Helen McCrory: Stop making female roles too reliant on sexuality

A Singapore investment firm has bought a four-star hotel in Manchester city centre for more than £24m.

Loose Women returned to our screens today following an emotional show dedicated to Jamal Edwards.

Former defender Rio Ferdinand believes Manchester United would struggle to bridge the gap to Liverpool and Manchester City next season, even if they signed Youri Tielemans and Ruben Neves this summer.

Cruz Beckham's debut magazine cover has been slammed fans - who found the shots 'uncomfortable' and 'disturbing'.

pussy cat halfway across the United States.Ebi had been adopted in 2015 by Joe and Leanna Drnec when they lived in California. But by the time the couple had moved across the country to Knoxville, Tennessee, the beloved animal had gone missing.That was the end of that, they thought, even though Ebi had been microchipped, reported 6 ABC.

Denise Van Outen has said the cast of Broadway show Chicago were "frosty" with her because of her lads' mag past.The actress, 47, played Roxie Hart in the West End production of the show in 2001 and was a huge hit with viewers.So the following year she made the move across the pond to reprise the role on The Great White Way, which she says was a very big deal.However, people working on the show were not that welcoming when Denise first arrived because when you Googled her, her time as a pin-up for men's magazines was what came up.Speaking on Steph's Packed Lunch, Denise said: "If you Googled me at that time, even though I had previously done a lot of theatre when I was a kid so I was fully qualified to play the role, if you looked online all you would see was lads' mags shoots, pictures of me presenting, so the whole cast were a bit frosty with me."Thankfully, she turned things around when she racked up "amazing reviews" on opening night."After that they were all lovely to me," Denise said."I had to prove myself. I really did have to prove myself."Denise, who has an 11-year-old daughter named Betsy, has previously said that she has no regrets about the saucy snaps she took back in the 90s.The star told The Sun last year: "I look back at them fondly, I have no regrets about the shoots.

Masters Football is back after an 11-year hiatus, and to celebrate its return we thought we'd revisit one of the greatest goals ever scored in the iconic six-a-side tournament.Karel Poborsky - who spent a year-and-a-half at Manchester United in the 90s - had arguably his finest moment in a Red Devils shirt during a Masters Football clash against bitter rivals Liverpool just over a decade ago.After receiving a pass from fellow ex-United star Quinton Fortune, the former Czech Republic international pulled off a deft chip from right on the by-line which looped gorgeously over the goalkeeper to put his side in front."Goal of the tournament for me that one," the commentator remarked.

travel security expert has explained why anyone staying in a hotel should avoid staying above the fourth floor if possible.However, Lloyd Figgins also doesn't recommend staying anywhere below the second floor either.So that only really leaves you with two floors that are available to stay on if you plan on taking his advice.The two reasons are very different, however they are both common fears among travellers staying away from home.Former soldier turned travel guru said he reckons you should only stay between the second and fourth floor because the ‘biggest thing that is overlooked is the risk of fire’.Talking to Sun Online Travel, he said: “When you arrive in a hotel, you’re in an unfamiliar environment which you think is safe.

Loose Women as the hosts discussed children, respect and responsibilities. The segment began as Janet Street-Porter gave her thoughts on whether children should call their teacher by the titles Miss, Mrs or Mr, or whether it is acceptable to call them by their first name.She called the idea “shocking” because teachers are not the students' “pal” or “best mate”, they have a “serious job”.Janet continued by saying that the child is not “an equal” to their superior as the educator is “more important than them” and has “special skills”.The Loose Women panellists then discussed respect towards elders.Host Charlene White added to the conversation: “Within our community, when you meet your elders you always call them Auntie or Uncle.”Janet interrupted her with: “It’s not just within your community, with all due respect.

Doctor Who.The 54-year-old actor appeared on Good Morning Britain, where he was asked by presenter Richard Madeley about his feelings regarding his supposed cancellation.The All Star Musicals host faced criticism after it emerged that he had exposed himself on set of the BBC sci-fi series.Questioned about his response to the backlash on the ITV programme, John criticised cancel culture and said that his actions did not warrant sexual harassment and were instead "tomfoolery".John said: "I think the public understand that it was tomfoolery and it was a joke and silliness and wasn't sexual harassment."And also you say that it was my party trick but everybody who was there on set and part of the fun all enjoyed and laughed at the silliness that went on. "We had a great time."Claiming a certain tabloid had "exaggerated what really happened", he added: "They've tried to strip my career over 35 years that I've worked very hard with and have had a lot of fun in and have been very open with all of the silliness that has went on."All the stories are nothing new.

