Ryan Seacrest faces his first ‘Wheel of Fortune’ flub — and Vanna White had to step in

The Office director Paul Feig has spoken about how Steve Carell managed to save the show from being axed.According to the director, the first season was struggling in the ratings because Carell’s character Michael Scott was “such a bore and so mean” which was an issue because, unlike the UK version of the show, if viewers don’t like the character, “they’ll tune it out” and “just won’t watch it”.“So Steve was this huge star all of a sudden, and they had this huge star in the show that they thought wasn’t working and it wasn’t working in the ratings,” Feig, was brought in to direct the second series, told Jesse Tyler Ferguson’s podcast, Dinner’s On Me.He claimed that a scene in the episode Office Olympics changed the course of Scott’s development forever.“It was the scene we were shooting when everybody was supposed to be working and they’re screwing off doing this thing. And in order to not get in trouble with Michael, they’re going to give him a gold medal,” Feig explained.He continued: “But we’re shooting it and Steve gets emotional.

Lisa Marie Presley’s memoir has shared details about her relationship with Michael Jackson, and claimed that he was “still a virgin” when they began dating.The claims were first shared in her posthumous memoir, From Here To The Great Unknown, which was shared yesterday (October 8) and recalls her time in Graceland as a child, her battle with opioid addiction, the loss of her son Benjamin and more.Lisa Marie – who is the only daughter of Elvis and Priscilla Presley – began working on the book before her death in January 2023. It was completed by her daughter Riley Keough (Daisy Jones & The Six), who listened to tapes of memories left behind by her mother.One part of the memoir sees Lisa Marie open up about her relationship with Michael Jackson, who she began dating in 1994 and married later that year.The two met when they were young and got together romantically after Jackson declared his love for her in Las Vegas – leading her to divorce her then-husband Danny Keough.“Michael said, ‘I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but I’m completely in love with you.

Matt Damon is in talks to star in the lead role for Christopher Nolan‘s next movie.Damon portrayed General Leslie Groves in Nolan’s most recent film, Oppenheimer, alongside Cillian Murphy.Now, according to Variety, Nolan is returning to Universal for his next movie – and Damon looks set to be the lead star.The as-yet-untitled film is expected to be released in July 2026. Plot details for the project remain under wraps.Before Oppenheimer all of Nolan’s films including Inception, The Dark Knight and Dunkirk, were made under Warner Bros.Oppenheimer was the biggest winner at the Oscars and the BAFTAs this year.It also became Nolan’s biggest Box Office hit overseas with the film garnering over $960million (£757million) worldwide.The film remains Nolan’s third-biggest hit globally, behind The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises – both of which have grossed over a billion each.In a five-star review of the film, NME shared: “Not just the definitive account of the man behind the atom bomb, Oppenheimer is a monumental achievement in grown-up filmmaking.

The Mighty Boosh, check out exclusive photos by Dave Brown on NME below.Behind The Boosh 20 was first exhibited in Australia last summer and will be coming to Behind The Gallery at 2 Hoxton Street from October 10-13 – providing a peak behind the curtain of the seminal and zeitgeist-capturing surreal comedy about failing musicians turned zoo-keepers and later shop-owners, Howard Moon and Vince Noir.The photos were taken by cast member Dave Brown – who played Bollo the ape in the show – who captured candid moments of the comedy troupe backstage and on st.“I’m in total denial that it’s been 20 years since I donned a fake mullet and sprayed on the fake tan to play Joey Moose in ‘Killeroo’, the first episode of season 1 back in 2004,” Brown said in a press release.

Sum 41, has denied accusations of sexual abuse put forward by the band’s frontman Deryck Whibley.The allegations arose as the singer yesterday (October 8) shared his first memoir, Walking Disaster, and also opened up to the LA Times about some of the more serious subject matter in the book.In the memoir, Whibley accused Nori, who is also the frontman for fellow pop-punk group Treble Charger, of grooming him, as well as sexually and verbally abusing him for years.Speaking to The Globe And Mail on Monday evening, Nori said that he had not seen the book or heard the allegations and added: “These are false allegations”. Nori also said that he had retained a defamation lawyer.According to the allegations put forward, the frontman claimed the abuse began when Whibley was 16 and Nori was 34.

