Johnny Brown dead: Good Times actor and singer dies aged 84, leaving family 'devastated'

His character is the son of a Coronation Street legend but off-screen, Rob Mallard has a very different life.

Coronation Street's Imran Habeeb is set for more turmoil next week after finding out the true parentage of Abi Webster's new baby.Abi's world was sent spiralling when she gave birth to her son Alfie on what would have been Seb Franklin's birthday - and she immediately knew the baby wasn't Kevin's.Instead, her one night stand with Imran had come back to bite her.And now Imran actor Charlie De Melo has insisted that his character "would sacrifice" his existing relationship with Toyah Battersby and their new foster daughter Elsie to be with his biological son.Speaking to Daily Star and other press, the star explained: "In these initial few scenes in the neonatal care unit, when he sees his son for the first time - he’s premature, he’s tiny, he’s hooked up to wires and has machines that are helping him breathe and feeding him."He’s this little guy who is so helpless and needs help, not just from the medical staff, but also his family unit."Imran makes an instinctive snap decision that this is where I need to be, this is the only thing that matters.

Kimora Lee Simmons sported a fresh-faced look as she left a gym in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, on Friday.Thetelevision personality and businesswoman, 46, looked radiant without no makeup, and showed off her trendy style with a vintage Pulp Fiction T-shirt.The Baby Phat owner appeared to tote a luxury green ostrich Hermès bag in her hand, with the brand'sGeegee Savannah black and white zebra charm. Natural: Kimora Lee Simmons, 46, sported a fresh-faced look as she left a gym in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, on FridayKimora paired the laid-back gym look with tight-fitting black leggings that showed off her toned legs, and white sneakers.

Halyna Hutchins‘ Estate is calling out Alec Baldwin.

Dead Eyes podcaster Connor Ratliff sat down to chat with Tom Hanks, who famously fired him from his 2001HBOminiseries Band of Brothers for having 'dead eyes.'On the latest episode of the show the actor, 46, discussed auditioning for the series with the legendary filmmaker, 65.Despite noting that 'not a single moment of this rings a bell,' Tom called it a 'bone-chilling story' and said he takes 'full responsibility' for his actions. Talking it out: Dead Eyes podcaster Connor Ratliff sat down to chat with Tom Hanks, who famously fired him from his 2001 HBO miniseries Band of Brothers for having 'dead eyes'Tom took a lighthearted approach to the conversation as he said, 'This was without a doubt the act of the director, and that was me.'He continued, 'There was something in stuck in a craw or one of those very, very subtle sort of decisions that aims the story in the direction you want it to go.' He explained where his headspace might've been as he noted, 'In the inner sanctum of whatever this casting session was on Band of Brothers...

Hilary Duff has been in promo mode for her new Hulu sitcom, How I Met Your Father, which celebrated the wrap of its first season finale on Thursday.One day later, and the actress and singer was able to take a deep breath and enjoy a little quiet time over lunch with a gal pal.Afterwards, the two ladies were spotted making their way out of the popular Mexican restaurant, Casa Vega, in the Sherman Oaks neighborhood of Los Angeles. Relaxing: Hilary Duff, 34, looked like she co-opted her own grunge look in ripped jeans with a cutoff t-shirt and a black lather duster coat for a lunch date with a friend on FridayBoth Duff and her friend left the establishment carrying a white to-go container for their leftovers.The leading ladywent with a more casual ensemble, consisting of baggy blue jeans with holes in both knees and a cutoff white t-shirt that was cropped to just above her waistline.

and to be able to talk about it.’ The day after Iris’s death, a grief therapist came to the house in Somerset to talk to the family. ‘I found her incredibly helpful because she specialised in very traumatic circumstances. She had lost two children [herself], and that was horrifying.

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A traumatised woman has recalled the heartbreaking moment she saw a Scots woman tragically fall to her death from a Spanish hotel earlier this week.

Mark Schilling Japan CorrespondentHamaguchi Ryusuke’s Oscar-nominated “Drive My Car” took eight prizes at the 45th Japan Academy Film Prize ceremony, held on Friday at the Grand Prince Hotel New Takawana in Tokyo.In addition to the best picture award, the film won best director (Hamaguchi), best screenplay (Hamaguchi and co-writer Oe Takamasa) and best actor (Nishijima Hidetoshi). The film also scooped prizes for cinematography, lighting, editing and sound recording.Meanwhile, best actress went to Arimura Kasumi for her work in the hit romantic drama “We Made a Beautiful Bouquet.”Best animation honors were awarded to Watanabe Ayumu’s “Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko,”  a heart-warming coming-of-age film set in Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido.

Connor Ratliff has received an apology from Tom Hanks.

James Newman’s Ember, scoring ‘nil points’. The nation’s hopes and dreams are now pinned on TikTok star Sam Ryder, who will represent the UK with his hit song Space Man. Here is everything you need to know about watching this year’s competition.

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Even the most fabulous people like Cher go through rough patches. The 75-year-old singer opened up to her fans about how times have been tough for her. “Sorry I’ve Been MIA,” she tweeted. “Been having Personal Problems.” She didn’t just leave it at that though. When one fan asked if she was doing ok, she unleashed her emotions and opened up about the extent of her problems.

Chris Pine was seen showing off his rugged good looksduring a Friday outing in New York City, as he rocked a very bushy salt-and-pepper beard.The All the Old Knives actor, 41, paired his shaggy look with a black hoodie, matching shorts, athletic leggings, as well as a pair ofhiking boots.He was accompanied by his former Star Trek co-starZachary Quinto - with whom he is set to reunite once again on the set of Star Trek 4 - and friends. Rugged look: Chris Pine was seen showing off his rugged good looks during a Friday outing in New York City, as he rocked a very bushy salt-and-pepper beardPine later took off his hoodie and revealed his long brown hair as well as his sizable muscles peeking from underneath his grey tank top.

Kim Zolciak-Biermann's daughter Brielle Biermann revealed she had to get herlip injections dissolved before undergoing a doublejaw surgery last year.While looking back at photos of herself from August 2021 just two days after undergoing the procedure, the25-year-old reality starpointed out to fans on Friday that she 'had no lip injections at this time.''I had to dissolve it allllll before surgery which was a b**ch,' she captioned one of the images of her swollen face on her Instagram Story. Kim Zolciak-Biermann's daughter Brielle Biermann revealed she had to get her lip injections dissolved before undergoing a double jaw surgery last year After having her teeth wired shut and having to adhere to a liquid diet, she said she 'lost' a whopping 15 pounds in just a few weeks.

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Alec Baldwin's lawyer says in a legal filing that someone should, in fact, be held responsible for the death of Halyna Hutchins on the set of, but it shouldn't be the actor.In court documents, obtained by ET, Baldwin’s attorney filed an arbitration demand claiming the 63-year-old actor's contract protects him from financial responsibility in the the death of the late cinematographer. Baldwin's attorney states that «this is a rare instance when the system broke down, and someone should be held legally culpable for the tragic consequences.