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the former Empire actor was found guilty on five counts of disorderly conduct pertaining to a police report he filed on January 29, 2019 – the same day the alleged attack took place.Smollett’s lawyer Nenye Uche said at the time that he would appeal the conviction, adding that his client was “committed to clearing his name”.While handing Smollett his sentence in a Chicago court yesterday (March 10), Cook County Judge James Linn said: “Let me tell you, Mr Smollett, that there is nothing I can do here today that will come close to the damage that you have already done to your own life.“You’ve turned your life upside down by your misconduct and your shenanigans.”He added: “You took some scabs off some healing wounds, and for one reason: You wanted to make yourself more famous, and for a while it worked. The lights were on you.

Strictly Come Dancing winners Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice melted hearts after they shared a never-before-seen picture for a very special reason.MORE: Giovanni Pernice sends heartfelt message to Rose Ayling-Ellis after recent successA candid black and white image of the pair has appeared on the iconic Piccadilly Lights for Take A Moment's campaign for mental health.WATCH: Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice leave fans in tears with poignant danceAlongside a screenshot, Rose wrote: "One of the loveliest person I met @rayburmiston have exhibition in Piccadilly circus of beautiful portraits to raise awareness of just how important it is to take time for our mental health."READ: Rose Ayling-Ellis makes touching comment about her time on StrictlyMORE: Giovanni Pernice's deep connection and protectiveness over Rose Ayling-Ellis explainedShe also added: "Lets take a moment for #mentalhealthawareness. #takeamoment2022 @takeamoment.uk." Upon seeing this special tribute, professional dancer Giovanni added a string of heart emojis alongside one of a rose.He later remarked: "This [heart and rose emoji].

Nirvana’s ‘Something In The Way’ have surged following its inclusion in The Batman.The deep cut from Nirvana’s classic 1991 album ‘Nevermind’ has surged on steaming platforms according to initial reports from MRC Data (via Billboard).The song appears twice in the film and also appeared in trailers leading up to the film’s release.According to the figures from MRC, ‘Something In The Way’ earned 3.1million on-demand official US streams in the first four days following the film’s release on March 4, an increase of 372,000 from the previous four days – or a 734 per cent increase.Between March 6-7, the song racked up 880,000 streams and then rose to 1.5million the following day. By March 8, the song had tallied 1.6million streams.The Batman director and writer Matt Reeves has explained how Robert Pattinson’s character was inspired by Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain last year.Speaking about the inclusion of the song to Empire back in December, Reeves said: “That’s when it came to me that, rather than make Bruce Wayne the playboy version we’ve seen before, there’s another version who had gone through a great tragedy and become a recluse.“So I started making this connection to Gus Van Sant’s Last Days, and the idea of this fictionalised version of Kurt Cobain being in this kind of decaying manor.” He then discussed how he believed Robert Pattinson was perfect for the part after witnessing his performance in 2017 film Good Time.He said: “In that movie you could really feel his vulnerability and desperation, but you could also feel his power.

RELATED: Sofia Vergara stuns in flirty $36 midi dress as she makes exciting announcementThe Colombian beauty dazzled as she took to her Instagram in a black strappy bikini and paired the look with some classic hoop earrings.WATCH: Sofia Vergara causes a stir in slinky body-skimming dress alongside lookalike sister and niece Posting to her 24.7 million followers, the Modern Family star wrote: "#tbt Colombia" alongside four red hearts.READ: Sofia Vergara completely stuns in a string bikini in throwback shotRELATED: Sofia Vergara looks incredible in ultra flattering jeans and glitzy topFans were quick to weigh in on the jaw-dropping snap. One fan wrote: "Wow unreal babe," whilst another starstruck fan commented: "Sofia, you look terrific!!!" A third wondered: "Do you even age?!" Sofia wowing fans in the stunning throwbackThe glamorous throwback wasn't the only thing exciting Sofia's fans.

tributes from friends and fellow stars of the entertainment world, who fondly remembered the humorous and generous star.However, Sir Ken's kindness has continued to be felt long after his death after he left a huge fortune in his will to local services and charities.Following Sir Ken Dodd's death, it was revealed that the comedy legend had left an estimated £27.2 million in his will, to his wife Lady Ann Dodd.However, it was Ken's wish that his fortune was to be used to give back to local services and communities in Liverpool.Speaking to Liverpool Echo, Lady Ann Dodd said: "Ken loved to make people laugh – it was his life, not just a job."He had no desire for the trappings of wealth and it was his wish that the majority of his estate will go to charities close to his heart, many of them local."As his wife, beneficiary of his estate, and also knowing the contents of the will he made some years ago, I will be able to honour his wishes."At the time of his death, Lady Ann revealed that plans were already in place for money from Sir Ken's estate to be donated to services such local theatre projects, hospitals and to refurbish a church hall in his hometown of Knotty Ash, Liverpool.Lady Ann also explained that she would continue the work of the Ken Dodd Charitable Foundation, for which she is a trustee.A wide variety of services and charities have benefited from the huge fortune that Sir Ken Dodd left in his will, including The Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, where the star was treated before he died.He was also a patron of Clatterbridge Hospital, and supported a number of health related charities, with Lady Ann Dodd telling Daily Mail: "Ken was also a great supporter of our hospitals, and the Foundation will look to help

Manchester City goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu will maintain the number one shirt for the Republic of Ireland this month, despite the Carabao Cup heroics of Liverpool back-up stopper Caoimhin Kelleher.

