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Strictly Come Dancing star Annable Croft has proven she and Johannes Radebe are still as close as ever despite his comments about their coupling on the BBC One dance show.

ITV Love Island All Star Sophie Piper first rose to fame on the reality dating show back in 2020 and is now back in the villa for the new spin off series in South Africa.

Ever since she strutted into the Love Island All Star villa on day one, we’ve been envious of Georgia Steel’s glossy, long hair. Whether she’s lounging by the pool, having a heated confrontation or getting glammed up for date night, the fiery brunette never seems to have a hair out of place – no mean feat considering the humid South African climate which would typically leave the rest of us with untameable frizz and a permanent slicked back ponytail.

Christopher Vourlias Gordon Main’s apartheid-era documentary “London Recruits” has been tapped as the opening film at the sixth Joburg Film Festival, which takes place Feb. 27 – March 3 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The film sheds light on a pivotal moment in South Africa‘s history, when the struggle against the apartheid government in South Africa developed a new secret weapon.

Amazon MGM Studios has a new head of global formats.

Jon Stewart scored big numbers for his return to The Daily Show.

EXCLUSIVE: Gotham Award winner Dawn Porter (Luther: Never Too Much) will direct and produce a documentary about one of the most iconic, politically-charged partnerships in history: the remarkable, largely untold story of Nelson and Winnie Mandela. She’ll also produce through her Trilogy Films, alongside the Schultz Family Foundation.

Alex Ritman “Beast of War,” the upcoming shark thriller from Australian writer-director Kiah Roache-Turner (“Wormwood”) has been snapped up by Signature Entertainment for the U.K. and Ireland, and Well Go for North America.

Two Love Island stars have revealed who smokes in the villa and shared details of the huge "queues" for the dedicated smoking area. Liberty Poole and Hannah Elizabeth entered the villa on day one to take part in the spin-off series of Love Island All-Stars, but were booted out on day 16, leaving alongside Mitch Taylor and Tyler Cruickshank.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent The CGI animated sequel to “Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness,” the hit adventure film based on the Dark Horse comics which sold around the world, has lured buyers ahead of the European Film Market. Titled “Chickenhare and the Very Very (Very) Old Groundhog,” the movie is budgeted at $23 million (a large budget by European production standards) and brings back the creative team behind the first film.

The stars of Strictly Come Dancing enjoyed a fun-filled night out at the wrap party on Sunday. The Strictly Live Tour ended at London's O2 Arena on Sunday, 11 February, after kicking off on January 19 in Birmingham.Tennis ace Annabel Croft appeared emotional following the string of nationwide shows. Annabel, 57, initially danced with Johannes Radebe in the popular BBC contest, where she came in fourth place and was eliminated from the ballroom and Latin dancing show just before the final.

Brent Lang Executive Editor LaKeith Stanfield, the Oscar-nominated star of “Judas and the Black Messiah” and “Atlanta,” has joined Raoul Peck’s “Ernest Cole: Lost and Found.” The upcoming documentary chronicles the life and work of Ernest Cole, one of the first Black freelance photographers in South Africa, whose early pictures showed Black life under apartheid. They were images that shocked the world. Stanfield will be the voice of Cole, helping to bring his words to life on screen.

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has shared his memories of the "iconic" goal that he believes defines him as a player.

Love Island All Stars' Chris Taylor declared that he and his love interest Joanna Chimonides "need a conversation" after they were both dumped from the South African villa, a day apart. Chris, 33, and Joanna, 27, were coupled up in the villa, but their coupling was put through testing times as Joanna appeared to question it. On Thursday night's episode of the show, Joanna and Joe Garratt left the villa in a shock double dumping.

Love Island All-Star twins Jess and Eve Gale entered the South African villa last week as bombshells and have since caught the eyes of Casey O'Gorman and Callum Jones. However, the 24-year-old siblings haven't always rocked their signature blond locks and enhanced features.

K.J. Yossman Antoine Fuqua is set to direct a feature documentary about Nelson Mandela, Variety has learned. Provisionally titled “Troublemaker: The Story Behind the Mandela Tapes,” the doc will use newly discovered audio interviews with Mandela himself to deliver an “honest, accurate and definitive depiction” of the man who remains a global symbol of justice, hope and universal human dignity, according to a press release.

