Margaret Attwood met with huge backlash by ‘disappointed’ fans over sharing article on use of word ‘woman’

Coronation Street fans were left baffled amid Abi Webster's pregnancy nightmare, as she featured in the "centre page spread" of the Weatherfield Gazette.Abi recently gave birth to a baby boy, Alfie, without even realising she was pregnant.And she was thrown into further turmoil by a paternity riddle which suggests Imran Habeeb - who she had a one night stand with - is the father, rather than her husband Kevin.But on Wednesday (March 16), Abi's sister-in-law Debbie flew round to the house to confront her with a newspaper which bore Abi's name on the front page.Eagle-eyed fans of the show, however, were quick to point out that this simply wouldn't happen, as the newspaper in question wouldn't be able to name Abi as the drug-fuelled mum who abandoned her baby at the hospital.Later, Abi theorised with Imran that it must have been one of the members of staff on the maternity ward who leaked Abi's name to the press.But that doesn't explain why the press opted to use the information. Abi was left fretting about everyone finding out that she had cheated on Imran, and that baby Alfie isn't Kevin's.Taking to Twitter, one baffled fan wrote: "Oh please.

King Henry VIII washed up off the coast of Cornwall at the weekend.The Greenland shark, which has a lifespan of between 250 and 500 years, was spotted by a walker on a beach at Newlyn Harbour near Penzance, on March 13 sparking an urgent appeal for its recovery. Cornwall Wildlife Trust staff were contacted and arrived on the beach within an hour, but the tide had come in and washed the shark's body back out to sea.It wasn't recovered until Wednesday (March 16) when a crewmember from tourist firm Mermaid Pleasure Trips found the animal and took it ashore.Experts estimate the shark could have been born during Henry VIII's time as King, from 1509 to 1547 - but this is yet to be confirmed by a post-mortem examination by the Marine Strandings Network.The findings will be used in an investigation into the strandings of sea mammals, which also include dolphins and whales.But in the meantime, the Cornwall Wildlife Trust's Marine Strandings Network thanked the crew for the recovery.Their statement said: "We are absolutely delighted to update you that the superb crew from Mermaid Pleasure Trips, Penzance, Trev and Kingsley, this evening found and brought ashore the dead Greenland shark which previously stranded on Sunday and then washed back out to sea."Well well done Trev and Kingsley you complete legends!"To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.Greenland sharks are native to the Arctic and North Atlantic Oceans but can be found in deep waters around the UK.The Marine Conservation Society says it is very rare for humans to come across them in British waters.There has only been one other Greenland shark found in UK waters, which was another dead body found in 2013.

snake was found dead with its dinner hanging out of its mouth after it was killed while trying to eat a large poisonous centipede.A visitor stumbled across the peculiar scene while walking in John Pennycamp Coral Reef State Park in Key Largo, Florida, US, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.The discovery marks the “first food record of any kind for the little-known rim rock species,” wildlife officials said. They added that the species hasn't been seen there at all since 2015.

Lisa Faulkner took to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday to issue a heartfelt plea to her fans – and it was for a very good cause.The down-to-earth presenter shared some information about a fundraising campaign for Great Ormond Street Hospital.SEE: Lisa Faulkner looks phenomenal in outfit we weren't expectingShe wrote: "Calling all staff at Premier Inn and restaurants, @GreatOrmondSt needs your help! Together, Premier Inn and GOSH Charity have made a life-changing difference to thousands of seriously ill children from across the UK."But every day more and more children need help. Every day, four families are told their child has cancer."WATCH: John Torode and fans react to Lisa Faulkner's kitchen mishapShe continued: "Lily was eight years old when she was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia.

