Martin Short, Shania Twain, David Alan Grier Confirmed For ABC’s ‘Beauty And The Beast’ Special; Rizwan Manji, More Cast

Following Thursday evening's fall finale of Grey's Anatomy, ABC released a brief promo that reveals the winter premiere date... the last episode Ellen Pompeo will be a series regular.It was reported in August by Deadline that Pompeo, 53, would only appear in eight episodes of the 19th season, after she took a role on Hulu's Orphan limited series. The preview reveals Pompeo's Meredith Grey is leaving Seattle in the winter premiere, airing Thursday, February 23.

Britney Spears' father Jaime Spears and his legal team have made efforts to publicly release the pop star's private medical records in an effort to humiliate her, her lawyer Mathew Rosengart said.Rosengart asked for a motion for sanctions and contempt against Jamie and his lawyers, according to court docs from an October 26 hearing reviewed by Radar, claiming that they violated court orders with 'bad faith litigation tactics' and abuse of the discovery process in a thwarted attempt to have her testify.Judge Brenda Penny was critical of Jamie and his lawyers for including the medical records in a hearing last month after the documents had 'already been sealed by previous court orders.' The latest: Britney Spears ' father Jaime Spears and his legal team have made efforts to publicly release the pop star's private medical records in an effort to humiliate her, her lawyer Mathew Rosengart saidThe judge called the maneuver from Jaime and his team 'highly inappropriate and contrary to the court orders' in the long-running case involving the Grammy-winning singer, 40.'Mr. Spears and his counsel fail to provide any explanation as to their decision to file previous sealed documents or to oppose the present motion in light of the parties stipulated protective order,' the judge said.

Florence Pugh and her ex-boyfriend Zach Braff appear to be on friendly terms, after the actress commented on his latest Instagram post and received a cheeky reply.The 47-year-old actor took to his social media to promote an eBay auction for a Zoom call with him and his Scrubs co-star Donald Faison, the profits of which will go to support Homes for Our Troops mission to build homes for wounded veterans.The Don't Worry Darling star, 26, wrote underneath the post, 'I'm deffo bidding on this', to which Braff responded, 'I’m certain you could get this for free, but it is a very good cause for veterans...'  Still on good terms: Florence Pugh and her ex-boyfriend Zach Braff appear to be on friendly terms, after the actress commented on his latest Instagram post and received a cheeky replyPugh announced she and Braff split up after three years together in an August interview with Harper's Bazaar, where she said they went their separate ways earlier this year. The pair worked to keep their relationship out of the public eye, with Florence saying they wanted to break up in private.She said: 'We've been trying to do this separation without the world knowing, because it's been a relationship that everybody has an opinion on.' Good cause: The 47-year-old actor took to his social media to promote an eBay auction for a Zoom call with him and his Scrubs co-star Donald Faison Free: The actress, 26, wrote underneath the post, 'I'm deffo bidding on this', to which Braff responded, 'I’m certain you could get this for free' 'We just felt something like this would really do us the benefit of not having millions of people telling us how happy they are that we're not together.

Michelle Williams was a beaming beauty as she attended a screening of her new film The Fabelmans at MoMA's The Contenders in New York City on Thursday night.The actress, 42, stepped onto the red carpet in a quirky black long-sleeve midi dress with white ruffles in the shape of a heart on the chest.Last month, Williams and her husband Thomas Kail welcomed their second child together, though they've yet to announce any details about their family's newest addition. Beaming: Michelle Williams was a beaming beauty as she attended a screening of her new film The Fabelmans at MoMA's The Contenders in New York City on Thursday night. The actress, 42, stepped onto the red carpet in a quirky black long-sleeve midi dress with white ruffles in the shape of a heart on the chestWilliams' eye-catching dress also had ruffle-lined front pockets and tortoise shell buttons.She slipped her feet into a pair of classic black high heels to complete the chic getup.

Carrying his legacy. After Chadwick Boseman‘s 2020 death, Black Panther director Ryan Coogler decided that his Marvel character would also die and a new Black Panther would be born in Wakanda Forever. (WARNING: Spoilers ahead.)

Doja Cat changed her Twitter name to 'fart' after going straight to the company's new boss Elon Musk for help in changing her moniker on the social networking site. 'I don't wanna be christmas forever @elonmusk please help i've made a mistake,' the Grammy-winning pop star, who has frequently changed her name in the past, wrote to Elon on Wednesday.A half a day later and it appears the high-profile billionaire has lived up to his promise, writing her back late Thursday morning: '@DojaCat You should be able to change your name now.' Twitter lobby: Doja Cat, 27, used profanity to get the attention of Elon Musk so she could get help changing her screen name from Christmas, and 12 hours later the new Twitter boss hits her back that the problem was fixed New name: The Say So singer has since changed her Twitter name to 'fart' In the end, it took Musk about 12 hours to get back to her and tell her the problem with her name had been fixed.The songstress' new Twitter username is now 'fart.'  Doja's (born Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini) problems all started when she changed her name to Christmas before Twitter enacted a new policy, leaving her to settle with the seasonable handle. In fact, the performer's dilemma commenced not long after Musk, who purchased Twitter last month, announced that a change in a user's online name would result in the temporary loss of a checkmark. Not wanting to have to continue on as Christmas for the foreseeable future, Doja begged for someone to help her.

