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Selma Blair has been granted a restraining order against her boyfriend after claiming he physically attacked her last month while she was at her home in Los Angeles.Blair alleges the incident occurred between herself and ex-boyfriend Ronald Carlson on Feb. 22 after they had recently ended their long-term relationship, according to legal documents obtained by TMZ.Following an argument, the Cruel Intentions star claims that Carlson , 52, lunged at her, jumped on top of her body and began to strangle her.In the legal docs, Blair - who battles multiple sclerosis - alleges that Carlson 'strangled her, throttling her and shaking her head and shoulders aggressively' while she was lying on her sofa.

Shay Mitchell showcased her burgeoning baby bump while out in New York City on Tuesday.The 34-year-old actress - who announced she was expecting her second child withDreamcrew CBO Matte Babel - donned a beige bra under a sheer lace top as she strolled across the sidewalk in Manhattan.The Pretty Little Liars star's cream-colored button-up top featured a solid bow-tied collar. Baby on board:Shay Mitchell showcased her burgeoning baby bump while out in New York City on TuesdayThe Canada native's svelte legs were on full display in a pair of black leather leggings.

Amy Schumer revealed the real reason why she walked way from the live-action Barbie movie nearly three years after she was tapped to write the script and star in the flick.At the time, the 40-year-old comedian said she had to bow out of the project due to 'scheduling conflicts' with her 2018 movie I Feel Pretty, but in a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Amy admitted there were too many creative differences for her to proceed with the film.'They definitely didn’t want to do it the way I wanted to do it, the only way I was interested in doing it,' she said. Difficult decision: Amy Schumer revealed the real reason why she walked way from the live-action Barbie movie nearly three years after she was tapped to write the script and star in the flick; seen in DecemberAmy and her writing partner and sister,Kim Caramele, came up with a script about an 'ambitious inventor,' and the studios wanted that invention to be a high heel made out of Jell-O.

Khloe Kardashian showed off her progress in the gym in a set of videos that were shared to her Instagram Story on Wednesday.In the clips, the 37-year-old reality television personality was seen spending time in a fitness center while showcasing her impressively sculpted form.The media figure also shared a video where she demonstrated a leg stretch while placing an emphasis on her curvy backside. Putting in work: Khloe Kardashian showed off her progress in the gym in a set of videos that were shared to her Instagram Story on WednesdayKardashian wore an all-pink outfit to the gym that included a sleeveless top that exposed her toned tummy.The entrepreneur also rocked a form-hugging set of leggings that conformed tightly to her chiseled hips and thighs.

A first look image has finally surfaced from the new live-action remake of the classic Disney movie Pinocchio.Tom Hanks, 65, can be seen for the first time as Geppetto, the village puppeteer who wishes for one of his creations to become real.In the new still Geppetto bends affectionately over his worktable to be level with his little puppet Pinocchio, who has magically come to life. There it is: A first look image has finally surfaced from the new live-action remake of the classic Disney movie Pinocchio with Tom Hanks as Geppetto Fan service: In the new still Geppetto bends over his worktable to be level with his little puppet Pinocchio, who has come to life, a recreation of a shot from the original (pictured)Geppetto makes his wish upon a star, which works its charm on the puppet only halfway, making him sentient but still wood.Pinocchio then spends the movie on a quest to fulfil his creator's hopes and become a real-life flesh-and-blood boy.

Ready to start over! Clayton Echard’s season of The Bachelor is still airing, but the lead and his former contestants are already weighing in on who should be the next Bachelorette.

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Stanley Tucci is opening up about his cancer battle and why it took him so long to get his diagnosis.In 's latest cover story, the star of CNN's food and travel series, said he feels «incredibly lucky» to be alive today after undergoing radiation and chemotherapy treatments that ravaged his body.Tucci was diagnosed with a tumor on his tongue in 2017, but it took two years of him living with extreme pain in his jaw before his condition was accurately diagnosed.«I had a scan, but the scan missed it. And of course, when you think that there might be something wrong, you're also afraid that there is something wrong,» Tucci, who lost his first wife, Kate, to breast cancer in 2009, told the outlet.It took seeing multiple doctors to finally discover that he had a three-centimeter tumor at the base of his tongue.«They couldn't do surgery because the tumor was so big.

Sam Heughan is adding fuel to the romance fire! After being spotted sharing a kiss with a mystery woman in NYC earlier this week, the  star appeared on Wednesday’s and talked relationships. After being asked by the host, “You’re single,” the Scottish actor playfully wanted to know why she was inquiring. When Barrymore shared that she was simply asking for his fans, “The Heughligans,” she added: “I actually heard that you want to put career ahead, and put romance in the backseat, is that still true?” Heughan quickly put an end to any speculation that he is putting love in the backseat. “I never said that, I don’t think...Drew Barrymore,” he shared.

Joshua Tharpe — who appeared on the CMT reality series Party Down South — has passed away at the incredibly young age of just 42.

Kate Middleton and Prince William continue to show their support for Ukraine as they took a trip to the Ukrainian Cultural Centre in London Wednesday.  The royal couple made the surprise visit to hear about efforts to support Ukrainians in the U.K. and across Europe.

During the conversation, Nicki also revealed her surprise when she discovered her brain tumour had disappeared.The BBC host underwent surgery to remove the tumour in 2019, but only part of it could be extracted safely.She told host Kate: “Back in October I was having my yearly scan with my fantastic consultant, who knows that I adore him."I tell him regularly in front of my husband how much I adore him and the NHS that looked after me and continue to look after me so well."And he rang me, and I was standing in a field, because now we do phone appointments, we don't do it face to face.”Nicki added: "So he rang me with my latest scans, and I was standing in a field and the Escape to the Country crew were moved away."I knew I was getting the call, so they moved away, and they gave me some privacy and I'm looking at all these pigs."Nicki admitted she broke down after hearing the update, and still gets emotional now when talking about the moment.

