Denise Welch's stalker jailed for seven years after starting fire on Loose Women star's driveway

Naman Ramachandran The total U.K. and Ireland box office in April this year was £96.9 million ($119.2 million), according to numbers for the month released by Comscore.At this time in 2021, indoor cinemas remained closed due to the second nationwide lockdown, except for Guernsey and the Isle of Man, re-opening on May 17 in England and Scotland. Compared to the first four months of pre-pandemic 2019, 2022 is running 27% behind.“Sonic The Hedgehog 2” is the No.1 film of April, grossing £22.8 million, and is the fourth-highest grossing film of the year so far.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentReed Hastings made the trek to Rome to open Netflix’s new Italian headquarters in an elegant building just off the Via Veneto of “La Dolce Vita” fame — and the Roman rain gods made sure they knew he was there.Menacing dark clouds interspersed with flashes of sunlight had hovered over the hour-long outdoor presentation of a rich slate of Netflix Italian originals, headlined by a high-end series adaptation of classic Italian novel “The Leopard.” Yet the weather had somehow held up.Right until, that is, a minute after Hastings took the stage.“To start [in Italy] with this facility, with all the creators that we have today, is such an honor, especially as I feel the first drop of rain,” said Netflix’s founder and co-CEO. As it gradually began to pour, Hastings reminisced about the fact that 20 years ago, when his wife and children moved to Rome while he remained in the U.S.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaThis sorcerer still reigns supreme.Disney and Marvel’s “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” earned a formidable $36 million in Thursday previews, setting the stage for what could be a massive $175 million-plus debut this weekend. This ranks as the eighth largest preview performance ever, behind “Avengers: Infinity War’s” $39 million in 2018.

Angelique Jackson CAA has signed rising star Stephanie Hsu for representation.Already a SAG Award winner for her work as Mei on “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” Hsu has garnered additional acclaim for her breakout performance in “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”In the A24 film by The Daniels’ (Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert), Hsu stars as Joy Wang/Jobu Topaki opposite Michelle Yeoh and Jamie Lee Curtis.

Karine Jean-Pierre is replacing Jen Psaki as White House press secretary, President Biden announced Thursday. Psaki will be leaving the White House on May 13, and her impending departure was expected. Longtime top Democratic adviser Anita Dunn is also returning to the White House as a senior adviser, focusing on the president's policy and communications goals. «Karine not only brings the experience, talent and integrity needed for this difficult job, but she will continue to lead the way in communicating about the work of the Biden-Harris Administration on behalf of the American people,» Mr.

Variety's Power of Women event in NYC on May 5 wearing a monochromatic aqua consisting of a mock neck short-sleeve sweater and pleated wide-leg trousers. The flow of the trousers gives the illusion of a maxi skirt, but don't be fooled. Structured at the top and sitting just under the bust, the trousers appear to have -like boning, or at least thick, sturdy pleat.

Chrishell Stause is seeing someone special following her split from Jason Oppenheim in December.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be attending the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June but won’t be appearing on the balcony.

Tom Parker's wife Kelsey shared the struggle of her late husband's final day before he passed away.

Two teenagers from Lanarkshire who attacked a boy and then dragged him onto a railway line have been admonished by a judge.

One of the most popular sights at any airshow, seeing the RAF Red Arrows sore across the sky is always brilliant fun.

The SNP has re-taken control of Dundee City Council after five years of coalition with Scotland's longest-serving councillor.

The SNP will stay the largest group on Renfrewshire Council after 21 members were elected.

Linda Robson clashed with her Loose Women co-stars on Thursday's show as she defended Boris Johnson’s actions in the "partygate scandal". The ITV chat show had a heated debate about the controversial topic as the presenters discussed whether Boris should resign over breaking the law and holding a lockdown party – for which he has now paid a £50 fine.

Denise Welch took to Instagram on Wednesday and she tackled rumours of arguing behind-the-scenes of Loose Women as she did so.Posting a photo with her colleagues taken on the set of the ITV show, the presenter asked fans to vote in the TRIC Awards, hosted by the Television and Radio Industries Club.MORE: Loose Women stars left in shock after Denise Welch shares unbelievable photoShe also took the opportunity to make a tongue-in-cheek remark about news reports suggesting that the programme's panellists don't get along.She wrote: "Would you mind voting for @loosewomen in the @tricawardsuk please? We're all too busy feuding, fighting and clashing backstage so we don't have time. Thank you."WATCH: Loose Women's Kaye Adams and Denise Welch clash during furious debate on showThe mum-of-two followed her post with three clapping emojis. SEE: Denise Welch displays incredibly toned legs with stunning swimsuit snapMORE: Denise Welch shares rare photos of son Louis for very special occasionRumours have swirled for several months that the Loose Women cast don't get along, with reports of a particular rift between Coleen Nolan and Nadia Sawalha that no one on the show has confirmed.

Loose Women presenter Christine Lampard and her husband, former Chelsea footballer Frank looked besotted as they shared a giggle together after enjoying a romantic lunch at The Ivy in London’s Covent Garden on Monday. The pair, both 43, were seen laughing as they braved the high winds as they left the celebrity-loved restaurant in the UK’s capital city. Christine looked typically chic in a pair of cut-off blue jeans paired with a patterned black and white shirt, black stilettos and a Louis Vuitton handbag.

Many fans of the hit ITV show All Star Musicals have been looking to learn a little more about some of the famous faces appearing in the show, including judge Samantha Barks.

LOOSE Women fans did a double-take when one of the stars of the show posted their latest picture. Denise Welch - yes that really is her - shared a shot of her dressed entirely in pink standing in a kitchen on Instagram.

Loose Women star Coleen Nolan was spotted enjoying a day’s shopping with her new boyfriend Michael Jones.The TV star, who introduced Michael in an exclusive OK! interview and photoshoot, has been open about being thrilled to find love again after meeting her new partner on a dating app.The couple, who both live near each other in Cheshire, were seen together on Thursday afternoon after a run to their local supermarket. Coleen, 57, wore a pair of grey skinny jeans and a plaid shirt under a black puffer jacket.

Fans' hearts melted last month when Gemma Atkinson shared the special moment her toddler reunited with her dad Gorka Marquez after she took her to see him dance for the first time.

Denise Welch has stunned fans after posting an unrecognisable photo on Instagram. The Loose Women star took to the social media platform with the image of her posing with her hands on her hips amid her trip to Los Angeles for the ITV lunchtime show.

Christine Lampard is relatively private when it comes to the two children she shares with husband, former footballer Frank Lampard, but she recently gave her 667k Instagram followers a glimpse of the tots with a rare – and adorable – snap.The black and white image shows her daughter Patricia, three, holding hands with her son Freddie, one, in their strollers, although their faces weren’t revealed. The Irish-born Loose Women presenter, 43, captioned the sweet snap: “Best friends (most of the time).” The picture garnered many adoring comments from Christine’s followers, who were quick to praise the snap as “gorgeous”, “beautiful” and “cute”.

Denise Welch told the Jeremy Vine Show to "shut the f*** up" on Tuesday after a poll was created on social media questioning whether or not rationing should be brought into the UK. The show’s official Twitter account put forward the question to users as it discussed the rise in cost of living in the country, which has led to some of the cheapest items bought nationally to surge in prices.