More than 30 people help clean up scenic beach near Kirkcudbright

EASTENDERS fans are over the moon after Sam Mitchell made a shock return in tonight’s episode. The businesswoman - who is played by actress Kim Medcalfe in the BBC soap - made her comeback to Walford for the first time in six years.

BRITAIN'S Got Talent returned for its second instalment yesterday but the show has been hit with 'fix' claims after Simon Cowell dished out his golden buzzer. While Simon was blown away by Axel's gags about the pandemic and his pregnant girlfriend, some viewers were up in arms that he got the coveted golden buzzer. One branded the decision a fix, pointing out that Axel already has a stand-up show on streaming service Amazon Prime - just as last night's golden buzzer, singer Loren Allred, was already a famous singer.

It’s Okay to Be a Unicorn! after a parent accused the book of trying to “recruit kids to become gay.”Jason Tharp, 45, says he wrote the book to promote inclusion among children, and was planning to read the book aloud to a group of students at an elementary school north of Columbus, Ohio, on April 6.But the day before the reading, Tharp said he received a call from the principal saying that officials with the Buckeye Valley Local School District did not approve of the book and believed it could have a “gay agenda.”“I just said, did somebody think I made a gay book? And [the principal is] like, ‘Yeah,’ and I’m like, ‘Because why? Rainbows and unicorns?'” Tharp told USA TODAY, noting hat the principal confirmed that as the reasoning behind the censorship.Tharp says he remains confused about the cancellation, since the school had booked him more than two years ago, and administrators had previously ordered over 500 of his books to be distributed to students six weeks prior to his visit.Tharp later told USA Today that a parent had complained about the book after going through his social media accounts and seeing LGBTQ-supportive posts.“What it turns out was that it was one parent that came in and said that apparently, I was coming in with an agenda to recruit kids to be gay,” he said. “…It’s the craziest thing, and never in a million years would have thought that I’d be defending a unicorn because people thought I was trying to recruit kids.”He noted that he offered to read another of his books, It’s Okay to Smell Good!, which tells the story of a skunk who enjoys good-smelling things, unlike other skunks.

Kate Aurthur editorWhen Chloë Sevigny was first approached about playing a role in Hulu’s limited series “The Girl From Plainville,” she Googled the real-life case behind it — how the relationship between Michelle Carter and Coco Roy resulted in Roy’s death by suicide in 2014 — to jog her memory, and found herself jarred instead when she came upon a photo of Carter.“I remember seeing her in magazines, and immediately thinking she was guilty, and being, like, ‘What a bitch,’” Sevigny said with a laugh. “So like, wow: I’m really complicit in seeing this beautiful blonde girl and thinking that just because she’s beautiful and blonde, she’s a demon.”On the series, Sevigny plays Lynn Roy, the bereft mother of Coco Roy (Colton Ryan).

Thania Garcia Republic Records has named Danielle Price executive vice president, based in the label’s New York headquarters. In this new role, Price will contribute to overall strategy, business development, and label expansion as well as serving as a member of the leadership team.Most recently, Price was senior VP of business and legal affairs at 10K Projects, where she spearheaded business affairs for Trippie Redd, Iann Dior, Internet Money, Surfaces, and others.

CHARLOTTE Dawson has spoken out after being overwhelmed by messages from fans following her miscarriage announcement. The reality star, 29, opened up about the devastating loss earlier today and said she is mentally drained after a "tough week". As fans flooded her with support, she posted an update thanking them for their well wishes.

LOVE Island star Siannise Fudge confirmed she was not pregnant after confusing fans with a video in which she appeared to be pregnant. The 27-year-old was on a night out with friends when one was seen protectively keeping her hand over Siannise's belly.

LUCY Meck has opened up about how much weight she has gained during her pregnancy with her second child. The former reality star, 30, shared the update after being surprised that NHS guidelines told her the amount she'd gained wasn't healthy.

ROCKETMAN actor Taron Egerton has split from his girlfriend after six years. The actor, who played Sir Elton John in the biographical musical drama, split from assistant director Emily Thomas.

THE showbiz world was saddened to hear the tragic news that Cristiano Ronaldo and his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez have lost one of their baby twins. Celebrities including Piers Morgan, Gary Lineker, Marcus Rashford and Usain Bolt were quick to reach out with their condolences to the football legend, 37, on social media tonight.

