Inside Amanda Holden’s birthday party for daughter Hollie with pink tee-pee, fluffy rugs and tasty treats

A mother in Washington state is facing charges after authorities allege she abused a 3-year-old child “to the brink of death.”

It’s almost comical how many older Hollywood types end up saying the most out-of-touch things nowadays. Recently, we had some strong words from Francis Ford Coppola about filmmaking and blockbusters.

Kim Petras did this for the gays – and we love her for it!

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorPerforming-rights organization ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers,  announced record-setting financial results for 2021, notably a record-high revenue of $1.335 billion.Increases in collections from the audio streaming and audio-visual sectors pushed ASCAP’s domestic revenue to $1.011 billion in 2021, up 4.4%, an increase of $42.5 million over 2020. This was the first year that ASCAP domestic revenues from U.S.-licensed performances surpassed $1 billion.According to the announcement, since ASCAP launched its strategic growth plan in 2015, revenues have hit a 5% compound annual growth rate and ASCAP members have benefited from a 6% compound annual growth rate in overall distributions, and an 8% compound annual growth rate in domestic distributions.  ASCAP’s identification, matching and processing of trillions of musical performances drove record-setting distributions that exceeded $1 billion for the fifth year in a row and increased $41 million over the previous year, for a total of $1.254 billion available for distribution to its more than 850,000 songwriter, composer and publisher members in 2021.Total monies available for domestic distributions of licensed and administered performances amounted to $912.6 million, a 2.4% increase of $22 million over 2020. A solid domestic performance helped to offset the challenges in foreign revenues, due to the ongoing global impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the announcement continues. Revenue from foreign societies in 2021 totaled $323.5 million, down 9.7% from 2020 due largely to business closures and the lack of vaccinations.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentSergeui Loznitsa, the award-winning Ukrainian filmmaker of “Donbass” and “Babi Yar Context,” has spoken against the boycott of Russian films. Loznitsa said today in a letter that “many friends and colleagues, Russian filmmakers, have take stand against this insane war.” “When I hear today these calls to ban Russian films, I think of these people, who are good people.

It’s been a little bit of time since we’ve seen Naomi Watts in a major blockbuster film. However, that doesn’t mean the actress hasn’t been working.

Jordan Moreau Marvel superhero sensations Ryan Reynolds, Mark Ruffalo and Zoe Saldana took to the red carpet for Netflix’s sci-fi film “The Adam Project” Monday night, but the focus was on the real-life heroes helping Ukrainian refugees escape the country after Russia’s invasion.“What we’re seeing is this incredible outpouring of goodwill toward Ukrainian people and democracy at a time when democracy has been under attack throughout the world by Putin and his cronies, including Tucker Carlson,” Ruffalo told Variety during the premiere at New York’s Lincoln Center. “It’s a beautiful representation of who we are as human beings and how we’ve come together, and the Ukrainian people are incredible.

The devastated parents of a 13-year-old schoolboy who died in a motorbike crash have paid loving tribute to their 'popular and kind-hearted' son.

Campaigners have criticised a flood assessment submitted with the latest planning application for a controversial 3G pitch in Girvan.

Billy Connolly fans want to name a new landmark in Scotland after the comedy legend.

The debut trailer for Netflix‘s The Adam Project is finally here!

Organisers of the West Lothian Highland Games have announced the popular event will not be held again.

Ofgem announced last month that a 54 per cent rise in energy bills will come into effect from the start of April for millions of households across the UK, which will result in an annual increase of £693 to £1,791 for the average user while homes on prepayment meters will see costs go up by £708 to £2,017.

