Soap stars Sophie Austin and Shayne Ward share beautiful baby update

Patricia Heaton spoke out against Disney and stood up for her longtime friend Tim Allen after seeing the new trailer for the upcoming "Toy Story" spinoff based on the Buzz Lightyear character, aptly titled "Lightyear."  The "Everybody Loves Raymond" star took to Twitter to decry the new movie: "Saw the trailer for Buzz Lightyear and all I can say is Disney/Pixar made a HUGE mistake in not casting my pal @ofctimallen." She added: "Tim Allen in the role that he originated, the role that he owns.Tim IS Buzz! Why would they completely castrate this iconic, beloved character?" Allen, 69, has voiced the astronaut doll character since 1995, and reprised the role for "Toy Story 2," "Toy Story 3," and "Toy Story 4" in addition to a host of other projects. Chris Evans stars as the new Buzz Lightyear in the upcoming film.

Brad Pitt and Gwyneth Paltrow are still on very good terms.  In an interview for Paltrow’s website Goop, the exes discuss their past relationship and how they’ve been able to maintain a healthy, strong friendship.The duo was together in 1994 before calling off their engagement in 1997. During the interview, Paltrow mentioned her late father – who died in 2002 – and how "excited" he was to have Pitt as a son-in-law "though we didn't get married, unfortunately," Paltrow said to Pitt. Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Pitt still have a lot of love for each other as Pitt admitted he still "loves" his ex-fiancee.

Zack Sharf Chris Evans is taking a stand against anyone criticizing “Lightyear” for featuring a gay kiss between two female characters. The actor recently told Reuters that film and TV viewers who opposite diversity and more inclusive on-screen representation are “idiots” who will eventually “die off like dinosaurs.” Evans said it’s important not to pay any attention to such toxic viewers and criticisms.As Variety exclusively reported in March, Pixar restored the gay kiss in “Lightyear” after uproar from staffers over the decision to remove it. The kiss is brief and is included during a montage sequence that depicts the life of Hawthorne (voiced by Uzo Aduba).

Emily Longeretta These directors, who have never won an Emmy, may finally get a chance at a nomination and perhaps a win with these buzzy series.Karyn Kusama It’s been 20 years since Kusama made her directorial debut, but she’s yet to receive an Emmy nomination. The “Jennifer’s Body” director stepped behind the camera for the pilot episode of this year’s breakout drama “Yellowjackets” on Showtime.Lorene Scafaria Best known for writing and directing 2019’s “Hustlers,” Scafaria helmed the seventh episode of the latest season of HBO’s massive hit, “Succession.” Titled “Too Much Birthday,” the heart-wrenching episode, which centered on Kendall’s lavish 40th birthday party, could — and should — also get recognition for production design done by Stephen H.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorWhen Daryl McCormack told his mom he landed a starring role in Searchlight Pictures’ “Good Luck to You, Leo Grande,” he wasn’t sure what to tell her about first: the character he was playing or who his co-star was. “I think I said, ‘I’m playing a sex worker,’ the 29-year-old Irish actor recalls.

Charlie Amter “Making it” in America had long been a dream for Australian production and songwriting duo Isaac “Zac” De Boni (pictured at left) and Michael “Finatik” Mule — or FnZ. And while the pair are not new to the rap scene as producers (or even to Los Angeles, where they are now based), 2022 so far has seen the two friends’ years of hard work behind the scenes finally start to pay dividends.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorLionsgate’s “Hellboy” and other movies are getting virtual real estate in The Sandbox — a decentralized gaming virtual world similar to Roblox — in a new bid by the studio to extend its intellectual property into more digital realms.Lionsgate is the first Hollywood studio to team with The Sandbox on a virtual land. The companies plan to develop Action City, an area in the game that will feature 2019’s “Hellboy” and other Lionsgate and Millennium Media action films, including Sylvester Stallone vehicles “Rambo,” “Rambo: Last Blood” and the three movies in the “The Expendables” franchise.The content in Action City will let Sandbox players create their own experiences using both original and established characters and worlds.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterHe may have starred in the beloved sitcom “The Office” and worked with his hero Quentin Tarantino in “Inglourious Basterds,” but B.J. Novak never feels cooler than when he’s shooting the shit at some swanky Manhattan watering hole with his buddy John Mayer.That realization inspired the opening sequence in Novak’s new film “Vengeance,” a slice-of-life comedy that descends into a murder mystery set in America’s heartland.

Wilson Chapman editorFunny Or Die owner Henry R. Muñoz III will donate $1 million dollars to establish a theater at the Smithsonian’s future National Museum of the American Latino.Muñoz, who is a health care entrepreneur, announced the news with his husband Kyle Ferari-Munoz on Wednesday.