GIRLS Aloud will reunite for the first time in nine years for a one-off gig in memory of their late bandmate Sarah Harding. Nadine Coyle, 36, has revealed she will return to the stage with Cheryl Tweedy, 38, Kimberley Walsh, 40, and Nicola Roberts, 36, for a show following Sarah’s breast cancer death last September, aged 39.

THE Wanted star Max George has confirmed that he is back together with ex Stacey Giggs. The Sun told in March how the former Strictly contestant, 33, and former Wag Stacey, 38, had gone their separate ways.

ANTI-troll campaigner Katie Price faces an Instagram ban for allegedly levelling a Jimmy Savile slur at her ex. Katie, 43, is accused of breaching the site’s bullying and harassment guidelines in the swipe at Kieran Hayler, 35.

Lizzo has a new man in her life! On Monday’s episode of SiriusXM’s “Andy Cohen Live”, the 33-year-old rapper-singer confirmed that she’s still seeing the masked mystery gentleman she was spotted with at Craig’s restaurant in West Hollywood on Valentine’s Day.

Nia DaCosta has been tapped by MGM to direct the upcoming adaptation of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ novel, The Water Dancer.The movie will be produced by Maceo-Lyn and Plan B, alongside Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Films. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Coates’ New York Times bestseller was the first book to be featured in Oprah’s Book Club, a partnership with Apple.The Water Dancer is based on the novel of the same name, and tells the story of Hiram Walker, who was born into slavery during the years preceding the Civil War.

Entertainment Tonight that the decision was made because of "complications with the chemotherapy.""They're working it out. We're gonna figure it out. The prognosis is still very good," Robin said.

stars hit the stage and the crowds at Coachella, they made several stops in and around Coachella Valley, CA for parties and poolside events. With the festival back in full effect for the first time in two years, the drinks were flowing and the beats were spinning at estates in Palm Springs and La Quinta.

Snoop Dogg has opened up about why he chose to remove the Death Row catalogue from various streaming platforms in a new interview.Back in February, Snoop announced that he was the new owner of Death Row Records, the iconic record label where he started his career 30 years ago.Death Row Records was founded in 1991 by Suge Knight, Dr. Dre and Michael “Harry O” Harris. Snoop was one of the three key artists responsible for the success of the legendary west coast rap label alongside Dre and 2Pac.Speaking on the latest episode of Drink Champs with co-hosts DJ EFN and N.O.R.E., Snoop discussed his decision to remove he Death Row catalogue from digital streaming platforms.“First thing I did was snatch all the music off those platforms traditionally known to people, because those platforms don’t pay,” Snoop said.“And those platforms get millions of millions of streams, and nobody gets paid other than the record labels.

A controversial career. Will Smith has found himself at the center of several scandals over the course of his decades-long career, some of which even date back to his time on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

who replaced Armie Hammer) sticks in everybody’s craw as a doe-eyed, but not-so-gullible new member of the council, who was absent from the last meeting and keeps demanding to see the minutes. But they’re nowhere to be found.The secret of that document, we quickly learn, lies with Mr.

A Rutherglen town centre business is celebrating 160 years of trading.

Kendall Jenner walks just behind Hailey Bieber while heading to a concert over the weekend at the 2022 Coachella Music Festival in Indio, Calif.

Kendrick Lamar is back!

A family vacation on Long Island is interrupted by two strangers bearing news of a mysterious blackout. As the threat grows more imminent, both families must decide how best to survive the potential crisis, all while grappling with their own place in this collapsing world.Producing are Sam Esmail and Chad Hamilton via their Esmail Corp, along with Julia Roberts, Lisa Gillan and Marisa Yeres Gill producing through Red Om Films banner.

Angelique Jackson Producer Jesse Collins and his eponymous Jesse Collins Entertainment have signed with United Talent Agency (UTA) for representation.Collins is the CEO and executive producer of all programming for the Emmy-nominated television and film production company. He most recently executive produced the 2022 Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show, featuring a performance by Dr.

Does Lili Reinhart have a new man in her life?? It certainly looks that way after some very telling photos from Coachella hit the internet!

For a lot of old school Keeping Up With The Kardashians fans, Scott Disick and Kourtney Kardashian are OTP. And clearly that’s how Scott felt about it, too!

Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodriguez have been flooded with messages of support after the couple announced the death of their newborn twin son. Manchester United star Cristiano, 37, and his girlfriend Georgina, 28, shared a joint statement to announce the tragic passing of their newborn son, but added the birth of their baby girl "gives us the strength to live this moment with some hope". In the statement, which the football legend posted on his social media pages, the couple announced: "It is with our deepest sadness we have to announce that out baby boy passed away.