New York State Gov. Andrew Cuomo Lifts Covid-19 Restrictions As It Hits 70% Vaccine Threshold: “We Can Now Return To Life As We Know It”

Simon Biles had a very special Valentine's Day. On Monday, the Olympic medalist was in for a big surprise when her boyfriend, Jonathan Owens, a player for the Houston Texans, got down on one knee to pop the big question.

Chet Hanks is opening up about what it was truly like growing up in the spotlight as one of Tom Hanks' children. The 31-year-old posted a 13-minute video to his new YouTube channel in which he gets vulnerable about growing up "privileged" and being judged as "spoiled" due to his father and mother Rita Wilson's fame. "There's a lot of advantages but sometimes it can be pretty weird," Chet said of being born into a famous family, adding that the advantages are "self-explanatory." While he stressed that he's been "grateful" and "blessed" for the life he's lived, he also said growing up as the son of a "beloved" actor is a "double-edged sword." Chet Hanks posted a video on his new YouTube account where he reveals "the truth" about growing up as Tom Hanks' son.

Celebs Go Dating is set to be emotional on Wednesday night as Ryan-Mark Parsons takes a "massive step" with date Gregory. In an exclusive clip obtained by OK! , it sees Ryan-Mark, 21, open up to Gregory about why he has been "defensive and guarded' on the E4 series. Sitting around an outside fire during their mini break, Gregory asks: 'What about you, how did you come out?" To which Ryan-Mark says: "I mean I never really talk about it because I don't let it define me.

Kerry Katona broke down in tears as she reunited with her foster father during an episode of Steph's Packed Lunch on Channel 4. The former Atomic Kitten pop star, 41, was overcome with emotion as she reflected on their relationship and how much he did for her growing up. Mum-of-five Kerry lived with four different foster families from the age of 13.

ITV viewers have spotted a major blunder in the new drama No Return with the car number plates. Fans tuned in for the latest instalment of the drama starring Sheridan Smith as Kathy Powell, a mother of one who becomes entangled in a murder investigation while on holiday with her family in Turkey. The gripping new series began with Kathy’s 16 year old son, Noah, played by Andy Serkis's son Louis Ashbourne Serkis being accused and arrested for murder of another young boy.

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian's relationship since parting ways has grown more complicated over the last few weeks, with Kanye - now known as Ye - posting public messages to his estranged wife. Kanye, 44, has been embroiled in an ongoing feud with Kim over the last few weeks as the former couple have attempted to navigate coparenting their children North, eight, Saint, six, Chicago, four, and Psalm two, and relationships in the public eye. The rapper had been vocal about Kim's reported new boyfriend, Pete Davidson, in a series of Instagram posts, including calling him a "d***head" and mocking his Hilary Clinton tattoo.

They recently announced they’re expecting their first child together, and now a source has exclusively told OK! that Chloe Madeley and James Haskell “probably won’t stop at one” baby. Fitness star Chloe revealed she was pregnant on her Instagram account, sharing a series of clips and snaps of her ultrasound scans, as well as a picture of herself holding up a pink sleepsuit alongside her famous mum Judy Finnigan. And the source says that the little one has come at the perfect time for Chloe and former rugby player James.

Angelique Jackson Will Smith’s Westbrook Studios and David Oyelowo’s Yoruba Saxon have partnered with Netflix to produce the film adaptation of “Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun.”Based on the upcoming book by British-Nigerian author, journalist and hair care educator Tọlá Okogwu, “Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun” tells the tale of a teenager who learns she has powers and travels to Nigeria to learn more about her origins, where she discovers a threat to her newfound magical community.Described as “Black Panther” meets “X-Men” or “Percy Jackson,” the book is the first in an action-packed series for middle-grade children and will be published by Simon & Schuster in the U.S. and U.K.

Kate Aurthur editorHBO Max announced Wednesday that “Our Flag Means Death” — a new comedy from creator David Jenkins and Oscar-winning executive producer Taika Waititi — will premiere on March 3, and unveiled its trailer and the show’s key art.In “Our Flag Means Death,” Rhys Darby (“Flight of the Conchords”) plays 18th century gentleman Stede Bonnet, who gives up a life of comfort to become the captain of a pirate ship called Revenge. The plot, according to its logline, is: “Struggling to earn the respect of his potentially mutinous crew, Stede’s fortunes change after a fateful run-in with the infamous Captain Blackbeard, played by Waititi.

Tom Holland is no stranger to stunt-work, with six movies as the Marvel hero Spider-Man under his belt.And now, there’s “Uncharted.” He plays young treasure hunter Nathan Drake in Sony’s feature film adaptation of the PlayStation video game series of the same name. The actor spent his time on set getting hit by cars and vaulting over bannisters and railings.

Ethan Shanfeld The world’s favorite K-pop band will grace the big screen in theaters worldwide on March 12, with the release of new concert film “BTS Permission to Dance on Stage – Seoul: Live Viewing.”The event marks the first live worldwide cinema broadcast of a concert from South Korea. With a three-hour run time, “Permission to Dance on Stage” features BTS’ greatest hit songs from across their catalog.Tickets for the concert event are on sale in North and South America, Europe and Oceania on Feb.

