Billy Crystal Named Lifetime Achievement Recipient At 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards

James Lock has insisted he has "nothing but love and respect" for Megan Barton-Hanson after enjoying a whirlwind romance on Celebrity Ex On The Beach.The TOWIE star, 35, said he "automatically connected" with the Love Island beauty, 27, and that they are still "very good friends" despite things not working out outside the villa. It comes after a Celebrity Ex On The Beach teaser sees James and Megan kissing while the latter has confessed during the first two episodes that she fancies James. Asked whether they had an "instant spark", James exclusively told OK! : "Yeah, it's mad because we knew about each other, I fancied Megan, and from what I know, Megan found me attractive.

Beach body confidence can be tricky – even for A-listers. Just ask Tess Daly, who’s candidly shared her secrets for looking so fantastic in swimwear at 52.The Strictly Come Dancing star was recently snapped looking gorgeous on a shoot for her Naia Beach swimwear line, and she’s now admitted she takes full advantage of being the brand’s co-founder. “My friend and I are designing swimwear for ourselves as well, because there are certain things you want to hide or enhance,” Tess has revealed in an interview with Notebook magazine.

Maisie Smith is reportedly set to make a return to EastEnders, three months after leaving Albert Square in December. Strictly Come Dancing star Maisie, 20, has played Tiffany Butcher on and off since she was six years old. But, she announced her decision to leave the soap late last year as Tiffany featured in a heartbreaking final storyline where her marriage crumbled.

Smash-hit Netflix series Inventing Anna – starring Ozark's Julia Garner as fake heiress Anna Sorokin – notched up the most viewing hours for an English-language series in a week since the service began a new ratings system last summer. And we've been fascinated by the the psychology behind it. It’s no secret that charisma gets us further in life.

Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor delighted romantics around the world when they announced their reunion this week. The comedic couple tied the knot in 2000 but after 18 years they separated. Both of the Hollywood A-Listers remained civil and vowed to raise their two children together as "devoted parents." At the time of their separation, The Dodgeball stars confirmed they'd ended their relationship.

Issa Rae had all eyes on her on Saturday when she accepted the Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series award at the NAACP Image Awards.Black-ish star Anthony Anderson greeted her as host of the awards show for the ninth year in a row from a studio in Los Angeles.She gave a shout out to cast mates Jay Ellis and Yvonne Orji from the stage while accepting the award, all wile flashing her infectious smile, according to BET. Last hurrah! Issa Rae, 37, accepted the Outstanding Actress In A Comedy Series for the final season of Insecure at the NAACP Image Awards on SaturdayRae stepped out on the stage to accept her trophy in a hot pink gown that looked like a miniskirt from the front with a long train trailing behind her.The stunning look also highlighted her bust with its plunging neckline.

Jennifer Hudson was the night's big winner at the 53rd annual NAACP Image Awards, which were held in Los Angeles on Saturday.The Academy Award winner, 40, was notably honored with the covetedEntertainer Of The Year gong, beating out the likes ofRegina King, Lil Nas X, Megan Thee Stallion and Tiffany Haddish in the category.Hudson also received theOutstanding Actress In A Motion Picture award for her powerful portrayal of the late Aretha Franklin in Respect, which hit theaters in August 2021. Winner!Jennifer Hudson was the night's big winner at the 53rd annual NAACP Image Awards, which were held in Los Angeles on SaturdayShe was up against actresses Andra Day, Halle Berry, Tessa Thompson, and Zendaya.'I did not see this coming by any means, but Lord knows I’m grateful,' said the star as she took to the stage to accept the Entertainer Of The Year award.

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker showed their support for the drummer's 18-year-old son Landon by showing up to his performance at The Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood on Saturday night.The engaged couple were accompanied by Kourtney's sonMason, 12, and her daughter Penelope, nine, as well as Travis' daughter Alabama, 16, and stepdaughter Atiana De La Hoya, 22.The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star, 42, was in sync with her fiancé, 46, as they matched in oversized red jackets. Supportive:Kourtney Kardashian, 42, and Travis Barker, 46, showed support for the drummer's 18-year-old son Landon by coming to his performance at The Roxy in West Hollywood on Saturday nightThe reality TV vixen put on sizzling display for the outing, wearing a red lace corset that showcased her ample cleavage.

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has warned all drivers over car tax in April.

Khloe Kardashian has been slammed by some of her 222million Instagram followers for a allegedly editing a video because of a "curved door" in the background.Taking to Instagram to share two selfies and a short video clip, the stunning star showed off her svelte figure and chic living room, but fans couldn't focus because of what they spotted. Standing in front of a large mirror, the 37-year-old TV star snapped up a storm as she donned a grey fitted dress, gold hoop earrings, large sunglasses, and a full face of glam makeup.

