Terry Crews Says ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ Writers Scrapped Episodes Amid Black Lives Matter Protests: ‘We Have to Start Over’

Wow, have you looked at those official rules for the Oscar Fan Favorite sweepstakes? That’s the first-time-ever contest that lets you vote 20 times each day on Twitter (or else on the official Website) for your favorite movie of the year, and maybe become one of three lucky Grand Prize winners who get flown with a guest to Los Angeles (unless you already live in Pacoima) and possibly become a presenter at the 95th Academy Awards show in 2023?

Carol Vorderman on her BBC Radio Wales show today.The pair discussed the singer’s late fiancé, Eddie Rothe, who died last March aged 67 following a battle with lung cancer.Carol, who has been friends with Jane since they appeared on Loose Women together, expressed her condolences and said Eddie was a “wonderful man”.The host empathised: “I knew Ed, your wonderful man who died last year, and I know it’s tragic.“I always said that he was the most smiley man I had ever seen in my life, he never stopped smiling and everyone adored him who met him.“If I can ask you Jane, because I know it’s still very raw, about the support from fans and how important that has been?”Jane candidly explained: “I think we all go through times in life which are so devastating that we never think we are going to come out of it.“But we do, and it is the support and the network that I have around me that has helped me through.“I couldn’t have done it without the people around me. I’m so grateful to them.”Jane pointed out that she has to take “baby steps” and acknowledged “you are allowed to have bad days” when coping with such heartbreak.A post shared by Jane McDonald (@thejanemcdonald)She continued: “Just think of all the positive things in your life because there are so many if you look for them.Ed’s death was confirmed on Jane’s Twitter page.

Dallas Good, singer and guitarist for Canadian rock band The Sadies, died earlier this week, according to the band’s Facebook page. He was 48 and passed while under a doctor’s care for a coronary illness discovered earlier this week, according to reports.

The cost of living crisis is set to see costs increase, including the prices in our supermarkets.

Volunteers recently gave away food to nearly 300 people at a popular community larder.

A Lanarkshire group has supported the hungry and people with mental health issues as parts of its aim to "try and build better and stronger communities".

Jordan Moreau SPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not watched “Uncharted,” now playing in theaters.In Sony’s “Uncharted” movie, “Spider-Man” star Tom Holland plays treasure hunter Nathan Drake from the popular PlayStation video game series; however, there would be no Drake without actor Nolan North, who voiced and performed motion capture for the video game icon for nearly 10 years.In fact, many “Uncharted” fans wanted North himself to star in an adaptation for years, but the actor has one simple response to that.“People think, ‘It should’ve been you.’ No, it shouldn’t. I’m 51,” North told Variety.Fortunately for fans, North has a brief, but memorable cameo in the “Uncharted” adaptation, right after Holland’s Drake and Sophia Ali’s Chloe Frazer survive plummeting from a cargo plane thousands of feet in the air.

After Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker got engaged in October, fans have wondered whether the It couple were planning on adding a new member to their blended family. With the Poosh founder raising three of her own little ones and the Blink-182 drummer co-parenting two teenagers, the couple certainly know how to navigate having a new bundle of joy. Amid all the speculation, a source EXCLUSIVELY told HollywoodLife how Kourtney is feeling about having a baby with Travis.

Daisy Dove has so much love! The 1-year-old got a sweet kiss from her doting dad Orlando Bloom, 45, while in the audience for an outdoor American Idol performance in Hawaii on Friday, Feb. 18. Mom Katy Perry, 37, is a judge on the show, of course, and could be seen glammed up at the table clapping and dancing along. Daisy looked particularly cozy in a baby carrier staying snuggled up to her famous pops, who was dressed for the island weather.

The two both agreed that performing the dance itself was "very emotional."Aljaz said: "We had one take it, it was 'go!' and it was one of the most beautiful moments."Especially because, prior to that, we really haven't danced together in so long."And that's why I can't wait to get back."The dancer opened up in June last year when talking to Hello Magazine, about how It Takes Two is her “dream role”.She said: “It’s a dream come true to become part of the It Takes Two team!“Although it’s impossible to fill in the shoes of a legend like Zoe Ball, I hope to make her and all of the Strictly fans proud.“I will miss dancing on that iconic dance floor weekly, but forever grateful to continue being a part of the Strictly Come Dancing family!”

