Michaela Coel turned down $1million deal from Netflix for ‘I May Destroy You’

great-grandmother has undertaken civilian combat training in Ukraine and says she is prepared to "defend" her children following fears that Russia will invade. Valentyna Konstantynovska, 79, has been praised for her "strength and bravery" after being taught defence tactics by Special Forces Unit Azov in Mariupol, eastern Ukraine.Ms Konstantynovska was taught how to use a AK-47 assault rifle by the country's national guard on Monday (February 14), as they prepare for a potential attack from Russia.Speaking to an NBCNews reporter about the training, the great-grandma said: "Your mother would do it too."Ms Konstantynovska also spoke to local media about her contribution to the exercise and said: "I am ready to shoot if something happens.

Coronation Street star Elle Mulvaney has been pictured with her rarely seen boyfriend Euan Marsden.The 19-year-old actress plays troubled youngster Amy Barlow on the ITV soap and posting to Instagram on Tuesday, uploaded pictures of herself cuddling up to her beau.Elle shared two snaps of the loved-up couple standing in front of a fridge and looked stunning in a elegant white dress, with her long brown hair worn straight over her back.She captioned the post: "valentines," next to a love heart emoji.Euan sported a black t-shirt, faded black jeans and a blue denim jacket with his blonde hair playfully tousled.Quick to comment on the adorable post were Elle's Coronation Street co-stars.Summer Spellman actress Harriet Bibby wrote: "You look stunning."Meanwhile, Lauren Neelan star Kel Allen commented: "Cutie patooties."Euan also shared highlights of the evening to his own social media page.To his own Instagram stories, the youngster shared a snap of a heart necklace he had gifted Elle which she wore as the couple went for dinner.He also uploaded a photo of Elle drinking an Espresso Martini while sat in a restaurant.He captioned the pic: "Number 1 fan of Deathnote and Attack on Titan fan right there."While it's not known how long the couple have been dating, Euan previously shared a picture of himself and Elle on Christmas Day last year.Elle is currently involved in a tough Coronation Street storyline, which saw Amy Barlow spiked in a club and rushed to hospital.Corrie fans are certain Max Turner (Harry McDermott) is responsible.Amy also recently began dating Weatherfield bad boy Jacob Hay (Jack James Ryan), who notoriously befriended her on-screen cousin Simon Barlow (Alex Bain) to enlist him as a drug runner for drug lord

This Morning's Alison Hammond shouted "I'm having a baby!" on the ITV show after hearing about a woman getting pregnant at 50.The ITV host was listening to stories about the menopause as one individual was mentioned on the show after finding out that a woman gave birth at 50.Alison, who is 47, was left completely shocked as she considered her own age and stated that she could do that as she told her co-host Dermot O''Leary: "That could be me!"The shock clearly got to Alison as she soon decided to drop the ultimate bombshell before the ad break.Alison threw her hands in the air as she shouted to viewers: "I'm having a baby!", with a huge smile on her face.The show immediately went to break and upon its return Dermot quickly congratulated her.He said: "Congratulations Alison, such good news and announcing it here - what a scoop."The pair then showed their support for a petition as Dermot told Alison: "You should call your new child Scott or Charlene," prompting Alison to respond: "That's such a good idea."Alison's confession comes after a caller named Shelly explained her shock when she found out she was pregnant after believing she was going through menopause.She said on the show: "I thought I was going through menopause and I found out I was pregnant. I already had a 20 year old and it changed my life so so much." Alison said: "Imagine going to the menopause and finding out you've had a baby! I'm 47 I thought it was the end of my time.

EuroMillions win of the year on February 4.With numbers 03, 25, 38, 43, 49 and Lucky Stars 03 and 07, a UK ticket holder bagged a £109.9 million jackpot rocketing immediately into the number 10 spot of the National Lottery's rich list. Andy Carter, Camelot senior winners' adviser at the National Lottery, said: "We're absolutely delighted that the winner of this amazing EuroMillions jackpot prize has come forward and we hope that they will enjoy their win."Who says lightning can't strike twice? With the UK's lottery luck clearly in right now, people up and down the country will be hankering to have a stab at the next EuroMillions draw. Here's everything you need to know.

Kate Middleton wanted to keep the details of her wedding dress a surprise for when she finally walked down the aisle on April 29, 2011. However, the desiner was revealed, by The Sunday Times, to be Alexander McQueen's Sarah Burton - who was reportedly hand picked by the Duchess.

Kyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon have one of the strongest marriages in Hollywood having tied the knot back in 1988.MORE: Why Kyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon had concerns for their childrenSo, it came as no surprise that Kevin wanted to pay tribute to his wife on Valentine's Day – although he probably didn't anticipate Kyra's cheeky response!WATCH: Kevin Bacon controversial decision divides fansKevin, 63, shared a throwback photo of the couple together, showing them standing on the street with their two dogs. He wrote: "Happy #ValentinesDay to The One.

While people were tuned into yesterday's Super Bowl for a nostalgia-heavy halftime performance from Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J.

Over the years, many famous faces have have donned the bat-suit and taken their chance at playing Gotham City's caped crusader, from George Clooney to Robert Pattinson.

Sheridan Smith fans who tuned in for ITV's No Return have been left frustrated.

Police have launched an attempted murder investigation after a 67-year-old man was attacked at his home in Larkhall.

Residents of Cumbernauld have spotted some Still Game street art in the town, and it's pretty impressive.

Muthill residents are on a drive to tackle road safety issues in their village.

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The trailer for the BBC’s latest series I May Destroy You has dropped and we have all the details you need to know.

BAFTA award-winning actress Michaela Coel has created, written and executed produced a new HBO series about a writer searching for lost pieces to her own story in I May Destroy You. 

Michaela Coel isn’t about to give away the rights to her creation.

I May Destroy You star Michaela Coel has discussed channelling her experience as a victim sexual assault into a television series.

HBO's I May Destroy You is one of this summer's most critically-acclaimed shows, though star/creator/writer/director Michaela Coel reveals how she turned down a lucrative $1 million deal to bring the show to Netflix.The 32-year-old London native first made waves with her U.K. series Chewing Gum, which was picked up by Netflix and gave her a bigger following in the U.S.When she started pitching I May Destroy You, Netflix offered $1 million, in the spring of 2017, but she revealed to Vulturethat she turned it down because they wouldn't let her retain any ownership rights to the series she created.

Michaela Coel is having another breakout moment with the BBC/HBO series I May Destroy You, which many people are already calling one of the best TV shows of the year.