Zac Efron looks melancholy as Kevin Von Erich while filming Iron Claw drama-tragedy movie

Bertha Barbee McNeal, whose Motown group The Velvelettes had hits with“Needle in a Haystack” and “(He Was) Really Saying Something,” died Thursday in hospice in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was 82 and had colon cancer.

Elon Musk is putting his future as CEO of Twitter in the hands of the platform’s users. The owner of the social network created a poll asking if he should remain at the helm of the company.

Mason Disick was feeling the love at his birthday party over the weekend!

A two-year-old boy survived a hippopotamus attack in Uganda after being partially swallowed!

Celebrities are lighting up social media with comments about Argentina's thrilling victory over France in the 2022 World Cup on Sunday.Reese Witherspoon shared a short reaction video with her 28.6M Instagram followers where she was literally biting her nails as she watched the game.The 46-year-old Oscar winner captioned the video, 'Watching World Cup,' with a dancing soccer ball emoji that spelled out 'Let's go' as she sat on her couch in a red turtle neck sweater. Amazing game: Reese Witherspoon was literally biting her nails as she watched the gameIn what might have been the best World Cup final ever, the close match ended in a nail-biting shootout with penalty kicks.

Ray Liotta's fiancée Jacy Nittolo took to Instagram to mark what would have been the actor's 68th birthday Sunday, more than six months after he died at the age of 67 in the Dominican Republic.Nittolo, 48, posted a slideshow of family photos of the late Goodfellas star - who can be seen in the upcoming film Cocaine Bear - set to the tune of In My Life by The Beatles.She captioned the post with a quote from writer Chuck Palahniuk that read, 'The goal isn’t to live forever, the goal is to create something that will.' The latest: Ray Liotta's fiancée Jacy Nittolo, 48, took to Instagram with a slideshow to mark what would have been the actor's 68th birthday Sunday, more than six months after he died at the age of 67 in the Dominican RepublicNittolo said, 'Today Ray would have been 68. I believe he created a lot for everyone that will live on forever, especially in the hearts of Ray’s sister Linda, his daughter Karsen and myself.'She wrapped up the post in saying, 'Today we celebrate you.' The slideshow featured pictures including the late actor's daughter with ex-wife Michelle Grace, Karsen Liotta, 24; and Nittolo's four children, Dax, Chazz, Jade and Joey.Karsen, who introduced her father to Nittolo, has remained close to her late father's love, as they were seen in June at the premiere of his film Black Bird.

In the debate over whether to get a real or a fake tree, Brooke Shields and her family chose to go with a fresh pine for the holidays. The 57-year-old actress led the way as she, her husband, Chris Henchy, 58 and their daughters walked home with their new Tannenbaum Sunday in  New York's Greenwich Village. Brooke looked warm, but casual in a black leather fleece linked jacket, jeans, black boots and a gray crew neck sweater. Fresh: Brooke Shields and her family chose to go with a fresh pine for the holidays.

Salma Hayek is joining the world of Magic Mike in Magic Mike’s Last Dance. When the teaser trailer dropped for the Steven Soderbergh film, the steamy scenes between Hayek and Channing Tatum got major buzz.

A Scots dad has been forced to sleep on the couch for months as he claims his local council has failed to fix a crack in his window - leaving a draught in his flat. James Thomson has slammed Edinburgh Council for leaving him with the broken window for months, which has caused one side of his flat to become unbearably cold.

Celebrating with the ones who matter most. When Lionel Messi won the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar on Sunday, December 18, he was thrilled to commemorate the historic win with his family.

A Scots OAP who went missing from his home in the early hours of the morning 'may be lost or disorientated'.

Instagram.The Hollywood actress called it "conscious uncoupling" as she lifted the lid on her former flames including Chris Martin, Ben Affleck and Brad Pitt.Gwyneth admitted in view of her 8.2 million followers that she was bored and offered her fans to send in questions for her to answer, to give them an insight into the actress.It is known that she still has a close relationship with her Coldplay frontman ex as they amicably co-parent their two children: Apple, 18, and Moses, 16.Gwyneth proved she was still friends with her ex-partners as she answered a fan question on Instagram.The fan asked: "Are you still friends with your exes?"She replied: "Pretty much. I really believe in conscious uncoupling."When you spend meaningful time with someone it's nice to have it morph into friendship."I don't want to have bad blood with anyone, ever (if I can help it)."Gwyneth's first high-profile relationship was with Brad Pitt and it lasted three years before ending with a broken engagement.The pair dated from 1994 to 1997 and are reportedly still close to this day.Speaking to ET this year, she said about Brad: "I adore him.

The Kardashians producer-star Kim Kardashian was pranked by her eldest daughter North West in a TikTok they posted from their joint account on Sunday morning.The 23-second clip - which has amassed 4.7M views - began with the precocious nine-year-old whispering to herself while carrying a pink eyebrow razor to her 42-year-old mother's bedroom in their $60M Hidden Hills mansion.North - who attended her cousin's Bar Mitzvah on Saturday - pretended to shave right above Kim's naturally bushy brows and said: 'Mom, wake up. Wake up.'  The Kardashians producer-star Kim Kardashian was pranked by her eldest daughter North West in a TikTok they posted from their joint account on Sunday morningWest then switched on an eyebrow filter, which is popularly used by women to test drive thinner eyebrows or simply prank their macho boyfriends into thinking their brows had been dramatically plucked.Kardashian stirred a bit before replying: 'Yeah, I'm awake.'But as soon as the SKIMS/SKKN CEO saw her filtered reflection on the mischievous child's phone her eyes widened and she exclaimed: 'North, this is not funny!' Amassed 4.7M views! The 23-second clip began with the precocious nine-year-old whispering to herself while carrying a pink eyebrow razor to her 42-year-old mother's bedroom in their $60M Hidden Hills mansion North pretended to shave right above Kim's naturally bushy brows and said: 'Mom, wake up.

