Mel Brooks describes his sadness over the loss of his late wife Anne Bancroft in new memoir

family of a young woman who died after experiencing a sudden headache have said it is 'not possible' that drink contributed to her death, an inquest has heard.Gaia Young, 25, who was the daughter of a Labour peer, died last year after she was rushed to the hospital feeling seriously unwell while cycling in London.The inquest heard that as healthy Gaia was taken into hospital she told doctors she 'made a mistake' before her condition deteriorated. The inquest was told that Gaia arrived at the University College Hospital "confused" and fell in and out of sleep.

Arsenal were dealt a cruel lesson in European football after facing AC Milan. Led by Massimiliano Allegri, the Serie A champions thrashed the Gunners 4-0 in an embarrassing evening for Arsene Wenger.

Piers Morgan has branded rapper Kanye West a “d***head” over his behaviour towards his ex-partner Kim Kardashian during their divorce proceedings - after booing the rapper at the Super Bowl on Sunday.Piers blasted Kanye for his “horribly selfish” behaviour in his new column for the New York Post. Kanye, who shares four children with Kim, recently said that he didn’t want her new boyfriend Pete Davidson to meet their kids.He also branded Pete a "loser" and encouraged his fans to "scream" at him if they saw him in the street.Piers admitted he had actually booed the rapper when he saw him perform at the Super Bowl in the US on Sunday night and said he looked “bl**dy ridiculous” at the event which took place in California’s SoFi Stadium.Piers wrote: “The crowd, which had been raucously cheering every famous face that appeared on screen, suddenly began booing and jeering.“I’m proud to admit I was one of them, because if anyone deserves such an outpouring of public disapproval right now, it’s surely this narcissistic, jumped-up buffoon.

Loose Women star Coleen Nolan has revealed she was tricked by her boyfriend in a Valentine's Day surprise.The Celebrity Big Brother winner has been dating her current beau Michael Jones since last year.During the latest episode of the ITV daytime show, Coleen revealed she had plans to spend Valentine's Day alone after she was told by Michael that he wouldn't be able to make it to London to see her.However, a delighted Coleen confirmed that Michael had been bluffing and turned up after all.Coleen said: "I was sitting outside having a cup of tea, contemplating being on my own on Valentine's Day and thinking, 'he's definitely going to be single at the end of this'."I looked up and this guy was walking towards me and I looked back down and I must have looked up about five times and it still didn't register until the last minute that there he was and he turned up to surprise me." She added: "He told me was working and apparently, he's had it planned for ages."Honestly, it was the loveliest, loveliest surprise."After dating in secret for a number of months, Coleen and Michael went public with their romance in January.The pair met online last year after Coleen was encouraged to match on a dating app with Michael by her Loose Women co-star, Brenda Edwards.Of the surprise, Coleen confirmed she 'upended the table' she was sitting at in shock when Michael unexpectedly appeared.She said: "The guy I was sitting next to, I went from being really quiet and looking at my phone to literally nearly upending the table when I realised it was him."I jumped up screaming and this guy was like, 'woh'."God, it was a fabulous day.

BBC show originally ran for eight series before it was picked up for a three-part special and subsequent reboot on Dave.In its 34-year run, the show has even crossed over with ITV soap Coronation Street - where one of its stars later found fame - and had a special episode of University Challenge dedicated to it.Though no end date has been set for the latest episodes, fans last got to check in with the Red Dwarf crew in the 2020 special The Promised Land, which saw the posse meet up with more of the evolved cats descended from the ship.But where are the cast now? From a tragic suicide to a horrific Christmas house fire, Daily Star takes a look.Craig Charles played protagonist and self-described space bum Dave Lister in the hit comedy show - though some fans might know him better as his Coronation Street character Lloyd Mullaney. He eventually left the soap in 2015 after a 10-year run.He also had a short-lived role in EastEnders as Vince back in 2002, as well as roles in medical soaps Doctors and Holby City.Aside from his acting career, Craig is a keen DJ - a big fan of poetry and funk and soul music.But along with his success as an actor, Craig has undergone a fair amount of tragedy in his life - and last December was involved in a horror house fire which left he and his family at risk.Craig has been married to wife Jackie Fleming since 1999, after divorcing his previous wife Cathy Tyson back in 1989.

Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice are expected to hit the UK far earlier than expected, with the Met Office issuing yellow and amber weather warnings.The two storms are set to hit parts of Scotland, much of the North and parts of the Midlands, with warnings for strong winds in force tomorrow evening.Cities including Glasgow, Newcastle upon Tyne and York have been hit with amber warnings which present a potential "risk to life" for those caught in its path.The Met Office has said the amber warning will last from 4pm on Wednesday, February 16 to midnight the same day.Yellow warnings for a wider area is in place from 3pm on Wednesday to 9pm on Friday, with warnings of strong winds and delays to travel.Power cuts are are possibility in the yellow warning region, as well as fallen trees and damage to buildings.The Met Office warning states: "Storm Dudley to bring a spell of very strong winds and a risk of disruption later Wednesday and into the small hours of Thursday."The same statement was released for Thursday.

Tuesday’s “Good Morning America,” the Academy confirmed that Amy Schumer, Wanda Sykes and Regina Hall would serve as 2022’s master of ceremonies, alongside the show’s usual lineup of A-lister award readers. “We want people to get ready to have a good time.  It’s been a while,” said Hall, Schumer and Sykes in a press release.“I’m not sure who thought this was a good idea,” Schumer added, “but I am hosting the Oscars, along with my good friend Wanda Sykes and Regina Hall.

Michael Strahan couldn't wait to post photos of his exciting Super Bowl weekend on Instagram, but he likely didn't realize his snapshots would cause such a stir. The Good Morning America host shared several images from the sporting event in Los Angeles as he posed alongside the likes of Don Cheadle and James Corden and took in the amazing halftime show too. MORE: Michael Strahan makes fans nostalgic with Super Bowl tribute video He captioned the post: "What a Super Bowl!!!! Congratulations to the @rams on an incredible season! No doubt one of the greatest halftime shows EVER. Hell of a job, @snoopdogg, @drdre, @kendricklamar, @therealmaryjblige, @eminem & @50cent."WATCH: Robin Roberts shares candid BTS video of Michael Strahan at GMAFans agreed that the show was spectacular, but many were angry about one thing...

Possibly one of the worst things about the 2020 and 2021 lockdowns was having to resort to home haircuts. Many of us will look back on those moments with dread, but Victoria Beckham seems thrilled to indulge in another virtual chop ahead of a Valentine’s Day date night with her husband David.

Britain’s “dating detective” has revealed how to spot a potential scammer – and is warning people they could be conned out of thousands of pounds if they're not careful. Samantha Cooper, 53, from London, works as an investigator with her primary goal being to “save people from heartbreak and financial loss” as a result of their love matches.

While the ongoing royal rift between Prince Harry and the institution continues, Princess Eugenie could be seen as a glimmer of hope for the Royal Family by acting as a "peacemaker" as she is said to have remained close with the Duke of Sussex. Jennie Bond told OK! the cousins have always been close, and after pictures emerged of Harry, 37, and Eugenie, 31, sitting watching the Super Bowl together in California, the royal author said she is convinced they have been in touch with each other throughout the crisis of the Royal Family drifting apart from Harry.

Love Island star Faye Winter has revealed her go-to fashion styling ‘hack’ and it’s safe to say, we’re copying it immediately. Turns out, the secret to looking stylish at all times is owning a blazer in every colour, and the 26-year-old swears by it for transforming her everyday outfits. In Faye’s most recent outfit snap shared to Instagram, she’s seen sporting a brown crop top and leggings set with a matching chocolate blazer.

Julia Fox truly is the queen of hustling after hitting the New York Fashion Week runway hours after confirming her break-up with Kanye West. The Uncut Gems actress was spotted jetting out of Los Angeles on Monday morning and a short while later, she was walking for LaQuan Smith during their NYFW presentation. There was no sign of her wallowing over the end of her whirlwind romance with Kanye, as Julia, 32, looked fierce in a sleek black floor-length dress which boasted a cut-out design across the chest to reveal some serious underboob, while also featuring a side split. Over on her Instagram, Julia shared all the behind-the-scenes action including her getting her hair and make-up perfected, while she also reposted several Instagram stories from her supporters praising her runway strut.

