Irma Kalish, Prolific and Pioneering TV Comedy Writer, Dies at 96

Kate Garraway, 54, hadn't already been faced with the worst situation a spouse could imagine, the legal implications of her husband Derek Draper's horrific run-in with Covid would be enough to push many over the edge.The brave Good Morning Britain presenter became an inspiration for all who had been affected by the pandemic, but there was one thing she wished she and Derek had made sure they had done as a matter of caution before disaster struck.That was assigning one another power of attorney, and the bitter irony is that they had this exact conversation before the medical nightmare began.And it's plunged Kate down a legal rabbit hole.In an interview with an old friend for The Times from 2021, the presenter spoke of the mounting costs and repercussions of the severity of Derek's condition."We had a whole conversation and Derek said we have to appoint power of attorney in case anything happens," she said."He said I’d be his, and I’m sure I made some kind of joke, saying, 'Well, you’re not being mine.'"And we were laughing and having all these sorts of jokes."So I know we’ve had that conversation.

Boris Johnson ending Covid isolation rules is a "distraction" from the PM's lockdown party scandal, said Professor Devi Sridhar who is a member of the Scottish Government Covid-19 Advisory Group.

Kate Garraway, 54, was left red faced during today’s instalment of Good Morning Britain as she discussed the Masked Singer finalists ahead of Saturday’s final.The presenter was having her 8.30am chat with fellow ITV star Lorraine Kelly, 62, and her co-host Ben Shephard, 47, when she suffered a slip-up.The trio were talking about Lorraine’s eponymous show, in which she would be talking about the long-awaited final later today.This series’ finalists are Mushroom, Robobunny and Panda and the famous names causing speculation among the programme’s fans are Charlotte Church, Mark Feehily from Westlife and Natalie Imbruglia.Charlotte has also been named as one of Kate’s Life Stories guests, following the broadcaster’s takeover from Piers Morgan after he left ITV last year.However, the conversation risked giving away the identity of one of the celebrities in costume to viewers.Lorraine said: “There might be somebody you recognise from Masked Singer on as well.”Kate chimed in: “I know…I’m excited!” but Ben insisted: “You know.”Kate appeared to become more nervous as she tried to avoid revealing the identity of the mystery singer.She said: “Yeah, urr... I don’t know.

The Remarkable Places To Eat star remarried her husband in December 2018 in a simple second ceremony.Sharing a snap of the ceremony with her 843,000 followers, Nadiya could be seen smiling up at her beau as she signed the register.She captioned the picture: "Nothing fancy just love. No frills.

Top Scots comic Gary Faulds is making a triumphant return to Hamilton as part of his 2022 live tour.

It’s hard to imagine now, so long after it was released, that anyone would have been able to step into the roles of Max and Furiosa in “Mad Max: Fury Road,” like Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron were able to do. However, like almost every other film ever created, there was a time when the filmmakers were trying to narrow down who exactly would be the best actors for the job.

It’s your Christian duty to know and understand that Mark Wahlberg is not only a devout husband, father, and family man (and fitness workout enthusiast) but also a devout man of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. While Wahlberg’s holy passion and religious views generally do not crossover into his movie life, these Christian proclivities do come together rather serenely in the new Sony/Columbia drama “Father Stu.” READ MORE: The 100 Most Anticipated Films Of 2022 “Father Stu” follows the life of Father Stuart Long, a boxer-turned-priest—boxing another one of Wahlberg’s passions— who inspired countless people during his journey from self-destruction to redemption.

In the early days of streaming TV dramas, one of the most underrated series was “Bloodline” on Netflix. Luckily, if you missed it, you can watch it now at your leisure.

If you’re a reader of this website, you probably are of the same mind as us that anything Cate Blanchett chooses to appear in is something we want to watch. Film, TV show, or if she decides to moonlight as a stand-up comedian, we’re down to give her the benefit of the doubt.

2022 Academy Awards are just over a month away and while the night is sure to be unforgettable with surprises and snubs, one thing will not be in the cards: covid-19 vaccinations.Hollywood’s biggest night won’t require COVID-19 vaccinations proof for anyone attending the event.The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, according to The Hollywood Reporter, is only asking for attendees to show a negative PCR test or a negative rapid antigen test on the day of the ceremony. Nominees, presenters and stars will gather on March 27 at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theater to celebrate the best and brightest in film.This year’s SAG Awards and Critics Choice Awards, on the other hand, will both require vaccinations.A rep for the SAG Awards (to be held on Feb.

TMZ, Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige and Eminem have been rehearsing for their highly-anticipated spectacle at SoFi Stadium.

The Queen is being monitored despite not showing any COVID-19 symptoms after her son Prince Charles contracted the virus for a second time Thursday.

Former President Donald Trump fired back at claims that he’d flushed White House documents down the toilet in a statement on Thursday February 10. The 75-year-old ex president was responding to new allegations that are surfacing from an upcoming book by New York Times White House correspondent Maggie Haberman, where she claimed that White House staff had said that they’d occasionally find toilets clogged with papers from documents.

