Neighbours legend Alan Fletcher swipes at ‘gruelling’ soap spin-off ‘designed to make stars cry’

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior Correspondent“The View” is adding two new co-hosts: former Trump staffer, Alyssa Farah Griffin, as well as longtime contributor to the show, Ana Navarro, who Variety has learned has signed a multi-year deal as a permanent co-host, though she won’t appear every day on the show.The announcement is expected to come on today’s episode of “The View.”Both women are Republicans and will add conservative commentary to the daytime talk show, though their political brands are vastly different, despite their same party affiliation.Navarro and Farah Griffin will join moderator Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin and Sara Haines, resulting in six co-hosts for Season 26.Navarro — a fan-favorite on “The View” who identifies as a Republican, but is a staunch critic of former President Donald Trump —  has appeared as a weekly guest host on the show, but never officially had a permanent spot at the Hot Topics table until now. Over the years, Variety has reported that she had been in discussions to join “The View,” but a full-time deal never materialized.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorJohnny Depp and Jeff Beck have been accused of lifting lyrics for their song “Sad Motherfuckin’ Parade” from an obscure “toast” sung by an incarcerated man and documented and released by a folklorist in 1974, according to a report in Rolling Stone.A large number of lyrics of the Depp/Beck song “18” are strikingly similar to lines from a toast — an often-profane form of Black folk poetry from years past — called “Hobo Ben” and apparently written by a man named Slim Wilson who was serving an armed-robbery sentence at Missouri State Penitentiary and documented by Bruce Jackson in his 1974 book about toasts, “Get Your Ass in the Water and Swim Like Me,” and a companion album. Wilson — whose name is a pseudonym — is not listed in the song’s credits.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentFranco-Tunisian film entrepreneur Tarak Ben Ammar’s Italian distribution and production outfit Eagle Pictures is beefing up its production side with the purchase of film and TV startup 302 Original Content.The Milan-based 302 is headed by emerging producer Giuseppe Saccà who shepherded the 2020 Berlin-prizewinning drama “Bad Tales” by Italy’s Damiano and Fabio D’Innocenzo when he was working with his father, veteran producer and former RAI head of drama Agostino Sacca, under their Pepito Produzioni shingle.Saccà, who left Pepito and joined 302 Original Content in July 2021, will stay on board as its managing director.302, which was founded by veteran TV exec Piero Crispino — who has since exited — got traction in Italy’s kids’ space by producing shows for Disney that have travelled internationally, such as “Alex & Co” and “Penny on M.A.R.S.,” but also various types of content for local broadcasters RAI, Mediaset, Sky, Viacom and Discovery. Under Saccà’s guidance, the company broadened its scope into the film space.302 Original Content’s credits to date include Calabria-set rom com comedy “My Brother And I,” directed by young adult pics specialist Luca Lucini, about a brother and sister fighting for the love of the same woman, whom the brother is about to marry.

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It’s no secret that members of the royal family are ones for tradition. From the regal titles they inherit to the Christmas festivities they enjoy together, tradition and the royal family go hand in hand. But throughout the years, as things modernise and as the younger members of the family have children of their own, various royals have been spotted breaking away from tradition.

Iain Lee has slammed Rebekah Vardy after she denied that she bullied him when the pair appeared on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here in 2017.The 49 year old broadcaster has claimed that she made his time on the show “miserable” after she said in an interview on Wednesday that the ITV show was edited to “look a certain way” and that she had “nothing bad to say about him”. Rebekah, who this week gave a bombshell interview after losing her Wagatha Christie trial against Coleen Rooney, was accused of bullying Iain during their time in the jungle. Iain took to Twitter to post a segment of an interview Rebemah had given where she answered true or false to various claims aimed at her.

