‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Alum Isaiah Washington Announces ‘Early Retirement’ From Acting: ‘The Haters Have Won’

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Amazon MiniTV, a free-of-charge service within the Amazon shopping app and on Fire TV, will next month begin airing short-form teen romance series “Gutar Gu.” The show is produced by Guneet Monga and Sikhya Productions, whose “The Elephant Whisperers” recently won the Oscar for best documentary short. “We at Sikhya are super excited to work with director Saqib Pandor, transforming our well-received short film into its own web series! “Gutar Gu” – a new chapter in the story of Ritu and Anuj, dives deep into the many ups and downs of teenage relationships- navigating strict parents, dating protocols, and the innocence and moments of first love,” said Monga.

Good Morning Britain has found itself in hot water with viewers after a fun Friday debate faced criticism. Ben Shephard and Charlotte Hawkins were back at the helm of the ITV news programme as they rounded off the week (on March 31).

An amazing slimmer managed to lose more than half of his body weight and is now fundraising to remove three stone of excess skin.

UK streamer ITVX is to look into the life of fake CIA agent and bigamist William Allen Jordan in a three-part doc series.

Janelle Brown is keeping it real when it comes to her health journey. The 53-year-old star took to Instagram on Thursday to share a photo of herself working on a split while doing a Pilates workout.«Posting this unfiltered photo of me from Pilates today was a scary proposition,» the mother of six wrote.

Anna Cardwell has been diagnosed with an extremely rare form of cancer, according to TMZ. Eldest daughter of reality TV personality Mama June (real name June Shannon), and a mum-of-two herself, Anna, 28, is more commonly referred to as 'Chickadee'. Reports reveal that her life-threatening news was delivered all the way back in January of this year after complaining of stomach aches.Tests were subsequently conducted by doctors, which is when the adrenocortical carcinoma was discovered in her liver, kidney and lung.

Russell Crowe has shared his heartbreak after his beloved puppy Louis died in his arms following a tragic accident. The 58 year old actor took to Twitter on Thursday to sharing the devastating news, revealing Louis had been hit by a truck and passed away before he got to a vet. Posting a snap of the adorable pooch, Russell sadly penned: "This is Louis the Papillion.

Eight year old Dexter Ansell’s career is going from strength to strength as he has just landed a huge Hollywood role, two years after leaving ITV soap Emmerdale.The young star announced on his Instagram that he will star in The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes, which will be released in November this year. He wrote to his 992 Instagram followers: “Thrilled to announce that I play Young President Snow in the hotly anticipated Hunger Games prequel 'The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes'. In cinemas WORLDWIDE Nov 17th.” Dexter continued: “A huge thank you to my wonderful agent for this golden opportunity”.

Jason Watkins and his wife Clara Francis have opened up about the devastating loss of their daughter Maude and revealed it could have been “avoided”.The 60 year old star and his wife sadly lost their adorable little girl in 2011 when she was just two years old at the time.The little one had sadly been suffering from the flu at the time, but the illness soon progressed into undiagnosed sepsis, which ultimately ended her young life. Now, twelve years on, the couple are bravely revisiting the heartbreaking moment as part of a new documentary Jason & Clara: In Memory of Maudie, which will see them offer support to other families who have also lost a child.

Gemma Owen first appeared on our screens in August 2022 as one of the contestants on summer Love Island, and she was an immediate hit with both viewers and the other contestants. Known for her cheeky banter and down to Earth personality, viewers were also big fans of her full, bold brows, with many desperate to know how she achieves the natural-looking finish.

Princess Beatrice cut a chic figure in one of her favourite dresses - worn at a celeb-packed launch event with the theme of ‘pre-loved elegance’. The 34 year old royal recycled her long navy dress from The Vampire’s Wife as she stepped out to mark the opening of the BBC Earth Experience, a new interactive attraction that explores the natural world across seven continents. The designer’s Corduroy Festival Dress retails for £795 and is one of Beatrice's favourites.

Gladiators star Falcon has died aged 59 after losing her battle with cancer.

Gwyneth Paltrow dressed to impress throughout eight days of testimony in the Park City, Utah, ski crash trial stemming from an alleged collision in 2016. The 50-year-old Oscar-winner showed off her subtle, yet sophisticated sense of style in the courtroom as she paired major designer labels with her own G. Label by Goop brand threads, some of which sold out in minutes online upon being featured in court.