Chloe Bailey, 23, and Gunna, 28, may be Hollywood’s hot new couple. The two were photographed holding hands while out shopping together at Sunset Plaza in West Hollywood, California on Wednesday night (Feb. 9.) The Chloe X Halle singing duo member wore a unique ensemble, that consisted of ripped black leggings, a graphic white top, long silver sleeves, and black boots. She rocked black sunglasses and had a colorful piece of jewelry wrapped around her neck. Chloe kept her dark hair done up in a neat bun.

What BFFs will do for each other! Travis Barker got totally dressed up in a hilarious costume to go incognito for his buddy Machine Gun Kelly’s new music video. The Blink-182 rock star, 46, plays a group guide on a school field trip in the “Emo Girl” clip, which features the singing talents of Willow Smith, who nails it as a collaborator on the punk pop song. Donning a grey wig, oversized nerdy glasses, a turtleneck and sweater vest, Travis looked every inch the dorky adult leading the kids on a trip through a museum.

Tom Brady has joked about his parenting skills after a fan quipped that they were no longer the MVP of parenting with Tom in the game.MORE: Gisele marks son's birthday with beautiful message The fan took to social media to share a snap of their tee that had a picture of Tom's seven Super Bowl championship rings and the words 'The Tom Brady of Parenting' written above them. "How do I tell my kid I'm no longer the Tom Brady of Parenting now that @TomBrady is the Tom Brady of Parenting?" the tweet said.WATCH: Tom Brady reveals what wife Gisele whispered in his ear after Super Bowl winHowever, Tom was quick to respond and poke fun at his own parenting skills; he is a father of three, welcoming nine-year-old daughter Vivian Lake, and son Benjamin Rein, 12, with wife Gisele Bündchen and son John "Jack" Edward, 14, with ex Bridget Moynahan."Nope you're safe," Tom shared.

PornHub Intimates collection launched last week and consists of a number of items – mostly in black – with the famous yellow and white logo of the adult site emblazoned on the elastic.In the collection are thongs, bralets, a sports bra, men’s boxers, silky pyjamas (which also come in pink), an eye mask, slides and even a furry hat.Prices range from £10.28 for the eye mask to £41 for the slides and £20.56 for either bra.So, if you’re a fan of the site we guess you can now show that allegiance off!Previously, Asa made headlines for her generosity during the pandemic as she donated a portion of her PornHub income to hospitals in her area.Want all the biggest Lifestyle news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Hot Topics newsletterShe also gave money to charities that help to get food to people who are elderly or have to self-isolate.But, while Asa seems open about her kinky career it turns out she still worries that she’ll get in trouble with her own mum if she ever spots the love bites on her neck.

animal was spotted on Monday, February 7, by a concerned beachgoer at a seal colony in Winterton-on-Sea, Norfolk, who called the wildlife experts. Green cargo netting appears to have been digging into the mammal’s blubber and the wound is likely to have got progressively worse. Wildlife rescue teams rushed to help the seal but had to use their own netting to reduce the risk of being bitten.

Ricky Hatton in the ring.Steven Gerrard has showed a lot of faith in the Aston Villa ace and has given him a key role in midfield.Dean Smith gave the youngster his big break last season and he made 22 appearances in the Premier League and that has continued into this year with the Liverpool legend now at the helm.Ramsey has impressed many and there is even talk of a potential call-up to the England squad but this is not his first brush with sport.In fact, his father was a professional boxer who became ABA Champion in 1989 and took on Hitman Hatton twice.While Mark ‘Razor’ Ramsey lost on both occasions, in 1998 and 1999, he gave him a fine fight when many had considered the then-young hotshot as the clear favourite.When Jacob was two, Mark hung up his gloves to concentrate on family life - his elder daughter would also go on to become a talented dancer.But the ring did not beckon for his son despite his boxing past - instead, aged just five, young Ramsey would take to the football pitch.He joined local Birmingham team Beacon Colts for after-school sessions but his father would always be in the background supporting.As the Englishman got older, his dad would test him with some boxing drills to help develop his fitness further.And it has paid off with the now-aged 20-year-old looking a real specimen of a player in the Premier League.On Wednesday night against Leeds United, the England Under-21 international stole the show with two beautiful goals after combining with Philippe Coutinho.It led to BT Sport pundit and ex-Villa star Joe Cole waxing lyrical about the wonderkid in the studio.“This man here, a star is born,” said Cole. “He is poetry in motion when you watch him run.

Irma Kalish was a pioneering TV producer and writer for classic sitcoms including “Maude,” “The Facts of Life,” and “Good Times.”Kalish was one of the first women working behind the scenes in television when she began her TV career in the 1950s. She got her start working in radio, writing for “The Martin & Lewis Show” along with her late husband, Austin “Rocky” Kalish.

Irma Kalish, one of television’s first female producers whose writing and producing credits with her husband and writing partner include the Norman Lear series Maude, All in the Family and Good Times as well as My Favorite Martian, My Three Sons, Gilligan’s Island, I Dream of Jeannie, The Bob Newhart Show and Too Close for Comfort, died September 3 in Woodland Hills, CA due to complications from pneumonia. She was 96.