ITV DI Ray actress Parminder Nagra's real life, Bend It Like Beckham rise to fame and impressive net worth

Earlier this week tributes came flooding in from the TV world and beyond after it was announced that Kay Mellor had died aged 71. The actress, director and writer of prolific TV shows like The Syndicate, Fat Friends, Band Of Gold and more died on May 15, a spokesperson for her TV production company Rollem Productions said.

Lise Pedersen The fourth edition of Animation Day, which is part of the Cannes Film Festival’s Market, will take place on May 22.A one-day event aimed at the global animation filmmaking community, it is a joint initiative launched in 2019 by the Cannes Film Market and the Annecy Intl. Animation Film Festival, in partnership with Animation! Ventana Sur, the animation branch of Latin America’s leading film market.This edition will kick off with the Annecy Goes to Cannes pitching sessions, featuring five works-in-progress projects at various stages of development.

If you haven’t watched the Hulu limited series “Candy” yet, you may want to stop reading now to avoid major spoilers. The true story of a horrible death that involved friends Candy Montgomery (Jessica Biel) and Betty Gore (Melanie Lynskey), it’s a case that has perplexed investigators and observers for over 40 years.

It's an iconic moment that has spanned decades - and this year AJ Odudu will be the famous face handing out those scores on behalf of the UK for the Eurovision Song Contest.

Being a Brit is usually a rather sad affair when you're watching the Eurovision Song Contest, especially in recent years.

It’s been almost four years since Prince Harry and his American actress love Meghan Markle tied the knot in a fairytale wedding at Windsor Castle in 2018, after dating for almost two years. Those subsequent years have been anything but uneventful, with the birth of two children, ‘Megxit’, and a transatlantic move to the US.

EXCLUSIVE: James Morosini, the writer, director and star of the splashy SXSW comedy I Love My Dad, has signed with Anonymous Content for management.

Coronation Street's Colson Smith will be on TV double-time this week as he won't just be appearing in the ITV soap. The actor, best known for playing Craig Tinker, has spent weeks travelling between Manchester and London as he trained for The Games.

Gallery: 'She's basically rubbing herself all over me and, um, it got a bit hard. ' These actors reveal the HARDEST sex scenes they ever filmed! (BANG Showbiz)“I remember I stopped talking and just was staring at him and thinking, ‘What is happening? God, if I died right now … I’d die so happy’. ” Parminder went on to call the actor “such a gentleman”, and joked one her friends thought they'd stumbled into "a twilight zone".

George Clooney picked up the tab for her 30th birthday finner after running into him at a restaurant.  Leicester-born Parminder, 46, who shot to fame in Bend It Like Beckham 20 years ago, had previously me the Hollywood star when she appeared in ER.  Appearing on today's episode of Lorraine, she recalled spotting the actor having drinks at the same restaurant as she celebrated with friends.

WATCH: Lisa Curry speaks about her daughter Jaimi on ABC“I’m turning 60 this year and now it feels like the right time to share my story, with all its highs and lows,” the three-time Olympian tells WHO of her new memoir, Lisa: A Memoir – 60 Years of Life, Love & Loss. “I hope by sharing my story I can help other people who may be experiencing some of the things my family and I have experienced.”In 1986, Lisa seemed to have it all.

living rooms are one of the most important spaces in our homes, serving as a space for us to relax, unwind and socialise. So these celebrities have curated beautiful lounges to be proud of, featuring plush sofas, state-of-the-art entertainment systems, and impeccable styling.From Victoria Beckham's rustic Cotswolds living room to Drew Barrymore's incredible library, take a tour of 50 stunning celebrity living rooms you'll want to recreate in your own home…SEE: Kaley Cuoco's modern $12million home following split from Karl Cook Flight Attendant star Kaley Cuoco's living room looks like the perfect spot to unwind, with a huge L-shaped grey sofa dressed with white and black cushions and tie-dye throws.

Parminder Nagra made a welcome return to TV screens recently, with the actress taking centre stage in new ITV drama DI Ray. The 46 year old stars as DI Rachita Ray in the four-part series which focuses on Birmingham’s ­criminal underworld, with the first episode airing on Monday 2 May. Parminder shot to fame as Jess Bhamra in the 2002 hit film Bend It Like Beckham, starring alongside Keira Knightley.

The nights may be getting longer but settling down on the sofa for your evening viewing is still a must and it's getting more interesting as ITV release its latest drama. DI Ray started on Monday night and airs for three more nights throughout this week.

A great change! Fans have been immersed in the historical drama of HBO Max’s The Gilded Age since its season 1 debut.

Kerry Wyatt made a grand return to Emmerdale last year and despite a chequered love life in the village, the character appears to have found love with shady businessman Al Chapman. The mother of Amy Wyatt, Kerry first appeared in the Dales in 2012.

The Cannes Film Festival has set its lineup for this year’s Cannes Classics program, which shines a spotlight on restorations of classic movies and features contemporary documentaries about film. Kicking off the sidebar is Jean Eustache’s controversial film The Mother and the Whore, the 1973 Cannes Grand Prize winner which incited riots at the time. Also included in the program are films by Vittorio de Sica (Sciuscià), Satyajit Ray (The Adversary), Orson Welles (The Trial) and Martin Scorsese (The Last Waltz), as well as a new 4K master of Singin’ in the Rain to mark the movie’s 70th anniversary.