Emmerdale exes Wendy and Russ' real-life connection exposed amid deadly gun siege

Chris Willman Music WriterAs “American Song Contest” approaches its March 21 premiere date, the “Eurovision Song Contest”-inspired NBC show has announced 56 artists that will compete in representing the 50 U.S. states, along with a new deal with Atlantic Records to release the upcoming series’ original songs.Some familiar names pop up on the stage-by-state list of competitors — including Jewel (representing Alaska), Macy Gray (Ohio), Michael Bolton (Connecticut), the Crystal Method (Nevada), Sisqo (Maryland) and Allen Stone (Washington) — along with dozens not so well known outside their local territories.Kelly Clarkson and Snoop Dogg were recently announced as co-hosts for the show.

Cheryl Burke is working on herself.

Here are your Manchester City morning headlines on Friday, March 4.

Manchester United are reportedly interested in Benfica star Darwin Nunez but they have been told they will need to splash out in excess of €60m (£50m) if they want to sign him.

Bethenny Frankel is doing what she can to help amid the crisis in Ukraine. The philanthropist and entrepreneur joined Fox News Channel’s "The Story with Martha MacCallum" on Thursday to discuss her worldwide initiative to help aid Ukrainian citizens affected by the Russian invasion.

died aged 87 from stroke complications. The Oscar winning director enjoyed a career spanning five decades in film, television and the stage and was famous for his work on Broadway in the US.His death was announced on Facebook by stepdaughter Bridget LeRoy.

Khloé Kardashian has hung out with a lot of celebrities, but it looks like Martha Stewart might be her favorite. Thanks to her mom Kris Jenner, the businesswoman visited their side-by-side mega-mansions, where they enjoyed lunch together. They shared edited photos from their time together, and Khloe gushed in a long caption about her experience hanging out with the “QUEEN herself.”Some moms surprise their daughters with a small gift, but Kris surprised Khloe with a whole Martha Stewart.

It’s good to be Lin-Manuel Miranda. He has three songs on the Disney soundtrack to Encanto, which currently sits at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 Album Charts. He’s up for a Best Original Song Oscar for  “Dos Oruguitas,” which reflects his immersion in Colombian culture to capture the vibe. The Academy Award nomination is his second song bid, following his work for the Disney film. “How Far I’ll Go” from Moana.

Kim Kardashian channeled asexy biker babe in ablack leather Balenciaga jacket, matching pants and a pair of motorcycle gloves while attending the opening of Revolve Social Club's on Thursday in West Hollywood.During the bash, complete with a lounge and bar, stocked with sister Kendall Jenner's 818 Tequila brand, the41-year-old reality star was the epitome of cool in her $7,000motorcycle jacket withribbed detailing andreflective silver-tone stripes.The mother-of-three, who was declared legally single from Kanye Westafter nearly seven years of marriage this week, wore her dark brown hair in a sleeksuper-sleek bun and toted a tiny, black crocodile embossed handbag . Fierce! Kim Kardashian channeled a sexy biker babe in a black leather Balenciaga jacket, matching pants and a pair of motorcycle gloves while attending the opening of Revolve Social Club's on Thursday in Los AngelesShe completed her figure-hugging ensemble with oversized silver shades, a nude matte lipstick and lightweight foundation on her sun-kissedcomplexion.

Amy Schumer said she's satisfied after undergoing a liposuction procedure.The comic, 40, who is slated to co-host the upcoming Oscars with Wanda Sykes and Regina Hall later this month, opened up about the procedure on Chelsea Handler's Dear Chelsea podcast.'I got liposuction,' said the Emmy-winning star, who shares son Gene, two, with her spouse, Chris Fischer, 42. 'I never thought that I was going to do anything like that.

The shoot for much-anticipated new superhero film, The Batman, can be described as a war of attrition.By the time the film will have premiered in theaters in the U.S. on March 4, it will have been one month shy of three years since Robert Pattinson was hired to play Bruce Wayne/Batman, and nearly two-and-a-half sinceZoë Kravitz signed-on to portray Selina Kyle/Catwoman.And for Kravitz, she opted to use an unusual process to help her find and develop her feline character, while she described during a guest appearanceonThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallonon Wednesday.

Emmerdale star Matthew Wolfenden has admitted that he fears his character David Metcalfe could be murdered next. Only recently on the ITV soap, Meena Jutla murdered Leanna Cavanagh, with her death ruled as "accidental" by police, and the evil nurse has been secretly terrorising her boyfriend David and those closest to him ever since.