BBC Breakfast’s Rachel Burden has addressed claims that BBC Radio 5 Live’s lawyers were “cracking down on free speech.” It happened this morning as Labour MP Chris Bryant took to Twitter to hit out at the broadcaster for cancelling his interview.According to the MP, lawyers at the broadcaster “couldn’t vet” what he was going to say ahead of the interview.He tweeted: “Interesting @bbc5live just cancelled an interview with me at 7.30 because their lawyers couldn’t vet what I was going to say beforehand.“I guess some oligarchs’ lawyers are cracking down on free speech.“Sad that broadcasters are playing their game.”BBC Radio 5 Live promptly replied to the tweet, explaining that it was “standard procedure” to conduct a briefing with guests before going live.The official account wrote: “It is standard procedure to ask a guest for a briefing before an interview.“We had not been able to arrange this and so had not been able to check any legal considerations.“We'd love to have you on another time.”Rachel backed up her employer in view of her 89,000 followers as she quote-retweeted the response.She penned: “We talk to all our guests before we put them on the radio.“We tried to organise a briefing chat but didn’t hear back.“Hopefully @RhonddaBryant will accept our invitation - meantime we’ll keep bringing you stories of extraordinary human bravery and resilience from #Ukraine.”Rachel’s post sparked backlash among other Twitter users, with some taking similar stances to Chris Bryant’s.Mr_keyboard said: “Come on Rachel, the BBC is better than this.“This just looks like shabby treatment of a sitting MP and chair of the commons finance committee.”Charliewhelan added: “Sorry Rachel but that’s a very limp excuse.“He is an MP for goodness

VICTORIA Beckham says she is so convinced about the healing properties of crystals she now sleeps with them. The former Spice Girls star turned fashion designed as amassed a collection of the precious gems in her homes in both the Cotswolds and London.

EMILY Atack looked incredible as she drunk wine on a fashion shoot. The 32-year-old looked stunning as she showed off her trim figure while relaxing in the sunshine.

Phillip Schofield, 59, dressed smart in shirts for television. However, Phillip took to Instagram yesterday to show off his biceps, surprising many This Morning viewers.Phillip took to Instagram to show off his huge biceps in view of his three million followers.He captioned the Instagram story: "ARMS DAY!"Aww the hazelnut is trying to become a Brazil nut...

Amanda Holden marked a milestone birthday this Tuesday, celebrating her 50th birthday with her most flamboyant photoshoot yet.Taking place in a brightly-lit studio, the Britain's Got Talent star posed atop a white tiered prop, which had been strewn with pink peonies and roses.Posing in the buff, Amanda dangled a cherry in her mouth and gazed at the camera, her blonde hair falling past her shoulders.Hinting her birthday celebrations had gone to plan, in her caption, she added the shoot had been the "cherry on top of a fabulous day".Amanda spent the special occasion with her family of four – husband Chris Hughes and their two daughters, Lexi, 15, and Hollie, nine.Even though her family spoiled her "rotten" with gifts, Amanda plans to mark the

Amanda Holden turns 50 years old today and the stunning television icon has become a television icon over the years.Mum-of-two Amanda is best known for being a judge on Britain's Got Talent - which she first joined back in 2006.She's also starred in an array of shows over the years, including knicker-selling Carmen in EastEnders in 1994, Kiss Me Kate, Smack the Pony, Cutting It and Wild At Heart.Heart FM radio presenter Amanda is no stranger to teasing a sex confession or two and has made some cheeky admissions in the past.

Amanda Holden treated her youngest daughter Hollie to a belated birthday surprise on Wednesday.

Amanda Holden has taken to social media to praise her lookalike daughters for "not moaning too much" during coronavirus lockdown.The Britain's Got Talent judge, who turns 50 next week, logged into her Instagram account on Wednesday to share a stunning black and white snap of her and her girls; Lexi, 15, and nine-year-old Hollie.Amanda smiles proudly for the camera while sitting on a wooden perch in between her daughters while out in the countryside.The actress donned a black cut-out dress and a pair of tights for the photo, taken from a photoshoot for her album Songs From My Heart.She styled her trademark blonde tresses in loose curls, while her mini-me daughters, who she shares with husband Chris Hughes, left their hair down and