EastEnders fans convinced Ricky Mitchell has been replaced in rare appearance

Comedian Andy Dick was arrested today by Orange County Sheriff’s deputies on charges of felony sexual assault.

While the idea of ESPN going “over the top” as a stand-alone streaming offering has been bruited about for years, Disney CEO Bob Chapek enthused about the scenario and describe it as an inevitability during the company’s quarterly earnings call.

As we are waiting for the onslaught of new series orders the next couple of days, here is some last-minute gossip on what is hot at the broadcast networks in an abbreviated edition of Deadline’s Pilot Buzz.

Fans of the late Naomi Judd will be able to pay their final respects via televised coverage of the late country singer’s memorial service.

Olivia Attwood got emotional on Wednesday's The Games as she admitted that she has layers to her that fans won't have seen. The reality star, 31, confessed that although she is herself, she also plays a "character" that people have "bought into" since appearing on Love Island in 2017. Olivia got emotional as she joined her fellow contestants in javelin training, where she admitted she felt "embarrassed" after it didn't go to plan.

Simon Cowell proposed to his long-term socialite girlfriend Lauren Silverman on Christmas Eve in sunny Barbados.The 62 year old music mogul made a rare public appearance for the first time since announcing his engagement to Lauren, 44.They were pictured on a date night on Tuesday, and when asked about when the wedding is, Lauren's answer hinted that they might have already carried out the nuptials She teased that the couple "might have got married already". It's reported that Lauren does not want the wedding to be a grand celebrity affair, making the idea of a secret wedding not too surprising to fans. Yet, despite the suggestion of the hushed nuptials, the couple were not wearing a wedding ring, according to the MailOnline.

Former X Factor star, Fleur East took a tumble as she stepped out of a cab after arriving at the Pride of Manchester Awards on Tuesday night. After the car door was opened, Fleur, 34, went to emerge from the car, but it looked as though her toe got stuck and she fell out straight onto her knees to the gasps of the onlookers in the watching crowd. As security guards swiftly helped her up, Fleur styled it out like a pro as she laughed and said: “I’m alright”.

Hollywood icon Jennifer Aniston made a special appearance at a party this week.The 53-year-old Friends veteran was seen attending a Bat Mitzvah in Los Angeles for the 13-year-old daughter of her longtime friend, Adam Sandler.The blonde beauty was seen on TikTok in a sleeveless black top and a large gold watch as she held onto a party prop while seated at a table. VIP guest:Hollywood icon Jennifer Aniston made a special appearance at a party this week.

Tristan Thompson fathered a child with another woman while in a relationship with Khloé Kardashian. Now, a producer on their new reality series, The Kardashians, has confirmed the moment the Good American founder heard about the scandal was caught on camera.“Well for that particular moment, my crew was there,” executive producer Danielle King told Us Weekly this week.

ASAP Rocky appears to be moving out of the home that was raided by law enforcement last month.A U-Haul truck was pictured parked at the Los Angeles house on Tuesday, where movers carried belongings out of the home.The move comes less than a month after officers arrived to the home to serve a search warrant and used a battering ram to break through his front gate, and on the same day the rapper, 33, was arrested at LAX for assault with a deadline weapon in connection with a November 2021 shooting. ASAP Rocky appears to be moving out of the home that was raided by law enforcement last monthRocky, real name Rakim Mayers, was arrested on April 20 for assault with a deadly weapon and was accused of approaching a man he knew on the street before firing several shots at him in November 2021.One of the bullets is believed to have grazed the victim's left hand and he later sought medical treatment.

Jennifer Lopez is working on a limited series of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella.The Let's Get Loud hitmaker is working with her production company Nuyorican Productions, Concord Originals and with Skydance Television to bring the 1957 musical to television screens, according to Deadline.The star, 52, is working alongside Rachel Shukert, the creator of Netflix's The Baby-Sitters Club, who will adapt the source material and act as showrunner.

Selena Gomez has apologized after fans accused her of mocking her ex-boyfriend Justin Bieber’s wife Hailey Bieber on TikTok earlier this week.After raising eyebrows by posting a silent skincare tutorial, similar to the ones regularly shared by the25-year-old supermodel, the singer,29, made it clear she was not mockingHailey in any way.'This is why I believe in taking care of your mental health. Guys no idea what I did but I really am sorry.

He has fronted the massively popular alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins since founding it in the late 1980s.But Billy Corgan showed that he's a family man as well on Wednesday when he and his current slate of bandmates were joined by his children to witness them getting their handprints immortalized in cemented at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.The 55-year-old singer–songwriter looked proud as he embraced Augustus Juppiter, six, and Philomena Clementine, four, on the dais. Icon: Billy Corgan, 55, broughtalong his son Augustus, six, and daughter Philomena, four, as he and his Smashing Pumpkins bandmates immortalized their handprints outside the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on WednesdayBilly, who shares his children with his partner Chloe Mendel, was dressed in a relaxed and reserved mostly black ensemble while posing for fans in front of the iconic movie theater.He had on a simple black button-up shirt and matching black jeans, which he wore with a belt featuring a thick metallic buckle.

