'Alien' Star & James Bond Movie Villain Yaphet Kotto Dies at 81

Still live on Saturday Nights. Kanye West has not been banned from Saturday Night Live amid his ongoing drama with Pete Davidson, Us Weekly confirms.

Kelly Clarkson is officially changing her name, filing legal documents to change her last name from Clarkson to Brianne, amid the difficult divorce from ex-husband Brandon Blackstock.The singer and TV host wants to be known by only her first and middle name, declaring that she has “a desire” to use her middle name as her last name, as her new name would “fully reflect” who she is.And while the beloved artist has yet to address her name change or mention the process on her talk show, a court hearing has already been scheduled for March 28.The acclaimed singer filed for divorce from Blackstock in June 2020 after seven years of marriage and two children, 7-year-old River Rose and 5-year-old Remington Alexander.Kelly was granted primary physical custody, and was later ordered to pay her ex-husband $200,000 per month in spousal and child support, however it was reported that Blackstock initially requested $436,000 a month.A close source to the singer revealed to People, “Kelly is more than fine.

Emergency services are on the scene tackling a huge fire in Wythenshawe this evening (February 18).

Even with all the drama going on with her estranged husband Kanye West, Kim Kardashian is focused on being the most doting mother to their four children. The 41-year-old makeup mogul proved just that as she shared adorable photos of Chicago West, 4, and Psalm West, 2, showing some sibling love on Friday (Feb. 18). Taking to her Instagram, Kim posted a sweet snap of Chicago with her arm around her baby brother as she placed a kiss on his forehead. Yes, your heart is allowed to melt! Kim captioned the snap with the kids’ names and a heart emoji.

Prince William left royal fans on the verge of tears as he stayed true to a promise he made to a grieving schoolboy, Deacon Glover. Last month, the Duke Of Cambridge comforted the young boy during a visit to a help centre for vulnerable people suffering from poverty and addiction.The royal also bonded with the eleven year old over their love for football and, when noticing he was wearing a Burnley jersey with Pope's name on the back, told the youngster he would arrange for him to meet his idol.

Shailene Woodley is wasting no time letting the world know she is back on the market! The 30-year-old actress was spotted without her engagement ring just a few days after it was reported she had split with her NFL star fiancé Aaron Rodgers, 38. While getting in some retail therapy in Malibu on Thursday (Feb. 17), Shailene could be seen holding a phone sans sparkler on that finger in photos seen here, via the Daily Mail.

Zack Sharf Jake Gyllenhaal surprised his “Ambulance” co-star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II on the set of the upcoming Michael Bay action movie by taking the camera out of the filmmaker’s hand and directing scenes of the movie himself. “Ambulance” is based on the 2005 Danish film of the same name by Laurits Munch-Petersen and Lars Andreas Pedersen.

Melissa Benoist is in talks to star in the upcoming HBO Max drama series The Girls on the Bus.

Amazon is looking to turn IP television into appointment viewing. The streamer is about to debut “Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power” in September and is already looking to take high-profile video game franchises like “Fallout” and “Mass Effect” into live-action brands.

Kanye West flabbergasted his fans as he revealed his new Donda 2 album will only be available exclusively on his own device Stem Player which costs $200.But the controversial move has already proved to be a fruitful one monetarily just hours after the artist's latest attempt at thwarting the music industry.The 44-year-old All Of The Lights hitmaker took to Instagram to show off a full earnings report of his music playing device as it revealed that it has already made $1.358million in just the 12 hours after his announcement.Scroll down for video Goats: Kanye West (pictured with fashion designer Rick Owens, left, and rapper Pusha T, right) flabbergasted his fans as he revealed his new Donda 2 album will only be available exclusively on his own device Stem Player which costs $200 Pivot:Instead of being able to listen to the album on Apple Music, Spotify or other streaming services, fans will be required to shell out $200 to listen to the album on the music gadgetInstead of being able to listen to the album on Apple Music, Spotifyor other streaming services, fans will be required to shell out $200 to listen to the album on the music gadget.The screenshot of the report showed that their were 6,217 Stem Player units sold since his announcement and that it has earned $8.63million in sales since launch on August 25, 2021. Ye made the post on social media with a lengthy caption about putting the earning power into the hands of the artists instead of the major corporations in the music industry as he wrote: 'STEM PLAYER FULL TRANSPARENCY We sold 6,217 units sense 2200-HOURS 2 17 22 which grossed $1,358,597.69 Thats faster than I’ve ever sold any T shirt.'God has a plan.

