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coronavirus pandemic actually brought them closer than ever before.For the first time in around three decades, the couple were able to sit down at the table to eat dinner together.Speaking on the Graham Norton Show, Helen said: "For the first time in 30 odd years of marriage we sat at the table opposite each other and had dinner together every night for six months."It was fantastic, brilliant."She was there to promote her new film The Duke, where she portrays Dorothy Bunton.The comedy-drama, which is set in 1961, follows 60-year-old taxi driver Kempton Bunton, played by Jim Broadbent, who steals Goya's portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London.He sends ransom notes saying that he will return the painting if the government invests more in care for the elderly.It is the final film from director Roger Michell, who died last September.She told the audience: "I swore to myself that I would never play a character that is described as the long-suffering, but she is, and she is a great character."Helen added: "This turned out to be Roger Michell's last film."He was a great film director and I think it is wonderful to have this as his last because it is very funny, but at the same time it has great emotional depth."Speaking to Radio Times about her role in the film, she admitted it might help her "break free" from the casting chains of 2006 film The Queen; a character she has been tied to ever since.And Dorothy's drab, worn-down essence is a far cry from Her Majesty.Mirren appeared as Queen Elizabeth II, in an iconic performance that won her an Oscar, a Golden Globe, a BAFTA and a SAG Award, among others./latest/queenThe film follows the Royal Family as they try and deal with the series of events that

MUSIC mogul and entrepreneur Jamal Edwards has died at the age of 31. Tributes have poured in for the music industry pioneer, DJ, and founder of SBTV - who helped launch Ed Sheeran and Jessie J to global fame.

RYAN Thomas and Lucy Mecklenburgh have revealed the gender of their second baby. The loved-up couple have announced that their baby - due in spring - will be a girl.

DANCING ON ICE viewers accused the show of being a fix after guest judge Arlene Phillips gave pal Brendan Cole a high score. Brendan's routine on the musical week special saw him partner with Brendyn Hatfield while regular partner Vanessa Bauer recovers from covid. Brendan and Brendyn performed on the ice rink to Beggin' from Jersey Boys.

CORONATION Street star Alexandra Mardell has thrown a huge bash as she prepares to leave the soap. Alexandra, 28, who plays barmaid Emma Brooker, will remain on screen until April but is thought to have already filmed her final scenes.

DANCING On Ice judge Oti Mabuse steals last night’s show in a plunging lemon- coloured gown — as Bez got squeezed out of the competition. Viewers compared Oti, 31, to a Disney princess but there was no fairytale ending for the Happy Mondays star.

The home of Brooke Brinson, the daughter of Kim Richards, was raided in December by federal agents investigating her father-in-law for alleged financial crimes, according toThe Los Angeles Times.The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum's, 57, eldest daughter, 35, is married toThayer Wiederhorn, 33, son of Andrew Wiederhorn, 56 -chief executive of the company that owns Fatburger and Johnny Rockets restaurant chains.Brooke and Thayer's Beverly Grove home was searched in December 2021,with agents takingaway phones, digital storage devices, tax documents and other recordsaccording to search warrant records filed in court, according to The Times. Tough: Kim Richards' daughter Brooke Brinson's home was raided by federal agents who are investigating her father-in-law for alleged financial crimes; Kim (R) pictured with Brooke in 2013Brooke - who is the cousin of socialites Paris and Nicky Hilton, and nice of RHOBH stars Kathy Hilton and Kyle Richards - was not named in the court documents.

Actress Lindsay Lohan was apparently feeling nostalgic over the weekend, taking to TikTok to recreate an iconic scene from her first feature film, 1998's The Parent Trap.Lohan was just 12 years old when she starred in The Parent Trap, a remake of the 1961 film of the same name starring Hayley Mills, Maureen O'Hara and Brian Keith.The 35-year-old actress took to TikTok on Saturday afternoon, lip syncing one of her most beloved lines from the film. Nostalgic:Actress Lindsay Lohan was apparently feeling nostalgic over the weekend, taking to TikTok to recreate an iconic scene from her first feature film, 1998's The Parent Trap Just 12:Lohan was just 12 years old when she starred in The Parent Trap, a remake of the 1961 film of the same name starring Hayley Mills, Maureen O'Hara and Brian KeithThe line was, 'You want to know the difference between us? I have class and you don't,' with laughter heard in the background after she lip-synced the line.Like Mills before her, Lohan played both of the twins, Hallie Parker and Annie James, who were separated at birth.

Chrissy Teigen is confirming the news she first noted earlier this weekend: she is undergoing in vitro fertilization treatments again with the hopes of potentially one day expanding her family.

