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Amanda Holden, 50, took to Instagram earlier today to wish her 1.8 million followers a Happy Valentine’s Day.The Britain’s Got Talent judge put her long toned legs on display in a pink and red heart-printed pyjama set.Sitting by the fireplace and smiling coyly to the camera, the model charmed fans as she simply penned “#Happyvalentines”.The post even caught the attention of Countryfile star Matt Baker, who penned: “Happy Valentines.”But he was not the only famous face to leave a comment under Amanda’s sultry post.TV presenter Davina McCall typed: “Happy valentines my love.”Pussycat Dolls star Ashley Roberts simply posted a heart-eyed emoji.Amanda had already stunned fans on Instagram last week after sharing a racy Valentine's Day-inspired picture.She set pulses racing in a matching underwear set from JD Williams.The red lace lingerie set looked vibrant as she posed up a storm in front of a dark background.A post shared by Amanda Holden (@noholdenback)She opted for a blow-out hairstyle and classic make-up with a nude lip.Amanda used a red rose as a prop, which she held in both hands as she looked fierce for the camera.In the caption, she wrote: “All ready for #valentines? @jdwilliamsuk (rose models own) *laughing emoji*”.She also took to her story to share a snap of herself plucking a petal from the rose, with the caption: “…he loves me…”Fellow celebrities and fans rushed to the comments section to praise her on the photo.The brand she was modelling, JD Williams, left a string of kisses and heart emojis.Celebrity chef Chris Baber quipped: “Watch your fingers on the thorns!”Simeon Bennett penned: “Wowzers.

It’s one of the most anticipated weddings in Emmerdale history, as Dawn Taylor (Olivia Bromley) and Billy Fletcher (Jay Kontzle) prepare to walk down the aisle this Valentine’s Day. But, as ever in soapland, it’s not going to be smooth sailing as serial killer Meena Jutla (Paige Sandhu) is out for revenge on her ex and his blushing bride and is seen clutching a gun.

Two key players fighting to improve mental health in the UK film industry have spotlighted the improvements that have taken place since the pandemic started.

Duchess Camilla has tested positive for COVID-19 shortly after her husband, Prince Charles, contracted the virus.

The ALLBLK, streaming service for Black TV and film from AMC Networks, announced the world premiere of Beyond Ed Buck, streaming Thursday, February 24. 

Prince Harry, 37, was spotted at Super Bowl LVI on Sunday, Feb. 13, with his cousin, Princess Eugenie, 31. The royal relatives sat together at SoFi Stadium in L.A. and watched as the Rams beat the Cincinnati Bengals by a final score of 23-20. Harry and his wife Meghan Markle, 40, now live in her home state of California, so it’s a safe bet that the Duke of Sussex was rooting on the Rams. Meghan wasn’t pictured at the big game.

Kanye West had a busy Sunday on social media on Feb. 13, but his girlfriend, Julia Fox, was also making some quieter updates to her page. Eagle-eyed fans noticed that Julia had deleted several photos of Kanye from her page on Super Bowl Sunday. Although Kanye still appears in some photos from her most recent post on from her birthday celebrations earlier this month, a number of other photos of the pair have been wiped away. On top of that, Julia also ‘liked’ one of Kim Kardashian’s photos on Instagram, which showed the reality star in an all black outfit while wearing sunglasses.

Coronation Street stars Sally Carman and Joe Duttine were keen to give fans a glimpse into their life together away from the cobbles as they shared a range of cosy snaps to celebrate Valentine's Day.In one snap shared to Sally’s Instagram, the pair looked cosy as they snuggled together underneath the warm glow of a lamp, with Sally leaning in close to Joe as they took a snap for the camera.With her brunette locks falling in gentle waves down to her collar, Sally looked worlds away from her troubled character Abi Franklin as she rocked a grey-and-white knitted turtleneck.Sally opted for a natural make-up look in the gorgeous snap, framing her eyes with dark eyeliner and going for a plump pink lip.Joe - best known for playing Tim Metcalfe on the cobbles - looked similarly winter-ready in a black puffa coat, blue-and-white striped t-shirt and a knitted blue hat, completing the ensemble with a pair of tortoiseshell specs and a smattering of facial hair.Sally sweetly wrote alongside the snap: "My Valentine #2PintsIn."Their co-stars immediately flocked to the comments section to show them some love, with Alexandra Mardell - who plays Emma Brooker on the soap - posting a row of loved-up emojis.Sally Ann Matthews, AKA Jenny Connor on the cobbles, cheekily wrote: "Beauty and the beast!"Another fan posted: "Oh I bloody love the pair of you!"But Sally wasn’t done praising her co-star fiancé, as she soon posted a snap of Joe on his own sans glasses, writing: "I mean…" with a row of yellow love-hearts.For his part, Joe posted a snap of Sally raising a pint glass to the lens, and penned: "She asked for a half but I made it a pint and chucked in some pork scratchings… love is in the air."The pair had headed out together to catch an

A derelict city-centre grade-II listed building is set to be transformed into flats and offices after plans were given the green light by the council.