Love Island: All Stars fans were left stunned when three Islanders were dumped from the villa in less than 24 hours, and it's now been reported that two more contestants have been sent packing in a shocking twist. Joanna Chimonides and Joe Garratt were both picked to exit the villa on Thursday, 8 February, with Chris Taylor then being dumped the following evening after the arrival of new bombshell Adam Maxted, who decided to couple up with Arabella Chi. Now, it's been reported that two more Islanders have been dumped from the South African villa, leaving the remaining contestants in "shock".

Former Love Island winner Davide Sanclimenti has sparked rumours he's the next All Stars bombshell. Following his split from ex-girlfriend Ekin-Su Culculoglu, the 29-year-old posed for picture on a plane, leading fans to speculate on where he is going. Some fans have a theory that he will be heading to South Africa into the Love Island villa and taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, one fan said: "Ok who cares bout these bombshells! Just waiting for Davide to come in now he and Ekin are split.." Another added: "I have a theory that Ekin Su and Davide broke up to both go into All Stars to add some actual entertainment to the villa." Davide posted the picture to his Instagram story , in a business class plane seat, wearing a casual white North Face hooded jumper and a pair of black jogggers.

Fans were shocked once again when it was announced the Love Island villa would be waving goodbye to another two contestants, just weeks ahead of the final. In last night's episode (February 8) viewers were told that a shock dumping would be happening in the next episode and two contestants would be evicted from the South African pad.This comes after contestants were forced revealed who they thought were the least compatible couple - and four couples faced a dreaded vote-off.

Thursday night's Love Island: All Stars saw Maya Jama interrupt the Islander's game of Couple Goals.

EXCLUSIVE: Wanda Banda has joined the cast of Netflix‘s South African teen crime drama Blood & Water.

It appears that self-confessed 'messy Mitch' hasn't wasted any time since he exited the Love Island villa as he's been pictured cosying up to fellow reality TV star Jemma Lucy. Mitch Taylor, 27, entered this year's Love Island All Stars in the hope of finding love (after originally signing up last year).

Love Island All Star Molly Smith is no doubt currently lounging by the pool in a show-stopping bikini while soaking up the sun, however before jetting off to the South African Villa earlier this month the reality star was spotted getting cosy back home in a stunning tracksuit perfect for the winter weather. Known for her incredible on-trend style, the 29 year old who re-entered the Villa as a bombshell of the new all stars series alongside 13 previous islanders – including ex boyfriend Callum, regularly shares her fashion must-haves to her 910k Instagram followers.

Gen X has gotten. No world wars, thankfully, though we did grow up imagining thermonuclear Armageddon as a genuine possibility, if merely accidental.But the Cold War ended. We were evolving!Some credit Ronald Reagan for ending that chapter.

Luis Morrison and Demi Jones may have already split, just four days after leaving the Love Island villa. The pair were brutally dumped from the island on Monday when newcomers Tyler Cruickshank and Arabella Chi chose their partners to couple up with. In the days before the dumping, Luis and Demi sparked up a romance, however, it now seems to have come to an end just a few days later.

The British version of Love Island is on the move in the States.

Love Island fans are fuming over contestant Chris Taylor's "annoying and immature" habit. The 33 year old star is back in the South African villa in the All Stars series, as previous contestants return once again on the look out for love. But Chris, who has previously found romance with Maura Higgins, can't seem to help saying the word "rizz" – using phrases like "forbidden rizz", "daytime rizz" and "playground rizz" – leaving unimpressed viewers begging him to stop using it.

Rochelle Humes shared a fresh message about her lookalike 'little sister' as she watched her make her Love Island: All Stars debut. The This Morning star is hoping for romantic success for her sibling Sophie Piper this time around as she headed to South Africa for a second shot in the villa.

Love Island All Stars is set to welcome two new bombshells Tom Clare and Sophie Piper, but not everyone is thrilled, with one future bombshell dropping out of the show.Tom and Sophie will be entering the villa in Wednesday night's episode, 24 January. However, it seems that Tom's appearance has ruffled some feathers.

Love Island star Sophie Piper and her famous sister Rochelle Humes met their long-lost sister last year after 23 years apart. Sophie, a 25 year old is set to return to the South African villa for the All Stars spin-off series.The reality star will be back on our screens on Wednesday, January 24 four years after her first appearance on the show. She grew up with Rochelle, raised by their mum and famous footballer uncle Paul Ince after their parents split.