As a well known football fan and as the FA’s president, Prince William attended the UEFA Women's EURO 2022 final last week where he watched England’s Lionesses finally bring football home. Following the game, which saw the Lionesses beat Germany 2-1, 40 year old William was on hand to praise the players and award them with their winning medals. But the Duke of Cambridge, who’d previously shown his support for the team, broke royal protocol by offering hugs to congratulate the emotional players as they made their way across the pitch.

How’s this for a cash in? Having enjoyed the benefits of a prominent sync in Netflix show ‘Stranger Things’, Metallica have launched some new merchandise that references the popular programme. And why the hell not? In fact, whey the Hellfire not?Commenting on the use of their 1986 track ‘Master Of Puppets’ in the most recent series of ‘Stranger Things’, the band said last month that the way the show’s creators, The Duffer Brothers, have incorporated music into their programme “has always been next level, so we were beyond psyched for them to not only include ‘Master Of Puppets’ in the show, but to have such a pivotal scene built around it”.That pivotal scene involved the character Eddie Munson – played by Joseph Quinn – performing the track on the roof of a house to distract a horde of demonic bats.

Jane Fonda has been a fitness enthusiast for decades, but even she once took a drastic measure to try and maintain her youthfulness. The 84-year-old icon speaks to in a new interview about trying to end the stigma around aging and revealed she had a plastic surgery procedure that she isn't proud of. «I want young people to stop being afraid about getting older. What matters isn’t age, isn’t that chronological number,» Fonda tells the magazine.

Twitter to share a rare insight into how they help each other in their careers.Richard shared the relationship insight in view of his 1.1 million Twitter followers.He penned: "My favourite thing about living with an actor is that I get to act 'the other parts' when she does video auditions."Every time @ingridoliver100 gets a part I think she's going to say 'and they want YOU to play the U-Boat Commander!'"It hasn't happened yet, but I'm sure it will."Richard, who is 6ft 7, added in a separate Twitter message: "Guys, guys, yes I know I'm too tall for a U-Boat, but I would ACT SHORTER."Many social media users rushed to the comments to share their view on Richard's relationship insight.KevGeo2011 said: "Is she going to be cast in the films of your books?"Richard joked as he replied: "Spielberg wants her, but I'm still on the fence."The Pointless star confirmed his engagement to Ingrid during an interview with fellow novelist Marian Keyes in May.However, rumours began to circulate in April when Ingrid was pictured wearing an emerald ring on her wedding finger.Speaking to Desert Island Discs about his relationship, he revealed: "I'm happy with myself, I've got these beautiful kids, I've met the woman who I'm going to be with for the rest of my life."That thing of competition and ambition, you soon realise that rocket fuel disappears and it's about happiness and my kids bring me happiness and Ingrid brings me happiness."Richard was previously married, but his divorce was finalised back in 2007.He has two children from this relationship: Ruby and Sonny.After splitting from his first wife, whose identity is not publicly known, he admitted he feared the family situation would be "awful" but was relieved that it all worked out.He

Andrew Neil on Twitter after the journalist shared an article entitled that claimed Mock the Week "deserved to be axed”.The BBC programme's host Dara fired back at Andrew, referring to his short tenure with GB News.Yesterday, Andrew shared Patrick West’s Spectator article “Mock the Week deserved to be cancelled” in view of his 1.2 million followers.Soon afterwards, Dara responded: “Still, at least I didn’t bail on it after two weeks and f*** off to my house in France, eh Andrew?“All the best!” the presenter added with a sarcastic kiss.Despite being the lead presenter and chairman of the network GB News, Andrew took a leave of absence a fortnight after the channel launched in June of last year, quitting entirely after just eight months.The BBC announced this week that the comedy panel programme, Mock the Week, was ending after 17 yearsA BBC spokesperson stated: “The next series of Mock The Week will be the last.“We are really proud of the show but after 21 series we have taken the difficult decision in order to create room for new shows.”In light of the news, Dara quipped at the time: "That's it folks, the UK has finally run out of news."The storylines were getting crazier and crazier; Global pandemics, divorce from Europe, novelty short-term prime ministers.“It couldn’t go on,” he added.Mock The Week started in 2005 and Dara has been on the show throughout its long run.The show also features Hugh Dennis and a host of other high-profile comedians.As chairman of The Spectator, the article Andrew shared made the argument that Mock The Week was “well past its time” whilst also claiming that the BBC’s progressive decision in 2014 to no longer create all-male panel shows “compromised” its quality.Some of Dara’s fans flocked to