Jay-Z and Beyoncé during an interview.The moment took place earlier this week, when singer Jaguar Wright appeared on Morgan’s Uncensored show and spoke about the recent arrest of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.During the discussion – which has since gone viral – Wright used the platform to put forward accusations against Jay-Z and Beyoncé as well, alleging that the two of them both have “hundreds of victims”.“For four years I’ve been screaming not just Diddy, but Diddy and Jay-Z are monsters,” she added.Now, Morgan has explained to viewers that he had been contacted by Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s lawyers, and apologised for broadcasting the statements made by his guest.“The thing about platforms, the reality of the modern world is that pretty much everyone has a platform as long as they have something to say that other people want to hear,” Morgan said in yesterday’s episode (October 8). “That’s why we invited [Wright] on to be interviewed.

Apple TV+’s Slow Horses coming to an end, when can fans expect to see season five? Read on for all the info.Episodes of the new season have been premiering on a weekly basis on the streaming service since September 4, with the sixth and final one arriving on Wednesday (October 9).The show is based on the Slough House series of novels by Mick Herron and revolves around a group of British intelligence officers who have been demoted after having made significant mistakes. Gary Oldman stars as Jackson Lamb, the head of Slough House, alongside Kristin Scott Thomas, Jack Lowden and Jonathan Pryce.The new season has been roundly praised as the “best season yet”, sitting on an imperious 100% score on reviews aggregator Rotten Tomatoes.The third season of the show, meanwhile, picked up the Emmy for Best Writing For A Drama Series last month.In a five-star review of season three, NME wrote: “The sad thing about Slow Horses is how few people are watching it on Apple TV+ in the UK.

MF DOOM fans have been reacting to a new Gladiator II popcorn bucket that resembles the late rapper’s mask.The bucket, which you can view below, was revealed yesterday (October 8) and immediately fans started comparing the two in the comments section.“That’s MF DOOM!!” one fan wrote alongside a Leonardo DiCaprio GIF from Once Upon A Time… In Hollywood. Another added: “omg that’s mf doom,” while another joked: “MF Doom’s estate should get a cut of this.”That’s MF DOOM!! pic.twitter.com/DyJ3ylLakg—

Billie Eilish has vowed to never talk about her sexuality and love life publicly “ever again”.During a new cover interview with Vogue, the ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft’ pop star reflected on a conversation with Variety last year, in which she revealed that she was attracted to women.Later, a reporter asked Eilish whether she meant to come out. “I didn’t,” she responded, “but I kinda thought, wasn’t it obvious? I didn’t realise people didn’t know.” The singer-songwriter then hit out at Variety for “outing” her, adding: “I like boys and girls leave me alone about it please literally who cares.”However, Eilish admitted earlier this year that she had “overreacted” to the incident but said “nobody should be pressured into being one thing or the other”.Vogue broached the topic in its new interview after noting that ‘Guess’ – Eilish’s recent collaboration with Charli XCX – “feels like a furthering of something” she had started on ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft’.“Charli likes boys, but she knows I’d hit it,” Eilish sings on the remix.She told the publication: “I wish no one knew anything about my sexuality or anything about my dating life.

Gavin And Stacey has officially been completed, the BBC has confirmed.News of the upcoming finale was first reported on in February this year, with co-writers James Corden and Ruth Jones later confirming the last episode in May. “See you on Christmas Day,” they wrote at the time.They officially started filming the finale in September with the cast sharing snaps from the set.Now, in a post on X, the BBC wrote: “And that’s a wrap… for the last time ever.

Huw Edwards has reportedly put his family's £4.75 million London home on the market.

Strictly Come Dancing husband and wife duo Aljaz Skorjanec and Janette Manrara have confirmed their 2025 tour, with the couple planning to take to the stage at the Royal Concert Hall next spring.

The eagerly awaited second season of the political thriller series The Diplomat is set to return to Netflix, with fans gearing up for its Halloween release.

