Holby City fans open-mouthed as EastEnders legend Michael Greco makes surprise cameo

< 1 min read Multiple episodes of the hit television series Friends have been removed or censored by Chinese streaming services due to LGBTQ+ characters and storylines.

3 min read With fears of a full-on Russian invasion of Ukraine growing every day, Oksana Solonska from KyivPride speaks with Matt Fistonich about what it’s like being LGBTQ+ in Ukraine, what effects a Russian takeover could have, and how Kiwis can help queer Ukrainians amid this geopolitical crisis.

Paul McCartney and his wife Nancy Shevell have sold their New York City penthouse apartment for $8.5 million, the Wall Street Journal reported.The singer, 79, and his better half, 62, finally made the sale after less than a year on the market, but not without taking a major loss.The couple originally purchased the apartment in 2015 for $15.5 million as a 'white box' apartment, meaning one with no furnishing of any kind. Sold! Paul McCartney and his wife Nancy Shevell have sold their New York City penthouse apartment for $8.5 million, the Wall Street Journal reported Sacrifice:The singer, 79, and his better half, 62, finally made the sale after less than a year on the market, but not without taking a major lossThe apartment was first listed by the celebrity couple last June at $12 million.

Ellen Pompeo was out in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Feliz with her son on Saturday.The 52-year-old mother-of-three was dressed casually as she sat outside a store front and blew bubbles with her and husband Chris Ivery's son Eli, five.The Grey's Anatomy star wore a black beanie over her blonde hair and sported grey sweatpants. Day out:Ellen Pompeo was out in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Feliz with her son on SaturdayThe actress wore a long-sleeved black crewneck top that said 'knock out' on it in white lettering.

Scout Willis looked typically stylish as she was spotted arriving at her Los Angeles home on Saturday.The singer-guitarist, 30, showed off her trendy sense of style in a tan cardigan vest and black bell bottoms and was seen giving her musician boyfriend of four years, Jake Miller, a big smooch.Bruce Willis and Demi Moore's 30-year-old middle child paired her retro look with black Dr. Martens boots.

Erika Jayne stepped out in Los Angeles on Saturday looking sporty in black joggers and a black sweatshirt.The 50-year-old Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star wore her platinum blonde tresses straight and sleek.She made her way to a local studio in oversize black sunglasses, going makeup-free underneath the accessory. Casual:Erika Jayne stepped out in Los Angeles on Saturday looking sporty in black joggers and a black sweatshirtErika was spotted carrying a Louis Vuitton suitcase and a black quilted Chanel tote.The reality TV personality wore black Kappa socks and bright yellow Nike sneakers.

Ashley Graham appeared on Instagram this weekend to share new life outtakes with her newborn twins Malachi and Roman.First the model, 34, used the photo-sharing app's Stories feature to post a video snippet of her pumping breastmilk with a machine.Ashley also shared a selfie as one of her sons rested on her shoulder, and then another clip of the two breastfeeding. Busy mom:Ashley Graham appeared on Instagram this weekend to share new life outtakes with her newborn twins Malachi and Roman The mom-of-three wrote over the breast pumping bit, 'Happy Saturday.'It was filmed from her chest down, showing the contraption attached to a black bra as two bottles filled with milk.

Khloe Kardashian was spotted this weekend enjoying a day out in the Los Angeles suburbs with her daughter True, three, niece Chicago, four, and nephew Psalm, two.The 37-year-old reality star shares True with her ex Tristan Thompson, who recently confessed to fathering a child with another woman while still with Khloe.Meanwhile little Chicago and Psalm's parents are Khloe's elder sister Kim and her estranged husband Kanye West, with whom she is locked in a storm of public drama. All together:Khloe Kardashian was spotted this weekend enjoying a day out in the Los Angeles suburbs with her daughter True, three, niece Chicago, four, and nephew Psalm, twoKhloe, who used to host a fitness show called Revenge Body, showcased her svelte frame in a fitted charcoal top and matching leggings.Sweeping her blonde hair up into a high bun, she sharpened her unmistakable features with makeup and added a splash of glitz with hoop earrings.

Minka Kelly opened up about nearly doing her first scene in the hit television show Euphoria naked in an interview with Vanity Fair.The actress, 41, joined the cast of the show for its second season as a character named Samantha.She was slated to get naked in her first onscreen appearance, but she said that quickly changed when she told the show's creatorSam Levinson that she didn't think it was necessary for the scene. Opening up:Minka Kelly opened up about nearly doing her first scene in the hit television show Euphoria naked in an interview with Vanity Fair (pictured 2018)'I said, "I’d love to do this scene, but I think we can keep my dress on,"' she explained.

Bob Odenkirk stepped out and took his dog for a walk through the hills of Los Angeles on Friday, February 18.The 59-year-old actor appeared to be in good spirits while spending time with his pet as well as his friend and frequent collaborator David Cross.The Better Call Saul star's outing comes almost seven months after he suffered a heart attack while working on an upcoming episode of the wildly popular crime drama series. Puppy love: Bob Odenkirk stepped out and took his dog for a walk through the hills of Los Angeles on FridayOdenkirk kept it casual in a long-sleeve polo shirt, jeans and a trucker hat during his time in the pleasant California sun.The actor detailed his harrowing health scare, which took place this past July, in a piece that was published by The New York Times earlier this month.

