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supports HTML5 videoMaya Jama finally addressed her engagement to Ben Simmons at the Brit Awards, but the presenter is still somewhat keeping everyone in the dark. The TV star co-hosted the Brits 2022 with comedian Mo Gilligan, who pretty much asked the question everyone’s been thinking about her engagement ring. ‘I can’t have you here without talking about that amazing rock on your finger,’ Mo pressed as an awkward Maya hid her left hand behind her back. He then quipped: ‘Listen, that is the price of a small bedroom studio flat in London.’ Maya continued to squirm and said while laughing: ‘Alright, let’s move on.’ The 27-year-old presenter is believed to have got engaged to the NBA player over Christmas when he proposed in the US where he lives after seven months of dating. A source told The Sun that Ben ‘chose the ring himself and felt he knew exactly what she would want.

coolest mum around, with the star managing to look as glam as ever while celebrating her pregnancy.The star, who’s expecting her first child with her boyfriend A$AP Rocky, made sure to bless us with the snaps we all needed, donning a lacy top as she bared her baby bump.Rocking all kinds of bling and huge sunnies, and keeping warm with a coat, RiRi looked absolutely stunning as she dressed up her bump with an all-black outfit, and sported a classic red lip as she headed out for dinner in Beverly Hills.It’s the first time she’s been spotted since she announced the exciting news and, if she keeps this up for all her public appearances, we’re not going to be able to handle it in the slightest.Plus, she’s shown us all how there’s no one way for pregnant people to look or behave, with writer Rose Stokes pointing out: ‘For too long, depictions of pregnancy have been dominated by a very fixed idea of how the mother or birthing person should look or behave. ‘We so often expect pregnant women to be demure, to hide their bumps under modest cuts of clothing and to hide away, so to see Rihanna showing off her pregnant body in all its beauty and glory is such a breath of fresh air.

Zach Braff has expressed his sadness following the death of his manager and best friend Chris Huvane at the age of 47, describing him as ‘so beloved in this town’.As a talent manager at Management 360, Huvane worked with clients including Margot Robbie, Jensen Ackles, Henry Winkler and the late Chadwick Boseman.In a statement shared by Deadline, the partners of Management 360 wrote that they were ‘devastated’ by their loss, describing him as ‘a brilliant manager, consummate colleague and friend, a rock of our company and our culture, beloved by every single person who ever met him’. Tributes have come pouring in across social media, with several Hollywood stars sharing how cherished Huvane was to them, including Scrubs star Braff.Sharing a picture of Huvane on Instagram, the actor wrote that Huvane suffered from ‘severe depression’ for several years, saying that he ‘tried and tried to help him’.‘Each time I thought my pep-talk or idea for a new regimen might make a difference.

Memphis rapper Key Glock has had a hand in some of his city's most successful rap releases of the past few years. Projects like the Dum and Dummer series with his mentor, the dearly missed Young Dolph, were standouts in the years they were dropped.

Ariana DeBose, at first, didn’t have any words to say about her Oscar nomination because she was so shocked.

Amanda Holden looked effortlessly glam as she waltzed into the Heart FM headquarters sporting one of her most dressed down looks yet. The Britain's Got Talent judge, 50, proved that she didn't need to wear jaw dropping attire to still win over the crowd.Instead, the mum-of-two opted to keep her look stylish and on-trend, sporting an orange high-neck jumper and a killer pair of fitted flared denim wash jeans.The I Can See Your Voice star sizzled for the camera as she posed while perched on a desk at the radio station's HQ.Her blonde locks were swooped up into a sleek high bun, to show off her immaculate makeup.Sharing her outfit with her 1.8 million Instagram fans, Amanda decided to jig for the camera.In another snap - also shared to her story - the TV judge can be seen on the move wearing a matching brightly coloured overcoat to complete her spring-time look.Meanwhile last month, Amanda returned to Britain's Got Talent for filming after the programme had been halted for two years due to the on-going Covid pandemic.The ITV star couldn't help stop her emotion from running wild as she returned for the fifteenth series at the London Palladium alongside her fellow panellists - Simon Cowell, 62, Alesha Dixon, 43, and David Walliams, 50.

Setting the record straight. Armie Hammer and his estranged wife, Elizabeth Chambers, have not reconciled their romance despite rumors to the contrary.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorVisionary visual effects pioneer Douglas Trumbull, who died Monday, contributed his groundbreaking inventions and techniques to classics including “2001: A Space Odyssey,” “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” “Star Trek: The Motion Picture” and “Blade Runner.”Among his many honors were three visual effects Oscar nominations (“Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” “Star Trek: The Motion Picture” and “Blade Runner”); the Academy’s Scientific and Engineering Award for creating the Showscan Camera System; and the Visual Effects Society’s Georges Méliès Award, honoring those who have made significant, pioneering contributions to the effects business, in 2012.A generation of visual effects artists and filmmakers were influenced by his work, including Weta FX senior VFX supervisor Joe Letteri, who said, “Doug stands out as an iconic figure in visual effects, one of the early pioneers who blended a deep knowledge of cinematography and mechanics to develop techniques that we still use today. An early evangelist of high frame rate processes, Doug’s vision for where we can take cinema is just now coming to fruition.” Here’s a look at a five iconic moments Trumbull helped create.Trumbull was Oscar nominated for visual effects for Spielberg’s “Close Encounters,” and one of his significant contributions was the motion control photography used in the scenes featuring the alien’s massive mother ship.

