Lucy Mecklenburgh says she 'can't deal with another sleepless night' with son Roman

Why do we watch revenge movies? An often argued reason is catharsis. Revenge movies have a unique way of dredging up cultural anxieties and stabbing them in the back, so when the lights come up, we can feel safer about contemporary fears and issues.

One part psychological thriller, one part murder-mystery, and one part Lifetime movie, the BBC’s latest David Oyelowo-led series, “The Girl Before” is streaming on BBC One and HBO Max now. Based on the New York Times bestselling novel of the same name, the series (created, written, and executive produced by author JP Delaney) follows two women’s stories three years apart as they move into the same minimalist dream home, created by eccentric architect Edward (Oyelowo).

Penelope Cruz looks as amazing as ever at the photo call for her film Official Competition (aka Competencia Oficial) on Monday afternoon (February 21) in Madrid, Spain.

Oh, no! Bethenny Frankel and her daughter’s fun family getaway turned into a traumatic ordeal on Saturday when she was accidentally served fish.

The day has finally come… Britney Spears is going to tell her story!

Courteney Cox admitted Matthew Perry "relied" on being funny while filming "Friends." The "Friends" star opened up about her relationship with the cast and how much "pressure" Perry put on himself to make the studio audience laugh in a recent interview. "That was a lot of pressure he put on himself," Cox, 57, told the Sunday Times. "That's a lot to think how much he relied on that for his own self-worth." "He just struggled for a while.

Like her co-star Sydney Sweeney, Minka Kelly didn’t think twice about setting boundaries while on the set of "Euphoria." The actress recently recalled how her character Samantha hired Maddy (Alexa Demie) as a babysitter and then has the teen unzip her dress in the second season episode, which aired in January. According to the 41-year-old, creator Sam Levinson originally wrote a more risqué scene than the one viewers saw. "[Levinson] thought it would be more interesting if my dress fell to the ground," Kelly told Vanity Fair.

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.

Lucy Mecklenburgh has shared a glimpse into her staycation with fiancé Ryan Thomas and adorable baby Roman. The former The Only Way Is Essex star, 29, who recently transformed her son's play room, revealed a collection of gorgeous snaps from her coastal getaway to Southend-on-Sea with the ex-Coronation Street actor, 36, and their one year old baby boy.

Soap star Tina O’Brien has been on our screens for over two decades and she’s spent a large chunk of that time playing Coronation Street favourite, Sarah Platt - now Barlow. She won multiple awards for her portrayal of the character including Most Popular Newcomer at the 2000 NTAs and Best Storyline at the British Soap Awards the same year.

Celebrities took to their gardens to top up their tans as temperatures soared over the weekend and Britain basked in the hottest day of the year so far. Ulrika Jonsson and former Real Housewives of Cheshire star Christine McGuinness stripped down to their bikinis to soak up the sun and show off their enviable figures.

Bank Holiday Monday was declared the hottest day of the year, the celebs dug out their bikinis, dusted off the barbecue and popped open the bottles of booze to enjoy the rarity that is warm weather in this country. Former Towie star Lucy took a selfie posing in her two-piece bikini before hitting the garden. ‘Finally we can sunbathe,’ she captioned the photo which showed her open-mouthed and pulling the most joyous expression. However, no one was more excited about the heatwave than her son Roman, who was filmed splashing away in a mini paddling pool in the garden.