Love Island's Scott Thomas' £20k gambling addiction saw him steal from nan's handbag

Actress AnnaLynne McCord is receiving criticism for her commentary on the crisis concerning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The "90210" star of the CW variety sent a tweet on Thursday that sees her recite a poem to Russian President Vladimir Putin in which she informs him of all the things she would have done "if I was your mother." "Dear President Vladimir Putin. I'm so sorry that I was not your mother," McCord begins in the self-shot video.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have released a statement in support of Ukraine as Russian forces invade.

Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts are making history. The 52-year-old actress and her 39-year-old bride cover the March/April 2022 “Black Women in Hollywood” issue of Essence, becoming the first same-sex couple to cover the mag.

The parents of actor Alicia Witt who were found dead in their Massachusetts home in December died of exposure to the cold, according to the state medical examiner’s office.

Angelina Jolie is opening up about her firsthand experience with helping communities in Cambodia.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have called on the "global community and its leaders" to stand with the people of Ukraine. following the attacks by Russia.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex said that they stand with the Ukrainian people as they slam Russia's actions as a breach of "international and humanitarian law".The message from the couple on Archewell said: "Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and all of us at Archewell stand with the people of Ukraine against this breach of international and humanitarian law and encourage the global community and its leaders to do the same."Harry and Meghan, who are currently in the US, decided to speak out after Russia's attacks have caused hundreds to flee their homes in fear.Ukrainian forces battled Russian troops on three sides of the country on Thursday after Moscow unleashed the biggest attack on a European state since World War Two.Russia launched the attack in the early hours of Thursday morning following weeks of intelligence suggesting an invasion could take place.The Sussexes statement follows world leaders condemning the attacks including the Present of the United States, Joe Biden.He said: "This is a premeditated attack"Putin is the aggressor.

Barcelona fans have been cheekily thanking Arsenal fans for “gift” Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.The striker, who arrived from the Gunners on a free transfer in January, scored the final goal as Barca ran out 4-2 winners against Napoli in the Europa League.The former Borussia Dortmund player helped the La Liga side secure the win in southern Italy to progress to the last-16.And as a result, Catalan fans have been goading Gunners fans for giving the star to them on a free. Mikel Arteta fell out of favour with the forward and the club needed him gone to free up his hefty wages (£300,000-per-week) in north London.One said: “Thank you @Arsenal for giving us Aubameyang for free.”A second one wrote: “Thank you arsenal, for that gift called Aubameyang.”A third one commented: “Dear Arsenal, thank you for dashing us Aubameyang it was nice doing business with you.

Good Morning Britain presenter Susanna Reid shared a sweet snap of herself and her colleague Kate Garraway while singing her praises online. GMB star Kate, 54, was nominated for Network Presenter of the Year at the Royal Television Society (RTS) Awards and attended the event alongside Susanna, 51, on Wednesday evening.Sharing the black and white selfie with her legion of followers online.

Beer lovers could be paying up to £10.50 for a pint by 2030, experts have warned.The average cost could soar in some pubs if rampant inflation continues.UK inflation is at 5.5% but is predicted to hit a wallet-busting 7.25% this spring.Should the trend carry on, drinkers in London would have to pay £10.50 per pint as we toast a new decade.In Edinburgh, the average price would be £8.65, followed by Brighton (£8.65), Bristol (£7.91), Oxford (£7.86) and Liverpool (£7.84).The next priciest would be Birmingham (£7.81) Belfast (£7.79), Newcastle (£7.58), and Southampton (£7.54).Currently, the average cost of a pint nationally is £3.96, but this could leap to £6.93 by 2030, said market analysts Admirals.Its expert Roberto Rivero said energy prices, labour shortages and the cost of raw materials “are pushing up input costs for businesses, which in turn is putting upward pressure on price”.He added: “Rising inflation should only be transitory until the economy is used to living with Covid-19.

Russia is the world's second-biggest oil producer and the largest natural gas exporter, and mainly sells to other European countries.Pump prices have already been rising as oil edged past $90 (£67) a barrel, but the Ukraine invasion has now seen it jump above $100 (£75).Prime Minister Boris Johnson has already warned that "one of the risks of Putin's venture is that there could be a spike in... oil prices".

EXCLUSIVE: Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias and Ryan McPartlin are set as series regulars in Hungry, NBC’s single-camera comedy pilot, starring and executive produced by Demi Lovato. Additionally, multi-Emmy-winning sitcom director James Burrows will direct the pilot, which comes from Sean Hayes and Todd Milliner’s Hazy Mills, SB Projects and Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group.

EXCLUSIVE: Yasmine Aker (FBI) has booked a major recurring role on the upcoming fourth season of Freeform’s Good Trouble in a recasting.

Nick Schager Film CriticRarely have two leads seemed to be starring in different movies more than Andy Garcia and Emory Cohen in “Big Gold Brick.” Then again, it’s difficult to know exactly what type of movie writer-director Brian Petsos’ feature wants to be, so haphazardly does it search in vain for a consistent tone, a measure of lucidity and an overarching purpose. The tale of a suicidal writer who finds salvation through a chance encounter with a man of mystery who hires him to pen his autobiography, it’s a wildly flailing venture in every respect.

Mónica Marie Zorrilla “Vikings: Valhalla” showrunner Jeb Stuart has fathered four kids, and he’s about to pop out his fifth — in the form of the Netflix sequel series.“I’m ready to have this baby,” Stuart says. “There’s so much anticipation, especially when you’ve come to really love a project, and love the group of people you work with and they all care about it and have put so much into it.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorTechnicolor announced plans to spin off Technicolor Creative Studios, housing its visual effects and animation businesses including MPC Film (formerly known as the Moving Picture Co.), through a share distribution to company shareholders.Paris-based Technicolor will remain listed on Euronext Paris. Following the spinoff of Technicolor Creative Studios, the parent company will retain up to 35% ownership.

direct to your inboxLove Island star Scott Thomas has told how a gambling problem saw him lose £20,000 and he even rooted around his own grandmother's handbag for £20 notes to fund the habit. Scott, 32, who was runner-up in the 2016 series of the reality show, told the Irish Mirror of his shame at what he had done.

Love Island star Scott Thomas has told of his shame at stealing cash from his grandmother's handbag to feed his gambling addiction.The reality TV star, 32, has revealed he had a £20,000 gambling habit when he was a student. Scott described waiting for the bookies to open at 8am so he could try and win back the student loan money he'd lost in casinos the night before.

LOVE Island star Scott Thomas has admitted he wasted £20,000 during his gambling addiction and used to pinch £20 notes from his nan's handbag. The entrepreneur, 32, used to wait outside the bookies at 8am to try to win his money back after splurging his student loan at casinos the night before.

Ryan Thomas has wowed fans with a video of his 12 year old daughter Scarlett’s impressive musical skills. Sharing a clip of his daughter playing the piano, Ryan also showed off his daughter’s incredible singing voice as she sang a song she wrote about the coronavirus pandemic.

direct to your inboxProud dad Ryan Thomas has shared a video of his talented daughter performing a moving song about key workers during the pandemic.Eleven-year-old Scarlett showcases her powerful voice as she makes a plea to Prime Minister Boris Johnson to 'up his game' in the song.She sings about key workers trying their 'very best' while being put to the test by the COVID-19 virus. Former Coronation Street star Ryan, who played Jason Grimshaw in the soap, shared the video on his Instagram with the words: "Scarlett’s always talking about the key workers so poignant right now.

Lucy Mecklenburgh has admitted she struggled with her mental health when she became a new mum, and credits her fiancé Ryan Thomas with helping her through it.