Media Diversity Champion Joanna Abeyie to Join BBC as Interim Head of Creative Diversity

Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has forecasted another entertaining game between Manchester City and Real Madrid on Wednesday night.

Manchester United's U18s are relishing the opportunity to play in the FA Youth Cup final at Old Trafford next week.

A manhunt has been launched to find a former Mixed Martial Arts cage fighting world champion. Darren Towler is wanted by police after being convicted of drugs offences.

Today is a special day for fans of the Star Wars universe.

Three people were taken to hospital after a Range Rover smashed into a building in Stockport.

Clyde boss Danny Lennon is reportedly one of the names attracting the interest of the Raith Rovers board as they pursue a new manager.

Most overweight people who try to shed pounds are unsuccessful, a new study argues.

The smell of fish is rarely a good experience, unless it comes straight off a frying pan.

Some of the countries biggest supermarkets and retailers have brought about strict new laws that will affect all shoppers. These include Asda, Aldi, Tesco, Lidl, M&S, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Iceland.

A group of fishermen were left stunned after hauling in a monster 7ft halibut off the coast of Scotland.

“Riverdale” star Lili Reinhart, who has openly discussed her battle with body image and mental health, took a swipe at celebrities who go on extreme diets to fit into a certain outfit on her Instagram Story this week.

Maisie Peters is finally going to release her chaotic pop-rock bop Cate's Brother this Friday.

Social media users had a few questions for Holly Willoughby when she posted a recent photo on her Instagram page.

A cat had to be rescued after getting stuck 30ft off the ground in a terrifying ordeal in Troon.

Eva Yates has been appointed Director of BBC Film.

The annual John Hartson Foundation 'Grab Life By the Balls' golf event was held today and many famous faces of the sporting world turned out to raise funds for a great cause.

Cops were forced to pull over on the motorway to strap and hood an out-of-control football yob – after his team won.

Coronation Street star Sam Aston is well-known to fans of the ITV soap for playing Chesney Brown for almost two decades - but they may not know that soap stardom runs in the family.

Former TOWIE star Cara Kilbey has welcomed her third child with long-term partner Daniel Harris. She revealed the ‘surprise’ arrival by sharing an adorable photo of her two children, Penelope, six, and Hunter, four, cuddling the newborn baby boy.

Brenda Edwards appeared on Good Morning Britain on Wednesday (May 4) to pay tribute to her late son Jamal Edwards. The TV personality returned to the Loose Women panel last week for the first time since Jamal passed away earlier this year.

Post Malone and his longtime girlfriend are expecting their first child together.The rapper/singer, who is set to release his fourth studio album ‘Twelve Carat Toothache’ on June 3 via Republic, confirmed the news in a statement to TMZ.“I’m excited for this next chapter in my life,” Malone said. “I’m the happiest I’ve ever been, and for since I could remember I was sad.“Time to take care of my body and my family and friends, and spread as much love as we can every day.”Sources also told TMZ that Malone and his girlfriend, whose identity is not publicly known, celebrated the news of their pregnancy with a private party for friends and family in southern California over the weekend.Speaking in an interview back in January about his forthcoming new album, Malone told Billboard about the make-up of ‘Twelve Carat Toothache’.“Trying to shove 20 to 25 songs, it doesn’t work,” he said.

Lottie Tomlinson showed off her blossoming baby bump in a slew of snaps from her idyllic holiday in Greece.The 23 year old sister of One Direction star Louis is expecting her first child with former tennis player Lewis Burton, less than two years after the pair went Instagram official together. And the beauty looked radiant as she posed for the camera in a sensational brown string bikini while standing poolside in a stunning Instagram snap shared on Tuesday. Lottie played with her tousled long brown locks as she gazed sultrily at the camera while standing with one leg in front of the other.

