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Piers Morgan, 57, took to Twitter this morning to blast Prince Harry, 37, once more in front of his 7.9 million followers.The journalist shared an article, entitled “Prince Harry says he is making sure the Queen is protected”, before laying into the royal. In response to the Duke of Sussex's words about his reunion with Queen Elizabeth II on NBC's Today show, Piers questioned: “By quitting Britain & living 6000 miles away? “By trashing her family & institution on TV?“By snubbing Prince Philip’s memorial? “By writing a book that will ruin her Platinum Jubilee?”Piers’ scathing response comes after the Duke of Sussex revealed the Queen was “on great form” during their recent meeting. The royal has described how he wanted to make sure his grandmother is “protected” after dropping in to see her alongside his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, en route to the Invictus Games in the Netherlands last week.Prince Harry told NBC’s Today show how the catch-up had allowed him to check that the Queen had “the right people around her”. Piers, however, remained unimpressed and his followers also took to the comments to share their thoughts.Ryan Kelly wrote: “I honestly don’t get such the big fuss and commotion about the whole situation.

Johnny Depp pursued his case in the UK against a British newspaper that had branded him a "wife-beater", the court ruled that he had struck her on 12 out of 14 occasions, and included photos and audio evidence in their decisions. However, on the stand at Fairfax, Virginia, Johnny is hoping for a different result, maintaining that it was merely angry text messages and arguments on his part, for which he feels deep regret."There were arguments and things of that nature," he acknowledged to the court."But never did I myself reach the point of striking Ms Heard in any way, nor have I struck any woman in my life."Johnny apologised for writing "dark" texts about Amber to his childhood friend Isaac Baruch, in which he said he wished her "rotting corpse" was "decomposing in the f****ng trunk of a Honda Civic".He claimed that the "dark humour", inspired by Monty Python, surfaced as a way for him to deal with his mental anguish."I’m ashamed of some of the references made.

Coronation Street actor Bill Roache has admitted he “really fancied” the Queen when he met her.The star, who is best known for playing Ken Barlow in the soap, also shared how he had gone on to meet the royal eight times over the years. Bill, who is set to turn 90 next week, first met the Queen, 95, during his younger years in the army, before his rise to fame in the ITV series.Speaking about their first encounter in a TV documentary, the actor said: “I’ve met the Queen eight times.”“I first met her when I was 21 and I was in the Army and we had the day with her which was very nice.“I really fancied her! I don’t know if that’s heresy but she was very attractive.”The soap actor spilled all about meeting the Queen in his new ITV documentary, Happy Birthday Bill, which celebrates his ninth decade around the sun. Bill, who will celebrate his birthday on April 25, also has “no intention of retiring”. He explained: “People will say when are you retiring? Are you going to take a break? But then what happens?“Whilst I can do it, and whilst they will have me, I have no intention of retiring. “I am so fortunate to work for an organisation that is happy to have me.”Bill has been a part of Corrie since the series first aired in 1960.His character Ken was involved in some major storylines a couple of years ago when the show celebrated an impressive 60 years of being on our screens. Heartbreaker Ken has notably been married three times, even reuniting with first on-screen wife Valerie Tatlock (Anne Reid) 50 years later, and well after she had left the show. Incredibly, Bill is in the Guinness World Records as the longest-serving television star in a continuous role.A young Bill joined the British Army and was commissioned into the

