Pop Idol 'to make return to screens after 20 years with early stage ITV talks'

A weird encounter. Justin Timberlake reacted to Britney Spears’ pregnancy announcement and the internet is reeling over his response. Timberlake and his friend were caught by paparazzi, who interrogated the “Mirrors” singer about what he thought about the pregnancy. 

Brian Austin Green is sharing about a recent health set back. The former star posted a video on Instagram on Wednesday, explaining that he’s been absent from the site because he was battling Ulcerative colitis.  “I disappeared from Instagram for a while,” the 48-year-old told the camera.

Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly love some good PDA...but that wasn’t the case during their most recent red carpet appearance.Footwear News journalist Charlie Carballo caught an awkward moment between the couple at the Daily Front Row Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday. Machine Gun Kelly talks about his friendship with Pete DavidsonMegan Fox & Machine Gun Kelly are planning a ‘dark’ weddingWhy Machine Gun Kelly fears his ‘stable life’ will have a negative impact on his songwritingIn the clip, MGK hovers over his fiancée’s neck, whispering something in her ear as she seemingly tries to give her a kiss.

The 35th Israel Film Festival in Los Angeles will open next month with the L.A. premiere of Avi Nesher’s Image of Victory, which was nominated for a leading 15 Israeli Academy Ophir Awards last year. The film kicks off the hybrid in-person and online festival that runs May 5-26 and will see Henry Winkler receive the IFF Career Achievement Award and philanthropist David Wiener bestowed with the IFF Humanitarian Award.

Britney Spears’ fiancé Sam Asghari is more than ready to become a dad.The 28-year-old recently opened up about the prospect of fatherhood with the pop star in an interview with BBC News. Though Spears announced they were expecting earlier this week, the conversation was filmed before the announcement on March 20, according to a post on Asghari’s Instagram page.Rihanna says she wants to ‘redefine what’s considered decent for pregnant women’Celebrities react to Britney Spears pregnancy, including Paris Hilton and Jamie Lynn SpearsBritney Spears’ ‘husband’ Sam Asghari confirms they are expecting their first child“Yeah, I mean it should have happened three years ago, to be honest with you,” Asghari told the BBC about having kids with Britney, adding that he wants to be a father.“When you’re in a relationship with someone that you’re truly in love with, you want to recreate,” he continued.

Jenna Bush Hager is the latest on-air personality to test positive for Covid, forcing her to miss Wednesday’s Today with Hoda and Jenna.

A man who was brutally stabbed during the horrific Park Inn hotel attack in Glasgow almost two years ago says he is still ‘living with the trauma’.

Fire chiefs have issued a safety warning following a number of “dangerous” blazes at a Paisley beauty spot in recent weeks.

SIMON Cowell has revealed his next multi million dollar business venture is to make children's animations just like hit film Sing. In an exclusive interview with The Sun, the TV mogul, 62, revealed he gets emotional about his success after he was "awful" at school and teachers thought he'd amount to nothing.

Gemma Collins is in talks to star in the hit musical, Chicago – which could mean a huge career U-turn is on the horizon for the GC.The blonde beauty could potentially take on the role of prison governor Mama Morton in the production, replacing X Factor icon and Simon Cowell's close pal Sinitta. A source told The Sun: "Gemma has been in secret talks about playing Mama Morton for some time and is very excited about the opportunity.

Britain's Got Talent welcomed Natalie Okri onto its stage in 2009 as she performed Alicia Keys' No One in front of a live audience. The youngster blew the judges and numerous ITV viewers away with her incredible vocals at just 10-years-old, with four yeses thrown at Natalie and seeing her sail through to the next stage.

ITV has 'entered talks' to 'reboot' the popular noughties singing competition Pop Idol in 2023.TV Zone and Super TV have reported that ITV have expressed an interest in the format of the show, and earlier this week they allegedly entered talks for a special reboot with a group of executives.Original creator Simon Fuller was reportedly involved in the talks with ITV.Reports say that a TV special could potentially air in the autumn of 2023, which will commemorate 20 years since it was last on our screens.ITV has since told Daily Star directly that "absolutely nothing is confirmed" but added that "it would be unlikely to return as a full series" – which still gives fans hope for an epic spin-off.Pop Idol was created by Simon Fuller and fronted by Ant & Dec on ITV from 2001 to 2003.The judging panel was headed up by Neil Fox, Nicki Chapman, Pete Waterman and Simon Cowell, and all four judges featured on the 46 episodes that were broadcast over the two series' that were aired.In 2004 Simon Cowell distanced himself from Pop Idol in order to pursue The X Factor – a show that last aired in 2019 and has no plans to relaunch.TV Zone has said that the series "has not yet been formerly commissioned from ITV, and host(s) and judges are to be confirmed" adding that ITV didn't deny anything when they approached the broadcasting corporation.Pop Idol was an iconic talent contest in the early noughties and is responsible for the fame gained by the likes of Will Young and Gareth Gates.The first series of the show saw Will and Gareth battle it out for the coveted title, with Will winning the show and Gareth coming second. Will Young has gone on to have a successful musical career – on stage and off.