Billie Eilish concert has been announced ahead of her ‘Happier Than Ever’ UK and European tour.The singer-songwriter will team up with her brother and collaborator Finneas at the Deutsche Telekom headquarters in Germany for the stripped-back show on June 1, which will see the pair performing tracks from Eilish’s recent album and her 2019 debut album ‘When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?’.“Performing is such a special thing for me, and to be able to reconnect with my fans back in Europe after so long, is huge,” Eilish said of the concert.“In collaborating with Billie we have been given the opportunity to create an evening of optimism with one of the most inspiring talents of our generation,” added Ulrich Klenke, Chief Brand Officer at Deutsche Telekom AG.A post shared by Telekom Electronic Beats (@electronicbeats)Fans across Europe can win the chance to get tickets to attend the show in person through a range of local contests linked to the theme of digital optimism.The concert will be streamed via MagentaTV, MagentaMusik and the Telekom Electronic Beats TikTok Channel, along with a select number of venues and public events across Europe. More information is available here.Yesterday (May 3), Eilish announced details of Overheated, a multi-day climate-focused event that is set to take place at The O2 in London next month.The six-day event will take place on June 10-12, 16 and 25-26 to coincide with the UK and European leg of the singer’s ‘Happier Than Ever’ world tour (you can find any remaining tickets to the tour here).

understands how to court drama. And she serves it up weekly on “Housewives,” with a twinkle. “The person that’s on the show is a version of me for when people are, like, throwing s–t at me,” she says.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentCameras are rolling in Cannes on “Cannes Confidential,” a high-end crime series set in the Côte d’Azur that will mark the first English-language procedural drama to be produced and set on the French riviera since the 1970s.Skyverse Studios, AMC Networks’ streamer Acorn TV, French broadcaster TF1 and Nordic streaming service Viaplay have announced the start of production on the six-part show that has been granted unprecedented access to film in the city of Cannes through an exclusive partnership and, given the timing of the start of shooting, will possibly include the upcoming Cannes film fest atmosphere.Camille Delamarre (“The Transporters,” “Assassin Club,” and Netflix’s “Into The Night”) will direct all six episodes. The show, which will blend crime and romantic elements, is created by Chris Murray (“Midsomer Murders”).

Naman Ramachandran Eva Yates has been promoted to the high profile role of director of BBC Film, a position previously held by Rose Garnett, who has moved on to indie studio A24. Yates, who is currently acting director of BBC Film, will be responsible for the development and production of the 12-15 films the company produces every year. She will also oversee Storyville, the BBC’s flagship feature documentary strand, under the new leadership of Philippa Kowarsky.Yates joined the BBC in 2017.

PIERS Morgan praised his ex TV wife Susanna Reid for her clash with PM Boris Johnson, saying she "skewered him beautifully". The TalkTV host delivered his verdict on Boris's interview yesterday - after he asked "who is Lorraine?".

BRITAIN'S Got Talent star Jonathan Goodwin has shared his first picture in a wheelchair after being paralysed in a dangerous stunt. The 42-year-old nearly died when he fell on his head from 30ft above the ground while rehearsing a daring escapology act.

BRITAIN's Got Talent singer Rosie O'Sullivan looks worlds away from her appearance on the show when she weighed 30 stone. The powerhouse captivated fans with her amazing voice nine years ago and went on to reach the BGT semi finals in 2013.

WHITNEY Dean is playing on Janine Butcher's insecurities as the latter focuses on her relationship with Mick Carter. EastEnders fans are asking soap bosses to push the Vic landlord to rekindle his affair with Whitney.

HELEN Skelton returned to Instagram last night without her wedding ring after it was revealed her husband Richie Myler has a girlfriend. BBC star Helen, 38, revealed last week that Leeds Rhinos star Richie, 31, had left her after nine years of marriage.

DI Ray viewers were quick to spot a major plot hole following a brutal assault at the beginning of the second episode. The new ITV police drama stars Bend It Like Beckham's Parminder Nagra as DI Rachita Ray, who is promoted to a role in the homicide department.

THE FAMILY of Thandiwe Newton’s new toyboy lover Lonr was blindsided by their affair and think she seems “crazy as hell”. The Brit actress, 49, and the 25-year-old American rapper - real name Elijah Dias - were pictured snogging in Malibu last week amid claims she has split from hubby Ol Parker.

CHANNEL 4 viewers were left gobsmacked last night after they watched a man with a penis on his ARM use it to hold DARTS. Malcolm MacDonald had a willy grafted on to his arm after his old one fell off in the loo in 2010.

The BBC has hired media diversity specialist Joanna Abeyie on a short-term contract, a day after it emerged the corporation’s diversity chief June Sarpong is to depart later this year.

Naman Ramachandran June Sarpong, director of creative diversity at the BBC, will leave the corporation as her contract expires. A Variety investigation published on Tuesday revealed that at least 15 women of color have left the BBC in the last year. However, Sarpong was not a member of staff, Variety understands.