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’90s Con in March — just two months after pal and beloved costar Bob Saget‘s death, according to E! News.Saget portrayed “TV’s Dad” and family patriarch Danny Tanner on the show. He was found dead in his hotel room in Orlando on Jan. 9.

introduced Whelchel to the audience last night and her health battles came up in the discussion.“I was diagnosed in March of 2021, and one of the first things I did a couple of weeks after being diagnosed was take the ‘Jeopardy!’ test. And I ended up getting my audition the night before my surgery in May,” she said.“Well, evidently the audition went well!” Jennings responded.

The Snuts have taken aim at social media on their lively new single, ‘Zuckerpunch’ – you can listen to it below.The band’s new track is the second taste of new music since the release of their debut LP, ‘W.L.’, which topped the UK’s Official Albums Chart in April last year, marking the first time in 14 years that a Scottish band scored a UK Number One album.Produced by Detonate and Coffee, the introspective number – which follows November’s ‘Burn The Empire’ – hears The Snuts examine the detrimental effects of social media on society and its psychological impact.“Zuckerpunch’s broken beat aesthetic reminisces the sampled-up, 8-track golden age of pre-internet music,” frontman Jack Cochrane said of the track. “Lyrically, everything is derived from feelings of screen fatigue, social media burn out and an overwhelming sense of anxiety about the fast moving internet world that is becoming closer by the day a part of us.He added: “It depicts hard hitting messages around the more impactful pitfalls of social media, the internet enmass and the protection of your identity and privacy.”You can listen to ‘Zuckerpunch’ below:The Snuts will hit the road this spring for a trio of headline UK gigs, marking their biggest shows to date.They’ll play at Manchester Academy (April 27), Northumbria’s Uni SU (28) and the O2 Academy Brixton in London (30). Remaining tickets for the shows are on sale here.The Snuts have also been confirmed for Tramlines 2022.

Rae Stremmurd’s Slim Jxmmi will not now face a battery charge that was filed against him earlier this year.Jxmmi was arrested on a battery charge in Miami in January after allegedly assaulting his partner following an argument.As reported on NBC6 at the time, Miami police arrested the rapper – real name Aaquil Brown – at an apartment on January 25 and charged him with one count of battery.Now, the charge, which was filed in Miami-Dade County, has been dropped (via Pitchfork).According to TMZ, prosecutors were unable to proceed with the case after Jxmmi’s girlfriend recanted her testimony. The case was closed yesterday (February 22), online court records show.Brown’s partner took to social media to deny that she was assaulted at the time.“Dade County y’all are wrong for this.

TikTok and baffled fans after pronouncing her name in a completely different way.Posting her first video to the site, the actor said: “Hey everyone.

"A simp [is] somebody that would stoop to subterfuge for you, break rules for you — pretty much do anything for you, I guess," Moe Alvarez says at the start of The Simps' new music video. They've been asked to explain the meaning of a word that's developed a negative connotation online but has been proudly reclaimed by the psych-punk duo of Eyedress and zzzahara.

In advance of her upcoming third studio album Motomami, Rosalía has shared the project's third single "Chicken Teriyaki." It's another indication of her pop chart ambitions, a boisterous urbano cut with a chorus as sticky as the titular sauce. For the music video, Rosalía joins a group of dancers in a studio and runs through an energetic routine with one movement that feels choreographed specifically for TikTok.

One of the rare benefits of listening to singles from Spirit of the Beehive's 2021 project ENTERTAINMENT, DEATH is that they remind you how much of a self-contained body of work the album is. An experimental rock epic with no recent parallel, ENTERTAINMENT, DEATH ranked at No.

Kanye West's recent flurry of since-deleted Instagram posts targeting his estranged wife Kim Kardashian caused her "emotional distress," Kardashian claimed in court documents reported by TMZ. The filing reportedly asks the judge to finalize her divorce from West, first reported in February 2021.

