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Coming SoonOut this week * AlbumsGirl by Maren Morris: The country singer’s second release; follows her 2016 debut Hero; includes the songs ‘All My Favorite People’ (featuring Brothers Osborne) and ‘Common’ (featuring Brandi Carlile).Still on My Mind by Dido: Fifth album by the English singer, her first studio release since 2013’s Girl Who Got Away; led by the single ‘Give You Up’.* Movies Captain Marvel (starring Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Djimon Hounsou, Lee Pace, Jude Law) – action, the 21st film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe; a former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot (Larson) turns into one of the galaxy’s mightiest heroes.The Kid (starring Ethan Hawke, Dane DeHaan, Jake Schur, Leila George, Adam Baldwin, Chris Pratt) – semi-biographical western; a young boy (Schur) forms an unlikely alliance with a local sheriff (Hawke) and infamous outlaw Billy the Kid (DeHaan) to rescue his sister (George) from his villainous uncle (Pratt).Celeb TweetsShannon Woodward (@ShannonWoodward): Being an artist is 42 percent getting out of your own way and 58 percent learning from every other artist around you who does it differently.Ben Mankiewicz (@BenMank77): I was just told “we’re out of English breakfast tea, but we have Earl Grey” as if it’s the same as saying “we’re out of crushed ice, but we have ice cubes.” No, it’s like being told “we’re out of cream cheese, but we have poison.”Spotlight Alita: Battle AngelCast: Rosa Salazar, Christoph Waltz, Jennifer Connelly, Mahershala Ali, Ed Skrein, Jackie Earle Haley, Keean JohnsonDirector: Robert RodriguezTagline: She searched for her past, and found her destiny.Cyberpunk action; a reactivated cyborg (Salazar) with no memory of her past life tries to find out who she really is.Based on Yukito Kishiro’s manga series Gunnm.Was originally announced in 2003, but languished in development hell when production was repeatedly delayed due to James Cameron’s – who was set to direct – work on Avatar.Had a budget of $170 million; has made around $350 millionHas received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the action and visuals but criticised the screenplay. The lead character’s looks have drawn a lot of comments.Score composed by Tom Holkenborg. Soundtrack includes the track ‘Swan Song’ performed by English singer Dua Lipa.Could potentially lead to multiple sequels.Star Thomas Oliver ChaplinBorn on 8th March 1979 in East Sussex, England.Attended the University of Edinburgh before dropping out to pursue a music career.Joined his childhood friends’ band, The Lotus Eater, which eventually became Keane in 1997. The group went on to achieve considerable success and have released five albums.Released two solo albums – The Wave (2016) and Twelve Tales of Christmas (2017) – during the band’s hiatus.Received treatment for drug abuse problems in 2006; struggled with drug issues again in 2015.Has been married to Natalie Dive since 2011. They have a daughter (born March 2014) together.Is a keen golfer.Also born today: Benny Blanco, Kat Von D, Nick Zano, James Van Der Beek, Gaz Coombes, Freddie Prinze, Jr., Camryn Manheim, Aidan Quinn

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