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Lizzo is set to star in the biopic Rosetta, portraying the influential musician Rosetta Tharpe, known as the godmother of Rock & Roll. The film, written by Natalie Chaidez and Kwynn Perry, will explore Tharpe's groundbreaking career and personal struggles, with Lizzo also serving as a producer. This project follows the success of Tharpe's portrayal in Baz Luhrmann's Elvis biopic and promises to shed light on her legacy in the music industry. Full Article

Lesley Manville, John Lithgow, and Imelda Staunton were honored at the Olivier Awards 2025, with Manville and Lithgow clinching top prizes. The red carpet was filled with glamour as UK theatre's most prestigious night unfolded, showcasing the best of British talent. Manville, Lithgow, and Staunton stood out among the winners, highlighting their exceptional contributions to the theatre industry. Full Article

Cineworld in Witney, Oxfordshire, has issued a warning to customers attending showings of A Minecraft Movie to behave appropriately or face removal without a refund, following incidents of rowdy behavior at other screenings that went viral on social media. Despite receiving mixed reviews, the film grossed an estimated $300m (£233m) globally during its opening weekend, sparking online popularity with young audience members celebrating the appearance of characters from the popular video game. Videos of audience...

Olly Murs, aged 40, declared himself to be in the "best shape of my life" as he geared up for a series of 16 summer shows across the UK and Ireland to commemorate 15 years since his breakthrough on The X Factor. The pop star expressed his passion for performing, stating that it felt right and amazing since his debut behind a microphone. Murs looked forward to his largest gig ever in his home county...

Warp Films, known for producing the hit TV show Adolescence, is set to develop a TV series based on the 1984 nuclear war film Threads. The Sheffield-based company plans to adapt the movie, which follows the aftermath of a city attack, into a character-driven exploration of prescient issues. The original film, written by Barry Hines, is praised for its bleak storyline and vivid portrayal of a post-apocalyptic South Yorkshire. Full Article

Madonna and Sir Elton John have ended their long-standing feud by reconciling after Madonna approached him following his performance on Saturday Night Live. The 78-year-old Sir Elton had previously accused Madonna of lip syncing, leading to tension between the music legends. However, after Madonna went to "confront" Sir Elton, he immediately apologized, leading to the reconciliation and a newfound sense of forgiveness between them. Full Article