BBC Comedy Boss Jon Petrie Unveils New-Look Commissioning Team

With Meena Jutla's (Paige Sandhu) return to the village confirmed, Emmerdale have been nice enough to give fans of the ITV soap a teaser of what's to come with some chilling images from the psychopathic nurse's highly anticipated comeback. Hellbent on destroying Dawn Taylor (Olivia Bromley) and Billy Fletcher's (Jay Kontzle) big day, the deranged murderer makes her entrance in true Meena style in tonight's episode (Friday 11 February). She's on a mission to make sure Dawn and Billy both pay for what they've done to her and she'll stop at nothing to get her gruesome revenge on the unsuspecting couple.

Coronation Street 's Lydia Chambers was unveiled as the mystery person silently calling Adam Barlow on Wednesday's episodes. Soap watchers will recall that Adam was targeted by a mystery person earlier this year and he accused ex Lydia of keying his car before being told that it was in fact Jeremy Bremner, a disgruntled loser of a court case he worked on. Only recently, Adam's car was vandalised again while his office was searched by police who had been told there was a firearm there with Adam linking them both to Jeremy.

A shopkeeper tried to run away from police after thousands of illegal cigarettes were discovered.

Ralph Hasenhuttl has revenge on mind as his Southampton side return to the scene of their humiliation by Manchester United last season.

Text messages between employees of the management company in charge of Lil Peep's final tour, First Access Entertainment (FAE), have been unsealed in Peep's mother Liza Womack's wrongful death case against the corporation, Pitchfork reports. The messages were included in a 372-page document Womack submitted to Los Angeles County's Superior Court on January 28, and will be reviewed today in a hearing on an FAE motion for summary judgement.

Naman Ramachandran British auteur Peter Strickland is back with his fifth feature, “Flux Gourmet,” and it is as striking and uncompromising as his previous body of work, which includes “In Fabric” (2018), “The Duke of Burgundy” (2014), “Berberian Sound Studio” (2012) and “Katalin Varga” (2009). “Flux Gourmet” world premieres at the Berlin Film Festival’s Encounters strand on Feb. 11.The film follows a sonic collective trio with rocky interpersonal dynamics, who take up residency at an institute devoted to culinary and alimentary performance and have to answer to the institute’s head, who has her own opinions about their work.

Jack White has shared the title track from his forthcoming album ‘Fear Of The Dawn’, one of two records he’ll release this year, alongside ‘Entering Heaven Alive’.Following on from the similarly blistering ‘Taking Me Back’, White’s latest track is a freewheeling, fuzzed-out rocker that clocks in at just over two minutes, with the former White Stripes frontman howling over heavily distorted guitars.Listen to ‘Fear Of The Dawn’ below:White announced both ‘Fear Of The Dawn’ and ‘Entering Heaven Alive’ back in November of last year. The former – White’s first solo album since 2018’s ‘Boarding House Reach’ – is set to arrive first on April 8, with its follow-up set for release on July 22.

Orville Peck has shared the first four tracks from his forthcoming second album, ‘Bronco’, releasing an EP dubbed ‘Chapter 1’ today (February 11).Leading the pack is a smoky, retro-tinged love song titled ‘C’mon Baby, Cry’, which serves as the lead single from ‘Bronco’, and comes alongside a video directed by Austin Peters. The other tracks released as part of ‘Chapter 1’ are the album’s opener, ‘Daytona Sand’, the western slow-burner ‘Outta Time’ and the barnstorming ‘Any Turn’.Check out the video for ‘C’mon Baby, Cry’ below, then stream the rest of the ‘Chapter 1’ EP: ‘Bronco’ – the follow-up to Peck’s 2019 debut, ‘Pony’ – is slated to drop on April 8 via Columbia.

Kanye West is one of the headliners scheduled to perform at Coachella 2022. In an Instagram post shared on Thursday, West (who recently changed his legal name to Ye) revealed that he intends to bring Travis Scott along for the performance.

Rebel Wilson, Taraji P Henson, and Issa Rae were among the celebrities to appear at the 2022 NFL Honors on Thursday.MORE: Rebel Wilson and sisters look like triplets in hot-pink swimwearAll three presented awards, with Rebel joking about the time she tore her ACL and how she was an “inspiration” to all NFL players as she announced Cincinnati Bengals’ Joe Burrow as the winner of the Comeback of the Year award.WATCH:  Rebel Wilson presents Joe Burrow with NFL HonorIssa rocked a stunning sequin gown for the event which took place three days before the annual Super Bowl event; this year will see the Bengals’ go head to head with the Los Angeles Rams.Taraji P Henson was joined by Mark Wahlberg as they presented the Bengals’ Ja'Marr Chase with the Offensive Rookie of the Year award.MORE: Kelly Clarkson wins Montana ranch in divorce battle - and it's the dream escapeKelly Clarkson was on hand to honor the Dallas Cowboys’ Micah Parsons with the Defensive Rookie of the Year award.Pittsburgh Steelers' T.J. Watt won Defensive Player of the Year, and was awarded the trophy by Katy Perry and his brother Derek Watt, while the Rams’ Cooper Kupp took home Offensive Player of the Year.

The trailer for Mark Wahlberg‘s new movie has been released!

