Simone Ashley Recalls Her 'Wild' First Role in 'Straight Outta Compton'

A poet whose inspirational verses got celebrities through lockdown is a mum-of-two from Tillicoultry, Clackmannanshire.

A police probe into allegations of a £600,000 SNP donations fraud has been codenamed Operation Branchform by detectives.

A metals firm that was handed a £586million ­ Scottish Government ­support package to buy a Highland smelter is facing a court bankruptcy fight.

New Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa has revealed he plans to use his acting success to build a school in Rwanda.

A teenage pilot and diehard Rangers fan will be helping to fly 56 of his fellow supporters to Seville in a private jet used by Manchester United’s ­ Cristiano Ronaldo.

TV star Lorraine Kelly ’s company was worth £3.7million last year – only dropping £65,000 in value despite the pandemic.

Selena Gomez tonight made her debut as host of Saturday Night Live, speaking in her opening monologue about the Hulu series Only Murders in the Building, which has her starring alongside Steve Martin and Martin Short, and more.

Saturday Night Live.”Kyle Mooney played Depp, who, in real life, has alleged that Amber Heard once left a ‘fecal delivery’ on their bed out of anger.When presented with a video of Depp’s property manager (Kenan Thompson) finding the “dookie,” Heidi Gardner, playing Heard’s lawyer, pointed out that the video wouldn’t stand as proof that the feces came from a human — as Heard claims it came from the couple’s dogs.“That’s true, but I’ll allow it, because it does sound fun. And this trial is for fun!” squealed Cecily Strong, playing the judge.Parodying the way the trial has become such a pop culture moment, Strong said, “I think I’ve seen enough. This trial has given me a lot to consider.

Met Office has warned Brits that "thunderstorms" are likely ahead of what should be the hottest day of the year so far. Despite warm temperatures today and tomorrow, the national forecaster say that conditions will be "turning thundery overnight" today (May 15).

There’s been a lot of defecation slung around the past few weeks in Johnny Depp’s ongoing $50 million defamation trial against Amber Heard. Tonight, Saturday Night Live threw some of its own against the wall to see what would stick in the cold open.

OneRepublic have shared a new single titled ‘I Ain’t Worried’, marking their contribution to the new Top Gun: Maverick movie soundtrack.The cut is the second song to be released from the Tom Cruise-starring film’s accompanying soundtrack, following Lady Gaga‘s emotional theme song ‘Hold My Hand’. In contrast, OneRepublic’s ‘I Ain’t Worried’ is a pop-fuelled, upbeat number, driven by cheery whistling and buoyant percussion.It arrived alongside an accompanying music video, comprising clips from the forthcoming movie.

Bridgerton star Simone Ashley who plays Kate Sharma on the popular period drama has spoken out on her “empowering sex scene” during an intimate chat with Alison Hammond.As fans hope to see more romantic moments between Kate and her new husband Anthony when the series continues, the 27-year-old revealed she also wants to see more steamy scenes in season three.“I think there’s much to be explored with Kate and Anthony,” she enthused, as she chatted with Alison on This Morning.“And I think that’s something I’d like to see even more in season three.”Despite the show’s infamous sex scene, the second season drastically toned down the raunchy scenes in favour of some tamer romantic encounters.Disappointed fans urged show bosses to bring back the raunchy scenes as viewers remain gripped to their passionate romance in the Netflix hit show.Some of Bridgerton’s sex scenes have been deemed rather scandalous compared to other period dramas, but Simone admits she actually found them some of Kate’s most empowering moments.She recalled one example: “We have a moment in episode seven where Kate’s the one to give consent and she’s like, ‘don’t stop, don’t stop,’ translating to, ‘I want this, I want this,’ which is so powerful in itself.“That scene in episode seven was incredibly empowering because Kate really does take the reins in that sense and she knows what she wants, and it was amazing to kind of represent that for women and to tell that narrative.”Fans were concerned the Sharma sister may not remain on the series as regulars after Simon Basset star Regé-Jean Page dropped out of the series after just one season.The actors have since confirmed they are more than willing to come back as part of the regular cast for season three and

Of all the terrible 90s and 00s trends we’ve seen make a return this year (lowrise jeans, we’re looking at you), baby braids aren’t one we immediately want to see vanish from social media.These cute mini braids, usually placed around the front sections of hair, have found themselves at the centre of a new celebrity hair trend.The fashionable likes of Hailey Bieber and Bridgerton’s Simone Ashley have been pioneering the micro braid trend in recent months, causing the look to become very popular on social media.The good news is that they work on all hair textures, so it’s a trend that can be worn by anyone. All you need is a bit of dexterity and some small, clear hair ties.

