Police probe JK Rowling Twitter death threat as man threatens to 'kill her with hammer'

EXCLUSIVE: Before the three creators of TruTV’s Impractical Jokers promote the 10th season premiere of their hit unscripted comedy, Sal Vulcano, Brian “Q” Quinn and James “Murr” Murray have a confession to make: there’s actually no real meaning behind the title of their long-running sketch show. In fact, there’s nothing remotely impractical about the show’s premise, which involves the three lifelong friends embarrassing each other in public with outrageous dares.

The Oscars, airing on March 12 on ABC, have the remainder of their key production team set, and it ranges from veteran lighting designer Robert Dickinson embarking on his 34th voyage on the show and co-Executive Producer Rob Paine on his 28th, to three new female producers getting their first shot with the venerable awards telecast. Rickey Minor takes charge of the orchestra’s baton for the first time since 2020, while Dave Boone is coming back as a writer, his 13th Oscars in the last quarter century. Executive Producers and showrunners Glenn Weiss (who is also directing the show for the 8th time) and Ricky Kirshner made the announcement today. Here are the players AMPAS announced today:

EXCLUSIVE: Celebrity chef, bestselling author and Emmy-winning TV host Giada De Laurentiss (Everyday Italian, Giada at Home) is getting into business with Amazon Studios, signing a multi-year overall unscripted series production deal. Under the pact, De Laurentiis will develop and executive produce with an eye towards starring in original unscripted television programming on behalf of the studio.

Just weeks before Harvey Weinstein could discover his sentencing fate from the mixed verdict of his Los Angeles rape trial, the woman at the center of the case filed a rape lawsuit of her own today. 

Jeremy Clarkson has been pictured returning to work for his job presenting job at Who Who Wants To Be A Millionaire just hours after IPSO announced it was launching an investigation into complaints over his Meghan Markle article.

A man has died after being found with serious injuries inside a Scots property.

A project to restore the nineteenth-century dovecot in Falkirk's Dollar Park has been awarded nearly £60,000 from Falkirk Council's Common Good Fund so it can be completed.

The death of a vulnerable Scots woman who chocked and later died could have been prevented if suitable training was provided to staff working for a housing association. Ark Housing Association Ltd has now been fined £100,000 for health and safety failings which led to the death of a woman in its care.

Leeds United are striving to appoint former River Plate boss Marcelo Gallardo as they upped their search for a new manager - according to a report in Argentina.

Sky customers have been issued a seven-week warning as prices for broadband and TV services are due to rise.

An elementary school principal, a gym teacher, and a third grade teacher have all resigned after a years-long affair came to light, sending shock waves through the small-town community in which they worked.

Uh oh! It looks like Pamela Anderson’s undying love for her ex-husband Tommy Lee might actually be getting in the way of his current marriage to Brittany Furlan.

Kristen Bell is opening up about parenthood again.

This was an experience that nourishes our soul TO THIS DAY!!!!!!

If Pam Grier and David O. Russell work together, it will be tailor-made for the actress’ talents and not a simple cameo.

Jeannie Mai Jenkins turned heads in New York City on Thursday as she dressed to the nines for a press appearance.The 44-year-old former The Real host was fashionable in a bright green co-ord that included a mini skirt.The matching set also included a cropped, crew neck blazer and the ensemble had silver-toned hardware accents.The media personality, who's married to rapper Jeezy, teamed the look with sheer black tights. Adding even more pizazz to the look, she rocked a pair of sporty and sleek black sunglasses as she headed to the Sherri Shepherd Show.  Showstopper: Jeannie Mai Jenkins turned heads in New York City on Thursday as she dressed to the nines for a press appearance Mai Jenkins, who was formerly married to Freddy Harteis, layered a fitted turtleneck under her jacket.The number boasted diagonal buttons stretching from her shoulder to her trim waistline.The coordinated skirt echoed the design, but its buttons were arranged in the opposite direction.The entrepreneur hit the pavement in a pair of sleek, pointy-toe black leather heels with thin criss cross straps.The mother-of-one pulled her silky dark locks into a neat ponytail that allowed her to show off her statement earrings.Her black stone chandelier-style accessories dangled from her ears, adding an elegant touch to her look.It comes after recently told People she played a part in helping her aunt get a multiple sclerosis diagnosis.She recalled seeing a change in her dad's sister Lynn's physical behavior ten years ago. Stunning: Adding even more pizazz to the look, she rocked a pair of sporty and sleek black sunglasses as she headed to the Sherri Shepherd Show'My Aunt Linh and I were very close,' she revealed to the publication.

Peta Murgatroyd showed off her growing baby bump as she and Maksim Chmerkovskiy danced together in a sweet social media clip he posted Thursday. The 36-year-old Dancing with the Stars pro wore a tiny beige top that only barely contained her ample cleavage. She wore baggy polyester pants, and she stood on tall black shoes. Her dirty blonde locks were parted in the middle and rested atop her slender shoulders. Peta was joined in the clip by her husband Maksim who donned a black t-shirt with orange lettering and a teal cap pulled low over her eyes. Dark pants with a white design running down the sides of his legs hugged his lower body.  He pulled gray and white socks up past his ankles.  Dancing couple: Peta Murgatroyd showed off her growing baby bump as she and Maksim Chmerkovskiy danced together in a sweet social media clip.

Melissa Barerra broke out in the last couple of years with roles in “In The Heights” and “Scream 5.” Now, before she faces off against Ghostface again in “Scream 6,” check out another Barerra performance in “All The World Is Sleeping,” in theaters and on demand next month. READ MORE: ‘Scream 6’: Melissa Barrera Promises That Upcoming Sequel Is “Potentially A Hundred Times Gorier” Than The Rest Of The Horror Franchise In Ryan Lacen‘s first solo directing effort, Barerra stars as Chama, a single mom in New Mexico whose addiction issues may force her to give up custody of her daughter.

British screenwriter Steven Knight has helped develop plenty of TV period pieces over the years, including “Taboo,” “Peaky Blinders,” and BBC One‘s 2019 take on “A Christmas Carol.” Now Knight teams up with BBC and FX Productions for another Dickens title, “Great Expectations,” with the mini-series to premiere on Hulu next month.   Continue reading ‘Great Expectations’ Trailer: Olivia Colman & Fionn Whitehead Star In Limited Series Of Dickens’ Classic Novel, Hits Hulu On March 26 at The Playlist.