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Manori Ravindran International EditorBritish Asian actor and newly established writer Anjli Mohindra is set to adapt BBC journalist Anita Anand’s biography on Princess Sophia Duleep Singh under a development deal with “War of the Worlds” producer Urban Myth Films.Urban Myth has snapped up television rights to Anand’s book on the fascinating Duleep Singh, who was of Sikh heritage and goddaughter to Queen Victoria.

This Is Us creator Dan Fogelman, the “Love You Like a Love Song” singer plays Mabel, a very private and lonely interior designer who lives in a swanky Upper West Side apartment building.

ABC has given a 10-episode order to unscripted courtroom comedy series Judge Steve Harvey (working title), featuring the comedian as judge, jury and star.

AJ Pritchard has revealed the loving dedication he shows to helping Abbie Quinnen treat her burns by spending hours every day working to stop her skin from scarring.The former Strictly Come Dancing pro was recording a video for their social media followers with girlfriend Abbie earlier in the year when a wine bottle hack went horribly wrong and she suffered horrific burns.

Cynthia Erivo is attached to star in the 1970s period drama “Steel” for MRC Television, the company announced Monday.Set in London, the series centers on Erivo as Madeline Crow, a “fiercely ambitious arms dealer who seizes control of her own destiny in a high-octane and dangerous profession dominated by her male colleagues,” according to the series description.

Mónica Marie Zorrilla Emmy nominee Cynthia Erivo will star in and executive produce “Steel,” a 1970s drama set in London about a fiercely ambitious arms dealer.Per the logline, Erivo (“Genius: Aretha Franklin,” “The Outsider”), will play protagonist Madeline Crowe, a self-made woman who seizes control of her own destiny in a high-octane and dangerous profession dominated by her male colleagues.

You can thank Selena Gomez for teaching Steve Martin and Martin Short the meaning of “WAP.”

Selena Gomez for teaching Steve Martin and Martin Short the meaning of «WAP.»The 29-year-old actress/singer may co-star with two of the best actors in the biz, but she enlightened them on some of today's biggest hits. ET spoke with the trio while promoting their upcoming series,, where Gomez revealed she had to explain whatCardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's song is all about.Short began by praising Gomez, recalling how he met her on the first day of shooting.

troops into Afghanistan to save over 2,000 embassy staff among others from the Taliban’s stronghold. It follows concerns last night that they had advanced within 95 miles of Kabul after taking over 11 major Afghan cities yesterday.Despite fierce resistance, this also included Ghanzi, a strategically important city surrounding the main road between Kabul and Kandahar.

SEOUL, South Korea -- A South Korean military court sentenced disgraced K-pop star Seungri to three years in prison on Thursday for crimes including providing prostitutes to foreign businessmen.The Defense Ministry said the former member of the boy band Big Bang was also fined 1.15 billion won ($989,000).

Clutching one another's hands, AJ Pritchard and Abbie Quinnen looked utterly in love as they left the theatre in London on romantic date night.The two were pictured outside the The Sadlers Wells on a trip to watch the musical production of Singin’ in the Rain. Abbie, 24, wore her highlighted blonde locks down loose in waves, and chose a chocolate-coloured buttoned shirt dress for the night out.

Prince William and Kate Middleton have left lavish holidays behind and will opt for UK-based breaks with their three children as they prepare for their future roles, a royal expert has revealed. The couple will have time at home as they prepare for their future roles as King and Queen, it has been claimed.They will have "traditional" stays at their Norfolk family residence Amner Hall and around the country, instead of heading abroad in the years ahead.