Fashion Nova.The brunette beauty was seen baring her curves as she modelled the brand's Pretty And Provocative Fishnet Bodystocking on Instagram.And shoppers went wild for the racy look.The photo saw Adèle flaunting her figure in the see-through bodysuit as she posed seductively on a bed.The stunner was seen baring her underboob in the garment as she ditched her bra.However, she stayed covered up on the bottom half as she rocked a black thong under the bodystocking.Adèle teamed her flesh-flashing display with glowing makeup which included heavily lined eyes and glossy lips. Meanwhile, her dark locks were styled straight as they cascaded over her chest.The model was branded 'Miss Provocateur' in the Instagram post, which was shared on the brand's Nova Intimates page.Shoppers were loving the sizzling look, with it racking up more than 5,000 likes.One simply exclaimed: "Wow," as another branded the garment "unreal".A third said that they were planning to bag it themselves, as they said: "I'm gonna buy this."If you want to purchase the Pretty And Provocative Fishnet Bodystocking yourself, you can do so from the Fashion Nova website, where it's priced at £11.Fashion Nova is known for its racy garments, with one of its skimpy lingerie sets hitting headlines this week.Model Holly Deacon left people hot under the collar as she donned the brand's Woke Up In Paris Lace 2 Piece Garter Set.Shoppers were loving the look once again, as one labelled the set "beautiful", while another branded it "hot".

Strictly Come Dancing pro Nadiya Bychkova has reportedly jetted back to her ex fiance Matija Skarabot after her rumoured romance with Strictly co-star Kai Widdrington.The BBC One dancer, 32, is said to be staying at the home of her former fiance, footballer Matija Skarabot, in her native country of Slovenia.Nadiya was snapped on a sunny stroll with her mum and daughter - who live with 34-year-old Matija.It appeared Nadiya's Strictly co-star Kai Widdrington was nowhere to be seen on the outing.It comes after Nadiya and Kai's rumoured romance was revealed as they were snapped kissing in a hotel bar.Sports star Matija unfollowed Nadiya on social media after the loved-up photos were revealed.However, this weekend it's understood he threw a homecoming party for Nadiya, who was welcomed back with flowers and a lush bottle of champagne.The footie defender even let her drive around in his Porsche, according to The Sun.A source told the publication: "Nadiya has been away for months, but has missed her family desperately, especially her daughter."After the tour she couldn’t wait to get back to them and see everyone."It’s tricky for her being with Kai. Everything back home is still as it was before.

Rita Ora has shown off her amazing new ink, after getting tattooed in Los Angeles while with her boyfriend Taika Waititi.The Masked Singer star shared a series of photos including her new tattoo on the side of her thigh, of a flower.She captioned the snaps: "I got blessed by @winterstone - ate amazing food - saw a pink sky - just a few cool things I wanted to share with you all.

investigation to find out how a youngster was able to leave the premises and walk to a nearby branch of B&M stores.Talor Hartshorne was working at the store when she suddenly potted her daughter, Maisie Glynn, standing next to her.The child is in year one at the school, but she somehow managed to escape the campus of Batley Parish Junior, Infant and Nursery School during the lunch break.The young girl then made her way to her mum's place of work half a mile away, based in Batley, West Yorkshire.Luckily she was unhurt in the incident but Talor said it could have been much worse.And the fuming mum has now pulled her child out of school in disgust.She said: “She was in the school playing and having her lunch, then managed to leave the school grounds and head into Batley without any of the teachers realising she was missing.“I was at work at the supermarket and turned around and my daughter was there.“I took her back to school to find out what was going on and they didn't know she had gone.“It's disgusting to have allowed that to happen.“She's only five years old. It was very lucky that I was in a place that she has visited before.“It could have been a very different situation.

Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby are stalwarts on ITV's This Morning but the partnership came close to never happening.Fern Britton announced she was stepping down from the show after a decade in March 2009.Her announcement sparked a frantic rush to find her replacement.Phillip previously said how he was disappointed that Fern was leaving after all they had achieved together on the show.He said he was looking forward to launching the new series in six months time with a new partner.Phillip explained Holly was "at the top of everybody's list to pick up where Fern leaves off" after filling in for Fern a few months prior to that.Oh his website in July 2009, Phillip explained: "She filled in a few months ago and, from that moment on, everybody knew she was the obvious number one choice."But it has been alleged by Holly the only reason she got the role was because of Phillip determinedly singing her praised to show bosses - after she heard cruel comments about her taking on the role.The pair had already formed a close bond while presenting Dancing On Ice for three years.But Holly, who had mainly worked in kids' TV prior, reckoned critics believed she wouldn't be able to handle the different format of the breakfast show and wouldn't be able to "interview a Prime Minister".Holly explained on Elizabeth Day's podcast How To Fail in November last year: "If it wasn’t for Phil, I wouldn’t be on This Morning now because everyone around him at the time when he suggested my name, were like, 'What? No! She might be alright in the fashion bit but there’s no way she could interview the Prime Minister…'"The deal was sealed as Phillip was in the studios having photos taken for the opening titles of the new series.He said: "Holly

The Wendy Williams Show is coming to an end.

Megan Fox looked pretty surprised when an announcer at the NBA All-Star game announced her as Machine Gun Kelly‘s wife at the game on Sunday February 20. The 35-year-old actress was cuddled up close to her 31-year-old fiancé, before she leaned into him to whisper something, probably about the mistake! Despite the flub, it looked like the two were having a great time at the game.

Helen McCrory jumped at the chance to star in the new TV drama about the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? cheating scandal.

Helen McCrory has said she has found the coronavirus pandemic “overwhelming” and has had moments of spontaneously bursting into tears.

Helen McCrory and Cillian Murphy called for production on Peaky Blinders to be halted last month because they were “uncomfortable” filming as the coronavirus pandemic began to escalate.

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