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Lisa Kennedy “I hate dolls,” writer-director Lagueria Davis states early in her debut documentary “Black Barbie.” By turns a celebration and an interrogation (sometime both simultaneously), the film delves into the history of the titular Black doll Mattel released in 1980. That was 31 years after the first Barbie began her rise to becoming the most iconic, uncomfortably influential, doll in American history. Davis makes a jam-packed argument that the road to Barbie diversity and inclusion has been long and marked by detours, intersections and, maybe a dead end or two. Davis’ first-person, inflected journey — often witty, often weighty — will lead her to a reconsideration of her antipathy (which she attributed to being a tomboy). Her reason for this rethink is personal — and adorable.

Hurlford United dealt a sickening late blow to rivals Darvel this afternoon as a stoppage-time equaliser handed Beith Juniors the West of Scotland League Premier Division title.

Manchester United had scouts in Portugal on Saturday to watch Porto's 2-0 win over Pacos de Ferreira with goalkeeper Diogo Costa on their watchlist, according to reports.

EXCLUSIVE: British comedy legend Jennifer Saunders (Absolutely Fabulous, French and Saunders) will make her pantomime debut as Captain Hook in Peter Pan this winter holiday season at the world famous London Palladium.

He’s got a big house, big cars and big rings. Suga’s net worth definitely lives up to the hype. BTS’ main rapper and producer just released his first full-length solo album and sold out his solo world tour within minutes.

Alison Hammond has said 'this is a dream' as she promoted her latest job. The This Morning presenter recently shared her delight after being announced as the new host of The Great British Bake Off. She's replacing Matt Lucas on the hit Channel 4 show after the comedian announced his plans to quit back in December.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Jung Ho-seok, better known as J-Hope, Tuesday became the second member of K-pop sensation BTS to join the Korean military. Approaching his 30th birthday, J-Hope attended an army camp at Wongju, south of Seoul, and is expected to begin five weeks of basic training there. Local news agencies reported a small crowd of fans, seemingly outnumbered by assembled journalists, waited outside the camp to wish him well. Their number was reported to be diminished by bad weather. Earlier, J-Hope had posted on the Weverse fandom platform words of encouragement and a pair of photos revealing his newly-shorn hair. “I love you all. ARMY, I will return safely,” he wrote. ‘Army’ in that sense is a reference to BTS’s legion of fans, rather than the Korean military services.

Strong as a mother! Chrissy Teigen embraced her post-baby body — and showed off her nude figure — three months after welcoming daughter Esti.

Emmerdale lines up a big wedding week, with Mackenzie Boyd set to find himself conflicted, as Chloe Harris goes into labour on the day of his wedding to Charity Dingle. Over in EastEnders, Denise Fox has some explaining to do, as the truth about her passion with Ravi Gulati is revealed at last, with Chelsea and Jack Branning left in shock as a result. Coronation Street, meanwhile, sees Roy Cropper sent for tests by Dr Gaddas after he suffers from breathlessness, while Hollyoaks’ Misbah Maalik receives a visitor in the form of newcomer Dillon Ray, who is set to move in with her!It’s going to be another unmissable week in the land of serial drama, that much we can confirm, but if you’d like a not-so-little look at what’s coming up, then we’ve once again hand-picked the top 25 must-see moments, just for you.

Megan Barton-Hanson slammed recent Love Island stars, accusing them of “ruining the show” by playing it too safe. Megan, who has recently confirmed her romance with Demi Jones, appeared on the ITV dating show in 2018 with Dani Dyer, Laura Anderson, Jack Fincham, and Jack Fowler.

Anya Taylor-Joy has revealed that she learned English by watching School Of Rock.The Queen’s Gambit and Furiosa star recently opened up about her love for the 2003 comedy starring Jack Black, who stars alongside her in the recently released Super Mario Bros. Movie.

A post shared by Sam Lerner (@samlerner)“Everyone that knows him knows how insane he was— in the best way. I’m so lucky I got to spend so much time with him, and we’re all lucky we can continue to watch his work for the rest of time.

The Italian embassy got dressed up Monday night, April 3, to celebrate Signature Theatre’s 2023 Sondheim Award honoree, theater legend, and homegrown D.C. icon, Chita Rivera.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer Nick Schenk, a film and television screenwriter with an affinity for grit, has signed with Agency for the Performing Arts.  Schenk has penned three scripts that became director-star vehicles for Clint Eastwood: “Gran Torino,” “The Mule,” and “Cry Macho.” 2008’s “Gran Torino” revived Eastwood as a leading man at the box office, earning nearly $270 million worldwide on a reported $33 million budget. Schenk also wrote “The Judge,” a 2014 feature teaming of Robert Downey Jr. and Robert Duvall, earning the latter an Academy Award nomination for best supporting actor.  Most recently, Schenk co-wrote ‘”A Christmas Story Christmas” for Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment. An update to the holiday classic, the HBO Max original saw young Ralphie (Peter Billingsley) all grown up trying to recreate the Christmas magic of his youth for his own kids. 

Chloe Brockett has revealed to OK! she was scouted for Love Island around the same time as speaking with producers about joining the cast of TOWIE, but she turned it down. The Only Way Is Essex star, 22, told us she could have followed in the footsteps of her ex boyfriend Jack Fincham, who won the dating show in 2018 with now ex Dani Dyer, but decided the show wasn't for her. Chloe could have been walking into the villa with her now best pal Elma Pazar - who entered the villa in 2019 alongside fellow bombshell Maura Higgins.

Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd has pulled at heartstrings not once but twice as he posed with his actual dog and his new on-screen companion. The actor, who is famed for playing David Platt in the ITV soap, enjoyed a wholesome Sunday out on a walk with his girlfriend Hanni Treweek and their pooch, Baby.

Tyler, the Creator has shared another new song from the deluxe edition of ‘Call Me If You Get Lost’, this time featuring A$AP Rocky.The track, ‘Wharf Talk’, is the third the rapper has shared this week after the release of ‘Dogtooth’ and ‘Sorry Not Sorry’. You can watch his self-directed video for the song below.The clip sees the rapper going on an invisible date before he meets up with Rocky.Announcing the new collection entitled ‘Call Me If You Get Lost: The Estate Sale’ on Twitter earlier this week, which came out today (March 31), Tyler explained that he had “a lot of songs” left over from the LP.

Emily Longeretta Get your Feeny calls ready. Most of the main cast of “Boy Meets World” is set to reunite at ’90s Con in Tampa, Florida. The event will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the sitcom, which aired from 1993 to 2000. Confirmed cast for the “Boy Meets World” reunion include Danielle Fishel (Topanga Lawrence), Rider Strong (Shawn Hunter), Will Friedle (Eric Matthews), Trina McGee (Angela Moore), Matthew Lawrence (Jack Hunter), William Daniels (Mr. Feeny), Bonnie Bartlett Daniels (Dean Lila Bolander), Betsy Randle (Amy Matthews), William Russ (Alan Matthews) and Lee Norris (Stuart Minkus). Ben Savage, who portrayed Cory Matthews and is currently running for Congress, is not set to attend.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Richard Roxburgh (“Elvis,” “The Crown”) and Rebecca Gibney (“Halifax: Retribution,” “Back to the Rafters,” “Wanted”) star in Prosper, a Lionsgate-Stan series about a family with huge wealth that builds a powerful mega-church. Production has now started in Sydney, Australia. First announced in September last year, “Prosper” follows the founding family of an Australian church as it is poised to break into the U.S. and harvest yet more wealth and power. But, while preaching a message of faith, love and acceptance to their followers, behind closed doors the Quinn the family is protecting shameful secrets.

Soccer Aid is returning to Manchester this year with a fantastic line-up of famous faces. Among the celebrities taking to the pitch at Manchester United's Old Trafford on Sunday, June 11 is Alex Brooker.

Helen George, on the rare occasion, loves to share insights into her personal life, and her latest social media post certainly delighted her fans.Taking to Instagram on Thursday, the Call the Midwife star – who is a doting mum to two young daughters – uploaded an intimate selfie with her youngest child, Lark. The actress shared this striking selfie with daughter LarkIn the snapshot, Helen snuggled up to her one-year-old tot who was sporting two tiny pigtails.

Helen George may be known for her glamourous portrayal of Nurse Trixie Franklin in Call the Midwife, but away from screens, the actress is a doting mum of two young girls.On Sunday, the 38-year-old – who is currently starring in the West End show The King and I – took to her Instagram Stories to share a sweet snap of her daughters, Wren and Lark, enjoying a low-key stroll at their local park.WATCH: Helen George talks about her wedding in the series finale of Call the Midwife "Park runs together [pink hearts emoji]," she gushed alongside the candid image.Helen shares both of her daughters with long-term partner Jack Ashton. The couple started dating in 2016 after meeting on set in South Africa, when Jack used to play Reverend Tom Hereward on the BBC period drama.

BTS rapper and dancer J-hope has discussed his parents’ initial disapproval when he first started dancing.On March 12, the K-pop idol appeared on Korean-American singer Jay Park’s talk show The Seasons — Jay Park’s Drive, where he discussed his new J. Cole collaboration ‘On The Street’ and his journey as a dancer.After a performance and introduction of ‘On The Street’, which nods to J-hope’s beginnings as part of a street dance team, Park asked the idol if his parents were worried when he first began dancing.“There was huge disapproval.

BTS member J-hope has surprised fans with a solo medley version of the boyband’s hit singles ‘Dynamite’ and ‘Butter’.The K-pop idol recently made an appearance on Jay Park‘s new late-night talk show The Seasons – Jay Park’s Drive on South Korean television network KBS2. During his appearance, J-hope turned the show into his own mini-concert.J-hope kicked things off with a solo version of his Billboard Hot 100 hit ‘Chicken Noodle Soup’, which originally featured American singer Becky G.

Love Island star Jack Keating has said he's "looking forward to co-parenting" with the woman who is the mother of his newborn daughter. In a new interview, the 23 year old reality TV star, who is the son of Boyzone icon Ronan Keating, opened up on his surprise news and his plans going forward. Jack also confirmed that he and the baby's mum, thought to be artist Keely Iqbal, are not together now, but he's excited for the future.The new dad gushed over his little girl and said he is already "besotted" with the tot.

BTS member J-Hope has just become the first member of the K-Pop supergroup to achieve a solo entry in the Official Singles Chart Top 40. 

Adrian Heskin admits he’d be thrilled to deliver Cheltenham Festival glory to Greenock.

On January 15 2023, the Sunday Mail and Daily Record carried a story about the Secretary of State for Scotland, Alister Jack MP being a major shareholder of Rebel One Ltd, a company that received £2m from the UK’s Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme.