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Johnny Brown, the actor who made a name for himself asNathan Bookman on the classic sitcom Good Times, has died.His daughter, actressSharon Catherine Brown announced the news on her Instagram account on Friday.The actor passed away on March 2. His daughter began the post with his birth and death dates, writing, 'Johnny Brown June 11, 1937 - March 2, 2022.' Rest in peace:Johnny Brown, the actor who made a name for himself as Nathan Bookman on the classic sitcom Good Times, has diedSharon continued in her lengthy and heartfelt post: 'Our family is devastated. Devastated.

John Mayer's time with Columbia Records is coming to an end after 20 years.The 44-year-old musician announced he was leaving the label in a post shared with his5.5million Instagram followers on Friday.The news comes eight months after the release of Mayer's final album with Columbia Records, titled Sob Rock, in July. Changes:John Mayer's time with Columbia Records is coming to an end after 20 years; Mayer pictured in FebruaryHe began by revealing that he experienced 'some wonderful personal and creative relationships' during those 21 years in collaboration together, but now he's 'decided not to renew my recording agreement with Columbia Records.'Mayer continued, 'Hard as it is to say goodbye, I'm excited to pursue new avenues of making music, both of my own and with other artists.' The blues enthusiast ended the post by sharing, 'I love music more than ever, and I believe some of my best work still lies ahead.With gratitude and enthusiasm, John.'The announcement came in the form of a letter to fans on Instagram, which included turning off the comments portion of the post.

wife shot her husband through the penis with a fishing harpoon after he opted to drink with his pals instead of cooking her dinner.Chanita Kuedrum, 43, waited up for Boonchuey Mooseeton, 45, before “shooting him like a fish," meaning he needed 17 stitches.Boonchuey said his wife of 21 years “twisted the spear” after shooting through the base of his manhood.He was reportedly so drunk he did not go to hospital until the next day.Boonchuey, of Buriram, Thailand, said: “I will not return home for now until she cools down.”Chanita Kuedrum, 43, returned home from work in the fields as a sugarcane collector and was expecting rice on the table at the family home Buriram province, northeast Thailand, on Thursday night March 3.However, she was angry when she found that lay-about partner Boonchuey Mooseeton, 45, had gone out with pals drinking whiskey - forgetting to make the supper.It was then she decided to wait up on her AWOL husband, before the melee began. She said: "Talking nicely to him is never the solution."The news follows that of a man who served as a sniper in the British Army for a decade telling his wife he was going birdwatching but instead flew out to Poland and crossed the border into Ukraine to help with the war effort.The unnamed man from the Wirral, served as a sniper in the British Army for a decade before retiring.He flew into Poland and crossed into Ukraine on foot from the village of Medyka along the border.The Brit, who wanted to remain anonymous, told the Sun: “She’s going to freak out when I tell her where I am.

Coronation Street fans were shocked after spotting T4 legend Anthony Crank on the cobbles last night (March 4).The episode saw Abi Franklin relapse and meet up with a drug dealer from her past, played by the former T4 host.Anthony, 47, looked unrecognisable as he made a cameo appearance in the ITV soap, but many fans were soon left wondering where they had seen him before.However, viewers were quick to work out the actor's identity, with one fan saying on social media: "Anthony Crank on Corrie."A second said: "Isn't that Anthony Crank off T4?" while a third added: "The T4 presenter is Abi's drug dealer."Anthony Crank hosted the iconic Channel 4 weekend programme T4 on Sunday mornings from 2002 to 2005, as well as on music channel MTV.T4 launched the careers of huge household names including Vernon Kaye, June Sarpong, Steve Jones and Miquita Oliver, who were regular Saturday morning faces on programmes including Popworld.They were later joined by future stars including Rick Edwards and model Alexa Chung.However, this is not Anthony's only Coronation Street stint, as he also played a police officer for a number of episodes in 2011.He has also appeared in rival soap Hollyoaks as Steve in 2010, as well as hit TV series including The Syndicate and Shameless.Anthony's latest cobbles cameo featured his character Dean meeting up with Abi Franklin, telling her: "I am available on the end of the phone any time you need me."He later gave Abi a bag, with both characters going back to her house to take drugs - signifying that Abi had relapsed.The episode also saw Abi lie to Toyah Battersby to leave a meeting early, with Toyah questioning the identity of Anthony's character.However, Abi soon lied to Toyah, telling her that Dean was

Manchester City's Ukrainian star Oleksandr Zinchenko was reduced to tears during an emotional interview with BBC Sport on Friday. The defender spoke to Gary Lineker about Russia's invasion of his homeland and offered a uniquely personal insight into the horrors of the conflict.Lineker said on Twitter that it was "the most emotional and heart-rending interview I’ve ever done," and it's easy to why as Zinchenko chokes up as he speaks about the bravery of his countrymen, and of his family who are still at serious risk."I'm so proud to be Ukrainian, and I will be forever for the rest of my life.

Daily Star Sport could find. Probably the most iconic case when Newcastle took on Aston Villa in the Premier League with the Magpies 3-0 down. While the game was literally going on around them, Bowyer and Dyer traded blows in astonishing scenes that needed Gareth Barry to break them up.

SAS hero has urged average Brits with no military skills to not go to Ukraine and instead stay at home and play Call Of Duty.Phil Campion, 53, spent many years in the special forces after first joining the army in 1997 and served in Northern Ireland, the Balkans and West Africa. He has experienced the true horrors of war and knows what needs to be done in order for an operation to be successful.

