Lanarkshire MSP urges locals to 'take a chance on' drama group after enjoying fantastic production of Mamma Mia

Savannah Guthrie isn't just a respected broadcaster and interviewer who many wake up to on Today each morning to deliver the latest news.MORE: Savannah Guthrie reveals real reason she was absent from Today in new photo at homeIn fact, the star is also a talented singer - although she didn't necessarily want everyone to know this! In a fun interview earlier in the year alongside co-star Hoda Kotb, Savannah admitted that she was "mad" at Hoda after she ended up spilling the beans about her singing skills.Savannah was asked by Good Housekeeping what she would do if she wasn't on Today and she said that she would like to write music and play the guitar in coffee shops.VIDEO: A look at Savannah Guthrie's very private family lifeHoda interjected, saying: "Can I up you?" and went on to explain that "Savannah once sent me the most beautiful song and said 'Please don't share it with anyone,' but I didn't know what she meant by 'anyone,' and I asked some people 'Who do you think this is?' and it was you [Savannah]. And one day she will be writing songs and she will be singing."MORE: Savannah Guthrie reveals what she really thinks of Hoda KotbMORE: Hoda Kotb left 'disgusted' live on air in segment with Jenna Bush HagerHoda added: "Remember that time you got mad? You got mad at me." Savannah replied: "Yes because I said 'I sent this to you for your eyes only and then she like added ten.""Oh yes I remember now, the New York Times were doing a profile on you and I sent it to them!," Hoda responded.

GEMMA Owen and Luca Bish seem to have kissed and made up after their Love Island reunion 'row' earlier this week. The pair - who placed second on this year's series of the ITV2 dating show - returned to the UK on Wednesday morning after two months away. The next day they were busy filming the reunion show - but tensions were high as the pair appeared downcast when they were pictured on their way back to the hotel.

FORMER Towie star Lauren Goodger has gone into hiding after an alleged attack by her boyfriend — and fears she may have suffered a fractured eye socket. Lauren, 35, is holed up with a pal at a secret address because she fears bumping into Charles Drury, who has been bailed on suspicion of assaulting her after their baby’s funeral. She also faces an anxious wait for X-ray results after suffering serious facial injuries in the alleged early hours bust-up last Thursday.

A PLACE In The Sun host Scarlette Douglas has quit the Channel 4 show after seven years to focus on property development and fronting other prime-time shows. They include a series with her brother, property developer Stuart, called Worst House On The Street, as well as renovation show Flipping Fast, both on C4.

MAYA JAMA has split from her fiance basketball player Ben Simmons after a year of dating. The TV presenter, 27, called off the engagement with Australian sports star, 26, last month.

TV star Deborah Meaden was diagnosed with skin cancer after her make-up artist saw a rogue spot. But the Dragons’ Den businesswoman, 63, says she ignored it at first.

KERRY Katona looked amazing in an Instagram video – just days after comparing herself to a “whale”. The 41-year-old, who has vowed to lose weight after seeing recent bikini pictures of herself, glammed up as she offered free clothes to her fans in a competition. Yesterday, Kerry hit the treadmill after being very honest about her feelings towards her body.

THEY seemed to be love’s young dream, but it is all over for Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson. The reality TV goddess called time on her nine-month whirlwind romance with the comic as her ex hubby Kanye West rallies to win her back. The mum-of-four met Pete when she guest hosted US telly show Saturday Night Live and he soon became a staple addition to her “klan”.

REBEKAH Vardy is ready to throw a delayed 40th birthday party after the Wagatha case hit her original plans. She was busy preparing for her libel trial with Coleen Rooney when the big day ticked by in February. Her Premier League ace husband Jamie, 35, organised a more private celebration with just a handful of pals.

 He went on to add “we love you”, alongside a red love heart emoji.Anne and James were in a relationship from 2007 until 2018 and the former couple welcomed their son together in 2008.The actress shares her second son with cameraman Coleman "Coley" Laffoon, whom she dated from 2000 to 2007.Anne’s publicist issued a statement on her accident yesterday, saying: “Anne is currently in stable condition. “Her family asks for your thoughts and prayers. “We ask to respect her privacy during this difficult time.Thank you.”In the aftermath of the accident, LAFD Capt. Erik Scott said: “We really had a multifaceted incident here.“We had a significant traffic collision, we had entrapment of a woman inside that, we had car that erupted into fire, and then we had a home that had significant fire that is red tagged.