Mark Sutherland If last year’s Brit Awards went out with something of a COVID-restricted whimper, this year’s ceremony came in with a bang.Several bangs in fact, as an unexpected mash-up between emo-metal hybrid Bring Me The Horizon and Ed Sheeran on the latter’s “Bad Habits” launched the show to, no doubt, the bewilderment of mums and dads tuning in at home and expecting the nice, ginger-next-door they usually see at events like this. The arena, however, was ablaze — quite literally, as the unlikely collaborators became the first of several performers to torch the stage.Held at The O2 Arena in south London, this year’s Brits — unlike last year’s event — took place in a country that is largely free of COVID restrictions.

Hailey Bieber has one more addition to her tattoo collection, adding a delicate new piece on her neck, inking “new york” behind her right ear.The 25-year-old model also has a small diamond on her neck, the word “belleza” near her collarbone, which means “beauty” in Portuguese, and the word “Lover” in cursive on the left side of her neck, accompanied by a small cross, all done by celebrity tattoo artist Dr. Woo.A post shared by Doctor Woo (@_dr_woo_)It seems Hailey’s favorite tattoos are fine line and minimalist designs, with her collection including a series of small pieces on her right hand.

Bill Nye sent a stark warning about the events that could potentially happen if Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier collapses.

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Salma Hayek has mourned the passing of Vicente Fernandez, the Mexican superstar who died on 12 December 2021. The actress took to social media to share a tribute to the 81-year-old, calling him 'the King". DISCOVER: Salma Hayek lives in Justin Bieber's former 17-bedroom mansion"The King has left us," a translated post from Spanish read.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorMaejor has been in the music biz for more than a decade. Over his career, the singer, songwriter and powerhouse producer has worked with the likes Justin Bieber, Drake, Trey Songz, Ciara and T-Pain.Now Maejor (aka Brandon Green) is bringing out a new Audible original podcast that follows his globe-trotting explorations into how music at different sound frequencies can encourage wellness and mindfulness — with the goal to bring intentional frequency into the mainstream.The 10-part “Maejor Frequency” series will be available exclusively on Audible beginning Jan.

Justin Bieber had a surprise on Saturday after a fan stormed the stage during his Capital Jingle Bell Ball performance in London, U.K.

New Music Friday! It's every audiophile's favorite day of the week, and some of our favorite artists from all different genres have blessed us with new tunes.Alicia Keys released her innovate double album,, which features two versions of each new track, MONSTA X dropped their new album, and a new posthumous collection from Juice WRLD features collaborations with Justin Bieber, Polo G, Trippie Redd, BTS' Suga and more.It's a big week in movie soundtracks, with the release of featuring stars Rachel Zegler, Ansel Elgort, Ariana DeBose and more performing the songs from the beloved musical.

Scooter Braun's estranged wife, Yael Cohen Braun, has responded to his request for a divorce, five months after he filed documents.The 35-year-old businesswomanhas requested that her music manager husband - who reps Justin Bieber, Demi Lovato and Ariana Grande - pay spousal support and her attorney's fees, according to court documents obtained by E! News.Cohen Braun is also requesting joint legal and physical custody of their three children: Jagger, six, Levi, five, and Hart, three.

Willow has opened up about the impact of the success of her debut single ‘Whip My Hair’, which peaked at Number Five in the US charts when it was released in 2010.The musician, who spoke to NME for the latest Big Read cover interview, said that the gruelling press cycle and attention that arrived right at the start of the career made her question her path in music.In 2011 she supported Justin Bieber on the UK leg of his ‘My World’ tour but wanted to drop out of the upcoming Australian dates, with reports that she walked off stage in Dublin.She told her dad, the actor and musician Will Smith, that she was done. After Will refused to let his daughter back out of the commitment, the then-aged 11-year-old Willow shaved her head in protest.

Variety reported the 35-year-old artist withdrew his two nominations – best rap album for Certified Lover Boy and best rap performance for his song Way 2 Sexy, featuring Future and Young Thug – after consultation with his management. The withdrawal marks the latest chapter in the Canadian singer’s long contentious relationship with the awards show billed as “the biggest night in music” and its governing institution, the Recording Academy.

Justin Bieber was seen performing at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Saudi Arabia Sunday, amid controversy over his appearance over the kingdom's human rights practices.The Canadian pop star, 27, donned a red ensemble of a jersey and athletic pants onstage for his performance in conjunction with the F1 Grand Prix, performing a set that included the tracks Deserve You, Somebody and Hold On, according to TMZ.His wife Hailey Baldwin, 25, shared a shot from the concert on her Instagram, writing, 'Go baby' in support of her spouse, who faced multiple requests to withdraw from the concert.

Justin Bieber took to the stage to perform at the Grand Prix Formula One race in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, despite calls for him and other artists to cancel their appearances at the event.