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Katherine Ryan has spoken out about her claim she confronted an alleged sexual abuser in the entertainment industry.

EXCLUSIVE: Louis Theroux’s Mindhouse Productions is making a premium Sky documentary about the tragic Lockerbie bombings as the celebrated documentarian and his Mindhouse co-founders talk moving into scripted, “leaning into the U.S. market,” future investment and the BBC’s controversial Jimmy Savile drama.

After a sudden exit from the public eye, Stormzy is back with a fresh confidence, which he will discuss with Documentarian Louis Theroux.

Prime Video, Hillary Clinton’s HiddenLight Productions and Gordon Ramsay’s Studio Ramsay are among the 67 networks and production companies to commit to having half of their UK factual shows directed by women.

K.J. Yossman Amazon Prime Video and BBC Studios Factual are the latest comopanies to sign up to We Are Doc Women’s pledge to commit to 50% female directors for their factual output. They follow previous signatories BBC Documentaries, Channel 4 Documentaries, Hilary Clinton’s HiddenLight Productions, Lenny Henry’s Douglas Road Productions, Gordon Ramsay’s Studio Ramsey, and Louis Theroux’s Mindhouse, who have all previously committed to the pledge. Also comprising the 67 signatories are production companies including The Garden, Blast Films, Wall to Wall, Twenty Twenty, Lime Pictures, Minnow Films, Dragonfly Film & TV and Arrow International Media, 72 Films, Dorothy Street Pictures, Rogan Productions, Story Films, Empress Films and Grain Media.

K.J. Yossman BBC have unveiled their fall/winter arts and factual slate including documentaries on Elon Musk and fashion designer Virgil Abloh, who tragically died last year at the age of 41, as well as a new Louis Theroux series in which he interviews stars including Judi Dench, Rita Ora and Stormzy. “I’ve been in my new role for four months and I’ve been blown away by the sheer range, scale and quality of programming coming out of the factual, arts and classical music departments,” said Kate Phillips, director for unscripted. “From stand out documentaries like ‘The Real Mo Farah’ and ‘Freddie’s Field of Dreams’ to the BBC Proms and the launch of ‘Frozen Planet II,’ the team here are at the very top of their game, bringing audiences high impact, uniquely public service content at its very best. We’ve got plenty more to look forward to in the months ahead and I’m excited to unveil such an impressive array of diverse new content featuring big and upcoming talent, and bringing us new perspectives, incredible access and big moments for everyone.”

Kate Ward, Vice Studios Global President and the boss of Pulse Films, has joined BBC Studios to oversee factual.

Manori Ravindran International Editor Vice Studios global president Kate Ward is joining BBC Studios to oversee its factual portfolio, Variety can reveal. Ward has been appointed to the role of managing director for factual at BBC Studios Productions, where she replaces Tom McDonald, who left the company earlier this year to join National Geographic. With her new role, the well-respected executive — who most recently served as president of global studios and Pulse Films for Vice Media Group — will take on one of the most significant production portfolios in the U.K. industry, spanning the BBC’s Natural History Unit, Documentary Unit and Science Unit. She will also oversee relationships with BBC Studios’ roster of production companies, including Louis Theroux’s Mindhouse Productions, David Olusoga’s Uplands TV and James and Soleta Rogan’s Rogan Productions.

Louis Theroux, Amelia Dimoldenberg and Jason Derulo have teamed up for a new video for Theroux and Duke & Jones’ viral song ‘Jiggle Jiggle’ – you can watch the clip below.The novelty track, which features audio of Theroux rapping on Dimoldenberg’s YouTube series Chicken Shop Date (in a callback to a moment from Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends), was recorded following the huge popularity of Duke & Jones’ original auto-tuned TikTok video, which has been viewed nearly 80million times.Theroux has embraced the attention, telling The New York Times recently that “I sincerely hope we can all make some jiggle jiggle out of the phenomenon. Or maybe some fold.

Andrew Callaghan and his roving news organization Channel 5 are producing some of the most compelling independent journalism today. With the approachable absurdity of Andy Kaufman and the gentle empathy of Louis Theroux, Callaghan and co. produce on-the-street interviews that tease authentic responses out of their subjects filmed at chaotic gatherings across the United States (right-wing conferences, rap festivals, and protests are reliable locations).

Shakira is a better dancer than Jimmy Fallon, but it’s still fun to see them battle it out. The Colombian singer stopped by The Tonight Show this week to talk about her new job as a judge on the upcoming NBC series, Dancing with Myself.

Nobody should ever doubt Shakira’s dance skills.

Joe Wicks has said that he hopes that his new documentary will help people to open up more about parental mental health. The 36-year-old told of his parents' own struggles with mental health problems, and said that he wants to inspire others to do the same.

The BBC and Channel 4’s documentary departments have committed to 50% women directors across their output in the wake of a campaign from UK collective We Are Doc Women.

James Corden has announced that he will be leaving his CBS late-night series, The Late Late Show. Corden, 43, was known for his comedic role in British TV show Gavin & Stacey, of which he was also the co-creator.

BBC Two in 2021, covering the escapades of one of the most captivating individuals in recent pop culture, otherwise known as the ‘Tiger King’. Louis was also the man who bought us Louis Theroux: Life on the Edge and Louis Theroux: Selling Sex in 2020. The 51-year-old British-American dual citizen, who was born in Singapore, is happily married to his wife Nancy Strang, with whom he has had three sons.

