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Call the Midwife fans bid an emotional farewell to midwife Trixie Franklin in a recent episode of the BBC show, as the nurse flew to Portofino to look after her sick aunt.That’s because in real life the actress that plays her, Helen George, took some time out of filming the much-loved series to give birth to her own baby - second daughter Lark. Helen and her former co-star Jack Ashton welcomed little Lark in November, a baby sister for their older daughter Wren, four.

Dancing On Ice 's Liberty Poole became the fourth star to leave Dancing On Ice on Sunday night after finding herself in the dreaded skate-off. The Love Island star, 22, performed with pro Joe Johnson as she went against Kye Whyte and Tippy Packard, who also received the lowest votes on the show. It came after Liberty accidentally fell during a complicated lift with her pro partner Joe earlier on Sunday's episode.

Jordan Peele has unveiled the first look at his upcoming sci-fi thriller, . The trailer aired ahead of Super Bowl LVI Sunday and kicked off with narration from one of the film's stars, Keke Palmer.Palmer plays Jill Haywood, who owns Haywood Ranch, home of Hollywood's only black-owned horse trainers, with her husband, James Haywood, played by Daniel Kaluuya.In the trailer for the film, out this summer, Jill riddles off facts about the first motion picture, as stop-motion images of a black man on a horse flash across the screen. She's then seen in front of a green screen, shooting the ranch's latest commercial with her husband, James, who seems despondent as he stands along his upbeat wife on set.Nope tells the story of Haywood Ranch and the strange phenomenon that quickly befalls the ranch and the entire town, decimating and destroying anything in its reach, in what can only be described by James as a «bad miracle.»It's unclear if Jill, James or their family's ranch will be able to withstand the impending doom and bad luck that has fallen on their otherwise untouched slice of the American West.The film also stars 's Steven Yeun, 's Barbie Ferreira, Brandon Perea and more.Produced by Peele's Monkeypaw's Productions the film follows in the footsteps of Peele's nail-biting films, including  and  in what's sure to be one of this summer's most talked-about movies.See the first look at  in the trailer below: hits theaters on July 22, 2022.

Erin Jackson proved her title as the number 1 ranked speedskater in the world is no fluke! The superstar athlete won the world over as she took home the gold medal for the United States in the 500-meter race at the 2022 Beijing Winter Games. In the incredible process, Erin became the first Black woman to win an individual speedskating medal at the Olympics. Find out more about the ground-breaking American here!

Men Behaving Badly and Sherlock – has died at the age of 90.The news of Vertue’s passing was confirmed by her daughters Sue and Debbie (who also serves as co-producers at Hartswood), who said in a statement to the Press Association: “It’s with the heaviest of hearts that we have to share the sad news that mum/Beryl passed away peacefully last night [Saturday February 12]. It wasn’t [COVID-19], it was just her nearly 91-year-old body saying enough is enough.”The sisters noted that they were both by Vertue’s side as she passed, explaining that there was “nothing wrong with her brain” as “earlier this week she was grilling us both about work”.

Nope – the secretive new horror film from Get Out and Us helmer Jordan Peele – has landed online ahead of its premiere during the Super Bowl LVI later today.Billed by Universal Pictures as an “expansive horror epic” and “a new pop nightmare”, the film’s storyline remains shrouded in mystery. What we do know, per an official synopsis, is that Nope will terrorise an ensemble cast (led by Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer and Steven Yeun) as they “bear witness to an uncanny and chilling discovery” in “a lonely gulch of inland California”.Towards the end of the trailer, Palmer’s character – supposedly the great, great, great granddaughter of the man featured in The Horse In Motion (believed to be the first moving picture) – is flung into the atmospheric force teased to be at the film’s core.Check out the trailer for Nope below:Nope was formally announced last July, following months of speculation that Kaluuya would reunite with Peele for a clandestine horror.

Danielle Lloyd has called Rebekah Vardy a "rat" as seen in a chain of text messages amid the ongoing Wagatha Christie row.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterMere months after Tom Holland ignited box office charts with “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” the 25-year-old British actor is swinging back to movie theater marquees with “Uncharted.”Ahead of its domestic debut on Feb. 18, Sony’s big-screen adaptation of its popular video game series opened at the international box office to a solid $21.5 million from 15 overseas markets.“Uncharted” had the biggest start in the United Kingdom, landing in first place with $6.4 million.

Continuing the feud. As Kim Kardashian’s romance with Pete Davidson has continued to heat up, her estranged husband, Kanye West, has attacked his ex’s new man on social media and in song.

The 2022 Super Bowl is set to kick off in just a few hours on NBC and the full lineup of performers and celebrity guests has been revealed.

Fans noticed something this week and it has to do with Shailene Woodley and Aaron Rodgers.

NBC has a huge night tonight as they’re hosting the 2022 Super Bowl broadcast.

Pete Davidson is starring in the Hellmann’s Mayo 2022 Super Bowl Commercial alongside legendary Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo…and ouch, this must have hurt!

Dancing On Ice fans complained they were missing Stephen Mulhern as Phillip Schofield returned to the rink.

Insecure star Issa Rae was honored with the first-ever key to Inglewood on Saturday.MORE: Kerry Washington celebrates Super Bowl weekend with brand new lookThe city, in the county of Los Angeles, is home to So-Fi Stadium and the Los Angeles Rams, and the ceremony came as the city celebrated  Saturday's Taste of Inglewood festival, a day before the 56th Super Bowl.WATCH: Issa Rae stars in Insecure"I'm a little emotional, I'm trying to be a thug right now," Issa said in a teary speech.Wearing a black linen suit with bold gold buttons running down the blazer, the 37-year-old added: "The mayor really flabbergasted me in that this is the first key in 114 years. It's a huge honor and I just want to thank you all so much for your support.MORE: Issa Rae’s five major glow-up style moments that cemented the girl boss as a total fashionistaMORE: Super Bowl party essentials 2022: 17 must-have party supplies for your Super Party"Thank you to the mayor, thank you to the city of Inglewood for making it so easy for us to film here, for helping us to showcase this city that I love so much."Issa filmed much of the five seasons of Insecure in the city, and spotlighted the local area in her HBO Max reality series Sweet Life: Los Angeles.

Christie Brinkley and Rebel Wilson were among the celebrities to celebrate the 56th Super Bowl with a private Casamigos party with Cindy Crawford.MORE: Rebel Wilson, Taraji P. Henson and Kelly Clarkson sparkle as they celebrate 2022 NFL HonorsHeld at the home of Mike Meldman, who launched the tequila brand with George Clooney and Randy Gerber, guests entered the party by throwing a football at the Casa Bell and doing a shot of Casamigo.WATCH: Christie Brinkley shares glimpse into her morning routine at homeChristie, 68, rocked a black jumpsuit with a sheer bodysuit underneath it, and kept warm in the cool evening with a leather jacket, as she posed for pictures with friends.Rebel wore a white and black heart-print sweater paired with classic blue denim jeans, while host Cindy wore black jeans and a white leather jacket, joining forces with NFL quarterbacks Dak Prescott, Josh Allen and Zach Wilson for a picture.MORE: Christie Brinkley unexpectedly twins with daughter in unseen baby photoBlonde bombshell Christie recently had fans begging for her secret, as she showed off her impressive physique and youthful glow while celebrating her 68th birthday.Christie had a cheeky caption in honor of the milestone, writing: "I'm about to turn 50 for the 18th time tomorrow… Ahhh the advantages of being born on Groundhog's Day!" Christie looked fantastic at the party As fans inundated her comments with well wishes and compliments, it was clear that her pretend age was much easier to believe than her real age.Christie's work-out ethic has surely paid off and come in handy, and not just for her looks.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentCharades has unveiled a sexy first pic of Margaret Qualley playing a dominatrix in Zachary Wigon (“The Heart Machine”)’s buzzy film “Sanctuary.” The “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” actor stars in the film opposite Christopher Abbott.Set over the course of one night in a single hotel room, “Sanctuary” tells the story of Rebecca and her wealthy client, Hal. About to inherit his late father’s position and fortune, Hal tries to end their relationship, but when his attempt to cut ties backfires, disaster ensues.

Clayton Davis The Oscars are the culmination and celebration of the year in cinema, just as the Super Bowl is the pinnacle for football season. As the nation pauses for a long day of gridiron action, it seems long overdue for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences to start treating the Oscars as the Super Bowl of movies.The Super Bowl is a good prism for thinking about how the Academy can widen the scope of activity around the Academy Awards.

LeBron James set a record on Saturday, but not THE record. After hitting a third-quarter 3-pointer, James has officially scored more points all-time in the regular season and playoffs than any other player.

Kanye West has stated that his 'account is not hacked' as he held up a notepad showing the date before covering his face with a balaclava.The 44 year old American rapper, who legally changed his name to Ye, posted a collection of snaps to his 11.6million Instagram followers while holding up a yellow lined notepad which read: "My account is not hacked. 2 13 22." Kanye stared down the lens of the camera in the first shot before donning a black balaclava for the second and third photographs.

The families of Halton McCollin, Louis Brathwaite and Giuseppe Gregory were each robbed of a much loved son by gun crime on the streets of Manchester. The killings were linked, and 14 years, two of those families - Halton's and Louis's - still haven't seen anyone brought to justice. As police make a new appeal for information,the Manchester Evening News looks at the tragic connections between three senseless deaths.

The families of Halton McCollin, Louis Brathwaite and Giuseppe Gregory were each robbed of a much loved son by gun crime on the streets of Manchester. The killings were linked, and 14 years, two of those families - Halton's and Louis's - still haven't seen anyone brought to justice. As police make a new appeal for information,the Manchester Evening News looks at the tragic connections between three senseless deaths. In this, the second in series of special features, M.E.N chief reporter Neal Keeling looks at the murder of Louis Brathwaite.