EastEnders viewers gobsmacked as Reiss star Jonny Freeman looks completely different off screen

The Phil Donahue Show, has died at the age of 88.His family shared a statement to confirm the news, writing: “Groundbreaking TV talk show journalist Phil Donahue died Sunday night [August 18] at home surrounded by his wife of 44 years Marlo Thomas, his sister, his children, grandchildren and his beloved Golden Retriever Charlie.“Donahue was 88 years old and passed away peacefully following a long illness.”Donahue’s signature show was considered highly influential in bringing audience participation to the heart of the action, and tackling controversial social issues such as abortion, incest, civil rights and child abuse in the Catholic church.Among those to pay tribute to Donahue was Oprah Winfrey: “There wouldn’t have been an Oprah Show without Phil Donahue being the first to prove that daytime talk and women watching should be taken seriously. He was a pioneer.

Ashfields eerie calm is once again disrupted as we dive back into the critically acclaimed drama Sherwood for its second season.The quaint, fictional town is reeling from the loss of two locals in chilling fashion one by crossbow, the other with a spade yet manages to stand resilient. Series creator James Graham, who hails from Mansfield and drew on two actual 2004 murders for the show's initial outing, this time turns the spotlight on gang conflicts within his Nottinghamshire roots. According to James, "The body count is higher this time," revealing his intent to expand the scope.

The Office is officially getting a new Australian remake and people are not convinced it is going to be a resounding success.News of the new Aussie regeneration of the Ricky Gervais/Stephen Merchant-created sitcom was announced on Monday (August 19), with all eight episodes of the show set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on October 18.The show will star Australian comedian Felicity Ward as the franchise’s first ever female lead, playing Hannah Howard, the managing director of the Flinley Craddick packaging company.It will be the 13th version of The Office around the world, after the huge success of the US version, starring Steve Carell as Michael Scott, having run for nine seasons from 2005 to 2013.Following the announcement, fans of the The Office have been reacting on social media, with some expressing doubt that the new version can live up to its predecessors, and others questioning why it would be happening now, over two decades since the debut of the UK original.VERY australian-TV-industry-coded to poop a The Office remake out 20 years too late pic.twitter.com/u7BmTIJj6I— Jay K Cagatay (@jayktweets) August 19, 2024It took Australia this long to tackle The Office? https://t.co/wOMsymgUrl— SJWJamesBond Wants Nazis Banned ︽✵︽ Agent of GIRL (@mvbrat91) August 19, 2024If any of you show me even a second of the Australian remake of The Office I’m sending you anthrax in the mail— The One and Only Peter Falk (@thepeterfalk) August 19, 2024i can only assume an australian version of the office will suck— matt (@mattDCLXVI) August 20, 2024Others have complained that the new reboot proves that there are not enough new ideas being commissioned.First Death In Paradise, now The Office.C'mon Australian television executives,

Snoop Dogg has revealed that Paul McCartney told him to not put out his blunt when the pair met each other.During a new interview with Complex, Snoop – who was speaking to the outlet alongside Dr. Dre – recalled crossing paths with the Beatles icon for the first time at a live concert in Hollywood.“I’ve never met him before but I’m a fuckin’ fan of the Beatles. I know Jimmy [Iovine] knows him, Dre knows him,” Snoop remembered.

Taylor Swift is nearing the end of the European leg of The Eras Tour and we’re taking a look back at the amount of money grossed by all of her world tours!

Ellise Shafer Johnny Depp‘s second directorial effort, “Modi — Three Days on the Wings of Madness,” will make its debut at the San Sebastian Film Festival next month. The film, which stars Riccardo Scamarcio as famed Italian painter Amedeo Modigliani, is set to premiere in the festival’s out of competition strand.

The next movie in the Jurassic World franchise is going to have a star-studded cast and more actors keep getting added to the lineup.

Paramount UK network Channel 5 and its streamer My5 are being streamlined to become, simply, 5.

Paris Fury, sister-in-law to Tommy Fury, has taken to social media to share an update after reaching out to Molly-Mae Hague following the shocking news of her split from the professional boxer.

St Mirren have agreed a deal to sign Killian Phillips on a long-term contract.

Pop sensation Taylor Swift has given two young fans a night to remember after they were involved in a tragic incident during a dance class inspired by her music.The 34 year old superstar was reportedly left in "complete shock" when she heard about the horrific event that took place at a Southport dance studio last month, where three little girls lost their lives. In an incredible act of kindness, Taylor is understood to have reached out to the families affected by the tragedy.

We don’t want to be sane! Perez is quite happy this way! Love you, Taylor Swift!

Watching your child walk through the school gates on the first day of primary school is an emotional moment for any parent.

New accusations against Blake Lively! And allegations against Justin Baldoni too!

Viewers were left stunned this week as a well-loved British actress showcased a dramatic transformation, appearing completely different from her usual self.

It has been revealed that Molly-Mae Hague is the sole owner of the stunning home she shared with Tommy Fury. The former Love Island stars announced last week that they had decided to split after five years of being together.

Richard Hammond is back tinkering with classic cars in his popular discovery+ series.This time, as the workshop hits a rough patch at the beginning of the fourth season, Richard confesses: "I'm a terrible manager.That's why I've had to get a manager in." The 54 year old adds: "I need somebody to manage this day-to-day so I'm trying people out in that first episode to plug the hole so it stops leaking money." In the gripping premiere, fans watch as Richard searches for the perfect candidate to take over The Smallest Cog following the departure of key restorer Andrew Greenhouse. Reflecting on the obstacles he faced, Richard concedes: "I got carried away and grew the business," adding, "I think Andrew grew frustrated with my lack of ability to manage it as a workshop so he stepped away." A pivotal moment for the series comes when a Rolls Royce with a rich history is brought into the shop, having shuttled historical figures such as Winston Churchill and US President Dwight D Eisenhower during World War II.

