Worst-ever Olympics opening ceremonies - from miming Chinese schoolgirl scandal to doves blunder

Fans have rushed to defend Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan from insensitive comments about their private life after sharing a snap of their huge home at night.

Strictly Come Dancing star Tasha Ghouri has sparked speculation that she married her Love Island boyfriend Andrew Le Page after being spotted at a romantic spot in a white dress.The pair shared pictures together, with Andrew suited and booted in a grey jacket, and Tasha looking stunning in a halter neck white dress holding a bouquet.The Love Island couple, who met on the show in 2022, looked very loved-up in a series of snaps leaving fans wondering whether the couple had quietly tied the knot. But the pair have not married, in fact, Tasha was acting as a bridesmaid for her close friend Ffion Reese at her destination wedding.

Viewers of Netflix have been clamouring for a second season of a recent nail-biting thriller that left them reeling for days.

Fire Country is back with a new season this fall.

A picture of nine-year-old Alice da Silva Aguiar eagerly waiting to get into the Taylor Swift themed dance class where she was fatally stabbed has been released by her grieving family.

Coronation Street star Sydney Martin has joked she 'wouldn't recommend' getting too close to Joel Deering after the actor took to social media with a 'dangerous' update.

Variety praised its “unassuming warmth and natural-ness…The story has a documentary feel without any of the detachment usually noted in that particular technique.” Photo: Eliot Elisofon, Congo, Africa, 1951.Monroe and Russell between takes of the “Two Little Girls from Little Rock” number in “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.” This was relatively early in Monroe’s stardom, and Life rather condescendingly noted that “she sings and dances with surprising technical competence.” In her final Life interview in 1962, Monroe recalled Russell being “quite wonderful to me,” but Fox treated her disdainfully. Photo: Ed Clark, Twentieth Century-Fox Studios, 1953.After finishing her whirlwind Manhattan shopping spree, Life wrote of Kelly, “With Grace’s dead pan poodle, Oliver, sitting this one out, bride-to-be packs and packs.” Photo: Lisa Larsen, New York, 1956.After becoming an international sex symbol in French films like”…And God Created Woman,” Life remarked on her phenomenal impact: Not since the Statue of Liberty has a French girl let such fires in America.” Photo: Ralph Crane, Mexico, 1965.Longtime friends Poitier and Belafonte were active in the Civil Rights movement and steadfastly supported Martin Luther King, Jr.

Alan Titchmarsh has opened up on James O'Brien's Full Disclosure podcast about some truly touching moments from his past, specifically when he had to say farewell to his daughters for work trips.The much-loved 75 year old TV gardener, who appeared on the podcast back in July 2023, got candid about the struggle of juggling his demanding career and family commitments. Recounting those difficult farewells with his children, he revealed: "It's not something I wanted but it was at a time in my career where I knew it had to be done.The girls would be sort of 10,11 that kind of age." Alan, who frequently had to leave his family behind due to work, delved into how it emotionally affected him: "I would go away on a Sunday evening and come back later in the weekend.

may have just learned real last name, but he's the reason she learned to embrace another moniker.During a recent press junket interview to promote her new movie, , Lively's costarIsabela Ferrer—who plays a younger version of Lively's Lily Bloom in the film—had a hard time guessing the actor's middle name. “I don't talk about it much,” Lively admitted.“I know your proper last name is Brown and your mom's last name is Lively," Ferrer said while wracking her brain for the correct answer, which Lively eventually revealed is “Ellender.”“It’s not a name.

Ana Barbosu is reacting to the shocking news of Jordan Chiles being stripped of her bronze medal, which will instead be going to Ana.

Coronation Street favourite Lisa George has shown off her incredible weight loss transformation in new photographs.The TV star, who plays Beth Tinker in the ITV soap, posted new snaps as she got glammed up ready for a night out. Lisa, 51, modelled a stylish pink a-line mini dress with a pair of matching pink high heels. She paired her dress with a smart cream boucle jacket and black glasses, as well as silver jewellery.The actress wore her bright blonde hair in a sleek, straight style with a side fringe.

Banksy has confirmed he has painted a seventh piece of artwork on a London police box.The elusive artist took to Instagram to show off his latest piece of fish swimming on the glass-fronted box on Ludgate Hill, which appeared overnight, near The Old Bailey and St Paul’s Cathedral.Over the course of the week, seven different animal-based images have appeared across the capital, each one claimed by the enigmatic Bristol-based artist.It began on Monday (August 5) with a stencilled goat mural perching precariously on a ledge in Richmond, followed on Tuesday by two elephants almost touching trunks outside windows in Chelsea.A post shared by Banksy (@banksy)Wednesday saw the arrival of three monkeys swinging from a bridge in Shoreditch, while on Thursday a wolf howling at the moon from a satellite dish in Peckham was almost immediately stolen.On Friday, a fish and chip shop in Walthamstow suddenly had two pelicans eating fish outside it, and yesterday, a stretching cat appeared on a wooden advertising hoarding on Edgware Road.Unlike his previous work, Banksy’s latest piece does not feature black silhouette pictures.Police said in a statement via BBC News that they were also aware of criminal damage to the police box and were liaising with City of London Corporation which owns it.The governing body of the City of London added: “We’re aware of the works on the City of London police box on Ludgate Hill.

RuPaul’s Drag Race is a global sensation, and has led to so many spinoffs, specials and international editions!

Channel 5 News anchor Dan Walker has hinted at a big career change in a recent social media post.The 47 year old shared a snap of himself with the Gladiators, jokingly telling his followers that he's considering joining their ranks as they film series two at Sheffield's Utilita Arena. He quipped: "Delighted to be joining the cast of Gladiators.They saw my muscles and instantly signed me up. ".

