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Wyatte Grantham-Philips editorSeymour Wishman, a longtime producer, writer, legal expert and president of First Run Features, died on Jan. 29 at a family home in Bridgewater, Conn., his daughter Samantha confirmed to Variety.

Alicia Silverstone and Drew Barrymore have sent fans wild with their latest video. The two 90's icons reunited in New York City recently and delighted fans by recreating a popular TikTok trend meant to showcase a cute before and after moment. MORE: Drew Barrymore leaves fans speechless in gorgeous knitted sweaterThe two were attending the star-studded event for Christian Siriano's latest collection.

Ralf Rangnick admits Harry Maguire is struggling to adjust to Manchester United's demands of their centre-backs.

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban know how to do Valentine's Day just right, as evidenced by their latest steamy Instagram post.MORE: Nicole Kidman and daughter Bella celebrate incredible personal newsThe actress took to social media to show her affection for her husband with a snapshot of the two of them at the beach.WATCH: Nicole Kidman wows with incredible transformation for new roleThey'd leaned in for a kiss, with Nicole wearing a brightly patterned bikini and a bucket hat and Keith shirtless showing off his collection of tattoos.Nicole captioned her shot: "Sending you all so much love for #ValentinesDay today," and fans were quickly enamored and took to the comments section to express as much.MORE: Nicole Kidman's daughter Bella shares very rare personal videoWhile many wished them as well, one wrote: "My fav couple! Love you guys! Have a LOVEly day," with another adding: "A lot of love to you."A third said: "You two look good together happy Valentine's Day," with another also commenting: "The sweetest! Love you both," and several simply inundating them with heart emojis.

PAUL Hollywood’s ex-wife took a swipe at the baker yesterday by claiming their marriage was “over seasoned with extra marital affairs.” The Great British Bake Off judge confessed to cheating on Alex Hollywood with TV chef Marcela Valladolid in 2013. And after their 20-year marriage ended in 2017, Paul started dating barmaid Summer Monteys-Fullam.

CHRISTINE McGuinness has confessed she used to survive on less than 300 calories a week during her battle with anorexia.  While working as a dancer in Paris in her teens she admits she ate just a 90 calorie Cup-A-Soup every other day - dangerously under the 2,000 recommended for women per day.  But Christine, 33, has said she has “no regrets”, despite the toll it took on her health. The Real Full Monty star said: “The only thing that got slightly out of control was my eating disorder.

Natalie Imbruglia has weighed in on the row over her friendship with The Masked Singer judge Davina McCall after she won the ITV show. The Australian star, 47 — famed for hits including Torn and Wrong Impression — beat off competition from Charlotte Church as Mushroom and Mark Feehily who was unmasked at Robobunny.

FOOTIE ace Jack Grealish has shared romantic snaps with girlfriend Sasha Attwood on Valentine's Day in a rare display of affection. In one Jack, 26, gets a kiss off his childhood sweetheart, 25, and they pose for another at his club Manchester City.

SHE surprised all her fans when she announced she was expecting her first baby with footballer Darren Randolph today. And it seems Alexandra Burke, 33, has been using every trick in the book to keep her pregnancy underwraps until now.

EASTENDERS fans were left gobsmacked this evening as they spotted the price of the baps Stacey is selling in her new food truck. The character – played by Lacey Turner – recently opened Stacey’s Baps and is selling a bacon roll for just £1.80.

AMANDA Holden stripped down to silk pajamas for a sexy Valentine's Day shoot by her fireplace at home. The Britain's Got Talent judge, who turns 51 this week, looked incredible as she flaunted her age-defying body in the sexy snap.

ULRIKA Jonsson broke down in tears this evening as she ended up getting friendzoned on Celebs Go Dating. The 54-year-old was about to ask hunky Jad, 31, to come on a mini break with her after they enjoyed three dates together, but he shut her down, saying there “wasn’t a spark”.

ACTRESS Laila Rouass has revealed she didn’t enjoy her time on Strictly Come Dancing. The 50-year-old appeared on the show in 2009 and came in fourth place alongside pro Anton Du Beke, but now describes it as “a nightmare”.

FANS looking at Katie Price's Instagram had to do a double-take after the star posted a risque photo with fiancé Carl Woods. The reality star celebrated Valentine's Day with the racy photo that showed the famous couple in a compromising position on a plane.

NAOMI Campbell’s baby daughter has made her British Vogue debut at just nine-months old. The supermodel, who became a mum last May aged 50, would not elaborate on the tot’s conception and simply said: “She wasn’t adopted – she’s my child.” Naomi stunned her fans when she revealed she had become a mother for the first time last year in an Instagram post which she has since deleted. She has now posed on the cover of the March edition of the fashion bible with her little girl and revealed how she kept her arrival so secret.

