Max Thieriot To Star In His CBS Drama Pilot ‘Cal Fire’, ‘SEAL Team’ Future Uncertain But There Are Positive Signs

First Dates has told fans that he will be having a hi-tech "robotic" operation as he battles against cancer.Merlin Griffiths, 46, shared the emotional news with fans on social media this week after being given a bowel cancer diagnosis last year.Doctors had told him he had a 75% chance of living beyond five years after they found a 4.5cm (1.7 inch) stage three tumour.The fan favourite from the Channel 4 TV programme is often praised for his calm and friendly presence while nervous participants get to know each other over a drink.Talking about his upcoming surgery, he posted on Twitter: "Operation scheduled. 3 weeks to get my s**t together.

Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins has died, the band announced on Twitter late Friday night. He was 50. “His musical spirit and infectious laughter will live on with all of us forever,” the band wrote.Shortly after the tragic announcement, the band backed out of its scheduled performance at the Picnic Stereo Festival in Bogotá, Colombia.

Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins has died at the age of 50.The band shared the heartbreaking news on social media on Friday night, writing in a statement, «The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor Hawkins. His musical spirit and infectious laughter will live on with all of us forever.

Rita Wilson cut an elegant figure in a flowing silk dress as she walked theAcademy of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences'2022 Governors Awards red carpet in Hollywood on Friday.The actress, 65, sported a long red gown with sleeves that draped neatly down her sides and revealed her long arms.It extended upwards in a turtleneck that provided quite a bit of coverage. Several thin necklaces hung loosely down to the middle of her chest.

Real Housewives of Orange County's Jennifer Armstrong has put her sprawling five-bedroom home inNewport Beach, California, which she shares with her husbandRyne Holliday andthree kids, on the market for $5,999,000.The family are said to be looking for a 'fresh start' amid the news they listed their 3,000-square-foot Corona Del Mar property, which was featured onseason 16 of the Bravo reality series, according to Page Six.'Although we are sad to give up the home we just remodeled, we thought it was the perfect time to move back to my childhood neighborhood which has always been my dream,' the reality star, 42, told the outlet. Saying goodbye: Real Housewives of Orange County's Jennifer Armstrong has put her sprawling five-bedroom home in Newport Beach, California, which she shares with her husband Ryne Holliday and three kids, on the market for $5,999,000 She continued: 'We are hoping our new home is a place for a clean slate and fresh start to work on our marriage and family.' Speaking of the mansion, thedermatologist noted it has '180-degree ocean views' ofCatalina Island and San Clemente Island 'in a market where there's no inventory.'Other amenities include, an outdoor fireplace, three bathrooms andbackyard veranda.

Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins has died, according to a statement from the band. He was 50 years old.The band announced the news in a statement on social media on March 25.

Taylor Hawkins, the drummer for the Foo Fighters, has died. The band announced it on Twitter.

Incubus have announced a UK headline tour set to take place at arenas across the country this autumn – find ticket information below.Kicking off at Birmingham’s O2 Academy on September 28, the four-date tour includes two performances at London’s Royal Albert Hall, with the other shows taking place in Manchester and Birmingham.The announcement comes a little under two weeks since the band revealed their plans for a US headline tour, beginning this July with Sublime With Rome and The Aquadolls in support.Incubus will commence that stretch on July 24 in West Palm Beach, Florida, undertaking an additional 24 shows across the country that wraps up on September 28 in Cula Vista, California.Tickets for the UK tour go on sale at 9:00am GMT on March 30 – get tickets here.BIRMINGHAM, LONDON, MANCHESTER see you in October ⚡️⚡️⚡️https://t.co/Mm8nVDN10b pic.twitter.com/YgfwjqtrSB— Incubus (@IncubusBand) March 25, 2022SEPTEMBER 2020 Wednesday 28 – Birmingham, O2 Academy Thursday 29 – London, Royal Albert Hall Friday 30 – London, Royal Albert HallOCTOBER 2020 Sunday 2 – Manchester, O2 ApolloLast year, Brandon Boyd and co. celebrated the 20th anniversary of their seminal fourth studio album ‘Morning View’, marking the occasion by returning to the Malibu beach house where it was written and recorded for a livestream concert of the record performed in its entirety.Incubus’ most recent release was 2020’s ‘Trust Fall (Side B)’ EP, a follow-up to 2017’s ‘8’.

Spotify are reportedly set to suspend its service in Russia in response to the country’s newly announced media law.According to Reuters, the streaming platform, which closed its office in Russia indefinitely earlier this month due to Moscow’s “unprovoked attack on Ukraine”, is expected to cease in the country late next month.It comes after Russia introduced a new legislation that makes it illegal to report any event that could discredit the Russian military.“Spotify has continued to believe that it’s critically important to try to keep our service operational in Russia to provide trusted, independent news and information from the region,” the company said in a statement.“Unfortunately, recently enacted legislation further restricting access to information, eliminating free expression, and criminalizing certain types of news puts the safety of Spotify’s employees and the possibility of even our listeners at risk.”Ukraine has been under attack since February 24, when Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a military operation in the neighbouring country.

