Ex-Hollyoaks actress escapes speeding ban after arguing she needs car to drive son, 14, to football

K.J. Yossman Warner Bros. Discovery and BT Group have formed a joint venture combining the assets of BT Sport and Eurosport U.K. into an as-yet-untitled joint venture. Both WBD and BT hold a 50% stake each in the new venture and are equally represented on the board. The chair will be rotated between the companies, with the inaugural post held by BT, who have appointed Marc Allera, CEO of BT’s consumer division. Warner Bros. Discovery Sports Europe president and managing director Andrew Georgiou is also on the board and will lead the business. Although the transaction has been completed, BT Sport and Eurosport U.K. currently retain their individual identities and can continue to be accessed by viewers as normal. They will be merged at an unspecified date.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent The Venice Film Festival’s market is kicking off with an attendance level close to its 2019 pre-pandemic days and strong interest in feature films and VR works being pitched at its gap-financing platform “We already have a total of more than 2,400 industry professionals registered to attend, which is close to pre-pandemic levels since in 2019 the number was 2,700 [at the end of the market],” says Pascal Diot, head of the Venice Production Bridge, as the informal mart is known. Of these, 1,700 are accredited with the VPB’s Golden Trade pass, while the remaining 1,000 are registered as part of film delegations.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Studiocanal has boarded Quentin Reynaud’s timely disaster thriller “The Blaze” ahead of its world premiere at the BFI London Film Festival. The film reteams Reynaud with popular French actor Alex Lutz, who headlined the director’s feature debut “Final Set.” Lutz stars alongside revered French actor André Dussolier (“Tell No One”). “The Blaze” follows Simon and his father Joseph who embark on a race-against-the-clock to escape a wildfire. The first-look image features Simon and Joseph who must leave everything behind to escape their coastal region alongside multiple evacuees who are fighting to survive. 

K.J. Yossman The BFI London Film Festival has unveiled its full lineup for the festival’s 66th edition, set to take place this October. Among the films that will be screening are “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,” #MeToo thriller “She Said,” which tells the story of how two New York Times journalists broke the Harvey Weinstein story, and “The Son,” Florian Zeller’s long-awaited follow-up to “The Father.” Among the films already announced for the festival, which runs from Oct. 5-16, are the world premieres of “Pinocchio,” from Guillermo del Toro and “Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical.”

Steph Curry had a huge reason to celebrate on Wednesday and his family couldn't have been any prouder of him.SEE: Steph Curry sparks major fan reaction with rare photos of his three childrenThe Golden State Warriors guard returned to his former school, Davidson College, for a solo graduation to receive his diploma after finally completing his Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology – 13 years after he left the college for the NBA draft.WATCH: Steph Curry shares sweetest video of son CanonThe 34-year-old completed his degree in May but was unable to attend the college's graduation in the spring because of the NBA playoffs.

NAGA Munchetty's outfit left BBC Breakfast viewers double-taking for a VERY cheeky reason today. The 47-year-old journalist took to the red sofa for Thursday's show in a striking yellow kaftan-style silky dress.

BILL Turnbull excitedly revealed he was returning to Classic FM just days before his death. It was announced today that TV presenter and journalist Bill Turnbull has died at the age of 66, following a “challenging and committed fight against prostate cancer”.

SCARLETT Moffatt broke down in tears last night after a stranger tried to ABDUCT her at the train station. The 31-year-old was left completely shaken following the incident, which saw a man – who has been stalking her on social media – approach her and snarl: “You’re coming home with me.” Gogglebox star Scarlett warned of the dangers of sharing where you are, or where you’re travelling to, on social media after she posted that she was on her way to London, only to be intercepted by the man at King’s Cross who tried to get her to go home with him.

AS TV presenter and journalist Bill Turnbull has died of prostate cancer, it’s important for men to know the symptoms and risk factors of the disease.  Bill, who for 15 years woke up the nation as a BBC Breakfast anchor, died at the age of 66 after being diagnosed in 2017. Roughly one in every eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, according to Prostate Cancer UK, making it the most common male cancer in the UK.

SUSANNA Reid has paid tribute to Bill Turnbull following his death, saying “he taught me everything”. TV presenter and journalist Bill Turnbull has died at the age of 66, following a “challenging and committed fight against prostate cancer”. Good Morning Britain host Susanna, who worked with Bill on BBC Breakfast for many years, led the messages this morning, writing: “Bill was the kindest, funniest, most generous man in the business.

MAYA Jama has reportedly split from fiance Ben Simmons following a "difficult time" over their conflicting schedules. US publication the New York Post claimed the pair, who became engaged eight months ago, realised they were from "two different worlds" - confirming The Sun's break-up exclusive back in July.

