‘Ghosts’ & ‘So Help Me Todd’ Hit Series High Audiences As CBS Marks Record Thursday Night

West Ham United legend Paolo Di Canio has claimed that Manchester United overpaid for Brazilian winger Antony and mocked his 'pirouettes' when attacking.

Rihanna is pregnant with her second child. At her awaited Super Bowl halftime performance, she wore a red outfit that emphasized her pregnant belly, and made the reveal to a thrilled audience.

EXCLUSIVE: Emma Roberts (Madame Web) and Laurence Fishburne (The Matrix franchise) have been set to star in sci-fi thriller The Astronaut, which is being produced by A Quiet Place and The Purge producer Brad Fuller.

EXCLUSIVE: Radar Pictures has secured the feature film rights for Geronimo Stilton, the best-selling children’s book series about the crime-solving adventures of a mouse journalist and his eccentric gang of family and friends.

Amazon Freevee has announced the greenlight of Monumental: An Artists Den Experience, described as an intimate narrative-driven performance program, produced by Artists Den Entertainment.

EXCLUSIVE: As the European Film Market is set to kick off this week, Lionsgate has made a splash with the acquisition of domestic distribution rights to Guy Ritchie’s upcoming World War II movie The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.

Mattel is doing a full overhaul in relaunching Barney the dinosaur with a new animated preschool TV series set to debut worldwide in 2024, along with a comprehensive revitalization that will span film, YouTube content and music and a full range of kids’ products including toys, books, clothing and more. Apparel and accessories for adult fans, featuring classic Barney, are also part of the mix.The new animated TV series will center around the ubiquitous purple dinosaur and friends,introducing new audiences to the world of Barney through music-filled adventures centered on love,community and encouragement. The series will be produced by Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana andexecutive produced by Fred Soulie and Christopher Keenan for Mattel Television and by Colin Bohm andPam Westman for Nelvana.Recently relaunched Mattel properties include its Monster High property and 1980s Masters of the Universe franchise, both with new content and consumer products programs.“Barney’s message of love and kindness has stood the test of time,” said Josh Silverman, Chief FranchiseOfficer and Global Head of Consumer Products at Mattel. “We will tap into the nostalgia of the generations who grew up with Barney, now parents themselves, and introduce the iconic purpledinosaur to a new generation of kids and families around the world across content, products, andexperiences.”

EXCLUSIVE: Kimberly Harrison (The Crossover) has been tapped as showrunner for Hulu’s limited series about Sammy Davis, Jr. from Lee Daniels and 20th Television, which stars Elijah Kelley as the Candy Man.

A police officer accused of raping and assaulting a woman and a young child "abused his position" a prosecutor has told jury members.

Scottish Labour splits on the constitution have reopened after a senior MSP dismissed a high profile report by Gordon Brown as “stale” and “irrelevant”.

Tyson Fury has said that he could take on up to 50 YouTubers in one night, with thee undefeated WBC heavyweight champion aiming a dig at the world of crossover boxing.

A former leisure centre in south Manchester could soon be turned into dozens of affordable homes for older people.

Jem Aswad Senior Music Editor Philippines-born, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter-producer Eyedress has signed with RCA Records and dropped a new, Valentine’s Day-themed single, “Flowers & Chocolate,” the label announced today (Feb. 13). The song’s accompanying music video, directed by Eddie Huang (author of “Fresh Off the Boat: A Memoir” and director/writer of the upcoming film “Tuna Melt,” starring SZA and Chloe Cherry), finds Eyedress cruising around Los Angeles in a red convertible filled with flowers as he rushes home to impress his partner. Eyedress has moved between a multitude of musical styles since his 2019 breakthrough single “Jealous,” which has been certified platinum by the RIAA. Last year, he made his Coachella debut and released his “Full Time Lover” album, which featured the Neptunes’ Chad Hugo and got a remix from Kevin Shields of My Bloody Valentine on the song “House of Cards.”

Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to make an appearance at the Berlinale, Variety has learned. A spokesperson for the Berlin Film Festival, which kicks off on Thursday, confirmed that the Ukrainian leader “will be present at Berlinale in some kind of form,” although “which and when is not confirmed yet.” Zelenskyy is the subject of one of the festival’s most high-profile projects: Sean Penn and Aaron Kaufman’s top-secret documentary “Superpower.” The details of the film have remained sparse for over a year, when it was first revealed that Penn had been in Ukraine when the war with Russia broke out.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers from Episode 5 of “The Last of Us,” now streaming on HBO Max. This week’s episode of HBO’s “The Last of Us” unleashes hell — literally. As the fifth episode barrels toward its epic conclusion, fungus-faced critters known as clickers emerge from a hole in the ground. And then a massive Bloater, a creature from the game “The Last of Us” audience hasn’t yet seen, makes its terrifying grand entrance. Cinematographer Eben Bolter — who shot Episodes 3, 4 and 5 — knew this setpiece was going to be a big moment, lighting-wise. “It’s hell — it’s like a hive opening up,” he says. “We wanted it to feel like these are angry red ants that have been trapped on the ground, and they’re just desperate to break free.”

KERRY Katona has shown off her huge £24k Rolex while on a night out with fiancé Ryan. The 42-year-old star headed out with her partner for a dinner on Sunday night, and posed for a snap. In the photo, blonde star Kerry could be seen gazing at the camera while tucking into a dish, and she held her knife and fork up.

and expand what’s possible on a grander scale in the most epic locations,” Mundinger said.“Monumental: Ellie Goulding at Kew Gardens” will premiere March 31 on Amazon Freevee.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced its changes to weekly rates for many benefit payments.

