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The iconic French label Chanel drew throngs of guests and some celebrities to view the brand’s latest resort collection with a runway show in Dubai.

Antonio Banderas and Penelope Cruz have brought some laughs to the Venice Film Festival.

Venice Film Festival Lineup FILE - Actress Penelope Cruz, left, and director Pedro Almodovar pose for photographers at the photo call for the film "Pain and Glory" at the 72nd international film festival, Cannes, southern France, on May 18, 2019. The Venice Film Festival is kicking off its 78th edition on Sept. 1, 2021, on the Lido with the premiere of Almodóvar’s “Madres Paralelas,” starring Cruz. The social network has since apologized and backtracked after recognizing the “artistic context” of the image. Almodóvar, in an emailed statement, thanked thousands of Instagram users who kept re-uploading the image after it was removed. “Parallel Mothers” starring Penélope Cruz will open the Venice Film Festival on Sept. 1.

Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar says society must be alert to the power of algorithms deciding what humans are permitted to see.

Venice Film Festival Lineup FILE - Actress Penelope Cruz, left, and director Pedro Almodovar pose for photographers at the photo call for the film "Pain and Glory" at the 72nd international film festival, Cannes, southern France, on May 18, 2019. The Venice Film Festival is kicking off its 78th edition on Sept. 1, 2021, on the Lido with the premiere of Almodóvar’s “Madres Paralelas,” starring Cruz. (Photo by Arthur Mola/Invision/AP, File) (Arthur Mola)MADRID — (AP) — Instagram has apologized for removing the official poster for Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar's new film from the social network because it showed a female nipple, after the poster's designer complained of censorship. We’ve therefore restored posts sharing the Almodóvar movie poster to Instagram, and we’re really sorry for any confusion caused,” the company said in an emailed statement. “Madres Paralelas," starring Penélope Cruz, will open the Venice Film Festival on Sept. 1.

Instagram has apologized for removing the official poster for Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar’s new film from the social network for showing a female nipple, after the poster’s designer complained of censorship.

The Venice Film Festival has unveiled a starry lineup of world premieres for September including Pablo Larrain’s “Spencer,” starring Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana and Ridley Scott’s medieval drama “The Last Duel,” featuring Matt Damon, Ben Affleck and Adam Driver.

Two glittering jackets created by late designer L'Wren Scott for her longtime partner Mick Jagger are part of an online auction at Christie's, with proceeds going to a scholarship Jagger set up in Scott's name.

Bono, Cruz and Oyelowo will lend their voices in an animated series to raise awareness about the importance of vaccine access. The ONE Campaign announced Wednesday that the series Pandemica will launch Thursday. (AP Photo)LOS ANGELES – Bono, Penélope Cruz and David Oyelowo will lend their voices in an animated series to raise awareness about the importance of global vaccine access. The series was created to bring attention to global vaccine access in an effort to end the COVID-19 pandemic. “Pandemica is a compelling illustration of the inequality around the world,” Cruz said.

(AP Photo/John Locher)LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Will Ferrell are standing on the Oscars stage performing some hilarious material for a few dozen people who are in stitches watching the two comedians. Louis-Dreyfus and Ferrell are just a few of the stars who circulated in and out of the Dolby Theatre to rehearse Saturday, including Tom Hanks, Salma Hayek, Jane Fonda and Mahershala Ali. But the stars weren’t always confined to the stage, especially if they arrived a little early. Makeup artists Antonio Rael has been standing in for big stars for 34 years. Rael was talking about the stand-ins but that doesn’t mean some of the stars aren’t anxious as well.

Pups and their people are may soon have the option to dine together in outdoor restaurants throughout the city. PORT ORANGE Pups and their people are may soon have the option to dine together in outdoor restaurants throughout the city. [READ MORE: Will Port Orange restaurants offer dining with dogs?] City Manager Jake Johansson told leaders he has never personally received a complaint about dogs at any city restaurants. "I'm not saying it's never happened, but I'm saying it's never come to the city manager's attention."