‘Bridgerton’ Prequel Book in the Works from Shonda Rhimes and Julia Quinn (TV News Roundup)

Dave Chappelle played the role of show-stopper, surprising a sold-out Madison Square Garden on Saturday night by opening for Rock and Hart. He strolled out unannounced, cigarette in hand, with his trademark “C” projected on the screens the lone indication.

Melanie Rauscher has sadly died.

Elon Musk is facing new allegations.

Thomas Tuchel has made a brutal admission in a rant after his side let four in to Arsenal in a preseason friendly.Chelsea played London rivals Arsenal in the Blues' final game of their preseason tour which capped off an underwhelming three games. Mikel Arteta's side were 2-0 up at halftime thanks to goals from new boy Gabriel Jesus and Martin Odegaard with the Gunners doubling their lea thanks to goals from Bukayo Saka and Albert Sambi Lokonga in the second half as the North London side ran rampant in front of just under 64,000 fans in Orlando.

Charles Leclerc’s F1 title suffered a devastating blow as he crashed out of the lead during the French Grand Prix. The Ferrari star, who took pole position on Saturday, kept championship leader Max Verstappen at bay early in the race and looked on course to make it back-to-back wins.

BBC children's programme The Tweenies was broadcast on this day in 2002 (July 25) - but its three year run was not without its controversies.The popular programme, which centered around 'Tweenies' called Milo, Jake, Bella and Fizz, along with dogs Doodles and Izzles, delighted viewers from 1999-2002.However, some of its episodes caused outrage when they were rebroadcast in subsequent years - while its deals linked to merchandising also came under scrutiny during the show's original run.READ NEXT: Casualty fans shocked by school shooting as BBC airs controversial postponed episodeOn the 20th anniversary of the show ending, Daily Star takes a look at The Tweenies biggest controversies.In 2013, the BBC received over 216 complaints after an episode of The Tweenies featured a character who appeared to be dressed as sex offender Jimmy Saville.The former DJ and presenter abused more than 200 people over a 60 year period before he died in 2011 aged 84, with a Metropolitan police report stating that Jimmy Savile was a "prolific, predatory sex offender."The episode of The Tweenies was originally made in 2001, with the BBC broadcasting the repeat in 2013 - two years after Jimmy Saville's sickening crimes were investigated by the police.It featured the character Max wearing a blonde wig, a tracksuit and using Jimmy Saville's accents and catchphrases, leaving viewers horrified and taking to social media to express their anger at the distasteful parody.One viewer said: "Dear CBeebies, I'm not sure this was a good choice of DJ to impersonate on The Tweenies today," while a second added: "Are BBC trying to self destruct? Max from Tweenies dressed as Jimmy Savile just now nearly choked on my cornflakes."The broadcast also angered abuse

hospital in Faro by a member of the public who came across Joel unconscious in the street with four deep wounds in his abdomen, Wales Online reported.READ MORE: Estate full of violence and chaos has locals saying it's 'worst place on Earth'Joel had suffered lacerations to his pancreas, lungs, intestines and stomach and is in intensive care after multiple separate operations, his family said.News of the attack has since reached Alex Evans, from Treherbert, who was stabbed three times and left for dead in the same area in May this year.Joel's family have been speaking to Alex as they say they feel like they've been left without any help or support by the Portuguese authorities.Like Joel, Alex was on a stag do and with a group of eight friends at the resort of Albufeira when they became separated after a night out. He was stabbed and found by a local man who, instead of waiting for an ambulance, took him to hospital, an act that doctors said saved his life.Heidi Collins, his sister, said Joel had limited memory of what had happened to him three weeks ago, but nurses said it looked like Joel had been mugged, as he arrived at the hospital without his phone or any ID.He was left with deep stab wounds and has since been placed in intensive care following multiple surgeries.

These are your Manchester City evening headlines on Sunday, July 24.

A man has died after emergency services were called to a concern for welfare on the M60. Police were called to Barton Bridge on the motorway at about 9pm on Saturday (July 23).

Police swooped down on a house in Gorton this morning to raid a home as part of ‘ongoing investigation’.

Stacey Solomon has shared another glimpse into her wedding preparations as she prepares to walk down the aisle to marry Joe Swash.The Loose Women star, 32, and long-term partner Joe, 40, are set to get married at home at Pickle Cottage and Stacey has unveiled her wedding chairs and tables to fans. Stacey - who recently gave fans a wedding make-up update - shared a video of the preparations, which included several large wooden tables stacked on top of each other. Over the video, she wrote: "GOOD MORNING set up time...

Helen Skelton has been confirmed as the new host of a Radio 5 Live Sunday morning slot after current presenter Laura Whitmore announced her departure earlier this week. Helen, 39, began her presenting career on Blue Peter in 2008, before going on to present BBC One’s Countryfile, a role she has held since 2014. On Wednesday it was announced that the Irish presenter, 37, would be leaving her self-titled Sunday morning show after four years.

Love Island looks set for explosive scenes on Sunday as the Islanders learn that the public has been voting for the most compatible couple and those with the fewest votes risk being dumped. In a first look teaser, it sees Adam Collard receive a text which reads: "Can all Islanders gather around the fire pit immediately." It then cuts to the Islanders at the fire pit to which Gemma Owen then receives a message that explains the public have been voting.The text reads: "Islanders, the public have been voting for the most compatible couple, the couples with the fewest votes risk being dumped from the island tonight!" to which the contestants are left stunned by the news.

Billie Faiers and her husband Greg Shepherd look more loved up than ever as the former TOWIE cast member showed off her blossoming baby bump. In June, the reality star, 32, announced she was expecting her third child with Greg, 37, by taking to Instagram to share a family photo of the couple and their two children; Nelly, eight and Arthur, five. She wrote: "Baby number 3 we can’t wait to meet you … We are so happy and excited." Now in a more recent post, which was uploaded to the social media site on Sunday, 24 July, Billie could be seen with a much larger bump.

Marvel is paying tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman with an emotional first look at the new Black Panther movie.

J. Kim Murphy Dave Chappelle made a surprise appearance at Madison Square Garden Saturday evening, performing a set for more than 20 minutes to open for Chris Rock and Kevin Hart.Chappelle’s performance came only three days after Minneapolis venue First Avenue abruptly scrapped plans for the comedian to perform on site.

Carrie Underwood's country roots never stray too far, even while she is on vacation with her family!MORE: Carrie Underwood shares never-before-seen video that gets fans talkingShe took to Instagram to reveal her latest getaway with her husband, Mike Fisher, and their two kids, Isaiah Michael and Jacob Bryan, and it doesn't get more country than this.The star took her family and spent a couple days in none other than Dollywood, Dolly Parton's iconic theme park in the Pigeon Forge area of Knoxville, Tennessee.

Shonda Rhimes is teaming up with best-selling historical romance authorJulia Quinn to pen a prequel novel about a young Queen Charlotte before marrying King George.The book, which will be set in theBridgerton's fictional universe filled with Regency London balls and scandals within high society, will follow the character played by Guyanese-British actress Golda Rosheuvel.'Queen Charlotte has been such a moving character to write and now having the opportunity to work with Julia to adapt this story into a book is such an exciting opportunity,' the TV mastermind, 52, said in a statement, obtained by Variety. Writing partners: Shonda Rhimes is teaming up with best-selling historical romance author Julia Quinn to pen a prequel novel about a young Queen Charlotte before marrying King George; seen in March 2022She continued: 'I can't wait for fans of this universe to read the story of a character that has resonated so deeply with our audience.' Rhimes and Quinn's work will will be published by Avon Books, an imprint of the William Morrow Group at HarperCollins.According to the outlet, the book's release will be coincided with the premiere date of the spinoff series on Netflix.

Here’s some cool Bridgerton news!

Julia Quinn and Shonda Rhimes are teaming up on a prequel novel based on the upcoming Netflix spinoff series following Queen Charlotte’s rise to power for Avon Books. Timing of the book’s release is set to coincide with the show’s premiere.

EXCLUSIVE: Shondaland’s Bridgerton spinoff about Queen Charlotte has just added another subject. Connie Jenkins-Greig will play the recurring character of Young Violet Ledger in the Netflix series that’s set to premiere in 2023.