Council tax to soar in April with millions facing bills of more than £2k for first time

Drew Barrymore has nothing but love for Britney Spears!

Amber Heard said she has “always maintained a love” for her ex husband Johnny Depp ahead of his defamation trial against her. The “Aquaman” actress, 35, took to her Instagram on Saturday (April 9) to address the upcoming court hearing, where Johnny, 58, is suing her for $50 million, claiming she derailed his career by writing a 2018 article about surviving domestic violence.

Chris Rock, 57, has feelings about Will Smith slapping him after a joke about Jada Pinkett-Smith‘s saved head at the Oscars, but he’s not going public with them until he gets money for it. The comedian had a comedy show in Indio, CA on April 8, and told the audience he’s doing “OK” after the headline-making incident, which caused Will to be banned from attending the Academy Awards for 10 years, but he won’t talk about it until he gets “paid,” according to the Palm Desert Sun.

In a recent interview with Empire magazine, Jurassic World Dominion helmer Colin Trevorrow teased the emergence of a new dinosaur called the Giganotosaurus in the upcoming film, likening it to a classic DC villain.

As the FX crime drama Snowfall prepares to head into its sixth and final season dramatizing the very human toll of the crack epidemic, series star Damson Idris says he believes that his morally compromised, drug dealing character Franklin Saint may yet have a glimmer of hope for redemption.

When The Amber Ruffin Show‘s host, writer and EP Amber Ruffin stopped by Deadline’s Contenders Television on Saturday, she explained that a key component of her mission with the Peacock late-night series has been “to try to de-gaslight America.”

The stars of HGTV’s popular Good Bones renovation series have been ordered to get the lead out.

EXCLUSIVE: If you’re a rabid fan of Mayans M.C., you may have recognized an ear — yes, an ear — of a popular actor in one of the drama’s teasers for the new season. At the Contenders Television panel for the FX series, executive producer Elgin James confirmed the ear belongs to Manny Montana, who will join the cast after playing Rio on NBC’s .

The arrivals have started for the 2022 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards and the show’s hosts Miranda Cosgrove and Rob Gronkowski are among the first to show up!

Showtime’s hit drama Yellowjackets is a multi-generational story that touches on hints of cannibalism and the supernatural. For co-creator Ashley Lyle, it’s a universal tale of flawed women. The show tells parallel stories about a high school soccer team surviving after a plane crash in 1996, and the survivors as adults in the present.

Bronco (★★★☆☆), bouncing back from a rough couple years with a newfound sense of confidence and a surprising willingness to offer a peek behind the mask.From the beginning, Peck has made a name for himself as a queer country star, dealing with decidedly queer subject matter in his videos and promotional material, headlining gay events and collaborating with a stable of A-list drag queens.Despite embracing that sense of unapologetic queerness in his career writ large, it has never felt quite as prominent in his music, where it comes off as subtle and somewhat impersonal when it does show up.Bronco is a departure here too, feeling more full-throatedly gay than his previous outings. On “Daytona Sand,” his love letter to Florida that kicks off the album, it is easy to imagine him making doe eyes when he sings, “So hit the road, big blonde/Take me home to Mississippi.”On the viscerally relatable “Blush,” he cheekily sings about the frustrations and pitfalls of loving other men.

David Beckham’s iconic wedding.Guests also include Victoria’s best friend, Eva Longoria, who showed off her gorgeous look ahead of the ceremony.Gordon Ramsay and his family are also attending, as are tennis legends Serena and Venus Williams.Snoop Dogg previously said he would be DJing at the event, while Marc Anthony is also expected to perform.Spice Girls stars Geri Horner and Emma Bunton are not in attendance, with Baby Spice sharing an apology with Brooklyn and Nicola on the big day.She wrote: ‘These two beautiful souls are getting married today! ’m so sorry i couldn’t make it there to celebrate you both. We Love you all very much. ‘@victoriabeckham @davidbeckham try not to cry to much!! #happytears ❤️❤️.’Security was very tight at the event, according to MailOnline.

Arsenal have handed North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur a boost in the race for Champions League football, and their inability to finish clear-cut chances certainly appears to be to blame. Spurs are now three points above the Gunners and sit in the fourth spot, though Mikel Arteta ’s side do have a game in hand.