Florence Pugh looked chic while stepping out in New York City on Thursday. The Don't Worry Darling star, 26, sported a black and white look, flashing a hint of her midriff in a cropped jacket, button-up mini skirt, and different colored boots.Earlier in the day the actress went braless in a cream top and a large black coat as she stopped to pose with fans.  Black and white: Florence Pugh looked chic while stepping out in New York City on Thursday in a unique black and white lookFlorence - who was recently beset by rumors she kissed Harry Styles on the set of Don't Worry Darling - accessorized her night time look with a Gucci bag, and accentuated her features with a touch of eyeliner and mascara.  The actress wore her short blonde tresses parted in the middle and lightly curled. She toted the same bag during her day outing as well, and further accessorized the look with brown-tinted shades and a silver belt buckle.  Mismatched: The Don't Worry Darling star, 26, flashed a hint of her midriff in a cropped jacket, button-up mini skirt, and different colored boots Fashionista: Florence accessorized her night time look with a Gucci bag, and accentuated her features with a touch of eyeliner and mascaraThe English star finalized her look with a pair of jeans and white boots. She was seen graciously stopping and posing with a fan for photos. Following her drama-filled role in Olivia Wilde's film, Pugh's fans can next watch her in The Wonder.The film is 'a tale of two strangers who transform each other's lives, a psychological thriller, and a story of love pitted against evil,' according to its IMDb page.  Relaxed: Earlier in the day the actress went braless in a cream top and a large black coat Accessories: She toted the same bag

Big Brother winner Taylor Hale has confirmed she is dating Joseph Abdin, who competed against her on the latest season of the reality show.In an effervescent new interview with People, the former beauty queen revealed she and Joseph stole a kiss on the evening the season finale was shot in September.'My connection with Joseph has been undeniable, and I knew from the moment he kissed me on finale night that we'd find a way to be together,' Taylor, 27, rhapsodized. Smokeshow: Big Brother winner Taylor Hale has confirmed she is dating Joseph Abdin, who competed against her on the latest season of the reality show'His heart is bigger than the galaxy, and now we have the privilege of sharing our hearts with each other.

Megan Fox sent temperatures soaring in a series of behind-the-scenes Halloween snaps posted Thursday.The superstar, 36, gave fans a look at her glam preparations for the evening as she prepared to dress as Zelda from the iconic video game, The Legend Of Zelda.Megan went topless as a makeup artist completed the finishing touches to her makeup.  Va va voom! Megan Fox sent temperatures soaring in a series of behind-the-scenes Halloween snaps posted ThursdayShe also shared snaps of her and fiance Machine Gun Kelly, who dressed as Link.In video chronicling her makeup process, Megan cupped her cleavage as a stylist completed her elaborate eye makeup.   Her face was all glammed up with a glittering coat of pink blush and fresh sheen of lip gloss lining her pout.An intricate crown sat atop her long, wavy tresses.She made sure her elf ears were visible from beneath her long tresses. Fantasy: The superstar, 36, gave fans a look at her glam preparations for the evening as she prepared to dress as Zelda from the iconic video game series, The Legend Of Zelda  Ready for her close-up! Megan cupped her cleavage as a makeup artist touched up her elaborate eye makeup View this post on Instagram A post shared by Megan Fox (@meganfox) Megan gave a shout-out to her ears and singer Grimes in the caption, writing: 'Very seriously looked into elf ear modification after this.

Madonna had social media users up in arms after she shared a video to her Instagram account in which she appeared to lick water out of a bowl.The post, which one user dubbed 'embarrassing' and 'disgusting,' featured the 64-year-old pop music icon posing for still photos before transitioning to a blurry clip of her on all fours as she put her head just above the bowl.The clip, which grossed out several viewers on Twitter, was released shortly after the rapper 50 Cent reignited a feud with her after he called her a 'grandma' while mocking a video of her angrily lip syncing to a song by Baby Keem. Not having it: Madonna upset several social media users after posting a slideshow to Instagram on Wednesday that included a short video clip of her appearing to drink out of a dog bowlThe Material Girl hitmaker was seen riding a motorbike in the latest images as she showed off her figure in the skimpy outfit. She teamed the leg-flashing shorts with daring fishnet tights and over-the knee suede black boots as she put on an animated display.  Madonna completed her look with a furry green T-shirt with a black under-top and wore white framed sunglasses and a huge silver necklace to accessorize, and she wore her red tresses in curly waves.But the section that seemed to offend several social media users was a break in the midst of her slideshow that cut to video of her seem to leaning down for a drink in a silver dog bowl inside the garage.

