KTLA News Veteran Lynette Romero Joins KNBC as ‘Today in LA’ Anchor

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.

Brooke Vincent has opened up about the pride she feels towards her stretch marks on a stunning bikini shoot with her sons Mexx and Monroe.The former Coronation Street star revealed she has been working out at the gym twice a week since last October and has discovered a newfound appreciation for her body since becoming a mum. Speaking exclusively to OK! , Brooke said: “I’ve got stretch marks from having the boys – I’ve got them on my stomach and legs.

Coronation Street's Nathan Graham has bid an emotional goodbye to the cobbles as his character James Bailey's exit scenes aired on Monday night. The actor, who plays footballer James, first joined the soap in 2019 as part of the Bailey family and has recently been part of a huge storyline after his character suffered a heart attack. During Monday's episode, James decided to move to London for a new exciting opportunity as a football coach after he was forced to retire early from his football career following his heart attack.Talking in a new interview about the exit, James star Nathan said: "Yes it was emotional and I did fill up.

Tony Adams, 55, apologised to his Strictly Come Dancing partner Katya Jones, 33, yesterday after he dropped her in spectacular fashion during rehearsals.The former Arsenal player also made reference to the time he dropped his teammate Steve Morrow, 52, and broke his arm.The sports star is one of 15 celebrities to take part in Strictly this year with his attempts to wow the judges with his dance moves. Tony and Katya came bottom of the leaderboard with a score of 15 out of 40 but were saved from the dance-off by the public vote. Taking to Twitter on October 3, the football manager posted some pictures of himself performing the Charleston with Katya to the tune My Old Man’s A Dustman by Foster & Allen.He told his 86,300 followers: “That was a little bit better - but a lot more fun. “Thanks to everyone who voted for me - am trying my hardest to get it right, but at times I revert to type.“Scroll to see my Stevie Morrow moment in training,” he added, tweeting a clip from rehearsals. Above the video, he issued an apology, writing: “Sorry @Mrs_katjones (and Steve.Still sorry after all these years…)”In the clip, Tony can be seen holding Katya on one shoulder before losing his balance and swinging her into a dustbin.Katya lay outstretched on the floor for a minute, before springing back up and brushing it off like a pro. During the video, a red arrow could also be seen pointing to Katya that read “Steve Morrow”.This was Tony’s reference to the time he dramatically dropped his teammate following the 1993 League Cup final.That year, Arsenal were victorious in their match against Sheffield Wednesday, but things quickly took a turn as the post-match celebrations on the pitch became dangerous. Arsenal were riding high after beating

Meghan Markle, 41, had an extended break from the Archetypes podcast to coincide with the period of royal mourning for Queen Elizabeth II after her death on September 8. As the podcast begins again today, Lizzie Cundy, 54, has slammed the Suits actress for "worrying" the royals each week with its contents, believing that the only way forward following the Queen's death would be for her to "stop" the Archetypes podcast.The nation was pleased to see Prince Harry and Meghan join the future King, Prince William, and his wife Kate Middleton in Windsor earlier this month to see tributes left for the late Monarch.Express.co.uk asked Lizzie if she thought William's extended olive branch of inviting the isolated pair to Windsor would slow down their criticism of the monarchy.Lizzie replied: "I think something like this makes you realise that the problems you think are huge aren't that big and are they really worth it?"Hopefully it will make them all reflect and there will be a way forward."For me I think the way forward would be if Harry dropped the book and if Meghan stopped the podcast."As they're all family and I think that would be the only way.

Molly-Mae Hague has hinted at the due date for her baby as she reveals she is six months pregnant. In a new YouTube video shared on Monday night, the influencer continued to document her pregnancy journey after her announcement last week.

She has the kind of body that drops jaws.And Kristin Cavallari put it all on display during a getaway to Los Cabos, Mexico on Sunday.The reality star, 35, wowed in a white two piece as she frolicked in the sunshine with her longtime pal, hairstylist Justin Anderson. Sizzling sensation! Kristin Cavallari wowed in a white bikini as she hit the beach in Los Cabos, Mexico on Sunday Kristin looked stunning strolling along the coast barefoot with her blonde locks blowing with the breeze.She appeared to have minimal makeup on, though did glam up the look with gold earrings and wore a white hair clip in the water.

LeAnn Rimes spent some time pampering herself on Wednesday.The How Do I Live singer, 40, was spotted leaving the Chez Germen hair salon in Beverly Hills after getting her golden tresses touched up. The beauty opted for an effortlessly cool look for the outing, sporting a grey crop top and a pair of ripped up jeans. Hair day: LeAnn Rimes, 40, spent some time pampering herself on Wednesday, and was seen leaving the Chez Germen hair salon in Beverly Hills after getting her tresses touched upRimes paired the outfit with well-worn white sneakers and sported a pair of sunglasses for the day.

Elizabeth Olsen thought she was going to 'drop dead' after suffering her first panic attack.The 33-year-old actress was 21 and living in New York City when she started experiencing the attacks 'on the hour every hour' for a six month spell.She told Variety: 'I didn't understand what anxiety or a panic attack was until I was 21. I remember I would get them on the hour every hour.

It’s official: Lynette Romero, who left KTLA abruptly this month, will join Today in LA as anchor and reporter. Romero will anchor NBC4’s weekday newscast from 4-7 a.m. alongside co-anchor Adrian Arambulo, meteorologist Belen De Leon and traffic anchor Robin Winston. Her first day on-air will be October 10.

A Los Angeles news anchor was canned after going off-script on-air and criticizing management for how they dealt with his former colleague’s departure – and viewers are not too happy about it!