BBC apologises over Bradley Walsh’s sweary debut as Blankety Blank host

Chris Willman Music WriterWithout declaring that musician Taylor Hawkins died of an overdose, authorities in Colombia issued a statement Saturday afternoon noting that the Foo Fighters’ drummer was determined to have had 10 drugs in his system at the time of his death.The report from the attorney general of Colombia came in a tweet which said that the 50-year-old musician had antidepressants, benzodiazepines and opioids in his system, along with THC. It did not further specify the drugs that had been found, and the attorney general’s statement avoided using the word “overdose.”A report in a major Colombian magazine, Semana, went further, however, reporting that unnamed authorities told its reporters that heroin was part of the drug cocktail in Hawkins’ system, and that he was found to have an enlarged heart.

J. Kim Murphy Sean Penn has taken a hard stance against the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, vowing to publicly “smelt” his statuettes from the awards body if the organization elects against asking Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to speak during the live telecast of Sunday evening’s ceremony.In a broadcast interview with CNN’s Jim Acosta, Penn argued that the Academy has an obligation to offer President Zelenskyy a platform to speak on Ukraine’s struggles as the country continues to combat invasion by Russian military forces.“There is nothing greater that the Academy Awards could do than to give [Zelenskyy] an opportunity to talk to all of us,” Penn stated.

Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins is reported to have had ’10 different substances in his system’ at the time of his death.Hawkins, who was found dead in his hotel room on Friday night in Colombia during the band’s latest tour, was 50.A statement released by the Colombian attorney general’s office on Twitter, translated from the original Spanish, read: ‘On the initial forensic medical study of the body of Taylor Hawkins, drummer of the band Foo Fighters, who died yesterday in a hotel in the north of Bogotá, the Attorney General’s Office stated the following:‘In the urine toxicological test performed on the body of Taylor Hawkins, 10 types of substances were preliminarily found, including: THC (marijuana), tricyclic antidepressants, benzodiazepines and opioids.‘The National Institute of Forensic Medicine continues the medical studies to fully clarify the events that led to the death of Taylor Hawkins.‘The Office of the Prosecutor of the Nation will continue with the investigation and will report the results obtained in the framework thereof in a timely manner.’#ATENCIÃN | Comunicado oficial de la #Fiscalía General de la Nación sobre la muerte del ciudadano extranjero Taylor Hawkins, baterista de la banda Foo Fighters.

Though some in the entertainment world may feel that politics don’t belong on the silver screen (or in its cultural vicinity), Sean Penn, 61, couldn’t disagree more. In a new interview with CNN’s Jeff Acosta, Sean tuned in from on the ground in Ukraine and discussed his thoughts about a rumored video appearance by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, sharing: “There is nothing greater that the Academy Awards could do than give him the opportunity to talk to us.”

Lin-Manuel Miranda has shared crushing news for his fans, revealing that he won’t be attending the Oscars this Sunday after his wife tested positive for Covid.At the 2022 Academy Awards, two of Lin-Manuel’s films, Tick, Tick… Boom! and Encanto, are up for several accolades.The Hamilton creator is up for the gong of best original song for his track Dos Oruguitas from the acclaimed Disney animated movie, while Tick, Tick… Boom! – which was his directorial debut – is nominated in the film editing category, with Andrew Garfield also receiving a nod for best actor.In a tweet shared on Saturday, the day before the awards ceremony, Lin-Manuel wrote: ‘Made it to Hollywood…This weekend, my wife tested ➕ for COVID.’He continued: ‘She’s doing fine. Kids & I have tested ➖, but out of caution, I won’t be going to the Oscars tomorrow night.‘Cheering for my TickTickBoom & Encanto families w my own family, alongside all of you, ALL of you.

There’s so much content on TV right now, it’s hard to know what’s what, but if you’re looking for a Boston crime show, Showtime’s “City On A Hill” is a pretty solidly acclaimed, meat and potatoes crime thriller that checks off a lot of boxes. Plus, it features a lot of great actors, including its leads Emmy nominee Kevin Bacon and Screen Actors Guild award winner Aldis Hodge whose career is really taking off of late.

Slash has announced that he’s doing a livestream event with Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators next month.The global event, shot on location this month at the group’s sold-out House Of Blues show in Boston, is set to take place on April 15 at 12:00pm PT (7:00pm GMT).The full production, multi-camera streaming event is being put on in association with premium concert livestream platform Veeps. The setlist will include fan favourites, as well as songs from ‘4’, the new album from the Guns N’ Roses guitarist, Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators.Released last month, the album features the tracks ‘Call Off The Dogs’, ‘The River is Rising’ and ‘Fill My World’.Tickets for Slash Ft.