It wasn’t Rihanna’s baby bump that she struggled to hide while secretly pregnant – it was, in fact, all those food cravings she experienced. The We Found Love singer is currently expecting her first child with boyfriend A$AP Rocky, announcing the news with a very stylish photo shoot in New York. Since the cat was let out of the bag, Rihanna, 33, has been serving the most elite pregnancy looks with her baby bump on full display. However, she and A$AP, also 33, initially chose to keep the news strictly under wraps and didn’t even tell their friends about the news. Recalling the struggle in hiding the fact she was expecting, Rihanna told E! News recently: ‘It was harder for me to keep it from my posse, because they’re around me, they know my habits. ‘They’re like, “You don’t want something to drink? You’re not smoking?” And I’m eating all the things I’m not used to eating. They know I hate sweets and I’m all of a sudden asking for cookies and donuts.

supports HTML5 videoChloe Madeley has announced she is pregnant with her first baby with husband James Haskell. The 34-year-old, who is daughter of presenters Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan, shared the joyful news in an Instagram post on Tuesday.

Yesterday’s news that Wanda Sykes, Amy Schumer and Regina Hall will host this year’s Oscar ceremony was confirmed on ABC’s Good Morning America today, with Schumer delivering a brief statement (remotely).

Love Island stars Iain Stirling and Laura Whitmore have led loving tributes to Caroline Flack on the second anniversary of the presenter’s death, after the star took her own life on February 15, 2020 at the age of 40.They were joined by the likes of Olly Murs and Amanda Holden, who all shared memories of the beloved presenter today.Iain Stirling, who narrated the show alongside Flack, posted a sweet behind-the-scenes shot of the pair from a promo shoot for the ITV2 series.He wrote: ‘2 years ago today. Miss you Caz x’Laura Whitmore – who went on to host the summer Love Island series after Flack, after taking on the winter series of the show – also shared a brilliant clip with the presenter, where Flack pitched her the TV premise of Cougar Mountain.Cougar Mountain, of course, being the fictional show from Flack’s mind which involved a young man having to get to the top of a mountain without being tempted by the ‘cougars’, AKA older women, who were dotted on the journey.Utter viewing brilliance, we say.Laura wrote: ‘This is how I like to think of Flack.

supports HTML5 videoLove Island star Chris Hughes had a close call while driving as he was involved in a motorway crash.The reality star, 25, was understandably shaken after the incident, which he said left his car in ‘a sorry state’.Chris doesn’t appear to have suffered any serious injuries but was left with a ‘sore neck’ after the crash.Taking to Instagram Stories, Chris revealed he had been in a collision on Sunday night as he shared footage of the wreckage.He told his 2.1 million Instagram followers that he ‘had a crash on the motorway last night and my car’s in a sorry state, neck’s sore but home to this,’ before showing that his girlfriend had a sweet Valentine’s Day set-up waiting for him.The set-up included photographs of the pair, roses, a candle and a sign saying ‘Will you be my Valentine?’She also added painkillers, muscle rub, a drink, and another sign with the words: ‘For my brave boy.’The star went on to share a short clip of the scene of the accident, with Chris’ car stopped dead in the road and a part of the vehicle visible on the ground beside it, and thanked two people who came to his aid.‘Not fun,’ he wrote.‘But 2 amazing people stopped to help and they were the best.

“All About Me!,” the 95-year-old comedian discusses his marriage to the “Graduate” star, his long film career and growing up in Brooklyn.Ahead of the book’s release, the “Blazing Saddles” director recalled Bancroft’s words of wisdom in an interview with People.“She always said, ‘Follow your heart. It will be a good adventure.

Jennifer Yuma editorThe Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA) has announced that legendary filmmaker Mel Brooks will receive the LAFCA Career Achievement Award.Brooks began as a comic and writer on Sid Caesar’s variety show, “Your Show of Shows” and went on to create the comic character The 2000 Year Old Man with Carl Reiner. Brooks also wrote TV comedy series “Get Smart” with Buck Henry.“Mel Brooks is a national treasure and a comedy filmmaking legend,” said LAFCA president Claudia Puig.

Mel Brooks has been set as the 2021 recipient of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association’s Career Achievement Award.