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Queer men in Johannesburg are being warned about an increase in kidnapping and extortion incidents after the victims arranged to meet men through dating apps like Grindr.

Are wedding bells in the air? Sydney Sweeney was spotted wearing a new diamond ring on her engagement finger while out and about in Los Angeles on Monday February 28. The new photos, which can you see here via TMZ, showed the 24-year-old actress dressed in casual clothes while with the flashy new ring. The new photos showed the actress the day after her show Euphoria had an amazing season finale on Sunday.

P olice have launched an attempted murder probe after a man was rushed to hospital with 'serious injuries'.

Adamari López relationship with Toni Costa ended, the Hispanic TV personality still has a very special relationship with the dancer’s mother. The two women have mutual affection and respect for one another, so much so that last weekend they met after several months of not seeing each other. Adamari López shows off her new bikini bodySee Adamari López and Toni Costa’s love story in picturesTheir reunion could not be more emotional and filled with kisses and hugs.

A mum has been warned of bad 'karma' after she decided to keep more than £1,000 cash she found hidden in charity shop item.

Nicola Sturgeon has stepped up her demand for the UK Government to scrap all visa requirements for Ukrainian refugees.

A housebreaker who tried to steal his victim's car has been given a chance to turn his life around.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterA&E and WWE have signed a multi-year extension of their programming partnership.Under the terms of the deal, A&E has ordered more than 130 hours of new programming centered on the sports entertainment giant.“A&E is an amazing partner with an impressive lineup of signature series across its networks,” said Nick Khan, WWE president. “The expansion of our partnership will allow us to continue creating a massive slate of new content with a trusted partner, while further establishing A&E as a destination for WWE fans for years to come.”The partnership includes 35 new episodes of “Biography: WWE Legends,” which was A&E’s most-watched series of 2021.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentRussian military strikes have targeted a large TV tower in Ukraine’s capital of Kyiv, leaving at least five dead and blocking transmissions of TV channels across the country, according to the BBC and other news outlets.CNN reported that the Ukrainian Ministry of Internal Affairs has confirmed there was a Russian military strike near the TV tower, from which a large plume of smoke has been rising, though it is unclear if the tower has indeed been hit directly.“The channels will not work for a while,” the ministry said in its statement, as reported by CNN. “The backup broadcasting of some channels will be enabled in the near future.”Ukraine’s foreign ministry called Russia “barbaric” for attacking the TV tower, which is near a memorial site that commemorates the victims of Babyn Yar, the BBC said.

macho head honcho. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is transitioning from unsung European commander-in-chief to universal sex symbol in the wake of his unrelenting defense of Ukraine against Russian forces. And unabashed admirers are shamelessly lusting over the 5-foot-7, newly anointed heartthrob online. “It’s not the time or place to have a crush on President Zelensky,” admitted TikTok user Stephanie Martin in a trending clip dedicated to her unbridled attraction to the married 44-year-old head of state. “Buuuuut…,” she continued in the video entitled “The heart wants what it wants,” which has amassed more than 694,000 views. And Martin’s zeal for Zelensky is wildly echoing throughout hyper-sexual cyberspace. “Y’all, I got one thing to say. President Zelensky — daddy,” gushed a groupie on TikTok.

EASTENDERS killer Gray Atkins will have his fate sealed next week - with half of Walford baying for blood after learning the dark truth. The soap has already confirmed that Gray's (Toby-Alexander Smith) reign of terror will come to an end next week as his crimes are finally exposed A jaw-dropping trailer for the BBC soap sees Gray's former mother-in-law turn on him in a rage-fuelled attack.

tweeted the official HBO documentaries Twitter account.The news comes just two weeks after HBO first announced the birth of the documentary, which was supposed to give fans of the 74-year-old funnyman a “peek behind the proverbial curtain,” as he reflects on his road to success and life lessons “from his humble beginnings as an unfunny Brooklyn kid to becoming America’s favorite misanthrope.”“Is this a joke?” reacted one bewildered fan, while other disgruntled Twitter users posted gif reactions featuring David himself.“The amount of pull Larry David has at HBO… wow!” tweeted another. “Just mere hours before it was set to premiere.

already made their mark in film, television, and theater—but with their latest projects, their artistry and acclaim are expected to reach the next level.Take a look at 20 young Black stars who are making big moves in movies, television, and streaming and are poised to become the next generation of Hollywood A-listers. TOPICS:  ariana debose Jonica "Jo Jo" T.

PUP have shared a new song called ‘Matilda’ alongside details of a UK and Ireland headline tour.The track will appear on the Toronto punk band’s fourth album ‘THE UNRAVELING OF PUPTHEBAND’, which is released on April 1 via BMG/Rise Records (pre-order from here).Following on from previous singles ‘Robot Writes A Love Song’ and ‘Waiting’, PUP’s latest track ‘Matilda’ was inspired by frontman Stefan Babcock’s “favourite guitar” of the same name.“She was a gift from my friend Ryan, after watching me accidentally break the only guitar I owned in the middle of a long tour,” Babcock said. “I had no money to buy a replacement, and Ryan’s act of kindness is up there on my list of ‘nicest things anyone’s ever done for me’.“I played Matilda nonstop for 7 years at every PUP show, even when my bandmates started complaining that she sounded like shit.