Kyle Richards was pictured with her pregnant niece Nicky Hilton while out in New York City on Wednesday.The RHOBH star, 53, was glued to her phone as she walked by Nicky, looking stylish in a floral button down, ripped jeans, and a blue purse on her arm.Nicky, 38, who is expecting baby number three with husband James Rothschild, covered up her bump in a preppy button down shirt. Out and about!Kyle Richards was pictured with her pregnant niece Nicky Hilton while out in New York City on WednesdayShe accentuated her trim legs with a pair of blue skinny jeans and strode comfortably through the concrete jungle in beige flats.The heiress wore her hair slicked up into a high ponytail and accessorized the outfit with a silver chain necklace and orange shades.

A sequel to the 2018 thriller A Simple Favor has reportedly been set in motion.And the film's stars Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick will be reprising their roles with the film's director Paul Feig coming back for more, according to a Wednesday report from Deadline.There are no details yet about the plot for the second film but the writer will be Jessica Scharzer who wrote the original. More to this story:A sequel to the 2018 thriller A Simple Favor has been set in motion.

Hours ahead of the return ofThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, the stars' revealedtheir official taglines forseason 12 as a teaser for what to expect of them this season on Wednesday.To no Bravo fan's surprise,Erika Jayne did not hold back with her eyebrow-raising catchphrase, which came off as a bit of a threat to her other cast mates.'I have nothing to hide, and nothing to lose, and that makes me dangerous,' theTV personality, 50, warned after being labeled as the 'frontwoman' in ex Tom Girardi's alleged fraud 'scheme' in a $50 million racketeering lawsuit. They're back! Hours ahead of the return of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, the stars' revealed their official taglines for season 12 as a teaser for what to expect of them this season (Erika Jayne pictured in December 2021)Meanwhile her costarDorit Kemsley nodded to the terrifying home invasion of herhome in Encino Hills, which was invaded in October 2021, while alone with her two kids Jagger, seven, and Phoenix, five.

Mandy Moore vomited after reading the script for the penultimate This Is Us episode.The 38-year-old singer and actress has played Rebecca Pearson in the NBC drama since the first series in 2016, and as she prepares to say goodbye to her character and the show, Mandy warned fans they might need to book a day off work for after the second-to-last episode. 'I will tell you that the penultimate episode, which airs in, like, a week, I threw up after I read it,' she said during her appearance on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon.

Jon & Kate Plus 8 alums Jon Gosselin and Kate Gosselin's youngest children - sextuplets Aaden, Alexis, Collin, Hannah, Joel, and Leah - officially turned 18 on Tuesday.'I am free! Free! Free in the aspect of I have adult children now,' the half-Korean 45-year-old told ET.'Now it's time for me to move on - dating - moving on with my own life. It's like starting over pretty much.' Feeling old? Jon & Kate Plus 8 alums Jon Gosselin and Kate Gosselin's youngest children - sextuplets Aaden, Alexis, Collin, Hannah, Joel, and Leah - officially turned 18 on Tuesday The half-Korean 45-year-old exclaimed to ET: 'I am free! Free! Free in the aspect of I have adult children now...Now it's time for me to move on - dating - moving on with my own life.

EastEnders next week and it’s actress Kim Medcalf that will be gracing us with her presence. Kim played the iconic Mitchell sister between 2002 and 2005, but it was Danniella Westbrook who brought Sam to life back in the 90’s.

EastEnders actress Danniella Westbrook revealed she will not be turning in to see Sam Mitchell, now played by Kim Medcalf, return to the show.Danniella played Sam on and off from 1990 until 2016 - with Kim filling in the gaps.It was announced earlier this year that the character of Sam would be returning to Albert Square, however, Kim got the call instead of Danniella.When asked if she would tune in to see her Kim play the role, Danniella exclusively told the Daily Star that she would most definitely not be.Danniella said: "I don't even know if she's coming or not I have no idea, but I won't be watching, I don't watch any soaps. I usually just watch Netflix."The only thing I watch on TV is anything with Sheridan Smith, she's just phenomenal other than that I don't even watch TV."This comes as Danniella has also recently denied the rumours that she would be joining the cast of a rival soap.

EastEnders favourite Sam Mitchell (Kim Medcalf) doesn't get a warm welcome when she returns to Walford next week.Peggy Mitchell's daughter is back and immediately gets on the wrong side of Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) and Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) who are less than pleased to see her again.She stays tight lipped about why she’s back but enjoys winding them both up.Jack Branning (Scott Malsen) is alarmed to see Sam and despite her assuring him it's a brief visit, he confides in Denise Fox (Diane Parish) and they agree his son Ricky deserves to know who his mum is.Already causing trouble and reigniting old feuds, Sam’s return does not go down well, but why is she really back in Albert Square?Later in the week, Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden) is furious to discover what his aunt Sam is up to and she secretly worries she is not up to the task at hand.Sharon fears the worst and enlists Kat’s help to find out what exactly Sam is up doing back in Walford.Sam reveals all to Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick) and tells him she’s leaving that night.Meanwhile, Ricky reels from the news his mum is back in town and at Walford East, has an awkward interaction with her.Denise warns her off but Sam sees an opportunity and confronts her ex Jack.The copper is riled as Sam goes to extreme lengths to get what she wants and he soon gets a worrying phone call.The BBC have revealed a first look at her return showing Sam stood in the Square with her bags having arrived from the airport.She ends up in The Albert and doused in a drink as a furious Sharon rages at her.The younger sister of Phil and Grant Mitchell (Ross Kemp) has not been seen in Albert Square since 2016, with Danniella Westbrook in the role.Soap bosses announced Sam's imminent return