Disney Television Studios To House Tim McNeal’s Creative Talent Development & Inclusion Team

Davina McCall, 54, told fans today that her beloved father Andrew died on Monday evening after battling Alzheimer’s disease.The star was by her dad’s side when he died and she chose to share a heart wrenching post about his life on social media.Sharing an image of them both smiling, Davina wrote: “My Dad, Andrew, died on Monday night .“He took a turn for the worse on Sunday but thankfully he wasn’t in pain. He was peaceful. I'm so grateful for that, and that we could be with him...”Paying tribute to her late father, she continued: “He was the best Dad I could ever wish for.

Kourtney Kardashian is ready to get back in the spotlight.

CLASSIC Australian soap Neighbours will be AXED in June, the show has confirmed. The future of the classic show - which had run on British TV for 37 YEARS - had been in doubt after Channel 5 last month confirmed it would stop airing episodes. And on Thursday morning the show's Twitter account said: "We are so sorry to say that after nearly 37 years and almost 9,000 episodes broadcast we have to confirm that Neighbours will cease production in June.

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Pierce Brosnan has been inundated with praise after issuing a plea to his fans to support the children of Ukraine. DONATE NOW: What can you do to help Ukraine?The James Bond star has joined a long list of celebrities who are voicing their support for Ukraine and took to Instagram on Wednesday to repost a message from UNICEF USA which asked for donations to help with "emergency response efforts".WATCH: Pierce Brosnan shares hopeful message with fansIt read: "As needs in #Ukraine escalate in line with the conflict, UNICEF is rapidly stepping up emergency response efforts throughout the country, providing critical supplies, access to safe water, child protection and more.

Shanna Moakler announced she's pregnant with her fourth child. The 46-year-old model tells that she recently received a positive pregnancy test just days after her ex-boyfriend, Matthew Rondeau, was arrested on a felony domestic violence charge. «I took a pregnancy test, and it is positive.

Davina McCall has expressed her sadness after the death of her beloved father, Andrew. Taking to Instagram on Thursday, the 54-year-old revealed her dad passed away on Monday following a battle with Alzheimer's disease.MORE: Davina McCall's rare comments on home life and boyfriend Michael DouglasAlongside a throwback picture of her father, Davina wrote: "My dad, Andrew, died on Monday night. He took a turn for the worse on Sunday but thankfully he wasn't in pain.

Mariska Hargitay, star of Law & Order: SVU, has shared a devastating tribute to friend and co-star Ned Eisenberg, who died aged 65 on Sunday.READ: Law and Order star Ned Eisenberg dies aged 65 - detailsMariska and Ned both first appeared in the hit US drama in 1999 and on Wednesday, the 58-year-old actress took to Instagram to share the news to her 2.4 million followers, along with a touching and heartfelt message remembering her colleague.WATCH: Ali Wentworth made a surprise appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show to surprise her BFF Mariska Hargitay"My heart is so full of sadness over the loss of our dear, dear Ned Eisenberg," she wrote, before adding: "What a light and what a love. And such a first-rate actor, which pales next to him as a first-rate human.READ: See the cast of Law & Order: SVU and their real-life partnersMORE: Law & Order fans sent into overdrive as Sam Waterston teases 'surprise' return of major character"We will remember him always, with his bright mischievous smile and his open-wide heart.

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A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of robbery during a police investigation into a spate of carjackings in Oldham.

Average petrol prices hit a new high on Tuesday (March 1), reaching 151.67p per litre, according to the latest data.

Holly Willoughby’s wardrobe has to be one of the most talked about and envied. She’s a real style icon and seems to be able to pull off pretty much any fashion trend.

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield shared their delight as they received some special gifts from Alison Hammond.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterEXCLUSIVE: Ethan Murphy’s independent publishing company Echelon Graphic Novels has signed a development deal with Scott Mitchell Rosenberg’s Platinum Studios, the comic book-based entertainment company that produced the adaptation of Cowboys & Aliens which was directed by Jon Favreau and starred Daniel Craig.Under the multi-year agreement, Platinum will develop Echelon’s diverse and inclusive properties into entertainment franchises for theatrical release, TV/streaming and merchandising. Platinum CEO Rosenberg will serve as producer while VP of development Kendall Rosenberg and development executive John Lechago will step into the roles of co-producers.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterThe world is about to be immersed in the life of musician J Balvin. Amazon Studios has acquired the worldwide rights to the documentary The Boy From Medellín ahead of its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterGold House, which helped bolster inclusive films such as Parasite, The Farewell, Crazy Rich Asians and Just Mercy with its #GoldOpen movement, has set its first #GoldOpen Premier Access event for Disney’s forthcoming live-action Mulan, which drops on Disney+ on September 4. The highly anticipated adaptation of the 1998 animated feature is also set to open in select markets.Directed by Niki Caro, Mulan stars Yifei Liu as the titular hero who risks everything to become the greatest warrior in China.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorDisney Television Studios president Craig Hunegs began his tenure at Disney last year with a diplomatic mission to carve a new template for talent deals that reflect the realpolitik of the current marketplace.As Hunegs details in the latest episode of Variety podcast “Strictly Business,” the traditional construct of profit participation agreements is increasingly becoming outmoded in a marketplace where so many shows wind up staying in the walled gardens of SVOD or pay TV networks.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterAmerica’s Got Talent topped Tuesday in primetime, delivering a 0.7 in the adults 18-49 demographic and 5.58 million viewers to hold steady with last week’s numbers. The reality talent competition led into Night 2 of the Republican National Convention, which so far trails Night 1 in the early data with NBC (0.3, 2.42M) and ABC (0.3, 1.74M) leading in the demo and CBS (0.2, 1.30M) at No.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterWME Partner Phillip Sun has teamed with MACRO Founder and CEO Charles D. King to launch M88, a full-service representation firm that will continue to move the needle when it comes to amplifying stories from underrepresented communities.This marks a reunion between Sun and King who previously worked together at WME.

In a bid to better influence its content and hiring, Disney is moving Tim McNeal's creative talent development and inclusion team into its studio arm. The team will now be housed under Disney Television Studios and report directly to unit president Craig Hunegs.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterWalt Disney Company executive Tim McNeal and his creative talent development and inclusion team will now be housed within Disney Television Studios.McNeal will now report directly to Disney TV Studios president Craig Hunegs. McNeal and his team will work to increase representation for marginalized communities across the studios’ executive, talent, and production ranks.