Romeo Beckham is taking a new step in his career, moving from the fashion world to the big screen with his first acting role in the upcoming queer sports drama Forty Love.

The 23-year-old, who has built a profile as a model after stepping away from football, has been cast in the tennis-centred romance alongside French actors Paul Kircher, Guillaume Canet and Benjamin Voisin. The project marks Beckham’s first screen role.

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Forty Love follows rising tennis player Sacha Gallo, played by Paul Kircher, as he prepares for a major tournament in Paris under the guidance of his father. The story centres on the relationship that develops when a new rival enters his life. Beckham plays the competitor whose arrival changes both the dynamics of the competition and Sacha’s personal life.

The film explores the connection between the two players alongside the pressures of professional sport.

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The film is directed by Pierre-Ange Carlotti, a fashion photographer making his feature directorial debut. Carlotti co-wrote the screenplay, and the cast also includes Catherine Deneuve. The production is backed by Chi-Fou-Mi Productions, with Studiocanal and Manna Studios serving as co-producers.

For Beckham, the role represents another career shift. After spending parts of his youth in football systems linked to Arsenal, Inter Miami and Brentford, he increasingly focused on fashion, working with luxury labels and appearing on major runways and campaigns.

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The casting marks Beckham’s first move into acting after establishing himself in the fashion industry. The choice of project has attracted attention because it differs from the more conventional routes often taken by celebrity offspring entering the film industry. The film is scheduled to open in French cinemas on 25 November, with international distribution plans expected to follow. It will mark Beckham’s first appearance in a feature film.

A new film about Martha Stewart is in development, with Cate Blanchett set to take on the lead role. The project, currently titled Good Thing, centres on Stewart’s rise within the American lifestyle industry and her expansion into publishing, television and retail.

The film will be directed by Janicza Bravo. Reports suggest the story will follow Stewart’s career from her early work into building a large-scale lifestyle business. Production details remain limited, but the focus is expected to stay on key stages of her professional development.

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Stewart began her career as a model before moving into catering, where she established a business that gained attention for its presentation and organisation. That venture later expanded into books and television, eventually leading to the creation of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. The company became a major force in lifestyle media, covering food, home design and entertaining, and played a central role in her commercial success.

The film is also expected to include the legal case that affected her public image. In 2004, Stewart was convicted on charges related to insider trading and served a five-month prison sentence. Following her release, she returned to television and business, rebuilding her brand and continuing to expand her media presence.

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Blanchett has previously portrayed real-life figures in film and has received two Academy Awards, along with multiple nominations. The working title Good Thing references Stewart’s well-known catchphrase, which became closely associated with her brand.

The project follows renewed interest in Stewart’s life after the 2024 documentary Martha, directed by R. J. Cutler. A release date for the biopic has not yet been announced.

Day one of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival shifted focus beyond performances, with high-profile attendees using fashion and public appearances to set the tone during the festival’s opening hours.

Kylie Jenner arrived early in the evening in a fitted look that was widely shared online. The focal point was a printed top carrying a blunt, profane message referencing Justin Bieber. It signalled public support at a time when Bieber has kept a relatively low profile, with limited public appearances.

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This reflects a growing pattern at Coachella. Celebrity attendees are increasingly using the festival to show support or address public speculation. Jenner’s appearance fit that approach, clearly intended to spread quickly across social platforms.

Bieber was not widely seen at the festival during the day, but discussion of his recent absence from major events and speculation about his career plans gained traction as images of Jenner’s outfit circulated. The message was clear.

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Elsewhere, the first day continued to serve as a networking space for the industry. Artists, influencers, and executives moved between private events and branded installations, with appearances often timed around sunset to draw a crowd. The balance between music and image-making continues to define the opening day, where outfits and public pairings carry as much weight as on-stage moments.

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This year, there was less focus on over-the-top outfits, with many opting for looks that felt intentional and considered. Several attendees chose pieces that conveyed a clear idea without overdoing it.

As the festival progresses, attention is shifting from who attends to how they present themselves. Day one suggests that at Coachella 2026, appearances are being handled with a tighter sense of purpose.