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Emmerdale's Adam Thomas has broken his silence on claims he is the first celebrity to sign up for this year’s Strictly Come Dancing.The actor, 33, was said to be in talks with BBC bosses to star in the latest instalment of the ballroom dancing show which will air in autumn this year.But Adam has dismissed the claim as untrue in a post on his Instagram stories where he shared a screengrab of an article about the rumours.He said: "As much as I'd love this to be true unfortunately it's not," alongside a laughing face emoji.A source previously told The Sun: “Adam has got what it takes to win and is already practising his moves.

Seatguru is a good source for scouting out a good seat.”The website lets you look up the seating plan of your upcoming flight so that you can locate the seats with the most leg room or with fewer seats in your row.It can also help you to make sure you sit near to, or far away from, a toilet.And, on a Reddit post about travelling as a plus sized person, one commenter said: “If you can, avoid bulkhead and exit rows. They often have fixed armrests with no space beneath them, and if you're belly-heavy, you may not be able to use the tray table.“A number of planes allow the armrest to be lifted on the window seat, which can give you a bit more room.”And posters recommended using seatguru to locate those seats that would fit the flyer's needs.

Star Wars fans have had to be patient this year as they await the return of Ewan McGregor in the latest Disney+ show, “Obi Wan Kenobi.” And it’s been a lot of waiting: McGregor’s return to the Star Wars Universe didn’t even have a confirmed release date yet when the final episode of “The Book Of Boba Fett” hit the platform in early February.

Once again, the Cannes Film Festival is upon us, this time without COVID-19 shutting down the world like it once did, safely back in the month of May where it usually belongs (2020 was canceled altogether, and 2021 ended up being pushed to June). Cannes 2022 is definitely a solid year, with a diverse list of films and filmmakers (though as usual, black and women filmmakers aren’t as well represented as they should be by the organizers).

The world is full of fascinating places, cultures and scenery and we can finally get back out there to explore.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorNew York City, the Notorious B.I.G.’s hometown, will pay tribute to the late rapper on May 21, which would have been his 50th birthday.On that day, the legendary Empire State Building will change its lights’ color to red and white, with a crown spinning on its mast in honor of the late rapper, whose real name was Christopher Wallace and who died in 1997 at the age of just 24. The day before, on May 20, the Empire State Building, in partnership with Bad Boy / Atlantic / Rhino Records, will host a ceremony that will include Biggie’s mother, Voletta Wallace, his children (CJ and Tyanna Wallace), his close friend James Lloyd (Lil’ Cease), and Kimberly Denise Jones (Lil Kim). Other close friends, collaborators, and hip-hop luminaries, that were instrumental in Biggie’s meteoric success and legacy will also be in attendance.

Roku Originals has tied with UK network Channel 4 for the first time on Tempting Fortune, in which a group of 12 strangers will spend 19 days in paradise but have to resist the temptation to spend money, while Channel 4 has also greenlit an Apprentice-style politics competition format.

shaming the newest “Sports Illustrated” Swimsuit Issue cover model Yumi Nu in controversial tweets on Monday — has bailed on Twitter.The University of Toronto professor announced he was leaving on the social media platform, where he boasts almost three million followers — just hours after the uproar.While his account is still active, the 59-year-old wrote he will be “departing” the Twitterverse following the backlash he got for hating on Nu’s magazine photo shoot.“The endless flood of vicious insult is really not something that can be experienced anywhere else,” the “12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos” author tweeted Monday night. “I like to follow the people I know but I think the incentive structure of the platform makes it intrinsically and dangerously insane.”While his account is still active, Peter said he’s instructed his staff to keep him off social media.“I told my staff to change my password, to keep me from temptation and am departing once again,” he added.

STACEY Solomon showed off her stunning garden transformation after jet-washing her grimy old firepit. The Loose Women panellist, 32, overhauled her garden furniture including a grey sofa which was covered in dirt.

Carol Vorderman has revealed the harrowing murder that still haunts her is the death of eight-year-old Sarah Payne in 2000.Sarah disappeared while playing in a cornfield with her two older brothers and younger sister in Kingston Gorse, West Sussex.The youngster's disappearance sparked a nationwide manhunt but tragically her body was found abandoned in a field 15 miles away two weeks later.Sarah was snatched and killed by evil paedophile Roy Whiting, who was jailed for her murder in 2001, and was told he must serve a minimum of 40 years in jail.Her death shocked the nation and sparked major concerns about internet chat rooms.At the time former Countdown star Carol feared that chatrooms had become a breeding ground for sex offenders - sparking her to join charities and academics to campaign to improve safety measures around the grooming of young children.As part of her work she joined a task force, which passed the UK's first Online Grooming act, and established a protection body known as the CEOP - now part of the National Crime Agency.The presenter explained: "It was an abduction and murder that shocked us as a nation and deeply changed our attitudes towards child safety."We realised legislation was needed to protect the youngest in society and fast but it seemed impossible at the time.But Carol now fears that virtual online spaces like the Metaverse could result in a new epidemic of paedophiles targeting young children online.

