Sidney Poitier’s trailblazing career to get Broadway treatment

There's no denying the love between the Mummy Diaries couple Greg Shepherd and Billie Shepherd, as they have now been together for 10 years. The pair – who have two children together, Nellie and Arthur – exclusively told OK!they are still the "best of friends" 10 years on during their anniversary photoshoot. Now, dad-of-two Greg, 37, has opened up about their marriage, claiming that he is often the one who instigates the affection between them.

Emmerdale fans have been left freaked out after watching Thursday night's episode of the soap opera as serial killer Meena Jutla broke the fourth wall by speaking to viewers. Meena, who is played by Paige Sandhu, could be seen sitting in jail in grey joggers as she read a verse from the Bible out loud. "The Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome, but kind of to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil, correcting his opponent with gentleness," she started as the scene flicked from herself to vicar Charles Anderson, who is played by Kevin Mathurin.

Love Island stars were seen picking up coffee together at Costa before browsing in a boutique baby clothing store called Piccola while out and about. Chloe, 25, was dressed down in a cropped cream padded jacket with a pair of black camouflage leggings and ultra-mini Ugg boots. The reality personality wore her blonde locks swept back in a half up, half down style and opted for a light covering of make-up with false lashes.

The Russian Grand Prix is no longer happening.

Franz Ferdinand’s Alex Kapranos has paid tribute to the “open and welcoming” people of Kyiv in a new Instagram post.It comes after Ukraine severed diplomatic ties with Russia and declared martial law after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an attack on the neighbouring nation yesterday (February 24).Writing on Instagram, Kapranos paid tribute to Ukraine sharing a picture of the time he and his band visited Kyiv.He wrote: “This is Kyiv when we visited less than three and a half years ago. I loved this city which had a sense of optimism in amongst the deep history. The people were welcoming, open and comfortable in their identity.

A Place in the Sun since she started late last year.The presenter has spoken exclusively to Express.co.uk about the moment she found out she got the "life changing role".After Leah's final interview there was a month-long wait to find out if she was successful in getting the role.Speaking to Express.co.uk, she said: "It was an anxious month-long wait for the decision, it was Easter as well and that added a week on."My heart was beating, I had so much anxiety, honestly!"And then out of nowhere I got the call from the head and I started crying, I was in the middle of the street actually.She continued: "I had my granny trolley with me and I was just about to go to my food shop and I had just come out of the dentist and I saw this call and I thought, do I answer it or do I wait till later?"As I know if it’s bad news I might cry and if it’s good news I will definitely cry."I was like, I can’t wait, I'm just going to call him back."Then I was told and I spent about two weeks in tears because it was a sigh of relief first and foremost because of everything I have been through with my mental health."Leah has been very vocal about her battle with bipolar disorder and is an ambassador for Bipolar UK.She uses her presenting platform and social media pages to normalise the conversation and to end the stigma around mental illness.Leah has admitted she has tried to commit suicide in the past as a result of her mental illness but is really happy she held on.She said: "I have been suicidal in the past and you know, on a couple of occasions have tried to take my own life unfortunately."But presenting is something I know I am good at and I have worked hard at."It makes me happy and I don’t do it for fame and fortune."She continued: "I

Victoria Beckham has left fans delighted by hinting she may be set to make a return to the Spice Girls, according to reports.The fashion designer wife of footballer David Beckham, 47, has fuelled rumours that she's getting ready to finally make a comeback as Posh Spice, just in time for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee concert later this year.It has been claimed that the mother-of-four has just signed documents which confirm she is still an active part of Spice Girls Ltd.A source has claimed the fashion mogul had a chance to "resign" from the company, but instead chose to remain an "active" member of the popular band.They claimed to The Sun: "If she wanted to quit the band and had no wish to perform again then she’d have resigned as a director last week."She’d still obviously get her cut of record sales but wouldn’t be involved in any decision-making like going on tour or performing.“Victoria signing the confirmation papers as a director for another year shows she’s still an active member of The Spice Girls," they added.Express.co.uk has contacted a representative for Victoria for comment.The Platinum Jubilee in June celebrates the monarch's 70 years on the throne with a four-day bank holiday weekend.The event scheduled in honour of Queen Elizabeth II promises to "bring together some of the world's biggest entertainment stars to celebrate the most significant and joyous moments from the Queen’s seven-decade reign”.George Ezra has been confirmed as the first act for the event.Victoria famously opted out of the Spice Girls reunion tour in 2019.The fashion designer cited work commitments as the reason she skipped the shows.However, the mother of daughter Harper and sons Brooklyn, Cruz, and Romeo told how it wasn't a decision

North Lanarkshire councillors have given the go-ahead for three more new homes to be built near Cleland.