Shane Warne died yesterday at the age of 52 of a suspected heart attack in Thailand. His ex Liz Hurley, 56, has not yet paid tribute to her former partner, but has taken to singer Sir Elton John's social media post to react to the tragic news.Elton posted a picture on his Instagram of himself, Shane, and Liz at an event together.He captioned the post in view of his 3.9 million followers: "A tragic day for Australian cricket.Two legends passing is heartbreaking."I knew them both and played cricket with Rod in Perth.

Kristen Stewart looked incredible as she attended the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Friday.The acclaimed actress, 31, wore a long, sheer black gown as she accepted the American Riviera Award at The Arlington Theatre.The Twilight star showed off her glamorous side in a high ponytail and a full face of feature-highlighting makeup. Glam: Kristen Stewart looked incredible as she attended the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on FridayThe actress, who's engaged to screenwriter Dylan Meyer, showed off her svelte figure in the long-sleeved gown.Her flat stomach was exposed in the number, which featured a low-cut black and white ombre skirt piece on top of the dress.

Kristen Stewartand Charlize Theron had a sweet reunion on Friday as they attended the 37th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at the Arlington Theatre.The glammed up duo posed together on the red carpet after the 31-year-old actress accepted the covetedAmerican Riviera Award during the festival.Kristen and Charlize, 46, famously starred alongside one another in Snow White And The Huntsman, which was released in theaters in June 2012. Reunited:Kristen Stewart and Charlize Theron had a sweet reunion on Friday as they attended the 37th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at the Arlington TheatreIn the live-action fairytale film, Charlize played the evil Queen while Kristen played a warrior-like version of Snow White.For the festival, Kristen highlighted her svelte figure in a long, sheer black gown andshowed off her glamorous side in a high ponytail.

Dame Joan Collins was the picture of Hollywood glamour on Friday night as she grabbed dinner with herhusband Percy Gibson.The couple, who are 88 and 57 respectively, rolled up to the celeb-friendly restaurant in West Hollywood in a vintage gold car.Being a total gentleman, Gibson helped his wife out of the vehicle and shut the door behind her. Ageless:Dame Joan Collins was the picture of Hollywood glamour on Friday night as she grabbed dinner with her husband Percy GibsonCollins modeled a fitted black blazer with glitzy buttons and a silky top with sparkly jewels situated along the collar.The screen legend completed the chic ensemble with some classic black slacks and a pair of black heels.

Rihannahas been taking Paris Fashion Week by storm since landing in the City Of Love from Milan last weekend.And thepregnant singer, 34, continued to indulge in the festivities as she enjoyed a late night hangout withInterview Magazine's editor-in-chief Mel Ottenberg on Friday.Rihanna, who is expecting her first child with A$AP Rocky, highlighted her growing baby bump in aqua cut-out jumpsuit. Living it up: Rihanna continued to indulge in the Paris Fashion Week festivities as she enjoyed a late night hangout with Interview Magazine's editor-in-chief Mel Ottenberg on Friday Play peekaboo like Rihanna in a cutout jumpsuit by Stella McCartney Shop the designer here! Buy now The jumpsuit had a cut-out across the right side of Rihanna's chest, as well as a cut-out on the left side of her stomach.The Umbrella singer completed the fashion-forward maternity look with some matching designer shades and a beige windbreaker jacket.

Kim Kardashianis reportedly 'furious' over Kanye West's Eazy music video, which shows the rapper seemingly burying her beau Pete Davidson alive.'[Kim] thinks it's way too violent and is upset," a source told PEOPLEon Friday.'She's really upset with Kanye that he'd do this. She's completely over all of this and she wants it to stop.' Furious:Kim Kardashian is reportedly 'furious' over Kanye West's Eazy music video, which shows the rapper seemingly burying her beau Pete Davidson alive; the former couple seen in 2019Kanye shared the bizarre new music video on Tuesday, where a clay-animated version of Kanye kidnapped a claymation Pete and threw a bag over his head before tying him up and throwing him on the back of an all-terrain vehicle.The cartoon Kanye then buried Pete alive, keeping his head above the dirt and growing roses on it.

TOWIE star Frankie Sims has revealed how cruel online trolls have questioned if she is 'pregnant' as she 'embraces her natural body'. The Only Way Is Essex beauty, 27, who celebrated her birthday in Dubai alongside sisters and fellow realty stars Chloe, 40, and Demi Sims, 25, exclusively opened up to OK! in a candid and honest chat about how she is learning to love her body.

Ashley Cain's whole world turned upside down on 25 April 2021, when his daughter Azaylia passed away at the age of eight months following a long and arduous battle with leukaemia. She was just eight weeks old when she was first diagnosed with an aggressive and rare form of the blood cancer and had been receiving care at Birmingham Children Hospital. After multiple rounds of chemo and a bone marrow transplant, the family were told the devastating news that Azaylia's leukaemia had returned.

violating the sovereignty of other countries, Russia's president spends his downtime in an enormous mansion on the coast of the Black Sea thought to be worth over $1 billion (£753 million). Russia's aggressive foreign policy has put the political and personal life of President Vladimir Putin sharply into the spotlight.

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Naman Ramachandran Principal photography has commenced on Netflix original drama-comedy film “Kathal” (Jackfruit) from Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms and Guneet Monga’s Sikhya Entertainment. The woman-led film starring Sanya Malhotra (“Dangal,” “Photograph”) and Anant Joshi (“Cobalt Blue”) is set in a small town and revolves around a local politician whose prized jackfruits go missing and a young police officer who is adamant to solve this bizarre case to prove herself.

Nicole Kidman is among the stars getting ready to “Roar” in the upcoming anthology series from Apple TV+.

Early last year, Liz Flahive and Carly Mensch, the creative tag-team behind the Netflix show “GLOW,” signed an overall deal with Apple for new TV projects. Their first show for AppleTV+? An anthology series of darkly comic feminist fables that stars some of the most talented women in show business.