By Sama Marwan,
Renowned actor James McAvoy was celebrated in his hometown of Glasgow, Scotland, where he received the Cinema City Honorary Award from the Glasgow Film Festival for his significant contributions to cinema. Fans gathered outside the Glasgow Film Theatre to greet McAvoy, who graciously posed for photos and signed autographs. The event featured an “In Conversation” segment and a screening of his breakthrough film, “The Last King of Scotland.” McAvoy is currently working on his directorial debut, “California Schemin’,” which chronicles the true story of Scottish rappers who deceived record label executives by pretending to be Eminem’s protégés.
Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey Reunite at Oscars Rehearsal
During the 2025 Oscars rehearsal at the Dolby Theatre, entertainment icons Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey reunited, bringing joy to attendees. The rehearsal also featured presenters such as Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Sterling K. Brown, and Ana de Armas, each preparing for their roles in the upcoming ceremony. The Oscars, hosted by Conan O’Brien, are set to air on Sunday at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on ABC and Hulu.
New Game Show “Game of Chairs” Revives Musical Chairs
The trend of nostalgic television programming continues with the introduction of “Game of Chairs,” a new game show based on the classic children’s game of musical chairs. Developed by Banijay, known for hits like “Big Brother” and “Masterchef,” the show features 10 contestants competing for nine chairs, with unique challenges determining eliminations. This format taps into viewers’ desire for simple, escapist entertainment and is set to premiere in Europe before expanding globally.
Remembering Joey Molland of Badfinger
Joey Molland, the last surviving member of the rock band Badfinger, has passed away. Molland died surrounded by family, as announced on the band’s Facebook page. Known for his guitar work, Molland was a founding member of the Welsh rock group. The band expressed their gratitude, stating, “Thank you, Joey…for keeping the band’s music alive for so long and for being a friend to us all.”