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Ferris Bueller’s Day Off actor Edie McClurg is an alleged victim of elder abuse, her conservator has claimed.McClurg’s conservator, Angelique Cabral, filed for a protective order against a man named Michael Ramos on Monday (August 1), claiming Ramos, who has been living at McClurg’s LA home as she battles dementia, had “finagled” his way into the actor’s life.According to documents obtained by People, it’s claimed Ramos attempted to move McClurg out of California to marry her “when he knew she lacked capacity”. The complaint alleges that the pair have “never been romantically involved”.“Mr.

Aaron Rodgers and Danica Patrick‘s relationship may have ended two years ago, but the 38-year-old NFL star still has fond memories. During Wednesday’s episode of the “Aubrey Marcus Podcast”, Rodgers reflected on their time together and shared why it was “great” for him.

Shania Twain has had quite the eventful few weeks, and it was capped off in the best way possible when it was announced that she was among the class of musicians being inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.MORE: Shania Twain gets candid about divorce from ex-husband Mutt Lange in new documentaryThe singer shared a photograph of some of the inductees on her Instagram Stories, which included a beautiful black and white shot of hers as well.VIDEO: Trailer for Shania Twain's new Netflix documentaryShe reacted to the big honor with a message of gratitude, saying: "It feels really, really good to be among so many of my songwriting idols and for my own songwriting to be celebrated."Shania even added a hint as to what was to come with new music of her own, saying: "Ironically I was at home in Switzerland writing when this was announced!"MORE: Shania Twain shares revealing insight into rarely seen son EjaThe Canadian star also touched on how big of an honor it was that she had been inducted as a woman, alongside prolific songwriter Hillary Lindsey, given that it had been a few years since that had happened."It's been a while since a woman has been inducted into this," she wrote.

Brad Pitt is living his best life! Though the actor has had many wins and accomplishments throughout his multi-decade acting career, he maintains that nothing compares to his life now, despite the unexpected changes ahead.MORE: Brad Pitt grows emotional as he discusses his daughter's upcoming move away from homeAs the star tours the world promoting his latest action film, Bullet Train, starring Bad Bunny, Joey King and Aaron Taylor-Johnson, he has had an emotional look back at his life and career, and the choices he has made along the way.While he still may be struggling with a property battle with ex-wife Angelina Jolie, and the two are facing a bittersweet goodbye as their daughter, Zahara, goes off to college, Brad insists that life right now is better than ever.WATCH: Talking exclusively with HELLO! at the red carpet premiere of Bullet Train, Brad let slip his secret with Sandra BullockMORE: Brad Pitt admits he cries at The Great Pottery ThrowdownDuring an interview with Good Morning America which aired on 4 August, the Oscar winning actor made the heartfelt confession that: "I am really content with my choices."He further explained: "I really enjoy what I do," before endearingly admitting: "I'm just enjoying it more than I ever have."Bullet Train is only the second movie he has acted in since the pandemic – he most recently also starred in The Lost City alongside Sandra Bullock – and as he makes a return to set, he revealed he can't help but feel emotional about what a privilege it is to be able to keep working after so many years.

