214 stories by "Ellise Shafer"
The first-ever edition of "Saturday Night Live U.K.," which aired from 10 p.m. on pay TV channel Sky One, drew a solid 226,000 viewers. The show, which starred Tina Fey, and also featured Gr…
It is rare to see British sketch comedy on television. In fact, British comedy on television is so rare that the genre has been deemed "at risk" in recent years. So, naturally, you would hav…
For the first-ever edition of "SNL U.K.'s" Weekend Update, one person was given the royal treatment: former Prince Andrew. Hosts Ania Magliano and Paddy Young did not hold back as they roast…
"Saturday Night Live U.K." kicked off its first-ever episode by following the American tradition of a political cold open, featuring U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer trying to break the news…
On Friday night, Lily Allen finally brought "West End Girl" to the West End. In a full-circle moment for the London-born singer-songwriter, the tour for her latest album " which, in case you…
BTS member RM has suffered an ankle injury ahead of the K-pop group's highly anticipated Netflix comeback concert. The special, appropriately titled "BTSÂ The Comeback Live: Arirang," is s…
"Saturday Night Live U.K." has added two more episodes to its inaugural season, extending its total run to eight shows. The Sky series is set to premiere live from London on Saturday at 10 p…
Kevin Spacey has reached a settlement with three men who sued him over sexual assault claims, according to BBC News, avoiding a civil trial in London that was set for October. The men allege…
Kaouther Ben Hania's docudrama "The Voice of Hind Rajab" is up for best international feature at the Oscars on Sunday, but one of its stars will not be in attendance. Motaz Malhees, who play…
"Euphoria" composer Labrinth is distancing himself from the HBO series, which premieres its highly anticipated third season on April 12. In a cryptic Instagram post on Thursday night, the Em…
Quentin Tarantino's new play is officially coming to the West End. After Variety confirmed last week that Tarantino's next project would be a play possibly premiering in London, further deta…
Colman Domingo hopes that Paris Jackson will "eventually love" the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, despite her comments distancing herself from the film last year. In September, Jackson den…
Joe Alwyn has lined up his next feature film role. The "Hamnet" and "The Brutalist" actor will star alongside Rachel Weisz and Matthew Macfadyen in Tomas Alfredson's new drama "Seance on a W…
Ghetts, a British rapper and actor who had a role in the Netflix series "Supacell," has been sentenced to 12 years in jail for the hit-and-run death of a student in London. According to BBC …
Jasmine Sharma, a playwright and performer who was recently a finalist for the prestigious Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, has signed with WME for representation. She will be repped by Lizzy We…
Tyler Perry is turning up the heat at Netflix. As part of his creative partnership with the streamer, Perry will write, direct and produce the firefighter drama series "Where There's Smoke."…
Harry Styles is celebrating the release of his new album "Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally" with a Netflix concert film. The pop star's first show in nearly three years " taking place …
After winning the BAFTA Film Award for outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer, "My Father's Shadow" helmer Akinola Davies Jr. ended his speech by saying "free Palestine.…
For Gemma Chan, making "Josephine" was deeply personal. The British actress, best known for her work in "Crazy Rich Asians" and "Eternals," stars in Beth de Araújo's buzzy drama as Claire…
Amanda Seyfried had a busy end to 2025, with musical drama "The Testament of Ann Lee" and erotic thriller "The Housemaid" releasing within days of each other. Though the films are "vastly di…
Ethan Hawke weighed in on the current political debate at this year's Berlin Film Festival, pointing out that "jet-lagged, drunk artists" may not be the best people to look to for guidance. …
Lars Eidinger has still gotten over the fact that he didn't get to play a vampire in "The Blood Countess," starring Isabelle Huppert and directed by celebrated German filmmaker Ulrike Otting…
Just 24 hours after Sean Baker arrived in Penang, Malaysia, to shoot "Sandiwara" " the Oscar-winning director's new short film starring Michelle Yeoh " he threw his initial script out the wi…
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers for Emerald Fennell's "Wuthering Heights," in theaters now. Emerald Fennell's "Wuthering Heights" has just been released in theaters, but there hav…
Zazie Beetz spoke out against the proliferation of AI at the Berlin Film Festival press conference for Gore Verbinski's new film "Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die," which tackles the hot topic…
