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Although she wasn’t seated at the dais this afternoon, and rather in the audience, Priscilla Presley loomed large over the Venice press conference for Sofia Coppola’s film, Priscilla, which screens in competition here tonight. 

Ellise Shafer Woody Allen got a warm ovation from journalists at the press conference for “Coup de Chance” at the Venice Film Festival, where he managed to avoid any controversial questions about his stalled career and the sexual abuse allegations made against him by his daughter, Dylan Farrow. That was in large part thanks to his longtime cinematographer, Italian superstar Vittorio Storaro, who spoke for nearly a third of the press conference, while answering a single question.

Brendan Rodgers has ruled out losing Matt O'Riley before the transfer deadline.

Mitch McConnell has been given the all clear to return to work.

Adam Driver is speaking out about the ongoing SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes.

An expert mechanic has warned drivers that failing to turn off one common car feature before you set off could be really damaging to your vehicle.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appeared to freeze up again while he was answering questions from reporters at an event in Kentucky.

Venice Film Festival jury head Damien Chazelle arrived at the opening press conference sporting a Writers Guild on strike t-shirt and badge today.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Kristen Welker’s tenure at NBC News’ venerable “Meet The Press” won’t start until September 17, but the network isn’t waiting to tell viewers about it. On Saturday, during the NBC News journalist’s last time co-anchoring the Saturday broadcast of “Today” with Peter Alexander, those who tune in will see a new promo alerting them to Welker’s imminent move.

If anyone was in any doubt as to where world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and his younger boxing brother Tommy Fury got their fighting spirits, everything would have been explained on Tuesday, August 22. John Fury, 59, the father of the two boxing stars, let his inner animal come out during a pre-fight press conference featuring Tommy Fury, KSI, Logan Paul and Dillon Danis.

Canada’s Ken took some much-deserved time off after the promotional roll-out of “Barbie” to get some R&R with his wife, Eva Mendes, and their two daughters, Esmeralda Amada, 8 and Amada Lee, 7.

The Tuohy family is not done defending themselves!

Fulton County D.A. Fani Willis gave a press conference tonight after charges were unsealed in Georgia related to alleged efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to reverse the election results in that state in the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election. Fox News, CNN and MSNBC all carried the event live.

Kevin Hart’s Peacock show “Hart to Hart” on Thursday had Will Smith on board, as he recalled the grand way Steven Spielberg pitched him on taking on a role in the 1997 film Men in Black.

An audience got a taste of what’s to come when Jake Paul and Nate Diaz face off in an official boxing match over the weekend. Only, the two professional fighters weren’t the ones brawling.

Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes went on a little getaway with their daughters!

Margot Robbie perfectly embodies the beloved titular doll in Greta Gerwig's movie. But the actress and executive producer went one step further during the film's promotional tour this summer, dressing in a new, Barbie-inspired look for each red carpet event!Robbie and her stylist, Andrew Mukamal, collaborated on each iconic look, adding a thrilling new layer to the movie for lifelong fans of the legendary doll and her enviable fashions.There was this classic black custom Schiaparelli Haute Couture gown for 's Los Angeles premiere, which paid homage to «Solo in the Spotlight» Barbie from 1960 — even down to the red rose accent on the skirt, opera gloves and sheer handkerchief.For the European premiere in London, the pair paid tribute to iconic British designer Vivienne Westwood, with a couture gown modeled after 1990's «Enchanted Evening» Barbie.

'Martyn's Law' counter-terrorism legislation 'must press ahead', campaigner Figen Murray said today as she criticised the findings of a now-published Home Affairs Committee report. The committee of MPs said the draft anti-terror Bill 'could place small businesses and voluntary organisations at risk of closure but fail to make a difference to public safety'.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell suddenly froze up while giving remarks during a press conference on Wednesday, raising concerns about his health after suffering a concussion earlier this year.

EXCLUSIVE: British actors union Equity will today update strike guidance for publicity agents amid confusion over how stars should manage their promotional duties during the SAG-AFTRA walkout.

The BBC has apologised after one its reporters asked an 'inappropriate' question at a Women's World Cup press conference.

Variety. The wide-ranging Zoom Q&A covered topics including the upcoming fall film festivals and more existential matters — like, how are small talent PR firms expected to survive when clients are forbidden to do press? The call, which was scheduled last week, comes at a sobering time for publicists confronting the financial realities both the SAG-AFTRA and Writers Guild of America strikes have presented.

Manchester City take on Bayern Munich in their second pre-season friendly, with plenty of significance surrounding the fixture given the uncertain future of Kyle Walker.

The Santa Barbara News-Press, which bills itself as the longest running daily newspaper in Southern California, has ceased publication.

BreAnna Bell White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will be honored with Outfest’s Inaugural Achievement Award for Press and Media, the nonprofit announced on Friday. The award presentation will take place on closing night of the 41st Outfest Los Angeles Summer Festival, which is presented by Genesis Motor America and Warner Bros. Discovery. The Achievement Award is a high honor within the organization and acknowledges the LGBTQ+ community’s presence in the media. “Outfest is thrilled to recognize the continued contributions of Karine Jean-Pierre for her barrier breaking and historic achievement in Press and Media,” Outfest board co-president Nii-Quartelai Quartey said in a statement. “Throughout her career, the Black and LGBTQ+ community has been reminded of what is possible. Our fellow Americans have been reminded of our humanity and inherent dignity. Our Outfest Press Fellows have been inspired.”

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has been set to receive Outfest’s inaugural Achievement Award for Press and Media, the L.A.-based nonprofit’s highest honor, celebrating representation of the LGBTQ+ community in the media. She’ll claim the prize during the Closing Night of the 41st Outfest Los Angeles Summer Festival this Sunday, July 23rd.

Progress at Twitter. Inquiries from members of the fourth estate to the company’s official press email are no longer receiving an automatic poop emoji in response. Instead, Musk said, the company “is now changing the auto reply to “a ‘We will get back to you soon’ infinite loop.”

It’s a well known fact now that Margot Robbie looked amazing on the Barbie world press your with her looks – and it’s all thanks to her stylist, Andrew Mukamal.

Barbie press tour, starring Margot Robbie in glorious designer dresses, came to a close a week before the movie's premiere due to the SAG-AFTRA strike, though given that the extended deadline was known for months, it's highly likely that the “Enchanted Evening” and looks were always meant to be the grand finales. There probably isn't a fuchsia gown sitting in a storage unit somewhere, unworn.

The Golden Globe Awards, of which the HFPA serves as parent company, announced the news Saturday. They credited Solomon with overseeing the Globes’ growth and for innovating many of the awards ceremony’s best-known features.“We are incredibly saddened by the loss of our dear friend and colleague, Judy Solomon.