Sheridan Smith opens up about painful battle with prescription pills addiction

EXCLUSIVE: Alexandra Fraser, a UK indie veteran and former Joint-CEO of Embarrassing Bodies producer Maverick TV, has joined Channel 4-backed Spirit Studios in the newly-created role of Creative and Board Advisor.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will be snubbed from joining Prince Charles and Camilla at the balcony on Buckingham Palace after his coronation, a royal insider has claimed.

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Kanye West made a cameo in a McDonalds advert that aired during last night’s (February 13) Super Bowl – check it out below.The 30-second advert, titled ‘Can I Get Uhhhhhhhhhhhh’, sees customers struggling to think of what to order at the fast food restaurant.At one point towards the end, Kanye then pulls up to the drive thru in a military-style tank, before opening up a gull wing door and, like everyone else, struggling to decide what to order.Check out the advert below.Aside from the new advert, it’s been a busy weekend for West. On Saturday (February 12), he broke the news that Kid Cudi would not be appearing on his forthcoming ‘DONDA 2’ album, citing his Kids See Ghosts collaborator’s friendship with Pete Davidson (who is currently dating West’s estranged wife, Kim Kardashian).

Matthew Stafford put together a brilliant 15-play drive when it mattered most, finding Cooper Kupp in the end zone for the match-winning touchdown with just over a minute left on the clock.Aaron Donald then came up with a crucial sack on Joe Burrow to close the game out and earn Sean McVay’s side the Vince Lombardi Trophy.Yet viewers watching from the UK had other concerns, with Cousins ruining the spectacle without even playing in the game.The Minnesota Vikings quarterback was part of Sky Sports’ coverage of the match, speaking to the studio via video link.But many people watching were not concentrating on the words that were coming out of Cousins’ mouth – all because of something in the background.Dressed in a white shirt, Cousins was sat in front of a very normal-looking background with two photo frames mounted on the wall.HAVE YOUR SAY! Does Kirk Cousins's background drive you mad? Comment below.The only problem was that one of them was not quite straight – a minor detail which prompted hundreds of complaints on Twitter.“Anyone else getting really annoyed by that wonky picture at Kirk Cousins’ house?” wrote one account.“Why is Kirk Cousins photo so wonky? @NFLUK pls fix,” tweeted one fan.“Kirk Cousins... cant even throw his pictures on the wall straight,” joked another.“@KirkCousins8 Fix your family photo please.

Arsenal supporters are furious after watching owner Stan Kroenke lift the Vince Lombardi trophy following the LA Rams' victory at Super Bowl LVI.The 74-year-old proudly took to the field to join the Rams' celebrations and dedicated the famous win to the "great fans of Los Angeles"."Amazing, and just really proud of this group," Kroenke said. "So happy for them, and then you talk about these players."They’re unbelievable, and this just hung in there.

Ranvir Singh led an emotional tribute to a "beloved" and key member of the Good Morning Britain team.The 44-year-old host, shared the sad news that programme organiser Paul Dorrian had tragically died over the weekend.She explained that the entire ITV crew had been left devastated after learning about the loss of a "close friend".In a heartfelt speech, Ranvir said: "As you know, the show just isn't what it is without the talented team who work behind-the-scenes here, who get everything on air for us every morning."It is with real sadness in our hearts we have to say we've lost one of our beloved colleagues this weekend."The newsreader continued: "Paul Dorrian, He literally worked day and night to make sure all our technical facilities worked and the show got on the air."Dorrian had devoted over three decades to the channel - including GMTV before it became GMB - and was a valued organiser for the breakfast programme for years.Paying tribute, the Strictly Come Dancing star went on to explain how Dorrain had been an integral member of team and had been loved by everyone at ITV.The TV star added: "He knew everybody here.

Valentine’s Day.But for some, sexy underwear isn’t very practical when you get down to business. This is what shoppers feared about a saucy set being sold on ASOS.

And director Jordan Blum echoed: “A rarely discussed director who made all of your favourite films.“If you work in comedy and were born while his movies were coming out then they directly influenced everything you’ve ever done.”Ivan won a host of awards and honours throughout his career, spanning more than five decades.He was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1997 and inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame in 2007.Ivan also won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Big Screen Achievement Awards in 2014.He also secured a Best Picture Academy Award nomination for Up in the Air, which he produced, as well as a Golden Reel Award for 1979 comedy Meatballs, and a Saturn Award for Ghostbusters.In 2009, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada for his contributions as a director and producer, and for his promotion of the Canadian film and television industries.Ivan is survived by his wife of 46 years, Genevieve Robert, and their three children: Catherine, Caroline and Jason.Jason has followed in his father’s footsteps and is also a director, best known for Juno, Thank You for Smoking and Oscar nominated movie Up in the Air.