Aerosmith have announced that longtime drummer Joey Kramer is taking a “temporary leave of absence” from band.The rock veterans are gearing up to return to the stage after a two-year hiatus when their Deuces Are Wild Las Vegas residency resumes in June for a run of 24 shows.However, they will be without drummer Kramer who is stepping away temporality so that he can “focus his full attention on his family during these uncertain times”.“[Kramer] regrettably made the decision to sit out the band’s concerts in 2022 so he can focus his full attention on his family during these uncertain times,” Aerosmith said in a statement shared with USA Today. “He and the band look forward to his future performances with Aerosmith.”The band said the situation with Kramer is a “temporary leave of absence”, and announced that drum technician Jack Douglas will once again pick up the sticks while Kramer is away.It’s not the first time Kramer has stepped away from Aerosmith. In April 2019, he was forced to sit out of the band after suffering a shoulder injury.

Rolling Stone. Some local reports have suggested that Hawkins was found dead in his hotel room. The band have announced that they won't be performing at Festival Estéreo Picnic in the capital following the tragedy.Devastated fans were in shock after reading the band's statement.One begged: "No.

eruption of a huge volcano has seen a mass evacuation ordered amid fears that a deadly 'volcanic tsunami' may be coming.At around 7.22am local time on Saturday morning, Taal Volcano in the Philippines "generated a short-lived phreatomagmatic burst", according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).This saw the threat level raised from two to three amid ongoing "magmatic unrest".A terrifying warning issued to people in the area now "strongly recommends" a mass evacuation as continued volcanic activity threatens to turn deadly.Taal Volcano is located in the Phillipine's Batangas province, 31 miles south of the capital Manila, and is the second most active volcano in history with 38 recorded explosions. Several of the previous explosions have led to deaths on the surrounding islands.

Temperatures are set to fall off a cliff next week as snow returns to the UK following a brief hot spell.This week saw the hottest day of the year so far as the mercury hit 21C but, as always with our weather, that couldn't last forever. According to advanced weather modelling maps from WX Charts, the white stuff is set to return one day next week as temperatures nosedive.

Manchester United have been handed an apparent boost in their attempts to sign Manuel Akanji from Bundesliga outfit Borussia Dortmund this summer. According to reports, the Swiss defender has rejected a new contract offer and he will leave for around £20million during the upcoming window.

JK Rowling has responded to Vladimir Putin after seemingly referencing her during a speech condemning ‘cancel culture’ in the West.Likening the portrayal of Russia in the West to the backlash of the Harry Potter author, the president said Rowling had been cancelled ‘because she did not satisfy the demands of gender rights’ He made the comments during a televised meeting with Russian cultural figures, during which he also claimed Western countries were trying to cancel the works of composers Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich and Rachmaninoff.Sharing an article about incarcerated Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny on Twitter, Rowling wrote: ‘Critiques of Western cancel culture are possibly not best made by those currently slaughtering civilians for the crime of resistance, or who jail and poison their critics.’The writer also shared the hashtag #IStandWithUkraine.In a subsequent tweet, she detailed the work her Lumos charity is doing in the country.Critiques of Western cancel culture are possibly not best made by those currently slaughtering civilians for the crime of resistance, or who jail and poison their critics. #IStandWithUkraine https://t.co/aNItgc5aiW‘Children trapped in orphanages and other institutions are exceptionally vulnerable right now,’ she wrote.‘Thank you so, so much to everyone who has already donated to Lumos’s Ukraine appeal.’Rowling said she was personally matching all donations to the Lumos emergency appeal up to £1 million.Putin is reported as saying earlier today: ‘They cancelled Joanne Rowling recently, the children’s author.To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video‘Her books are published all over the world.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorFoo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins has died, according to the band’s rep. No cause of death was immediately announced. He was 50.pic.twitter.com/ffPHhUKRT4— Foo Fighters (@foofighters) March 26, 2022More to come.

Charithra Chandran is opening up about some particularly cruel things her friends once said to her about her role on Bridgerton.

Amy Schumer is gearing up for one of the most high-profile gigs an entertainer can get: co-hosting the 94th Academy Awards.And with less than two days until the curtain drops on Sunday's ceremony, and her upcoming stand-up comedy tour still to be worked out, the funny lady decided to work out any stress that may be building with a workout.After the private workout, Schumer and a gal pal capped off their exercise routine with a casual stroll along the suburban streets of West Hollywood. Working out the stress: Amy Schumer, 40, got in a private workout and a casual stroll along the streets of West Hollywood on Friday, two days before she co-hosts the 94th Academy AwardsDressed for exercise success, Schumer looked sporty in black leggings and a black-and-white striped sweatshirt.The New York City native, 40, covered up from the glaring Southern California sun by wearing dark sunglasses and a camouflage baseball cap.

EXCLUSIVE: Billy Burke (Maid) and Kevin Alejandro (Lucifer) have been tapped as leads opposite Max Thieriot in CBS’ drama pilot Cal Fire,fromJerry Bruckheimer Television and CBS Studios.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“SEAL Team” star Max Thieriot has signed on for the lead role in the CBS drama pilot “Cal Fire,” Variety has learned.It was previously reported that Thieriot co-wrote the story for the series, which is inspired by his life growing up in northern California. He will also serve as an executive producer.