Katie Couric On Being The First Female ‘Jeopardy!’ Host: ‘It Was Fun And Nerve-Racking, I Was Totally Pitted Out’

Sean Penn is currently in Ukraine filming a documentary about Russia's invasion.The 61-year-old actor appeared during Thursday's news conference at the Presidential Office in Kyiv, the nation's capital, and sat in the front row as senior government officials spoke about the attack. A spokesperson for VICE tells ET, «All we can add at this time is that the doc is a Vice Studios production in association with VICE World News and Endeavor Content.»According to multiple reports, Penn visited the country as far back as November 2021 to prepare for the documentary.

Sean Cusick from Glasgow has found himself in an unimaginable situation, stranded in Eastern Ukraine with his wife and their two-year-old son.The family have "no money" for food and are spending their time hiding in a bunker after "waking up to huge explosions." Due to travel document issues, Sean and his family have no means of escaping back to Scotland where they desperately want to be. Here, Sean tells OK! his account of things amid Russia's "full-scale" invasion of the country... Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter The atmosphere here in Kharkiv, Ukraine, is scary.Tension can be felt everywhere, and a lot of people are desperately trying to find shelter, my neighbours included.

Boris' strategy are quite reckless."Scrapping the free tests and isolation requirements is a huge decision because there are still loads of vulnerable people here who could do without catching the virus."Once people have to pay for a test, they're just not going to - especially those who have more of a selfish outlook on Covid."At the moment the majority of people are on board with isolating if they test positive, but giving people that choice I think is dangerous."The game plan seems to be centred around gaining that herd immunity we've spoken about for so long now, which is a huge gamble.

Weeks after Victoria Police arrested six teenagers for a series of gay-bashing attacks in the parklands in Ashwood, the Monash City council on Tuesday passed a motion condemning homophobia.Trigger Warning: This story has details of homophobia and homophobic slurs, which might be distressing to some readers. For 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For Australia-wide LGBTQI peer support call QLife on 1800 184 527 or webchat.The councillors unanimously passed a motion in a council meeting on February 22 to fly the Pride flag across the municipality till March 7, in solidarity with the LGBTQI community. “One of the worst things about these sorts of incidents is the isolation and vulnerability that people feel. Everyone needs to feel secure and needs to feel that they belong.

Cardi B keeps her finger on the pulse of politics and other world events, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that she has something to say about the current Russia-Ukraine crisis.As Russia President Vladimir Putin ordered troops into Ukraine’s two pro-Russia breakaway regions, one of Cardi’s fans tweeted that she was wondering what the rapper thought of the ongoing affairs. In response, the former Love & Hip Hop star tweeted, “Wish these world leaders stop tripping about power and really think about whose really getting affected (citizens) besides the whole world is in a crisis.War,sanctions,invasions should be the last thing these leaders should worry about.”Wish these world leaders stop tripping about power and really think about whose really getting affected (citizens) besides the whole world is in a crisis.War,sanctions,invasions should be the last thing these leaders should worry about.

EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy couldn't have looked more smitten as she enjoyed a rare date night with her fiancé Marc Humphries.The 38 year old, whose daughter took part in Junior Bake Off, checked into a London hotel for a romantic night away from the children with her other half. Smiling for the camera, the soap star was seen with a glass of wine while Marc enjoyed a pint of beer. Continuing on with their romantic evening, Natalie revealed they were heading out to see a show, as she wrote in an Instagram Story snap: "A very rare night away! Off to the theatre ain't I..." Natalie looked sensational for the evening, as she wore an oversized white chunky atop matching white bottoms and comfortable trainers.

Pablo Tarazaga-Orero, 28, is accused of assaulting a female member of staff atHarry Styles' home in order to get inside the property.He allegedly destroyed a vase as he forced his way into the house.Tarazaga-Orero, who is from Spain, was previously barred from going within 250m of Harry when he was found guilty of stalking back in 2019.He will now appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday (February 25) to face charges related to breaching his restraining order by "turning up at the victim’s house."Tarazaga-Orero is also charged with criminal damage to property valued under £5,000 for allegedly destroying the vase belonging to Harry, 28.A further charge of assault by beating and using violence to secure entry to the Brit Award winner's home will also be brought before the magistrate.His 2019 conviction saw Tarazaga-Orero banned from coming within 250m of Harry or his home and business addresses. The restraining order also banned him from attending any concert or event where the singer is due to appear, as well as restricting him from contacting Harry, either directly or indirectly, or posting about him on social media.At the time Harry told the court he felt "scared" and "very uncomfortable" after Tarazaga-Orero had slept outside his house, as well as posting notes and money through his letterbox.

Kate Ferdinand has posed for an adorable photo with son Cree, after revealing she sometimes “feels embarrassed” if she can’t answer questions about her stepchildren.The star, 30, shares Cree with husband Rio Ferdinand, but is also step-mum to his three children - Lorenz, 15, Tate, 13, and Tia, 10.The former TOWIE star shared two snaps of her with her 14 month old son, where they can both be seen wearing matching cream jackets, with Cree’s name stitched on the back of his jacket. Kate’s followers complimented the sweet photos, with Olivia Bowen, who’s currently expecting a baby with husband Alex, writing: “Ahhhh this is too much”.

