Fay Ripley admits she 'faked a breakdown' to get a TV chat show axed

People on Thursday that she sought treatment for her debilitating anxiety back in 2019, saying: “I was cripplingly anxious and was in the worst mental health state ever.”The star underwent therapy, claiming the decision to do so felt like a last resort. “For me, it was, if this process doesn’t help me in feeling better, and if it’s not me being honest and vulnerable and unfiltered, I don’t really see how this is going to happen,” she candidly stated. “That was my intention, just to be myself, whatever that looked like at the time.”Cabello subsequently poured her heart into her third studio album, “Familia,” which is set for release on Friday.

Camila Cabello is ready for the world to check out her new music and her new look on life. The pop star, who is promoting her upcoming third studio album called Familia, opened up about overcoming a difficult time while she sat down to record it. “I was just like in a really kind of sh**ty place, like mental health wise,” she said in a recent interview with Reuters. “Obviously, I want to make good songs, but to me, it’s just like, I just want to have a good time today in the studio and feel safe and feel relaxed and feel like I’m being true to myself.”

Eva Longoria is opening up about how she and her husband make time for one another amid their busy lives and separate careers. In a new interview with Entertainment Tonight, the actress revealed that she and José Bastón make it a point to unplug from outside distractions so they can take time to really connect with one another.“We have dinner every night and have a glass of wine all the time,” Longoria said.

Update (4/7/22): Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed to become a Supreme Court Justice on Thursday April 7. The Senate voted in favor of confirming her with a 53-47 majority vote. Her two daughters were seen showing their support for her throughout the confirmation hearings. She will likely be sworn in at the end of June or beginning of July, per CNN. 

Zack Sharf Donald Glover interviewed Donald Glover for the latest cover of Interview Magazine, and the “Atlanta” Emmy winner got honest with himself about the relationship between his FX series and Lil Dicky’s FXX series “Dave.” Both shows are often grouped together in conversations online as they were created by rappers, have storylines that center on an aspiring rapper and contemplate the nature of fame and success.Glover shaded “Dave” on Twitter last fall after users compared the two shows, writing, “I’m watching ya’ll say ‘Dave’ is on par. Like ya’ll forgot what we did. No respect…we got Black people on here debating which is better, and I’m the sellout?” Glover later deleted the tweets.So does Glover dislike “Dave”? “No! I like that show,” he said in Interview.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterLamorne Morris’ Keef Knight ended Season 1 of the Hulu comedy “Woke” with all eyes on him, as the Black cartoonist was thrust into the spotlight after standing up against the white police officer who had racially profiled and assaulted him in the series premiere. Now that the apolitical artist-turned-activist has a following, what is he going to do with it in the show’s Season 2, which launches Friday?“That’s 100% the thing.

Thania Garcia Former rapper Nathaniel Glover, aka “the Kidd Creole,” who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, has been convicted for the fatal stabbing of a homeless NYC man.Glover was arraigned in 2017 for stabbing 55-year-old John Jolly on the streets of midtown Manhattan. On Wednesday, a New York Supreme Court jury found the 62-year-old Bronx native guilty of first-degree manslaughter.Glover was one of six members of Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five inducted by Jay-Z into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007. The group was responsible for the pioneering hip-hop smash “The Message.”The fatal encounter occurred just before midnight on Aug.

Aldi has made a big change in some of its stores and it's proving a controversial move. As part of its bid to become greener, the budget retailer has introduced paper bags costing 15 pence each.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorApple is stepping up to the plate with its first live sports broadcasts Friday, set to debut “Friday Night Baseball” on Apple TV Plus — and, for a limited time, the MLB livestreams will be free for anyone in the U.S. and eight other countries.The games on Apple TV Plus — which will be about 50 per season — are available to anyone with internet access, for free for a limited time without the need for a subscription to the streaming service (regularly $4.99/month).