Flip Out near Glasgow could be closed for a week amid an ongoing police investigation into the tragic death of a 10-year-old boy.

South Lanarkshire councillors are encouraging residents to report littering as it continues to be a problem across the area.

Peter Murphy welcomed his first derby win as Queen of the South manager but insisted the best is yet to come.

A commemorative cherry tree is to be planted at a Ukrainian heritage barracks near Lockerbie on Saturday in solidarity with the people of the war-torn country.

Rizzle Kicks have announced their first new single in eight years, ‘Javelin’ – check out the preview snippet below.The Brighton hip-hop duo – comprising Jordan Stephens and Harley Alexander-Sule – recently confirmed their comeback on social media, telling fans that “Rizzle Kicks are back”.They have previously released two studio albums: 2011’s ‘Stereo Typical’ and 2013’s ‘Roaring 20s’. The band’s latest single, ‘Slurp!’, came out in 2016.Now, Rizzle Kicks have shared details of a brand-new song called ‘Javelin’ on social media.

Kirkcudbright History Society regularly receives requests for help from all over the world – many from people trying to trace their family history – but occasionally there is an intriguing enquiry that requires a little more detective work than usual.

A hug to Brad Pitt AND Shiloh Jolie!

Yung Gravy is speaking out in response to Hailey Welch, the “Hawk Tuah Girl,” claiming that he asked her on a date in an Instagram DM.

This is not okay! Matthew Perry deserved better!

Suki Waterhouse has reflected on her support slot at Taylor Swift‘s ‘Eras Tour’, saying that her “nervous system will never be the same”.The singer-songwriter opened for Swift at Wembley Stadium in London last Saturday (August 17) before supporting Mitski at All Points East in the capital the following day (18).Swift returned for five more concerts at the huge venue, having previously played three sold-out Wembley dates in June.Other acts on the bill included Sofia Isella (August 15) Holly Humberstone (16) and Maisie Peters (19). For tonight’s final show (20), Raye will perform first before the main support act Paramore.Waterhouse has since shared a series of images from her Wembley appearance, including a photo of herself and Swift together.

It’s Tuesday, and one star sign will avoid arguments with a colleague today, while another will take a relaxed approach to a frustrating situation. There are 12 zodiac signs - Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces - and the horoscopes for each can give you the lowdown on what your future holds, be it in work, your love life, your friends and family or more.These daily forecasts have been compiled by astrologer Russell Grant, who has been reading star signs for over 50 years.

Pacific Rim prequel series is in the works for TV, it has been reported.According to a Variety report, Legendary Entertainment has secured a first-look developmental deal with screenwriter and director Eric Heisserer. One of the first projects being developed under Heisserer is reportedly an origin story based on the Pacific Rim franchise.Little else is known of the Pacific Rim prequel series. The franchise – comprising of two films and two seasons of Netflix‘s anime – sees humans construct and operate giant fighting robots called Jaegers after they’re attacked by several monsters (here called Kaijus) after an inter-dimensional rift opens at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.A cast has not been attached to Heisserer’s Pacific Rim prequel series.The first film in the franchise came out in 2013 and was led by Guillermo del Toro, and received rave reviews.

Dumfries soldier Lance Sergeant Jamie Bell had the honour of performing a bagpipe solo in front of 8,000 people at the opening night of the Royal Edinburgh Royal Military Tattoo.

Rylan Clark's show Hot Mess Summer has been reportedly cancelled by Amazon Prime Video after just one series. The presenter and This Morning star hosted the reality show, which made its debut on the streamer last year and followed a group of Brits as they were tasked with running a bar in Zante. While the singletons believed they had been flown to the Greek island for a summer of partying, they soon learned that they would be the ones serving drinks for the chance to win £60,000.

Reality star Gemma Collins has revealed that she and her nephew were “lucky to have survived” the intense storm at sea that took place near Sicily in the early hours of Monday 19 August. Currently, one person has been confirmed dead and six people are still missing after a luxury yacht named the Bayesian, owned by British tech tycoon Mike Lynch, sank after being hit by the tornado near the port of Porticello, which is close to Palermo.

A record number of people living in North Lanarkshire have been supported by the council’s tackling poverty team and other services to secure the benefits to which they are entitled.

Christopher Vourlias Two buzzy Balkan series were under the spotlight this week at the Sarajevo Film Festival, where local creatives dished on their recipe for turning regional stories into potential breakout hits. Sunday night saw the red-carpet regional premiere of “Operation Sabre,” a Serbian crime drama that premiered in Canneseries’ Long Form Competition this year.

It’s back to the French capital for more sporting glory as the 2024 Paralympic Games get underway – and Channel 4 has assembled a star-studded presenting team to cover all the exciting events. From seasoned sports presenter Clare Balding and Paralympian Ade Adepitan to former racing driver Billy Monger and TikTok star Fats Timbo, some of the biggest names on TV are covering more than 1,300 hours of live sport. Five-time gold medallist Ellie Simmonds will make her live presenting debut during the 2024 Games.

Rylan Clark loves making outrageous TV – but even he couldn’t believe it when telly bosses offered him a job hosting a naked dating show.The former X Factor star was stunned when producers showed him a video of a German TV show about 10 starkers singles trying to find love in the buff. But 15 minutes later, Rylan was hooked and ready to jet off to Colombia to film a UK version for Paramount+. Rylan recalls, “They said, ‘Check out the German version.’ And for the first five or 10 minutes, I was like, ‘Is this for real?’ There’s no blurring, there are no strategic camera angles.