Louise McSharry: ‘Don’t judge – my mother was an addict who lived on the street’

Netflix has received criticism from users after commissioning a series of specials for Dave Chappelle.The comedian received a big backlash last year over his stand-up special The Closer, where he described himself as “team TERF” as he spoke on the controversy surrounding J.K. Rowling.LGBTQ rights group GLAAD said that his “brand has become synonymous with ridiculing trans people and other marginalised communities,” while many more also spoke out. Some Netflix employees also staged a virtual walkout in protest over his comments.However, last week it was confirmed that the comedian will front four new specials called Chappelle’s Home Team, which will each feature a different comedian introduced by Chappelle.Following this news, many people have spoken out on social media, one writing: “Oh man.

Tupac Shakur, has been announced.Peace, Love & Respect; the Afeni Shakur/Panther 21 story will follow a crucial two years in her life between 1969 and 1971, and her involvement in the Black Panther Party.Afeni, who passed away in 2016, was a prominent member of the organisation. She joined in 1968 and was arrested as a part of the ‘Panther 21’, who were put on trial accused of organising bomb attacks in New York before they were acquitted.The new biopic is set to be executive produced by Jasmine Guy and Jamal Joseph, while Dina LaPolt is producing.

The Batman.The actor is set to star in Matt Reeves’ new DC film about the caped crusader next month opposite Robert Pattinson as Batman/Bruce Wayne.“There were some nights around that I probably didn’t sleep as well as I would’ve wanted to just because it was a little hard to come down from this character,” Dano told Entertainment Weekly, discussing a specific scene with Peter Sarsgaard’s character Gil Colson.“It takes a lot of energy to get there. And so you almost have to sustain it once you’re there because going up and down is kind of hard.”Dano went on to describe his experience covering himself in plastic wrap to get into character, as the Riddler would try to avoid leaving DNA evidence at his crime scenes.“My head was just throbbing with heat,” Dano said, describing the moment he would take off the mask.

Euphoria star Minka Kelly has revealed she pushed back against a nude scene that was planned for her character Samantha.The actress’ character hired Maddy (Alexa Demie) as a babysitter for her child as part of the ongoing second season, and has appeared in a number of episodes.However, Kelly explained in a new interview that her character description was “actually so vague” when she initially signed on for the role, before her part was expanded, with creator Sam Levinson rewriting elements on the go.“That can be frustrating and can throw some people off, but I actually trust and feel safe with a director who’s not afraid to change his mind,” she told Vanity Fair. “At the end of the day, the goal is what ends up onscreen.

Sea Power are in the running for this week’s Number One with ‘Everything Was Forever’, their eighth studio album.The band – who were formerly known as British Sea Power – currently lead a very close race with their album the most physically purchased of the week so far.

Kaiser Chiefs and Jake Bugg are set to headline At Ease, a brand new festival that will be held in Suffolk this summer.The event takes place between August 26-28 and will be staged in Thetford’s Euston Park. It will raise money for two charities: Sporting Force and My Black Dog.Kaiser Chiefs and Jake Bugg will top the bill over the weekend, and will be joined by Happy Mondays, Natalie Imbruglia, The Bootleg Beatles, Noasis, Abba Gold and many more.The festival will also feature two days of guest conversations with live discussions on mental health and wellbeing, kids entertainment from Horrible Histories and Fireman Sam, family workshops, fairground rides, vintage stores, wellness treatments, daily yoga, street food and other attractions.A post shared by At Ease Festival (@ateasefestival)Tickets for the festival go on sale at 9am this Friday (February 25) and will be available to purchase here.

Drake gave a heartfelt speech about his friend and collaborator The Weeknd for the latter’s 32nd birthday celebrations in Las Vegas over the weekend.The rapper, who is in the OVOXO collective with The Weeknd, took to the mic at a casino and said: “I was there from day one and I’m grateful not only to be here with my brothers but just grateful that the family is back together where we belong from the greatest city in the world.” Watch the moment in the clip below.It appeared to be the first time in years that Drake and the singer/producer, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, were seen together in public. The pair settled an ongoing beef in their relationship in 2019, which Drake referenced in his ‘War’ freestyle.“OVOXO link up,” Drizzy rapped on the freestyle.

New York Fashion Week may have wrapped, but that doesn’t mean the stellar street style is stopping any time soon. London Fashion Week is officially in high gear — and the stars are serving up chic ensembles, edgy attire and fashion-forward looks on repeat. 

