‘I don’t believe in God – I believe in Al Pacino’: How one of our greatest living actors kicked his boozy, brawling ways

I thought, ‘I’m onto something here’. From then, we just focused on weddings and the business grew and grew and grew.The business is now financially secure due to the wedding income - I have over 50 staff and we hold over 100 weddings a year. We’ve got bookings right up to 2024. Obviously we were affected by Covid.

Strictly Come Dancing's former professional dancer Kristina Rihanoff has explained her comments on President Vladimir Putin during the ongoing Ukraine invasion after receiving a huge backlash. The ballroom star, 44, had shared a series of tweets that some of her fans and followers had labelled "insensitive" following the crisis.

Props week on ITV's Dancing On Ice saw the first four tens of the series going to Brendan Cole for a beautiful routine in the rain with partner Vanessa.The couple wowed judges, as did the other contestants as they integrated "dangerous" props into their skating routines. Unfortunately for Corrie icon Sally Dynevor it was her time to go home as she and partner Matt Evers were voted off after a tense skate against BMX racer Kye Whyte and his partner Tippy Packard. Here, OK!'s columnist and Associate Creative Director Dan Whiston gives the inside scoop on a "crackers" week that saw "more work than ever," going into the complex routines.

Manchester City footballer Oleksandr Zinchenko embraced with Everton player Vitaliy Mykolenko as their teams went head to head in a Premier League match on Saturday 26 February after their homeland of Ukraine was invaded by Russia. Oleksandr, 25, who is now reportedly on £20,00 a week at Manchester City, lives in the affluent village of Hale Barns near Altrincham in Greater Manchester, with his TV presenter and journalist wife Vlada Shcheglova along with their six month old daughter.

EMMERDALE'S Samantha Giles has claimed she met husband Sean Pritchard "in another life" when she was a man. The 50-year-old - who plays Bernice Blackstock in the ITV soap - identifies as a white witch. She has previously said she uses magic and the supernatural for the greater good.

Will Smith truly got the best of both worlds following his Screen Actors Guild Award win, with the actor getting a kiss from wife Jada Pinkett Smith as well as a hug with Denzel Washington. The Hollywood icon won his first Sag Award for best actor following his performance in King Richard during the star-studded awards ceremony on Sunday. However, the real special moments happened after the show when Will, 53, celebrated his incredible win with his nearest and dearest. The Fresh Prince of Bel Air star proudly clung onto his new SAG Award while sharing a kiss with wife Jada, 50, backstage. It’s one of the few high-profile red carpet appearances they’ve made together since opening up about their marriage problems during the pandemic. In the now-infamous Red Table Talk interview, Jada confessed to having an ‘entanglement’ with singer August Alsina when she and Will were on a break.

MATT Baker has welcomed two new additions to Our Farm in the Dales in an emotional show first. The former presenter of The One Show moved back to Durham to help run his parents' farm after his mum was in accident.

Singer Lily Allen and Fantastic Beasts star Eddie Redmayne are among those who have been honoured at the annual WhatsOnStage awards.While Lily is best-known for smash-hits like LDN and Smile, recently the star has been proving her talents as a stage actor through her role in 2:22 – A Ghost Story.In the play, the songwriter portrays Jenny, a woman convinced her house is haunted, with the audience following along as she attempts to make her friends and family believe her.Her West End debut was recognised in a big way at the WhatsOnStage theatre awards on Sunday, as she won the award for best performer in a female-identifying role in a play.The prestigious theatre awards have been renamed for the first time this year to make them more inclusive.Her castmate, Jake Wood, won in the best supporting performer in a male-identifying role category, while the stage play itself took home the coveted award for best new play.Meanwhile Eddie, who is preparing for the release of the third installment of the Fantastic Beasts franchise, was crowned the winner of best performer in a male-identifying role in a musical for his role in Cabaret.The actor, 40, plays The Emcee in the iconic 1966 musical.They weren’t the only big names being honoured at the annual awards at the Prince of Wales Theatre: James McAvoy again proved his versatility as a screen and stage actor with his win.The Split star went home with the award for best performer in a male-identifying role in a play after his acclaimed outing as Cyrano in play Cyrano de Bergerac, which also won the ward for best play revival.Cyrano de Bergerac is also currently in cinemas, with the titular character played by the legendary Peter Dinklage.Also honoured at the stage and theatre awards

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and his life before politics, today many are learning for the first time he voiced his country’s version of Paddington Bear.Including original Paddington Bear star Hugh Bonneville.The 44-year-old leader – who has remained alongside his people in the capital to fight against the Russian invasion, posting defiant videos from the streets of Kyiv – was a comedian and actor and even appeared on the country’s version of Strictly Come Dancing before he moved into politics.We can only imagine Ukrainian film fans are all across Zelensky’s role as the sparky bear, but the rest of us are just making that solid, and totally game-changing realisation today.For the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war, visit our live blog: Russia-Ukraine liveThat was helped along yesterday by Bonneville – who played Henry Brown in the classic film (which also saw Ben Whishaw voice the protagonist for English audiences) – who wrote on Twitter: ‘Until today I had no idea who provided the voice of @paddingtonbear in Ukraine.‘Speaking for myself, thank you, President Zelenskiy. #PaddingtonBear.

