Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Olivia Colman Launch Theater Community Fund

Shortly before Walt Disney World closed tonight, guests began posting photos and video of what seemed to be a new water attraction: a lazy river running down Hollywood Boulevard at the resort’s Hollywood Studios park.

Clayton Davis The Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon was a happy occasion full of hugs between stars, but also a sense of trepidation as the first Academy luncheon since the COVID-19 pandemic started in March 2020. With a live, in-person event held at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, with remarks from Oscars producer Will Packer and Academy president David Rubin, over 200 guests gathered to celebrate the achievements of this year’s nominees for the 94th Oscars, set to take place on March 27.Rubin’s opening remarks acknowledged the war in Ukraine and the Academy’s global support for a peaceful resolution.Some key takeaways from the event1. The Academy wants the show to be fun.Packer emceed the top of the event, praising the year’s crop of nominees.

Queens supporting queens! Nicki Minaj showed up to defend Britney Spears after she called herself “not the best dancer,” reminding the pop star her status in the culture.

Hosted by Dolly Parton alongside by co-hosts Jimmie Allen and Gabby Barrett, the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards was a the two-hour concert event of the year live streamed globally on Prime Video tonight from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

2022 Academy of Country Music Awards saw the likes of Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton picking up coveted trophies, and performances from Dolly Parton, Kelsea Ballerini and Kelly Clarkson.MORE: Kelly Clarkson stuns in bodycon dress during Dolly Parton tribute at ACM AwardsThe ceremony took place on Monday 7 March at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium, and viewers enjoyed "wall-to-wall" music during the two-hour show, which streamed coast to coast instead of tape-delayed on Amazon Prime in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.WATCH: Dolly Parton kicks off 2022 ACM AwardsCountry music legend Dolly Parton helmed the ceremony and was joined by co-hosts Gabby Barrett and Jimmie Allen but HELLO! was behind the scenes and below are several fun moments from your favorite stars...MORE: Carrie Underwood wows in leg-lengthening micro shorts at ACM AwardsCountry stars including Tenille Townes spoke to HELLO! and many of them shared that Dolly Parton was their dream collaborator."I really do feel so inspired that Dolly Parton is in the house, anything around her would be a dream come true," Tenille told us, when asked who she would love to perform with, dead or alive.

Morgan Wallen won big at the Academy of Country Music Awards Monday night. The 28-year-old singer took home the Album of the Year Award for, one year after his major controversy.Wallen, who was nominated for four ACM awards Monday, was banned from the academy's 2021 show after he was caught on camera using a racial slur.

Carrie Underwood has paid tribute to the "wonderful" Miranda Lambert as the singer finally wins Entertainer of the Year at the 2022 ACM Awards.SEE: All the show-stopping looks from the 2022 ACM AwardsMiranda had been nominated several times over an almost two-decade career, but this was her first win; she was unable to be at the ceremony in person as she was performing in London. Backstage with the press, however, Carrie praised Miranda and shared how the win was "long overdue".WATCH: Carrie Underwood 'couldn't be more proud of sister' Miranda Lambert "It is always wonderful because there are so many incredibly talented women in this genre, and Miranda is long overdue for winning this award so I couldn't be more proud of her as a sister in this genre of music and in this industry," Carrie said."There were a lot incredible females on stage tonight and I look forward to more of that happening."READ: Why the ACM Awards has left some music fans venting their frustrationMORE: Inside ACM Awards nominees' jaw-dropping homes: Carrie Underwood, Jimmie Allen, Miranda Lambert + moreMiranda was named the 2022 Entertainer of the Year award - a first for the singer and the Academy's highest honor.Miranda was in London and unable to be at the stadium and in her acceptance speech for Entertainer of the Year, she said: "I cannot believe I am not there to celebrate, it is the first time I have missed this in 17 years and so my heart is broken." Carrie shared her praise after winning Single of the Year"I have been waiting for this a long time and I never thought it would happen," she added."Thank you to the country music family for embracing me and supporting me, and also, this one goes out to the singer-songwriter girls out there putting

A Melbourne Magistrate’s court on Tuesday dismissed the case against a senior Victorian police officer, who was charged with sharing photos and details of former AFL coach Danielle Laidley’s arrest. Trigger Warning: This story has details of transphobic conduct and transphobic slurs, which might be distressing to some readers. For 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For Australia-wide LGBTQI peer support call QLife on 1800 184 527 or webchat.Detective Leading Senior Constable Murray Gentner (43) was one of the three police officers charged, after photos of Laidley’s arrest in May 2020, including mugshots, were widely shared on social media and by media organisations. The officers were charged with unauthorised access of police information, unauthorised disclosure of police information without reasonable excuse and misconduct in public office.

Kodak Black, 24, is taking his shot with Kim Kardashian, 41, a week after she was declared legally single by a judge. The rapper gave a shout-out to the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star, who is currently dating Pete Davidson, by posting an Instagram side by side photo of her getting wrapped up in her yellow and black Balenciaga tape dress, which she wore at Paris Fashion Week this past weekend, and him wrapped in similar-looking yellow and black caution tape. He also wore all black clothes under the tape just like Kim did.

The Bachelor's Clayton Echard. I jokingly ask whether he's received one of ABC's press mailers that included a huge Bachelor body pillow, and his answer is quite telling. “I have one, but not with me,” he says.

The Bachelor and The Bachelorette franchises haven’t had the best success rates with having couples stay together after the finale, but there are still 9 out of 43 couples that are still together as of 2022!

Abhishek “Shake” Chatterjee is calling out Nick Lachey, the co-host of Netflix’s Love Is Blind, for comments that he made during the show’s reunion special.

A notorious Scottish football hooligan has travelled to Ukraine to join its armed forces and fight against the Russian invasion.