Louise Minchin, 53, has sat down for a candid chat on her podcast, Push Your Peak, with Strictly Come Dancing star Karen Hauer, 39.The pair discussed a range of personal and work-related subjects, including Karen’s dedication to her job.Louise also discussed her favourite Strictly pairing with the Latin dance specialist.The BBC Breakfast presenter appeared to snub her co-star Dan Walker, who took part in the last season of the hit BBC One show.Louise confessed that her “all-time favourite” dance couple had been Karen with TV personality Jamie Laing.She asked Karen: “Final question for me, who’s your favourite Strictly partner?”Karen said: “Oh, you’re naughty! They are all my favourite. Who do you think?”Louise responded: “My all-time favourite: you and Jamie Laing.”Karen admitted: “I love Jamie.

Dan Walker, 44, has called on his social media followers to be “accurate” and “kind” when speaking about the “really horrible” news of Ukraine.The BBC Breakfast presenter had taken to his Instagram Story to reply to questions from some of his 272,000 followers.One of the people sending in their enquiries asked him how he remained “positive” on television “when what’s happening in Ukraine is so upsetting”.In a lengthy message, Dan explained: “The news is really horrible at the moment.“I try and imagine I’m a viewer.“I think that gives you a good handle on when it gets too much, when you need a break, when you need a reset, when you need a breath.“I also think it’s real life, it’s happening, it’s not that far away and people are suffering.“Be careful, be accurate, be kind.”Last week Dan came under fire after apologising over a Ukrainian guest swearing on BBC Breakfast when she became overcome with emotion.The presenter had been discussing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with Ukrainian singer Maria Burmaka when she dropped the F-bomb as she denounced Russian President Vladimir Putin.Dan immediately apologised to viewers, telling Maria: “Maria, I understand the depth of feeling but I have to apologise to our viewers."The guest soon realised her mistake and put her hands over her mouth and thanked the presenters for being on the show.However, the moment did not sit right with many viewers, who criticised Dan’s lack of “sensitivity”.The broadcaster even saw his name trend on Twitter with social media users divided over his reaction to the swear word.Twitter user JayneMcCubbinTV shared her outrage as she found out the reason why Dan was trending.She wrote: “This is so sad.

Piers Morgan, 56, has once again taken to Twitter to condemn Russian President Vladmir Putin as he continues to "slaughter" Ukrainians.The former Good Morning Britain presenter has called for the world to stand up to Putin, along with leaders with "the guts to do it".Piers posted a series of tweets this evening in response to distressing pictures from Ukraine.Journalist Olga Tokairiuk took to Twitter to post pictures of pregnant Ukrainian women "covered in blood", along with pictures of dead bodies being put into mass graves.In response, Piers said in view of his 7.9 million followers: "FFS. How can we ignore this? (sic)"The world must stand up to Putin, and we need leaders with the guts to do it."He also took to Twitter to comment on a video showing Russian troops directly targeting a maternity hospital, full of women and children.In response, Piers said: "This is so f*****g disgusting."Putin's a genocidal monster deliberately slaughtering women & babies."At what point do we stop watching him commit these sickening war crimes and do something to stop him?"Our cowardly inaction is shameful & pathetic." (sic)Many social media users took to the comments of both posts to express their sadness on what is happening in Ukraine.Deanyemery said: "For once I agree with you @PiersMorgan."All those arguing against action as it would cause WW3 are just delaying the inevitable."Putin will not step down unless he makes some serious gains.

EXCLUSIVE: The Good Fight is getting another high-profile cast addition. Emmy winner André Braugher, coming off an eight-season run on Brooklyn Nine-Nine, is set as a series regular in the upcoming sixth season of the Paramount+ legal drama. Now in production, The Good Fight is slated to return this summer on the streaming service.

The Dr. Oz Show spinoff The Good Dish has been canceled after one partial season in national syndication, sources tell Deadline. The Good Dish replaced the long-running The Dr. Oz Show, which ended on January 14 amid host Mehmed Oz’s Senate run in Pennsylvania.

A small number of UK troops have defied orders and may have gone to Ukraine to help fight against the Russian invasion, the British Army stated tonight.

respect him or detest him, few figures have been quite as famous — or polarizing — in modern Hollywood than Tom Cruise. As one of the greatest movie icons of the past three decades, he has ascended to the throne of glory and infamy in equal measure. Possessing a nearly infinite sense of bravado, his ego, sex appeal and charisma has brought him the attention of the entire world.

Kim Kardashian has finally spoken out on her relationship with boyfriend Pete Davidson, whom she has been dating since last year. The 41 year old billionaire was opening up about all the exciting things ahead on Hulu's new The Kardashians series. But as she chatted about how much viewers can expect to see of the sisters' recent love life developments, Kim was the only one to really give details.

Travis Scott has pledged a whopping $5 million in community-focused initiatives.The program just kicked off today with $1 million in scholarships for students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Backed by the “Portland” rapper, the Waymon Webster Scholarship Fund will provide $10,000 grants to seniors with GPAs of at least 3.5 who risk not graduating due to financial adversity. The scholarship will help 100 students cross the finish line and earn diplomas, according to the press release.“My grandfather was an educator who made a difference in thousands of young lives throughout his life,” Scott said in a statement.