Sky Sports to run live auditions to find replacements for axed Soccer Saturday pundits

Joe Leydon Film CriticLet’s not mince words: “Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story” is a high-stepping, hand-waving, spirit-lifting gas. Co-directors Frank Marshall and Ryan Suffern, with the invaluable assistance of editor Martin Singer, have fashioned an infectiously exuberant overview of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, the Big Easy’s unique and enormous celebration of its music, cuisine and multiculturalism, by combining their own footage of performances and interviews at the 50th iteration of the star-studded annual event — the last before COVID-19 forced cancelation of the 2000 and 2001 editions — and archival footage dating back to the festival’s earliest days.Those days might have begun earlier, fest co-founder George Wein reveals during an interview conducted before his 2021 passing, if he had accepted a 1962 invitation by locals to establish the New Orleans equivalent of his Newport Jazz Festival.

Hate crimes against Asians and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) have been increasing in recent weeks and months, with actress Karen Fukuhara revealing she recently a victim herself.The 30-year-old actress, best known for playing Katana in 2016's Suicide Squad and Kimiko Miyashiro in Amazon's The Boys, took to her Instagram on Wednesday to reveal what happened.'Today I was struck in the head by a man (I'm physically fine) & this s**t needs to stop. Us women, Asians, the elderly need your help,' she began.

Cult comedy Mean Girls established 'on Wednesdays we wear pink' in 2004.And Nicole Williams definitely understood the assignment.The 34-year-old former reality star commanded attention in a fashionable all pink look while heading to dinner with her husband Larry English on Wednesday night. Flamingo fashionista: Nicole Williamscommanded attention in a fashionable all pink look while heading to dinner with her husband Larry English on Wednesday nightShe proudly put her legs on display in a satin dress featuring a very high split along with metallic silver heels.Nicole kept on theme as she also added a pink fur coat while hand-in-hand with the 36-year-old former NFL star outside of celeb-favorite Giorgio Baldi.She accessorized with plenty of bling including dangling earrings and rings.Her raven colored tresses were put into a ponytail as she showcased her natural looks with complementary make-up topped off with a swipe of subtle pink lip.

Ciara and Russel Wilson looked like a happy family as they were joined by their kids at the Denver Broncosheadquarters in Englewood, Colorado, on Wednesday.The football player, 33, was formally introduced as the Denver Broncos' newest quarterback as his proud wife, 36, and daughter Sienna, four, son Win, one, and stepson Future, seven, watched.The nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback was recently traded to the Broncos after10 years with the Seattle Seahawks. Beaming:Ciara and Russel Wilson looked like a happy family as they were joined by their kids at the Denver Broncos headquarters in Englewood, Colorado, on WednesdayWilson made the event a full-on family affair and was also joined by his older brother Harrison IV and motherTammy Wilson.

Gina Kirschenheiter and Shannon Beador had it out with each other on Wednesday night's episode of The Real Housewives of Orange County on Bravo.Shannon, 57, pulled Gina, 37, aside at Jen Armstrong's brain scan party and said she wanted to talk because there were things she had been hearing that she wanted to clear up.'Gina multiple people have come to me and said ''Gina thinks that you are jealous of her'',' said Shannon. 'She's jealous of my business.' Jealousy claims: Shannon Beador finally confronted Gina Kirschenheiter for spreading rumors that she's jealous on Wednesday's episode of The Real Housewives Of Orange County on Bravo'I never said that,' Gina protested.

Amy Schumer said she was looking forward to getting 'into some trouble' hosting the Oscars during a visit on Wednesday on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.'I wanted to mention that you're going to host the Oscars this year,' said Jimmy, 47, after welcoming Amy, 40, onto the NBC talk show.'Oh my God I am?' joked Amy, who added that she was going to co-host along with Regina Hall and Wanda Sykes. Trouble maker:Amy Schumer said she was looking forward to getting into some trouble hosting the Oscars during a visit on Wednesday on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon'How did it come about?' asked Jimmy. 'Did you immediately say yes?''I just feel like performing right now, coming out of the pandemic and everything,' said Amy.

Ant Anstead is head over heels forRenée Zellweger, and he wants everyone to know it.The television presenter, 42, posted a video to his Instagram where two photos rapidly alternated and appeared to make him kiss his better half, 52.The first photo showed the pair leaning in with their faces nearly touching while the second showed the Hollywood 'it' couple locking lips. So much love:Ant Anstead is head over heels for Renée Zellweger, and he wants everyone to know itAnstead appeared to be wearing a dark blue tuxedo, made to look green by the filter on one of the photos, while Zellweger wore a similarly-colored dress decorated in flowers.

A raging thug who threatened to kill his brother. He then rang 999 and said he wanted to go to prison for 'killing a police officer' or a 'random citizen'.

A bizarre video has surfaced of a man filling up his car with cooking oil outside a Tesco in Congleton. The video taken a Cheshire resident shows a man with a trolley full of oil outside the supermarket car park pouring the oil into his vehicle.

Harry Kane has wrestled a Premier League record away from Manchester United great Wayne Rooney.

Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner has weighed in on Dolly Parton’s recent request to be withdrawn from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominee list.Faulkner shared his thoughts on Parton’s withdrawal on the March 15 episode of the Rock of Nations with Dave Kinchen podcast, calling it “a classy move”. “I think she recognises her brand, and it didn’t necessarily fit into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. And I think it raises questions to what the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame’s brand is as well,” he said.“To call it the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and not have bands like Judas Priest in it from day one, I think, is a weird thing,” said Faulkner.

