Ryan Seacrest Recalls Being ‘Scared To Death’ When ‘American Idol’ First Started, Talks Longtime Friendship With Ellen DeGeneres

Apple TV+ has set a June premiere date for the Season 2 premiere of its praised dark comedy series Physical. The streamer also released first-look photos of the new season (see above and below).

EXCLUSIVE: Robert Downey Jr. has teamed with bestselling environmental author Thomas Kostigen to write Cool Food: Erasing Your Carbon Footprint One Bite at a Time. The book has been acquired by Blackstone Publishing’s president/CEO Josh Stanton. The actor/producer and Kostigen have written a book they say provides a smart, accessible, and game-changing roadmap to making climate-solving food choices. The deal marks the first major non-fiction book from Downey Jr., best known for his iconic turns as Iron-Man and Sherlock Holmes and partnering with wife Susan Downey in their Team Downey production label. Downey Jr. leaned into nutrition since early in his Marvel run to prepare for the rigors of that role. While there has been a preoccupation in Hollywood in cutting down carbon footprints, doing it through a diet seems an innovative wrinkle.

Christian Guardino, the 21-year-old singer with “so much soul” has left “American Idol” judge Lionel Richie speechless.

ITV reportedly entered talks to reboot 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 recently 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.Last month ITV told Daily Star 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.For more of the latest showbiz and TV news from the Daily Star, make sure you sign up for one of our newsletters here.

Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott, who welcomed their second child together on February 2, have been keeping a low profile in recent months. Their under-the-radar appearance came after Scott's Astroworld concert - held last November in Houston, Texas - led to a stampede which killed 10 people. However, the on-and-off couple made a rare appearance together for the first time in five months to attend Disneyland in Anaheim, California with their four-year-old daughter Stormi.

When somebody dies in 2022, the chances are they are also leaving behind an online legacy. This includes celebrities such as Tom Parker, Mike Thalassitis and Caroline Flack, who still have live Instagram accounts. Nearly 80 percent of people living in the UK have social media and their accounts will likely outlive them.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorPodcast series “Batman Unburied,” a thriller delving into the dark recesses of Bruce Wayne’s psyche and featuring classic Batman villains, is set to launch on Spotify worldwide this spring.The drama series will premiere May 3 exclusively on Spotify. It’s the first project under the audio platform’s multiyear deal with Warner Bros.

A 24-year-old musician has pleaded guilty to the murder of teenager Bobbie-Anne McLeod.

A stark warning has been issued by police following the death of a 23-year-old woman after she ate a suspected cannabis sweet.

Home And Away has broadcast many heartbreaking tragedies and deaths since it began in 1988.However in recent years, the soap has also paid tribute to a number of stars from the programme who have died unexpectedly, in what has become known as the 'Home And Away curse'.Fan favourites including Shane Parish actor Dieter Brummer, Jesse McGregor star Ben Unwin and Hope Morrison actress Jessica Falkholt have sadly died in the past decade, with soap fans and stars from the world of entertainment paying tribute to performers who we lost too soon.Daily Star takes a look at the tragedies behind the deaths of some of Home And Away's stars.Dieter Brummer rose to fame playing Shane Parish on Home and Away between 1992-1996, becoming one of the soap's many heart throbs. However, the actor was found dead at his home at the age of 45 years old on July 24, 2021 after police responded to a "concern for welfare" report, and the star was later reported to have taken his own life.

money from the government to save for your first home or retirement. The £1,000 is issued as a bonus for those who max out their Lifetime ISA (LISA) each tax year.If you have a LISA, you can put away £4,000 each year with the government giving a 25% bonus on top of what you've saved.It means you can get £1,000 free each tax year, or £2,000 if you're a couple and both have an account to max out.The bonus is paid into your LISA and your money also accrues interest as well, although you get it on your contributions.You'll still get the bonus on smaller amounts too, so if you can save £1,000 in one year, you'd get £250 from the government.But now time is running out to make the most of it as the current tax year ends today (April 5).The new tax year will begin tomorrow (April 6).You can open a LISA account if you're aged between 18 and 39 and the money can be used for a first home or retirement.If you take the money out for another reason, you'll lose the bonus and pay a 25% penalty.The maximum bonus is £33,000 if you open it at 18 and max it out until you turn 50, so you can't pay into it beyond that age.If you're saving for your first home, you won't find a regular savings account from a bank or lender that pays 25% interest.The top easy-access account right now is from Chase Money which offers 1.5% interest and has a no minimum deposit.Cynergy Bank is the second which offers 1.1% interest and has a minimum deposit of £1 where you can pay in £1million.Want all the biggest Lifestyle news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Hot Topics newsletterVirgin Money M Plus account tops both with a rate of 2.02%, but you can only pay in up to £1,000.

Huntergirl is continuing to amaze.

pic.twitter.com/yMbjdKMmQd— Backend Pay (@itsopulencebaby) April 4, 2022Bliss Nightclub has since issued a statement revealing that it was “never made aware” that Goonew’s body would be on display. “Bliss was contacted by a local funeral home to rent out our venue for Goonew’s home-going celebration.

The Northern Lights are expected to be visible in Scotland tomorrow night, according to forecasters.

As COVID restrictions ease Perth city centre is still reeling from months of closures and restrictions.

EASTENDERS star June Brown had “slowed right down” in the month prior to the death, says her on screen son John Altman. John, who played Nasty Nick on the soap, revealed he saw the Dot Cotton actress just a month before she died at the age of 95. Asked when he had last seen her on Good Morning Britain today, he replied: “About a month ago.

MAISIE Williams is worlds away from Winterfell as she takes on a new acting gig. After portraying Arya Stark, the Game of Thrones actress looks unrecognisable in a trailer for new series Pistol.

A SUMMER romance on Love Island turned out to be a match made in heaven for model Jamie Jewitt. The 31-year-old defied the odds and found everlasting love on reality TV with his co-star Camilla Thurlow.

POP Idol could be making a comeback on its 20th anniversary - but some of its stars may not have the best of memories. Former judge Dr Fox, real name Neil Fox, told The Sun a one-off reunion is in the making for the show’s birthday next year.  He said: "A Pop Idol reunion is certainly on the cards - where have 20 years gone! "Be great to get back on the screens with a one-off special.

“American Idol” hopeful is Noah Thompson showing his range.

A new teen comedy film from the co-creator of Game of Thrones is coming to Netflix soon. Metal Lords sees two teenage misfits, Hunter and Kevin, team up in a bid to win a Battle of the Bands competition.