Conor McGregor admitted he felt very “horny” after realising he had topped Forbes’ list as the highest-paid athlete for 2021.The UFC legend reportedly received a mammoth total earning of $180million (£133million) last year, comfortably beating the likes of Lionel Messi (£96million) and Cristiano Ronaldo (£88million) in second and third, respectively.The 32-year-old also edged NFL’s Dak Prescott and NBA superstar LeBron James, who completed the top five, while tennis star Naomi Osaka was the highest-paid female athlete in 12th.And while being that wealthy could trigger a number of different emotions, a prideful McGregor took to Twitter to bizarrely announce the news evoked other feelings.McGregor initially posted a cryptic tweet without any context which left fans understandably baffled.He simply wrote: “Guys, I’m horny”.The Irishman then elaborated, tweeting: “I’m the number 1 highest paid Forbes athlete this year. I horn.”McGregor is known for being a shrewd business mogul, capitalising on his popularity as a UFC fighter through trash-talking and launching various enterprises.Do you think Conor McGregor is a better businessman than he is a fighter? Let us know in the comments section.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

TOWIE star Frankie Essex has announced she is pregnant with twins with her partner of three years, Luke Love. The reality star only came off the pill last year and was shocked when she found out she was expecting so soon after.But the surprises didn't end there as she was told she was pregnant with twins.The 34-year-old said she was "just so shocked" when the lady scanning her made the discovery."The lady scanning me was focusing on one baby and was then like, ‘What else do we have here then?’ and I was so shocked and asked, ‘Are we having twins?’ I burst out crying, tears of happiness.

BBC Breakfast presenter Nina Warhurst wasn't afraid to dress to impress this Valentine's Day - but a massive wardrobe blunder left her red-faced while sitting on the sofa.Nina was presenting alongside Jon Kay on Monday (February 14) and chose to wear a stunning white top emblazoned with a red love-heart design fit for a day to celebrate love.While chatting to weather presenter Carol Kirkwood, who had also matched her outfit to the day - opting for a grey dress dotted with black hearts - Nina revealed that her co-star had actually been forced to change after they turned up in the same top.Nina told Carol: "We've just noticed the beautiful hearts on your dress - I've gone for a similar theme this morning!"Carol replied: "Oh, you have to on Valentine's Day, don't you Nina? Yours is very nice - nice red top!""As is yours!" Nina returned the compliment before saying: "And actually, Holly came in in the exact same top as me this morning, and she's had to quickly change so that we weren't matching!"And Jon Kay said, 'Oh, what a coincidence that you're both in the same top!' not realising the theme at all!"A blushing Jon chipped in: "I had no idea!"The conversation soon turned to a dog who had a natural black heart-shape on his fur - as Jon showed Carol a newspaper clipping featuring the pooch."There's plenty in the papers, and we showed this earlier, but look - this is like matching Carol's dress! This is Splodge, the Pointer, with a heart coat.

Sheridan Smith has discussed her addiction to anti-anxiety medication, revealing the affect stopping the tablets had on her body.The 39-year-old revealed she “went off the deep end” after she was nominated for her performance in The C Word at the 2016 Bafta Television Awards.Speaking in a new ITV documentary which details her mental health struggles, West End star Smith explained: “Graham Norton was hosting and made a joke at my expense about me being a drunk…“I was so humiliated. It’s a room full of your peers, people you want to work with or have worked with.

Sheridan Smith has revealed she almost died after Bafta host Graham Norton made a joke at her expense which sent her “off the deep end”.The 39-year-old actress opens up about her mental health battles in a new ITV documentary about her experience of pregnancy and becoming a mother - confessing she was addicted to anti-anxiety medication and tried to go cold turkey.Smith recalled the night of the TV Baftas in 2016 when she was nominated for Best Actress for The C-Word: “Graham made a joke basically at my expense about me being a drunk”.Read more: The Gavin & Stacey star went on: “I was so humiliated. What people didn’t know was that I had become addicted to anti-anxiety tablets.

Sheridan Smith has revealed she suffered five seizures and was rushed to A&E after stopping her anti-anxiety medication abruptly. In the upcoming ITV documentary, 'Sheridan Smith: Becoming Mum', the 39-year-old actress opened up about her near-fatal experience after Graham Norton made a joke about her being a drunk and halting her West End run in 'Funny Girl' due to "technical difficulties".

Sheridan Smith has recounted how she almost died after Graham Norton humiliated her by mocking her at an awards ceremony.The 39 year old was rushed to hospital when she stopped breathing after suffering five seizures following the Bafta TV Awards in 2016. Graham, 57, made a joke about Sheridan's West End show Funny Girl, which had been postponed due to "technical difficulties".

Sheridan Smith has opened up about publicly humiliated by comedian Graham Norton at the 2016 Bafta TV Awards.

Sheridan Smith has revealed she was rushed to hospital and had five seizures after she stopped taking anti-anxiety ­medication she had become addicted to.

Sheridan Smith has discussed her addiction to anti-anxiety medication had on her body.The 39-year-old revealed she “went off the deep end” after she was nominated for her performance in The C Word at the 2016 Bafta Television Awards.Speaking in a new ITV documentary which observes her mental health struggles, West End star Smith explained: “Graham Norton was hosting and made a joke at my expense about me being a drunk…“I was so humiliated. It’s a room full of your peers, people you want to work with or have worked with.