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Marc Bahan announced in a Facebook post. No cause of death has been announced.A graduate of the Actors Studio in New York, Maharis got his start in acting in off-Broadway productions before getting his first television role in 1958.

report from AP. The protest comes just days after Berlin authorities announced Waters was under investigation for a Nazi regime-themed performance that took place earlier this month at Berlin’s Mercedes-Benz Arena.

Roger Waters is responding after becoming mired in controversy after the Berlin stop on his This Is Not A Drill tour.

Roger Waters has shared a statement in which he calls the recent controversy over his Berlin gig a “smear” aiming to “silence” him.This week, it was revealed that the former Pink Floyd member is to be investigated by Berlin police over Nazi-style clothing worn at a recent gig of his in the German capital.The gig came after Waters provoked backlash after making a reference to Anne Frank at one of his earlier concerts in Germany, in which he wore an outfit that some deemed as having connotations to the Second World War.This particular segment of the show revolved around a character from Pink Floyd’s ‘The Wall’, who imagines himself as a fictional fascist dictator during a hallucination.

Rogers wrote on Facebook.“The elements of my performance that have been questioned are quite clearly a statement in opposition to fascism, injustice, and bigotry in all its forms. Attempts to portray those elements as something else are disingenuous and politically motivated,” he continued.

Convicted paedophile Rolf Harris has died aged 93.

Naman Ramachandran Zinc Media label Supercollider has partnered with Idris Elba’s Green Door Pictures and Sabrina Elba’s Pink Towel on documentary series “Paid in Full: The Battle for Payback” (working title) for public broadcasters CBC and BBC. The series (3 x 60′), produced in association with Catalyst, examines the exploitation of Black artists by the music industry and explores what it would look like for Black artists to receive reparations. It documents the extent of the historic injustice suffered by the music industry’s Black artists, including the disparity of profits received by them, despite having created the records that have driven the fabric and culture of popular music. The series will also look at racial inequality in the music industry both today and in the past.

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures wraps up its 10-day major retrospective of filmmaker Lourdes Portillo’s work later today, with a screening of her 2001 documentary Missing Young Woman (Señorita Extraviada). 

Coronation Street fans believe they have spotted a flaw as Amy Barlow's storyline takes a fresh turn. Earlier this week, viewers of the ITV soap saw Amy accused of harassment after spotting former friend Aaron Sandford's old flame Mia at the garage, and told her he raped her.

Marta Balaga In “Inshallah a Boy,” selected for Cannes’ Critics Week, women talk about sex and pregnancy, they also address misogyny and social injustice. But most of all, they say no. “The main idea was to talk about a woman who refuses something that’s considered normal in her society,” points out director Amjad Al Rasheed, celebrating his feature debut. In the Jordan-set film, Nawal (Mouna Hawa), after her husband’s sudden death, finds out that according to local inheritance law, and because she “only” gave birth to a daughter, his family might be entitled to everything she owns, including her home. Out of options, she pretends to be pregnant again.

Plans to abolish so-called ‘no fault’ evictions have been set out in Parliament today (May 17) in a major shake up to the rental sector. The Renters’ (Reform) Bill will offer more protections to tenants and enable them to challenge poor landlords without losing their home.

EXCLUSIVE: Shia LaBeouf has joined action thriller Mace, directed by Jon Amiel from a script by David Chisholm. Trevor Jackson (Grown-ish, Superfly) will co-star. Myriad Pictures is shopping the project to buyers here in Cannes this week. 

Iranian director Ali Abbasi has responded to Russia’s unexplained ban of his serial killer thriller Holy Spider just days after its theatrical release.

Meghan Markle and Gloria Steinem struck up a friendship just a few years ago after the pair bonded over their respective advocacy work. Now, Gloria, a journalist and political activist, will award the Duchess with the 2023 Woman of Vision award in New York on Tuesday. The two women met when Harry and Meghan left their royal duties behind and moved to their new home in Montecito, California, in 2020.