Her sportsman husband Tom Brady is preparing to settle into an early retirement.But it seemsGisele Bündchen has no intention of slowing down.On Friday, the Brazilian supermodel was pictured going for a run in Costa Rica, where she is currently vacationing with her hubby of 13 years. No slowing down!Gisele Bündchen shows off her washboard abs as she goes running in Costa Rica on FridayTom, 44, and Gisele Bundchen, 41, were seen earlier this week with their daughter Vivian, nine, during their getaway.The couple also share son Benjamin, 12; Tom has a second son named John Edward Thomas Moynahan, 14, with ex girlfriend Bridget Moynahan, 50.

Scottie Pippen rear ended a black Audi SUV while leaving a strip mall in Woodland Hills, California on Thursday.The former NBA star, 56, walked away from the scene injury free as did the victims of the accident. Scottie was seen exchanging insurance information with the owner of the vehicle.The ex-husband of Real Housewives of Miami star, Larsa Pippen, was seen in a gray sweatsuit with black slides as he made his way back to his black Range Rover.

Live and Let Die and Alien, died at 81-years-old.Kotto’s wife Tessie Sinahon made the announcement on Monday via Facebook about her husband’s death, where she referred to him as “a good man, a good father, a good husband and a decent human being” and “a legend” as one of the best actors in Hollywood. Ryan Goldhar, Kotto’s agent, confirmed his death.“I’m saddened and still in shocked of the passing of my husband Yaphet of 24 years.

Yaphet Kotto, the compelling character actor who portrayed police lieutenant Al Giardello onHomicide: Life on the Street, a space traveler inAlienand a supervillainin Live and Let Die, has died. He was 81.

Yaphet Kotto, a James Bond villain but real-life “hero,” has died. He was 81. Social media salutes and tributes are being made to the late “Live and Let Die” star whose death was first announced by his wife Tessie Sinahon Monday night.“I’m saddened and still in shocked of the passing of my husband Yaphet of 24 years.

Tributes are being paid to actor Yaphet Kotto, the actor best known for his turn as a James Bond villain in Live And Let Die, who has died aged 81. Kotto was the Bond franchise's first black antagonist, playing Dr Kananga and his alter-ego Mr Big in the 1973 film opposite the late Sir Roger Moore as 007.

Yaphet Kotto, best known for roles in "Alien" and the James Bond film "Live and Let Die" has died at age 81.  The actor’s wife, Tessie Sinahon, issued a statement on Facebook Monday night announcing news of his passing. She did comment on a cause of death.  "I'm saddened and still in shocked of the passing of my husband Yaphet of 24 years.

Variety.The actor, who starred in Alien, Running Man and James Bond film Live and Let Die among others, has been remembered by fans and collaborators alike across social media.“I’m saddened and still in shocked of the passing of my husband Yaphet of 24 years. He died last night around 10:30pm Philippine time,” Kotto’s wife Tessie Sinahon wrote on Facebook last night (March 15).Posted by Yaphet Kotto on Monday, March 15, 2021Her tribute continued: “…You played a villain on some of your movies but for me you’re a real hero and to a lot of people also.

James Bond film Live and Let Die, has died aged 81. Variety reports that Kotto’s agent, Ryan Goldhar, confirmed the news, as his wife, Tessie Sinahon, posted of his death on Facebook.

Yaphet Kotto, the American actor known for being the first major Black James Bond villain, has died at the age of 81.

Ellise Shafer administratorYaphet Kotto, an actor known for his performances in “Alien,” the James Bond film “Live and Let Die” and the television series “Homicide: Life on the Street,” has died, his agent Ryan Goldhar confirmed to Variety. He was 81.Kotto’s wife, Tessie Sinahon, first posted about Kotto’s death on Facebook Monday night.“I’m saddened and still in shocked of the passing of my husband Yaphet of 24 years.