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry fans who often criticise him on Twitter, while dismissing them as nothing more than “people shouting at the television”.Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, Richard said: “I think Twitter has made itself irrelevant, it’s become so silly.“What Twitter is, really, is you hearing people shouting at the television.

Strictly Come Dancing, I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! and SAS: Who Dares Wins.The all-rounder even wants to try his hand at culinary creations on The Great British Bake Off.Meanwhile, he's keen to turn around preconceived ideas about him being a "serial dater" or ladies' man, explaining that he likes a long-term relationship.In fact, on Valentine's Day this year, he was at a Birmingham branch of Italian restaurant Frankie and Benny's at a specially designed 'Take A Bae' event that matched up singletons with reality TV stars.James mingled with around 20 other diners and drinkers, having told Express.co.uk before the big day: "You can meet the love of your life going to the shops.

The Sun, blonde-haired beauty Ulrika reflected on her status as a celebrity.She told how "mere mortals" often assume that she leads an exciting life due to her job.However, Ulrika admitted it also presents an issue at times.She wrote: "And while I have no intention of denying I’ve had some remarkable blessings over the years there is a caveat."I’ve lost count of the number of times when certain people’s intention is to treat you with greater disdain, be dismissive or teach you a lesson because you must think you’re special."Insisting that she doesn't see herself this way, she told how it wasn't the case for all of them."Some celebs do believe they’re special and behave in a cavalier way," she admitted.Ulrika went on: "But looking at the situation in which Caroline found herself – fragile and vulnerable – one can’t help but wonder whether it was the intention of those arresting her to teach her a b****y good lesson."Following her death, Caroline's mother Christine asked the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) to order the Metropolitan Police to look into why the TV presenter was charged instead of cautioned when she was arrested in December 2019.The IOPC has since ordered the Met Police to look again at whether Caroline was treated differently due to her celebrity status, which was confirmed by the Met on February 14.Confirming the charges at the time, a Met Police spokesman said: "Caroline Flack, 40, of Islington was charged on Friday, 13 December with assault by beating.

Former Coronation Street star Katie McGlynn turned heads as she headed out on the town wearing a dazzling all yellow outfit.

A woman who was attacked with a knife by her boyfriend after months of abuse has stood up in court as he faced justice to bravely vow: 'I will be healed'.

Football pundit Ian Wright was involved in a car accident earlier today as he made his way to the Match Of The Day studios in Greater Manchester.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine showrunners are re-writing all season 8 episodes in light of the Black Lives Matter movement.The sitcom has drawn attention recently following the death of George Floyd in the US and a surge of anti-racism and anti-police brutality protests around the world.Cast member Terry Crews, who plays Terry Jeffords on the show, explained to Access Daily: “Our showrunner Dan Goor, they had four episodes all ready to go, and they just threw them in the trash.“We have to start over. Right now, we don’t know which direction it’s going to go in.”Crews also acknowledged that the global movement had sparked pivotal conversations among the cast and crew.“We’ve had a lot of somber talks about it and deep conversations,” Crews said.

Police officer comedy show Brooklyn Nine-Nine had four brand new season episodes already written but those episodes have been totally scrapped after the protests against police brutality in order to examine law enforcement’s role in society.

death of George Floyd at the hands of police, there has been extra spotlight on “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” as the comedy follows a blundering police force.The show wrapped its seventh season in April, but star Terry Crews said on Tuesday that showrunner Dan Goor “had four [new] episodes all ready to go and they just threw them in the trash. We have to start over.

BROOKLYN Nine-Nine's boss has scrapped new season eight episodes in the wake of George Floyd's death, Terry Crews has revealed. The NBC comedy's seventh season about a bungling police force came to an end in April, and boss Dan Goor had already started working on season eight.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorIn the months since the death of George Floyd at the hands of police, there has been extra spotlight on Brooklyn Nine-Nine, as the comedy follows a blundering police force. The show wrapped its seventh season in April, but star Terry Crews said on Tuesday that showrunner Dan Goor “had four [new] episodes all ready to go and they just threw them in the trash.