thief, to help him get it back.

Director Adam Shankman (“Hairspray”) and Amazon MGM Studios are putting together two action heavyweights for a new film, “The Man With The Bag.” Deadline reports that Arnold Schwarzenegger will make his first big screen debut in years with the Christmas comedy he’ll co-star with rising action star Alan Ritchson. READ MORE: Alan Ritchson Says Marvel’s’ Thor’ Role Was His To Lose Initially, But “Didn’t Take The Audition Seriously” “The Man With The Bag” focuses on Santa’s stolen magic bag, and the Christmas icon turns to the naughty list to find a former thief named Vance to help retrieve the bag in a massive heist.

seven years after the kids created a viral video moment while Kelly was being interviewed on the BBC.“BBC Dad content. Today is the 7th anniversary of the BBC Dad blooper,” Kelly wrote Sunday in a post on X (formerly Twitter).

EXCLUSIVE: Amazon MGM Studios‘ crime thriller Play Dirty has four new additions: Keegan-Michael Key (Wonka), Nat Wolff (Which Brings Me to You), Chukwudi Iwuji (The Day of the Jackal), and Thomas Jane (Troppo).

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Tim Allen is one step closer to returning to ABC for a third time. The Alphabet net has given a pilot order to his latest sitcom, “Shifting Gears,” from 20th Television. Allen is on board to star and executive produce the multi-cam sitcom pilot — which is still a working title — which will also be written and executive produced by Mike Scully and Julie Thacker Scully.

EXCLUSIVE: Scottie Thompson (Hellfire), David Koechner (Anchorman), Gillian White (Trouble Man!) and Isaiah Washington (Grey’s Anatomy) are currently starring in Christmas action-comedy Dashing Through The Snow.

The future was already mapped out for Prince William and Kate Middleton's kids when they were born. Their eldest son George once appeared to have a 'dream job' he will sadly never get to do.

Bad Bunny has kicked off his Most Wanted Tour and the setlist has been revealed after the first U.S. shows.

Eva Mendes made a memorable entrance at Fashion Week Italy. The retired actress attended the Dolce & Gabbana show in Milan in a leopard print outfit that was reminiscent of old Hollywood and classic Italian cinema. Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes take their daughters to read books at the parkEva Mendes looks sporty and comfy while out in Santa BarbaraMendes was photographed with Dolce & Gabbana’s 2024 leopard faux fur coat.

Coronation Street star Charlotte Jordan's life is very different to her soap character's, when the cameras stop rolling. She's been playing the fiery Daisy Midgeley on our screens for three years, but off screen, Charlotte – who was recently in tears after a fan's heartwarming gesture – leads a much calmer life. Daisy's turbulent journey on Coronation Street since her arrival in 2020 has seen her becoming step-daughter to the Rovers Return's landlady, Jenny Connor, and finding love with school teacher Daniel Osbourne, whose wife tragically passed away from cancer after giving birth to their son.

Hollywood loves a sequel, but maybe not this one.

Well, this is certainly good timing. David Krumholtz, who appears in Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” as Isidor Isaac Rabi, one of Oppenheimer’s best friends from an early age, is having a moment.