Syl Johnson Dies: Much-Sampled R&B Singer For ‘Different Strokes’ Was 85

Loose Women yesterday saw a heated debate between the stars of the ITV show over Ukraine.

Wilson Chapman editorBrad Pitt is coming in for the kill.Sony Pictures has released the official trailer for “Bullet Train,” a new action thriller starring Pitt and directed by “Atomic Blonde” and “Deadpool 2” filmmaker David Leitch.Based on the novel “Maria Beetle” by Kōtarō Isaka, “Bullet Train” stars Pitt as Ladybug, an experienced assassin who boards a bullet train and encounters several other professional killers: Prince (Joey King), Tangerine (Aaron Taylor-Johnson), Lemon (Brian Tyree Henry) and Hornet (Zazie Beetz). Also on the train is Kimura (Andrew Koji), a father seeking revenge after Prince put his son in a coma.

Maksim Chmerkovskiy has revealed he was arrested while in Kyiv, Ukraine and is going to try and make his way out amid the Russian military assault on the country.The Dancing With The Stars pro said it was a 'reality check' getting arrested but called it the 'least traumatizing moment in this whole thing as far as Ukraine is concerned.'The father-of-one, 42, spoke to his followers in the Monday morning Instagram video, revealing that he was leaving the country and felt 'a little nervous' but he he thinks 'it's going to be okay.'Maksim was in his native country working on World of Dance as a judge. The latest:Maksim Chmerkovskiy revealed he was arrested while in Kyiv, Ukraine and is going to try and make his way out amid the Russian military assault on the country.

He said: "This storyline is just plot twist after plot twist. I've read ahead and it's exciting, very exciting."It's going to be a great crescendo to an ongoing storyline.

U.S. singer-songwriter Neil Diamond, the voice behind classic tunes like 'Sweet Caroline' and 'Cracklin´ Rosie', has sold his entire song catalogue to the publishing arm of Universal Music Group (UMG), following other hitmakers to cash in on their work.In a statement on Monday, UMG said the deal also covered the rights to all recordings from Diamond's 60-year career, including 110 unreleased tracks, an unreleased album and archival long form videos.It said it would record and release Diamond's future music if he returned to the studio.

Emmerdale viewers have been on Meena Jutla’s (Paige Sandhu) case ever since she began her murdering rampage through the village. Her victims already include Andrea Tate (Anna Nightingale) and Leanna Cavanagh (Mimi Slinger), while Meena also set her sights on newlyweds Dawn Taylor (Olivia Bromley) and Billy Fletcher (Jay Kontzle).

dog snagged a huge dildo when he went for a dip in an otherwise idyllic river. The scruffy pooch, called Larry, was snapped by its owner with the rubber member proudly hanging from his mouth after he found it in the river Wensum in Norfolk.

Amanda Holden looked decades younger than her 51 years as she showed off her latest work look.The Britain's Got Talent judge posted snaps on her Instagram Story showing her dressed for her role on Heart radio.She looked utterly stunning - and very businesslike - in a midi skirt and a plain white blouse as she prepared to host her breakfast show.The skirt was chic and black with a slim white belt and featured slits up the sides which gave fans a peek at the celeb's long legs.Amanda teamed it with an elegant white blouse with black detailing around the collar, which she wore demurely buttoned to the neck.She completed her polished outfit with simple dark heels and a bit of chunky gold jewellery.Her blonde hair was parted on the side and fell loose over her shoulders, while the stylish star opted for nude lips and more dramatic eye makeup.The TV star has passed her good looks down to her 16-year-old daughter Lexi, who has just been snapped up by Kate Moss's modelling agency.Amanda told MailOnline earlier this week that there had been a lot of interest in Lexi from agencies but that the teenager had just signed with Storm."They came after her and they're very lovely and nurturing and it will be a soft, slow thing and she won't do anything until she's 18 but they want her and that's what she wants to do," she said."I have to say there was quite a number of them and there's such a different mindset to how you might think modelling agencies look after the young, but they are very nurturing and very caring, all of them."Amanda also has daughter Hollie, 10, with her husband Chris Hughes.For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.

Vladimir Putin’s ex-wife in France has been vandalised with Ukrainian flags with the message “F*** Poutine” (Putin in French).Lyudmila Putin, who divorced the Russian leader in 2013, has seen the exterior of her new husband Artur Ocheretny’s south of France property being defaced with blue and yellow paint. The villa, which is estimated at £6 million according to the Mail, was targeted over the weekend following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The Shinkansen, or as it’s known in English, the Japanese bullet train, is a high-speed railway that connects every region of Japan to its capital, Tokyo. It’s one of the busiest railway lines in the world, and there’s never been a single derailment or collision in its history.

