CBS unveils annual Christmas specials lineup that includes two of the classics: Rudolph and Frosty

It's hard to imagine someone else playing the iconic role of Ferris Bueller in the classic 1986 film, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.But that was almost a reality, according to star Matthew Broderick, who confessed he almost passed on thewildly popular teen comedy directed by John Hughes.It turns out his apprehension was mainly due to fears of being typecast as the actor who talks to the camera, which in the end, is what helped endear his character to legion of fans over the past four decades.

The government has U-turned over providing free meals to disadvantaged children during the Christmas holidays.It comes after Manchester United footballer Marcus Rashford called for an end to child hunger in the UK.His petition to extend free meals into the school holidays gathered more than one million signatures.But Tory MPs voted down a Labour bid to extend support to struggling parents through the October half-term.The government has now U-turned and promised to lay on £170 million of extra funding for free meals to disadvantaged children during the Christmas holidays.The Prime Minister personally phoned the Manchester United striker after he played in his team’s Premier League clash against Everton on Saturday to alert him to the

shop the high street if non-essential stores close. Primark is one of the country's best loved clothing and homeware stores, especially around Christmas time as you can pick up a wide range of fashion and home items for a bargain price.

June 'Mama June' Shannon from the TLC showHere Comes Honey Boo Boo has gone under the knife yet again.The 41-year-old reality star unveiled her new look, after spending $15,000 on chin and neck liposuction.Three chins slimmer after a visit to a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, the TLC star showed off her jaw-dropping transformation. Jaw-dropping: Mama June, 41, from the show Here Comes Honey Boo Boo unveiled the aftermath of her $15,000 surgery to remove her 'triple chin'In addition to having a POUND of fat removed from her neck, June also spent $40,000 on a full set of veneers after her teeth were ravaged from a $2,500 a day crack habit.'It feels good to get rid of my triple chin and to have my teeth fixed and looking beautimmous.

As Joe Biden remains close to clinching the 270 electoral votes to declare victory in the 2020 presidential election, Hollywood activists looking to help Democrats secure control of the Senate have turned their focus to Georgia, which is set to be the site of at least one, if not two, runoff elections in January. A special election to fill the remainder of retiring Sen.

People who see their families over Christmas may have to self-isolate for two weeks to stop coronavirus spreading, according to a new Sage report.

Vicky Pattison is encouraging the nation to get dressed up for Christmas after a hellish 2020. Like many of us, 32 year old Vicky has missed out on a lot this year, both in her personal and professional life.

Stuffed toys are certainly not just for children when it comes to Christmas, judging by Stacey Solomon's obsession with her gonks.The furry gnome-like creatures have swamped the high-street and the Loose Women's home as she started collecting various shapes and sizes after she made her own called 'Norm'. Since then Stacey has gone gonk mad and her followers have joined in on the trend which has made it one of the most sought-after Christmas toys, as shoppers going mad for them.

Christmas Day in Emmerdale will bring a surprise twist no one will see coming, according to bosses.

BirminghamLive. The Coronation St legend  has filmed her final scenes of the soap and she's long been on the list for I'm a Celeb potentials.Vernon Kay is thought to be earning a massive £250,000 by signing up to I'm A Celeb this year.The 46-year-old TV presenter, who is married to Tess Daly, has reportedly been asked numerous times before to do the show.An insider told the Mirror: "Everyone’s so pleased to have Vernon on board, he’s a lovely guy, full of down-to-earth northern charm and perfect for the show.Children's author, presenter and actress Giovanna is said to be a late wildcard entry.EastEnders icon Shane Richie is thought to be one of the stars heading to the castle.

Michael Bublé and Dolly Parton are getting animated in a new cartoon video for their holiday duet.

Ryan Lochte and Jonathan Bennett took Us Weekly’s Friendship Quiz, and the results were all over the place.The duo started out strong with correct answers about the 36-year-old Olympian’s number of medals and an iconic fill-in-the-blank quote from the 39-year-old actor’s beloved film Mean Girls. However, things went awry when Bennett tried to list basic swim strokes and Lochte attempted to remember the name of his pal’s character from the 2004 movie.Although the competitive swimmer could not recall the moniker (Aaron Samuels, by the way), he is a fan of the classic flick.

Holly Willoughby looked her usual glamorous self as she headed out for a socially distanced stroll with a pal and her dog.

Gwyneth Paltrow is now selling a lamp made from real bread for a whopping £160.

Caroline Framke Chief TV CriticThe truest litmus test for how someone feels about the Christmas season is a simple question: is “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” a sad song about holiday loneliness, or a sweet song about persevering to celebrate life’s everyday joys? The genius of the song is that it equally serves both the glass half full and the glass half empty perspectives, which find themselves battling it out every December for ultimate superiority.“Dash & Lily,” based on Rachel Cohn and David Levithan’s YA novel “Dash & Lily’s Book of Dares,” hinges on this exact conflict.

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Wanderers head coach Evatt made two changes for the visit of Mansfield Town. Tom White returned to the starting XI in place of Andrew Tutte, while Ronan Darcy started in place of Arthur Gnahoua.

More than ever, Christmas this year should be all about our loved ones and quality time. For some of us, family also includes furry friends and companions with tails and whiskers.

Mirror, under the law, in force until December 2, no person may “leave or be outside” the place they are living without an excuse set out in law. If you break this rule, you are breaking the law.

Christmas in the summer.The barmy idea is found in new documents from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage).Others included telling families not to hug and swap get-togethers with firework displays to stop coronavirus spreading.Darren Mawdsley, of London, said on Facebook: "Oh here’s an idea. Why don’t we have winter in summer, summer in autumn, autumn in spring? We should also have night when it’s day and day when it’s night."Royal Mail worker Tracy Parker added: "I'll just run that by the grandchildren and get back to you."Annemarie Shelton, of Essex, said: "There’s something seriously wrong with people who think these things up."Florin Dajbog added: "Boy he’s a not so smart scientist.

AC/DC have launched a new clothing line that pays tribute to the band’s classic albums ‘Highway To Hell’ and ‘Back In Black’.The rock icons, who are set to release their new album ‘Power Up’ next week, teamed up with US streetwear company DCShoes for the collection, which includes T-shirts, footwear and accessories.Featured in the range is a longsleeved sweater and tee boasting the cover art to 1980’s ‘Highway To Hell’, a pair of black skater shoes adorned with the iconic AC/DC logo, and a pair of loafers.The ‘Back In Black’ collection, meanwhile, consists of a snapback cap, an ‘Access All Areas’ T-shirt, and black sneakers.