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Jana Kramer got the boy!The country singer and alum is engaged to boyfriend Allan Russell, 42, a Scottish soccer coach and former player. Kramer announced the news of Russell's proposal on her  podcast on Thursday with an aptly titled episode, «Jana's Engaged Part 1.»As for the proposal itself, Kramer explained that she, Russell and her kids took a walk to her new house and he got down on one knee while they were all sitting on the front porch steps.

Naman Ramachandran “Game of Thrones” actor Indira Varma is joining the new series of “Doctor Who.” She will be seen as the Duchess, described by the BBC as a “mysterious new role.” Varma was previously part of the “Doctor Who” universe as Suzie Costello in Russell T Davies’ spin-off series “Torchwood.” Varma’s recent roles include Netflix show “Obsession” and Disney+’s Star Wars franchise series “Obi-Wan Kenobi.” She won an Olivier for her role in “Present Laughter.” “Doctor Who” began in 1963 and follows the adventures of a Time Lord known as The Doctor, an extraterrestrial being with a human appearance. The Doctor travels the universe in a time-travelling spaceship called the Tardis.

Game of Thrones star Indira Varma is the latest big name to join the regenerated Doctor Who.

Peter Pan Goes Wrong, the latest stage farce from UK’s acclaimed Mischief theater troupe, has extended its run on Broadway for two weeks ahead of a move to Los Angeles in August.

reported Saturday that a buyer group that includes Sun Group, GSV and others is backing the bid. Russell, CEO of the automotive tech company Luminar, told the Wall Street Journal Friday he would be purchasing a majority share—82%—of Forbes, valuing the publication at close to $800 million. However, Axios media reporter and CNN analyst Sara Fischer says there’s more to the story. “This deal is made to look like it’s Austin Russell buying 82% of this asset but it’s not,” Fischer reported on Twitter.

said in a statement Friday.According to the Wall Street Journal, Russell will not be involved in the media company’s news coverage or operations on a day-to-day basis, but will focus on the business’ “philanthropy” and growth.“This is an important milestone in Forbes’ storied history, and an achievement that everyone on the Forbes team should be proud of,” Forbes CEO Mike Federle in a statement provided to Axios. “Over 105 years, innovation has been part of Forbes’ DNA and has kept us at the forefront of our industry.

The 100-year-old Forbes brand is now majority owned by a 28-year-old automotive technology CEO.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Warwick Thornton’s “The New Boy” has been set as the opening title of next month’s Sydney Film Festival, which will celebrate its 70th edition, June 7-18. The film, a tale of sprituality and survival in 1940s Australia, starring Cate Blanchett, Deborah Mailman, Wayne Blair and Aswan Reid, will also play in the festival’s competition section.

CBS has decided not to renew S.W.A.T. for another season.

As millions worldwide gear up for King Charles III’s coronation, Australian actor Russell Crowe revealed he will not be attending the royal affair. The "Gladiator" star candidly said he didn’t receive an invitation and it may have been due to a previous awkward encounter with the royal family. "No, I didn’t get the call," Crowe explained during an appearance on the "Triple M Breakfast Brisbane" radio show, Thursday.

Coleen, 37, shared a selfie with Colette on Instagram as they posed in sunglasses outside the Duke of York's theatre. The mum-of-four admitted it was the second time she had been to the venue in a week.

A judge has dismissed Donald Trump’s lawsuit against The New York Times and three journalists who published a 2018 piece on his tax schemes.

Julia MacCary editor Warner Bros. has dropped the first official trailer for the highly anticipated sci-fi epic sequel “Dune: Part 2.” In 2021’s “Dune,” Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) ventured to Arrakis, the universe’s most dangerous and sandiest planet, to ensure his family and people’s future as evil forces exploded in conflict. The Denis Villeneuve drama, based on Frank Herbert’s novel, was nominated for 10 Academy Awards and won six.  In the sequel, Atreides teams up with Chani (Zendaya) and the Fremen to exact revenge on those who destroyed his family, and he must juggle his love life with the fate of the universe at stake. The trailer shows Paul riding the back of a massive sand worm on the deserts of Arrakis while Chani and the Fremen cheer him on.

