From ‘Batgirl’ Fallout to Rebooting ‘Superman’: All the Landmines Facing the Next DC Chief

Strictly Come Dancing kicked off with a bang but fans are adamant they know who will be the first to go.The hit BBC One series launched last night with a new host of celebrities competing to lift the Glitterball. But after the first episode aired, viewers are convinced that Kaye Adams will be booted off first. Social media was set alight with many believing the Loose Women star, who is paired Kai Widdrington, does not stand a chance, although some rooted for her.

If I’m going to have to wear glasses, I might as well have GLASSES,” she smiles. “For me, glasses inspire or finish all of my looks. They are a fantastic way to find your own unique style and change things up.” She also professes not to follow trends.

— M, via emailForgive the cliché: you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink. You and your parents have done all you can to persuade your brother to get off his backside and make something of himself, but he stubbornly refuses to abandon his lazy lifestyle.

Strictly Come Dancing. Amanda took to Twitter to express her surprise as she anticipated that she will be “having words” with Kim, who appeared last night in the series’ launch show.She tweeted: “I’ve been directing Kim Marsh since April and she didn’t mention a word about @bbcstrictly.“My guilty pleasure and she said nothing.“I’ll be having words with HER!” Amanda jokingly added.Amanda had been directing a number episodes of Waterloo Road this year, with Kym portraying Nicky Walters in the show.Kym recently opened up about her decision to join the Strictly lineup this year and what inspired her to take on the challenge.Ahead of the launch, Kym vowed to “grab things with both hands" following advice from her beloved father.The actress admitted she had been asked to appear on the show before but "never thought it was the right time".However, her perspective changed once her dad was diagnosed with cancer.Kym's father David, 77, was diagnosed with incurable prostate cancer after a delay in getting a check-up during the pandemic.She revealed: "My dad got diagnosed with untreatable cancer last March and I've just decided to give everything while I can.""Without being melancholy, we don't know how long we've got him for, so you've got to make the most of the situation.""[His] diagnosis does change things.”Kym went on to explain the words of advice her dad gave her, which helped her “look at thing differently”.She added to The Sun: “My dad told me, 'You never know what's round the corner so grab things with both hands.'“But you don't think about that until an event happens.

Meghan Markle is said to have consistently "phoned up and abused a staffer every ten minutes" on a Friday night when she was an active member of the Royal Family. The anonymous staffer claimed that Meghan and Prince Harry called her "for days" after a Friday night when she was out for dinner.Numerous calls appeared to rattle the unknown staffer, who said that they "could not escape" the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

READ MORE: Homeowner wakes up to dogging couple blocking driveway - but can't confront them“I get obsessive over things like this and as I live alone I spend a lot of time looking out my window anyway.“I think they're dealing drugs and as I know they’ve seen me I’m worried they know I’m on to them.”The man revealed that due to his own unusual habits he is often awake at 5am and has seen a van idling by the house.He continued: “The van is always there, but recently whenever I go to the window it drives off.“They definitely think I’m a cop, but I’m not, I just want to look out my window.”And despite having no evidence whatsoever that his neighbours are indeed South London druglords, the man is convinced they are out to get him.He continued: “What if they put a hit on me? What if I know too much? I know I'm paranoid but they could be dealing anything in there and you know how violent London can be.“It’s got to the point now where I try and avoid going near the window in case they think I’m snooping which I'm not, I'm just a man trying to enjoy my window." If you suspect your neighbours could be involved in a drug ring, the Met Police advise you to report your findings here. READ NEXT

Lionel Messi netted his 88th Argentina goal with a sublime second-half chip against Honduras on Friday to delight his adoring supporters on social media. The Barcelona icon, who continues to impress during this second season in France with PSG, stole the show during the first fixture of the international break as Lionel Scaloni's side won 3-0 in a Miami friendly.With Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez opening the scoring from inside the six-yard box after smart work from Papu Gomez, Messi doubled the lead before the break by dispatching a penalty won by Giovani Lo Celso. READ MORE: Lionel Messi free-kick just like 'real life FIFA' as fans spot familiar camera set-upWith Argentina cruising towards their ninth victory from their last 11 matches having been unbeaten in 34 games, Messi made sure by chipping Luis Lopez from 25 yards.Latching onto a Enzo Fernandez tackle to send the ball into the back of the net over the despairing keeper - Messi brought his Argentina tally to 88 goals from 163 fixtures.Despite his extended success at the highest level and countless displays of brilliance, Messi continues to astound his fans who paid tribute on social media. What is your favourite ever Lionel Messi goal? Tell us in the comments section below. One fan wrote: "Oh snap!!!! Messi is a cheat code." With a second adding: "It's easy for this man...

