Ellen DeGeneres Marks 25 Years Since Her Historic Coming-Out Sitcom Episode: ‘People Warned Me It Was Going To Ruin My Career’

Dame Deborah James has made a rare outing as she visited the Chelsea Flower Show to see the rose named after her.The 40 year old, who has been courageously battling bowel cancer for five years, shared earlier this month that her body is "just not playing ball" in a heartbreaking farewell post. She's been staying with her parents at their home in Woking, Surrey, where she's been receiving end-of-life care – resting and sleeping a great deal amid her cancer. But on Tuesday 24 May, Deborah decided to venture out to the Chelsea Flower Show in a bid to see in person the rose that was named after her – which is already breaking sales records.

Dumfries has lost out on its bid to become Scotland’s newest city.

Mandy Moore posed up a storm with her dashing husband Taylor Goldsmith at closing night of the NBCU FYC extravaganza in Los Angeles.NBC Universal and Variety teamed up on a dayslong For Your Consideration event to show off the firm's TV offerings.And at the music event held on closing night Wednesday, Mandy, 38, made a splash in a perfectly fitted men's suit that brought back memories of stars past. Hot couple:Mandy Moore posed up a storm with her dashing husband Taylor Goldsmith at closing night of the NBCU FYC extravaganza in Los AngelesHer suit elegantly framed her svelte frame and vertiginous legs, and she complemented it with a black tie worn slightly loose.She teamed the dress shirt with a matching white pocket square and rounded off the ensemble by balancing on a pair of sky-high heels.

Laverne Cox has made history as Mattel's first-ever transgender Barbie, just days ahead of her 50th birthday on Sunday.Following the exciting announcement, the 49-year-old performer could barely contain her excitement as she raved about a doll being made in her lifelessness.'I can't wait for fans to find my doll on shelves and have the opportunity to add a Barbie doll modeled after a transgender person to their collection,' she said in a statement, obtained by Page Six.

A Tory minister said he is "too busy" to speak on Good Morning Britain today - a day after Sue Gray's report into lockdown breaking parties was published.

Niecy Nash on Wednesday opened up the pain of her brother's death in a school shooting 29 years ago, a day after a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers at a Texas elementary school.'I'm so sad .... my brother was killed on his high school campus,' Nash, 52, said in a text post atop a selfie. 'It hits different cuz school is a place you should feel safe.

Jessica Alba took her daughter Haven Garner Warren to Olivia Rodrigo's concert in Los Angeles on Wednesday night.The 41-year-old mother-of-three stepped out with her middle child, ten, who she shares with husband Cash Warren.The mother-daughter duo matched in light blue jeans as they attended the performance at the Greek Theatre. Mommy-daughter date:Jessica Alba took her daughter Haven Garner Warren to Olivia Rodrigo's concert in Los Angeles on Wednesday nightJessica wore a casual, comfortable, cute outfit for the occasion, layering a green zip-up sweatshirt over a white tee.The fashion-forward star's t-shirt had a crewneck neckline and she tucked the loose-fitting top into her jeans.

Model plane enthusiasts from Dumfries have taken part in a world record attempt.

Jon Hamm during a talk show visit on Wednesday recalled meeting Prince William and Kate Middleton at the recent London premiere of Top Gun: Maverick.The 51-year-old actor while promoting the sequel on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon said the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge 'couldn't be nicer'.'It was black-tie, so we're all in tuxedos. And Prince William had on his tuxedo shoes, embroidered F-18s,' Jon said. Royal interaction:Jon Hamm during a talk show visit on Wednesday recalled meeting Prince William and Kate Middleton at the recent London premiere of Top Gun: Maverick'Wow,' said Jimmy, 47.'Very cool Top Gun tuxedo shoes,' Jon said.

Robert Pattinson and his girlfriend Suki Waterhouse were seen arriving to an event forBleach London atThe Viper Room on Tuesday evening.While arriving to the nightclub on the Sunset Strip, once owned by Johnny Depp, the Twilight star, 36, attempted to keep a low profile as he arrived to the bash in a brown baseball cap, face mask and dark-wash jeans.TheEnglish actor completed his casual look with ablack bomber jacket over a plain white t-shirt and a pair of Nike sneakers. Happy couple:Robert Pattinson and his girlfriend Suki Waterhouse were seen arriving to an event for Bleach London at The Viper Room on Tuesday eveningWaterhouse, an model and actress, cut a sophisticated figure in a black suit and matching heeled boots.

Kristen Stewart dished at the current Cannes Film Festival about the movie she has been planning to direct since 2018.The 32-year-old rose to a new level of professional pedigree this year when she landed a shock Oscar nomination for playing Princess Diana in Spencer.Now she has expressed hopes that her feature directorial debut is in the near future, telling IndieWire: 'If I don't make this movie before the end of the year, I'll die.' Walking the red carpet:Kristen Stewart dished at the current Cannes Film Festival about the movie she has been planning to direct since 2018; she is pictured at Cannes this TuesdayKristen has been giving interviews over the past four years about the prospect of her directing a movie ofLidia Yuknavitch's memoir The Chronology Of Water.Published in 2017, the autobiography details Lidia's attraction to both men and women, as well as her struggles with addiction. Kristen, who has herself dated both men and women, wants a skeleton crew of just five members and to shoot at the seaside in Oregon on a flexible timetable.Her preferences have apparently contributed to a touch of difficulty in securing full financing, potentially complicating Kristen's plan to make the film this year.

