Jennifer Garner drops her 10-year-old son Samuel off at school in Brentwood

Ewan McGregor revealed that his daughter Esther auditioned on her own for her role in his Obi-Wan Kenobi series while promoting it on Wednesday on a talk show.The 51-year-old Scottish actor while promoting the Disney+ series on The Late Late Show With James Corden said he didn't pull any strings as the star and an executive producer of the series for his actress daughter Esther, 20.'I'm sure everybody thinks she got the job because of me, but really she didn't,' Ewan said. 'She auditioned for the role.' Family affair:Ewan McGregor revealed that his daughter Esther auditioned on her own for her role in his Obi-Wan Kenobi series while promoting it on Wednesday on a talk showEwan said that it was the director of the Disney+ series who came to tell him about Esther and not the other way around.'Deb, the brilliant director said to me ''I found this great girl but she turns out to be your daughter.

Warner Bros Discovery is wasting no time in unveiling new leadership teams across the globe with the most recent structure outlined for Japan, Australia and New Zealand under James Gibbons, President and Managing Director of the region. This follows teams in EMEA, India, Southeast Asia and Korea being confirmed in the past 36 hours.

EXCLUSIVE: Veteran BBC producer Esther Springer has left after two decades to join fledgling creative indie Creators Inc.’s TV and film division.

Danni Menzies tickled fans yesterday as she took to social media to share a hilarious clip of herself practicing gymnastics.The A Place in the Sun star made the most of the good weather and went to the park to exercise with her sister.In view of her 100,000 followers, Danni shared a video on Instagram that saw her fail at executing a series of tumbling skills.The clip, which was made up of shorter videos, showed Danni and her sister rolling around on the grass as they tried out a number of acrobatic moves.One of the clips featured Danni trying to do a cartwheel in slo-mo, while another showed her failed attempt at a bridge.She captioned the post: “Don’t grow up, it’s a trap.“@miamenzies_ and I having a gymnastics competition in the park.The Channel 4 presenter, who stunned in a very skimpy crop top and denim shorts in the clip, added: “Obvs I’m the pro.” (sic)Amused fans rushed to the post’s comments section to poke fun at Danni as they praised the star’s sense of humour.Ukrommel said: “Well, I never thought I'd give Danni below a 9 lol but good effort.”Sandygowans1 added: “Ha ha you were great today in place in sun.”Joeymitchell1 commented: “Hahaha need more of this life is for living.”Ronald.atherton typed: “Danni you are just fantastic.”Woods.muttley quipped: “Both look like your having fun but think one of you a bit more athletic.” (sic)Danni recently spoke to Express.co.uk about her passion for high-speed cars and admitted she first learnt to drive at the age of ten.She revealed that her father had taught her as a child ahead of their future rally drives.The presenter said: “My dad taught me to drive when I was about ten years old."I've always been quite passionate about going fast and driving cars."Danni went on to

It's been just over four years since Rae Sremmurd shared SR3MM, the third collaborative album from sibling rappers Swae Lee and Slim Jxmmi. The aptly-titled fourth full-length SREMM4LIFE is on the way according to the group's go-to producer and label head Mike WiLL Made-It, with Wednesday seeing the release of its first official single "Denial." Swae Lee's voice, rich with a doe-eyed melodicism that sweetens even his most scandalous lyrics, remains Rae Sremmurd's secret sauce, and it's lavished all over "Denial." That works to the syrupy love song's benefit, considering that the production taps the kind of melancholic guitar loop that's enduringly – some would say maddingly – popular in modern rap.

Bird flu has spread to the Isle of St Kilda after a breakout among the Shetland Isles.

The Scottish Government has flatly rejected any prospect of reviving the controversial Right to Buy policy which allowed council tenants to purchase their homes.

East Kilbride have signed former Wolves and Ayr United goalkeeper Jack Ruddy.

Scotland’s First Minister said visiting Prestwick felt ‘like coming home’ when she surprised school pupils to congratulate them on winning a top reading award.

Snoop Dogg has revealed he's given his full-time blunt roller a pay rise due to inflation.The marijuana enthusiast decided to hire someone for the role in 2019 to ensure he had perfectly rolled blunts on hand ready to go when needed.The 50-year-old spoke about the unique job once on The Howard Stern Show saying on his employee's resumé, it says: "I'm a blunt roller. P-B-R, professional blunt roller."Snoop Dogg continued to say that if someone is great at something that he needs, he's hiring them.Speaking about his "PBR's" salary and benefits, the rapper revealed that he pays somewhere between $40,000 (£31,000) and $50,000 (£39,900) a year for the role.On the benefits they get, Snoop Dogg said: "Free weed- all paid expenses.

Love Island 2022 is well underway, with drama already happening and romances beginning to heat up in the iconic villa. A whole new batch of singletons have headed to Mallorca in search of long-lasting romance and while some seem to be forming connections, others haven't been so lucky.

With Love Island back on our screens, a whole host of singletons are looking to find love in the popular dating show’s new Majorcan villa. Among one of the contestants to join the lineup is Luca Bish, who has been coupled up with fellow Islander Paige Thorne since day one. And while the 23 year old may be on the lookout for love, before his time on the show, the Brighton-based fishmonger briefly dated a familiar face.