Drake hit up a Los Angeles recording studio for the second time this week on Thursday afternoon.Before getting to work on new music, the 35-year-old hitmaker made a pitstopfor some lunch at a Whole Foods in Hollywood.Drake's errand-packed day comes after it was revealed that his2020 hitLife Is Good has amassedtwo billion views on YouTube, which is only the third time that's happened in the hip hop genre, according toHip Hip DX. Fueling up: Drake, 35, headed out to pick up lunch at a Whole Foods before making his way back to a recording studio in Los AngelesBeing that he will likely be secluded in the studio for hours on end, the Way 2 Sexy star kept it casual in the fashion department in white sweatpants and a gray sweatshirt over a classic t-shirt.He also donned a pair of white Nike sneakers, while also still sporting a close-cropped hair style and a well-manicured beard and mustache.

Alyssa Milano and Braunwyn Windham-Burke were among the stars snapped at the A Night of Pride event Inglewood, California from GLAAD and the NFL on Thursday.The event was slated to focus on the inclusion of LGBTQ people in professional sports, with Milano among a host of celebrities slated to speak at the gala.Milano dressed in support of the hometown Los Angeles Rams donning a long black coat with the team's logo emblazoned on the chest and white netting on one side. The latest: Alyssa Milano, 49, andBraunwyn Windham-Burke, 44, were snapped at theA Night of Pride event Inglewood, California from GLAAD and the NFL on ThursdayThe My Name Is Earl actress rounded out her ensemble with a black shirt, black leather pants and black boots.TheInsatiable star wore her brown locks up and accessorized with diamond-studded hoop earrings at the event.

Kanye West had made a plea for his family to come back together just days after a war of words with estranged wife Kim Kardashian on social media.The 44-year-old rapper took to Instagram to share a gallery of snaps from Vogue magazine of his 41-year-old estranged wife with their children and the caption: 'GOD PLEASE BRING OUR FAMILY BACK TOGETHER.'This comes just days after the former power couple squabbled on Instagram over their daughter North's TikTok and after the reason for the standstill in their divorce was revealed.Scroll down for video Taking a stand:Kanye West (seen in Malibu on Monday night) had made a plea for his family to come back together just days after a war of words with estranged wife Kim Kardashian on social media The 44-year-old rapper took to Instagram to share a gallery of snaps of his 41-year-old estranged wife with their children and the caption: 'GOD PLEASE BRING OUR FAMILY BACK TOGETHER'As the reality star has been trying to get her married status dissolved to single for months, the artist's refusal to sign off on it is the reason the process has hit a snag according to a source for E! News on Monday.

Serena Williams is 'prepared' for retirement from tennis.The 40-year-old star has admitted she's been getting herself ready to step away from the sport 'for over a decade' after following the advice of her father Richard Williams, who is played by Will Smith in biopic King Richard.'I am prepared for that day, I've been prepared for that day for over a decade,' she told Entertainment Tonight. Time out?Serena Williams is 'prepared' for retirement from tennis.

Katy Perry brought the glamour to the 2022 NFL Honors in Inglewood, California on Thursday night.The 37-year-old singer showcased her famously curvaceous figure in a brown strapless gown with a ruched bodice.Perry took to the stage during the ceremony to present thehighly-covetedAP Defensive Player of the Year Awardwith Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt.

While the music world continues to mourn the loss of iconic rocker Meat Loaf, his widow Deborah Aday has confirmed a celebration of life service.The rocker (real name Michael Lee Aday) passed away on January 20, reportedly from COVID-19 complications, at 74 years of age.Deborah, who married the rocker in 2007, revealed in a statement to Peoplethat a celebration of life service will happen, though no date was given yet. Service:While the music world continues to mourn the loss of iconic rocker Meat Loaf, his widow Deborah Aday has confirmed a celebration of life service No date yet:Deborah, who married the rocker in 2007, revealed in a statement to People that a celebration of life service will happen, though no date was given yet Complications:The rocker (real name Michael Lee Aday) passed away on January 20, reportedly from COVID-19 complications, at 74 years of age'I want it to be a gathering that he would be proud of,' Aday began in her statement.'The love and appreciation we've received from friends and fans from around the world has been staggering, and it offers me such comfort.

Vanessa Feltz and her fiancé Ben Ofoedu have been together 16 years, so it's fair to say they know pretty much all there is to know about each other - or do they? The This Morning star and the singer took part in our relationship test, when we caught up with them for our gorgeous couples' shoot, to celebrate her 60th birthday later this month. The first question Ben asked his presenter other half was how they met. "We met through Keith Duffy of Boyzone - your great chum," she revealed.

Coleen and Wayne Rooney have been married for over 13 years, having tied the knot in a lavish ceremony in Italy back in June 2008. The former professional footballer, 36, and his childhood sweetheart Coleen, 35, soon became one of the most famous couples around, and their marriage has continued to hit the headlines over the years.

K.J. Yossman Following Jon Petrie’s appointment as the BBC’s director of comedy in July, he has now revealed his commissioning team, including the newly-created role of head of comedy talent development.Tanya Qureshi (“I May Destroy You”) stays on as head of BBC comedy alongside commissioning editor Gregor Sharp (“Starstruck”) and assistant commissioner in the norther Hannah Rose.They will be joined by two new commissioning editors, Emma Lawson (“Trying”) and Ben Caudell (“Mandy”) as well as acting commissioning editor Seb Barwell (“Hattie”), who is joining in a temporary capacity from November until April 2022.Lawson brings over 20 years’ experience in scripted television.

Former BBC comedy bosses Shane Allen and Kate Daughton’s Boffola Pictures has landed its debut commission, a BBC comedy-thriller from This Country creator Daisy May Cooper and Deadwater Fell’s Selin Hizli,  exec produced by Jack Thorne.