Alissa Simon Film CriticUzbekistan-born Michael Borodin makes a searing feature debut with the Russia-Turkey-Slovenia co-production “Convenience Store,” a story of modern slavery in Moscow, taking places under the noses of thousands of indifferent witnesses. Demonstrating his interest in pressing social issues, Borodin’s Berlinale Panorama selection was inspired by his personal experience as an illegal immigrant to Russia and the 2012 case of the “Golyanovo slaves,” which is now making its way to the European Court of Human Rights.Developed through the Next Step program of Cannes’ Critics’ Week and other co-production markets, the film, like the case of the Golyanovo slaves, centers on citizens of the former Soviet Republics, who are illegal migrants to Moscow and forced to work long hours, unpaid, in 24/7 convenience shops, without being able to leave the premises.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorJeremy Vuernick has been promoted to president of A&R for Capitol Music Group (CMG), it was announced today by CMG chair & CEO Michelle Jubelirer.In his elevated role, he will lead the company’s A&R team, sign and develop artists for the company, as well as oversee recording projects for new and established artists spanning the company’s portfolio of labels. He also will work closely with Jubelirer as a key member of her executive team to set the creative direction of the company. He is based in the company’s Capitol Records Tower in Hollywood and reports to Jubelirer.Vuernick joined CMG’s Astralwerks label in 2013 after two years as an A&R executive at long-running electronic label Ultra Music.

Guy Lodge Film CriticHaving long been mired in a writer’s block that she fears might be terminal, celebrated novelist Junhee decides the solution is to try another medium altogether, and sets out make a film. She has an actor, and a cinematographer, but no clear idea of what her film should be about — and that’s okay, she decides, since it will all emerge in time.

J. Kim Murphy The 27th Critics Choice Awards are going global. The Critics Choice Association announced Wednesday morning that its upcoming awards ceremony’s telecast will unfold with broadcasts from events in both London and Los Angeles.“The role of the Critics Choice Awards in the entertainment world has grown exponentially over the past quarter century,” Joey Berlin, CEO of the Critics Choice Association, said in a statement.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterMelissa Fumero has joined the upcoming Netflix comedy series “Blockbuster,” Variety has learned.Fumero joins previously announced cast member Randall Park in the single-cam comedy, which takes place at the last Blockbuster Video in America. Further castings for the ensemble workplace comedy will be announced at a later date.Fumero will play Eliza, described as a dedicated mother whose marriage to her high school sweetheart is on the rocks. She left Harvard after one semester to start a family and now works at Blockbuster alongside Timmy (Park) as his trusty number two.Fumero is best known for her starring role as Det.

Angelique Jackson WarnerMedia has partnered with Black Beauty Roster and its network of 10,000 vetted beauty professionals in an effort to advance diversity in hair and makeup on set.Through the new relationship, WarnerMedia and Black Beauty Roster (BBR) aim to address a problem that is twofold — first, addressing the concerns of talent of color who’ve been underserved on sets by helping producers and executives find hair stylists and makeup artists skilled in working with their hair textures and skin tones; and second, creating opportunity for those artists to work on productions and special events, which is oft complicated by union regulations and rosters. “We [at WarnerMedia] had done these listening sessions to hear about the concerns that were happening, and, of course, one of the biggest things was hair and makeup,” Yvette Urbina tells Variety, explaining the genesis of this initiative.

Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden is known to put on a red-hot display for her legion of fans online and on TV.Showing off her ageless figure, incredible curves and jaw-dropping good looks, Amanda, who turns 51 on February 16, has certainly gained favourable attention over the years for her daringly risque outfits.However, despite many loving her boldness and her confidence to risk it all, the blonde bombshell has often been hit with numerous complaints as some believe she often takes her ensembles a step too far.In an interview with Loose Women, Amanda spoke openly regarding her decision to wear such courageous outfits.She also confessed that all of her Britain Got Talent show-stopping frocks are approved before she wears them on the show in front of millions.The star expressed: "There’s now a whole body of people that know on my door and come and stare at my chest before we go on air. There’s a t*t committee," she admitted.So as she celebrates her birthday today, Daily Star has taken a look at Amanda's most complained about outfits over the years.In 2020, Amanda sparked outrage after she appeared on ITV's Britain's Got Talent wearing a plunging blue dress.The presenter's royal blue frock was tightly fitted and sported a low neckline which drew focus to her ample assets.

We can confidently predict a documentary is forthcoming on ‘90s TV psychic Miss Cleo.

Mindy Kaling (The Mindy Project, The Office) has partnered with Amazon to launch Mindy’s Book Studio, a boutique publishing works selected by Kaling, which the six-time Emmy nominee will look to adapt for film in concert with Amazon Studios.

70 percent vaccination threshold, the Empire State will wave bye-bye to the coronavirus pandemic with a statewide fireworks extravaganza from various locations at 9:15 p.m. tonight.The festivities were announced by Governor Andrew Cuomo at a press conference Tuesday where he also lifted state restrictions on commercial settings.