‘Coastal Elites’: Bette Midler Says Making HBO Quarantine Comedy Was “Cathartic” & “Bizarre” But She Scored Free COVID-19 Test Out Of It

Johnny Brown, best known for his role as the housing project superintendent Nathan Bookman on the TV show "Good Times," has died. He was 84 and no cause of death was given by his family, who announced his death on Instagram. Daughter and actress Sharon Catherine Brown wrote on Instagram.

Chelsea captain for his post about Roman Abramovich.A fan tweeted Terry: "I don't know if the British MP wants John Terry to erase his history with makes sense to anyone really baffles me."Roman Abramovich will forever be in the history of Chelsea FC & no one can change it. We thank you the great ROMAN with love."To which Terry responded: "100% mate."The same MP that claimed fortunes in expenses of the taxpayers' money.

Emmerdale Bernice Blackstock star Samantha Giles has revealed that she thinks the ongoing serial killer story line, involving dales resident Meena Jutla, should come to an end.Viewers have watched as Meena carried out her reign of terror over the past year, murdering residents including Andrea Tate and Ben Tucker.After trying to wreak havoc at Billy and Dawn's wedding in February, Meena is finally behind bars - but is still plotting to take her revenge on the village.However, actress Samantha Giles has said that she thinks "it's time" for the story line to come to an end, telling The Wonderbirds YouTube programme: "That's about to come to a head...

Formula One.The American team have terminated the contract of the Russian driver and also ended their association with main sponsor Urakali.Mazepin had been given the all clear to compete under a neutral flag in F1 this season by the FIA earlier this week following Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.However, Haas opted to part ways with him anyway just two weeks before the 2022 season gets underway.It seems Mazepin will not be going quietly, as he responded to the news with a statement of his own."Dear fans and followers, I am very disappointed to hear that my F1 contract has been terminated," he wrote on social media."While I understand the difficulties, the ruling from the FIA plus my ongoing willingness to accept the conditions proposed in order to continue were completely ignored, and no process was followed in this unilateral step."To those who have tried to understand, my eternal thanks."I have treasured my time in F1 and genuinely hope we can all be together again in better times.What are you views on the situation? Let us know in the comments section."I will have more to say in the coming days.

prison that has proven to be the UK's most expensive facility opened this year and the rules are like no other prison in the country.HMP Five Wells, located in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, is Britain's first privately run jail that offers inmates a number of lavish perks and has its very own football pitch.The £253 million prison can hold 1680 inmates and is viewed as the Government's flagship example to create a contemporary prison estate to rehabilitate offenders.Unlike other prisons, the modernised building has no bars on the windows and presents inmates with scenic views over the stunning River Nene as well as a fishing lake.The first inmate arrived at the complex last week, with the number of inmates already at 137 people and the governor, John McLaughlin, is already on a first-name basis with themStaff refer to inmates as residents and their cells as rooms with the idea of normalising the rehabilitation process and reducing the number of repeat offenders. Inmates in the prison are allowed to help their children with homework in a specific family area as well as being able to make video calls so parents can take part in parents' evenings, according to the BBC.

Roman Abramovich has reportedly been in Turkey to discuss the sale of Chelsea to Turkish billionaire Muhsin Bayrak.The Russian is desperate to find a buyer after being forced to cut ties with the club in the wake of Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine last week.It's understood that Abramovich is looking for bids of around £3 billion, but the hurried nature of the sale means he'll probably struggle to get that much.A number of potential buyers have announced their interest, including Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss and American tycoon Todd Boehly who have planned a joint-bid.But Bayrak has emerged as the latest frontrunner after claiming "the Turkish flag will fly in London" earlier this week.Abramovich, who is waiving £1.5 billion worth of debt the club owes him, appears to want to ensure Chelsea falls into the right hands, and has spent the last few days speaking with the prospective buyers.The Russian's £48 million private plane was spotted landing in Istanbul on Wednesday, before moving on to the Turkish capital of Ankara, and it's understood that Abramovich has met with Bayrak in person to discuss a deal.Bayrak claims that he has been locked in talks with the Chelsea owner and ever insists he is "in the negotiation phase for the signatures".Do you think Abramovich will sell to the highest bidder or to whoever he thinks he will be best for Chelsea? Let us know in the comments section...Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of

Activision Blizzard has said that it is facing an increased attrition rate after ongoing legal action.The annual report (via Axios) states that recent legal proceedings regarding alleged workplace harassment and strikes over QA layoffs may be responsible for an increased attrition rate at the company, and is also causing difficulty in attracting new staff members.The report said: “We are experiencing adverse effects related to concerns raised about our workplace. If we experience significantly reduced productivity, significant worker protests or strikes in regards to these matters, significant continued loss of sponsors, advertisers or players, or other negative consequences relating to these matters, our business could be materially adversely impacted.”The report continues, saying that Activision Blizzard may not be able to conduct business if it is unable to attract, retain, and motivate skilled personnel.“We have observed labour shortages, increasing competition for talent, and increasing attrition.

