‘Bobby Meritorious’: Robert De Niro To Star In New Paramount+ Series From Writer Billy Ray

R Kelly has formally filed an appeal in relation to his conviction in the New York courts for establishing and running a criminal enterprise in order to abuse women and teenagers.The new court filing raises issues with the jury, disputes the testimonies of some of the musician’s victims, and argues that there was lots of evidence presented in court that was not relevant to the crimes he was accused of and which meant he didn’t get a fair hearing.The New York trial was the first criminal case against Kelly to get to court following the airing of the ‘Surviving R Kelly’ documentary series, which put the spotlight on the allegations of abuse that had been made against the pop star for decades. A second subsequent trial then also took place in Chicago.He was convicted in both cases, being sentenced to 30 years in jail in New York and 20 years in Chicago.

Two viral trends on TikTok - #WaterTok and ‘What I Eat in a Day - have been called out by an eating disorder specialist as "really dangerous".

BrewDog has announced the return of its controversial Gold Can competition, with limited edition gold cans hidden in packs of its beer.

A former friend of Meghan Markle has warned Prince Harry that his decision to attend his father's historical crowning as King at the upcoming Coronation next month will "backfire terribly" on the Duke of Sussex.

Claire Sweeney is joining Coronation Street.

Taking sleeping pills could reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to new research.

Police are hunting three masked men who took off in a red saloon car after an attack involving a machete in Edinburgh in the early hours of Friday morning.

Tina Gharavi Guest Contributor Last summer, I was living in Venice Beach and had decided, due to a friend’s persistence, to visit a fortune teller. Me, ever the sceptic but game for a laugh, agreed to go along. What the fortune teller said made me roll my eyes: “I am not saying you are Cleopatra but somehow you share her story and are connected.” Less than a month later, I got a call from a production company making Jada Pinkett Smith’s “African Queens” and was subsequently hired to direct four episodes of a drama-documentary on the life of the controversial leader. The joke was on me. I remember as a kid seeing Elizabeth Taylor play Cleopatra. I was captivated, but even then, I felt the image was not right. Was her skin really that white? With this new production, could I find the answers about Cleopatra’s heritage and release her from the stranglehold that Hollywood had placed on her image?

Banksy has bought a historic pub in Glastonbury, according to reports.The famous Bristol-based artist is rumoured to have ventured south and purchased the historical The Crown pub – located in a quiet village next to the Glastonbury Festival site.Based in Pilton, it was originally built in the 1600s and is expected to have cost the artist £1million. It has remained closed for many years, although re-opened briefly in 2021 and opened again fully in November 2022 following the Coronavirus pandemic.According to reports, The Crown underwent an extensive renovation project prior to opening, and is said to now feature decor that includes work by Banksy and his friend Dorcas Casey, who featured in his Dismaland Exhibition in 2015.

Capcom has kicked off a surprise Street Fighter 6 beta for PlayStation users, though fans of the upcoming fighting game will need to wait until next week to play on Xbox or PC.The Street Fighter 6 showcase was broadcast last night (April 20), where Capcom revealed it was dropping a demo immediately after the stream ended.“Create your avatar, explore World Tour mode and start fighting,” teased Lil Wayne, who hosted the showcase.While the Street Fighter 6 beta is available now on PS4 and PS5, it won’t arrive on PC or Xbox Series X|S until next Wednesday (April 26).While Capcom has not announced a closing date for the beta, a recent blog post from the studio has confirmed what will be on offer. Both Luke and Ryu will be available as playable characters, while players will also be able to create and control their own avatar — which Capcom noted will carry through to the full version of the game when it launches in June.The beta will also let players try out the beginning of Street Fighter 6‘s single-player World Tour mode, along with One On One fights and a range of tutorials and character guides for newcomers.However, some parts of the game – such as its multiplayer modes and full roster of fighters – will not be available to try out during the beta.

