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Dan Walker has spoken out on Friday's highly-anticipated Strictly Come Dancing launch show as he sent the new paritcipants some words of encouragement.The Channel 5 presenter and his pro dance partner, Nadiya Bychkova, made it all the way through to the quarter-finals of the hit dance competition last year.Taking to Twitter last night, Dan revealed he would like Nadiya to win this year alongside her new celebrity partner Matt Goss.In his tweet, shared in view of his 775,200 followers, Dan shared his hopes that the new contestants will "enjoy the experience".He typed: "Looking forward to meeting the @bbcstrictly class of 2022 tonight."I hope they are all able to enjoy the experience and make some brilliant memories and friends."Dan added: "And… come on @NadiyaBychkova… this is the year to go and conquer the glitter ball."The broadcaster later admitted he was not able to watch the launch show as he had been watching the football.He asked his followers to fill him in on the latest Strictly developments by sending him "three headlines".Dan wrote: "Missed the #Strictly launch show because of the footy and a long train journey home.A post shared by Nadiya Bychkova (@nadiyabychkova)"What did I miss? 3 headlines please."Dan received a barrage of reply from Strictly viewers, who shared their mixed reviews of the new series' first instalment.JoWoodward2013 said: "Here's a wild and crazy thought, don't watch."I'm sure you can find many,many things to spend your time on."Oh, but don't try to kill the fun for those of us who do watch and do enjoy."SymphonyVerve tweeted: "They do weeks of training all together before they get paired..

Meghan Markle. The interior design icon has argued that the royal family have been "going out of their way" to include Meghan lately.This comes after the passing of the late Queen Elizabeth II who died on September 8.READ MORE: Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen shares 'grim' nude confession and teases Naked Attraction stintLaurence exclusively told the Daily Star: "I think it's difficult for someone like her to get the balance right but the big thing we can all see happening is that the rest of the royal family are going out of their way to make her feel like she does feel part of what's going on and feel very cherished.""They've made a real point about that and when you look back at all the to-ing and fro-ing it was all conjecture.

Elizabeth II's death at 96, hit her "harder" than she thought as she spoke to Express.co.uk.The TV personality said during the Covid pandemic her speeches were "positive" in a "very strange time".The Queen passed away peacefully at Balmoral on September 8, after 70 years on the throne, making her Britain's longest reigning monarch.Speaking about the sad death, Lizzie said: "It hit me harder than I thought. My youngest was with me and he was in tears as well."I was just so pleased to see all the young people lining the streets and I think it has really affected some more than they thought it would."Or maybe it has just reminded people of a loss in their own family because she was really the nation's granny.

The Queer As Folk reboot will be short-lived. Peacock has opted not to pick up a second season of the series created by Russell T. Davies and Stephen Dunn.

Malina Saval Associate Editor, Features The rooftop terrace of Hollywood’s Neuehouse was abuzz Thursday night at a fete celebrating Scripted Israel, a social summit promoting Israeli television on the global stage. The inaugural four-day event, which ran Sept. 19-21, paired 28 Israeli delegates – selected by partners at Jerusalem’s esteemed Sam Spiegal Series Lab and the Israeli Producers Association – with development and content executives in Hollywood, served as a de facto workshop experience for TV writers and producers angling to make their splash Stateside.  Tchelet Semel, Director of Cultural Affairs, Consulate General of Israel, Los Angeles, and Daniel Susz, Director of Film & TV in North America, Israel Office of Cultural Affairs, Consulate General of Israel, were chief on-the-ground organizers of the summit. 

met with with volunteer staff workers at Windsor Guildhall on Thursday to thank them for their service during the Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral on Monday.The monarch died at the age of 96 on Sept. 8 after 70 years as the sovereign.The new Prince and Princess of Wales noted how the queen is “looking down” on them after they saw several rainbows hanging above Balmoral Castle following her passing.“In Scotland, how many rainbows turned up?” William, 40, asked the staff, according to the Telegraph. “You hardly ever see rainbows up there, but there were five.”Middleton, 40, chimed in, “Her Majesty was looking down on us.”The colorful weather phenomenon has had much significance with the royal family in recent weeks.