Lisa Kudrow thinks it would be 'really fun' to make a Romy and Michele sequel.The 58-year-old actress starred alongside Oscar winner Mira Sorvino in the comedy Romy And Michele's High School Reunion as a pair high school friends who fake their success in order to impress former classmates at a 10-year reunion.Lisa told Entertainment Tonight she finds the prospect of a sequel exciting and she wantsfans to 'Tell Disney you want a sequel. [Producer] Robin Schiff will figure it out.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorEndeavor closed out the final quarter of 2021 with a net loss of $16.7 million on revenue of $1.5 billion as the company’s sports, media and talent representation operations continue to adjust to a post-pandemic environment.Endeavor posted a $467.5 million loss for the full year, on revenue of $5.1 billion.The company noted that its talent representation unit, largely comprised of WME, saw double-digit revenue growth in the quarter, which is no surprise given the surge in demand and production in recent months. The return of major sports to regular and predictable schedules has also been good for Endeavor’s media rights, sponsorship and sports betting activities.“In our first year as a public company, we saw significant outperformance across our portfolio as the world began to emerge from the pandemic, with increased attendance at live events and continued heightened demand for premium content,” said Endeavor chief Ariel Emanuel.

Like so many parents across the country, Kim Kardashian can’t escape Encanto and specifically the animated musical’s standout song “We Don’t Talk About Bruno.” The 41-year-old reality star and her sonSaint West, 6, sang the viral hit together in a video that Kim shared to her Instagram story on Tuesday March 15. The two looked like they were having a blast bonding over the song.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaRWS Entertainment Group has tapped Keith Senglaub as its next chief financial officer.A former Feld Entertainment finance executive, Senglaub joins RWS with more than 30 years of experience in corporate leadership roles ranging from controller to CEO.“The past 12 months have been incredibly exciting, including the launch of several new divisions within the company and the acquisition of JRA,” said RWS Entertainment Group Founder and CEO Ryan Stana. “Keith Senglaub’s expertise and experience are exactly what we need to stay at the forefront of the entertainment industry.”As CFO of Feld, Senglaub provided corporate financing strategy, deal execution and risk management, working with such brands and productions as Disney on Ice, Sesame Street Live and The Trolls Experience.

Wilson Chapman editorMark Ruffalo has a long history working as an ally for indigenous communities, including protesting on site at Standing Rock in 2016. Now, the three-time Oscar nominee is among the 65 celebrities who have signed an open letter demanding the Royal Bank of Canada withdraw funding for Coastal GasLink, a 416-mile pipeline that will cut through Wet’suwet’en land without the approval of the hereditary chiefs.“We have a voice, and our voice reaches the people.

Zack Sharf ‘”The Goldbergs” series regular Wendi McLendon-Covey said on social media that the long-running ABC comedy series is simply trying its best to work around Jeff Garlin’s departure. The show has been heavily criticized for using previously shot footage of Garlin and CGI to insert the actor’s character into episodes, and the results have been bizarre for viewers.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterThe Oscars will talk about Bruno, yes, yes, yes.The 94th Academy Awards, which will take place on March 27, will feature the first live performance of “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” the breakout sensation from Disney’s animated musical “Encanto.” This year’s telecast will also include tributes to “James Bond” and “The Godfather,” which is turning 50.We don't talk about Bruno…except at this year's #Oscars!Catch the 94th Academy Awards hosted by @MoreReginaHall, @amyschumer, and @iamwandasykes LIVE Sunday, March 27 on @ABCNetwork! pic.twitter.com/9DZ23urvSM— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 16, 2022“We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” a group number in which the family Madrigal laments about their estranged relative, Bruno, isn’t nominated at this year’s Oscars. In fact, the musical-theater bop was not even in the running for best original song because Disney decided to instead submit the love-song “Dos Oruguitas” for awards consideration.Lin-Manuel Miranda, who wrote the music for “Encanto,” has defended the decision to push “Dos Oruguitas” instead of “We Don’t Talk About Bruno.” “I’m still proud of ‘Dos Oruguitas’ as the submission,” Miranda previously told Variety.

Rob Lowe has had a massively successful career in Hollywood, starting off as a member of the “Brat Pack” with such iconic 1980s films as The Outsiders, St. Elmo’s Fire and About Last Night. He later scored a new legion of fans with his comedic roles in Tommy Boy and Parks and Recreation. Along the way, he even picked up an Emmy nomination for his work in the TV drama The West Wing.

Coronation Street has teased a new twist ahead for Adam Barlow after he is attacked by ex Lydia Chambers in upcoming scenes. The ITV soap released explosive spoiler photos over the weekend showing the moment Adam is left for dead after a deadly showdown with ex Lydia. And now Corrie has teased the aftermath of the dramatic scenes as Adam is rushed to hospital and later claims that he can't remember what happened.