Ed Meza @edmezavar Prolific German director Jo Baier has officially signed on to write and direct the thriller “Life Through a Dead Man’s Eyes,” about an aging Nazi war criminal on the run from prosecution. The film, produced by Berlin-based Films In Motion in co-production with Banijay’s NL Film in Amsterdam, tells the haunting story of a former Nazi SS death camp guard who tries to evade prosecution by U.S. authorities. In the face of death, he finds himself falling ever deeper into a nightmare that exceeds his worst fears. “Life Through a Dead Man’s Eyes” is set to star Matthias Habich (“Narcissus and Goldmund”) as the former SS henchman and Herbert Knaup (“Sarah Kohr”) as the Nazi hunter on his trail. Also attached is Silke Bodenbender (“One Day We’ll Tell Each Other Everything”).

Another week on the cobbles is drawing to a close - but we've already had a hint at what's to come next week. There will more trauma for Amy in Coronation Street as she spots Aaron's old flame Mia at the garage and tells her he raped her.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Berlin-based sales agency M-Appeal has released the first-look trailer (below) for the suspense filled drama “Power Alley,” from Brazilian director Lillah Halla, ahead of its world premiere in Cannes’ Critics’ Week sidebar. The gripping drama is set in Brazil, where abortion is illegal. Talented volleyball player Sofia (Ayomi Domenica Dias) discovers she is pregnant at a crucial moment, jeopardizing her career plans. Intent on deciding her own fate, Sophia tries everything possible to get an illegal abortion, but has to contend with an increasingly sinister fundamentalist group determined to stop her — but Sophia, her team and all those who love her, refuse to give up.

Aaron Sandford discovers Amy Barlow's plan to warn Mia about him, new Coronation Street spoilers have revealed. As he goes about his usual day at the garage, Aaron (James Craven) has a surprise visit from girlfriend Mia but she is concerned after receiving a text message from Amy Barlow (Elle Mulvaney). Amy has got in contact with Mia in a bid to warn her about Aaron, who raped Amy in harrowing scenes back in February but has continued to maintain his innocence.

The family feud on Coronation Street begins when Amy warns Mia to stay away from Aaron because he’s a rapist. Mia’s shocked, but comes to the conclusion that Amy’s making it all up. Next week's episodes will see Mia talk to Aaron about the accusation, but he manages to convince her that Amy’s the one in the wrong and that she cried rape but then changed her mind.

There's more trauma for Amy next week on Coronation Street as she spots Aaron's old flame Mia at the garage and tells her that he raped her. Mia is shocked but accuses Amy of making the whole thing up.

Pussy Riot have been awarded the 2023 Woody Guthrie Prize.The annual prize is awarded by the Woody Guthrie Center and is presented to an artist who reflects the spirit of the late folk icon by proving themselves to be “a champion for the voiceless with an understanding of how a platform can be used to shine a light on our world, showing us what needs to be fixed and how to fix it.” In 2021, it was awarded to Bruce Springsteen.In a statement, Pussy Riot said of the win: “Today we’ve received the Woodie Guthrie prize. Woody Guthrie is a unique artist who fought against injustice and war with his songs.“It’s an honour for us to receive an award from Nora Guthrie, a true successor of her father’s work.

On Friday, CBS announced the cancellation of “S.W.A.T.” after six seasons.

The 1619 Project, according to one description, “illuminates the legacy of slavery in the contemporary United States, and highlights the contributions of Black Americans to every aspect of American society.” Nothing controversial there, right? Wrong.

in the world without federal paid family or maternity leave. One in four women have had to return to work .

They've just been told their home from home is not safe. But regulars at the Queens Hotel, Monsall just don't understand why.

Tory Lanez wants a do-over.

Former referee Steve Conroy has blasted the SFA decision to reject Aberdeen’s appeal over Graeme Shinnie’s Ross County red card.

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson accused opposition goalkeeper Laurie Walker of cheating after Barnet held his side to a 0-0 draw in the National League.

Emily Longeretta “Law & Order,” “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” and “Law & Order: Organized Crime” have all been renewed for new seasons, set to air on NBC in the fall. While the flagship series, which returned in 2022 a decade after the series’ cancellation, will air Season 23, “Organized Crime,” led by Chris Meloni, will air its fourth season. “Special Victims Unit,” starring and executive produced by Mariska Hargitay has been renewed for a groundbreaking Season 25. The shows are produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, in association with Wolf Entertainment. While both “Law & Order” and “SVU” will have 22 episodes, “Organized Crime” will have 13.

EXCLUSIVE: For NASA’s pioneering Black astronauts, gravity wasn’t the only barrier impeding them from reaching the highest heights. They also faced another implacable force, in the form of racial bias.