Mel B receives her MBE for services to domestic violence victims

UPDATED, 4:14 PM: A Superior Court judge in Los Angeles has ruled that Mamie Mitchell, the script supervisor who was standing next to cinematographer Halyna Hutchins when she was fatally shot with a prop weapon fired by actor Alec Baldwin on the Rust film set, can seek punitive damages from some of the producers who sought to have the damages stricken.

EXCLUSIVE: The Gotham Group has optioned Stephen G. Bloom’s acclaimed nonfiction book The Audacity of Inez Burns, for development as a television/streaming series.

Similarities between a horrible mass school shooting in Texas this week and a Jedi school massacre in Disney+’s new Obi-Wan Kenobi series has seen a succession of warnings added to the Ewan McGregor-led show.

Dominic Fike has inserted himself into the ongoing social discourse about Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s defamation trial.

Emily Longeretta SPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not yet watched Season 4 of “Stranger Things,” now streaming on Netflix.For those who got used to seeing David Harbour as Jim Hopper, a lazy police officer in Hawkins, Indiana, the new episodes of “Stranger Things” may catch you off guard — and that was his point. After three seasons of playing “fat dad Hopper,” Harbour was ready for something different.The actor was excited to dive into the darker side of the character and how he was feeling about the trauma in his past. During Season 4’s fifth episode, he has a long monologue with the guard-turned-prisoner who tried to help him out and got caught.

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do lace up our walking boots for a jaunt in the country, it’s only for a couple of hours before heading back to computers and commuting and weekend boozing.Camping holidays are different, though. As well as the fun of getting away, being outside and active for an extended period has major wellbeing benefits – from simple destressing to improved immune system function.

dog.The male, who goes by the name Toko-San, transformed himself using the ultra-realistic collie costume making international headlines and receiving online fame."I was able to fulfil my dream of becoming an animal,” he proudly wrote on his Twitter account.Since getting his new four-legged look last month, Toko-San has launched a YouTube channel showing off tricks such as fetch and playing ping pong with a paw.Each of Toko-San's seven videos show him playing a different game or rolling over on command as he fully channels his inner dog.In one of his first clips he explains via a clipboard: "I became a rough collie because I wanted to be an animal. From now on I'm thinking of uploading videos at my own pace."Please let me know your request for the video you would like to see in the comments!"Taking the costume out in public was suggested as a fan asked: "Please walk down the street wearing that while someone films you.

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s’il vous plaît!Over at the French film festival on the Cote d’Azur, which wraps up this weekend, it’s long been popular to give comical and undeserved standing ovations to just about anything that could be feasibly called a film. Next year the Claudes and Claudettes will be hopping to their feet for a dancing toad on TikTok (more deserving, honestly, than Lars von Trier.)The trade publications time these performative participation prizes like they’re Olympic runners.

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Ray Liotta appeared in good spirits in a photo taken with an adoring fan just days before his death.The Goodfellas actor – also known for his roles in Field of Dreams and Something Wild – died in his sleep at the age of 67, while in the Dominican Republic where he was shooting for a new movie.His death sent shockwaves through TV, film and gaming communities, with thousands of fans and celebrity friends pouring their hearts out in loving tributes, celebrating his life and career.A selfie obtained on Sunday, March 22, a mere four days before Liotta’s death, shows the US star looking happy and healthy as he surely made a fan’s day by stopping for a chat.Liotta – who has been remembered as a kind and generous soul by friends and colleagues – was as polite as ever when he posed with the fan, cosying up inside a shopping mall.TMZ obtained the snap which shows the actor wearing a casual ensemble and protecting his head from the heat with a hat, while smiling next to a young woman.The woman who was fortunate enough to have the chance encounter told the publication that he was as kind and receptive as could be.Named Alba, she shared with the outlet that she was mindlessly strolling through BlueMall in Santo Domingo when she caught a glance of Liotta walking alongside a couple of handlers as he was headed into a pharmacy.While Liotta was inside, Alba walked up to his associates and asked if she could approach him.After being given the thumbs up, she said the actor gave her a hug and was ‘super gracious.’She adds that he complimented her English, since it was not her first language.When Alba kindly asked to take a selfie together, Liotta happily obliged before the two parted ways, with the pair both oblivious to the heartbreak

MEL B's daughter Phoenix Brown has opened up for the first time about the hell she suffered living with her abusive stepdad Stephen Belafonte. In a new interview, Phoenix, 23, has revealed the nasty names her former father figure called her, and how she felt when he rowed with her Spice Girl mum.