Michele Tafoya, who worked her final game for NBC on the sidelines of Sunday’s Super Bowl LVI, is leaving sports journalism altogether to join the campaign of Minnesota GOP gubernatorial candidate Kendall Qualls.

EXCLUSIVE: Jessica Biel and Michelle Purple’s Iron Ocean Productions is staying in business with Paramount Television Studios. The duo have extended their first-look deal with the studio, which was first signed in December 2019. As part of the new pact, Biel and Purple will continue to create and develop scripted television series for Paramount Television Studios via Iron Ocean, including upcoming project Welcome to Oxhead.

EXCLUSIVE: Sharon Klein, EVP, Casting at Walt Disney Television has made a number of hires, promotions and new assignments across her department’s VP level.

Rihanna, 33, is doing “great” as a mom-to-be but is not used to not having as much energy! The singer revealed that she’s been “tired on and off” since becoming pregnant with her first child, when she stepped out to celebrate Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin at Goya Studios in Los Angles, CA on Feb. 11. She was joined by boyfriend A$AP Rocky, 33, the father of her upcoming bundle of joy, at the event and gave a joyful interview to Extra.

Saba’s been in a creative mood recently. But before he does anything else, he has to finish unpacking some boxes first. When we talk over a video call two days before the release of his new album Few Good Things, he pans over to show a stack of shoeboxes, saying that he never thought about how difficult it’d be to drop an album and move to a new house at the same time.

For those who can’t have their fill of the Lord of the Rings in the upcoming Amazon series, there’s The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim anime movie from New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Animation which the studio has set for release on April 12, 2024 (not April 21 as reported by others; that’s a Sunday). Warners already had the release date RSVPed for a New Line movie on the calendar.

Silk Sonic's heartfelt embrace of the most capital-V Vintage soul and R&B traditions have earned them four Grammy nominations for their 2021 album An Evening with Silk Sonic as well as massive commercial success thanks to the singles "Leave the Door Open," "Skate," and "Smoking Out the Window." Given the project's overall vibe, it would have been a bit weird if Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars hadn't released a one-off Valentine's Day Silk Sonic single, and one's out today. "Love's Train" is a cover of a 1982 single by Com Funk Shun.

Veteran writer-producer Adam Sztykiel (Black Adam, Scoob!) has been tapped to write and direct an original, live-action Wonder Twins film, based on the DC comics characters of the same name, for HBO Max, Deadline has confirmed.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterSkydance Television has struck an exclusive first-look deal with Exile Content Studio to develop and produce scripted English-language series, Variety has learned.“We are very proud to partner with Exile Content Studio to bring its diverse array of Latinx-based content to our current development slate,” said Jesse Sisgold, Skydance Media president and chief creative officer. “Skydance shares Exile’s vision to amplify the voices of all creators and producers to bring their stories to global audiences, and to do so with a strategy focused on where entertainment is heading.”Under the terms of the agreement, Skydance TV will have first considering of Exile’s English-language projects.

Elaine Low Senior TV Writer“Game of Thrones” and “Lord of the Rings” writer-producer Bryan Cogman has struck a multiyear overall deal with Entertainment One, which follows his most recent overall at Amazon Studios.Under the terms of the agreement, he is set to develop scripted television and new media projects for eOne. First up on his slate is a contemporary series based on Akira Kurosawa’s “Yojimbo,” to be produced by Mark Gordon under the latter’s deal with eOne.“I’m delighted and honored to call eOne my new home and very excited to work with Michael and his terrific team,” said Cogman.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterFormer “The Voice” contestant Ryan Gallagher, who abruptly left the singing competition show, is disputing the nature of his exit.According to a joint statement from NBC and MGM, which called Gallagher a talented artist, the contestant violated the show’s protocols. The nature of the breach was not specified.“Ryan is a talented artist, however ‘The Voice’ has strict Covid protocols in place to secure a safe set for our crew, coaches and contestants,” per the statement.

Ryan Michelle Bathé (All Rise) has signed a first-look development deal with ViacomCBS MTV Entertainment Group (formerly Entertainment & Youth Group). Under the pact, Bathé will develop and executive produce new television programming for MTV Entertainment Studios with an emphasis on emerging talent and underrepresented voices.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterABC News is laying off staffers amid a broader reorganization at parent company Walt Disney, one that impacts a low single-digit percentage of the news division’s 1,400 staffers, according to a source familiar with the situation.In a memo to employees sent Thursday evening, ABC News president James Goldston said that the personnel reductions were “necessary” as the company adapts to changes in the business and its organizational structure.