'At least 500 killed' in hospital bombing in Gaza as Israeli military deny responsibility

J. Kim Murphy A group of 55 prominent artists and advocates in the entertainment industry have signed an open letter to President Joe Biden, urging for a call for a ceasefire in Gaza and Israel. The signatories include names such as Joaquin Phoenix, Cate Blanchett, Jon Stewart, Kristen Stewart, Susan Sarandon, Mahershala Ali, Riz Ahmed, Ramy Youssef and Quinta Brunson.

Emmerdale fans have branded the ITV soap's latest storyline twist as "obvious", as the latest episode revealed Chloe Harris' fate after being involved in a terrifying car crash.Thursday's episode, 19 October, saw Chloe being slowly brought out of her induced coma, as an anxious Mackenzie and Amy Wyatt stood beside her and waited to see if she had suffered any brain damage. After looking around the room and calling for Mackenzie, Chloe admitted that she could "remember nothing", although many fans weren't convinced.

Laura Anderson has shared a cryptic message about 'wanting a marriage' after her split from actor Gary Lucy. Former Love Island star Laura, 34, gave birth to their daughter, Bonnie, on 2 September but, despite posting some very cosy photos of she and former EastEnders star Gary after the birth, it's believed that they are still separated. News of their split emerged in February, on the same day that Laura announced her pregnancy, and a public war of words followed, but they seemed to have put aside their differences for the arrival of their little one.

As Emmerdale staples Mackenzie Boyd, Charity Dingle and Chloe Harris continue to navigate the aftermath of super soap week’s shocking car accident, fans at home were left flabbergasted this week as Mack aired his worries about Chloe being awoken from her coma. While on the surface, it could have been an endearing gesture had he actually been concerned for Chloe’s wellbeing, Mack’s real fear stemmed from whether or not Chloe remembered he had opted to save Charity rather than the mother of his child, when the car they were travelling in was dangling perilously on a cliff edge.To make matters worse, just before Mack visited Chloe in hospital he had approached Charity and declared his love for her, before tentatively asking if she felt the same.

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press release.Two of the plaintiffs — Micha Rich, a staff accountant at the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts, and Benjamin Johnson, a media clerk at an elementary school in Bibb County, Georgia — are transgender men who have been diagnosed with gender dysphoria and were advised to pursue social and medical transition to treat their dysphoria.The third plaintiff, referred to by the pseudonym “Jane Doe,” is an employee of the state’s Division of Family and Children’s Services, whose adult transgender son, “John,” gets his insurance coverage through his mother’s plan.In all three instances, the plaintiffs were denied coverage for gender confirmation surgery. Rich and John Doe were also denied coverage for hormone therapy — even though such treatments are offered to non-transgender patients if recommended by their doctors — because they would assist in a gender transition, violating the state employee insurance plan’s prohibitions on coverage for transition-related treatments.As a result of the denials of coverage, all three trans individuals had to forego surgery for a significant period — in Rich’s case, two full years.Rich and Doe ultimately had to pay out of pocket to cover the cost of their surgical and hormonal treatments, with Rich being forced to declare bankruptcy a few months later due to the financial strains placed on him.Johnson was able to have his surgery covered by switching to a non-discriminatory Marketplace plan, which he had to pay for out of his own pocket.Under the terms of the settlement, the members of the State Health Benefit Plan, including state employees and their dependents, will now be able to obtain coverage for gender-affirming treatments, effective immediately.

Britney Spears went through her abortion in secret… and in so much pain…

Tori Spelling dealt with a terrifying situation this week!

There’s a lot of upheaval at Marvel Studios of late. Amid an ever-rearranging theatrical release schedule and months of VFX backlash against the studio, there’s also Marvel’s emergent TV Reckoning.

An Ayrshire mum has told how a charity organisation she started after losing a friend to cancer has raised half a million to fund research - whilst having a ball.

Keith Duffy has been rushed to hospital after suffering an injury hours before a performance in Dubai.

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden appeared on Friday's Loose Women show and opened up about her cancer diagnosis.

Bars and restaurant owners across Greater Manchester have spoken of their fears that they 'may not survive' this Christmas if rail strikes go ahead again. It was announced yesterday that rail workers have agreed to keep striking for the next six months due to ongoing disagreements regarding pay and working conditions.

A man has admitted sending an abusive email to Angela Rayner following the publication of a national newspaper article about the Ashton-under-Lyne MP. David Perry made crude and offensive references to Ms Rayner's appearance and accused her of being a 'puppet of the industrial military complex'.

Mary Lou Retton’s daughter Shayla Schrepfer is providing an update on the former Olympian’s recovery from a rare form of pneumonia.

Actress Haydn Gwynne died today following a recent cancer diagnosis. She was 66.

Coronation Street star Colson Smith has put money on his former co-star Ellie Leach winning Strictly Come Dancing and shared why he is adamant she'll lift the Glitterball trophy this year. The actress is currently a favourite among viewers of the BBC One dance contest with professional dance partner Vito Coppola.