Police divers are searching a section of the River Mersey after a murder probe was launched this weekend.

Prince Harry and Prince William’s brotherly relationship has suffered since the Sussexes moved to America. But according to a royal expert, it seems the siblings are willing to "thrash it out" at an upcoming reunion.The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year has put pressure on Harry to make amends with both William and dad Charles – but will it happen? Katie Nicholl told the Birmingham Mail: “Harry will want to be a part of the celebratory weekend, and will almost certainly be required to appear with William at that time.

died on Sunday at the age of 75 in his sleep.Hollywood took to Twitter to express their love and condolences for the late “Ghostbusters” filmmaker.“A legend. The number of great movies he made is absurd,” “Eternals” star Kumail Nanjiani wrote. “RIP… ‘Ghostbusters’ is my first favorite movie ever.”Paul Feig, director of the 2016 “Ghostbusters” remake, penned, “I’m in absolute shock.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerIt’s a hands-down victory for Fox’s WWE Friday Night SmackDown in Friday ratings. Once again, wrestling mayhem topped a rerun-heavy night, winning the demo wars with an 0.6.Highlighting the event was a confrontation between Bayley and Sasha Banks, and the crowning of a new No.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerAfter months of government wrangling that stoked fears and job losses among writers, musicians, translators and other independent contractors in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that modifies a previous law that attempts to determine just who is a contractor and who is an employee.The new, modified version of the law takes effect immediately and provides flexibility to such diverse employment fields as freelance writers, musicians, film support crews and visual artists, who now can continue working as independent contractors.The California Legislature sent the bill on Monday night to Newsom, who signed it Friday.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerA Los Angeles federal court judge has decided that two songwriters who claim their lyrics were pilfered by Taylor Swift for her massive 2014 hit Shake It Off may have a case. US District Judge Michael Fitzgerald that songwriters Sean Hall and Nathan Butler “have sufficiently alleged a protectable selection and arrangement or a sequence of creative expression” and Swift’s “use as alleged is similar enough” to survive the motion to dismiss.Hall and Butler filed suit i 2017, saying the 2001 3LW recording Playas Gon’ Play, was the source of Swift’s lyrics on her Shake It Off.The 3LW song includes the lyrics “Playas, they gonna play, and haters, they gonna hate.” Swift’s song has the lyrics: “Cause the players

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerRenewed interest in 2018’s Black Panther has emerged in the wake of the death of film star Chadwick Boseman on Friday.The film is now in the top five most popular films on Apple and Amazon charts. The film is also being shown on TBS and ABC tonight, and is streaming on Disney+.Black Panther is at No.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerLos Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers and team governor Steve Ballmer talked with Trevor Noah tonight on the Daily Social Distancing Show, revealing that the players and owners of the various teams will be working together to influence legislation and increase voter registration.Asked why the work strike occurred, Rivers said, “The players literally need to take a breath. Like I said earlier, it’s not lost on me that George Floyd was never afforded to take that breath.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerSarah Palin’s defamation suit against the New York Times can move forward, a federal judge said on Friday.US District Court Judge Jed Rakoff rejected the Times bid to dismiss the suit, which arose over a 2017 editorial Palin claims wrongly linked her to the 2011 mass shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. Palin was a 2008 Vice Presidential candidate and is a former Governor of Alaska.Rakoff today said there was “sufficient evidence to allow a rational finder of fact to find actual malice by clear and convincing evidence.” While Rakoff allowed that much of Palin’s case was circumstantial, it was strong enough that a jury might find the Times and its former editorial page editor James Bennet acted with

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerKenny Smith, a panelist on the TNT analysis show Inside the NBA, walked off the live show after a brief commentary in solidarity with the players and others who are boycotting the league’s playoff games today.Smith said as a black man and former player, he wasn’t in the right frame of mind to participate in the discussion. “It is not right to be here.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerAt the VMAs, it’s quarantine for thee, but not for me.New York City quarantine rules are now being enforced on travelers from 34 states, requiring a two-week isolation if arriving in the five boroughs for longer than a 24-hour stopover.That is, if you’re just a citizen. If you’re a celebrity or part of their crew, you can apparently come right in.The New York Post is reporting that the likes of Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande will not be subject to isolation for performing at the 2020 VMAs, which take place Aug.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerThe global coronavirus death toll has topped 800,000 as of Saturday, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. The institute also reported more than 23 million cases worldwide.The US continues to lead in the number of deaths, now with more than 175,000.