Lady Gaga is the current favourite to win Best Leading Actress at the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2022, ahead of Joanna Scanlan, Alana Haim and Tessa Thompson.The Bad Romance singer and A Star Is Born actress is nominated for her role as Patrizia Reggiani in the 2021 film House of Gucci.Bookmaker William Hill has now listed her as the odds-on favourite to win Best Leading Actress at the EE BAFTA Film Awards, with Even odds, when the ceremony is held on Sunday March 13, 2022.The singer's fans have also declared that Lady Gaga is "coming for the win", following the nomination announcements on February 3.One fan took to social media to say: "Give way, Lady Gaga coming to win," while a second added: "Gaga is taking it!"A third added a photo of Lady Gaga with the caption: "The best b***h is gonna win and that's me."However, the singer faces tough competition from other stars nominated in the category, including Joanna Scanlan, who is nominated for her role in After Love, with odds of 5-2.They're joined by other huge names including Emilia Jones with odds of 11-4 for her role in CODA and musician Alana Haim with odds of 7-1 for Licorice Pizza.Completing the nominations are also Renate Reinsve with odds of 8-1 for her role in The Worst Person In the World, and Thor actress Tessa Thompson, with odds of 22-1 for her role in Passing.Not only are the actresses nominated for their roles, but many of the critically acclaimed films also feature in nomination categories including Best Film and Outstanding British Film.House of Gucci and Passing are both nominated for Outstanding British Film, while Licorice Pizza is nominated for Best Film alongside Belfast, Dune, Don't Look Up and The Power Of The Dog.With a range of critically acclaimed

A group of fake monks shaved their heads and donned robes to extort people of cash in Thailand.The men ran their evil scheme in the province of Rayong, on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand, in the south of the country.They were busted after people raised the alarm when the gang would demand cash only donations and chomp rice and chicken after noon, when real monks fast after that time.The seven men were arrested by the Royal Thai Police force and taken to a nearby temple and searched for valid monk credentials by an actual man of the cloth, Noppadon Natataro.He found that one man had the certification, but he said he bought it from a real monk for about £116.Their bags also contained two knives, fake amulets and cash collected from people they managed to dupe. In late 2019, a group of individuals who appeared to be dressed as Buddhist monks, but who had allegedly been demanding large sums of money from people outside Waverley Station and the Balmoral Hotel on Princes Street, appeared in Edinburgh.

Emmerdale fans were left awestruck on Thursday evening as Olivia Dingle wore a gorgeous white gown as she finally married the love of her life Vinny Dingle, but many feared it wouldn't go to plan.The loved-up couple ran away together and secretly tied the knot in Daventry, West Northamptonshire.Despite the fact that they left their close family and friends out of the loop regarding their wedding, Liv and Vinny looked excited to finally say "I do."But with all the drama unfolding on screen, fans were pleasantly surprised to see Liv dressed elegantly for her big day and rushed to Twitter to share their thoughts on her flawless attire as she walked down the aisle.One happy viewer penned: "Liv looks stunning in her wedding dress."Another said: "Liv looks so gorgeous. My heart is so warm."A third added: "Aww, Liv looks beautiful! Nice to see her in a dress instead of those awful joggy bottoms.""Good to see Vinny and Liv so happy #Emmerdale writers don't muck this up," another viewer shared.Fans were certainly on tenterhooks on Thursday as they feared the couple's wedding wouldn't go to plan.With Chas and Mandy Dingle eager to find out what was going on while back in the Dales, many feared that they would try to prohibit Vinny and Liv's wedding.But spectators at home were shocked that Chas and Mandy didn't manage to get their way on this occasion.One social media user penned: "Shock, Horror Call! Call the scriptwriters immediately! Something has gone terribly wrong.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterFox’s animation house Bento Box Entertainment has signed a development deal with former TruTV executives Chris Linn and Marissa Ronca, and their consulting firm Contrast Media.Under the pact, Linn and Ronca will work closely with Bento Box’s development department, advising on creative strategy, packaging and development of animated projects for Fox Entertainment and ad-supported streaming service Tubi, as well as third-party platforms.Additionally, the WarnerMedia alums — Linn the former president of TruTV and Ronca the cable network’s former executive vice president and head of original programming and development — “will offer support” regarding Bento Box’s NFT studio, Blockchain Creative Labs. “Chris and Marissa are fantastic executives whose work we’ve admired for quite some time,” Scott Greenberg, co-founder and CEO of Bento Box Entertainment, said.

