J Balvin takes the ultimate selfie with the Pope as he attends summit for artists at the Vatican

A rush hour crash on the M8 has sparked traffic chaos this morning - with commuters facing lengthy queues on the motorway.

Janelle Monáe will receive the Trailblazer Award at the Outfest Legacy Awards this month. Photo: Jheyda Mcgarrell

Alex Scott's dad Tony has denied that he was ever violent to Alex or her mum Carol after she made a series of claims about him.The 37-year-old has been left in tears during multiple interviews recently as she relives her traumatic childhood through her new autobiography.Yesterday, she received a hug from Holly Willoughby after she struggled to speak about her past on the This Morning sofa.Alex has alleged that she, her mum and brother Ronnie "lived in fear" as her dad Tony was abuse towards her mum during her childhood.She also claimed that she felt "locked in" at her home, which she described as a "toxic environment".On Steven Barlett's podcast, The Diary of A CEO, the presenter recalled a moment she heard her dad beating her mum.Andie MacDowell's 'painful' divorce from high school sweetheartAlex said her mum refused to get him a drink while they were at a party and "knew what was coming" when they got home.She said: "As soon as everybody leaves that night, he doesn't forget, so then we all know what's going to happen.That was the hardest night."My mum is trying to survive for her kids and then I'm in a room listening to everything go on and just hoping she's alive."She went on to say mum will discover how she and her brother felt during that time in her book.The former Lioness also called her dad, who left the home when she was seven, as "controlling, violent" and "stupidly cruel".Speaking to the Mail Online, Alex's dad Tony said he has "no idea" why she was portraying him in such a way. "I was raised in a strict but loving Jamaican family and Alex should know what they are like. I taught her discipline, I did a lot to help her," he added. "Perhaps she is judging me by today's standards, I don't know.

Kimberley Walsh has shared her and her Girls Aloud bandmates' vow as they prepare for a special charity event in the late Sarah Harding's memory. The remaining former members of pop group are to host a fundraising gala for cancer research next week in honour of their late friend and bandmate.

A nurse will go on trial today accused of the murders of seven babies.

Former Manchester United assistant manager Rui Faria has explained why he made the decision to stop using GPS to track players' data during training sessions at Carrington.

Oodie first became popular in the UK in 2020 as we all adjusted to lockdown life. Orders for the Australian company's products rose by more than 200% from the UK.

There are less than 12 weeks until Christmas and supermarkets are going head to head in a bid to be the cheapest to bag everything you need for the big day, from toy sales to price cuts on essentials. Big shiny offers and discounts may make you feel as though you're getting the best price, but that's not always the case.

For Katie Nicholl, it’s easy to see why Kate Middleton, the new Princess of Wales, was successful in navigating royal life while Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle struggled. Vanity Fair’s royal correspondent has written a new book titled, "The New Royals: Queen Elizabeth’s Legacy and the Future of the Crown," which explores the lives of those who are now leading the house of Windsor. In it, she details how Kate managed to thrive as a member of the British royal family while Markle ultimately stepped back with her husband, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex.

WWE superstar rushed to the ring to flash her boobs in an attempt to distract her husband's rival. Chelsea Green sent fans into a wild frenzy as she lifted up her top and shook her body in front of wrestler Jimmy Lloyd until he lost all focus on his match in hand.

READ MORE: Ripped gran, 64, who charms younger men drops jaws as she rocks minuscule bikini She's taken part in over 30 body sculpting competitions and scooped herself over 30 titles.And now Lesley has amazed fans yet again as she's shown off another amazing skill of hers – art.The gran have fans a glimpse into her weekend plans where she enjoyed a relaxing Sunday evening with a spot of drawing.She told her 108,000 Instagram followers: "Hope you had a relaxing day too," as she posed next to her work of art.Lesley cheekily shared her artistic work which shows the back of a naked woman's body.Her post secured over 686,000 likes and hundreds of comments since it was shared on Sunday.One follower commented: "You are so beautiful," another chimed in: "So glad you found some relaxing time, great work!"A third gushed: "It's been a while since you've posted some of your art! Glad you had a relaxing Sunday my friend!"And a fourth even asked her a very important question as they said: "Marry me?"Lesley often shows off her ageless appearance on Instagram where she trains multiple times a week. Previously, the superfit gran flaunted her toned physique during a late-night gym session.

Ed Meza @edmezavar U.S. streaming service Topic is expanding its roster of French content with such recent acquisitions as the Arte fantasy-thriller miniseries “The Rope,” picked up from Wild Bunch TV, and Season 2 of political satire “Parliament,” sold internationally by France TV Distribution. Launched by First Look Media in 2019, Topic specializes in crime and thrillers, including top Nordic shows like “The Killing,” “The Bridge,” “Arctic Circle” and “The Bridge”-inspired German thriller “Pagan Peak.” Jennifer Liang, Topic’s vice president of programming strategy, acquisitions and sales, is attending this year’s Unifrance Rendez-Vous TV programming market in Biarritz for the first time and on the lookout for titles that fit the niche streamer’s high standards.

Emily Longeretta The “Full Frontal With Samantha Bee” was able to celebrate one last time at night one of the Creative Arts Emmys on Sunday, when “Full Frontal With Samantha Bee Presents: Once Upon A Time In Late Night” won for outstanding short form nonfiction or reality series. The short was nominated against “Between The Scenes – The Daily Show,” “RuPaul’s Drag Race Whatcha Packin’ With Michelle Visage,” “Saturday Night Live Presents: Stories From The Show” and “Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen.” On stage, executive producer Allana Harkin and producer Caroline Dunphy joked that they already felt like winners when Ted Cruz celebrated the cancellation of the TBS show. The news broke in July that the late-night series was cut from the lineup in the wake of the changes being made at Warner Bros. Discover.

It was a “bittersweet” night for the team behind Full Frontal With Samantha Bee.

The Pope and the Prince of Reggaeton.

Gaelic for ‘great melody of life’ or ‘big song’, the thriving arts and entertainment venue, Òran Mór, is a well-kent face for a lot of people in Glasgow's West End.

A 16th century castle with its own helicopter pad and maze is on the market for £3.5million - and sellers said potential buyers should not worrying about heating it.

J Balvin had a very important meeting, and it was with none other than Pope Francis. The Colombian singer was part of a select group of celebrities and artists traveling to the Vatican City for the first ecumenical summit.The musician, who will headline this year’s NFL kickoff concert, couldn’t hide his excitement while meeting the Pope, taking to social media to write a special message, taking selfies and smiling, including a “Latino Gang” photo with him.

Carson Burton Amiah Miller and Bill Heck are rounding out the cast of Searchlight Pictures’ upcoming horror thriller film “Dust.” The film stars Sarah Paulson of “American Horror Story,” Annaleigh Ashford and Ebon Moss-Bachrach in a story set in 1930s Oklahoma. It follows a woman who, during the region’s increasingly perilous dust storms, is convinced that a sinister presence is threatening her family. The film is directed by Will Joines and Karrie Crouse, and Crouse penned the script. “Dust” commenced principal photography this week in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Miller previously starred as Nova in the 2017 film from 20th Century Studios “War for the Planet of the Apes” alongside Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson and Steve Zahn. In 2020, she was also seen in David Oyelowo’s feature directorial debut “The Water Man.”