Stuart Bingham cheekily asks snooker fans "anyone got an idea" before impossible pot

Tom Parker's forthcoming memoir reveals that Ed Sheeran helped pay some of his medical bills during his courageous fight against brain cancer.The Wanted singer was diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma in October 2020, when medics discovered an inoperable tumour on his brain. He battled the disease for 17 months before passing away in March this year at age 33, leaving behind his wife Kelsey and children Aurelia and Bodhi.Tom's memoir is due to be released later this month and is titled Hope: My inspirational life.Writing about about his experience with cancer, Tom revealed that fellow musician Ed got in touch not long after his diagnosis to see if there was any way he could help, offering to pay for some of Tom's treatment.In an excerpt from the book, obtained by The Sun, he wrote: "I’ve never publicly said this before (and he’ll probably be mad that I’m doing it now), but Ed is a very special man.

Chelsea and Liverpool walk out onto the Wembley pitch on Saturday for the FA Cup final, the players will think nothing of the pristine surface they will play on as long as it looks like a carpet.But considering that only 17 days ago, on April 23, Tyson Fury beat Dillian Whyte in a boxing match watched by over 100,000 people, it is nothing short of astonishing that the pitch is in fine condition. Fury won by TKO in Round 6 to defend his WBC and The Ring heavyweight titles in front of the largest post-war boxing crowd the UK has ever seen — and two more heavyweights are set to battle it out as Chelsea and Liverpool tussle at Wembley for the second time this season.Yet that hasn’t stopped Wembley’s busy ground staff from pulling off a miracle in time for the clash.

Paul Pogba is set to have a massive pay cut ahead of a summer move to Juventus. The Old Lady have offered their former player £8million-a-year, according to the Mirror.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large“I remember damage.” That haunting quote, from the novel “Station Eleven,” by Emily St. John Mandel, becomes an ongoing theme in the TV series of the same name, adapted by Patrick Somerville for HBO Max.

Naman Ramachandran The offspring of Bollywood superstars are debuting in “The Archies,” Netflix’s coming-of-age, live action musical set in 1960s India based on the teenagers of Riverdale.Young actors Mihir Ahuja, Dot, Yuvraj Menda and Vedang Raina will feature in the film’s cast. They are joined by Khushi Kapoor, the daughter of the late actor Sridevi and producer Boney Kapoor and sister of Janhvi Kapoor; superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s daughter Suhana Khan; and Agastya Nanda, the grandson of revered actors Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan.The feature film adaptation of the Archie comics, which are hugely popular on the Indian subcontinent, will be produced by Akhtar and Reema Kagti for Tiger Baby and Sharad Devarajan for Graphic India.

Maria Sharapova was spotted grocery shopping in Los Angeles this week in her first public sighting since she announced she is pregnant.The 35-year-old former tennis star announced in late April that she is expecting her first child with her British fianceAlexander Gilkes.When she was spotted this week she concealed her blossoming baby bump underneath a flowing blue and white gingham frock. Radiant:Maria Sharapova was spotted grocery shopping in Los Angeles this week in her first public sighting since she announced she is pregnantMaria, who has five Grand Slams to her name, warded off the California rays with a large pair of tortoiseshell butterfly sunglasses.Sweeping her luxurious brown hair into a high ponytail, she accessorized with a cream handbag and rounded off the look with a summery pair of sandals.

It appears the Hulu miniseries Nine Perfect Strangers will be back for a season two, according toVariety.The streaming service is reportedly soon to announce that theDavid E. Kelley drama, which is led by actress Nicole Kidman, has been greenlit for a new batch of episodes.Once the decision to continue on with the drama becomes official, the show will then be submitted as an ongoing drama, instead of a limited series, for this year's awards season.

The previous night she was seen arm-in-arm with friend to the stars, Hermès executive Michael Coste after recently revealingthat she was 'happily in a relationship' with a mystery man.AndRebel Wilsonkept it low key the following day after a night on the town with one of the most important people at one of the biggest fashion house.The 42-year-old Australian actress was seen on a relaxed grocery run at Gelson's Market in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Feliz on Friday. Out and about: Rebel Wilsonwas seen on a relaxed grocery run at Gelson's Market in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Feliz on FridayShe kept it casual in athleisure including a white Polo Ralph Lauren shirt and clinging black, orange, salmon, and light blue leggings.

