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Kelly Ripa often opens up about her family life on Live with Kelly and Ryan, and shared a sweet story from their time together in the pandemic on Friday's show.READ: Kelly Ripa's foyer in her New York townhouse will give you chillsWhen guest Ally Sheedy came to the studio for a chat, conversation naturally turned to her famous movie, The Breakfast Club.The former Hope and Faith actress told Ally that her children, Michael, Lola and Joaquin, saw the classic film for the first time during the pandemic, and that it "changed their lives".VIDEO: Kelly Ripa reveals touching story about her childrenShe began: "You know what's so funny… During the pandemic, we were all together and for my kids, every night was movie night."MORE: David Muir marks special family celebration with rare family photo as Kelly Ripa sends her loveSEE: Kelly Ripa shares a new glimpse inside her bedroom at incredible New York townhouseShe continued: "Mark [Consuelos] turned to them one night and said: 'Have you guys ever seen The Breakfast Club?' They hadn't, but we changed their lives with The Breakfast Club."Through laughter, Ally replied: "I'm so sorry." Kelly Ripa recently revealed she had introduced her children to The Breakfast Club during the pandemicKelly continued: "It really holds up. It holds up," adding that she was a big fan of it when it came out, and still is.MORE: Kelly Ripa shares heartwarming photo of son Joaquin - and she's so proudMORE: Kelly Ripa receives 'best gift ever' from oldest son Michael"It has had this really long life, it surprises me as a matter of fact," Ally replied.

Hailey Baldwin, 25, thankfully seems to be recovering nicely after being hospitalized with a blood clot in her brain last week. The model happily attended her husband Justin Bieber‘s concert in Salt Lake City, Utah on March 13, and was seen singing and dancing in several pics and video clips on Tyrell Hampton‘s Instagram story he posted throughout the night. The beauty looked thrilled to be celebrating the singer’s music and wore a stylish black cropped vest and a light denim miniskirt.

At the 2022 BAFTA Awards on Sunday, Emma Watson made it clear — she’s going to shout-out all the witches out there! When the 31-year-old actress was brought to the stage by host Rebel Wilson to present, Rebel said, “She calls herself a feminist, but we all know she’s a witch.” Emma then promptly responded, per The Independent, “I’m here for all the witches!”

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Abbott Elementary has been renewed for a second season, ABC announced on Monday.Abbott Elementary – starring, created and written by Quinta Brunson – is set in a low-budgeted public school in Philadelphia, and follows a group of teachers trying to do what they can despite the lack of resources. Featuring Brunson as the optimistic educator Janine Teagues, the cast also includes Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Chris Perfetti, Lisa Ann Walter and Sheryl Lee Ralph.

27th Annual Critic’s Choice Awards brought out stars from film and streaming in droves for a glamorous night of recognition and shoulder-rubbing in Los Angeles on Sunday night. Tennis legends Venus Williams and Serena Williams were in the building to support Will Smith, Aunjanue Ellis, Saniyya Sidney and Demi Singleton for their multiple nominations for the biopic of their father Richard Williams. Though neither sister was not personally nominated, they ended up becoming a hot topic of conversation on Monday morning when fans caught wind of film director Jane Campion’s on-stage mention of them.While accepting the award for Best Director award for the Western psychological drama Power of the Dog, Jane Campion began a stream of consciousness expression of thanks, suddenly realizing the greatness she was in the presence of being in the same room with the Olympic gold medal-winning sisters.“Venus and Serena, what an honor to be in the room with you,” Campion said to the sisters.

Just last week, right before the “Obi-Wan: Kenobi” trailer first hit, Lucasfilm’s Kathleen Kennedy explained the reasons why the original version of the series—penned by “Drive” screenwriter Hossein Amini—was scrapped. You’ll remember in early 2020, the original “Obi-Wan: Kenobi” series was put on hold, and ultimately, Lucasfilm scrapped all the scripts they had and started over with Joby Harold (“King Arthur: The legend of The Sword”) “We’re looking, ultimately, to make a hopeful, uplifting story,” she told EW recently, about the change of direction in the story.

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A poor choice of words? Jane Campion is speaking out after her 2022 Critics’ Choice Awards comment about Serena Williams and Venus Williams drew backlash.

Not a dry eye in the house. American Idol viewers were blown away by Sam Finelli‘s audition during the third week of auditions — as were the judges.

The dream team! Rachel Zegler may have suffered a wardrobe malfunctions at the 2022 Critics’ Choice Awards, but she had the ultimate girl squad to help her recover. 

A line in the sand. Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson have reached their breaking point with Kanye West — and they’re not backing down.

Staying strong. Justin Bieber doesn’t want to leave wife Hailey Bieber’s (née Baldwin) side following her hospitalization for “stroke like symptoms” earlier this month.

The healing power of music. Hailey Bieber (née Baldwin) isn’t letting her recent health scare keep her from supporting her husband, Justin Bieber.

An unfiltered love story! Jason Tartick was given an ultimatum by his previous employer after Kaitlyn Bristowe shared a candid story about their first hookup — and he’s spilling all the details in his new book, The Restart Roadmap.

Zack Sharf Marlee Matlin reflected on William Hurt’s death during a brief interview with Entertainment Tonight at the Critics Choice Awards. Hurt died March 13 at 71 years old following a battle with prostate cancer. Matlin and Hurt starred opposite one another in the 1986 drama “Children of a Lesser God,” which won Matlin the Oscar for best actress.

Shots fired — again. Love Is Blind‘s Abhishek “Shake” Chatterjee called out the show’s cohost Nick Lachey, this time using a vintage clip from MTV’s Newlyweds.

Taking a hiatus at home! Sandra Bullock is pressing pause on her acting career to spend time with her family.

Netflix announced Monday.Set in the private, elite secondary school Las Encinas, “Élite” follows an ensemble cast of students that constantly find themselves involved with various murder and police investigations. When they’re not running into trouble with the law, the mixed group of working class and wealthy teenagers navigate intense relationship dramas and the heavy workload of their demanding institution.Season 5 of “Élite” follows the students as they recover from the Season 4 finale, which saw Guzmán (Miguel Bernardeau) murder a man named Armando (Andrés Velencoso) and go on the run after his friends help cover it up. Season 4 cast members Itzan Escamilla, Omar Ayuso, Claudia Salas, Georgina Amorós, Carla Díaz, Martina Cariddi, Manu Ríos, Pol Granch and Diego Martín return for the new season, joined by new cast members Valentina Zenere, André Lamoglia and Adam Nourou.

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Clayton Davis Netflix has the right to flex after this weekend’s trio of big wins from the Directors Guild of America (DGA), BAFTA and Critics Choice Awards, where it won the top prizes with Jane Campion’s “The Power of the Dog.” With its mighty 12 nomination haul, and the criticism from Oscar-nominee Sam Elliott over the movie’s homosexual themes, arguably helping it along, the film could be headed for B-E-S-T-P-I-C-T-U-R-E (so to speak). However, with two 50/50 screenplay categories up for grabs — “Belfast” and “Licorice Pizza” battling for original, and “CODA” and “The Power of the Dog” angling for adapted — the answer to which film wins the Academy’s top prize is within those races.Walking into a ceremony with the most nominations is not always a given for Oscar success, shown by our last three tally leaders: “Mank” (2020), “Joker” (2019), “The Favourite” and “Roma” (2018).

JLS star Aston Merrygold will return to Hamilton Park Racecourse this summer to perform an exclusive set at Ladies' Night.