Former Avalon singer Michael Passons claims he had to leave band for being gay after rejecting ongoing conversion therapy

Joe Rogan is backtracking after getting duped by a fake news story.

Apple TV+ has officially confirmed a limited event series starring Michael Douglas as Benjamin Franklin. The Oscar winner executive produces the project about the American polymath, from John Adams writer-executive producer Kirk Ellis, TV director, writer and producer Tim Van Patten (Boardwalk Empire, The Sopranos), Tony Krantz and his Flame Ventures and Richard Plepler’s Eden Productions under the company’s deal with Apple Studios. Based on Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff’s book A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America, the series, which has been casting for the past couple of months, is a co-production between ITV Studios America and Apple Studios.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterMichael Douglas will star as U.S. Founding Father Benjamin Franklin in a new limited series for Apple, Variety has learned.The untitled series is based on the book “A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America” by Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff. Kirk Ellis, the writer behind HBO’s “John Adams” series, will write the show for Apple and serve as an executive producer.Emmy-winning director Tim Van Patten will direct and executive produce.

Holly Willoughby's new Olympic-themed show The Real Games has been bringing in a lot of celebrities for their impressive 2022 line-up as stars will be preparing to compete against each other in a range of high-intensity sporting challenges. And after Mark Wright – the first of their many recruits – was said to have pulled out of the show by "text", OK! can reveal that footballer Chelcee Grimes and ITV News journalist Lucrezia Millarini will be stepping up to the challenge.

Russian saboteurs has been released. Polina, believed to be nine or 10 years old, is one of the first out of the 14 young victims to be pictured following their deaths in Ukraine.

BBC Breakfast star Nina Warhurst updated her fans on her holiday, sharing photos of their time abroad on Instagram and flaunting her incredible tan.She posted a photoset from her time away which included a video of her kids in a play area while she enjoyed a glass of wine, a picture of her family at the beach, a snap of her dinner, and a serene shot of their pool at night.The presenter also shared a picture of herself, smiling for the camera in front of a large plate of paella, clutching a glass of wine and looking like the picture of serenity as she enjoyed her family holiday.

I Was Better Last Night” (Knopf), his memoir out March 1. “What I did was pass out … I hadn’t had a solid bowel movement in months.

Elsa Pataky and her family are experiencing torrential rains in the country in Oceania. As of this report, the flooding has killed eight people and figures in the books as one of the worst natural disasters in the eastern part of the nation.Although Queensland, Brisbane, and the cities of Gympie and Maryborough have been particularly affected by this rainfall, Elsa Pataky, Chris Hemsworth, and their kids, India and twins Tristan and Sasha are suffering the effects of this complicated weather situation.Pataky took to social media to document how the dangerous flooding didn’t allow the actress and her daughter to continue aboard the family SUV while driving to school.

Ukraine. It comes after Ukraine and its allies called for a United Nations inquiry into potential war crimes carried out by Russia on Monday, February 28.In a tweet written by Dan Linden of ABC News, he posted a statement from a Criminal Court prosecutor that confirmed an investigation will be launched as "rapidly as possible".

Milla Jovovich is opening up about the current conflict taking place in her home country of Ukraine, revealing that she is “heartbroken and dumbstruck” about the Russian invasion.The 46-year-old actress shared an emotional message, admitting she is still “trying to process the events of this week in my birthplace of Ukraine.”“My country and people being bombed. Friends and family in hiding,” she wrote, explaining that her “blood” and “roots” come from both Russia and Ukraine.

Coronation Street which left several viewers at home terrified. While talking to her neighbour Joesph Brown about potentially living in Portugal with his grandmother, Hope seemed to be in favour of the idea.But while convincing her friend that he should depart from cobbles, Hope told him that she would "kill her sister" if she was presented with the chance to also leave.Seeing the youngster openly confess to murder, petrified viewers shared their thoughts online.One social media user penned: "Did hope just say she would literally kill her own sister where is Fiz when she says these things...

Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk's brilliant stare down at Kepa Arrizabalaga during Sunday's Carabao Cup final.The Reds triumphed 11-10 on penalties at Wembley following a pulsating goalless draw to win their first domestic cup since they won the same competition in 2012.Chelsea had substituted Kepa on specifically for the penalty shootout as he replaced Edouard Mendy from the bench during the closing moments of extra-time.However, the gamble failed to pay off as Kepa conceded all 11 penalties he faced including van Dijk's clinical spot-kick, which was followed by a brutal stare down at his rival.As the Dutch defender lined up to take Liverpool's third penalty in the shootout, Kepa shifted to the right-hand side of his goal in an attempt to put off his opponent.Kepa shifted back towards the centre of the goal as van Dijk began his run-up and was unable to stop his powerful penalty.Despite diving the right way, Kepa was helpless to stop the fierce strike as van Dijk called his bluff and found the top corner on the same side Kepa had previously stood.Following the penalty, van Dijk could be seen staring down the Chelsea keeper before he turned and jogged back to his team-mates in the centre circle.Was Virgil van Dijk's penalty the best in the shootout? Let us know in the comments section below.Fans and pundits alike loved the ice cold nature of his penalty and reaction, taking to social media afterwards to share their reactions.Writing on Twitter, Gary Lineker responded by saying: "This is definitely in my top 10 favourite penalties."One fan added: “I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve watched this.