PVRIS feature on a new song released by Bad Suns for the deluxe edition of the latter’s 2022 album, ‘Apocalypse Whenever’.‘Maybe You Saved Me’ features on the upcoming expanded edition of Bad Suns’ fourth album, which features PVRIS’ Lynn Gunn alongside Bad Suns singer Christo Bowman.Bowman said in a statement (via Stereoboard): “When I drove home from the studio after we wrote the song, I immediately knew I wanted to hear Lynn’s voice in the mix, and we’re so grateful she came aboard.“She breathed a new life into the song and helped make it something truly special.”Gunn added: “Christo’s voice is so iconic and distinct, it felt so special to get to sing along with it on this track. I’m so grateful to have been a part of this song, it’s the perfect happy and sad summer bop.

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Lady Gaga’s dog walker, which resulted in the theft of the singer’s dogs.The news comes on the same day that one of those three accused, who was mistakenly released from jail due to a “clerical error” earlier this year, was recaptured by police.Last year, Ryan Fischer was shot while walking Lady Gaga’s dogs near Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles. He was then attacked by two men who proceeded to steal two of the popstar’s French bulldogs, Gustav and Koji.In the unfolding court case, ​​one of the alleged offenders, Jaylin Keyshawn White, faced charges including attempted murder and conspiracy to commit robbery.

Home and Away.Courtney joined the cast of the Australian soap in 2018 before departing to pursue other ventures in 2022.She’s brought many dramatic storylines to Summer Bay, including her horrifying showdown with sinister Tommy, being kidnapped by Ross and facing the challenges of being diagnosed with tetanus.READ MORE: Neighbours' Alan Fletcher tears up as he discusses emotional end to iconic soapThe brunette stunner even snagged a nomination for the Logie Award for Most Popular New Talent for her portrayal of Bella.Since her departure from the soap, Courtney has stunned fans with her next career moves.From steamy music video scenes to a surprising art career, Daily Star have taken a look inside the Australian actress' life after her dramatic soap exit.Playing troubled character Bella on the Aussie soap has seen the star portray a series of disruptive and divisive storylines throughout her four-year tenure.Her character is often seen lashing out and causing trouble after the trauma she endured since her horrifying showdown with sinister Tommy.But star Courtney has now admitted she finds it a chore when some fans can’t separate her from her alter ego and send her abuse online.She told Metro.co.uk: “I was thinking about this the other day. I try not to dabble in fan feedback for I have a whole life separate to Bels.“However, when I have spontaneously dabbled in reading comments, I find many fans are frustrated by Bel.“Fair enough, she can be an absolute brat.

Naga Munchetty was left unimpressed as her BBC Breakfast co-star Charlie Stayt interrupted their guest live on air.The dynamic duo were back on television screens on Friday (July 15) morning to wake up the nation with the latest headlines.They welcomed Neighbours legend Alan Fletcher onto the famous red sofa to discuss the upcoming finale of the Australian soap.READ MORE: BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty hits back after troll brutally brands her a 'w****r'With the show ending this month, Naga and Charlie were keen to look back on his time working on the show as fan favourite Karl Kennedy.However, before they could delve into his time on Neighbours, Alan reminisced about his first job in the shearing sheds of Western Australia.And in doing so, Alan began to sing the jingle he and his colleagues used to do while working away.The Neighbours star didn’t miss a beat as he replied: “Click, Click Goes the Shears we used to sing."But before he could continue, Charlie jokingly cut him off: "I think we’ve heard enough of that one!"Alan and Charlie shared a giggle, but Naga was keen to hear more, as she hit back: "No, I was enjoying it!"The moment came as Naga and Charlie heard the latest from weather reporter Matt Taylor who warned of the imminent heatwave and scorching temperatures set to grip the country.“You know what, Matt, if you wanted advice to keep cool… you’d turn to Australia, wouldn’t you?” Naga teed up.“They’re better fixed really so they should have some good advice, yes,” Matt replied.Naga continued: “If you wanted advice and wanted to ask someone from Down Under, say, Dr Karl Kennedy, what would you ask him?”“Well, a doctor isn’t it? So I can ask him anything…” Matt replied.