Paul Hollywood gave out a rare treat on tonight's Celebrity Great British Bake Off. The Wallasey -born chef is known for giving out handshakes to successful bakers on the Channel 4 cooking show. But, tonight, he handed out two in quick succession.

Glasgow gig goers were stunned to see Louis Theroux make an appearance at Stormzy's OVO Hydro show.

Louis Theroux is set to interview Stormzy for a new BBC series.The six-part series, currently titled The Louis Theroux Interviews, will see the documentary filmmaker in conversation with some of the biggest names in entertainment.Stormzy will be the focus of the first episode, as Theroux joins him on tour and at home “for an in-depth and personally revealing encounter” with the British rapper.The remaining episodes will each feature a different guest, which are yet to be announced.Speaking about the series, Theroux said: “I’m so excited to be embarking on this new series – something very different to the kind of TV I normally make. This will be a chance to meet and spend time with people I admire, getting to know them, having long form and revealing conversations, with honesty, emotion, and humour.“To be kicking off with the genius that is Stormzy is proper pinch-me stuff.

The BBC has announced that the first in a new six part series of programmes by Louis Theroux will see the film-maker interview Stormzy – both at home and on tour – in what the broadcaster describes as “an in depth and personally revealing encounter which will bring viewers up close to one of the biggest stars in the UK today”.And if you’re wondering why Stormzy has been picked by a documentary maker best known for interviewing people working in unusual or controversial professions, or who have had unusual or controversial lives, well, this new series is all about Theroux getting to meet and follow a bunch of people he genuinely admires.Explains Theroux: “I’m so excited to be embarking on this new series – something very different to the kind of TV I normally make. This will be a chance to meet and spend time with people I admire, getting to know them, having long form and revealing conversations, with honesty, emotion, and humour.

Having recently announced that he and his wife Rosie Jones are expecting their third child, it's no surprise Joe Wicks is feeling 'over the moon.' However, Lorraine viewers saw a different, more vulnerable side to the normally fun-loving Body Coach on this morning's show (Monday 21 March). Speaking about his documentary with Louis Theroux, Joe opened up about mum and dad's 'severe' mental health issues and the way they affected his childhood.

Emily Atack wants Miriam Margolyes to guest star on ‘Celebrity Juice’ The former Inbetweeners’ actress - who replaced Holly Willoughby as a team captain back in 2020 -has been discussing ideas about potential guests ahead of the shows return is getting ready for its return to ITV2 next Thursday (24. 03. 22) and named the outspoken actress as a particular favourite, along with documentary star Louis Theroux.

Amelia Dimoldenberg has finally found love with Manchester rapper Aitch.Amelia, best known for her YouTube series Chicken Shop Date in which she interviews a variety of musicians (and er... Louis Theroux?), hasn't had the best luck if her on screen persona is anything to go off.However the chemistry between Amelia and Aitch back in 2019 was undeniable.

BBC Studios And Sky Deutschland Strike Factual Content Deal

Naman Ramachandran BBC Studios and Sky Deutschland have agreed an output deal for factual content in Germany.The long-term partnership agreement will see Sky Deutschland as the pay TV home for BBC Studios premium factual content in Germany, which will include 150 hours of factual titles from the BBC Studios catalogue. The factual output from BBC Studios can be seen on Sky Deutschland’s Sky Nature and Sky Documentaries channels.BBC Studios titles acquired under the deal include “Greta Thunberg A Year to Change the World,” “Louis Theroux: Shooting Joe Exotic,” “David Attenborough: The Sound of Nature” and “Primates.” In 2019, BBC Studios signed a partnership with Germany’s ZDF to produce factual shows, which includes the upcoming “Green Planet” presented by David Attenborough, alongside co-developing scripted TV series.

Megan Barton Hanson has claimed she was blocked from a dating app, because they assumed she was a catfish. The 27-year-old reality star - who rose to fame after appearing on fourth series of ITV2's 'Love Island' - has had a hard time trying to meet a potential suitor after she was blocked from major dating apps, including celebrity site Raya and Hinge. She told the Metro newspaper: “It’s hard, I got blocked off Raya for saying Channing Tatum was on there so that’s that avenue gone.

Louis Theroux made a welcome return to our screens on Sunday 13 February with the first instalment of his new documentary series, Forbidden America. The three-part series sees Louis, 51, head over to the US and cover three different topics, with the first episode focusing on the far right. Speaking ahead of the release, Louis revealed that the aim of documentaries was to highly how social media "had affected people in America who are different ways involved in dangerous, extreme, or morally questionable lifestyles." The TV star has became wildly popular thanks to his informative documentaries over the years, and his latest appears to have also been a hit with viewers.

Louis Theroux has defended his reasons for platforming US extremists in his new docuseries Forbidden America.In an op-ed for The Guardian, Theroux previewed his latest BBC Two series with details about the people and topics he explores.

LADBible.In spite of his good intentions, Theroux is now concerned that the impression hit a sore note, especially as the video went viral.“I think he was possibly confused, maybe his feelings were even a little bit hurt,” he said in an interview on an upcoming episode of The Jonathan Ross Show, as reported by the Independent.Q: Have you improved your Joe Wicks impression? Also can I get a signature for my audiobook as I’ve gotten the first one signed and I’m a completist.