Rebecca Balding, ‘Soap’ and ‘Charmed’ actress, dead at 73

Amy Grant is making progress in her recovery journey. The singer is getting better by the day while recuperating from her severe bicycle accident in July that left her unconscious.Grant's publicist, Velvet Kelm, told ET on Sunday that the songstress is «making progress every day… she has a concussion and has needed a lot a lot of down time and peace & quiet to recover.»On July 27, the «That's What Love Is For» singer was taken to Vanderbilt hospital and treated for cuts and abrasions after taking a fall while out on a bike ride with a friend in Nashville. Grant had on a helmet at the time of the accident. Kelm tells ET that when Grant was riding, she hit a pothole and was thrown from her bike. She hit her head very hard and was knocked unconscious for about 10 minutes before she was transported by ambulance to the hospital.«Every day she gets stronger and more alert [and] energetic,» Kelm says.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief“Emergency Declaration,” a timely Korean-made action thriller, flew to an opening weekend of $6.5 million. But it was old-fashioned naval actioner “Hansan: Rising Dragon” that stayed afloat at the top of the South Korean box office for a second week.“Hansan,” a sequel to a 2014 record breaker, earned $9.18 million from over 1,600 screens, according to data from Kobis, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council (Kofic).

Love Island viewers were left wondering why one of the contestants was 'moody' as they watched Dami Hope's less than enthusiastic stint on Sunday night's Reunion episode on ITV2.Host Laura Whitmore welcomed all of the finalist couples at the start of the catch-up episode and it did not take Dami long to sour the mood as he declared he was “tired” with a fed-up expression in response to an opening question of how everyone was doing.Fans of the show soon took to Twitter to question what had happened to put Dami in a bad mood.READ MORE: Love Island champ Amber Gill reveals world famous rapper slid into her DMSThe Mirror reported one person asking: "Is dami… okay? Looking very vexed #LoveIslandReunion."Another tweeted: "Dami looks bored af.

Love Island's Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu cancelled her upcoming appearance there.Ekin-Su’s team informed PRYZM nightclub in Leeds that she would no longer be attending her UK club appearances, due to raking in TV appearances and making "crazy money" elsewhere. However, the club didn’t hold back with their displeasure that they were no longer hosting the winner of this year’s series of Love Island, taking a jab at Ekin-Su's fellow Islanders, Danica Taylor, Adam Collard and Billy Brown, who were offered in her place, deeming them “disappointing” and “someone no one cares about”.

She was called out by comedian Celeste Barber, who branded her post-pregnancy weight loss "dangerous". But instead of letting the criticism bring her down, the 28-year-old model has continued to flaunt her toned figure in swimwear. READ MORE: Page 3 star flaunts curves in metallic bikini – as ‘tops keep getting smaller’ This week, she rocked a bright pink bikini that is covered in eye-catching floral patterns.The bombshell, from the Gold Coast in Australia, showed off her tattoos and accessorised with a choker necklace and nose piercing.She used the sexy image to promote a wellness retreat she is running in Bali this September.Tammy captioned the post: "Bali is forever one of my fave places to travel."I'm so excited to meet some of you beautiful people & spend the week soaking up the sunshine."The Instagram star is likely to enjoy the break as she gave birth to daughter Posy just sex weeks ago.Tammy and her fitness fanatic fancé Matt Poole welcomed their baby girl into the world on June 19.She is also mum to Wolf, six, and daughter Saskia, five, from a previous relationship. For more lifestyle stories, sign up to the free Hot Topics newsletter here. Tammy has defended "bouncing back" to her ripped physique after giving birth.Previously, she posted a lingerie snap and said: “This body created life x 3”.Then in the comments section, she added: “And I’ll wear whatever I want."It prompted a flurry of support for the new mum, who many think looks amazing.One fan gushed: "You look unbelievable for just having a baby not too long ago...

heatwave is to hit within days with temperatures of 35C are predicted — and fire chiefs are now urging Brits to cancel their BBQ plans.While temperatures over the coming week is not expected to surpass the highs of July's weather where Lincolnshire set a national record of 40C, we will s be a "prolonged period" of warmth, according to the Met Office.The upcoming heat, coupled with the dry temperatures, has meant that the public have been urged not to host barbecues in some regions due to fears of fires taking place.READ MORE:Hosepipe ban slapped on parts of UK after drought prompted by record-breaking heatwaveOn Saturday, 15 homes were forced to evacuated due to a garden fire that spread out of control in Essex.According to Essex County Fire and Rescue Service, 40 people were forced to flee their properties while more than a dozen homes were damaged by the fire.Area manager Neil Fenwick said: “While summer weather usually provides the perfect opportunity to host a barbecue or gather around a chiminea in the evening, we’re strongly discouraging people from having any kinds of fires at the moment.“The ground across Essex is extremely dry allowing fires to spread easily and quickly.”Setting off fireworks or sky lanterns have also been warned against due to the possibilities of "large-scale" infernos.Despite the dry conditions, a hosepipe ban has been placed on regions in the UK due to worry from water companies amid the scorching temperatures set to hit next week.To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.The likes of Kent and Sussex were the some of the first regions to be hit with the ban as George Eustice, the Environment Secretary, applauded the decisions of water