Carmel Dagan Staff WriterSally Kellerman, who was Oscar nominated for her supporting role as Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan in Robert Altman’s “MASH” feature film, died Thursday in Woodland Hills, Calif. She was 84.Her publicist Alan Eichler confirmed her death.Among her other roles were a cameo in Altman’s “The Player,” a professor in Rodney Dangerfield’s “Back to School” and a Starfleet officer in the “Star Trek” episode, “Where No Man Has Gone Before.”The willowy blonde actress with the characteristically throaty voice appeared in two Altman films in 1970; the other was the more experimental “Brewster McCloud,” in which she starred with Bud Cort and Michael Murphy.

Ukraine has given a harrowing account of what it was like waking up to the sound of air raid sirens.Struggling to contain his emotions, Sean Cusick, from Glasgow, explains: "Yeah I can't talk... trying to control crying."In another clip, he says: "We were woken up at 4.45 in the morning with huge explosions and earthquakes."I felt them first then started to hear a rumble again and again."We've prepared our go-bags, we have a shelter nearby but we've been told by the authorities to stay home, told by the UK Government to stay home."Sean, a space industry consultant, then explains how it will be difficult to escape the warzone with his family due to the shelling.

Jennifer Lopez will receive the 2022 iHeartRadio Icon Award "honoring her impact on pop culture, longevity and continued relevance as a touring and radio force".MORE: Jennifer Lopez shares heartfelt tribute to rarely-seen twins amid major family milestoneThe ultimate multihyphenate -  a musician, dancer, actress, and producer - has had a career spanning two decades, and remains the only artist to ever have a number one album and number one film simultaneously.WATCH: Jennifer Lopez wows in figure-hugging nude jumpsuitThe 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards celebrate the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app throughout 2021.Fan voting will also determine this year’s Best Fan Army, Best Lyrics, Best Cover Song, Best Music Video, the Social Star Award, Favorite Tour Photographer, TikTok Bop of the Year and the first-ever TikTok Songwriter of the Year and Best Comeback Album.MORE: Carrie Underwood encourages fans with a fun new workout challenge Carrie Underwood and Jason Aldean have been nominated for Country Song of the Year for their duet If I Didn't Love You, and the song is also up for Best Collaboration.Miranda Lambert, meanwhile, is going head to head with Jason, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs and Thomas Rhett for Country Artist of the Year. Famous Friends by Chris Young & Kane Brown, Forever After All by Luke Combs, Parmalee featuring Blanco Brown's Just The Way and Gabby Barrett's The Good Ones are all also up for Country Song of the Year.Adele, Abba, and Kacey Musgraves are all nominated in the Best Comeback Album category.

Around 350 items intended for use in the filming of the fifth season of The Netflix hit The Crown were taken from vehicles this weekend while filming of the series was taking place.

Ukraine following their terrifying invasion by Russia. Football can feel like an afterthought on a day like today, and compared to the atrocities currently being carried out by autocrat Russian president Vladimir Putin in Donetsk, Kharkiv and other Ukrainian cities, it is.But football also has the power to unite, the power to inspire and the power to provide comfort, solidarity and a beacon of light in the very darkest of times. And for a couple of brief hours on Thursday evening, that's exactly what it did, the beautiful game standing up for what is right and what is fair in the face of the unimaginable terror Ukrainian citizens find themselves in.Manchester City star and Ukraine international Oleksandr Zinchenko spoke for millions of his fellow citizens when he wrote: "The whole civilised world is worried about the situation in my country.

It’s impossible to replace Alex Trebek, but Jeopardy! should be careful who they put behind the podium.

A group of former Jeopardy! competitors issued a lengthy letter to executive producer Mike Richards denouncing the decision to feature Dr. Mehmet Oz as one of several guest hosts on the quiz show following star Alex Trebek‘s death.

stepped in to guest host the long-running game show after the death of beloved icon Alex Trebek in November. She was the first woman to host the show, and helped bring in more than $230,000 for cancer research during her stint in the fund-raising role.

enlisted a star-studded cast of substitute hosts including Katie Couric, Mayim Bialik and Aaron Rodgers to play quizmaster following the passing in November of legendary host Alex Trebek, who had helmed the beloved game show since 1984.But the recent announcement that celebrity M.D. Dr.

Katie Couric’s two-week stint as guest host of “Jeopardy!” comes to an end on Friday, March 19, and has left a worthy organization more than $200,000 richer.

Though "Jeopardy!" is rife with pop culture references, a Gwyneth Paltrow question had contestants stumped on Wednesday. Katie Couric, who guest hosted the March 10 edition of the game show following host Alex Trebek’s death last November, introduced the category "I’ve Won an Oscar and an Emmy" to contestants before leaving them befuddled with the following question.

Katie Couric was guest hosting Jeopardy! when one celeb-related question really stumped the three contestants.

A pretty obvious “Jeopardy!” clue about a pretty famous actress somehow sailed over the heads of all three contestants during Wednesday night’s edition of the iconic game show.