How ‘Mom’ Wrote Off Anna Faris’ Character in Season 8 Premiere

Dolly Parton paid tribute to the people of the Ukraine while co-hosting the Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards in Las Vegas last night (March 7).The singer asked the audience at the Allegiant Stadium and those watching at home to “pray for peace around this crazy world” in reference to the ongoing war in Ukraine, which broke out last month following an invasion by Russian military forces.While opening this year’s ACM Awards, Parton said: “I don’t want to be political and this is not. I’d rather pass a kidney stone than do that.

Cat Deeley has announced she is launching a new podcast series with one of her best friends, radio DJ Edith Bowman.MORE: Cat Deeley shares never-before-seen photo from hospital after welcoming son MiloTaking to Instagram on Monday, the 45-year-old revealed that the pair will be joined by celebrity guests, and each week they'll share friendship highs and lows, swapping happy memories and funny stories.WATCH: Cat Deeley shares rare video of sons Milo and James on the farm"The secret's out… We've got a brand new @bbcradio2 podcast @edibow!!" she wrote. "Each week we'll be chatting to a celebrity and their best mate to find out the stories behind their friendship.MORE: Cat Deeley leaves fans stunned with never-before-seen baby photosSEE: 10 rare photos of Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty's cute children"I'm so excited for you to hear it: listen now on @bbcsounds! Tomorrow we'll be on the breakfast show with @zoetheball."Edith, 48, added: "FINALLY we can talk about it.

Naman Ramachandran Newly formed Los Angeles and London-based distribution company Cartel Studios International is making its MipTV debut with a slate of 18 titles spanning mystery dramas, thrillers and romantic comedies. The outfit, led by Gary Marenzi, Giovanni Pedde and Stephen Tague, was launched in 2021 by prolific genre producer Cartel Pictures whose credits include “Creepshow” and “Unborn.” Highlights of the MipTV slate include “Deadly Infidelity” (A&E Lifetime), “Dangerous Snow Day” (Lifetime Movie Network), “Deadly Girls Night Out” (Lifetime Movie Network), “Cheating for your Life” (A&E Lifetime), “Crushed” (Tubi) and “Romeo & Juliet Killers” (Tubi).

There doesn’t seem to be a beauty look that Dua Lipa can’t pull off. She’s had most colours and styles under the sun, yet she looks perfect wearing any one of them. Now, after debuting a fresh fringe, fans think the singer has found her best look yet.

Glass Animals have reached Number 1 in the US with their viral track Heat Waves, and broken an American chart record in the process. 

RUBY Shelby had another worrying vision in the second instalment of the Peaky Blinders' sixth season - and fans think they've cracked the code. Fans were promised the "darkest" season yet of the hit BBC series as the finale plays out over the following weeks - and show creator Steven Knight has certainly delivered.

EMMERDALE has come out on top after its first clash with rival soap EastEnders. The two soaps went head to head at 7.30pm last night in the first of nightly clashes.

Johnstone Burgh overcame a first half red card to fire four past Irvine Vics and stay in a promotion spot.

Mindless vandals have trashed Loch Lomond Rugby Club’s Beechwood home leaving volunteers frustrated.

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit designed to help people over the age of 16 and under State Pension age with the extra daily costs of living with a long-term illness, physical or mental health condition or a disability.

More than £8million of council tax debt has been racked up in West Dunbartonshire as residents struggle to keep up with payments.

The Libertines have announced a one-off London arena show for this summer.Pete Doherty, Carl Barât and co. will headline the OVO Arena in Wembley, London on July 23 to mark the 20th anniversary of the band’s debut studio album, ‘Up The Bracket’ (2002).The special gig will see The Libertines perform the aforementioned record in its entirety, alongside other “classic” tracks. They’ll be joined at the show by some “very special guests” who are yet to be confirmed.Tickets go on sale this Friday (March 11) at 9am GMT – you can purchase yours from here.

Leon Bridges made a surprise appearance during Justin Bieber‘s show in Los Angeles last night (March 7) – check out the footage below.The Texas singer-songwriter/producer joined Bieber on stage at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, where the pop star is playing two concerts as part of his current ‘Justice’ world tour.According to a fan on Twitter, Bieber brought out Bridges to perform ‘River’ from the latter artist’s 2015 debut album ‘Coming Home’.“Special guest Leon Bridges,” a post on Crypto.com Arena’s Twitter page reads alongside a clip of the team-up. “You never know who you will see with Justin Bieber #JusticeWorldTour.”The footage sees Bridges sitting down as he plays ‘River’ on a red electric guitar.

Sunmi has teamed up with Spotify Singles to release a new song titled ‘Oh Sorry Ya’.Today (March 8), the idol unveiled a the song, which is available exclusively through Spotify. The song was released under the platform’s new EQUAL X Spotify Singles project, which aims to uplift female artists, in celebration of International Women’s Day.“Oh, sorry, yeah / Never knew that I’d be sorry, yeah / You threw away the night we had /And I can’t get any better than that,” she sings on the retro-inspired dance pop track.

Ailee has unveiled her first full-length English album, ‘I’m Lovin’ Amy’.The Korean-American released the 12-track project yesterday (March 7). The record largly consists of English-language re-recording of songs from her previous releases – namely 2020’s ‘I’m’, and 2021’s ‘Lovin’’ and ‘Amy’ – and is by the new single, ‘Murder On The Dance Floor’.“Look at what you made me do, look at what you made me do / Baby, know I saved this dance for you / Heart’s have gone all black and blue / You don’t know the mess you put me through / There’s a murder on the dance floor cuz of you,” she sings on the chorus.The album marks Ailee’s third release under her new label The L1VE, which was founded by by VIXX’s Ravi.

Kate Garraway has shone a light on the nursing team looking after her ailing husband Derek Draper and, in particular, one nurse who has stood out to her. Speaking to HELLO! for our International Women's Day digital issue, Kate opened up about the women in her life who she is most inspired by.READ: Kate Garraway suffers major setback amid Derek's health battle"On a personal level, it's a wonderful nurse, who wouldn't want to be named, who has just been so incredibly supportive to Derek and to our family," said Kate."There are usually so many people involved day to day, but I specifically watched her in particular.

DVSA has issued changes to driving test rules with a new car now banned from use.

season.“The reality TV genre is an area that’s especially underrepresented, and needs to be more inclusive across development, casting, production and all phases of storytelling,” George Cheeks, CBS Entertainment’s president and CEO, said.

(CNN)Anna Faris has left "Mom," but as the season starts, her character, Christy, is far from forgotten. Without spoiling the premiere, airing Thursday on CBS, the path is carved for the character, who struggles with addiction, to have a happy and bright future, which star Allison Janney says was the kind of positive message they wanted to show viewers."We talked about how sometimes in recovery, your life can get bigger than you ever thought possible," Janney told CNN via Zoom from the set of the show.

wouldn't be returning for the upcoming season, and the show wasted no time addressing the absence of her character, Christy, who has moved across the country to pursue her dream of becoming a lawyer.The premiere opened with Christy's mom, Bonnie () and her husband, Adam (), driving back from the airport, where they've just dropped Christy off.

Allison Janney and her co-stars are addressing Anna Faris' exit from The actress was joined by castmates Kristen Johnston, Jaime Pressly, Mimi Kennedy and Beth Hall on Friday to discuss the eighth season of the CBS sitcom, which will be the first without Faris. Janney and Faris played mother and daughter on the half-hour series.«It's a huge loss for the show to not have Anna because she was part of creating a character, Christy, that everyone fell in love with, who was so lovable and warm and gullible and funny and we will miss her so much,» Janney told ET's Matt Cohen. «I think I'll miss the most, for me, the relationship between Bonnie and Christy, even though that will still continue.