Russia appears to be looking to hold peace talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy following Russian President Vladimir Putin ordering an invasion on Thursday.The leader of Ukraine has said his country is ready for peace talks with Russia, but will not conduct these in Belarus, which was an invasion staging ground.Ukrainian forces are believed to have held off Russian troops advancing on the capital of Kyiv as Russian forces attacked oil and gas facilities in Ukraine overnight, causing huge explosions.Russian missiles targeted an oil terminal in Vasylkiv, southwest of Kyiv, according to the town's mayor.The results of the blasts reportedly sent huge flames and billowing black smoke into the sky as mayor Natalia Balasinovich said: "The enemy wants to destroy everything."Heavy fighting has also been reported in Kharkiv, where Russia blew up a natural gas pipeline, a Ukrainian state agency said.Russian troops were later seen entered Kharkiv, Ukraine's interior ministry adviser Anton Herashchenko said on Telegram.These videos, posted by him and a state agency, showed several military vehicles moving on a street and in a separate video, a burning tank.Western allies have prepared new sanctions, including banishing key Russia banks from the main global payments system.Prime Minister Boris Johnson has praised Ukrainians for “fighting heroically” as allies unveiled new measures to hit Russia’s financial system.Mr Johnson also said the West is “tightening the economic ligature” around Russia, with Britain, the US, Canada and the European Union together announcing that selected Russian banks would be excluded from the Swift global payments system.The Prime Minister added: “Let’s be in no doubt, things are not going all

The 28th annual SAG Awards will air live Sunday at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT live from The Barker Hangar in Santa Monica in a simulcast on TNT and TBS. It will be made available the next day on HBO Max.

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are stepping out to support his son!

He added to the publication: "It was certainly unplanned."We'd both left long-term relationships and the last thing we were looking for was another one, but that's life."Amy and Robert have been together since and even starred together in another project in 2016.They appeared in Rehearsal for Murder, which was produced by Bill Kenwright.Speaking about working together again in 2016, Robert admitted it was Amy’s idea.He told The Sunday Post: “Bill’s very canny, so he probably thought it would be nice to have an actual couple playing the couple in the show, and he came to us with it.“We read the script and Amy said she really liked her part.“So that was the deal done because I wasn’t going to argue with that!”

Tim Gray Senior Vice PresidentAfter Oscar nominations were announced Feb. 8, the buzz seems equally centered on who was nominated and who wasn’t.There’s an impressive roster of work in both categories.

Will Smith has received his third Oscar nomination this morning, earning his place on the Best Actor list for his role in King Richard. Smith played Richard Williams, the father of tennis players Venus and Serena Williams, in a story charting the early days of their careers, and his role in the movie has been a favorite with critics and guilds all season long. In addition to pending nominations from SAG, BAFTA, and Critics’ Choice, Smith has already claimed prizes from several critics groups. It is a long-overdue return to the Oscars spotlight for Smith, whose turn in Warner Bros.’ King Richard, written by Zach Baylin and directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, has been recognized 15 years on from his last citation by the Motion Picture Academy.

In recognition of their contributions to the world of entertainment, the executive committee of the Black Reel Awards is pleased to announce the recipients for honorary awards this year.

Educating Rita actor Lipman had previously told how she was uncomfortable with Mirren, who is not Jewish, playing Meir.Speaking about the choice of casting, she said: "With that, I disagree because the Jewishness of the character is so integral.“I’m sure she will be marvellous, but it would never be allowed for Ben Kingsley to play Nelson Mandela."You just couldn’t even go there," she told The Jewish Chronicle last month.However, Lipman later addressed her comments, clarifying that they were aimed at the casting team and not Mirren.She said: "I have nothing against Helen playing it."My query is should the casting directors have looked first, and maybe they did, at Bette Midler or Streisand or Jennifer Connelly or Scarlett Johansson… or Tracey Ullman?"The biopic is set during the Yom Kippur war in 1973 and focuses on Meir who was Israel's prime minister between 1969 and 1974.

Mónica Marie Zorrilla Cole Hauser has no idea why “Yellowstone” has finally become the sexy hot thing on TV. Along with most of heartland America, he has known that the grizzly and gamy cowboy show has been a good watch since its debut on Paramount Network in 2018.The pandemic may have something to do with it. With sprawling Montana (and Utah) landscapes, outlandish outlaw behavior, pretty ponies, and perpetually-handsome Kevin Costner as its lead, “Yellowstone” has all the ingredients of a hit escapist show.

Jason Bateman was recognized as Man of the Year by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals in Cambridge, Massachusetts on Thursday.Students dressed in elaborate costumes bestowed the golden pudding pot - and a sparkly bra - on Bateman, but not before poking fun at his various roles in television and film and even tossing him a toy sword to fight his younger self.'Fun fact - because of the scheduling of that film (Teen Wolf Too), Jason technically didn't finish high school,' Hasty Pudding Theatricals President, Nicholas Amador, said. 'All for a movie that only got eight out of 100 on Rotten Tomatoes.' It's an honor!Jason Bateman was honored Thursday as Man of the Year by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals in CambridgeTo earn his pudding pot, Bateman, 52, had to endure a little extra embarrassment: the Pudding members had Bateman sing Bangles hit Eternal Flame, (Bateman sang a rendition of the song in 2002's Sweetest Thing) with a frozen banana acting as his microphone.Thursday evening's festivities marked the first time the award was presented since the coronavirus pandemic began in 2020.

Judi Dench and Benedict Cumberbatch are among the stars named in Vogue’s annual Hollywood portfolio. The glossy, high fashion magazine has named 25 actors, including Halle Berry, Peter Dinklage and Cate Blanchett, for its special piece in its March edition to mark awards season. Veteran actor Dame Judi, 87, looked stylish in a red coat paired with a retro pair of red heart-shaped sunglasses, while posing against an autumnal backdrop.