Barack Obama congratulates Dawn Staley and her team for taking the NCAA championship

Actress and Loose Women panellist Denise Welch reduced her fellow ITV presenter Cat Deeley to tears of laughter during a link to the This Morning studio on Thursday 2 May. Host Charlene White was telling This Morning presenters Cat and Ben Shephard what to expect on the day’s episode of Loose Women, with one of the discussion items being: “Should every child learn to play the recorder?” Charlene said it was something Denise was very passionate about, and promised the former Coronation Street actress would give a performance at the end of their show.

Trigger Warning: This article contains mentions of eating disorders Since leaving the Love Island villa last year, Jessie Wynter has used her platform to speak up about a whole host of important topics, including her experience of an eating disorder. Something she first experienced during her teenage years, the 27 year old admits that it’s taken her almost a decade to come to terms with what she’s been through as she opens up to OK!. Now at a stage in which she has been able to process her experience, the TV personality is keen to help other people who may be going through similar, after admitting that she was once “desperate” for advice.

Love Islander Anton Danyluk has revealed the real reason why he and his villa girlfriend, Georgia Harrison called it quits.The former couple got together on the first ever series of Love Island: All Stars, which saw ex islanders return to the villa for a second chance at love. Back in February, Anton and Georgia came fifth on All Stars - being pipped to the post by winners Molly Smith and Tom Clare - but they split last month.The couple reportedly broke up due to being unable to make their long distance relationship work.

Love Island star Ella Thomas has revealed a terrifying incident in the park where her pooch was attacked by another dog.The 24 year old told fans that she was left screaming and crying when a French Bulldog targeted her Pomeranian Nova. Ella revealed that she had to pull the bigger dog off Nova, who has been left "traumatised" by the attack.

EastEnders' fans are convinced that Sonia Fowler, played by Natalie Cassidy, will name her unborn child after a Walford legend, after the character announced her pregnancy last week. As regular viewers will know, last year, Sonia started a relationship with Reiss (Jonny Freeman), despite the fact that his wife Debbie was in a long-term coma after suffering a stroke.

Using the best fake tans is a great to give your face a healthy glow – and safely – but if your skin is prone to redness, sensitivity or blemished (or all three), it can be tricky to find a formula that won't make these symptoms worse. Step forward, Bondi Sands' newest launch.The popular tan brand has just released Technocolor Self Tanning Face Serum, a skincare-focused tanning lotion that not only gives skin a natural-looking glow that perfectly complements your skin tone but also contains a 'blemish control complex' that Bondi Sands says is clinically proven to help prevent blemishes.

TransPennine Express is offering full refunds to customers impacted by cancellations due to delays with the opening of the Co-op Live Arena.

A bus driver who killed two women in a 'tragic accident' has avoided jail. Joyce Bacon, 60, and Adele Boylin, 55, both mothers, were standing waiting to board the bus in Piccadilly Gardens when they were hit by a double decker Stagecoach being driven by 35-year-old Baruania Baros.

Man City star Jack Grealish is known to love a Chinese takeaway. So much so, he reckons he orders the same thing to eat after every game.

Take That fans have been sharing their frustration and concerns ahead of the band’s series of shows planned for Co-op Live next week.

Manchester United winger Antony has posted an emotional message on social media.

Britney Spears isn’t the only one leaning into her family feud!

Eva Mendes isn’t living the life she pictured for herself in her 20s, but it sounds like she wouldn’t trade it for the world!

Jenelle Evans is supremely confident in her fight with estranged husband David Eason!

Jeff Goldblum doesn’t want to give his kids a dime!

Each May, the spotlight intensifies on skin cancer to boost awareness and educate those who might be unknowingly living with the condition.

As the sunny weather approaches, many shoppers have been on the hunt for the perfect footwear to complete their summer outfits.

It’s D-day for Stirling Albion’s League One survival bid – with all three points an absolute must for the Binos if they are to avoid the dreaded relegation play-off.

Beyoncé‘s first name will be included in the new edition of the French encyclopaedic dictionary Le Petit Larousse.As Sky News reports, more than 150 new words have been added to the 120th version of the book this year.The ‘Cowboy Carter’ star will appear as an entry alongside celebrities such as Cate Blanchett, French actor Omar Sy, Oppenheimer director Christopher Nolan, and French rugby captain Antoine Dupont.Many additions “reflect concerns, developments or strong movements” in 2024, Carine Girac-Marinier, director of the dictionaries and encyclopaedias department, told French news magazine Le Point.As Marie Claire notes, “Beyoncé” will be accompanied by the definition “American singer of R&B and pop”.Many fans have responded to the nod on social media, with one writing: “That’s when you know you’ve succeeded.” Another person said: “Beyoncé’s influence knows no bounds!” A third user commented: “Star power.”“Creole French queen,” wrote someone else, referring to Beyoncé’s Louisiana Creole ancestry (via Nola).In 2004, the term “bootylicious” – featured in Destiny’s Child 2001 hit single of the same name – was added to the Oxford English Dictionary with the definition “(of a woman) sexually attractive”.Other new additions to the Le Petit Larousse include the English phrases “fast fashion” and “skate park”, as well as “platisme” (the French term for the Flat Earth theory).In February, Beyoncé made history by becoming the first Black woman to reach Number One on the US country chart with ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’.

Celtic have been represented in two key Champions League criteria by star players Matt O'Riley and Alistair Johnston.

A decision made by the late Queen is considered one of the most unexpected and peculiar moments in recent Royal history.

Meghan Markle's perceived personality clash with Kate Middleton continues to make headlines.

Royal watchers are abuzz at the impending arrival of Prince Harry when he visits the UK next week for an Invictus Games event. Harry will participate in the 'Service of Thanksgiving' at St Paul's Cathedral, London on May 8 to celebrate 10 years of the Games. He won't be joined by wife Meghan Markle, but the Duchess of Sussex will join her husband during his subsequent visit to Nigeria, where they'll engage in discussion centring the Invictus Games and meet servicemen and their families.

Chris Hemsworth made it a family affair for the premiere of his new movie Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga at the State Theatre on Thursday (May 2) in Sydney, Australia.

Two and a half years ago, Jess Hong hit the big time. Like most streaming series, however, it took awhile to reap the benefits.

If some of the Drama and Comedy series acting categories are scrounging for legitimate nominees, the Limited Series and TV movie fields are effectively a bloodbath in comparison. At this point, there are just three actors likely to make the five and only five nominating field: Jodie Foster (“True Detective: Night Country”), Juno Temple (“Fargo”), and Brie Larson (“Lessons in Chemistry”).

In this week’s episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo gets swept up in the whirlwind romance at the heart of “The Idea of You” with writer/director Michael Showalter (“The Big Sick,” “The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” “Wet Hot American Summer”). The movie is based on the book of the same name and follows a forty-year-old woman reeling from a divorce who stumbles into a romance with a twenty-something singer from the world’s biggest boy band.

It looks like Emma Stone and Nathan Fielder are reuniting, but it’s not for “The Curse” Season 2. THR reports that the pair of actors are in talks to reteam for a new A24 project: “Checkmate,” based on a book proposal by “The Social Network” and “Dumb Money” writer Ben Mezrich.

Congratulations to Jon Hamm and Andrew Scott. You are more than likely earning Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Emmy nominations for “Fargo” season five and “Ripley,” respectively.

By the power of Greyskull! Deadline reports that Amazon MGM has dated their live-action reboot of “Masters Of The Universe” to arrive in two summers: June 5, 2026, to be exact. The co-production with Mattel Films has been long in the making.

Multiverse narratives are all the rage these days, especially within the comic book movie genre, where there’s always a convenient excuse for nostalgia grabs and time-folding mash-ups where three different actors who have played the superhero can turn up in the same universe together side by side for the first time.

This time yesterday in the M.E.N office, we were settling in to cover what looked set to finally be opening night for Manchester’s Co-op Live.

The mother of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey has kept in touch with the parent's of her daughters killers, explaining: "We've both been through something really horrific."

Diddly Squat opens its doors once again for a brand new instalment of Clarkson's Farm.

Coronation Street have predicted a return could be on the cards as Steve McDonald was 'dumped' by his best mate Tim Metcalfe. Fans love the pair thanks to their comedy exchanges but if Sally Metcalfe has her way, they will be no more.

New Look shoppers are raving about a 'versatile' dress that can be 'dressed up or down' this summer. The must-have staple is guaranteed to be a go-to in your collection for years to come thanks to its elegant and timeless design and expensive-looking colourway.