Netflix has renewed the Keri Russell starrer The Diplomat for a second season.

The Diplomat” for Season 2.Little is known about what Season 2 will entail, but Netflix has released some self-reported figures about the first season. Within its first weekend, “The Diplomat” secured 57.48 million hours viewed.

has been renewed for season 2. The political drama starring Keri Russell has quickly captured the attention of audiences. With 57.48 million hours viewed in just the first weekend, the series quickly topped Netflix's weekly global top 10 English-language series list. Created by Debora Cahn, is described by Netflix as «a high-stakes, contemporary political drama about the transcendence and torture of long-term relationships, between countries and people.» Season 1 follows a newly appointed U.S.

DGA leaders have informed their members of their rights and responsibilities in the event of a writers strike against the studios.

It's the warm up on Friday before the Scottish Grand National on Saturday and our man Garry Owen has picked out all his selections for the first day.

The Diplomat.Created by Debora Cahn (The West Wing, Homeland), the series follows Kate Wyler (Russell) as she adjusts to her new role, between tackling international crises and dealing with her turbulent marriage to a high-profile political figure.A synopsis reads: “Kate Wyler is the new US Ambassador to the United Kingdom. She was supposed to go to Afghanistan.

The Diplomat.Created by Debora Cahn (The West Wing, Homeland), the series follows Kate Wyler (Russell) as she adjusts to her new role, between tackling international crises and dealing with her turbulent marriage to a high-profile political figure.A synopsis reads: “Kate Wyler is the new US Ambassador to the United Kingdom. She was supposed to go to Afghanistan.

A.D. Amorosi Ahmad Jamal, one of the most elegant, eloquent and influential pianists and composers in modern jazz, died on Sunday, his wife, Laura Hess-Hey, and his daughter, Sumayah Jamal, told the Washington Pst. The pianist was 92 and died in Ashley Falls, MA, after a battle with prostate cancer. Renowned for his economical and deliberate style, Jamal – born Frederick Russell Jones in Pittsburgh on July 2, 1930 – was an inspiration to jazz giants such as McCoy Tyner, Herbie Hancock, Bill Charlap and Miles Davis. The latter famously recorded Jamal’s composition “New Rhumba” for his 1957 album “Miles Ahead.” In his 1989 autobiography, “Miles,” Davis stated that the pianist “knocked me out with his concept of space, his lightness of touch, his understatement, and the way he phrases notes and chords and passages.” Davis is also renowned for saying, “All my inspiration comes from Ahmad Jamal.”

Ahmad Jamal, the jazz pianist best known for his arrangement of "Poinciana," has died at 92. News of his passing was first confirmed to The Washington Post by Jamal's wife, Laura Hess-Hey, on Sunday. His daughter, Sumayah Jamal, later confirmed to the New York Times that the cause of death was prostate cancer.

The Lemon Twigs have shared their latest single ‘Every Day Is The Worst Day Of My Life’ from their forthcoming album ‘Everything Harmony’.The brand-new single is the fourth to be debuted ahead of the band’s upcoming album. With its melodic 70s-style bright guitar and harmonies, the song only features one single line “Every day is the worst day of my life.” The video, directed by Hilla Eden, features performance footage of the band in New York City as well as clips of zoo animals and The Lemon Twigs’ brother duo themselves, Brian and Michael D’Addario.The release comes after three previous singles: the ’60s-inspired ‘Corner Of My Eye’, KISS inspired ‘Any Time Of Day’ and ‘In My Head’.According to a recent press release, the album arrives as a “distinct blend of pop vocals”, featuring “sophisticated acoustic-folk melodies and rich textures”, heavily influenced by artists such as Simon & Garfunkel, Arthur Russell and Moondog.Written, recorded, produced and engineered solely by the band ‘Everything Harmony’ is  set for release on May 5 and will tackle a range of motifs through its lyricism too – exploring themes of depression and isolation, and euphoria.‘When Winter Comes Around’‘In My Head’‘Corner Of My Eye’‘Any Time Of Day’‘What You Were Doing’‘I Don’t Belong To Me’‘Every Day Is The Worst Day Of My Life’‘What Happens To A Heart’‘Still It’s Not Enough’‘Born To Be Lonely’‘Ghost Run Free’‘Everything Harmony’‘New To Me’In the support of ‘Everything Harmony’, The Lemon Twigs are set to play a series of shows across the UK and EU starting in Amsterdam on May 20.

