Eastenders' Matt Lapinskas defends 'normal' job as fans call him 'failed actor'

Vladimir Putin has so far resisted pressing the nuclear button because of treaties signed as a result of fears of “mutually assured destruction”, BBC presenter Ros Atkins has suggested. Putin ordered Russian troops to invade neighbouring country Ukraine on February 24, and while the capital Kyiv has so far resisted advances, there have been reports that the country’s first city has fallen after heavy bombing.

Jehnny Beth has told NME what to expect of her upcoming new music, teasing that it’s both “fun” and “punk”.The Savages vocalist was speaking on the red carpet at the BandLab NME Awards 2022 at London’s O2 Academy Brixton last night (March 2), where she presented CHVRCHES and Robert Smith with the award for Best Song By A UK Artist.Discussing her plans for the rest of 2022 and beyond, Beth said: “I’ve been acting in a few movies in France, so that’s carrying on, and films are coming out.”She added: “And then I’ve done some new music, and that will come out pretty soon, I hope.”Asked what we can expect in terms of the stylistic direction of the new music, Beth said: “It’s fun, it’s punk, but electronic as well.”Beth’s last new music came in the summer of 2021 when she released a collaborative album with Primal Scream‘s Bobby Gillespie called ‘Utopian Ashes’.

Cheating isn't nice, but sadly it happens quite a lot. Now one model hopes to catch love rats in the act by offering services to "test loyalty" on social media.

Netflix documentary.The actor and activist revealed the project on Instagram, writing: “My life. A thousand imperfections.

sexual interest," she said."Pictures of erect penises, other porn images and lurid suggestions are sent daily to my inbox."They are just perverts hiding behind a keyboard with too much time on their hands."Annika has been with her husband for 25 years, and says that he loves her grey hair.The only problem is the lack of hair care products designed for grey hair though - something that Annika says she is looking to tackle."Silver hair lacks the protective properties of melanin and is extremely defenceless against oxidative degradation, notably yellowing," she said."Since all the line-ups for grey hair are grounded in purple dye and rely on a quick-fix that gives the illusion of a result but no solution, I realised that if I wanted something to prevent my cold hair colour from yellowing, I would have to create it myself."I teamed up with a laboratory that could help me formulate the products I could not find anywhere on the market. I am using my own products.

Formula One will not return to Russia in the future after the sport severed all ties with the country off the back of the invasion of Ukraine. The Russian Grand Prix, which was scheduled to take place in late September, was already axed for the 2022 season earlier this week.

ITV has pulled I'm A Celebrity….Get Me Out of Here! and The Voice Kids from Russian TV amid the Ukraine invasion. The ongoing assault on Ukraine by Russia has caused a number of subsequent debates across sports and TV.

Disney+ has greenlit its debut Dutch scripted original, an adaptation of Simon de Waal’s Nemesis.

Russell T Davies Channel 4/HBO AIDS drama It’s a Sin has continued its awards season domination by picking up six nominations at the Royal Television Society (RTS) Awards.

People who are hoping to put down roots in Livingston should expect continued high demand for homes.

A man was rushed to hospital with serious head injuries following a violent unprovoked assault in Paisley.

A brave pensioner has revealed she has been left traumatised by a thug who battered her with a crowbar while he raided her home.

Dundee Contemporary Arts has been awarded £3.5 million for major upgrade s and refurbishment work.

Pupils enjoyed a shopping trip with £1,000 in their pockets to buy hundreds of new books for their school library.

Strictly Come Dancing star Pasha Kovalev has broken his silence over Russia's invasion in Ukraine, which has saddened the world. The Russian-born dancer - who is married to Rachel Riley - confessed the heartbreaking conflict was "too close to home" in an emotional post.MORE: Motsi Mabuse issues heartbreaking plea over 'racism' experienced amid Ukraine crisisIn an announcement, posted on Instagram on Wednesday, he wrote: "The current situation in Ukraine hits too close to home for the both of us as Russian nationals.WATCH: Rachel Riley melts hearts with adorable video of Pasha with their daughters"Our passport may say one thing but our hearts are with our family, friends and everyone still in Ukraine that are fighting for freedom and lives."MORE: Dan Walker forced to apologise after 'difficult' BBC Breakfast coverageDONATE NOW: What can you do to help Ukraine?Pasha, who has co-created Rise Up With the Arts with Anya Garni, explained how the proceeds from their performances will go to Save The Children charity."It only feels right that our show - Rise Up With the Arts, along with 3 charities that we are already supporting, will now focus on donating funds raised to the Save The Children charity that helps children and young people affected by this terrible conflict," the message continued."They say it takes a village to rise a child but this time it will take the whole world to make the change happen and end this madness.

ITV thriller No Return has made many viewers think twice about dusting off their passports. The tense drama saw Sheridan Smith play Kathy Powell, whose family are dragged into a nightmare while on holiday in Turkey.The plot centred around Kathy's teenage son Noah, who was accused of sexual assaulting another boy.

Connor Ratliff spent the last 20 years trying to figure out why Tom Hanks fired him from a small role on HBO’s Band of Brothers.

It feels like just yesterday that 5 Seconds of Summer burst onto the pop scene; having pie fights with One Direction, singing of American Apparel underwear and such. Now, though, 5SOS have 5 solid albums under their belts and are starting to get married and stuff. Madness.

Madonna has finally released a new version of Frozen; remixed by Sickick and featuring Afronbeats legend Fireboy DML. 

Coronation Street star Sam Robertson will stay at the ITV soap, despite rumours that he might be leaving Weatherfield behind. The 36 year old, who plays Adam Barlow, has signed a new deal to stay on the cobbles for another year, after hinting that he might quit the show after his latest dramatic storyline. A source told The Sun: “Sam is a huge talent and bosses are thrilled he’s signed a new contract.

They become part of our lives and living rooms for years as we follow the ups and downs of their friendships, relationships and sometimes grisly deaths but what happens to soap stars once they leave our screens?