Instagram to respond after Love Actually star and family friend Martin McCutcheon revealed she's unable to attend The Wanted star's funeral today.The mother-of-two reacted after Martine posted a sweet picture of her and Tom sharing an embrace alongside an emotional message.In view of her 509,000 followers, Martine took to her Instagram stories to issue a heartfelt apology to Kelsey for not being able to attend Tom's funeral.The actress wrote: "@being_kelsey @tomparkerofficial I will be thinking of you both so much tomorrow and I'm so sorry I can't be with you to celebrate the most amazing life, love and legacy."You are and will be forever in my thoughts and if you ever need anything just holler."She went on: "Sending you all the love and strength in the world."I know tomorrow will be like nothing else," she finished, alongside a series of star and heart emojis.Martine included a snap of her and Tom hugging, while the actress could be seen smiling over his shoulder.Kelsey went on to share Maritne's apology with her own 262,000 followers.She replied: "God bless you sweetheart x."Tom's funeral is set to take place this morning and Kelsey previously shared details encouraging his fans to line the route to the church for a last goodbye.Kelsey said in an earlier statement: "Thomas Anthony Parker.There will be a private celebration of life on Wednesday 20th April.“We know many of you would like to pay your respects as well, so would love for you to join us in Petts Wood from 10am."Kelsey went on: "It would be beautiful to have everyone line the route as we head to our private service.“You are then welcome to join us outside the church for the duration where the service will be relayed on screens," she added.The much-loved boy

Andrew Bird has announced details of his new album ‘Inside Problems’ – you can listen to his new single ‘Underlands’ below.The US singer/songwriter will follow up his 2020 solo album ‘Hark!’ with the new record, which is set for release on June 3 via Loma Vista / Concord.Speaking about ‘Inside Problems’, which was produced by Mike Viola and recorded live by Bird and his four-piece band, Bird said: “I have so much fun taking my ideas apart before they really have defined themselves as distinct songs, when they’re still in that amoeba-like state.“I love the feeling of chasing ideas and having them split off and go hang out with another idea and then butting them up against each other to see if they talk to each other.”Bird has previewed ‘Inside Problems’ this week with the single ‘Underlands’, which you can hear above.“You just don’t know what’s under the surface, be it the land, the sea, our skin,” Bird explained in a press release about the track. “You could be whistling away, projecting contentedness, when really there’s a swirling twisted mess underneath.

BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker left his colleagues fairly amused on Wednesday morning after he admitted that he enjoys taking the bins out.The 45-year-old who is often open about his pursuits outside of his BBC role couldn't help but make the odd confession in front of his co-host Nina Warhurst and sports journalist John Watson.But his admission appeared to amuse Nina and John as they seemed perplexed that he would enjoy such a job.Talking about taking the bins outside, Nina questioned Dan and said: "Did you just it's one of your favourite jobs, why?" Dan replied: "I just love it!" Nina giggled: "Because it's short." The former Strictly star then explained that the job is similar to cutting the grass which he also finds satisfying.John chimed in and said: "I suppose it's an easy job for big reward, perhaps. You're doing your bit.

Hollywood actress, 76, and her loving husband Taylor Hackford have released a statement on Wednesday (April 20) following his passing last week.The pair revealed the star’s cause of death as the explained how passed away from uveal melanoma – a form of cancer that forms in the eye.In the statement, shared with People magazine, the heartbroken couple said they “are both inspired by the life of our son and stepson, Rio Hackford, and heartbroken by his loss.“His life showed us how to live in generosity and community. He shared his life’s journey with so many who now mourn him, and at the time, celebrate their fortune knowing him.”The loving parents cleared up the confusion surrounding the Hollywood star’s death after it was initially unclear in early reports of his passing.They statement explained: “Rio died of uvela melanoma, a very aggressive and rare form of cancer.

Baywatch babe and Hollywood star Carmen Electra has had a number of high profile romances throughout the years, including with X Factor star Simon Cowell.The actress dated Simon for over six months in 2012 - but he is not the only famous face to have been in a relationship with Carmen since she burst onto our TV screens in the early nineties.Throughout her career, Carmen has also dated rockstars, world famous musicians and huge names from the world of sports - with her romances featuring in documentaries including 2020's The Last Dance.On Carmen's 50th birthday (April 20), Daily Star takes a look back on her wild love life.Long before she was Baywatch and silver screen icon Carmen Electra, Tara Leigh Patrick was an aspiring actress who moved to Minnesota in search of fame and fortune after spotting an ad for an all-girl group being put together by Purple Rain singer Prince.It was him that gave the actress the new name of Carmen Electra, after he spotted her talent during the audition.Not only did Carmen credit Prince with kick-starting her career, the two also dated for a period of time, but she chose to end the relationship when she wanted to stay in Los Angeles, telling E! Online: "He controlled everything, but I loved that about him. How I dressed, the music, hairstyles.