READ MORE: Woman 'nearly died' as horror lip filler session left her 'looking like Snoopy' But instead of getting the "perfect" face he was striving for, the Blackpool-based bloke has regrets.He believes the beauty industry should have tighter regulations to prevent people from making the same mistakes he has. Liam told the Mirror : "I got one thing done and realised I could get more done and the nurse just did it because I said I wanted it.

size of their penis, and a common fear is that their todger isn't large enough to satisfy a romantic partner.And while these concerns are perfectly normal, they can affect the self-esteem and personal relationships of many blokes.In fact, statistics from Google Trends show that in the last 12 months (2021-2022), searches for ‘penis enlargement’ have gone up by more than 100 percent, while searches for penis enlargement pills in the UK have gone up by 44 percent.Professor Kevan Wylie, a sexual medicine consultant, told the Sun: "Many men who worry about the size of their penis generally have overall body image issues."What happens is that they tend to focus their poor body image on their penis."Often, counselling can make a real difference to the patient by building self-esteem, correcting distorted views about body image and learning more about what makes people attractive."But according to the NHS there is a three-step plan that blokes can follow to make their manhood appear bigger.A lot of hair in the area can hide some of your penis from view and make it appear shorter or smaller.So, trimming or shaving your public hair will help uncover more of the penis and make a difference in how big you look.Want the Daily Star's sexiest stories news straight to your inbox? Sign up to our daily Hot Topics newsletter HEREIf you want your todger to look bigger, then consider losing weight around the pubic area.Extra weight can hide more of your penis, making it look smaller, so it might be time to hit the gym if you’re concerned about your penis size.Getting fit will help you look and feel better, whilst also improving your self-esteem.This can help you feel sexy and be more confident in the bedroom.And while these tips won’t

Michaela Zee editor When Xolo Maridueña first stepped into the Blue Beetle suit, there were “a lot of nerves and exhilaration” that came with embodying the DC superhero. “Excited is not the first word that comes to my brain,” Maridueña told Variety at the Season 5 red carpet premiere of “Cobra Kai” on Wednesday night. “It is nervous excitement, it’s antsiness. It’s the anticipation of knowing that you’re on the brink of something potentially big, but it still feels really intimate because you’re just with the cast and the crew.” The 21-year-old actor will be portraying the lead role of Jaime Reyes/Blue Beetle in DC’s first adaptation of a comic led by a Latino superhero. “I can’t wait for people to see one of the — if not the first — Latino-led superhero movies ever,” he continued.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor The blowback Warner Bros. Discovery received over its cancellation of “Batgirl” was “blown out of proportion,” according to CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels. Last month came word that “Batgirl,” the $90 million Warner Bros./DC movie starring Leslie Grace as Barbara Gordon/Batgirl, would not be released theatrically, on HBO Max, or anywhere else. WBD, formed formed earlier this year by Discovery’s acquisition of WarnerMedia, determined that taking a tax write-off for “Batgirl” made more financial sense than releasing it commercially. “To me, you know, it’s blown out of proportion a little bit, in terms of the attention externally,” said Wiedenfels, speaking Thursday at the Bank of America Securities Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference, regarding the “Batgirl” decision. “The focus is, on a go-forward basis here, we’re spending more than ever in the history of the two legacy companies on content. We’re continuing to make significant investments — [but] we’ll make them differently.”

Warner Bros. Discovery‘s surprising decision to shelve “Batgirl” early last month sparked controversy around the industry.

The surprising decision last month to shelve completed DC movie Batgirl was “blown out of proportion” by the press, according to Warner Bros Discovery CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels.

The CW has found its Jonathan Kent. Australian actor Michael Bishop has been tapped to play the role in the upcoming third season of the CW’s Superman & Lois in a recasting. He replaces Jordan Elsass, who played Jonathan in the first two seasons and revealed he would not be returning for Season 3. Jonathan Kent is the son of Clark/Superman (Tyler Hoechlin) and Lois’ (Elizabeth Tulloch).

Ellise Shafer There’s a new Jonathan Kent in the world of “Superman & Lois.” Warner Bros. announced on Wednesday morning that Michael Bishop, an actor who recently made his American film debut in Disney Channel’s “Spin,” will take over the role of Clark Kent and Lois Lane’s son in the CW drama’s upcoming third season. In August, it was announced that Jordan Elsass, who originated the role of Jonathan, would not be returning. “Jordan Elsass has notified the Studio that he will not be returning to ‘Superman & Lois’ for Season 3 due to personal reasons,” the studio said in a statement at the time. “The role of Jonathan Kent will be recast.”

Day 1 of the Creative Arts Emmys 2022 had a distinctive group of celebrities and creators that make up some of the best in television. They all gathered at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles to celebrate everyone involved in the creative process.

It was a “bittersweet” night for the team behind Full Frontal With Samantha Bee.

EXCLUSIVE: Apple TV+’s Huey P. Newton series The Big Cigar has rounded out its cast, with Jaime Ray Newman (Dopesick), Noah Emmerich (Dark Winds), John Doman (City on a Hill), Chris Brochu (Zero Contact) and newcomer Breton Edwards Allen coming aboard in recurring roles. André Holland leads the cast, with Alessandro Nivola, Tiffany Boone, PJ Byrne, Marc Menchaca, Jordane Christie, Moses Ingram, Olli Haaskivi and Glynn Turman also set to star, as previously announced.

Warner Bros. Discovery’s David Leavy has inked a new three-year contract as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer with the David Zaslev-led media conglomerate, Deadline has confirmed.