Liverpool star Georginio Wijnaldum has been crowned the Ligue 1 flop of the season - just 12 months after he joined PSG from the Reds.The Dutch midfielder left Anfield to join the French champions after running down his deal on Merseyside. But Wijnaldum has tasted just 1,933 minutes of actions across his 38 appearances this term and has struggled to make any sort of impression at the Parc des Princes.And now the 31-year-old's miserable maiden year in France has gone from bad to worse after he was named as the 'Ligue 1 Flop Signing of the Year' by Get French Football News.The midfielder is said to have won the unwanted award - which attracted over 100,000 votes and was decided by a combination of votes and input from an expert panel - by some distance, despite the fact he won the French title during his first season with Mauricio Pochettino's side.As a result of his disastrous year in Paris, Wijnaldum has also dropped out of Louis van Gaal's Netherlands squad just months before the World Cup.

murder in a campaign of harassment where he shared intimate photos and sent her a picture of their son in a coffin.Ian Nice, 45, subjected his ex-partner Laura Tansey to the abuse during a "nuclear fallout" after their son Reece Tansey was killed by James White in May 2021.Tragic Reece was stabbed six times by the 16-year-old, who was sentenced to 15 years in jail for murder alongside Mark Nuttall, also 16, who was present during the crime and received six years for manslaughter.Prosecutor Richard Blackburn said at Bolton Magistrates’ Court that Nice blamed Tansey for their son's death and targeted her three times during one week in January 2022 - two months after their son's killers had been convicted.As well as changing his profile picture to an imtimate image of his ex-partner on WhatsApp and texting her a picture of their late teenager in a coffin, Nice caused damage to her car, reports Manchester Evening News.When he saw her having breakfast with a friend in Bolton town centre, Nice reportedly shouted: “She was the one who killed our son Reece.”Prosecutor Blackburn said in court: "These offences have been committed against a tragic background that their son, Reece, was murdered in 2021 and the defendant for some time has laid blame for that on the complainant, his former partner."He said he was very sorry for any damage he had caused and he would pay for the damage.

Davide Sanclimenti's family have slammed Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu on social media as she makes a beeline for newcomer Jay Younger. Davide and Ekin-Su have been coupled up since last week and, while things were initially going well for the pair with them sharing what Love Island viewers described as a "sloppy kiss", the Italian stallion has since appeared to have taken his foot off the gas on their romance. Ekin-Su became upset on Tuesday night's episode after Davide failed to bring her up a coffee to the balcony – a Love Island tradition – as all the other girls were met with beverages.

Love Island fans were in for a real treat on Wednesday's episode as newbie Remi Lambert showcased his rap skills to his new housemates.The 22-year-old Manchester hunk joined many of his co-stars around the firepit for brief intros as Remi explained to the group he was a model and rapper.This prompted the cast to ask Remi to demo some of lyrics which he was more than willing to do.Remi rapped: "You don't get a second chance at life, that's why I put my hustle first."Trying to better myself, under construction in the works.

Tyson Fury debated his eagerly-anticipated boxing return, alongside wife Paris, when appearing on Piers Morgan's Uncensored programme. On Tuesday (June 14), the world heavyweight champion dropped the bombshell U-turn that he was going to don the gloves once more and cancel plans for early retirement. The 33-year-old had previously claimed his Wembley contest against Dillian Whyte would be his final outing, but the Gypsy King confirmed he would " 100 per cent" return for another fight.

Love Island viewers were left cringing at newcomer Remi Lambert's spontaneous rap session during Wednesday 15 June's instalment.The episode saw the Manchester-born bombshell enter the villa with Edinburgh contestant Jay Younger, 28, who is spotted leaning in for a kiss in the teaser for the next episode, and the other boys were less than impressed with the threat to their connections with the female islanders. Investment analyst Jay immediately started going after who he wanted to get to know, while Remi was slightly more reserved about his interests. As all of the Islanders gathered round to quiz their new housemates by the fire pit, the new boys introduced themselves.

beaches this week as temperatures soar during the heatwave, it has been warned. Parents have been urged to look out for Portuguese Man o' War jellyfish in response to forecasts reaching up to 34C in some areas.

Funny Girl stars Beanie Feldstein and Jane Lynch will depart the productionl on September 25, producers announced today.

Don’t expect director Taika Waititi’s planned Star Wars film to be about Chewbacca’s grandmother.

EXCLUSIVE: In a preemptive situation, Neal Moritz’s Original Film has landed an untitled horror pitch from Jason Pagan and Andrew Deutschman.

EastEnders actress Danielle Harold has opened up for the first time since rumours surfaced that she would be axed from the BBC soap.The soap star, who is best known for playing Lola Pearce, has been a pivotal member of the show's cast for around 11 years. However, it appears her time on Albert Square could come to an end according to reports, which have suggested she is part of a big shake up which could see several beloved characters meet their end. One insider told The Sun that her character would be written out of the soap "with no option to return" – which suggests Lola may be killed off.

Hollyoaks star Nadine Mulkerrin has given birth to her second child, a baby boy.The soap star took to her Instagram platform on Thursday morning with a sweet black and white snap of her eldest kissing her newborn. Nadine, who shares her children with Rory Douglas-Speed, gushed in the caption: "Reggie would like to introduce you all to his new little brother Dougie James Speed "8.1lbs, 24/05/2022 He’s our chilled, fuzzy little old man that’s completed our family! "That’ll be me now, a life of dinosaurs, cars and willies flying around the gaff! Wish me luck and pass this mamma the [champagne emoji]" The congratulatory comments poured in with Mandip Gill writing: "These pictures are sooooo cute!!!! Can not wait to meet him.