The Chase fans notice contestant is a dead ringer for EastEnders' Jessie Wallace

Manori Ravindran International EditorScrapbook-style book series “The Popularity Papers” is getting the TV treatment.Amy Ignatow’s award-winning middle-grade novels will be adapted for the screen by Corus Media-backed Aircraft Pictures, the Oscar-nominated producers behind “The Breadwinner,” and Emmy-nominated production company WexWorks Media.The original book series, for which the first installment was selected as a top-10 title of 2011 by the American Library Association’s Rainbow Project and won the 2010 Gold Award from the National Parenting Publications Association, tells the story of two best friends, Lydia Goldblatt and Julie Graham-Chang, who are on a mission to crack the popularity code and dismantle the social construct for middle-schoolers everywhere. Using the scientific method, the girls conduct social experiments on their peers with hilarious results.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorFinancial markets seesawed Thursday in reaction to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, with media stocks mostly finishing the day in positive territory after a sharply lower open.The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell as much as 2.6% in early trading. Markets turned higher in the afternoon after President Biden announced more severe U.S.

Emmerdale's local vicar Charles Anderson paid a visit to Meena Jutla in prison during the latest episode of the long-running soap, but fans warned him to stay away.Charles plucked up the courage to see the twisted murderer behind bars on Thursday night but many viewers warned him that he shouldn't be fooled by her lies.When the pair conversed, Meena tried to convince Charles that Ben Tucker's death was an accident and she killed him in defense.She also tried to insinuate that her sister Mandeep Sharma deserved to be kidnapped. But as she continued to tell tales, Charles appeared to be sucked in.Jumping onto Twitter, fans advised the vicar to wise up.One viewer wrote: "Please don't let Charles fall for Meena's depraved stories."Another said: "Weird how easily Charles seems to believe mad Meena.

Ukraine on Thursday (February 24).In the unusual video, the American star began: "Dear President Vladimir Putin,"I am so sorry that I was not your mother. If I was your mother you would have been so loved."Held in the arms of joyous light, never would this story’s plight."The world unfurled before our eyes a demise of nations sitting peaceful under a night sky."The actress continued with the poem: "If I was your mother the world would have been warm, so much laughter and joy and nothing would harm"I can't imagine the stain the soul-stealing pain that the little boy you must have seen and believed and the formulation of thought quickly taught."That you lived in a cruel, unjust world."It went on: "Is this why you now decide no one will get the best of you? Is this why you do not hide nor away shy from taking back the world."Was it because so early in life all that strife wracked your little body with fear."If i was your mother if the world was cold I’d have died to make you warm, I’d have died to protect you from the unjust, the violence, the terror, the uncertainty."I would have died to give you life."The 90210 star carried on reading: "Oh dear Mister President Putin, if only I had been your mother."Perhaps the torture of unwritten youth would not within your heart imbue ascription to such fealty against that world that you thought was so cruel."Perhaps you would hold dear human life and on this night instead of Mother Russia you would call me and I would set your mind quite free.

animals we came across included fish, squid and a shark." When asked if she was surprised that her video went viral, she said "yes", adding: "But the shark is very impressive, so it definitely appeals to many." Juliette said that "urbex has been my passion for four years". 'Urbex' is an abbreviation of 'urban exploration', a hobby that involves going off the beaten track to explore abandoned buildings or other facilities that are unseen by the general public.

ITV documentary called Yorkshire Ripper: The Secret Murders is attempting to link 20 unsolved murders to the notorious Yorkshire Ripper, Peter Sutcliffe.Sutcliffe murdered at least 13 women and attempted to kill seven more in a spree between 1975 and 1980 across Yorkshire and Greater Manchester.The second episode airs tonight, delving deeper into the Ripper investigation – involving an innocent man being sent to prison.The actual murderer, Peter Sutcliffe, was eventually caught on January 2 1981 and sentenced to 20 concurrent sentences of life imprisonment, which were converted to a whole life order in 2010.Ahead of the episode, we take a closer look at what happened to Sutcliffe after he was jailed.Peter Sutcliffe died from Covid-related complications in hospital while in prison custody on November 13 2020, aged 74. The former lorry driver from Bradford was said to have refused treatment for coronavirus, and also suffered from other health problems.

Gillian McKeith's daughter Afton has shown off her dancing prowess as she performed a series of sexy moves on TikTok.The 21-year-old budding actress and dancer shared the clip with her followers as she admitted it was her 'most viral' post of 2021 and had racked up an impressive 1.5million views on the social media app.Afton - who describes herself as "Gillian McKeith's dancing daughter" to her 102k followers on TikTok - didn't hold back in the raunchy clip.Dancing to Ginuwine's worldwide hit song Pony she put on a sexually charged display as she writhed and stretched on the floor to the hit track.Wearing just a skimpy black crop top and black jersey shorts, the budding actress finished her look with chunky black ankle boots and a black face mask, as she flicked her long blonde hair around.She captioned the post: "1.5 million views for my most viral 2021 TikTok."Afton - who currently lives in Los Angeles - previously studied musical theatre at The Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts in LondonWhen she was 10 she attended the prestigious Cours Florent French Performing Arts School in Paris.She previously used her TikTok account to reveal how Brooklyn Beckham was the “most famous person” to block her on Instagram.The pair reportedly had a brief relationship back in 2017 when Afton was 17 years old.However, the romance was short-lived and there was certainly no love lost with the devastated teen admitting "I’m better off without him. I’m fine."Afton then admitted that she had met Brooklyn's famous parents, David and Victoria.She said: "I got to meet his parents and they are very nice.