The family of Yousef Makki has urged a coroner to conclude his fatal stabbing was an unlawful killing. Yousef was killed by his friend Joshua Molnar, who says he acted in self-defence.

Gemma Atkinson has shared why her young daughter thinks her dad is 'in the moon' as she opened up about grief. The Hits Radio host released the latest episode of her podcast, The Overshare with Gemma Atkinson, and it was all about suffering loss which she is very familiar with.

K.J. Yossman Haydn Gwynne, a stage and screen actor who starred in royal comedy “The Windsors” and also appeared in “The Crown,” died on Friday of cancer, the BBC reports.

Haydn Gwynne, an actress known for her work in royal projects including Netflix’s hit series The Crown, has sadly passed away at the age of 66.

Actress Haydn Gwynne has died aged 66 following a recent cancer diagnosis.

Emmerdale viewers believe they have 'worked out' Chloe Harris' revenge plot following the horror crash that took place during the super soap stunt week as she was left in an induced coma.

Actress Haydn Gwynne, known for her roles in Drop the Dead Donkey, The Crown and The Windsors, has died aged 66. Her death was confirmed in a statement shared by her representatives on Friday 20 October.The statement read: “It is with great sadness we are sharing with you that, following her recent diagnosis with cancer, the star of stage and screen Haydn Gwynne died in hospital in the small hours of Friday 20 October, surrounded by her beloved sons, close family and friends. “We would like to thank the staff and teams at the Royal Marsden and Brompton Hospitals for their wonderful care over the last few weeks.” Haydn was due to return to the West End in September in the new production of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends, but pulled out earlier in the month due to "sudden personal circumstances".

Married At First Sight UK's Luke Worley is facing fresh drama as he has been forced to deny being a cheater in the wake of his bust-up with Jordan Gayle. Luke is rumoured to have been booted from the E4 dating show over a heated row with Jordan, whom he apparently "punched", in scenes yet to air from the couples' retreat. An episode on Thursday, 19 October, showed the beginnings of a spat between Luke and Jordan, where Luke appeared to stick up for groom JJ Slater – who had been accused of cheating for flirting with another bride, Ella.

Green Day debuted a new song at an intimate live show in Las Vegas last night (October 19) – check out footage and the full setlist below.The Billie Joe Armstrong-led trio took to the stage at the 1,000-capacity Fremont Country Club venue as a warm-up for their headline sets at this weekend’s When We Were Young festival.To begin the gig, Green Day performed their classic 1994 album ‘Dookie’ in its entirety. It came after the band released a huge 30th anniversary reissue of the Grammy-winning record last month.Armstrong and co.

MONSTA X singer Hyungwon has officially announced his upcoming enlistment into the South Korean military through a handwritten letter.Earlier today (October 20), the K-pop idol took to MONSTA X’s official fan cafe website with handwritten letter, where he announced his impending military enlistment, per Korean outlet Sports DongA. Under South Korean law, it is mandatory for all able-bodied male citizens to serve a term in the military of 18-21 months.“Hello Monbebe (MONSTA X’s official fanbase)! This feels like the strangest letter I’ve ever written,” Hyungwon wrote.

Boyzone star Keith Duffy has been rushed to the hospital while in Dubai.The 49-year-old updated fans with a picture of him surrounded by medical staff on Instagram. Sharing the snap of him lying in bed with a bandage around his knee, he explained what had happened.

A flight from Tenerife to Manchester was forced into an emergency landing after a child fainted on board. The Ryanair flight RK1248 was on its way to the UK from Tenerife South Airport on Wednesday afternoon (October 18) when the incident unfolded.

Emmerdale fans think they have worked out Chloe Harris is planning her 'revenge' as she woke from her coma. Last week in the ITV soap, a dramatic car crash saw Chloe alongside Mackenzie Boyd and Charity Dingle facing immortal peril as their car dangled off a cliff edge.

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Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer A powerful agent to A-list celebrity clients like Tom Cruise and Madonna is under fire at her company, Creative Artists Agency, and in the larger Hollywood community over controversial Instagram posts regarding Israel. On Wednesday evening, CAA‘s star-whisperer Maha Dakhil reposted a statement from an account labeled Free Palestine, which weighed in on Israel’s response to the Oct. 7 terror attack executed by Islamic extremist group Hamas.

One of CAA’s top agents has landed in hot water after a social media post calling Israel’s response to the Hamas terror attacks “genocide”.

Four seniors at Pepperdine University were killed on Tuesday night after a driver on the world-famous Pacific Coast Highway allegedly lost control of his car and crashed into them. Seniors Niamh Rolston,

A three-year-old girl is fighting for her life in hospital after falling out of a car and being hit by a van on Thursday night (October 19).

K.J. Yossman The BBC has admitted it made a mistake over its reporting of a rocket attack on a Gaza hospital. BBC correspondent Jon Donnison was reporting live on air about claims that a hospital in the region, which borders both Egypt and Israel, had been struck by a bomb or missile.