Endeavor Group Holdings, which went public nearly a year ago, closed 2021 with a net loss but exceeded Wall Street revenue forecasts.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeAs production on Season 2 of HBO’s “The White Lotus” continues in Sicily, Italy, the Television Academy has now confirmed that the show’s first season will nonetheless be eligible to compete as a limited series in this year’s Emmy Awards.The ruling comes even though original cast member Jennifer Coolidge is set to return for the seven-episode second installment of the hit series. Even though that would appear to make Season 2 a continuation of “The White Lotus,” and therefore a drama, the Academy ruled that it could still fall under its rules in the outstanding limited or anthology series category.That’s because, according to the org, “In this case, the reappearance in a subsequent ‘season’ of one character from a large ensemble does not prohibit eligibility based on Academy’s main criteria for limited series.” Coolidge, as wealthy hotel guest Tanya, was a supporting character in Season 1 — though, given the large ensemble cast, all of the show’s actors will be submitting in the supporting categories at the Emmys.It may be a bit of semantics, but the TV Academy stipulates that for a show to be considered a limited series, “the story arc must be completely resolved within its season, with no ongoing storyline and/or main characters in subsequent seasons.”Because Coolidge’s character is not a “main” character, it passes that test on a bit of a technicality.

Manori Ravindran International EditorChannel 5 has apologized and agreed to pay damages to a family filmed without their consent on reality show “Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away!”Appearing in London’s High Court on Wednesday, a representative for the Paramount-backed broadcaster apologized to Louise Pardoe and her two daughters for the misuse of their private information in a 2014 episode of the Brinkworth Films-produced series that has been watched by millions.In May 2014, two High Court enforcement agents attended Pardoe’s rental property to evict the mother and her two young daughters. A film crew was in attendance and Pardoe made it clear that she didn’t want to be filmed, or for the film crew to enter her home.While the crew agreed to remain outside, agents who entered the home were wearing bodycams and radio microphones that were used to record video and audio footage without Pardoe’s consent.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorEver since Searchlight Pictures released stills of Jessica Chastain in “The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” audiences were captivated by her transformation, and now, the hair and makeup team, along with Chastain, are all in the running for Oscar. The goal of makeup department head Linda Dowds, hair department head Stephanie Ingram and special makeup effects artist Justin Raleigh was not to make a caricature of the famous televangelist but create a real person.Raleigh’s process began with 2D conceptual designs combining the real Tammy Faye Bakker with Chastain to figure out the elements that had to be altered with prosthetics.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission.A soundbar is one of the first steps you can take towards enhancing your movie streaming experience from home. But with dozens of models and brands all touting advanced technology and features, it can be hard to decipher which ones are really worth the price.Samsung is one of the best brands on the market for theater equipment, with their newest soundbar models rivaling those from more audio-centric companies such as Bose and Sony.

Clayton Davis With Oscar voting set to begin on March 17, four new actors will be entering the history books with “Academy Award winner” next to their name. The honor of an Oscar nomination is one of the highest a person can receive in Hollywood.

Trevor Noah addressed the Kim Kardashian/Pete Davidson/Kanye West feud during Tuesday’s “The Daily Show”.

Michael Strahan has already had a wonderful start to his week back at work as he and fans were treated to a special on-air reunion.MORE: Michael Strahan looks so different in throwback photo which turns headsFor the latest installment of Good Morning America, the host was reunited with Keke Palmer as she stopped by to promote her upcoming movie Alice.WATCH: GMA's Michael Strahan reacts to Robin Roberts' nicknameThe two are good friends and were also co-hosts for a while, hosting the GMA3 show Strahan, Sara and Keke for quite a bit with Sara Haines.At the end of his interview, he looked at her and said: "One final question, do you miss me?" which spurred on co-host George Stephanopoulos to start chuckling in the background.MORE: Michael Strahan warns fans to 'get ready' as he shares exciting news"Yes!" Keke answered happily, before singing: "Michael, I really love you." He then lovingly responded: "I love you too, Keke, and I am so proud of you and Alice."In a post he shared with that snippet from their interview, he wrote: "Keke... Do you miss me??? LOL.