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‘It’s been 84 years…’ since we were promised a sequel to James Cameron’s Avatar movie.Okay, we’re quoting the wrong film, but it has been an exceptionally long time since the release of the director’s acclaimed 2009 epic.Pretty much as soon as Avatar was released a whopping 13 years ago, plans were announced for a sequel – and then a third, and a fourth, and a fifth.Avatar movies are planned up until December 2028, with one scheduled to come out almost every year until then – that despite the fact it has taken well over a decade for the second one to be released.(And we can’t blame the pandemic for this delay.)But, finally, in December 2022 Avatar: The Way of Water will hit cinemas worldwide, and a select few people have caught a first glimpse at what to expect.Director James treated audiences at the Las Vegas CinemaCon to a first look at the film, as well as revealing its title, via videolink at the event.According to the Hollywood Reporter, James told the crowd that he ‘set out to test the limits of what cinema can do’ with the new film, with each audience member given 3D glasses to watch the new footage.Producer Jon Landau told audiences the new teaser will be shown ‘exclusively in theatres’ before showings of upcoming Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness before it is released online the following week.The teaser reportedly shows the return of main characters Jake (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri (Zoe Saldana) on Pandora, and introduces new out-of-this-world creatures.Jon confirmed that while the Avatar films are all sequels, they work as stand-alone films that ‘together are an even greater connected epic saga.’Sigourney Weaver and Stephen Lang will return as their original characters, and there are some

It’s been 25 years since Ellen DeGeneres’s historic coming-out episode of the sitcom “Ellen”.

Doctor Who and EastEnders star Ann Davies has passed away aged 87.

NATO forces "outnumber and outgun" Russia, the UK Defence Secretary said on April 28 after Russian President Vladimir Putin issued his latest frightening nuclear hint.

Deadline reports that Wilde was briefly interrupted when she was approached by somebody in the front rows who slid the envelope across the front of the stage toward her.‘This is for me?’ she is believed to have asked.It has been claimed that Sudeikis was not aware the papers would be served in such a public manner.A representative for Sudeikis said: ‘Mr. Sudeikis had no prior knowledge of the time or place that the envelope would have been delivered as this would solely be up to the process service company involved and he would never condone her being served in such an inappropriate manner.’ CinemaCon has said they are now reviewing their security measures following the incident.In a statement to Deadline, they said: ‘We have never in the history of the convention had an incident where a delegate has approached the stage who was not authorised to be there.

Justin Bieber, 28, when she started to feel unwell and temporarily lost the ability to speak as she began experiencing stroke-like symptoms. She revealed in her latest YouTube video that she had experienced a ‘really weird sensation’ which travelled from her shoulder, all the way down to her arm and into her fingertips. When Justin asked her if she was ok, Hailey was unable to speak and the right hand side of her face began to droop, so he called for help with the pair assuming she was having a stroke. Hailey started to improve shortly after being taken to hospital and regained some speech in the ambulance and still had the ability to walk. Medics determined that she had had a TIA (transient ischemic attack), otherwise known as a ministroke, which her body had managed to clear by itself. Hailey told her followers that the doctors had come ‘to the conclusion of why they think I had the blood clot in the first place.’She explained that there were three reasons she could have had the ministroke: ‘One was that I had just recently started birth control pills, which I should have never been on because I am somebody who suffers from migraines anyway, and I just did not talk to my doctors about this.‘So ladies, if you suffer from bad migraines and you plan on being on birth control pills, make sure you tell your doctor because having a stroke is a potential side effect from birth control pills.’The NHS website states that the risk of blood clots from the contraceptive pill are small but people with certain risk factors, including severe migraines or a history of blood clots or strokes in the family are not advised to take it. Hailey added: ‘The second thing was that I had recently had Covid and that was something that they

A new book featuring inside information from more than 120 sources claims to lift the lid on life inside the Royal Family - and it contains several shocking allegations.

The Courier has teamed up with Blair Drummond Safari Park to offer readers the chance to win a family pass for two adults and two children each week - and learn a bit more about their residents at the same time.