Queer As Folk, the latest reboot of the LGBTQ fan favourite has a premiere date set for Australian audiences. The new revamp of the iconic series is set to bow on Stan June 10.The reimagined series, now set in New Orleans, follows a fresh cast of characters and is said to “follow a diverse group of friends who find their lives transformed in the aftermath of a tragedy.”The series stars Devin Way, Jesse James Keitel, John Sibilly, Fin Argus, Candace Grace, and Ryan O’Connell, fresh of his well-received Netflix series Special.

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are working on a new film about the legendary collaboration between Nike and Michael Jordan.The two actors, 49 and 51, will co-write and co-produce the project, about former executive Sonny Vaccarro.An Amazon Studios and Skydance Sports deal for the feature is being finalized,The Hollywood Reporterreported on Tuesday. Upcoming: Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are working on a new film about the legendary collaboration between Nike and Michael JordanThe project doesn't have an official name yet, but Matt will portraySunny Vaccarro and Ben will take on the role of Nike co-founder Phil Knight.The entertainment publication described the movie as a 'story around Nike’s longshot effort to sign rising superstar basketball player Michael Jordan to its shoe company in the mid-eighties.' At the time the prospect of signing Jordan seemed far-fetched, but after solidified, it changed sneaker and basketball culture significantly.It made the company and the athlete integral parts of the multi-billion-dollar sneaker industry, while also elevating the sport.

Turning games into films has been big business now for a long time, and it’s the same company that produced ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’ that is actually behind a new film based on ‘Streets of Rage’.

Sorn has opened up about her current relationship with her former CLC members, following her departure from the girl group in 2021.In a recent interview with Elle Magazine Singapore, Sorn spoke about what it was like to leave the group after spending almost her entire career with them. The Thai-born K-pop idol also opened up about the difficulties she has faced as a solo artist, compared to having a groupmates to fall back on.“It was kind of awkward to go from working with six other people to working by yourself, and sometimes it was quite lonely – to be on stage by myself, to film things by myself,” Sorn explained.The singer later opened up about how had it was to find her musical direction and identity after going solo.

Green Day, Post Malone and SZA topping the poster.Returning for its 14th iteration, the festival will run over the weekend of Friday August 5 through Sunday 7, taking place at the Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. This year’s bill sports a total of 92 acts, with sub-headliners including Jack Harlow, Weezer, Phoebe Bridgers, Illenium, Lil Uzi Vert, Kali Uchis, Disclosure, Mitski and Anitta.Elsewhere throughout the line-up, standout acts include the likes of Mac DeMarco, Pusha T, 100 Gecs, Wet Leg, Sam Fender and Pussy Riot.

Killer Mike has revealed in a new interview that Run The Jewels have begun work on their next album.Killer Mike and El-P’s last full release together as RTJ was June 2020’s ‘RTJ4’, which won NME‘s Album of the Year in 2020.The duo have now started to look towards making their next record, according to a new interview with Killer Mike.Speaking to Consequence, Mike said: “I say this with a smile and a wink — me and El-P were in the studio together.“We may have messed around and started ‘Run The Jewels 5’. So we’ll see what happens.”The rapper added that RTJ fans should also expect more music from the duo (“I would say look for Run the Jewels to pop up on some guest appearances”), as well as solo features from Mike himself: “I’ve done some solo guest appearances as well.

Good Morning Britain fans in shock as she showcased her hair transformation after ditching her iconic orange bob during the national lockdown.During Wednesday’s (April 20) instalment of the popular ITV morning show, Kate Garraway and Adil Ray welcomed the popular retail consultant and broadcaster onto the show.The trio discussed the protection of the local high street which is increasingly at risk as more and more shops move online which was accelerated throughout the global pandemic.But one thing fans couldn’t take their eyes off of was the fashion consultant’s drastic hair transformation, as viewers were forced to do a double-take during the when she appeared on the morning news show.This is a live TV story and is being constantly updated.