Jack Gleeson, the actor who portrayed the insufferable teenage King Joffrey on the hit HBO show "Game of Thrones" married his longtime girlfriend last weekend in a "very simple" ceremony at a small church in his native country, the couple’s priest said.  "Very simple, prayerful and dignified marriage ceremony for Film Celebrity Jack Gleeson and Róisín (O’Mahony)," Father Patsy Lynch wrote on Twitter on Monday along with three photos showing the dressed-down couple wearing a button-down shirt with slacks and a pink and blue summer dress.  The ceremony was at the Sacred Heart Church in The Glen, Ballinskelligs, County Kerry in Ireland. Lynch told the Irish Independent that the nuptials were a "pre-wedding ceremony" and the "real ceremony will take place over in England." Jack Gleeson and Róisín O’Mahony married in a simple ceremony on Saturday in an Irish church.  (Twitter/Patsy Lynch ) "The family have been holidaying down here in Ballinskelligs, The Glen, for many years and they have so many happy memories here," he said.  Jack Gleeson and Róisín O’Mahony post with Father Patsy Lynch outside of the church.  (Twitter/Patsy Lynch) Lynch told the newspaper that "there was a lovely, relaxed atmosphere right from the very beginning" and the couple went for a meal after the ceremony.

Endnight Games has announced that its upcoming first-person survival horror game Sons Of The Forest has been delayed into next year.In a new Twitter post yesterday (August 31), the developer shared a message to fans confirming that the game has been delayed to give the team time “to complete the polish we feel is needed.”“Due to the scope of our new game Sons Of The Forest, it has been hard to pinpoint an exact release date, and today we have to delay one last time,” it said.Sons Of The Forest will now launch on February 23, 2023 and will be priced at £25.84 ($29.99).The game is a direct sequel to the 2014 title The Forest which followed Eric LeBlanc trying to find his son Timmy after their plane crashes. In the first game, the player had to adapt to their environment, scavenge for food, and fight off cannibalistic enemies.In Sons Of The Forest, the story will follow a character who has been “sent to find a missing billionaire on a remote island” but finds themselves “in a cannibal-infested hellscape.”This isn’t the first time Sons Of The Forest has been delayed.

Fugees cancelled their 25th anniversary tour celebrating second album ‘The Score’ not due to COVID-19 concerns, as originally stated, but member Pras Michel’s ongoing legal issues.A story published on August 29 by Puck‘s Eriq Gardner details Michel’s indictment for his alleged role in the claimed criminal conspiracy surrounding Malaysian sovereign wealth fund 1 Malaysia Development Berhad, and the significant jail time Michel may face for his connections with fugitive businessman Jho Low.Low is currently wanted by authorities for allegedly masterminding the theft of some $4.5billion US from 1MDB into his own personal accounts. Low has long denied any wrongdoing.

Erik ten Hag and Manchester United remain in the market for a new striker before the end of the summer transfer window.The Red Devils had opened talks to sign former West Ham United forward Marko Arnautovic last weekend and saw a bid for the Austrian rejected by Bologna. United have since decided to walk away from a move for the 33-year-old, leaving them with a wantaway Cristiano Ronaldo and an injured Anthony Martial as their only recognised strikers.With that in mind, here are five strikers United could now pursue as Ten Hag looks to bolster his attacking option.READ MORE: Win 2 tickets to watch England vs Germany in Nations League action at Wembley StadiumFollowing their failed move for Arnautovic, United have since been linked with a move for former Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata.According to reports, United have already held "positive" talks with Morata's agent as they weight up a move for the Atletico Madrid man.The Spaniard scored 24 goals in 72 appearances in his three years at Stamford Bridge.

Manchester United, Javier Hernandez has offered his services for free at the club as they struggle in the transfer window.New manager Erik ten Hag has made signing a striker a priority but the club have failed to fulfil his wishes. A pursuit for Bologna star Marko Arnautovic fell through almost as quickly as it started after a furious fan backlash.

Manchester United have already turned their attention to another attacking target after pulling out of the race to sign Marko Arnautovic. The Austria international was the subject of a £8million bid over the weekend after United made signing a back-up striker a priority before the end of the transfer window. Losing Edinson Cavani has left the Red Devils light up top while Cristiano Ronaldo has been strongly linked with a move away.

MODEL Stella Maxwell and pals show they are a four to be reckoned with during a photoshoot in Ibiza. The Victoria’s Secret Angel, 32, far right, kept her modesty as she relaxed on a Burberry lounger.

Erik ten Hag has been told he needs to "grow a pair" and take a no-nonsense approach to the Cristiano Ronaldo situation threatening to overshadow Manchester United's season. Ronaldo started on the bench as the Red Devils slipped to a damaging opening day defeat to Brighton on Sunday, with some United fans even appearing to boo the Portuguese star.

A FORMER Hollyoaks star got caught speeding twice in six weeks but managed to escape a driving ban so she can take her 14-year-old son to football training. Phina Oruche played Gabby Sharpe in the Channel 4 soap opera in 2010 - now over a decade later, she has narrowly escaped a driving ban in Wirral Magistrates Court. The 52-year-old successfully argued herself out of the punishment by convincing the judges she needed her car to drive her son to football practice.

Manchester United defender Eric Bailly sent a funny message to Amad after he scored in the Reds' 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano.