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Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorNBCUniversal wants to add an interesting new story to Jenna Bush Hager’s “Today” book club.For nearly four years, the co-host of the 10 a.m. hour of “Today” has chosen a book each month for members of her “Read with Jenna” club to peruse and discuss.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief“The Battle at Lake Changjin II” passed $500 million in total sales and remained unchallenged atop the mainland Chinese box office over the latest weekend.Data from consultancy Artisan Gateway showed no positional change among the top five films on a weekend that came a week after the Chinese New Year holiday wound down. Bona’s “Lake Changjin II” earned $43.5 million over the Friday to Sunday weekend, ahead of comedy “Too Cool to Kill” with $37.3 million over the same three days. In third place over the weekend was drama “Nice View” with $21.6 million and animation “Boonie Bears: Back to Earth” with $14.0 million.

SNOOKER ace Ronnie O’Sullivan’s dad is living in a campervan with a woman half his age. Ronnie Snr, 67, ditched his old life to hit the open road with entrepreneur Tiffany Kushner, 34, in a plush £94,000 Mercedes motorhome.

Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper is still recovering from his bout with COVID-19, which he caught back in March 2020, and which meant he had to be hospitalised for over a year.SEE: Kate Garraway stuns in sophisticated silk blouseIt's been a difficult time for the presenter and her family, and the mum-of-two gave an emotional You magazine interview on Sunday that updated the public on how her husband is getting on.As well as sharing that Derek continues to need round-the-clock care, Kate also spoke about an unexpected upside of the challenging past couple of years. The Good Morning Britain co-host said: "He puts huge trust in me.WATCH: Kate Garraway emotionally reveals Derek Draper milestone"He just says, 'Whatever you think,' which is wonderful, but I do get quite tearful about it.

Sally Ann Matthews became a young star of Coronation Street when she joined the soap at the age of 16.

Hibs boss Shaun Maloney has hailed his battling stars for fighting back to beat Arbroath and avoiding a potential cup upset.

Writer/directors Brit Marling and Zal Batmangli are a terrific creative pair, consistently delivering a mix of high-concept and adult drama into a super compelling assemblage. While their ambitious Netflix show “The OA” didn’t fare so well on the streamer—critically acclaimed with a hardcore fandom, but not really great ratings—other televisions competitors have recognized their talent.

Pretty well from when he started out in 2002, melding fiction, recreation and direct reportage in films that won him two San Sebastián Golden Shells but bamboozled more mainstream critics, Spain’s Isaki Lacuesta has maintained that he wanted to make larger audience movies.With his tenth feature, Berlin competition player “One Year, One Night,” taking in the 2015 Bataclan Paris terrorist attack, he finally has his chance.Produced by Lacuesta’s label La Termita Films and Spain’s Bambu Producciones, the company behind milestone Spanish TV shows “Grand Hotel,” “Velvet” and “Cable Girls,” “One Year, One Night” cost six times the budget of Lacuesta’s most expensive film before that, the director says. It stars Argentina’s Nahuel Pérez (“BPM (Beats Per Minute)”) and Noémie Merlant (“Portrait of a Lady on Fire”), two of the most admired young actors currently working in France, and it’s backed by the distribution and sales muscle of Studiocanal, which took a minority stake in Bambu in 2016.“I’ve never tried to make films of a size whose budget I didn’t have,” says Lacuesta.

Kate Garraway has candidly opened up on her marriage to husband Derek Draper as he continues to battle the effects of Covid-19. Good Morning Britain star Kate, 54, has said she loves her husband, also 54, in a "new way" after he contracted the coronavirus, which has since left him battling a number of ongoing health issues. I'm A Celebrity...

STRICTLY Come Dancing bosses intend to keep Anton Du Beke as a judge this year — axing Bruno Tonioli. Bruno, 66, was ruled out of last year’s judging panel after Covid restrictions prevented him from travelling to the UK. The Italian, who has been on the show 16 years, was expected to return after Craig Revel Horwood gave his support by casting him on the live tour.

"I’ve played with Katie Zelem since I was 12 years old. I’m not going to sit here and say I don’t want her to do well. She’s one of my best friends and always will be," Keira Walsh explains.

Martin Keown has revealed what sparked his infamous reaction to Ruud van Nistelrooy’s penalty miss for Manchester United against Arsenal.