The 28th annual SAG awards was as high-class, emotional and chaotic as we all hoped.From Helen Mirrren being handed the lifetime achievement award for her contribution to the industry to Will Smith getting emotional as he picked up his first-ever SAG award, there was plenty of entertainment on the night.As some of the world’s biggest stars flooded the red carpet serving some absolutely stunning looks, here are some of the most iconic moments from the awards.Fans went wild for Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper reuniting four years after they captured the hearts of millions in A Star Is Born, their on-and-off-screen chemistry even sparking romance rumours at the time.On Sunday night, the pair were seen embracing at the glitzy ceremony, Bradley in a smart tuxedo and Gaga wearing a bedazzled white-and-silver dress, complete with a silver necklace and rock on her finger.The pair were both nominated for this year’s awards: Gaga for House of Gucci and Bradley for his role in Licorice Pizza.However they lost out to CODA’s Troy Kotsure and The Eyes of Tammy Faye’s Jessica Chastain respectively.Despite the disappointment, Gaga and Bradley were beaming as they posed for photographs together and proved their friendship is as strong as ever.As well as her ridiculously cute reunion with Bradley, Gaga made the rounds at the awards and was pictured hugging and chatting to pretty much everyone, including industry legend Dame Helen.Despite being one of the biggest stars in the world, Gaga looked like she was genuinely fangirling over meeting Dame Helen (honestly, who could blame her?) and the pair shared several close embraces.Gaga herself seemed to be close to tears at one stage as she cuddled up to the The Queen star – and Oscar-winner Dame

The 2022 Screen Actors Guild Awards was filled with surprises and emotional moments — and Will Smith was particularly moved when he took home one of the night’s coveted trophies.

LIAM Payne asked an X Factor stylist to sit on his lap as a fresh-faced 17-year-old, it has been claimed. The show's former fashion director, Grace Woodward, 46, accused The X Factor of being "rife with misogyny" in an interview with The Sun on Sunday. After she was falsely romantically linked to X Factor winner Matt Cardle in 2010, she claims One Direction's Liam began paying her more attention.

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Kristina Rihanoff has apologised after posting a string of tweets which many deemed to be supportive of Vladimir Putin amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The professional dancer – who was born in Russia – criticised world leaders, including Prime Minister Boris Johnson and US President Joe Biden, and their various scandals in comparison to Mr Putin, who has led the invasion against Ukraine. She also called out Sky News for reporting on Eurovision banning Russia from taking part in the upcoming song contest. However, Rihanoff has since apologised for the comments and clarified that she does not support Mr Putin or the invasion. For the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war, visit our live blog: Russia-Ukraine liveIn a Twitter statement on Sunday, she wrote: ‘I made fun of Eurovision tweet by Sky. I did think there was far more important information on that day that Eurovision.

his interview with Matt Hancock, insisting he’ll decide who does and does not appear on his podcast Diary Of A CEO.Today the anticipated interview with Hancock landed, which Bartlett previously said became ‘heated’ in parts as the former Health Secretary was grilled on his exit from the cabinet after being accused of breaking his own social distancing rules amid the pandemic in 2022.The MP stepped down from the front bench in June last year after leaked CCTV showed the then-married Hancock embracing and kissing advisor Gina Coledangelo, who was also married, in his office.Amid criticism of Hancock’s appearance on the podcast, in part owing to the fact he’s not a CEO, Bartlett today insisted it’s up to the audience whether they listen or not and that most of his guests aren’t CEOs, despite the podcast’s title.At the time the episode was teased, some had asked what Hancock was the CEO of, while others questioned why he was being given such a platform in which to attempt ‘reputation rehabilitation’.Flagging the episode, Bartlett began on Monday: ‘This is the first long-form interview @MattHancock has given since resigning as Health Secretary.

Huntergirl definitely impressed the “American Idol” judges during Sunday’s 20th season premiere.

EASTENDERS star Shona McGarty has accidentally revealed Stevie Basaula is leaving the soap after two years. The actress - who plays Whitney Dean in the BBC soap - shared images from a leaving party thrown by Stevie and Keegan Baker star Zack Morris.

Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG) on Sunday.The actor joined his Succession co-stars, including Brian Cox and Kieran Culkin, at the ceremony, held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica.While they all went for traditional black suits and tuxedos on the red carpet, the 43-year-old opted for something a lot more vibrant for the bash, instead wearing a stunning pink suit.He paired it with a beige shirt and matching bow tie, and shiny black shoes.To say fans were living for the unique outfit is an understatement, as social media was awash with praise for Jeremy’s suit game.Flocking to Twitter, one said: Jeremy strong in that suit.. I’m in love.’‘Jeremy Strong’s pink suit at the SAG awards is my mood board for the rest of 2022,’ another said.‘Jeremy Strong in his pink velvet suit and silver bow tie taking pics & becoming besties with all the stars at the sag awards is everything [sic],’ a Twitter user agreed.‘Not many men can rock a hot pink suit though.

K.J. Yossman Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was the voice of Paddington Bear in the Ukrainian versions of “Paddington” and “Paddington 2.”Zelensky, who is currently leading the Ukrainian army against a Russian invasion of his country, was a comedian and actor before becoming president.

Paramount+ has set Flatshare from London/LA-based Ironbark production and management firm 42 as its third UK scripted original.

Peaky Blinders viewers were left in floods of tears as the acclaimed BBC One drama paid a touching tribute to the show’s late star Helen McCrory, who played Aunt Polly. In the opening episode of the sixth and final series, which aired on Sunday 27 February, the show tackled Helen’s absence, following her sad passing last April. And it was an emotional watch for fans when the instalment, which was titled Black Day, saw Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy) discover the devastating news that his Aunt Polly had been killed.

Matt Hancock hit out at host Steven Bartlett on his Diary of a CEO podcast as things turned awkward when the latter began quizzing the former Health Secretary on his "contradictory" behaviour during his affair with now-girlfriend Gina Coladangelo.The 43 year old politician previously said he had looked forward to engaging in a relaxed chat with the Dragons' Den star after spending much of his political career being aggressively questioned on the likes of Good Morning Britain. After a lengthy discussion about his upbringing, and decisions during the pandemic, the topic changed to his mistakes in his family life.