Dawson's Creek and Jessica Jones writer-producer Dana Baratta dies at 59 after battle with cancer

ti Mabuse was turning her back on Strictly Come Dancing dismayed fans, following her seven year stint on the show and a record-breaking double Glitterball win in two consecutive years.

Adele’s boyfriend Rich Paul was left feeling “spooked” after the singer hinted at their plans to have a baby next year during a TV interview, according to reports.

Sam Hunt and his wife Hannah Fowler's divorce appears to be on hold. Fowler on Friday filed for divorce from the country music star ahead of the arrival of the couple's first child citing "inappropriate marital conduct," multiple reports said. However, Fowler withdrew her complaint hours later.

This Morning has received audience complaints through Ofcom for a segment involving candle and reed diffuser making which sparked fire hazard concerns.The programme received 62 complaints on February 16 over the controversial topic.The segment aimed to entertain young children whilst their parents or guardians work from home and told viewers "not to despair".Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary passed over to presenter Georgina Burnett as she hosted the demonstration.She began by offering some ideas for candle making, saying that it was "easy" to get into candle making while Dermot joked that he had "cupboards full" of candles at home.Burnett promoted an eco-friendly way of up-cycling rubbish to use for candle holders, such as an old jam jar, a wine glass or a brick for a "rustic" feel.She then went on to begin the demonstration by suggesting that the wax can be heated up in water or in the microwave to 70 or 80 degrees celsius. Burnett then went on to explain that viewers can add dye and scents to their creations if they so please, before demonstrating how to put a candle wick into a container."I can't believe how easy that is," commented a shocked Alison Hammond.Dermot added: "Probably best to do with older kids, isn't it?"Georgina then said: "I think, the older kids when the heat is involved.

Premier League referees are not robots.Underneath the mechanical arm actions, the black costume, and that obvious bias each and every last one of them has against your team, they can actually be a bit of a laugh.Indeed, some are even capable of sending themselves up in hilarious fashion.And none more so was that evident than around 20 years ago when the top-flight's top officials were invited to take part in Soccer AM's infamous Crossbar Challenge. For anyone not familiar with possibly the most popular sketch in the cult show's history, the aim is simple - hit the crossbar from the halfway line.

But who takes the crown for the baddest soap villain of all time? Have your say in the survey belowEmmerdale's Meena Jutla seems to have only one mission in life: to kill. She's made a nice dent in the show's cast since entering the village in September 2020.She's tried to drown people, pushed them off bridges, hit them over the head with a kayak oar or bashed their head against a wooden step.

Google Maps can be a treasure trove of fascinating things you wouldn’t otherwise ever get to see.Sometimes they can be beautiful, sometimes shocking and sometimes very sad.In the case of a find in the Krasnoyarsk Krai region in Russia, the last option on that list applies. Internet users have labelled the camp "the most depressing place ever”, the Independent reports and rightly so as it likely saw hundreds of thousands of people sent there to live, work and possibly die in some of the grimmest conditions possible.

Russian President Vladimir Putin decide to launch a nuclear attack on London, towns, cities and villages would be flattened.In the horror photos, millions of houses would be destroyed and hundreds of miles of wasteland would emerge with Scotland perhaps becoming one of the safest places to live in the UK in the terrifying scenario.A map released by Nuclear Secrecy shows that should Russia decide to go full force in a potential World War 3 and release the largest ever bomb designed by the USSR – the Tsar Bomba – on the nation's capital then the highlands might just be the safest place to turn to.According to the map, fatalities could top around six million, with the same amount suffering from devastating injuries further afield, writes The Express.The initial fireball radius, if the centre of London was the focal point, would reach around 6.1 kilometres, while moderate blast damage will stretch out further to 32.6km.A thermal radiation radius, where anyone in its wake would suffer from 3rd degree burns, hits around 73.7km, while a further light blast damage radius hits around 91.8km.This will see glass windows can breaking, causing many injuries in a surrounding population who comes to a window after seeing the flash of a nuclear explosion.That would hit as far as parts of Oxford, Cambridge, and Peterborough.The fallout from the potential attack would hit as far as Liverpool, Manchester and Leeds, as nuclear effects will travel in the wind – as it did when the Chernobyl nuclear plant exploded.This could leave Scotland, and Ireland and Northern Ireland, as the safest places to go.It comes as the UK's health secretary confirmed yesterday, (February 22), that the British government considers Russia to have already begun its

Phillip Schofield has chastised a This Morning caller during a love dilemma phone-in.The 59-year-old presenter appeared alongside Holly Willoughby and agony aunt Deidre Saunders during a phone-in on the latest episode of the ITV show.The second caller was named Steve, who shared the dilemma that his best friend of seven years had recently confessed his love for him.Steve said he didn't feel the same way, leading to an awkwardness in the friendship.As Steve admitted he had been avoiding his best friend since, Phil admonished the caller for his actions.Phil said: "No. No.