With autumn making its presence felt, many are dreaming of some sunshine.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging millions of people who need to file a Self Assessment tax return for the 2023/24 financial year that they can find the answers to most queries using the dedicated online portal at GOV.UK. More than 12 million taxpayers are due to complete an online Self Assessment by the January 31, 2025 deadline.

Apple’s AirPods Pro have long been a dominant option for anyone looking for high-quality earbuds complete with noise cancellation and case charging, and the slightly older models offer fantastic value. And if you were looking to save as much cash as possible, it might be worth looking into buying a refurbished pair, as opposed to brand new.

A major search is underway to help trace a missing man who vanished from a Scots town this week.

The boyfriend of Kym Marsh has sent a huge message of love and support to the actress following her victory in an emotional battle. Kym has been campaigning the government to recognise early losses in pregnancy with a certificate.The actress lost her baby boy Archie in 2009, who was tragically born 18 weeks prematurely.

For those seeking salon-quality hair at home, cordless hair styling tools are a must-have. I've been using the original ghd hair straightener for a decade and it's still going strong.The classic black styler with its unique ceramic technology is arguably the face of the Good Hair Day (ghd) brand.

Married At First Sight bride Emma has begged fans to not ‘react’ as her on-screen husband, Caspar, has been hit with a huge amount of negativity. Emma and Caspar, who are starring in the E4 series, tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony - but disaster struck soon after when he made comments about his new wife. After confessing to his sister that he wasn’t physically attracted to Emma, and later making a comment about not liking ‘curvy’ women, viewers hit back.

Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice has revealed a massive 2025 tour with Anton du Beke. Despite rumours that the Sicilian pro was leaving the UK for good after announcing his participation in Italian dance show Ballando con le Stelle, he has now confirmed a 2025 tour with Anton, entitled Together Again.

Kate Middleton always looks flawless, and it just so happens that she is known for doing her own makeup.The Princess of Wales, 42, keeps things fairly simple when it comes to her signature look - which includes a smokey eye. If you're keen to recreate Kate's look, the Urban Decay Naked eyeshadow palette she reportedly uses to get her stunning smokey eye makeup has had a huge discount, thanks to the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale. Customers can now pick up the makeup buy for £19.23 (was £27), which is cheaper than LookFantastic's price (£20.25).

Molly-Mae Hague has opened up about the early days with her daughter, Bambi, admitting she had "dark times" and went to "hell and back". However, the 25-year-old has admitted that she hopes for a younger sibling for her daughter, despite currently being estranged from her husband and Bambi’s father Tommy Fury.The former Love Island star spoke out in a new Q&A with her sister Zoe. During the chat, Molly-Mae confessed that she went through a 'breakdown' after she gave birth to her daughter in 2023.

Ellise Shafer Saoirse Ronan discussed the relevance of Steve McQueen‘s WWII drama “Blitz” amid escalating global conflict during the film’s press conference at the BFI London Film Festival, saying that it was her first time not being able to “escape” from a project. “The thing that made this so real as a filming experience is that you’d shoot certain scenes where there’s total chaos and pandemonium and we’re having to portray characters in abject fear and horror, and then you would leave set and you’d turn on the radio and you’d hear exactly the same thing, and you’d put on the news and you’d see exactly the same thing,” she said.

Superstar Shawn Mendes has heaped praise on Lewis Capaldi for “inspiring” others to speak out about their struggles with mental health.

Carol Vorderman has confessed she "thought her career was over" following a mortifying incident on a primetime ITV show.

Colleagues at Onthank Early Childhood Centre (ECC) have paid tribute to their "much-loved friend" who died in a car crash on the A76 last month.

Calling all chocolate lovers! Amazon's sweet treat is here with a fab discount on the giant Cadbury Dairy Milk bar it's a chocoholic's dream come true. In the run-up to the festive season, snag this giant 850g Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate Gift Bar for 15% less, but you'll need to be quick as this deal is part of Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days and ends tonight, October 9. Ready to indulge? This huge Dairy Milk bar is now a steal at £8.49.

