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Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeIf you were expecting this week’s “Saturday Night Live” to kick off with a sketch parodying the Will Smith/Chris Rock slap at the Oscars, you may have been disappointed by the cold open. The slap was indeed mentioned, but it was just one of several topics brought up as the show once again turned to a Fox News parody to lead the episode.This week, it was another go at “Fox and Friends,” featuring hosts Steve Doocy (played by Alex Moffat), Ainsley Earhardt (Heidi Gardner) and Brian Kilmeade (Mikey Day). The hosts welcomed Clarence Thomas (Kenan Thompson) and wife Ginni Thomas (Kate McKinnon) — whose support of the January 6 attempted coup has become a lightning rod for scandal.

The Scottish Government has been accused of failing those most in need because its £150 grant to help with the soaring cost of living won’t be paid in a lump sum.

Parents have been warned not to let their children watch terrifying videos of a killer teddy called "Huggy Wuggy".Police have issued a warning after some kids were seen recreating the bear's actions on the playground.On TikTok, "Huggy Wuggy" sings about "hugging and killing" and also asks those watching to "take their last breath".The videos - which began as a puzzle game that sees Huggy stalking players in a toy factory - are said to be traumatising young children.Chris Conroy, a cyber protection officer for Dorset Police, told The Sun: "There are videos people have made, songs people have made, and it's popping up all over YouTube and TikTok using this quite graphic imagery of this bear-like character with razor-sharp teeth."It's based around jump scares and things you certainly wouldn't want children exposed to."As the game becomes more popular, officers warn that some children have been seen acting out the game at school.They report that children have been whispering disturbing lyrics to each other on the playground.One line from the video says: "I could hug you here forever, till you breathe your last breath together."Another says: "My teeth sharp and ready, in my grasp, yeah they're deadly".The blue bear also invites people to "lean in for a spine-breaking embrace".Numerous parents have come forward to express their concern over the character, with one describing it as "frightening as a lot of parents will be oblivious to this level of violence our children are being exposed to."Mum-of-two Rhia Fearn, 35, said she was left shocked when her son Harrison, five, came home from school asking about the character.She said: "Kids want to play the games of Huggy Wuggy, they are talking about it in the playground."It's

extraordinary attack on presenter Chris Rock during the awards ceremony ended all that. And if Smith believes his resignation from Hollywood’s film academy this weekend might draw a line under the affair, he will be disappointed. Although the 53-year-old is unlikely to be stripped of his best actor statuette, his commercial appeal to producers has been seriously damaged.

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Lucy Hale was seen taking a solo stroll through the streets of West Hollywood on Saturday afternoon.The 32-year-old performer cut a stylish figure for her day out, which involved her attending a meeting in the city.Hale is currently in the middle of production on the forthcoming feature Gemini Lounge, in which she will appear as the female lead. Out and about:Lucy Hale was seen taking a solo stroll through the streets of West Hollywood on Saturday afternoonShe rocked a chic cream-colored sweater with a flirty V-neckline.The Katy Keene star tucked her top into a pair of distressed dark denim jeans and slipped her feet into a pair of a treaded black loafers.

NEWLY single ALAN CARR has begged David Gandy to set him up with his “chubby chaser” model mates. The comedian, who split from husband Paul Drayton in January, is awaiting his divorce to be finalised.

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorSydney Sweeney says her favorite meme from Season 2 of “Euphoria” is the one from Cassie’s bathroom meltdown scene in episode three. “I would have to say it’s the ‘I’ve never ever been happier’ meme. I love that meme,” she told Variety on Saturday at the Canneseries TV festival, being held on France’s Côte d’Azur.Asked what part of Cassie’s personality or backstory she would like to see explored in the next season of the show, she mentions a trait that was exposed in episode four of Season 2.

Will Smith's resignation has been accepted by the Academy as the governing body moves forward with disciplinary matters concerning the incident at the 2022 Oscars.The King Richard star, 53, issued a statement to the US media outlet with his decision to step down as a member of the Academy after he'd slapped Chris Rock last Sunday.An angry Will stormed the stage after the comedian had made a ill-mannered joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith.Chris joked that he looked forward to seeing Jada in "GI Jane 2" because she now boasted a shaved head but is an alopecia sufferer.It is claimed that Chris was unaware that Jada suffered from the condition.Masses of outraged fans and online users have called on the Academy to take action against Will, with the investigation surrounding the altercation still on-going.Ahead of any disciplinary action, Will instead issued a statement of resignation, he said: "I betrayed the trust of the Academy."I deprived other nominees and winners of their opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated for their extraordinary work.

Playboy model claims she has been left feeling “violated” after she was groped by a creepy delivery driver on her own doorstep. Hannah Peeters, 25, says she was left shocked and froze on the spot after an Evri – formerly Hermes – driver decided to squeeze her breast and tried to kiss her.

Carson Burton Netflix has slowed development on its upcoming action-thriller “Fast and Loose,” which Will Smith has been attached to star in. The project has been moved to the streamer’s back burner in the days following the 2022 Oscars ceremony, during which Smith walked onstage and slapped Chris Rock after the comedian made a joke about the appearance of Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.In the week before the Oscars ceremony, director David Leitch reportedly also pulled away from the project, electing to move to the Ryan Gosling vehicle “Fall Guy” for Universal.It remains uncertain whether Netflix will return to developing “Fast and Loose” and, if so, whether the streamer would seek a new star for the project.

We’ve loved Kate Miller-Heidke for a long time! And we’re so thankful Little Roots, Little Shoots came our way!

When Minnie Driver welcomed son Henry in 2008, the pregnancy flew in the face of a doctor’s diagnosis that she would never give birth.

Scotmid Uddingston is celebrating the launch of its 2022 Caulders Garden Centre pop-up by helping Lanarkshire community groups to transform green spaces.

Minnie Driver is looking back at her pregnancy journey.

More than 80 activists have been arrested in Essex as climate change protesters continue to block oil terminals. Activists from Just Stop Oil said on Saturday they had blocked access to the Titan Truck Park and revealed a secret underground network of tunnels at the Navigator and Grays oil terminals.

Steve Clarke Crime has always been part of television’s DNA, but in global marketplaces, true crime is enjoying unprecedented levels of success across the streamers and on more traditional outlets.Earlier this year, Shonda Rhimes’ “Inventing Anna,” starring Julia Garner as the fake heiress Anna Sorokin (aka Anna Delvey), became one of Netflix’s biggest shows ever.“Inventing Anna” is the tip of TV’s latest crime wave as producers and commissioners hope to find the horrifying stories that might one day take their place alongside such TV true crime successes as “ The Jinx,” “ The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story,” “Don’t Fuck With Cats” or “Making a Murderer,” the Netflix series that took true crime to the streamers. “The fascination with true crime has never been stronger,” says Dan Korn, VP of programming at A+E Networks U.K ., whose channels include Crime + Investigation.

Police have launched a murder investigation after a pensioner was stabbed to death inside a home in London.

Two teenagers were arrested on a bus after police uncovered knives. Officers boarded the bus after reports of a 'disturbance' in Salford just after midnight this morning (Saturday).

Will Smith has now resigned from the Academy following the viral incident he was involved in at the Oscars. The acclaimed actor slapped comedian Chris Rock in the face during the ceremony held on Sunday, March 27, in response to a joke made about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith.

Thousands of people are expected to join nationwide protests against the rising cost of living today - with a demonstration planned in Manchester city centre. The People's Assembly has organised a march and protest in Piccadilly Gardens from 1pm this afternoon (Saturday).