Sperm donor with dozens of children says it's 'charity work' after visiting Scottish brood

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Apollo Global Management, a major private-equity firm, has submitted an $11 billion bid to acquire Paramount Pictures, according to a published report. The Wall Street Journal, citing anonymous sources, reported that Apollo Global offered $11 billion for Paramount Global’s film and TV studio business. That would apparently not include CBS, Paramount Global’s cable networks or the streaming business that includes Paramount+ and Pluto TV.

Marta Balaga “After the Party” star Peter Mullan tells it like it is. “The thing with acting is that it’s fun when you are playing. A footballer can relive the moment of scoring the goal, but it’s not as much fun as scoring the goal.

Prince Harry had some words of warning for Meghan Markle long before they embarked on married life together. The couple first met in July 2016 - and went to great lengths to keep their romance under wraps.

Coronation Street fans were left shocked on Monday night after they spotted a suspicious newcomer. On Friday night, Roy Cropper was wrongfully arrested on suspicion of murdering his former employee Lauren Bolton, with soap fans recalling that Lauren - a troubled youngster - abruptly left the cobbles earlier this year.

Gorka Marquez shares some huge family news with Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice in the second series of their travel show, Adventures in Spain.

Michael Nordine Some solutions to the housing crisis are more creative than others. For a group of artists in Providence, Rhode Island, that idea was put to the test when they infiltrated and inhabited a hidden alcove in their local mall for four years — a symbol of gentrification they repurposed into a decidedly anticapitalist communal space.

NBCUniversal is adding a set of features to Peacock as it gets set for the streaming outlet’s live coverage of the Paris Olympics this summer.

Friends alum David Schwimmer is set to lead Season 2 of the Disney+ anthology series Goosebumps.

NBCUniversal plans to start using generative AI in its ad sales efforts, the company announced Wednesday at its One24 event for advertisers.

Police closed a road in Manchester city centre on Tuesday afternoon (March 20) following a collision between a bus and a car.

Beauty shoppers are raving about an anti-ageing serum that has been hailed as creating an 'instant facelift' within seconds of application. The purse-friendly Amazon serum promises visible results in as little as 90 seconds and those who have tried the product 'can't get enough'.

Amazon has slashed the prices across its range of smart 4K Fire TVs as part of the retailer's massive Spring Deal Days sale, which is running from today until Monday, March 25. And one TV we've got our eyes on has seen a whopping price drop of £160.

who lasted exactly one day on the job as the show’s host, opened up about being fired — and about the strength of cancer-stricken Alex Trebek. Richards, 48, replaced Trebek in August 2021, nine months after Trebek died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 80.

Police have made an arrest after a man was 'attacked with a hammer' after a collision on the M61 on Tuesday morning (March 20).

Country’s Calling Music Festival surfs into Ocean City’s Ocean City Inlet for two days of boot scootin’ good times.Headliners at the inaugural event include household name Eric Church, chart-topper Tyler Childers, rapidly rising star Jelly Roll, Grammy winner Lainey Wilson and country legend Clint Black.They’ll be joined by Dwight Yoakam, Riley Green, Martina McBride, Bailey Zimmerman and Tanya Tucker at the two-day extravaganza.Personally, we’re most excited for the alt-country stylings of “Cocaine Country Dancing” singer Paul Cauthen.In total, 26 acts are scheduled to perform on Friday and Saturday.And if you want to catch them all, single and multi-day passes can be snagged as soon as today.Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Friday, March 22, fans who want to ensure they have tickets ahead of time can purchase on sites like Vivid Seats before tickets are officially on sale.Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.A complete calendar including all dates and links to buy Country’s Calling tickets can be found below.To ring in their first-ever fest, Ocean City brought out some of the biggest names in the biz to kick things off.For a closer look, here’s everyone who will be performing, according to the festival’s X (formerly Twitter) account:Say howdy to your #CountryCalling lineup

public’s trust in the UK’s royal family continues to decline as another photo from the Firm has been flagged as “digitally enhanced.”Getty Images recently noted that the photo of the Windsor clan at Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s son Archie’s July 2019 christening was also altered.The photographer of the portrait, Chris Allerton, denied the allegation to the Daily Mail on Wednesday.He said that the idea that he would edit the photo in a manipulative way “was a load of cobblers.”The English phrase is a slang term that means “nonsense.”Allerton explained to the publication that the photo needed “the very minimal tuning” to its coloring, and how his camera was set up beforehand in an effort to shoot “a relaxed and pleasing moment quickly and efficiently for them.”The image featured the Duke and Duchess of Sussex holding their then-2-month-old son, as they sat alongside King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, Kate Middleton, Markle’s mother Doria Ragland, as well as the late Princess Diana’s sisters, Lady Jane Fellowes and Lady Sarah McCorquodale.“Getty Images is undertaking a review of handout images and, in accordance with its editorial policy, is placing an editor’s note on images where the source has suggested they could be digitally enhanced,” the photo agency’s rep told the Daily Mail.The “Suits” star, 42, and the Invictus Games founder’s friend Misan Harriman took to social media to defend Allerton.“I’ve just spoken to Chris Allerton, Getty Images should never have put that editors note on his image, I am sure,” Harriman wrote on X.The Nigerian-British photographer has often snapped images of the Sussexes, including one iconic pic of a pregnant Markle looking up lovingly at Harry, 39, in 2021.Harriman added

Gemma Atkinson was left begging 'please' as she was left clarifying an edited image of herself that left her being told she looked too 'manly'. The Hits Radio host is no stranger to poking fun at herself and laughing off the many comments she receives on social media.

Manchester United director Sir Dave Brailsford was seen celebrating enthusiastically after the Reds' thrilling last-minute win over Liverpool in the FA Cup.

Thirteen years on since his iconic turn in Channel 4's Shameless, David Threlfall is barely recognisable with his grey hair and bushy beard in the new ITV drama Passenger.The 70 year old actor, who was famous for playing Frank Gallagher in the irreverent comedy series, looked worlds away from his old character in new photos snapped on set. In pictures from the upcoming show, David stars as Jim Bracknell, and was spotted wearing a hi-vis jacket, brown beanie hat and orange shirt - a far cry from his former alter-ego Frank, who was often spotted with a can and cigarette in hand, and best known for sporting long brown hair.

It's been 23 years since they walked down the aisle in one of Emmerdale's most iconic weddings, and now Paddy Kirk and Mandy Dingle could be set to tie the knot once again.The soap favourites have had a tumultuous romance over the years, which has seen them split and rekindle many times. Mandy and Paddy have hit a rocky patch recently, with Paddy letting his partner down. He failed to stand up for her against a business associate and then went on to cheat on her by kissing ex Chas Dingle - leading to some tough moments for Mandy.

Kaia Gerber is taking to the cover of V Magazine for it’s latest issue!