EastEnders' Adam Woodyatt offered cafe job 'washing pots' as Ian Beale role ends

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic“King James,” a new dramedy at the Mark Taper Forum, is a two-hander about a love triangle of sorts. The unseen third point in this romance, per the title: basketball legend LeBron James, whose on-again, off-again status as a hometown hero with the Cleveland Cavaliers over a period of 12 years is the catalyst and constant trigger for a friendship between a couple of true believers in Northeast Ohio.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterJurors in the civil trial of Bill Cosby asked a series of questions on Thursday afternoon, but had yet to reach a verdict by the end of the day, and will return on Friday morning.Cosby is facing a lawsuit from Judy Huth, a 64-year-old woman who alleges that he molested her after luring her to the Playboy Mansion in 1975, when she was 16.Huth is suing under a California law that extends the statute of limitations for claims of childhood sex abuse, allowing accusers to pursue their lawsuits well into adulthood. One aspect of that law, allowing a three-year window for plaintiffs to pursue older claims, is being challenged by several dioceses of the Catholic Church in California.The jurors’ questions suggested they had considered many of the issues they were asked to decide.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorFor Gaz Alazraki’s remake of “Father of the Bride,” now streaming on HBO Max, the beloved classic about a daughter’s impending wedding day was reimagined with some twists — it moved from Connecticut to Miami, and from a white family to a wealthy Cuban-American brood led by Andy Garcia and Gloria Estefan, parents to Adria Arjona. Diego Boneta portrays the groom, a lawyer from a Mexican family.For the score, Alazraki turned to composer Terence Blanchard, whose credits include “Mo Better Blues,” “Da 5 Bloods” and “BlacKkKlansman.” As heard on the track “Saving Wedding Montage” (listen above), Blanchard provided his own update — a score with his signature jazz sound.When I first read the script, I was wondering if they wanted me to do a Latin-based score because the film has some great Latin artists. But, that’s not what Gaz wanted.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorCharlie Carver doesn’t leave much to the imagination in his new ad campaign for queer-owned fragrance and candle company Boy Smells.The video and print campaign, a queer parody of the Garden of Eden called “Nurture Your Nature,” stars “The Batman” actor as “Gay Adam” and “Hacks” standout Meg Stalter as “Bisexual Eve.” Carver wears nothing but a pair of gold booty shorts. His toned body glistens as he and Stalter feed each other pieces of fruit.

Caroline Framke Chief TV CriticChances are you’re either deeply familiar with the wide world of gamers and streamers, or you’re so completely unaware of how far it reaches that the very idea of “esports” is enough to make your head spin. As part of the latter camp, but with a sister very much entrenched in the former, I approached “Players” — the new Paramount+ comedy about a professional gaming team wrestling for relevance — with equal parts caution and curiosity.

Wilson Chapman editorTim Sale, the acclaimed comic book artist behind classic DC Comics such as “Batman: The Long Halloween” and “Superman for All Seasons,” died on Thursday, DC comics confirmed in a press release. He was 66.DC Comics publisher and chief creative officer Jim Lee announced that Sale had been admitted to the hospital due to health issues on Monday. The cause of death has not been announced.In a statement for DC Comics, Lee said: “The entire DC family is heartbroken at the news of Tim’s passing.

Anitta has a new love in her life.

The Summer I Turned Pretty is about the closest one can get to a real vacation without leaving the couch. Based on the Jenny Han novel of the same name, the coming-of-age Amazon Prime series follows Belly (Lola Tung) as she embarks on her annual visit to her family friends' beach house. But this year feels different—more special.

