‘The Lord Of The Rings’ star Lenny Henry promises more diversity in TV series

Holly Willoughby, 41,  logged onto social media earlier today to ask fans for advice as she reacted to the current situation in Ukraine.The This Morning star took to her Instagram account to share an image of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in view of her 7.6 million followers as she shared her dilemma.The picture showed two tanks surrounded by heavily-armed soldiers.Holly captioned the shot: “How do I explain this to my children…“I was asked questions last night I didn’t have the answers for…”Fans of the presenter rushed to the comments section to offer her parenting advice.Jennyd1974 suggested: “Get them to watch Newsround.“It explains things in such an age appropriate way.“I honestly don’t understand things either - but hope Newsround can help!”Nicolahughes050 argued: “You don’t have to. Don’t let your kids watch the news and let them enjoy being children and worry free.“We don’t need to involve our children in every conversation.“Some things are best discussed amongst adults.

Nicola added: "So gutted to hear that but your health is the most important thing."Hope you’re doing okay and look forward to seeing you when you’re well enough to put on a show we all love to see you do."Terry Birkett penned: "All the best mate on your recovery plenty of rest you will be fine mate take care."Natalie Georgina wrote: "Recover well Olly!! We will be waiting when you’re better."Just last August Olly had to undergo knee surgery after injuring himself on stage.At the time, a fragment of bone had become lodged in his knee after he jumped in the air.In a video on Instagram, he said: "For some of you that came to the Newmarket gig on Friday, thank you firstly for your kind messages of support and checking I was OK.

Helen Mirren is a living legend and one of the best actresses to ever grace film. So, when it was announced, years ago, that she was happily joining the ‘Fast & Furious’ film franchise, people were slightly taken aback.

The One Show with Alex Jones for more than a year now.The musician fronts the evening talk show on most weekdays alongside fellow star Jemaine Jenas.The pair became the permanent hosts of the show last year, after taking over from Matt Baker.However, in an exclusive chat with Express.co.uk, Ronan admitted he didn’t seek out advice from the former presenter.Speaking at the end of last year, he said when asked if he’d asked for any tips: “No, I haven't seen Matt Baker since God knows.“I haven't seen Matt Baker since the last time I was on the show when Matt was hosting.“That was a long time ago because the last time I was a guest, it was Alex and Rylan.“So the time before that was probably two or three years ago when I last saw Matt Baker on The One Show.“There was no plan for me to be a host at the time.“So yeah, I think Matt's gone off to do great things.“He's doing really well but no, I haven't seen Matt in a long time.”Ronan did go on to explain how much he enjoys being part of the show.He added: “I love the team on The One Show.“There's a great bunch of people, all the producers, all the team behind it.“It's a wonderful show to be part of.The nation loves it!“It’s an honour to be part of it.”Elsewhere, Ronan made headlines earlier this week as he performed in Buckingham Palace.He and his co-host Alex presented the special show to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on Wednesday.They sat in the Blue Drawing Room as they glammed up for filming.They were joined for chats by chef Monica Galetti and Gyles Brandreth.Ronan also performed his 1999 hit song When You Say Nothing At All in the Music Room.

Good Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan made a sly dig at his previous employer yesterday.The journalist appeared in Australia on Channel Nine’s Today Show and could not resist hitting out at ITV as he thanked the programme for having him.Piers, 56, took to Twitter yesterday to discuss his Today Show debut in view of his 7.9 million followers.The controversial presenter wrote: “Great to be back on breakfast TV again…“Even if I did have to fly 10,000 miles to find a morning show that would let me express my opinions!“Thanks for having ne ⁦@karlstefanovic⁩ ⁦@AllisonLangdon⁩ - you guys are a class act,” he added with a thumbs up emoji.

Shaking up the skincare space. Celebrity beauty brands aren’t hard to come by, but Jeffree Star exclusively told Us that “no one” was inspiring him. His solution? Create his own “no bulls—t” skincare line that “really works” and delivers results. 

Family support. Dancing With the Stars‘ Val Chmerkovskiy and wife Jenna Johnson have kept his brother, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, in their prayers amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Bill Paxton‘s family has partially settled with an anesthesiologist medical group after suing for negligence in connection with his 2017 death.

Small world? Selena Gomez and Simi Khadra, who have both been linked to The Weeknd, threw fans for a loop by revealing their years-long friendship.

Finding love off screen! Yellowjackets focuses on a team of high school soccer players who end up stranded in the Canadian wilderness after a plane crash. The Showtime series follows the survivors amid the crisis and 20 years after their rescue as they continue to deal with the fallout — including in their personal lives.

Bonded for life. My Unorthodox Life’s Batsheva Haart praised her sister, Miriam Haart, for being her “rock” following her split from husband Ben Weinstein.

A last-minute decision. Salvador “Sal” Perez said no to Mallory Zapata at the altar on the Love Is Blind season 2 finale, telling Us Weekly that he made his final choice at the nuptials.

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Strict screen time! Nicole Kidman, Pink and more celebrity parents have chosen to keep their kids AWAY from cell phones.

Lucky in love? Elisabeth Moss, Alexis Bledel and more The Handmaid’s Tale actors play fictional characters in a dystopian world in Hulu’s series inspired by Margaret Atwood‘s writing. In real life, their offscreen counterparts have managed to find love through the years.

In a close week which saw new entries from Bad Boy Chiller Crew and Sea Power vying for Number 1, Ed Sheeran reclaims the top spot with = (Equals), as Bad Boy Chiller Crew boast this week’s highest new entry with Disrespectful. 

Clayton Davis For the second year in a row, the race for best actress is wide open, with key precursors to the Academy Awards yet to be determined.The Oscar nominees are Jessica Chastain for “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” (Searchlight Pictures), Olivia Colman for “The Lost Daughter” (Netflix), Penélope Cruz for “Parallel Mothers” (Sony Pictures Classics), Nicole Kidman for “Being the Ricardos” (Amazon Studios) and Kristen Stewart for “Spencer” (Neon/Topic Studios). No performance is from a best picture nominee, a first since the 2005 lineup.

Mónica Marie Zorrilla “Grubbs,” a Keenspot all-ages webcomic that draws inspiration from “Calvin & Hobbes” and “Dennis the Menace,” is slated for an animated TV series adaptation penned by M.J. Offen.

Julia Fox is stepping out in style.

Caroline Framke Chief TV Critic“The Dropout” knows what it has in Elizabeth Holmes, the real-life enigma who managed to con the biggest power players in Silicon Valley and beyond that she, and she alone, was the future of technology in health care. With her wide-set eyes and impossibly husky voice, Holmes emerged from the pack of bland bros in Patagonia vests as the kind of uniquely, perversely compelling figure that Hollywood has never been able to resist for long.

Dawn French may be turning 64 on October 11, but she certainly isn't letting her age slow her down.The much-loved actress recently sent her fans into meltdown as she ditched her iconic brunette bob and blunt fringe to show off a brand new look.But she is best known for her stints on the hugely popular BBC series Vicar of Dibley, as well as worked with Jennifer Saunders in hit sketch show French and Saunders in the noughties.As she celebrates her birthday and forty years on TV screens, Daily Star has taken a look at her colourful life.Dawn married fellow comedian Lenny Henry when they met in the comedy circuit in 1980, and they married in 1984 in Covent Garden.In 2010, the pair announced their separation but insisted it was amicable, and