Woman who stabbed ex-lover with 'tattie peeler' cleared of attempted murder

Manori Ravindran International EditorHBO is developing a long-awaited adaptation of Rohinton Mistry’s critically acclaimed, award-winning novel “A Fine Balance,” Variety can reveal.The seven-part series is being produced by “A Very British Scandal” and “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” producer Blueprint Pictures and “Anne With an E” outfit Northwood Entertainment. Ritesh Batra, who directed the late Irrfan Khan and Nimrat Kaur in “The Lunchbox,” is attached to both write and direct.The show would look to shoot in India from early June through November.First published by Canada’s McLelland and Stewart in 1995, “A Fine Balance” went on to win the 1995 Giller Prize and was shortlisted for the 1996 Booker Prize.

Chris Willman Music WriterMachine Gun Kelly’s summer tour, which was announced Monday morning, won’t lack for starry support, as the headliner has set a lineup of guests for different dates on the arena trek that will include Avril Lavigne, Willow, Blackbear and his producer, Travis Barker.Others joining him along the way include Trippie Redd, Iann Dior, PVRIS and 44phantom, with a selection of two of the aforementioned artists opening at nearly all the 52 shows.The American leg of the tour will last for just over two months, starting June 8 in Austin and wrapping up Aug. 13 in Cleveland. Nearly all the shows are slated for arenas or amphitheaters, but that last show in the U.S.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorMichelle Young of “The Bachelorette” fame will join Becca Kufrin  as co-host of “Bachelor Happy Hour,” the official recap podcast for behind-the-scenes dish on ABC’s “The Bachelor,” “The Bachelorette” and “Bachelor in Paradise.”The new “Bachelor Happy Hour” will premiere March 22, with new episodes to be released Tuesdays through Amazon’s Wondery across all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and SiriusXM. The show is produced by Warner Bros.

Zack Sharf Amy Schumer is co-hosting the 94th Academy Awards with Regina Hall and Wanda Sykes, and she’s revealed at least one idea she planned for the upcoming ceremony: having Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy appear during the ceremony via satellite or a pre-taped video segment. The 2022 Oscars will take place while Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues, and many celebrities have raises millions of dollars for Ukrainian aid.“I think there is definitely pressure in one way to be like, ‘This is a vacation, let people forget we just want to have this night,’ but it is like, ‘Well we have so many eyes and ears on this show,’” Schumer told Drew Barrymore on an upcoming episode of her eponymous daytime talk snow (via ET Canada).

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorEpic Games, after announcing Sunday that it was donating all proceeds from its popular “Fortnite” game toward humanitarian relief for people affected by Russia’s war on Ukraine, said Monday it has already raised $36 million for the effort.According to Epic, “Fortnite” proceeds from March 20-April 3, 2022 will go toward Ukraine relief. In addition, Microsoft’s Xbox is joining the effort and will commit net proceeds from all sales of “Fortnite” content on Microsoft Store during the time period.Epic said the money is going to four organizations: UNICEF; the U.N.’s World Food Programme; UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency; and Direct Relief, a nongovernmental organization that says it has deployed more than 48 tons of medical aid to Ukraine since the beginning of Russia’s war.

Christopher Vourlias Taskovski Films has acquired world sales rights to Nataša Urban’s “The Eclipse,” which has its world premiere in the main DOX:AWARD competition at the Copenhagen International Documentary Film Festival (CPH:DOX).Focusing on the events of Aug. 11, 1999, when most of Serbia’s population barricaded themselves in their homes and nuclear bunkers in fear of a total solar eclipse, the film uses the rare natural phenomenon as a metaphor for a nation’s unclean conscience about the consequences of its political choices.

Mary J. Blige shared why motherhood isn’t her ministry. The singer was asked in a chat with E! Daily Pop from last month if she ever thought she might wake up one day and regret not having kids.

actress Bonnie Wright tied the knot in a chic wedding ceremony over the weekend. The 31-year-old British actress, who played Ginny Weasley, Harry's love interest and future wife in the magical franchise, married Andrew Lococo, confirming the news with a short video of the couple's hands over a pool of water. «Yesterday was the best day of my life

Express.co.uk has contacted Buckingham Palace for comment.The Queen has recently recovered from a back sprain as well as coronavirus, which caused her to experience "mild cold-like symptoms”.Daily Mail royal editor Rebecca English has since told Palace Confidential on Mail Plus that there is currently speculation surrounding Her Majesty’s appearance at her Platinum Jubilee celebrations.According to the publication, the monarch will not be taking part in all the events taking part during the bank holiday.Rebecca said: "The conversations they're having now around the Queen and the Jubilee are very different to the conversations they were having a year ago."A year ago they expected her to be front and centre at everything, attending every event and that definitely is no longer the case."She will attend what they call the big keynote events around the Jubilee in the run up to it and over the four-day bank holiday weekend."But she definitely won't be attending everything.”However, she stressed that it should not be “cause for alarm” and that the Queen “will definitely be seen".Rebecca said: "These are celebrations of her historic anniversary and she will definitely be seen but just be warned it won't be quite as much as we had hoped."

Becca Kufrin finally has a permanent co-host! On Monday, Warner Bros. Television announced that Michelle Young will be joining Becca to host , two months after Tayshia Adams exited the podcast.«Having found love on, I’m excited to share my perspective and keep it real for the passionate fans of Bachelor Nation,» Michelle said.

