World number one Ashleigh Barty shocks tennis world with retirement aged just 25

Dr No, which should have been called Dr No Thanks, to A View to a Kill, which nobody would kill to see, there have been some distinctly less impressive entries to the Bond canon. Not so much James Bond, you could say, as Lames Bond. Yes, that is pretty clever, cheers.

Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, and his partner Georgina Rodriguez, 28, have shared their sadness following the death of their baby boy during the childbirth of their twins. The Manchester United footballer revealed that the loss is the "greatest pain that any parents can feel". The couple were expecting twins and announced the death of their 'angel' baby boy today, April 18.

Will Smith slapping Chris Rock and the controversy over Amy Schumer’s bit with Kirsten Dunst, there were plenty of other memorable events from this year’s ceremony. For example, Woody Harrelson, Wesley Snipes and Rosie Perez reunited onstage for the 30th anniversary of their movie White Men Can’t Jump.

Eddie Marsan fancies his chances as the next James Bond after playing John Darwin in The Thief, His Wife and The Canoe.  The 53-year-old has been praised for his performance as the disgraced conman in the ITV series, which is based on the real life story and follows a couple who, in desperate financial times, resorted to a preposterous plan to fake John’s death so that they could claim life insurance money. As episode two aired on Monday night, Eddie slid into the Twitter commentary to pitch himself as the new 007, following in Daniel Craig’s footsteps.

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz tied the knot at a lavish ceremony in Palm Beach. And it’s safe to say that everyone has had Nicola’s stunning bridal ensemble on their minds ever since. The model sported a gorgeous custom-made Valentino wedding dress – complete with a lengthy train and matching veil.

Gallery: Birthdays, cats and A GIRAFFE! A look back on the week on Instagram (BANG Showbiz)Kylie - who is also mother to four-year-old daughter Stormi - is believed to be still “lingering” on a name but that its the “hardest” task to fully decide, according to her big sister Kim Kardashian. The 40-year-old reality television personality said: “There's one name lingering, but she really wants to make sure.

$450,000 (£345,314) after being thrown an unwanted birthday party at work.Kevin Berling claimed that the party at Gravity Diagnostics in Kentucky, US, caused him to have panic attacks.His lawsuit against the Covid testing company alleges discrimination based on a disability, but Gravity Diagnostics deny any wrongdoing.According to Mr Berling's lawsuit he asked his manager for his birthday not to be celebrated in the way other employees' had been.He suffers from anxiety disorders and feared that a big celebration would bring up uncomfortable childhood memories and cause a panic attack.Despite this, a surprise party was thrown for Mr Berling in August 2019, with Mr Berling leaving work to finish his lunch in his car after suffering a panic attack.The lawsuit then alleges that he suffered a second panic attack the following day when he was "confronted and criticised" in a meeting, accused of "stealing his co-workers joy" and "being a little girl".Gravity Diagnostics sent him home for the rest of August 8 and told him to stay there on August 9, before sacking him on August 11, claiming to be concerned about workplace safety. Last month a jury awarded Mr Berling $450,000 after he alleged the company had unfairly retaliated against him and discriminated against him because of a disability.

Following a two-year pause on their DNA World Tour, the Backstreet Boys have resumed their worldwide trek with a four-night launch at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. ET Canada was there as the boy band kicked things off with a bang, delivering seductive strip shows, tears, celebrity guests, nail polish parties and cute family appearances.

A surprise awaited “black-ish” creator Kenya Barris and his family on a 2016 visit to the newly opened National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington: An exhibit on the TV series was on display.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music CriticDanny Elfman saw his career flashing before his eyes during his performance Saturday night at Coachella, in more ways than one. Yes, there was the 40-yer-plus, career-encompassing aspect of the setlist, from Oingo Boingo new-wave evergreens to score chestnuts from “Edward Scissorhands” and “Batman”; from his recent orchestral-rock comeback album to a deeply viral concert breakout of his “Simpsons” theme.

bat with a large member.Amused users took to Twitter to share their surprise after seeing more than they bargained for in the short clip, which showed a large bat hanging upside down on a metal bar.The mammal appears to be resting at the front of a café with its wings outstretched, flapping them as it moves its head around.A caption on the post read: "I had no idea there were bats this big" But it seems everyone's attention has been directed down, with the size of the bat's penis featuring in many of the replies.One person joked: "I think it's a boy", while another wrote: "We all looked at the same thing"Another commented on the user that posted the comment, saying: "I’m pretty sure he wasn’t really curious about the bat but something that’s part of that bat"Others focused on the overall size of the bat itself, writing: "Where in the world are bats this size so I know to never ever book a flight there"One user was left unimpressed however, commenting: "There are bigger ones that have horse like faces...