Danniella Westbrook is feeling positive about life and her future is looking bright as it has been revealed that she has a new man. Cosying up to new man Terry Andrews, Danniella's fresh flame has now been revealed as a TOWIE star's estranged dad.Former EastEnders beauty Danniella has left her fans stunned as she stepped out with her new man looking totally loved up.

Is Shane Warne the greatest cricketer of all time? Have your say in the comments.TV personality Piers Morgan has called for the spin legend to be posthumously knighted.He tweeted: "He wasn’t Mother Teresa but if Gavin bloody Williamson can get a gong then so should Warnie, posthumously, for services to cricket & charity.

Elon Musk and China have denied responsibility. According to Space.com, the three-tonne rocket was scheduled to hit the moon’s lunar far side yesterday shortly after noon (March 4).

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The owners of a foodbank and a restaurant in south Manchester are teaming up to travel to Ukraine next week to bring much needed supplies and cash to civilians.

Hibs boss Shaun Maloney fears that hot-shot striker Kevin Nisbet will be out further than the end of this season with an ACL injury sustained in the 0-0 draw with Celtic.

Dua Lipa surprised an 80-year-old superfan on The Tonight Show after he went viral on TikTok – check out the video below.Late last year, footage of Papa Richy receiving tickets for his 80th birthday to see Dua Lipa on her ‘Future Nostalgia‘ tour was uploaded to TikTok by his grandaughter. The clip, which sees Richy exclaim “Dua Lipa in concert? Are you shitting me?” soon went viral and has racked up almost 2million likes since.And earlier this week (March 3) Papa Richy got the chance to meet the pop star during her appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.A post shared by DUA LIPA (@dualipa)“We reached out to him, pretending that we were a radio station in New York and told him that he won a contest for the number one TikTok video of the year — he believed this, he loved it,” Fallon explained to the audience.

CHVRCHES have announced details of a huge new North American tour for 2022 – check out the new list of dates below.The Scottish trio are fresh off a three-song performance at this week’s (March 2) BandLab NME Awards 2022 in London, where they performed with The Cure‘s Robert Smith.After a UK tour that begins next week (March 10), the band will head to the US and Mexico from the end of April, playing a host of shows that take them up until the end of June. The new headline dates begin in late May.See the band’s full list of tour dates below.MARCH 202210 – Dundee, Fat Sam’s12 – Glasgow, SWG3 Poetry Club14 – Edinburgh, O2 Academy15 – Newcastle, City Hall16 – London, Brixton Academy18 – Birmingham, O2 Academy19 – Manchester, AcademyAPRIL 202229 – Atlanta, Shaky Knees FestivalMAY 202213 – Mexico City, Tecate Emblema18 – Monterrey, Showcenter21 – Guadalajara, Corona Capital27 – Napa, BottleRock Festival30 – Tampa, Jannus31 – Miami, Revolution LiveJUNE 20221 – Orlando, House of Blues2 – Raleigh, The Ritz4 – Charlotte, The Fillmore5 – Washington, DC, 9:30 Club9 – Buffalo, Artpark10 – Grand Rapids, 20 Monroe Live11 – Indianapolis, WonderRoad Music Festival13 – Madison, The Sylvee15 – Omaha, The Admiral16 – Kansas City, Uptown Theater18 – Manchester, Bonnaroo FestivalDuring their set at the BandLab NME Awards 2022, the band performed their track ‘Asking For A Friend’ from 2021 album ‘Screen Violence’ and then teamed up with Smith for a world exclusive live premiere of ‘How Not To Drown’.

Hollyoaks star Paul Danan has spoken out about relapsing during the first UK lockdown, which left him homeless and alone in a hotel room taking cocaine and suffering from hallucinations. The actor, 43, has spoken candidly about the experience and how getting through it has got him to the “best ever” place he has been. He spoke to The Sun: “I felt so terrible, guilty and ashamed when I started using again.

For Bette Midler and Sarah Paulson, making HBO’s “Coastal Elites” in pandemic-forced isolation proved an unsettling challenge.

Coastal Elites transformed into a screen adaptation at the start of the pandemic and as the year unfolded.

Halsey, Bette Midler, Sara Bareilles, Gloria Estefan and more stars shared their thoughts on the massive explosion in Lebanon's capital of Beirut Tuesday (Aug. 4) that has killed nearly 80 people and injured 4,000.

Bette Midler took time out from bashing Pres. Trump on Sunday night (Aug.

Heather Locklear has made a shocking claim about one of her former co-stars.The blonde beauty - who is best known for her role on Melrose Place - has said that her co-star James Naughton from the 1996 film First Wives Club 'outlined her areola' while they were on set when he was only supposed to grab her breast, as the script indicated. An areola isa small circular area in the ring of pigmented skin surrounding a nipple.The mother-of-one told Zach Braff and Donald Faison during their Fake Doctors, Real Friendspodcast that is one of the reasons she wanted her name taken off the credits for the hit film which starred Goldie Hawn, Diane Keaton and Bette Midler.