2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards is adding even more star power to its already stacked line-up!It was announced on Monday that this year's show will feature special appearances from Olivia Rodrigo, Silk Sonic, Lil Nas X, Avril Lavigne and many more, who joined the previously announced slate of A-list performers, including Jennifer Lopez, Megan Thee Stallion, and John Legend, to name a few.Additional celebs set to make special appearances, as iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment just announced, include Billy Porter, The Kid LAROI, David Guetta, Shaun White, All Time Low, Willow Smith, Robin Thicke, Nicole Scherzinger, Gina Torres, Oliver Hudson, Taylor Momsen, Lainey Wilson, Dove Cameron, Danica McKellar.LL Cool J, who will also be hosting the show, said he's looking forward to the big night. «It’s an honor to return to the stage as host of the iHeartRadio Music Awards and bring live music back to fans all over the world as we celebrate our favorite artists,» he shared in a previously released statement. «I have a special performance for the fans, and the show will have some great surprises throughout the night.»In addition to performing, Lopez will be honored with the prestigious 2022 iHeartRadio Icon Award, which celebrates and honors performers' «impact on pop culture, longevity and continued relevance as a touring and radio force with a loyal fan base worldwide,» according to a press release.The full list of nominees were announced back in January, and include Justin Bieber, Olivia Rodrigo, Karol G, Drake, Ed Sheeran, Megan Thee Stallion, Bad Bunny and many more.This year, listeners will have the chance to decide winners in several new and established categories.

her rocky relationship with Mike on Sunday's episode of. After she was insulted by Mike telling her she only wanted him for his money, she told him he could take everything from her and that it was completely done between them.Ximena had been acting cold toward Mike since he arrived on his second trip to Colombia to visit her. It's clear that Ximena is not attracted to Mike, complaining about his personal hygiene habits and telling him bluntly that she isn't in love with him.

A major milestone. One month after revealing that she was undergoing vitro fertilization, Chrissy Teigen has completed the process.

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Emmerdale star Samantha Giles has been rushed to hospital with a mystery illness.The 50-year-old actress, who plays Bernice Blackstock in the ITV soap, has taken to Twitter to thank NHS staff for looking after her.She updated fans on her health scare on Twitter on Saturday (March 19).Samantha penned in view of her 60,000 followers: "Huge thank you to all the wonderfully caring staff at @LiverpoolWomens for looking after me today. #NHS.

Queen has been cancelling events and running a short schedule because she is using a wheelchair, according to an actor friend of the Royal Family.Reports suggest that the Queen does not want to be seen in a wheelchair and has allegedly prompted Buckingham Palace officials to find a way of getting into Westminster Abbey for late husband Prince Philip’s memorial service without being seen.Her Majesty, 95, has recently recovered from Covid, which Prince Charles and Camilla also tested positive for.However, it is believed the Queen has been struggling with mobility issues for months, according to palace sources to the Mirror.Actor Christopher Biggins, who has long been friends with members of the Royal Family, has revealed the Queen is using a wheelchair and is the reason why her diary has seen event cancellations.Speaking on GB News this morning, Mr Biggins said: “I have heard that the reason she’s not doing a lot of the events that she should be doing and cancelling them is because she is in a wheelchair.“She doesn’t want to be seen, she’s very proud. She’s our greatest ever monarch.

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Ajax amid accusations he sent 'lewd texts' to female members of staff.The Dutchman was appointed as Ajax's director of football in 2012 and oversaw a stunning period of success during his decade at the club. Ajax won four Eredivise titles, two KNVB Cups and reached the semi-finals of the Champions League during that timespan.But he left the Johan Cruyff Arena in disgrace in February after Ajax released a statement alleging he had sent a 'series of inappropriate messages' to female staff members during an 'extended period of time'.

Loose Women's Coleen Nolan was apparently "gutted" that season 2 of Bridgerton has fewer sex scenes in. The ITV panellist was ripped into by her co-star Ruth Langsford who joked she would be disappointed in there being less bonking this time around.Ruth opened the segment and said: "Bridgerton is back and great news Coleen is very happy but bad news there's going to be a lot less bonking."That's why you liked it!" she added while looking at her fellow panellist.Ruth continued: "How do you like your telly - racy or romantic? We know what yours is Coleen!""Coleen it's a bit disappointing for you and Brenda, less of the bonking, no bodice-ripping..."However, Coleen defended her TV taste and revealed that she was actually less bothered about all of the X-rated material than her co-stars believed.She explained: "So, here's the thing that this will surprise you, I don't really like when there's too much of that.

Michael Strahan recently returned to work following some time off, delighting fans as he reunited with his co-stars Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos.MORE: Michael Strahan joined by all his children on the beach for special celebrationHowever, on Monday, the beloved sports star was missing again from the show, along with the main anchors.Instead, Amy Robach, T.J. Holmes and Whit Johnson were leading the show, along with Ginger Zee and Lara Spencer.VIDEO: GMA's Michael Strahan's twins steal the show in rare videoFans took to Twitter to question where the main anchors were, with one writing: "Where's the regular crew? Robin, George and Michael?" while another wrote: "Boo where is Michael, George and Robin? GMA is not the same without them." A third added: "Miss seeing Michael on GMA today."MORE: Michael Strahan shares new update following time away from Good Morning AmericaMORE: Michael Strahan showcases his dance moves in celebratory video with his twinsHowever, while the star wasn't on the live show, he did make a surprise appearance during a pre-recorded interview segment with Sandra Bullock.The star interviewed Sandra about motherhood and her return to film with The Lost City, and they also bonded over spending their childhood years in Germany.

Michelle Young will join fellow The Bachelorette alum Becca Kufrin as the new co-host for the Bachelor Happy Hour podcast.