“Arrow” star Stephen Amell is firing back at a Green Arrow diss in “Peacemaker”.

The Terminator may not be the best barber, but he sure is cheap! Arnold Schwarzenegger, 74, hilariously turned himself into a makeshift hairdresser for son Patrick Schwarzenegger, 28, when he needed a cut on the fly. In a video shared on Patrick’s Instagram, Arnold uses a pair of comically huge silver scissors to hilariously butcher Patrick’s haircut…luckily, the two had a laugh about it. As far as Patrick was concerned, the ordeal was a win, and he captioned the post: “Saved 50 bucks today.”

Alex Guarnaschelli and her fiance have called it quits.

America Chavez is about to break into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Marvel’s number one lesbian superhero, America Chavez has long been a fan favorite in the comics, and it’s about time we get to know her on the big screen. Soon we’ll get that chance as she appears in the upcoming film “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” coming out May 6.

Iron Maiden will release an ultra-limited pressing of the record on a commemorative white cassette.The tape is due out on March 18 via Parlophone in the UK, and March 25 via BMG in the US. Depending on where you’re based, the tape will land either a few days shy of, or a few days past,  the album’s actual birthday – it first hit UK shelves on March 22, 1982.UK pre-orders are available now from Iron Maiden’s webstore.

50 Cent (aka Curtis Jackson) is set to make his move into superhero cinema, with the rapper-come-media mogul signing on to produce at least one film based on DC’s Xerø comics.Deadline reports that Jackson will steer the project through his production company, G-Unit Film & Television, in tandem with Color Farm Media’s Erika Alexander and Ben Arnon. Xerø creator Christopher Priest is also linked to the project, with Joseph Illidge – CEO of production and publishing company Illuminous – rounding out the production team. Notable is that the Xerø film will be a wholly independent production, with neither DC nor WarnerMedia involved in the project.

The ninth annual Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards are being applied Saturday night at the Beverly Hilton, and Deadline is updating the winners list live.

upcoming movie, “The Batman.” Broadcaster Brian Anderson appeared to be calling a regular transition to a commercial break when the video board outside Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland advertising the All-Star Game began showing an assortment of clips before eventually changing to green text saying “unmask the truth.” A digital version of the Caped Crusader showed up on the roof with the Bat-Signal in the ominous red sky behind him. In disbelief, Anderson gave play-by-play of the scene.“You guys getting this in the truck? Something’s happening outside.” Anderson said during the promo.

Holby City fans were left in stitches when a lead character on the show was seen shoving tampons up his nose.During a dramatic episode of the BBC series, fans were delighted to enjoy some comic relief after surgeon Russ was left with a bloody nose after an incident in the canteen with his daughter Billie.Left with blood oozing from his face, Russ had no choice but to shove his daughter’s spare tampons up his nostrils to stop the seeping blood.Amused fans took to Twitter, saying: “The way he’s now sat there with two tampons hanging out his nose,” followed by two laughing emojis.Another laughed: “Tampons up the nose.

Holby City.However those hoping to see him reprise his iconic role as East End cad Beppe di Marco in EastEnders might be a little disappointed – as fans saw him swap the mean streets of Walford for a trip to A&E.Fans took to Twitter to share their glee in his television return, with one viewer gushing: “OMG one of my OG crushes from Eastenders is on Holby. Michael Greco where have you been?”Another added: “Hold on!! That’s Beppe di Marco!! He still looks good!”While a third commented: “Is that Michael Greco aka Beppe di Marco in Holby City?”Michael made his TV return as Anthony Carabello, a worried dad whose son Harry needed to undergo a tricky surgery.Holby City, which is due to be pulled off screens later this year, is filmed on the same Elstree site that’s home to EastEnders.And his appearance means it’s something of a Walford get together.Regular character Dr Nicky McKendrick, played by Belinda Owusu, aka EastEnders’ Libby Fox, appeared in the same episode.Dr Nicky plays the role of a frazzled nurse who failed to reassure Anthony of his son’s looming surgery.Michael’s appearance isn’t a one-off either, as his story carries on in the next episode.The 51-year-old found fame in 1998, when he arrived in Albert Square as Beppe di Marco, part of the new Italian family headed up by matriarch Rosa.He spent a decade living in Los Angeles where he has picked up roles in hit TV series Revenge and Western drama Hatfields & McCoys alongside Kevin Costner.This isn’t his first appearance in a British medical drama of late.

EastEnders fans are set to go wild when a Walford favourite from two decades ago pops up in tonight's episode of long-running medical drama Holby City. Michael Greco found fame in 1998, when he arrived in Albert Square as Beppe di Marco, part of the new Italian family headed up by matriarch Rosa, played by former Doctor Who star Louise Jameson. Alongside Marc Bannerman as brother Gianni, and screen sisters Teresa and Nicky, Michael was soon breaking hearts onscreen and gaining fans among the soap’s loyal viewers.