Paul Bettany calls his dark text messages with Johnny Depp about Amber Heard 'embarrassing'

Courtney Howard What hooks and disarms audiences minutes after clicking play on “Better Nate Than Ever” is its infectious energy. George Benson’s funk cover of “On Broadway,” used decades earlier in “All That Jazz,” makes for a lively introduction to a spirited, small-statured youth’s big personality.

Netflix has opened an office in Poland that will serve as its hub for Central and Eastern Europe (CEE).

West Ham have significantly improved Chelsea's hopes of landing Sevilla defender Jules Kounde after the Hammers dumped them out of the Europa League.The Spanish side are the Europa League's most successful side, with six titles, but they were hapless to stop Andriy Yarmolenko from firing West Ham through. And according to Spanish-outlet Sport, the result means Sevilla are 'doomed to sell' Kounde.Chelsea had looked set to land the Frenchman over the summer, but the two sides couldn't agree on a fee.

Coronation Street star Julie Goodyear is a soap icon if ever there was one.The actress who turned 80 on March 29, played the formidable and scene-stealing Bet Lynch on the longest-running ITV soap opera from 1966.Initially appearing for just a nine-episode stint, the bubbly blonde returned in 1970 as a regular - and didn’t end up leaving the cobbles until 1995, when it was later revealed she was secretly battling cervical cancer.Julie is last remembered on-screen when she took the plunge to enter the Celebrity Big Brother house in 2006.She also appeared on a series called Revolver in the early 2000s.Where is the star now and what does she look like years after her days on Corrie?Julie will forever be known as Bet Lynch.With her iconic beehive-style hair do and glamorous look, she was the epitome of a buxom barmaid, and pulled no punches with her sharp wit and manner with the punters in the Rovers Return.After initially saying goodbye to the Manchester soap in the 90s, fans were delighted when the barmaid returned to Weatherfield for yet another stint in the 2000s, appearing for eight episodes in 2002 and a final seven in 2003.But soap icon Julie has regrets over the decision to return and shared them as she spoke on Piers Morgan’s Life Stories, admitting: “I was asked to go back as a favour.“So, yes, I do regret going back.“What somebody had omitted to tell me, in the transition period, were all the changes that had happened,” the star added.Julie was a far cry from what fans knew of her in Coronation Street during her stint in the Borehamwood Bungalow.It was the year Julian Clary won the series and aired in 2012.While Julie was a popular housemate, she didn’t win the hearts of the nation in the same way, and was the

Page 3 stunner, who is sometimes known by her model name of Barbi, took to her Instagram story to share the seriously sizzling snap.It saw the blonde bombshell unleash her buxom curves in the hot pink dress which featured risqué fishnet detailing.Apollonia, who has just jetted off to Portugal for a sunshine break, was seen flaunting her cleavage in the number, which was made of sheer material.She also flashes her thong under the dress as she threw a sultry stare straight down the camera lens.The 22-year-old beauty teamed the dress with matching gloves, which also came with fishnet details.Apollonia matched her flesh-flashing display with glowing makeup, which included long fluttery eyelashes and a splash of lipgloss.Meanwhile, her golden locks were styled into tight curls.This isn't the first time Apollonia has rocked the frontless trend, with her also wowing in this plunging swimsuit recently too.Apollonia's Insta story snap comes after she told her fans she was off on a trip in another sexy photo on her Instagram grid.She captioned a picture of herself in a pink towelled crop top and shorts set: "Out of here," as she included an airplane emoji.The model again flashes her cleavage in the snap, as well as her washboard stomach and shapely legs.This time though, she was rocking long locks, as she sported a ponytail while wearing Halo London hair extensions.Fans were loving the post as it racked up more than 3,000 likes.One gushed: "Stunning babe," while another labelled her ensemble "so cute".Get all the biggest Lifestyle news straight to your inbox. Sign up for the free Daily Star Hot Topics newsletter

Hafthor Bjornsson has revealed he is willing to face Eddie Hall again in a rematch as long as two conditions are met by his rival.The two former strongmen settled their five-year feud in the boxing ring on March 19, with Bjornsson winning their six-round bout via a unanimous decision victory.Bjornsson has now left the door open to a rematch between the pair in the future and explained what Hall must do if he wants to face him again.In order for a rematch to occur, Hall must make a £150,000 charity donation and get Bjornsson's name tattooed on him.Speaking to The Sun, Bjornsson explained: “We could definitely take a rematch, I would be happy to do so but he has to do things that he promised.“He has to get the tattoo done and he has to pay that money to a charity of my choice - and I’m also going to give to a charity as well.”Prior to the fight, the pair agreed to make a £150,000 donation to a charity of the winner's choice, before Hall added further stakes with the promise of a tattoo.In a video on his YouTube channel, the Brit revealed:"I've been hiding all this time so if I lose then I've done everything I can and I'll have a tattoo of Thor on my back, life is life."Should Hafthor Bjornsson and Eddie Hall fight in a rematch? Let us know in the comments section below.Bjornsson is not ready to let Hall forget about his promise, though, but is willing to give his rival time to meet his conditions for a rematch.“I hope he’ll be a man of his word," added the 33-year-old Icelander. "Honestly, if he’s not going to be a man of his word, it’s just going to haunt him.“People will be disappointed and people will stop believing the words that he says.

Trump has taken a step back from the public eye after losing the 2020 US election to Joe Biden. But the ex-President appears to be spending his time on the golf course, which is know to be one of his favourite pastimes. The 75-year-old caused a stir on social media over the weekend when members of his entourage shared pictures and videos which claimed Trump had sunk a hole-in-one while playing in Florida.