John Mulaney is recalling an intervention he had right before entering a rehab facility in 2020. On Tuesday, Mulaney was a guest on "This Past Weekend with Theo Von" and detailed the intervention. "I remember I walked into my intervention.

Pregnant Ferne McCann has updated fans on her pregnancy as the TOWIE star prepares for the birth of her second child. Ferne announced last month that she and fiance Lorri Haines were expecting their first child together as the loved-up pair did an exclusive shoot with OK! Ferne, 32, is already mum to five year old daughter Sunday, whom she shares with ex Arthur Collins, while Lorri also has a child, a little boy, from a previous relationship. As Ferne’s due date draws closer, she was asked by fans how she’s doing, to which she told them that she’s “really well”.

Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden is reportedly getting ready to leave the UK and head to the US. The actress has already put her London home up for sale and has spent the last two weeks meeting with prominent producers in Los Angeles, suggesting a potential move to Hollywood, according to reports. Amanda's 17-year-old daughter Lexi, who is a model, has been exploring university options in the United States and considering schools in Los Angeles, Boston, and New York.

Since joining the royal family after marrying Prince William back in 2011, Kate Middleton has cemented herself as a global style icon. From her colourful power suits to her fashion forward flares, 41 year old Kate is known for her chic looks, with her outfits often selling out within days of being seen in public thanks to what’s been dubbed the ‘Kate effect’.

Katie Price 's eight-year-old daughter Bunny has said she wants to follow in her mum’s footsteps when she gets older, saying she wants to do OnlyFans . In an Instagram Q&A, Katie, 44, asked Bunny: "Are you famous Bunny?" to which she replied: "Yeah!" Katie asked: "What are you famous for?" She said: "You." Katie added: "What do you want to do when you're older?" Bunny said: "I want to be like you and do OnlyFans, a photo shoot." Bunny is Katie’s second daughter, who she shares with ex-husband Kieran Hayler along with Jett, 9. She also shares son Junior and daughter Princess with ex-husband Peter Andre and her eldest son Harvey, who she has from a previous relationship with former footballer Dwight Yorke.

Meghan Markle is missing King Charles’ Coronation because of the “scrutiny” she would face if she attended, a close friend reportedly said. The Duchess of Sussex, 41, is skipping the historic occasion at Westminster Abbey on 6 May, although it was confirmed last week that husband Prince Harry will be there.

This past Friday (April 14), the British band Breezer released a “lost” Oasis album they’d created using AI. AISIS’ The Lost Tapes/Vol.1 was, in fact, written by Breezer, but the band is fronted by a digitally programmed Liam Gallagher.

This week, Alex Lee Thomson is approving some artists he checked out at last month’s SXSW showcase festival in Austin.The exceptionally promising Prima Queen made quite an impression with their honest and beautiful set at SXSW, which charmingly showcased their Transatlantic roots. Their evocatively resonant performance at the British Music Embassy venue showcased their undeniable talent, as their voices blended in perfect harmonies, filling the courtyard with irresistible guitar strokes.Their latest single is ‘Back Row’ – taken from the upcoming debut EP ‘Not The Baby,’ which is out on 3 May.

EXCLUSIVE: Robert De Niro is attached to star in a Billy Ray-penned crime drama series that is in the works at Paramount+.

Deadline reported yesterday. For the upcoming second installment, the filmmaker would be both writing the script and directing the film.The “Miami Vice” director is also still in negotiations to finalize a deal for his movie.Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Val Kilmer famously starred in the parent flick with Mann writing, directing and co-producing.

Martin Scorsese’s upcoming movie has been given a really long run-time, and some fans aren’t happy.The long-awaited film is called Killers Of The Flower Moon, and is expected to premiere later this year. However, as reported by Variety, it will have a run-time of close to four hours.Set to premiere at Cannes next month (May 20), the film is Scorsese’s first time presenting a film at the festival in over three decades – following his win for best director for the 1986 film, After Hours.