EastEnders death heartache for Carter family as Frankie Lewis returns to Albert Square

Manori Ravindran International EditorAs programming becomes increasingly international in scope in the streaming age, experts are urging the international drama community to allow plenty of time for accurate subtitling and dubbing. But as Netflix found out with “Squid Game,” sometimes a show can become a global hit overnight and leave you scrambling.Netflix’s Catherine Retat, the streamer’s Paris-based director of international dubbing, told Series Mania delegates about the steep learning curve required for the service to properly accommodate the subtitling and dubbing needs for its volume of shows.“‘Squid Game’ is a wonderful series but no one expected [more than] 100 million viewers in the first 28 days,” said Retat.

Daniel Radcliffe has said that he was “mystified but excited” when he was asked to play ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic in a new biopic of the comedy musician.It was announced earlier this year that Radcliffe would star in ‘Weird: The Al Yankovic Story’, with Yankovic himself saying: “I am absolutely THRILLED that Daniel Radcliffe will be portraying me in the film. I have no doubt whatsoever that this is the role future generations will remember him for”.Appearing on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’, Radcliffe said: “When I talked to Al for the first time, I was like, ‘I’m immensely flattered by the idea that you would pick me to play you, but like, why me? I’m mystified but excited’”.He goes on to explain that Yonkovic told him that it all went back to an appearance by Radcliffe on BBC One’s ‘The Graham Norton Show’ nearly fifteen years ago, where the Harry Potter star sang a Tom Lehrer song.“I sang ‘The Elements’ next to Colin Farrell and a very bemused Rihanna”, Radcliffe recalled.

APPOINTMENTSWarner Chappell has hired Peter Rosenthal in the newly created role of EVP Global Head Of Legal And Business Affairs. He joins from Downtown Music Holdings, where he was General Counsel. “I’m very excited to be joining Warner Chappell at such a pivotal time in its evolution and for our industry at large”, he says.———————————————RELEASESTrent Reznor has reworked Danny Elfman’s ‘Native Intelligence’.Coi Leray has engaged the services of Nicki Minaj for new single ‘Blick Blick’.James Blunt and Jason Zhang have teamed up for a new version of Blunt’s song ‘Adrenaline’.Are you a friend of King Princess? Well, I have a song for you.

The majority of COVID restrictions were lifted in Perth and Kinross yesterday (March 21), nearly two years since some of them were first introduced.

Energy giant Shell is reportedly reconsidering its decision to pull out of the controversial Cambo oilfield off the coast of Shetland.

Paolo Nutini fans suspect that the singer is gearing up to release a new album as he announces yet another gig date.

Her side of the story. Kaitlyn Bristowe spoke out for the first time about not returning to host The Bachelorette for season 19.

Michael Madsen has been arrested.

Michael Madsen has been released after being arrested Wednesday night. According to multiple reports, Madsen was arrested in Malibu on suspicion of misdemeanor trespassing. Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department deputies were called to Madsen’s Malibu home, which he was renting, at around 9:00 p.m. Wednesday night, by the property’s owner, who detained the actor in a citizen’s arrest.

Michael Madsen has been released after being arrested Wednesday night. According to multiple reports, Madsen was arrested in Malibu on suspicion of misdemeanor trespassing. Los Angeles Sheriff's Department deputies were called to Madsen's Malibu home, which he was renting, at around 9:00 p.m.

EASTENDERS fans think they've struck on the explosive exit plot soap bosses have lined up for Danny Dyer. It came after producers revealed that Gray Atkins is on the brink of being exposed as a serial killer.

Rock legend Jon Bon Jovi has sold his four-bedroom luxurious condo in the swanky Greenwich Village neighborhood of Manhattan for the asking price of $22million.The New Jersey native is looking at a profit of more than $3million according to The Robb Report on Wednesday as he purchased the unit at the Greenwich Lane condominium on 155 West 11th Street in 2017 for$18.4million.The posh apartment has four bedrooms and 4 1/2 bathrooms, according to the listing on Compasswhich went up just a week-and-a-half ago.The 3,951-square-foot condo has stunning views of Lower Manhattan and the Hudson River thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows. The condo also comes with a private elevator and private garden.