Announced last week, the two-hour benefit show will air March 29 on ITV in aid of the Disasters Emergency Committee‘s (DEC) Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.After hearing of the concert’s announcement, the members of Antytila – who are currently fighting the Russians in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv – sent a video message to Ed Sheeran via Facebook to ask to play the concert remotely from their home country.The ‘Bad Habits’ hitmaker responded by telling the band: “I just watched your video this morning, thank you so much for sending it. Firstly I just wanted to say to all Ukrainians, I love you, I stand with you and I’m so proud to be playing this fundraising event next week.”However, Antytila have now been told they will not be permitted to perform as part of the benefit, with organisers explaining that the event must avoid association with the military.“Because we are standing with guns and helmets, we are soldiers, and this concert is not for soldiers but for helping civilian people,” singer Taras Topolya said in a video posted to social media.The singer said the band accepted the stance taken by the concert: “First of all we are musicians, helmets and body armour are temporary, but we understand the answer and we accept it.”He added: “The main thing is the people of the United Kingdom must stand with Ukraine.”@antytila_offic’s response “First of all, we’re musicians.

Boy George has spoken about the importance of music in his life and how it’s helped him get through some difficult times.The Culture Club singer is one of several celebrities who have donated prizes to Chris Evans’ charity auction for Ukraine. Other big names who have offered up prizes include Rod Stewart, Coldplay and Jared Leto.For Boy George’s prize, he is auctioning off all the rights to a song he has written about Ukraine following his visit to the country eight years ago.Speaking to Evans on his ‘Chris Evans Breakfast Show with Sky’, the singer said: “I went there about eight years ago, I Dj’d there, and I had the most amazing night and I remember thinking, this is such a beautiful place, I must come back.”He continued: “I suppose the spirit of this song is saying Ukraine is a beautiful country and hopefully it will be a beautiful country again, you know, and I watched this young kid the other day on Instagram saying, ‘Don’t be sad about all of that’.

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The Chase fans were impressed by the brand-new Chaser this evening, as former contestant Darragh Ennis made a spectacular debut as "Ennis the Menace".

The Chase.During a new interview, Omid said the ITV star had reminded him that game shows are regularly hosted by comedians and that he shouldn’t be put off by any preconceptions he may have.“He [Bradley] messaged me to say that I shouldn’t be put off.“He told me that there used to be a stigma about comedians doing quiz shows, but that it didn’t exist any more,” he told this week's Radio Times.As well as Bradley hosting The Chase, comedian Alexander Armstrong presents Pointless and Warwick Davis fronts Tenable.The 55-year-old went on to add: “He said that I’d love it, which I do.”Omid also said he was surprisingly offered the presenting gig after failing miserably on a celebrity special of The Chase.“It was offered to me about ten minutes

The Chase presenter Bradley Walsh mocked horror during Wednesday evening's episode, when one contestant accused him of being "Cockney".

The Chase host Bradley Walsh launched a shock attack on The Dark Destroyer, whose real name is Shaun Wallace, during Tuesday's show in which he ordered him to "snap out of it".

TV favourite Bradley Walsh turned the air “Blankety Blank-ing blue” while filming a revival of the TV series.The Chase star is hosting a Christmas special of the game show made famous by the late Sir Terry Wogan and Les Dawson.While filming the episode with special guests Amir Khan, Emilia Fox, Sue Perkins and Jimmy Carr, Bradley was ribbed for fluffing his lines, and quipped: “We can’t get anyone back.“The other presenters, they are all f***ing dead.”The presenter also made a crude comment about contestant Susie Blower, a sexual health education worker.Bradley said: “Sex education is great if your last name is Blower”.He also poked fun at the Blankety Blank cheque book prizes.He said: “Two per cent of every retail outlet in Britain takes

The Chase as his co-star Jenny Ryan teased him about his age. The 60-year-old ITV presenter made a face after hearing Jenny's cheeky dig, leaving her and the studio in fits of giggles.Bradley had asked the question: "Who had the first album by a British act to reach Number One in the UK?"The multiple-choice options were Tommy Steele, Adam Faith or Cliff Richard.

BRADLEY Walsh choked up as he remembered Des O'Connor on This Morning, saying: "He was like a dad to me". The veteran entertainer passed away on Saturday just days after a fall at his Buckinghamshire home.

This Morning as he said he was "like a dad" to him. The Chase presenter, 60, was on the ITV show alongside comedians Jimmy Tarbuck and Tommy Cannon, the three of them talking fondly of Des, who passed away on Saturday (14th November).

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The Chase 's Bradley Walsh teases player after he goes against team's advice on show.