Family of Scots man jailed in Iraq 'cried tears of joy' after hearing prison 'nightmare' was over

Lorraine Kelly and Jean Johansson are among the star-studded line-up for STV's Hogmanay bash this year as they help those at home see in 2023.

Kelli Giddish shared a loving goodbye to her costars on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit on Thursday, hours before her final episode was set to air.The 42-year-old actress, who has played Detective Amanda Rollins for 11 years, posted a slideshow of photos with the crime show's lineup of stars, including lead Mariska Hargitay and Ice-T.Giddish was set to get a grand send off with what appeared to be a wedding for her character to Assistant District Attorney Dominick Carisi Jr. (Peter Scanavino), according to recent previews.The actress opened her posts with a sweet black-and-white photo of herself as she and Hargitay hugged on a park bench.  Kelli Giddish, 42, bid farewell to her Law & Order: SVU costars with a sweet Instagram post as she marked her final episode of the show on Thursday, after 11 years in the castShe beamed ear-to-ear, while Hargitay looked emotional and kept her eyes close.'To everyone who supported Rollins — THANK YOU!' Giddish captioned her post.  She gave her 487K followers a rundown of her costars, including rapper-turned-actor Ice-T.He grinned ear-to-ear in a closeup with Giddish, which was snapped while they were in costume and wearing bullet-proof vests.

Lisa Hochstein and husband Lenny had an awkward dinner just weeks before their split on Thursday's season premiere of The Real Housewives Of Miami on Peacock.The season five episode showed Lisa 40, cooking Lenny's favorite meal of Russian borscht with her mother-in-law Marina while her husband tried to get the doors of their walk-in wine room to work.She playfully tried to pry open the locked doors and was scolded by plastic surgeon Lenny, 56, who is known as the 'boob god'. Awkward dinner: Lisa Hochstein and husband Lenny had an awkward dinner just weeks before their split on Thursday's season premiere of The Real Housewives Of Miami on Peacock'You can't, Lisa.

Trevor Noah paid tribute to the 'brilliant' Black women in his life on his final edition of The Daily Show Thursday.In a segment, the South African comedian, 38, thanked his fans and the Black women who 'nourished and formed' him and were 'a lot of the reason why' he's succeeded in show business.Noah said, 'Special shout out to Black women - I've often been credited with having these grand ideas. People say, "Oh Trevor, you're so smart." I'm like, "Who do you think teaches me? Who do you think shaped me, nourished me and formed me?"  The latest: Trevor Noah, 38, paid tribute to the 'brilliant' Black women in his life on his final edition of The Daily Show Thursday'From my mom, my grand[mom], my aunt, all these Black women in my life, but in America as well.

She is currently enjoying the success of her new Netflix series Wednesday.And Catherine Zeta Jones looked in good spirits as she stepped out in New York City on Thursday.The actress, 53, wrapped up for the outing in a long black zip-up cloak with short sleeves which she wore over a matching dress. Looking good: Catherine Zeta Jones looked in good spirits as she stepped out in New York City on ThursdayThe garment featured a pleated detail while Catherine added height to her frame with a pair of black heels.Also carrying a Chanel handbag, the film star let her brunette locks fall loose down her shoulders for the day.

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Minister, Laura Trott MP, is calling on older people across the country to check if they are entitled to Pension Credit as soon as possible to ensure they stand the best chance of qualifying for an extra £324 cost of living payment.

Green minister Lorna Slater has hailed the reintroduction of beavers to Scotland as an example of the global change that’s needed in how we treat nature.

A woman who previously worked as a glamour model is now making a living by inviting men into her home to dominate them and beat them up. Sophie Larissa Weiss, 30, says business is booming as blokes fly from all over the world and pay for her to wrestle them to the floor, choke them up until they tap out and even punch them in the face, the Daily Star reports.

A Scots cyclist has told how she feels lucky to be alive after feeling her head ‘bounce’ off the road three times during a horror hit and run collision. Audrey Power is appealing for the driver of the vehicle to come forward after she was knocked off her bike on the A6091 Melrose Bypass in the Scottish Borders on Sunday, December 4.

A scathing report warning Scotland is failing to hit its climate goals should serve as a “wake up call”, Green minister Lorna Slater has admitted.