Diego Maradona-style Hand of God goal in the Europa Conference League.The incredible exchange occurred during Qarabag's last-16 tie with Marseille on Thursday. With his side 1-0 down on the night and 4-1 behind on aggregate, Qarabag forward Ibrahima Wadji thought he'd found a way back into the game for his side with a goal on 34 minutes.But replays showed he had blatantly used his hand to beat Marseille goalkeeper Steve Mandanda to the ball in scenes reminiscent of Maradona's Hand of God goal for Argentina against England at World Cup 86.

Matthew Rondeau didn’t so much as break up with Shanna Moakler on Thursday (Feb. 24) as he blew up their relationship with a ton of TNT. “So, it’s over,” Matthew, 29, said in a now-deleted Instagram video posted to Makler’s page. “I am never talking to this f-cking specimen of a f-cking human again,” he said in the video, per Page Six. The actor implied that Travis Barker‘s ex was “talking to” other people the “entire time” that she and him were together, before walking over to a neighbor’s house to hurl some major allegations.

Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts are making history. The 52-year-old actress and her 39-year-old bride cover the March/April 2022 «Black Women in Hollywood» issue of , becoming the first same-sex couple to cover the mag.On the cover, Nash and Betts both pose topless, with the former looking at the camera as the latter lovingly cradles her face. In the accompanying interview, the women open up about their unexpected love story.«Not only was it challenging for me to realize I’m having feelings for a woman that I’ve normally had for a man... but it was compounded by the fact that this is my friend,» Nash explains.

Pete Holmes stars as blue-collar worker Tom Smallwood, who takes a chance on himself, after losing his job and embarking on his dream of becoming a professional bowler.Much like bowling, Tom gets a second chance and has the support of his family as he finally gets a shot to live out his dream.  “As a skilled player, Tom knows that in bowling you get two chances; no matter what you do with the first ball, you get another one to make it right—the ultimate second chance,” the series description says. “Keeping that in mind, Tom begins his new career with the loving okay from his wife, Jen, the unfaltering support of Archie, his mentor and the proud owner of Archie’s Lanes: Home of the Curly Fry, the cautious backing of his protective mom, Helen, and the encouragement of his son, Sam.

Amanda Seyfried has revealed she said no when she was first approached to play disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes.At the time that she was first asked to play the part, she was quarantining because she had contracted COVID-19.'Listen, I was having a f**ing moment, OK?' she said with a laugh during a new interview withThe Hollywood Reporter. Uncanny resemblance:Amanda Seyfried (left) has revealed she said no when she was first approached to play disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes (right)The Mean Girls star explained: 'I had COVID.

The fourth and final season of Killing Eve will premiere on February 27.Ahead of the show's debut, a clip of the first episode - titled Just Dunk Me - was shared via People.The snippet shows Sandra Oh's character Eve Polastri return with a vengeance as she seeks to get even with the antagonistic organization The Twelve. Sneak peek: Ahead of Killing Eve's season four debut, a clip of the first episode - titled Just Dunk Me - was shared via PeopleAfter the last episode of season three left Eve on bad terms with assassin Villanelle (Jodie Comer), the season four opener picks up with Eve working in private security.Formerly a British intelligence agent, Eve is seeking revenge against the assassin group.

EastEnders actress Jessie Wallace left soap fans shocked this week as she posted a racy comment on her Albert Square co-star Max Bowden's Instagram picture. Jessie, who plays gobby character Kat Slater, commented on a throwback snap posted by Max, who plays Ben Mitchell in the soap.

EastEnders stalwart Jessie Wallace shocked fans on Tuesday as she left a crude comment on an Instagram post by co-star Max Bowden.

EastEnders, has posted a racy remark under Max Bowden’s latest photo.The BBC soap actress couldn’t resist leaving a seemingly flirty comment under her pal’s throwback snap of himself suited and booted at the National Television Awards two years ago.The Ben Mitchell actor shared the snap, where he appeared looking rather dapper in a tweed suit.The star captioned the shot: "Been a lifetime since this photo. #ntas"Showing her approval, Jessie replied with what appeared to be an inside joke, writing: "Remember… if you need a m***e to cry on….

Jessie Wallace has raised eyebrows with a raunchy comment on her EastEnders co-star Max Bowden’s photo.The soap star, who plays Kat Slater on the soap, shared the cheeky words, which appeared to be an inside joke, in the comments section of Max’s latest snap on Instagram. Max, 26, had shared a throwback image of himself at the National Television Awards in 2019.The actor, who plays Ben Mitchell in the BBC programme, looked dapper in a checked blazer along with a beige waistcoat and trousers, a white shirt and brown tie in the image.

EastEnders, posted a photo of himself on Instagram that had been taken two years prior at the National Television Awards.Sporting a tweed suit that night, the actor had been nominated for the Best Newcomer award at the glittering event. The actor captioned the image: “Been a lifetime since this photo #ntas.”That’s when his co-star Jessie Wallace, who portrays Kat Slater on the show, penned a rather saucy comment below the snap.

EASTENDERS star Jessie Wallace left a bizarre comment on co-star Max Bowden's post last night. The 49-year-old actress - who plays Kat Slater in the BBC soap - typed the cryptic message beneath her pal's latest photo on Instagram.

THE Chase fans joked an EastEnders legend had joined the quiz show after a lookalike contestant appeared on-screen. Fans thought Andrea, 45, was a dead ringer for Kat Slater when she appeared in her leopard print outfit on the ITV quiz show.

EastEnders fans think they've uncovered the big reveal behind who Whitney ran over in her car after the soap appeared to accidentally name the victim. In Tuesday's episode, grieving Whitney got behind the wheel of Gray Atkins' (Toby-Alexander Smith) car and decided to take her revenge on the Mitchell's, who she is convinced are behind her boyfriend Kush Kazemi's (Davood Ghadami) death.