Madonna shared a haunting video with impassioned lengthy caption as the emotional backlash following the latest mass shooting in the U.S. is growing at a fever pitch.One day after18-year-old Salvador Ramos went on a rampage and opened fire at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, the 63-year-old pop megastar is the latest high-profile person to speak out against gun violence and in favor of more gun safety laws.Before being taken down and killed by law enforcement, the lone gunman shot andkilled 19 young children, two teachers and wounded 17 others, in what's the third-deadliest school shooting in the U.S.after the massacres at Virginia Tech in 2007 andSandy Hook Elementary in 2012.

House prices have risen by an average of £15,572 in Dumfries and Galloway in the past year.

Annan boss Peter Murphy is lining up away day pre-season friendlies as the Galabank pitch is to be ripped up and relaid.

2NE1 singer Sandara Park has shared what happened after the iconic K-pop girl group reunited at his year’s Coachella festival.On April 16, the group’s former leader CL took to the stage of Coachella as part of Asian-American label 88rising’s ‘Head In The Clouds Forever’ showcase. During her performance, CL surprised the audience by welcoming her 2NE1 bandmates Dara, Park Bom and Minzy onstage to perform the quartet’s hit 2009 track ‘I Am The Best’.During a recent episode of the tvN variety show You Quiz On The Block, both CL and Park made separate appearances to speak about what happened after the surprise 2NE1 reunion and how the members felt about reuniting after being apart for so long.CL noted that, while in the car headed back to their hotel, the quartet did not speak to one another at all.

Madonna has called on the US government to reform fire arm safety in the wake of the Uvalde school shooting, which left 19 young children and two adults dead.On Tuesday (May 24), an 18-year-old gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School, which teaches children aged seven to 10. Texas Governor Greg Abbott confirmed that the suspect was later shot dead by responding law enforcement officials.Following the attack, many figures from the entertainment world expressed their anger following the mass shooting including Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Finneas, actor Chris Evans, Migos rapper Offset, Peter Frampton, Black Sabbath‘s Geezer Butler, Patton Oswalt, NBA star LeBron James and Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr and US President Joe Biden.Now, Madonna has taken to Instagram to call for stricter gun control.“I cannot imagine the heartache and heartbreak the parents of these 19 children must feel,” she wrote alongside a clip from her 2019 ‘God Control’ music video.A post shared by Madonna (@madonna)“I have children in elementary school and if they did not come home from school one day I don’t think I could survive.”She questioned how the 18-year-old suspect “can purchase 2 automatic rifles on his birthday with no background check, no safety training, no questions asked?????”“The NRA refuses to change its position and legislation cannot get one bill passed that requires tougher fire arm safety laws,” she continued.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentThe Saudi Film Commission has announced its long gestating incentive for film productions in the kingdom which consists of an up to 40% cash rebate.Ever since it lifted its 35-year-old religion-related ban on cinema in 2017, Saudi has been experiencing a boom in all aspects of film industry activity,  becoming West Asia’s top-grossing territory in terms of theatrical box office returns. Attracting international film and TV productions is clearly a key part of this government-driven effort.Details of the Saudi rebate, which was announced in Cannes, remain scant besides the fact that it provides up to 40% of spend in cash back for film productions that recruit Saudi crew and talent above and below the line and feature the kingdom’s “culture, history and people along with showcasing the diverse selection of landscapes in Saudi Arabia,” a statement said.

Brandy is making Jack Harlow know exactly who she is. Last week, Harlow appeared on Hot 97's Ebro in the Morning and failed to recognize Brandy's song "Angel In Disguise" during the show's "White-ish Wednesday" segment.

This post contains spoilers for the final season of .Grace and Frankie, starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, was never going to end Thelma & Louise–style. “No, no, no, no, never,” cocreator Marta Kauffman assures me during a recent call. “That would be so depressing.

Grace and Frankie: A Farewell to 7 Seasons with Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, the cast and creators reflect on the long-running comedy series about two women who become friends after their husbands leave them for each other. The show first dropped on Netflix in 2015, and has been one of Netflix's most successful comedies. The drops on Friday, April 29.In Netflix's Gracie and Frankie farewell special, and Tomlin discuss a plotline from the third season in which Gracie and Frankie start a vibrator company for women with arthritis to prove that older women have sexual needs like anyone else. "I'm a big fan of vibrators," said.

embodies the free spirit and RBF of a Gemini. She was born on May 22.Living legend and one of the greatest actors of our time, Sir Ian McKellan is passionate about speaking his mind and packing a punch with his words. He was born on May 25.Known for her quirky characters and eccentric fashion, Helena Bonham Carter has no qualms bringing up unique advice for the masses.