Love Island pals Faye Winter and Kaz Kwami reunited on Monday night to party with Gemma Collins.The stunning pair, who rose to fame on the 2021 series of the hit ITV show,, looked stylish as they celebrated the former TOWIE star's new collaboration with New Look Kaz, 26, looked gorgeous in a baby pink two-piece outfit.The plunging neckline of the crop halter neck top was attached in the centre with a hoop detailing, and the matching trousers had a slight flare. She teamed the outfit with a pair of strappy heels and a white bag. Her makeup look was a simple natural look to match her long black curls.

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 Michael Caine once issued Midsomer Murders star Annette Badland with a warning while they were shooting scenes for the film Little Voice, she explained in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk.The actress, 71, admitted she was in awe of the “extraordinary” Alfie star as he shared some much-needed words of wisdom that she still “remembers today”.Annette has worked with plenty of famous faces over the years thanks to her endless appearances in the UK’s biggest television shows.However, the star has also worked in film and notably starred alongside Michael, Brenda Blethyn, Jim Broadbent and Ewan McGregor in 1998 British musical film Little Voice.The film was based on Jim Cartwright's 1993 play The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, for which she received a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role.When asked by Express.co.uk about whether she had ever been starstruck by anyone at work, Annette immediately thought of Michael.Annette, who played Sadie in the film, said: “Well, working with Michael Caine doing Little Voice.“I knew he was going to be… Because Jane (Horrocks) and I were in the play and then the film happened about five or seven years later.“And Pete (Postlethwaite) was doing a tour of The Unmentionables, the Scottish play, so he could not do the film.”Pete played Ray Say in the original West End play, but was replaced by Michael for the film adaptation.Annette admitted: “When I heard it was Michael Caine I did skip around the living room.“Because Alfie was so important to me as a teenager and we’d never seen anything like that.”Alfie is an extremely influential 1966 British comedy-drama film starring Michael as the titular character.Annette then went on to share the warning Michael

The Killers have been announced as one of the headliners of Poland’s Open’er Festival 2022.The indie rockers join dozens of acts already announced for the festival, which is held at Gdynia-Kosakowo airport, and will top the bill on July 2.Dua Lipa, Doja Cat, Imagine Dragons, Twenty One Pilots, Playboi Carti, Martin Garrix, The Chemical Brothers, Måneskin, Megan Thee Stallion, Glass Animals, Gunna, Clairo, Tove Lo, Little Simz, Jessie Ware, Royal Blood, Years And Years, The Smile and Michael Kiwanuka are all booked for the festival, which runs from June 29-July 2.The Killers previously headlined the 2020 edition of the Polish festival.Open’er Festival is operating in solidarity with Ukraine and says it “will be a place of support for Ukrainians facing the barbaric Russian aggression of their country”.A special initiative “Wspierajmy Ukrainę na koncertach / Support Ukraine at concerts” will take place during the festival to help the actions of Polish Center For International Aid. Find more information here.Four-day tickets are priced at €150 (£126), while four-day tickets with camping cost €175 (£147).

Nina Kraviz and her трип (Trip Recordings) label have been dropped from Clone Distribution after its founder alleged that she harbours “pro-Putin” views.The Russian DJ hasn’t spoken publicly about Russia’s war against Ukraine except for posting a video in February of a handwritten note with the word “peace” written in Russian.NME has contacted Kraviz’s representatives for comment about the allegations.Clone Recordings founder Serge Verschuur outlined the decision in a blog post last week (May 12) in which he criticised Kraviz for her alleged “pro-Putin” views and “CCCP/USSR sentiments”, claiming that she is “using Putin’s law as an excuse not to speak out”.A post shared by Nina Kraviz (@ninakraviz)In a recent article, Time magazine collected responses from several prominent members of the electronic music scenes in Ukraine and Russia, including the Ukrainian DJ Nastia and the Russian DJ Buttechno, who have also criticised Kraviz’s apparent “silence” and asked her to provide clarity about her views on Russian President Vladimir Putin and the war.But Kraviz’s defenders have argued that the DJ has no involvement with the war in Ukraine and that freedom of speech includes the freedom to say nothing at all. A representative for Kraviz did not respond to Time‘s request for comment.Supporters in the Time article also cited Russia’s recently introduced laws that forbid anti-war protests, slogans and independent journalism, as well as the potential threats that come with being a Russian dissident.In Verschuur’s blog post he wrote that he supports Kravitz’s right to remain silent, but added that it puts an end to their business relationship.“Let me be very clear about the fact that it is her right to do so.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaWith “Final Cut,” Oscar-winning filmmaker Michel Hazanavicius has to convince audiences that he’s a very bad director. At least for the first 20 minutes or so of the movie within a movie. You see, “Final Cut,” a remake of the 2017 Japanese cult favorite, “One Cut of the Dead,” initially unspools as a low-budget zombie film, one produced with few frills and even less talent.