Kelly Bensimon put her model looks on display as she enjoyed a sunny afternoon frolicking in the ocean waves in Miami Beach.The Real Housewives Of New York City alum, 54, showcased her washboard abs and ample cleavage in a skimpy SKIMS bikini, from Kim Kardashian's swimwear line.Known for her avid love of fitness and exercise, Kelly flaunted her impressive body and long legs and appeared to enjoy the sunny day, flashing a bright smile for photos. Model looks:Kelly Bensimon put her model looks on display as she enjoyed a sunny afternoon frolicking in the ocean waves in Miami BeachThe model turned real estate agent accessorized her beach boho look with a dainty gold necklace as well as several jewelry pieces on her wrist.

Fox, one of the two broadcast networks presenting on the first day of the upfronts Monday, was the last to make cancellation decisions this week, axing freshman comedy Pivoting and drama Our Kind of People Friday night. No announcement has been made yet on Fox’s two other bubble shows, comedies Call Me Kat and Welcome To Flatch. I hear both are being renewed, the latter after strong Season 2 pitch, including cast additions plan, as well as some creative dealmaking from Lionsgate TV.

The internet went wild when leaked video and images of Jesse Williams' on-stage nude scene in Broadway play Take Me Out were posted online earlier this week.And he has finally addressed the incident.The 40-year-old actor talked to the Associated Press on Thursday as he revealed that he will not be discouraged after the clip was posted online without his knowledge. Controversial:The internet went wild when leaked video and images of Jesse Williams' on-stage nude scene in Broadway play Take Me Out were posted online earlier this week 'I'm not down about it':The 40-year-old actor talked to the Associated Press on Thursday as he revealed that he will not be discouraged after the clip was posted online without his knowledgeHe told the publication: 'I'm not down about it. Our job is to go out there every night, no matter what.'The leaked video and images prompted an outcry from the show's producers and the union that represents actors and stage managers.

Jessie James Decker has reunited with her brother John after years of an alleged falling out between the siblings.John James revealed the coming together was 'cordial' as they got together for a family birthday celebration in April.There has been speculation for years that he and and the 34-year-old country pop singer had a falling out years ago but John revealed the two had recently reunited on The Spillover podcaston Friday.Scroll down for video Family bond: Jessie James Decker has reunited with her brother John (seen together in 2017) after years of an alleged falling out between the siblings Stunning: The 34-year-old country pop singer is seen in Napa, California last monthHe said: 'I did not think there was a chance we would all be together in one room. Not a chance at all.'I was really on the fence about going because I just didn’t want to go and then it be awkward — granted, you know, some of us haven’t talked in years.

heatwave scorches the UK. Forecasters say temperatures will hit 26C, with humidity and wind conditions making things feel even warmer. The previous hottest day of the year so far was April 15, when a balmy 23.4C was recorded in St James's Park, London.

Snooker referee Desislava Bozhilova had to bang on the commentary box window and tell broadcasters to keep quiet during Thursday's afternoon session at the Crucible.The incident happened during the opening session of the semi-final match between Judd Trump and Mark Williams. With Trump preparing to take a pot, a knocking sound could be heard off-camera. As the Crucible crowd roared with laughter, Eurosport commentators informed viewers about the disturbance.

World Snooker Championship semi-final against Judd Trump - including in his attempts to scare referee Desislava Bozhilova. Three-time world champion Williams is 7-1 behind against Trump after a brutal first session at the Crucible. But before the scoreboard started to get a little hairy for the Welsh potter, he had a bit of fun with Bozhilova.The Bulgarian official was using all of her concentration to put the pink back on its spot in amongst a crowd of reds when someone inside the Crucible made a loud banging noise.

Snooker star Judd Trump admits he feels like the odd one out in the World Snooker Championships as he enjoyed a laugh at the expense of rivals John Higgins, Ronnie O'Sullivan and Mark Williams on social media.

“I was 6-2 ahead early on, but that is nothing with matches of this length – and they were two great breaks at the end under extreme pressure from 11-11. “I feel I deserved that one, because a lot of the close ones this season have gone the other way.

Snooker star Anthony McGill has opened his home up to an amateur snooker player who recently fled Ukraine following Russia’s invasion. McGill has welcomed Ukrainian Tanya Volovelska to the UK, after being deeply moved by the ongoing war in the Eastern European country.

Judd Trump once insisted that he wasn't a playboy after being warned by Barry Hearn that he needed to focus on being a professional sportsman - but that hasn't stopped him living an extravagant lifestyle. The professional snooker star from Bristol, who won the 2019 World Snooker Championship, is back in action at the Crucible this month as he looks to claim another major victory.

Crucible crowd in stitches after pretending to go for a pink while on a 147-break. Wilson, 30, found himself on the verge of a maximum break in the final frame of the evening session against Stuart Bingham. The Warrior had potted 12 reds and 11 blacks when a poor positional shot left him with a tricky pot on the 12th black.