BBC Breakfast viewers rushed to social media to comment after they were left convinced that Naga Munchetty let out a swear word live on air. The presenter was at the helm of the BBC One news programme on Friday (March 31) alongside Roger Johnson.

Easter is right around the corner and will see families all across the country spend some quality time and get involved in fun activities.

Donald Trump‘s dinner with Kanye West was a “big mistake”.West met with Trump at the former US President’s Florida estate last November, where the pair were also joined by right-wing political commentator and white supremacist Nick Fuentes. Following the dinner, Trump called West a “seriously troubled man”.“I told him don’t run for office [in 2024], a total waste of time, can’t win,” he wrote on his Truth Social platform.

The 2023 BAFTA Games Awards were held on Thursday (March 30) at London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall on the Southbank. Hosted by Julia Hardy and Inel Tomlinson, the 19th annual Games Awards recognise the most outstanding achievements in gaming from the past year.

Emmerdale fans have been left asking 'why' after the latest trip to the village saw a shock hit-and-run take place. Viewers of the ITV soap were initially left confused when the tuned into Thursday's episode (March 30) when the opening scene showed Alex Moore (Liam Boyle) lying injured on the road after being mowed down by a car with a then-unknown driver.

Paul O'Grady's husband Andre Portasio shared the last ever photo they took together on their most recent holiday as he thanked fans for their support.

Rishi Sunak has reportedly spent more than £500,000 of taxpayers' money on private jets in just two weeks. The Prime Minister spent the money on three trips in November.

A 42-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of a man in Renton.

Dave Myers, the renowned personality from the Hairy Bikers, has spoken candidly about the side effects of his chemotherapy treatment following his cancer diagnosis last year.The television personality shared the news of his diagnosis in 2022 during a podcast with his Hairy Biker co-host, Si King, revealing that he had been unwell and had to start chemotherapy. And he has recently opened up about his experiences, confessing that he struggled to cope with the adverse effects of the therapy.

Over the last few decades, Liz Taylor, 66, from Cheshire, has built a hugely successful career throwing incredible parties for the rich and the famous. And no event comes with more pressure and intrigue than a celebrity wedding. Liz knows just how to navigate them all from dealing with bored grooms to keeping things private.

Back in the day, Busted were one of the biggest bands in the UK. Forming in 2000, the pop punk trio, consisting of Matt Willis, James Bourne, and Charlie Simpson, went on to sell millions of records and capture the hearts of thousands of youngsters across the country. But unexpectedly, during the height of their success in 2005, the band called it quits and went their separate ways - much to fans dismay.

Phoebe Bridgers has spoken out after being “bullied” online when on her way to her father’s funeral.The Boygenius guitarist was speaking with her bandmates – Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker – in a new interview when she addressed the harassment she received from supposed “fans”.“I’m coming from a place of literally — I’m feeling it in my body as I’m saying it, but — people with my picture as their Twitter picture, who claim to like my music, fucking bullied me at the airport on the way to my father’s funeral this year,” she told Them.“I, at one of the lowest points of my life, saw people who claim to love me fucking dehumanise me and shame me and fucking bully me on the way to my dad’s wake.”While Bridgers didn’t explain what prompted the negative reaction, the interview does follow a time in January when the musician made headlines after being spotted with comedian Bo Burnham, shortly after her reported split from actor Paul Mescal.The Boygenius star announced the passing of her father with an Instagram post on January 3 – just over a week before the photos of her and Burnham at LAX airport were shared online.A post shared by Phoebe Bridgers (@phoebebridgers)She continued: “If you’re a kid and the internet somehow taught you that that’s an okay thing to do, then of course I hate capitalism and everything that led you to believe that it’s okay to do that.”Elsewhere, she also confirmed that these alleged “fans” were aware of her father’s passing when they made the comments, stating: “A lot of the top comments [were] like, ‘Hey, her dad just died, what are you guys doing?’”Using the interview as a way to speak directly to those who harass others online, she concluded: “I fucking hate you, and I hope you grow the fuck up.”“Most

She's regularly described as one of the most 'down to earth' members of the Royal Family, but now former Royal butler Grant Harrold has revealed what Zara Tindall is really like behind closed doors. Grant, who worked for King Charles III for seven years, has opened up about his time with the Royals, sharing how Zara, 41, is "fun" and has always done things "her own way".

Paul O’Grady’s final ever radio show will be rebroadcast on Easter Sunday, in tribute to the late comedian and TV star following his sudden death on March 28.The two-hour show, which originally aired on Boom Radio on Christmas Day last year, will be played in its entirety, including all festive elements. Paul had been scheduled to make his return to the airwaves for the show following his departure from BBC Radio 2. It will air on Easter Sunday (April 9) at 2pm, the time previously scheduled for his return.

Maisie Smith has shared snippets of her romantic getaway to Dubai with boyfriend Max George in racy bath snap.The actress and The Wanted star headed off for some Spring sunshine in Dubai shortly after Maisie gave her final bows on stage following the Strictly Ballroom: The Music she had been starring and touring in. Not wasting any time in relaxing the 21 year old posted a racy bath snap on Tuesday as she sat in a bath holding a glass of champagne with her feet up on the side covering her modesty.

We’ve all been there – you get a short haircut, then spend the next six months growing it out thinking you want long hair again, only to change your mind and get it cut short again. Well, it turns out celebrities aren’t so different from us when it comes to feeling indecisive about their hair, as former The Only Way is Essex star Demi Sims proves with her latest hair transformation.

Emmerdale fans have been left fearing for their favourite, Billy Fletcher, after he left Alex Moore for dead after an accidental hit and run on Thursday. During the latest episode, Billy and wife Dawn Fletcher were left delighted as they gained legal custody of Alex's children.

Amanda Holden's remarks on her Heart breakfast show about the late entertainer Paul O'Grady have caused a backlash from his fans. Paul’s husband announced his peaceful passing at the age of 67 on Wednesday and the Britain’s Got Talent judge, who had appeared with the late star on a special episode of For the Love of Dogs last year, expressed her shock and shared her thoughts on the sad news during the show with her co-host Jamie Theakston. She commented on the show: "Do you know what I loved about him? He was not woke in any way.

EXCLUSIVE: What started as a short open letter about working conditions in the UK unscripted sector has turned into a full-on campaign with backing from more than 1,000 people and the nation’s largest broadcasting union.

Isaiah Washington has announced that he is retiring from acting and he says the “haters” have won.

Isaiah Washington is stepping away from acting.The alum announced Tuesday that he was retiring early from Hollywood in a lengthy message posted to his Twitter account.«It is with a heavy heart and a sense of relief that I am announcing my early retirement from the entertainment industry today,» Washington opened his note.The actor, who played Dr. Preston Burke for three seasons on , cited the continuous criticisms about his character and beliefs as being one of the main reasons why he is choosing to sign off from entertainment.«Those who have been Following/Witnessing my journey here on Twatter [sic] since 2011 all know that I have fought the good fight, but it seems that the haters, provocateurs and the Useful Idiots have won,» his tweet continued. «I’m no longer interested in the back and forth regarding a ‘color construct’ that keeps us human beings divided nor am I interested in politics or anything vitriolic.»He then explained his post-Hollywood plans, sharing that he hopes to travel across the U.S.

His final curtain call. Isaiah Washington revealed that he has decided to retire from acting.

Kate Aurthur editor SPOILER ALERT: This essay contains spoilers from “I’ll Follow the Sun,” the Feb. 23 episode of “Grey’s Anatomy.” From her first episode as Dr. Meredith Grey on March 27, 2005 — when “Grey’s Anatomy” premiered on ABC and became a once-in-a-generation pop-culture sensation — to what’s being billed as a (kind of, sort of) goodbye episode on Feb. 23, 2023, Ellen Pompeo could forge chemistry with anyone. Along with its lexicon-changing writing and intricate yet rowdy plotting by Shonda Rhimes, what’s made “Grey’s Anatomy” a phenomenon was watching Meredith just live her life. She was a character network television never seen before: a brilliant woman whose life had been marred by tragedy (an Alzheimer’s-afflicted mother, an entirely absent father), yet who wasn’t going to let her dark and twisty past get in her way. Meredith had a lot of fun; she saved a lot of lives; she had a lot of sex.