Angelique Jackson Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, will accept the NAACP President’s Award during the 53rd annual Image Awards on Saturday.Previous recipients of the prestigious prize include sporting icons (Muhammad Ali, LeBron James), political figures (Jesse Jackson, Colin Powell, Condoleezza Rice), entertainers (Rihanna, Jay-Z and Lauryn Hill) and journalists (Soledad O’Brien), among others.“It’s a true honor to be recognized by President Derrick Johnson and the NAACP, whose efforts to propel racial justice and civil rights are as vital today as they were nearly 115 years ago,” stated Prince Harry and Markle.The couple also announced that they’ve partnered with the NAACP to create a new honor — the NAACP-Archewell Digital Civil Rights Award — supported by their Archewell Foundation and administered by the NAACP. The annual award will recognize leaders creating transformational change — at the intersection of social justice and technology — to advance civil and human rights.

Formula 1 team Haas announced they will scrap the Russia-themed paint job on their car, as well as remove the branding of sponsor Uralkali, for their pre-season test in Barcelona. The Russian fertiliser and exportation company has sponsored Haas since 2021 and are also part owned by Dmitry Mazepin – father of Haas driver Nikita Mazepin.

Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood has been removed from Football Manager 2022, following the release of a new update to the game's database. Greenwood, 20, was arrested last month on suspicion of rape and assault.

Russia. In a clip uploaded on Twitter by Sky News reporter Emily Upton, people are forming a line out the door of the clinic and all the way to a car park.The Ukrainians look tired but resolute as they prepare to do whatever they can to help keep war casualties alive.A young blood donor wearing a green coat gives a peace sign towards the camera as he walks past.The journalist said the doctor commented that the last time he saw this scale of blood donation was during the 2014 conflict in Donbas.

The One Show fans weren't best pleased to learn that their favourite evening programme had been moved across to BBC Two on Thursday February 24.Ordinarily, the programme kicks off on BBC One at 7pm every weekday - however the family favourite show will now need to vacate to it's sister channel for tonights episode. Instead, BBC News At Six has dominated the primetime slot after Russia invaded Ukraine by air, land and sea.

Ethan Shanfeld The Florida state House of Representatives passed the controversial “Don’t Say Gay” bill on Thursday, The Hill reports. The legislation would limit discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity in schools.The legislation, officially titled the Parental Rights in Education bill, passed in a 69-47 vote.

Premier League clubs including Arsenal and Tottenham have led the way in building stunning new bases across the past 15 years - but some expensive projects fall by the wayside too.Although many projects get left on the drawing board, others have gone as far as setting up building works before the plug was pulled - resulting in expensive eyesores for the local community.Daily Star Sport has looked at four projects that never made it to fruition, including a half-finished structure that was due to be even bigger than Wembley....Nou Mestalla is a planned 50,000-seat football stadium to replace Valencia's 48,600 seater Mestalla - that remains partially built.With costs estimated to be around £250million, the design features a futuristic exterior as well as aluminium cladding and an unusual wood interior.With plans initially unveiled way back in 2006, planned capacity was reduced from 80,000 to 61,500 and later 54,000, with construction beginning in 2007 - and dreams of a 2009 opening.A tragedy hit when four construction workers lost their lives in 2008, with construction not being renewed after it came to a halt in 2013.The current plan is for the stadium to open in 2024, with an estimate of 43.000-50.000 seats.Chinese Super League side Guangzhou Evergrande, now known simply as Guangzhou FC, revealed plans to build a stunning 100,000 seater stadium back in 2020.The new home venue of their club has a construction cost of 12 billion yuan, which is almost £1.5billion, and had a planned opening for December of 2022.However, The Evergrande Group, who are owners of the club and also one of China's largest property developers have since become riddled with debt.The 'Lotus Flower' Stadium has since been left part-filled with seats

He continued: "I thought, I don't dare presume who it is. But of course, the president is of course the Queen."And so, there we were in this tiny little church hall, parish hall.The village isn't Sandringham, I can't remember what it's called but there it was.