The Top 14 contestants on American Idol‘s 20th season have been revealed!

Naomi Osaka celebrates her comeback win after beating Belinda Bencic in an exciting semifinal in a 4-6 6-3 6-4. The four-time grand slam champion will now face Iga Swiatek.

Al Roker seems to have something to say regarding the shocking moment Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars after he made an insensitive comment about Jada Pinkett Smith's hair.MORE: Amy Schumer releases statement about Will Smith and Chris Rock: 'So disturbing'The Today Show host is the latest star to join in on the contentious conversations and debates happening around the unexpected altercation.The most recent people to release statements about what happened are Amy Schumer, who hosted the Academy Awards alongside fellow comedian Wanda Sykes and actress Regina Hall, as well as Chris' brother, Tony Rock.WACH: The shocking moment people can't stop talking aboutMORE: Chris Rock's brother gives update on comedian following Will Smith Oscars altercationNow Al is offering some very sound advice to Will and fans, using Aretha Franklin's iconic 1968 song, Think, to deliver the message.The beloved weatherman used Thursday's daily video update, which he typically records as he gets his steps in early in the morning, to offer an important lesson.As he walked on his treadmill in his basement, Al started off by saying: "Word from Aretha, think about it, before you do something, think about it," as the hit song played in the background.

An unexpected twist. Serena Williams couldn’t hide her shock when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars after the comedian made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith.

As reported by Variety earlier this week, Best Original Song nominee Beyonce opened Sunday night’s 94th Academy Awards ceremony with a tribute to Venus and Serena Williams performed on the famed tennis courts “in the heart of beautiful Compton, where we truly came alive as professional athletes,” the sisters said when introducing the singer’s opening set.Of course, Beyonce performed “Be Alive,” her song from the Will Smith-starring film about the Williams sisters, “King Richard.” The performance opened with a number of characteristically statuesque Beyonce dancers, clad in tennis-ball-green outfits, walking down a Compton street toward the courts, past the kind of low-rider cars made world-famous in Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg videos in the 1990s.

ESSENCE 15th Anniversary Black Women In Hollywood Awards Highlighting "The Black Cinematic Universe" in Beverley Hills. She got hyped for the luncheon at home with her daughter Olympia, posing and dancing in her glamorous ensemble in a video that was shared on Instagram.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.If you're interested in Williams' dress for yourself, just know that it was created with a more budget-friendly price tag in mind. "I’m Serena Williams, and I don’t want to pay $1,000 or $3,000 for an outfit—I can, and I’m not going to," she about her fashion line and the desire to keep it at a realistic price point.

Tennis star Ashleigh Barty has announced her retirement from the sport at the age of just 25. The Australian has three grand slam singles titles to her name, winning the French Open, Wimbledon and the Australian Open in 2019, 2021 and 2022 respectively.

performers for Sunday night's 2022 Oscars: first-time nominee Beyoncé. Per , sources close to the show report that the singer's camp has been in «deep talks» with the awards show's producers to coordinate a satellite performance of her  track, «Be Alive,» a contender for this year's Best Original Song. The performance could possibly open the show and reportedly be broadcast live from tennis courts in Compton, California.The location is a significant one, as the courts serve as the former practicing grounds of sports legends Venus and Serena Williams, whose relentless drills under the eye of their father in their youth, Richard Williams, were recreated in the Will Smith-led, Best Picture nominee. There's also speculation that Smith, the film’s Best Actor nominee, will introduce the singer before the performance.According to the concept began solidifying last Monday.An eyewitness tells ET that Beyoncé was spotted filming at Tragniew Park tennis courts in Compton on Sunday.

Beyonce is reportedly in talks for a performance during the Oscars. The R B superstar is nominated for Best Original Song for 'Be Alive' from 'King Richard', the biopic about tennis aces Venus and Serena Williams and their father and coach Richard Williams. According to Variety, the 'Run the World' hitmaker could perform the song from a tennis court in Compton, where the sporting icons used to practice with their parent, which would be beamed into the ceremony.

Beyoncé might be set to serve up a surprise performance during this year’s Oscars.