Harry Potter fans mindblown after spotting Tracy Beaker star in first film

NPR announced that Ayesha Rascoe has been named as the host of their morning news program Weekend Edition Sunday. Since its debut in 1987, the show has featured interviews with politicians, writers, musicians, historians, newsmakers, and the like. March 27 will be Rascoe’s first day on the job.Rascoe – the current White House correspondent for NPR – graduated from the prestigious HBCU Howard University, in 2007.

Annie Zaleski A new Tears for Fears album would be cause for celebration for fans under any circumstance, but especially so with “The Tipping Point” being their full-length in 18 years — a gap that has seen a lot of personal and professional tipping points come and go for Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith and their off-again, on-again teaming.Much has changed for Tears and Fears in the nearly two decades since 2004’s “Everybody Loves a Happy Ending” and their just-released seventh album. For starters, they’ve become increasingly popular touchstones for younger musicians and fans, thanks to TikTok popularity and an abundance of samples and covers.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe upcoming Apple limited series “Manhunt” has added Anthony Boyle and Lovie Simone to its cast, Variety has learned.The pair join previously announced series lead Tobias Menzies. The show is based on the book “Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln’s Killer” by James Swanson.

Mark Wahlberg is not afraid of working on sequels. We’re talking sequels in franchises like “Transformers,” “Ted,” and “Daddy’s Home,” just to name a few.

Abbott Elementary, the former Buzzfeed star is using her platform to ensure that her community, especially in her hometown of Philadelphia, feels properly represented from the teachers down to the students.In a recent tweet by actress and comedian Janelle James, who plays principal Ava Coleman in Abbott Elementary, the cast is shown posing for a flick to promote the new episode streaming on Hulu. Though fans were excited for another night of side-holding, knee-slapping dry humor, certain Twitter users couldn’t help but notice one thing in particular.

invasion of Ukraine.The Eurovision organizers are the European Broadcasting Union, which announced Russia’s disqualification in a statement on Friday.“The decision reflects concern that, in light of the unprecedented crisis in Ukraine, the inclusion of a Russian entry in this year’s Contest would bring the competition into disrepute.”“We remain dedicated to protecting the values of a cultural competition which promotes international exchange and understanding, brings audiences together, celebrates diversity through music and unites Europe on one stage,” they said.The Eurovision Song Contest is coming into its 66th year and is set to take place in Turin, Italy, on May 14. Ukraine will be represented by Kalush Orchestra in the music contest.Ukraine initially had implored the European Broadcasting Union to keep Russia away from the music competition amid the war and conflict between the two nations.A statement translated by NPR by the EBU was released on Thursday, noting how Russia was still eligible to compete.

Esquire about the upbringing of the 19-year-old while working on his career.The Emmy-Award winning actor admitted that she called him out for not being as present as he should have been as a dad during her younger years.“She’s pretty articulate about it, and sometimes it’s stuff that I don’t want to hear. It’s hard to hear,” the “Severance” director said. “Because it’s me not being there in the ways that I saw my parents not being there.

Stories of bravery and heroism can be vital for getting people through tough times and giving hope in times of war and hardship.

Russia has sent over 10,000 Chechen fighters to Ukraine as fears grow the conflict will turn into a horrific slaughter.

Gregory Peck was angry. As president of the Motion Picture Academy, the star announced he would veto the admission of a new voting member on grounds that he lacked professional qualifications. The Academy was becoming too populist in 1967, he argued. It must retain its elite status.

This Morning star shared her experiences of having IVF as well as falling pregnant at 43 in a chat with Kate Thornton.In the latest episode of White Wine Question Time, Fern chatted to her pal about having children.She opened up about her IVF experience when she was married to her first husband Clive Jones.The couple wed in 1988 and were together until 1998.During this time, the presenter gave birth to twin boys, Jack and Harry, as well as daughter Grace.Her twins were conceived through IVF as she shared how expensive and tough the process was to Kate.She said: “Anyone who has been through IVF knows about those drugs and the enormity of building your hopes and dashing them, it’s extreme.”When her boys were three-years-old, Fern discovered she was pregnant again with a “miracle” baby, Grace.Fern then added: “Then unfortunately my marriage broke up when she was five months [old].“So that was a tricky one so I had a year of really digging deep, but then a year later I met Phil.“We were married after a year so that was two years since Gracie was born.“And then the last chance saloon, I always say it’s late night shopping just before the doors close, Winnie arrived.“So that was exciting and then we had Winnie.”Fern met Phil when they appeared on the BBC show Ready Steady Cook.They married in 2000 before their daughter Winnie was born in 2001.However, they both announced their marriage was ending in a statement on Twitter in January 2020.Fern wrote on her Twitter page at the time: “After more than 20 happy years together, Phil and I have decided to go our separate ways.“We will always share a great friendship and our lovely children.“We would appreciate it if our privacy is respected at this time.“Thankyou for your continued

Anthony Boyle and Lovie Simone are set as leads alongside Tobias Menzies in Manhunt, Apple TV+’s upcoming limited series about the Lincoln assassination, from Friday Night Lights and Fargo writer/producer Monica Beletsky, Lionsgate and 3 Arts.

The death toll of the war in Ukraine is already mounting with Vladimir Putin signing the death warrants off with his barbaric attack.

ITV, she said: "I was due to start Kate and Koji in the studio in January 2021."But there were too many challenges.

THERE have been some very high winds lately so Chloe Sims could be forgiven for not noticing her top has blown away. The 40-year-old Towie star looked sensational as she went out in a bra top as she headed to a bar in London.

Bill Skarsgård has already made a name for himself as a pretty creepy man in various film and TV roles. But for the new short film, “Soul of a Man,” the actor took his knowledge of frights and applied them to his role as director.

direct to your inboxTracy Beaker is back and now she has a daughter in tow.New CBBC series My Mum Tracy Beaker, which starts today, sees Dani Harmer reprise the role she made famous 20 years ago.After years spent rebelling in The Dumping Ground, Tracy now faces her own challenges with her 11-year-old daughter named Jess.The CBBC synopsis says: "Jess Beaker loves her life with her mum Tracy, until famous footballer Sean Godfrey enters the picture!"But for those of a certain age, seeing Tracy back on screen will bring back a whole load of memories.The iconic CBBC show was adapted from Jacqueline Wilson's 1991 book The Story of Tracy Beaker with Dani in the lead role.There was also its sequel series, Tracy Beaker Returns, as well as numerous

Dani Harmer has opened up about motherhood - something her character Tracy Beaker is navigating in the show's highly-anticipated reboot series.

Tracy Beaker will be making a much-awaited comeback on Friday on CBBC at 5pm in the new series My Mum Tracy Beaker, as Dani Harmer returns to her role. Back in the noughties Dani, now 32, rose to fame as an outspoken Tracy who was living at the Dumping Ground, a foster home, with other children after her mum gave her up.

direct to your inboxTracy Beaker is making a return to screens this week 20 years after it first aired.

coronavirus lockdown?If you didn’t already know, iconic drama duo Tracy Beaker and her nemesis Justine Littlewood are finally reuniting on new show My Mum Tracy Beaker.It’s been nearly two decades since fans saw the pair star on Tracey Beaker together, and you can catch up on all episodes of The Tracy Beaker Story on BBC iPlayer.The series is loved by children and adults alike, and the creator of the Beaker story, Jacqueline Wilson even wrote a sequel to the book in 2018, six years after the show ended.After re-watching the CBBC classic, and ahead of the new series, you may be wondering what the cast look like now.From starring in the Harry Potter series to leaving acting for good, the stars of the show have taken many paths after "leaving"