Daniel Radcliffe is gearing up to play "Weird Al" Yankovic in a new Roku Channel biopic about the life and career of the man behind the Grammy-winning parodies.In new photos from the set of  taken earlier this month in Los Angeles, the 32-year-old star, dressed in a camouflage short-sleeved button-up with a pair of plain black jeans and checkered Vans slip on shoes, is hardly recognizable in Yankovic's infamous curly 'do and mustache combo, as he's seen making his way through the film's set with an iced coffee in hand. According to a tongue-in-cheek release for the upcoming biopic, the film «holds nothing back, exploring every facet of Yankovic's life, from his meteoric rise to fame with early hits like 'Eat It' and 'Like a Surgeon' to his torrid celebrity love affairs and famously depraved lifestyle.»The movie also promises to bring «audiences on a truly unbelievable journey through Yankovic's life and career, from gifted child prodigy to the greatest musical legend of all time.»Yankovic, who serves as a writer for the biopic, said he was «thrilled» to have Radcliffe portray him in the story about his life.«I am absolutely thrilled that Daniel Radcliffe will be portraying me in the film,» Yankovic gushed. «I have no doubt whatsoever that this is the role future generations will remember him for.»«When my last movie UHF came out in 1989, I made a solemn vow to my fans that I would release a major motion picture every 33 years, like clockwork.

Olivia Rodrigo’s “Drivers License” has just been given an A-list makeover.

Happy 54th birthday to Molly Ringwald!

Helen Mirren takes pride in having dual citizenship in Great Britain and in America.

Maude Apatow and Angus Cloud play fan-favorite characters Lexi and Fex on Euphoria and it seems they’re just as close in real-life as their characters are on the show!

J. Kim Murphy Jamal Edwards, a major figure in the British music industry known for founding the music platform SBTV, which helped popularize grime and launch several major musicians, died Sunday. He was 31 years old.Edwards’ death was reported by the BBC on Sunday evening after the publication confirmed with Edwards’ company.

A 911 call for help from the home of HBO’s The White Lotus star Alexandra Daddario resulted in the arrest of a Colorado man carrying a handgun.

Loose Women co-star Brenda Edward's son' Jamal Edwards, died aged 31. Reports emerged this evening that the author who was awarded an MBE in the New Years Honours list in 2014 for his work in music and his business, died unexpectedly according to his friends.After news broke, Denise shared to Twitter her condolences: "My heart aches for my friend Brenda."I can’t bear it.

"It's so f*****g weird. I've been sat on the tube and people have started filming me."He continued to explain: "I don't want to be like, 'poor f*****g celebrities', that is not what I'm trying to say."I'm very happy and privileged and all of that."But I think this thing of having cameras everywhere is something we need to sort out."Or maybe I'm just old."Unlike other actors, the star likes to keep his life very private, especially when it comes to his family.He has been married to his wife Yvonne McGuinness since 2004, having met at one of his rock band's shows in 1996.The pair now share two children together, Malachy and Aran.With not much known about their relationship, Cillian gave fans a little glimpse into family life in a rare admission.He told the publication: "We cook, we watch movies, we listen to music."I was vegetarian for a long time then I relapsed and now I've relapsed back to vegetarianism."My wife is, too.

Jada Pinkett Smith has reunited with Queen Latifah.The 50-year-old actress took to Instagram on Sunday to share two shots alongside Latifah, 51, ahead of her upcoming appearance on The Equalizer next week.The Red Table Talk star shared the images of herself to her 11 million followers posed with Latifah on the set of the crime drama, writing, '@queenlatifah x Jada = Trouble!' with a happy emoji accompanying the post. The latest:Jada Pinkett Smith, 50, has reunited with Queen Latifah, 51, with an appearance on the CBS crime dramaThe Equalizer set to air later this monthIn one shot, Pinkett Smith donned a textured black leather jacket while Latifah wore a black leather coat over an olive green top and black pants with a face mask.In the second shot, Pinkett Smith wore a pink athletic jacket with maroon stripes down the arm and an off-white knit cap, while Latifah wore a blue and white knit sweater.

She'll be playing Glinda the Good Witch in the upcoming film adaptation of the Wicked musical.And Ariana Grande prepared for her new role as she checked out the Broadway show in New York City on Saturday night.The songstress, 28, was spotted leaving the performance in a strapless satin top and matching bubble gum pink coat, which slid down her arms casually. Doing her research! Ariana Grande was spotted attending a Broadway production of Wicked in NYC on SaturdayThe beauty put on a head-turning display as she left the show with a Wicked baseball cap propped over her high ponytail and a matching pink surgical-style mask.She accessorized the look with a beaded Chanel necklace which cascaded down her chest.

Tom Holland's new film, Uncharted, is taking thePresidents Day Weekend box office by the storm as it earns $51million in just four days.The Sony Pictures production was released on February 18 and is based on the iconic Uncharted video game series. Holland stars as memorable hero Nathan Drake.Meanwhile Dog, starring Channing Tatum and produced by MGM/UAR, proved to be another box office hit, earning $18million, per Deadline.