Lewis Bloor left £3million diamond scam for The Only Way Is Essex, court hears

Heidi Montag is trying out a new diet.

Wilson Chapman editorThe Alliance for Women Film Composers (AWFC) has released a statement condemning the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ decision to not broadcast the best original score category live during this year’s Oscar ceremony.The Academy first confirmed its decision to present several Oscar categories outside of the live March 27 telecast on Tuesday, via a letter from president David Rubin that was sent to Academy membership. The letter explained that these awards will instead be given out an hour prior to the on-camera ceremony, with clips from the speeches being incorporated into the telecast.

Khloe Kardashian is enjoying a night out with her friends!

Trayvon Martin was tragically killed on Feb 26, 2012 at the hands of former Neighborhood Watch captain George Zimmerman, who was allegedly racially profiling him at the time for being suspicious. The case sparked nationwide outrage, with protesters calling for justice for the 17-year-old boy. During a memorial held for her son a decade later, Trayvon’s mother, Sybrina Fulton, said, “If you don’t do anything else, don’t give up. That’s my message. Don’t ever give up. Ten years later and I’m still standing strong.” Here’s everything you need to know about the trial surrounding Trayvon’s shooting and death.

Sometimes, the sidelines are the most fun place to be…at least Prince George, 8, made them look that was as he hilariously stuck out his tongue and whispered with parents Prince William and Kate Middleton while attending a rugby match on Feb. 26. The trio were all smiles, class, and British spirit in new photos, where they chuckled amongst themselves, sang along to the national anthem, and cheered on their home team.

Rihanna is ‘proud’ to show off her bare baby bump as her boyfriend and father of her baby, A$AP Rocky, is making ‘sure she’s comfortable 100 percent of the time’ during her pregnancy.

Kanye West says he takes issue with Kim Kardashian's claim that the rapper's «been putting a lot of misinformation regarding our private matters and co-parenting on social media,» because he says she can't prove he wrote the social media posts.According to new legal documents, obtained by ET, the rapper claims Kim's allegations of «misinformation» is «double hearsay.» He claims that his estranged wife, for starters, never bothered to attached the said social media posts to her declaration and «Kim needed to offer the social media posts into evidence» as well as «show that the posts were written by Kanye.»The rapper claims that had that been done, «the posts would be admissible as statements» but since Kim didn't submit the social media posts in her declaration, it's therefore not in the record. And as such, West wants Kim's «misinformation» statement to be inadmissible at a hearing next week when a judge is set to decide whether to grant Kim's request that she be declared legally single.Kim filed legal docs earlier this week saying Kanye's «misinformation» campaign on social media «has created emotional distress.» Among some of those posts includes attacking her boyfriend, Pete Davidson.

STRICTLY star Maisie Smith is taking a quick step back to EastEnders — just three months after her character was written out of the soap. Maisie, 20, who has played Tiffany Butcher since she was six, was seen leaving Albert Square with a suitcase in December.

SHERIDAN Smith teared up as she shared an emotional moment with a contestant on Starstruck. The actress choked back tears after one of the performers returned to singing on the ITV show for the first time since her dad died.

VANESSA Feltz has given fans a look inside her incredible Gothic-style home. The 60-year-old lives in a £3.5m London home that was previously owned by millionaire businessman Charles Saatchi.

JAMES Argent is nearly back to his best and has “stunned” pals with his recovery, The Sun Online can reveal.  We exclusively reported earlier this month how the star was at the centre of a dramatic 999 dash after suffering a relapse in his fight with alcohol addiction.  He’s since been attending daily rehab sessions near his home and sources say that - along with the support of pals - has helped him get back on track.  “James is doing really, really well,” a pal said. “He’s nearly back to his best and considering how bad things were a week or so ago everyone is pretty stunned at how he’s turned things around.

SATURDAY Night Takeaway fans praised the new segment Ring My Bell, but many had to deal with some unexpected consequences. Hosts Ant and Dec, both 46, had a great time during the competition which sees people rush to their neighbour's house for the chance to win £500.

LOOSE Women fans were left confused when they spotted Stacey Solomon was missing from a group photo celebrating ITV's female presenters. Stacey, 32, has been a panellist on the ITV show since 2016 and followers demanded to know why she wasn't included in the shot with the rest of the Loose Women.

No shortcuts. Kanye West responded to Kim Kardashian‘s latest filing in their divorce, and he wants her comments to stay off the record — unless she submits proper evidence.

Are Shailene Woodley and Aaron Rodgers planning on reconciling?

Chris Willman Music WriterIf you’re easily triggered by 30- to 40-foot props, dance routines with dozens of performers, childish wonder, juvenile humor, drug-trip simulations or just color, by all means avoid “Katy Perry: Play.” “You can come totally sober and still feel high,” Perry says of her phantasmagorical Resorts World Las Vegas residency, already famous for its talking face masks and poo, and dancing mushrooms, toothbrushes and tube socks.Between the spectacle, glamour, literal bathroom humor and (not incidentally) breezy run-through of some of the indelible pop songs of the last 20 years, “Play” is a captivating, grin-inducing show that you may well wish you could mainline, repeatedly, or at least have captured in shroom form that could be put on sale in the gift shop. But, alas, its oversize pop-art pleasures can only be found in one location, so what happens in Vegas may demand a return trip to Vegas as the production returns to Resorts World March 2-19, May 27-29, June 3-11, July 29-30, Aug.

Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan has revealed fans will be seeing a lot more of her character in the highly-anticipated second season of Netflix’s regency romance. The 35-year-old Irish actress will be reprising her role as Penelope Featherington in the hit period drama – which will focus on the sizzling courtship between Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) and newcomer Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley).

READ MORE: Inside the luxury Turkish hideout where a London terrorist was caught in a raid Video: ITV Starstruck - Team Olly perform 'Dance with Me Tonight' (MyLondon)Footage Appears To Show A Distracted Couple Rear-ending A Stationary CarAlison Hammond explains Dermot O'Leary's absence on ITV This MorningMartin Lewis on whether an energy fix is now advisableHolly Willoughby announces This Morning presenter shakeupO2 Arena roof in shreds after Storm EuniceMorning forecast for 25 Feb: Icy patches first thing but plenty of 'sunny spells' to comeITV Good Morning Britain's Richard Gaisford scrambles to put on protective equipment as air raid siren sounds during live broadcastThe Apprentice preview: 'Harpreet makes Gordon Ramsay look soft', Karren saysCamden Man Becomes Local Celebrity Cycling Around London With Super Cute Cat On His BikeQueues of cars leaving Kyiv as Putin launches war on Ukraine'President Putin has unleashed war in our European continent' - Boris Johnson's sends message to British people as Russia invades UkraineIn full: Boris Johnson statement to the nation after Russia invades UkraineHolly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield opens ITV This Morning on February 24Reflecting on the experience on a Lorraine interview with Christine Lampard, Natalie said she found it funny to look back on her audition. Christine declared that Natalie hadn't changed "one bit", the TV star and mum of one insisted that she had.

Prince George joined his parents William and Kate to watch England's Six Nations rugby match against Wales today and a number of people made the same comment about how he looked. Rugby fans who spotted the young Prince said they couldn't believe how much he is starting to look like his grandmother Princess Diana.

Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway as well as hit gameshow Catchphrase. The Stratford-born star is close friends with some of the biggest names in showbiz. For the latest celebrity and TV news, click here Even though Stephen is all over our TV screens, like many celebs he prefers to keep his private life away from the spotlight.

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On Saturday, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported 64 new deaths from Covid-19, along with 2,275 new positive cases.

Uma Thurman may have “nailed” her role as Arianna Huffington, Uber’s “first woman to sit on the board,” but she certainly doesn’t feel that way.

March 5,  Sydney Cricket Ground at 6pmIn his first live performance in Australia for a decade, singer-songwriter Darren Hayes returns home to head up a superstar line-up for the 2022 Mardi Gras Parade at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday 5 March 2022. Fresh off the back of the release of his new track ‘Let’s Try Being In Love’, Hayes’ Mardi Gras performance will mark his 20th year as a solo recording artist, as well the 25th anniversary of Savage Garden’s acclaimed debut, self-titled album.The Parade will also feature a special performance from Australian music legend Vanessa Amorosi, presented by Principal Partner, American Express.

SAG-AFTRA says that it stands in solidarity with the people Ukraine who are under attack by Russian forces; with their fellow performers in the war-torn country; and with the television journalists – many of who are SAG-AFTRA members – who are covering the “war of aggression.”

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterAs Russia’s aggression against Ukraine intensifies, Discovery-owned news channel TVN24 in Poland is working around the clock to bring news and information to the nation that shares a border with Ukraine.“While the world is watching Russia invade Ukraine, for us and for our viewers, it’s not only a story of an insane and inhuman invasion on a European country, it is the story of our neighbors and friends,” TVN24 deputy editor-in-chief Brygida Grysiak, who at present is in Poland, told Variety in an interview Saturday. “People we have known for years, we have worked with for years, here in Poland and Ukraine.”Grysiak said  TVN24 has broadcast live nonstop since Russia invaded Ukraine’s capital of Kyiv Wednesday, with on-the-ground teams stationed in Kyiv and Lviv in Ukraine, as well as Moscow in Russia.

James Argent, affectionately known as Arg, is reportedly "doing really, really well" despite experiencing a scary relapse in his drink and drug addiction recovery earlier this month.The TOWIE star, who has undergone quite the dramatic life change after having a gastric band surgery, unfortunately suffered a serious blip in his sober journey and ended up being visited by paramedics in an ambulance. Despite the difficulties he faces in a lifelong bid to leave behind alcohol and drugs forever, James, 34, is said to be "nearly back to his best" already.

Gordon Ramsay shared an adorable father-son moment with his youngest little boy Oscar, two, as he films his new series of hugely popular series Hell's Kitchen.The TV chef, 55, joked that his toddler son was gaining some experience as he gears up to become the future host of the show. Affectionately teasing Oscar will one day follow in his dad's footsteps, Gordon shared a snap of him sitting on the countertop laughing while holding on to the little boy in his arms. Behind them, fans could catch a glimpse of Hell's Kitchen in all its glory - shiny stove tops and ovens galore.

Earlier today, former The Only Way Is Essex star Lewis Bloor attended court as he is put on trial for conspiracy to defraud following a shocking £3million diamond scam.The reality TV star, 31, appeared at Southwark Crown Court on Monday, September 20, 2021, as he must stand trial following a not-guilty plea for conspiracy to defraud between May 7, 2013 and July 1, 2014. Lewis is on trial alongside five other men for an alleged fraud which saw over 200 victims conned into spending their life savings and pensions on coloured diamonds.