A Lanarkshire doctor is on trial accused of more than 80 sex offences against women and girls.

Is there anything more glamorous than awards season? With the Oscars just around the corner, our favourite A-listers are currently preparing to get red carpet ready – and it’s not as simple as just finding the right dress. For a handful of nights a year, celebrities everywhere enlist the help of the industry’s top hairstylists, makeup artists, manicurists and skin specialists, all to get camera-ready.

Holly Willoughby has reacted to the Russia-Ukraine crisis, admitting she’s struggling to answer her young children’s questions. Taking to Instagram, the This Morning presenter, 41, who recently launched her brand Wylde Moon's first fragrance, posted a picture of troops in a tank after Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine.

Chloe Ferry showed off her huge new dragon inking and shared her regrets at previous tattoos. The Geordie Shore star gave her fans a glimpse of her massive new tattoo that covers all the side of her thigh and will also cover half of her bum cheek. Videoing herself on the treatment table, wearing just a peach-coloured crop top and a thong, the reality star talked through the latest piece of artwork to her 3.7 million followers.

TOWIE stars Tommy Mallet and Georgia Kousoulou have gotten engaged.The couple have been together for eight years and share baby son Brody together, finally deciding to make things official during a sun-soaked trip to Mexico.The adorable couple shared the same stunning images of their romantic moment, as 29 year old Tommy joked he finally "got the job done" after nearly a decade with his love. "Now stop asking me when I'm gonna do it," the reality TV star added cheekily.

Naman Ramachandran The Russian Grand Prix has become the latest big ticket sporting event to be canceled in Russia, after the UEFA Champion’s League Final, in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.On Friday, Formula One, the sport’s governing body, revealed that the Russian Grand Prix, due to be held in Sochi on Sept. 25, has been cancelled following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, after a meeting on Thursday.

“Euphoria” star Chloe Cherry spoke candidly about how she’s handling her newfound fame in an interview with Variety.

I can't stand my millennial boss who makes us meditate in meetings'Chris Williamson: How about saying to the boss it doesn’t work, it adds nothing to productivity and is using up time and money as a solution, as opposed to diving inCaroline Watson: Ask if it’s a contractual requirement and to see that in writing. If it isn’t, you don’t have to do it.

Variety, the actor appeared at a press briefing by the Ukrainian government in Kyiv on Thursday (February 24), listening to government officials speak about the crisis.Penn previously visited Ukraine in November last year, where he prepared for the documentary by visiting with the country’s military. Photos from the visit were released by the Ukrainian Joint Forces Operation Press Service at the time.According to a statement released by the Office of the President of the Ukraine on Facebook, Penn has spoken with deputy prime minister Iryna Vereshchuk, along with local journalists and members of the military.До України прибув американський актор та кінорежисер, лауреат премії «Оскар» Шон Пенн.Режисер спеціально приїхав до…Posted by Офіс Президента України on Thursday, February 24, 2022“The director specifically came to Kyiv to record all the events that are currently happening in Ukraine and to tell the world the truth about Russia’s invasion of our country,” the translated statement read.“Sean Penn is among those who support Ukraine in Ukraine today.

If there's one date you don't want to forget, it's Mother's Day.

If there's one date you don't want to forget, it's Mother's Day.

The life of actor and activist Sidney Poitier will be told in a Broadway-targeted play to be written by Charles Randolph-Wright and directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, producers announced today.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaFew stars shone as brightly as Sidney Poitier.In films like “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” and “In the Heat of the Night,” Poitier turned in powerful performances that electrified audiences.