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Changing the game. Being the only Black NASCAR star comes with both incredible success and high-profile controversy — just ask Bubba Wallace.

Serious about self-care! Meghan King offered a bit of advice on how to put yourself first following her split from Cuffe Owens.

Kerry Katona opened up about feeling uncomfortable in her own skin as her boobs 'keep getting bigger' despite undergoing a breast reduction surgery last year.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission.“Love is Blind,” Netflix’s fan-favorite, extremely unhinged dating show, returned earlier this month. The second season of the hit series, which places 15 men and women in separate pods to get to know each other without being able to see each other, doubles as a social experiment aimed at answering a question as old as time: is love really blind?But now that most people have finally caught up on the new season — the final four episodes hit the streamer on Feb.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaKenneth Branagh, fresh off the Oscar-nominated success of “Belfast,” will reunite with Christopher Nolan on “Oppenheimer.” The two have previously teamed up on “Dunkirk” and “Tenet.” Branagh will play an unspecified role in the ambitious and pricey look at J. Robert Oppenheimer and his role in creating the atomic bomb. Branagh recently starred in “Death on the Nile” and earned Academy Award nods for directing, producing and writing “Belfast.” Universal Pictures and Syncopy also announced Tuesday that principal photography has commenced on the film and revealed a moody first look of star Cillian Murphy as J.

Holly Willoughby detailed her date night disaster after chipping a tooth on a meal her husband Dan cooked for her.

Boxing bombshell Ebanie Bridges revealed she now has a “phobia” of water after filming for the new series of SAS Australia.The Blonde Bomber is one of the celebrities appearing on the Australian version of the hit reality show, which began airing last Monday.But in a promotional Instagram post ahead of the series’ second episode, the 35-year-old claimed she was left “traumatised” by a challenge in which the group were forced to tread water in freezing cold water while wearing their clothes.And Bridges admitted the task, which was designed to cause panic and feelings of claustrophobia, took a heavy toll on her.Bridges wrote on Instagram: “Who’s ready for Episode 2? It was at this moment I decided I never wanna go into the water again!”She added: “Went in with a fire phobia came out with a water one…. Still haven’t been in the water since.“Tune into Episode 2 @sasaustralia at 7:30pm sydney time to see the task that traumatised me.”The boxer broke down into tears in just her first episode on the show after she was set on fire - which she claimed was her biggest fear.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

dogs dragged him off down the street before "ripping his face apart" leaving his skull exposed.The child, who has been named as one-year-old J. J. Rodriguez also had his jaw "torn apart and his teeth were lost" during the incident in Spencer, Oklahoma, USA, at 2.30pm on Sunday (February 20).

It was human-cannonball David “The Bullet” Smith’s turn to wow the judges on the latest episode of “America’s Got Talent: Extreme”.

Russia is possible after Vladimir Putin ordered troops into eastern Ukraine.Luhansk and Donetsk are two regions that broke away from Ukrainian government control in 2014 and have been controlled by Moscow-backed separatists ever since.Putin officially recognised them as independent states on Monday (February 21) and on Tuesday the UK government said the "invasion of Ukraine has begun" after Russian troops entered the region.General Sir Richard Sherriff, author of "War with Russia", told BBC Radio 4 he believes Putin would not wage a war if he didn't think he could win it.He said: "This is the most dangerous moment in Europe probably at least since 1962 and the Cuban missile crisis, but it could be much worse than that because this is the invasion of a sovereign country which could turn into a catastrophic war – with warfare on a scale not seen in Europe since 1945."So I think it's difficult to overstate the seriousness of the situation."General Sherriff continued: "Once war has started, assuming Putin decides to continue what he has embarked upon and attacks Ukraine, the potential to escalate and potentially involve NATO is a very real possibility."He explained: "Nobody starts a war if they don't think they can win it."Putin thinks he will be able to take over Ukraine that is the assumption we must make from what we're watching in Donetsk and Luhansk."NATO has got to make it absolutely clear that whatever happens in Ukraine that it will not go further because if it doesn't and Putin thinks he can win a war against NATO then we're in a terrible position."The former NATO commander also warned about the potential for "nuclear blackmail".He said: "Russians integrate nuclear thinking into every aspect of their military

Good Morning Britain fans were stunned by Richard Madeley's interview skills as asked John Barrowman a really "brutal" opening question. The ex-Dancing on Ice judge took to the daytime show to unveil details about his new tour and presenting role on All Star Musicals.Before John had a chance to explain what he'd been up to, Richard chimed-in with a question about the TV star's past.Last year, accusations were made that John had exposed himself when working on the set of Doctor Who.In an apologetic statement at the time, the actor defended that his behaviour had been nothing more than "tomfoolery".Hoping to move forward with his leave allegations in the past, he appeared on the programme to discuss his next adventure.However, Richard and hist co-host Susanna Reid had other ideas for the discussion.Richard kicked off the chat: "A lot of people in this country would have assumed your career was over."When all the reports came out of this party trick you used to do, which is basically exposing yourself to colleagues which you thought was very funny at the time, and all this came out - and it would seem to many of us that that kind of sunk your career."And yet, here we are talking about brand new projects.

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Playing Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick doesn’t mean Joseph Gordon-Levitt is on his side.

