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Jay-Z will release a new album in 2024.Speculation around a new LP from the US rapper began circulating this weekend, when artist and video director Hidji World posted to social media on Sunday (January 28) that he was “shooting today” with Jay-Z.In the Instagram Story, he teased a film clapperboard labelled “JAY Z -2024 ALBUM” (per Billboard).Hidji’s name was credited as the director alongside director of photography Leroy Farrell. The slate was dated January 28.However, Jay-Z’s own Roc Nation quickly put down rumours on social media.

Late night talk show legend Jay Leno weighed in on former President Trump in a recent interview, telling U.K. journalist Piers Morgan he’s “not a fan” of the conservative leader.Leno claimed he believed that Trump’s behavior is a “bit much,” though maintained he wouldn’t be too angry if Americans decided to vote for him again, as that’s their prerogative.Speaking on the Fox Nation show “Piers Morgan Uncensored” on Thursday, the former “Tonight Show” host hit on the topic and then discussed how he stopped joking about politics.Morgan broached the Trump topic, asking Leno what he thought of the man as a politician. Leno replied, “Well, I’m not a fan.” The comic quickly shared that he disagreed with individual states’ efforts to remove Trump from the ballot, telling the host, “I’m against that ’cause that could turn against you.”Morgan chimed in, stating, “It’s anti-democratic” and Leno agreed.

Last Friday’s biggest news may have been the first castings for Jason Reitman‘s upcoming “SNL 1975,” all about the behind-the-scenes shenanigans from the legendary TV show’s opening night on October 11, 1975. And the cast for Reitman’s film is already formidable with young talent, with Gabriel LaBelle playing “SNL” creator Lorne Michaels, Rachel Sennott as writer Rachel Shuster and Cooper Hoffman as NBC exec Dick Ebersol.

Diego Ramos Bechara editor Apple announced plans to provide grants to the Sundance Institute Indigenous Program and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian, as a part of the company’s Empowering Creatives program. The grants aim to “continue Apple’s work to support and partner with Indigenous communities” by “supporting organizations that help people in underinvested communities unlock their creative potential.” Per Apple, both grant recipients are “dedicated” to amplifying the voices and experiences of Native and Indigenous peoples.

Naman Ramachandran Bollywood megastars and real-life power couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt will star alongside Vicky Kaushal in filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali‘s “Love & War.” Kapoor debuted as a leading man with Bhansali’s “Saawariya” (2007). Bhatt headlined Bhansali’s “Gangubai Kathiawadi,” which bowed at the 2022 Berlinale. They starred together in Disney’s sci-fi mythological superhero film “Brahmastra Part One: Shiva” (2022).

ITV bosses have teased a huge shake-up in this week's Dancing On Ice, having axed the dreaded skate-off for Sunday night's live show. The popular show returned to TV screens two weeks ago, with former professional boxer Ricky Hatton the first celeb axed from the star-studded line-up. Ricky had faced comedian Lou Sanders in the skate-off, with judges Oti Mabuse, Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean and Ashley Banjo all opting to save Lou.

Kim Kardashian is making major moves… except in this case it’s a U-turn! Because it’s with a fashion brand she previously ditched!

Emmy Awards Monday night.The “Married… With Children” alum, 52, became emotional as she received a standing ovation from the crowd whilst up on stage amid her multiple sclerosis battle.Schaech — who was married to the “Anchorman” actress from 2001 to 2007 — praised Applegate’s courage to walk the stage despite her health woes.“She danced opening night on Broadway on a broken foot! Beat cancer! She’s the toughest human being I’ve ever met! F–k MS! So proud of her! Go, Christina!” he wrote on X in response to a story about Applegate’s standing ovation at the event.Schaech later uploaded a screenshot of his tweet on his Instagram Story and shared a video of his ex-wife in her stunning Christian Siriano gown.“We are so proud of you, Christina,” he added.Applegate paired her cane with a gorgeous red gown to present the award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series to Ayo Edebiri for “The Bear.”As she walked up to the stage, Applegate joked that her body was “not by Ozempic.”The “Dead To Me” alum, who has been married to Dutch musician Martyn LeNoble since 2013, was diagnosed with MS in early 2021 and remained open about how the condition — which affects the brain and nerves — forced her to pump the brakes on her acting career.Her MS diagnosis came in tandem with the third and final season of the hit Netflix show, in which she starred opposite Linda Cardellini.In an interview with Variety, Applegate opened up on being diagnosed with the disease while in the middle of filming. “I didn’t know what was happening to me,” she said in 2022.