20-minute-preview clip on Peacock reveals that Heard gave the NBC show numerous documents from a doctor that “represented years, years of real-time explanations of what was going on,” she said.“There’s a binder worth of years of notes dating back to 2011 from the very beginning of my relationship that were taken by my doctor, who I was reporting the abuse to,” Heard added in the clip.The documents, which are shown on-screen, detail one 2012 instance in which Depp allegedly “hit her, threw her against a wall and threatened to kill her,” according to “Dateline.”Eight months after that, Depp allegedly “ripped her nightgown, threw her on the bed,” according to the program, and in 2013, he reportedly “threw her against a wall and threatened to kill her.”Heard’s legal team was unable to admit the documents into evidence in the highly publicized trial due to “hearsay.” Meanwhile, in response to Heard’s interview with NBC, a spokesperson for Depp indicated to “Dateline” that the actor simply wants to “move forward” after he won his case.“It’s unfortunate that while Johnny is looking to move forward with his life, the defendant and her team are back to repeating, reimagining and re-litigating matters that have already been decided by the Court and a verdict that was unanimously and unequivocally decided by the jury in Johnny’s favor,” they said in a statement.Depp, 59, sued Heard, 36, for defamation after the publication of a 2018 Washington Post op-ed in which she called herself a victim of domestic abuse. On June 1, a jury found that the editorial was about the “Pirates of the Caribbean” actor and awarded him $10 million in compensatory and $5 million in punitive damages.

“Jerry and Marge Go Large,” starring Bryan Cranston and Annette Bening, which debuts on Paramount+ on Friday.Jerry, now a grandfather at 83, is the one who cracked the game, using his strong background in mathematics. At one time, he’d worked a number-crunching role at Kellogg’s cereal headquarters in Battle Creek, Michigan. He would go on to own a corner store with his wife Marge, 84, one which had a lottery machine in it for years.

Jennifer Lopez’s “Halftime” documentary shows the singer and actress at her most bare. Throughout its runtime, Lopez gets ready for her Superbowl Halftime performance and shows viewers the process of making and producing her critically acclaimed film, “Hustlers.” She also discussed a time when she considered quitting Hollywood and leaving it all behind.

Backing her parents. Savannah Chrisley broke her silence over Todd and Julie Chrisley’s fraud conviction, promising to keep fighting amid her family’s legal battle.

Drake has announced the release of his seventh studio album HONESTLY, NEVERMIND.

Ten years later and the "Impractical Jokers" are still stunned by the success of their reality show. Joe Gatto, Sal Vulcano, James Murray and Brian Quinn first met about 30 years ago in high school before launching a comedy empire.

Legendary comic artist Tim Sale has died at 66. His official Twitter account shared the news of his passing Thursday.  "It’s with a heavy sadness that I must announce that Tim Sale passed away today," the statement began. "He passed with the love of his life beside him, and loves all of you very much.

Faith Hill, who is best known as a country singer, made her acting debut in 2004′s The Stepford Wives.

EastEnders actors Danielle Harold, who plays Lola Pearce, and Jamie Borthwick, who plays Jay Brown, were pictured grabbing a cheeky fish and chip lunch during their break on Tuesday.The soap stars were snapped making their way back to the fictional Albert Square with their special cargo in tow. Danielle, 29, could be seen in a large puffer jacket, a zebra print skirt and her hair pulled back in a pony tale. Meanwhile, Jamie, 27, wore a grey jacket over a purple polo top and black jeans.

EastEnders actress Clair Norris looked nothing like her on-screen counterpart as she jetted off on a romantic getaway with her boyfriend. While Bernadette ‘Bernie’ Taylor is usually seen in comfy clothes, her hair tied up and little to no makeup, Clair looks glamorous as she shares photos of her holiday.The 24 year old has escaped to Santiago del Teide in Tenerife with her beau Lewis Wood.The soap star, who joined the BBC series in 2017, has been keeping her 118,000 followers updated about her sunny trip away. Clair looks incredible wearing a pink gingham summer dress and her hair tied back into a sleek bun, as she poses against the backdrop of a breath taking sunset over the glistening sea.

Earlier this month, Selling Sunset star Chrishell Stause revealed that she is in a relationship with Australian singer G Flip, who identifies as non-binary. Since then, the 40 year old has opened up about her sexuality and in one Instagram post she explained: “I know that some of you won't understand this or agree with this, but for me, it is about the person. It is about their heart." Like Chrishell, Julie Cohen, 52, an author from Berkshire, was also in her 40s when she came out.

EastEnders fans have been left feeling upset after watching Ben Mitchell's harrowing rape scenes with bartender Lewis Butler. Character Ben, who is played by Max Bowden, has been developing a close friendship with the new manager of Prince Albert Lewis, played by Aiden O'Callaghan recently. But things took an abrupt turn for the worst when Lewis didn't take "no" for an answer on Monday 23 May evening's episode of the popular BBC soap opera.

