Strictly's Hamza Yassin's 'issues' exposed by James Jordan 'Didn't deserve it in my eyes'

A group of Canadian parents are suing US-based Epic Games over its massive Fornite franchise, claiming it makes children into gaming addicts who stop eating, sleeping, and showering.

Crazy Heart writer-director Scott Cooper joined Deadline’s Contenders: LA3C awards-season event to discuss The Pale Blue Eye, his adaptation of the Louis Bayard novel about a gruesome West Point murder committed while none other than Edgar Allan Poe was a cadet in the military academy.

“I had never heard of this guy, and I would be the kind of person who would know about the most prolific serial killer in the U.S.,” The Good Nurse director Tobias Lindholm said of the real-life Charles Cullen, played by Eddie Redmayne in the Netflix film.  

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever co-writer/director Ryan Coogler joined Deadline’s Contenders LA3C panel to reflect on the impact of the untimely passing of Chadwick Boseman and the sensitive display of Black motherhood. 

Joaquin Phoenix is back to portraying Arthur Fleck, better known as the Joker as Joker: Folie à Deux starts filming.

Kerry Condon was thrilled to hear that writer-director Martin McDonagh wanted to return to his Irish roots with The Banshees of Inisherin. The actress reunited with McDonagh for the film after working with him on Three Billboards Outside of Ebbing, Missouri as well as his plays The Lieutenant of Inishmore and The Cripple of Inishmaan.

When Guillermo del Toro takes his shot at an animation classic, he doesn’t mess around. He and co-director Mark Gustafson took the Carlo Collodi creation Pinocchio but made a version unrecognizable compared to the 1940 Disney classic. In the stop-motion animated film, Geppetto, the wood-carved boy and the cricket are there, but in a musical adventure that takes the tale in a direction all its own.

June Blair, a film actress who later appeared on the popular Ozzie & Harriet television show after marrying actor David Nelson, died December 4 at age 89. Her death was conirmed by her niece, actress Tracy Nelson, on Facebook, but no cause of death was given.

Lindsie Chrisley is recalling one of the most difficult moments she experienced in the wake of her parents’ federal prison sentences on charges of bank fraud and tax evasion.

Tina Turner has thousands of fans rallying around her with prayers and support after sharing the sad news that her son had passed away, aged just 62. The rock and roll icon shared an elegant, poignant tribute to her son, Ronnie, who she welcomed in 1960 with then husband Ike Turner. Posting a black and white photo, the caption on Tina Turner’s Instagram post read, "Ronnie, you left the world far too early.

Stephen Fry says not having children has left a huge hole in his life. Although the 65-year-old actor and presenter discussed having children with his husband Elliott Spencer, 35, when they wed in 2015, he said he has now come to terms with the reality that they won't have kids together. According to The Mirror, he said: "There is a part of me that obviously feels in another world, if I’d timed things right, I might have had children.

THE Apprentice is fast becoming better known for its wannabes’ fame-hungry ambition than their business skills. And some of the contestants who will be on the next series of Lord Sugar’s hit BBC One show look like they would be more suited to the Love Island villa than the boardroom. Some have massive social media followings, while one has a lengthy CV of TV work, making this year’s intake a far cry from the show’s original aim at its start in 2005 to champion unknowns.

LEWIS Capaldi massaged Roman Kemp backstage at Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard. The star, 26, gave Capital Breakfast star Roman, 29, a full body massage as he covered his modesty with a towel. The pair were backstage at the Capital Jingle Bell Ball at the time, and Lewis could be seen spraying scents before getting started on the massage.

DEVASTATED Geordie Shore star Chloe Ferry has split from her boyfriend Johnny Wilbo. Insiders told The Sun how Johnny has been desperately trying to win Chloe, 27, back in October after she dumped him for messaging other women. She added at the time that she had promised there would be “no second chances”.

A STRICTLY star launched into a furious rant after Tyler West left the competition on Sunday night. Radio host Tyler, 26, and professional dancer Dianne Buswell were given the boot at the weekend after landing in the bottom two with presenter Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu. Former show star James Jordan was quick to share his opinion on the results - and he didn't hold back.

Strictly Come Dancing ace Hamza Yassin has won the heart of the nation with his recent spirited performances, despite his initial belief he was too large for jiving. Now he has told dance partner Jowita how much he values her, following their Blackpool performance over the weekend.Hamza, 32, addressed her in view of his 29,000 Twitter followers, declaring she was his "leading lady"."It was my absolute pleasure to grace the floor of the famous Blackpool Tower with you," he gushed."I know how much this particular ballroom means to you as a dancer."I want to thank you for your kindness, your patience and your understanding.

Countryfile star Hamza Yassin, 32, has revealed he found his own “Scottish parents” and “Scottish” sister in the highlands, where he now lives.The Strictly Come Dancing favourite moved from Sudan to the UK when he was eight years old. Hamza is one of the most popular contestants on Strictly this year, after winning over the public with his warm personality. The wildlife cameraman and presenter has impressed the judges week after week along with his dance partner Jowita Przystał, 28.Speaking about dancing, he admitted he enjoys the activity “whenever I get the chance, really”, before discussing the tiny village in Ardnamurchan, a peninsula on Scotland’s west coast, that his been his home for the last 12 years. Mentioning his nextdoor neighbour, Gail, he said: “She’s amazing, I call her my Scottish sister.”According to the BBC star, Gail texts him whenever she can hear his music blaring to wish him a good morning. “I’m always dancing and playing music.

James Jordan has made a name for himself as the fifth honorary judge of Strictly Come Dancing, with many keeping an eye on his Twitter account as gives his own score and feedback to the contestants along with the actual four judges on the panel. Many have come to respect his opinion on the show, after all he was a professional dancer who appeared as a professional for seven years, as well as James having the freedom to “be honest” unlike the judges who may be cautious about what they say due to the fact they are live on the BBC.Speaking to Express.co.uk back in September, James said: “I just enjoy watching it and critiquing them.“I feel that sometimes the judges, obviously they're paid to do a job, and they're on the BBC.They have to toe a line to a certain extent whereas I just say as it is.“I don't know any of the people that are doing it, none of them are my friends.

He also has a fair share of appearances on other BBC favourites including Countryfile and Animal Park and he has also presented shows on Channel 4.But despite his extensive career in the public eye, very little is known about the Sudanese-born cameraman’s personal life. Hamza has never spoken about his family life, leaving many fans guessing over whether he is single or married.However, the Strictly contestant may have hinted at having a special someone in a cryptic post in 2017. Hamza posted a photo of himself and a mystery woman out in the Scottish wilderness, holding her in a deadlift above his head. The caption mysteriously read: “Find a wifey and up her up, and all year long you'll get good luck! “During the day a wildlife cameraman, by night a strongman!”Although he did not name the person in the photo, the pose will be familiar to Strictly viewers, as Hamza and Jowita impressed viewers with the same move during one of their routines.In 2018, Hamza took to Instagram again to show off his “training” for the Highland Games, striking the same pose.In the caption, he explained: “Thank you Katie for volunteering to be the replacement log.“Just remember not to giggle!” The TV star cheekily added.For this year’s Strictly, Hamza is paired with professional dancer Jowita Przystał, 28.Hamza recently opened up about his figure and how he has lost a lot of weight since he started training.He told the BBC: "Everything just aches and aches. With the Foxtrot my knees ached, then it was my knees and my lower back for the jive."This week it's a hard dance.