Lewis Hamilton has added another tattoo to his impressive collection of body art as he showed off a fresh hand inking on Wednesday.The Formula 1 star, who has been tipped to appear in chart-topping rapper Stormzy’s comeback music video alongside the likes of David Beckham and Louis Theroux, was spotted leaving celebrity tattoo spot Bang Bang in New York City.The always fashion-forward sportsman was dressed in a baby blue velvet double-breasted jacket and matching tie-waist trousers, which he paired with a pink and white T-shirt and green and white trainers.The 37-year-old also donned a pair of blue lens mirrored sunglasses and a face mask as he made a low-key exit from the shop.Lewis, who is experiencing a rough season with Mercedes, appeared relaxed as he strolled down the street, offering a glimpse at his hands where skin real estate is at a premium for tattoos.He showed off initial new tattoos on the backs of his fingers and knuckles in February, adding to the concentric circle and symbols design he had on his left hand and sheath of swords with an eye in the centre and a blazing sun at the top of his right hand.In February’s session, Lewis’s new body art included a spaceship, half of a tiger’s face on his left index finger, planets, the words ‘mum’, ‘love’, ‘coco’ and ‘live’, and the letter ‘A’, plus lines down his middle fingers and stars.His tattoo artist showed off his work on Instagram, offering a close-up of the detail and it appears the star was there for a touch-up as well as new addition on Wednesday.Lewis’ hands looked a little red around the edges of his tattoos from February on Wednesday, while he also debuted a new inking on the side of his left hand – a word written in large cursive script, which

It's taken Cian Ducrot a while - his entire life, hustling - to get to the point of having his first truly breakthrough track, but now he's here...he'll be the first to tell you he's not going to let a second go to waste.

Lil Nas X has announced the details of his first-ever tour, including dates in the UK and Europe.

Lisa Vanderpump and husband Ken Todd just opened their 36th restaurant at the Paris Las Vegas - overcoming a bout with COVID, a missing truck full of furniture and Lisa's shattered leg.Despite the hurdles, the Bravo mogul pulled out all the stops for the grand opening of the Vanderpump à Paris - her most romantic and spectacular venue yet - and exclusively chatted with DailyMailTV during tasting of the sumptuous new menu.Between sips of a pillowy French poodle inspired cocktail, Lisa revealed that she's had a hard time staying out of the 'sad situations' going down with some of her Vanderpump Rules cast like Tom Schwartz, Katie Maloney and Lala Kent - all of whom recently ended long time relationships. Vive la France!Lisa Vanderpump exclusively chatted with DailyMailTV during tasting of the sumptuous menu at the newly opened Vanderpump à Paris restaurant in Las Vegas 'There are a lot [of] complications, as usual, going on in this group and sad situations,' Lisa said.

Amsterdam, featuring Taylor Swift was aired at CinemaCon in Las Vegas yesterday (April 27).The film which stars John David Washington, Margot Robbie and Christian Bale, is a period piece which has been described as an “original romantic crime epic,” according to Disney executive Tony Chambers via Variety.It is apparently set in the 1930s, where the leading trio of Bale, Robbie and Washington “find themselves at the centre of one of the most secret plots in American history.”The film also stars Zoe Saldana, Michael Shannon, Robert De Niro, Mike Myers, Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Rock.Swift surfaces in the trailer as a mourning daughter, breaking down in tears before her father’s body as Rock and Bale look on.“You have a dead white man in the box. It’s not even a coffin, it doesn’t even have a top on,” Rock tells Bale in the clip.

Florence Welch has said her upcoming new album ‘Dance Fever’ sounds like her 2009 debut ‘Lungs’ but “with more self-knowledge”.Following on from 2018’s ‘High As Hope’, Florence + The Machine will release their fifth studio effort on May 13 via Polydor. It was produced by Welch along with Jack Antonoff and Glass Animals frontman Dave Bayley.During a recent interview with British Vogue, Welch explained: “[‘Dance Fever’ is] ‘Lungs’ with more self-knowledge.”She continued: “I’m kind of winking at my own creation.

TRNSMT Festival with Years & Years joining the bill as special guests – get tickets here.Olly Alexander will take to the Main Stage on 9 July before Fontaines D.C., The Snuts, Foals and The Strokes.Dylan has also been added to the same stage as TRNSMT completes its 2022 line-up. Check out the finalised poster below:Here’s your final additions to our @cinchuk presents TRNSMT lineup! Special Guest @yearsandyears and @dyl_an will be playing on the Main Stage on Saturday 9th and @TheSkinnerBros will be headlining the River Stage on Friday 8th!Tickets ~ https://t.co/P6LlXfxSOP pic.twitter.com/XF9Pfk6AuJ— TRNSMT Festival (@TRNSMTfest) April 28, 2022TRNSMT takes place July 8-10 and will be headlined by  The Strokes, Lewis Capaldi and Paolo Nutini with appearances from Wolf Alice, Beabadoobee, Sigrid and Jimmy Eat World.Sam Fender, Tom Grennan, The Regrettes, Self Esteem, Wet Leg, Kennyhoopla, Alfie Templeman and CMAT have also been confirmed to play.

