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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).

A virtual acceptance! Miranda Lambert won Entertainer of the Year at the 2022 ACM Awards on Monday, March 7, but the singer couldn’t actually accept the honor in person.

The tributes reported on by multiple media outlets include words from Shane's parents, Keith and Brigitte, his brother Jason, his ex-wife Simone and his three children, Jackson, 22, Summer, 20, and Brooke, 24.

Among those who Morgan Wallen thanked in his brief Academy of Country Music Awards acceptance speech tonight were “those who showed me grace along the way.”

Kelly Clarkson had one of the best performances of the night at the 2022 Academy of Country Music Awards and it was saved for the last few minutes!

Andreas Wiseman International EditorNetflix’s Latest Turkish SeriesAt a press conference today in Istanbul, Netflix announced Original drama series Midnight At the Pera Palace, produced by Karga Seven Pictures Turkey, the Turkish production arm of LA-based production company Karga Seven Pictures, part of the Red Arrow Studios group. The eight-episode Turkish-language time-travel series has started production in multiple locations in Turkey.

Details about George Lucas‘ unused original treatment for the “Star Wars” sequel trilogy have been as exciting as they’ve been hard to come by. Lucasfilm is understandably keeping the treatment close to the chest, but every time we’ve caught a glimpse of the franchise creator’s plans, it’s been a conversation starter.

Star Wars sequel trilogy. Where did the creator of that galaxy far, far away intend for these characters to go? Thanks to a new book, now we know.Star Wars Fascinating Facts lives up to its name.

Star Wars sequel trilogy.As fans of the epic space-operas will know, he eventually meets his maker in director Rian Johnson's 2017 flick The Last Jedi anyway, but a new Star Wars companion book titled Fascinating Facts (written by Pablo Hidalgo) sheds some light on the history of this twist.PRE-ORDER NOW Star Wars: Fascinating Facts hardback – £9.99Photographed and uploaded to Twitter yesterday (October 13), an excerpt from the yet-to-be-published book confirms: "Years before The Last Jedi began development, the treatment left behind by George Lucas in 2012 also had Episode VIII be the one wherein Luke Skywalker would die."But this is not the only revelation to come from Hidalgo's work, as the social media thread also shows how Skywalker's

YouTube personality James Hobson has finally done what so many movie nerds before him have dreamed about: He created a functional — and potentially deadly — lightsaber fit for a real Jedi.Many a “Star Wars” fan have tried to create a genuine lightsaber, but have only succeeded in achieving the look through the use of non-retractable metal tubing and light — in other words, a glorified flashlight.However, the self-dubbed “Hacksmith” employed what no builder has yet — the principles of laser engineering.