Viewers who watched the trailer for the upcoming Netflix documentary called Our Father have called it “disgusting” yet “fascinating”. The show explores the real-life crimes of disgraced fertility doctor Donald Cline who secretly fathered up to 50 children in his clinic. Cline told patients that sperm used to impregnate them came from volunteer donors - but the sinister truth was that it all came from him.

Hollywood star Liza Minnelli, 76, has been left "shaken" and "sabotaged" after being forced to appear at the Oscars in her wheelchair, according to a pal.Her friend Michael Feinstein has since come to her defence after viewers at home were worried that she looked frail during her awards night appearance.Some fans argued that she looked "out of it" when she presented Best Picture at the 2022 Academy Awards alongside pop sensation Lady Gaga.Her close pal spoke on SiriusXM's The Jess Cagle Show on Monday (April 18) and claimed that the 76-year-old acting and singing icon had been treated unfairly.The 65-year-old argues that Liza was "sabotaged" by Oscars organisers at the very last minute.He revealed the plan had been for her to be sat in a director's chair, but instead she was forced to use a wheelchair which flustered her and left her "discombobulated".Feinstein, an acclaimed jazz singer who focuses on standards, said he was in attendance at the Oscar with Minnelli.He claimed that she had wanted to do her presentation sitting down due to back pain issues.He said the New York, New York star and daughter of Judy Garland and Vincent Minnelli wanted to look and feel strong as possible after suffering from back pain issues.Her friend reportedly recalled her saying: "She said, 'I don't want people to see me limping out there'."She said, 'You know, I wanna look good.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorEveryone’s talking about this week’s furor at the Oscars — even the hosts at Fox News Channel’s “The Five.”On Monday afternoon, regulars Greg Gutfeld, Dana Perino, Jesse Watters and Jeanine Pirro held forth with guest Piers Morgan — the British journalist and TV host who has demonstrated a proclivity for getting into celebrity feuds — sitting in a chair typically reserved for someone with more liberal political views. In the show’s opening segment, however, politics went out the window.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorMedia-measurement mainstay Nielsen said it had agreed to be acquired by a private-equity group for $16 billion after holding out for a higher price than a previous bid.Nielsen said Tuesday that it would be purchased by a group led by Evergreen Coast Capital Corporation, an affiliate of activist fund Elliott Investment Management L.P., which has been lobbying for a Nielsen sale, and Brookfield Business Partners L.P., in a deal that calls for an all-cash deal of for $28 per share, or $16 billion, including the assumption of debt. Nielsen had previously blocked a sale, saying it did not value the company’s growth prospects properly.The sale takes place with Nielsen under the media industry’s microscope.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorCBS News hasn’t put the same kind of spotlight on weather as many of its rivals, but that may all be about to change as quickly as a shift in the wind.The Paramount Global news unit is teaming with The Weather Channel to bring more reporting on weather and climate to CBS News programs including “CBS Mornings” and “The CBS Evening News,” as well as the division’s streaming efforts. Some of the most popular Weather Channel personalities — including Stephanie Abrams, Jim Cantore and Mike Bettes — are likely to turn up on CBS News programs in reports that originate from Weather Channel’s Atlanta headquarters.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorAdvertisers still want TV to deliver big audiences, but they are also increasingly demanding new abilities to find smaller ones.NBCUniversal on Tuesday used an annual technology conference to keep demonstrating new technologies that help Madison Avenue track all the discrete consumer niches that may be found within the broader audiences watching TV programs. One new effort, an artificial-intelligence engine known as a “harmonizer,” aims to help marketers “make sure we are finding consumers at the right moment based on specific behavior,” says Josh Feldman, global chief marketing officer of NBCUniversal’s ad-sales unit.Using NBCU’s data about how viewers watch programs on the company’s streaming site Peacock, he says, advertisers might be able to assign an ad specifically created to “welcome” a new subscriber to the service, or feed particular commercials to customers who often watch programming late at night — even if they are tuning in at other times of the day.