RuPaul's Drag Race: UK Versus The World, which aired on BBC Three on February 22, will go down in herstory – but whether that's for the right or wrong reason is up to you.The entire world has been left gobsmacked that front-runner Pangina Heals, representing Thailand, was eliminated after Blu Hydrangea, of Drag Race UK fame, won the lip-sync against Baga Chipz.The uproar has been so loud on Twitter than current and former stars of the show have been forced to get involved to tell people to calm down and get a grip – and rightly so.This is supposed to be a light-hearted television show, full of incredible costumes, campy humour and just the right amount of backstabbing (or maybe not, as we saw this week). It's really not that deep.Fresh from the shock of Pangina Heals eliminating the last-remaining Canadian queen Jimbo, the episode opens with the Thai queen admitting she's "at peace" with her decision.

UberEats driver after finishing a grueling 12-hour shift in A&E. The woman, says in the TikTok video that she is a nurse and had a hankering for a McDonald's breakfast after a busy night. She then shows screenshots of messages she says the male driver sent her on the UberEats app and it's clear to see why they would make her feel uncomfortable.One reads: "You’re single married you have a boyfriend?"Another states: "I give my number for you thinking maybe one day".She adds: "He kept calling me from different mobile numbers, and he was lingering outside my flat.

EXCLUSIVE: Irish Film London, the London-based organization championing Irish film, TV and animation across the UK, has named Carey Fitzgerald as Chair Person of its Board of Directors.

Kanye «Ye» West might not be a fan of all of Kim Kardashian's monologue, but he did sample a portion of it on Tuesday night for his listening event in Miami at the LoanDepot Park. At one point, his famous ex is heard declaring, «I married the best rapper of all time. Not only that, he's the richest Black man in America.

Dana Baratta was a producer and screenwriter known for credits including “Marvel’s Jessica Jones” and “Dawson’s Creek.”Baratta worked in television for most of her career, though she wrote and co-produced the 1994 film “Andre.” She began writing for TV with “Dawson’s Creek” in 1998, writing and producing several episodes. She moved on to write and produce “Providence” and “Pasadena.” Baratta first became an executive producer with 2005’s “The Studio,” and this role continued for shows including “Private Practice,” “Warehouse 13,” and “Red Widow.” In 2015, Baratta wrote three episodes of “Marvel’s Jessica Jones” and was co-executive producer for 13.

Dana Baratta, a writer and producer on such shows as Dawson's Creek, Private Practice and Jessica Jones, died Sunday at her Los Angeles home after a long battle with ovarian cancer, her family announced. She was 59.

Dawson's Creek producer and writer Dana Baratta has died aged 59.Dana died at her home on Sunday due to complications from ovarian cancer.Her family confirmed the news, adding that many of Dana's friends credited her for launching their acting career.While others added: "I wouldn't have met my wife," or "I wouldn't have met my husband."After battling cancer for four years, she credited her survival to the care she received from UCLA Medical Centre surgeon, Dr Beth Y Karlan.Dana's other writing credits included Providence and the 1994 smash, Andre the Seal.She also worked as a writer and executive co-producer on the likes of Marvel Studio's Jessica Jones, Good Behaviour and Private Practise.During the early stages of her career, she became a

Dana Baratta has died aged 59 due to complications from ovarian cancer.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterDana Baratta, known for her work writing and co-executive producing “Marvel’s Jessica Jones,” “Good Behavior” and “Private Practice,” died on Sunday at age 59 due to complications from ovarian cancer.Known as a consummate storyteller, Baratta’s other credits as a writer and producer for TV and film include “Dawson’s Creek,” “Providence,” and the 1994 feature “Andre the Seal.”Baratta’s family announced her passing on Tuesday, adding that a common refrain among the scribe’s friends was “If it wasn’t for Dana, I wouldn’t have my career,” “I wouldn’t have met my wife,” or “I wouldn’t have met my husband.” Baratta had battled ovarian cancer for years, and credited her extended survival to the care and treatment she

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsWriter-producer Dana Baratta, known for projects including Dawson’s Creek, Jessica Jones and Good Behavior, has died. Baratta, who was also a close collaborator with Emmy-nominated producer Melissa Rosenberg, died on Sunday.

Jessica Jones and Breaking Bad actor Krysten Ritter is reportedly set to star as the villain in a new Netflix film, Night Books.Directed by David Yarovesky (Brightburn) and adapted from JA White’s horror-fantasy kids book, the story follows Alex (Winslow Fegley), the film’s young protagonist obsessed with paranormal tales.After being captured by a witch in New York – played by Ritter, according to Deadline – Alex is introduced to fellow captive Yasmin and forced to tell a new scary story every night in order to survive.

Jessica Jones and Breaking Bad actress Krysten Ritter has snagged a role in Netflix movie Night Books.