Phone calls and surfing the internet will be allowed on EU flights as of next summer, it has been announced.

Selena Gomez took to TikTok on Thursday to debut her new rainbow hair, making a drastic change from her usual brunette look. The Wolves hitmaker, 30, shared a clip of herself in a public restroom hunched underneath a hand dryer, as she styled her brand new tresses. 'You gotta do what you gotta do,' the star - who's been busy promoting her Apple TV+ documentary, Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me - jokingly quipped in the caption.  Switching it up: Selena Gomez took to TikTok on Thursday to debut her new rainbow hair, making a drastic change from her usual brunette look; (R) Pictured December 1Justin Bieber's ex-girlfriend looked chic in a metallic blue top and jeans with rips on the knees. Throughout the clip she fussed with her hair as it dried under the machine.At the end she looked into the camera and smiled, as her friend laughed at the funny circumstance.

The stars were out in force to celebrate the career of the acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro on Thursday evening.Jessica Chastain, West Side Story star Ariana DeBose and Chloë Sevigny were among the stars supporting the writer and director for the Museum of Modern Art's film benefit, which featured a tribute to him.The benefit and tribute coincides with the opening of a new exhibit at the Manhattan-based museum, Guillermo del Toro: Crafting Pinocchio, which is dedicated to his new stop-motion animated adaptation of Pinocchio.Jessica, who starred in del Toro's gothic horror–romance Crimson Peak, looked effortlessly elegant as she hit the red carpet in a silvery purple off-the-shoulder dress.  Leading ladies: Jessica Chastain, West Side Story star Ariana DeBose and Chloë Sevigny were among the stars supporting the writer and director for the Museum of Modern Art's film benefit, which featured a tribute to director Guillermo del Toro Jessica's outfit featured a plunging neckline highlighting her cleavage, and the bodice was covered with intricate lace swirls and floral designs.The dress featured a skirt that reached all the way to the ground, covering up her footwear, and it was enlivened with small mirrored cubes for extra luster.

Paris Hilton shared a behind-the-scenes look of her mother, Kathy Hilton's, stunning Christmas decorations by giving her fans a holiday-themed house tour which included a $38K champagne vending machine on her Instagram stories on Thursday. The media personality, 41, and socialite, 63, additionally jumped onto an Amazon Live session as part of the Paris Hilton Holiday Hosting Guide. The mother-daughter duo recently made fashion statements of their own by attending The Hollywood Reporter's Women in Entertainment Gala together in LA earlier Wednesday.   Getting into the holiday spirit: Paris Hilton, 41, showcased her mother, Kathy Hilton's, holiday decorations in her home after filming an Amazon Live session together  Lavish: Paris then gave her followers a special look at the Monet and Chandon vending machine - which retails at Neiman Marcus for $38K - that her mother also had in her dining room The Simple Life star shared a short clip of herself standing next to her mother in a large kitchen while holding her adorable little pup.  The two stars were seen wearing comfortable Christmas-themed robes from Kathy's sleepwear collaboration with the Australian brand, Sant and Abel. Paris's platinum blonde locks were swept up into a stylish ponytail, allowing her bangs to border the right side of her face in an elegant wave. Kathy simple parted her blonde hair to the side, and her locks effortlessly fell down straight past her shoulders. During the short video, the mother-daughter duo announced that their Amazon Live had started, where Kathy joined Paris to talk about holiday decorating and the socialite's new cookware line.  Dressed warmly: The two stars were dressed in Christmas-themed robes from Kathy's sleepwear collaboration

A Scots dad's Iraq prison 'nightmare' is finally over after he arrived back home in Scotland to his 'buzzing' family today.

A Scots man locked up in Iraq for the past two months will have to wait for his homecoming after his flight home was delayed.

A Scottish construction engineer who has been held in jail in Iraq for the last two months will be reunited with his family tomorrow. Brian Glendinning, 43, will fly into Edinburgh Airport at about 5.25pm and will be greeted by his loved ones, following his lengthy ordeal.

A Scots dad who was jailed in Iraq has been released from prison, with his family hopeful that they will be reunited within days.

A Scottish man who has been locked up in an Iraq jail for two months over unpaid debts is waiting on Qatar bank confirming they have agreed to drop their case against him before he can be released.