Al Roker Helped By Strangers Who ‘Jump Started Our Weekend’ After Car Battery Dies

Prince Andrew‘s ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, has paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II following her death on Thursday. The Duchess of York took to Twitter to praise her late mother-in-law for her immense impact on the UK and Commonwealth and honour their personal relationship as well.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Beta Cinema has revealed that Menemsha Films has taken all rights to Ofir Raul Graizer’s critically acclaimed drama “America” for North America amidst strong interest for the territory. The sensual, visually impressive melodrama about a tragic incident turning upside down the life of a Tel Aviv-based couple and their childhood friend was rewarded with an enthusiastic standing ovation at its world premiere at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival, where it played in the Crystal Globe Competition, and radiant reviews in the trade and consumer press. In “America,” Chicago-based swimming coach Eli returns to his homeland, Israel, after 10 years of absence. A visit to his childhood friend Yotam and his newly engaged fiancée Iris will set a series of events in motion that will affect everyone’s lives.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Audible has ordered four more comedy podcasts from “Saturday Night Live” producer Broadway Video and has renewed its LGBTQ action-comedy “Hot White Heist” — with an all-queer cast led by “SNL” cast member Bowen Yang — for a second season. The new slate of shows, set to hit Audible through starting later this month and into 2023, bring the number of Broadway Video projects at the Amazon-owned audio platform to 13 since they first began working together more than three years ago. The comedy podcasts feature performances from actors including Chloe Fineman, David Harbour, Tom Hanks, Whoopi Goldberg, Zach Galifianakis, Nick Kroll, Seth Meyers, Janelle James, Joshua Jackson, Matt Bomer, John Corbett, Rob Riggle, Tim Robinson and Nia Vardalos.

Guy Lodge Film Critic Not many films hit an emotional crescendo around the publication of a Pitchfork review, but Bill Pohlad’s “Dreamin’ Wild” is sufficiently sincere and embedded in musical nerdery to make it work. As onetime brother act Donnie and Joe Emerson huddle with their family around a 30-years-late evaluation of the album they recorded as teenagers, one particular critical reference sends them giddily reeling: “To twist a Brian Wilson phrase,” it reads, “[the album] is a godlike symphony to teenhood.” For fortysomething Donnie, who has spent his whole adult life scrambling for anyone to listen to his music — let alone love it — the mere mention of his musical hero in relation to his work is a crowning triumph: Donnie, as played by a typically disheveled, downcast Casey Affleck, looks briefly, guardedly happy for a moment, and this often melancholic film is suddenly suffused with well-being.

K.J. Yossman King Charles III will make his first address to the nation in his new role as the U.K.’s reigning monarch at 6PM local time on Friday. Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons, made the announcement as Parliament sat for an extended session to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, who died on Thursday afternoon at Balmoral, her castle in the Scottish Highlands. On Friday late morning the King left Scotland to travel to London, where he is scheduled an audience with Prime Minister Liz Truss this afternoon. Buckingham Palace confirmed that Charles will officially be anointed king on Saturday at 10AM at St James’s Palace in London. The Accession Council, a ceremonial body comprised of senior politicians past and present as well as Commonwealth high commissioners, senior government employees and the Lord Mayor of London, will preside over the ceremony.

A grieving Prince Harry was seen putting on a brave face as he made the journey back to London from Balmoral following the death of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. The Duke of Sussex, 37, left the Queen's Scottish estate just over 12 hours after arriving in a sadly failed bid to say goodbye to his late grandmother alongside father King Charles III and other Royal Family members. On Friday, grieving Harry was seen attempting to comfort an Aberdeen Airport worker, selflessly wrapping an arm around her as they talked before he boarded his plane.

The King and Queen Consort Camilla have left Balmoral en route to Aberdeen airport where they will fly back to London. King Charles was pictured in the back of a car, with Queen Consort Camilla in the front passenger seat, as they were driven in convoy over the River Dee towards Ballater.

They are as emblematic of British Royalty as the crown, small yapping icons immortalised on everything from china plates to tea towels. So as we mourn Her Majesty this morning, Royal fans have been flooding chat boards to speculate what will befall the Queen's most beloved pets - her Corgis.

To her subjects she was The Queen, Her Majesty or Ma’am. But throughout her life, to those who know her best, Elizabeth was called the sweetest of nicknames. And no one knew the Queen better than her husband Prince Philip, who passed away in his sleep at the age of 99 on April 9, 2021.

Love Island's Amy Hart has revealed that her dad once "triggered a massive security alert" after "blagging his way" up to the Queen and "shaking her hand". The pregnant 30 year old media personality took to Twitter to share the funny anecdote hours before it was announced that the 96 year old monarch had passed away "peacefully" at Balmoral.

CORONATION Street star Tina O'Brien has reunited with her onscreen best friend Nikki Sanderson 17 years after quitting the soap. The actress took to social media to reveal the pair had met up at an event, as they posed together for a photo on Instagram. Tina, 39, who is best known for her role as Sarah Platt on the ITV soap, could be seen smiling next to Nikki, 38.

This year's new series of Strictly Come Dancing could be delayed following the death of the Queen.

STRICTLY Come Dancing star Neil Jones has made his red carpet debut with his new Love Island star girlfriend Chyna Mills. The couple were spotted alongside their sweet dogs at The People's Pet Awards 2022 on Thursday night - as they posed for photos. Neil, 40, who rose to fame as a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing - went official with Love Island's Chyna, 23, this month.

DANIEL Craig has paid tribute to "incomparable" Queen Elizabeth II following her death aged 96. The Queen stole the show in the 2012 Olympic opening ceremony, where Daniel — as James Bond — was seen arriving at Buckingham Palace to escort the monarch into a chopper.

SOAPS have been pulled from telly schedules tonight, following the death of the Queen. ITV will not air Coronation Street and Emmerdale this evening (Friday, September 9). The long-running dramas will be postponed in favour of a continuous ITV News Special all day, beginning at 9am, despite the broadcaster not being obliged to interrupt regular scheduling.

THE Masked Dancer fans are convinced that Strictly stars Kristina Rihanoff and Ben Cohen are double-act Pillar and Post. The dancing duo are the show's first ever pair and many think the height difference is a huge giveaway to their identity.

PATSY Kensit is to marry for the fifth time - after secretly getting engaged to her boyfriend of just five weeks. The former Emmerdale actress, 54, said 'yes' after her property tycoon lover, Patrick Cassidy, got down on one knee during a fish supper on Tuesday night. It comes three months after she hinted she'd never marry again, and after claiming she had only had "two significant marriages" - to Simple Minds' Jim Kerr and Liam Gallagher.

LOVE Island's Millie Court has revealed she's moving out of her £1m Essex home following her split from Liam Reardon. The reality star - who announced she had parted ways with Welsh hunk Liam back in July - has opened up about her future living arrangements.

THE Masked Dancer is packed with mystery but few as intriguing as who the double-act are behind Pillar and Post. The dancing duo are the show's first ever pair and many think one of the former stars of the series has returned.

Al Roker celebrated his 68th birthday last week but it was no doubt a bittersweet affair as it has also been one year since the death of his good friend.MORE: Al Roker continues to prepare for life-changing moment involving son NickThe Today star sadly lost family friend Anthony Scotto on 21 August 2021, just one day after Al marked his 65th birthday. Anthony ran the New York restaurant Fresco by Scotto – which Al and his family frequented often – and tragically passed away at the age of 87.WATCH: Al Roker's rise to fameAt the time, Al paid tribute to Anthony on Instagram alongside a photo of the pair at his restaurant.

Al Roker turned 68 on Saturday and the beloved weatherman shared a glimpse of his joyous surprise birthday celebrations.MORE: Al Roker continues to prepare for life-changing moment involving son NickTaking to Instagram, the weather anchor posted a carousel of upbeat snaps documenting the 'wonderful' family event organised by his wife, Deborah Roberts.WATCH: Al Roker's rise to fameIn one photo, Al revealed the birthday dinner menu which featured an array of gourmet dishes including Spanish mackerel, pici pasta, apple upside-down cake and a bespoke elderflower cocktail.MORE: Al Roker shares unexpected video for daughter revealing unfortunate health diagnosisMORE: Al Roker and Deborah Roberts mourn heartbreaking loss of her sisterIn other snaps, a beaming Al could be seen enjoying his special meal surrounded by his nearest and dearest. The TV star enjoyed a surprise birthday mealHe captioned his photos: "#Aboutlastnight @debrobertsabc arranged a wonderful family #surprisebirthdaydinner at the fabulous @wmfarmerandsons in #hudsonny."Al's fans raced to the comment section to heap praise on the star, with one writing: "Happy Birthday, Al! I bet you had a lovely time!" whilst a second remarked: "Looks like a wonderful birthday celebration and I wish you a very blessed, healthy year ahead!" Gushing over the food, a third penned: "That menu looks AMAZING! If there were leftovers, pls ship them here please and thank you," and a fourth added: "Looks absolutely dreamy!! @debrobertsabc nailed it!! Glad you had a wonderful birthday - you deserve it!"Al's birthday celebrations come after he shared an impressive health milestone.