David and Victoria Beckham’s youngest son – who celebrated his 17th birthday on Sunday (20 February) – shared his first cover shoot with i-D magazine.And the proud mum couldn’t help but share how proud she was of her youngest son as he dedicated the shoot to his dad.The Spice Girl shared a sweet side-by-side comparison to the lookalike snaps from the former footballer as he posed for magazine Arena Homme Plus in 2000 when he was 25.She proudly told her 29.5million followers “He’s learned from the best” as she shared the snap on her Instagram Stories.Victoria also shared a selection of photos from the shoot on her main feed which she captioned: “Big first day as a 17-year-old! @cruzbeckham for @I_d, so proud [red heart emoji].”Similar to his father’s noughties shoot, the teen copied the look entirely, but fans thought it was a step too far. There were a few obvious changes Cruz added as he sported bright pink hair which had slightly grown out from his winter buzz cut.He also accessorised the photo with layered silver chain necklaces which and matching silver rings and earrings.The Justin Bieber superfan completed the edgy look by showing off his silver grill in his first photoshoot and tell-all interview for The Out of Body issue, which he hopes will serve as a springboard for his dream of making it into the music industry.But concerned fans couldn’t help but raise the alarm on Monday evening as many pointed out how the youthful shoot - which was taken while he was still 16 – could be seen as shameless sexual objectification of a minor.Followers soon flooded to Twitter to share their outrage on social media, as one fan fumed: “Cruz Beckham half-naked on the cover of a magazine at 17 is such a double standard.

Coronation Street fans would be forgiven for a slight sense of deja vu in upcoming scenes, as Adam Barlow's marriage to Sarah Platt seems to be on the rocks once again.Though the pair managed to get through Adam sleeping with Sarah's co-worker Carla Connor last year - and even Adam buying Sarah an oven for a birthday present - Lydia's latest evil scheme could put an end to their relationship for good.With Lydia determined to split the pair up by pretending to have an affair with Adam, Sarah is left devastated by the pair allegedly sleeping together. And though Adam is determined to repair their romance, is it even possible?Speaking to Daily Star and other press, actor Sam Robertson didn't quite think so.He explained: "I’m shocked [by how easily Sarah believes Lydia] without a doubt.

Carrie Ann Inaba has been inundated with support from fans after opening up on Instagram about her mental health.MORE: Carrie Ann Inaba celebrates her friendship with Sharon Osbourne with emotional postThe Dancing with the Stars judge got real with her followers about her recent struggles and highlighted how everything is not always as glamorous as it seems.In a lengthy statement on Instagram, the star detailed the dip her mental health took in the past weekend, and how she built herself back up.WATCH: Carrie Ann performs for Dancing with the Stars' Grease NightMORE: Carrie Ann Inaba wows fans with gorgeous blonde new lookCarrie Ann started off her statement with: "For whatever reason, my mental health took a nosedive and I was on the sofa for two days straight." She thanked her three kids and friends for lifting her "back up onto my own two feet again… by listening with grace and sharing their own difficulties and reminding me that it will be okay."The post featured a photo of the star with her hair and make-up glamorously done, wearing a ribbed, one-shoulder maroon dress. She used the photo as an example of how social media can hide when someone is struggling.A post shared by Carrie Ann Inaba (@carrieanninaba)Carrie Ann shares heartfelt update about her mental healthShe wrote of the image: "This photo was taken the day the drop started to happen… I just wanted to show you that people can look one way on the outside and feel another way on the inside.

Kelvin Fletcher and wife Liz Marsland are expecting twins together and as the debut series of their show, Kelvin's Big Farming Adventure, came to an end, the star paid tribute to her.READ: A look at Kelvin Fletcher and his wife Liz's romantic love storyAlongside a still of the pair, who have known each other since they were eight, the actor first wrote about his experience on the show. "It's the last episode tonight!" he enthused.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission.Festivals across the country have slowly begun to announce their star-studded lineups for the year, signaling that it’s almost time for music lovers to begin switching out their winter coats for rave gear.Harry Styles, Billie Eilish and Kanye West will take the stage this year at Coachella, which finally returns after a two year-long hiatus amidst the pandemic. The festival will take place at its usual stomping grounds at the Empire Polo Ground in Indio, Calif., which will host Stagecoach the following weekend with Thomas Rhett, Carrie Underwood and Luke Combs headlining.The Goldenvoice events made headlines  after announcing their lift of Covid-19 vaccine and mask mandates — health and safety requirements that are still in place for many other music festivals slated for this year, such as New York City’s Governors Ball.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentTarak Ben Ammar has finalized his acquisition of the Studios of Paris, the vast studio facility located on the outskirts of Paris where Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler are currently filming Netflix’s “Murder Mystery 2.” The deal is estimated in the $35-million range.Ben Ammar, who co-founded the Studios with “Valerian” director Luc Besson a decade ago and owned a 25-percent stake in it, completed the acquisition via Eagle Pictures France, a subsidiary of the Italian production and distribution powerhouse.The businessman has taken full ownership of the Studios from its shareholders, including Besson, who owned a 9.9% stake in the complex through his holding company Frontline. The other shareholders who are set to exit the studios are EuropaCorp, Besson’s former production banner which is now mainly owned by Vine Alternative and has a 40% stake in the property, as well as Euromedia, a broadcast facilities provider who has a 25% stake.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorThe nation’s big media companies are on a new mission: finding ways to unite thousands of individual binge-watchers into a cohesive mass audience.Madison Avenue is eager to chase consumers moving from TV to new streaming hubs like Paramount Plus, Peacock and HBO Max. But when advertisers do, they find a much different set of viewing patterns than they do on the old familiar screen.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorFox News Channel said it would make its lineup of primetime opinion programs available on its Fox Nation streaming-video service just one day after they air on cable, a significant distribution element that underscores the allure of streaming for the entire media sector.Starting Wednesday, June 2, episodes of “Tucker Carlson Tonight,” “Hannity” and “The Ingraham Angle” will all be made available the day after they air for on-demand viewing. In the past, cable-news networks have been careful about making their content available via alternate means of distribution, for fear of roiling agreements struck with cable and satellite companies.