Deryck Whibley has made allegations that he was "groomed" by his former manager, who "pressured" him into a sexual relationship.The Sum 41 frontman was just 16 when he met Greig Nori, then 34. Despite sharing a "special connection" on a creative level, Deryck alleges he suffered sexual and verbal abuse from the Treble Charger singer over the years.

A cheating scandal is reportedly set to rock the bride and grooms in the new series of Married At First Sight UK. A TikToker has said that one of the brides has had an affair with another wife's husband in shocking scenes that are apparently set to air very soon - the TikToker has claimed that a bride has been having an affair with another wife's husband. This year's E4 show is proving to be super spicy, with husbands being slammed for misogynistic behaviour and even body-shaming their brides.

Amazon Prime Big Deals Day is here and it's the perfect opportunity to get a head start on your Christmas shopping with price cuts across tech, beauty, and fashion. We've been scouring the internet for the best deals and while Amazon is leading the pack, other retailers are hot on their heels with their own sales - much to my delight.

As a beauty editor, I'm fortunate to receive numerous products for testing and reviewing. However, there are certain beauty essentials that I consistently use and repurchase – and with Amazon Prime's Big Deal Days in full swing, along with sales at other retailers, I'll be shopping today to save as much money as possible.Today is the second day of Amazon's final major sale event before Black Friday, featuring hundreds of fantastic beauty deals from renowned brands such as Medik8, ghd and The Ordinary.This means it's an excellent opportunity to replenish some old (or new) favourites while saving money in the process, reports the Mirror.

YouTube video posted on Tuesday, Norwegian entertainment reporter Kjersti Flaa, 51, said the Oscar winner offered her a mea culpa after the journo posted a clip calling out Hathaway for her attitude at a 2012 press junket.Flaa recently made headlines for sharing an “uncomfortable” 2016 interview with Blake Lively that “made me want to quit my job.” On Saturday, the reporter posted a video on her YouTube channel titled, “This might be my worst interview ever,” which discussed her interactions with Hathaway while the star was promoting her movie “Les Miserables.”Flaa shared that the actress was put off by a gimmick she cooked up for her interviews with the “Les Mis” cast. The reporter wanted to sing her questions to the talent and ask them to respond in song. “I had this idea that I was going to sing the questions and the actors could sing the answers back to me,” Flaa recounted.

Howard Stern told Kamala Harris that he “hates” seeing her being mocked on “Saturday Night Live” during the vice president’s appearance on his radio show Tuesday. “I hate it. I don’t want you being made fun of,” Stern told the Democratic presidential candidate.

Stevie Wonder fans.After six long years away from touring, the legendary singer is returning to the road.From now until early November, the 25-time Grammy winner will play at 11 arenas all over North America as part of his ‘Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart Tour.’That includes a stop at New York City’s Madison Square Garden on Thursday, Oct. 10.For those wondering “why now?,” Wonder likely scheduled these concerts because, according to a press release, we’re at “the height of a critical election season and a pivotal juncture in American politics and culture” and now is the time to share his message of “joy over anger, kindness over recrimination, peace over war.”If you want to see the “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” singer deliver his joyful message via song live, tickets are available for all upcoming 2024 Stevie Wonder concerts.Some are quite cheap, too.Based on our findings, the lowest price we could find on tickets for any one show was $50 before fees on Vivid Seats at the time of publication.Other shows have seats starting anywhere from $53 to $196 before fees.For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about Stevie Wonder’s 2024 tour below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues, and links to buy tickets can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn’t noted, will include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

People magazine, journalist Ivy Knight compared Ramsay’s series to “throwing babies into a lion’s mouth.” Elsie Ramos — who competed in Season 1 and finished in fourth place during the show’s 2005 debut — alleged that “everybody was scared” on the set.“Let’s just put it that way. Everybody was afraid,” Ramos claimed.Ramsay has made his bold and hot-headed personality in the kitchen his brand for decades, even butting heads with Lisa Vanderpump; however, Ramos told Vice TV she “did not expect to see that fiery bully.”Tek Moore, who finished 12th in Season 6, echoed Ramos’ claims. “Chefs know how to verbally disembowel people,” she shared.