After a long and challenging casting process, it appears that Madonna has finally chosen the actor who will portray her in an upcoming biopic.The casting for the long-gestating film has been making news since the project was first announced, and now, according to reports in Variety, the role of the Material Girl will go to Julia Garner.Fans of the singer praised the selection of Garner with one user saying, Maybe it’s too soon to say (we DO need to see the film still) but I’m struggling to think of examples of casting as perfect as Julia Garner as Madonna – & it goes far beyond the physical similarities. A performer as powerful as Garner will embody this role to the FULLEST extent,” while another fan tweeted “Julia Garner as Madonna is the smartest decision ever.”  A post shared by Julia Garner (@juliagarnerofficial)Garner, who has won two Emmy awards for her role as Ruth Langmore in Ozark, beat out fellow finalists including Florence Pugh, of who Madonna told the Associated Press in 2021, “She’s definitely up there on the list, if she’ll have me.” Alexa Demie (Euphoria), Emma Laird (Mayor of Kingstown), Sydney Sweeney (Euphoria), and Odessa Young (Mothering Sunday) as well as singers Bebe Rexha and Sky Ferreira rounded out the remaining Madonna candidates.  A post shared by Madonna (@madonna)Madonna, who is directing the film, put the contenders for the role through what has been described as a “grueling” casting process, including a “Madonna boot camp,” which focused on singing and dancing.The Hollywood Reporter said all the finalists were put though long days (reportedly as long as 11 hours) of choreography training, after which Madonna herself would direct the candidates in more choreography.

Stacey Solomon may have been mortified at the time but she was able to laugh off her very own 'Bridget Jones' moment as she told fans about her blunder. The Loose Women star took to her social media page to share her family's latest antics with her millions of followers.

Good Morning Britain host Kate Garraway urged two guests to stop "attacking" each other as they argued over transport workers striking.The heated row prompted viewers to complain about the segment due to the "loud" opinions of radio host Cristo Foufas as he went head to head with journalist Ash Sarkar in a debate over workers' rights to strike.Kate, 55, was forced to intervene as the pair sparred over their differing opinions on the mass walk-out of rail staff earlier this week - with more strike action planned for June 21, 23, and 25.As Ash lashed out at Cristo for his scathing opinions on implementing a legal ban on strike action to stop staff being able to stage a walkout, the GMB host listened intently alongside co-host Ben Shephard.However, things took a personal turn with the guests making jibes at one another over their own workplaces.Ash said: "I would not trust somebody who works for a Rupert Murdoch owned station, somebody who is ideologically opposed to trade unions, to go this is what is good trade union strategy.

Liverpool star Sadio Mane nearly joined their fierce rivals Manchester United.Mane made the £34million switch from Southampton to the Anfield club in 2016 and has been influential in their resurgence under Jurgen Klopp. But he could have been sporting the red strip of United for the last six years instead.The 30-year-old winger explained in an interview with Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher how a phone call from Klopp changed the course of history. "I have to say, I was really close to going to Manchester United.

forgotten mansion hidden deep inside a dense forest has been uncovered by a drone.Historic Moore Hall in Carnacon, County Mayo burned down a century ago and has since been lost to both time and the surrounding wilderness.Destroyed during the Irish Civil War by members of the anti-treaty Irish Republican Army, the former stately home has never been restored, despite the local county council having purchased it in 2018 for €400,000 (£340,400) with the intention of developing it as a nature reserve and tourist attraction.Built in 1792, it sits in an 80-acre woodland estate which is all open to the public, while those who've managed to find it in the past have raved about its 'magical' appeal, reports the Irish Mirror."Absolutely beautiful place," wrote one tourist online. "Such a hidden gem.

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Love Island newbie Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu looked unrecognisable whilst appearing in a budget reality show at university. The Turkish-born actress made her debut on the ITV2 reality series on Wednesday evening (June 8), as she entered the villa alongside fellow bombshell Afia Tonkmor. But it appears her stint in the famous villa isn't the first reality show for Ekin-Su.Ahead of her date with Liam Llewellyn tonight (June 9), the 27-year-old actress previously appeared in budget reality show Lancashore.

Carol Kirkwood was playfully told off by her BBC Breakfast co-star Naga Munchetty during the latest instalment of the morning show.Naga and co-host Charlie Stayt were back on presenting duty on Thursday (June 9) and they welcomed sports presenter Mike Bushell to the studio to discuss the latest headlines.Towards the end of the conversation, weather presenter Carol Kirkwood appeared on screen ahead of her weather segment.Mike said: "I always get misty-eyed when I seen Carol. In a nice way."Naga pointed out: "Is there a negative way about being misty-eyed about Carol?"Mike replied: "No" and Carol quickly interrupted saying: "I am here, chaps".A giggling Naga went on to joke: "We're talking about you, not too you.

Kylie Jenner and daughter Stormi Webster enjoyed an adorable shopping trip together as they caught a glimpse of Kylie’s makeup and skincare lines. The 24 year old, who recently posed in a nude effect bikini, gave her 346milion followers a glimpse inside the sweet mother-daughter outing as she documented the trip on Instagram. Kylie and four year old Stormi headed to the American beauty store Ulta Beauty in Calabasas where they posed next to displays full of Kylie Skin and Kylie Cosmetics products.