SEVENTEEN are set to release new music in May, their label Pledis Entertainment has confirmed.South Korean news outlet Star News first claimed in a report earlier today (March 17) that the boy group would be releasing their fourth full-length album this May. The report has since been confirmed by Pledis Entertainment, in a new statement to Top Star News. “SEVENTEEN are preparing to make a comeback with a full-length studio album in May,” Pledis Entertainment wrote, as translated by Soompi. The forthcoming record will notably mark the 13-piece’s first domestic comeback of 2022, and will arrive seven months after their October 2021 mini-album ‘Attacca’ mini-album.The upcoming project will also be the group’s fourth full-length album, coming almost three years after their previous record ‘An Ode’, which dropped in September 2019.

Ed Sheeran has teased his next “curveball” project, confirming that it’s coming very soon.Speaking to The Project NZ about his upcoming Australia and New Zealand stadium tour, the singer-songwriter explained the reasoning behind naming his albums after mathematical symbols.“I was like, ‘I don’t really want to be a poster boy’,” Sheeran said. “So I had sort of figured out a way [to do] it with colours and symbols.

Ben Affleck is stepping out for the day.

Karen Fukuhara has revealed that she was recently attacked.

“I will do my best to represent Poland as proudly as I can.“See you soon live from Puerto Rico!”Shree Saini from the United States took first runner-up, while Olivia Yace from Côte d'Ivoire was awarded second runner-up.The official Miss World instagram account posted an image of Karolina being crowned Miss World 2021, which the caption: “Karolina is currently studying for a Master’s Degree in Management and would like to continue her studies with a PhD.“Karolina also works as a model. “She enjoys swimming and scuba diving and playing tennis and badminton. “One day she hopes to become a motivational speaker.“Karolina is also very passionate about the voluntary work that she is involved in.”Peter Andre flew to Puerto Rico to host the pageant which took place earlier today.He shared a selfie on Instagram, in view of his 1.8 million followers, once he had arrived on the island.The official Miss World instagram account shared a video of him arriving at the event too.The Mysterious Girl singer, 49, was also involved in the pageant in 2019.He had planned to continue hosting duties last year until the event was postponed.In a statement in December, the pageant said: “Miss World 2021 temporarily postpones global broadcast finale in Puerto Rico due to health and safety interest of contestants, staff, crew, and the general public.”“The finale will be rescheduled at Puerto Rico Coliseum Jose Miguel Agrelot within the next 90 days.”In 2020, a film called Misbehaviour about beauty pageants was released starring Keira Knightly.Misbehaviour is based on the feminists who disrupted the 1970 Miss World pageant in London.

Jussie Smollett, 39, is set to be released from jail on bond, a court has ordered during an appeal to overturn the former Empire star’s conviction.The Mighty Ducks star was sentenced last week after being found guilty of lying to the police.Smollett claimed to have been the victim of a racist and homophobic attack in January 2019 but was accused of staging the attack himself.On Wednesday, judges ruled Smollett should be released while the appeal of his conviction on five felony counts of lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack is underway.He will be released from the Cook County Jail on a $150,000 (£113,000) personal recognizance bond.The 39-year-old has spent just six days in prison, however his lawyers argued that he would be in danger of physical harm in prison, stating that their client had received “vicious threats” on social media which “no doubt reflects the hatred and wish for physical harm toward Smollett, which he may experience during incarceration.”They also said that Smollett would have completed his sentence by the time the appeal process would be completed.Last week, a Cook County judge sentenced Smollet to a 150 day prison sentence for staging a hate crime hoax.Smollett was remanded into custody immediately.During the sentencing, Smollett said in an outburst: “If I did this, then it means that I stuck my fist in the fears of Black Americans in this country for over 400 years, and the fears of the LGBT community.“Your honour, I respect you and I respect the jury, but I did not do this, and I am not suicidal, and if anything happens to me when I go in there, I did not do it to myself, and you must all know that.”Earlier this week, Smollett’s family claimed he had been placed in the prison’s

Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton are reportedly engaged as the Fresh Meat actress displayed her massive rock on her ring finger at the BAFTAs. While Zawe, 37, appeared to conceal her ring in official photos from the star-studded red carpet at the event, in a photo posted by host AJ Odudu at London's Grosvenor Hotel it was clearly visible. In the sweet snap, AJ can be seen taking centre stage in a blue sparkling dress with a matching choker necklace while Tom, 41, dons a tuxedo with a black bowtie on one side, as Zawe stands in a pink dress on the other.

Sky Sports have confirmed their panel for the first Soccer Saturday of the Premier League and EFL season.

Sky Sports are in no rush to choose their new Soccer Saturday panel. Although Jeff Stelling and Paul Merson are ready to return for the 2020/21 Premier League season, changes at the company saw regulars Matt Le Tissier, Charlie Nicholas and Phil Thompson moved on last month.

on this link here.The former England midfielder has been an outspoken critic against wearing masks during the coronavirus pandemic, despite the prevailing medical advice.Six million Jewish people were killed in the Holocaust, including Anne Frank, whose diary chronicling her time hiding from the Nazis made her famous after her death.Another outraged follower of Le Tissier said: “Remember that those that sheltered her were sheltering the vulnerable.“You wearing a mask and carrying out social distancing is doing the same.” Some social media users were calling for Southampton to review Le Tissier’s position as an ambassador for the club.