BBC Radio Scotland presenter Richard Gordon, 62, announced yesterday that he would be leaving Sportsound after three decades. Lorraine Kelly, 62, has taken to Instagram to express her sadness over Richard's departure from his Saturday show, calling him the "voice" of Scottish football.Lorraine took to Instagram to share a screenshot of the article announcing Richard's departure.She captioned the post in view of her 486,000 followers: "Whaaaaat! One of the most talented, intelligent well informed and loveliest fellas! (sic)"You ARE the voice of Scottish football - what will we do without you xx."Many social media users took to the post's comment section to bid farewell to the BBC presenter.A post shared by Lorraine Kelly (@lorrainekellysmith)Richard himself commented: "Aw @lorrainekellysmith thank you so much!!"I'll still be around on Sundays and midweeks!! Going to be hanging around like a bad smell x."Cheryl.liddell74 added: "Noooo.Such an iconic voice on Saturday afternoons.

Ozzy Osbourne and his wife Sharon have applied for a 'rehabilitation wing' to be added to his country mansion to help him in his fight against Parkinson's.The Black Sabbath star first announced he was battling with the disease back in 2020 and he and Sharon were recently reported to be moving back to the UK after 20 years living in America - a response to the rise in taxes Stateside, it's been claimed.The pair are expected to move into their expansive estate in the village of Jordans in Buckinghamshire in the not-too-distant future and have submitted a planning application to the local council to have an extension built on their palatial Grade II-listed gaff. According to Buckinghamshire Live, the new wing will include discrete grab rails and mobility aids, an 'abundance of stopping and sitting spaces', ramps, soft non-slip surfaces and a live-in nurse's flat.

Doctor Who and EastEnders star Ann Davies has tragically passed away aged 87.The veteran actress, who also starred in Grange Hill, was the wife of late The Good Life star Richard Briers.She was also a mother to ITV Endeavour's star Lucy Briers and daughter Katie.Ann's agent, Barry Langford, announced the actress died on Wednesday in a sweet public statement shared on Thursday (April 28).The statement read said: "Sadly my lovely client of 34 years Ann Davies passed away yesterday."A superb actress with TV credits including #DoctorWho and #TheSculptress, Ann was devoted to her beloved late husband #RichardBriers and their daughters Lucy and Kate."She will be very much missed. #RIP Annie".Ann appeared as Jenny in Doctor Who in a number of episodes when William Hartnell was the famed TV Time Lord.She also starred as Mrs Singleton in the BBC's secondary school drama Grange Hill in the 1990s.The actress also starred alongside her husband in the films Peter's Friends (1992) and Bleak Midwinter (1995).Ann and Richard also acted together in the radio adaptation of the TV series Brothers in Law.The couple lived in Chiswick, West London before Richard passed away aged 97 in 2013.Richard had been diagnosed with emphysema six years before his death.Their daughter Lucy followed her parents into the acting business and has enjoyed roles in ITV's detective show Endeavour, as well as The Bill and Silent Witness.Lucy also took on the role of Mary Bennet in the BBC's 1995 adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.

Behind The Granite Walls, published by Mirror Books £8.99, is on sale now and can be bought on Amazon. Jamie is also the author of 34 Years In Hell, another Mirror Books publication that goes into greater detail about his interactions with Charles Manson.

Ross Kemp documentary in which he tracked down zoo animals once owned by Michael Jackson has been branded 'strange' and 'pointless by fans of both stars. The programme which aired on ITV last night (April 27) saw the EastEnders actor-turned-presenter go in pursuit of the dozens of creatures formerly kept at the late King of Pop's Neverland ranch in the US prior to its closure in 2005.

Grand National Ladies Day has arrived (April 8, 2022) - with all eyes not just on the races, but the celebrity appearances too.Ladies Day is known to attract some of the biggest names in sport, music and TV, with past celebrities popping by the races including Coleen Rooney, Jack Whitehall, Peter Kay, Christine McGuinness and many more.The outfits of attendees on the day - including the celebrity looks - are as famous as the races themselves, with the world ready to see the best dressed at the event.To celebrate the return of Grand National Ladies Day, Daily Star takes a look at some of the stunning celebrity outfits from past events.BBC Breakfast presenter Sally Nugent looked fabulous as she arrived at Grand National Ladies Day 2017 alongside colleague at the time Steph McGovern.Sally looked chic and refined wearing a navy blue knee length a-line dress with a small collar, complete with matching high heeled navy shoes.