Juliette Binoche puts in another tremendous performance in Claire Denis’ drama Both Sides Of The Blade (aka Fire, and also aka Avec Amour Et Acharnement). The Berlin Film Festival competition title is an intimate slow-burner that sets a credible scene, but doesn’t quite deliver on the mystery it promises. 

Four Tet has given two of his past collaborations with Burial, ‘Nova’ and ‘Moth’, their first digital release.The tracks were both originally released as part of limited edition vinyl records and, until now, have never been made available online.The producer – whose real name is Kieran Hebden – announced on Thursday (February 10) that both songs would be released digitally for the first time the next day (11). “Burial + Four Tet – Nova/Moth will get a digital release on Friday,” he wrote on Twitter.Burial + Four Tet – Nova/Moth will get a digital release on Friday pic.twitter.com/HGspiGzmJO— Four Tet (@FourTet) February 9, 2022 The nine-minute ‘Moth’ dates back to 2009 and was released on Four Tet’s own label Text Records.

Wendy Williams is speaking out.

A man who killed a mum-of-three with an axe and then used the weapon to severely injure her husband has been cleared of murder by a jury.

Video: The Masked Singer viewers stunned by announcement at end of show (Birmingham Mail)Meet Sandwell's army of litter-pickersBen Shephard left speechless and in laughter at contestants 'Agatha Christie' answer on Tipping PointNorton Motorcycles Solihull HQ TimelapseThe House In Walstead Road, Being DemolishedTasty By Greggs Opens In PrimarkCommunity garden at heart of fiery rowAdele's acceptance speech after winning Song of the Year at Brit Awards 2022This Morning: Alison Hammond reveals she’s ‘had' an older manPlanned restoration of the Grade II Listed Great Barr HallThis is why you may be addicted to prescription drugs without realisingMartin Lewis explains what you can do if you're struggling with your energy billsWe tested the Morrisons Valentine's Dine in for Two dealDWP To Offer Extra Pip Support For Those With Certain Health ConditionsAlison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary will be presenting This Morning all over half termSlanley Road residents voice their problems with HMO plansOther celebrities who have been unmasked during this series include former England footballer Michael Owen, singer Will Young and broadcaster Gloria Hunniford. Australian former tennis player Pat Cash, Keane frontman Tom Chaplin and actress Jaime Winstone have also all competed in this series.

A NEIGHBOURS superfan has vowed to re-watch every single episode after it was axed by Channel 5. Ben Fenlon, 42, said he was devastated when TV bosses revealed it was for the chop after nearly four decades.

BRENDAN Cole has insisted he's not worried about the infamous Dancing On Ice curse - because he's happily married. Most recently Love Island stars Kem Cetinay and Wes Nelson saw their relationship splits coincide with their time in the ITV competition.

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentFilmax has swooped on international rights to “Irati,” an action adventure feature set in the eighth-century Pyrenees.Produced by Spain’s Bainet, Ikusgarri Films, Kilima Media with France’s La Fidèle Production, “Irati” weighs in as one of the most ambitious new Spanish movies being brought onto the market at Berlin. Filmax will present a promo at the EFM.Featuring battles, mythological creatures and fantasy elements in a mix of Basque legend and historical events, it also marks director Paul Urkijo’s follow-up to “Errementari: the Blacksmith and the Devil,” which Filmax sold to Netflix for the world.Now in post-production, “Irati” turns on a pagan girl who guides a young Christian lord called Enekoon a journey into an ancient, mythological world. Eneko hopes to recover lost treasure, key to his defending his valley from Charlemagne’s marauding army, which is devastating the Pyrenees.

Owen Wilson stars oppositeJennifer Lopez in the romantic comedy Marry Me and he joined Ellen DeGeneres on her show The Ellen DeGeneres Show Friday to talk about the film. Naturally, DeGeneres asked if he’s a romantic in real life.

Owen Wilson stopped by The Ellen DeGeneres Show this week to promote his brand new movie, Marry Me.

Wendy Williams is firing back at Wells Fargo over claims she's the victim of «financial exploitation,» saying «she is fine» and «she is of sound mind.»In a statement to ET, Williams' lawyer, LaShawn Thomas, said on Friday that «Wendy wants the world to know that she strenuously denies all allegations about her mental health and well-being.» Thomas also offered details as to why Williams is in a legal battle with Wells Fargo.«Wendy had to unfortunately bring this action because Wells Fargo has refused to honor her Power of Attorney, granting her son authority to make inquiries to the bank on Wendy's behalf,» the statement read.