Prioritizing love. Aaron Rodgers shared some inspirational words about relationships less than a week after his split from Shailene Woodley was confirmed.

Ready for forever! Siesta Key‘s Chloe Trautman and Chris Long are married following their November 2021 engagement.

A happy mess-up? Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly may not have tied the knot yet, but they are already being referred to as husband and wife.

Twin time! Lauren Burnham and Arie Luyendyk Jr.’s son, Lux, and daughter Senna may have been born minutes apart, but the 8-month-olds are hitting different milestones.

Feeling good! Quinton Aaron revealed his nearly 100-pound weight loss after focusing on his health to start the new year.

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Mia Khalifa has set her fans' pulses racing with raunchy new snaps on Instagram promoting her popular OnlyFans content.The former Pornhub star can be seen posing on a lavish white bed in a revealing white bikini. Fans have flocked to compliment the 29-year-old as she's snapped on her knees as well as with her back to the camera.

Coronation Street star Jacqueline Leonard recently made a sensational return to Weatherfield.The 56-year-old actress portrays Linda Hancock on the ITV soap and returned to screens for the first time in five years earlier this month.Linda left the cobbles following the tragic death of her daughter Katy (Georgia May Foote) in 2017, leaving her grandson Joseph (William Flanagan) in the care of Chesney Brown (Sam Aston).Katy was killed in a car accident in Portugal off-screen and after seeing Joseph growing up alongside Chesney's four other children, an alarmed Linda tried to convince her grandson to come and live with her overseas.But, who is Linda actress Jacqueline Leonard? And where have you seen her before?While Jacqueline officially joined the Coronation Street cast in 2015, she auditioned for the soap a number of years before.Speaking back in 2011, the Blackpool-born star revealed she initially tried out for the part of Stella Price in Coronation Street.That role was eventually secured by soap legend Michelle Collins.Of her failed audition, Jacqueline told Inside Soap: "I auditioned recently for the new part of Stella Price.

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Friends forever. Courteney Cox is reflecting on the “pressure” Friends costar Matthew Perry was under during his time on the hit series — as well as how the actor is doing today.

Doctor Who legend Stewart Bevan has died at the age of 93 as emotional tribute to the late star flood in.The beloved actor played the memorable role of Professor Clifford Jones in six episodes of the popular BBC One sci-fi show alongside Jon Pertwee's third rendition of the Doctor in 1973. During the 10th series of the show, Stewart played the role of the loveable Welsh biologist who helped the Doctor to save the world against an evil oil plant.His tragic death was confirmed by ex-partner and co-star Katy Manning - who was cast in the role of the Doctor's companion, Jo Grant - on Monday (21 February) as she shared a touching tribute to him online.

The New England Journal of Medicine Sagar Khanna and Michael Turner wrote: "Physical examination of the nose showed a septal deviation, calcified septal spurs, and a 2-cm perforation in the posterior septum."On rhinoscopy, a hard, non-tender, white mass was observed in the floor of the right nostril (Panel A)."Computed tomography of the paranasal sinuses showed a well-defined, radiodense mass consistent with an inverted ectopic tooth in the nasal cavity (Panel B, arrow), which was thought to explain the obstructive symptoms and septal perforation.To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here."The tooth was removed during oral and otolaryngologic surgery by means of an intranasal approach and measured 14 mm in length. There were no postoperative complications."At follow-up three months after surgery, the patient’s symptoms of nasal obstruction had resolved."The NHS's information sheet about ectopic teeth reads: "Sometimes one or more teeth develop in the wrong position, end up getting stuck and remain buried in the jawbone under the gum."The most common ectopic teeth are the canine teeth in the upper jaw.

Sofia Vergara stole the show on Sunday night as she was seen leaving a romantic dinner dinner date with her husband Joe Manganiello in Los Angeles.The 49-year-old actress was seen in a vibrant two-piece orange pantsuit, which she paired with a black corset and a matching Hermès handbag.Her husband of nearly seven years was seen in a gray jacket with a maroon shirt underneath as he made his exit from Craig's in West Hollywood. Stunning: Sofia Vergara stole the show on Sunday night as she was seen leaving a romantic dinner dinner date with her husband Joe Manganiello in Los Angeles.Joe recently admitted he is still 'coming to grips' with the fact he is married to Sofia and she has so much love for himHe said: 'The biggest adjustment in marriage? Coming to grips with the idea that someone who is not related to you could possibly love you that much.