Royal Family are expected under the reign of King Charles III, but one change could come for his step-children. The newly-ascended King of England shook up the Royal Family almost immediately with a series of title changes necessary to the working order of The Firm.

EXCLUSIVE: Buffalo 8 has announced the release of Duality to Amazon Video, AppleTV and iTunes, YouTube, Google Play and Vudu, on Friday, October 21. Director Ryan Dowling was granted unprecedented access to an all-star roster of graffiti and street artists including “Dual Streets,” “Sloke,” “Meres,” “Jaber/White Ninja,” and “Never.”

Hollywood actor Brad Pitt, 58, has been asking himself where he “misstepped” in past relationships as his custody battle with ex-wife Angelina Jolie, 47, continues.The Fight Club star recently opened up about his romantic history during a chat about his art work. The moviestar recently delighted his fans when he unveiled a new art exhibition with Australian musician Nick Cave, 64, in Finland.Speaking to Finland’s public broadcaster YLE, Brad described how his failed relationships had helped influence his art. He told them: “It’s about, you know, where have I gotten it wrong in my relationships? Where have I misstepped? Where am I complicit?”“It was born out of ownership of really what I call a radical inventory of self, getting really, brutally honest with me and… “Taking account of those I may have hurt and moments I’ve just gotten wrong.” Brad first started sculpting shortly after his divorce from Angelina, and the star’s appearance came as a complete shock to the Nordic country.At the exhibition, sixteen of his sculptures were on display, with one depicting a gunfight.The Inglorious Bastards star also created a series of model houses, each shot through with different gauges of ammunition.His first ever sculpture, from 2017, "House A Go Go": an 18-inch miniature house made out of tree bark, crudely held together with tape, is also featured.Brad’s work was part of an exhibition organised by British-American artist Thomas Houseago and his work will remain on display until January next year at the Sara Hildén Art Museum in the city of Tampere, Finland. The museum said of the exhibit and the featured artists: “Cave and Pitt are already renowned in their respective fields of music and cinema.“But this is the first time ever

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Netflix has slotted a Thanksgiving week premiere for Wednesday, Tim Burton’s live-action Addams Family series. The series, starring Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams, debuts Wednesday, November 23 on the streaming network. Netflix also dropped the key art below.

Married At First Sight UK star Matt Murray may be known for his body art but he hasn't always been covered in tattoos.In recently resurfaced snaps, the inked-up hunk looks completely different years before discovering his love for tattoos and the gym.Matt, 32, won the hearts of viewers after admitting that his wife Gemma's sexual innuendos were becoming too much and left him uncomfortable.READ MORE: Married at First Sight UK fans cringe over Whitney’s 'bizarre' nickname for husband DukaBefore going on to star on the show, Matt worked at his barber salon, King Koby, in York and often shares snaps of himself cutting clients' hair to showcase his skills.However, one post saw Matt upload a transformation snap which looks worlds away from how we see him today.Taking to his Instagram grid, the trainee tattoo artist shared a side-by-side snap of himself from ten years ago alongside a recent picture and unveiled his dramatic transformation.In the older snap, he was seen wearing a blazer, t-shirt and jeans which covered up his physique, Matt sported a large bulky lip ring and pierced ear as he smiled towards the camera.In his most recent picture, in which he happened to be topless, Matt looked totally different as he showcased his impeccable physique which he admits he worked hard for, alongside some new additions to his body.The star paraded several tattoos across his ripped torso including a star, a butterfly and a wolf, as well as several tattoos across his face and bulging biceps.Captioning his upload, he penned: "The years pass, regardless of action or inaction. DO something.

Queen Elizabeth II's corgis are likely missing their owner. Dr.