Amy Grant is making progress in her recovery journey. The singer is getting better by the day while recuperating from her severe bicycle accident in July that left her unconscious.Grant's publicist, Velvet Kelm, told ET on Sunday that the songstress is «making progress every day… she has a concussion and has needed a lot a lot of down time and peace & quiet to recover.»On July 27, the «That's What Love Is For» singer was taken to Vanderbilt hospital and treated for cuts and abrasions after taking a fall while out on a bike ride with a friend in Nashville. Grant had on a helmet at the time of the accident. Kelm tells ET that when Grant was riding, she hit a pothole and was thrown from her bike. She hit her head very hard and was knocked unconscious for about 10 minutes before she was transported by ambulance to the hospital.«Every day she gets stronger and more alert [and] energetic,» Kelm says.

Sarah-Joy Ford, left, is the artist behind the exhibit “Looking for Lesbians.” It was inspired by the ONE Archives lesbian pulp collection. Alexis Bard Johnson, right, curated the show. Photos: Alexis Bard Johnson.

Alec Baldwin faced criticism on social media for sharing a video supporting Anne Heche following the "horrific" car crash in which she was involved on Friday in the Los Angeles area, a crash which caused a fiery blaze and destroyed a home. "Hey, I just want to send out my best wishes and all my love to Anne Heche," Baldwin told his two million followers on Saturday night. He starred alongside Heche, 53, in the '96 legal thriller "The Juror," and they reconnected in 2004 for the Broadway play, "Twentieth Century." But fans were not interested in Baldwin's plight and rushed to remind the actor that Heche, 53, was "reckless" while driving her Mini Cooper furiously through the residential Mar Vista neighborhood in videos obtained by surveillance cameras, before the vehicle finally crashed into a home.

Julianne Moore wears a chic tiered dress for EBTH’s Gowns for Good Benefit held at Sage and Madison on Saturday afternoon (August 6) in Sag Harbor, New York.

Anne Heche‘s car crashed into a residential home in Mar Vista this weekend and the home was completely destroyed, according to a GoFundMe campaign that was started for the owner of the house.

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A post shared by Alyssa Milano (@milano_alyssa)Balding is survived by her husband, her daughters, Sarah and Kathleen, and her grandchildren.

cancer, her husband, director James L Conway confirmed to Deadline. Balding began her career on the stage, first in Chicago, before moving to Hollywood. She guest starred in various TV shows before landing the role of conniving attorney Carol David in the sitcom Soap from 1978 to 1980, and the role of Corky Crandall in Makin’ It in 1979.

REBECCA Balding, star of tv shows Soap and Charmed, has died aged 73. The actress passed away following a battle with ovarian cancer, her family confirmed.

The acting world is in mourning on Wednesday with the news of actress Rebecca Balding passing away at 73 years of age.The actress, best known for for her roles in Soap and Charmed, passed away on Monday at her home in Park City, Utah, her husband James L. Conway confirmed to Peopleon Wednesday.Balding had been battling ovarian cancer for many years, with her husband Conway, a film director and actor, recalling how they met. R.I.P.:The acting world is in mourning on Wednesday with the news of actress Rebecca Balding passing away at 73 years of age'I was casting the film, The Boogens.

Rebecca Balding has died at the age of 73 from ovarian cancer.The actress was best known for starring in TV shows Soap, as well as the original Charmed. She starred as Alyssa Milano’s boss in the series, which aired from 1998-2006. Rebecca also featured in 80s cult classic movies Silent Scream and The Boogens.

Michaela Zee editorRebecca Balding, the veteran stage and screen actress best known for her roles in the classic ABC sitcom “Soap” and the original “Charmed,” died on Monday following a battle with ovarian cancer. Balding died in Park City, Utah, according to a statement from her husband, writer-director James L.

told Deadline. She was 73.Conway said Balding lost her battle with ovarian cancer in Park City, Utah.Born in 1948 in Little Rock, Arkansas, Balding got her start on stage in Chicago before heading to Hollywood, where she booked multiple TV spots, starting with a two-episode stint as a Russian spy in “The Bionic Woman.” But she is probably best known for her portrayal of attorney Carol David in 19 episodes of “Soap” from 1977 to 1981.

Veteran stage and screen actress Rebecca Balding, best known for her roles on TV series Soap and the original Charmed, died July 18 in Park City, UT. Balding passed away following a battle with ovarian cancer, her husband, actor-director James L. Conway tells Deadline. She was 73.