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and have always reigned supreme (). But they've got competition in Christina Applegate and her daughter Sadie Grace.Sadie was her mom's date to the , where gave out the first award of the night (to Ayo Edebiri) and For the event, Applegate chose a red velvet skirt and jacket, while Sadie Grace opted for a classic black suit. Both wore Dr.

75th Primetime Emmy Awards, where she presented an award.Applegate, who was nominated for Best Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Jen Harding in Netflix series, Dead To Me, presented the award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy series, which was awarded to Ayo Edebiri for The Bear.Her public appearance was rare and she was supported onstage by a cane. Applegate announced in August 2021 that she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, and later in 2023 said that she would likely never act again on camera, with the third season of Dead To Me having premiered in November 2022.Applegate took to the stage, accompanied by Frank Sinatra’s ‘Love And Marriage’, the theme song to the US sitcom in which she starred, Married… With Children.

Wow! The Emmys crowd had SO much love for Christina Applegate!

When Sir David Jason heard that Jay Blades was going to perform to the Only Fools And Horses theme tune on Strictly Come Dancing, he decided to offer “a bit of encouragement”.Two years later the pair are now friends and have just finished making the series David & Jay’s Touring Toolshed.The routine, filmed for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special in 2021, saw 53-year-old Jay, sporting a Del Boy-style flat cap and a gold medallion, jiving around a yellow Reliant Regal. “Jay was doing Strictly Come Dancing and I heard that he was going to try, desperately, to dance to the opening theme tune of Only Fools And Horses,” says David, 83.

Actress Christina Applegate was moved to tears at the 75th annual Emmy Awards on Monday.The star, who is battling multiple sclerosis, received a standing ovation as she took to the stage with a cane to present two awards.The Dead to Me and Anchorman star was helped across the stage by host Anthony Anderson, who has been praised for his presenting skills. As Christina made her way to the podium, the entire audience at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles rose to their feet in support.

Christina Applegate is presenting the first award.

with a musical medley, Christina Applegate officially began the ceremony by presenting the first award of the night: supporting actress in a comedy (to for The Bear, natch).Christina Applegate speaks onstage during the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards.—whose credits include Married…With Children, Samantha Who? and Dead To Me—was visibly moved by the standing ovation that greeted her entrance. In a velvet red jacket and pants and a crescent moon necklace, Applegate supported herself with a cane (and a handsome gentleman to escort her, which maybe she just kept around for his looks.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Christina Applegate surprised the 2023 Emmys to present the award for supporting actress in a comedy series to “The Bear” star Ayo Edebiri. Her appearance, which Variety had exclusively reported on last week, led to a massive standing ovation from the audience and prompted Applegate to get teary-eyed. She announced in August 2021 that she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) and largely stayed out of the spotlight until a few public appearances last year in support of the final season of “Dead to Me,” her popular Netflix comedy series for which she earned an Emmy nomination at this year’s show for outstanding actress in a comedy series.

2024 Emmy Awards on Monday evening amid her MS battle.The actress got emotional as she got a standing ovation from the crowd when she joined host Anthony Anderson on stage.Applegate donned her cane and gorgeous red gown to present the award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series to Ayo Edebiri for “The Bear.”As she walked up to the stage, Applegate joked that her body was “not by Ozempic.”After Edebiri accepted her award and left the stage, the “Sweetest Thing” star introduced comedy legend Carol Burnett.The icon, 90, presented the accolade for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series to “Abbott Elementary” star Quinta Brunson.Applegate revealed her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis in 2021 while filming her Netflix series, “Dead To Me.”In a 2022 interview with Variety, Applegate opened up on being diagnosed with the disease while in the middle of filming. “I didn’t know what was happening to me,” she said.

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A couple who went searching for a forever home in the countryside had their dreams 'ruined' by a small town 'with everything'. Pauline and David, from High Wycombe, appeared on a recent episode of BBC's Escape to the Country, a property show which sees the hosts help people living in the city move out to the country.