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After being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Jeff Bridges has been candid about the ups and downs with his health.

Gallagher, the comedian known for smashing watermelons during his act, has died at age 76.

There were a lot of questions going into the release of Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” How would the sequel deal with the sudden passing of Chadwick Boseman, the franchise’s leader? Who is going to suit up as the new Black Panther? And do we really need a villain with pointy ears and winged ankles? Thankfully, Ryan Cooger and his fantastic cast have once again delivered a “Black Panther” film that answers all those questions a whole lot more.

Last month, the new animated film “Trick Or Treat Scooby-Doo!” confirmed what “Scooby-Doo” fans had a hunch about all along. Yup, Velma’s a lesbian, to the surprise of no one.

Chris Sutton has labelled VAR a 'circus' that will continue to spiral on - with the Celtic legend also branding the referees in the SPFL as 'amateur' after another week of dubious decisions.

A quadruple amputee mum claims the mould is so bad in her home that she is unable to use the bathroom in the property. Danielle Bailey says the situation has become a 'health hazard' for her and her son as she calls on the council to fix the issue.

A man who died in a horror house fire on Halloween has been named by police. Peter Scott, from Brydekirk, Annan, tragically died in the incident on Monday, October 31.

Those who opt for electric heaters over central heating could end up paying more on their energy bills.

Sixteen years after the surprisingly great Clerks II seemed to wrap up the adventures of Quick Stop owners Dante (Brian O’Halloran) and Randal (Jeff Anderson) in a nice little bow, writer-director Kevin Smith resurrects the stars of his debut for a trilogy-closer.

Veterans Day fell on Friday this year.Hollywood stars took to Instagram to honor those in the military who have fought for our country's freedom.Matthew McConaughey, Mark Wahlberg, Bethenny Frankel, Lisa Rinna and Kathy Ireland were some of the first to note the holiday which is also called Armistice Day.Veterans Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11, for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. It has been celebrated for 68 years.  A special day: Matthew McConaughey was seen shaking a soldier's hand.

Katharine McPhee commanded attention as she stepped out in New York City on Friday.The American Idol alum was flashed her taut tummy in a nude colored three-piece co-ord, which included a crop top.It comes after the music artist, 38, recently revealed what she does to keep the spark alive in her marriage with David Foster, 73.  Hot stuff: Katharine McPhee commanded attention as she stepped out in New York City on Friday The mother-of-one looked slim and trim as she wrapped up a guest appearance at Good Day New York.Katharine, who tied the knot with the music producer in 2019, was clad in a tweed skirt suit with white trim.  The set featured a crew neck blouse that exposed the star's midriff as she layered it underneath a shrunken jacket.The look was tied together with a long, high-waisted skirt that featured a racy thigh-high slit. Looking good: The American Idol alum was flashed her taut tummy in a nude colored three-piece co-ord, which included a crop topMrs.

Kevin Conroy, a voice actor who played the voice of Batman in multiple animated show has died. He was 66. The actor's publicist says Kevin died Thursday following  a 'short battle with cancer.'The news was announced in a statement Friday from the actor's co-star, Diane Pershing, who provided the voice for Poison Ivy, who wrote 'Sad news: our beloved voice of Batman, Kevin Conroy, died yesterday.'  Kevin Conroy who played the voice of Batman has died as age 66'He's been ill for a while but he really put in a lot of time at the cons, to the joy of all of his fans. He will be sorely missed not just by the cast of the series but by his legion of fans all over the world.' Conroy's co-stars spoke fondly of their friend in an obituary released by publicist Gary Miereanu. Mark Hamill, who played The Joker opposite Conroy's Batman, honored his friend, saying, 'Kevin was perfection.'  Batman: Conroy began providing the voice of Batman/Bruce Wayne in the acclaimed Batman: The Animated Series in 1992 and continued to play the part in various spinoffs in the DC Universe Like a brother: Mark Hamill, who provided the voice of the Joker opposite Conroy's Batman called the late actor, 'one of my favorite people on the planet, and I loved him like a brother''He was one of my favorite people on the planet,' he continued, 'and I loved him like a brother.