BBC quiz show Pointless this week after he announced he is quitting the hit BBC quiz show.The popular presenter revealed he will be leaving the programme after over 13 years of holding the reins, and an impressive 1300 episodes filmed over the course of 30 series, leaving viewers devastated.Richard, 51, is now hoping to focus more on his career as a writer after becoming a best-selling author thanks to his legion of literary fans.So one major plus to his departure is it will give him more time to spend in his lavish home which just went through a £1million renovation.He won't struggle to find inspiration in the property which he has shared teasers of with fans on the regular.From rustic wooden flooring to colourful touches and kitsch wallpapers, he has created a stunning property.Back in June 2021, he showed off his luxurious bathroom, complete with a walk-in rainfall shower and separate freestanding bathtub.The masculine-looking room featured black glossy tiles and wooden shutters as well as panelled glass around the shower.A blue and white theme is seen throughout the residence, including in the master bedroom and a games room and a reading nook.The leisurely vibe is accentuated by a pool table and window seat with a view of the garden, while the living room boasts a large flat-screen TV and yellow velvet sofas which have proven a big hit with his cat.His kitchen features a large dining table and chairs with complementary white marble counters.Elsewhere in the property, there is a pink staircase where artwork and photographs add a personal touch.Richard already put the perfect workstation in place for his writing work with a desk teamed with a grey velvet chair in front of an upstairs window.Richard may have stepped

Wayne Rooney has splashed out £20million on a stunning new Downton-style mansion.The Derby County manager and wife Coleen have been building their luxury estate since 2017 on a plot initially costing £4million. And the jaw-dropping six-bedroom pile is reportedly built on 50 acres of land - the size of 25 football pitches.Rooney’s new-build Cheshire home has been named High Lake Manor - as revealed online by the developer - having formerly been known as Mount Pleasant Farm.

dog sitter is able to "visit" her sister's pooch that she used to mind after Google Maps captured the beagle mix gazing out the window of its house. The Canadian, who was then living in Wyoming, USA, took to Reddit to share the heart-warming snap of the pup gazing from the front window."I used to dog-sit my sisters dog.

Getting wedding inspiration? Nearly four months after Michelle Young and Nayte Olukoya‘s engagement aired, the duo have already begun thinking about their dream nuptials.

Rachel Recchia and Gabby Windey are set to star as The Bachelorette's first-ever duel leads when the ABC reality series returns for its 19th season on July 11.And on Saturday, fans were given a glimpse at the duo's first episode looks in a snap shared to the show's official Instagram page.The caption read: 'These night one looks are SERVING, besties! #TheBachelorette returns to ABC July 11!' Exciting: Rachel Recchia and Gabby Windey are set to star as The Bachelorette's first-ever duel leads when the ABC reality series returns for its 19th season on July 11.Rachel, 26, stunned in a champagne-colored floor-length beaded gown that featured a high neckline and a sky-high slit that was attached at the top of the pilot's thigh with two thick beaded straps. The beauty wore her dark blonde locks down in loose waves and accessorized with large pearl drop earrings.She sportedAquazzura's Galactic Flower metallic leather sandals that were adorned with silver-sequined petalsacross the toe strap.

Shaun White visited Nina Dobrev on the set of The Bricklayer in Thessaloniki, Greece, on Friday afternoon.The 35-year-old athlete and the 33-year-old actress appeared to be making the most of their time together, and the Vampire Diaries star flashed a smile while speaking to her boyfriend.The happy couple has been together ever since late 2019 when they met after giving presentations at a motivational event. Close couple:Shaun White visited Nina Dobrev on the set of The Bricklayer in Thessaloniki, Greece, on Friday afternoonWhite kept it casual in an all-white outfit that included a t-shirt, slim-fitting jeans and slip-on shoes.Dobrev was costumed in a dark orange blouse worn underneath a leather jacket during her time on set.

Kylie Jenner looked all glammed up as she prepared to promote her family's upcoming series The Kardashians.With her raven locks cascading in loose waves and a face full of polished makeup, Kylie looked stunning as she smiled for the camera in a behind-the-scenes photo posted to her beauty line's Instagram account on Saturday.''boss bae @kyliejenner looking gorgeous for the @kardashianshulu press day!' Kylie Cosmetics captioned the shot. Looking good!Kylie Jenner showed off her look for a press day event in a shot that was shared on the official Kylie Cosmetics Instagram account on SaturdayThe entrepreneur, as well as several of her other family members, are currently set to appear in the series, which is scheduled to premiere next week.Kylie wore a fashionable cream-colored jacket while posing for the glammed-up shot.The influencer's voluminous brunette locks cascaded onto her chest and contrasted perfectly with the light shade of her outerwear.

Cheryl Burke posted a sexy topless photo to her Instagram account on Friday afternoon.In the shot, the 37-year-old professional dancer was seen gazing into the camera and covering her breasts with her hands while a hairstylist tended to her luscious brunette locks.The Dancing With The Stars regular also wrote a short message in her post's caption that read: 'Good hair day. Thanks Kelsey!Also, stay cool, LA - it's HOT today.' Baring it all:Cheryl Burke posted a topless photo to her Instagram account on Friday afternoonBurke's post comes not long after she announced that she had separated from her estranged husband, Matthew Lawrence.The performer and her spouse, 42, initially met in 2006 while the latter's brother Joey was competing on Dancing With The Stars.