Major European distributors BBC Studios, All3Media and ITV Studios have put trade with Russia on pause in light of the escalating situation in Ukraine.

A&E and WWE are expanding their original programming partnership in a multi-year deal calling for more wrestler-themed episodes of Biography as well as new series WWE Rivals.

EXCLUSIVE: Travis Barker, drummer in pop-punk band Blink 182 and paramour of Kourtney Kardashian, is full of tattoos and, more recently, diamond dental implants.

Channing Tatum’s production company Free Association is staring a new division, FA Live, which will focus exclusively on creating, producing and distributing live entertainment.

EXCLUSIVE: Claude Knowlton (Supergirl) and Antonio Cayonne (The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers) are set for key supporting roles in Disney Channel movie Under Wraps 2. The movie also will stream on Disney+.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterChanning Tatum is taking “Step Up” on the road.Tatum’s production company Free Association is launching a new division called FA Live, which will focus on creating, producing and distributing live entertainment. The first project will be a high-concept dance show inspired by “Step Up,” the hit dance franchise that spawned five feature films and a TV series.Similar to the interconnected style of movies, reality TV and live entertainment that Tatum and crew built around “Magic Mike,” FA Live will seek to extend big and small stories and experiences through their in-person events.Tatum and Reid Carolin, who recently co-directed the surprise box office winner “Dog,” will serve as chief creative officers.

Zack Sharf Sam Elliott railed against Jane Campion’s “The Power of the Dog” during his visit to Marc Maron’s “WTF” podcast (via Insider). Campion’s drama is nominated for 12 Oscars, more than any film this year. Benedict Cumberbatch stars as a sadistic rancher who makes life hell for his new sister-in-law and her son in 1925 Montana.

Karen Bliss For the first time since 2019, the Juno Awards will return as an in-person event in May, with Montreal’s Charlotte Cardin and globally known Canucks Justin Bieber and the Weeknd emerging as the leading contenders in nominations announced Tuesday.Cardin fronts the pack of nominees with six nominations, while Bieber and the Weeknd follow with five apiece. Shawn Mendes, Pressa and Jessia each have four.The Junos will be held outdoors for the first time, with the 51st ceremony being held May 15 at Budweiser Stage in Toronto.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaRishi Malhotra has been tapped to lead Luminary as the subscription audio platform’s new CEO. In his new role, Malhotra, the founder and former CEO of the Indian online music streaming service JioSaavn, will reposition the company around a few key areas of content, bolstering Luminary’s sports, music and comedy programming.Malhotra replaces Simon Sutton, the former HBO president who joined the company two and a half years ago.

Anderson Cooper is a doting dad to two young sons, and made the sweetest revelation about his oldest, Wyatt, during a recent appearance on Live with Kelly and Ryan.MORE: Anderson Cooper reveals son Wyatt's adorable nickname for baby brotherDuring a chat with his good friend Kelly Ripa, the journalist opened up about Wyatt's adorable relationship with the star's daughter Lola.He said: "Lola came with Kelly. My son is so deeply in love with Lola Consuelos, it's like the love that burns a thousand sons.

Robin Roberts has penned a heartfelt message on social media following the news of her partner Amber Laign's cancer diagnosis.MORE: Robin Roberts inundated with prayers as she shares health newsThe Good Morning America star runs a second account on Instagram that is typically a fun page filled with pictures of her rescue dog Lukas, but the latest post emotionally asked for reassurance via her four-legged friend.The 61-year-old shared a picture of Lukas in their conservatory at their home in Connecticut, and wrote: "My role as a squirrel watcher has shifted to emotional support caregiver.VIDEO: Robin Roberts shares rare glimpse inside her and Amber Laign's country home"Duties include but not limited to - on the continuous look out, super snuggler, kisses- must give many kisses, sharing my favorite toys, staring intently into Amber’s eyes (This seems to be my best gift), and reassuring Robin @robinrobertsgma all will be OK and mama is in great hands…I mean paws."MORE: Robin Roberts shares emotional message as partner Amber starts her chemoMORE: Robin Roberts reveals partner Amber's heartbreaking cancer diagnosisFans were quick to comment on the post, with one writing: "We are sending all the positive thoughts and prayers that your mamas give us on a daily basis," while another wrote: "Dogs love is the best energy." A third added: "Sending all my love."A post shared by Lil Man LuKas (@lil_man_lukas)Robin Roberts penned an emotional message on social media during Amber's cancer battleRobin announced on Thursday that Amber had told her that she was ready for the news of her cancer battle to be made public, and so as a result, she was sharing it.MORE: Robin Roberts urged to stay safe and warm as she shares new update from her

Manori Ravindran International EditorCanada’s Incendo and Los Angeles-based Nicely Entertainment have struck a development and production partnership beginning with the scripted limited series, “The Christmas Checklist.”The four-episode series will be available in the marketplace for the 2022 holiday season.Written by Lisa Hepner (“A Christmas Wish in Hudson,” “Christmas Lovers Anonymous”), “The Christmas Checklist” is a holiday-themed limited TV series targeted for release in December 2022. Incendo and Nicely Entertainment will develop and produce the series with Incendo responsible for distribution in English and French Canada, and Nicely Entertainment overseeing the U.S.

Some justice is finally being served.