A mum has told how a padded jacket saved her son’s life after two thugs jumped him in a shocking unprovoked attack.

The parents of a 10-year-old boy say they’re living in fear because doctors are treating their son’s suicide attempts as a “phase”.

A Scots nurse has been left unable to walk more than 10 steps without a zimmer frame after being diagnosed with three rare diseases within three months.

A future Labour Government will prioritise the permanent scrapping of Donald Trump’s punitive tariffs on the “crown jewel” Scotch whisky industry.

Thomas Rhett nearly lost his pants at the Academy of Country Music Awards Monday night.ET's Cassie DiLaura spoke to the country music artist ahead of the show, where he revealed the wardrobe malfunction he had that him asking us to keep our cameras strictly above the waist.«My zipper fell off right before, so I'm taped up,» Rhett revealed. «So, I'm trying to stand really still right now, so make sure the camera's just like right here.»Rhett, who was up for Male Artist of the Year and Album of the Year, and performed twice at the awards show, had plenty of outfits to change into.

Britney Spears is enjoying her freedom, traveling with Sam Asghari. Fans have been wondering for days if Britney and Asghari secretly got married while on a tropical vacation last week and while they haven’t confirmed or denied the rumors, Britney says they are planning on having babies in Polynesia.A post shared by Sam Asghari (@samasghari)Britney and Asghari spent the weekend in Vegas celebrating his 28th birthday but prior to sin city they jetted to Hawaii. On Monday, Britney shared multiple posts on Instagram, including one of her now-classic topless pics.

Miranda Lambert won the biggest prize of the night at the ACM Awards on Monday after being crowned Entertainer of the Year.MORE: Inside country music singers' jaw-dropping homes: Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood + moreBut her joy over finally scooping the coveted title was tinged with sadness as she revealed her heartbreak during an emotional acceptance speech. Miranda was unable to attend the Las Vegas ceremony as she is currently in London, England, for a string of upcoming shows.WATCH: Country music's biggest party hit Las VegasSpeaking to host Dolly Parton via video link from her hotel room, Miranda admitted she was heartbroken to be missing the ceremony for the first time in 17 years."Dolly, oh my gosh, I can't believe it," she said of her win.

Clayton Echard faced his eliminated women during The Bachelor‘s Women Tell All special, which aired on Monday night (March 7).

Fleabag might never have happened had it not been for Sian Clifford convincing Phoebe Waller-Bridge to do it, Clifford has revealed.The second and final season of the acclaimed sitcom aired in 2019 and saw Waller-Bridge winning Emmys for Outstanding Comedy Writer, ­Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series – the latter seeing her becoming the first Brit to win it in 38 years.However, Clifford – who plays Claire on the show – has revealed in a new interview that filming for series two almost didn’t happen as Waller-Bridge was “reluctant” to do another.

The full film lineup for the 2020 edition of TIFF is here and it includes directorial offerings from Halle Berry, Regina King, and Viggo Mortensen.

Some of the biggest names from British stage and screen have joined together to support creatives in the U.K.'s beleaguered theater industry as it struggles to survive the COVID-19 crisis. Created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Olivia Colman and theatre producer Francesca Moody (who was the original producer of Waller-Bridge's Fleabag stage show), the newly-launched Theater Community Fund has already received a pledge of £1 million ($1.3 million) and amassed £500,000 ($650,000), having signed up a who's who of actors, directors, writers and producers as founding donors.

Andreas Wiseman International EditorFleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Oscar-winner Olivia Colman and producer Francesca Moody (Fleabag) are launching The Theatre Community Fund, which will provide grants to UK theatre professionals who have been struggling economically during the coronavirus pandemic.Donors will contribute through initial lump sums and, innovatively, through fixed, confidential percentages of their incomes over the next two years.

, who plays Will's father, John Parry, revealed during the show's virtual Comic-Con@Home panel on Thursday that mastermind will be joining the series as the voice of his character's daemon.«I do have a relationship with my daemon and this is the first time we're revealing this. My daemon is going to be played by somebody who is very close to me in real life, which is a young performer and writer called Phoebe Waller-Bridge,» Scott revealed, prompting his co-stars and producers to jokingly feign shock and surprise at the announcement.«I'm really thrilled about that because it's all about companionship and friendship and loyalty, and that's how I feel about Phoebe in my real life.

One of the major reasons why Fleabag Season 2 received such major adoration from fans is because of the crackling chemistry shared between Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Andrew Scott, the latter of whom was a new addition to the cast at the time. Fleabag and Hot Priest became our OTP for all the right reasons and that's clearly because of the duo's charming performances.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge is set to reunite with Fleabag co-star Andrew Scott for a TV project!

Andrew Scott has revealed he will be reuniting with his Fleabag co-star Phoebe Waller-Bridge when she voices his daemon in the second season of His Dark Materials.

You’ve probably noticed that Comic-Con has been dominated by television in recent years, perhaps even challenging movie’s dominance at the festival. Given, COVID-19 has thrown movies for a loop, more than television series’ that can be seen at home, this phenomenon remains true for 2020.

Jake Kanter International TV EditorPhoebe Waller-Bridge and Andrew Scott’s will-they-won’t-they romance in Fleabag had audiences around the world fizzing with excitement and gave rise to the moniker “Hot Priest.” Now, their connection is set to become even more intense as they play human and dæmon in the second season of His Dark Materials.During Comic-Con@Home on Thursday, Scott revealed that Waller-Bridge will have a small voice role in Season 2 of the BBC and HBO fantasy drama, featuring as his character John Parry’s osprey dæmon Sayan Kötör. In the world created by Philip Pullman, the bond between person and dæmon is sacred, with the animal representing a physical manifestation of a human soul.