Gail Simmons Reacts to Padma Lakshmi's 'Top Chef' Exit

Emmerdale looks set for explosive scenes next week as Mary Goskirk is left rocked by a piece of news. Viewers will recall that Mary was left for dead earlier this year as her then partner Faye's true nature was revealed in a sinister twist where she took off with her money after scamming her. And next week, the police show up in the village to deliver an update to Mary.

Benedict Cumberbatch is seemingly not done playing Doctor Strange in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The actor recently hinted at his return in a new movie next year.

Beyonce Knowles, daughter Blue Ivy, husband Jay-Z and his mother Gloria Carter all stepped out into Manhattan together this week for a very special occasion. Pictured heading for the glitzy venue Tribeca 360, the musical superstars were there to celebrate the civil partnership of Gloria, who'd just got hitched to Wiltshire Foundation president Roxanne Wiltshire.

Fiona Phillips lived in fear for years – scared that she would fall victim to the terrible Alzheimer's Disease that killed both her parents. In fact, the 62 year old former GMTV legend even made plans for her family, should the unthinkable happen. Now her horrors have come true, with the TV presenter revealing her own "heartbreaking" diagnosis to the Mirror.

Hollyoaks star Callum Kerr has announced that he is a dad-to-be, as he took to Instagram to reveal that hs girlfriend is pregnant with the couple's first child. Sharing a couple of snaps of them together as well as a short ultrasound clip, Callum penned the caption: "Ever since I can remember, I’ve always wanted to be a dad.

Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky have broken their silence following a string of reports that they were secretly planning to divorce in the media today, Tuesday 4 July. Kyle, 54, and Mauricio, 53, who first met at a nightclub in 1994, tied the knot two years later in 1996. Having now been married for 27 years, reports emerged that the pair had decided to "separate", which they have now firmly debunked.The former couple shared a joint statement via the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star's Instagram page, as they wanted to address the media's claims head-on.

Loose Women star Nadia Sawalha showed off her fabulous figure as the TV favourite posed in a bikini for a new selection of beach snaps, and fans were in awe. The 58 year old star's followers praised her for showing her "real body" and being natural on social media, something that is becoming rarer and rarer nowadays.

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Tom Cruise is on a mission to watch both Oppenheimer and Barbie on their opening weekend and is opening up about how he’ll make it happen.

Ringo Starr will celebrate his 83rd birthday on Friday, July 7, but age ain’t nothing but a number to the legendary Beatles drummer.

Taylor Swift after attending a recent ‘Eras’ concert in Cincinnati, Ohio.Collete – who has starred in hit films such as Hereditary and Knives Out – took to Instagram on July 3 to share a post dedicated to Swift following the concert on July 1. “Thank you [Taylor Swift] for the MOST INCREDIBLE night last night,” Collette wrote in her post.Check out Toni Collette’s full post below.A post shared by TONI COLLETTE (@toni_collette_official)Collette continued: “Your talent is immeasurable and your generosity boundless.

Kevyn Lee-Wellington, the co-owner of Fluffy’s Sno-Balls in Long Beach, takes pride in his frozen treat from New Orleans. Fluffy’s Sno-Balls in Long Beach has been named one of the best ice cream shops in the nation, according to Yelp. Photo: Caitlin Hernández for Q Voice News.

Friends and fans alike were quick to show their love for the new parents, the announcement post amassing over one hundred thousand likes within 12 hours of posting. 

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Kelly Clarkson has not yet appeared on Broadway, but she’s a major fan of the art-form and has covered many musical theatre songs throughout her career.

Kevin Costner honored the history of America and had hope for the future in a patriotic post celebrating July 4. Costner, 68, carried an American flag in an Instagram snap from a scene in his award-winning, directorial debut, “Dances With Wolves.”“Happy Fourth, friends,” he wrote. “I’ve spent my career diving into the history of America—both the ugly and the beautiful parts of it.”He added, “Today, I celebrate the HOPE that drove our ancestors.

A popular choice for US soldiers during World War Two, SPAM is now a product that is sold in 48 countries worldwide.

Comedy fans are anxiously awaiting the premiere of “Joy Ride”, the hilarious and unapologetically explicit story of identity and self-discovery centring on four unlikely friends who embark on a once-in-a-lifetime international adventure, starring Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, Stephanie Hsu and Sabrina Wu.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor In the past few years, Hollywood has taken great strides to increase AAPI representation on screen, with a record number of Asians landing Emmy nominations and wins, from Sandra Oh’s recognition for “Killing Eve” to “Squid Game” picking up six trophies, including Lee Jung-jae for best actor in a drama series. This awards season, more AAPI actors fight for history-making nominations, including Ali Wong for “Beef” and the ensemble cast of “Yellowjackets.” Former nominees contending again this year are “Saturday Night Live’s” Bowen Yang and “Ted Lasso’s” Nick Mohammed.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers from the Season 20 finale of Bravo’s “Top Chef.” Buddha Lo became the first ever “Top Chef: World All-Stars” winner Thursday, beating out his finale competition Sara Bradley and Gabri Rodriguez in the Paris-set “Top Chef” Season 20 finale. But Lo’s win was historic beyond that special 20th anniversary season achievement, as he became the first “Top Chef” contestant to ever win two seasons back to back, having claimed victory in Season 19, “Top Chef: Houston.” Adding another layer of prestige, Lo has the honor of being the final contestant to be declared winner by Padma Lakshmi before she exits the cooking competition after 19 seasons as host.

Alison Herman TV Critic This is going to sound like a backhanded compliment, but I mean it: One of Padma Lakshmi’s most valuable skills as the host of “Top Chef” — a major part of what will be missed when Lakshmi departs the show after the June 8 finale — is product placement. In the crowded, sometimes tawdry world of reality competitions, “Top Chef” is unique in its credibility. The show is effective entertainment, but over 20 seasons in 17 years, the Bravo mainstay has also established itself as an arbiter of taste on par with the Michelin guide. Some of that authority comes from longevity; some from Lakshmi’s fellow judges, chef Tom Colicchio and editor Gail Simmons; some from casting, which has generated a talent pool so formidable that the show frequently circles back to its own alumni, including for this season’s London-set World All Stars. But a great deal of it comes from Lakshmi, a presence so commanding she can deliver phrases like “the Glad family of products” and “furnished by San Pellegrino” without disrupting the show’s carefully constructed sense of gravitas.