Faith Hill and Tim McGraw wrapped its 10-episode season by killing off both their onscreen daughter, Elsa Dutton (Isabel May), and Pinkerton agent Shea Brennan (Sam Elliott).It was the former death that really struck a chord with fans, and they weren't shy about their shock and sadness when they took to Twitter to mourn the loss of the show's narrator.«I’m traumatized,» one person wrote of Elsa's death, which came after she was hit with an arrow in a previous episode.«I'm unwell. I'm shattered,» another person tweeted, with a third adding that «tears were shed tonight.»"#1883 is a near-perfect stand-alone series," one fan wrote. «I sobbed watching the brutality, but also the journey of 18-yr-old Elsa Dutton's untamed spirit.»#1883 was a beautiful standalone.

Robbie Williams has shared that he will be debuting a mash-up that features his music with Ludwig van Beethoven’s.The upcoming track, which merges his 1997 hit ‘Angels’ with Beethoven’s ‘Unfinished 10th Symphony’, was due to be showcased at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on February 28. The performance was, however, cancelled “due to the current political situation” and will now be taking place at a later date.Deutsche Telekom have collaborated with Williams on the track, assisting with the classical music which is performed by Artificial Intelligence.“‘Angels’ obviously has a very special place in my heart”, Williams said of the project in a statement.

Top Boy will join the streaming platform next month, as well as new episodes of Bridgerton and Big Mouth spinoff Human Resources.According to What’s On Netflix, Netflix will also host Spike Jonze romantic comedy Her, starring Joaquin Phoenix, from tomorrow (March 1).Other cult films coming to the streaming platform include the Coen Brothers’ Hail, Caesar!, and Zac Efron coming-of-ager 17 Again.Take a look at the full list of titles coming to Netflix UK in March here:March 1AliveCujoHell on the BorderHerI Spit on Your Grave 2Love Is Color BlindThe MasterThree Days of CondorSave The Last DanceSpider-Man 2The Guardians of Justice (season one)UnitedWorst Roommate Ever (season one)March 2Against the IceSavage Rhythm (season one)The Pirates: The Last Royal TreasureMarch 3American GirlHe-Man and the Masters of the Universe (season two)Midnight at Pera Palace (season one)Power Rangers: Dino Fury (season two)Surviving Paradise: A Family TaleThe Parisian Agency: Exclusive Properties (season two)The Weekend AwayWhindersoson Nunes: My Own Show! March 4Making Fun (season one)Lies and Deceit (season one)MeskinaNightridePieces of Her (season one)The Invisible ThreadMarch 5Alvin and the Chipmunks: The SqueakquelRick and Morty (season five)March 8An Astrological Guide for Broken Hearts (season two)Autumn GirlLast One Standing (season one)Taylor Tomlinson: Look At YouMarch 9 Byron Baes (season one)Queer Eye: Germany (season one)The Andy Warhol DiariesThe BombardmentThe Last Kingdom (season four)March 10Karma’s World (season two)Kotaro Lives Alone (season one)Love, Life & Everything in Between (season one)Surf’s Up 2: WaveManiaMarch 1117 AgainFormula 1: Drive to Survive (season four)Hail, Caesar! Life After Death with Tyler Henry (season

Emmerdale murderer Meena Jutla left viewers baffled on Monday's explosive hour-long episode after she made a blunder. During the latest episode of the ITV soap, Meena met up with vicar Charles Anderson, who is dating her sister Manpreet Sharma and is Andrea Tate's ex, as she shared chilling details of her crimes.

Geordie Shore beauty Sophie Kasaei has revealed the ins and outs of her hair struggles which have been caused by years of TV work.The stunning 32-year-old opened up to the Daily Star about the extreme damage she had caused to her hair throughout her reality TV years.She also shared the exciting news of her new extensions range, Mane London, and how she wants to promote the idea that curly hair is beautiful, having previously wanted straight blonde hair for years.Talking about her new venture, Sophie said: "During lockdown, the salons were shut, and my hair was f***ed. So, I thought you know what I'm going to embrace it.

A day after World Cup organizers FIFA and European soccer body UEFA said they would allow the Russian national soccer team to participate in World Cup qualifying games, the organizations Monday reversed course and ruled that all Russian teams, “whether national representative teams or club teams,” are suspended from competitions until further notice.

Chelsea Devantez, who was previously head writer on The Problem with Jon Stewart, has signed an overall deal with 20th Television.

EXCLUSIVE: Rene Rosado (The Conners, Major Crimes), Eddie Martinez (The Sinner, Narcos: Mexico), Ricky Russert (I, Tonya, Queen Bees), and actor/rapper Scotty Tovar (Empire, The Mosquito Coast) have joined the cast of the indie thriller The Low End Theory from Atomic Features Production.

The WGA West on Monday revealed the 13 honorees of its 2022 TV Writer Access Project, a program designed to increase diversity and promote inclusiveness within the entertainment industry. Created in 2009, the project recognizes outstanding and diverse writing talent from within the guild’s ranks and provides access to their work to showrunners, producers, network and studio executives, agents and managers.