EastEnders star Clair Norris shared some stunning pictures from her recent holiday to Tenerife on Saturday. The star, 24, who plays Bernadette Taylor in the hit BBC One soap, took to Instagram to share with her followers a glimpse of her "dreamy" trip. Clair paired a pink and white gingham dress with a tan-coloured handbag and her hair was styled into a chic bun, showing off a pair of gold disc earrings.

EastEnders is set for exciting scenes as Prince Charles and Camilla will guest star in a celebratory episode to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. The Prince of Wales, 73, and Duchess of Cornwall, 74, will star as themselves and join Albert Square's residents with a street party to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.The specially shot scenes were filmed back on 31 March when Prince Charles and Camilla visited the set of EastEnders to meet the cast and crew of the long running drama.

EastEnders is set to take a dark turn next week. In a heartbreaking scene, Ben Mitchell will be raped by Albert Square’s newcomer; bar manager Lewis Butler, played by Aidan O'Callaghan. BBC soap EastEnders viewers have seen Ben, played by Max Bowden, struggle recently after he and husband Callum were targeted in a homophobic attack, which has triggered painful memories of when Ben's first love Paul was killed in similar circumstances.The long-running soap has been working closely with various charities and organisations on the new storyline – including SurvivorsUK, Survivors Manchester and the Male Survivors Partnership – to ensure the storyline is portrayed accurately and approached realistically and with sensitivity in mind.

Actor Max Bowden faced one of his toughest challenges yet when it came to filming next week's episodes of EastEnders. After a fallout with Callum, Ben returns to his wild ways. But his flirting ends in a shocking rape ordeal as Lewis Butler won't take 'No' for an answer when Ben has a change of heart about sleeping with the Walford newcomer.

This week on EastEnders is an important one for budding photographer Frankie Lewis (Rose Ayling-Ellis) as she desperately tries to build her portfolio. However, could she get more than she bargained for when recruited model Jay Mitchell (Jamie Borthwick) decides to strip in front of her? The BBC One soap has released cheeky teaser snaps of the scenes due to air on Thursday 19 May.They show Jay looking confused with his trousers around his ankles while he sports a pair of starry boxers.Turns out the soap favourite has found himself caught up in a prank that was the brainchild of Mitch Baker (Roger Griffiths) and Rocky (Brian Conley). However, the gag leads Lola Pierce (Danielle Harold) to believe that Jay is cheating on Honey (Emma Barton).

EastEnders viewers have been left understandably confused after Janine Butcher, played by Charlie Brooks, revealed she has thousands of pounds in the bank. The mum-of-one returned to the Square last year with nowhere to live and unemployed, and managed to bag a job at the Queen Victoria to make ends meet.

EASTENDERS star Adam Woodyatt has revealed a surprising career change after waving goodbye to his soap career. The telly icon - who played Ian Beale on the BBC One show from 1985 to 2021 - has been working in a cafe.

Ex-EastEnders star James Alexandrou made a return to showbiz 15 years after leaving Walford. James, 37, is best known for playing Martin Fowler on the long-running BBC soap from 1996 until 2007 when he left the soap. He has kept a relatively low profile since.The role of Martin is now portrayed by James Bye, who first landed in Walford in 2014.

EastEnders icon Adam Woodyatt has made the decision to ditch booze altogether as part of a health kick as he embraces a new lifestyle.The Ian Beale actor has been a part of the Albert Square soap since 1985 and he is currently on a break from the show which gave him a chance to participate in I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! last year. He has also undergone a major shift in his appearance in recent years as he has placed an emphasis on living a healthy lifestyle and has revealed he has quit alcohol altogether following a three stone weight loss.

EASTENDERS legend Adam Woodyatt has quit booze – and he’s lost three stone as part of his health kick. The Ian Beale icon now lives in a motorhome after splitting with this wife and he has spent the last year criss-crossing the UK with a murder mystery play. Adam, 53 – a keen mountain biker - has revealed how he’s given drink the boot and now has nothing stronger than coffee after embracing a new lifestyle.