Tameside’s first female council leader – who resigned at the eleventh hour amid what she described as a ‘hostile’ leadership challenge – has said they must now put their differences aside.

Channel 5's weekday morning current affairs show.It was called The Wright Stuff, but changed to Jeremy Vine when he took over.The current affairs hooked television chat and topical debate show airs weekday mornings from 9:15 until 12:15.Hosted by Jeremy and Storm Huntley, each episode features celebrity panellists who debate the latest news, views and the headlines.Known for riling up guests and viewers at home with controversial opinions and segments, the Jeremy Vine show has had its fair share of OfCom complaints – keep reading to discover the most complained about moments.In January, Jeremy Vine's show received close to 800 Ofcom complaints following a controversial debate on compulsory vaccines for NHS staff.Before Health Secretary Sajid Javid announced a U-turn on the proposed rule, it was discussed on the show and sparked a huge row.At the time it was proposed that NHS workers were required to have their first jab by February 3 to continue in their frontline roles.Yasmin Alibhai-Brown and nutritionist Lowri Turner clashed when Yasmin aired her views on the matter.She said that she was not prepared to be treated by frontline workers who were not jabbed.Speaking to Jeremy she said: "I think unless there are medical reasons why staff are not jabbed."If you’re working in the NHS or care homes, you really should get jabbed."She continued: "If you’ve made a decision and you’ve come out on these demos, you must be brave enough to say I’ve not had the jab."The patient has the right to say I don’t want to be treated by you."Lowri said: "Initially I thought, we’re supposed to be all in this together, how incredibly selfish to put other people at risk.

EASTENDERS Scott Maslen’s off-screen life is nothing like Jack Branning’s according to the hunky actor’s Instagram account. While his soap star alter ego is currently getting ready to wed Denise Fox on Christmas Day, Scott loves to indulge in a spot of fishing or spending time with his stunning wife and son. With his cheeky smile and ripped bod, Scott’s character Jack Branning is considered one of Albert Square's heart-throbs.

CHEATING sagas, unexpected proposals and accidental incest were just a handful of the romance dramas which played out on the Jeremy Kyle show. During its 14 year run, the controversial programme saw its fair share of break-ups and make-ups.

The most cringeworthy captions to go with holiday snaps on social media are ‘suns out, buns out’, ‘hot dogs or legs’ and ‘life’s a beach’, according to research.‘Wish you were beer’ and ‘vacation mode: on’ also feature among the top 10 most cliched phrases.The study of 2,000 social media users who like to venture abroad also found 44 per cent would go as far as unfollowing someone for using cringey captions.While 66 per cent would avoid posting on social media altogether rather than risk posting content deemed ‘basic’ by their Instagram followers and Facebook friends.It also revealed the type of holiday snaps people are tired of seeing, including gratuitous bikini shots, hands joining to create a heart in front of a sunset and that first airport beer pic.A fed up 38 per cent have even muted followers and friends on social channels after getting tired of seeing a continuous display of holiday pictures.Zoe Harris, chief customer officer at On the Beach, which commissioned the research, said: “Since restrictions across Europe eased, we’ve seen a huge increase in beach holiday bookings, which means we're set for a summer of sun, sea and sandy social content."This year, we’re encouraging people to get real on social media, celebrating everything that comes with a holiday - showing off the favourite and funniest bits of their trips."We believe holidays should be enjoyed for what they are - a break from normality and a chance to relax."Admittedly, we all love the attention we get when posting about our sun-soaked beach break, but it can be enjoyed so much more by living in the moment.”The study also found 29 per cent even admitted to booking their holiday destinations based on how it will look on their social feed.Barbados,