Steph McGovern has admitted she's started following a fake account pretending to be her on Instagram – because the imposter has got more followers than she does. The presenter, 39, revealed she was surprised when she discovered that there was a person pretending to be her on social media.And she was even more stunned to discover that the unknown person had amassed more followers than the real her.

Easter is the holiday to enjoy all of your favourites, especially if you've given up something you love for Lent.Adult toy manufacturer, Ricky.com has today launched the perfect gift for chocolate fans and pleasure seekers.Introducing the Ricky Love Egg Surprise, a luxurious milk chocolate Easter egg containing one of five collectable surprise sex toys inside.The egg retails for £49.95 including free delivery and is a racier alternative to the Kinder egg suitable for adults - no children allowed.Handmade in the UK, with the highest quality ingredients to make one truly ‘egg-ceptional treat. Customers can experience real luxury and devour the whopping thick egg, made from 275g of premium Swiss chocolate.

RICKY Gervais has ripped into the BBC's sobbing Who Do You Think You Are? celebs and revealed why he'll NEVER go on the show. The After Life star has never been afraid of taking the mick out of some of showbiz's most famous faces.

POWER Rangers star Amy Jo Johnson looks INCREDIBLE 29 years on from show - and has an impressive hidden talent. The actress played Kimberly Hart AKA the Pink Power Ranger in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers from 1993 to 1995.

SHE is the queen of morning TV, so it’s no surprise that Holly Willoughby has her very own castle. But the 41-year-old has had a battle on her hands over the years to turn the £3 million home into her dream property following a series of rows with her neighbours.

JADE Thirwall made a 'shady' dig at former bandmate Jesy Nelson's exit from Little Mix. It came as Jade, 29, took on the role of guest judge on BBC Three's Drag Race UK Vs The World.

What started as a quick hello in the bathroom turned into a legitimate catch-up session for Salma Hayek and Fran Drescher at the 2022 Screen Actors’ Guild Awards! Salma took to Instagram on March 1 to share a video of the encounter, which featured her sheer glove getting caught on one of the diamond embellishments on the neckline of Fran’s dress. Another woman had to delicately remove the fabric without ripping the glove, giving Salma and Fran a moment to chat as they were untangled from one another.

long series of controversial on air moments, Tuesday night’s “Wheel of Fortune” episode has social media watchdogs barking about the show’s “dumbest moment ever.”The frustrating episode featured three contestants taking a whopping eight turns and 10 attempts to solve the puzzle: “Another feather _n yo_r _a_” While the correct answer was simply “Another feather in your cap,” the players took several tries to get there — and it left viewers very frustrated.Possibly bad game player Laura Machado had three guesses to win as host Pat Sajak and legendary letter-tuner Vanna White looked on. However, Machado’s maddening wrong answers included: “Another feather in your hat,” “Another feather in your lap” and “Another feather in your map.”Meanwhile, fellow contestant Christopher Coleman didn’t guess any of the correct letters and landed on Bankrupt when he twirled TV’s most infamous wheel.Thomas Lipscomb also scored a Bankrupt and Lose a Turn for his first two times in the hot seat.

CHLOE Ferry is often accused of editing her pictures - and fans think they've spotted another Photoshop fail in her latest sexy snap. The 26-year-old reality star posed in an eye-popping bikini on a balcony for a night-time shoot.

Syl Johnson was a soul and blues singer and guitarist known for songs including “Different Strokes,” “Is it Because I’m Black,” and “Take Me to the River.”Johnson grew up in a musical family that included his brother, blues guitarist Jimmy Johnson (1928–2022). In his early career, he played with blues legends including Junior Wells (1934–1998) and Howlin’ Wolf (1910–1976). Johnson began his own recording career in the late 1950s, and he began charting singles in 1967 with “Come on Sock it to Me” and “Different Strokes.” A top-15 R&B hit, “Different Strokes” became one of the most heavily sampled songs, heard in tracks by artists including Public Enemy and the Wu-Tang Clan.

Pitchfork, writing: “It is with extreme sadness that our family announces the passing of Soul & Blues Hall of Fame Legend, Syl Johnson (born Sylvester Thompson in Holly Springs, MS). “Dad, Brother, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Uncle, Friend & Artist, he lived his life as a singer, musician, and entrepreneur who loved black music.”Describing him as “fiery, fierce, fighter, always standing for the pursuit of justice as it related to his music and sound”, Johnson’s family continued: “He will truly be missed by all who crossed his path.