Kill Bill star Michael Madsen was arrested in Malibu on Wednesday evening, weeks after the death of his son from a suspected suicide.Michael, 64, who is known for starring in films such as Sin City and Die Another Day was escorted by three police cars to the hospital before heading to the police station.Images obtained by The Sun show the Hollywood icon with his hands restrained behind his back while being taken to a police vehicle by an officer who was armed.According to The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department website, Michael was booked just after midnight on Thursday, with his bail set to $500.After officers arrived at his home on Wednesday at 9:30pm, Michael was transported to West Hills Hospital, and he was seen leaving the venue hours later.American cops then took the restrained star to the police station roughly after midnight.The unexpected news of his arrest comes after the actor's son Hudson, was found dead from an alleged self-inflicted gunshot wound while on the island of Oahu, Hawaii.Hudson previously served in the US Army and posted pictures on his social media that he took while serving in Afghanistan.Confirming his death at the time, a spokeswoman for the Department of the Medical Examiner in Honolulu said: "I can confirm Hudson Lee Madsen, 26, died by a gunshot wound to the head in a suspected suicide on the island of Oahu."Hudson's Facebook shows that he lived in Wahiawa, Hawaii, with his wife Carlie.In a joint statement, the family said to The Blast: "We are heartbroken and overwhelmed with grief and pain at the loss of Hudson.

It’s a tough week for EastEnders Mick Carter (Danny Dyer) as on Thursday 3 March he receives divorce papers from Linda. He’s devastated by that development, having never truly given up hope that his ‘L’ would come back to him at some point after she left Walford amid the fallout from her affair with Max Branning. But there’s even worse to come for the whole Carter clan the following day, when they hear the shocking news from police that missing Tina’s (Luisa Bradshaw-White) body has been found at the site of Walford eaterie the Argee Bhajee.

MILLIONAIRE Danny Dyer has complained that he's "still paying off" his glamorous £120,000 wedding after SIX years. The EastEnders actor - who is rumoured to be paid a whopping £250,000 a year by the BBC for the soap - married Joanne Mass back in 2016. Sitting down with his daughter Dani for another episode of their Sorted With The Dyers podcast, Danny, 44, detailed the huge wedding expense.

Danny Dyer is reportedly at the top of the I'm a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! wish list this year.The reality TV show looks set to return to the Australian jungle after being held in Wales for two years because of the coronavirus pandemic, and producers think EastEnders star Danny would make the perfect camper.As the actor is set to leave Albert Square this year, it could be good timing.And it sounds as if show bosses are prepared to dig deep to book the star.A source told The Sun: "Producers think Danny would be great on the series and is their number one target."They're hoping he'll be finished in time, they'd definitely be up for a big money offer."Danny's Walford exit after nine years as Mick Carter was confirmed in January.A soap spokesperson said he would be leaving when his contract ends later this year, adding: "Danny has made Mick Carter an iconic character, which we shall always be grateful for, however we won’t be saying goodbye just yet as there's still quite some time - and plenty of explosive drama for Mick - to come before he departs Walford."I'm A Celebrity hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have recently suggested the plan is for their show – which usually airs in November - to return Down Under this year.Speaking on ITV's Lorraine last month, Ant said: "We would all like to go back.

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Danny Dyer is set to leave EastEnders after nearly a decade, but it seems he may be part of I’m A Celebrity’s big plans amid a move back to Australia later this year. The actor, 44, has portrayed Mick Carter in the BBC soap since 2013 but confirmed he would be leaving his role last month. Although his exit storyline – and just when he will leave Albert Square – is not yet known, he teased it would be ‘a very powerful thing.