Unions have demanded action from the Scottish Government to halt an "exodus of nursing staff" after new figures showed a 13 per cent rise in the number of employees leaving the profession.

The 10 highest paid celebs, entertainers, musicians, and creators of 2023 have been revealed.

All eyes were on the Kelce family at Super Bowl LVII — and not just during the big game! After the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, February 12, cameras captured Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce’s exchange.

TOWIE star Yazmin Oukehellou has ditched her reality TV career to sell properties. The star, best known for her time on The Only Way Is Essex, has stepped away from the TV screen and has become an estate agent. Yazmin, 28, shared her new job on her Instagram stories, showing off a glamorous look ready for her first day.

The Metropolitan Police have apologised to Caroline Flack’s family for not keeping a record of why they charged her with assault.The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) had recommended the former Love Island presenter receive a caution following an incident with her boyfriend, Lewis Burton. However, this was overturned after an appeal from the Met Police, who instead charged her with assault by beating.

Kim Zolciak-Biermann is reportedly back in major financial trouble!

David Jude Jolicoeur, known widely as Trugoy the Dove and one of the founding members of the Long Island hip hop trio De La Soul, has died. He was 54.

We're approaching the business end of the Scottish Cup with teams now just one win from the last eight.

It's no secret that Love Island contestants undergo huge makeovers before they enter the villa, with each person wanting to look their best while on the ITV2 dating show. Many Islanders like to make sure they're in the best shape possible and follow gruelling fitness regimes before appearing on the show, and some also undergo cosmetic treatments and procedures.

The Brit Awards 2023 has already seen some incredible red carpet looks from celebrity attendees. We had Lizzo show-stopping “opulent” gold gown, Megan McKenna’s cowgirl-inspired ensemble and Talia Storm’s, err, bikini. We’ve also had Leigh-Anne Pinnock in a burnt orange gown.The Little Mix star graced the red carpet in a very daring dress.

Chelsea Handler is headed to SeriesFest. The comedian, who just finished her stint as guest host for “The Daily Show,” will headline the annual event’s closing night festivities on May 10.“We are ecstatic to announce a very special night of comedy at Red Rocks featuring the one-and-only Chelsea Handler,” SeriesFest CEO and co-founder Randi Kleiner said.

BreAnna Bell Mattel has announced plans to relaunch the Barney franchise with a new slate of content as well as toys and merchandise. The relaunch will kick off with a reimagined animated series, which is set to debut globally in 2024. Produced by Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana, the show promises to reintroduce the famously friendly purple dinosaur to a new generation of preschool kids with lessons on “love, community, and encouragement” told through music-filled adventures. Fred Soulie and Christopher Keenan will executive produce for Mattel Television alongside Colin Bohm and Pam Westman for Nelvana.

Married at First Sight star Martha Kalifatidis celebrated the nearing birth of her first child with a lavish baby shower.The 34 year old chose a blue dress for the occasion after recently sharing that she is expecting a boy, with fiancé Michael Brunelli and described the occasion as the "best day".The influencer used her business connections to get the event sponsored by Target, who ensured the day was extra special by transforming a Melbourne mansion for the Peter Rabbit themed bash.The venue was decked out with giant plastic flowers, a sweet cart, soft toys, a nappy tower and an outdoor pop-up nursery filled with a washing line, wicker hampers and even a cot. While there were lots of little touches dotted around including wild flowers, carrots and of course rabbits! Guests could also tuck into a decadent baby blue cake which had the words 'Baby Brunelli' iced onto the top.

Tell us about the genesis of the projectDoua Moua: After “Gran Torino,” I was on hold for a couple of different projects. They all kinda fell through because [the role] went to a white guy or the project got shelved. So it got to the point, “When am I going to get another role if I don’t write a film for myself? I went back and forth — should I tell the story about my dad and me, a son with his Hmong father going through a kidney issue and [familial] obligation stuff? And so I kind of wrote that.

Snoop Dogg as part of a new Sketchers advert at the Super Bowl.The apparently fake inking is seen in a brief moment in the promo for the shoe brand, as the TV personality showcases many scenarios where she slips into the shoes.At one point during the commercial, she is seen sitting in a chair and getting a tattoo of Snoop, Stewart declaring: “Ooh, that’s gangsta!”The rapper himself is also appearing as part of the campaign, and in a separate commercial, he is seen doing a host of activities in his Sketchers, including getting off a private jet and performing at a concert.At the end, he is seen sitting in the White House’s Oval Office with his feet on the table, as Stewart appears and asks him how he manages to do all these things, before she tells him off: “Get your feet off the desk!”This isn’t the first collaboration between the two celebrities, with the two launching TV show Martha & Snoop’s Dinner Party in 2016, before appearing together in a T-Mobile Super Bowl advert in 2017.Stewart also wrote a foreword in Snoop’s 2018 book From Crook to Cook: Platinum Recipes from Tha Boss Dogg’s Kitchen, and the rapper appeared as the first guest on Stewart’s podcast when it launched last summer.Speaking previously to Rolling Stone about their relationship, Snoop said: “I’ve never met anyone like Martha Stewart. When we come together, it’s a natural combination of love, peace and harmony.”Meanwhile, last month it was confirmed that Snoop will play Willie Nelson‘s 90th birthday party in April alongside the likes of Neil Young and Beck.