Little Mix’s Jade Thirlwal has signed a solo deal with Sony’s RCA Records, the label of Bring Me The Horizon, The Kid Laroi and Lil Nas X.Little Mix originally signed to RCA in 2018 after leaving Simon Cowell’s Syco, the label they signed to after winning The X Factor in 2011. According to Musicweek, Thirlwal will be staying with the label as she sets to launch her solo career, with an album apparently in the works.Jade Thirlwall has also signed with Full Stop Management, who look after fellow X Factor survivor Harry Styles.Last month fellow Little Mixer Leigh-Anne Pinnock signed with Warner Records, writing on Instagram that she was “so excited for what’s to come.Delighted to welcome Leigh-Anne Pinnock to the Warner Records family! ❤Sign up to her mailing list to hear about exciting news first!https://t.co/fWVbJLRFw0 pic.twitter.com/d1rNflQCIn— Warner Records UK (@warnerrecordsuk) February 2, 2022The various solo careers follow the news that Little Mix are set to take a break after their upcoming Confetti tour.On Twitter, alongside a behind-the-scenes video of the girls in action, the group shared: “We wanted to let you all know that after the Confetti tour in April/May next year we are going to be taking a break from Little Mix.”“We feel the time is right to take a break so we can recharge and work on some other projects.”They were also quick to affirm they are not splitting up, sharing they have plans for more tours and performances in the future.

SIMON Cowell wiped away tears of joy after being handed the key to the Las Vegas strip on Saturday night for his hit AGT Live variety show. Our footage shows Cowell being honoured by Sin City chiefs for his contribution to the party town's entertainment scene with many of his reality shows' contestants enjoying huge success. The TV and music mogul joked that getting the freedom of the party city weeks after getting engaged was annoying - and that the honor would have meant “more fun” had it been handed out 10 years ago.

Honey G made her television debut in 2016 when she appeared on ITV's The X Factor.Showcasing her talent while entertaining the nation, the star, whose real name is Anna Gilford certainly captivated viewers with her charming and often hilarious personality.Honey G's progress in the competition wasn't a smooth one as she was previously eliminated by mentor Sharon Osbourne and often received criticism for being a "novelty act".Despite this, Sharon decided to bring her back as a replacement for Ivy Grace Paredes, who was unable to travel to Los Angeles due to visa issues.

SIMON Cowell has been spotted back on his bike in Los Angeles six weeks after he cheated death in a horrifying accident. The 62-year-old smiled as he zoomed down the busy pacific Coast Highway in Malibu.

JADE THIRLWALL is on the brink of signing a major solo record deal with RCA. It’s the same label that helped guide Little Mix back to the top of the charts after their split from Simon Cowell's Syco.

Gareth Gates posted a sweet shot of his daughter Missy on Tuesday in celebration of International Women’s Day as he called her his “world”.The 37 year old shared a boomerang of himself kissing his 12 year old daughter tenderly on the forehead on Instagram Stories as the pre teen was seen staring and smiling as she hugged her dad. Gareth’s tribute photo comes months after the singer shared another rare snap of daughter Missy on Instagram, telling followers: “It’s not often I post photos of my little girl - she’s growing so up fast! Daddy loves you”.

GARETH Gates shared a snap with his rarely seen daughter Missy on International Women's Day. The Pop Idol star posed with Missy, 12, in a sweet display of affection and said she was his "world".

Carrie Underwood is now a well-known name in the music industry, with more than 100 major awards to her name and a plethora of top country hits. Before her meteoric rise to fame, however, Carrie got her start by auditioning for season four of American Idol in 2005.

Host Kate Thornton chimed in: “I mean, for so many of us because, you know, I got the call to come and do the show, then went on to do the X-Factor and it put my career in a completely different space and place.”During her years in the music business, Nicki became close friends with X Factor star Simon Cowell.Speaking about Simon’s enigmatic off-screen personality, Nicki said he used to like playing a “cat and mouse game” with people.She explained: “He just used to like crush [people] – and it was mainly women, let's be honest.“Most of the women would really give it back and he would love it."It was cat and mouse with him.“I was lucky because we had that reputation together because we'd worked together.”Nicki highlighted: “I knew him, it was done in jest."She also revealed how the TV star was perceived as “really intimidating” by people who had worked with him.Nicki added: “But he loves it.