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Pierce Brosnan has been inundated with praise after issuing a plea to his fans to support the children of Ukraine. DONATE NOW: What can you do to help Ukraine?The James Bond star has joined a long list of celebrities who are voicing their support for Ukraine and took to Instagram on Wednesday to repost a message from UNICEF USA which asked for donations to help with "emergency response efforts".WATCH: Pierce Brosnan shares hopeful message with fansIt read: "As needs in #Ukraine escalate in line with the conflict, UNICEF is rapidly stepping up emergency response efforts throughout the country, providing critical supplies, access to safe water, child protection and more.

Shanna Moakler announced she's pregnant with her fourth child. The 46-year-old model tells that she recently received a positive pregnancy test just days after her ex-boyfriend, Matthew Rondeau, was arrested on a felony domestic violence charge. «I took a pregnancy test, and it is positive.

Davina McCall has expressed her sadness after the death of her beloved father, Andrew. Taking to Instagram on Thursday, the 54-year-old revealed her dad passed away on Monday following a battle with Alzheimer's disease.MORE: Davina McCall's rare comments on home life and boyfriend Michael DouglasAlongside a throwback picture of her father, Davina wrote: "My dad, Andrew, died on Monday night. He took a turn for the worse on Sunday but thankfully he wasn't in pain.

Mariska Hargitay, star of Law & Order: SVU, has shared a devastating tribute to friend and co-star Ned Eisenberg, who died aged 65 on Sunday.READ: Law and Order star Ned Eisenberg dies aged 65 - detailsMariska and Ned both first appeared in the hit US drama in 1999 and on Wednesday, the 58-year-old actress took to Instagram to share the news to her 2.4 million followers, along with a touching and heartfelt message remembering her colleague.WATCH: Ali Wentworth made a surprise appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show to surprise her BFF Mariska Hargitay"My heart is so full of sadness over the loss of our dear, dear Ned Eisenberg," she wrote, before adding: "What a light and what a love. And such a first-rate actor, which pales next to him as a first-rate human.READ: See the cast of Law & Order: SVU and their real-life partnersMORE: Law & Order fans sent into overdrive as Sam Waterston teases 'surprise' return of major character"We will remember him always, with his bright mischievous smile and his open-wide heart.

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A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of robbery during a police investigation into a spate of carjackings in Oldham.

Average petrol prices hit a new high on Tuesday (March 1), reaching 151.67p per litre, according to the latest data.

Holly Willoughby’s wardrobe has to be one of the most talked about and envied. She’s a real style icon and seems to be able to pull off pretty much any fashion trend.

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield shared their delight as they received some special gifts from Alison Hammond.

Supermarket giant Aldi has been beaten to the top spot for the 'UK's favourite supermarket' by another retailer, and it's not Lidl.

A young mechanic who took his own life whilst suffering from depression was deeply affected by witnessing a horrific crash several years ago, an inquest heard.

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Girl power! Everyone from H.E.R. to Christina Aguilera came out to walk the purple carpet and celebrate the 2022 Billboard Women in Music Awards on Wednesday, March 2. 

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorVerizon, having exited the original content business, is escalating its play as an aggregator of streaming services — including forming a new partnership with Netflix.The telco unveiled plans for “Plus Play,” a platform to let Verizon customers discover, purchase and manage subscriptions across entertainment, audio, gaming, fitness, music and lifestyle. In a way, Plus Play (which Verizon styles as “+play”) represents a reinstantiation of the traditional cable TV bundle for the streaming world.The company announced the new initiative at its investor event Thursday.

American Cancer Society. The Texas native got her start in acting by starring in a local production of. After graduating high school, she moved to New York City to study at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute. Forke made her debut on screen in 1991’s before going on to appear in,, and.

Fans of the Kardashian-Jenner family knew Kourtney Kardashian was over filming Keeping Up With the Kardashians in the final seasons, but the oldest sibling is shedding new light on why she struggled toward the end of the show’s run.

Denise Van Outen, 47, is excitedly preparing for the release of her autobiography.The memoir, A Bit Of Me: From Basildon to Broadway, and back, is out later this month.But DVO has hinted that she will be will be dishing on her recent break up with Eddie Boxshall, 47.Denise confirmed their split in January after allegedly discovering Eddie's had gone on dates and sexted other women.Denise shared pictures of herself signing copies of the autobiography and posing with her publishing team.The TV star wrote alongside the snaps: "Got there in the end! After a few rewrites (for obvs reasons) my autobiography is now ready to pre order."(For a signed copy link in bio) OUT MARCH 17. @eburybooks @terryronald thank you for your patience, you are a brilliant team and have been incredibly supportive."Eddie had been Denise's first boyfriend since her divorce from actor Lee Mead, who is the father of her daughter Betsy, in 2013.Friends had described Eddie as "charming, genuine and a really lovely guy" with him and Denise becoming engaged.The former couple appeared on several series of Celebrity Gogglebox together.However, Denise asked Eddie to leave their home after allegedly discovering he had been swapping messages and calls with women he met online and hooking up with another on secret dates.

Autherine Lucy Foster was an icon of the civil rights movement as the first Black student to attend the University of Alabama.Foster had already received her bachelor’s degree from Mills College when she decided to seek admission to the segregated University of Alabama as a graduate student in 1952. She was initially admitted on her qualifications, but the admission was revoked when school authorities learned she was Black. Foster worked with the NAACP to fight for admission.

Kady McDermott looks sensational in a newly-shared bikini snap. The Love Island star posted a stunning white bikini picture to her Instagram Stories on Thursday (March 3).

Kate Garraway has told how her life was turned upside down after her husband Derek Draper was diagnosed with coronavirus.Derek contracted Covid-19 in March 2020 and was quickly taken to intensive care where he was put into an induced coma and battled the deadly virus for nearly 400 days, before returning home.The 54 year old former Labour lobbyist still needs care 24-hours a day and is unable to walk and talk properly as he continues to battle the long-term effects of the virus.Good Morning Britain host Kate, 54, discussed her husband's health in her new BBC series, Your Body Uncovered, on Wednesday night.She said at the start of the episode: "Having a serious health condition is terrifying and having someone you love with a health condition can be just as daunting."When my husband Derek was diagnosed with Covid-19, it turned our lives upside down.

Davina McCall has been left devastated after the death of her father, Andrew, who died after a battle with Alzheimer's.Andrew sadly died on Monday (February 28), with Davina paying tribute on Thursday (March 3) to the "legend" whose death has left an "enormous hole" in her life.Taking to Instagram, Davina penned a poignant statement which read: "My Dad, Andrew, died on Monday night."He took a turn for the worse on Sunday but thankfully he wasn’t in pain. He was peaceful. I'm so grateful for that, and that we could be with him.