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Awards season just loves drama, doesn’t it? After months of barely a peep of any real controversy, the past few weeks have seen both the Academy and – sorry, checking my notes – ah, yes, Sam Elliott come under fire. And, in the biggest surprise of all, the latter’s unexpected comments have a shot at affecting a seemingly tight Best Picture race (maybe).

Cardi B and Offset are among the most generous couples in the entertainment industry. Recently the pair went to have dinner at Brooklyn Chop House with their entire team and left the staff a well-deserved tip.According to Page Six, sources revealed that the rappers arrived at the restaurant without reservations and waited to be sited after the staff gifted other patrons dessert and champagne in exchange for the table.The insider told the publication that “[the other patrons], were on dessert, so [the restaurant] brought them over bottles of Cristal and free desserts to get them to vacate the area for Cardi.” The unidentified person also said, “they happily obliged once they got the bottles of Cristal.” After the famous rap couple and their crew finished their dinner, which reportedly included orders of dumplings and dessert, they paid the $3000 bill and added $1400 for the tip.Cardi B weighs in on Russia-Ukraine Crisis: ‘This phone is not hacked, it’s really me’Cardi B and Offset gave each other matching tattoos for Valentine’s DayCardi B offers to pay the burial costs for the Bronx fire victims and encourages others to helpBefore leaving the place, the Dominican descend rapper, and her husband took a photo with Brooklyn Chop House owner Robert “Don Pooh” Cummins.A post shared by Brooklyn Chop House (@brooklynchophouse)The nice gesture comes after Cardi B offered to pay the burial costs of the January 9th deadly fire that took the lives of 17 people in a high-rise apartment building in the Bronx, New York City.

HBO Max has unveiled the first trailer for “Julia,” an upcoming series about the life of beloved culinary icon Julia Child.Created by Daniel Goldfarb (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”), “Julia” focuses on Child (played in the series by Sarah Lancashire) during the years following the publication of her iconic cookbook “Mastering the Art of French Cooking.” The series sees Child kickstarting her first television series, “The French Chef,” at the public television station WGBH.

is set to star in an upcoming Netflix holiday film, the streaming giant has confirmed they’ve now inked a multimovie deal with the former child star. The news was revealed Tuesday, with Netflix’s director of independent films, Christina Rogers, saying they’ve secured Lohan, 35, for an additional two feature films.

Britney Spears is truly making the most of her new found freedom as she posed completely naked on the beach for a selection of snaps.The pop star, 40, shared an update with fans to Instagram while on holiday with fiancé Sam Ashgari, 28, and she is seemingly enjoying a relaxing time away in the sun. The star, who has reportedly signed a massive book deal to share the story of her conservatorship, shared photos of herself frolicking in the ocean waves completely nude, with diamond emojis added on top of the photos to cover up her private parts.

Matrix-ready leather, and modern-day suiting make appearances as well for anyone prepping an aesthetic rebrand. Ahead, six spring outfits for women in 2022 worth shopping—and incorporating into your getting-dressing routine now.Christian Vierig/Getty ImagesThis street style look is all about embracing elements of both winter and fall.

Ryan Reynolds and Shawn Levy fulfilled their “vision board” by reuniting “13 Going on 30” stars Mark Ruffalo and Jennifer Garner for “The Adam Project”.

Mike Tyson has spoken about how Dillian Whyte could beat world champion Tyson Fury.The two will face off against each other on April 23 at Wembley, in what could be Fury's last flight.The WBC heavyweight title is on the line - and Tyson, 55, has explained how Whyte could go and deliver a huge upset on the night.Speaking on the Club Shay Shay YouTube channel when asked how to beat Fury, the former world champion said: "That would be tough, but there were guys that dropped him that were lighter than me.“Who was the gentleman that dropped him? The former cruiserweight champ?"He’s not a harder puncher than I am – I’m able to hurt the big guys. He [Whyte] can’t give him no room to punch, he has to go all out for 12 rounds."He can’t give him no time by moving around, can’t allow him to think.

Emmerdale stars Daisy Campbell and Rosie Bentham looked worlds away from their soap characters as they enjoyed a glamorous night out together over the weekend. The two actresses, aged 18 and 20, who play Amelia Spencer and Gabby Thomas on the hit ITV soap, took to Instagram to post fun snaps from their evening out where they went to see rapper Dave perform.

Chloe Ferry has unveiled the latest addition to her £1.1million mansion, having had her very own bar installed at the property. The Geordie Shore star, 26, has been busy completing overhauling the sprawling property after being handed the keys back in July 2021. She has continued to document her house renovation project on Instagram, where she has created a separate account dedicated to her lavish abode, @chloe_manor_.

BBC during the FA Cup clash between Tottenham and Middlesbrough because of constant technical difficulties. Spurs are out of the competition after losing to their Championship opponents after extra time when Josh Coburn netted.