Todd Gilchrist No matter how many people tied to the Comedy Store you ask about the late Mitzi Shore, the connective tissue between their answers is an almost identical impression of the late owner.David Letterman offers one while son Pauly Shore insists that his is the best, but virtually without fail a moment will come while telling a story about the iconic venue’s co-founder and former owner that they affectionately lapse into a flat, slightly nasally Midwestern accent.The impression communicates their affection for her stalwart presence at the Store and her role in Los Angeles’ comedy scene for the past 50 years, as well as the no-nonsense relatability that made her feared and beloved in equal measures. “My mother was a dichotomy of riches,” says Peter Shore, who took over operations of the Comedy Store when she became ill in 2002 and now runs it actively, but at a distance, from his current hometown of Portland, Ore.“She had an innate ability to predict a comic’s trajectory and gave that individual through investment of time, love, attention, an opportunity to grow.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorTo underscore the strange spin on work-life balance in the new Apple TV Plus series “Severance,” cinematographer Jessica Lee Gagné worked closely with production designer Jeremy Hindle on a variety of subtle lighting choices to deliver a world of contrast to audiences.In the sci-fi drama, which is currently streaming, workers at tech company Lumon Industries have agreed to be microchipped, dividing their memories between home and office.The corporate world of Lumon is windowless and sparsely furnished, with stark white walls, a deep green carpet and four cubicles for new employee Mark, played by Adam Scott, and co-workers Helly (Britt Lower), Irving (John Turturro) and Dylan (Zach Cherry). Gagné was able to find lighting cues and nuances in the script to offer variation in the overwhelming white office.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“The Cleaning Lady” has been renewed for Season 2 at Fox.“This heart-pounding, emotionally driven story has captivated audiences across all platforms with its empowering, suspenseful narrative about an undocumented worker forced to navigate the criminal underworld to save her ailing son’s life,” said Michael Thorn, president of Fox Entertainment. “’The Cleaning Lady’ bravely and unapologetically takes on many of today’s most important social issues — something we’re proud to say is one of Fox long-time calling cards — and it’s all brought into sharp perspective by the powerful performance of our lead, Élodie Yung and the entire cast.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer“Melrose Place” co-stars Daphne Zuniga and Grant Show will be reunited when Zuniga guest stars on an upcoming episode of the CW network’s “Dynasty,” Variety has learned exclusively.Zuniga is set to play Sonya Jackson, a woman from Blake’s (Show) past who comes in and stirs things up for the Carringtons. The episode of “Dynasty,” titled “A Friendly Kiss Between Friends,” will air Friday, April 29, at 9 p.m.

Heading to a favourite local for a pub lunch is one of life’s pleasures.

An Edinburgh restaurant has hit back at a diner's TripAdvisor review, claiming they were refused drink, before being called 'English pigs' by bar staff.

Caitriona Balfe has paid tribute to her diehard fans as she and the rest of the Outlander cast prepare to film the seventh season.

Before Jimmy Savile died, he appeared to have the world fooled with his comedic, philanthropist persona - but his cunning jokes worked to disguise the truth.

A pair of driving enthusiasts are set to drive from Ayrshire to Monte Carlo in a car worth less than £500.

true-crime director Joe Berlinger. On Thursday, the streaming platform released the chilling trailer for, which features previously unheard audio interviews with the notorious serial killer. Known as the Killer Clown, Gacy murdered 33 boys — most of them teenagers — and buried them inside his Norwood Park, Illinois home, between 1972 and 1978, before an investigation into the disappearance of a Des Plaines teenager led to his arrest.

Kris Jenner fans have gone wild after spotting that her new haircut gives her an uncanny resemblance to Martine McCutcheon.The reality star, 66, took to Instagram to debut her new look, where she revealed she’d swapped her usual pixie cut for a sleek, short bob. In a video posted to Instagram stories, Kris is seen trying out items from her daughters Kylie and Kendall’s new make-up line, but many fans seemed more interested in her new ‘do – a chic bob with a choppy side swept fringe.

Lauren Goodger has revealed that because she's "so unwell" with norovirus, she will be taking a break from social media for a few days.The former TOWIE star, who is heavily pregnant with her second child with beau Charles Drury, took to her Instagram account on Thursday morning to give an update on her health. "Currently have norovirus and it's horrendous," the 35 year old wrote on a pink background. "I am so unwell, so won't be contactable for a few days to anyone who has messaged me," Lauren, who recently said she was "scared" of going through labour again, continued.