Ben Cohen's ex-wife Abby says the 'Strictly curse did me a favour' in open letter

A mother in Washington state is facing charges after authorities allege she abused a 3-year-old child “to the brink of death.”

It’s almost comical how many older Hollywood types end up saying the most out-of-touch things nowadays. Recently, we had some strong words from Francis Ford Coppola about filmmaking and blockbusters.

Kim Petras did this for the gays – and we love her for it!

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorPerforming-rights organization ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers,  announced record-setting financial results for 2021, notably a record-high revenue of $1.335 billion.Increases in collections from the audio streaming and audio-visual sectors pushed ASCAP’s domestic revenue to $1.011 billion in 2021, up 4.4%, an increase of $42.5 million over 2020. This was the first year that ASCAP domestic revenues from U.S.-licensed performances surpassed $1 billion.According to the announcement, since ASCAP launched its strategic growth plan in 2015, revenues have hit a 5% compound annual growth rate and ASCAP members have benefited from a 6% compound annual growth rate in overall distributions, and an 8% compound annual growth rate in domestic distributions.  ASCAP’s identification, matching and processing of trillions of musical performances drove record-setting distributions that exceeded $1 billion for the fifth year in a row and increased $41 million over the previous year, for a total of $1.254 billion available for distribution to its more than 850,000 songwriter, composer and publisher members in 2021.Total monies available for domestic distributions of licensed and administered performances amounted to $912.6 million, a 2.4% increase of $22 million over 2020. A solid domestic performance helped to offset the challenges in foreign revenues, due to the ongoing global impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the announcement continues. Revenue from foreign societies in 2021 totaled $323.5 million, down 9.7% from 2020 due largely to business closures and the lack of vaccinations.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentSergeui Loznitsa, the award-winning Ukrainian filmmaker of “Donbass” and “Babi Yar Context,” has spoken against the boycott of Russian films. Loznitsa said today in a letter that “many friends and colleagues, Russian filmmakers, have take stand against this insane war.” “When I hear today these calls to ban Russian films, I think of these people, who are good people.

It’s been a little bit of time since we’ve seen Naomi Watts in a major blockbuster film. However, that doesn’t mean the actress hasn’t been working.

Jordan Moreau Marvel superhero sensations Ryan Reynolds, Mark Ruffalo and Zoe Saldana took to the red carpet for Netflix’s sci-fi film “The Adam Project” Monday night, but the focus was on the real-life heroes helping Ukrainian refugees escape the country after Russia’s invasion.“What we’re seeing is this incredible outpouring of goodwill toward Ukrainian people and democracy at a time when democracy has been under attack throughout the world by Putin and his cronies, including Tucker Carlson,” Ruffalo told Variety during the premiere at New York’s Lincoln Center. “It’s a beautiful representation of who we are as human beings and how we’ve come together, and the Ukrainian people are incredible.

The devastated parents of a 13-year-old schoolboy who died in a motorbike crash have paid loving tribute to their 'popular and kind-hearted' son.

Campaigners have criticised a flood assessment submitted with the latest planning application for a controversial 3G pitch in Girvan.

Billy Connolly fans want to name a new landmark in Scotland after the comedy legend.

Organisers of the West Lothian Highland Games have announced the popular event will not be held again.

The debut trailer for Netflix‘s The Adam Project is finally here!

Ofgem announced last month that a 54 per cent rise in energy bills will come into effect from the start of April for millions of households across the UK, which will result in an annual increase of £693 to £1,791 for the average user while homes on prepayment meters will see costs go up by £708 to £2,017.

VICTORIA Beckham says she is so convinced about the healing properties of crystals she now sleeps with them. The former Spice Girls star turned fashion designed as amassed a collection of the precious gems in her homes in both the Cotswolds and London.

EMILY Atack looked incredible as she drunk wine on a fashion shoot. The 32-year-old looked stunning as she showed off her trim figure while relaxing in the sunshine.

Members of the Royal Family including Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle have spoken out about the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Her Majesty the Queen is bound by the crown to be a neutral party – but our 95-year-old monarch once broke royal protocol and made her thoughts on Russia’s President Putin very clear. She made a scathing remark in 2003, when he was 14 minutes late for their meeting.

Prince William and Kate Middleton are reportedly moving out of London in favour of Berkshire, which means their eldest son Prince George will need a brand new school. According to reports, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are busy looking at alternatives to Thomas's School in Battersea where eight year old George is currently a student.

Boyzone star Mikey Graham has officially become a grandad at the age of 49.The Irish singer's daughter Hannah gave birth to her first baby girl last month, and proud dad Mikey took to Twitter to announce the news a few weeks later on Saturday evening, February 26. He also revealed the 25 year old new mum had decided to name her adorable little girl Bonnie, as grandad Mikey gushed over the "stunningly beautiful" tot.The pop star, whose former bandmate Ronan Keating recently reunited with his ex-wife Yvonne for their eldest daughter's 21st birthday party, shares his own grown-up daughter with ex-girlfriend Sharon Keane. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter He is also dad to teenager Sienna, 16, whom he shares with wife Karen Corradi.

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Milo Ventimiglia stops by “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” Tuesday to talk about the final season of his hit series “This Is Us”.

Holly Willoughby was channelling a fictional lawyer on the latest episode of This Morning according to fans.

Providing context. One month after expressing an interest in freezing her eggs, Anna Marie Tendler posted a photo appearing to give herself hormone injections.

Abi Franklin's life seems to go from bad to worse in next week's Coronation Street.

The Wythenshawe Amateurs Football Club are hosting a range of events to raise money for a member of staff recently diagnosed with cancer.

Boxing star Amir Khan has sent a cryptic message about his future following a tough defeat to Sheffield's Kell Brook.

Strictly Come Dancing star Ben Cohen made headlines when he embarked on a relationship with his professional dance partner Kristina Rihanoff in 2014. At the time, his then-wife, Abby Cohen, lashed out at the Strictly professional in an explicit-laden interview – something she now regrets.During a chat with New magazine, Abby explained: "At the time of the break-up, when hugely stressed, I once angrily referred to Ben's partner as a '[explicit] Russian dancer' to a journalist hassling me.

BBC series from 2006 to 2013, hit out at the trio, who are unnamed, during a debate on Good Morning Britain on Tuesday, alongside ex Strictly dancer Kristina Rihanoff.   Sources have claimed one professional dancer has already been paired with a celebrity and it is well-known among the cast that they have refused the jab, sparking resentment behind the scenes.

STRICTLY Come Dancing star Ben Cohen's ex wife Abby has admitted she REGRETS calling Kristina Rhianoff "a f**king Russian dancer". The mother-of-two's life came crashing down when former rugby player Ben left her for his dancing partner Kristina Rihanoff.

James Jordan and Kristina Rihanoff were seen clashing on Good Morning Britain§ on Tuesday 21 September. Former Strictly Come Dancing pros James and Kristina, both 43, appeared on the ITV news show to debate if the Strictly professionals should be made to be vaccinated or leave the job.The debate was sparked following reports that two unnamed Strictly professionals have refused the jab, with another being added to the list recently.

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