A drugs smuggler has been caged for 18 years after a massive haul of cocaine was discovered by authorities during a national crime operation.
08.05.2022 - 10:41 / ok.co.uk
Hit show The Office graced British TV screens 20 years ago, starting off as an instant cult classic before growing to become one of the most successful international comedies of the last two decades. Created by unknowns at the time Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, the half an hour ‘mockumentary’ followed a group of awkward, yet hilarious, co-workers at the Slough branch of the Wernham Hogg paper company.
Ricky revealed that he “didn’t have huge ambitions” for the low-budget two-series sitcom initially — which is ironic, as the show spawned huge success for him and some of his co-stars — though some haven't been as lucky — as OK! reveals: Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter. You can sign up at the top of the page.
Ricky Gervais (David Brent) Aside from being co-creator of The Office, Ricky Gervais acted as one of the most delusional and ignorant characters to appear on screens playing the lead role of office manager David Brent.The 60 year old won several awards for portraying the cringe-inducing character, catapulting him into the interests of American audiences as he bagged parts in Hollywood blockbusters such as Ghost Town and Night at the Museum and went on to headline several stand-up comedy shows. Ricky continued to also write and star in TV successful shows Extras, Derek and After Life, and his most high-profile gig has been presenting at the Golden Globe Awards where he jokingly criticised the celebrity audience, garnering him praise from viewers at home.The star brought back his Office character in 2016 in failed show David Brent: Life on the Road, after which he vowed not bring the iconic role back again as he said watching David at 60
.A drugs smuggler has been caged for 18 years after a massive haul of cocaine was discovered by authorities during a national crime operation.
A celebration for the ages! The royal family is gearing up for Queen Elizabeth II‘s Platinum Jubilee, and the event is shaping up to be legendary.
Simon Cowell has enjoyed a lengthy career in the spotlight, and thanks to shows such as The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent he's become a household name over the years.The 62 year old, who recently put his £17million Wimbledon mansion up for sale after never living there, has amassed a huge fortune thanks to his successful career in the TV and music industry, and is believed to be worth a whopping £385 million. There's no doubt that Simon inherited his father's love of music and business, as Eric Cowell was an estate agent, property developer and music industry executive.
Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaMichelle Salcedo will direct “The Body,” a new thriller from Catalyst Studios. The film boasts a script from “Inside Man” and “Righteous Kill” writer Russel Gewirtz. Salcedo previously directed “Woman of the House.”Catalyst is the new banner from social entrepreneur Holly Levow, Mark Pennell and Paul Kampf.
Mary Poppins was released back in 1964, with the hit Disney classic instantly becoming a firm favourite among fans. The film saw actress Julie Andrews star as Mary, a nanny who visits a dysfunctional family in London and attempts to improve the family's lifestyle, while Dick Van Dyke starred as Bert and David Tomlinson took on the role of George Banks. Julie, 86, shot to fame thanks to the role, and Mary Poppins has gone on to be watched by numerous generations of youngsters over nearly six decades.
Fern Hawkins has headed off to Spain for her hen do, after she and England footballer Harry Maguire tied the knot in a low-key ceremony. Fern, 27, and Harry, 29, exchanged vows at Crewe Registry Office on Thursday 12 May, with just their nearest and dearest in attendance including the professional footballer's parents who travelled from Sheffield.
The Office were “almost killed twice” while filming episode ‘Work Bus’.The two actors, who play Pam Beesley and Angela Martin respectively in the sitcom, recalled the incident in their new book The Office BFFs: Tales Of The Office From Two Best Friends Who Were There, which was released on Tuesday (May 17).The episode, directed by Breaking Bad actor Bryan Cranston, saw Dwight (Rainn Wilson) convert a bus into an office space after Jim (John Krasinski) convinces him the office building is unsafe.In an excerpt from the book on Mashable, Kinsey wrote: “We want you to know that we see the irony that Bryan Cranston, aka Walter White Sr. or ‘Heisenberg’ as he was known in crystal methamphetamine circles, was an accessory to almost murdering the entire cast of The Office.
Sometimes things got scary on “The Office”.
Still into each other! Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds work hard to keep the romance alive — and a cozy night out does just the trick.
Carson Burton Lionsgate and Amazon Studios have announced that a sequel to the 2018 hit mystery-comedy film “A Simple Favor” is coming. The sequel will bring back stars Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively, as well as Paul Feig to direct.Based on the 2017 novel of the same name, “A Simple Favor” told the story of a widowed single mother named Stephanie played by Kendrick. Working as a vlogger in Connecticut, she looks enviously upon her best friend, Emily (Lively).
It’s a big year for Emmerdale as the soap gears up to celebrate 50 years of being on TVs across the country. In his time on the ITV soap Samson Dingle has been part of some of the soap’s biggest storylines since his birth to parents Alice and Sam Dingle in 2006. His premature birth, mum’s cancer diagnosis and dad’s part in helping her die all happened in the first eight months of his time on the soap.
Jessie Elland's on screen character Chloe Harris joined Emmerdale in August 2021 as the sister of Gemma Harris. Since that time she’s been at the centre of plenty of storylines including her romance with Noah, as well as her relationship with her criminal father Damon. Outside of the soap, Jessie is from Yarm, North Yorkshire and has 3,800 Instagram followers who she keeps posted on the goings on in her life.The actress originally studied Anthropology at the University of Manchester before she switched to Drama.
Millie Mackintosh and Hugo Taylor marked their eldest daughter Sienna's second birthday with a stunning family party, held at their sprawling London home. The former Made in Chelsea star, 32, and her husband Hugo, 35, celebrated their daughter's big day with a lavish garden party, where a handful of guests joined them.
As the 2022 Met Gala got underway and famous faces ascended the iconic stairs to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, Blake Lively made sure to show everyone how a grand entrance is truly made. The actress and her husband Ryan Reynolds were appointed co-chairs of the event which followed the theme of “In America: An Anthology Of Fashion” with the dress code being Gilded Glamour, and it's safe to say that the 34 year old smashed it.