Live-Action ‘The Aristocats’ in the Works at Disney From Writers Will Gluck and Keith Bunin

Jason Donavan shared his devastation at the news of Neighbours being axed this summer after airing for 40 years.The Australian actor shot to fame on the popular Australian soap, alongside The Loco-Motion songstress Kylie Minogue. Jason, 53, starred as Scott Robinson from 1986 to 1989, who married Kylie’s character, Charlene. Kylie, also 53, left the series in mid-1988 to focus on her music career.

Lara Spencer broke her social media silence over the weekend when she revealed that she'd been absent for a heartbreaking reason.MORE: Lara Spencer's Connecticut garden resembles a winter wonderlandThe Good Morning America star shared that she was recovering from the loss of her best friend over the week and had finally found the strength to pay her a tribute.She shared an emotional post consisting of pictures of theirs over the years, including at Lara's wedding, among others.WATCH: Lara Spencer makes heartbreaking discovery at family homeLara penned a heart-wrenching caption, writing: "One week ago today we said goodbye to my best friend. It's a terrible loss for everyone who knew her, but she was adamant that we celebrate her 52 years of life."She further detailed their relationship, revealing that this was a friend of hers from her teens and that they'd been through several of life's milestones together.MORE: Lara Spencer inundated with compliments over latest outfit choice"Julianne Shirley fought a mighty battle, giving her 5 kids and husband 7 years more than anyone thought she would.

Rachel Stevens is just one of the celebrities announced to be taking part in this year’s Dancing On Ice.The 43-year-old has joined the likes of Coronation Street legend Sally Dynevor, Love Island's Liberty Poole and Happy Mondays’ Bez to compete in the next series of the ITV skating show. Rachel rose to fame as one-seventh of noughties pop band S Club 7 which led to her being voted FHM’s Sexiest Woman in the World. However, despite being one of the most lusted after women in showbiz, Rachel is far from single and is happily married to her childhood sweetheart.

A man was rescued from his car in Oldham on Sunday afternoon.

Manchester United have set their sights on signing Erling Haaland alternative Alexander Isak from Spanish side Real Sociedad - according to reports.

Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger wants £225,000-a-week to stay at Stamford Bridge amid transfer interest from Manchester City - according to reports.

DANCING on Ice fans were left in tears after the show paid tribute to late star Sean Rice. The professional skater - who appeared on the ITV show between 2011 and 2012 - tragically passed away on January 14 2022. Just before Sunday night's skate-off, married couple and pro skaters Lukasz Rozycki, 42, and Alexandra Schauman, 41, took to the ice in honour of their beloved friend.

DANCING On Ice fans were fuming tonight after S Club legend Rachel Stevens was booted off the show. The 43-year-old singer failed to make the grade with the judges and lost the skate-off with Kye Whyte. As her bandmate Jo O'Meara looked on from the audience she said: "Thank you so much to everyone.

THE Office and After Life star Ewen MacIntosh today posted a picture from a hospital bed as he spoke about "bad times". The actor, 48, is known for playing 'Big Keith' Bishop in Ricky Gervais' classic sitcom.

Alan Elliott Alexander Hamilton, who died Jan. 30 at age 77, was a conductor and arranger who was able to add “movie star” to his credits in the last years of his life. His work on Aretha Franklin’s 1972 “Amazing Grace” album — certified as the bestselling album of her career — was heard by millions over a period of almost five decades before Franklin fans actually got to see as well as hear Hamilton’s handiwork as the arranger and conductor of that music.

Taylor Ward has announced that she's pregnant with with her footballer boyfriend Riyad Mahrez.The blonde beauty, 24, took to Instagram on Sunday 6 February to announce the exciting news where she shared a snap of her and Riyad, 30, on a beach in the Maldives while holding up a string of baby scan photos. She penned alongside the sweet snap: "Where life begins and love never ends".The couple have since been inundated with congratulations. One person wrote: "So so so so happy for you guys!!!!! Skyes getting a baby cousin can’t wait!!" Ferne McCann added: "Ahhhhhhhhhhhh congratulations darling.

Jane Campion’s The Power Of The Dog was the big winner at Sunday’s London Critics’ Circle Awards, scooping four prizes including Film of the Year. Scroll down for the full list of winners.

Syl Johnson, whose 1967 single “Different Strokes” has been frequently sampled by some of hip-hop’s top artists, has died at age 85. No cause of death was given.

Tom Holland is opening up about the one thing he regrets the most that happened at the start of his tenure as Peter Parker, aka Spider-Man.

King Von's estate has announced that a new album from the late Chicago rapper is coming soon. What It Means To Be King will be released on March 4 via Only The Family/EMPIRE.

Apparently, some people in Syracuse, New York, are still holding a grudge against Pete Davidson!

Jennifer Garner plays a bit of her saxophone on stage while being honored as Hasty Pudding Theatricals Woman of the Year 2022 on Saturday (February 5) in Cambridge, Mass.

Trying to stay fit, but not sure about heading out in the cold? There’s no reason you can’t break a sweat from the comfort of your own place, rather than heading out to the gym this winter.

A new green initiative has launched in Lanarkshire with the installation of 70 new trees in urban areas.

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If you don’t know, 90 Day Fiance one of TLC’s biggest show (in fact, it’s so popular that there have been so many different spinoff shows!)

an interview last year she even declared: "I'm surprised they haven't killed Sister Monica Joan off. " But Judy revealed she has no intention of abandoning the much-loved character, when she later added: "As long as I can walk a straight line and remember my words, I'll be there.

co-parenting situation, it’s a true tennis match between the reality TV star and the iconic rapper. After Kardashian clapped back against the jeen-yuhs star, saying that his “constant attacks” were more “hurtful” than anything he was accusing her of, West responded with a whole list of accusations, including that his ex made him take a drug test.

Sir Lewis Hamilton had his priorities in order when he returned to Instagram this weekend by congratulating Rihanna on her baby news straight away.  The Formula One champion has been absent from social media since December 2021 after deciding to take time away from the spotlight following his crushing defeat to Max Verstappen.  Much to the delight of his 26.

A teenager was arrested after he was caught with two parcels and a handful of apples in the countryside outside a north Manchester Prison.

Newcastle or enjoying the calm of Northumberland villages like Allendale or Bamburgh, celebrities seem to love our corner of the country. Go here for more what's on updates, news and reviews from around the North East From Indiana Jones actor Harrison Ford to the iconic Spice Girls, we've had plenty of visits from famous faces. Below, we've compiled a list of places around the North East that have become celebrity magnets.

Kanye West continued to make accusations about Kim Kardashian on Sunday, this time accusing his ex of saying he put a "hit" out on her.  West has been using his Instagram account to publicly call out his ex-wife over issues related to their co-parenting relationship following their split. Now, he’s taking things a step further by accusing the reality star of committing a crime.  West began his social media rant on Sunday by sharing a text exchange that he claimed was with one of Kardashian’s cousins.

There’s another live-action adaptation of a classic animated movie in the works at Disney!

Ellise Shafer A live-action adaptation of the classic animated film “The Aristocats” is in early development at Disney, Variety has confirmed.“Peter Rabbit” director Will Gluck and “Onward” writer Keith Bunin are set to pen the script, with Gluck also producing via his Olive Bridge Entertainment banner.The original 1970 film follows a family of aristocratic cats — mother Duchess and her three kittens Berlioz, Marie and Toulouse — living a luxurious life in Paris. But when their owner’s butler finds out that the cats are set to receive a massive fortune, he kidnaps them and abandons them in an unfamiliar land — the country.