Addison Rae and Omer Fedi were pictured getting cozy together while taking a walk in Los Angeles on Thursday afternoon.The TikTok personality and the musician, both 22, stayed close during the outing, and she kept her arm around his for much of their time together.The pair have been dating since last year, when they first made their romance public.  Quality time: Addison Rae and Omer Fedi were pictured while taking a walk in Los Angeles on Thursday afternoonRae wore a white lace top and matching shorts that showcased her sculpted legs during the outing.The She's All That star also rocked a set of white socks and a pair of leather shoes, and she accessorized with a pair of hoop earrings. At one point, the social media personality donned a fuzzy black overcoat that contrasted perfectly with the bright tones of her clothing.Her hair was tied into a lengthy braided ponytail, and she also donned a black hair band.

While Taylor Swift had the dance floor in mind when she dropped two more remixes of her new song Anti-Hero, she's now stripping it all down with an acoustic version.The 32-year-old pop superstar took to her Instagram and Twitter pages on Thursday to announce the new single and shared a photo of herself with longtime collaborator Jack Antonoff, who produced much of her latest album Midnights.'Anti hero but make it acoustic,' she wrote in the caption, before adding, 'Now at store.taylorswift.com.' Stripped down: Taylor Swift, 32, announced an acoustic version of her new song Anti-Hero by posting a photo of herself with longtime collaborator Jack Antonoff on Instagram on ThursdayIn the photo, Swift can be seen standing next to a piano as she reaches toward the camera with a drink in hand.She obviously felt right at home by going barefoot while dressed in gray sweatpants and a camouflage shirt, with another plaid shirt tied around her waist. In keeping with her relaxed state, the Pennsylvania native also pulled her long blonde tresses back off her face and into a loose and messy ponytail. Antonoff, 38, appears to be showing off his comedic side in the image by contorting his body in a strange position dressed casually in a T-shirt and tan pants.

Nearly 20 years after playing Lindsay Lohan's mother in the 2003 classic Freaky Friday, Jamie Lee Curtis is still showing support for her on-screen daughter.Curtis, 63, took to Instagram on Wednesday, sharing the poster for Lohan's new holiday movie, Falling For Christmas.She also continued her support on Thursday, sharing an image of Lohan on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Support: Nearly 20 years after playing Lindsay Lohan's mother in the 2003 classic Freaky Friday, Jamie Lee Curtis is still showing support for her on-screen daughter 'My little girl is all grown UP!' Curtis said in her post on Thursday, while tagging the 36-year-old actress.Curtis also shared a snap of Lohan in a stunning red minidress on the set of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

A furious patient has spoken out after suffering a horrific 13 hour wait at A&E. Jenni Dunn, 35, says she was left heartbroken by her horrible hospital experience having watched elderly patients not getting seen to and patients being forced to sleep on the floor, reports Birmingham Live.

A Scots woman is begging medics to amputate her leg after a horror dog attack has left her suffering from chronic ulcers at the site of her wounds. Margaret-Rose McGill was mauled by a former pal’s bull-terrier type pet in June 2019 before spending six weeks in hospital as doctors tried to repair the extensive muscle and tissue damage to her limb.

Shania Twain transformed into a very sexy Mrs. Potts as she announced her starring role in the upcoming Beauty and the Beast special on ABC on Monday.In a new photo, the Grammy Award-winning star, 57, sipped from a teacup while displaying her cleavage in a plunging hot pink blazer trouser suit, paired with matching slacks.The star wore her platinum flecked brunette tresses in a voluminous half-updo as she prepared to film her scenes as the iconic teapot character - who was famously played by Angela Lansbury in the 1991 animated film. Canadian-born singer Shania called her casting in the upcoming December show an 'honor.' Wow: Shania Twain transformed into a very sexy Mrs.

30th anniversary celebration special is rounding out its cast! Shania Twain, Martin Short and David Alan Grier have joined the star-studded ensemble for ABC's upcoming live-action/animated special honoring the iconic Disney film, set to air Thursday, Dec. 15.Short will take on the role of Lumiere, while Grier will portray Cogsworth. Twain will play Mrs.

More cast members have been announced for the upcoming Beauty and the Beast special that will air on ABC this holiday season, and this cast list is shaping up to be amazing!