 He's a father of three daughters: Simone, 21, with ex-wife Dany Garcia, and Jasmine, seven, and Tia, four, with wife Lauren Hashian. And on Friday, Dwayne Johnson wished daughter Jasmine a happy seventh birthday with a heartfelt note shared on his Instagram page.The 50-year-old movie star, who was recently seen getting emotional while watching Lauren perform the National Anthem at a NFL game, wrote: 'I love you more than words exist for me.'  So sweet: He's a father of three daughters: Simone, 21, with ex-wife Dany Garcia, and Jasmine, seven, and Tia, four, with wife Lauren Hashian. And on Friday, Dwayne Johnson wished daughter Jasmine a happy seventh birthday with a heartfelt note shared on his Instagram pageHe wrote: 'Happiest Birthday to my little fearless, tornado of charisma and charm, Jazzy Lia.'Adding: 'And the best fishing buddy any daddy could ever ask for.

Jim Goodwin refused to confirm interest in Angolan ‘Beni’ but has insisted it is important Aberdeen don’t stand still in the January window. The Dons, who are looking to bounce back against Rangers on Tuesday, after their weekend defeat to Celtic, are in third spot and are trying to seal a return to European competition.

Alicia Witt is on the mend after undergoing breast reconstruction surgery last week.The 47-year-old actress underwent an S-GAP procedure at the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery in New Orleans, which uses tissue and blood vessels from the buttocks to form a new breast. The Modern Persuasion star revealed in May that she had undergone a unilateral mastectomy after going through chemotherapy.  Recovery: Alicia Witt, 47, said she got a 'gold star' from her doctor one week after reconstructive breast surgery as she celebrates with her friend, Jennifer Howell, whom she called  'the bestest caregiver a gal could ever wish for'In an Instagram post Thursday, the Fuzzy Head actress wrote, 'I just got the gold ⭐️ from Dr Dellacrose at @breastcenternola to prove it - one week post surgery and I’m healing up on the fast track.' Alicia shared a picture enjoying some avocado toast at Birdy's restaurant in New Orleans with her friend, Jennifer Howell, whom she called, 'the bestest caregiver a gal could ever wish for.'The actress looked healthy black and pink fleece jacket with short curls of her red hair peaking beneath a burnished yellow beanie in the post.  Procedure: The Modern Persuasion actress underwent an S-GAP procedure at the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery in New Orleans, which uses tissue and blood vessels from the buttocks to form a new breast Penguin cap: Alicia wore a Penguin Cold Cap during chemotherapy to keep as much of her hair as possible and allowed her to work on two different projects while undergoing treatment The Small Changes: A Rules-Free Guide to Add More Plant-Based Foods, Peace and Power to Your Life author credited 'all this love and all this clean food and all this walking around' to aiding in

Amanda Bynes and boyfriend Paul Michael opted for a matching look while stepping out on Saturday to run errands in Los Angeles.The former child star, 36, and her 31-year-old law student both sported plaid, with Amanda rocking a black and blue flannel, and Paul keeping warm in a plaid jacket.The on-and-off-again couple broke off their engagement in July but reportedly got back together in August. Now they are rumored to be living together again in Amanda's L.A.

Paris Hilton turned up the heat and the volume at her mother Kathy's annual Christmas party Saturday.The former reality star, 41, stepped out in a festive red mini dress with short sleeves and an empire waist as she posed with family friends Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian, along with Kathy and younger sister Nicky. The Kardashian family matriarch, 67,  looked elegant in a black suit, while Kim, 42, showcased her toned abs in a graphic black crop top and high waist leather pants.  Holiday party: Paris Hilton helped her mother, Kathy and sister Nicky greet old family friends Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner to the Hilton family's annual Christmas party Saturday in Beverly HillsThe Skims founder styled her long platinum blonde hair in loose waves and accessorized with a diamond choker and cross pendant. Kathy, 63, looked like a Christmas present in a red plaid maxi dress with a sweetheart neckline and a bow at the bodice. Nicky, 39, flaunted her toned abs in a festival red and green floral mini, with red crystal encrusted mules just a few months after giving birth to her youngest child in July.

Lily James was seen cradling a baby as she filmed a harrowing funeral scene for new wrestler flick, The Iron Claw, on Monday.The actress, 33, whose role in the film has yet to be announced, wore a black coat and her tresses in an updo as she held the baby while surrounded by mourners and standing next to a coffin.Between takes the star was seen playing with the baby, holding the child in the air and smiling at them as she prepared to shoot.  Funeral scene: Lily James was seen cradling a baby as she filmed a harrowing funeral scene for new wrestler flick, The Iron Claw, on MondayThe British actress was surrounded by extras dressed in funeral garb during filming for the alfresco funeral scenes.Iron Claw is an upcoming sport biographical film about the rise and fall of the wrestling dynasty Von Erich family, written and directed by Sean Durkin - with titular character Kevin Von Erich played by Zac Efron. It is not known who the funeral service is for, but the Von Erich family was beset by tragedy with five of the six sons in the family dying young. The title of the biopic is based on the family's legendary finishing hold.The Von Erich family was hugely impactful to the sport and famous in the 1960s until tragedy descended upon the clan.