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Greta Gerwig, Meryl Streep and Lea Seydoux led the way in which on the Cannes Film Festival pink carpet on Tuesday night time as Hollywood's annual journey to the French Riviera acquired below method. The two-week lengthy competition will see premieres, events and information conferences happen as among the most hotly-anticipated movies of 2024 are debuted.Barbie author and director Gerwig is president of this 12 months's Cannes jury - who will determine which film wins the celebrated Palme d'Or.Read extra: The Cannes 2024 movies to look out for Be the primary to get Breaking News Install the Sky News app free of charge ...

Democracy is underneath assault internationally and should be "protected under all circumstances", legendary Bollywood actress Shabana Azmi has advised Sky News.In an interview with Yalda Hakim, she mentioned faith was additionally used for "political gain" - however how she additionally remained an "optimist by nature". India is at present within the fourth section of a seven-week lengthy common election which has been dominated by marketing campaign rhetoric over financial disparities and non secular divisions.Azmi mentioned: "The ordinary citizen who feels that 'I have absolutely no voice', has a right to express that voice every five years."And that needs to be protected underneath all circumstances. "Democracy has to be preserved because when you attack democratic rights...

The swimmer who was the primary sufferer within the 1975 blockbuster Jaws has died. Susan Backlinie died in her residence in California on the age of 77, in line with her agent. Her demise was first reported by The Daily Jaws web site. The opening scene of Steven Spielberg's traditional options Ms Backlinie operating alongside the seashore and earlier than diving into the water and thin dipping. Image: The poster for the movie Jaws. Pic: HA/THA/Shutterstock Her character Chrissie Watkins is then immediately pulled underneath the water and he or she screams as she is violently attacked by an unseen nice white shark.Ms Backlinie had been a champion swimmer when forged within the movie. She informed The Palm Beac...

With followers from greater than 80 nations watching on, 25 contestants went face to face for the coveted glass microphone.Here are 5 stand-out moments from a Eurovision that was controversial from begin to end. The dreaded nul factorsOlly Alexander might have punched above his weight throughout his high-energy efficiency of Dizzy, however viewers weren't feeling the love, delivering him the crushing blow of a dreaded "nul points" rating within the public vote.Taking it on the chin, Alexander smiled for the digital camera and did a playful wriggle, as commentator Graham Norton described the general public judgment as "brutal". The UK received 46 factors general, coming within the backside quarter and 18th out of 25 acts.Wardrobe malfunctionOver-exposure isn't good for an arti...

Ireland's Eurovision entry, Bambie Thug, has known as on the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to "gain some conscience" and "humanity," as the competition bosses battle to maintain politics off the stage on the annual competitors.The 31-year-old, who's non-binary and makes use of the pronouns "they" and "them", additionally stated "they cried with their team" once they discovered Israel had received by way of to the grand remaining of the competition. Image: Eden Golan. Pic: Reuters Bambie is presently fifth favorite to win the competitors with "ouija pop" tune Doomsday Blue.Israel's act, Eden Golan, will compete along with her tune Hurricane which was reworked after an preliminary model titled October Rain ...

Politics has thrust its method into this yr's Eurovision Song Contest, with a number of of the finalists referring to ongoing world disputes whereas talking about their development into the ultimate stage of the competitors.Latvian act Dons, whose music Hollow is about insecurity, was the primary to make use of his platform to shine a light-weight on to the troubled geopolitical panorama. Image: Latvia's Dons. Pic: Corinne Cumming/EBU Appearing at a information convention following the choice of the ultimate 10 acts on Thursday, he responded to a query from Latvian media asking him "What was your message tonight?" by saying: "Today was a special day in my life. I've never been so proud to be part of the Latvi...

Malmo is all a sparkle. Outside town area, sequins twinkle within the gentle.Eurovision followers have been arriving in drive, kitted out in a spread of fabulously flamboyant outfits. In the queue, we meet a bunch who've travelled from Iceland.They are all carrying the identical multi-coloured glittering jackets."United by sequins," one in every of them quips, riffing on the competition's slogan "United by music". Image: Eurovision superfan Dimi Further alongside we meet Eurovision superfan Dimi."I love it, I grew up on it," she gushes.She explains she is unhappy her native Australia has been knocked out, but it surely hasn't taken the shine off the occasion.Many within the crowd have flags draped over their...

Bambie Thug has develop into Ireland's first Eurovision Song Contest finalist since 2018.The 31-year-old singer carried out their various track Doomsday Blue on the Eurovision semi-finals in Malmo, Sweden. Ryan O'Shaughnessy made it to the competitors for Ireland with Together in Lisbon, Portugal, six years in the past - he got here sixteenth. Image: The UK's Olly Alexander performs in the course of the semi-final. Pic: Reuters The UK's Olly Alexander delivered his first efficiency, which featured an upside-down locker room staging of Dizzy.It was the primary time the UK, which is already via to the finals, has carried out in a semi-final. Alexander had cameras rotated to make it really feel as if he and the d...

The Met Gala at all times produces essentially the most memorable pink carpet appears of the 12 months.Following this 12 months's theme, Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion, and a Garden Of Time costume code, the celebs pulled out all of the botanical stops with their outfits, with floral and garden-inspired vogue unsurprisingly dominating.Zendaya, Kim Kardashian, Ariana Grande, Jennifer Lopez and Gigi Hadid had been among the many celebrities in attendance - and there was even a being pregnant reveal.Here are a number of the greatest outfits from the Met Gala 2024. Image: Co-chair Zendaya surprised in classic black Givenchy couture from the spring 1996 assortment, that includes a floral bouquet hat with a protracted practice....

Will Ferrell has grow to be the most recent celeb to put money into Leeds United - becoming a member of Gladiator star Russell Crowe and Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps. The Hollywood actor, 56, has purchased a stake within the Championship membership's house owners 49ers Enterprises, during which golfers Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas even have shares. Ferrell, who's greatest identified for his comedic roles in movies akin to Elf, Anchorman and Blades Of Glory, is already the co-owner of Major Soccer facet Los Angeles FC.He revealed his love of the English sport throughout a six-day journey to look at matches across the nation with pals, together with Manchester City's 3-1 win over Aston Villa final season, chatting with Sky Sports pundits together with Gary Neville forward ...