Jada Pinkett Smith is back with her mother Adrienne Banfield Norris and daughter Willow Smith for a fifth season of their Facebook Watch chat show, Red Table Talk. The trailer, which dropped today (19 April), previews interviews with eight-time Grammy nominee Janelle Monáe, Oscar-winning actress Kim Basinger and her daughter Ireland Baldwin, the parents of Miss USA Cheslie Kryst who died by suicide earlier this year and victims of the Tinder Swindler.

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Simone Ashley is looking back on the work it took to get her to where she is now, Bridgerton's rising starlet. MORE: Simone Ashley reveals surprising adverse reaction on Bridgerton setThe actress visited the Ellen Show, which was temporarily being hosted by comedian Tiffany Haddish and Ellen’s resident dancer Stephen 'tWitch' Boss.The three discussed Simone's upbringing, how she got into acting, behind-the-scenes details of filming the hit Netflix show, and she even revealed an incredible hidden talent.WATCH: Simone left mortified by fans reaction to showMORE: Bridgerton star Simone Ashley's new cut-out dress will blow your mindThe 27-year-old is of South Asian descent and was born in England before she moved to Los Angeles when she was ten-years-old.On Bridgerton, she plays the elusive Kate Sharma, a newcomer for the show's second season. The second installment's plot focuses on Jonathan Bailey's character, Viscount Bridgerton, on his journey to find the perfect match for him, and follows his growing interest in Kate.True to her California upbringing, her first role, which she confessed was a "wild experience" was in Straight Outta Compton, the biopic portraying NWA's trajectory and Eazy-E, Ice Cube, and Dr.

It's been more than a few months, but Tiffany Haddish is back as guest host of The Ellen Degeneres Show.This time, while leading the talk show, theactress and comedian sits down with Bridgerton star Simone Ashley, for an episode that airs on Thursday, April 14.Haddish also opens up about her own life, particularly the time since she last hosted the show in October 2021, which includes confessing she's single and ready to mingle, what she did during a visit to Africa, as well as her DUI arrest in the new year of 2022. Promo mode: Actress Simone Ashley, 27appears on Thursday's episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show to promote season two of the hit Netflix series BridgertonOff the top during hermonologue, Haddish dove right into her dating life, or lack there of it, rolling off the various dating apps she has signed-on to of late.'I'm getting back into the dating scene, which means I'm on the apps: Raya, Tinder, Postmates, Candy Crush, and that therapy app BetterHelp, okay.

SHE’S the relatively unknown beauty thrust into the spotlight as the leading lady in Bridgerton’s second series – a casting that has catapulted her to overnight stardom. As Lady Kate Sharma, the stunning love interest for hunky Anthony Bridgerton in the Netflix period drama, Simone Ashley’s ground-breaking appearance has already broken the mould as one of the first Asian actresses to slip into Regency costume for a period role.

Like the whole world right now, we're obsessed with all things Bridgerton. If, like us, you binge-watched the whole series in one sitting, you will no doubt be loving all the fabulous characters, what they get up to, and of course, what they wear.

Bridgerton’s Simone Ashley has confirmed which Netflix show her loyalties currently lie with, amid speculation she wouldn’t be returning for the fourth season of Sex Education. The star, who rose to fame for her role as Olivia on Sex Education, confirmed the news on Tuesday as the fanfare around the second series of Bridgerton showed no sign of dying down. Olivia and Kate Sharma – the leading lady of Bridgerton season two – are entirely worlds apart, so it’s no surprise she won’t be keeping them both on.

Simone Ashley has revealed she has quit her role in the hugely-popular Netflix series Sex Education. The TV star recently lit up screens as Regency beauty Kate Sharma, who steals the heart of eldest son Anthony (Jonathan Bailey) in Bridgerton season two. And in an interview on This Morning on Tuesday, April 12, Simone also confirmed that while some fans might be disappointed she won't be back in the halls of Moordale Secondary School, she will be returning to the Shondaland hit for its third season.