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor As seasoned espionage pros, they didn’t give up much, and they didn’t indulge in too much nostalgia. But for an hour or so on Wednesday evening, five core players of “The Americans” reunited in Midtown Manhattan to share stories and spread a few compliments for work they did together on the highly lauded FX series. To mark the 10th anniversary of the spy drama’s debut, stars Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys and Noah Emmerich were joined by showrunners Joe Weisberg and Joel Fields for a lively reunion conversation hosted by the Paley Center for Media. Fields reminded his colleagues that Superstorm Sandy made a surprise guest appearance in “The Americans” pilot, turning the production schedule upside down just before they were scheduled to begin shooting the pilot for DreamWorks Television and Fox Television Studios.

declared of the new movie “The Pope’s Exorcist,” starring Russell Crowe, which hits theaters Friday.The 29-year-old Catholic organization added: “The end result is to instill the conviction that exorcism is an abnormal, monstrous and frightening phenomenon, whose only protagonist is the devil, whose violent reactions can be faced with great difficulty.”There’s more to their ire than Hollywood’s flair for exaggeration. The IAE, it turns out, has a personal beef with the movie.The supernatural horror film takes its inspiration from their late founder, Father Gabriele Amorth (played by Crowe), who held the title of chief exorcist of the Vatican for more than two decades.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Tanya Tucker did not let much time slip away after the Country Music Hall of Fame announced her impending induction this week before coming out with an announcement of her own: She has a second album produced by the team of Brandi Carlile and Shooter Jennings coming soon, following up on a celebrated previous effort that earned Tucker her first two Grammy Awards. The album “Sweet Western Sound” will be out June 2 on Fantasy. A teaser track from the record, “Kindness” is out now. The song was written by Carlile’s bandmates Phil and Tim Hanseroth. The collection reunites the team that made Tucker’s comeback album, “While I’m Livin’,” a 2019 set that got the singer a Grammys for best country album, and its closing track, “Bring My Flowers Now,” which won best country song.

Neil Patrick Harris will take to the Broadway stage as a special guest star in Peter Pan Goes Wrong, producers announced today.

EXCLUSIVE: Jamie Campbell Bower – you know him best for his work as the Stranger Things’ villain Vecna – will star for director Chuck Russell in a new version of the ‘80s fright franchise Witchboard. Russell and Greg McKay wrote the script and are producing with Kade Vu and Bernie Gewissler, in an A-Nation Media production. The film shoots in May in Montreal and New Orleans.

Mark Russell, the political satirist who delivered his wisecracks to the tunes of his piano on PBS specials for nearly 30 years, died today of prostate cancer at his home in Washington, D.C. He was 90.

“Elemental,” the new Pixar feature from Peter Sohn (who partially inspired the character of Russell in “Up”), and features Carl Fredricksen (Ed Asner) get ready for his first date since Ellie passed away. It is deeply touching and hilarious and appropriate as a preamble for “Elemental,” which focuses on the love story between two very opposite characters – one made of fire (Ember, played by Leah Lewis) and the other made of water (Wade, played by Mamoudou Athie).“Carl’s Date” was written and directed by Pixar stalwart Bob Peterson, who co-wrote and co-directed “Up” and who wrote and directed the rest of the “Dug Days” shorts, returned for “Carl’s Date,” along with producer Kim Collins, who produced “Dug Days” as well.At a presentation of the short at Pixar, Peterson said that he thought that “Carl’s Date” was the “bow” on top of the “Up” story and that it would likely be the last material from the world (at least for now).