EastEnders, Daily Star can reveal.The actress, 45, was back filming as troubled Linda Carter last Tuesday after finishing her maternity leave.Our exclusive snaps show her shooting scenes for the funeral of Tina (Luisa Bradshaw-White).They show Linda screaming at Nancy, played by Maddy Hill.And in another shot she is seen necking booze in the graveyard as she continues to battle alcohol addiction.An onlooker said: “After Tina’s body is found, her funeral is held and all her loved ones gather to pay their respects.“And Linda is at the centre of the drama, as always.“She has a blazing row and swigs from a bottle of booze. It’s just what you’d expect from an EastEnders funeral!”Show star Kellie, who gave birth to third child Rudy last July, is expected to stay long-term now she’s back.The funeral was filmed on location in north London away from the soap’s set in Elstree, Herts.Danny Dyer, who plays Linda’s hubby Mick Carter, and Charlie Brooks, who plays scheming Janine Butcher, were also spotted.Strictly winner Rose Ayling-Ellis, who plays Frankie Lewis, is also back after an extended break.The scenes are due to air on the BBC soap this spring.

EastEnders for 36 years until he quit 13 months ago.Since then, he’s pocketed millions including a reported £250k for his appearance on I’m a Celebrity. He has also starred in the play Looking Good Dead as well as flogging personalised videos for fans on Memmo for a reported £40 a pop. But Adam has been raking in the big bucks with his company XL Management.The firm paid a total of £496,188 in Corporation Tax in 2020 and 2021 combined – based on a fifth of its taxable income of around £2.5m.Adam directs the company alongside Beverley, who he split from in 2019 after 22 years of marriage. But the actor is the majority shareholder with most of the control. Friends of Beverley’s recently told The Sun she was “short on money”. "She has really struggled financially and relied on food donations on occasion recently from family and friends,” they added.The publication reported Adam is making interim payments to Beverley until they settle the divorce.The Express has contacted a representative for Adam for comment. Earlier this year, Adam admitted he would consider returning to EastEnders if the producers asked him - which they might well do soon after the news broke that Danny Dyer is departing as Mick Carter. “They’ve got to come up with a storyline, they’ve got to ask me to go back,” he told The Mirror. “The timing has got to be right for me to go back because I don’t know what else I’m ­going to be doing.”Ian, the longest-serving character on the soap, was last seen fleeing in the night after his wife Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) tried to poison him. A source told The Mirror: “The bosses want Adam back and are prepared to pay – and he knows that. “The ratings are suffering at the moment and they need a big boost like Ian Beale

EastEnders fans were left in stitches after Kim Fox was offered to promote a bright pink bejewelled poop scoop company on her social media profile.During Friday’s instalment of the popular BBC One soap, viewers caught up with their favourite characters on Albert Square as the loveable influencer took on her first her brand deal.But viewers were left in stitches as they watched the charismatic personality attempt to sell the hilarious product online in order to raise money for her daughter Pearl.The loving mum initially turned down the embarrassing product but when she struggled to find another sponsor for her social media account, Kim had no choice but to take on the dog poo product.And it didn’t take long for viewers to poke fun at the business deal online as fans flooded Twitter with their witty posts online.One user penned: "A bejewelled pooper scooper!?? Kim drinking to get ready to promote pooper scoopers [cry laughing emoji] #EastEnders." Another added: "Kim Fox talking about Poo welcome to #EastEnders 2022 [four cry laughing emojis]." A third chimed in with: "Kim is a genuine soap icon I won't hear otherwise #Eastenders." This is a live TV story and is constantly being notes updated.Please refresh the page regularly to get the latest TV updates.TV & Showbiz reporters are working to source the latest information, reaction, pictures and video related to this story.You can also follow us on Twitter @DailyStar, or follow us on Instagram @dailystar to get the latest TV and celeb gossip 24 hours a day.Or like our Daily Star Showbiz Facebook page to get the day's biggest stories, and have your say on them.Why not also subscribe to receive our regular Daily Star showbiz newsletters?You can do this on this page by simply