Sharon Osbourne, 69, has admitted she got emotional during the Queen's state funeral held on September 19, especially after seeing Prince Harry.The Talk host admitted it was touching to see the Duke of Sussex back in England after he and his wife Meghan Markle quit royal duties in 2020.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have embarked on a new life in Montecito, California with son Archie, three, and one-year-old daughter Lilibet.The nation bid a final farewell to Britain and the Commonwealth's longest reigning monarch, who died on September 8.People lined the streets to catch a glimpse of the procession — the small, thoughtful details, like the Queens's corgis and horse waiting for her casket at Windsor Castle, were "magnificent", said Sharon but still emotional for the presenter.Ozzy Osbourne's wife — who gave commentary to Fox News during the funeral broadcast - reacted to Harry and Megan reunited with the rest of the royals.In a new interview, she admitted feeling "sad" for the Duke of Sussex."I felt really, really sad for Harry when he came back," she admitted to Yahoo! Entertainment."And I felt sad, sad for the country because it's — it's where he belongs.To see him walking with his father and his brother, I just felt very, very sad."Sharon went on to share her hopes for the brothers in the future hoping their recent facetime could lead to a reconciliation."I think it would be amazing," she added.

Prince William and Kate Middleton are showing their gratitude following Queen Elizabeth II’s death. On Thursday, the new Prince and Princess of Wales paid a visit to Windsor Guildhall, where they thanked the staff who helped with the queen’s committal service, which was held on the grounds of Windsor Castle. William and Kate wanted to thank the staff for helping with the procession of the queen’s coffin and managing the large crowds that came out to witness it. According to the BBC, William spoke with some of the staff, who shared their grief with him. «If you flip it on its head, it is always very comforting that so many people care.

David Beckham was reportedly offered the chance to queue jump, but turned it down and stayed in the regular line. He was later seen wiping away tears when he saw the late monarch's coffin in Westminster Hall.Many fans praised him for not using his celebrity status to try and get ahead of everyone else, however others have since suggested he may have been there to increase his chances of getting a knighthood to become Sir David Beckham.The 47-year-old is said to be eager to be honoured the title after receiving an OBE for services to football in June 2003.At the time, he had just signed a deal with Real Madrid after leaving Manchester United.Hopes for a knighthood were previously squashed after he was reportedly red-flagged by HMRC over his alleged involvement in a tax avoidance scheme.Dan Wootton savages Holly and Phillip 'queue jump' explanationA source told The Sun he "had no knowledge of what was going on at the time".He's now said to have been given the all-clear on the matter however, so could a knighthood be possible?The topic divided many social media users on Twitter who put forward their thoughts.In response to a viral video of him mingling with mourners, Greg Double commented: "David Beckham is still grafting for that knighthood.

passed away earlier this month at the age of 96 — reportedly shared her sorrow of the situation with a close friend, who in turn spoke with author Katie Nicholl for her new tome “The New Royals: Queen Elizabeth’s Legacy and the Future of the Crown,” released on Tuesday.The alleged close pal is not named in Nicholl’s book, but is quoted as saying: “She [the queen] was very hurt and told me, ‘I don’t know, I don’t care, and I don’t want to think about it anymore.'”An excerpt of “The New Royals” has been published by Vanity Fair, with Nicholl also writing that the aging monarch was “exhausted” by the “turmoil” of Harry and Meghan’s 2019 decision to leave the UK. The couple’s move — dubbed “Megxit” by the press — sparked a rift in the royal family, which was only exacerbated by their decision to trash the Firm in a sit-down interview with Oprah early last year.

A real-life superhero. Tom Hardy quietly entered a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition in his home country of England and took home the gold medal.

Prince George's playful moment during Queen Elizabeth II's processional was caught by an amateur photographer, who said he didn't notice it until later that afternoon!Prince William and Kate Middleton's 9-year-old son's silly moment lasted a nanosecond following Her Majesty's funeral on Monday at Westminster Abbey, but it was just enough time for amateur photographer Matt White to capture it. The young royal sat in the car — bound for Windsor Castle — with the Princess of Wales and his sister, Princess Charlotte, in tow.According to the, White, a sales consultant from Kent, England, camped out two nights to secure himself a front-row seat at the queen's funeral parade.