Brentford manager Thomas Frank has quashed suggestions that his team would have been relegated last season had they not signed Christian Eriksen on a short-term deal in January.

breast implant exploded. Sophie Anderson, 34, an adult actress who claims she's slept with tens of thousands of men, went to Belgium to have her latest surgery — which never should have gone ahead. Now, the mother-of-four claims an infection caused the implant she spent £15,000 on to burst in her left breast and forced her to seek reconstructive surgery which she is attempting to fund through a GoFundMe page.READ MORE: Plastic surgery fan spends £43k to look like Pamela Anderson – and loves the attentionIn a stomach-churning clip she shared on Twitter, Anderson showed off her infected breast which appeared swollen and red, with a stream of yellow pus seeping out of where her nipple used to be.

dog running rampant on a residential street has been killed after attacking two people.Witnesses spotted armed police responding to reports of an escaped pet "acting in an aggressive manner" in Rochdale on Friday night.Greater Manchester Police has since confirmed that the dog was destroyed "as a safety precaution" following concerns that more people could fall victim to vicious attacks.READ MORE:Pensioner mauled to death by pack of killer dogs still on the looseThe Manchester Evening News reports that despite the vicious bites, no one was seriously injured in the attacks.When officers arrived at about 9.30pm on Friday, they found that the loose dog had already bitten two people.The dog was destroyed due to concerns about the number of people in the area and the injuries caused.Following the incident, eyewitnesses reported seeing armed police officers at the scene. In a statement, a spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "At around 9.30pm last night (Friday August 6), police were called to reports of a dog loose on Morley Street, Rochdale.

Holly Jones Ecuador-based producer Daniela Fuentes Moncada of Epopeya is introducing the introspective queer feature, “Ñusta,” as part of three regional films on her development slate at Locarno’s Producer’s Lab, an Open Doors initiative spotlighting Latin America and Caribbean talent.Epopeya teams Moncada with founder María de los Ángeles Palacio.Underscoring the project’s industry pulling power, co-producing the project are Director Papu Corotto at Argentina’s HAIN Cine (“Esteros”) alongside Lady Vinces(“Checoslovaquia”) and Silvia Arellano (“En Medio Del Laberinto”) of Peru’sCasa Aguaflorida.The pair bring poignant narratives to life, with Moncada previously backing “La Mala Noche” directed by Gabriela Calvache, a raw portrait of human trafficking that premiered at SXSW and was selected by festivals worldwide, receiving 15 awards and nominations. Epopeya produces animation, documentary and fiction with a focus on forward-thinking narratives.

Pete Davidson might be on the phone with his tattoo removal specialist because it’s been reported that he and Kim Kardashian have called it quits. E! News confirmed the news Friday with an insider saying that while they have “a lot of love and respect for each other,” long distance and their demanding schedules “made it really difficult to maintain a relationship.” The split happened sometime this week.The former couple started dating back in November after her appearance on Saturday Night Live where they shared a kiss, and they got serious fast.

England football legend Michael Owen shared his joy at having daughter Gemma back from Love Island - with a welcome home party at his incredible mansion. Former Liverpool and Manchester United ace Michael was delighted to have Gemma back home after her star appearance in this year's Love Island where she coupled up with Luca Bish.

Rosie O'Donnell is responding to her daughter Vivienne after the teenager said on TikTok that her upbringing with the star wasn't 'normal.''Vivi, what do you mean I didn't do anything normal?' the 60-year-old comedian retorted in her own TikTok video on Thursday, adding: 'I did normal things. I'm normal.

Hibs got their Scottish Premiership campaign off to the perfect start with a win over St Johnstone and Lee Johnson will hope to continue that momentum on derby day.

Dipo Akinyemi promised Ayr fans there's far more to come after bagging his first goals in United colours.

East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahgow MP, Dr Lisa Cameron, is urging her constituents to get involved in UK Parliament Week.

An 11-year-old girl has died after going missing at a water park in Windsor, Thames Valley Police has confirmed. Emergency services were called at around 3.55pm on Saturday to reports of the child getting into difficulty at Liquid Leisure near Datchet.