A three-car crash during Friday's morning rush-hour caused heavy disruption for commuters in south Manchester.

Manchester United have made initial enquiries about signing Lyon forward Moussa Dembele in the summer transfer window. It comes after Ralf Rangnick advised United to look at signing a younger striker at the end of the season.

There was an emotional moment on Good Morning Britain on Friday as a young boy who travelled almost 700 miles alone to flee Ukraine was seen safely with his family.

From eating endless piles of Easter eggs to requesting hot cross buns for every meal, the food that comes along with Easter is something to behold. And as the brand behind the infamous Valentine’s Day Love Sausage and the Christmas light-up gin snow globe bottle, it’s no surprise that Marks and Spencer have pulled out all the stops for Easter too.

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Geordie Shore star Chloe Ferry has revealed her new look to Instagram followers. Chloe Ferry, 26, who joined the cast of Geordie Shore in 2017, took to Instagram to reveal her dissolved lip filler.

Alison Hammond was left red-faced as she made a huge blunder live on air during the latest edition of This Morning.The 47-year-old presenter was back on our screens on Friday alongside co-host Dermot O'Leary.They kicked off the programme by chatting to nightclub owner Simon Jackson, who has sold dozens of souvenir chunks of sticky old carpet from The Acapulco in Halifax.The club, which claims to be the oldest in Britain, opened in 1961 and laid the colourful floor covering – which quickly become a local fixture itself – in 2003.At the start of the interview via video call, Alison told Simon that she could see the "old, sticky" carpet in the background. However, Simon pointed out that the carpet in view was the in fact new carpet as the old carpet had already been taken up.Alison was left giggling at the "awks" moment and Dermot quickly stepped in to compliment the new flooring.Simon explained during the interview that the club had sold more than 100 pieces of its carpet for a good cause.“It’s gone really, really mental," said Simon."We thought we would be chucking most of it but we’ve had to pull some bits out of the skip, if I’m honest.

Queen in town after a White Rhino was born earlier this week.Birthed at the Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens, the rare creature was named in honour of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth’s II, as it was given the name “Queenie”.It is the fifth White Rhino to be born in the UK in the past 12 months, and just the 15th out of all European Zoos.The name was chosen with the Platinum Jubilee year in mind.She is the ninth White Rhino calf to be born at the Burford collection and is the daughter of Monty and Nancy.It is the couple's fifth breeding success together.Visitors can see the newborn daily from 10am in the solar-powered Rhino house or the large Rhino paddock overlooking the Manor House.Reggie Heyworth, Managing Director of Cotswold Wildlife Park, said: “We feel very lucky to have another baby female Rhino, which is our fifth female baby in a row.“All the Rhinos here are named after very special people and I think everyone agrees that 2022 will always be special because of Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee."I thought it might be a bit presumptuous to call our new baby ‘Elizabeth’, so I have christened her ‘Queenie’ instead.

Ebanie Bridges has joked that she might have to appear at her next weigh-in naked.Bridges was hosting a Q&A on her Instagram when a fan asked her: "If you have to weigh naked, would you do it?"And the Australian cheekily responded: "Might have to [at] my next weight in... See yas there."The Blonde Bomber has earned a reputation for turning up to fight weigh-in wearing skimpy bikinis and lingerie - much to the delight of her fans.While promoter Eddie Hearn is often snapped staring at the ceiling or the opposite direction as Bridges appears on the stage.

LOVE Island's Anton Danyluk looked completely different after ditching the UK to move to Dubai. The reality star, 27, shot to fame on the fifth season of the ITV dating show in 2019.

KIM Kardashian has been slammed for showing off her new Burberry trench coat amid her recent "tone-deaf" comments. The KUWTK alum, 41, was branded "delusional" for claiming "nobody wants to work" in her Variety interview this week.

KATIE Price showed off the results of her "biggest ever" boob job as she posed for a snap during her holiday in Thailand. The 43-year-old recently revealed the outcome of her latest surgery as she and fiance Carl Woods continue to enjoy their luxury break.

UK training body ScreenSkills is actioning one of the key recommendations from Jack Thorne’s report into disability in TV by funding the training of Accessibility Co-ordinators.

Naman Ramachandran BritBox U.K. managing director Will Harrison has decided to leave the business ahead of the launch of ITV’s new streaming service ITVX. The U.K.

The suspect is described as having a medium build, 5ft 9in tall, around 30 years of age with short brown hair. At the time of the incident he was wearing a red jacket.  Chief Inspector Brian Anderson, Area Commander at South Ayrshire, said: “Enquiries are currently ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident.  “I would urge anyone who has any information that could assist with our investigation to get in contact with police.