Emmerdale was full of drama on Monday as Victoria Sugden confessed her feelings for David Metcalfe before he woke up after being shot by Russ last week. Only recently, David was shot by Russ as he attempted to save Victoria and Wendy Posner from a hostage situation in The Hide and the village's residents had been worrying about his fate as he recovered in hospital.

Emmerdale fans were left stunned on Monday evening, as they clocked the connection between Wendy Posner star Susan Cookson and an iconic Coronation Street villain.It came as Wendy finally confessed her criminal past to boyfriend Bob Hope, admitting she'd been imprisoned for 12 months for stealing methadone for her ex Russ to sell on.Wendy was left without a nursing license after the incident, but managed to enter the industry after changing her name in marriage.But fans were more distracted by Wendy actress Susan Cookson's real-life connection to Coronation Street villain Callum Logan.It turns out Susan actually played Callum's mum Marion Logan on the cobbles - who joined a mediation session between David and Callum over son Max's

Emmerdale star Matthew Wolfenden has teased that there will be four huge stunts involving Meena Jutla in upcoming scenes.Talking on Monday's Loose Women, Matthew, 41, who plays David Metcalfe, revealed that he has been left covered in "bruises and cuts" following the explosive filming. Only recently on the ITV soap, Meena (Paige Sandhu) murdered Leanna Cavanagh, with her death ruled as "accidental" by police, and the evil nurse has been secretly terrorising her boyfriend David and those closest to him ever since.Talking about what is coming up on Emmerdale, Matthew revealed that David survives last week's terrifying siege which saw his character shot by Russ as he attempted to save Wendy Posner and Victoria Sugden.

Thursday’s episode of Emmerdale was an intense one as the hostage situation at The Hide took a turn for the worst and escalated into a gun siege with an unknown casualty. Victoria, played by Isabel Hodgins, had decided to transfer Russ, played by Rob Jarvis, his £50k inheritance but Wendy (Susan Cookson) was overcome with guilt and revealed to Victoria that Russ was really an abusive criminal on the run.The conversation came to a head as Russ entered the The Hide in time to see the conversation between Wendy and Vic, leading to a tense situation between the trio.

Emmerdale viewers were left terrified for David Metcalfe (Matthew Wolfenden) when it was revealed he had been shot following Thursday night's gun siege.As the episode opened, David was seen being tended to by a desperate Victoria Sugden (Isabel Hodgins) and Wendy Posner (Susan Cookson), who were trying to keep him alive.But the poor father fell unconscious as Wendy ran off to try and get a first aid kit, while Russ (Rob Jarvis) insisted he didn't mean for anyone to get hurt.Viewers couldn't believe what they were seeing, as they watched David slowly get weaker and weaker.One said: "OMG Emmerdale do not make me cry."Another wrote: "Just tuned in to Emmerdale. Flipping heck looks like that piece of poo has shot David.

Emmerdale fans have been left scratching their heads after Wendy Posner was forced to admit that she isn't a qualified nurse while being held hostage by ex Russ on Wednesday's episode. Wendy, who has been working as a nurse on the ITV soap, was held at gunpoint with Victoria Sugden at The Hide as Russ demanded that they hand over Harry's inheritance money.

Emmerdale fans were left baffled on Wednesday night as Wendy Posner’s big secret was revealed in a face-off with her ex-husband Russ.When Russ arrived in the village just a few weeks ago, viewers were puzzled over the hold he had on Wendy which convinced her to be a part of his plan to scam Victoria out of her son’s inheritance.But viewers weren’t entirely pleased with the answer as they watched the hit ITV show as Wendy tried to convince Vic not to send over the £50,000 in a last-minute act of kindness.After the loving nurse heard the news, she ran over to The Hide which was closed for the day in an effort to change her mind compelled by her guilty conscience.While she begged café owner not to hand over the money, Wendy went on to explain

Tensions are set to peak this week on Emmerdale as the much-awaited siege scenes get underway.There will be plenty of drama to fall into, but viewers may also notice that the actors are all a lot closer than usual in the upcoming episodes. And it turns out, Emmerdale bosses actually lifted social distancing restrictions in order to film the high-pressure stand-off.The scenes see Victoria Sugden and Wendy Posner held at gunpoint at the mercy of Wendy's evil ex Russ Posner.