The Merseyside stars who have made it big in Hollywood

File under: no sh*t? Earlier this year, we saw The Academy test out two new fan-driven awards models to engage viewers: the Cheer Moment and Fan-Favorite. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) took to the internet via Twitter polls to get results, leading to “Zack Snyder’s Justice League” and “Army of The Dead” winning those respective categories.

Shirley Ju Raqhid Jevon Render, who was known by his rapper stage name Lil Keed and was a frontrunner of Young Thug’s Young Stoner Life Records label, has died. He was 24 years old.Render’s death was confirmed by his label on Saturday morning.

EXCLUSIVE: Fox’s upcoming crime anthology drama Accused has added Oakes Fegley (The Goldfinch) and Robert Wisdom (Barry) to the cast as guest stars. They will appear opposite Michael Chiklis and Jill Hennessy. The series comes from executive producers Howard Gordon, Alex Gansa and David Shore.

Drew Barrymore couldn't help but go down memory lane – and shed some tears – upon receiving an epic surprise from her childhood on her morning talk show, The Drew Barrymore Show.MORE: Drew Barrymore has candid conversation about break-ups where she admits she tried to get back together with an exWhile the star is typically well prepared ahead of her guests' arrival and interviews with them, her show producers will occasionally set up a mystery guest who she finds out about just as they step out from backstage.Monday's surprise guest was someone with an undeniable impact on the actress' life, and one who played a key part in one of her most memorable and iconic roles.WATCH: Drew reacts to Britney Spears' heartfelt tribute to herMORE: Drew Barrymore wows in swimsuit video - but fans focus on something elseThe surprise guest was Dee Wallace, who played none other than Drew's mom on her first big break, playing Gertie on Steven Spielberg's E.T.She grew emotional the second Dee came out, quickly standing up to give her a long hug amid her obvious shock.The two didn't hesitate to get into the inevitable nostalgic conversation, as Dee dished out all the behind-the-scenes details of filming the movie – its 40th anniversary being this year – and just what the host was like back then.A post shared by Drew Barrymore (@drewbarrymore)Drew and Dee recreate a scene from E.T.She gave the star the sweetest compliment, admitting that even then, when she was seven-years-old, she: "Knew you were going to be a director [and] producer back then."MORE: Drew Barrymore speaks out after beloved Harry Potter star reveals she’s his crushMORE: Drew Barrymore opens up about how her tumultuous childhood influenced her approach to parentingHer

John Bishop are just some of the famous faces that come to mind when people from outside the city think of our region's wealth of talent. But as previously reported, none of these names are actually Scousers. Despite often being thought of as them by people living elsewhere in the UK, there are a number of celebrities who often get confused for being from Liverpool.

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Knives Out 2.In an interview with Glamour, the Big Bang Theory star explained that she had auditioned for a part in Rian Johnson’s film, and was “convinced” she had been cast in the role – before learning it had gone to Kate Hudson instead.“I cried and cried all night long,” she said. “I was so devastated. I was thinking I was hot shit.

Zack Sharf Kaley Cuoco recently confirmed to Glamour that she lost out on a much-desired role in Rian Johnson’s “Knives Out 2.” The actor went through a lengthy audition process but was looked over in favor of Kate Hudson, who nabbed the part in the Netflix-backed murder mystery. Johnson shot the sequel in Greece with original star Daniel Craig and a brand new ensemble that featured Hudson, Dave Bautista, Kathryn Hahn, Ethan Hawke and more.“I was convinced [the part was mine],” Cuoco said. “Kate Hudson ended up getting it.

Turner Classic Movies is expanding its partnership with The Film Foundation with a multi-year financial commitment to fund education and restoration of classic movies.

Jamie “James Bond” Dornan?

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There are so many actors in the running to be the next James Bond and now Jamie Dornan is weighing in on the possibility.

A new short starring Billie Eilish and Lisa Simpson is headed to Disney+.The streamer announced The Simpsons: When Billie Met Lisa, a short debuting on the platform on April 22.'@BillieEilish is coming to Springfield!!' Disney+ tweeted on Thursday. Teaming up!A new short starring Billie Eilish and Lisa Simpson is headed to Disney+The show will also star Billie's older brother and collaborator, Finneas Eilish.In When Billie Met Lisa, Lisa is discovered by the siblings while searching for a quiet location to practice playing her saxophone.

EXCLUSIVE: Ariana DeBose, who recently became the first openly queer woman of color to win an Oscar, for her portrayal of Anita in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story, will executive produce Screen Gems’ Two and Only, an original screenplay by Latina and LGBTQ+ writer Jen Rivas-DeLoose. It will be developed as a star vehicle for DeBose.

Several Broadway shows impacted by the uptick in New York City Covid cases last week are still feeling the effects this week: Plaza Suite has canceled performances at least through tomorrow, Paradise Square has canceled most of this week, and A Strange Loop is off until Thursday.

It’s a full month at Number 1 on the Official Film Chart for Spider-Man: No Way Home.

Broadway’s total box office tally held steady last week, with new shows and strong ongoing performers making up for the money lost when some productions canceled performances due to Covid outbreaks.

EXCLUSIVE: After collaborating  on the film Greyhound — with  sequel in the works — and the just wrapped WWII series Masters of the Air, Playtone partners Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman have made multi-year exclusive television overall deal with Apple TV+.

Drew Barrymore has undoubtedly become one of morning television's exemplary figures of positivity and good energy, proven so by the success of her talk show, The Drew Barrymore Show.MORE: Drew Barrymore makes rare comment about daughter as she reveals unusual upcoming celebrationFans know they can always look to her to boost their mood, while celebrities and co-workers consistently sing her praises about what a great and supportive teammate, co-star, and boss she is.The star's latest feature on The Washington Post proves just as much, filled with compliments from best friend Jimmy Fallon and her crew on her show, but it also reminds readers how tumultuous her journey was.WATCH: Drew announces her show has been renewed for a third seasonMORE: Drew Barrymore reveals shocked reaction to surprise tribute - detailsThroughout the interview, the actress turned television host opened up about how her difficult childhood made her so comfortable in front of the camera, and how it has translated into her children's own upbringing as she handles parenting and Hollywood.Drew comes from a long line of legendary Hollywood actors, and her very first movie was Steven Spielberg's E.T. at age six. Though she was poised to become a "modern Shirley Temple," she instead was in rehab by age 13, something she's incredibly candid about on her show and beyond.

The Broadway productions of Macbeth, starring Daniel Craig and Ruth Negga, and the Pulitzer-winning A Strange Loop have canceled tonight’s performances as both shows recover from recent Covid cases.

DAVID and Victoria Beckham have been spotted sorting out the last minute preparations for their son Brooklyn's wedding. It comes two decades after the celebrity couple were married in 1999, with their eldest child in tow and their iconic wedding thrones.