Queen is believed to be attending her late husband Prince Philip's memorial service today amid fears that she'd have to cancel due to possible mobility issues.Her Majesty will be joining other members of the Royal Family at Westminster Abbey today to pay tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh's life and work.As well as the Firm, more than 30 foreign royals, the Duke’s wider family and friends, and 500 representatives from his patronages and charities will all be gathering to pay their respects.The thanksgiving service was cut down to a relatively brief 50 minutes and has been described to run as a "tightly managed no thrills affair". A source speaking the Sun previously suggested that Buckingham Palace officials were trying to find a way of getting the 95-year-old Queen into Westminster Abbey without being seen.

Gallery: ‘He was rude, dismissive and entitled!' These are the worst chat show guests EVER! (BANG Showbiz)"I mean, I know Chris, and he handled it very well. That's why I wonder if it was set up, you know. " Will whacked Chris after he had mocked Jada - who suffers from alopecia - comparing her hair to actress Demi Moore's shaven head in 1997 movie 'G.

Amy Schumer insists Kirsten Dunst was "in on" the joke at the Academy Awards. During Sunday's (27. 03.

Mip TV is just around the corner and, as ever, the content will be king. Deadline takes you through 15 of the best dramas set to light up the Croisette as the market returns in-person for the first time in three years. Read on for the best-in-class scripted projects heading to France.

EXCLUSIVE: Stath Lets Flats and People Just Do Nothing producer Roughcut TV has deepened its push into the premium drama space by snapping up the rights to Nina Milns’ darkly comic satirical debut novel Goddesses, in what it described as a stiffly competitive situation.

Related: Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock, Academy and viewers for onstage slap The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which hosts the Oscars, said it had launched a formal review into the incident and fans are wondering: could Smith be stripped of his Oscar?The Academy has issued a statement condemning Smith’s actions, announcing it will launch an inquiry to determine further action and consequences. The Academy’s board of governors will meet on Wednesday to discuss the issue. The Academy prohibits uninvited physical contact and according to the association’s bylaws, disciplinary action could include “suspension of membership or expulsion from membership”.

The Who performed Pete Townshend‘s solo track ‘Let My Love Open The Door’ for the first time in 33 years during a recent show in London.The group played a special concert at the Royal Albert Hall last Friday night (March 25) in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust. Frontman Roger Daltrey is a patron of the charity and launched the TCT gig series back in 2000.As Stereogum reports, The Who delivered a stripped-back acoustic set that included a sprinkling of deep cuts and rarities from across the band’s catalogue.

Johnny Depp's daughter Lily-Rose Depp walked hand-in-hand with her beau while enjoying a Los Angeles stroll this week.The 22-year-old, whose mother is the French actress and pop star Vanessa Paradis, is dating the French rapper Yassine Stein.Lily-Rose and Yassine looked the picture of romantic bliss as they ambled down a sunlit sidewalk side by side. Couple's outing: Johnny Depp's daughter Lily-Rose Depp walked hand in hand with her beau Yassine Stein while enjoying a Los Angeles stroll this weekFor her latest outing Lily-Rose, who was born in the upscale Paris suburbNeuilly-sur-Seine, wore a stylish but understated ensemble.She added a dark blue hoodie that emphasized her petite frame and slipped into a pair of high-waisted charcoal trousers.

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment WriterOn its face, celebrating the year’s most popular films during the Academy Awards makes perfect sense — movies are a popular art, after all. But when the Academy announced that it would celebrate the Fan Favorite movies of 2021 with a Twitter poll, anyone who has spent roughly 15 minutes on Twitter could have predicted things would get weird.Narrator: “They got weird.”On Monday, the Academy announced 10 movies that made the cut for the #OscarsFanFavorite Leaderboard, selected via hashtags and submissions on an Academy website.

Paul Bettany has spoken out again about his private messages with Johnny Depp, which were made public as part of Depp‘s libel court case.

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard are set to star in the TV trial of the century.The Pirates Of The Caribbean star is suing his ex-wife for £37million in a bid to prove she lied about suffering domestic abuse at his hands.A judge has ruled the month-long trial – due to start in the US on April 11 – can be televised.Due to the extreme nature of some of the allegations Judge Penney S Azcarate announced there will be restrictions on what can be broadcast.She will use her discretion over how much footage can be screened of the hearing in Virginia. “It will be a tight leash,’’ she said.

David Benedict At the start of the second half of Anthony McCarten’s art-world bio-drama “The Collaboration,” the artist Jean-Michel Basquiat’s agent finds himself alone on the scrappy sofa of Basquiat’s New York City studio — and unearths a syringe. A frown floods the agent’s face.

The exclusive Lanesborough hotel is the focal point of a new BBC factual entertainment show about some of the most opulent overnight stays in the UK. A single night in the 5* A list approved property can set you back almost £30,000, which is more than most Brits earn in a year.The hotel can be found Hyde Park in Knightsbridge, a stone's throw from Buckingham Palace, and is popular with the rich and famous looking for luxury in the capital.

Johnny Depp shared in court during the latter’s libel trial as “embarrassing”.Back in 2020, Depp sued The Sun newspaper over a column that referred to the actor as a “wife beater”.A series of texts between Bettany and Depp – who have starred in three films together – were read aloud in the trial, where they joked about “drowning” Depp’s ex-wife Amber Heard to prove she wasn’t a witch.One of the messages written by Bettany, sent in 2013, read: “I’m not sure we should burn Amber. She is delightful company and pleasing on the eye. We could of course do the English course of action and perform a drowning test.