The author who penned Aaron Caron's controversial memoir has hit back at criticism from Hilary Duff and the late singer's management, which saw the tome branded a 'heartless money grab.'Andy Symonds, who co-wrote 'Aaron Carter: An Incomplete Story of an Incomplete Life' - which boasted claims the singer lost his virginity to Hilary Duff when he was aged 12 and she was 'maybe 13' - said Aaron had 'a right' to tell his own troubled story.Speaking exclusively to DailyMail.com, Symonds said: 'Aaron Carter hired me to help him tell the world his story. That story, while tragically cut short, was filled with good and bad. 'His life was far from pretty, and understandably certain people in the public eye don’t want some of the stories Aaron tells in his book to come to light.     Story: The author who penned Aaron Caron's controversial memoir has hit back at criticism from Hilary Duff and the late singer's management, which saw the tome branded a 'heartless money grab 'That doesn’t make them any less true or newsworthy.

Sydney Sweeney has reflected on the 'wildfire' of controversy sparked when she posted snaps of her mother's birthday party guests wearing MAGA-inspired hats.The actress, 25, was accused of being 'right-wing' in August when she shared snaps which featured a male guest wearing what appeared to be a Blue Lives Matter shirt - and others wearing MAGA parody hats at the Spokane, Washington event.The Euphoria star told British GQ: 'Honestly I feel like nothing I say can help the conversation.  Oh dear:  Sydney Sweeney has reflected on the 'wildfire' of controversy sparked when she posted snaps of her mother's birthday party guests wearing MAGA-inspired hats in August'It’s been turning into a wildfire and nothing I can say will take it back to the correct track.'In August  Sweeney slammed 'absurd' claims regarding her family's political ties when fans accused the actress of being right-wing. The star,  who was born in Spokane, Washington, and raised at a family-owned home in rural Idaho said: 'You guys this is wild.

Zoe Kazan is pregnant with her second child.The 39-year-old actress already has a daughter, born in 2018, with her partner of over 10 years, 38-year-old actor Paul Dano.  The star showed off a baby bump in a cream colored dress when walking the red carpet for her film She Said at the 60th New York Film Festival in NYC last month. And she was seen cradling her baby bump while in Marie Claire this month.  With child: Zoe Kazan is pregnant with her second child.

Liza Foreman CANNES —  Taking place in the Grand Auditorium in Cannes, the crowd that arrived to cheerlead winners at Mipcom’s Cannes TV Diversify Awards, was compact but buoyant as winners took to the stage. Some of the TV industry’s only awards to celebrate diversity and inclusion, a record 190 submissions were received this year from 27 countries. Hosted by the international anchor and diversity advocate, Femi Oke, the Awards saw 10 winners announced on Wednesday night with many present to receive awards. Canada proved the biggest prize winners, accounting for three awards.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor International TV market Mipcom came back with gusto this year, but it’s not back to the level reached at its pre-pandemic peak. A total of 10,896 delegates attended this year, which is down from the peak year of 2019, when more than 13,500 delegates came to the Cannes event. MipJunior, which ran over the weekend, had 1,311 delegates this year. In 2019, there were 1,500. There were 3,100 buyers this year, compared with more than 4,700 in 2019. The largest numbers of buyers this year came from the U.S. (442), followed by the U.K. (301), France (251), Germany (242) and Spain (140). In 2019, it was U.S. (461), U.K. (450), France (423), Germany (359) and Russia (207).

Welcome to the International Insider, Max Goldbart here. We’ve been all over the proverbial shop this week with Mel and Jesse in sunny Rome and Zac racing round London at the speed of light to cover LFF. Read on for the biggest news in international TV and film.