Johnny Depp in Saudi Arabia

He was photographed with Bader bin Farhan Alsaud, the Minister of Culture & Governor of the Royal Commission for AlUla, this weekend. Bader bin Farhan Alsaud, Minister of Culture & Governor of the Royal Commission for AlUla, shared an Instagram post of himself with Johnny Depp yesterday – presumably shot in the ancient Arabic city, for a collaboration between Saudi and French cinema (Jeanne du Barry movie).

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Jeff Beck 1944-2023

Some very sad news:

On behalf of his family, it is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of Jeff Beck’s passing. After suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis, he peacefully passed away yesterday. His family asks for privacy while they process this tremendous loss.

From Jeff’s website.

Condolences to his wife Sandra, family, friends and those who loved him, which of course includes Johnny.

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New picture of Johnny Depp as King Louis XV

A new picture of Johnny Depp and Maïwenn on the set of “La Favorite” was posted by lejdd.fr, by Stephanie Branchu. Madame Du Barry (Maïwenn) is officially presented at the court of Louis XV (Johnny Depp).

Jeanne Du Barry (scheduled for release in 2023) will focus mainly on the courtesan’s relationship with Louis XV without sticking completely to great history. Because it was necessary to find the look of a filmmaker, Maïwenn opted for radical choices. “Purists may criticize me, I’m preparing for it, but I completely assume the angle I’ve chosen. A good film is above all a work that respects the obsession of its director and who dares to add lyricism, poetry and even humor. 

Maïwenn had initially thought of two French actors for the role, but, after their refusal, a friend had advised her to list her dreams. “I wanted someone complex, both beautiful and destructive. And above all a personality that makes you want to bow as soon as you enter a room. She immediately thought of Johnny Depp and simply emailed her agent. A fortnight later,

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Game over, Amber Heard!

In a lengthy statement shared Monday on Instagram, Heard explained her decision not to pursue the appeal she filed shortly after the jury awarded her $2 million and Depp more than $10 million in June. The Daily Mail reported that Depp and Heard reached a settlement in which Heard’s insurance company will pay Depp $1 million.

“After a great deal of deliberation I have made a very difficult decision to settle the defamation case brought against me by my ex husband in Virginia,” Heard announced Monday. “It’s important for me to say that I never chose this. I defended my truth and in doing so my life as I knew it was destroyed. 

In a statement provided to The Times, Depp attorneys Benjamin Chew and Camille Vasquez said they are “pleased to formally close the door on this painful chapter for Mr. Depp, who made clear throughout this process that his priority was about bringing the truth to light.”

“The jury’s unanimous decision and the resulting judgement in Mr. Depp’s favor against Ms. Heard remain fully in place,” the statement continued. “The payment of $1M – which Mr.

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