Spice Girls reunited yesterday (4 May) to celebrate Mel B being awarded an MBE for her services to domestic abuse charities and awareness.Melanie Brown, also known as Scary Spice, received the honour from the Duke of Cambridge at Buckingham Palace in London.The former Spice Girl, 46, gave a heartfelt speech, explaining how she dedicated her award to “all the other women” who suffer domestic abuse.When Prince William awarded Mel B, he “commended” her for her work and said he was “so sorry” she had experienced “such a horrible time.”Victoria Beckham came along for the celebrations, calling her friend Mel a “true hero” and said she was “honoured” to dress her friend for the event.Victoria uploaded a lovely photo of herself and Mel after the award ceremony to her Instagram stories. Victoria’s mum, Jackie Adams and Mel’s mother Andrea also posed for the picture.All women looked gorgeous as they were draped in clothes all directly from Victoria Beckham’s clothing line.Mel wore a glamorous figure-hugging midi red dress, matching fascinator and white court heels.

Mel B has been made an MBE in recognition of her services to domestic violence victims.The former Spice Girls singer is a Women’s Aid patron and has previously been open about her experiences with domestic abuse. Her campaigning efforts even took her to Downing Street in 2019.She received her MBE from the Duke of Cambridge at Buckingham Palace yesterday (May 4) and dedicated it to victims of domestic abuse.“I never thought I would be here getting this MBE for the work I’ve been doing,” she told PA (via BBC News).“It’s amazing to have but it’s not just for me – it’s for all those other women.

Mel B was willing to risk it all while receiving her MBE as the Spice Girls star has revealed she wasn’t wearing any knickers during the Royal occasion. The Wannabe singer was honoured with the medal at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday for her services to charitable causes and vulnerable women.In 2018, she became a patron of the charity Women’s Aid, after she was allegedly the victim of domestic abuse at the hands of her former partner Stephen Belafonte – claims which Stephen denies. Last year, she also starred in a harrowing film portraying a domestic violence victim who fought to leave her abusive partner. Well, it seems the true spirit of being a cheeky Spice Girl has never left Mel as she has made a naughty confession about the ceremony. The 46-year-old wore a striking red dress which was designed by her bandmate and bestie Victoria Beckham. However, what Prince William didn’t know is that Mel was ‘stark, b****ck naked’ underneath the outfit. ‘Victoria asked me, “Will you wear nipple covers?” I said, “Why bother?”’ the singer told The Sun. It seems Mel did manage to get a Royal blush from the Duke of Cambridge, as she revealed: ‘When it came to the part where Prince William had to pin the MBE on, he asked for a female official to do it.

Victoria Beckham jetted back to London to support her friend and fellow Spice Girl Mel B as she collected her MBE. The 46-year-old pop star was honoured during an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday morning (May 4).

Melanie Brown just received one of the highest honours the U.K. has to offer.

Former Spice Girls Emma Bunton and Melanie Brown (aka Mel B ) have hung up their microphones to take part in the latest series of Netflix smash hit The Circle USA. As part of the show, the pop legends will be appearing in the streaming platform’s popular reality show as catfishes, tasked with catching out contestants who are all vying for a grand prize of $150,000 (£120,000).

Mel B can officially add MBE next to her name after being handed her award by Prince William in a stunning ceremony.The Spice Girls star was joined by her proud mum, Andrea Brown, as the pair made their way to Buckingham Palace, several months after it was announced Mel was being recognised.Melanie, 46, was left stunned when she received a letter from the Prime Minister informing her that he had spoken to Her Majesty The Queen about awarding Mel an MBE.The singer who is an ambassador for Women's Aid explained that her award is not for her but instead, for fellow victims of domestic abuse.Melanie said: "I never thought I would be here getting this MBE for the work I've been doing."It's amazing to have but it's not just for me – it's for all those other women."Especially because of Covid, there's been such an epidemic of domestic violence, that's been completely on the rise, and you know I've got an army of women behind me that need help and need to be heard."The mum of three continued: "So I'm their voice because we've all been through exactly the same story, so I don't take it as it's my award because it's our award because we've survived."While the songstress has racked up millions of fans over the course of her career, it appears that Prince William was starstruck as he handed her MBE to Mel."He commended me on all my work that I've been doing, and he goes, 'Im so sorry you went through such a horrible time'," she explained.The For Once In My Life songstress continued: "He did say, 'I can't believe I'm giving you one of these – I'm delighted', and I said, Aw thank you' and we had a giggle."Melanie claims that her turbulent marriage to Stephen Belafonte, plagued with claims of domestic abuse – which he denies, feels as

Spice Girls star Mel B looked radiant in red as she received her royal honours at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday - and her outfit bore a subtle tribute to her former pop career.SEE: Mel B unveils Spice Girls tribute at private Leeds home – and it's epicThe 46-year-old songstress was appointed an MBE by Prince William for her services to charitable causes and vulnerable women. Looking smart and sophisticated, Mel B rocked a stunning red dress designed by her bandmate and close friend, Victoria Beckham, who had the sweetest reaction to her friend's exciting achievement.WATCH: Victoria Beckham's style evolutionMel's figure-hugging dress featured capped sleeves, an elegant midi length and daring peep-hole neckline.