Friends Creator Marta Kauffman Deeply Regrets Lack Of Diversity On Iconic Sitcom

THIS Morning hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield tried to break a world record today to mark Shrove Tuesday – but failed miserably. The pair attempted to throw and catch the most pancakes in 60 seconds over a three metre distance, while being watched by a Guinness World record adjudicator.

Chaney Jones took to her Instagram to post a pair of sultry selfies on Monday February 28. The 24-year-old model posed completely nude, while covering up with her arms and her super long hair. Chaney gave two poses for the beautiful photos. In one, she was standing straight with her arms and legs strategically positioned to cover up, and in the other she was crouched down with her hair flowing freely in front of her.

EASTENDERS serial killer Gray Atkins appears to have met his match in Karen Taylor. A jaw-dropping trailer for the BBC soap sees Gray's former mother-in-law turn on him in a rage-fuelled attack.

EastEnders have revealed that their brand new set, which cost a staggering £87 million, needed to be built after the old one sparked safety concerns.The BBC soap’s Production Manager Rona McKendrick explained that the team were left with no choice but to revamp and create the new look Albert Square after the old lot was deemed “unsafe” in bad weather. In a new interview with the Radio Times, Rona said: “The lot got shabbier and shabbier.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has had quite the career in the entertainment industry, having worked as a comedian, starred in reality TV shows and even a major Hollywood film. The 44 year old former star turned politician was voted in as the new president of Ukraine in 2019, in an election that saw him win over 70 per cent of the national vote. At first, some were incredibly sceptical of the star's ability to lead the Ukrainian people, but that has been firmly put to rest with his incredible response to Russia's invasion of the country in recent days.

Clayton Echard's journey was anything but easy. While speaking with ET, Clayton revealed when he hit his lowest while filming the season, and opened up about the surrounding controversy that's sure to only ramp up amid the final few episodes.After saying goodbye to Cassidy, Shanae, Sarah and others for reasons of questionable intentions, Clayton was left with three women: Susie, Gabby and Rachel. According to one preview, though, the possibility of someone being there for the wrong reasons remained, even with his final three women.«I had to figure out who was here for me and who might be here for an opportunity.

Central Cee has been releasing music steadily for less than 2 years, but in that time he has already become one of the UK's most reliable new hitmakers. 

Blake Shelton is embracing his role as a stepfather. During a talk at the Country Radio Seminar, the 45-year-old country crooner opened up about his new job as stepdad to his wife, Gwen Stefani's, three sons. The 52-year-old singer and her ex-husband, Gavin Rossdale, are parents to Kingston, 15, Zuma, 13, and Apollo, 8.

The National Association of Broadcasters is calling on stations to stop carrying any state-sponsored Russian programming, citing the invasion of Ukraine.

EXCLUSIVE: The Daily Wire is set to debut a third movie for free on YouTube. Indie comedy The Hyperions, starring Cary Elwes, will launch on March 10 for viewers in the U.S.

Paramount is the latest Hollywood studio to pull its upcoming movies, the Sandra Bullock-Channing Tatum-Brad Pitt romantic comedy adventure The Lost City and Sonic the Hedgehog 2, from Russia as the Ukraine invasion continues.

Streaming service Fox Nation has signed a deal with Yellowstone star Kevin Costner for a  four-part series marking the 150th anniversary of Yellowstone National Park in 2022.

Receiving his star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame, Benedict Cumberbatch delivered a serious acceptance speech, saying, “There’s more for us all to do,” to support Ukraine.

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A mother in Washington state is facing charges after authorities allege she abused a 3-year-old child “to the brink of death.”

It’s almost comical how many older Hollywood types end up saying the most out-of-touch things nowadays. Recently, we had some strong words from Francis Ford Coppola about filmmaking and blockbusters.

Kim Petras did this for the gays – and we love her for it!

