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Lily Ford
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Lily Ford is THR’s U.K. Reporter, covering breaking news, features, award shows, premieres and the like from across the pond in London. She came to THR from ITV News as a multimedia producer and before that, PA Media, on their social media desk. Lily graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Theology from the University of Cambridge and a year later, earned a master's in Broadcast Journalism from Cardiff University.
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How London Became the New Hollywood
As L.A. sound stages sit empty, fat tax incentives and saner politics are turning Britain’s capital into a mecca for streamers, studios and stars. Will Trump’s tariffs halt the exodus?
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Eurovision Song Contest: Former Entrants Call on Organizers to Ban Israel and Broadcaster Kan
Ahead of this year's contest, more than 70 former contestants signed an open letter condemning the war in Gaza and demanding that Israel be banned, just like Russia was.
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Eva Victor’s ‘Sorry, Baby’ With Naomi Ackie, Lucas Hedges to Open Edinburgh Film Festival
The film premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, where Victor won the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award.
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Benedict Cumberbatch to Executive Produce ‘The Annecy Murders,’ Based on Real-Life Cold Case
The show will follow a crime that captivated the world when on Sep. 5, 2012, a British-Iraqi engineer, his wife, her mother, and a French cyclist were shot dead on a scenic road near Lake Annecy in France.
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Prince Harry Loses Appeal Over U.K. Security Detail After Barristers Argued His Life Was “At Stake”
The ruling means that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will receive a "bespoke", taxpayer-funded security service while in the U.K.
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Russell Brand Granted Bail at First London Court Hearing on Rape, Sexual Assault Charges
The disgraced presenter, charged with one count of rape, one count of indecent assault, one count of oral rape and two counts of sexual assault, will have his next court appearance on May 30.
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‘House of the Dragon’ Star Fabien Frankel Launches Production House With Brother Max (Exclusive)
MarcelMonique Pictures is named after the brothers' grandparents, Frankel told THR: "Our granddad loved movies and he passed that onto our mum and she passed that onto us, so this feels pretty special."
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Daniel Ings Joins Catherine Zeta-Jones in Prime Video Series Adapted From Nick Harkaway Novel
Zeta-Jones will play the gender-swapped Jackie Price, adapted from Nick Harkaway's novel about an ex-cocaine dealer who discovers a squad of hitmen have been hired to kill them.
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Platino Awards: Walter Salles’ ‘I’m Still Here’ Dominates as Fernanda Torres Scoops Best Actress
Elsewhere, Eva Longoria picked up the prestigious Platino honor from fellow Hollywood Latina Sofía Vergara, who made a surprise appearance.
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Lux Pascal Is a Proud Sister: “Pedro’s Taught Me There’s No Reason to Hide Who I Am”
The younger sister of Pedro Pascal said she is "incredibly proud" watching her brother's Hollywood domination: "People have been asking me, 'Is he as kind as we think he is?' And I'm like, 'Yes!'"
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Karla Sofía Gascón Gets Emotional Discussing Return to U.S.: “We’re in a Difficult Time and I Feel Like One of the First Victims”
Gascón, the first trans woman to be nominated for a best actress Oscar, told The Hollywood Reporter that she thinks 'Emilia Pérez' will be a cult film.
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Luis Ortega on His ‘Kill the Jockey’ Follow-Up, U.S. Politics and Madrid’s Platino Awards: Nobody “Gives a F***, People Don’t Like Reading Subtitles”
Nominee Ortega catches up with THR on his next movie as Madrid prepares for Ibero-America's annual film awards ceremony, the Platino Awards.
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