The Paris Olympics have wrapped up, bringing an end to a thrilling fortnight of sports. Spectators were treated to unforgettable moments, record-smashing performances, historic achievements and plenty of controversies, making this year's Games one for the books. Over 10,000 athletes battled it out in 329 events, competing for more than 980 medals.

Nev Schulman is thankfully okay after a horrible accident.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard‘s estranged husband Ryan Anderson is speaking out.

Dean Gaffney has shared an emotional tribute to his late mum on the first anniversary of her death.The ex-EastEnders star penned a social media post about his beloved mum's sudden death, admitting it was the "worst thing". Dean, 46, posted a photo of his mum Marian along with the caption: "So, a year ago today, the worst thing happened to me. Whilst it’s the one inevitable thing in life losing a parent, when it happens, oh wow.

Mercury has officially entered Retrograde, a notoriously difficult astrological phase that can be particularly challenging for those seeking love - and three zodiac signs may be in for a rough ride.

Under fire BBC show Strictly Come Dancing is reportedly upping its game when it comes to the training of its professional dancers. The channel is said to be increasing its duty of care towards contestants following complaints from three celebs about alleged misconduct during their time on the dance floor.

A new mum discharged herself from hospital two weeks after giving birth following a "lack of consistency and care" from medical staff.

Police have been pictured arriving at Katie Price's home in leafy Sussex just days after her dramatic arrest at Heathrow Airport.The ex-glamour model was visited by officers on Sunday, 11 August at her rental property. Katie's boyfriend JJ Slater, 31, was photographed answering the door to police.The Married At First Sight star could be seen standing topless in the doorway as he spoke to officers.

Cuckoo. “It’s not necessarily my end goal to be an actress.

A man had his hand hacked in a horror machete attack in East Kilbride..

Aramide Tinubu Diversity in Hollywood exists in cycles of booms and busts. There are moments of abundance when Black people are particularly visible on the big and small screens, with the Blaxploitation era in the 1970s and the reign of Black auteurs in the 1990s as prime examples of this.

According to a royal author, Meghan Markle left the Princess of Wales feeling "very upset" after criticising one of her members of staff at Kensington Palace.The incident, which was likely the 'start of the end' of their relationship, involved Meghan bursting into a "foot-stamping" rant according to Tom Quinn.Tom told the Daily Star: "Meghan and Harry were living in what's called Nottingham Cottage and it's probably the only bit that you genuinely really could say, is actually quite small. "And so I think that reminded Meghan that she was, as it were, second place or as the runner-up." Speaking of the incident, he added: "Famously Meghan slightly lost her temper with a member of Kate's staff in front of Kate.

A touching photo has been released showing one of the young victims, Alice da Silva Aguiar, at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport just before the tragic stabbing that took her life. Pictured beside a cardboard cutout of the pop icon Taylor Swift at Hart Space community centre on the morning of Monday 29 July, Alice's image was shared by her grieving parents, Sergio and Alexandra, as they laid their 9 year old daughter to rest today amid an outpouring of community support.The poignant picture emerged as hundreds gathered for the funeral service at St Patrick's Catholic Church in Southport, where Alice was remembered alongside two other young victims, Bebe King, aged 6, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, aged 7.The community is also healing after eight others were injured in the attack but have thankfully been discharged from hospital.

Aramide Tinubu The first two seasons of HBO‘s banking drama “Industry” were about Gen Zers overcome by the viciousness of high finance. The show’s third season focuses on the characters embracing their monstrosity head-on. Full of breathtaking betrayals, horrific choices and new deplorable characters, Season 3 of “Industry” proves that its central figures are done with child’s play: They’ve sharpened their claws, and are ready to go in for the kill.

Manchester City have just one week before the start of their 2024/25 campaign but manager Pep Guardiola is likely far from done in this summer's transfer window.

Louise Thompson has told how she thought she had Alzheimer's before getting an official health diagnosis as she reflected on how far she has come in the last 12 months.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Margaret Menegoz, the producer of world-famous auteurs such as Michael Haneke and Wim Wenders, has died at the age of 83. Menegoz was celebrated for her leadership of Les Films du Losange, an acclaimed production and distribution company which she ran for 46 years with an iron fist, guided by her passion for independent filmmaking and new voices.

BBC presenter Hazel Irvine has revealed why she will never enter the world of social media, more than 30 years after presenting her first Olympic games.

Instagram on Saturday with details about the accident, in which he broke his neck, and photos of his brutal injuries.He explained that on Monday he was on his bike heading to his son’s school to pick him up when a crash with a truck occurred.“I was alone and unconscious. And then conscious,” Schulman wrote in his caption. “Maybe I was fine (I wasn’t).

Marks and Spencer customers are in a hurry to purchase the ideal holiday dress and it's rapidly being snapped up from the (online) shelves. The coveted Linen Rich Lace Insert Midi Shirt Dress, which features in the M&S Collection, has seen its price slashed to just £29 in the much-loved retailer's sale. It originally retailed at £55, meaning that shoppers can now save an impressive £26.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left stunned by the same detail as the BBC aired the first-ever episode of the dance show for the first time since its original broadcast. It was announced last month that the episode would air as part of a special season of throwback programming on the BBC this summer.

Rebecca Rubin Senior Film and Media Reporter “Deadpool & Wolverine” is the newest member of the billion-dollar club. Disney’s Marvel sequel, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman as their comic book alter egos, has grossed $494.3 million in North America and $535.1 million internationally for a grand total of $1.029 billion at the global box office.