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorPerforming-rights organization ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers,  announced record-setting financial results for 2021, notably a record-high revenue of $1.335 billion.Increases in collections from the audio streaming and audio-visual sectors pushed ASCAP’s domestic revenue to $1.011 billion in 2021, up 4.4%, an increase of $42.5 million over 2020. This was the first year that ASCAP domestic revenues from U.S.-licensed performances surpassed $1 billion.According to the announcement, since ASCAP launched its strategic growth plan in 2015, revenues have hit a 5% compound annual growth rate and ASCAP members have benefited from a 6% compound annual growth rate in overall distributions, and an 8% compound annual growth rate in domestic distributions.  ASCAP’s identification, matching and processing of trillions of musical performances drove record-setting distributions that exceeded $1 billion for the fifth year in a row and increased $41 million over the previous year, for a total of $1.254 billion available for distribution to its more than 850,000 songwriter, composer and publisher members in 2021.Total monies available for domestic distributions of licensed and administered performances amounted to $912.6 million, a 2.4% increase of $22 million over 2020. A solid domestic performance helped to offset the challenges in foreign revenues, due to the ongoing global impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the announcement continues. Revenue from foreign societies in 2021 totaled $323.5 million, down 9.7% from 2020 due largely to business closures and the lack of vaccinations.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentSergeui Loznitsa, the award-winning Ukrainian filmmaker of “Donbass” and “Babi Yar Context,” has spoken against the boycott of Russian films. Loznitsa said today in a letter that “many friends and colleagues, Russian filmmakers, have take stand against this insane war.” “When I hear today these calls to ban Russian films, I think of these people, who are good people.

It’s been a little bit of time since we’ve seen Naomi Watts in a major blockbuster film. However, that doesn’t mean the actress hasn’t been working.

Jordan Moreau Marvel superhero sensations Ryan Reynolds, Mark Ruffalo and Zoe Saldana took to the red carpet for Netflix’s sci-fi film “The Adam Project” Monday night, but the focus was on the real-life heroes helping Ukrainian refugees escape the country after Russia’s invasion.“What we’re seeing is this incredible outpouring of goodwill toward Ukrainian people and democracy at a time when democracy has been under attack throughout the world by Putin and his cronies, including Tucker Carlson,” Ruffalo told Variety during the premiere at New York’s Lincoln Center. “It’s a beautiful representation of who we are as human beings and how we’ve come together, and the Ukrainian people are incredible.

The devastated parents of a 13-year-old schoolboy who died in a motorbike crash have paid loving tribute to their 'popular and kind-hearted' son.

Campaigners have criticised a flood assessment submitted with the latest planning application for a controversial 3G pitch in Girvan.

Billy Connolly fans want to name a new landmark in Scotland after the comedy legend.

Organisers of the West Lothian Highland Games have announced the popular event will not be held again.

The debut trailer for Netflix‘s The Adam Project is finally here!

Ofgem announced last month that a 54 per cent rise in energy bills will come into effect from the start of April for millions of households across the UK, which will result in an annual increase of £693 to £1,791 for the average user while homes on prepayment meters will see costs go up by £708 to £2,017.

As part of its 2020 Pride Issue, Billboard is spotlighting the experiences of artists and executives working in genres that are not always included in conversations about Pride in the music industry. Here, iconic metal screamer of Rob Halford Judas Priest gives some insight into being closeted in the '70s and '80s and coming out on MTV in the '90s.Obviously, there have been gay metalheads since metal was invented, but [back in the 1970s and ’80s] we were invisible.

Conversations with Friends is currently in the works to become a television series and it centres around a lesbian character, Bobbi and a bisexual character, Frances. A bisexual character! I’m ready to see that and hear the word bisexual on screen, as so many shows shy away from the word.

FRIENDS creator Marta Kauffman has issued an apology for the lack of diversity in the US sitcom. In wake of the Black Lives Matter movement, the writer said she would have made "very different decisions" if she were to start from square one.