Eamonn Holmes shared a throwback snap in which his face was swollen amid his battle with shingles.The former This Morning presenter, who recently reignited his feud with Phillip Schofield, took to his Instagram platform to show support for Shingles Awareness Week. Sharing a snap in which he sported red blisters on his swollen face from last year, Eamonn wrote: "Having had shingles, I know how painful and exhausting it can be. "That's why I am supporting #ShinglesAwarenessWeek with @gsk and @intfedageing.To find out more about the condition, speak to your pharmacist, nurse or doctor or visit www.understandingshingles.co.uk.

Amanda Holden’s daughter Lexi could be set to make over a million after signing with Kate Moss’ modelling agency. The Britain’s Got Talent star, 51, had previously set a rule for her daughter’s modelling career, saying the 16 year old should finish school before jumping into the world of fashion.

Molly Mae Hague says she “feels guilty” carrying on with her normal life amid the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.The social media star, 22, is currently in Tulum, Mexico, doing a photoshoot for a new campaign but has opened up on being unsure whether to carry on posting about her glamorous lifestyle amid the war. Posting a photo from her accommodation, which shows a picturesque pool and hanging chair in the background, Molly Mae wrote on her Instagram story, saying: “Given everything that’s happening in the world right now, I feel it’s impossible to carry on with life as normal without feeling guilty… “I’m currently away for work shooting a campaign but haven’t known whether to share as usual for the people who come on Instagram to escape…” The star finished her message: “I care about you guys so much and how my content makes you all feel”.

Fearne Cotton has said that she was visited by the ghost of her grandad.The telly presenter was spooked after a painting jumped off her wall and reckons it was him.Fearne, 40, revealed: “I woke up one morning in the little cottage I lived in at the time.“To get to my beloved kitchen-dwelling coffee machine, I had to walk through my living room but on this particular day something stopped me in my tracks.“One of my portraits I had painted, which usually sat to the right of the TV on the wall, was instead in the middle of the room on the floor.“How the hell did this painting jump two-odd metres off the wall by itself?“I lived alone, bar my two moggies, and all the windows were shut without even a hint of a breeze to aid this mysterious manoeuvre.”Spiritual guru Fearne said in her new self-help book Bigger Than Us that she learnt that same morning her beloved grandad had passed and it was a message from him.She explained: “I slowly hung the picture back up and headed to the kitchen to drink caffeine and get my brain in Sherlock Holmes mode to figure out how this could have happened.“I turned my mobile back on while the kettle boiled and my mum rang within seconds. My beloved grandad Phil Savage had passed away overnight.“My brain started to slot everything into place and, amid the tears, I smiled, knowing that my grandad must have moved the picture in the night to show me a sign he was saying goodbye.“He was the most incredible artist himself, painting large sailing ships crashing through mountainous waves.

Amanda Holden’s daughter Lexi is reportedly expected to make £1million in her first year of modelling after being snapped up by top modelling agency Storm models.The company, who have catered to big names such as supermodel Kate Moss, are said to have scouted Lexi after seeing her on Amanda’s Instagram profile.In a new interview, Amanda joked that she would love to become a “momager” like Keeping Up with the Kardashians star Kris Jenner.However, it was Lexi’s decision alone to sign with the agency, despite some interest from other competitors. Amanda told MailOnline: “Lexi has just signed with Storm Management this week.“They came after her and they're very lovely and nurturing and it will be a soft, slow thing and she won't do anything until she's 18 but they want her and that's what she wants to do."I have to say there was quite a number of them and there's such a different mindset to how you might think modelling agencies look after the young, but they are very nurturing and very caring, all of them.Insiders have suggested that Lexi could be set to net as much as £1million in her first 12 months, thanks to her mum's profile and a string of big name brands lining up to work with her.It was reported in December last year that the modelling agency was hoping to sign Lexi.A source told The Sun at the time: "Amanda has been in the industry for years and knows exactly what she is doing.

EastEnders actress, 46, appeared in the first instalment of new series as she takes on the lead role in the adaptation of T.M. Logan's book of the same name.

Hello, handsome! Hollywood’s sexiest leading men, including Jason Momoa, Ryan Reynolds, Channing Tatum and more, aren’t shy about their rocking bodies.

Kendall Jenner, 26, spent some time with a familiar face during one of her latest outings in Paris, France. The model appeared to be hanging out at a table during a party with her sister Kourtney Kardashian‘s ex Younes Bendjima and others, including Euphoria‘s Jacob Elordi, in a video posted by singer Mustafa the Poet on Feb. 28. She was all smiles when she looked at the camera for a second before it panned on the other attendees.

President Joe Biden is addressing the nation for the first time.

Hailey Bieber has some sweet birthday wishes for her husband, Justin Bieber. On Tuesday, the model dedicated an Instagram post filled with PDA to her man on his 28th birthday.